Damnit Jim! The Podcast

Damnit Jim! The Podcast

Join Dana and Dan every Friday as they review episodes of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. The guys provide a reverent, and often irreverent, look at Star Trek. Whether you are a Star Trek nerd (like Dana and Dan) or a newbie, you are sure to find something interesting in Damnit Jim! Feel free to contact us at damnitjimpodcast@gmail.com, or leave a message on the Damnit Jim Hotline, 509-676-6298.

Episodes

May 2, 2025 38 mins

In this episode, Dana and Dan discuss "Ad Astra Per Aspera." They talk about how Pike tries to save Una from being thrown into a Federation Penal colony. The guys also wonder what a real lawyer would think about the courtroom scene. And while no asparagus shows up in the episode, carrots do.

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In this season two opening episode of Strange New Worlds, "The Broken Circle," Dana and Dan discuss Spock's plan to save a former crewmember. The guys also talk about the evolving backstory of M'Benga and Chapel. And then there is rambling about annoying voices and asparagus.

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April 11, 2025 40 mins

In this season one review episode of Strange New Worlds, Dana and Dan discuss the characters, situations, and best and worst of the inaugural season. As always, there is rambling, and the guys take several interesting detours (including a discussion about whether Captain Pike would want a romantic interlude with a Gorn!).

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April 4, 2025 36 mins
In this week's encore episode, Dana and Dan discuss "Patterns of Force."  The guys discuss whether a horrible period in Earth's history could be replicated on an alien world. They also talk about how historians may have misinterpreted the rise of Germany in World War II. Then there is rambling about blood donations and pop-tarts (once again!).   We also encourage you to give blood. There is a serious shortage in the US, and you c...
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March 28, 2025 49 mins

In this season one finale episode of Strange New Worlds, "A Quality of Mercy," Dana and Dan discuss the time-bending dilemma in which Captain Pike finds himself. They also talk about doing a cooking show that feature the meals Pike makes during the series. And, of course, there is much rambling!

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March 21, 2025 52 mins

In this season one penultimate episode of Strange New Worlds, "All Who Wander," Dana and Dan share their thoughts about the death of a main character. We also see the new look for an old enemy. Of course food makes its way into the conversation, and a reference to Scooby-Do nearly kills Dana from laughter!

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March 14, 2025 56 mins
In this week's encore episode, Dana and Dan discuss "A Private Little War."  The guys talk about the Mugato and the Prime Directive and wonder if supplying weapons to one side in a proxy war is ethical. They also ramble about tattoos, a William Shatner hairpiece that is up for auction, and Dana's encounter with an aggressive mime in Chicago.   The guys will be back next week with Strange New Worlds Season One Episode 9, "All Who ...
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March 7, 2025 51 mins

This week Dana and Dan discuss the Strange New Worlds episode "The Elysian KingdoThe guys ponder how this episode ever got made, and Dan does a lot of complaining, especially about Dr. M'Benga's daughter! Dan and Dana wonder what a Blotzman Brain is, and also discuss the possibility of doing a food podcast.

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February 28, 2025 45 mins
This week Dana and Dan discuss the Strange New Worlds episode "The Serene Squall." The guys talk about how a group of misfits is able to take over the Enterprise. Dan relates his colonoscopy story and Dana talks about almost getting strip searched by a TSA agent.   Please send your comments, questions, and suggestions to damnitjimpodcast@gmail.com. You can find us on YouTube and Facebook. You can also call the Damnit Jim Hotline at...
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This week Dana and Dan discuss the Strange New Worlds episode "Lift Us Up Where Suffering Cannot Reach." The guys wonder why a planet needs a little kid to survive. They also wonder who the father of the kid might be. They also talk about whether M'Benga needs to do something about his kid in the buffer. And then there is a lot of talk about a commercial during the airing of this episode on Paramount+!   Please send your comments,...
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February 14, 2025 45 mins
This week Dana and Dan discuss the Strange New Worlds episode "Spock Amok." The guys explore the tangled situation that develops between Spock and T'pring. They also wonder whether you can eat reptile ribs, and discuss adding new classes to Damnit Jim: The University. The Ramble Jar also makes an appearance!   Please send your comments, questions, and suggestions to damnitjimpodcast@gmail.com. You can find us on YouTube and Facebo...
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January 31, 2025 51 mins
This week Dana and Dan discuss the Strange New Worlds episode "Memento Mori." We get introduced to a new enemy and learn secrets about both Singh and Spock. The guys also talk about astronomy, Latin, and other courses you might be able to take if you enroll in Damnit Jim: The University!   Please send your comments, questions, and suggestions to damnitjimpodcast@gmail.com. You can find us on YouTube and Facebook. You can also call...

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January 24, 2025 39 mins
This week Dana and Dan discuss "The Ghosts of Illyria." The guys ponder how secrets held by some of the crew endanger the ship, but ultimately offer redemption. There is also talk about bugs and how Dana and Dan would love it if somehow the Three Stooges could be in a Star Trek episode!   Please send your comments, questions, and suggestions to damnitjimpodcast@gmail.com. You can find us on YouTube and Facebook. You can also call ...

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January 17, 2025 51 mins
This week Dana and Dan discuss how the crew of the Enterprise plans on saving a planet from a comet, a bunch of shepherds who are shooting sheep at the ship, and why they think Kirk's mustache has to go. Of course, there are a lot of laughs, as well as some serious discussion about the show. But mostly laughs.   Please send your comments, questions, and suggestions to damnitjimpodcast@gmail.com. You can also find us on YouTube, Fa...
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January 10, 2025 57 mins
Welcome to the first episode in our review of Strange New Worlds! Dana and Dan discuss the characters, plot points, and dilemmas faced by the crew of the Enterprise. They also, once again, try to perfect their accents, ramble a lot, and generally have a good time discussing the show.   Please send your comments, questions, and suggestions to damnitjimpodcast@gmail.com. You can also find us on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter.  You c...

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December 13, 2024 35 mins
In today's podcast, Dana and Dan discuss the short film "Unification." The guys try to make sense of the film and wonder if taking a dose of LSD beforehand would have helped. Dana and Dan also announce what is next for the Damnit Jim podcast!   Please send your comments, questions, and suggestions to damnitjimpodcast@gmail.com. You can also find us on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter.  You can also call the Damnit Jim Hotline at 509...
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December 6, 2024 43 mins
In today's podcast, Dana and Dan discuss The Next Generation episode "Unification, Part II." Spock does his best to reunify the Vulcan and Romulan empires. In doing so, he encounters an annoying little kid, a Romulan played by a person with very poor acting skills, and an overweight Ferengi. The guys also do their best foreign accents (and by best, we mean not very good).   Please send your comments, questions, and suggestions to ...
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This week Dana and Dan host their first (and maybe last!) Thanksgiving Special. The guys talk about their favorite episodes, characters, and aliens. They also discuss what they like best about doing the podcast, their favorite "ramble jar" moments from the first 19 episodes, and their plans for Thanksgiving. And then there is all that talk about the turkey's cavity...

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November 22, 2024 39 mins
In today's podcast, Dana and Dan discuss The Next Generation episode "Unification, Part I." Star Fleet contemplates the possible defection (or is it infection) of one of its legends. Of course, there is rambling that you have come to expect...and love!   Please send your comments, questions, and suggestions to damnitjimpodcast@gmail.com. You can also find us on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter.  You can also call the Damnit Jim Hotl...

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November 15, 2024 37 mins
In today's podcast, Dana and Dan discuss the Voyager episode "Flashback" featuring none other than Captain Sulu himself.  The guys talk about how Tuvok drops (throws?) a girl from a cliff, what gaseous anomalies are made of, and how both Neelix and Kes are super annoying. And of course, there is a lot of rambling!   Please send your comments, questions, and suggestions to damnitjimpodcast@gmail.com. You can also find us on YouTube...
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