This week the EARTH STATION TREK crew reviews Starfleet Academy “Come, Let’s Away,” in which Tarima and Caleb connect, we get a second visit from Nus Braka, and a new Big Bad is revealed, plus a whole lot more!

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

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This week, we’re on a second contact mission, revisiting Star Trek: Enterprise Season 2, Episode 22 “Cogenitor,” now that Maria and Bill have watched it and can tell us all their opinions on Trip’s relationship with the cogenitor, Malcolm’s sensual cheese-eating, and the shocking decision Archer makes at the end of the episode. Plus, returning guest Dax joins us this week to discuss the episode’s handling of nonbinary gender identities.

We also watched and discuss the parallels between Cogenitor and the Next Generation episode “The Outcast” and the Alien Nation episode “Three to Tango.”

A word of warning: If you haven’t listened to the episode before this one, “Men Are From Vulcan, Women Are From Betazed!,” go listen to that first because this is a follow up to last week. 

Content Warning: The Enterprise episode we discuss contains themes related to self-harm and suicide.

Follow Dax on BlueSky: @mxdax, @vucanscience, @randomtrekquotes

Support and Suicide Prevention Hotlines (US-Based) – Most allow calling and texting. Some also have a chat option via their website.

• National Suicide Prevention Hotline : Call or text 988 (Note that the LGBTQ+ specific section of the hotline has been removed)
• Blackline: 1-800-604-5842 (for BIPOC & LGBTQ+)
• Trans Lifeline: 1-877-565-8860 (US) or 1-877-330-6366 (Canada) (for trans people)
• Wildflower Alliance Peer Support Line: 1-888-407-4515 
• LGBT National Help Center: 1-888-843-4564

For a good resource to learn more about nonbinary identities, we recommend the Taboo Science Podcast’s episode Nonbinary 101: Beyond the Binary

Maria recommends and refers to this The M0vie Blog review of the episode Cogenitor

Dax’s Rikermendation: K-Pop Demon Hunters

Sound assistance by K.O. Myers at Particulate Media If you enjoy the show, follow us on Facebook or on BlueSky or send us an email to [email protected]. We cannot tell you how much we would love to hear from you!

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Batman ’66 S2 Ep57 – Pop Goes the Joker

When the Joker takes advantage of his vandalism of fine art being appreciated as pop art itself, Batman must discover his true scheme.

Episode aired Wednesday, March 22, 1967

Director: George Waggner

Writer: Stanford Sherman

Cast:

Adam West – Batman/Bruce Wayne

Burt Ward – Robin/Dick Grayson

Alan Napier – Alfred

Neil Hamilton – Commissioner Gordon

Stafford Repp – Chief O’Hara

Madge Blake – Mrs. Cooper

Cesar Romero – The Joker

Reginald Gardiner – Bernie Park

Diana Ivarson – Baby Jane Towser

Fritz Feld – Oliver Muzzy

Jan Arvan – Judge

Mike’s Shout Out:

Cesar Romero: The Joker Is Wild

Drew’s Shout Out:

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Theme music by Ricky Zero.
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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine broke the mold on Star Trek series. It was a Star Trek series that stayed in one place. The emphasis was placed not on exploring strange new worlds but on developing characters and relationships over time. As a result it was also the first Star Trek to pioneer the development of long-term story and character arcs that would build both within a season and across seasons. In this episode we discuss this series. We talk about how it differs from other Treks and what we think about those differences. We discuss the different characters and talk about who our favorites are. We also get into our favorite stories and scenarios within the series. Along the way we’ll talk about problematic characters, adding culture, the importance of side characters, and whether the ending did everything that it needed to do.

Due to time constraints there is no five-minute controversy this week.

This week Stephanie is cohost and Juliette, Miranda, and Mark join the cast.

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Episode 45: 50 First Dates kicks off with a very important update: Shawn’s hair. After shaving his head since his twenties, he finally let it grow out. The results land somewhere between Captain Picard and a clown, and yes, that comparison sets the tone for what follows.

From there, we move into the heart of this Valentine’s Day special. A few years ago, Leah gifted Shawn The Adventure Challenge: Couples Edition, a book packed with creative date ideas. One challenge asks you to uncover a memorable date from your parents’ past. That leads us to a recorded phone call between Shawn and his dad, who shares some surprisingly cool and thoughtful date stories from his younger years.

Naturally, that sparks a bigger conversation. We reflect on our own memorable dates, including first dates, misfires, and moments where reality didn’t quite live up to the fantasy. Some dates felt magical, others felt awkward, and all of them taught us something. Along the way, we talk honestly about expectations, effort, and why no relationship follows a perfect script.

Next, we dig into the history and meaning of Valentine’s Day itself. We explore where it came from, how it evolved, and why it still manages to stir up so many feelings—both good and bad.

Then, the conversation takes a practical turn as we chat about our Etsy shops. Sales, views, and visits are all down, which leads us to wonder out loud: did Etsy change the algorithm again, or is something else going on?

Finally, we wrap things up with future plans and daydreams. An anniversary road trip in May is on the table. Shawn might hit the road to Toronto in June with his brothers for a Godsmack concert. Plus, he reveals his newest obsession: buying a metal detector… even though he has no idea which one to get.

This week’s podcast promo: The Flopcast

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Heart‘s debut album, Dreamboat Annie, was released 50 years ago on February 14, 1976. This week we look back at the legacy and career of one of the most important and trailblazing American rock bands. Alan and Stephanie are joined by Marva Rodriguez, lead singer of the tribute band Heartisans, to talk about some of our best Heart memories, favorite songs and albums, favorite concert experiences, and why Heart is such an important band to each of us. 

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Flopcast episode 718! It’s been over a year, but we’re finally returning to The Super Dictionary, that bizarre book from the 70s that taught vocabulary to the children using DC Comics superheroes. This time we’re learning (sort of) about words starting with H, I, and J. But because this book is so weird, we’re really learning that Batgirl is fascinated by geese, whales love Wonder Woman’s shoes, Atom rides hummingbirds, Supergirl irons her cape, Catwoman’s house is filthy, and Comet the Super Horse hates chickens. Yikes, we’ve learned so much, and we’re not even halfway through The Super Dictionary. But we’re trying to pace ourselves, lest our heads explode with too much very important information. (Is Aquaman secretly a kangaroo? We’ll find out soon, when we get to the K section.) #superdictionary #dccomics #eso #esonetwork #geektalk #geekpodcast #geek #nerdtalk #nerd #nerdpodcast #podcast #flopcast

Episode 718 complete show notes and links at www.flopcast.net!

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What if you shined the spotlight on 21st Century artists who loved painting, drawing and sketching classic monsters from the 20th Century? That’s exactly what Author Anthony Taylor has done in his new book “Classic Monsters, Modern Art : 20th Century Horror in the 21st Century. Taylor, along with MONSTER ATTACK! regular and award-winning artist Mark Maddox join Jim for a discussion of the new book – which features Maddox’s work along with more than 50 others – available this month. The book documents representations of monsters from the Silent Film Era to the turn of the Century with commentary by Taylor. Find out more on MONSTER ATTACK!, The Podcast Dedicated To Old Monster Movies.

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This Week on Earth Station DCU! Drew Leiter and Cletus Jacobs discus the upcoming DC Television shows. Abin Sur arrives in Evergreen to pass judgment on its people—including Jo Mullein and Hal Jordan—while leaving everyone uncertain whether he is a friend or foe and what consequences his verdict will unleash in Absolute Green Lantern #1-4. Batman uncovers Victor Fries’s chilling ties to the Ark M experiment as Mr. Freeze seizes Gotham, forcing a brutal showdown that reveals a terrifying connection between the project and the Joker in Absolute Batman #7 & 8. All this plus, DC News, Shout Outs, and much, much more!

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Table of Contents

0:00:00 Show Open

0:00:46 DC News

0:08:44 Absolute Green Lantern #1

0:12:42 Absolute Green Lantern #2

0:15:42 Absolute Green Lantern #3

0:19:34 Absolute Green Lantern #4

0:22:44 Absolute Batman #7 & 8

0:31:13 Show Close

Links

Absolute Green Lantern #1

Absolute Green Lantern #2

Absolute Green Lantern #3

Absolute Green Lantern #4

Absolute Batman #7

Absolute Batman #8

Showcase #22 (Cletus’s Read More Comics Pick)

Earth Station DCU Website

The ESO Network

Earth Station DCU/BatChums Patreon

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The crew of Earth Station Who step into one of the most emotional and thought-provoking adventures of the Eleventh Doctor era as they review “The Girl Who Waited.” Join the team as they explore this powerful Doctor Who episode starring Matt Smith, Karen Gillan, and Arthur Darvill, diving into themes of time, sacrifice, love, and the heartbreaking consequences of the Doctor’s decisions.

From Amy Pond’s unforgettable alternate timeline to Rory’s emotional journey and the moral complexity of the Doctor himself, the Earth Station Who crew break down the story’s sci-fi concepts, character development, and lasting impact on modern Doctor Who. Grab your sonic screwdriver and join the discussion as the team revisits one of the most compelling and emotional episodes of the Eleventh Doctor’s run.

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Time Stamp
0:00:00 Show Opening
0:05:04 Amy’s Choice
0:41:15 Show Close

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#DoctorWho #TheGirlWhoWaited #EleventhDoctor #DoctorWhoPodcast #EarthStationWho #Whovian #TimeyWimey #TARDIS #DoctorWhoFans #SciFiPodcast #GeekPodcast

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This week on Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, one of our new cadets delves into a centuries-old mystery to try and discover truths about a Starfleet legend — but learns more about herself along the way. There is a LOT to talk about in our show tonight, and there WILL be spoilers, so make sure you’ve seen “Series Acclimation Mil” before you watch / listen to us!

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #starfleetacademy #seriesacclimationmil #deepspacenine #ds9 #emissary #bajor

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