Guys: With Bryan Quinby Guys: Episode 80 - Star Trek Guys with Will Menaker and Aaron Thorpe
Aug 13, 2024
Will Menaker, a prominent member of Chapo Trap House, and Aaron Thorpe from The Trillbillies Workers Party join for a lively discussion on Star Trek. They debate the quirkiest aspects of the series, like the fashion choices of starship crews and the infamous 'friend zone' in a 24th-century context. The conversation touches on Starfleet's strategic prowess compared to the Empire in Star Wars, the evolution of character representation, and the socio-political commentary embedded in the franchise. Prepare for a humorous deep dive into the galaxy far, far away!
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Tuvix Controversy
- Bryan Quinby opened the podcast by discussing a controversial Voyager episode.
- Captain Janeway kills Tuvix, a merged Neelix and Tuvok, upsetting fans.
Spock and Tacos
- A Reddit user recounted meeting Ethan Peck (Spock) while he ate tacos.
- The user's excitement contrasts with the hosts' jadedness about celebrities.
New Trek Heresy
- Aaron Thorpe considers newer Star Trek shows, like Discovery, to be heretical.
- He prefers the older series for their slower pace and lack of modern TV tropes.