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Ship Full of Jerks

Ship Full of Jerks

By Ryan Thomas Riddle and Mark Farinas

A podcast exploring the farthest reaches of science fiction and pop culture in a casual conversation between old friends.

Writer/Artist Mark Farinas is the creator of the STAR TREK WEBCOMIC, a fan comic based on Roddenberry's space odyssey. Ryan Thomas Riddle is an award-winning journalist and Trekkie who works with FACT TREK to bust the myths surrounding the making of the original STAR TREK.

Each week, we discuss what genres are streaming to our TVs, look back with retro reviews, and let you know what we are fanning over.
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Space Sailors That Swear

Ship Full of JerksMar 21, 2023

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Space Sailors That Swear

Space Sailors That Swear

This week, the Jerks are hunting down the Titan and her renegade crew with the midpoint episode of STAR TREK PICARD's final season. Then it's a quick trip to Coruscant for some spy shenanigans with a Hot Butch and a Sexy Otter. Finally, the Jerks tackle Picard's F-bomb and whether STAR TREK should be family-friendly fare.
Mar 21, 202321:18
Jack Crusher's Whiskey of Choice

Jack Crusher's Whiskey of Choice

This week, the Jerks warp into two sci-fi franchises. First up, the latest STAR TREK: PICARD, "No Win Scenario," which the Jerks feel is PICARD's best episode. But they also get into a deep discussion about mental health and the 25th Century. Next up is THE MANDALORIAN's latest episode, "The Mines of Mordor"... um "The Mines of Mandalore." Finally, the Jerks discuss what they're fanning over. For Ryan, it's THE ARK. And it's EVIL for Mark!  
Mar 14, 202327:24
Mommy and Daddy Are Fighting

Mommy and Daddy Are Fighting

This week, the Jerks are trapped in a nebula with the latest episode of STAR TREK: PICARD, where we gab about Sheer *BEEP* Hubris Jean-Luc and Captain Riker's big fight on the bridge. And THE MANDALORIAN, played by everyone's slutty daddy, is back! So is Baby Yoda... umm... Grogu. We examine how this season feels different than the previous ones. Finally, our reaction to the news that STAR TREK: DISCOVERY is ending after five seasons. 
Mar 07, 202324:01
Peck's Pecs

Peck's Pecs

This week, the Jerks set course for episode two of STAR TREK: PICARD and talk about our new favorite starship captain, Liam Shaw played by the excellent Todd Stashwick. He's a show stealer! Then it's off for a visit with musical producer Neil S. Bulk and STAR TREK historian Jeff Bond to discuss the work of Gerald Fried, the STAR TREK: TOS composer who died recently. Afterwards, Mark and Ryan discuss what they're fanning over... and also Ethan Peck's pecs. Hosts: Mark Farinas and Ryan Thomas Riddle  Music by Fluffy 
Feb 28, 202342:13
"Encounter at Fanpoint"

"Encounter at Fanpoint"

Welcome aboard the first podcast of Mark Farinas and Ryan Thomas Riddle as they explore the farthest reaches of sci-fi and pop culture. This week, they dive right into the premiere episode of STAR TREK PICARD's third and final season. Will this truly be the final voyage that NEMESIS promised? Be warned there be spoilers. Then they jump back in time. The year is 1993. The show is BABYLON 5. And after their pit stop at the dawn of the Third Age of Mankind... Mark and Ryan chat about what they're fanning over this week. G
Feb 21, 202327:34