Episode 84: You say ‘Orion.’ I say ‘Orion.’

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Time to disconnect from Subspace Chatter —  goodbye Charlie.

Main Mission

CLINTON

This week we’re talking about the first two episodes of the shortened second season of “Star Trek: The Animated Series.” Specifically, “The Pirates of Orion,” and “BEM.”

• “The Pirates of Orion”
• Written by Howard Weinstein
• Directed by Bill Reed
• First aired on September 7, 1974

• “Bem”
• Written by David Gerrold
• Directed by Bill Reed
• First aired on September 14, 1974

Warp Speed Round Table

A follow up with some feedback on our last Warp Speed Round Table topic:

What do you hope will happen in the next season of “Discovery”? 

Listener Diane had three items

This time around…

What is your favorite Kirk moment?

End Of Transmission

Time to refill the dilithium chamber and try to warp on out of here. 

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