This week Dana and Dan discuss "And the Children Shall Lead." The guys quickly get exasperated by this episode's storyline. They also have a few things to say about the children, and most of it is bad!  The guys talk about Shatner's (over) acting and the truly awful alien.   We'd love to hear from you! Call the Damnit Jim Hotline at 509-676-6298. We may even put you on the podcast if we like what you have to say.   Please send your comments, questions, and suggestions to...

Dana and Dan are taking a break for the holidays. They will be back on January 5, 2024. In this encore episode, Dana and Dan discuss "Obsession."  The Ramble Jar makes its return...several times! The guys discuss whether styrofoam is harder than a diamond, wonder why Kirk is obsessed with a cloud, talk about Bit-o-Honey and pea soup, and debate the number of settings on a phaser.   Please send your comments, questions, and suggestions to [email protected] and find us on...

This week Dana and Dan discuss "The Paradise Syndrom." The guys talk about a giant obelisk, an asteroid, Kirk with amnesia, and Spock getting very annoyed with McCoy. Dan and Dana also go into detail about what the chances are of finding an identical planet to Earth millions of miles across the galaxy and whether or not keeping an asteroid from hitting a planet constitutes violating the Prime Directive.   We'd love to hear from you! Call the Damnit Jim Hotline at 509-676-6298. We may even put...

This week Dana and Dan discuss episode 2 of Season 3, "The Enterprise Incident." If you like spies and intrigue with a little Vulcan romance thrown in then this episode is for you. Kirk takes the Enterprise into the Romulan Neutral Zone and risks losing his ship... or is he just losing his mind? The guys also ramble about ricotta cheese, donating blood, and Spock doing the Romulan Rumba.   Donating blood is hugely important, and donations are desperately needed this time of year. Dana and Dan...

This week Dana and Dan discuss the first episode of Season 3, "Spock's Brain." The guys wonder how this episode ever got made. They have a lot of fun talking about the bad dialogue, ridiculous premise, weak characters, and overall poor writing. They also introduce a new count for Season 3.   We'd love to hear from you! Call the Damnit Jim Hotline at 509-676-6298. We may even put you on the podcast if we like what you have to say.   Please send your comments, questions, and suggestions to...

In this Bonus Episode, Dana and Dan recap Season 2, and provide a preview of Season 3. The guys talk about their favorite and least favorite episodes, most annoying characters, Kirk's love interests, and what we learned from Season 2.   Please send your comments, questions, and suggestions to [email protected] and find us on YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram. And make sure to leave a message on the Damnit Jim Hotline: the number is 509-676-6298.   Music: Climb by Shane Ivers -...

The guys are on Thanksgiving Break this week. In this ENCORE episode, Dana and Dan discuss "Wolf in the Fold."  The Ramble Jar gets put to good use after a month-long break. The guys discuss the difference between "Wuf" and "Wolf", wonder whether the crew is visiting a brothel, and talk about Dana's infamous breakup due to chewing gum. Dan also issues a phone call challenge to listeners, asking that at least 10 voicemails get left by Tuesday, August 8th (so some can be included in the...

This week Dana and Dan discuss the episode "Assignment: Earth." The guys have a fun time trying to pronounce a listener's name. They also have some questions about security on the Enterprise, who's creating the earth costumes for Kirk and Spock, and why they let a cat run around free on the Enterprise. It is also hard to believe this is the last episode of season 2. Next week the guys will be on Thanksgiving break.   Make sure to check out our sponsor Photobucket. Use the promo code...

This week Dana and Dan discuss the episode "Bread and Circuses." What can you say about a show featuring Roman Centurions with machine guns and TV shows with battles to the death? Kirk, Spock, and McCoy once again try to make sure they don't break the Prime Directive, but can they resist? There's action, humor, and, believe it or not, Kirk meets a girl. And a lot of talk about popcorn...   Make sure to check out our sponsor Photobucket. Use the promo code “Damnitjim” at signup and you’ll...

This week Dana and Dan discuss the episode "The Ultimate Computer." The guys talk about why this one is one of their favorite episodes. They ask questions about the future of AI and wonder why Scotty let a younger engineer try to turn off the M-5. Kirk and crew face a new frontier where a machine could replace men and women.   Make sure to check out our sponsor Photobucket. Use the promo code “Damnitjim” at signup and you’ll get one month free for being a loyal listener! Go to...

This week the guys discuss the episode "The Omega Glory." Dan and Dana talk about how the landing party from the Enterprise finds itself in the middle of a war between the Yangs and the Comms. They also wonder if Kirk will violate the Prime Directive (again), and try to figure out if there is a powerful Gravediggers union on the planet. And then there is all that talk about fried chicken.   Make sure to check out our sponsor Photobucket. Use the promo code “Damnitjim” at signup and you’ll get...

In this week's episode, "By Any Other Name," the guys discuss how the Enterprise gets lured to a planet only to be captured by the much-advanced Kelvans. They also talk about Kirk's special way of apologizing to a woman and Scotty's 200-year-old bottle of scotch. And then there is all the talk about Halloween candy.   Make sure to check out our sponsor Photobucket. Use the promo code “Damnitjim” at signup and you’ll get one month free for being a loyal listener! Go to Photobucket.com today to...

In this week's episode, Dana and Dan discuss "Patterns of Force."  The guys discuss whether a horrible period in Earth's history could be replicated on an alien world. They also talk about how historians may have misinterpreted the rise of Germany in World War II. Then there is rambling about blood donations and pop-tarts (once again!).   Make sure to check out our sponsor Photobucket. Use the promo code “Damnitjim” at signup and you’ll get one month free for being a loyal listener! Go to...

In this week's episode, Dana and Dan discuss "Return to Tomorrow."  The guys talk about how, once again, aliens stored in vessels lure the Enterprise to a distant planet for unknown reasons. They wonder why the writing in this episode is so bad and ponder why McCoy doesn't get a lot of love from either the crew or alien beings.   We encourage you to check out our sponsor Photobucket. Photobucket is offering 1 Terabyte of storage for only $5 a month, and if you use the promo code “Damnitjim”...

In this encore episode, Dana and Dan discuss the episode "The Return of the Archons". The guys talk about Landru, the purpose of the "Festival", and the introduction of the Prime Directive. They also discuss whether peace and tranquility are more important than free will. Finally, Dana and Dan discuss the possibility of listeners donating money to the Ramble Jar to help send them to the Star Trek Convention in Las Vegas...the answer being, probably not!

In this encore presentation, Dana and Dan discuss "The Devil in the Dark". Dana and Dan talk about a creature killing miners on the planet Janus VI. They also wonder what the silicon orbs are, the difference between phaser 1 and phaser 2, whether some hot dogs have asbestos in them, and if all odds are 50/50. They also ponder how humans would react if contacted by alien life forms. And then there is a schmitt-ton talk about the character Schmitter... Please send your comments, questions, and...

In this week's episode, Dana and Dan discuss "A Private Little War."  The guys talk about the Mugato and the Prime Directive and wonder if supplying weapons to one side in a proxy war is ethical. They also ramble about tattoos, a William Shatner hairpiece that is up for auction, and Dana's encounter with an aggressive mime in Chicago.   We encourage you to check out our sponsor Photobucket. Photobucket is offering 1 Terabyte of storage for only $5 a month, and if you use the promo code...

In this week's episode, Dana and Dan discuss "The Immunity Syndrome."  We wanted calls...we got calls! The guys play some of the best caller comments, as well as share messages from Facebook. The guys also talk about the giant space amoeba, ramble about what you used to be able to buy from the backs of comic books and wonder if humans are a virus in the universe.   We encourage you to check out our sponsor Photobucket. Photobucket is offering 1 Terabyte of storage for only $5 a month, and if...

In this Bonus Episode, Dana and Dan review Season 2 so far. The guys talk about their favorite and least favorite episodes, best and worst costumes, WTF moments, and why Julie Newmar should be in every episode. They also replay their favorite cold opens and rambles and share some listener comments.   We encourage you to check out Photobucket, the ultimate destination for Trekkies to showcase their fandom! Photobucket is offering 1 Terabyte of storage for only $5 a month as well as one free...

In this week's episode, Dana and Dan discuss "A Piece of the Action."  The guys discuss why an entire planet seems like it is stuck in a bad mafia movie. The guys wonder why Kirk has such a bad mobster accent and if Spock will ever appreciate Kirk's driving. They also question whether a Vulcan nerve pinch is possible, with a funny story from Dana's youth.   We encourage you to check out Photobucket, the ultimate destination for Trekkies to showcase their fandom! With Photobucket, you can...

In this week's episode, Dana and Dan discuss "The Gamesters of Triskelion."  The guys discuss various costumes in the show, wonder why McCoy is so insubordinate, and try to figure out which is worse in this episode: the acting or the writing. And then there is all the talk about Jiffy Pop.   We encourage you to check out Photobucket, the ultimate destination for Trekkies to showcase their fandom! With Photobucket, you can easily upload, store, and organize all your Star Trek memories in one...

In this week's episode, Dana and Dan discuss "The Trouble with Tribbles."  The guys are excited about the first-ever call to the Damnit Jim Hotline. Dana and Dan also wonder why Klingons hate Tribbles, share stories about the Playboy corporation, and ask why Deep Space Station K-7 still has its Christmas decorations on display.   We are also excited to announce our sponsor, Photobucket. Are you tired of struggling to organize and share your out-of-this-world Star Trek photos? We have a...

In today's encore episode, Dana and Dan discuss "Who Mourns for Adonais." The guys review the results of the first listener poll and announce the winner of the fantastic Star Trek Prize. They also talk about how Scotty is in love with another crew member, and how the god Apollo tries to steal Scotty's woman. Dana tells the story of how a fish once bit his nipple, why seagulls can never be trusted, and ramble about plastic-covered couches.   Please send your comments, questions, and...

This week Dana and Dan discuss "The Conscience of the King." The guys talk about how Kirk searches for a monster from his past, Kodos the Executioner. They also talk about the nature of forgiveness, the enduring legacy of Shakespeare, and if it is possible to milk a Gorn. And then there is all that throbbing... Please send your comments, questions, and suggestions to [email protected]. You can also find us on Facebook and Twitter. You can also leave us a message at (509) 676-6298. If...

In this week's encore episode, Dana and Dan discuss the episode "Galileo Seven." The guys talk about the trappings of command, including how to decide who lives and who dies. They discuss whether it is better to make decisions based on logic or emotion, try to figure out the power source for the shuttlecraft, and determine the number of settings on the hand phasers. And then there is the discussion about what Vulcan farts smell like... Please send your comments, questions, and suggestions to...