Episodes

  • Dr M’Benga’s Vulcan Wellness Centre – A Private Little War

    Dr M’Benga’s Vulcan Wellness Centre – A Private Little War
    Nov 21 2023
    Whom Pods Destroy returns with another discussion on a selected Star Trek The Original Series episode. This time we’ve chosen A Private Little War. It’s an episode that has a lot to say but does a terrible job of saying it.
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    39 mins
  • So… you’re into older guys – The Deadly Years

    So… you’re into older guys – The Deadly Years
    Apr 3 2023
    The Original Series second season episode, The Deadly Years is not a classic for the WPD team. It’s a collection of established TOS tropes holding together an interesting story premise of the senior crew of the of the USS Enterprise trying to cure themselves of a radiation sickness that results in rapid aging. But the … Continue reading "So… you’re into older guys – The Deadly Years"
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    37 mins
  • Step into my garden – This Side Of Paradise

    Step into my garden – This Side Of Paradise
    Jan 31 2023
    In this edition of Whom Pods Destroy we dive deep into the symbolism and meaning of DC Fontana’s much loved, This Side Of Paradise. Derek, Terry and Graham examine its strong anti communist, pro-capitalist message, question the motivation of Kirk as he wrestles control of his crew away from the clutches of the Spores and … Continue reading "Step into my garden – This Side Of Paradise"
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    Less than 1 minute
  • The last days of Vaudeville – The Trouble With Tribbles

    The last days of Vaudeville – The Trouble With Tribbles
    Dec 3 2022
    The Whom Pods Destroy team return with another episode of scintillating Star Trek discourse. In this edition we discuss The Trouble With Tribbles: one of the original series most celebrated outings. Written by David Gerrold, The Trouble With Tribbles stands apart because it is a comedy episode. However, once you look past the gags, on-liners … Continue reading "The last days of Vaudeville – The Trouble With Tribbles"
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  • Landau, guide us! The Return of the Archons

    Landau, guide us! The Return of the Archons
    Nov 24 2022
    Joy to you friends. May peace and contentment fulfill you. In this episode of Whom Pods Destroy we return to Return of the Archons. An iconic episode, stacked full of allegory and entirely unintentional hidden depths. The story for this epsode was originally a candidate for the pilot but The Cage was selected instead. But … Continue reading "Landau, guide us! The Return of the Archons"
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    Less than 1 minute
  • Chariots of the Gods – Who Mourns For Adonais

    Chariots of the Gods – Who Mourns For Adonais
    Aug 3 2022
    Whom Pods Destroy finally returns home after 5000 years to gather laurel leaves and pay homage to Apollo in the classic Star Trek: the Original Series episode Who Mourns for Adonais. The is episode is a particular favourite in the pod but acknowledge that it’s not perfect. In particular, the relationship between Apollo (Michael Forrest) … Continue reading "Chariots of the Gods – Who Mourns For Adonais"
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    49 mins
  • A time for luurve and hot baths – Metamorphosis

    A time for luurve and hot baths – Metamorphosis
    Apr 26 2022
    Terry, Derek and Graham are back talking TOS Star Trek. In this episode of delve deep into the classic story of alien love and body appropriation: Metamorphosis. This story has bags of potential exploring the nature of love, gender and sexuality. Does it fulfill that potentiality or is it just a bunch of twaddle with … Continue reading "A time for luurve and hot baths – Metamorphosis"
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  • Guess who’s coming to dinner – Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country

    Guess who’s coming to dinner – Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country
    Mar 7 2022
    Terry, Derek and Graham have recovered from their experience with Star Trek V and now move on Star Trek VI. The final TOS movie outing is popular with the fans and is a marked improvement on its predecessor. But it’s got some decidedly dodgy moments and the film tries to wrestle with some of its … Continue reading "Guess who’s coming to dinner – Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country"
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    1 hr and 5 mins