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Concerning Flight

When pirates steal the ship’s main computer and other critical equipment, Captain Janeway tries to track down the missing equipment with the help of the holographic Leonardo da Vinci.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss “Concerning Flight” and its potentially life changing impact. Plus! The guys chat about the EMH changing our understanding of holograms, Janeway’s submissive deference to powerful fake males, and walking around in sunny California.

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Welcome to “The Pensky Podcast,” where I, Wes, alongside Clay, dive into another Star Trek: Voyager episode, “Concerning Flight.” Aired on November 26, 1997, this episode is a unique entry in Voyager’s catalog, one that, frankly, had a potentially life-changing impact on us, and not necessarily in the most positive way.

First off, we can’t ignore the significant ways “Concerning Flight” and Voyager as a whole have shifted our understanding of holographic characters in the Star Trek universe. The episode continues to explore the boundaries and capabilities of holograms, particularly with the EMH’s evolving role. We discuss how this has altered the rules set by previous series and what implications these changes have for the franchise.

Then there’s the curious case of Leonardo da Vinci, portrayed by John Rhys-Davies, becoming a recurring character. We delve into the decision-making behind incorporating such a historical figure into the storyline on a regular basis. Is it a creative stroke of genius or a strange narrative choice that distracts from the show’s core themes?

A smaller, yet noticeable aspect we touch on is the interaction between Harry Kim and Seven of Nine. Kim’s proximity to Seven during their conversation is oddly close, raising questions about personal space and body language cues in the show’s direction.

Moreover, we unravel the mystery of why Tuvok feels the need to lie to a hologram. It’s a peculiar moment that stands out in the episode, and we explore its significance and what it says about Tuvok’s character and the nature of holograms in the Star Trek universe.

In summary, “Concerning Flight” offers a mix of intriguing concepts and some questionable decisions. Join us on “The Pensky Podcast” as we dissect the highs and lows of this episode. For those who crave more in-depth Trek talk, our Patreon page offers a wealth of additional content and discussions. Beam aboard for this and much more as we continue to explore the vastness of the Star Trek universe!