Listen "01. Manic Pixie Dream Vina (The Cage)"
Episode Synopsis
Anika and Liz go back to the beginning of it all: "The Cage", the unaired Star Trek pilot starring Jeffrey Hunter, Majel Barrett, and Leonard Nimoy as a cheery guy named Spock.
We're joined by guest Ellie, who watched "The Cage" for the first time, and is here to say what everyone's thinking: the Talosians' heads look like butts.
We also cover important issues, such as:
wigs
shorts in space
Number One, Michael Burnham and stoic female characters
wild speculation about Discovery's approach to Chris Pike, Number One and Spock
how does "The Cage" manage to get more sexist with every passing decade?
they may have giant brains, but maybe the Talosians aren't actually that bright
AND MORE
Further show notes can be found on Tumblr.
We're joined by guest Ellie, who watched "The Cage" for the first time, and is here to say what everyone's thinking: the Talosians' heads look like butts.
We also cover important issues, such as:
wigs
shorts in space
Number One, Michael Burnham and stoic female characters
wild speculation about Discovery's approach to Chris Pike, Number One and Spock
how does "The Cage" manage to get more sexist with every passing decade?
they may have giant brains, but maybe the Talosians aren't actually that bright
AND MORE
Further show notes can be found on Tumblr.
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