The third season of Star Trek: Voyager has come to a close. It’s been one of the worst seasons of Trek we’ve covered so far!
In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss the third season of Voyager and wonder where it all went wrong. Plus! The guys chat about narrative choices, ignoring aspects of characters, and which Deadwood characters would make the best starship crew.
Upon entering Borg space, Voyager encounters an alien race even more powerful than the Borg and bent on destroying all life in the galaxy, leading Captain Janeway to enter into an alliance with the Borg in order to defeat them.
In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss “Scorpion, Part I” and how it’s the “Aliens” to “Alien” of Star Trek. Plus! The guys chat about aging CGI,
A buried holonovel with high entertainment value depicting a Maquis mutiny is discovered.
In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss “Worst Case Scenario” and episodes with end-of-season-itis. Plus! The guys chat about the bland charisma of Robert Beltran, the difference between a holo-novel and a holo-program, and forced comradery.
Voyager crew members begin disappearing one by one, being replaced by aliens.
In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss “Displaced” and the white-hot passion of Torres and Paris. Plus! The guys chat about funny alien hats, the spectrum of comfortable temperature, and schisms between your A and B plot.
An alien scientist finds evidence linking his species’ ancestry to Earth, but government officials refuse to accept his evidence because it conflicts with existing doctrine.
In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss “Distant Origin” and the power of Voyager’s holodeck algorithms. Plus! The guys chat about their favorite dinosaurs, historical trials, and stories told from an alien POV.
The Doctor learns a few real life lessons with the holographic “family” he created; Voyager investigates massive subspace distortions.
In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss “Real Life” and why melodrama on Trek never seems to land. Plus! The guys talk about holographic superiority, never defining a baseline, and Klingons as a stand in for “urban youth”.
Kes finds herself in temporal flux with her consciousness moving back in time through various episodes in her life up until her birth.
In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss “Before and After” and the novel mechanics it uses to tell a story. Plus! The guys discuss the Ocampan lifespan, not knowing if we saw the future or not, and dirty Harry Kim.
Harry seemingly learns both that he is actually a member of a Delta Quadrant race and that “his” people want him never to leave his new home.
In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss “Favorite Son” and the sexual frustration of Star Trek: Voyager. Plus! The guys chat about episodes that lack themes, being reminded of “The Royale”, and why one might not want to desiccate a grave.
Voyager defends a planet that is being bombarded by asteroids.
In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss “Rise” and how it compares to “The Ascent” from DS9. Plus! The guys chat about Neelix’s need to impress Tuvok, the proper amount of words in a resume, and the aesthetics of Tesla EVs.
The Doctor alters his personality subroutines while Kes contemplates leaving Voyager for a man.
In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss “Darkling” and the disappointment of Kes. Plus! The guys chat about historical figures, Voyager getting dark, and badly setting up the Borg.
Chakotay is injured and trapped on a world where the inhabitants are embroiled in conflict, but the people who rescue and care for him harbor a disturbing secret.
In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss “Unity” and the confusion of returning to the Borg when we already know so much about them. Plus! The guys chat about the fall of the USSR, the definition of a “dead Borg”, and the logistics of a neuro-electric field generator.
B’Elanna Torres experiences symptoms similar to pon farr after being attacked by Ensign Vorik who is also undergoing the blood fever.
In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss “Blood Fever” and the mechanics of Pon Farr. Plus! The guys chat about Vulcan embarrassment, blaming Neelix, and finding Borg in your bushes.
After her apparent death, Captain Janeway’s journey to the afterlife, guided by her father, leaves her with suspicions.
In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss “Coda” and being haunted by demons. Plus! The guys chat about rambling speeches, stained teeth, and copies of a copy.
Tuvok and Harry Kim become interested in a holodeck character who is more than she seems.
In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss “Alter Ego” and the after-school special vibes of Voyager. Plus! The guys chat about mysterious nebulae, Vulcan monogamy, and wasted cold opens.
A meeting with an old friend lands Neelix in an ever-deepening hole of trouble.
In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss “Fair Trade” and the value-add of keeping Neelix on the ship. Plus! The guys chat about yet another Expanse, learning a lesson very quickly, and forgotten break-ups.
When viruses grow to a meter in length and begin attacking the crew of Voyager, Captain Janeway and The Doctor must retake the ship.
In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss “Macrocosm” and the appropriate number of mega-viruses. Plus! The guys chat about brick-wall exposition, trading Neelix for The Doctor, and transporting a holo-emitter.
Q has a novel idea for ending civil war in the Q Continuum: have a child with Captain Janeway.
In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss “The Q and the Grey” and the trouble with visualizing a war amongst the gods. Plus! The guys chat about Q’s choice of faction, male captains impregnating aliens, and the portrayal of Q in Voyager.
Kes is taken over by the mind-force of an obsessive rebel.
In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss “Warlord” and the many changes coming to Star Trek: Voyager. Plus! The guys chat about breaking up while not yourself, Kes’ mysterious “journey”, and bat attacks!
After encountering a Federation timeship from the future, Voyager is sent back to 20th century Earth.
In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss “Future’s End” and the lynchpin of 90s and “modern” Star Trek. Plus! The guys talk about not taking a hint, right-wing militias well documented hatred of bald men, and downloading Voyager.
Kes is injured when she accidentally commits sacrilege on an alien planet; in order to save her life, Janeway must go through a mysterious ritual that challenges her faith in science.
In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss “Sacred Ground” and getting deep into new-age mysticism. Plus! The guys chat about keeping tabs on your medical condition, misunderstanding science, and voicing Mrs Potato Head.
B’Elanna Torres receives vivid dreams from an unknown passenger aboard Voyager.
In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss “Remember” and how COVID-19 has changed everything. Plus! The guys discuss playing with your balls, Japanese war crimes, and giving up your boyfriend very quickly.
Voyager discovers a pair of Ferengi who control the economy of a primitive world; nearby is an unstable wormhole that leads back home.
In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss “False Profits”. Plus! The guys chat about gravity-defying anatomy, learning how to be a Ferengi, and embarrassing decisions.
The Doctor suffers from a computer malfunction; Voyager is attacked by a swarm of alien warships.
In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss “The Swarm” and disconnected A and B plots. Plus! The guys chat about New England vocabulary, Janeway letting her hair down, and Nemesis-esque endings.
Harry Kim and Tom Paris are found guilty and detained in a prison where a neural implant gradually drives the inmates mad.
In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss “The Chute” and the legion of fan-fiction it inspired. Plus! The guys talk about the Unabomber’s manifesto, twists that don’t make any sense, and missing the landing on your metaphor.
When Tuvok begins to suffer from a mental breakdown, triggered by a suppressed memory, a mind-meld with Janeway takes him back to his tour of duty with Captain Sulu aboard the USS Excelsior.
In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss “Flashback” and the ghost that is Sulu. Plus! The guys chat about cavemen losing their grip, sycophantic tea, and Tuvok’s sabbatical hijinks.
With the Kazon-Nistrim in control of Voyager, the crew must return to basics in order to survive on a harsh world inhabited by alien natives and vicious predators. Meanwhile, Suder and The Doctor assist Paris’ attempts to retake Voyager.
In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss “Basics, Part II” and the missing middle of Lon Suder. Plus! The guys chat about Tuvok the Elven Warrior, talking slowly so people understand, and a lack of serial killer murder.