First Flight Podcast
"First Flight" is a Star Trek: Enterprise rewatch podcast designed to take you through a look back at Star Trek's fifth live-action series that aired from 2001 to 2005. The podcast is your home for revisiting Captain Archer and his crew on board the legendary NX-01 as co-hosts Abby Sommer and Chris Chaplin discuss each episode of Enterprise in airdate order. This show will be released twice per month. Each "First Flight" podcast will include production notes, a brief recap, and discussion and analysis of each episode. Abby and Chris will also highlight their favorite part of each episode (with their "Porthos Pick"), share some trivia about the episode, and rate each episode on a scale of 1-10 "grapplers" (Vulcan's Verdict). They welcome you to follow along with your own series rewatch, and submit your Porthos' Picks, Grappler Ratings, and/or general thoughts on the episode. (Please note, contributions may be shared on the podcast!) Contact Information On Twitter: Podcast: @FirstFlightPod Abby: @abbymsommer Chris: @ShelfNerds On Instagram and Facebook @firstflightpod https://linktr.ee/FirstFlightPod First Flight Cover Art Design: Chris Chaplin (based on a design by Brian Huddleston)
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Ep. 100 - "Zero Hour" | Season 3, Ep. 24
06/06/2025
Ep. 100 - "Zero Hour" | Season 3, Ep. 24
Episode 100 Season 3 Ep 24 Zero Hour & 100th Ep Surprise Season 3 is finishing up and First Flight, and the Carrot Crew, have many things to discuss! Chris and Abby talk about the end of the Xindi arc, Sphere Builders galore, T’Pol’s age and THAT cliffhanger. PLUS stay until the very end for a 100th episode surprise. Archer, Hoshi, Reed and a small team race to intercept the superweapon, sneak past the Xindi Reptilian onboard and disarm it from within, but while the gambit could save humanity, it may cost Archer his life. Season 3 Format: -Welcome & Reed Alert (spoiler warning) -Captain’s Log & Haiku (episode recap) -Pros and Decons (analysis of episode) - Viewscreen On (calling out a beautiful visual shot or director’s choice of shot) - Flipping Duras and/or VAMF (Vulcan as a Mother Flipper) Awards as needed -Porthos’ Pick (our favorite parts) -Trivia -Vulcans’ Verdict (rating the episode on a scale of 1-10 grapplers) Feel free to let us know your Porthos' Picks and Grappler Rankings, and/or your general thoughts on this episode! We save these and share them on special Mail Bag episodes. (Please note, contributions might be shared on the podcast!) Find Us on Bluesky, Twitter, Instagram, Threads & Facebook: @FirstFlightPod Abby: @abbymsommer Chris: @ShelfNerds Email us feedback (90 secs or less) [email protected] Find Us on YouTube: Chris’ Channel : Completing the Shelf
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Ep. 99 - May 2025 | Trek of the Month (BONUS)
05/31/2025
Ep. 99 - May 2025 | Trek of the Month (BONUS)
EP 99 BONUS - May 2025 Trek of the Month Welcome to First Flight’s Bonus Trek of the Month thematic episodes chat! Chris and Abby love ALL Trek and have given themselves, and the Carrot Crew, some franchise spanning, thematic episode choices for each month. This month of May the theme is Mothers’ Day, and our episode picks are (Abby: Dark Page TNG S7 Ep 7) and (Chris: Nepenthe PIC S1 Ep 7) Take a listen and hear why we picked them for this theme, a connection to our personal lives and a Grappler Rating. *** Next Month in (June) the episodes are (Abby: Explorers DS9 S3 Ep 22) and (The Bounty PIC S3 Ep 6) *** Feel free to let us know your thoughts on these monthly episodes and if you have any connections or Grappler Ratings of your own. (Please note, contributions might be shared on the podcast!) Find Us on Twitter (X), Instagram, Threads, Bluesky and Facebook: @FirstFlightPod Abby: @abbymsommer Chris: @ShelfNerds Find Us on YouTube: Chris’ Channel : Completing the Shelf
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Ep. 98 - "Countdown" | Season 3, Ep. 23
05/23/2025
Ep. 98 - "Countdown" | Season 3, Ep. 23
Episode 98- Season 3 Ep 23 “Countdown” Season 3 is here and First Flight, and the Carrot Crew, have many things to discuss! Chris and Abby talk about the after effects of the Xindi weapon being stolen, Hoshi’s kidnapping and round things galore. While the Reptilians force Hoshi to decipher a launch code, the Primates, Arboreals and Archer think of a way to stop the Xindi weapon. Season 3 Format: -Welcome & Reed Alert (spoiler warning) -Captain’s Log & Haiku (episode recap) -Pros and Decons (analysis of episode) - Viewscreen On (calling out a beautiful visual shot or director’s choice of shot) - Flipping Duras and/or VAMF (Vulcan as a Mother Flipper) Awards as needed -Porthos’ Pick (our favorite parts) -Trivia -Vulcans’ Verdict (rating the episode on a scale of 1-10 grapplers) Feel free to let us know your Porthos' Picks and Grappler Rankings, and/or your general thoughts on this episode! We save these and share them on special Mail Bag episodes. (Please note, contributions might be shared on the podcast!) Find Us on Bluesky, Twitter, Instagram, Threads & Facebook: @FirstFlightPod Abby: @abbymsommer Chris: @ShelfNerds Email us feedback (90 secs or less) [email protected] Find Us on YouTube: Chris’ Channel : Completing the Shelf
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Ep. 97 - "The Council" | Season 3, Ep. 22
05/09/2025
Ep. 97 - "The Council" | Season 3, Ep. 22
Episode 97- Season 3 Ep 22 “The Council” Season 3 is here and First Flight, and the Carrot Crew, have many things to discuss! Chris and Abby talk Xindi history and betrayal. The Xindi Council begins to fracture as Archer and Sato present their evidence. The Sphere Builders involvement, and the mysteries of the spheres themselves, begin to be revealed. Season 3 Format: -Welcome & Reed Alert (spoiler warning) -Captain’s Log & Haiku (episode recap) -Pros and Decons (analysis of episode) - Viewscreen On (calling out a beautiful visual shot or director’s choice of shot) - Flipping Duras and/or VAMF (Vulcan as a Mother Flipper) Awards as needed -Porthos’ Pick (our favorite parts) -Trivia -Vulcans’ Verdict (rating the episode on a scale of 1-10 grapplers) Feel free to let us know your Porthos' Picks and Grappler Rankings, and/or your general thoughts on this episode! We save these and share them on special Mail Bag episodes. (Please note, contributions might be shared on the podcast!) Find Us on Bluesky, Twitter, Instagram, Threads & Facebook: @FirstFlightPod Abby: @abbymsommer Chris: @ShelfNerds Email us feedback (90 secs or less) [email protected] Find Us on YouTube: Chris’ Channel : Completing the Shelf
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Ep. 96 - April 2025 | Trek of the Month (BONUS)
04/30/2025
Ep. 96 - April 2025 | Trek of the Month (BONUS)
EP 96 BONUS - April 2025 Trek of the Month Welcome to First Flight’s Bonus Trek of the Month thematic episodes chat! Chris and Abby love ALL Trek and have given themselves, and the Carrot Crew, some franchise spanning, thematic episode choices for each month. This month of April the themes are April Fools Day and Easter, and our episode picks are (Chris: “Rightful Heir” TNG S6 Ep 23) and (Abby: Spock Amok SNW S1 Ep 5). Take a listen and hear why we picked them for this theme, a connection to our personal lives and a Grappler Rating. *** Next Month in (May) the episodes are (Abby: Dark Page TNG S7 Ep 7) and (Nepenthe PIC S1 Ep 7) *** Feel free to let us know your thoughts on these monthly episodes and if you have any connections or Grappler Ratings of your own. (Please note, contributions might be shared on the podcast!) Find Us on Twitter (X), Instagram, Threads, Bluesky and Facebook: @FirstFlightPod Abby: @abbymsommer Chris: @ShelfNerds Find Us on YouTube: Chris’ Channel : Completing the Shelf
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Ep. 95 - "E2" | Season 3, Ep. 21
04/25/2025
Ep. 95 - "E2" | Season 3, Ep. 21
Episode 95- Season 3 Ep 21 “E2” Season 3 is here and First Flight, and the Carrot Crew, have many things to discuss! Chris and Abby Talk generations of our crew and subspace corridor shenanigans. An accident during an attempt to use a Xindi subspace corridor places the Enterprise in a bizarre confrontation… with itself. Season 3 Format: -Welcome & Reed Alert (spoiler warning) -Captain’s Log & Haiku (episode recap) -Pros and Decons (analysis of episode) - Viewscreen On (calling out a beautiful visual shot or director’s choice of shot) - Flipping Duras and/or VAMF (Vulcan as a Mother Flipper) Awards as needed -Porthos’ Pick (our favorite parts) -Trivia -Vulcans’ Verdict (rating the episode on a scale of 1-10 grapplers) Feel free to let us know your Porthos' Picks and Grappler Rankings, and/or your general thoughts on this episode! We save these and share them on special Mail Bag episodes. (Please note, contributions might be shared on the podcast!) Find Us on Bluesky, Twitter, Instagram, Threads & Facebook: @FirstFlightPod Abby: @abbymsommer Chris: @ShelfNerds Email us feedback (90 secs or less) [email protected] Find Us on YouTube: Chris’ Channel : Completing the Shelf
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Ep. 94 - "The Forgotten" | Season 3, Ep. 20
04/11/2025
Ep. 94 - "The Forgotten" | Season 3, Ep. 20
Episode 94- Season 3 Ep 20 “The Forgotten” Season 3 is here and First Flight, and the Carrot Crew, have many things to discuss! Chris and Abby. Two members of the Xindi Council offer to stop the launch of the weapon if Archer can prove that the Xindi have been manipulated; the crew mourns and hold a memorial for their dead shipmates. Season 3 Format: -Welcome & Reed Alert (spoiler warning) -Captain’s Log & Haiku (episode recap) -Pros and Decons (analysis of episode) - Viewscreen On (calling out a beautiful visual shot or director’s choice of shot) - Flipping Duras and/or VAMF (Vulcan as a Mother Flipper) Awards as needed -Porthos’ Pick (our favorite parts) -Trivia -Vulcans’ Verdict (rating the episode on a scale of 1-10 grapplers) Feel free to let us know your Porthos' Picks and Grappler Rankings, and/or your general thoughts on this episode! We save these and share them on special Mail Bag episodes. (Please note, contributions might be shared on the podcast!) Find Us on Bluesky, Twitter, Instagram, Threads & Facebook: @FirstFlightPod Abby: @abbymsommer Chris: @ShelfNerds Email us feedback (90 secs or less) [email protected] Find Us on YouTube: Chris’ Channel : Completing the Shelf
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Ep. 93 - March 2025 | Trek of the Month (BONUS)
03/31/2025
Ep. 93 - March 2025 | Trek of the Month (BONUS)
EP 93 BONUS - March 2025 Trek of the Month Welcome to First Flight’s Bonus Trek of the Month thematic episodes chat! Chris and Abby love ALL Trek and have given themselves, and the Carrot Crew, some franchise spanning, thematic episode choices for each month. This month of March the themes are Spring and St. Patrick’s Day, and our episode picks are ("Moist Vessel" LDS S1 Ep 4) and ("Fair Haven" VOY S6 Ep 11). Take a listen and hear why we picked them for this theme, a connection to our personal lives and a Grappler Rating. *** Next Month in (April) the episodes are ("Spock Amok" SNW S1 Ep 5) and ("Rightful Heir" TNG S6 Ep 23) *** Feel free to let us know your thoughts on these monthly episodes and if you have any connections or Grappler Ratings of your own. (Please note, contributions might be shared on the podcast!) Find Us on Twitter (X), Instagram, Threads, Bluesky and Facebook: @FirstFlightPod Abby: @abbymsommer Chris: @ShelfNerds Find Us on YouTube: Chris’ Channel: Completing the Shelf
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Ep. 92 - "Damage" | Season 3, Ep. 19
03/28/2025
Ep. 92 - "Damage" | Season 3, Ep. 19
Episode 92- Season 3 Ep 19 “Damage” Season 3 is here and First Flight, and the Carrot Crew, have many things to discuss! Chris and Abby discuss morality and grey areas with the repercussions from last episode impacting the crew. As the crew of Enterprise struggle to make repairs following the Reptilian attack, the Xindi council begins to shatter as questions arise on who they can truly trust. Meanwhile, Archer is forced to lead an assault against a defenceless alien ship, stealing a warp coil and stranding them in order to continue his mission and save Earth. Season 3 Format: -Welcome & Reed Alert (spoiler warning) -Captain’s Log & Haiku (episode recap) -Pros and Decons (analysis of episode) - Viewscreen On (calling out a beautiful visual shot or director’s choice of shot) - Flipping Duras and/or VAMF (Vulcan as a Mother Flipper) Awards as needed -Porthos’ Pick (our favorite parts) -Trivia -Vulcans’ Verdict (rating the episode on a scale of 1-10 grapplers) Feel free to let us know your Porthos' Picks and Grappler Rankings, and/or your general thoughts on this episode! We save these and share them on special Mail Bag episodes. (Please note, contributions might be shared on the podcast!) Find Us on Bluesky, Twitter, Instagram, Threads & Facebook: @FirstFlightPod Abby: @abbymsommer Chris: @ShelfNerds Email us feedback (90 secs or less) [email protected] Find Us on YouTube: Chris’ Channel : Completing the Shelf
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First Flight 91: Season 3, Episode 18 "Azati Prime"
03/14/2025
First Flight 91: Season 3, Episode 18 "Azati Prime"
Episode 91- Season 3 Ep 18 “Azati Prime” Season 3 is here and First Flight, and the Carrot Crew, have many things to discuss! Chris and Abby have been on a long road getting from there to Azati Prime! Now that we’re here, there is so much to talk about. When Enterprise discovers a means of destroying the weapon, Archer takes the suicide mission upon himself, but temporal agent Daniels tries to change Archer's mind by showing him a future aboard the Enteprise-J where the Xindi are part of the Federation. Before Archer can follow through, he is captured by one of the Xindi factions as the Reptilians launch a devastating attack on the NX-01. Season 3 Format: -Welcome & Reed Alert (spoiler warning) -Captain’s Log & Haiku (episode recap) -Pros and Decons (analysis of episode) - Viewscreen On (calling out a beautiful visual shot or director’s choice of shot) - Flipping Duras and/or VAMF (Vulcan as a Mother Flipper) Awards as needed -Porthos’ Pick (our favorite parts) -Trivia -Vulcans’ Verdict (rating the episode on a scale of 1-10 grapplers) Feel free to let us know your Porthos' Picks and Grappler Rankings, and/or your general thoughts on this episode! We save these and share them on special Mail Bag episodes. (Please note, contributions might be shared on the podcast!) Find Us on Bluesky, Twitter, Instagram, Threads & Facebook: @FirstFlightPod Abby: @abbymsommer Chris: @ShelfNerds Email us feedback (90 secs or less) Find Us on YouTube: Chris’ Channel : Completing the Shelf
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First Flight 90: Season 3, Episode 17 "Hatchery"
03/02/2025
First Flight 90: Season 3, Episode 17 "Hatchery"
Episode 90- Season 3 Ep 16 “Hatchery” Season 3 is here and First Flight, and the Carrot Crew, have many things to discuss! Chris and Abby are feeling very protective of hatchlings and chatting about “Hatchery.” Do we need to be removed from podcast hosting duties?! Enterprise finds a crashed Xindi-Insectoid ship containing an incubation chamber filled with Insectoid eggs. The crew must now decide whether to devote resources to save the offspring. Season 3 Format: -Welcome & Reed Alert (spoiler warning) -Captain’s Log & Haiku (episode recap) -Pros and Decons (analysis of episode) - Viewscreen On (calling out a beautiful visual shot or director’s choice of shot) - Flipping Duras and/or VAMF (Vulcan as a Mother Flipper) Awards as needed -Porthos’ Pick (our favorite parts) -Trivia -Vulcans’ Verdict (rating the episode on a scale of 1-10 grapplers) Feel free to let us know your Porthos' Picks and Grappler Rankings, and/or your general thoughts on this episode! We save these and share them on special Mail Bag episodes. (Please note, contributions might be shared on the podcast!) Find Us on Bluesky, Twitter, Instagram, Threads & Facebook: @FirstFlightPod Abby: @abbymsommer Chris: @ShelfNerds Email us feedback (90 secs or less) [email protected] Find Us on YouTube: Chris’ Channel : Completing the Shelf
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First Flight #89: February Trek of the Month 2025
02/28/2025
First Flight #89: February Trek of the Month 2025
BONUS- February 2025 Trek of the Month Welcome to First Flight’s Bonus Trek of the Month thematic episodes chat! Chris and Abby love ALL Trek and have given themselves, and the Carrot Crew, some franchise spanning, thematic episode choices for each month. This month of February the theme is Valentines Day and our episode picks are (His Way DS9 S6 Ep 20) and (Cupid’s Errant Arrow LOW S1 Ep 5). Take a listen and hear why we picked them for this theme, a connection to our personal lives and a Grappler Rating. *** Next Month in (March) the episodes are (Moist Vessel LDS S1 Ep 4) and (Fair Haven VOY S6 Ep 11) *** Feel free to let us know your thoughts on these monthly episodes and if you have any connections or Grappler Ratings of your own. (Please note, contributions might be shared on the podcast!) Find Us on Twitter (X), Instagram, Threads, Bluesky and Facebook: @FirstFlightPod Abby: @abbymsommer Chris: @ShelfNerds Find Us on YouTube: Chris’ Channel : Completing the Shelf
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First Flight #88: Season 3, Episode 16 "Doctor's Orders"
02/14/2025
First Flight #88: Season 3, Episode 16 "Doctor's Orders"
Episode 88- Season 3 Ep 16 “Doctor’s Orders” Season 3 is here and First Flight, and the Carrot Crew, have many things to discuss! Chris and Abby are feeling a bit lonely since it’s just the two of them chatting about “Doctor’s Orders,” or is it? It’s Phlox and Porthos time! While Enterprise travels through a section of the Expanse lethal to human neurology, Dr. Phlox must put the entire crew to sleep and handle all aspects of a working starship, but even with T'Pol's help, the doctor's skills might not be enough to keep the crew safe when complications arise. Season 3 Format: -Welcome & Reed Alert (spoiler warning) -Captain’s Log & Haiku (episode recap) -Pros and Decons (analysis of episode) - Viewscreen On (calling out a beautiful visual shot or director’s choice of shot) - Flipping Duras and/or VAMF (Vulcan as a Mother Flipper) Awards as needed -Porthos’ Pick (our favorite parts) -Trivia -Vulcans’ Verdict (rating the episode on a scale of 1-10 grapplers) Feel free to let us know your Porthos' Picks and Grappler Rankings, and/or your general thoughts on this episode! We save these and share them on special Mail Bag episodes. (Please note, contributions might be shared on the podcast!) Find Us on Bluesky, Twitter, Instagram, Threads & Facebook: @FirstFlightPod Abby: @abbymsommer Chris: @ShelfNerds Email us feedback (90 secs or less) [email protected] Find Us on YouTube: Chris’ Channel : Completing the Shelf
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First Flight #87: Lower Decks Series Reflection
02/01/2025
First Flight #87: Lower Decks Series Reflection
Episode 87- Bonus Lower Decks Series Reflection First Flight loves ALL Trek, and today we bring you a bonus episode that lets Abby and Chris reflect and chat about the entire series of Star Trek: Lower Decks, which just finished its last season. We could talk for hours, and we did go on for more than three. We have distilled our five season discussion down into the following format. Bonus Discovery Reflection Format: - Welcome & Red Alarm (spoiler warning) - Main Characters Review - Secondary and Supporting Characters Review - Season Features (5 words and a hashtag, haiku on a Lower Decker, haiku on the threat/villain, Top 3 Eps and Season grappler rating) - Cerritos Strong Themes (our favorite theme, production element and wild card) - Top 10 Jokes- lists of each of our favorites - Episode 9 vs Ep 10- A discussion on the end of each season - Iconic Shot- THE shot of Lower Decks - Koala Rating (a final haiku & rating the series on a scale of 1-10 koalas) Feel free to let us know your Porthos' Picks and Grappler Rankings, and/or your general thoughts on this episode! We save these and share them on special Mail Bag episodes. (Please note, contributions might be shared on the podcast!) Find Us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook & Bluesky: @FirstFlightPod Abby: @abbymsommer Chris: @ShelfNerds Email us feedback (90 secs or less) [email protected] Find Us on YouTube: Chris’ Channel : Completing the Shelf
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Ep. 86 - January Trek of the Month (2025)
01/31/2025
Ep. 86 - January Trek of the Month (2025)
BONUS- January 2025 Trek of the Month Welcome to First Flight’s Bonus Trek of the Month thematic episodes chat! Chris and Abby love ALL Trek and have given themselves, and the Carrot Crew, some franchise spanning, thematic episode choices for each month. This month of January the themes are Martin Luther King Day, New Year’s Day or Winter. Our episode picks are (11:59 VOY S5 Ep 23) and (Far Beyond the Stars DS9 S6 Ep 13). Take a listen and hear why we picked them for this theme, a connection to our personal lives and a Grappler Rating. *** Next Month in (February) the episodes are (Unforgettable VOY S4 Ep 22) and (Cupid’s Errant Arrow LOW S1 Ep 5) *** Feel free to let us know your thoughts on these monthly episodes and if you have any connections or Grappler Ratings of your own. (Please note, contributions might be shared on the podcast!) Find Us on Twitter (X), Instagram, Threads, Bluesky and Facebook: @FirstFlightPod Abby: @abbymsommer Chris: @ShelfNerds Find Us on YouTube: Chris’ Channel : Completing the Shelf
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First Flight #85: BONUS Section 31 Review
01/27/2025
First Flight #85: BONUS Section 31 Review
Episode 85- Bonus Section 31 Review With only 11 new episodes of new Star Trek premiering in 2025, First Flight wanted to take a moment to review Star Trek's first made-for-TV-movie, Star Trek: Section 31! This brief conversation follows this loose structure: Pros (2 each) Decons Grappler Ratings Feel free to let us know your Porthos' Picks and Grappler Rankings, and/or your general thoughts on Star Trek: Section 31! We save these and share them on special Mail Bag episodes. (Please note, contributions might be shared on the podcast!) Find Us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook & Bluesky: @FirstFlightPod Abby: @abbymsommer Chris: @ShelfNerds Email us feedback (90 secs or less) [email protected] Find Us on YouTube: Chris’ Channel: Completing the Shelf
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First Flight 84: Season 3, Episode 15 "Harbinger"
01/12/2025
First Flight 84: Season 3, Episode 15 "Harbinger"
Episode 82- Season 3 Ep 15 “Harbinger” Season 3 is here and First Flight, and the Carrot Crew, have many things to discuss! Chris and Abby are discovering aliens in anomalies, and trying to relieve headaches caused by an overabundance of machoness while discussing “Harbinger.” Enterprise rescues a dying alien from a colossal spatial anomaly, and he refuses to reveal why he was there. Meanwhile, tensions between Reed and Hayes heat up as new training drills begin. Season 3 Format: -Welcome & Reed Alert (spoiler warning) -Captain’s Log & Haiku (episode recap) -Pros and Decons (analysis of episode) - Viewscreen On (calling out a beautiful visual shot or director’s choice of shot) - Flipping Duras and/or VAMF (Vulcan as a Mother Flipper) Awards as needed -Porthos’ Pick (our favorite parts) -Trivia -Vulcans’ Verdict (rating the episode on a scale of 1-10 grapplers) Feel free to let us know your Porthos' Picks and Grappler Rankings, and/or your general thoughts on this episode! We save these and share them on special Mail Bag episodes. (Please note, contributions might be shared on the podcast!) Find Us on Bluesky, Twitter, Instagram, Threads & Facebook: @FirstFlightPod Abby: @abbymsommer Chris: @ShelfNerds Email us feedback (90 secs or less) [email protected] Find Us on YouTube: Chris’ Channel : Completing the Shelf
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BONUS - Trek of the Month Introduction 2025
12/31/2024
BONUS - Trek of the Month Introduction 2025
BONUS- 2025 Trek of the Month Introduction Welcome to First Flight’s Bonus Trek of the Month thematic episodes chat! Chris and Abby love ALL Trek and have given themselves, and the Carrot Crew, some franchise spanning, thematic episode choices for each month. In this introductory episode, we share all of our picks for each month for 2025. Feel free to let us know your thoughts on these monthly episodes and if you have any connections or Grappler Ratings of your own. (Please note, contributions might be shared on the podcast!) Find Us on Twitter (X), Instagram, Threads, Bluesky and Facebook: @FirstFlightPod Abby: @abbymsommer Chris: @ShelfNerds Find Us on YouTube: Chris’ Channel : Completing the Shelf
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First Flight 82: Season 3, Episode 14 "Stratagem"
12/27/2024
First Flight 82: Season 3, Episode 14 "Stratagem"
Episode 82- Season 3 Ep 14 “Stratagem” Season 3 is here and First Flight, and the Carrot Crew, have many things to discuss! Chris and Abby are peeling away layers of the truth while discussing “Stratagem.” Archer finds himself face-to-face with Degra, the designer of the Xindi superweapon, and tries to trick him into revealing its location. Season 3 Format: -Welcome & Reed Alert (spoiler warning) -Captain’s Log & Haiku (episode recap) -Pros and Decons (analysis of episode) - Viewscreen On (calling out a beautiful visual shot or director’s choice of shot) - Flipping Duras and/or VAMF (Vulcan as a Mother Flipper) Awards as needed -Porthos’ Pick (our favorite parts) -Trivia -Vulcans’ Verdict (rating the episode on a scale of 1-10 grapplers) Feel free to let us know your Porthos' Picks and Grappler Rankings, and/or your general thoughts on this episode! We save these and share them on special Mail Bag episodes. (Please note, contributions might be shared on the podcast!) Find Us on Bluesky, Twitter, Instagram, Threads & Facebook: @FirstFlightPod Abby: @abbymsommer Chris: @ShelfNerds Email us feedback (90 secs or less) [email protected] Find Us on YouTube: Chris’ Channel : Completing the Shelf
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First Flight #81: Season 3, Episode 13 "Proving Ground"
12/13/2024
First Flight #81: Season 3, Episode 13 "Proving Ground"
Episode 81- Season 3 Ep 13 “Proving Ground” Season 3 is here and First Flight, and the Carrot Crew, have many things to discuss! Chris and Abby are thrilled to have Shran drop in and are discussing “Proving Ground.” An Andorian ship led by Commander Shran arrives in the Delphic Expanse to help Enterprise hone in on the Xindi superweapon Season 3 Format: -Welcome & Reed Alert (spoiler warning) -Captain’s Log & Haiku (episode recap) -Pros and Decons (analysis of episode) - Viewscreen On (calling out a beautiful visual shot or director’s choice of shot) - Flipping Duras and/or VAMF (Vulcan as a Mother Flipper) Awards as needed -Porthos’ Pick (our favorite parts) -Trivia -Vulcans’ Verdict (rating the episode on a scale of 1-10 grapplers) Feel free to let us know your Porthos' Picks and Grappler Rankings, and/or your general thoughts on this episode! We save these and share them on special Mail Bag episodes. (Please note, contributions might be shared on the podcast!) Find Us on Twitter, Instagram, Threads, Facebook & Bluesky: @FirstFlightPod Abby: @abbymsommer Chris: @ShelfNerds Email us feedback (90 secs or less) [email protected] Find Us on YouTube: Chris’ Channel : Completing the Shelf
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First Flight #80: Season 3, Episode 12 "Chosen Realm"
11/28/2024
First Flight #80: Season 3, Episode 12 "Chosen Realm"
Episode 80- Season 3 Ep 12 “Chosen Realm” Season 3 is here and First Flight, and the Carrot Crew, have many things to discuss! Chris and Abby are getting hijacked and discussing “Chosen Realm.” A Triannon crew which Enterprise rescues from a crippled ship turns out to be a group of religious extremists who hijack the NX-01 to eradicate the "heretics" on their homeworld. Season 3 Format: -Welcome & Reed Alert (spoiler warning) -Captain’s Log & Haiku (episode recap) -Pros and Decons (analysis of episode) - Viewscreen On (calling out a beautiful visual shot or director’s choice of shot) - Flipping Duras and/or VAMF (Vulcan as a Mother Flipper) Awards as needed -Porthos’ Pick (our favorite parts) -Trivia -Vulcans’ Verdict (rating the episode on a scale of 1-10 grapplers) Feel free to let us know your Porthos' Picks and Grappler Rankings, and/or your general thoughts on this episode! We save these and share them on special Mail Bag episodes. (Please note, contributions might be shared on the podcast!) Find Us on Twitter, Instagram, Threads, Facebook & Bluesky: @FirstFlightPod Abby: @abbymsommer Chris: @ShelfNerds Email us feedback (90 secs or less) [email protected] Find Us on YouTube: Chris’ Channel : Completing the Shelf
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First Flight #79: Mail Bag #4 (Season 3)
11/10/2024
First Flight #79: Mail Bag #4 (Season 3)
Episode 79 - Mailbag Part 4 (Season 3) First Flight is chatting about Season 3 and we have YOUR thoughts to discuss. Chris and Abby respond to the feedback they have gotten from the First Flight Community over the first part of the season. The conversations range from fun to serious and there are many great contributions from the Carrot Crew! Feel free to let us know your Porthos' Picks, Grappler Ratings, Viewscreen On picks, VAMF and Flipping Duras Awards and/or your general thoughts so we can share them on our next Mail Bag episode. (Please note, contributions might be shared on the podcast!) Find Us on Twitter (X), Instagram, Threads, Bluesky and Facebook: @FirstFlightPod Abby: @abbymsommer Chris: @ShelfNerds Find Us on YouTube: Chris’ Channel : Completing the Shelf
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First Flight #78: Season 3, Episode 11 "Carpenter Street"
10/27/2024
First Flight #78: Season 3, Episode 11 "Carpenter Street"
Season 3 is here and First Flight, and the Carrot Crew, have many things to discuss! Chris and Abby are hanging out in the past, ordering fast food and discussing “Carpenter Street.” Daniels appears on Enterprise and sends Archer and T'Pol back in time to 2004 Earth to learn why three Xindi-Reptilians have been detected in the timeline. Using 22nd-century technology, Archer and T'Pol locate an abandoned factory where the Xindi are developing a biological weapon. Season 3 Format: -Welcome & Reed Alert (spoiler warning) -Captain’s Log & Haiku (episode recap) -Pros and Decons (analysis of episode) - Viewscreen On (calling out a beautiful visual shot or director’s choice of shot) - Flipping Duras and/or VAMF (Vulcan as a Mother Flipper) Awards as needed -Porthos’ Pick (our favorite parts) -Trivia -Vulcans’ Verdict (rating the episode on a scale of 1-10 grapplers) Feel free to let us know your Porthos' Picks and Grappler Rankings, and/or your general thoughts on this episode! We save these and share them on special Mail Bag episodes. (Please note, contributions might be shared on the podcast!) Find Us on Twitter, Instagram, Threads, Facebook & Bluesky: @FirstFlightPod Abby: @abbymsommer Chris: @ShelfNerds Email us feedback (90 secs or less) [email protected] Find Us on YouTube: Chris’ Channel : Completing the Shelf
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First Flight #77: Season 3, Episode 10 "Similitude"
10/11/2024
First Flight #77: Season 3, Episode 10 "Similitude"
Episode 77- Season 3 Ep 10 “Similitude” Season 3 is here and First Flight, and the Carrot Crew, have many things to discuss! Chris and Abby are hanging out in the polymorphic area of the NX01 again and discussing “Similitude.” After an accident in Engineering leaves Trip mortally injured, Phlox attempts to save the chief engineer by creating a clone of him to harvest neural tissue from it. In its very short lifespan, the clone grows rapidly from baby to adult, and surprises the crew with detailed memories of the real Trip's life. Season 3 Format: -Welcome & Reed Alert (spoiler warning) -Captain’s Log & Haiku (episode recap) -Pros and Decons (analysis of episode) - Viewscreen On (calling out a beautiful visual shot or director’s choice of shot) - Flipping Duras and/or VAMF (Vulcan as a Mother Flipper) Awards as needed -Porthos’ Pick (our favorite parts) -Trivia -Vulcans’ Verdict (rating the episode on a scale of 1-10 grapplers) Feel free to let us know your Porthos' Picks and Grappler Rankings, and/or your general thoughts on this episode! We save these and share them on special Mail Bag episodes. (Please note, contributions might be shared on the podcast!) Find Us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook & Bluesky: @FirstFlightPod Abby: @abbymsommer Chris: @ShelfNerds Email us feedback (90 secs or less) [email protected] Find Us on YouTube: Chris’ Channel : Completing the Shelf
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First Flight #76: Season 3, Episode 9 "North Star"
09/27/2024
First Flight #76: Season 3, Episode 9 "North Star"
Episode 76- Season 3 Ep 9 “North Star” Season 3 is here and First Flight, and the Carrot Crew, have many things to discuss! Chris and Abby are saddling up to chat about “North Star.” When a settlement of humans living a 19th-century Western lifestyle is discovered on a Delphic Expanse planet, Archer and crew set out to learn how they got there. Season 3 Format: -Welcome & Reed Alert (spoiler warning) -Captain’s Log & Haiku (episode recap) -Pros and Decons (analysis of episode) - Viewscreen On (calling out a beautiful visual shot or director’s choice of shot) - Flipping Duras and/or VAMF (Vulcan as a Mother Flipper) Awards as needed -Porthos’ Pick (our favorite parts) -Trivia -Vulcans’ Verdict (rating the episode on a scale of 1-10 grapplers) Feel free to let us know your Porthos' Picks and Grappler Rankings, and/or your general thoughts on this episode! We save these and share them on special Mail Bag episodes. (Please note, contributions might be shared on the podcast!) Find Us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook & Bluesky: @FirstFlightPod Abby: @abbymsommer Chris: @ShelfNerds Email us feedback (90 secs or less) [email protected] Find Us on YouTube: Chris’ Channel : Completing the Shelf
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Fight Flight #75: Season 3 Ep 8 "Twilight"
09/13/2024
Fight Flight #75: Season 3 Ep 8 "Twilight"
Episode 75- Season 3 Ep 8 “Twilight” Season 3 is here and First Flight, and the Carrot Crew, have many things to discuss! Chris and Abby are experiencing time shenanigans, loving hairdos and are chatting about “Twilight.” After an accident on Enterprise, Archer loses his short-term memory and begins to wake up every day not remembering anything from the day before. Despite the crew's best efforts to keep him involved in decisions, it becomes clear over time that they can't continue to function in this manner, leading T'Pol to become his caretaker and Trip to take command of the ship Season 3 Format: -Welcome & Reed Alert (spoiler warning) -Captain’s Log & Haiku (episode recap) -Pros and Decons (analysis of episode) - Viewscreen On (calling out a beautiful visual shot or director’s choice of shot) - Flipping Duras and/or VAMF (Vulcan as a Mother Flipper) Awards as needed -Porthos’ Pick (our favorite parts) -Trivia -Vulcans’ Verdict (rating the episode on a scale of 1-10 grapplers) Feel free to let us know your Porthos' Picks and Grappler Rankings, and/or your general thoughts on this episode! We save these and share them on special Mail Bag episodes. (Please note, contributions might be shared on the podcast!) Find Us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook & Bluesky: @FirstFlightPod Abby: @abbymsommer Chris: @ShelfNerds Email us feedback (90 secs or less) [email protected] Find Us on YouTube: Chris’ Channel : Completing the Shelf
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First Flight #74: Season 3 Ep 7 "The Shipment"
08/03/2024
First Flight #74: Season 3 Ep 7 "The Shipment"
Season 3 is here and First Flight, and the Carrot Crew, have many things to discuss! Chris and Abby are getting to know the Xindi Arboreals better, watching minds change, and are chatting about "The Shipment."
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First Flight #73: Season 3 Ep 6 "Exile"
07/12/2024
First Flight #73: Season 3 Ep 6 "Exile"
Season 3 is here and First Flight, and the Carrot Crew, have many things to discuss! Chris and Abby are chatting about "Exile" and all spheres, crystals and castle cliffs it brings.
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First Flight #72: BONUS Prodigy S2 Initial Reactions
07/03/2024
First Flight #72: BONUS Prodigy S2 Initial Reactions
First Flight loves ALL Trek and today The Carrot Crew knows that Abby and Chris ADORE Star Trek Prodigy and, since Season 2 just dropped on 7/1, they binged it all day one. They even got to live text with each other for a chunk in the middle of the season! Here is a bonus episode that has their initial - less than 18 hours from first full watch - thoughts.
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First Flight #71: Bonus Discovery Series Reflection
06/28/2024
First Flight #71: Bonus Discovery Series Reflection
First Flight loves ALL Trek and today we bring you a bonus episode that let's Abby and Chris reflect and chat about the entire series of Star Trek Discovery, which just finished its last season.
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