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Zero Hour Aug 19, 2021

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With the weapon on its way to Earth, Archer leads a small team to intercept it before it can strike; T'Pol leads Enterprise on a mission to destroy one of the spheres in the Expanse.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay finish the third season of Enterprise with a discussion about "Zero Hour". Plus! The guys talk about the worst character in the entire Star Trek franchise, Jeffrey Combs auditioning for a captain role, and feeling like C.J. from Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.

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Countdown Aug 12, 2021

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With help from some Xindi factions, the Enterprise crew attempts to stop the arming of the Xindi weapon.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Countdown" and Enterprise reverting to familiar action set pieces. Plus! The guys chat about the death of Major Hayes, motivating the Aquatics, and fish tanks in space.

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The Council Aug 05, 2021

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Archer confronts the Xindi Council while T'Pol, Reed and Mayweather infiltrate an Expanse Sphere to gather info about the Sphere Builders.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "The Council" and its incredible info dump of exposition. Plus! The guys talk about Elder Scrolls RPGs, not being sure about what is going on, and knowing someone is going to die.

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E² Jul 29, 2021

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An accident during an attempt to use a Xindi subspace corridor places the Enterprise in a bizarre confrontation… with itself.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "E²" and Enterprise returning, yet again, to time travel. Plus! The guys chat about unnecessary ret-conning, switching the parents and children, and the continuing development of the Trip and T'Pol relationship.

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The Forgotten Jul 22, 2021

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Two members of the Xindi Council offer to stop the launch of the weapon if Archer can prove that the Xindi have been manipulated; the crew holds a memorial for their dead shipmates.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "The Forgotten" and whether or not some storylines were truly forgotten. Plus! The guys talk about the best actor in the ensemble, Temporal Agent Daniels being a no-show, and the best Vulcan-Human scene that Enterprise has done so far.

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Damage Jul 15, 2021

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The Enterprise crew must cope with devastating damage to the ship, with another alien ship needing assistance nearby. T'Pol seeks help from Phlox with a personal problem, and dissent grows in the Xindi Council.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Damage" and the trouble with chasing the dragon of emotion. Plus! The guys chat about Phlox taking his oath too literally, Enterprise's lack of subtlety, and doing something no Star Trek show has done before.

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Azati Prime Jul 08, 2021

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The crew discovers the Xindi weapon and plans to launch a suicide mission to destroy it, with Archer insisting that he be at the helm. But, when Archer is captured, he must convince Degra and the other Xindi leaders, that Humanity is no threat to the Xindi. Meanwhile, the Xindi launch a heavy attack on Enterprise that leaves the ship defenseless and almost destroyed.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Azati Prime" and the upsetting return of Temporal Agent Daniels. Plus! The guys chat about getting to know the Xindi, torture cliches, and the importance of emotional memory.

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Hatchery Jul 01, 2021

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Enterprise finds a derelict Xindi-Insectoid starship carrying a cache of unhatched eggs and Archer takes an increasingly obsessive interest in preserving them.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Hatchery" and additional reasons to avoid close contact with alien eggs. Plus! The guys chat about disrespecting dead alien babies, taking off your helmet, and no one noticing you've gone crazy.

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Doctor’s Orders Jun 24, 2021

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In order to traverse a trans-dimensional disturbance safely, Phlox must put the rest of the crew in stasis and pilot Enterprise himself.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Doctor's Orders" and chat about an "Austin Powers" influenced episode of Star Trek. Plus! The guys talk about choosing neither character work nor plot, the worst way to see Hoshi in the shower, and smashing the warp core with a hammer.

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Harbinger Jun 17, 2021

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Enterprise rescues an alien from a massive spatial anomaly, but its lone pilot refuses to explain why he was there. Reed and Hayes confront each other over their roles on the ship.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Harbinger" and the potential WB-ness of Star Trek: Enterprise. Plus! The guys chat about the sexual tension between Reed and Hayes, Trip's massage technique, and not being interested in the Xindi.

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