2 Trek Nerds

The Changeling

Kevin and Dan talk about how this episode serves as a sneak peek at what would become The Motion Picture, which would come out about a decade after this first aired. They also talk about how maybe this isn't the most fun to re-watch, but it does give some insights into parent/child relationships, how Kirk is becoming an expert on talking computers to death, and what must it have been like for Leonard Nimoy to talk like a robot after all the acting experience he had. Nomad-sterilize, Nomad, sterilize, Nomad, sterilize. . . .

Who Mourns for Adonias?

Dan and Kevin talk about who the Green Space Hand really belongs to, how both guest stars are still with us, and which one dropped out to become a anti-Vietnam War activist. In Who Mourns for Adonias? Kirk and the crew get first hand experience dealing with the Greek god Apollo and they find out why the Klingons killed their gods in ancient times. Dan and Kevin also wish William Shatner a happy 95th birthday, and how this is the first instance of Scotty not doing well when he is enamored with a female crew-person.

Amok Time

Kevin and Dan talk about one of the seminal episodes of the Original Series, the one the introduced us all to Live Long and Prosper, the Vulcan hand salute, and Dan's favorite weapon of all time, the Lirpa. Kevin talks about how Strange New Worlds has slightly retconned Amok Time, and how the last line that Spock speaks on Vulcan stayed with Leonard Nimoy for the rest of his life. They both talk about why it might be a good idea to figure out what you're getting into before accepting a challenge because, who wants to fight to the death and not know about it? And why, deep down, Stonn is a schmuck.

Operation--Annihilate!

Dan and Kevin debut their first podcast of 2026 with the first season finale Operation--Annihilate! In this episode, the talk is about how Kirk can lose 2/3rds of his extended family and never hear about them, or see them again, and how one actor in this made further contributions to Star Trek behind the scenes decades later. And watch out for those flying pancakes--they can hit you on the ass or just ruin your whole day.

City on the Edge of Forever

Dan and Kevin get to talk about one of, if not the most, famous Star Trek episode ever made. They also chat about the late Gil Gerard, Ralph Senesky, and how Harlan Ellison couldn't let go of a grudge. Not only is City on the Edge of Forever a famous episode, but the story behind it's creation is just as famous as what you see on screen. Kevin also talks about how this could be connected to Man in the High Castle!