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Captain's Pod: A Star Trek Companion

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Welcome to Captain's Pod, a Star Trek podcast presented by Ian and Deneé! Join CaptIan, AmbassaDeneé, and a crew of intrepid guests as they boldly explore the Final Frontier, both new and old!

Episodes
245
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
1 hr 20 min
On air since
2021
Latest episode
3 weeks ago

Episodes

245 episodes, newest first

  1. Strange New Worlds: Tomorrow’s Enterprise (S4E10)

    Show notes

    Welcome to Captain's Pod, a Star Trek podcast presented by Ian and Deneé! Join the crew as Ian gets called out by a marketing email, Deneé hates everything, and Commodore Dicer makes time to record an episode!

    CAPTAIN’S POD WILL RETURN!

    1) Ten Forward - Thoughts on the episode; what did the crew love and what can go out the airlock! - (9:37)

    2) That Trial Room from The Drumhead - The crew do a quick IMdB rundown of the whole season! - (50:45)

    3) The Jefferies Tubes- Bloopers and other goodies that didn’t make it into the show. Don’t tell Section 31! (1:01:35)

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    Find Aaron Dicer by searching for SiftPop in all the places!

    Email: iananddenee@gmail.com

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    1 hr 6 min
  2. Pod Delay!

    Show notes

    A quick message from Captain Ian! Captain's Pod will return next week for our full review of SNW 4x10!

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    1 min
  3. Strange New Worlds: Once La’an a Time (S4E9)

    Show notes

    Welcome to Captain's Pod, a Star Trek podcast presented by Ian and Deneé! Join the crew as Ian wants a magic clamshell, Deneé wants a magical grid room and Aaron wants fewer dragons.

    Next Time: Strange New Worlds: Tomorrow’s Enterprise (S4E10)

    1) Ten Forward - Thoughts on the episode; what did the crew love and what can go out the airlock! - (7:40)

    2) The Jefferies Tubes- Bloopers and other goodies that didn’t make it into the show. Don’t tell Section 31! (1:01:00)

    Want early and ad-free access to the show PLUS other perks?

    Join the Tea-Flingers at the Ian and Deneé Patreon!

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    Connect with us!

    Find Aaron Dicer by searching for SiftPop in all the places!

    Email: iananddenee@gmail.com

    Discord: https://discord.gg/cm4nxyKd2S

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    1 hr 7 min
  4. Star Trek SNW: Orders of Magnitude (S4E8)

    Show notes

    Welcome to Captain's Pod, a Star Trek podcast presented by Ian and Deneé! Join the crew as Ian corrects Uhura, Deneé (shockingly) hasn’t seen Crimson Tide, and Aaron pulls out a reference that stumps even Ian.

    Next Time: Strange New Worlds: Once La’an a Time (S4E9)

    1) Ten Forward - Thoughts on the episode; what did the crew love and what can go out the airlock! - (7:21)

    2) The Jefferies Tubes- Bloopers and other goodies that didn’t make it into the show. Don’t tell Section 31! (1:25:28)

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    Connect with us!

    Find Aaron Dicer by searching for SiftPop in all the places!

    Email: iananddenee@gmail.com

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    1 hr 34 min
  5. Star Trek SNW: Like Chronitons Through the Hourglass (S4E7)

    Show notes

    Welcome to Captain's Pod, a Star Trek podcast presented by Ian and Deneé! Join the crew as Ian gets mad about transporters, Ambassador Deneé watches some Doctor Who, and Commodore Dicer enjoys some Spock chest hair.

    Next Time: Strange New Worlds: Orders of Magnitude (S4E8)

    1) Recap in the Brig - As penance for missing a week, the crew share their thoughts about SNW S4E6: Off-Hour! - (0:50)

    2) Ten Forward - Thoughts on the episode; what did the crew love and what can go out the airlock! - (15:10)

    3) The Jefferies Tubes- Bloopers and other goodies that didn’t make it into the show. Don’t tell Section 31! (1:05:45)

    Want early and ad-free access to the show PLUS other perks?

    Join the Tea-Flingers at the Ian and Deneé Patreon!

    https://www.patreon.com/iananddenee

    Connect with us!

    Find Aaron Dicer by searching for SiftPop in all the places!

    Email: iananddenee@gmail.com

    Discord: https://discord.gg/cm4nxyKd2S

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    1 hr 14 min
  6. Star Trek SNW: Level-Five Transporter Accident (S4E5)

    Show notes

    Welcome to Captain's Pod, a Star Trek podcast presented by Ian and Deneé! Join the crew as Ian Enterprise-splains the Orions, Deneé wants Spock to kiss fewer puppets, and Dicer is offended by a reference.

    Next Time: Strange New Worlds: Off-Hour (S4E6)

    1) Ten Forward - Thoughts on the episode; what did the crew love and what can go out the airlock! - (6:59)

    2) The Jefferies Tubes- Bloopers and other goodies that didn’t make it into the show. Don’t tell Section 31! (1:03:15)

    Want early and ad-free access to the show PLUS other perks?

    Join the Tea-Flingers at the Ian and Deneé Patreon!

    https://www.patreon.com/iananddenee

    Connect with us!

    Find Aaron Dicer by searching for SiftPop in all the places!

    Email: iananddenee@gmail.com

    Discord: https://discord.gg/cm4nxyKd2S

    And live long and Podsper!

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    1 hr 15 min
  7. Star Trek SNW: A Case of Chiaroscuro (S4E4)

    Show notes

    Welcome to Captain's Pod, a Star Trek podcast presented by Ian and Deneé! Join the crew as Ian enjoys a Klingon drinking song, Deneé hasn’t seen Casablanca, and Aaron#s got puns.

    Next Time: Strange New Worlds: Level Five Transporter Accident (S4E5)

    1) Ten Forward - Thoughts on the episode; what did the crew love and what can go out the airlock! - (8:18)

    2) The Jefferies Tubes- Bloopers and other goodies that didn’t make it into the show. Don’t tell Section 31! (1:03:21)

    Want early and ad-free access to the show PLUS other perks?

    Join the Tea-Flingers at the Ian and Deneé Patreon!

    https://www.patreon.com/iananddenee

    Connect with us!

    Find Aaron Dicer by searching for SiftPop!

    Email: iananddenee@gmail.com

    Discord: https://discord.gg/cm4nxyKd2S

    And live long and Podsper!

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    1 hr 14 min
  8. Star Trek SNW: Human Best Friend (S4E3)

    Show notes

    Welcome to Captain's Pod, a Star Trek podcast presented by Ian and Deneé! Join the crew as Ian cancels shore leave, Dicer predicts a tribble, and they both decide to rewatch The Wrath of Khan.

    Next Time: Strange New Worlds: A Case of Chiaroscuro

    1) Ten Forward - Thoughts on the episode; what did the crew love and what can go out the airlock! - (6:26)

    2) The Jefferies Tubes- Bloopers and other goodies that didn’t make it into the show. Don’t tell Section 31! (50:14)

    Want early and ad-free access to the show PLUS other perks?

    Join the Tea-Flingers at the Ian and Deneé Patreon!

    https://www.patreon.com/iananddenee

    Connect with us!

    Email: iananddenee@gmail.com

    Discord: https://discord.gg/cm4nxyKd2S

    And live long and Podsper!

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    54 min
  9. Star Trek SNW: The Griffin Incident (S4E2)

    Show notes

    Welcome to Captain's Pod, a Star Trek podcast presented by Ian and Deneé! Join the crew as Ian has second thoughts about La’an’s baby, Dicer would rather be watching the X-files, and they both have no idea what Star Trek is doing.

    Next Time: Strange New Worlds: Human Best Friend (S4E3)

    1) Ten Forward - Thoughts on the episode; what did the crew love and what can go out the airlock! - (12:17)

    2) The Jefferies Tubes- Bloopers and other goodies that didn’t make it into the show. Don’t tell Section 31! (1:00:50)

    Want early and ad-free access to the show PLUS other perks?

    Join the Tea-Flingers at the Ian and Deneé Patreon!

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    Connect with us!

    Email: iananddenee@gmail.com

    Discord: https://discord.gg/cm4nxyKd2S

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    1 hr 13 min
  10. Star Trek SNW: Valles Marineris (S4E1)

    Show notes

    Welcome to Captain's Pod, a Star Trek podcast presented by Ian and Deneé! Join the crew as Ian doesn’t like that the Enterprise saves the day, Deneé wants a Spock baby, and Aaron has a BIG issue with the universal translator.

    Next Time: Strange New Worlds (S4E2)

    1) Ten Forward - Thoughts on the episode; what did the crew love and what can go out the airlock! - (7:24)

    2) The Jefferies Tubes- Bloopers and other goodies that didn’t make it into the show. Don’t tell Section 31! (1:23:07)

    Find Commodore Dicer by searching for SiftPop!

    Want to send us something the old fashioned way?

    P.O. Box 115

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    Want early and ad-free access to the show PLUS other perks?

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    Connect with us!

    Email: iananddenee@gmail.com

    Discord: https://discord.gg/cm4nxyKd2S

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    1 hr 34 min
  11. Star Trek TNG: Tapestry (S6E15)

    Show notes

    Welcome to Captain's Pod, a Star Trek podcast presented by Ian and Deneé! Join the crew as Ian defends Q, Deneé discovers how Odo gets jiggly, and they both want more grumbah.

    Next Time: Strange New Worlds (S4E1)

    1) Ten Forward - Thoughts on the episode; what did the crew love and what can go out the airlock! - (11:30)

    2) The Jefferies Tubes- Bloopers and other goodies that didn’t make it into the show. Don’t tell Section 31! (1:28:08)

    The articles that informed this season!

    https://variety.com/lists/best-star-trek-episodes/yesterdays-enterprise/

    https://collider.com/star-trek-tv-franchise-episodes-ranked/

    https://www.empireonline.com/movies/features/best-star-trek-episodes/

    https://www.bjornmunson.com/every-episode-of-star-trek-the-next-generation-ranked-with-comments/

    https://www.imdb.com/list/ls068352540/

    https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/best-star-trek-the-next-generation-best-episodes-ranked/

    Want early and ad-free access to the show PLUS other perks?

    Join the Tea-Flingers at the Ian and Deneé Patreon!

    https://www.patreon.com/iananddenee

    Connect with us!

    Email: iananddenee@gmail.com

    Discord: https://discord.gg/cm4nxyKd2S

    And live long and Podsper!

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    1 hr 38 min
  12. Star Trek Deep Space Nine: Duet (S1E19)

    Show notes

    Welcome to Captain's Pod, a Star Trek podcast presented by Ian and Deneé! Join the crew as Ian talks about a cactus, Deneé hates a classic, and they both appreciate Harris Yulin, RIP.

    Next Week: Star Trek TNG: Tapestry (S6E15)

    1) Ten Forward - Thoughts on the episode; what did the crew love and what can go out the airlock! - (11:44)

    2) The Jefferies Tubes- Bloopers and other goodies that didn’t make it into the show. Don’t tell Section 31! (1:02:28)

    Want early and ad-free access to the show PLUS other perks?

    Join the Tea-Flingers at the Ian and Deneé Patreon!

    https://www.patreon.com/iananddenee

    Connect with us!

    Email: iananddenee@gmail.com

    Discord: https://discord.gg/cm4nxyKd2S

    And live long and Podsper!

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    1 hr 13 min
  13. Star Trek TOS: Balance of Terror (S1E14)

    Show notes

    Welcome to Captain's Pod, a Star Trek podcast presented by Ian and Deneé! Join the crew as Ian steals all the quotes, Deneé lusts after a Romulan, and they both agree to never get married at the start of an episode of Star Trek.

    Next Week: Star Trek Deep Space Nine: Duet (S1E19)

    1) Ten Forward - Thoughts on the episode; what did the crew love and what can go out the airlock! - (12:40)

    2) The Jefferies Tubes- Bloopers and other goodies that didn’t make it into the show. Don’t tell Section 31! (1:18:22)

    Want to send us something the old fashioned way?

    P.O. Box 115

    Republic, MO. 65738

    Want early and ad-free access to the show PLUS other perks?

    Join the Tea-Flingers at the Ian and Deneé Patreon!

    https://www.patreon.com/iananddenee

    Connect with us!

    Email: iananddenee@gmail.com

    Discord: https://discord.gg/cm4nxyKd2S

    And live long and Podsper!

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    1 hr 32 min
  14. Star Trek TOS: The Doomsday Machine (S2E6)

    Show notes

    Welcome to Captain's Pod, a Star Trek podcast presented by Ian and Deneé! Join the crew as Ian enjoys some transporter smoke, Deneé is craving some red shirt death, and they both say “let the Vulcan cook!”

    Next Week: Star Trek TOS: Balance of Terror (S1E14)

    1) Ten Forward - Thoughts on the episode; what did the crew love and what can go out the airlock! - (10:27)

    2) The Jefferies Tubes- Bloopers and other goodies that didn’t make it into the show. Don’t tell Section 31! (1:09:50)

    Want to send us something the old fashioned way?

    P.O. Box 115

    Republic, MO. 65738

    Want early and ad-free access to the show PLUS other perks?

    Join the Tea-Flingers at the Ian and Deneé Patreon!

    https://www.patreon.com/iananddenee

    Connect with us!

    Email: iananddenee@gmail.com

    Discord: https://discord.gg/cm4nxyKd2S

    And live long and Podsper!

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    1 hr 20 min
  15. Star Trek Voyager: Blink of an Eye (S6E12)

    Show notes

    Welcome to Captain's Pod, a Star Trek podcast presented by Ian and Deneé! Join the crew as Ian corrects some inflation math, Deneé wants more firefruit, and they both still have no idea how time dilation works.

    Next Week: Star Trek TOS: The Doomsday Machine (S2E6)

    1) Ten Forward - Thoughts on the episode; what did the crew love and what can go out the airlock! - (8:24)

    2) The Jefferies Tubes- Bloopers and other goodies that didn’t make it into the show. Don’t tell Section 31! (32:10)

    Want to send us something the old fashioned way?

    P.O. Box 115

    Republic, MO. 65738

    Want early and ad-free access to the show PLUS other perks?

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    Connect with us!

    Email: iananddenee@gmail.com

    Discord: https://discord.gg/cm4nxyKd2S

    And live long and Podsper!

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    1 hr 33 min
  16. Star Trek DS9: Far Beyond The Stars (S6E13)

    Show notes

    Welcome to Captain's Pod, a Star Trek podcast presented by Ian and Deneé! Join the crew as Ian does some inflation math, Deneé sings from An American Tale, and they both pay homage to one of the most important episodes of Star Trek.

    Next Week: Star Trek Voyager: Blink of an Eye (S6E12)

    1) Ten Forward - Thoughts on the episode; what did the crew love and what can go out the airlock! - (5:37)

    2) The Jefferies Tubes- Bloopers and other goodies that didn’t make it into the show. Don’t tell Section 31! (1:08:28)

    Want to send us something the old fashioned way?

    P.O. Box 115

    Republic, MO. 65738

    Want early and ad-free access to the show PLUS other perks?

    Join the Tea-Flingers at the Ian and Deneé Patreon!

    https://www.patreon.com/iananddenee

    Connect with us!

    Email: iananddenee@gmail.com

    Discord: https://discord.gg/cm4nxyKd2S

    And live long and Podsper!

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    1 hr 15 min
  17. Star Trek TOS: Space Seed (S1E23)

    Show notes

    Welcome to Captain's Pod, a Star Trek podcast presented by Ian and Deneé! Join the crew as Ian reflects on the ‘90s, Deneé reflects on Strange New Worlds, and… can you guess who ended up loving the episode more?

    Next Week: Star Trek DS9: Far Beyond The Stars (S6E13)

    Want to send us something the old fashioned way?

    P.O. Box 115

    Republic, MO. 65738

    Want early and ad-free access to the show PLUS other perks?

    Join the Tea-Flingers at the Ian and Deneé Patreon!

    https://www.patreon.com/iananddenee

    Connect with us!

    Email: iananddenee@gmail.com

    Discord: https://discord.gg/cm4nxyKd2S

    And live long and Podsper!

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    1 hr 24 min
  18. Sick Bay Day! Reupload of Star Trek TNG: Darmok (S5E2)

    Show notes

    Sadly, the Ambassador was too unwell to record this week! Instead, we’re sharing this episode from January 2024 covering Darmok, another episode that is in most peoples top 10 lists of Star Trek. Of course… not Deneé’s…

    Next Week: Star Trek TOS: Space Seed (S1E15)

    Want to send us something the old fashioned way?

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    Connect with us!

    Email: iananddenee@gmail.com

    Discord: https://discord.gg/cm4nxyKd2S

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    1 hr 17 min
  19. Star Trek TNG: The Inner Light (S5E25)

    Show notes

    Welcome to Captain's Pod, a Star Trek podcast presented by Ian and Deneé! Join the crew as Ian rewrites another episode, Deneé identifies the true villains, and they both critique the contents of a probe.

    Next Week: Star Trek TOS: Space Seed (S1E22)

    1) Ten Forward - Thoughts on the episode; what did the crew love and what can go out the airlock! (7:13)

    2) The Jefferies Tubes- Bloopers and other goodies that didn’t make it into the show. Don’t tell Section 31! (1:29:52)

    Want to send us something the old fashioned way?

    P.O. Box 115

    Republic, MO. 65738

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    Connect with us!

    Email: iananddenee@gmail.com

    Discord: https://discord.gg/cm4nxyKd2S

    And live long and Podsper!

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    1 hr 42 min
  20. Star Trek TNG: Yesterday’s Enterprise (S3E15)

    Show notes

    Welcome to Captain's Pod, a Star Trek podcast presented by Ian and Deneé! Join the crew as Ian over explains Enterprise design, Deneé forgets an episode of Captain’s Pod, and they both help history never forget the name Enterprises?

    Next Week: Star Trek TNG: The Inner Light! (S5E25)

    1) Ten Forward - Thoughts on the episode; what did the crew love and what can go out the airlock! - (13:38)

    2) The Jefferies Tubes- Bloopers and other goodies that didn’t make it into the show. Don’t tell Section 31! (1:32:43)

    Want to send us something the old fashioned way?

    P.O. Box 115

    Republic, MO. 65738

    Want early and ad-free access to the show PLUS other perks?

    Join the Tea-Flingers at the Ian and Deneé Patreon!

    https://www.patreon.com/iananddenee

    Connect with us!

    Email: iananddenee@gmail.com

    Discord: https://discord.gg/cm4nxyKd2S

    And live long and Podsper!

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    1 hr 42 min

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