“The Visitor” is one of the most highly-regarded episodes of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, but you might be surprised at what we think of it! Later, in “Hippocratic Oath”, Bashir and O’Brien are surprised at what they make of each other, and the Jem’Hadar. iTunes Google Play RSS
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine got a strong request to shake things up in the fourth season, so hey, what better way to do that than to make the Klingons go nuts, in “The Way of the Warrior”? Side benefit: we get Michael Dorn as Worf! Plus! Is that a side benefit? iTunes Google Play RSS
We get the opportunity to learn more about Dax, in “Facets”, as Jadzia undergoes a Trill ritual to meet her previous hosts via sci-fi magic. Then, in “The Adversary”, the crew of Deep Space Nine meet a changeling. iTunes Google Play RSS
We all have problems with our parents sometimes, and Quark is no exception, as “Family Business” makes clear. We also all have problems with our politicians sometimes, even the Bajorans, as “Shakaar” makes clear. Well, at least the Bajorans don’t have to deal with President Donald Trump. iTunes Google Play RSS
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine wraps up last week’s cliffhanger by completely changing the balance of power in the galaxy, in “The Die Is Cast”. Meanwhile, “Explorers” proves that ancient Bajorans were pretty badass. iTunes Google Play RSS
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine returns to the Mirror Universe in “Through the Looking Glass” as Mirror O’Brien kidnaps Commander Sisko in a last-ditch effort to free some Terrans. Later, in “Improbable Cause”, the Cardassians and the Romulans reveal a last-ditch effort to reshape the galactic political situation. iTunes Google Play RSS
It’s been a while since poor Chief O’Brien has had some unspeakable existential horror inflicted upon him, so here’s “Visionary” to throw him out of time and kill him. Then, in “Distant Voices”, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine inflicts unspeakable existential horror on us, the viewing audience. Also! Bashir played tennis. Who knew? iTunes Google …
We deal with the aftermath of the Bajoran-Cardassian peace treaty in “Destiny”, as Kira starts making Sisko a little uncomfortable. Then, in “Prophet Motive”, Quark makes the Bajoran prophets uncomfortable. Plus! Richard doesn’t know who Tracy Scoggins is. iTunes Google Play RSS
We say an unexpected goodbye to a recurring character this week in “Life Support”. Later in “Heart of Stone”, Odo says goodbye to his dignity. Plus! Kai Winn has the flu. iTunes Google Play RSS
If you’re not a fan of us when we get political (or when Eric gets political and Richard sits there fidgeting uncomfortably), then you might want to skip this podcast on “Past Tense, Part I” and “Past Tense, Part II”. Also! Capitalism is terrible. iTunes Google Play RSS
