No Seatbelts on the Bridge
When it comes to Star Trek, we are fans, but we also know it shouldn’t be taken too seriously. Join us as we start with the movies and then start crawling through all the TV shows one episode at a time. Captain Awesome and the Tribble Hippie will entertain while taking all the properties apart piece by piece.
Episodes
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
OK, we love a good time travel yarn, but this is weird. Come with Captain Awesome and the Tribble Hippie as we explore episode 19, Tomorrow is Yesterday. This is a great episode with some weird science that sets us up for some of the most re-used time travel motifs in the ST universe!
Monday Mar 18, 2024
Monday Mar 18, 2024
OK, in the book of Star Trek episodes, there is a always gonna be a picture, nothing exemplifies original trek like a giant lizard man who hisses when he hunts humans! That's right! its time for S1 E18, ARENA! Join Captain Awesome and the Tribble Hippie as we discuss one the most iconic episodes and one of the greatest enemies.
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
This week we debate the big questions. Is Trelane Q? Why so many logical fallacies? Is Trelane Q? Why are his parents so dismissive? Is Trelane Q?
Either way, join Captain Awesome and the Tribble Hippie as we tear into this instant classic on Episode 17, "The Squire of Gothos"
Sunday Dec 31, 2023
Sunday Dec 31, 2023
On this episode, we see what happens when you re-use an old thriller to impress the head of the studio. Or, maybe we just see what happens when 7 crewmates are shipwrecked on a 3 hour tour? Either way, this is the Galileo 7, Episode 16 of the first season. Join Captain Awesome and the Tribble Hippie as we take on this excellent piece of weird that is one of the best!
Sunday Nov 05, 2023
Sunday Nov 05, 2023
Its time to go on vacation this week with Season 1 episode 15, "Shore Leave"! Join Captain Awesome and The Tribble Hippie as we take this one apart and discuss this bonkers episode! Its real weird, and keeps us guessing at every turn!
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
On this episode, we explore one of the best and most iconic episodes, S1 E14 "Balance of Terror". There are new aliens, new ships, and a game of cat and mouse that rivals the average WWII Sub drama. Join Captain Awesome and The Tribble Hippie as we explore this fantastic episode!
Just a warning, this one is long! We REALLY like this episode!
Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
On this episode, Shakespeare invades Star Trek for the first time! It may not be in the original Klingon, but there is murder, mayhem, and for some reason, poison milk. Come join Captain Awesome and The Tribble Hippie as we tear down the bizarrro that is S1E13 "The Conscience of the King".
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
In this, the conclusion to The Menagerie, we discuss the crazy stuff that happened in The Cage again, but with a new edited twist! Come join Captain Awesome and The Tribble Hippie as we finish out part 2 of The Menagerie!
Monday Aug 21, 2023
Monday Aug 21, 2023
On this episode we explore the show within a show that is "The Menagerie Part 1" episode 11 of season 1. Come join Captain Awesome and The Tribble Hippie as we hold up the good and tear down the bad on the birth of the Star Trek 2 parter!
Sunday Jul 30, 2023
Sunday Jul 30, 2023
What happens when you dont dodge a cube, scare a golf ball, and hang out with a 7 year old's robot alien friend? You get the Corbomite Manuever! Join Captain Awesome and The Tribble Hippie as we discuss the 10th episode of season 1 of TOS! This is one of the most iconic Star Trek episodes ever created....and it is CRAZY!
Special Thanks
The band Five Year Mission for the use of their song Beam Down as the intro and outro to our show. Be sure to head over to fiveyearmission.net and check out their albums of TOS inspired songs (one for every episode!), you wont be disappointed. Thanks again, guys!