The salt vampire was a creature who only wanted love. Oh, and salt! Watch Uhura try to flirt with Spock. Find out the pet name that McCoy's old girlfriend used. This is the episode that started it all; the first episode of Star Trek to ever be seen on television. Were you there on September 8, 1966? What was your first impression? May the Great Bird of the Galaxy bless your planet! Our discussion is better than nipping Saurian brandy!
Darth Vader really is Luke's father. Princess Leia in that skimpy outfit. Ewoks. The movie's title change. The hype. "It's a trap!" It was the end of the trilogy, the last of the saga (or so we thought). Our "Countdown to Episode IX" continues. George Lucas' Return of the Jedi promised so much and delivered so much more!
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"I am your father." - The words Luke Skywalker will never forget. "I love you." "I know." - The best lines from a love story ever.
The movie that just gets better every time you watch it.
Let's reminisce about the introduction of Lando, the coolest toys, and the best snow scenes ever. Get ready as The Empire Strikes Back. Enjoy this episode you will!
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Our special literary Star Trek episode: Deep Space Nine comics examined by Star Trek comics expert Adam Throne. In a new Ladies Trek Library, Kavura and Jen take on The Entropy Effect by Vonda McIntyre. An interview with special guest Dayton Ward, software developer turned Star Trek novelist extraordinaire. This special episode is one for the record books!
Topics: sci-fi, fantasy, Star Trek, Star Trek books
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Harcourt Fenton Mudd was Star Trek's loveable thief, con artist, and scoundrel. His first of many appearances was on the episode "Mudd's Women". How did the Enterprise crew react to their sexiest trio of female visitors ever? Was the episode a sign of the '60s times or did it have something new to say about the roles of women? It's all about the soft focus lens and the Venus drug!
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Rogue One: A Star Wars Story was released in 2016. The Rebellion didn't just standy by when the Empire was building a new super weapon. Jyn Erso was a cool new hero. And once again, the magic of CGI astounded us all! Join us as we discuss how Star Wars does prequels the right way!
Imagine having a Star Trek set in your own basement. Or having a huge Enterprise model in your garage. We interview the fans who are living the dream! And the Deep Space Nine comics have the best adventures on a space station and in the Gamma Quadrant! Topics: geeky, sci-fi, Star Trek, Deep Space 9, comics, fan films, Enterprise Tags: Star Trek, Enterprise, Deep Space 9, fan films, comics
The Enterprise gets held up by flypaper. Spock suggests that a human have his adrenaline removed. Clint Howard makes his first appearance on Star Trek at the age of 7. And Kirk invents corbomite. Join us as we discuss "The Corbomite Maneuver" and take on the First Federation and Balok!
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J. R. R. Tolkien, writer and
creator of The Lord of the Rings, seems to come to life in his authorized
biography. Find out why Doctor Who is one of the oldest and best loved shows on
American and British television. Learn how Miracleman changed the world. Nayr
and Kavura bring you the classics as you've never known them before!
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fantasy
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Nayr and Kavura travel to another dimension both of sound and of mind as they discuss Star Trek and Twilight Zone's numerous commonalities. Then they visit the mirror universe in IDW Comics' Star Trek Succession. Star Trek artist Kavita Maharaj talks about what makes her and Star Trek tick. That's the signpost up ahead. Your next stop, StarPodTrek! The Orville episodes: Sanctuary Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow The Road Not Taken Star Trek Discovery episodes: Such Sweet Sorrow parts 1 & 2
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"Have I ever mentioned you play a very irritating game of chess, Mr. Spock?"
"Where No Man Has Gone Before" was Star Trek's second pilot. It was the first time we saw Captain Kirk, Scotty, and Sulu. Not to mention the enigmatic human-turned-supergod Gary Mitchell. This story spawned several prequels and sequels in comics and fan films. Join us for a discussion of Kirk's first fight and his first torn shirt!
This is StarPodLog Special Number 2. Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones, the stunning second prequel in the Skywalker saga. With action and romance, did it live up to fan expectations? How was the villain? Was Anakin the best hero ever? Our review will not disappoint! Topics geeky, sci-fi, fantasy, Star Wars, toys Tags: Action figures Star Wars Attack of the Clones sci-fi
In this special episode, we discuss Star
Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace. This is the beginning of our countdown to
Star Wars Episode IX. On each of these countdown episodes, we will be joined by
Lee Red 2. Here is our breathtaking analysis of the beginning of the Skywalker
saga.
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Welcome to StarPodTrek Episode 3, with your hosts, Nayr and Kavura! Our interview with IDW Comics artist JK Woodward is out of this world! Introducing our first Ladies Trek Library with special guest Jen Foley with a review of Final Frontier by Diane Carey! We had a blast at the "Star Trek: Exploring New Worlds" exhibit at the Indianapolis Children's Museum! And finally, hear what we think about Discovery season 2!
Nayr and Kavura are back with our new all Star Trek podcast. In this fantastic second issue we discuss Star Trek: Discovery Short Treks, the Discovery panel at Hypericon, the original Harry Mudd, and Waypoint Special #1.
Topics: geeky, sci-fi, Star Trek, comics, sci-fi cons