Introducing The Poker Face Podcast

Introducing The Poker Face Podcast

Gerry and Iain return to the original Columbo Podcast feed this week to begin a ten-week run looking at the first season of Poker Face, a new drama with strong influences from the Lieutenant’s investigations. Tune in to see how the show stacks up and whether it’s a worthy successor to the classic series.


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Show Wrap-up - Episode 87 - Fascinating? A Star Trek Podcast

Podcast Finale – Episode 87

This final wrap-up brings together our thoughts on the show and the movies. We look back on our high and low points and answer some last listener questions. In this episode Gerry and Iain firm up their plans for the future.


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Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country - Episode 86

Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country

Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country was the sixth and final big-screen adventure for the Star Trek crew, with peace talks between the Klingons and the Federation threatened by a high profile assassination. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss whether peace is possible without trust.


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Star Trek V: The Final Frontier - Episode 85

Star Trek V: The Final Frontier

Star Trek V: The Final Frontier was the fifth big-screen adventure for the Star Trek crew, with Spock’s secret half-brother leading his cultists on a mission to find God. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss the difference between the family you’re born with and the family you choose.


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Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home - Episode 84

Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home

Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home was the fourth big-screen adventure for the Star Trek crew, with the group forced to travel back in time to the 1980s to recover a pair of humpback whales. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss defunct donut chains and timeless landmarks.


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Star Trek III: The Search for Spock - Episode 83

Star Trek III: The Search For Spock – Episode 83

Star Trek III: The Search for Spock was the third big-screen adventure for the Star Trek crew, with the restoration of Spock’s eternal soul to his regenerated body leading Kirk to hijack his own starship. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss the best way to deal with a pubescent Vulcan in an isolated setting.


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Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan - Episode 82

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan – Episode 82

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan was the second big-screen adventure for the Star Trek crew, with a longstanding enemy restored to prominence with revenge on his mind. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss manoeuvring in 3D and genocide on a global scale.


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Star Trek: The Motion Picture - Episode 81 - Fascinating? A Star Trek Podcast

Star Trek: The Motion Picture – Episode 81

Star Trek: The Motion Picture was the first big-screen adventure for the Star Trek crew, with Kirk’s return to the Enterprise leading to problems in the chain of command as Earth faces an existential threat. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss killer clouds and old friends.


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Series Wrap-up - Episode 80 - Fascinating? A Star Trek Podcast

Series Wrap-up – Episode 80

This series wrap-up is a brief interlude before we resume with the motion pictures, with a quick look back at some of our highlights and our thoughts on some viewers’ questions. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss their plans for the future.


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Turnabout Intruder - Episode 79

Turnabout Intruder – Episode 79

Turnabout Intruder was the twenty fourth and final episode of Star Trek’s third season to air, with Kirk’s body stolen by a jealous ex-lover intent on commanding the Enterprise. In this episode Gerry and Iain discuss role reversal and gender politics in space.


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