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Recent Episodes
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Endgame (Podcast Finale)
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS | MoreWell, folks, we’ve finally made it. Welcome to the grand, or maybe not-so-grand, finale of The Pensky Podcast. After a decade of dissecting every nook and cranny of Star Trek, we’ve reached the bittersweet end. In this final episode, we tackle the Star Trek: Voyager series finale,…
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The End
In this episode of the podcast, Wes explains why the Star Trek is coming to an end and what this means for the channel, Patreon, and other shows!
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The Last Generation
In a desperate last stand, Jean-Luc Picard and generations of crews both old and new fight together to save the galaxy from the greatest threat they’ve ever faced as the saga of Star Trek: The Next Generation comes to a thrilling, epic conclusion. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss “The Last…
Reviews of The Pensky Podcast
I really enjoy Podcasts, but good ones are rare. Too many times people talk about random stuff and 20 minutes in finally get around to talking about the actual content. Then when they do it’s rarely insightful… Not so with this one! They always get right to the content at hand, they talk about the good, the bad, the ugly, and the great without either gushing or being overly critical. Content is peppered with non sequiturs and humor which elevated it but never devolves into “two friends shooting the sh*t and we all have to listen to it”. Been listening since their TNG days and look forward to new episodes regularly for my commute. Also enjoy Reel Ripe & Reel Rotten!
Jkeys7 via Apple Podcasts
I am absolutely loving this podcast. I’ve only recently watched TNG all the way through and am currently making my way through DS9 and your podcasts are fun to listen too afterwards. I love your guests and the interesting conversations you have. Thank you for deepening my interest and understanding of Star Trek! You’re the Trekkie friends that I lack in real life.
J-W-F via Apple Podcasts
I’ve been enjoying this podcast for a long time and am finally leaving a review. (If the podcasters see this, sorry it took me so long!) Very enjoyable takes on TNG, often pointing out things that I missed the first 5,000 times I saw each episode, and only occasionally failing to make the points most important to my thinking. This amounts to a listening experience that feels like discussing the show with Trekkie friends. I’d love to see the same folks take on DS9 when they’re done with TNG!
Vermont Trekkie via Apple Podcasts
I’ve tried what feels like every Star Trek podcast on the planet, especially episode recap shows. This is, BY FAR, my favorite ST podcast. In fact, it’s in the top 3 of podcasts I listen to across the board, maybe #1 for consistent quality. Some things I truly appreciate: 1. 35-50 minute typical run time. 2. Discussion stays on track and relevant to episode featured. 3. Alternates guests, but they are well selected and have interesting viewpoints. He also keeps them on track (again VERY appreciated). 4. Organized. 5. Pensky does some deep analysis, but its smart and practical. In other words, this is not the ST podcast where people stretch one line into some theorem on the universe itself. 6. Regular posting schedule he actually sticks to. 7. No ads, no breaks, no interrupting the podcast—forcing you to fast forward while driving. Not that I do that kind of thing. That would be, um, dangerous. 8. Did I mention he was organized and stays on topic, while providing interesting analysis? One would think this would be a requirement for all podcasts. To each his own, I suppose!
Kirathena via Apple Podcasts
The success of a podcast rests not on its subject matter but on the character, insight and dynamics of presenter(s) and guests. The Pensky Podcast has amiable, thoughtful and often very witty guests who work off each other very well and are expertly channeled by Wes, an open-minded, intelligent host. A highly welcoming, thoughtful series that has made my rewatch of Trek that much more engaging.
Nostromed via Apple Podcasts
If you’re after a podcast that isn’t unabashedly gushing in its praise or unrelentingly negative for no real reason then this is the show for you. Balance mixed with perceptive insights into every iteration of the franchise and a unique take on the writing and production of Trek makes this a must listen.
tariqlatif42 via Apple Podcasts