J. David Weter

Not since Charlton Heston came face to face with Dr Zaius has such a fish out of water tale hit our screens as Kirk and Spock accidentally go native on an away mission. Does that not sound wacky enough? This episode has Turbo Teen references, Paul mutating into a Mugatu […]

Imagine that you have found a place where peace has been achieved among even the most diametrically opposed alien races. Life is good, and everybody is content. Now- Imagine that the crew of The U.S.S. Enterprise clumsily finds a way in, and decides to ruin the party. There, you have […]

This time, as promised, the guys watch Time Trap… wait, no they watch an episode featuring another trope of Saturday morning- shrinking characters. Yep. Also, talk of other timely Saturday morning shows, and even a full-on re-enactment of Red Dwarf to school Paul in what he’s missing. Welcome to the […]

It’s the return of fan-favorite villain, scoundrel, and generally bad human being Harry Mudd. This time, his shenanigans involve 23rd century date rape drugs. Is it possible to mishandle a long-standing supporting crew member to such a degree that it insults the audience, and brings shame to the entire show? […]

The Animated Series loves sequels. But, do the viewers also love them? Return with the Toon Trek crew to the amusement park planet, which is fondly remembered by The Enterprise crew, despite trying to kill them. What happens to technology when it’s master dies? Does it die, too? Or, does […]

In the 1970’s it was an odd time. Bell Bottoms, feathered hair, corduroy and animated representations of the devil were all acceptable. When The Enterprise stumbles into a dimensional rift, they find a place of magic and mystery, all while being guided by the joyful Lucien, and ending with a […]

As one’s natural life draws close to the end, it is better to fade away slowly, or go out in a blaze of glory? What if there was a third option- making a really big clone of yourself? The gang looks at an episode that really puts a kink in […]

What if a billionaire disappeared for five years, and is miraculously found in a hostile environment? Now, what if said billionaire was also a shape-shifter with a voice that calls out, “Meanwhile, back at the Hall of Justice?” That is the question that is explored in another episode of that […]

It’s time for a sequel to one of the best known Original Series episodes, and the gang is back. Cyrano Jones brings a whole new level of trouble for the Enterprise crew with modified Tribbles, and a… unique version of population control. Join David, Dr Bill, Paul, and Andrew Leyland […]