A Very Cross Examination (DS9 S4 : E18 "Rules of Engagement")
Release Date: 07/16/2026
A Very Cross Examination (DS9 S4 : E18 "Rules of Engagement")
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Never before have your two hosts had such differing opinions as we put "Rules of Engagement" on the stand! Joseph thinks it's a good attempt at making Starfleet more of a millitary organization while furthering Worf's story, while Peter hated it because he thought the 'evil plan' was too weak. Is Peter just too talented at human manipulation to enjoy it for what it is, or is Joseph too eager to make excuses for it? Listen and decide!
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The Sisko Is Of Bajor (DS9 S4 : E17 "Accession")
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We get another one of those great hidden DS9 bangers as we review "Accession". When Sisko finds a mild mannered guest star in a Faster Than Lumber, he seems to have a clean out on being Space Elijah. However, when the new guys turns out to be a bit too in to old timey Bajoran racisim he has to finally decide if actually belives in what is happening to him. Meanwhile, The Best Wife in Starfleet wanders back into the story all kocked up, and O'Brien copes with middle aged fatherhood in a way Peter could definitly identify with.
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Utopian Realpolitik with Feral Historian
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If you are the kind of person who appreciates a deep conversation on the nature of 24th Century utopian life, the anatomy of a space coup, and if a man would be idealistic enough to run a restaurant with no profit motive, you have come to the right podcast! Join us on this special episode as we do a deep dive on the Season 4 Episodes "Homefront" and "Paradise Lost" with the ever-generous Feral Historian. Would Sisko have joined the coup if he were cut in early? Just how powerful is Starfleet? How good is Joseph Sisko’s food? All that and more!
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Earnings, Grievances and Self-Oomax (DS9 S4 : E16 "Bar Association")
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We get the funny side of negotiating a Collective Bargining Agreement as we review "Bar Association"! When Dr. Bashir accidentaly violates the Prime Directive and introduces Rom to Marxisim, it isn't long before things begin to escalate. Brunt shows up with Naussicans! Quark gets charged rent! Also Worf starts a barfight over his living arrangements? Uh...sure!
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Sons of Emo (DS9 S 4: E14 "Sons of Mogh")
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Worf finds out that being Klingon nobility isn't all it's cracked up to be as we review "Sons of Mogh"! All that Kling-ron backstory comes back to haunt our newest Deep Sheetz Nine officer as his brother Kurn shows up with a dire request. We dig deep on Worf realizing how human he has become, the uncounted consequences of his actions, and just how many serious felonies Sisko is going to let slide on this station.
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Cardassian Hobos with a Shotgun (DS9 S4 : E14 "Return to Grace")
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The most enertianing one-sided romantic plotline in TV history kicks into high gear as we review "Return to Grace"! When Kira hitches a ride on her least favorite Cardassian's busted hooptie. she and Dukat are forced to the most awkward co-parenting relationship of all time. When the Klingons show up long enough to make them both mad, Kira teaches him a few terror tactics, he decides to kill all his enemies, and I'm sure that ending shot won't be important at all!
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Constable of the Friend Zone (DS9 S4 : E13 "Crossfire")
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The Tower of Dour earns his name as Peter hates on "Crossfire", an episode Joseph thinks is very good and didn't do anything wrong. We dig deep on legitimiate flaws - Shakaar kinda sucks - but is Sad Odo really as bad as Peter says? Or is Joseph right that this is a unique episode demonstrating the character's depth? Listen and decide for yourself!
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Utopian Realpolitik (DS9 S4 : E12 "Paradise Lost")
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When Sisko runs the old Lion in Winter play and Odo lays down karate chops, your hosts go deep on everything from the anatomy of coups to cadet jawlines as we review “Paradise Lost”! This episode really has everything – betrayal, deceit, plucky trickster ‘Miles’, real coffee, and the true opening moves to a story that is just beginning.
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The Enemy Within (DS9 S4 : E11 "Homefront" PART TWO)
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Your hots continue their in depth discussion of the the trials of utopia as we conclude our discussion of "Homefront"! We confront many of the key questions DS9 seeks to ask as we consider if the Federation - and especialy Earth - has gone soft. Starfleet might see a lot of space madness, but the people of Earth didn't sign up for this! As 24th Century security theater begins, we ask if the Changelings are here to destroy the planet, or merely make it betray itself.
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The Enemy Unknown (DS9 S4 : E11 "Homefront" PART 1)
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Your hosts begin to tackle the most seismic shift of Berman-era Trek as we begin our review of “Homefront”. In this first part of our discussion we tackle a number of fundamental issues with Starfleet, the nature of the Dominion threat, the ability (or willingness) of a pacifist Federation to accept the necessity of war, and why in the world Dax committing a Breaking and Entering is somehow the B plot of this episode.
info_outlineNever before have your two hosts had such differing opinions as we put "Rules of Engagement" on the stand! Joseph thinks it's a good attempt at making Starfleet more of a millitary organization while furthering Worf's story, while Peter hated it because he thought the 'evil plan' was too weak. Is Peter just too talented at human manipulation to enjoy it for what it is, or is Joseph too eager to make excuses for it? Listen and decide!