EPISODE · Apr 21, 2026 · 1H 10M
The Alternative Factor (Star Trek TOS - S1E28)
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Send us Fan Mail[Hailing Frequencies Open]When one of the most confusing episodes of Star Trek: The Original Series collides with a podcast that refuses to let nonsense slide… you get this.This week on Treks and Tangents, we dive headfirst into The Alternative Factor: an episode infamous among fans for its chaotic plot, baffling science, and a villain who may (or may not?) be fighting… himself? In another universe? Maybe?We attempt to untangle the dual-Lazarus dilemma, question every editing choice ever made, and ask the ultimate question: is this misunderstood sci-fi… or just straight-up bad TV?Spoiler: even Kirk looks confused.[End Transmission]Support the showTreks and Tangents - A Star Trek Watchalong PodcastPatreon: Patreon.com/TreksAndTangentsX: X.com/Treks_TangentsInstagram: Instagram.com/TreksAndTangentsBlueSky: TreksAndTangents.bsky.socialCo-Host JaciInstagram: Instagram.com/JibboomWhatNot: WhatNot.com/GlitterBowBoutiqueCo-Host BrianTwitch: Twitch.tv/PiratePoundTownYouTube Main: Youtube.com/@PiratePoundTownYouTube Second: Youtube.com/@PirateTreasureHuntingBlue Sky: PiratePoundTown.bsky.socialInstagram: Instagram.com/PineappleCannibal
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Send us Fan Mail [Hailing Frequencies Open] When one of the most confusing episodes of Star Trek: The Original Series collides with a podcast that refuses to let nonsense slide… you get this. This week on Treks and Tangents, we dive headfirst into The Alternative Factor: an episode infamous among fans for its chaotic plot, baffling science, and a villain who may (or may not?) be fighting… himself? In another universe? Maybe? We attempt to untangle the dual-Lazarus dilemma, question every edit...
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The Alternative Factor (Star Trek TOS - S1E28)
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