Do you remember “The Measure of a Man” episode from Star Trek: Next Generation? Strange New Worlds is holding their own courtroom melodrama. Pike looks for a lawyer as Commander Una Chin-Riley is put on trial. What is natural? What is unnatural? Are those concepts inherently good or bad? Is that a bald Vulcan?? Discuss these serious and silly questions with Jim and A.Ron on this episode of Baldly Go.
In this special episode, linguist David J. Peterson helps listeners with their body art needs (wanna tattoo in Dothraki?). Also included is a short excerpt of what’s going on over at Double Dragon this week.
Don your fedora and grab your whip, Jim and A.Ron are adventuring into Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. You’ll recognize many of these actors from other beloved franchises. The score will transport you to the venturesome, treasure-rich world of Indiana Jones. Catch some fun facts including the reason why Sean Connery wasn’t wearing pants during filming part of the time. And check out the Indiana Jones themed home bar build from Arcade Shenanigans.
Thank you to Bill for commissioning this episode!
Jason Cabassi names his top four GoT episodes and we choose one of these to cover on the first ever “Rushmore Reboot.” Joining the conversation of season 5, episode 8 is historian Danielle Alesi, Comedian Steve Ausburne, and author Anthony Le Donne.
A bond is a strong attraction. Do you remember what it’s like to be in a budding romance? Jesse searches for signals from his satellite and from Jane while Skyler gets her signals in a new (old) job and a cracked picture frame. Your hosts discuss the significance of these developing bonds, explore the lore…
This is the cigar-chomping, Bloodwine-drinking version of Star Trek we’ve been waiting for. There’s a new riff on the Klingons, Hulk-out juice, and a little-known Star Trek species that finally gets its time in the spotlight. There are a few things to file under “cringe”, but it wouldn’t be Star Trek without the camp.
This movie poses the question, “How do we feel about vigilante justice?” Carl Lee Hailey, played by Samuel L. Jackson, faces trial for taking revenge on the men who brutalized his young daughter. The movie treads multiple fine lines about race, justice, and hatred in America. Matthew McConaughey, Sandra Bullock, and Donald Sutherland round out the cast in this time capsule of Hollywood’s take on justice in 1996. Does it still work?
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There are SPOILERS ahead. Get the scoop on what Jim and A.Ron are watching behind the scenes. Ted Lasso season 3 has character arcs, surprises, and letdowns. Silo, the current puzzle box obsession, is deviating from its original series. What does that mean for the TV show?
Everytime Gretchen makes an appearance on Breaking Bad, one of the Bald Move guys makes an appearance on GDT. A. Ron joins Pete and Courtney to discuss S2E06 “Peekaboo.” Saved by an ATM and a “rich girl just adding to her millions,” Jesse and Walt both get off the hook from dealing with matters they’d really rather not. Things don’t go as well for the Three Spooges, though. Mr. Spooge, in particular, is delivered a crushing blow. Join Pete, Courtney, and A. Ron as they discuss this memorable episode.
Look out, Theon! That’s not Esgred, that’s your sister! Dr. Thomas Leek (Univ. of Wisconsin) joins for a robust discussion of Theon, Asha Greyjoy, and Ironborn culture.