The Incomparable

266 “Data’s Day” (TNG) with Steven Schapansky

Steven Schapansky, podcaster producer and podcaster, joins Scott to discuss “Data’s Day” (TNG S4E11).

Topics include the power move of having your wedding near the Neutral Zone, Service Merchandise and Consumers Distributing, and who you’d rather get bad news from: Data or Geordi.

265 “Dragon’s Teeth” (VOY) with Liz Barr

Liz Barr, co-host of Antimatter Pod, joins Scott to discuss “Dragon’s Teeth” (VOY S6E7).

Topics include the strength of Starfleet vessels, which character we’d most like to kiss (consensually), and the sadness that we don’t see the Vaadwaur in any other episodes.

Liz blogged about Dragon’s Teeth too, in case you can’t get enough!

264 “Eye of the Beholder” (TNG) with Guy English

Guy English, podcaster and programmer, joins Scott to discuss “Eye of the Beholder” (TNG S7E18).

This episode of TNG starts off with a scene depicting suicide. Support is available if you are struggling.

Topics include the portrayal of mental health issues, “it was all a dream,” and Riker’s pajamas.

263 “Terra Nova” (ENT) with Joe Rosensteel

Joe Rosensteel, podcaster and writer, joins Scott to discuss “Terra Nova” (ENT S1E6). Topics include the Dutch, the wasted potential of Enterprise, and the judicious use of diggers.

262 “These are the Voyages” (ENT) with John Moltz

John Moltz, freelance writer, podcaster (The Rebound and Biff!), joins Scott to discuss “These are the Voyages” (ENT S4E22). Topics include how bad this episode is on many levels, shocking cameos, great characters in not so great shows, and inexplicable deaths.

261 “Live Fast and Prosper” (VOY) with Monty Ashley

Monty Ashley, Incomparable host and all around nice guy, joins Scott to discuss “Live Fast and Prosper” (VOY S6E21). Topics include Scott explaining The Traitors, expressions of love for Taskmaster and Drag Race Espana, and eventually Star Trek.

260 “Genesis” (TNG) with James Thomson

James Thomson, the developer behind PCalc and Dice by PCalc (and other things), joins Scott to discuss "Genesis" (TNG S7E19). Topics include the many similarities between James and Neil Diamond, Blockbuster Video, and dubious science in this episode.

259 “Things Past” (DS9) with David J. Loehr

David J Loehr, writer and podcaster, joins Scott to discuss “Things Past” (DS9 S5E8). Topics include the lack of Neelix, Odo’s tortured soul, and the creepy uncanny vibe that allows for effective, and cheap, Star Trek episodes.

Next on Random Trek: “Genesis” (TNG S7E19) with James Thomson.

258 “Daedalus” (ENT) with John Siracusa

John Siracusa, developer, writer, and podcaster, joins Scott to discuss “Daedalus” (ENT S4E10). Topics include being a professional podcaster, the emotions of Vulcans, and Captain Archer’s judgment (or lack thereof).

Next on Random Trek: “Things Past” (DS9 S5E8) with David J Loehr.

257 “The Siege of AR-558” (DS9) with Grant Jun Otsuki

Grant Jun Otsuki, a cultural anthropologist, joins Scott to discuss "The Siege of AR-558" (DS9 S7E8). We attempt to have a lighthearted conversation about a very heavy episode of Deep Space Nine. Topics include which Captain you'd want to work for, how great Avery Brooks' performance is in this episode, and why the heck was Quark allowed to hang around in this situation.

Be sure to read Grant's fantastic McSweeney's piece "Due to Falling Enrollments, We Will No Longer Offer Courses In Romulan At Starfleet Academy."

Next Episode: "Daedalus" (ENT S4E10) with John Siracusa.