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Star Trek Minute

333 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 29 ratings

The podcast where we break down and discuss each of the Star Trek films, one minute at a time…

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Episodes

The Voyage Home Minute 20: Strangers on the Bridge

March 06, 2019 12:41 - 20 minutes - 29.1 MB

In which we discuss whether Spock is really ready for duty, McCoy's sick burns, time lapse b-roll clouds, the difference between typhoons and hurricanes and Dave's first Disney reference...

The Voyage Home Minute 19: The Evil Pumpkins

March 04, 2019 08:00 - 21 minutes - 30.5 MB

In which we start the Spock and McCoy Show, discuss the beginning of the "wessel" joke, gripe about Uhura, and wonder about the intricacies of air traffic controlling in space...

The Voyage Home Minute 18: Hold Me Closer, Tiny Spacedock

March 01, 2019 14:10 - 31 minutes - 40.4 MB

In which it's lights out for Spacedock, we take a closer look at the stranded starships, the Whale Probe arrives at Earth and we learn its name...

The Voyage Home Minute 17: Sledge Hammer?

February 27, 2019 14:10 - 28 minutes - 37 MB

In which the HMS Bounty departs Vulcan, Saavik and Amanda have their final moment on-screen, Spacedock suffers from the effects of the Whale Probe, and a decades-old mystery is solved for Chris...

The Voyage Home Minute 16: Epitomizing Hope

February 25, 2019 08:00 - 19 minutes - 25.7 MB

In which Saavik and Spock say their goodbyes, Spock forgets his uniform, and McCoy questions Kirk's decisions once again...

The Voyage Home Minute 15: Saavik And What Could Have Been

February 15, 2019 08:00 - 30 minutes - 38.9 MB

In which status reports are finished, farts are hinted at, and Saavik has her one and only moment in the film...  

The Voyage Home Minute 14: Captain Joel Randolph, Signing Off

February 13, 2019 08:00 - 24 minutes - 31.6 MB

In which Captain Randolph gives dire news about the USS Yorktown, the Council President asks Admiral Cartwright for help, and the HMS Bounty crew being prepping for the voyage home...

The Voyage Home Minute 13: Curtains For Our Heroes?

February 11, 2019 08:00 - 32 minutes - 41.1 MB

In which the USS Saratoga drifts off to an unknown fate, the Council President gets an update from Admiral Cartwright, and we get our first appearance of a Starfleet clipboard in this film...  

The Voyage Home Minute 12: Wub Wub Wub

February 08, 2019 08:00 - 29 minutes - 41.2 MB

In which we discuss what reserve power really is, possible ticket fights with Spock, the Great Hole of Light, the simplicity of the probe and is that really a brain...

The Voyage Home Minute 11: Amanda's Minute

February 06, 2019 08:00 - 20 minutes - 28.5 MB

In which we take a deep look at Spock - his journey and what he wants, discuss what it must be like having a Vulcan for a son, and what if there was Star Trek: the Real World…

The Voyage Home Minute 10: How Do YOU feel?

February 04, 2019 08:00 - 27 minutes - 37.7 MB

In which Spock takes the Memory Test, we get a great reveal of Amanda, the missed opportunities with fake sci-fi information, computer interface tech, and Kirk Thatcher may be the smartest man alive…

The Voyage Home Minute 9: Vulcan Birds

February 01, 2019 08:00 - 25 minutes - 35.4 MB

In which  we discuss why they don't leave the ship and have the Vulcan's study the cloaking device, whether or not Klingon fleas are real, and we give thanks to our patrons...

The Voyage Home Minute 8: Men With Hats

January 30, 2019 08:00 - 26 minutes - 36.2 MB

In which we try to figure out what exile really means, where on Vulcan there is the local paint store, Bird of Prey proportions, and whether or not the crew has been wearing the same clothes for the last three months…

The Voyage Home Minute 7: You Pompous Ass

January 28, 2019 08:00 - 24 minutes - 34.1 MB

In which the Federation President tells Sarek and Kamarag that they weren't invited to the super secret hearing, someone calls out Kamarag and we discuss Klingon sense of justice and what the 9 Starfleet violations are...

The Voyage Home Minute 6: The Computerettes

January 25, 2019 08:00 - 25 minutes - 32.6 MB

In which Kamarag shares his theory of Kirk's intentions, Sarek makes an entrance, and we discuss David Marcus' Klingon-like thinking...

The Voyage Home Minute 5: Name That Shuttlecraft

January 23, 2019 08:00 - 26 minutes - 34.4 MB

  In which Klingon Ambassador Kamarag rages against Kirk, the council gets to watch highlights from Search For Spock, and we discuss the evolution of the Klingon look, again...

The Voyage Home Minute 4: Vulcan Wannabe

January 21, 2019 08:00 - 30 minutes - 39.3 MB

In which the opening credits finish, a mysterious object emerges from the nebula, and we meet some of the crew of the USS Saratoga...

The Voyage Home Minute 3: Movin' On

January 18, 2019 08:00 - 19 minutes - 25.6 MB

In which the opening credits keep on rolling, a mysterious nebula reveals itself, and we wrap up week one of the season...

The Voyage Home Minute 2: Game Show Canon

January 16, 2019 08:00 - 16 minutes - 21.3 MB

In which the credits continue to roll, we discuss the origin of Uhura's first name, and Chris gets many opportunities to butcher every name that he says...

The Voyage Home Minute 1: Remembering Heroes

January 14, 2019 08:00 - 22 minutes - 29.6 MB

In which we take a moment to remember the Space Shuttle Challenger, we discuss the "previously on" intro of the film missing from the North American release, and the credits start to roll... Check out the alternate opening on YouTube.

The Voyage Home Bonus Episode 1: Back To The Past

October 29, 2018 08:00 - 29 minutes - 37.9 MB

In which we find ourselves in a darkened movie theater once again, watching the trailer for the latest Star Trek time traveling movie, and puzzle over Kirk and the gang making a whole lot of jokes... Check out the trailer on YouTube.

The Search For Spock Minute 100: The Corniest Ball

April 02, 2018 08:00 - 40 minutes - 55.2 MB

In which McCoy points knowingly, the Enterprise crew fawn over Spock lovingly, and Spock raises an eyebrow to bring tears to our eyes… Thanks to everyone for a great season! We'll we back soon to discuss Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, one minute at a time.

The Search For Spock Minute 99: Kathy's Minute

March 30, 2018 08:00 - 36 minutes - 50.1 MB

In which Spock remembers his final moments, and then remembers his best friend…   Guest starring Kathy Stoker and Candice LaSalle!

The Search For Spock Minute 98: Name That Alien Baby

March 28, 2018 08:00 - 29 minutes - 39.9 MB

In which Spock walks the line of the Enterprise crew, Spock speaks for the first time in the film, Kirk tries to explain his actions, and we discuss a variety of subjects, including Uhura's limited role in the movie…   Guest starring Kathy Stoker and Candice LaSalle!

The Search For Spock Minute 97: Do Eyebrows Grow Back?

March 26, 2018 08:00 - 32 minutes - 45 MB

In which Kirk desperately wants to know what happened, Saavik shares a look with Spock, Scotty grins like a fool, and we discuss Vulcan cleric fashions and some Pon Farr theories...  Guest starring Kathy Stoker and Candice LaSalle!

The Search For Spock Minute 96: Son For Son

March 23, 2018 08:00 - 22 minutes - 30.5 MB

In which we discuss McCoy giving little explanation and wishing he had bed head, five o'clock shadows, how much we don't get Sarek and really like don't like the conversation...

The Search For Spock Minute 95: Comfort Is Not Logical

March 21, 2018 11:50 - 19 minutes - 26.9 MB

In which we discuss how much the music is a bummer, Vulcan jungle birds, that they chose a new pope, gong guy returning, the presence of smoke in movies, and we talk about Pixar for a minute…

The Search For Spock Minute 94: Fal-Tor-Pan

March 19, 2018 11:49 - 20 minutes - 28.3 MB

In which we discuss Fal-Tor-pan, what the Vulcan’s are really doing, Scotty’s double take, momma Spock, the fake lightning and how we are passing other movie timeframes…

The Search For Spock Minute 93: Elephant In The Room

March 09, 2018 08:00 - 32 minutes - 45 MB

In which the fal-tor-pan ceremony begins, and we discuss some unfortunate casting decisions... Guest starring Scott Carelli from Dueling Genre Productions!

The Search For Spock Minute 92: Thees, Thous, And Arts

March 07, 2018 08:00 - 37 minutes - 51 MB

In which T'Lar talks down to the humans in the crowd, McCoy makes a fateful choice, and we discuss the language of Vulcan rituals and go on a Discovery tangent…   Guest starring Scott Carelli from Dueling Genre Productions!

The Search For Spock Minute 91: Katra Vase

March 05, 2018 08:00 - 39 minutes - 54.9 MB

In which Spock is brought to the altar, Sarek makes a legendary request, T'lar says no way, and we debate what is and what is not logical in Vulcan culture…   Guest starring Scott Carelli from Dueling Genre Productions!

The Search For Spock Minute 90: That Is A Lot Of Stairs

March 02, 2018 13:06 - 22 minutes - 31 MB

In which we discuss Vulcan maidens, low tech set designs, ceremonial robes, hover tech now working, T’Lar being the most Vulcan, Kirk giving an eye roll and celebrating our 200th minute…

The Search For Spock Minute 89: Who Left the Engine Running?

February 28, 2018 12:19 - 23 minutes - 32.9 MB

In which we discuss Klingon designers, Vulcan’s lack of technology, the deceptive size of the Bird of Prey, manual landings and how Chris believes he saw ET (not really)…

The Search For Spock Minute 88: Vulcan Security Force

February 26, 2018 08:00 - 28 minutes - 38.8 MB

In which we discuss the triangular relationship between Spock, Kirk and McCoy, Saavik’s first time on Vulcan, that we have no clue where the ship is landing, what exactly is going on and who knows, and how ILM did another bang up job…

The Search For Spock Minute 87: Free And Clear To Navigate

February 23, 2018 08:00 - 21 minutes - 29.2 MB

In which Sulu says a classic line, Maltz does his best Sully impression, McCoy asks Spock for help, and we discuss Vulcan hairstyles…

The Search For Spock Minute 86: A Minute With Maltz

February 21, 2018 08:00 - 18 minutes - 24.8 MB

In which Maltz gets caught, the boys try to figure out how to drive a Bird of Prey, Genesis goes poof, and Dave repeatedly shakes his fist in the air at this minute…  

The Search For Spock Minute 85: An Army Of Spocks

February 19, 2018 08:00 - 18 minutes - 24.9 MB

In which Genesis continues to burn and implode, we meet Spock #5, Kirk shouts some Klingon at the last minute, and we discuss transport options and scenarios...

The Search For Spock Minute 84: Kick To My Face

February 16, 2018 08:00 - 27 minutes - 37.1 MB

In which we discuss Kirk’s fake legs, Kruge’s puppet, great villains and the need to kill them off, burning down the sets, famous/not-famous lines, and toupe’ technology…

The Search For Spock Minute 83: Klingon Genitalia

February 14, 2018 23:55 - 22 minutes - 31 MB

In which we discuss Klingon headbutt techniques, whether or not that is real lava, Kirk back flipping and then grabbing a stick, and at what point would we have gone down…

The Search For Spock Minute 82: Off The Top Rope

February 12, 2018 08:00 - 18 minutes - 25.3 MB

In which we discuss how infuriating Kruge is, how Klingon beaming language is boring, if Kronos is like Genesis, and whether or not Shatner is faking having the life choked out of him...

The Search For Spock Minute 81: Space Madness

February 09, 2018 08:00 - 15 minutes - 21 MB

In which Kirk taunts the Klingon Commander, Kruge beams down with weapon drawn, the crew act as one, and we discuss the incredible amount of sound effects in this minute…

The Search For Spock Minute 80: Menacing Voice Hole

February 07, 2018 08:00 - 21 minutes - 29 MB

In which McCoy cracks a joke, Saavik has a solution, Kirk calls Kruge, and we debate how Spock and Genesis can be disconnected…

The Search For Spock Minute 79: The Future Is White And Sleek

February 05, 2018 08:00 - 25 minutes - 34.7 MB

In which the Enterprise crew finally find Spock, Kirk says farewell to David, and we learn what's (not) been going on in Spock's head all this time...

The Search For Spock Minute 78: So Grossed Out

January 26, 2018 08:00 - 20 minutes - 27.6 MB

In which a tree falls, a Klingon soldier is murdered by throwing, Spock #4 starts bubbling, and we discuss the many different ways people die by phaser…

The Search For Spock Minute 77: Taking The Cure On Genesis

January 24, 2018 08:00 - 21 minutes - 29.6 MB

In which McCoy consoles Kirk, Sulu finds some life signs,  Spock #3 surges into Spock #4, and we theorize what happened to the remains of the Enterprise… 

The Search For Spock Minute 76: BA-BOOM!

January 22, 2018 08:00 - 34 minutes - 47.5 MB

In which we discuss the different code destructions, if Kirk made the right decision and did he know what he was doing, crazy spectral hands helping flying Klingons, and how emotional this scene is for Chris…

The Search For Spock Minute 75: GET OUT OF THERE!

January 17, 2018 08:00 - 25 minutes - 35.6 MB

In which we discuss hand held versus rifles in the trek universe, bridge lighting choices, Kruge dialogue, Klingons being non-tactical, and how Klingons have fillings…

The Search For Spock Minute 74: 0-0-0-Destruct-0

January 15, 2018 08:00 - 30 minutes - 41.8 MB

In which we discuss the cool burning graphic, villain school stopwatches, the simplicity of the codes used in Starfleet, beaming technology and the signage in the transporter bay…

The Search For Spock Minute 73: Code 11A

January 12, 2018 08:00 - 20 minutes - 28.2 MB

In which Kruge calls for success, Kirk sets his plan in motion, Chekov reluctantly plays along, and we discuss how difficult it is talking to our computers today...

The Search For Spock Minute 72: Memory Banks Burn

January 10, 2018 13:10 - 21 minutes - 29.5 MB

In which Kruge sends his crew off on a mission, McCoy tries to offer some solace, Kirk recovers way faster than we expected, and we try to do a little ret-conning…

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