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[BONUS] Retrospective Part 2

Reopening the Wormhole: A Star Trek Deep Space Nine Podcast

Release Date: 02/26/2020

Reopening the Wormhole: A Star Trek Deep Space Nine Podcast

You think Star Trek is just space guys philosophizing about morality? You think things never get spooky? I’ve got a very real giant black cat and dungeon with skeletons that say otherwise! That’s right, since it’s Halloween, we had to talk about the ONLY Star Trek Halloween episode: the original series’s Catspaw! Join Sam, Jack, and Kevin for an exciting discussion about whether this episode is scary, the quaint comfort of terrible original series episodes, and a lot of discussion about Korob, Sylvia, and the weird wand. Sam also takes us on a journey through some internet listicles...

[TONGO 6] The Price (TNG 3.08) (with Kregg Castillo & Cam Siemer)

Reopening the Wormhole: A Star Trek Deep Space Nine Podcast

The wormhole is, indeed, in need of some reopening, yet again! Our Tongo extravaganza is not quite complete, and here we are joined by Cam Siemer of What Were We Watching and Young Jedi Knights Club, as well as our resident Ferengi expert Kregg, to talk about this Troi-centric episode of TNG, in which another empath boards the station and seduces our fair counselor, with, as Jethro Tull it, bad intent, and a delegation of Ferengis and others haggle over the discovery of a *GASP* stable wormhole?! What is this, DEEP SPACE NINE? No, my friends, it is not, but it is the return of RTW, an episode...

[TONGO 5] The Perfect Mate (TNG 5.21) (with Kregg Castillo & Sean Davis)

Reopening the Wormhole: A Star Trek Deep Space Nine Podcast

I’ve heard of Shakespeare in Love, but Picard in Love? Yeah, it happened… and the RTW crew is more than ready to talk with Sean Davis about Picard’s love, Riker’s r-rated joke, Worf’s seductive growl, and since it’s a Tongo episode, you KNOW Ferengi scholar Kregg is there to add his take on some Ferengi whose horniness is only surpassed by their greed (like any good Ferengi). So enjoy a bizarre game show, some Trek talk, an epic rap, a dip into listener email for some Ryan Trek Updates (and more), and all the wild stuff you’ve come to love from the dolts of Reopening the...

[HALLOWEEN BONUS] Night Terrors (TNG 4.17)

Reopening the Wormhole: A Star Trek Deep Space Nine Podcast

Are you still reeling from our epic Caretaker takedown? Well that’s too bad! We’ve got our thrilling annual Halloween episode coming right at ya! The RTW boys fight through a myriad of technical difficulties to discuss this creepy, weird TNG episode, which is fondly remembered for scarring Jack & Sam as children. Despite the technical setbacks, the guys are excited to talk hallucinations, alien messages, and have a long discussion about the nature of dreams. We couldn’t let you guys celebrate the spooooookiest day of the year without some Trek in your life! So dive into the beautiful...

[TONGO 4] Voyager 1.01 Caretaker (featuring Kregg Castillo and Sean Davis)

Reopening the Wormhole: A Star Trek Deep Space Nine Podcast

The Tongo Journey continues with Quark’s historic appearance in the first episode of Voyager. Warning to Voyager fans: we love you, but if you have trouble with dissenting opinions about this pilot, please do not listen. Sean Davis joins the regular RTW hosts, Sam, Jack, and Kevin, as well as Ferengiman Kregg, to discuss this disjointed, bizarre, messy pilot episode of Star Trek: Voyager. They salvage what they can from the mess, but mostly spend several hours bemoaning its many flaws. Consider these friendly nerds the caretakers of your heart as you listen to them assert deep discomfort...

[ANNOUNCEMENT] RTW Music out NOW!!!

Reopening the Wormhole: A Star Trek Deep Space Nine Podcast

Oi! You! You're a Reopening the Wormhole fan! You probably enjoy the music we've done over the years... well you're in luck! A selection of RTW music has been released INTO THE WILD! You can hear 100 classic RTW tracks, spread out over two albums, with gorgeous artwork by Sam & Jack Stovold, on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, or pretty much any streaming platform you like! Just search for Reopening the Wormhole, and 100 goofy little tracks will be right at your fingertips! Look out for the next TONGO WHEEL episode coming atcha soon! Spotify: Apple Music: Amazon...

[TONGO 3] Unification II (TNG 5.08)

Reopening the Wormhole: A Star Trek Deep Space Nine Podcast

We know what you’re thinking, you rapscallion! You’re thinking “WHERE IS RTW? I NEED MORE PODCAST!” We got your number pally. Well guess what WE’RE BAAAAACK. The Tongo wheel continues to spin around and around, and where she stopped this time around was the classic TNG episode Unification II, aka THE ONE WITH SPOCK. As always, the guys are joined by Ferengi Expert Kregg, and this time, by old pal Barm as well, to get down to the nitty gritty of what reeeeeally works in this episode, and what is a wet fart, and really dig into Spock’s attempt at reunification of the Vulcans and...

[TONGO 2] Suspicions (TNG 6.22)

Reopening the Wormhole: A Star Trek Deep Space Nine Podcast

The Tongo Experiment ventures into its second outing to talk about the TNG season six episode, Suspicions! In a rare Dr. Crusher-centric episode, she becomes Detective Bevs in order to solve the mysterious murder of a Ferengi scientist on board the ship to test out his groundbreaking invention. As always, Ferengiman Kregg joins in to weigh the good, the bad, and the tasty (mmm those Jo’Bril snacks) of this middling episode. Does the mystery aspect hold up? How do we feel about the concept of a Ferengi scientist? And what’s that new rap gonna be like? (Hint: it’s dope). Stay tuned to the...

[BONUS] Mortal Kombat (2021) (with Cam Siemer)

Reopening the Wormhole: A Star Trek Deep Space Nine Podcast

We’ve heard your cries, your desperate pleas: “Why won’t this Star Trek podcast just give in and do a Mortal Kombat episode already?” Well the time is here! After years of unexpectedly breaking into tangents about the popular video game franchise, it only seemed right that the RTW boys would jump at the opportunity to discuss the newly released Mortal Kombat film. After a big nostalgic trip down memory lane about their experiences playing the famously violent games as children, the RTW hosts, along with special guest Cam Siemer of What Were We Watching, get into the nitty gritty of...

[BONUS] The Wham! Bam! Thank You, Sam! Birthday Bracket

Reopening the Wormhole: A Star Trek Deep Space Nine Podcast

Just a *little* over a month after Sam’s actual birthday, the exciting birthday celebration bracket is finally being released into the world! Barm joins the team to answer fun questions about some of their favorite locations in the show, in order to ultimately determine the winner of this Deep Space Nine Location Bracket, in honor of the birth of one of our favorite guys. What will be the winner? Odo’s office? The Bajoran fire caves? Tune in to find out the answer, as well as to hear a bunch of rambling weirdos chit chatting about whatever pops into their heads. The bracket tradition...

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Will the self-indulgence never end???? That’s right, Sam, Jack, and Kevin are back to indulge themselves in even more wistful nostalgia and self-congratulation in PART 2 of their Reopening the Wormhole retrospective! Like all awards shows, they saved the really big awards for last here, including their favorites and least favorites of both RTW and DS9, more listener email, a discussion about the music on the show, and more! These three have been through so much over the course of this podcast’s existence, and this episode sees them finally acknowledging the significant role it’s played in their lives. They may be done covering all the Deep Space Nine episodes, but the impact that Reopening the Wormhole has had on these podcasters will leave a lifelong beauty mark on all of their souls.

Remember to remain subscribed to Reopening the Wormhole! We will continue to release bonus content and keep you guys informed of Jack, Sam, and Kevin’s upcoming projects on this feed. We love our listeners, and this final Retrospective, while intended to bring closure to RTW, is nonetheless, NOT THE END! Expect another bonus episode out very soon, and keep writing us emails! We fully intend to read then ALL on the podcast in future episodes!

Here’s a helpful guide to the things covered in this episode:

6:20 - Favorite Episode of a Cohost’s Other Podcast

22:32 - Favorite Kregg Episode of RTW

34:26 - Favorite Ferengi Episode of DS9

36:34 - Favorite Funniest Line/Technobabble

42:30 - Favorite Bonus Episode

56:23 - Listener Email

1:09:10 - Favorite RTW Music

1:57:20 - Bottom 5 DS9 Episodes

2:10:33 - Least Favorite RTW Episode

2:18:54 - Top 3 RTW Episodes

2:36:34 - Top 10 DS9 Episodes

To hear your email read on a future mailbag episode, mail us at: [email protected]

Check out Jack on Jack’s Silly Little Friendly Neighborhood Star Trek: Discovery, Short Trek, and Picard Podcast at jacksdiscovery.libsyn.com or on Apple Podcasts.

Also, hear Jack and friend of the show Geoff Clarke talk about all things Planet of the Apes on The Apecast at theapecast.libsyn.com or on Apple Podcasts.

Lastly, hear Sam and friend of the show Brian Rudloff talk about Marvel Star Wars comics from the 1970s and 80s on Marvel Star Wars Explorers at marvelstarwarsexplorers.com or on Stitcher or Apple Podcasts

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