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Welcome to “The Pensky Podcast,” hosted by Wes and Clay, two devoted Star Trek fans. In each episode, they dive into the various aspects of Star Trek: Voyager, discussing characters, storylines, and the intriguing universe the Starship Voyager navigates on its journey back to Earth. In their latest installment, Wes and Clay tackle the Voyager episode “Macrocosm,” where Captain Janeway faces off against giant virus-like creatures that have incapacitated the crew.
An interesting point the hosts bring up is a comparison to Star Trek: The Next Generation’s “Genesis,” another episode where a ship’s crew undergoes a dramatic transformation. They analyze similarities and differences in the storytelling approach and execution of both episodes. Why does “Genesis” seem to work better than “Macrocosm”?
One of the amusing observations Wes and Clay make is how Neelix remains exceptionally cool and composed during the opening scenes of “Macrocosm.” They comment on how this contrasts with his usual character traits and provide some light-hearted speculation on what might be behind his calm demeanor. Is Neelix secretly a member of SEAL Team 6?
Additionally, the hosts touch on an endearing moment in the episode where Janeway’s stick figure artwork is showcased. They discuss the significance of this scene in humanizing her character and adding depth beyond her role as the captain. Plus, she gets in some good digs at Chakotay and his lame skiing hobby.
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.
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