Series 7, Episode 6 - "Yes, of course you know I'm going to have an opinion."

As our Cardassian/Bajoran series continues, we return to the Delta Quadrant for a powerful and deeply reflective discussion of Voyager’s “Nothing Human.” Captain Michael is joined once again by Lady Vean and John Adams — our Voyager away team from “Maneuvers” — for a conversation that begins lightly but quickly turns to weightier ground. After briefly touching on the first look at Starfleet Academy and our usual “Hit or Miss” segment (featuring obscure ships, characters, and a DS9 favourite), we dive into what may be one of our most serious and passionate discussions to date. This episode raises difficult questions — about medical ethics, informed consent, immoral experimentation, and disturbing historical parallels to the Holocaust and figures like Josef Mengele. These are not easy topics, and our debate reflects the complexity and discomfort they bring. While never heated, our conversation is honest, intense, and may be upsetting for some listeners. We want to be clear: the themes discussed are challenging, but we believe it is worthwhile to confront them and explore the episode’s intentions and implications with care. We also consider whether certain characters behave out of step, the strength of David Clennon’s performance, the directing, writing choices, and where it may fall short in terms of balance and execution. As always, we close with your comments, our personal highlights, and final ratings — but this time, perhaps with a little more to reflect on.

This episode contains several incidents of very strong language, and detailed discussion about topics that some may find distressing. Viewer discretion is advised.

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"It looks like an empanada with two popsicles stuck to it."

Series 7, Episode 5 - "It is not linear."

While Mike is away with Silver Screen, here's a classic deep dive worth revisiting… This week, we’re cracking open the vault for a very relevant rerun—one that ties neatly into our current explorations of Bajorans, Cardassians, and everything in between. Originally aired some time ago, this episode sees our fearless host joined by Rick Everson of the Ten Backward podcast for a wild ride through the Trek universe. Expect tangents aplenty, including musings on much-maligned Trek films, discount Data knock-offs, cosplay chaos, animated lower deckers, and questionable holodeck packing lists. And at the heart of it all: a detailed review of Deep Space Nine's game-changing pilot, "Emissary". We reflect on its cinematic scale, its powerful opening chapter for so many now-beloved characters, and its bold use of the wormhole aliens to confront grief, loss, and fate itself. A pivotal episode that sets the stage for everything that followed. Hopefully, you’ll give this episode a warmer welcome than Sisko gave Picard—after all, watching Emissary is a journey you were always destined to take.

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"It turns out a lot of them are just really horny."

Cinema Classics Number 18 - "I don't like the way Teddy Roosevelt is looking at me."

“Now listen here, Fella...” We’re back – and just in time to dodge crop dusters and scale national monuments! With the regular and planned line-ups scattered to the winds like Cary Grant’s suit in a cornfield, host Michael is joined by returning guest and emergency co-pilot Sandy Eavenson for a stylish sprint through Hitchcock’s high-wire classic, North by Northwest. Neither of us had ever seen this titanic thriller before – so come along as we unpack our first impressions of one of the most referenced films in Hollywood history. We dive into where this film fits in Hitch’s legendary career, how Cary Grant redefined cool (again), and the surprisingly bold performance by Eva Marie Saint that defies some expectations of the era. We explore the film’s iconic sequences, visual storytelling, the strengths and stumbles of the script, and why this might be the ultimate wrong-man thriller. This one’s all espionage, elegance, and existential train rides. So grab your matchbook, hop on the next train to Chicago, and remember: even if you’re not George Kaplan… you’ll still want to listen.

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