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I Quit Star Trek
by I Quit Star Trek
Join John and Olivia each week to discuss some of the weirdest, most bizarre and outright insane episodes of Star Trek with a Special Guest, and see if this time, we will Quit Star Trek!
Episodes
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103: Future's End (Parts 1 and 2), or The One Where Tuvok is A Freakasaurus
This Time, we're joined by Iris-Jay ( @irisjaycomics) to talk about Voyagers' "Futures End", in which Janeway and the gang get zapped back to the 90s and have to stop copyright-safe Elon Musk from using time travel to blow up earth. Also, the Waco Siege? Dis Coverers, the Discworld Podcast:...
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102: Mixed Race People: Do Star Trek Writers Think They're Real?
This time, we're joined by Girafe and Isa to talk about Star Trek's...complicated realtionship with the concept of interracial identity. And by complicated we mean bad. Very bad. Like, sort of a little pro-eugenics theory bad. Support our nonsense on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/IQST…
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EMERGENCY SDCC PODCAST: SNW Season 3 Clip
This time, John and Olivia surprise even themselves by dusting off their microphones to record an emergency live-watch of that...clip of Season Three of Strange New Worlds. We don't like it. The clip! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNbFYphwSAE Support our nonsense on Patreon at...
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101: Valiant, or the One With the Child Soldiers Who Suck
This week, we're joined by the extraordinary Andy (@Andy3E) to talk about DS9's 'Valiant', in which Jake and Nog join up with a ship full of children who have all been inducted into a military cult that makes Baden-Powell look like a hippie. Yeah, that's a deep cut for ya. Support our nonsense on...
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100.2 Picard Season 3: What the Hell Was That?
In part two! of our 100-episode celebration, we're joined by Andy (@Andy3E) and Jessie Earl (@JessieGender) to talk about Star Trek Picard Season 3. We laughed. We cried. We wondered why the chemicals in the water were turning all the kids' borg. We questioned the need for a daddy-issues Borg...
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100.1: Is Star Trek Worth it?
This time, in the first of three 100th episode specials, John, Olivia and Genevieve talk about the state of Trek, Trekkies, Trek Costuming, Streaming, and many, many other things. It's about as rambly and ridiculous as the other 99 episodes. Perfect. Thank you so much to everyone who has…
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99: Under the Cloak of War, or The One Where M'Benga Goes Sicko Mode
This week, we're joined by the wonderful Matt Bone (@boneyabroad) to talk about Strange New Worlds' "Under the Cloak of War", in which a Klingon ambassador with terrible prosthetics gets murdered as part of a terrible plot thread, which is tied to a flashback sequence to an even worse plot…
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98: The Chase, or The One With Picard's Archaelogy Deadbeat Dead
In this episode we're joined by the fantast Girafe to talk about TNG's 'The Chase', in which the crew of the Enterprise ignore orders to bumble around the galaxy in search of a primordial DNA riddle which, despite changing everything we know about the galaxy, has no consequences whatsoever. How...
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97: The Way to Eden, or The One With the Space Hippies
This time we're joined by Robert to talk about "The Way to Eden", in which the Enterprise is hijacked by a gang on bare-chested, banjo-strumming Eden-obsessed hippies led by Space Charles Manson. Support our nonsense on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/IQST Buy our merchandise at...
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96: Harbinger, or The One Where T'Pol and Trip fuck (and Malcolm Doesn't)
This week we're joined by our third host Genevieve (@thisismewhatevs) to talk about "Harbinger", the Enterprise episode in which T'Pol and Trip have sex, Malcolm has violent sexual tension with Major Hayes and Archer commits a war crime. Fun for all the family! Support our nonsense on Patreon at...
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95: Subspace Rhapsody, or The One With The Autotune
WE'RE BACK! And this time, we're joined by Penny (@socialsoprano) and Patrique (@PDPdoestrek) to talk about Strange New World's Subspace Rhapsody, our all-singing-all dancing episode that may, quite possibly, have need a lot less singing or dancing. Possibly. Support our nonsense on Patreon at...
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94: And The Children Shall Lead, or The One With Those Meddling (Murderous) Kids
In this episode, John and Olivia chat with Subcommander Tal (@SubcommanderT) about "And the Children Shall Lead", in which a bunch of children takes over the Enterprise, and Jack Ruby's Lawyer in a massive glittery frock. Somehow, that's the nicest we can be about this episode, which includes…
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93: Parallels, or Deadbeat Dad: The Multiverse of Sadness
This time, John and Olivia are joined by Matthew (@sadmattyh) to talk about TNG's Parallels, in which Worf starts accidentally jumping through the multiverse. Surprise! He's still a deadbeat dad in every reality. Oh well. At least he's married in one, even if he did get Geordi killed. Support our...
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92: Heterosexual Relationships in Star Trek (They suck!)
This time we're joined by friends of the Podcast Penny and Chris to talk about Heterosexual relationships in Star Trek, from the highs of Sisko and Kasidy to the absolute lows of...everyone Deanna Troi has even been romantically interested in. And Vedek Bareil. God, he sucks. Support our nonsense...
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91: John and Genevieve Talk Nonsense for just under 2 hours
This week, as a partial apology for being behind on regular updates (sorry), John and Genevieve sat down to talk about the state of Star Trek, and instead made a whistlestop tour through a collection of random nonsense, including Seinfeld Riffs, Cardassian Tails, Stoners in the 24th century, the...
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90: The Naked Now, or The One Where Everyone Is Horny (Featuring Dan and Kevin Hageman)
This week, we're joined by the showrunners of STAR TREK: PRODIGY, Dan and Kevin Hageman themselves, to talk about TNG's "The Naked Now", in which the crew succumbs to the same weird sex-drunk virus that the original Enterprise crew were infected with because the writers didn't know what to do…
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89: The Man Trap: Or, the One With the Salt Vampire
This week, we're joined by Leia (@Cottagetrek on Tiktok) to talk about The Man Trap, in which McCoy's old flame turns out to be a salt vampire that keeps killing people. Are we just willing to look past terrible TV because we like the Original Series? Yes. Yes we are. Support our nonsense on...
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88: Author, Author, or The One Where The Doctor Writes a Really Bad Book
This week, we're joined by Alex Perry (@alexandertperry) to talk about "Author Author", in which the Doctor gets in trouble when his really, really bad book is stolen by a publisher. We'd have sympathy, but he's such an asshole in this episode that he doesn't really deserve it. Support our…
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87: Remember Me, or The One Where Wesley Traps His Mum In a Microuniverse
This week, we're joined by Susana to talk about TNG's "Remember Me", in which Dr. Beverly Crusher gets stuck in a pocket dimension cos her son can't make a science project without endangering at least one person's life at a time. On the other hand, Gates McFadden is acting her heart out, so...
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85: Grounded, or The One Where They Trust The System
This week, John and Olivia are joined by Ayinde (@Blake1701D) to talk about Lower Deck's Grounded, where Mariner and the gang jump about 24th-century earth to steal the Cerritos and end up being vindicated by the wheels of justice (and space Fraiser Crane). John gets really mad about time zones....
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84: Ex Post Facto, or the One Where Tom Paris gets the Miles O'Brien Treatment (WITH DR ERIN MACDONALD)
This week, we're joined by Star Trek's science advisor Dr Erin Macdonald (@Drerinmac) to talk about Voyager's "Ex Post Facto", in which Paris is accused of a murder he didn't commit and is then forced to rewatch the murder every fourteen hours, which sucks. Tuvok gets to do a Columbo Impression....
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82: Favorite Son, or The One Where Harry Nearly Gets Eaten By Sex Vampires
This week, we're joined by Lt. Commander Rae (@ltcomrae) to talk about Voyager's "Favorite Son", in which Harry Kim discovers his true origin as a member of a planet of super-freaky, super sexy (?) spotted aliens. Oh, and they want to suck his life force from him and kill him to get pregnant....
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80: Alice, or The One With the Femcel Spaceship
In this episode we're joined by the wonderful Bill (@trekkiebill) to talk about Voyager's Alice, in which Tom Paris is gaslit, gatekeeped and girlbossed by a shuttle. It's weird, and even worse, it might be good. Thanks again to our Patreon supporters! If you're interested in supporting us, head...
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77: Lonely Among Us, or the One Where the Diplomats Eat Each Other
This week, we're joined by the brilliant Jonathan (@JonfuciusOnline) to talk about TNG's Lonely Among Us, in which the Enterprise's diplomatic duties are interfered with by a castaway energy being that enjoys hijacking people's bodies. It's somehow not terrible! You can now support us on Patreon…
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76: Lineage, or the One Where B'Elanna Tries to Eugenics a Baby
This week, we're joined by Nasr (@_tempvoid) to talk about Voyager's Lineage, in which B'Elanna tries to deal with her racial trauma (and daddy issues) by trying to apply eugenics to her daughter, which is insane.
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75: Work in Star Trek
This week, we're joined by third host Genevieve and Trekenomics author Manu Saaida (@trekenomics) to talk about work in Star Trek, in a wide-reaching and tangential chat that includes discourse around french waiters, land communes, and, uh, kibbutzes. Business as usual.
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73: The Good, the Bad and the Borgly
This week, we're joined by resident Borg expert Hye (@raijuTheHyeju) to talk about the Borg, and their journey from terrifying hive mind to the Cyborg Ellen DeGeneres show. We also talk about Picard Season 2 a lot, so if you don't wanna hear that, you've been warned.
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69: Little Green Men, or the One Where Odo Kills a Dog
This week we're joined by the marvelous Rebecca (@pencilscratchin) to talk about DS9's 'Little Green Men', in which Quark, Rom and Nog accidentally time travel to 1947. Also, we argue about whether Rom is a DILF. God know why.
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68: Sons and Daughters, or Deadbeat Dads, Wartime Edition
This week, John and Olivia are joined by Jo and Matthew of the Terok Noir podcast (@teroknoir) to talk about DS9's 'Sons and Daughters', in which Worf is terrible to his son during the Dominion War. Shockingly, this is normal behavior for Worf, who has not told anyone about his son in five years....
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66: Baseless Strange New Worlds Speculation
This week, John and Genevieve are joined by JD and Alyson to have a small (large) chat about what might happen in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds! We think Pike should have a horse on ship. And Sybok should also be there.
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63: Tribunal,or The One Where O'Brien Suffers (Cardassian Legal system edition)
This week, we're joined by Max (@railtragedy) to talk about DS9's tribunal, in which Chief O'Brien has to suffer through the Cardassian Court.
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62: The Changeling, Or The One With the Genocidal Robot on Strings
This week, we're joined by Thomas (@ThomastheCat) to talk about The Changeling, in which Captain Kirk and the gang are challenged by a murderous (and sassy) space probe. Scotty dies for a bit, and Uhura gets her mind wiped. Sort of.
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61: Angel One, Or The One With the Girlboss Planet
This week, we're joined by the sensational Shenikwa (@SadandYellow) to talk about TNG's Angel One, in which Commander Riker gets up the no good on in a matriarchal society. He also doesn't have any nipples, apparently.
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60: What's Past is Prologue, or The One Where Lorca Is Evil
This week we're joined by Steffi (@Larkistin89) to talk about Star Trek Discovery's What's Past is Prologue, in which Evil Nazi Emeperor Georgiou and Evil Nazi Gabriel Lorca face off in a battle for control of the Terran Empire, something we're apparently meant to be emotionally invested in.…
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58: The Savage Curtain, or The One With Abraham Lincoln in Space
This week, we're joined by the wonderful Aaron J. Waltke (Writer on Star Trek: Prodigy!) to talk about The Savage Curtain, in which Kirk and Spock join forces with Lincoln and Surak in an epic battle of Good Versus Evil! Lincoln is also browned up for part of the episode, for some reason. We're...
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57 Starfleet Admirals, or The Guys Who Should Not Be Allowed To Run a Military
This week, we're joined by the wonderful Dan (@ArtofDanliness) to talk about Starfleet Admirals, a cadre of officers who seem to spend all their time scheming to overthrow democracy, Ingesting mind-controlling parasites or just being crap at their jobs. Business as usual in the military then.
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56: Hatchery, or the One Where Archer is a Good Dad and that's Bad For Some Reason
This week, we're joined by Zane (@catgrubs) to talk about Enterprise's Hatchery, in which Archer decides to be virtuous and sensible about alien babies which freaks everyone else out so much they stage a mutiny.
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53: Malcolm Reed, Or the Sad British Closested Guy
This week, we're joined by friend of the podcast Genevieve (@thisismewhatevs) to talk about Armoury Officer Malcolm Reed, who is best known for being a wet towel with fatalistic tendencies and a pineapple allergy. And being British.
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48: Galaxy's Child, or The One Where Geordi meets his Incel Girlfriend
This week we're joined by Chad (@a_simple_tailor) to talk about TNG's Galaxy's Child, in which Geordi comes face to face with his fantasy woman and proceeds to violate her privacy and sexually harass her in the workplace. Also, there are space whales
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47: Neelix, or The Delta Quadrant Guy Who is A Nonce
This week, We're joined by the brilliant Suzanne (@cxptainjaneway) to talk about the scourge of the Delta Quadrant himself, Neelix! Love him, hate him (we hate him), you can't deny it: God, that man can't cook.
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46: Before and After, or The One Where Kes Quantam Leaps through Her Life
This week, we're joined by the brilliant Bob (@Bob_Mumby) to talk about Voyager's Before and After, in which Kes lives her own life backwards through a series of Quantum Leaps back to beyond her birth. Also, Harry Kim is Tom Paris's Son in Law. Yeah, we hate it too.
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44: Acquisition, or The Ferengi Episode Where Nothing Actually Happens
This week, we're joined by Dom (@DomDParis) to talk about Enterprise's Acquisition, in which mysterious aliens (The Ferengi, obviously) attempt to ransack Captain Archer's ship in an episode that refuses to be funny, interesting or enjoyable at any point. Par for the course for Enterprise Season…
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40: Two Days and Two Nights, or the One Where Nothing Happens (Risa Edition)
This week, we're joined by Lena (@sidewaysing) to talk about Enterprise's Two Days and Two Nights, in which nothing of note or interest behind an incredibly transphobic plot and Phlox hibernating happens. Why is Enterprise like this? What did we do to deserve this?
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38: Unamatrix Zero, or The One With the MidiBorgians
This week, we're joined by the ridiculously brilliant Hye (@raijuTheHyeju) to talk about voyager's Unamatrix Zero, in which Seven of Nine gets involved with a poorly thought through Borg resistance movement fighting an even worse written Borg Queen. Also, Seven has a boyfriend. For some reason.
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Special Episode 3: Is Starfleet a Military Organisation (and does that matter?)
In this week's bumper special episode, John is joined by unofficial third host Genevieve (@thisismewhatevs) along with Nasr (@tempvoid), Clay (@theIConstable), and Alex (@alexandertperry) to ponder the question of whether Starfleet is a military organization, why it obviously is and whether that...
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34: Rajiin, or The One Where Enterprise Isn't Even Trying to Be Clever
This week, we're joining by the wonderful dave (@justdavewrites) to talk about Enterprise's Rajiin, in which Captain Archer's desire to save a sex slave from servitude turns into a mad queerbaiting plotline that goes absolutely nowhere and leaves us frustrated that this show refused to try hard…
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33: Metamorphis, or The One Where Zefram Cochrane Gets Groomed by An Energy Cloud
This week, we're joined by the brilliant Sam (@never_seen_trek) to talk about TOS's Metamorphosis, in which Kirk and the gang are stranded on a planetoid with Zefram Cochrane, inventor of the Warp Drive, who then proceeds to fall in love with the Space Cloud that stole a woman's body. Honestly…
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28: Animated Series Extravaganza #1 (The Infinite Vulcan/ The Eye of the Beholder)
This week, we're joined by the wonderful Wen (@skepticamoeba) to talk about not one, but two episodes of the Animated Series: The Infinite Vulcan AND The Eye of the Beholder. Join us for a double bill of Giant Spocks, Flying Dragons, Slug-people and even more insane content. It's a wild ride.
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24: The Muse, or The One Where Jake Gets Groomed
This week we're joined by the wonderful Rashid to talk about DS9's The Muse, in which a terrifying story about Jake Sisko's life force being drained by a predator who uses creative energy to sustain themselves is accompanied by wacky marriage hi-jinks with Odo and Lwaxana Troi. It's a bit...
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23: Worst Case Scenario, or the One Where Tuvok Wrote a Fanfic
This week, we're joined by Jonn (@JonnElledge) to talk about Voyager's Worst Case Scenario, in which a secret holodeck program set on a much more interesting version of the Starship Voyager is discovered by the crew, leading to a set of hi-jinks and poor plot choices by both Tuvok and the Voyager...
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