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The Pensky PodcastEndgame (Podcast Finale)Well, folks, we’ve finally made it. Welcome to the grand, or maybe not-so-grand, finale of The Pensky Podcast. After a decade of dissecting every nook and cranny of Star Trek, we’ve reached the bittersweet end. In this final episode, we tackle the Star Trek: Voyager series finale, “Endgame,” with all the enthusiasm of a Borg […] Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ • e-mail: thepenskyfilevideo(at)gmail.com 2024-08-141h 31

The Pensky PodcastWes on “Star Trek Stories”In this episode of the podcast, Wes sits down with fellow Trek podcast "Star Trek Stories" to discuss an old DS9 episode - "A Man Alone". Check out Star Trek Stories at https://star-trek-stories.captivate.fm/ Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ • e-mail: thepenskyfilevideo(at)gmail.com 2024-03-1254 min

The Pensky PodcastThe Star GazerStarfleet must once again call on legendary Jean-Luc Picard after members of his former crew – Cristóbal Rios, Seven of Nine, Raffi Musiker, and Dr. Agnes Jurati – discover an anomaly in space that threatens the galaxy. In this podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "The Star Gazer" and how it feels to return to Star Trek: Picard. Plus! The guys chat about interesting ship design, Patrick Stewart's age, and retreading familiar ground. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • h...2023-03-071h 11

The Pensky PodcastVOY S1 Wrap UpIn this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss the first season of Star Trek: Voyager and how it lived up to their expectations. Is this the best first season of any Star Trek series? Or are we just jaded from having recently watched the second season of Star Trek: Picard? Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ • e-mail: thepenskyfilevideo(at)gmail.com 2022-06-2149 min

The Pensky PodcastWatcher (Teaser)With time running out to save the future, Picard takes matters into his own hands and seeks out an old friend for help. Meanwhile, Rios ends up on the wrong side of the law and Jurati makes a deal with the Borg Queen. This audio is a short sample of a much longer discussion that Clay and I had about the Star Trek: Picard second season premiere, “The Star Gazer”. To listen to the entire discussion, head over to Patreon and support the show. For only $5 a month, you’ll get full access to our covera...2022-03-2606 min

The Pensky PodcastCaretakerThe newly commissioned starship Voyager and a Maquis raider are flung into the far reaches of the remote Delta Quadrant by a powerful entity known as the Caretaker. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Caretaker" from Star Trek: Voyager and how it compares to their most recent podcast conquest, Star Trek: Enterprise. Plus! The guys chat about Star Trek: DS9 being too cerebral, the wild west of the Delta Quadrant, and the impotence of Chakotay. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast...2022-03-081h 43

The Pensky PodcastThe Star Gazer (Teaser)This audio is a short sample of a much longer discussion that Clay and I had about the Star Trek: Picard second season premiere, "The Star Gazer". To listen to the entire discussion, head over to Patreon and support the show. For only $5 a month, you'll get full access to our coverage of Picard. Plus! You'll also unlock access to over 100+ podcasts that discuss sci-fi movies, horror anthologies, random topics, and much more. In this podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "The Star Gazer" and how it feels to return to Star Trek: Picard...2022-03-0509 min

The Pensky PodcastIntroduction to Star Trek: VoyagerStar Trek: Voyager is the fifth Star Trek series. It was created by Rick Berman, Michael Piller, and Jeri Taylor, and ran on UPN, as the network's first ever series, for seven seasons in the USA, from 1995 to 2001. In some areas without local access to UPN, it was offered to independent stations through Paramount Pictures, for its first six seasons. The series is best known for its familial crew, science fiction based plots, engaging action sequences, and light humor. The writers often noted that many episodes had underlying themes and messages or were metaphors for current social issues. This...2022-03-0135 min

The Pensky PodcastThese Are the Voyages…In hopes of receiving some help before making a difficult personal decision, Commander William T. Riker of the Enterprise-D observes a holodeck simulation of the final mission of the original starship Enterprise, as commanded by Jonathan Archer, in the days immediately preceding the birth of the United Federation of Planets over two centuries earlier. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss the series finale of Star Trek: Enterprise, "These Are the Voyages...". Plus! The guys chat about the return of Rick Berman and Brannon Braga, deciding that you have to die, and not getting...2022-02-101h 26

The Pensky PodcastDaedalusThe inventor of Earth's transporter comes aboard Enterprise for an experiment. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Daedalus" and the Star Trek trope of "megalomaniacal inventors and the inventions that un-do them". Plus! The guys chat about why something "feels" like Star Trek, the return of Angry Archer, and the end (?) of the Trip and T'Pol relationship. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ • e-mail: thepenskyfilevideo(at)gmail.com 2021-11-2552 min

The Pensky PodcastRevisiting “Preemptive Strike” with Enchantment of EternityLieutenant Ro is sent undercover to root out a Maquis cell. In this episode of the podcast, Wes sits down with Marc from Enchantment of Eternity to revisit the penultimate episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation, "Preemptive Strike". The duo discuss the uniqueness of Ro Laren, Picard being stuck in a DS9 situation, and the Maquis as the connective tissue of '90s Star Trek. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/2021-10-0451 min

The Pensky PodcastENT Season 3 Wrap UpThe third season of Star Trek: Enterprise focuses on Enterprise NX-01's mission to prevent a second Xindi attack from destroying Earth. Unlike the show's second season, Enterprise's third season embraces a heavily serialized format dedicated to the search for the Xindi primary weapon. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay break down Star Trek: Enterprise Season 3 and discuss the year as a whole. Plus! The guys chat about the best and worst episodes of the year, where Enterprise stands when compared to its Trek siblings, and the successes and failures of the Xindi arc.2021-08-261h 11

The Pensky PodcastNorth StarArcher and the crew try to discover why a 19th century-era Human settlement has been placed in the middle of the Expanse. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "North Star" and Enterprise finding a genre to match its storytelling habits. Plus! The guys chat about avoiding the Prime Directive, bad alien acne, and not having enough room to give someone a ride. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/2021-05-061h 14

The Pensky PodcastThat Hope Is You, Part IBurnham navigates a strange, new galaxy, 930 years in her future, looking for the rest of the Discovery crew. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "That Hope is You, Part I" and lay the ground work for how they're going to approach the latest season of Star Trek: Discovery. Plus! The guys talk about Star Trek becoming more ethereal and religious in its storytelling, the lack of suburbs on alien planets, and the resetting of Michael Burnham. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky...2020-10-161h 03

The Pensky PodcastCupid’s Errant ArrowMariner is suspicious of Boimler’s new girlfriend. Tendi and Rutherford grow jealous of a bigger starship's gear. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay analyze "Cupid's Errant Arrow" and wonder if Lower Decks would be better suited to exploring the dark edge of Star Trek lore. Plus! The guys talk about sitcom plots versus Star Trek plots, mixing up the characters, and Wes gives some truncated thoughts about the latest trailer for "The Batman"! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for li...2020-09-0543 min

The Pensky PodcastRevisiting “The Measure of a Man”When Star Trek: Picard started, Clay and I went back to re-watch "The Measure of a Man". The themes are characters seemed like they were going to be important to the first season of Star Trek: Picard. Since our original coverage of the episode was a solo affair by me, the re-watch also allowed us to hear Clay's thoughts about an episode that many consider to be one of TNG's finest. So, what did we think? This episode was originally available to only our supporters on Patreon. If you wish to get access to more content like...2020-08-1848 min

The Pensky PodcastSecond ContactEnsign Tendi has her first day of work on Starfleet's USS Cerritos, where she meets fellow support crew members, Ensigns Mariner, Boimler, and Rutherford. Meanwhile, Boimler is tasked with a secret special assignment and Rutherford attempts to keep his dating life intact while a sci-fi disaster strikes the ship. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss how effectively Star Trek has (once again) moved into animated territory. Plus! They give their thoughts about Ensigns Mariner, Boimler, Tendi and Rutherford, how well Star Trek can do comedy, and how the show should try...2020-08-0757 min

The Pensky PodcastA Discussion with “The Trek Companion”In this episode of the podcast, Wes takes a break from our Enterprise coverage to talk to another Star Trek podcast. "The Trek Companion" show recently reached a ten-year milestone as a podcast as they simultaneously completed their coverage of Star Trek: Voyager. Wes talks to Brian, Adam and Steve about their long running podcast and why they think they've been able to stick to it for so long. They debate the merits of mediocre episodes, the reason why Star Trek enables so many unique discussions, and the differences between modern Star Trek and previous series! 2020-06-221h 18

The Pensky PodcastCivilizationEnterprise finds a fully inhabited Earth-like planet, where some of the inhabitants are suffering from a mysterious disease. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Civilization"; a thoroughly average episode of Star Trek. They wonder if it's something that modern Star Trek shows should even consider doing. Plus! The guys talk about human-looking aliens, phaser fights in the middle of town, and scientists who don't ask questions. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected:2020-05-2149 min

The Pensky PodcastBroken BowWes and Clay kick off their coverage of Star Trek: Enterprise by discussing the pilot, "Broken Bow"! Enterprise is the sixth Star Trek series. It launched in 2001 but only ran four seasons and was cancelled in 2005. Was it a victim of over saturation or was it the last gasp of a dying franchise? In this episode, the guys explain their (limited) knowledge of the series and then break down the pilot. Listen as they discuss the logic of crop tops in space, sexual camera work, and the warm familiarity of Scott Bakula! Are...2020-04-271h 34

The Pensky PodcastEt in Arcadia Ego, Part IIThe first season of Star Trek: Picard comes to a close with "Et in Arcadia Ego, Part II"! Picard squares off against the Romulans and Synths in a climactic showdown. And then an old friend appears and does his best to rescue the series. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss being betrayed by your own theme, the worst Star Trek villain of all time, and why modern Trek leaves us feeling so empty! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast...2020-03-271h 30

The Pensky PodcastStar Trek BeyondIn the final Kelvin film, Star Trek Beyond, the USS Enterprise is destroyed and the crew stranded on an alien planet. They meet an alien named Krall who intends to destroy the Federation. Star Trek Beyond is not an oft-discussed film, but it's clearly the best of the three Kelvin films. Directed by Justin Lin from a script written by Simon Pegg (Scotty), Beyond works as both a Star Trek film and an action film. In this podcast, Wes and Clay discuss the dynamics of Balthazar Edison, the benefit to a stationary camera, and the...2020-01-231h 18

The Pensky PodcastStar Trek Into DarknessStar Trek Into Darkness is the second film from JJ Abrams' Kelvin Universe. Khan returns as an unwilling agent of Section 31. In order to prevent a war with the Klingons, Kirk must stop both Khan and a corrupt admiral from achieving their goals. In this podcast, Wes and Clay discuss going bigger in a sequel, wet eyes, and bringing back Khan! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ • e-mail: thepenskyfilevideo(at)g...2020-01-201h 16

The Pensky PodcastStar Trek 2009Wes and Clay get back to the Star Trek films! This time they've moved on to the JJ Abrams led reboot, "Star Trek" from 2009. The Abrams 2009 Trek film rebooted the franchise and created a new TOS universe (Kelvin) to play in. As such, we get familiar names with brand new faces. In this podcast, Wes and Clay discuss the brilliant idea of creating an alternate timeline, walking the line of old and new, and Spock not getting where he needed to be in time! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and...2020-01-131h 17

The Pensky PodcastWhat We Left Behind: Looking Back at Star Trek: DS9Having finished DS9, Wes and Clay watched the Star Trek DS9 documentary, "What We Left Behind". Directed by showrunner Ira Behr, the documentary tries to explain the legacy of DS9 through the memories of those involved with the show. Is it worth watching? Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ • e-mail: thepenskyfilevideo(at)gmail.com 2020-01-061h 16

The Pensky Podcast: Star Trek: Deep Space 9DS9 Series Wrap UpWith DS9 over, Wes and Clay get together to give some final thoughts about the series as a whole. Is DS9 better than TNG? Does it matter? The guys try to understand the complexities that make DS9 unique and both amazing and awful (but mostly amazing). Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ • e-mail: thepenskyfilevideo(at)gmail.com 2019-12-301h 24

The Pensky Podcast: Star Trek: Deep Space 9What You Leave BehindThis is it. The final episode of DS9. "What You Leave Behind" serves to close out both the Dominion War and the series itself. It has action, drama, comedy and retrospection in spades. It's a brilliant ending to a fascinating series. But it's not perfect. In this podcast, Wes and Clay discuss what the finale does right and what it does wrong. They try to determine if "What you Leave Behind" is a fitting end to the series they've been watching for almost two and a half years. Thanks to everyone...2019-12-261h 34

The Pensky Podcast: Star Trek: Deep Space 9Revisiting EmissaryThe two year journey through DS9 is almost finished! But before they tackle the DS9 finale, Wes and Clay head back to where it all began by revisiting the DS9 pilot, "Emissary". In this podcast, the guys discuss Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ • e-mail: thepenskyfilevideo(at)gmail.com 2019-12-2349 min

The Pensky Podcast: Star Trek: Deep Space 9The Dogs of WarIn the penultimate episode of DS9, Damar becomes the leader of a Cardassian revolution. Bashir and Ezri hook up. The Siskos get some big news. And Quark gets some exciting, and then upsetting, news. Clay and Wes get together to discuss the choice to involve the Ferengi so heavily in the second to last episode of the show. Plus! They defend their choice of O'Brien as the weakest character in the series, analyze the plots in the "Final Chapter", and look forward to the finale! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every...2019-12-191h 15

The Pensky Podcast: Star Trek: Deep Space 9Extreme MeasuresOdo is dying. The disease that has infected the Founders has spread to Odo, and he does not look well. To cure him, Bashir and O'Brien lure Section 31's Sloan to DS9. They plan to enter his mind and steal the cure, and hopefully end Section 31 once and for all. In this podcast, Wes and Clay discuss the last Bashir and O'Brien adventure and the end of Luther Sloan. Plus! They talk about the ease of capturing a secret agent, boring "dream sequences", and unrealistic male friendships! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this...2019-12-1659 min

The Pensky Podcast: Star Trek: Deep Space 9Tacking Into the WindIn "Tacking Into the Wind", our characters face an uphill battle against themselves. Gowron continues to sabotage the war effort, and Kira and Odo attempt to steal Breen technology. In this podcast, Wes and Clay discuss the collapse of two Trek empires. Plus! The guys talk about the death of Rene Auberjonois, the pointless romance of Odo and Kira, and the evolution of Worf. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ • e-mail: thep...2019-12-121h 08

The Pensky Podcast: Star Trek: Deep Space 9When It Rains…"When it rains, it pours." Things go from bad to worse as Gowron arrives at DS9 and takes command of the Klingon forces. Odo discovers he is infected with the sickness ravaging the Founders. Bashir and O'Brien learn that Section 31 is responsible for the infection. Kira, Odo and Garak are sent to train Damar's soldiers. Dukat goes blind. In this podcast, Wes and Clay discuss an episode with an improved focus and structure and how it reboots the final arc. Plus! The guys talk about why Martok is an interesting Klingon, the intentional stalling of Dukat, and...2019-12-091h 06

The Pensky Podcast: Star Trek: Deep Space 9The Changing Face of EvilThe Breen have attacked Earth. Dukat has convinced Kai Winn to review the ancient texts of the Pah-Wraiths. Damar rebels against the Dominion. In this podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "The Changing Face of Evil". Plus! The guys discuss burning the peppers, the abrupt lethargy of the "final chapter", and the failures of the Winn/Dukat story line. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ • e-mail: thepenskyfilevideo(at)gmail.com 2019-12-0558 min

Star Wars Retrospective Archives - The Pensky FileEpisode VIII: The Last JediWe have arrived at the controversial apex of Star Wars: The Last Jedi. The eighth chapter of the Skywalker Saga was directed by Rian Johnson and has proven to be controversial since it was released in 2017. Fans of the franchise feel that the movie played too fast and loose with the series. They think... Links! • https://thepenskyfile.com/links • e-Mail : thepenskyfilevideo@gmail.com 2019-12-0300 min

The Pensky Podcast: Star Trek: Deep Space 9Strange BedfellowsIn "Strange Bedfellows", the Dominion and Breen alliance could prove costly for the Federation. Worf and Ezri discover an unexpected ally on Cardassia. Dukat manages to turn Kai Winn to the Dark Side. Wes and Clay discuss an episode that seems like a superior reboot of "Til Death Do Us Part". Plus! The guys explore the potential redemption of Damar, the narrative need for Dukat, and the close out of Worf and Ezri. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay...2019-12-0247 min

The Pensky Podcast: Star Trek: Deep Space 9‘Til Death Do Us PartIgnoring the will of The Prophets, Sisko and Kasidy Yates get married. Meanwhile, the captured Worf and Ezri are interrogated by the Breen. On DS9, Dukat works to lure Kai Winn to the Dark Side. Wes and Clay get together to discuss "'Til Death Do Us Part" and how it works as the second hour of the Final Chapter. Plus! The guys talk about the Breen popping up out of nowhere, treading water as a narrative, and Dukat and Winn bumping uglies! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at...2019-11-2856 min

Star Wars Retrospective Archives - The Pensky FileRogue One: A Star Wars StoryAfter a two year break, Wes, Clay and Dave have reassembled to pull off the ultimate heist: to podcast about Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Rogue One is the first of the Star Wars Anthology films (and there ended up being only two). The goal of these films was to step away from the... Links! • https://thepenskyfile.com/links • e-Mail : thepenskyfilevideo@gmail.com 2019-11-2600 min

The Pensky Podcast: Star Trek: Deep Space 9PenumbraDS9 has entered "The Final Chapter"! In 'Penumbra', Sisko and Kasidy announce their plans to marry, and Ezri tries to rescue Worf. The "Final Chapter" is the series ending run of nine episodes that finish out DS9. in this podcast, Wes and Clay discuss the problems with DS9's serialized storytelling, when characters get "too real", and the series treading water to get to this point! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/2019-11-2549 min

The Pensky PodcastInter Arma Enim Silent LegesIn "Inter Arma Enim Silent Leges", Section 31 recruits Dr. Bashir to aid them in making sure that the Romulan Star Empire remains on the righteous" side of the Dominion War. Special guest Darren joins Wes and Clay to discuss the final "regular" episode of Star Trek: DS9. Plus! The three discuss pushing Star Trek to its moral limits, making a fashion statement with leather, and beaming out in the nick of time! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected:2019-11-211h 19

The Pensky Podcast: Star Trek: Deep Space 9Inter Arma Enim Silent LegesIn "Inter Arma Enim Silent Leges", Section 31 recruits Dr. Bashir to aid them in making sure that the Romulan Star Empire remains on the righteous" side of the Dominion War. Special guest Darren joins Wes and Clay to discuss the final "regular" episode of Star Trek: DS9. Plus! The three discuss pushing Star Trek to its moral limits, making a fashion statement with leather, and beaming out in the nick of time! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected:2019-11-211h 19

The Pensky Podcast: Star Trek: Deep Space 9Badda-Bing, Badda-BangIn "Badda-Bing, Badda-Bang", holographic mobsters try to run Vic Fontaine out of town. It's up the crew of DS9 to perform the heist of the century. Wes and Clay discuss being attacked while playing in the holosuite, a heist without much difficulty, and the powerful sexuality of Nana Visitor! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ • e-mail: thepenskyfilevideo(at)gmail.com 2019-11-1451 min

The Pensky Podcast: Star Trek: Deep Space 9ChimeraA Changeling, Laas, finds Odo returning from a conference. Laas reveals that he is another of the Hundred Changelings. Laas tries to convince Odo to leave DS9 and join him in the search for the other Changelings, but things are not so easy for a "Chimera" such as Odo. In this podcast, Wes and Clay get together to talk about the redemption of DS9's seventh season and the complexities of the Changelings. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay...2019-11-1157 min

The Pensky Podcast: Star Trek: Deep Space 9Field of FireA series of strange murders rock the station. A killer is on the loose. In response, Ezri consults with Joran, a previous Dax host, in order to enter the mind of a serial killer and find out who is responsible before it's too late. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Field of Fire" and find some brilliance amidst a lot of terrible rubble. Plus! The guys discuss a choir of angels for the Trill, solving crimes with no evidence, and shooting melons! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and...2019-11-0754 min

The Pensky Podcast: Star Trek: Deep Space 9The Emperor’s New CloakGrand Nagus Zek has gone missing in the Mirror Universe. Quark and Rom, with the aid of Mirror Universe Ezri, head into the "alternate universe" to rescue him. Many hilarious situations ensue! Wes and Clay discuss the final DS9 episode to deal with the Mirror Universe, "The Emperor's New Cloak". Plus! The guys talk about DS9 wasting everyone's time, the logistics of non-hologram Vic, and Ezri being too strong a focus in the final season of DS9! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for...2019-11-041h 01

The Pensky Podcast: Star Trek: Deep Space 9Prodigal DaughterO'Brien has gone missing while looking for the widow of his old friend Bilby, and Ezri heads home to see if her family can help find the chief. Unfortunately, Ezri's family has its fair share of skeletons in the closet. Wes and Clay discuss "Prodigal Daughter" and try to determine if it has the worst script in the entire DS9 series. Plus! The guys talk about Trill not being supportive of being joined, bland descriptions of the murder you've committed, and dialogue centered around a mislabelled gizmo! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this...2019-10-3142 min

The Pensky Podcast: Star Trek: Deep Space 9It’s Only a Paper MoonIn "The Siege of AR-558", Nog lost his leg. In "It's Only a Paper Moon" he loses his enthusiasm for life and it's up to Vic Fontaine to pull him out of his depression. Clay and Wes get together to discuss an episode that quietly examines PTSD and phantom pain, as well as the distractions that tear us away from reality. Plus! The guys talk about making an episode without your main cast, getting punchy in a 1960s Vegas lounge, and slamming doors for no good reason! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this...2019-10-2855 min

The Pensky Podcast: Star Trek: Deep Space 9CovenantKira is abducted and taken to Empok Nor by a Bajoran cult that worships the Pah-Wraiths. Once there, she discovers that the groups charismatic leader is none other than Dukat. But is Dukat truly reformed or is this another of his tricks? Wes and Clay form a "Covenant" in this episode of the podcast and they discuss how Dukat is an encapsulation of some of DS9's worst flaws. Plus! The guys talk about aging into Calvinism, eating poisoned apple sauce, and convincing people that the baby isn't yours! Are you looking for older episodes...2019-10-2449 min

The Pensky Podcast: Star Trek: Deep Space 9The Siege of AR-558During a supply run to AR-558, Sisko meets a group of Starfleet officers who have been pushed to the brink trying to hold a vital Dominion communications array. When a group of Jem'Hadar attack, Sisko and his crew experience, first hand, the horrors of front line combat. Wes and Clay discuss DS9 embracing the wretchedness of the Dominion War in "The Siege of AR-558"! Plus! The guys talk about taking Quark seriously, how to under-write effectively, and they wonder why there aren't more Ferengi in Starfleet! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and...2019-10-2158 min

The Pensky Podcast: Star Trek: Deep Space 9Once More Unto the BreachKor, the elderly Klingon warrior, arrives at DS9 and informs Worf that he wishes to die with honor. Worf tries to convince Martok to help Kor get his wish, but Martok has hated Kor for 30 years and that isn't about to change any time soon. Meanwhile, Quark and Dax have a strange plot about misunderstandings. Listen as Wes and Clay discuss exciting space visuals, the backstory of Martok, and the Legend of Kor! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. 2019-10-1749 min

The Pensky Podcast: Star Trek: Deep Space 9Treachery, Faith and the Great RiverWeyoun lures Odo to a remote planet and reveals two things. First, he wants to defect to the Federation. Second, he's not the Weyoun that Odo knows and loves! Or is he? Meanwhile, Nog teaches O'Brien about the Great Material Continuum when they kick off a scheme to repair the Defiant. Clay and Wes sit down and discuss "Treachery, Faith and the Great River" - which involves talking about all three of those things. Plus! The guys discuss being reunited with the Dominion, killing Weyoun 5 off-screen, and if DS9 is a "good" Star Trek series!2019-10-1450 min

The Pensky Podcast: Star Trek: Deep Space 9ChrysalisThe genetically enhanced group from "Statistical Probabilities" returns to the station to have Doctor Bashir treat Sarina, the quiet one. After Bashir works his magic, he begins to fall in love with his patient and becomes too enamored with a life that he has always wanted but has never been able to have. Wes and Clay discuss "Chrysalis" and wonder if DS9 is on a slow, downward trajectory. Plus! The guys discuss the dated humor of the "deaf voice", the stationary characters of Kira and Odo, and the quantifiable loneliness of Julian Bashir! Are you...2019-10-1046 min

The Pensky Podcast: Star Trek: Deep Space 9Take Me Out to the HolosuiteBaseball has been in DS9's DNA since the pilot episode, so with the final season underway the producers of the series decided that it was finally time to have a baseball episode! Sisko and the station crew battle a Vulcan superteam on the holosuite while Odo plays umpire. Wes and Clay discuss an episode of the show that screams '90s television and '90s culture. Plus! They discuss the rise and fall of Boston baseball, the difficulty in filming a baseball diamond, and finding it hard to continue supporting Colm Meaney! Are you...2019-10-0752 min

The Pensky Podcast: Star Trek: Deep Space 9AfterimageWhen Ezri Dax returns (?) to Deep Space 9, she is greeted with a mix of enthusiasm (Quark) and hesitancy (Worf). Meanwhile, Garak begins to suffer from panic attacks. Wes and Clay discuss "Afterimage" and try to decide if bringing Dax back to the show was such a good idea. Plus! The guys discuss Garak cracking under pressure, Ezri getting promoted, and why podcasting with a cold is so annoying! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.co...2019-10-0352 min

The Pensky Podcast: Star Trek: Deep Space 9Image in the Sand | Shadows and SymbolsThe seventh and final season of DS9 opens with the reunion of Sisko and Dax, the emotional turmoil of Worf, and the empowerment of the Bajoran people. It ends with a revelation about Sisko that may or may not change everything? Wes and Clay get together to discuss Star Wars and Star Trek going outside their lanes, the lack of excitement amongst Bajoran officers, and a low key start to the final season! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay...2019-09-301h 01

The Pensky Podcast: Star Trek: Deep Space 9DS9 Season Six Wrap UpIn this podcast episode, Wes gives his final thoughts about the sixth season of DS9! He reviews his spreadsheets to find the logic behind the numbers, and he also gives out some end-of-year awards. The seventh season will start up in a few days! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ • e-mail: thepenskyfilevideo(at)gmail.com 2019-09-2629 min

The Pensky Podcast: Star Trek: Deep Space 9Tears of the Prophets – Ft. ClayWith one stone, a Pah-Wraith possessed Dukat kills two birds: he manages to close the Bajoran Wormhole and he literally kills Jadzia Dax. "Tears of the Prophets" is the sixth season finale and works hard to both send off a major character and set the show up for the next season. It jumps headlong into the Bajoran Religion and foreshadows Dax's demise so heavily it might as well be an episode of The Walking Dead! Wes and Clay discuss the end to a very up and down season of DS9 and give their own personal eulogies to...2019-09-161h 07

The Pensky Podcast: Star Trek: Deep Space 9The Sound of Her Voice – Ft. ClayThe crew of DS9 receives a distress call from a distant planet - a Starfleet captain has been marooned on a deadly planet and her only chance of survival is the Defiant. Guided (literally and figuratively) by "The Sound of Her Voice", Sisko, Bashir and O'Brien take stock of themselves as they try to rescue the voice on the other end of the line. Back on DS9, Quark teaches Jake about the finer points of being a black market smuggler when he realizes that Odo being smitten with Kira is opening some very profitable doors. ...2019-09-1254 min

The Pensky Podcast: Star Trek: Deep Space 9Time’s Orphan – Ft. ClayWhile picnicking on an alien world, Molly O'Brien falls into a time portal. She is rescued but has spent the past decade of her life alone on an alien planet and has become feral and unfortunately stabby! Meanwhile, Worf tries to prove to Dax that he can be a successful father and that Alexander was just a one-off mistake. Wes and Clay discuss "Time's Orphan" and try to determine if it's worse than "Profit and Lace"! Plus! The guys discuss the fine line between a good and bad setup, the hatred that festers within the...2019-09-0946 min

The Pensky Podcast: Star Trek: Deep Space 9Profit and Lace – Ft. ClayAfter he promotes equal rights for female Ferengi, Grand Nagus Zek is deposed and replaced by (acting) Grand Nagus Brunt (of the F.C.A.). To restore order, Quark undergoes a sex change operation to convince a Ferengi cola merchant that Zek's radical plan has merit. Yes, this really happens. "Profit and Lace" is frequently derided as not only one of the worst DS9 episodes of all time but of the entire Star Trek franchise! Wes and Clay discuss the attempt at a "golden age" homage and why it doesn't work in the Star Trek universe. 2019-09-0541 min

The Pensky Podcast: Star Trek: Deep Space 9Valiant – Ft. ClayWhile on a trip to Ferenginar, Jake and Nog are attacked by the Jem'Hadar. They are saved by the USS Valiant, which is apparently commanded by a crew of Red Squad cadets - an elite group from Starfleet Academy that we last saw in Paradise Lost. The Valiant is on a dangerous mission to locate a Dominion warship behind enemy lines, but the biggest danger might be the cadets themselves. DS9 pays homage to "Lord of the Flies" with a story about the collapse of values in the face of authoritarianism. Or at least... that's what it...2019-08-2954 min

The Pensky Podcast: Star Trek: Deep Space 9The Reckoning – Ft. ClayAfter an ancient Bajoran tablet is discovered, Sisko finds himself embroiled in a battle between good and evil. The battle is known as "the Reckoning", and the result will determine the fate of Bajor. Unfortunately, the ultimate battle is between Jake and Kira. The Reckoning is the annual "Bajor" episode, so we get another Kai Winn appearance, some vague statements from the Prophets, and a lot of questions about the need to continue this storyline. In this podcast, Wes and Clay discuss their frustrations with the Prophets and the confounding actions of Kai Winn! Plus...2019-08-2653 min

The Pensky Podcast: Star Trek: Deep Space 9His Way – Ft. ClayWhen Bashir shows off his new holosuite creation, a swinging lounge singer with top-notch relationship advice named Vic Fontaine, Odo has his interest piqued. He's been pining after Kira for years now, but he's unsure of how to proceed with her. Will this insightful, lightbulb powered hologram be able to provide him with any meaningful advice? DS9 feeds the 'shippers with an episode that finally gets Odo and Kira together! It's also a holodeck adventure, which is fairly unusual for DS9, and it has a light-hearted, charming tone has has Clay absolutely smitten. Put on your finest...2019-08-2254 min

The Pensky Podcast: Star Trek: Deep Space 9In the Pale Moonlight – Ft. ClayThe war against the Dominion is going poorly. The Federation is suffering defeat after defeat, and the death toll is rising. One last hope remains: to bring the Romulan Star Empire into the war effort against the Dominion. But the Romulans are hesitant to commit to the war, as they've cozied up to the Dominion in the hopes that the war eliminates all of their enemies. In "In the Pale Moonlight", Captain Sisko must decide how far he is willing to go to save the Alpha Quadrant. Are the values of the Federation sacrosanct, or must he...2019-08-191h 19

The Pensky Podcast: Star Trek: Deep Space 9Inquisition – Ft. ClayInternal Affairs visits the station and begins to interrogate Doctor Bashir, who they believe to be a Dominion double-agent. "Inquisition" is most famous for being the introduction of Section 31, a shadowy covert ops group that operates without the supervision of Starfleet or the Federation. It's also a solid episode that manages to create a creepy, paranoid atmosphere that dovetails into a look at what values the Federation might need to compromise in order to survive. We also get some adorable shots of Bashir's teddy bear! Clay and Wes also discuss Section 31's penchant for leather...2019-08-1553 min

The Pensky Podcast: Star Trek: Deep Space 9Wrongs Darker than Death or Night – Ft. ClayDukat contacts Kira and informs her that he and her mother were once lovers. Kira is disgusted enough to request that Sisko allow her to use the Orb of Time to travel into the past to verify the claim. While in the past, Kira meets her mother, Kira Meru, and discovers a dark family secret that threatens to change everything. While the time travel aspect is a bit questionable, Wrongs Darker than Death or Night is an extremely fascinating character piece for Kira and for the Bajoran Occupation as a whole. It delves into some moral questions...2019-08-1257 min

The Pensky Podcast: Star Trek: Deep Space 9Change of Heart – Ft. ClayWhile on a mission to rendezvous with a Cardassian spy, Dax is seriously wounded and Worf is forced to make a choice between saving his wife and completing the mission. It's our first episode since the wedding to focus on the marriage of Worf and Dax, and "Change of Heart" gives you plenty to chew on. We get some insight into the banter of newlyweds, learn about Worf's definition of "duty", and learn all about the sleeping arrangements of our favorite Trill and Klingon! In the B-plot, Bashir and O'Brien try to defeat Quark in a game...2019-08-0852 min

The Pensky Podcast: Star Trek: Deep Space 9Honor Among Thieves – Ft. ClayO'Brien is recruited for an undercover Starfleet operation where he must infiltrate the Orion Syndicate and bring it down from the inside. During his mission, he befriends a man named Bilby. As their friendship flourishes, O'Brien becomes more and more conflicted about his mission: will he be able to betray Bilby? Back on DS9, the station is falling apart without its chief engineer. And that's pretty all that you need to know about that plotline because... that's all that happens. Wes and Clay discuss "Honor Among Thieves" and find themselves thinking about The Departed, wondering...2019-08-0550 min

The Pensky Podcast: Star Trek: Deep Space 9One Little Ship – Ft. ClayO'Brien, Dax, and Bashir are shrunk down to "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids" size while exploring an anomaly. Meanwhile, the Defiant is attacked and captured by Jem'Hadar, leaving the tiny runabout and tiny O'Brien, Dax, and Bashir no choice but to take their miniature ship and selves into the Defiant to retake it. Fortunately, it's a tiny ship that can still shoot tiny photon torpedoes! DS9 returns to a sci-fi concept episode while still keeping the focus on the Dominion threat, and the result is an episode with a whole bunch of plots and information and tones. Clay and...2019-08-0141 min

The Pensky Podcast: Star Trek: Deep Space 9Far Beyond the Stars – Ft. ClayBen Sisko suddenly finds himself as a science-fiction writer in the mid-1950s and creates a character named "Benjamin Sisko", a black commander of a space station in the distant future. The rest of the DS9 cast is also here - they're writers, ballplayers, con men and corrupt cops. Far Beyond the Stars deals with racism and the insidious ways that it finds its way into various aspects of life, and it's generally regarded as one of the strongest stand alone episodes that the series ever produced. Listen as Wes and Clay discuss DS9's attempt to re-calibrate the...2019-07-251h 15

The Pensky Podcast: Star Trek: Deep Space 9Waltz – Ft. IsaacWhile en route to war crimes hearing, Sisko and Gul Dukat are attacked by Cardassians and end up marooned on a deserted planet. Sisko is badly injured and must rely on an increasingly unstable Dukat if he has any hope of making it out alive. Unfortunately, the Federation's psychiatric care seems to be lacking, as Dukat is now hearing voices in his head and appears to be losing his grip on sanity. Patron Isaac marks the end of a guest-hosting era as he joins Wes to discuss a very important episode in the arc of Dukat, a...2019-07-151h 30

The Pensky Podcast: Star Trek: Deep Space 9The Magnificent Ferengi – Ft. ClayWhen Quark's mother is kidnapped by the Dominion, a group of rag-tag Ferengi assemble to save her... and collect on the reward. In yet another Ferengi episode of DS9, this one loosely based on the Magnificent Seven, we return to what both works and does not work for this Star Trek species. Clay and Wes discuss the mindset of Ira Steven Behr, the upside of Iggy Pop, and bad reasons for visiting Empok Nor. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. ...2019-07-1145 min

The Radio Star MurdersSmash Mouth – All StarSUM BUDDY once told me… To kick off their celebration of the musical styling of 1999, Wes and Clay do a deep dive into “All Star” which entered the public consciousness and has never really found its way out. It was a huge hit for Smash Mouth and was included in numerous film soundtracks, cementing... Find all of our content at The Pensky File Links! • https://thepenskyfile.com/links • e-Mail : thepenskyfilevideo@gmail.com 2019-06-2600 min

Reel Ripe & Reel RottenB-Roll: 2019 Oscars: A Star Is Born (90%)To complete our coverage of the 2019 Best Picture nominees, we have selected “A Star Is Born” as our B-Roll. It’s Bradley Cooper’s directorial debut, and he also stars as the talented but troubled rock star Jackson Maine. When Jackson […] Find all of our content at The Pensky File Links! • https://thepenskyfile.com/links • e-Mail : thepenskyfilevideo@gmail.com 2019-02-231h 18

The Radio Star MurdersThe Radio Star Murders – IntroductionIn the 1980s, a crime wave rocked the music world. A new kind of technology enabled the systematic murder of hundreds of musicians, artist’s whose only crime was having a face for radio. In this podcast, internet sleuths Wes and Clay review hundreds of case files in an effort to solve a mystery that has... Find all of our content at The Pensky File Links! • https://thepenskyfile.com/links • e-Mail : thepenskyfilevideo@gmail.com 2019-02-1800 min

The Pensky Podcast: Star Trek: Deep Space 9The Muse – Ft. ClayIn this very special ASMR episode of Star Trek: Deep Space 9, Jake gets the tingles while rustling some papers and Odo gets the tingles of love in the place where his heart should be! Jakes writing gets a bump from a very odd creative vampire, and Mrs. Troi returns to the station to teach Odo about bizarre alien childcare rituals. Clay joins the show to talk about being unfamiliar with Lwaxana on DS9, what Odo wants in a relationship, and Jake Sisko: F*** Machine! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at...2018-11-1550 min

The Pensky Podcast: Star Trek: Deep Space 9Paradise Lost – Ft. ClayAdmiral Leyton reveals his true intentions and Sisko is revealed to be a Changeling... maybe? "Paradise Lost" is the conclusion of the story that started in "Homefront" and it has a lot of the usual second-hour issues in Star Trek episodes. While Homefront had a lot of thematic weight to the narrative, Paradise Lost is in the unfortunate position of trying to wrap everything up with a neat bow. Clay joins me to discuss the generic bad guy, cramming everyone onto the Defiant, and how good ideas can save bad episodes! Are you looking for older episodes? F...2018-10-0400 min

The Pensky Podcast: Star Trek: Deep Space 9Homefront – Ft. ClayThe Changelings have infiltrated Earth, and a post 9/11 Star Trek universe with a pre-9/11 script shows a tremendous amount of insight into human nature. The Changeling attacks have startled the laid back Federation, and a small cadre of Starfleet personnel think the only way to secure the homefront is to lock it down. Sisko and Odo travel to Earth to provide assistance and get caught up in the political machinations of a terrorized institution. Clay joins the show to discuss the script pre and post 2001, the tangential Joe Sisko, and the terror of an unseen enemy! Are...2018-10-0151 min

The Pensky Podcast: Star Trek: Deep Space 9Little Green Men – Ft. ClayQuark, Rom and Nog, while visiting Earth, travel back in time to 1947 and end up being at the center of the infamous Roswell Incident! It's another Ferengi episode, but it features our three favorite Ferengi. We also get to check out some b-movie tropes while enjoying a smoke or two, and we learn that Odo can perfectly imitate a dog, even if his humanoid faces leave something to be desired. Clay joins me to discuss too much smoking, the storied history of time travel in Star Trek, and the strange simplicity of Jake and Nog's goodbye! Are...2018-09-2039 min

The Pensky Podcast: Star Trek: Deep Space 9Starship Down – Ft. IonaWhen the Jem'Hadar trap the Defiant in the atmosphere of a gas giant, the crew must deal with various crises of both the technical and the personal! Another episode in the long line of "disaster" episodes of Star Trek, Starship Down puts a uniquely DS9 spin on the proceedings. A series of vignettes provide insight into a variety of characters, and they also provoke some questions. Iona joins the show to discuss why water is more terrifying than gas, the spiritual nature of Kira, and Worf learning how to boss people around! Are you looking for older...2018-09-171h 30

The Pensky Podcast: Star Trek: Deep Space 9The Visitor – Ft. ClayWhen an accident aboard the Defiant apparently kills Captain Sisko, Jake is left alone to pick up the pieces of his life. However, his father might not be dead after all, and the truth might haunt Jake for the rest of his life. TV Guide once named The Visitor the "best" episode of Star Trek ever produced. It's a heartbreaking story about the love between father and son, with tremendous performances, strong writing, and an emotional center that the franchise rarely portrays so powerfully. But does it hold up? Or is it shackled by a story structure that limits t...2018-09-0354 min

The Pensky Podcast: Star Trek: Deep Space 9The Adversary – Ft. ClayJohn Carpenter meets Star Trek when a single Changeling boards the USS Defiant and tries to kickstart a war between the Federation and... some aliens we've never heard about before! Paranoia is the name of the game, and The Adversary does a good job at wrapping up season three while examining how effective the Changelings can be. It might not be the ambitious two-parter that was originally planned, but sometimes it's nice to end the year with a smaller story that fleshes out Odo, provides some insight into Eddington, and sees Sisko finally attain the rank of captain. Clay jo...2018-08-231h 07

The Pensky Podcast: Star Trek: Deep Space 9Prophet MotiveWhen Grand Nagus Zek tries to completely change Ferengi culture, Quark heads into the wormhole to obtain answers from the Prophets. DS9 might have tried to move the Ferengi away from their characterization as one-note jokes, but Ferengi episodes still tend to serve as the "comedy" episodes of Star Trek: DS9. And yes, putting "comedy" in quotes was entirely intentional. We get reacquainted with the Prophets, and it might not be for the best. Also, Bashir embarks on a weirdly pointless story that takes a subtle dig at the TNG production! Wes flies solo in this podcast, so listen as...2018-07-1932 min

The Pensky Podcast: Star Trek: Deep Space 9Fascination – Ft. MattIt's the Bajoran Gratitude Festival, and passion is in the air! DS9 becomes the setting for a romantic farce that leaves some viewers wondering what exactly is going on. Lwaxana Troi shows up, Bariel returns, and the O'Briens don't have the energy to do the nasty. Can DS9 be the Trek series that bucks the trend and manages to create a comedy show and a romance show? And, better yet, do them as the same episode? Matt joins the show to discuss an homage to A Midsummer Night's Dream, the high school dance erotica of Star Trek, and the p...2018-06-2845 min

The Pensky Podcast: Star Trek: Deep Space 9Meridian – Ft. BradDax falls in love with an alien who has trouble sticking around, and Quark plots to create a hologram version of Kira that people can bone. And who says romance is dead? Star Trek tends to fumble the ball when it comes to guest star romances (with a few notable exceptions), and Meridian is a prime example. We've got one story that's incredibly boring, and another that potentially causes offense. What a combo! Brad stops by to discuss getting consent, the inconsistency of Dax, and the magic of Jeff Combs! Are you looking for older episodes? Find t...2018-06-2148 min

The Pensky Podcast: Star Trek: Deep Space 9Second Skin – Ft. ClayKira is kidnapped by Cardassians and informed that she is a memory-wiped Cardassian spy. In an episode filled with thematic symbolism, the real star turns out to be the father-daughter relationship between Kira and her Cardassian father. Does that mean that the episode is a misfire? Or just a clever misdirect? Clay joins me to discuss not choosing the right ending, the Orwellian society of Cardassia, and Garak as a crutch! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://th...2018-06-1141 min

The Pensky Podcast: Star Trek: Deep Space 9Blood Oath – Ft. ClayKlingon blood oaths are like student debts; you just can't shake 'em! In Blood Oath, three Klingon warriors seek out Curzon Dax at DS9. When they find Jadzia Dax to be a warrior on par with Curzon, the quartet set off on a mission of vengeance. Kor, Koloth, and Kang (Klingons from Star Trek: The Original Series) return to the franchise and to battle against the mysterious and vaguely named Albino. Now, Jadzia must choose between her Federation loyalties and a sacred oath she made in a previous lifetime. Will Dax gain redemption as a character? Does the returning g...2018-04-3049 min

The Pensky Podcast: Star Trek: Deep Space 9Paradise – Ft. AmySisko and O'Brien find themselves stranded on a world with no technology, and among humans who don't have their best interests at heart. Paradise is a stock morality tale in the Star Trek universe, but that's not to say it's a bad hour of television. It's hard to start a cult, but it's even more difficult to hold one together with pesky Starfleet officers hanging around, sweeping corn. Amy joins the show to discuss being in a cult, the unique heroism of Sisko, and cringing at Dax! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every...2018-04-1248 min

The Pensky Podcast: Star Trek: Deep Space 9Whispers – Ft. Clay & NeilUpon returning from a mission to the Parada system, O'Brien begins to notice the crew acting strange around him and suspects there may be some unknown influence at work. Why is his wife is acting (badly) strangely? Why does Sisko have him running useless errands? Why have they revoked his security clearance? Clay and Neil join me to discuss a mystery-thriller in the vein of The Invasion of the Bodysnatchers, and whether or not it works for Star Trek. Plus, we discuss British/Irish accents, the style of Miles O'Brien, and killing an exact copy of yourself! ...2018-04-091h 15

The Pensky Podcast: Star Trek: Deep Space 9Armageddon Game – Ft. AmyA planet torn apart by biological warfare doesn't seem like a likely place to make friends, but this is Star Trek. Armageddon Game is an episode that explores the Bashir and O'Brien "friendship". It's a solid character piece, albeit one book ended by some questionable science fiction. Amy joins me to discuss unnecessary murder, being friends with single people, and how a widow should grieve! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast! Thanks for listening. Stay connected: • https://thepenskyfile.com/links/ • e-mail: thepenskyfilevideo(at)g...2018-04-0548 min

The Pensky Podcast: Star Trek: Deep Space 9Dramatis PersonaeAfter a Klingon ship explodes and beams a single survivor aboard DS9, the crew start acting in peculiar ways. Kira, in particular, seems to have developed a mutinous streak! Dramatis Personae features telepathic alien orbs, and those always lead to the best episodes of Star Trek, so buckle up! Wes discusses the episode and reads patron thoughts, and tries to figure out why you'd build a clock, why Odo doesn't melt when he's unconscious, and why explosive decompression isn't so bad. Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at The Pensky Podcast...2017-12-0525 min

The Pensky Podcast: Star Trek: Deep Space 9The StorytellerO'Brien and Bashir try to save a Bajoran village from destruction, while Jake and Nog befriend the young leader of a faction involved in a land dispute. The Storyteller kick starts the O'Brien and Bashir relationship, and it also bears a lot of the hallmarks of TNG's first season. I wonder why? Wes is alone to tell this story, and he gives his thoughts about DS9 versus Discovery, the religious implications of the episode, and the pleasant dullness of land disputes in Star Trek! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode at...2017-10-2723 min

The Pensky Podcast: Star Trek: Deep Space 9Captive Pursuit – Ft. TrekspertiseWhen the first alien visitor from the Gamma Quadrant appears in the Wormhole, Chief O'Brien learns that sometimes you have to change the rules of the game. After meeting Tosk, an alien with a mysterious past who is being chased by the subtly named "Hunters", O'Brien is forced to decide if he should follow Starfleet regulations or his heart. Kyle from "Trekspertise" joins me to discuss the moral relativism of Star Trek, chase scenes that go on too long, and the slow walk of Odo! Are you looking for older episodes? Find this and every other episode...2017-09-0446 min

The Pensky Podcast: Star Trek: Deep Space 9DS9 IntroductionLet's abandon our starships, and set up home base at a (mostly) stationary... station! The podcast is moving onto our next Star Trek series, Deep Space 9. Featuring what Wikipedia calls, "well developed characters, original and complex plots, and religious themes", Deep Space 9 was not a super popular series but it has a special place in the hearts of Star Trek fans everywhere. In this introductory episode, Wes explains changes to the podcast (nothing major), the upside of DIY music, and why supporting the show on Patreon might be something worth considering! Are you looking for older episodes...2017-08-1715 min

Star Wars Retrospective Archives - The Pensky FileEpisode VII: The Force AwakensLucas sold his franchise to Disney, and Disney brought into renowned franchise caretaker J.J. Abrams to fix things. Largely ignoring the prequels, Abrams created a whole new cast and rebooted the aging franchise. So, what do we think? In this episode, we discuss the pros and cons of the new characters, movie franchises that act... Links! • https://thepenskyfile.com/links • e-Mail : thepenskyfilevideo@gmail.com 2017-07-3000 min

Star Wars Retrospective Archives - The Pensky FileEpisode III: Revenge of the SithThe final prequel movie features a lot of bad times for the Jedi, and a lot of good times for the viewers who don’t need to watch anymore of these movies! In this episode we discuss Obi-Wan drawing first, fighting in a volcano, and the benefits of standing above someone. Website | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon | Email Links! • https://thepenskyfile.com/links • e-Mail : thepenskyfilevideo@gmail.com 2017-07-3000 min

Star Wars Retrospective Archives - The Pensky FileEpisode II: Attack of the ClonesThe middle part of the prequel trilogy is widely regarded as the weakest of those three movies? Is it? Let’s talk about the downside of sand, the characterization of Dooku, and losing an arm! Website | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon | Email Links! • https://thepenskyfile.com/links • e-Mail : thepenskyfilevideo@gmail.com 2017-07-3000 min

Star Wars Retrospective Archives - The Pensky FileEpisode I: The Phantom MenaceSo, how did we come to the events of the original trilogy? By watching the prequels! In Episode I: The Phantom Menace, we meet a young Anakin Skywalker, a Gungan named Jar Jar, and we learn a whole lot of information about trade in galaxies far, far away. Website | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon | Email Links! • https://thepenskyfile.com/links • e-Mail : thepenskyfilevideo@gmail.com 2017-07-3000 min

Star Wars Retrospective Archives - The Pensky FileEpisode VI: Return of the JediThe original trilogy comes to an end with Return of the Jedi! What do we think of Jabba’s Palace, the Emperor, and the Ewoks? Website | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon | Email Links! • https://thepenskyfile.com/links • e-Mail : thepenskyfilevideo@gmail.com 2017-07-3000 min

Star Wars Retrospective Archives - The Pensky FileEpisode V: The Empire Strikes BackIn Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back, the series takes a darker turn as our heroes are defeated(?) and things are not looking good for the Rebellion! Website | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon | Email Links! • https://thepenskyfile.com/links • e-Mail : thepenskyfilevideo@gmail.com 2017-07-3000 min

Star Wars Retrospective Archives - The Pensky FileEpisode IV: A New Hope Join Wes, Clay, Jim and Dave as they begin their retrospective review of the Star Wars franchise! We begin with Episode IV: A New Hope, which introduces us to Luke Skywalker, the Force, and Darth Vader. Does the film hold up to modern standards? The guys discuss lightsaber fights, interminable flight sequences, and how... Links! • https://thepenskyfile.com/links • e-Mail : thepenskyfilevideo@gmail.com 2017-07-3000 min