“If you’re saying you’re more willing to take risks than I am, I don’t disagree. And let me remind you that you’re saying that on my ship after yours has been destroyed.” -Christopher Pike Previously on Star Trek: Strange New…
The crew takes a deep dive into “Balance of Terror,” widely considered one of Star Trek’s best. We discuss themes of duty, bigotry, xenophobia, and war; parallels to WW2 and Cold War stories; the introduction of the Romulans (and Mark…
What the heck is a “yeoman” anyway? After a brief history and etymology lesson, the crew turns the spotlight to everyone’s favorite Yeoman – Janice Rand (Grace Lee Whitney). From Roddenberry’s initial conception of the character to her no-so-subtle feelings…