Tag: Star Trek: Discovery

Episode 44 – Spock here!

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Episode 44 - Spock here!
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Whom Pods Destroy is back with Graham, Derek & Terry getting all loved up for the one and only Spock.

Well, I say the one and only but in fact there have been a number of iterations of that “green blooded sonofabitch” and we spent a pleasant 45 minutes discussing the portrayal, development and characterisation of one of Star Trek’s most beloved Starfleet officers throughout his nearly half a century of association with the franchise.

Episode 43 – Nigel Mudd

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Episode 43 - Nigel Mudd
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We are delighted to return for another episode of Star Trek chat.

Harcourt Fenton Mudd is one of the most notorious characters on the history of the Star Trek. A sex trafficker, drug dealer, misogynist and rogue.

And that’s just in his first appearance.

Mudd appears in two episodes of The Original Series, one from the Animated Series and made his return to Star Trek Discovery, to some consternation. Although Magic To Make The Sanest Man Go Mad is probably one of the best episodes from Series 1 of Disco.

On Whom Pods Destroy, Graham and Derek discuss a character that is both celebrated and derided. We talk about Mudd’s development and ask why the creators persist with this “lovable rogue”. Did they recognise, in Mudd, characteristics of some the public figures in our time?

We also speculate as to what shape the proposed Mudd Next Generation episode might have taken.

Episode 42 – The Phantom Mendez

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Episode 42 - The Phantom Mendez



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We are overjoyed to bring you our discussions on the only two part episode of Star Trek: The Original Series – The Menagerie.

Series 2 of Star Trek Discovery, featuring Captain Pike, Number One and Spock, is about to get underway. So what better time to go back to where it started with and celebrate this triumph over this masterful episode that arguably saved the franchise from cancellation.

Listen out for what could have been for one of the best call backs in the history of Star Trek plus some more Albert Whitlock chat.

The website that Terry refers to about the remastered matte paintings is here.

Episode 38 – There is no Roy Orbison in the Mirror Universe

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Episode 38 - There is no Roy Orbison in the Mirror Universe



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Following on from our previous podcast on Mirror, Mirror – Graham, Terry and Derek discuss its legacy and the nature of parallel universes and alternate timelines not just in Star Trek but in other Science Fiction.

We also celebrate the numerous sequels to this classic episode whether they be canon, side canon and non canon. So we’re talking Fan films, DC Comics, Dark Mirror by Diane Duane, Deep Space 9, Enterprise and Discovery. Please note there will be spoilers.

This podcast is also notable for a world class impression of the Grand Nagus.

Whom Pods Destroy Bonus Episode – Star Trek Discovery Season 2 Trailer

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Whom Pods Destroy Bonus Episode - Star Trek Discovery Season 2 Trailer



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Terry, Graham and Derek return from their summer break to record a short reaction to the trailer for Season 2 of Star Trek Discovery. What are our expectations for the news season? How do we feel about the return of Pike to Star Trek? Do we detect a little more humour in the news season?

Episode 15: Star Trek: Discovery Trailer and Journey To Babel

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Episode 15: Star Trek: Discovery Trailer and Journey To Babel



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Star Trek Podcast journey to babelTerry, Graham and Derek return for another edition of Whom Pods Destroy: A Star Trek Discussion Podcast.

In this edition we spend a few minutes discussing the new Star Trek: Discovery trailer before moving onto the classic Star Trek: The Original Series episode Journey To Babel. This is a multi layered, political, world building episode. It also marks the first appearance of Spock’s parents, Sarek and Amanda, two of the most loved supporting characters in Star Trek.

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