Vulcan Hello (An aftershow for new Star Trek)

122: "Off-Hour" (SNW S4E6)

This week’s episode has everything: Broken bones and crushed torsos; a detailed look at the past, present, and future of the ship’s medical org chart, a remote control Mi

121: "Level-Five Transporter Accident" (SNW S4E5)

It’s the muppet show!!!!! [kermit flail] Scott McNulty and Jason Snell.

120: "A Case of Chiaroscuro" (SNW S4E4)

This podcast is presented in vivid black-and-white, as we discuss a Strange New World visit that reminds us a lot of a TOS episode—but without the bright colors designed

119: "Human Best Friend" (SNW S4E3)

It’s time for the next spin on the genre wheel, as “Strange New worlds” lurches from horror to comedy. Dave Foley is a weird alien with a weird pleasure planet. There’s a

118: "The Griffin Incident" (SNW S4E2)

Boo! It’s a spooky situation as Kirk, Spock, and La’an encounter a dead starship and face their worst fears. How did we, as non-horror fans, like the episode? That might

117: "Valles Marineris" (SNW S4E1)

Scott and Jason are back to answer your most important Star Trek and horse-related questions! And they’re so excited they could punch a dinosaur! We break down the pulp-S

116: "Rubincon" (Starfleet Academy S1E10)

“Starfleet Academy” finishes the end of its first season with the conclusion of numerous plot lines, a lot of character moments, and some problem solving. We discuss how

115: "300th Night" (Starfleet Academy s1e9)

School’s out, but adventure is in! Scott and Jason discuss the penultimate episode of the first season of “Starfleet Academy,” including stealing shuttlecrafts, insulting

114: "The Life of the Stars" (Starfleet Academy S1E8)

From the space-time weirdness of Kasq to the stage of “Our Town,” it’s a “Starfleet Academy” episode where theater helps process trauma and a certain hologram learns to l

113: "Ko'Zeine" (Starfleet Academy S1E7)

Get out your space swiffers and prepare to visit the Dry Moon of the Fish People! It’s time to discuss the change-of-pace episode “Ko’Zeine,” which we found to be… fine.

112: "Come, Let's Away" (Starfleet Academy S1E6)

This one gets pretty dark, with a training mission that goes horribly wrong, leading to casualties. Meanwhile, Holly Hunter watches Paul Giamatti chew scenery (in the bes

111: "Series Acclimation Mil" (Starfleet Academy S1E5)

This week the fate of The Sisko is revealed, sort of, as Sam investigates one of the great mysteries of the universe: What exactly happened in the “Deep Space Nine” serie

110: "Vox in Excelso" (Starfleet Academy S1E4)

The Klingons are back, and they’re not doing so hot! We discuss debate etiquette, podiums, who writes The Doctor’s introductions, and maybe a little cultural imperialism,

109: "Vitus Reflux" (Starfleet Academy S1E3)

Like a mocking plant that just keeps growing, Vulcan Hello returns to break down the latest episode of “Starfleet Academy.” Why don’t they just play basketball? Why does

108: "Beta Test" (Starfleet Academy S1E2)

It’s the second episode of “Starfleet Academy,” and things are picking up speed. Political negotiations via college debating society! Betazoid mental shields! Many, many,

107: "Kids These Days" (Starfleet Academy S1E1)

A new “Star Trek” series arrives! Scott and Jason discuss their expectations for this new series, then dive in and break down their (surprising?) reactions to the first e

106: "Star Trek Into Darkness"

It’s almost time for “Starfleet Academy,” but before we sit down to watch the newest “Star Trek” series, we’ve got to wrap up our “Wreath of Khan” series with a look at “

105: "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan"

The Wreath of Khan rolls on with part 3 of 4, as Scott and Jason spend some time discussing one of their favorite movies, “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan,” after having

104: "Star Trek: Khan"

The Wreath of Khan continues with our review of the “Star Trek: Khan” audio drama—available where you get podcasts. Scott McNulty and Jason Snell.

103: "Space Seed" (TOS S1E24)

We kick off “The Wreath of Khan,” our monthlong celebration of Star Trek’s favorite mad tyrant, with a look back at where it all started: “Space Seed.” At least, after Kh