Shield Podulation: A Random Star Trek Podcast

Mar 09 2025 17 ep. 59 mins 98
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Every two weeks, Dave and Brandi Jackola randomly choose an episode (or movie) of Star Trek, watch it, and discuss. We are doing minimal editing, which means you will hear the raw, uncut discussion, only adding intros and outros to each episode.

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16. Suspections DS9 S7E16

Mar 09 2025 60 mins  
In this episode of Shield Podulation, Brandi and Dave review season 7, episode 16 of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Inter Arma Enim Silent Leges. Dr. Bashir's romantic perception of espionage shatter as he confronts the dark underbelly of actual spycraft and the shadowy organization, Section 31.Also in this episode find the history of the American accent, the Daoist fable of the g

15. Films of Jason Statham VOY S2E11

Feb 22 2025 52 mins  
In this episode of Shield Podulation, Brandi and Dave review Season 2, Episode 11 of Star Trek: Voyager, Maneuvers. We address Robert Beltran's pain acting, B'Elanna's advocacy, and Janeway's snark. We also cover Neelix's knowledge, Kim's and Paris' enthusiasm, and Tuvoc's inattentiveness.Was the doctor there? We think so for maybe a day's shooti

14. Short Circuit STK S2E4

Feb 08 2025 54 mins  
In this episode ofShield Podulation,Brandi andDave review Season 2, Episode 4 of Short Treks -Ephraim and Dot. Topics of discussion include the science ofwater bears, cartoon violence, and the dangers of artificial intelligence. Also, Brandi gets excited over aspecial guestat FanX and Dave works a week of overtime.

13. Pocket Polly DS9 S7E2

Jan 25 2025 68 mins  
In this episode of Shield Podulation, Brandi and Dave review Season 7, Episode 2 of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - Shadows and Symbols. Ezri Dax introduces herself. Ben Sisko digs for an orb in Joshua Tree National Park. Worf and friends blow up a shipyard to get Jadzia into St0-vo-kor. Also featured; threesomes, a tall Cardassian, and a Temple of Doom ending.

12. Pink Pajamas ENT S3E19

Jan 11 2025 70 mins  
In this episode of Shield Podulation, Brandi and Dave review Season 3, Episode 19 of Star Trek: Enterprise - Damage. T'Pol gets addicted to a rare mineral. Archer and Fox have a Master and Commander moment. Reed cannot hit anything. Trip has dubious morals. All the while, Hoshi and Mayweather inspect a shuttle pod. Meanwhile, the hosts' cat has the zoomies.

11. Too Early for Boob Windows TNG S2E8

Dec 28 2024 53 mins  
In this episode of Shield Podulation, Brandi and Dave review Season 2, Episode 8 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, A Matter of Honor. They encounter the complications of a cultural exchange program, the benefits to an early warning system, and the importance of chewing your food. Also, why no boob windows? Oh, and they're still talking about Klingons, including one played by Brain

10. More Klingon Sh t TNG S6E17

Dec 14 2024 59 mins  
In this episode of Shield Podulation, Brandi and Dave review Season 6, Episode 17 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, Birthright Part II. Brandi assumes a more relaxed position with regards to podcasting. Meanwhile, Dave rants about Klingon Taijiquan, gender roles in society, and cultural genocide. Otherwise, expect riffs galore as the hosts poke fun at the more silly moments in th

9. COVID for Dyslexics DS9 S1E5

Nov 30 2024 59 mins  
In Shield Podulation's first dip into Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Brandi and Dave find they might be contaminated. Babel find the crew and denizens of the space station exposed to a nasty virus, one that messes with the language center of the brain. Your hosts discuss this prescient episode's treatment of a pandemic. Brandi and Dave list the parallels between DS9 and Babylon 5. Als

8. Voyager Remix Album VOY S7E11

Nov 16 2024 57 mins  
In this episode of Shield Podulation, Brandi and Dave review Season 7, Episode 11 of Star Trek: Voyager, Shattered. Dave reflects on the space/time continuum. Meanwhile, Brandi finds that Seska fails the Bechdel test. Both enjoy the performances of the cast throughout time. Your hosts also put up their Christmas tree and deal with a cat that wants to go outside.

7. If Lost Return to Starfleet ENT S1E12

Nov 02 2024 67 mins  
In this episode of Shield Podulation, Brandi and Dave review Star Trek: Enterprise Season 1, Episode 12 - Silent Enemy. Brandi focuses on B Plots and Birthdays while Dave addresses aliens and risk. Brandi defends the use of computer generated images. Dave draws attention to a playlist on Spotify. Both touch upon various character moments in this early episode.