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Basics, Part I Dec 27, 2022

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On a mission to rescue Chakotay's son from Maje Culluh, Voyager is captured by the Kazon-Nistrim in a sneak attack.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Basics, Part I" and close out yet another season of Star Trek: Voyager. Plus! The guys chat about sexual technique confusion, proto-Enterprise concepts, and yelling into the wind.

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Resolutions Dec 20, 2022

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Voyager is forced to abandon Captain Janeway and Chakotay when they are infected with a terminal illness. Tuvok leads Voyager on a mission to find a cure.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Resolutions" and going back after you've gone too far. Plus! The guys chat about Tuvok-in-charge, monkey co-stars, and a lack of tomato plants.

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Tuvix Dec 13, 2022

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After a transporter malfunction, Tuvok and Neelix are merged into a single being. In the search for a way to restore them to their original forms, a moral dilemma is faced as the new being does not want to be terminated.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Tuvix" and being exceptionally ugly. Plus! The guys chat about the trolley problem, becoming the greatest podcast host, and why 2 > 1.

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The Thaw Dec 06, 2022

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The crew attempts to rescue three aliens in stasis from a bizarre computer program that is based on fear.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "The Thaw" and how you define a clown. Plus! The guys chat about old man Harry, sending in the hologram, and not being scared when not in danger.

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Innocence Nov 29, 2022

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Tuvok is trapped on a moon with a group of alien children who are disappearing, one by one.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Innocence" and the nursery rhymes of Vulcan children. Plus! The guys chat about atmospheric interference, bad alien make-up, and surprise endings.

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Deadlock Nov 22, 2022

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While trying to avoid Vidiian territory, Voyager is nearly destroyed by proton bursts coming from an unknown source.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Deadlock" and how being weird is part of the game. Plus! The guys chat about torturing Ensign Wildman, the "real" USS Voyager, and effective Vidiians.

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Investigations Nov 15, 2022

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Neelix searches for a traitor aboard Voyager using his morning news program.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Investigations" and the epic conclusion to the "Tom Paris is late again" storyline. Plus! The guys chat about not covering your tracks, the emasculation of Chakotay, and not using a password manager.

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Lifesigns Nov 08, 2022

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The Doctor falls in love with a Vidiian patient whose life he saved. Meanwhile, Tom Paris' insubordination starts to go out of control.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Lifesigns" and the intragalactic appeal of the '57 Chevy. Plus! The guys chat about storage versus streaming, the powerful shoves of Tom Paris, and that guy on the ship who is still talking to the Kazon about... something.

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Death Wish Nov 01, 2022

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A member of the Q Continuum comes aboard Voyager, seeking asylum so he can commit suicide. Q arrives onboard to stop him, leaving Captain Janeway to mediate a moral dilemma.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Death Wish" and the first appearance of Q(s) on Star Trek: Voyager. Plus! The guys talk about the less successful cousin of Allen Ginsberg, the internal politics of the Q, and dying just because.

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Dreadnought Oct 25, 2022

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Voyager encounters Dreadnought, a Cardassian missile that B'Elanna Torres reprogrammed during her time in the Maquis. Even though lost in the Delta Quadrant, the missile still believes it is on a Maquis mission in the Alpha Quadrant, setting an intercept course with an inhabited world.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Dreadnought" and the logistics of building a missile with interior carpeting. Plus! The guys chat about similar episodes this season, Cardassian viruses, and ultimate weapons.

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