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Talking Trek To YouAssignment: Earth (w/ Abby Denton)We say goodbye to Talking Trek with this episode, and we couldn't have done it without Talking Trek and Talking Who mainstay Abby Denton! Unfortunately we are ending with an insane backdoor pilot to a different show our regulars are barely in, but we have a very fun discussion all the same. Thank you all for listening!
2025-04-111h 00Talking Trek To YouBread and Circuses (w/ Anthony Strand)Star Trek mashes together the Roman Empire and "modern" (i.e. 1960s) TV production in this wild episode. Anthony Strand returns to the podcast to discuss Spock and McCoy banter and mythology inspired advertising in our episode on "Bread and Circuses".
2025-03-2843 minTalking Trek To YouThe Ultimate Computer (w/ Bri Marino)Captain Kirk goes up against the 60s version of a techbro and proves that computers aren't all that cracked up to be in "The Ultimate Computer". Returning guest Bri Marino joins us to discuss!
2025-03-1430 minTalking Trek To YouThe Omega Glory (w/ Chris Andersen)Chris Andersen of Your Favorite Bad Movie Podcast joins us to talk the incredibly insane "The Omega Glory", a Gene Roddenberry script that was left on the shelf for two years before being filmed and probably should have stayed there.
2025-02-2835 minTalking Trek To YouBy Any Other Name (w/ Andrew Daar)Energy beings from Andromeda experience what it means to be human, as first time guest Andrew Daar joins us to discuss "By Any Other Name".
Plus, an announcement at the top of the show!
2025-02-1440 minTalking Trek To YouPatterns of Force (w/ Ramona Donohue)An unfortunately timely episode of Star Trek is discussed this week as we go into "Patterns of Force". New guest Ramona Donohue joins us as we talk about whether it is timely, toothless, or possibly both. Listen now!
2025-01-3139 minTalking Trek To YouReturn to Tomorrow (w/ Val McKenna)Giant glowing orbs are doing body swaps in this cerebral and intriguing episode of Star Trek. Val McKenna rejoins us to talk all about that.
2025-01-1740 minTalking Trek To YouA Private Little War (w/ Joe DeAngelis)Star Trek does a big Vietnam war allegory, only it's muddled by a scheming matriarch, brainwashing plants, and an alien gorilla.
Joe DeAngelis returns to talk A Private Little War!
2025-01-0347 minTalking Trek To YouThe Immunity Syndrome (w/ Liz Lotsof)First time guest and actual scientist Liz Lotsof brings her expertise to help study a giant energy draining space amoeba as we discuss "The Immunity Syndrome"!
Listen to us chat about how this is a great episode for everyone, but especially Spock, and how fun it is to see the entire cast act very tired.
2024-12-1352 minTalking Trek To YouA Piece of the Action (w/ Chris Dole)In this episode of Talking Trek, we discuss Kirk going native as the Enterprise crew encounters a planet imitating 1920s Chicago in "A Piece of the Action".
A lot of silliness and commitment to the bit ensues, as we have Chris Dole (Arden, My Big Score) back on the pod to get a piece of THIS action.
2024-11-2950 minTalking Trek To YouThe Gamesters of Triskelion (w/ David Bednar)What if "Arena" was even more horny? This is the bold question "The Gamesters of Triskelion" asks, with its pop art visuals, constant barrage of stuff happening, and questionable script. David Bednar joins us in discussing an episode that has some of the best and worst Star Trek has to offer all in one package.
2024-11-151h 10Talking Trek To YouThe Trouble With Tribbles (w/ Alasdair Wilkins)Alasdair Wilkins is back on the Klingon beat, as they join Kev and Carl in discussing the seminal episode "The Trouble with Tribbles".
Join us as we talk about one of the best comedy episodes the show has done, all the great character moments, and more!
2024-11-011h 03Talking Trek To YouWolf in the Fold (w/ Abbie Phelps + Natalie Marin)This week, Montgomery Scott is accused of murder, but the real killer is the voice of Piglet is possessed by the spirit of Jack the Ripper. Naturally the only solution is for everyone to get REALLY high.
Abbie Phelps and Natalie Marin return to discuss the chaotic, unfortunately sexist, yet also undeniably fun "Wolf in the Fold"!
2024-10-1859 minTalking Trek To YouObsession (w/ Matt Fink)Talking Trek is back! While JG had to step away from the pod (we wish him well!) we have a new co-host in previous guest Carl Garcia.
This episode, Matt Fink joins us for his outside of Trek perspective on "Obsession". Listen to us talk about introducing people to Trek, a vampiric energy cloud, a great showing from Nurse Chapel, and once again Shatner killing it.
2024-10-0456 minTalking Trek To YouThe Deadly Years (with Rachel Bernstein)It's time to tackle the horros of ageing - or at least the horrors of old-age makeup - as The Deadly Years hoves into view. And along to cope with all that latex (not as fun as it sounds) is Rachel Novak!
How effective is the attempts to age up our crew? Does the episode do anything with its central premise? And just how off-handed is the ending? Plus in Recommendations we have an animated TV show and two non-animated TV shows. Which is nice.
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2024-03-0855 minTalking Trek To YouFriday's Child (with Dais Johnston)Trade agreement required? Check. Savage local population causing trouble? Check. Lone Klingon making things worse? Check. Dumbest "ruse" in Starfleet history? Check. Why it must be Friday's Child! And to deal with a trade mission that needs all the help it can get, Dais Johnston is along for the ride!
Does the episode stand up to modern television in its approach to (let's say) feminism? Do we manage to get a convincing alien society? How much purple fur can one planet need?
Plus in Recommendations we have two TV shows and a movie.
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2024-02-231h 05Talking Trek To YouJourney to Babel (with Jack McDonald)It's time to take a journey. To Babel (well, some of the way there anyway) as the Enterprise is off on a diplomatic mission.
And to help us sift through the raft of ambassadors and murder plots we have Jack McDonald! How do the Federation politics work out? Is the family drama succesful? And given how much of a founding text this is, does it stand up to scrutiny?
Plus in Recommendations we have an anime, a movie and a TV sitcom.
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2024-02-101h 07Talking Trek To YouMetamorphosis (with Jon D Arthur)What is, as Shakespeare definitely didn't write, such love between a man and a cloud? Well, let's answer that question as we tackle Metamorphosis. And to help judge the relationship between humanity and water vapour we have Jon D Arthur!
How does the episode manage to juggle its themes? Can the episode bear the weight of how significant Zephram Cochrane is going to become in the lore? Is it, in fact, any good? Plus in Recommendations we have a movie and two video games, one obscure and one very much not.
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2024-01-261h 11Talking Trek To YouI, Mudd (with Lenny Burnham)We're back! After taking a festive break, Talking Trek is back among the stars and ready to discuss... er, I, Mudd. And to join us in this tale of robot sex women and comedy shenanigans we have Lenny Burnham returning to the podcast!
Is the return of Harry Mudd something worth celebrating? Does the comedy of the episode land? And how do the gender politics stand up sixty years after the original transmission?
Plus in Recommendations we have a movie, a sci-fi TV show and a thriller from Apple TV.
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2024-01-1250 minTalking Trek To YouCatspaw (with Sarah Gulick)It's time for a Halloween special (just in time for Christmas) as Star Trek goes - allegedly - spooky with "Catspaw". And we have a welcome return to the podcast from Sarah Gulick, here to make sure that nothing gets too scary (the fluffy kitten does help with that as well, to be fair...).
How effective is this as a Halloween episode? Does the camp factor outweigh the fear factor? And what of Alfred Hitchcock's Star Trek? Plus in Recommendations we have a game and two TV shows.
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2023-12-1555 minTalking Trek To YouThe Doomsday Machine (with Carl Garcia)Roaming alien sock from another galaxy threatening civilizaiton, you say? Why it must be time for "The Doomsday Machine"! A powerful entity needs a powerful extra podcaster, so Carl Garcia is back for a second stab at TTTY.
How does the titular Machine work as an advesary? Is Decker a credible threat to the situation? And does the episode deserve to be top-tier?
Plus in Recommendations we have a movie, a novel, and a remastered video game.
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2023-12-011h 02Talking Trek To YouLower Decks Season 4 (with Jonathan Callan)The 1960s are left behind in favour of the 2020s this week as TOS is carefully placed to one side for coverage of Lower Decks Season 4. And to join us on our animated adventure we have Jonathan Callan!
Does Season 4 improve of Season 3s generally weaker reception? How does new regular character T'Lyn fit in with the crew? And can the season stick its landing?
Just one Recommendation this week because of the episode length but what can it be?
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2023-11-171h 36Talking Trek To YouThe Apple (Alice Ebenhoe)It's time take a bite of The Apple on TTTY as we venture to a planet of exploding rocks, snake-caves (not a euphemism) and curiously-coloured natives. And to help us hack through the jungle (well, "jungle") it's a welcome return for Alice Ebenhoe!
How does The Apple hold up after all these years? Does this work as an analogy of Communism/Christanity and is the script nimble enough to navigate those waters? (hint: no) And is this really the most Star Trek that Star Trek can be? (hint: yes!)
Plus in recommendations we have two n...
2023-11-0356 minTalking Trek To YouMirror, Mirror (with Tony Whitt)It's time to oil our traps and slap on a fake beard as we slip into the Mirror Universe with the impossible-to-escape Mirror, Mirror. And to help us navigate such a brutal and unrelenting alternate dimension we have a welcome return from Tony Whitt!
Does the "classic" status afforded this episode get wholly earned? Does the episode justify so (so, so so) many return visits in future iterwations of Star Trek? And are the cast up to the task of making any of this seem convincing?
Plus in Recommendations we have a TV show, a...
2023-10-201h 03Talking Trek To YouThe Changeling (with Jonathan Boehle)It's time to get mind wiped and/or killed and ressurected on Talking Trek this episode as we cover The Changeling! And resisting such a serious (it says here) probe will need help so it's a welcome return to Jonathan Boehle!
How does the old Uhura-mind-wipe stand up? Does the alien-probe-from-beyond storyline convince? And just how much damage can the Enterprise legitimately withstand? Plus in Recommendations we have two movies and a book.
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2023-10-0656 minTalking Trek To YouWho Mourns For Adonais? (with Michael Darling)A giant green hand has the podcast in its grip this time, as we tackle the... um, iconic? Sure let's go with that! The iconic "Who Mourns For Adoanis?". But wrestling with gods requires a mighty hero, so Michael Darling is on hand to help!
How do the effects hold up so long after the 60s and does the Giant Green Hand (tm) deserve to be remembered? Why is there a discussion of money within the Federation? And is the episode a classic or a "classic"? Plus in Recommendations we have not one, not two, but (techincally) t...
2023-09-2257 minTalking Trek To YouStrange New Worlds Season Two (with Rachel Novak)We leave behind the strange new worlds of old and embrace, instead, the strange new worlds of today as JG and Kev cover the second season of Strange New Worlds. And to help with the task of discussing all ten episodes of the season Rachel Novak is warmly welcomed back to the podcast.
Does the second season manage to live up to the promise of the first? Is ten episodes enough to give every character a decent shake of the stick? Why does The Wrath of Khan come in for criticism? And of course, how do the...
2023-09-081h 37Talking Trek To YouAmok Time (with Ellie Warren)We dive headfirst into the second season of the original show as we get to grips - in more ways than one - with the might Amok Time. But we can't wrestle this one into submission alone so we welcome Ellie Warren back to the podcast!
Does the episode retain its power after all these years? Just how much homo-eroticism can be - cough - squeezed into one episode? And does Amok Time deserve its legendary status?
Plus in Recommendations we have two TV shows - of very different types - and a movie.
2023-08-251h 28Talking Trek To YouSeason One Retrospective (with nobody)We take a break from individual episodes for a retrospective on the whole of the first season, as JG and Kev discuss the mission so far. No guests this week either - it's just our bold hosts getting into things!
How has the season stacked up? Have the budget and scripts been able to keep pace with the ideas? And a third of the way through, has it all been worth it?
Plus in Recommendations we have a beloved but cancelled TV show and a drama from the 2010s.
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2023-08-111h 18Talking Trek To YouOperation: Annihilate! (with Bri Marino)We reach the conclusion of the first season of the original show with Operation: Annihilate! But dealing with flying pancakes requires assistance, so Bri Marino is along for the ride.
How does the episode work as a capper to the first season? Does the mystery hold together convincingly? And how does the loss of Spock's sight work in the episode?
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2023-07-281h 00Talking Trek To YouThe City on The Edge of Forever (with Rowan Kaiser)It's arguably the episode with the best reputation of them all that falls under the TTTY lense this episode as Kev and JG tackle The City on The Edge of Forever. But to explore such a territory help is of course needed, so Rowan Kaiser is along for the journey (in both space and time).
Does the episode manage to live up to its outsized reputation? Does the drama of the ending still work more than half a century later? And does the moral dimension work in a 21st century context?
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2023-07-141h 27Talking Trek To YouThe Alternative Factor (with Abby Denton)It's time to deal with a factor that may, in fact, lean towards being alternaticve as Kev and JG face not one but two universes in peril (and some dodgy facial hair to boot). And to help battle this (alleged) universe-spanning threat Abby Denton is along for a helping hand.
Does this continue the run of Star Trek's great Season One episodes (hint: no)? Just how wildly unconvincing can one spaceship be? And who fed the crew stupid pills?
Plus in Recommendations we have a video game and not one but two TV shows.
2023-06-3058 minTalking Trek To YouErrand of Mercy (with Alasdair Wilkins)It's time to go on an Errand of Mercy this week as Kev and JG encouter the Klingons for the very first time (and surprisingly late in the season to boot). Naturallly, confronting such an epic enemy needs help, so Alasdair Wilkins is along as this podcast's resident Klingon Correspondent!
How well does the politics of the episode stand up? Is one performance good enough to overcome that make-up? And does the ending manage to carry the weight of the rest of the episode?
Plus in Recommendations we have an upcoming season of TV, a...
2023-06-161h 20Talking Trek To YouDevil In The Dark (with Tony Whitt)It's another one of the all-time classics this week, as JG and Kev are forced to confront The Devil In The Dark. And to guide them through the gloom, Tony Whitt is along to help navigate those treacherous mining tunnels!
Does the episode deserve its reputation as one of the very best? Why, of all things, does Into Darkness get some kind of defence? And just how many pizza jokes can there be in one episode? Plus in Recommendations we have a movie, a TV musical and a TV anthology show.
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2023-06-021h 04Talking Trek To YouThis Side of Paradise (with William McKenna)We explore This Side Of Paradise on Talking Trek this week as Kev and JG take a wander amongst the spores. But surviving such an environment requires help so this week's gest, William McKenna, is along for the ride. Or should that be trip?
How does the episode deal with the strange conflict at the heart of it? Does it manage to deal with the devlopment of Spock successfully? And can William Shatner continue to land the comedy?
Plus in Recommendations we have a different branch of the franchise, some black and white shorts and a...
2023-05-191h 03Talking Trek To YouA Taste of Armageddon (with Rachel S. Bernstein)It's time to sample A Taste Of Armageddon this episode as Kev and JG face a "humane" war. But, unable to tackle such a conflict alone, Rachel S. Bernstein is along for the journey.
How does the episode deal with its approach to pacificsm? Is this a progressive story or does the desire for Kirk to be Always Right overwhelm things? And how does it fit in with history a la 1967? Plus in Recommendations we have a novel and two movies.
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2023-05-051h 00Talking Trek To YouSpace Seed (with Matt Fink)There are classics and then... there's Khan! Yes, putting in his first appearace - shiny go-go boy outfit and all - it's time to welcome the apparently-unstoppable influence of everyone's favourite genocidal loony to Star Trek as Kev and JG tackle Space Seed. But dealing with a monster (well, "monster") of Khan's stature requires help so Matt Fink is along for the ride!
Can Khan convince as a conniving dictator or is it time to can the Khan? Does Space Seed deserve to be remembered as an episode in its own right, away from it's future influence on...
2023-04-2156 minTalking Trek To YouReturn of the Archons (with Lenny Burnham)Welcome, friends, to the podcast about Return of the Archons, and may peace be with you. Yes, it's time to tackle a number of firsts on Star Trek, with Return of the Archons and guest Lenny Burnham!
How does Star Trek's first whacking big anti-Communist screed go? Why does the episode grind to a halt about halfway through? And how convicing IS it the first time Captain Kirk defeats a computer with logic? Plus in Recommendations we have a TV series, a movie and a book.
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2023-04-0756 minTalking Trek To YouCourt Martial (with Jonathan Boehle)It's time for Kev and JG to face a Court Martial this week, as Kirk is put on trial for the death of a crewmember. But they're not taking the stand alone , and Jonathan Boehle is along to help with the defense!
How does Star Trek take to doing a legal procedual? How screwy is the Federation legal system? And just how far wrong can one closing fight go? Plus in Recommendations we have the same TV show twice over (to be fair, it's a good one!) and, uniquely, a theme park!
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2023-03-2446 minTalking Trek To YouTomorrow Is Yesterday (with Sarah Gulick)It's time for some time travel shenangians this week as Star Trek (and TTTY) head back to the 60s for the first time with Tomorrow Is Yestserday. But there's no slingshotting around the sun for just two, so this week JG and Kev are joined by Sarah Gulick!
How does the episode capture the period detail? Is there a good sense of place and time? And does the time travel plot remotely hang together? Plus in Recommendations we have three separate novels / novelists and one Netflix TV show.
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2023-03-1051 minTalking Trek To YouArena (with Graham Blackaby)
We venture into strange, possibly occupied, territory this episode as Kev and JG step into the Arena. But fortunately they're not battling alone - Graham Blackaby is along for the fight!
How does the Gorn stand up, all these years later? How effective is the introductory section on the colony? And does the morality of the episode work? Plus in Recommendations we have a 50s movie, a more contemporary film and an Amazon Prime TV show.
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2023-02-241h 05Talking Trek To YouThe Squire of Gothos (with Abbie Phelps and Natalie Marlin)It's time for some godly comedy shenanigans on Talking Trek this episode as JG and Kev encounter The Squire Of Gothos. And along to help deal with any the ride are childish tantrums from super-powerful beings are Abbie Phelps and Natalie Marlin!
How does the Squire of Gothos compare to other Star Trek comedy episodes? How long does it take for JG to torpedo any remaining credibility he might have (hint: not long!)? And how well-handled are the side characters?
Plus in Recommendations we have not one, not two, but three novels!
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2023-02-101h 11Talking Trek To YouThe Galileo Seven (with Joe DeAngelis)This episode we're stranded on a lonely planet with only an unconvincing plastic spear to keep us company as JG and Kev hunker down to survive "The Galileo Seven".
Does the episode deserve a classic status? How do the production effects work out (you may gather from the opening sentence - not all perfectly!)? And does the character work stand the test of time?
Plus in Recommendations we have a 90s movie, a bang-up-to-date movie and a TV show.
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2023-01-271h 07Talking Trek To YouShore Leave (with Anthony Strand)It's time for a bit of a break this episode as Kev and JG take a little Shore Leave. And along for what will doubtless prove to be a relaxing time with absolutely no large bunnies or inexplicable deaths is Anthony Strand!
How do the comic elements stack up against the drama? How goes 60s sexism this episode? And can anyone praise DeForest Kelley more?
Plus in Recommendations we have a documentary series, a movie and an extended discussion about Doctor Who's final Jodie Whittaker episode, "The Power Of The Doctor" (OK this bit is...
2023-01-131h 08Talking Trek To YouBalance of Terror (with Chris Dole)There can be few episodes of television more well-known than Balance of Terror, and few which have contributed quite as much to popular culture. So this week, it's time to tackle an episode that really does live up to the title of "all-time classc".
But does the episode deserve that reputation? Can William Shatner manage to carry the dramatic heft of the episode? And can Star Trek easily absorb influeces that go far beyond the western?
Plus in Recommendations we have a pair of classic horror movies, some anime and a comic-book TV show.
2022-12-311h 22Talking Trek To YouThe Conscience of the King (with Alice Ebenhoe)It's time for something a little classical and fruity this time on Talking Trek, as JG and Kev tackle The Conscience of the King with Alice Ebenhoe along for the performance.
Do Shakespeare and space mix? Just how melodramatic can things get? And how satisfactory is "she's mad" as an episode ending? Plus in Recommendations we have a TV drama, a movie and a sitcom.
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2022-12-161h 02Talking Trek To YouThe Menagerie (Pt 1 and 2) (with Paul Coughlan)This episode we tackle TOS's only two-parater as JG and Kev take a stroll around "The Menagerie", with the help of Paul Coughlan!
How does the two-part framing device work? Do we REALLY believe Spock is going to betray all he stands for? And how does the original footage from The Cage compare to the newer footage shot around it? Plus in Recommendations we have an Apple TV show, an audio drama and a BBC TV show.
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2022-12-021h 04Talking Trek To YouThe Corbomite Manoeuvre (with Andrew Deacon)It's one of the classics this episode as Kev and JG tackle "The Corbomite Manoeuvre". And beaming over from JG's other podcast, Beatles Stuffology, is Andrew Deacon to help them get to the bottom of things. Does the episode stand the test of time? How are the utility players? And is Clint Howard really freaky? Plus in Recommendations we have a 70's movie, an MCU TV series and a Star Wars TV series.
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2022-11-181h 13Talking Trek To YouDagger of the Mind (with Carl Garcia)It's time to sharpen both our blades and our brains as we confront "Dagger of the Mind". What does the episode have to say about the criminal justice system, if anything? How does the depiction of madness work out? And does the episode live up to the show's progressive values? To help Kev and JG along, this week they are joined by Carl Garceia! Plus in Recommendations we have two movies and a TV show.
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2022-11-051h 03Talking Trek To YouMiri (with Jon D. Arthur)We turn our attention to Miri this week, as we deal with the most wonderful thing on Star Trek of all - cough - child actors! Just how soon does the episode get icky? Does it stand the test of time even given the era in which it was made? And as Yeoman Rand's last substantial part, how does she and Grace Lee Whitney fare? Joining us for all the uncomfortable moments - and then some - we have our guest this week, Jon D. Arthur! Plus in Recommendations we have a podcast, a movie and a book.
2022-10-211h 07Talking Trek To YouWhat Are Little Girls Made Of? (with Kris Koeser)This week we poder the questions What Are Little Girls Made Of? Although, we also ponder the question of what drove anyone to design the fashions in this episode, how low anyone can survive on the surface of a planet, and whether Shatner can out-act... er, Shatner. And to help us along we have some familial assistance, in the shape of Kev's brother Kris! Plus in Recommendations we have an animated show, the return of an old classic, and a sitcom.
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2022-10-071h 04Talking Trek To YouMudd’s Women (with Michael Chau)Oh good, comedy in a Star Trek episode (said nobody ever)! It's the first of two encounters with Harry Mudd this episode, and Kev and JG get to grips with the lovable scamp (it says here) and all he brings to the table. And this week they're joined by Michael Chau, who's along to help sort through all this... stuff. How successful is the western-in-space conceit? Is it an episode whose progressiveness stands the test of time? (Hint: no) And who's defending William Shatner's acting this epsiode? Plus in Recommendations we have a TV drama and two movies.
2022-09-231h 10Talking Trek To YouThe Enemy Within (with Abby Waysdorf)Roll up, roll up, come and get 'em! Two Shatners for the price of one! While stocks last! Yes, it's the debut of the transporter accident on TTTY, as Kev and JG tackle The Enemy Within.
How Shatner-y can Evil Kirk get? Just how uncomfortable can one episode become? And how does fanfic play into the discussion? Helping tackle Multiple Shatners with our regular crew is Abby Waysdorf. Plus we have our Recommendations section, covering this week a band, a comedian and a TV show.
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2022-09-091h 05Talking Trek To YouThe Naked Time (with Rachel Novak)We return to the first season of TOS after the last episode's diversion with The Naked Time. Yes, it's time for the crew to lose all their inhibitions and listen to one really, REALLY annoying ballad while Scotty cannae change the laws o'physics. Lovely. To help Kev and JG on their exploration of infectious diseases and randomly-invented time-travel, Rachel Novak drops by to lend a hand. How does the episode handle the lowering of those inhibitions? Why so much discussion of the miniskirt? And just how long CAN George Takei keep his shirt off for? Plus in Recommendations we...
2022-08-261h 24Talking Trek To YouStrange New Worlds: Season 1 (With Ellie Warren)We take a temporary leave of absense from the classic series this week and dive into the first season of the era-adjescant Strange New Worlds. And to help Kev and JG tackle a whole season of TV we have this week's guest, Ellie Warren! The format of this episode is slightly different, with each host taking one character each to discuss in-depth, and then each picking a favourite episode from the season. Which characters will get chosen? Which episode show off the very best of Strange New Worlds? And how has the show panned out overall, given this isn't...
2022-08-122h 00Talking Trek To YouCharlie X (With Alex Kazanas)It's time to tackle an annoying horny teenager (well, "teenager") with super-powers on Talking Trek To You this week, as Charlie X comes aboard. How successful is this as a portrayal of adolescance? Do the regular crew work with a whole "teenage god" premise? And what are we to make of a shirtless William Shatner in red tights? Plus in Recommendations we have a manga, an Apple TV show and a sitcom. Tackling all these things (and more!) alongside Kev and JG is our guest of the week, Alex Kazanas.
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Talking Who To YouTalking Trek To YouTalking Who To You has (Big) finished, but Kev and JG have moved over to new podcast - Talking Trek To You. Join an expert and a noob as they explore the original series episode by episode, helped along with a guest of the week!
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2022-07-3001 minTalking Trek To YouThe Man TrapHaving been Where No Man Has Gone Before, it's time for JG and Kev to forge forward and see if they can avoid falling into The Man Trap. How does the episode fare as a first introduction to McCoy? Does the whole "salt vampire" thing work? And how are the supporting cast? But they are not facing the plight of the last creature of its kind alone - they are joined by guest-star Dave! Plus there's Recommendations, this week featuring a movie, a TV show and an anthology collection.
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2022-07-221h 10
Talking Trek To YouWhere No Man Has Gone BeforeGreetings! And welcome to a brand new podcast on the original series of Star Trek, where an expert (allegedly) and a newbie (definitely) boldly work their way through the original show episode-by-episode.
Normally JG and Kev have a guest every week to help them unravel the episode but this week they're tackling the pilot (second attempt) episode on their own. So we kick the podcast off with "Where No Man Has Gone Before". Does it provide a solid start to the series? How do our regulars (well, the ones actually in this episode anyway) fare? And does t...
2022-07-0859 min
Talking Who To YouA Death In The FamilyWe reach the final episode of Talking Who To You as JG and Kev reach the monumental "A Death In The Family". But for such a grand occasion a guest is required - and that would be Alasdair Wilkins of Debating Doctor Who, along for the final spin in the Big Finish TARDIS. Is the episode a fitting one to wrap the podcast up on? Does Evelyn get the departure she so richly deserves? And how does Ace and the 7th Doctor's story move on? No Recommendations this time, just a heartfelt thank you from JG and Kev to all...
2022-05-311h 55Talking Who To YouEpisode 182 - Iterations Of IWe reach the final Fifth Doctor story with a reunion of his very first crew of Adric, Nyssa and Tegan and Kev and JG tackle Iterations Of I. Does the old crew recapture the magic of the Fifth Doctor's first season now that Matthew Waterhouse is back as Adric? Does the story work on its own terms? And is this a suitable wrap-up for the Fifth Doctor on audio? Plus in recommendations we have a movie and a book series.
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2022-04-1959 minTalking Who To YouEpsiode 181 - Companion Chronicles: Peri And The Piscon ParadoxWe reach another milestone as the podcasts creeps towards its final episode, as this time we wave goodbye to both the Companion Chronicles range and the redoubtable Ms Perpigillium Brown. How does Peri's last adventure turn out? Can the play manage to balance comedy and drama successfully? And how does the meta humour work out? To answer these questions and more JG and Kev are joined by the equally redoubtable Tony Whitt from the Target Doctor Who Book Club Podcast to lend a hand. Well, ear. You know what we mean!
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2022-04-051h 13
Talking Who To YouEpsiode 161 - The Mahogany Murders / The Drowned WorldWe're back with the Companion Chronicles again, with a first outing for Jago and Litefoot in The Mahogany Murders and a return to Sara Kingdom / The House in The Drowned World. Can Jago and Litefoot work in audio? Is the second part of the House trilogy as good as the first? And does this continue the run of strong Companion Chronicles? Plus in recommendations there's a music book and a CW TV show (and a little something extra from Kev!)
2021-07-011h 05Talking Who To YouEpisode 158 - Sisters Of The Flame / The Vengence Of MorbiusWe return to the world of the TARDIS this episode and finish of Paul McGann's second season with the last two stories of the run. How will Lucie get on with a giant caterpillar? Will the *sigh* return of an old Time Lord foe work out for the range? And how does the season overall come together. Plus, we have a trailer right at the beginning from our friends at the Doctor Who Target Book Club podcast, a recommendation as to where to find other Doctor Who podcasts online, and a non-Doctor Who podcast recommendation from JG and a couple...
2021-04-2057 min
Talking Who To YouEpisode 157 - Grand Theft Cosmos / The Zygon Who Fell To EarthAs we near the end of the second season of the Eighth Doctor Adventures JG and Kev welcome back Anthony Strand to discuss two of the latter episodes. Will Grand Theft Cosmos be able to land its more comedic side? Can the Zygons be used for effective pathos long before their TV return? And do these two episodes lift the overall quality of this season? Plus there's three recommendations this week - a movie, a book and a vast, sprawling Director's Cut (whatever could that be alluding to?)
2021-03-301h 08Talking Who To YouEpisode 156 - Brave New Town / The Skull Of SobekWe remain with the Eighth Doctor and Lucy this episode as we explore - as much as is possible, which isn't a lot - Brave New Town and The Skull Of Sobek. Will there be something interesting to be found in a mysterious English village? Will the blue world of The Skull Of Sobek be captivating? Will Kev and JG manage to find more than twenty minutes' worth of things to say about two such unremarkable episodes? Fortunately there's plenty of time left over for recommendations, this week covering one live action and two animated movies.
2021-03-0949 minTalking Who To YouEpisode 155 - Dead London / Max WarpWe return to the world of the Eighth Doctor as the second Lucie Miller season kicks with with Dead London and Max Warp. Now Lucy's a regular of her own free will how does she fare in her second season? How do the time-zone shenanigans of Dead London work out? Can Max Warp land its Top Gear parody? (Hint: No) Plus we have our regular recommendations with a book from JG and a game from Kev, but which ones?
2021-02-2346 minTalking Who To YouEpisode 154 - Companion Chronicles: Empathy Games / Home TruthsWe're back to regular Doctor Who coverage this episode as we drop into the Companion Chronicles range to cover a Leela story with Empathy Games and a Sara Kingdom episode with Home Truths. How does Sara - one of the shortest-lived of all companions - work in audio and can she support a whole story? Is Leela able to carry a story pretty much by herself? And do these releases continue the quality expected of this range? Plus in recommendations we have a slightly less enthusiastic nod than normal from JG and a series of movies recommended by Kev.
2021-01-271h 07Talking Who To YouEpisode 152 - Revolution Of The Daleks / The MandalorianWelcome to a brand new year! To celebrate we're leaving the world of audio behind this week and covering two TV shows. Firstly, there's the inevitable festive special, Revolution Of The Daleks. How will things pick up with the Doctor in prison? Will Chris Chibnall find anything new to do with the Daleks? (hint: no) And do Graham and Ryan get a good send-off? Plus there's our usual recommendations - no tease this week, both Kev and JG want to talk about The Mandalorian.
2021-01-051h 07Talking Who To YouEpisode 144 - Iris Wildthyme Series 2: The Sound Of Fear / The Land Of WonderWe return to the world of Iris Wildthyme and the second box set of episodes, which can only mean one thing - Abby Denton is joining us again! Yes, Abby's hear to discuss the first two stories in the box set as we ride the red bus once more. How does Iris cope with a marriage and an evil radio station? How does she fare stranded in the 70's (?) and tangled up in Wonderland? Plus we have recommendations from Abby, JG and Kev this week, and three very different recommendations they are too.
2020-09-2259 minTalking Who To YouEpisode 143 - The Companion Chronicles: Here There Be Monsters/The Great Space ElevatorWe start off a little differently this week by discussing the return of the mighty Christopher Eccleston to the world of Doctor Who and what we might want from his grand return to the role. Then we get into the discussion proper - How does Victoria work out in one of her rare Big Finish appearances? Does the First Doctor era translate well to the Companion Chronicles' way of doing things? And as always we finish with our recommendations, featuring this week a TV show and something else from Big Finish. But what?
2020-09-031h 08Talking Who To YouEpisode 142 - Human Resources (Pt 1 and 2)We round of the first Eighth Doctor / Lucie Miller season with the two-parter Human Resources this week. Can the season successfully land its big conclusion? How does Lucie Miller come out after a whole season? And do the Cybermen really work here. Plus there's more recommendations from Kev and JG, this week a book and a TV series - but which ones?
2020-08-1847 minTalking Who To YouEpisode 141 - Phobos / No More LiesWe take in two very different locations with our two episodes this week as we visit the Martian moon of Phobos and a time-looped mansion on Earth. What are the creatures that lurk in the heart of the moon on Phobos? What is the time loop for in No More Lies? And how do these episodes fare in keeping up the quality of the first Lucie Miller series? Plus we dip into our post bag and there's more recommendations from Kev and JG
2020-08-0552 minTalking Who To YouEpisode 140 - The Horror Of Glam Rock / Immortal BelovedWe remain with the Eighth Doctor and Lucie as we cover the third and fourth episodes in the Eighth Doctor Adventures. How does the Doctor manage against a true horror like 70's music? How do he and Lucie cope against immoral reincarnating gods? And do these two episodes see a rise or fall in quality from the two-part season opener? Plus we introduce (big drumroll plllleease!) a New Section as Kev and JG give their non-Doctor Who media recommendations. We have a TV show and a book this time out, but what will they turn out to be?
2020-06-2355 minTalking Who To YouEpisode 139 - Blood Of The DaleksWe start a brand new era this episode as we begin with the first two episodes in the newly (well, newly for 2007) relaunched Eighth Doctor range and get to meet Lucie Miller for the first time. How does the Eighth Doctor get on with his enforced travelling companion? Do the Daleks provide a suitably interesting launch story for new new range? And how much potential does this have going forward?
2020-06-1646 minTalking Who To YouEpisode 138 - Fourth Doctor Adventures: The Sinestran Kill / Planet Of The DrashigsWe encounter something different this time out - a brand new companion for the Fourth Doctor! How does Tom Baker's Doctor cope with having a policewoman travelling with him? Can she manage to cope in both a traditional cop setup and on a far-distant planet filled with carniverous Drashigs?
2020-05-2754 minTalking Who To YouEpisode 137 - The Companion Chronicles: Old Soldiers / The CatalystWe take a second look at the Companion Chronicles this time out, covering two releases that invoke the spirit of the Third and Fourth Doctor eras. Can Nicholas Courtney bring the Pertwee era back to life and tell an interesting story? Can Louise Jameson and Leela do the same for the Tom Baker era? And how do these two releases compare with each other?
2020-05-121h 03Talking Who To YouEpisode 136 - Donna: Kidnapped!We turn to a companion with a box set all of her very own as we cover the first Donna box-set, Kidnapped. Can Donna sustain a whole box-set by herself? How does she cope without the Doctor to guide her? And does the idea of a Donna box-set come together as a coherent story? Plus we dip into the mailbox for a quick discussion of 100 and a couple of recommendations.
2020-04-2856 minTalking Who To YouEpisode 136 - Donna: Kidnapped!We turn to a companion with a box set all of her very own as we cover the first Donna box-set, Kidnapped. Can Donna sustain a whole box-set by herself? How does she cope without the Doctor to guide her? And does the idea of a Donna box-set come together as a coherent story? Plus we dip into the mailbox for a quick discussion of 100 and a couple of recommendations.
2020-04-2856 min
Talking Who To YouEpisode 135 - The Diary of River Song Vol 5: Lifeboat And The Deathboat / Concealed WeaponWe complete the fifth River box set along with our guest Alasdair Wilkins as we cover the final two stories in the box-set, featuring the Eric Roberts (!) and Derek Jacobi (!!) versions of the Master. After almost a quarter of a century, how does Eric Roberts fare in bringing the "Bruce" version back to life? Can the Jacobi version successfully work with River apart from his own ongoing series? And does the box set come to a successful conclusion?
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2020-04-141h 13Talking Who To YouEpisode 134 - The Diary Of River Song Vol 5: The Bekdel Test / Animal InstinctWe're back flicking through the pages of River Song's diary this week as Kev and JG tackle her fifth outing for Big Finish. But we're not doing it alone, as we have a returning guest star materialising the shape of Alasdair Wilkins! With this being an all-Master outing, how will the redoubtable River get on when she encounters the force of chaos that is Missy? Can she cope with the decayed Beevers version of the character? And perhaps most importantly of all, just how fabulous will she be?
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2020-04-071h 03Talking Who To YouEpisode 122 - The CondemnedTime for some policework this week as JG and Kev take on "The Condemned", the first story to feature Charley and the Sixth Doctor. How do the two get on in the contemporary setting of Manchester? Do the two characters work well together? And how do policemen and sentient apartment blocks come together? Plus we dip into the mailbox to discuss recommendations, and we have an announcement about the future of the show.
2020-03-171h 03Talking Who To YouEpisode 121 - 100We reach a pinnacle in this episode as we cover "100", the story written to celebrate the 100th Main Range story. And for such a big occasion Kev and JG are joined again by Anthony Strand to discuss this four-stories-in-one release. How do the Sixth Doctor and Evelyn cope anchoring such a big celebration? Do all four stories turn out well? And given that three of the four writers conclude their Big Finish careers here, do they go out on a high?
2020-03-1059 minTalking Who To YouEpisode 118 - Year Of The PigWe have a relaxed, ambling and entirely convivial conversation this week as JG and Kev are joined once more by Abby Denton to discuss the Sixth Doctor story Year Of The Pig. How does this bizarres story of a sapient pig holidaying in Europe stand up? Do the Sixth Doctor and Peri fit into this gentle tale of manners and, um, sort of time travel? And is there even the slightest chance of keeping the three reviewers actually on topic? Pour yourself a nice cup of tea, have room service send up a delightful concoction of comestibles, relax and find...
2020-02-1859 min
Talking Who To YouEpisode 105 - Circular TimeWe're tackling the Fifth Doctor story "Circular Time" this week but we are not doing it alone - welcome Alasdair Wilkins back to the podcast! Alasdair is joining us to discuss the looping, circular nature of this story as we explore the relationship between the Fifth Doctor and Nyssa. Will the story be able to delve successfully into the fragile, muted nature of their friendship? Can it manage this while also doing a celebrity historical? And what part did Nyssa play in the 5th Doctor's regeneration? Join Alasdair, Kev and JG for their longest discussion yet!
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Talking Who To YouEpisode 102 - The ReapingWe catch up with Peri and the Sixth Doctor this week and JG and Kev drop into Baltimore (allegedly: not that you'd be able to tell from the accents) to see what Peri's life was like prior to her ill-fated trip to Lanzarote. But things can never be that simple... How do the Cybermen work in what is, for them, a fairly small-scale outing? Just how far off the beaten track can any one accent wander? And will the Doctor and Peri's relationship be able to survive this encounter?
2019-10-1556 min
Talking Who To YouEpisode 99 - The Legacy Of Time Pt 1Kev and JG tackle the first half of the mammoth six-episode box-set that is The Legacy Of Time, which exists to celebrate 20 years of Big Finish. How will the Eighth Doctor get on with Benny AND River? Will the Counter-Measures Team be able to cope with the Seventh Doctor and Ace? And will Jo Grant really be sacrificed to save the world with the brand-new Third Doctor and the New UNIT team? Plus there's time to reflect on the sad passing of one of the most pivotal figures in all of Doctor Who, Terrance Dicks.
2019-09-2449 min
Talking Who To YouEpisode 79 - The First Doctor Box Set Vol 3: The Tick-Tock WorldIt's a return trip to the newly-recasted First Doctor crew as Kev and JG cover the second story in the third box set, The Tick Tock World. With a sideways-in-time premise rather different from last week's pure historical will this story prove to be a bit more lively and interesting? Who is Carol-Ann Ford playing this time out and how does her performance line up with the new crew? And how does a lesbian romance line up with a 60's approach to Doctor Who? Plus there's time for an overview of the three First Doctor box sets and how they've...
2019-03-1246 min
Talking Who To YouEpisode 78 - The 1st Doctor Box Set Vol 3: The PhoeniciansWe return to the First Doctor this week with the third volume starring David Bradley as Kev and JG cover the pure historical The Phoenicians by old hand Marc Platt. Does this manage to improve on the problems of the last pure historical? How will the setting influence the characters? And what influence will the time travellers have on history this time? Plus we have time to visit the mailbag with some more thoughts on The Juggernauts and how Mel's character develops in Big Finish.
2019-03-0555 min
Talking Who To YouEpisode 77 - Live 34Welcome back listeners, and what a lovely day it is today as you join us in a discussion of Live 34. The debate will be between regulars Kev and JG as they get to grips with a structurally unique piece of Big Finish! That debate coming up soon - how does the structure work, how do these characters fit in, and do the politics land? All this and more, coming up right up after these messages!
2019-02-2659 min
Talking Who To YouEpisode 76 - Catch-1782We're heading back to the 18th century this week as JG and Kev get trapped in Catch-1782 with the Sixth Doctor and Mel. How will the time travel paradox at the heart of the episode hold up to scrutiny? Will there be any consequences? And just how will the Doctor get Mel back to the 21st Century. Also: Why the 21st Century since that isn't when Mel comes from? At least some of these questions might well be answered this week!
2019-02-1945 min
Talking Who To YouEpisode 75 - The GameThis week we have a sharp division between Kev and JG as we cover The Game - one of our intrepid reviewers absolutely hates this one, but who will it be? Can a story of the Fifth Doctor and Nyssa caught up in uber-violent sport work out? And with old-timer William Russell stepping into a role that isn't Ian, how does he fare? Plus there's time to visit the mailbag with some more discussions of what the Divergent Universe is, how the stories might have worked in a different order and some Big Finish recommendations.
2019-02-1249 min
Talking Who To YouEpisode 74 - The JuggernautsWe have a returning guest this week in the shape of Tony Whitt from the Doctor Who Target Book Club podcast, and he's here to discuss The Juggernauts with JG and Kev. How will the return of the Mechanoids work out? How do they get along with Davros? And is Mel able to carry so much of the emotional content of this play? Plus there's time to dip into the mailbox as the three discuss the always controversial subject of recasting roles when an actor has passed away.
2019-02-051h 00
Talking Who To YouEpisode 73 - The Next LifeAfter what feels like a long haul, Kev and JG finally reach the way out of the Divergent Universe arc with the final play in the sequence, The Next Life. Will this provide a satisfactory resolution to the previous seven stories? Can one play manage to drag together all the disparate elements which have been introduced? And just how many endings can one play possibly have? Plus there's a dip into the mailbox to discuss a few more elements of The Harvest.
2019-01-291h 00
Talking Who To YouEpisode 72 - CaerdroiaIt's nearly over! Yes, we reach the second-last story of the Divergent Universe arc this week with Caerdroia. With the Doctor split into three parts, how will the conceit of a three-doctor one-doctor work? Does the surrealism land? And will it be Kev or JG that ends up being Tigger? Plus there's a heartfelt cry for Lloyd Rose to return to Doctor Who and writing, so put on your best Alice In Wonderland shoes and step into Caerdroia!
2019-01-2245 min
Talking Who To YouEpisode 70 - Doctor Who Unbound: Sympathy For The Devil / Season 11 DiscussedWelcome to this week's bumper-length episode! For this edition Kev and JG cover the Unbound range for the first time, and dive into the alternative 3rd Doctor with Sympathy For The Devil. Is David Warner up to carrying the mantle of Jon Pertwee? How is continuity used? And does the Brigadier work in this setting? And for the rest of the podcast there's an in-depth (read: long and rambling) discussion on Season 11 now that the New Year's Special has aired. JG and Kevin give their thoughts on the special and the season as well as giving each individual episode its...
2019-01-081h 29
Talking Who To YouEpisode 66 - Medicinal PurposesGuest star time! This week Kev and JG are joined by Abby Denton to discuss the Sixth Doctor and Evelyn adventure Medicinal Purposes. Travelling back to JG's home city of Edinburgh, how will they get tangled up in the Burke and Hare murders? How will Abby find this pairing as she drops in for the first time on the podcast? And how will, let's be polite, "veteran" guest star Leslie Phillips square up in a Doctor Who story? Put down those knives, stop listening through that stethoscope and let's find out!
2018-12-1158 min
Talking Who To YouEpisode 065 - The HarvestIt's the Seventh Doctor and Ace who are in the spotlight this week as JG and Kev visit a spooky hospital in London to cover The Harvest. And we also have the introduction of a new Big Finish companion in the shape of Hex. How will Ace and Hex get along? Will he prove to be a useful addition to the TARDIS team? And what's going on in this near-future hospital anyway? Strap yourself to a gurney and prepare for the sharp knife of criticism to slice through the body of the script! (analogy possibly taken too far and/or...
2018-12-0447 min
Talking Who To YouEpisode 61 - The Companions SpecialThis week JG and Kev take a break from reviewing the regular releases and instead turn their gaze on to one of the most cruical aspects of Doctor Who - the companions. In a wide-ranging discussion they cover both the Big Finish original companions and the TV companions who have made it over to audio (yes, that's basically all of them). Plus there's time to give JG and Kev's top five companions! Who will they be? What medium will the come from? And is anyone going to pick Adric? The only way to find out is to listen!
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