Those Old Scientists - A Star Trek Podcast
Film industry professionals and seasoned Star Trek fans Rachel & Jordan have watched every Star Trek television series and film except for, ironically, the original 1966 Star Trek TV series, Animated Series & films. Listen in as they provide their unique perspectives as both Trek fans and film & television industry insiders as they watch and discuss the legendary science fiction program that started it all!
Rachel is a lifelong creative, working as a painter and scenic artist in the Vancouver film industry by day, and science fiction & fantasy novel writer by days off. Her deep knowledge of Star Trek often comes off as encyclopedic to her co-host husband.
Jordan is an architectural draftsperson, 3D modeler and set designer also working in the Vancouver film industry. When he's not creating environments for actors to play in, he's struggling to remember what happened last season/episode of whatever TV series he and his wife have been watching lately.
Come along for the fun reviews, the often irrelevant tangents, cool Trek history and trivia, and film industry insider perspectives as these two make their way through the Original Series, the Original Animated Series, and TOS films!
Episodes
27 episodes
The Original Series S01E24 - This Side of Paradise
Rachel & Jordan watch (for the first time ever!) and review "This Side of Paradise", the twenty-fourth broadcast episode of the Original Series. Don't worry, be happy!
The Original Series S01E23 - A Taste of Armageddon
Rachel & Jordan watch (for the first time ever!) and review "A Taste of Armageddon", the twenty-thrid broadcast episode of the Original Series. Computer combat, citizen casualties!
Trek Worldbuilders - Our interview with Star Trek: Starfleet Academy set designer Alyssia Ma!
In this special episode, we spoke with set designer and art department member Alyssia Ma. She started her film industry career on Star Trek: Discovery, and worked as a set designer on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Section 31 and now Star Trek:...
The Original Series S01E22 - Space Seed
Rachel & Jordan watch (for the first time ever!) and review "Space Seed", the twentysecond broadcast episode of the Original Series. The 90's called: they want their tyrant back!
The Original Series S01E21 - The Return of the Archons
Rachel & Jordan watch (for the first time ever!) and review "The Return of the Archons", the twentyfirst broadcast episode of the Original Series. You are not of the Body!
The Original Series S01E20 - Court Martial
Rachel & Jordan watch (for the first time ever!) and review "Court Martial", the twentieth broadcast episode of the Original Series. Don't push the wrong button!
VulCon 2024 Star Trek Convention
In this very special episode, Rachel & Jordan attend VulCon 2024 in the small town of Vulcan, Alberta! Hear from residents and attendees about the town that leaned into the scifi franchise and started an annual community and fan driven thre...
The Original Series S01E19 - Tomorrow is Yesterday
Rachel & Jordan watch (for the first time ever!) and review "Tomorrow is Yesterday", the ninteenth broadcast episode of the Original Series. Let's (not) do the time warp again!
The Original Series S01E18 - Arena
Rachel & Jordan watch (for the first time ever!) and review "Arena", the eighteenth broadcast episode of the Original Series. Double-fist punch!
The Original Series S01E17: The Squire of Gothos
Rachel & Jordan watch (for the first time ever!) and review "The Squire of Gothos", the seventeenth broadcast episode of the original series. Kids these days...
The Original Series S01E16: The Galileo Seven
Rachel & Jordan watch (for the firs time ever!) and review "The Galileo Seven", the sixteenth broadcast episode of the original series. Logic is illogical!
The Original Series S01E15: Shore Leave
Rachel, Jordan & some very special guests watch (for the first time ever!) and review "Shore Leave", the fifteenth broadcast episode of the original series. Play safe!
The Original Series S01E14: Balance of Terror
Rachel and Jordan watch (for the first time ever!) and review "Balance of Terror", the fourteenth broadcast episode of the original series. Sneaky sneaky!
The Original Series S01E13: The Conscience of the King
Rachel and Jordan watch (for the first time ever!) and review "The Conscience of the King", the thirteenth broadcast episode of the original series. Don't get too lost in the performance!
The Original Series S01E12: The Menagerie Part 2
Rachel and Jordan watch (for the first time ever!) and review "The Menagerie - Part 2", the twelfth broadcast episode of the original series. So many illusions!
The Original Series S01E11: The Menagerie Part 1
Rachel and Jordan watch (for the first time ever!) and review "The Menagerie - Part 1", the eleventh broadcast episode of the original series. Beep boop!
The Original Series S01E10: The Corbomite Maneuver
Rachel and Jordan watch (for the first time ever!) and review "The Corbomite Maneuver", the tenth broadcast episode of the original series. Best practice your poker face!
The Original Series S01E09: Dagger of the Mind
Rachel and Jordan watch (for the first time ever!) and review "Dagger of the Mind", the ninth broadcast episode of the original series. Get out of my head!
The Original Series S01E08: Miri
Rachel and Jordan watch (for the first time ever!) and review "Miri", the eighth broadcast episode of the original series. Leave them kids alone!
The Original Series S01E07: What Are Little Girls Made Of?
Rachel and Jordan watch (for the first time ever!) and review "What Are Little Girls Made Of?", the seventh broadcast episode of the original series. Androids are people too!
The Original Series S01E06: Mudd's Women
Rachel and Jordan watch (for the first time ever!) and review "Mudd's Women", the sixth broadcast episode of the original series. Confidence is key!
The Original Series S01E05: The Enemy Within
Rachel and Jordan watch (for the first time ever!) and review "The Enemy Within", the fifth broadcast episode of the original series. All space dogs are good space dogs!
The Original Series S01E04: The Naked Time
Rachel and Jordan watch (for the first time ever!) and review "The Naked Time", the fourth broadcast episode of the original series. Gratuitous temporary nudity not included.
The Original Series S01E03: Where No Man Has Gone Before
Rachel and Jordan watch (for the first time ever!) and review "Where No Man Has Gone Before", the second pilot and third broadcast episode of the original series. Mind the purple space ribbons!
The Original Series S01E02: Charlie X
Rachel & Jordan watch (for the first time ever!) and review "Charlie X", the second broadcast episode of the original series. Don't upset the child! But first - Jordan shares his story of meeting and working with The Next Generation's Comma...