Star Trek: TOS - S01E20 – Court Martial

Star Trek. The final frontier. These are the podcasts of three enthusiastic nerds. In Star Trek: The Original Series “Court Martial,” Kirk goes on trial for murder — or at least whatever Starfleet thinks counts as “due process.” The courtroom is confusing, the evidence flimsy, and the computer doing cross-examination is drunk on power. Jim, A.Ron, and Talitha deliberate on the plastic outfits, the questionable framing plot, and the galaxy’s least convincing lawyer.

Star Trek: TOS - S01E19 – Tomorrow is Yesterday

Star Trek. The final frontier. These are the podcasts of three enthusiastic nerds. Meet Captain John Christopher: a man out of time and definitely out of his depth. Star Trek: The Original Series “Tomorrow Is Yesterday” sends the Enterprise hurtling into the 20th century, where Kirk fights like it’s “Arena” round two and the science hasn’t quite termed black holes yet. Jim, A.Ron, and Talitha debate the stock footage, the time travel, and whether Christopher deserves all that condescension.

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Star Trek: TOS - S01E18 – Arena

Star Trek. The final frontier. These are the podcasts of three enthusiastic nerds. In “Arena,” Star Trek: The Original Series delivers one of its most iconic moments: Captain Kirk squaring off against the Gorn. The fight is equal parts legendary and unintentionally hilarious. A.Ron and Jim honor its place in Trek history, while Talitha calls out Strange New Worlds for recycling the premise.