Whom Pods Destroy
Media & Entertainment Podcasts
Whom Pods Destroy is a fortnightly discussion podcast on the subject of the Star Trek franchise of TV shows and films. Our focus is on but not restricted to the original series featuring Captain Kirk, Mr. Spock, Dr. McCoy, Uhura, Sulu, Chekov and Scotty. The podcasts are likely to be around three quarters of an hour in length and the format will be loose conversations about specific episodes and general themes such as politics, philosophy, science technology, religion and anything else that may come up. The show is hosted by Terry Duffelen. Graham Sibley and Derek Mantle are the panelists.
Location:
United Kingdom
Description:
Whom Pods Destroy is a fortnightly discussion podcast on the subject of the Star Trek franchise of TV shows and films. Our focus is on but not restricted to the original series featuring Captain Kirk, Mr. Spock, Dr. McCoy, Uhura, Sulu, Chekov and Scotty. The podcasts are likely to be around three quarters of an hour in length and the format will be loose conversations about specific episodes and general themes such as politics, philosophy, science technology, religion and anything else that may come up. The show is hosted by Terry Duffelen. Graham Sibley and Derek Mantle are the panelists.
Twitter:
@whompodsdestroy
Language:
English
Website:
http://www.whompodsdestroy.com/
Episodes
Dr M’Benga’s Vulcan Wellness Centre – A Private Little War
11/21/2023
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.
Duration:00:39:23
So… you’re into older guys – The Deadly Years
4/2/2023
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"
Duration:00:37:12
Step into my garden – This Side Of Paradise
1/31/2023
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"
Duration:00:38:21
The last days of Vaudeville – The Trouble With Tribbles
12/3/2022
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"
Duration:00:40:23
Landau, guide us! The Return of the Archons
11/24/2022
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"
Duration:00:55:11
Chariots of the Gods – Who Mourns For Adonais
8/3/2022
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"
Duration:00:49:01
A time for luurve and hot baths – Metamorphosis
4/26/2022
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"
Duration:00:37:08
Guess who’s coming to dinner – Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country
3/7/2022
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"
Duration:01:04:32
Hangin’ with the Rockman, smokin’ self-lighting cigarettes – Star Trek V: The Final Frontier
12/12/2021
Terry, Graham and Derek return for another edition of Whom Pods Destroy: A Star Trek discussion podcast. And what better time to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country than with a discussion on Star Trek V: The Final Frontier. This is a much-maligned film and for good reason. But the … Continue reading "Hangin’ with the Rockman, smokin’ self-lighting cigarettes – Star Trek V: The Final Frontier"
Duration:00:47:00
Let’s drink to the health of Mrs Gravy – Spectre of the Gun
9/24/2021
We are back for a full discussion on the classic TOS episode Spectre of the Gun!
Duration:00:45:30
Filthy stinking centrist nark Spock!
7/20/2021
We are delighted to be back in the studio for another edition of Whom Pods Destroy. In this episode Terry, Graham and Derek get stuck into Let That Be Your Last Battlefield: an episode from the third season of Star Trek well known for its commentary on contemporary racism. The team examines the messages in … Continue reading "Filthy stinking centrist nark Spock!"
Duration:00:53:20
Yellow Alert, Red Alert, Jettison Pod – Court Martial
4/24/2021
It is not uncommon to come across an episode of Star trek for which we have fond memories but when we come to watch it with fresh eyes, it doesn’t quite have the same appeal. This is certainly true of Court-Martial: a first season courtroom drama with plenty of universe building, peril, and interpersonal drama … Continue reading "Yellow Alert, Red Alert, Jettison Pod – Court Martial"
Duration:00:58:02
Hard to believe it ever happened – The Squire Of Gothos
4/5/2021
Terry, Graham and Derek return for another episode of Whom Pods Destroy and after a slight meander return to its core topic: Star Trek The Original Series. And we’ve selected a beauty to discuss: “The Squire Of Gothos” – featuring the seminal character Trelane, played by the immaculate William Campbell. We explore the episodes excellent … Continue reading "Hard to believe it ever happened – The Squire Of Gothos"
Duration:00:45:09
Episode 58 – Epic Burn
1/27/2021
Whom Pods Destroy returns after a lengthy break. In this episode, we deviate slightly from the usual Original Series chat to discuss Season 3 of Star Trek Discovery.
Duration:00:48:34
Episode 57 – The Wrath of Khan
10/18/2020
Our latest podcast focusses on the classic, franchise saving Star Trek film – Star Trek II: The Wrath Of Khan. This low budget classic remains a fan favourite and contains some of the most memorable scenes in all of Star Trek. Terry, Derek and Graham examine its themes and place in Star Trek lore. We … Continue reading "Episode 57 – The Wrath of Khan"
Duration:00:52:49
Episode 56 – Space Seed
7/24/2020
Graham, Terry and Derek are back for another episode of Whom Pods Destroy – A Star Trek discussion podcast. For this episode, we focus our attention on Space Seed. Little did they know at the time that the story of Khan Noonian Singh would turn out to be one of the pivotal episodes in the … Continue reading "Episode 56 – Space Seed"
Duration:00:45:20
Episode 55 – Balance of Terror
5/28/2020
Whom Pods Destroy – A Star Trek discussion podcast returns with another episode of blistering takes about the original series of Star Trek. Balance of Terror maybe half a century old but it still has a lot to tell us. Not just in relation to its story and messages but also in how to craft … Continue reading "Episode 55 – Balance of Terror"
Duration:00:44:38
Episode 54: What are little girls made of? – Star Trek Picard
4/13/2020
Whom Pods Destroy is back for an extra length special podcast reflecting on Star Trek: Picard. This ten-part CBS All Access series had more plot points than a Romulan attack fleet has torpedo tubes. Some of them stuck, some were planted presumably for Season 2 and some just didn’t really make sense to us. That … Continue reading "Episode 54: What are little girls made of? – Star Trek Picard"
Duration:01:08:52
Episode 53 – The Enterprise Incident. A tribute to DC Fontana
1/25/2020
Scriptwriter, script editor and script doctor. Dorothy Fontana was one of the founding talents of the original series of Star Trek. Without her vision, skill, creativity and talent, Star Trek would not be what it is today. In this episode of Whom Pods Destroy, Graham, Derek and Terry mark her recent passing with a discussion … Continue reading "Episode 53 – The Enterprise Incident. A tribute to DC Fontana"
Duration:00:43:47
Episode 52 – Star Trek: The Motion Picture turns 40
12/8/2019
We are delighted to present our celebration of the 40th anniversary of Star Trek: The Motion Picture. A film that, in many ways, only a Star Trek fans could love. Robert Wise’s epic proved to be something of a false start for the Star Trek franchise. It is a mid-70s sci-fi film made in the … Continue reading "Episode 52 – Star Trek: The Motion Picture turns 40"
Duration:01:04:39