Episodes
Monday Jul 20, 2020
Desert Crossing
Monday Jul 20, 2020
Monday Jul 20, 2020
Archer and Tucker are invited to a desert-like planet by an alien leader after they help fix his ship. After arriving, they discover he has invited them under false pretenses.
In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss yet another episode of Enterprise that feels like it wants to say something but just can't find the right words. Plus! The guys talk about the consequences of freeing the Suliban, Kirk being the most timeless captain, and having a story with no subtext!
Wednesday Jul 15, 2020
Monday Jul 13, 2020
Fallen Hero
Monday Jul 13, 2020
Monday Jul 13, 2020
Escorting a Vulcan ambassador accused of criminal misconduct, the Enterprise comes under attack by a corrupt race.
In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Fallen Hero" and why the episode doesn't manage to live up to its title. Plus! The guys talk about Phlox selling the plot, the confusing characterization of V'Lar, and never knowing how fast those ships could go.
Thursday Jul 09, 2020
Vox Sola
Thursday Jul 09, 2020
Thursday Jul 09, 2020
A symbiotic alien comes aboard the Enterprise NX-01 and captures several of the starship's officers in its web.
In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Vox Sola" and the benefit of giving every character something to do, even if it doesn't amount to much. Plus! The guys talk about being distracted by other peoples thoughts, eating food like you're having sex, and how to determine the worst character of the ensemble.
Tuesday Jul 07, 2020
A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night | The Rotten Horror Picture Show
Tuesday Jul 07, 2020
Tuesday Jul 07, 2020
Monday Jul 06, 2020
Detained
Monday Jul 06, 2020
Monday Jul 06, 2020
Archer and Mayweather accidentally enter a militarized zone and are detained by an alien race called Tandarans, who are at war with the Suliban. Both men find themselves sharing cells with some Suliban detainees who they believe are wrongly imprisoned.
In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss the problems with being too obvious with your allegory. Plus! The guys talk about being unfamiliar with the Suliban, returning guest actors, and Archer throwing himself into situations.
Thursday Jul 02, 2020
Oasis
Thursday Jul 02, 2020
Thursday Jul 02, 2020
The crew finds a derelict spaceship from which they can salvage some supplies… only they find that the ship is not quite as deserted as they were led to believe.
In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss how a competent narrative doesn't necessarily mean a competent story. Plus! The guys talk about being indecisive with your main character, the possible influence that Rick Berman had on the series, and yet another fake mystery!
Monday Jun 29, 2020
Acquisition
Monday Jun 29, 2020
Monday Jun 29, 2020
A group of interstellar thieves stun the Enterprise crew and begin looting the ship. Trip Tucker is the only one left to stop them, but can he do that in his underwear?
In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss Enterprise's failed attempt to reinvigorate the Ferengi. Plus, the guys talk about stroking their lobes, piles of women, and Trip refusing to pretend that he's married to T'Pol!
Thursday Jun 25, 2020
Rogue Planet
Thursday Jun 25, 2020
Thursday Jun 25, 2020
Archer has visions of a mysterious humanoid woman on a rogue planet where it is eternally nighttime.
In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss how Enterprise expertly disguises its broken storytelling. Plus! The guys talk about the songwriting tropes of The Police, the ethics of hunting, and the pent up sexual frustration of Jonathan Archer!
Tuesday Jun 23, 2020
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre | The Rotten Horror Picture Show
Tuesday Jun 23, 2020
Tuesday Jun 23, 2020
Clay and Amanda discuss "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre".