The Pensky Podcast

With time running out, Picard, Riker and crew must confront the sins of their past and heal fresh wounds, while the Titan, dead in the water, drifts helplessly toward certain destruction within a mysterious space anomaly. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "No Win Scenario" and Trek lore being treated as sincere reality. Plus! The guys chat about Picard's hot date, the holodeck's power systems, and Changeling downtime.

Picard grapples with an explosive, life-altering revelation, while the Titan and her crew try to outmaneuver a relentless Vadic in a lethal game of nautical cat and mouse. Meanwhile, Raffi and Worf uncover a nefarious plot from a vengeful enemy Starfleet has long since forgotten. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Seventeen Seconds" and two 65-year olds just GOING AT IT. Plus! The guys chat about getting around a portal, putting sugar in chamomile tea, and being bad at being an alien. 

Aided by Seven of Nine and the crew of the USS Titan, Picard makes a shocking discovery that will alter his life forever – and puts him on a collision course with the most cunning enemy he's ever encountered. Meanwhile, Raffi races to track a catastrophic weapon – and collides with a familiar ally. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Disengage" and how they've both moderated their views. Plus! The guys chat about bringing back the Ferengi, waiting a long time to transport people, and awkward names.

After receiving a cryptic, urgent distress call from Dr. Beverly Crusher, Admiral Jean-Luc Picard enlists help from generations old and new to embark on one final adventure: a daring mission that will change Starfleet, and his old crew forever. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "The Next Generation" and our feelings about returning to Star Trek: Picard. Plus! The guys chat about the energy of Jonathan Frakes, 25th century mixtapes, and video game weaponry.

Seven believes that a visiting weapons merchant assaulted her. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Retrospect" and how storylines can change through time. Plus! The guys chat about picking a lead character, Seven's characterization, and victim blaming those who run.

Ladies and gentlemen, and all you creatures of the night, it's time to turn your attention to The Rotten Horror Picture Show, where we're about to embark on a whirlwind journey through the zany world of Japanese horror comedy with the one and only, One Cut of the Dead. But before we dive into the cinematic chaos, let me share a little something about myself—I'm a local TV weatherman, but deep down, I've always dreamed of trading in my weather map for a scoreboard and making it big in the sports division. You see, while Clay and our special guest, Wes from The Pensky File, are gearing up for a wild ride through the unpredictable world of One Cut of the Dead, I'm stuck here behind the weather desk, plastering on a smile as I deliver forecasts that no one really pays attention to. Oh, how I yearn to be out there on the field, reporting on touchdowns and home runs instead of cloud formations and chance of precipitation! But alas, here I am, giving you the lowdown on today's weather while Clay and Wes dissect the intricacies of Japanese horror comedy. One Cut of the Dead, with its unique blend of humor and scares, promises to be a cinematic rollercoaster that will have you on the edge of your seat—something I wish I could say about my own career in broadcasting. So, as you settle in for The Rotten Horror Picture Show's coverage of One Cut of the Dead, spare a thought for this weatherman, living vicariously through the excitement of horror podcasting while secretly dreaming of a career in sports journalism. And Clay, Wes, if you're listening, maybe you could give a shoutout to this weatherman dreaming of a touchdown of his own. With that said, let's dive into the madness of Japanese horror comedy and make today's forecast one to remember! And be sure to send your questions for Clay and Amanda’s 100th episode to ThePenskyFileVideo@gmail.com!

Voyager rescues a critically injured Hirogen hunter who wishes to finish his hunt against a "resilient species" – a recent enemy of the Voyager crew – as Captain Janeway gives Seven of Nine a lesson in compassion. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Prey" and continuing the Hirogen storyline. Plus! The guys chat about CGI aliens, feeling bad for evil, and Tony Todd's acting capabilities.

Voyager receives a message from Starfleet containing letters from the crew's friends and family. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Hunters" and Predator rip-offs. Plus! The guys chat about balancing storylines, letters from home, and being large.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes sits down with fellow Trek podcast "Star Trek Stories" to discuss an old DS9 episode - "A Man Alone". Check out Star Trek Stories at https://star-trek-stories.captivate.fm/

Seven of Nine finds an abandoned subspace relay network that has the ability to send a message, or in this case The Doctor, to a Starfleet ship detected in the Alpha Quadrant. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Message in a Bottle" and Andy Dick's appearance as a second EMH. Plus! The guys chat about using someone else's relay network, getting silly with high stakes, and a new set of baddies.

The crew begins to experience vivid nightmares, all containing the same mysterious alien. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Waking Moments" and Voyager's reliance on dream sequences. Plus! The guys chat about seeing the same person in your dreams, capturing Voyager, and "Inception".

After being killed on an away mission and then revived by Seven's Borg nanoprobes, Neelix finds himself in a deep existential and spiritual crisis, questioning his faith and the meaning of his existence. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Mortal Coil" and swapping Chakotay for Neelix. Plus! The guys chat about hidden faith, getting serious with Neelix, and keeping someone dead for 17 hours.

When pirates steal the ship's main computer and other critical equipment, Captain Janeway tries to track down the missing equipment with the help of the holographic Leonardo da Vinci. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Concerning Flight" and its potentially life changing impact. Plus! The guys chat about the EMH changing our understanding of holograms, Janeway's submissive deference to powerful fake males, and walking around in sunny California.

B'Elanna Torres is imprisoned for having violent thoughts on a planet of peaceful telepaths. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Random Thoughts" and analyze the subconscious of Star Trek: Voyager. Plus! The guys chat about Detective Tuvok's sexual adventures, Janeway's schizophrenia, and the impact of violent media.

Obsessed with restoring the Krenim Imperium, no matter the cost, a Krenim military temporal scientist creates changes in history that all but destroy Voyager. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss both episodes of the "Year of Hell" and Kurtwood Smith's excellent performance. Plus! The guys chat about remembering Kes, time-based weapons, and lackluster mutinies.

A group of aliens perform experiments on the crew without their knowledge. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Scientific Method" and skeletons kissing. Plus! The guys chat about shoehorning Seven, a variety of ailments, and flying a starship into a binary pulsar. 

Greetings horror aficionados and welcome to the first spine-tingling episode of The Rotten Horror Picture Show for 2024! Clay and Amanda are kicking off the year with a bang, delving into the twisted brilliance of Jordan Peele's modern classic, Get Out. Now, before we venture into the sunken place of horror analysis, there's a little disclaimer: Clay and Amanda are doing their absolute best not to put their respective foots too far into their mouths with this one. Good luck to them! Get Out, a film that's as thought-provoking as it is chilling, is on the dissecting table. Jordan Peele's directorial debut was a revelation, a smart and socially relevant horror that left audiences in awe. Clay and Amanda, the maestros of horror podcasting, are navigating the intricate layers of this cinematic gem, promising insights that will send shivers down your spine without a hint of nonsense. Now, the challenge here is not to utter anything dumb. In the world of horror podcasting, where the line between brilliance and bafflement is thin, this is no small feat. But fear not, dear listeners, for Clay and Amanda have honed their horror analysis skills, and they're reasonably sure they don’t come off sounding like total idiots here. So, as you prepare to immerse yourself in the terror and social commentary of Get Out, rest assured that The Rotten Horror Picture Show is committed to delivering a podcast episode that's as sharp as a well-crafted jump scare and as astute as a final girl making it through the night. Here's to a new year of horror exploration, insightful discussions, and, fingers crossed, a complete absence of saying anything dumb! Stay tuned for a ride through the sunken place and beyond!

Seven of Nine experiences flashbacks, and believes that she is being called back to the Borg Collective. In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "The Raven" and if that's its name or not. Plus! The guys chat about making women eat things, the slow tease of Seven's backstory, and Janeway remembering.