No Seatbelts on the Bridge
When it comes to Star Trek, we are fans, but we also know it shouldn’t be taken too seriously. Join us as we start with the movies and then start crawling through all the TV shows one episode at a time. Captain Awesome and the Tribble Hippie will entertain while taking all the properties apart piece by piece.
Episodes
Hey everybody! This week, we take a look at what happens when AI is used to run all aspects of our lives. Thats right, its S1 E21 "Return of the Archons"! Join Captain Awesome and the Tribble Hippie as we delve deep into what happens when a little andy griffith sneaks into a planet on the other side of the galaxy!
Hey everyone, its that time again, Kirk needs to go to court! And once again, he actually did it! Join us as we discuss S1 E20 Court Martial, Kirk has to defend himself from an accidental button push that killed his frenemy. Its weird, and the legal precedents are pretty shaky, but Captain Awesome and the Tribble Hippie will navigate us through the wild world of Starfleet Command law or something!
OK, we love a good time travel yarn, but this is weird. Come with Captain Awesome and the Tribble Hippie as we explore episode 19, Tomorrow is Yesterday. This is a great episode with some weird science that sets us up for some of the most re-used time travel motifs in the ST universe!
OK, in the book of Star Trek episodes, there is a always gonna be a picture, nothing exemplifies original trek like a giant lizard man who hisses when he hunts humans! That's right! its time for S1 E18, ARENA! Join Captain Awesome and the Tribble Hippie as we discuss one the most iconic episodes and one of the greatest enemies.
This week we debate the big questions. Is Trelane Q? Why so many logical fallacies? Is Trelane Q? Why are his parents so dismissive? Is Trelane Q?
Either way, join Captain Awesome and the Tribble Hippie as we tear into this instant classic on Episode 17, "The Squire of Gothos"
On this episode, we see what happens when you re-use an old thriller to impress the head of the studio. Or, maybe we just see what happens when 7 crewmates are shipwrecked on a 3 hour tour? Either way, this is the Galileo 7, Episode 16 of the first season. Join Captain Awesome and the Tribble Hippie as we take on this excellent piece of weird that is one of the best!
Its time to go on vacation this week with Season 1 episode 15, "Shore Leave"! Join Captain Awesome and The Tribble Hippie as we take this one apart and discuss this bonkers episode! Its real weird, and keeps us guessing at every turn!
On this episode, we explore one of the best and most iconic episodes, S1 E14 "Balance of Terror". There are new aliens, new ships, and a game of cat and mouse that rivals the average WWII Sub drama. Join Captain Awesome and The Tribble Hippie as we explore this fantastic episode!
Just a warning, this one is long! We REALLY like this episode!
On this episode, Shakespeare invades Star Trek for the first time! It may not be in the original Klingon, but there is murder, mayhem, and for some reason, poison milk. Come join Captain Awesome and The Tribble Hippie as we tear down the bizarrro that is S1E13 "The Conscience of the King".
In this, the conclusion to The Menagerie, we discuss the crazy stuff that happened in The Cage again, but with a new edited twist! Come join Captain Awesome and The Tribble Hippie as we finish out part 2 of The Menagerie!
On this episode we explore the show within a show that is "The Menagerie Part 1" episode 11 of season 1. Come join Captain Awesome and The Tribble Hippie as we hold up the good and tear down the bad on the birth of the Star Trek 2 parter!
What happens when you dont dodge a cube, scare a golf ball, and hang out with a 7 year old's robot alien friend? You get the Corbomite Manuever! Join Captain Awesome and The Tribble Hippie as we discuss the 10th episode of season 1 of TOS! This is one of the most iconic Star Trek episodes ever created....and it is CRAZY!
What do you get when you mix company party regret, half baked science, and evil for no reason? Well, S1 E9 of TOS "Dagger of the Mind" of course. Join Captain Awesome and The Tribble Hippie as we try to figure out what is going on in this crazy episode of No Seatbelts on the Bridge.
This time on No Seatbelts we watched an episode that isnt great, but wow is it weird! Join us as we check out S1 E7 of TOS, "Miri". Its the story of post apocalyptic Mayberry infested with those Lord of the Flies kids. Listen as Captain Awesome and the Tribble Hippie tear this one down and see what happens when the kids take over.
This time on No Seatbelts, we explore Episode 7 of Season 1, "What are little girls made of?". This weirdly titled episode is a crazy romp through the philosophical world of androids and poor costume choices. Join Captain Awesome and the Tribble Hippie as we try to figure out just what is going on.
OK folks, its the one you have been waiting for! Mudd's Women! Join us as we talk about this absolutely BONKERS tale of human trafficking in the world of Star Trek that slowly devolves into a weird honeymooners knockoff.
S1 E6 of The Original Series, "Mudd's Women"
On this episode of No Seatbelts on the Bridge we are taking an in-depth look at Season 1 Episode 5 of Star Trek, "The Enemy Within". In which we see Kirk split in 2 by the transporter and running amok on the Enterprise. Join Captain Awesome and the Tribble Hippie as we get really uncomfortable watching this insane episode!
On this episode, we take on the nakedest of all the episodes!! Well, in name at least. Join Captain Awesome and the Tribble Hippie as we take on episode 4 "The Naked Time"! Watch out, there is a rampaging Sulu with a sword, and everyone gets drunk.
Lock in your coordinates because No Seatbelts On The Bridge is back with a NEW episode! Join Captain Awesome and the Tribble Hippie as they take on Star Trek's "Where No Man Has Gone Before" 2nd pilot episode - expect ESP battles, plot twists, and maybe a little bit of eye strain.
On this episode of No Seatbelts, Captain pike and his crew visit a planet, get kidnapped by some aliens, go through an intense battle with some never-before-seen weirdos, and finally realize it was all just a big excuse for some horny-headed god-creature to learn about human love. Thats right, its the original pilot!
So join Captain Awesome and the Tribble Hippie as we explore "The Cage" on this weeks episode.
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