Best Backtreking Podcasts (2026)

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211: Star Trek TOS, "And The Children Shall Lead” 39:27

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https://youtu.be/Qh0vEg25mTw Matt and Sean talk about how we believe children are the problem, in Star Trek The Original Series, Season 3, Episode 4, "And The Children Shall Lead.” (00:00) - - Intro (01:40) - - Viewer Feedback (04:02) - - Today's Episode (05:30) - - This Time in History (10:35) - - Episode Discussion YouTube version of the podcast:…

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210: Star Trek TOS, "Enterprise Incident” 44:57

21d ago44:57

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https://youtu.be/mf9L-ZMriwY Matt and Sean talk about getting to the good stuff when no one is watching, in Star Trek The Original Series’ Season 3, Episode 2, "Enterprise Incident.” (00:00) - - Intro (03:25) - - Viewer feedback (06:44) - - Today's episode (08:25) - - This time in history (19:15) - - Episode discussion YouTube version of the podcas…

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209: Star Trek TOS, "Paradise Syndrome” 36:58

28d ago36:58

36:58

https://youtu.be/l_sySS0eRWc Matt and Sean talk about flailing around with the best of intentions, in Star Trek TOS Season 3, Episode 3, "Paradise Syndrome” (00:00) - - Intro (04:27) - - Today's episode (06:50) - - This time in history (13:03) - - Episode discussion YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/trekintime Audio version of…

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208: Star Trek TOS, "Elaan of Troyius” 41:28

1M ago41:28

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https://youtu.be/9LCQXp5_Ofg Matt and Sean talk about petulance, “culture”, acceptance, and new Klingon battlecruisers in Star Trek: The Original Series, Season 3, Episode 13, "Elaan of Troyius.” (00:00) - - Intro (03:48) - - Viewer Feedback (04:16) - - Today's Episode (07:56) - - This Time in History (14:50) - - Episode Discussion YouTube version …

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207: Star Trek TOS, "Spectre of the Gun” 42:58

2M ago42:58

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https://youtu.be/ddEkCj_XlF4 Matt and Sean talk about mind over matter, demonstrating you mean what you say, and making one of the best episodes ever, in Star Trek TOS Season 3, Episode 1, "Spectre of the Gun.” (00:00) - - Intro (09:54) - - Viewer feedback (15:08) - - Today's episode (16:30) - - This time in history (24:00) - - Episode discussion Y…

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206: Star Trek TOS, "Assignment Earth” 36:03

2M ago36:03

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https://youtu.be/gJqyTEmtMf0 Matt and Sean talk about what might have been(s), alternate histories, and alternate TV shows, in Star Trek TOS Season 2, Episode 26, "Assignment Earth.” (00:00) - - Intro (01:17) - - Viewer feedback (07:24) - - Today's episode (09:13) - - This time in history (15:35) - - Episode discussion YouTube version of the podcas…

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205: Star Trek TOS, "The Omega Glory” 44:27

3M ago44:27

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https://youtu.be/UDnB_yBKEM8 Matt and Sean talk about throwing away your values in order to claim victory, in Star Trek The Original Series, Season 2, Episode 23, "The Omega Glory.” (00:00) - - Intro (03:22) - - Viewer feedback (09:03) - - Today's episode (12:50) - - This time in history (23:16) - - Episode discussion YouTube version of the podcast…

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204: Star Trek TOS, "The Ultimate Computer” 41:02

3M ago41:02

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https://youtu.be/HSTqsLCgg-k Matt and Sean talk about a computer with a microchip on its shoulder, in Star Trek: The Original Series Season 2, Episode 24, "The Ultimate Computer” (00:00) - - Intro (03:19) - - Viewer feedback (05:41) - - Today's episode (12:33) - - This time in history (19:26) - - Episode discussion YouTube version of the podcast: h…

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203: Star Trek TOS, "Patterns of Force” 43:48

4M ago43:48

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https://youtu.be/Zd-CJCktWh4 Matt and Sean talk about cherry picking from history, and messing around in someone else’s present, in Star Trek: The Original Series, Season 2, Episode 21, "Patterns of Force.” On William Shatner’s acting: https://youtu.be/HiPzJEp5gDU?si=hxJ0ontDrwOMe4H4 (00:00) - - Intro (04:04) - - Viewer feedback (07:19) - - Today's…

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202: Star Trek SNW, "New Life and New Civilizations” 54:24

4M ago54:24

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https://youtu.be/9et9SaaFN3o Matt and Sean talk about epic threats and epic beginnings in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’, Season 3, Episode 10, “New Life and New Civilizations” (00:00) - - Intro (01:58) - - Viewer Feedback (02:55) - - Today's Episode (04:40) - - This Time in History (07:03) - - Episode Discussion YouTube version of the podcast: htt…

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201: Star Trek SNW, "Terrarium” 49:15

4M ago49:15

49:15

https://youtu.be/p8ZNlbawOW0 Matt and Sean talk about befriending a Gorn, in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’, “Terrarium”. (00:00) - Intro (05:58) - Viewer feedback (09:15) - Today's episode (13:06) - This time in history (17:00) - Episode discussion YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/trekintime Audio version of the podcast: htt…

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200: Star Trek SNW, "Four-and-a-Half Vulcans” 29:34

4M ago29:34

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https://youtu.be/cA2WX1_TP10 Matt and Sean talk about too much of an emotionless thing, in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’, Season 3, Episode 7, “Four-and-a-Half Vulcans.” (00:00) - - Intro (02:51) - - Viewer Feedback (07:30) - - Today's Episode (08:58) - - This Time in History (10:51) - - Episode Discussion YouTube version of the podcast: https://w…

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199: Star Trek SNW, "What is Starfleet?” 30:15

4M ago30:15

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https://youtu.be/5KRNg6WGJM4 Matt and Sean talk about propaganda, how to spot it, and whether it’s a good storytelling technique, in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Season 3, Episode 7, “What is Starfleet?” YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/trekintime Audio version of the podcast: https://www.trekintime.show Get in touch: https…

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198: Star Trek SNW, "The Sehlat Who Ate Its Tail” 41:15

5M ago41:15

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https://youtu.be/XdhRx5lEtMc Matt and Sean talk about filling in backstory, and whether it’s worth it, in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’, Season 3 Episode 6, “The Sehlat Who Ate Its Tail.” (00:00) - - Intro (03:11) - - Viewer Feedback (10:54) - - Today's Episode (12:13) - - This Time in History (15:00) - - Episode Discussion YouTube version of the …

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197: Star Trek SNW, "Through the Lens of Time” 44:40

5M ago44:40

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https://youtu.be/vwombEe9d9s Matt and Sean talk about parasites in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’, season 3 episode 5, “Through the Lens of Time.” Does the hard sci-fi story make up for the soap opera character development? (00:00) - - Intro (02:13) - - Today's Episode (03:43) - - This Time in History (08:31) - - Episode Discussion YouTube version …

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196: Star Trek SNW "Shuttle to Kenfori" and “A Space Adventure Hour” 55:26

5M ago55:26

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https://youtu.be/6ihGZgY_QUo Matt and Sean talk about monsters of our own making in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’, season 3 episode 3, “Shuttle to Kenfori” and what holo pursuits look like in episode 4, “A Space Adventure Hour.” Is the show a biting good time or just “holo”? (00:00) - - Intro (02:36) - - Viewer Feedback (07:24) - - Today's Episode…

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195: Star Trek - SNW Season 3, Episode 2, "Wedding Bell Blues” 49:14

5M ago49:14

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https://youtu.be/y0DlYknQ9ig Matt and Sean talk about getting what you wish for (in both story and fanbase) in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’, “Wedding Bell Blues.” Getting to the Q of it all. (00:00) - - Intro (02:46) - - Viewer Feedback (08:16) - - Today's Episode (10:26) - - This Time in History (13:23) - - Episode Discussion YouTube version of …

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194: Star Trek - Strange New Worlds, Season 3, Episode 1, "Hegemony, Part II” 46:06

6M ago46:06

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https://youtu.be/8Gue6x-HO1E Matt and Sean talk about avoiding a massive GORN invasion in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’, “Hegemony, Part II.” (00:00) - - Intro (03:59) - - Viewer Feedback (06:02) - - Today's Episode (07:50) - - This Time in History (10:55) - - Episode Discussion YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/trekintime Au…

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193: Star Trek TOS Season 2, “Return to Tomorrow” 50:39

6M ago50:39

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https://youtu.be/_7DzcrLTMy8 Matt and Sean talk about overstaying your welcome in Star Trek: The Original Series’, “Return to Tomorrow.” Omnipotent aliens, androids, and love triangles … oh my. (00:00) - - Intro (08:13) - - Viewer Feedback (10:33) - - Today's Episode (15:21) - - This Time in History (27:25) - - Episode Discussion YouTube version of…

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192: Star Trek TOS Season 2, “By Any Other Name” 46:39

6M ago46:39

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https://youtu.be/soISbbaB5b8 Matt and Sean talk about a well done story we’ve seen before in Star Trek: The Original Series’, “By Any Other Name” (00:00) - - Intro (02:14) - - Viewer Feedback (07:18) - - Today's Episode (13:09) - - This Time in History (21:01) - - Episode Discussion YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/trekintime…

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191: Star Trek TOS Season 2, “A Piece of the Action” 39:41

7M ago39:41

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https://youtu.be/AP0vWlUf27s Matt and Sean talk about drastic redirection of tone in Star Trek: The Original Series’, “A Piece of the Action.” Was this a good idea? (00:00) - Intro (02:10) - Viewer feedback (06:39) - Today’s episode (11:49) - This time in history (16:06) - Episode discussion YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/t…

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190: Star Trek TOS Season 2, “Immunity Syndrome” 42:34

7M ago42:34

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https://youtu.be/slW4O8Lt6po Matt and Sean talk about fighting a giant amoeba in Star Trek: The Original Series’, “Immunity Syndrome.” Is sacrifice necessary? (00:00) - - Intro (02:32) - - Viewer Feedback (06:17) - - Today's Episode (08:50) - - This Time in History (15:36) - - Episode Discussion YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.c…

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189: Star Trek TOS Season 2, “Obsession” 40:04

7M ago40:04

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https://youtu.be/2Zz4uP8YhRM Matt and Sean talk about cracks in heroic facades in Star Trek: The Original Series’, “Obsession.” Is Kirk cracking and tilting at windmills? (00:00) - - Intro (01:19) - - Viewer Feedback (05:34) - - Today's Episode (08:31) - - This Time in History (15:23) - - Episode Discussion YouTube version of the podcast: https://w…

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188: Star Trek TOS Season 2, “Gamesters of Triskelion” 39:22

7M ago39:22

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https://youtu.be/ZUNUIzokyHo Matt and Sean talk about amusing ourselves pointlessly in Star Trek: The Original Series’, “Gamesters of Triskelion.” Can rubber brains be defeated? (00:00) - - Intro (03:36) - - Viewer Feedback (09:34) - - Today's Episode (13:50) - - This Time in History (20:52) - - Episode Discussion YouTube version of the podcast: ht…

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187: Star Trek TOS Season 2, “Private Little War” 50:39

8M ago50:39

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https://youtu.be/ca0ZdHUUJWk Matt and Sean talk about a morality tale that can barely hide its Vietnam commentary, in Star Trek: The Original Series’, “Private Little War.” Is the episode intriguing or outdated? Judy in Disguise (With Glasses): https://youtu.be/I0bLoaVFpTQ?si=bZl9MNsDUppr-jiX (00:00) - - Intro (01:59) - - Viewer Feedback (07:18) - …

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186: Star Trek TOS Season 2, “Journey to Babel” 41:25

8M ago41:25

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https://youtu.be/OFZEWMgrn8s Matt and Sean talk about a murder mystery, the return of Mark Lenard, and how the Federation conducts business in Star Trek: The Original Series’, “Journey to Babel.” Is this episode gibberish or pure Star Trek? (00:00) - - Intro (01:42) - - Viewer Feedback (02:43) - - Today's Episode (05:08) - - This Time in History (0…

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185: Star Trek TOS Season 2, “Bread and Circuses” 44:43

8M ago44:43

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https://youtu.be/E2gIlJvrbY8 Matt and Sean talk about parallel development, 20th century Rome, and some good moments in Star Trek: The Original Series, “Bread and Circuses.” Does this episode rise to the occasion? Or does it knead more time in the oven? (00:00) - - Intro (02:30) - - Viewer Feedback (07:49) - - Today's Episode (09:58) - - This Time …

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184: Star Trek TOS Season 2, “The Trouble With Tribbles” 37:10

8M ago37:10

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https://youtu.be/VJ5OGHaiLhs Matt and Sean talk about the one Star Trek: The Original Series episode that proved The Orville and Lower Decks could work as a full series. A funny Star Trek episode or just a laughably bad idea? (00:00) - - Intro (03:07) - - Viewer Feedback (07:35) - - Today's Episode (12:35) - - This Time in History (16:51) - - Episo…

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183: Star Trek TOS Season 2, “I, Mudd” 23:53

9M ago23:53

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https://youtu.be/mqbZJKSXG0w Matt and Sean talk about androids, ignoring previous androids, and what about future androids, in Star Trek: The Original Series, including TOS’s “I, Mudd.” Does this episode hold up, or is it just too … robotic? (00:00) - - Intro (01:46) - - Viewer Feedback (05:08) - - Today's Episode (06:33) - - This Time in History (…

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182: Star Trek TOS Season 2, “The Deadly Years” 30:14

9M ago30:14

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https://youtu.be/eGTGKPlhFeM Matt and Sean talk about how getting old is viewed as a real calamity, in Star Trek: The Original Series’ “The Deadly Years.” Can you teach an old Kirk new tricks? (00:00) - - Intro (01:46) - - Viewer Feedback (04:57) - - Today's Episode (07:40) - - This Time in History (11:24) - - Episode Discussion YouTube version of …

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181: Star Trek TOS Season 2, “Mirror, Mirror” 39:38

9M ago39:38

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https://youtu.be/7UcZqFzCPM4 Matt and Sean talk about spawning not just one fictional universe, but two, in Star Trek: The Original Series episode, Mirror, Mirror. We get to see evil Spock’s evil goatee, but where are the seven dwarfs? The lost episode of Star Trek: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUMZaR52YaA (00:00) - - Intro (02:14) - - Viewer Fe…

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180: Star Trek TOS Season 2, “The Apple” 36:47

10M ago36:47

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https://youtu.be/erR63zfi8WU Matt and Sean talk about out of control AIs… no, not ChatGPT… Star Trek: The Original Series, The Apple. An apple a day keeps Bones away. Wait … what? (00:00) - - Intro (02:19) - - Viewer Feedback (06:17) - - Today's Episode (09:53) - - This Time in History (15:06) - - Episode Discussion YouTube version of the podcast: …

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179: Star Trek TOS Season 2, “The Changeling” 40:12

10M ago40:12

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https://youtu.be/syPOfZOcUVc Matt and Sean talk about “Meh” episodes that lead to Motion Pictures, like Star Trek: The Original Series’, “The Changeling.” How does a 1960’s version of AI hold up to today’s version of actual AI? (00:00) - - Intro (02:30) - - Viewer Feedback (07:13) - - Today's Episode (10:33) - - This Time in History (16:34) - - Epi…

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178: Star Trek TOS Season 2, “Wolf in the Fold” 48:08

10M ago48:08

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https://youtu.be/L8HRSpnjtQc Matt and Sean talk about finally solving the mystery of Jack the Ripper’s identity, and other things that make no sense in Star Trek: The Original Series, “Wolf in the Fold.” YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/trekintime Audio version of the podcast: https://www.trekintime.show Get in touch: https:/…

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177: Star Trek TOS Season 2, “The Doomsday Machine” 54:53

10M ago54:53

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https://youtu.be/oKTuih3wZl4 Matt and Sean talk about when a sense of duty becomes self-sacrifice in Star Trek: The Original Series. Is there a way to release guilt and anger without hurting those around you? Sean’s Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hangrydwarfpress/emberland-the-zine-of-an-evolving-5e-ttrpg-sandbox (00:00) - - Intr…

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176: Star Trek TOS Season 2, “Amok Time” 49:31

11M ago49:31

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https://youtu.be/4F5XDftceW8 Matt and Sean talk about going the extra mile for your best friend in Star Trek: The Original Series. What’s a little “to the death” fight between friends? YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/trekintime Audio version of the podcast: https://www.trekintime.show Get in touch: https://trekintime.show/co…

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175: Star Trek TOS Season 2, “Who Mourns for Adonais?” 42:08

11M ago42:08

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https://youtu.be/Zyb4rnDCC2Y Matt and Sean talk about abandoning the past in Star Trek: The Original Series. Kirk, Spock, and McCoy stand up to the gods in this one, but does this episode still stand up to today? YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/trekintime Audio version of the podcast: https://www.trekintime.show Get in touch…

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174: Star Trek - Section 31 the Movie 49:04

11M ago49:04

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https://youtu.be/uQn6njrh_pE Matt and Sean talk about the new Paramount Plus… (cough)... film: SECTION 31. Is this really Star Trek? YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/trekintime Audio version of the podcast: https://www.trekintime.show Get in touch: https://trekintime.show/contact Follow us on X: @byseanferrell @mattferrell or…

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173: Star Trek TOS Season 2, “Friday’s Child” 45:34

11M ago45:34

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https://youtu.be/UKRSewDAfeA Matt and Sean talk about knowing when to push! At least when it comes to Star Trek: The Original Series. Dr McCoy’s bed side manner needs a little work, but that aside … does this episode still hold up to today? YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/trekintime Audio version of the podcast: https://www.…

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172: Star Trek TOS Season 2, “Metamorphosis” 43:51

12M ago43:51

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https://youtu.be/qgFJ4iwgv0g Matt and Sean talk about loving the alien in Star Trek: The Original Series. Who knew that was a female gas cloud? Clearly, Spock and Kirk do, but did you? YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/trekintime Audio version of the podcast: https://www.trekintime.show Get in touch: https://trekintime.show/co…

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171: Star Trek TOS Season 2, “Catspaw” 47:09

12M ago47:09

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https://youtu.be/eBC3mnaTL_Y Matt and Sean talk about another omnipotent being who can’t help but play games with the Star Trek: The Original Series crew. This is another Kirk making the ladies swoon. Does this trope work or does it need to stop? YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/trekintime Audio version of the podcast: https:…

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Out Of Time 26: Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, Bad Monkey, Black Doves, and more 31:03

12M ago31:03

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https://youtu.be/0pVF-QBagBs Matt and Sean discuss Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, Bad Monkey, the game Warframe, Nosferatu, and Black Doves. Get in touch: https://trekintime.show/contact/ Follow us on X: @byseanferrell @mattferrell or @undecidedmf ★ Support this podcast ★By Matt Ferrell and Sean Ferrell

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170: Star Trek: The Animated Series, “The Counter Clock Incident” & “The Time Trap” 1:11:39

12M ago1:11:39

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https://youtu.be/tfEcuzUxQQQ Matt and Sean talk about wrestling with big ideas on Saturday mornings in Star Trek: The Animated Series. Are Kirk and Spock as animated as they are in The Original Series? The making of Star Trek: The Animated Series: https://youtu.be/PQN24jPxjSg?si=x4BlVyNHS0NT-05C YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.c…

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169: Star Trek TOS Season 1, “Operation–Annihilate!” 45:45

1y ago45:45

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https://youtu.be/neRl_uThD0I Matt and Sean talk about the Star Trek: The Original Series characters in their full form. The Kirk, Spock, McCoy-ness of it all are on full display in this one. Does Operation - Annihilate hold up or get destroyed by the passage of time? YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/trekintime Audio version o…

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168: Star Trek TOS Season 1, “City on the Edge of Forever” 50:23

1y ago50:23

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https://youtu.be/H7JafIqUxzw Matt and Sean talk about making history personal in this episode of Star Trek: The Original Series. This is one of the most famous and beloved episodes of the original series, but does it hold up? YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/trekintime Audio version of the podcast: https://www.trekintime.show…

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167: Star Trek TOS Season 1, “Errand of Mercy” 41:00

1y ago41:00

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https://youtu.be/79NviDpATTw Matt and Sean talk about avoiding avoiding war at all costs from this episode of Star Trek: The Original Series. As “Star Trek” as this episode is, does it stand up to the test of time? YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/trekintime Audio version of the podcast: https://www.trekintime.show Get in tou…

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166: Star Trek TOS Season 1, “Devil in the Dark” 36:42

1y ago36:42

36:42

https://youtu.be/fYBqrI1vB7E Matt and Sean talk about wanting to rock! … on this episode of Star Trek: The Original Series. Who doesn’t want to see Spock mind melding with a sentient rock? Silicone life forms: https://youtu.be/469chceiiUQ?si=EaZXssD3noE7wopz&t=1 Vote for the Rode Creator of the Year here: https://undecided.link/rodevote YouTube ver…

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165: Star Trek TOS Season 1, “This Side of Paradise” 42:31

1y ago42:31

42:31

https://youtu.be/TNrv5ta13o4 In this episode we’re talking about underestimating the traumas of the past from Star Trek: The Original Series. Is this drug trip of an episode worth the watch? Vote for the Rode Creator of the Year here: https://undecided.link/rodevote YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/trekintime Audio version of…

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164: Star Trek TOS Season 1, “Space Seed” 53:33

1y ago53:33

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https://youtu.be/M7SAd2WioAc Matt and Sean talk about planting seeds that will bear fruit DECADES later in Star Trek: The Original Series. Captain Kirk and Khan meet for the first time. Does this major sci-fi rivalry hold up? YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/trekintime Audio version of the podcast: https://www.trekintime.show…

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163: Star Trek TOS Season 1, “A Taste of Armageddon” 49:29

1y ago49:29

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https://youtu.be/iXE3-4rPCdQ Matt and Sean talk about backless outfits and nuclear disasters in Star Trek: The Original Series. Warfare by computer? Are we living in the Matrix? YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/trekintime Audio version of the podcast: https://www.trekintime.show Get in touch: https://trekintime.show/contact F…