Odo meets his people then tosses something into one of his people’s strike zoneâ€¦or does he? Matt and Andy discuss if people are really a-holes if somebody just dreams about them being a-holes. And now the conclusion. [Episode discussion begin

DS9 s3e1 “The Search, Part I”

11 days ago 2h 33m

There's a new starship in town, and this one's built to kick ass, Federation style! Wait, is that Federation style? Also, Matt and Andy continue to question if, in fact, the Dominion was right.AND MINOR ALERT: Due to a scheduling mess this mont

DS9 s2e26 “The Jem'Hadar”

May 18th, 2024 2h 8m

It's a high octane thrill-ride of pew-pews! (eventually, and briefly.) Until then, it's a strangely slow farce on a camping trip. Is it fun or dull? Andy and Matt can't agree. And if you're a hailbag skip-per, check out the beginning for A BIG

DS9 s2e25 “Tribunal”

May 2nd, 2024 2h 10m

DS9 s2e25 “Tribunal” Matt obsesses over an apparent time traveler from the 1970s, and Andy enjoys a cavalcade of funny characters in this exploration of the Cardassian legal system. Remember folks, winning isn’t everything! As this podcast pr

DS9 s2e24 “The Collaborator”

Apr 27th, 2024 1h 52m

Is this episode a nuanced tale of political intrigue or b-b-b-boring? Or both? Andy sings the praises of Louise Fletcher’s villain who makes Nurse Ratched seem palatable, the boys debate Vedek Bareil’s pecs. [Episode discussion begins around

DS9 s2e23 “Crossover” - a semi funny Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine

Apr 19th, 2024 2h 35m

It's a trip back to Mirror Town, and one of our hosts loves it and one hates it! But will they be replaced by a reverse version of themselves by the end? Also: what does it take to kill a goo man?[Episode discussion begins 1:05ish]

DS9 s2e22 “The Wire”

Mar 20th, 2024 2h 12m

A tour de force from recurring character Garak in bizarrely play-like long scenes hooks Andy and Matt, as Mr. Fasc-tastic (Mr. Fascistastic? Mr. Fascistic?) Odo checks the cameras he's hidden all around DS9. [Episode discussion begins around

DS9 s2e21 “The Maquis, Part II”

Mar 4th, 2024 1h 59m

The second part of this Maquis de Sade-centric two-parter, one of the few Treks to follow the possible Best of Both Worlds/Godfather II template of 2 being better than 1. To Andy's shock, Odo show the Mr. Fantastic powers he always assumed he

DS9 s2e20 “The Maquis, Part I”

Feb 27th, 2024 2h 17m

Is Bernie Casey a badmiral or a badactor? Or neither? And Dax is dating a Ferengi offscreen - is it Quark, who we are led to believe is making a turn from creep to charmer? Meanwhile, Matt has HAD it with the Maquis. Even though this is the

DS9 s2e19 “Blood Oath”

Feb 2nd, 2024 2h 16m

Jadzia gets tangled in a Klingon plot with bat'leths and convos about honor galore and Andy loves it! Matt, predictably, feels otherwise. Also predictably: Trill Talk!™[Episode discussion begins around 1:15ish]

DS9 s2e18 “Profit and Loss”

Jan 19th, 2024 2h 34m

Quark falls in love with a Cardassian and Andy tries to give Susan from SEINFELD her due. [Episode discussion begins around 1:25ish]

DS9 s2e17 “Playing God”

Jan 9th, 2024 2h 4m

Jadzia Dax looks back on Jadzia's experiences, while Jadzia wonders what Curzon Dax was thinking - or is it Jadzia Dax that's wondering what Dax was thinking? Also, a mini-universe, dead vole puppets, and Jake tries to get with a Dabo girl/wom

DS9 s2e16 “Shadowplay”

Dec 29th, 2023 2h 6m

Get ready for some hot wormhole action as Kira gets busy with a classic weird Trek "handsome man," Dax fixates on another tech monolith but doesn't immediately beam this one up, while Matt and Andy debate if Odo is connecting with an imaginary

DS9 s2e15 “Paradise”

Dec 6th, 2023 2h 6m

Sisko gets boxed, O'Brien goes Rambo, DS9 introduces us to another loathsome class A psycho fanatic, Matt tries to avoid eviction, and Andy engages in the longest vamp ever.[VAMP WARNING: Technically the episode discussion begins around 1:03, b

DS9 s2e14 “Whispers”

Nov 13th, 2023 2h 3m

O’Brien sorta thinks there’s an unspecified conspiracy when everybody (except Jake) starts acting a little weird! Matt and Andy debate whether Bashir has diversified his creep interests into grabbing O’Brien’s strike zone for too long or if he

DS9 s2e13 “Armageddon Game”

Nov 2nd, 2023 2h 10m

O'Brien gets sick with a highly non-contagious biological weapon virus, Andy still sees no evidence of why Bashir would ever become beloved by fans, and Maurice Hurley is excited about a double homicide investigation which Keiko solves... or do

DS9 s2e12 “The Alternate”

Oct 15th, 2023 2h 3m

Odo meets his daddy - is he a monster or a good daddy? Meanwhile Matt has some issues with Dax having an itchy transporter finger and Bashir is back in gear as everybody’s favorite Deep Space Incel. [Episode discussion start :59ish in]

DS9 s2e11 “Rivals”

Oct 3rd, 2023 2h 30m

O'Brien is a RIVAL with Bashir in the episode, and Quark has a RIVAL in Chris Sarandon! And WHAT ELSE happens?? There's some little luck machines. Odo wanders around in the back of some shots. Kira trips (offscreen). Don't bother buckling up

DS9 s2e10 “Sanctuary”

Sep 18th, 2023 2h 25m

The Bajorans give refugees the cold shoulder, the crew is SHOCKED at a matriarchal society, and the Universal Translator has more trouble with a new species than it even did in Darmok.[Episode discussion begins around 1:20ish, along with a lot

DS9 s2e9 “Second Sight”

Sep 2nd, 2023 2h 23m

Matt and Andy debate whether an alien is a vanishing figment of Sisko’s imagination… or Batman! Meanwhile, the crew outdoes Alexander Rozhenko in HA HA HAs.[Episode discussion begins around 1:01ish]

DS9 s2e8 "Necessary Evil”

Aug 18th, 2023 2h 10m

We're in full-on Terok NOIR mode and Constable Odo is on the case! Meanwhile, Matt has a theory about what a "Cardassian neck trick" is, and a lizard extra needs a few more classes at the Andrew Secunda School of Specific Acting. [Episode discu

DS9 s2e7 “Rules of Acquisition”

Aug 3rd, 2023 2h 5m

Are the Ferengi adorable scamps or truly despicable? Hard to tell in this light farce minus fun episode. Tongo seems enjoyable, tho. [Episode discussion begins about 53:00]

DS9 s2e6 “Melora”

Jul 27th, 2023 2h 10m

Dr. Bashir works overtime to engage in some extracurricular anti-gravity activities with a visiting alien while Matt and Andy wonder why Dax suddenly has super strength. [Episode Discussion begins 1:07ish]

DS9 s2e5 “Cardassians”

Jul 18th, 2023 2h 10m

There's intrigue afoot and Gashir is on the case! Plus, a new couple of Andy's Theories™ and Matt and Andy debate who's more of a speciesist -- O'Brien or Keiko? [Episode discussion begins at about 1:08]Sign up for our Patreon for weekly covera

DS9 “Invasive Procedures” s2e4

Jun 14th, 2023 1h 49m

Dax gets into hot water as Odo stands around wishing he had some special ability which would stop intruding criminals, while Matt and Andy play another round of "Is Bashir being a creepo or just a caring friend-doctor?"[Episode discussion begin