Enterprising Individuals

Accept your assignment this week as we go back to the '60s for Assignment: Earth! New York Times best-selling author Greg Cox is on-board for this deep examination of the Star Trek episode that didn't quite launch a Gary Seven series. Throughout the show, we discuss the roots of spy-fi, similarities to The Day the Earth Stood Still, theories of time travel in fiction, who influenced Who, and how that is absolutely NOT Victoria Vetri! Grab your servo, fire up the Beta 5, and feed the cat; it's time to talk Trek! Find out more about Greg at his personal site and check out his work available on Amazon. Still think that's Victoria Vetri? Continue the conversation by chiming in on Twitter at @EISTpod or on the Enterprising Individuals Facebook page!

Gather laurel leaves with us (or don't; up to you) as we examine man's relationship to the divine in the Original Series episode, Who Mourns for Adonais? Author and screenwriter David Mack joins the show this week as we delve into the spiritual philosophy of Trek, the theory of ancient aliens, and the triumph (or tragedy) of secular humanism in the 23rd century! Plus, we talk Chekov's wig, *that* costume, and whether or not your iPhone is a palantir! David's work is available on Amazon and check out his website at davidmack.pro! Thinking big thoughts after hearing the episode? Continue the conversation by chiming in on Twitter at @EISTpod or on the Enterprising Individuals Facebook page!

Something's not right this episode as we spar with the classic TNG episode "Yesterday's Enterprise"! We're joined by the Cult of the Month creator, the Right Reverend [REDACTED] Ryan Richards for a discussion of one of the Next Generation's most influential episodes, and we cover the lack of resuscitation in Star Trek, whether our universe is a PvP server, and discuss whether there's a Mrs. Castillo back in 2344. Join us for an engaging chat about one of Star Trek's most influential episodes! Find out more about Ryan, Cult of the Month, and Shudderbooks at http://www.shudderbooks.com and follow Ryan in Twitter at @messiahcomplex.

It's undeniably the most famous episode of the original series and author and podcaster Scott Pearson is onboard to help us answer the most puzzling question of the episode: why is everyone suddenly so knowledgeable about grain? Join us for a light-hearted look at The Trouble With Tribbles as we talk utilitarian costume design, violations of international space law, and the unsung heroics of overworked administrator Nilz Baris! Scott Pearson can be found at @SMichaelPearson on Twitter and his podcast is Generations Geek, at http://www.generationsgeek.com!

Mark our guests "twain" this week as we're joined by Frank and Sonja to talk about Time's Arrow, Pts. 1&2! Someone's stealing souls in cholera-ridden, '90s San Francisco. . .1890s, that is. . .and the crew of the Enterprise must team up with Mark Twain, Jack London, and 1890's Guinan to stop them! Plus, Data's got an extra head and he's a mean card shark! (Data, not the head) Beam on board and get this show today!   Continue the conversation with other Enterprising Individuals fans on our Facebook page and at @eistpod on Twitter!

This week we leap through the cosmic technicolor doughnut and find ourselves in the Star Trek Animated Series episode Yesteryear! Guest William Leisner comes along for the ride as we examine the early life of Spock, sing the praises of DC Fontana, deal with some pretty heavy issues for a kids show, and invent a way to prevent the 2009 movie timeline from occurring! Oh, Commander Thelin...you don't know how good you have it in your timeline... Find William online on Facebook or on Twitter at @BLeisner and be sure to check out more of his work at Goodreads and on Amazon! Continue the conversation with other Enterprising Individuals fans on our Facebook page and at @eistpod on Twitter!

Puberty is a death sentence this week as we delve into one of the most affecting episodes of Star Trek's original series, Miri! Join me and guest Phil Gonzales as we talk 60's male sexuality, Kim Darby, terrifying children, and sharp pencils! Every red-blooded human should hear this show! Phil can be found at @PCoryGonzales and at his Berenstain Bears podcast at @BStainBearcast and Deep in Bear Country!

This week we're joined by guest Jenna as we go Far Beyond the Stars for a very special episode of Deep Space Nine! Embark with us as we discuss worms in bellies, examine racial metaphor (hold the metaphor), pitch a Mad Men-style 1950's sci-fi writers show, and explore the mystery of White Rose Redi-Tea! Jenna can be found online at @tessa_sage on Twitter and The Vajenna Monologues on Tumblr and check out Transvestite Soup at transvestitesoup.org.

It's the first episode of Enterprising Individuals and we're out of the gate with a great one: A Matter of Honor from Star Trek: the Next Generation. Guest Mikanhana of the Just Enough Trope podcast is on board this week to talk officer exchanges, Klingon Spring Break (WOOOO!), and Riker just sitting on every damn thing. Accept your assignment and join us for a look at this memorable episode! The Just Enough Trope Podcast can be found on iTunes and at justenoughtrope.blogspot.com. Mika is on Twitter at @mikanhana.

Welcome to Enterprising Individuals, the podcast where we boldly go into excruciating detail about the series, characters, and stories of the Star Trek universe! On this intro episode, host Capt. Kaliban tells you what you can expect from EI and where you can find the show online. Tune in now to embark on this exciting new mission in Star Trek podcasting!