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.
Derek, Terry and Graham are back back back after another hiatus. In this edition we celebrate the 40th anniversary for Star Trek III – The Search For Spock. For those of us that have loved this movie since its release in 1984 it has been gratifying to see this movie getting the love it deserve … Continue reading "Star Trek III – 40 years of the Search for Spock"
21 Nov 2023
Dr M’Benga’s Vulcan Wellness Centre – A Private Little War
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.
3 Apr 2023
So… you’re into older guys – The Deadly Years
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"
31 Jan 2023
Step into my garden – This Side Of Paradise
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"
3 Dec 2022
The last days of Vaudeville – The Trouble With Tribbles
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"
24 Nov 2022
Landau, guide us! The Return of the Archons
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"
3 Aug 2022
Chariots of the Gods – Who Mourns For Adonais
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"
26 Apr 2022
A time for luurve and hot baths – Metamorphosis
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"
7 Mar 2022
Guess who’s coming to dinner – Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country
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"
13 Dec 2021
Hangin’ with the Rockman, smokin’ self-lighting cigarettes – Star Trek V: The Final Frontier
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"
24 Sept 2021
Let’s drink to the health of Mrs Gravy – Spectre of the Gun
We are back for a full discussion on the classic TOS episode Spectre of the Gun!
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