Episodes
Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
Rise.
Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
Voyager defends a planet that is being bombarded by asteroids.
In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Rise" and how it compares to "The Ascent" from DS9. Plus! The guys chat about Neelix's need to impress Tuvok, the proper amount of words in a resume, and the aesthetics of Tesla EVs.
Saturday Aug 26, 2023
Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
Darkling
Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
The Doctor alters his personality subroutines while Kes contemplates leaving Voyager for a man.
In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Darkling" and the disappointment of Kes. Plus! The guys chat about historical figures, Voyager getting dark, and badly setting up the Borg.
Friday Aug 11, 2023
Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
Unity
Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
Chakotay is injured and trapped on a world where the inhabitants are embroiled in conflict, but the people who rescue and care for him harbor a disturbing secret.
In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Unity" and the confusion of returning to the Borg when we already know so much about them. Plus! The guys chat about the fall of the USSR, the definition of a "dead Borg", and the logistics of a neuro-electric field generator.
Wednesday Aug 02, 2023
The Birds
Wednesday Aug 02, 2023
Wednesday Aug 02, 2023
Alright, listen up folks, 'cause I gotta get somethin' off my chest. The Rotten Horror Picture Show just covered Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds, and let me tell ya, I was lookin' forward to it, 'til a damn seagull ruined my day.
You see, I was sittin' there, minding my own business, enjoyin' my sandwich like any normal person would. And outta nowhere, this pesky seagull swoops down and swipes my sandwich right outta my hand! I mean, come on! It's like they knew I was excited to hear about The Birds, and they had to go and mess with me, right?
Now, The Rotten Horror Picture Show, they're goin' on about how brilliant the film is, how it's a masterpiece of suspense and terror. But all I can think about is that rotten seagull and my stolen lunch! I can't even concentrate on the episode, 'cause all I see are those annoying birds, causin' chaos and takin' away my meal.
I'll give 'em this, though – Clay and Amanda know their stuff. They're discussing the film's cinematography and Hitchcock's masterful direction, but my mind keeps driftin' back to that moment when the seagull swooped in and ruined my day. It's like I'm watching The Birds unfold right before my eyes, only the real-life version is way more infuriating.
So, if you're looking for a riveting episode on Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds, The Rotten Horror Picture Show's got you covered. But just remember, watch out for those seagulls, 'cause they're out to get you, and they don't care if you're in the middle of a podcast or not. Pesky scavengers, they are. My sandwich still haunts my dreams.
Tuesday Jul 25, 2023
Blood Fever
Tuesday Jul 25, 2023
Tuesday Jul 25, 2023
B'Elanna Torres experiences symptoms similar to pon farr after being attacked by Ensign Vorik who is also undergoing the blood fever.
In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Blood Fever" and the mechanics of Pon Farr. Plus! The guys chat about Vulcan embarrassment, blaming Neelix, and finding Borg in your bushes.
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
”Coda”
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
After her apparent death, Captain Janeway's journey to the afterlife, guided by her father, leaves her with suspicions.
In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Coda" and being haunted by demons. Plus! The guys chat about rambling speeches, stained teeth, and copies of a copy.
Tuesday Jul 04, 2023
Alter Ego
Tuesday Jul 04, 2023
Tuesday Jul 04, 2023
Tuvok and Harry Kim become interested in a holodeck character who is more than she seems.
In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Alter Ego" and the after-school special vibes of Voyager. Plus! The guys chat about mysterious nebulae, Vulcan monogamy, and wasted cold opens.
Tuesday Jun 27, 2023
Fair Trade
Tuesday Jun 27, 2023
Tuesday Jun 27, 2023
A meeting with an old friend lands Neelix in an ever-deepening hole of trouble.
In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Fair Trade" and the value-add of keeping Neelix on the ship. Plus! The guys chat about yet another Expanse, learning a lesson very quickly, and forgotten break-ups.