Schisms! Does it make sense to have an alien abduction story when you’re already in space and hanging out with aliens 24/7? Does it make sense to have an episode where there’s not much else to it other than the thinly veiled mystery? Does it make sense for an android to compose and recite dank-ass poetry about his cat? The answer to one of these questions is an emphatic yes. The others? Uh... Become a member of our YouTube channel and get access to a bunch of perks, including early access to new episodes as well as our entire video podcast library without YouTube ads! The Tim Tier is only $1.99 a month! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClYIRsMyLf0G0ESkZw7z88w/join Grab a stylish, compact wallet or some other everyday carry gift for your loved one this holiday season! Get up to 55% off any order at Ekster by using our offer code ”NEWBIE” at https://www.Ekster.com! This offer stacks with other sales on the website! Need a super fast, high quality, ultra-secure VPN? Get an extra three free months of ExpressVPN when you sign up for 12 months through our affiliate link (a total of 49% in savings!): https://www.expressvpn.com/newbiestartrek Ask us a question at [email protected] and we may answer it on the podcast!  Intro theme song: Earl Grey (Hot!) by Nate Tang  ”What happened during this airdate?” song: Around the Sun by Nate Tang  Catch our other projects (Would You Stay Tuned, etc.) at https://fugitiveframes.com/ 0:00 - Intro 7:47 - Around the Sun 14:33 - Sponsors 25:10 - Episode recap and discussion 1:11:19 - Mailbag 1:17:32- Outro