Deep dives into art and media. We did five years dissecting Deep Space Nine with The Rules of Acquisition. Star Trek is overrated. We went in on David Lynch. That was fun. Now? Biding our time. It happens when it happens.
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Resign yourself to Trek. Resistance is futile. Everybody's got an opinion, sure, but who has the "correct" one? We do. It's us. Three friends: one a recent Trek completist, a guy who did a DS9 podcast, and a guy who could care less about Star Trek. The only Star Trek podcast in existence. Can you even? Trust us, we're right. Every time. You disagree? Wait that can't be true...
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We go back to the old ways: Three of us having disagreements about a science fiction television show. We talk a while about Noah Hawley as craftsman and artist, and what we think about the first four episodes of Alien: Earth on FX. Find more of us talking over at Patreon! patreon.com/kickersofelvesBy Kickers of Elves
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Strange New Pods - Space Whales are a Dime a Dozen (SNW S3E07, 08)
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59:14Lemonade? You're Soaking in it! No. You're not. If you can deal with our vulgar lasciviousnous, then maybe you'll enjoy what we have to say about these Star Trek: Strange New Worlds episodes. "What is Starfleet" and "Four and a Half Vulcans." Did we enjoy these episodes? How is this season turning out for us so far? You WILL hear from us on every e…
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Strange New Pods - Down in a Hole (Strange New Worlds S3E05-6)
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1:03:03We talk about the fifth and sixth episodes of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3. "Through the Lense(sic) of Time" and "The Sehlat Who Ate Its Tail" Wait. Lens of Time! Who would make that mistake? Those, and more! All the Star Treks! Even Prodigy! Kiefer! Columbo! When Star Trek is good it's good. And these ones were good Star Treks, so lets t…
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Strange New Pods - Last Men Standing (Strange New Worlds S3E03-04)
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59:55Glen is dying. Wade is ... what is Wade doing? Sean is Sean-ing. We talk about "Shuttle to Kenfori" and "A Space Adventure Hour" We like them! ... Wade has caveats. Jerk. Next time we'll be full of joi de vive. Probably. Check out the patreon where we trash talk Billy Joel! patreon.com/kickersofelves…
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Superman Vs Fantastic Four Vs Kickers of Elves
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58:29Why is Wade crying all the time? What a wimp. Was Superman good? How does Superman, a movie we all watched, compare with Fantastic Four, a movie only Hugh saw? Is Supes anti-Israel? Does it have first act problems? Are we as a nation ready to walk away from super hero movies? What would Benjamin Sisko have to say about the retro futurism of the Fan…
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Some Strange New Worlds, a Strange New Pods (SNW S3E01-02)
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1:14:31Hey a new Star Trek show just dropped, check your podcast feed! Ok. Now wait a few weeks and check it again for the newest pocast with too confusing a name from Star Trek Resignation! Sean has finally been forced to watch Strange New Worlds, and Wade can't help himself but to whine and complain. Glen has it right and knows this is a good show and t…
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We're living in a transitional moment for American history. So lets talk about the Western in cinema and American identity. Was this simply a tense movie about how we all lost our minds during Covid, or an evil inverse of the John Ford Western? We all saw Ari Aster's Eddington. You should too because we spoil it pretty thoroughly in this in depth d…
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We talk a bit about Ryan Coogler's excellent vampire movie Sinners, then we talk some other movies and such, but then hey don't worry the conversation swings back to Sinners at the end... by way of Greek philosophy and Epicurious. Yeah, that's right. Hear more from Kickers of Elves over at Patreon! https://patreon.com/kickersofelves…
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We watched Pee Wee: Himself. As kids of the 90s I think we're required to. For more after the explosion, try out the patreon https://patreon.com/kickersofelvesBy Kickers of Elves
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Wait no! Star Wars! For a podcast that started in "the Golden Age of Television," we talk about one of the best shows we can remember here on the other side, past "Peak Tv," and sliding down the post-streaming decline. How does Andor compare to The Sopranos, for instance? You've had time to watch it. Here we finally talk about it. Tony Gilroy made …
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Reacher Vs The Raid Vs Star Trek: SNW Vs Discovery
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49:30Listen to hear how we would punch up Reacher, stay to hear how we'd cast Bones for Strange New Worlds. James is trying to stomach Disco. Will he try to Picard? Audience capture and being trapped in Ryan's World. Wade reflects on what he got out of watching Discovery. Check out the patreon for more on Mickey 17, the docuseries The Center Seat: 55 Ye…
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James is back on Star Trek. So we talked about it. Listen in while James workshops his pitch for a new Star Trek show that will never get made BUT ONE THAT WOULD BE GOOD! On the Patreon you can hear us go on about that new Captain America movie. It's ok if you didn't see it. Only Hugh did. https://patreon.com/kickersofelves…
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We watched Star Trek 31. Oh look, another podcast https://patreon.com/kickersofelvesBy Kickers of Elves
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Well, we watched the new Streaming Star Trek Movie... Section 31. Don't you love it!? We also talk about a movie we liked, the excellent Northern Irish movie Kneecap. About Kneecap Hope you're doing well out there. https://patreon.com/kickersofelves Wade also talked about the same dang thing with the scabs over at Star Trek Resignation…
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Under the Bridge: Closing the Story Circle on the Multiverse (Lower Decks S5E09, S5E10)
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1:30:24We're not really here to talk about theme songs. And yet... We've got a lot to go through with "Fissure Quest" and "The New Next Generation" Time to say goodbye to our Lower Decker friends and even the TNG era of Trek itself. A long road indeed. Who hates the multiverse? We don't hate seeing Garak and Bashir get together though. Fan service? Hey we…
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Under the Bridge: This is an Evergreen Podcast! (Lower Decks S5E07, S5E08)
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1:05:21Whenever you're listening, we're talking about the Star Trek: Lower Decks episodes "Fully Dialated" and "Upper Decks" An episode about references, and an episode about tropes. Which do we prefer? How many points of view are in this Rashomon? There are podcasts out there, but you can also read Gene Wolfe. https://patreon.com/kickersofelves…
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Under the Bridge: A Little Bit of Delirium Probably Helps (Lower Decks S5E05, E5E06)
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1:05:56The ship has really gotten off course. There are some Derelictions of Duty. Glen and Wade talk about "Starbase 80?!" and "Of Gods and Angles" Sean talks about those, but also about things more prurient (NSFW) Know this: Princess Bride fans will cut you. They're not like you gentle, forgiving Trekkers. https://patreon.com/kickersofelves…
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Under the Bridge: Wasting Away in Risan Margaritaville (Lower Decks S5E03, S5E04)
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1:04:56If we don't alienate you within the first five minutes you're in for a good time! Wade is dying, and Glen is now the host. Sean is... there. Star Trek Lower Decks: The Best Exotic Nanite Hotel and Farewell to Farms are what we're talking about. Oh but some other things might slip in. For more go to https://patreon.com/kickersofelves…
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Under the Bridge: Are They Phoning This In? (Star Trek Lower Decks S5E01, S5E02)
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54:34It's the final season of Star Trek: Lower Decks! Say it ain't so. No, this is not a podcast about Modern Family -though Glen's family is expanding- or The Floor, hosted by Rob Lowe. Pay no attention to Sean. Consider all that discussion as no more than extraneous, un-wanted B plots. No, this podcast is about Star Trek, specifically Dos Cerritos and…
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What is this? We, the three people who actually watched Megalopolis have something to say about our different experiences with this messy movie. Perhaps there's spoilers? But perhaps it doesn't matter. On the patreon you'll find more from election thoughts, to things you might actually be interested in, like Batman. https://patreon.com/kickersofelv…
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A Discovery Home Companion: Finale Party (Discovery S5E10)
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1:27:50We start off telling you about why Gallagher sucks, and Glen has some huge news, but hey this is also going to be a thorough accounting of the last episode and the legacy of Star Trek Discovery. Mostly that. We promise. This podcast is a party. Celebrate with us. Get loose. Say things loudly you might regret. If you want to hear all of the songs Se…
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A Home Inferno Disco Companion: The Best Friend Experience (Discovery S5E08-09)
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1:17:28Put the money on the table, sugar. We're talking Star Trek to you. Specifically, Labyrinths and Lagrange Point. Generally, we may talk about what this show has done and what it's forgotten to do. Wade has some predictions about the finale, which you've probably watched already. Do they make him sound like a dummy? https://patreon.com/kickersofelves…
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A Disco Companion Home: Sandwiches (Discovery S5E06-07)
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1:17:32Two Episodes, two very different tastes. Sometimes you get what you asked for, and it leaves a bad taste in your mouth. Sometimes you don't expect to like something and yet you do. Because its well crafted. Why was the mofongo good? https://patreon.com/kickersofelvesBy Kickers of Elves
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A Disco Home Companion Inferno: These Were Fine (Discovery S5E04-05)
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1:03:56Resounding praise indeed! But with the grade A nitpicking you've come to expect, loathe and/or adore. Memory Alpha funtime rabbithole! Year of the Backlog: Enjoyment, not Obligation. http://patreon.com/kickersofelvesBy Kickers of Elves
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