Vulcan biology. The worst episode yet? And some Irish folklore.
Thank you for joining us for all this and more on this week’s episode of the To Baldly Go Podcast. As usual, I am joined this week by my wife Abbie and our friend Nate as we discuss:
The next 3 episodes of Star Trek: The Original Series – Amok Time, Who Mourns for Adonais?, The Changeling
Season 1 episode analysis wrap up
World-building of Vulcan society
Noticeable increase in production quality at the start of season 2
How is Spock’s development news to the Federation and Enterprise crew?
Spock’s…biology
Kirk questions Spock’s request for shore leave
Kirk’s valuing of Spock’s life
Decision-making at Starfleet
Spock and the Crew disrespecting Vulan customs and culture?
A series with no, or minimal, ramifications from one episode to the next
Callback characters in other series
Difficulty of the Vulcan salute
Chicken pox parties
A very convoluted episode
Disagreements across the board
Worst episode yet
Why does the Enterprise only seem to run into rogue Earth probes?
Abbie has reached her breaking point with The Original Series
Problematic. Not just TOS, but even TNG
TNG/Picard discussion
Warp 10…and no lizards
Changes in warp drive
After an episode about Greek mythology, we get some Irish folklore
Uhura speaking Swahili
A technology-forward show that has deep skepticism about technology
I clearly don’t know what American Gods is about
Yes, I have seen Arrival!
ChatGPT shortcomings and strengths
Looking ahead to upcoming episodes
Until next time – never give up…never surrender!