We’re back on the bridge for TrekNoPod as we break down Star Trek: Enterprise Season 1 Episode 17 — “Fusion.” This one is… a lot. We talk T’Pol’s spotlight episode, the show’s early canon take on mind melds, why the episode feels so uncomfortable, and what it suggests about Vulcan culture at this point in the timeline.

We also hit the fun stuff: show-and-tell at Linda’s “holiday setup,” ThinkGeek nostalgia, Star Trek collectibles, and the moment we all realize Enterprise is doing something very different with mind melds compared to later Trek.

If you’ve ever wondered why Enterprise is so debated (or why “Fusion” sticks with people), this episode is for you.

Watch next: Rogue Planet (coming up next week) + more Enterprise Season 1 breakdowns.

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In this episode of TreknoPod, your Star Trek: Enterprise rewatch podcast, the crew boards Season 1, Episode 16 – “Shuttlepod One” and promptly loses their minds in the cold of space… and over the word “stinky.”Captain Shoff, Captain Vactor, and Captain Linda Paiges break down why this beloved bottle episode has become a fan favorite, following Trip Tucker and Malcolm Reed as they’re stranded in Shuttlepod One, convinced the Enterprise has been destroyed and their oxygen is running out. In this episode we talk about: • Superman becoming canon in Star Trek – the wild comic book references that made Vactor’s brain explode • Why “Shuttlepod One” is often ranked among Enterprise’s best episodes and even shows up on “greatest Star Trek episodes” lists  • The episode’s stage-play energy: two guys in a freezing metal can, getting drunk, getting honest, and getting weird • The infamous sickbay daydream and why the word “stinky” should never be used in a supposed romantic fantasy • Trip and Malcolm as the ultimate odd couple – sentimental, letter-writing Malcolm vs. problem-solver Trip • Real production trivia: how the set was turned into a literal igloo with AC units and dry ice so the actors were actually freezing, and why Dominic Keating (Malcolm) called this one of Enterprise’s “finest hours”  • Mashed potatoes as emergency hull repair, microwaving fish in a sealed shuttle, and the absolute worst ways to conserve oxygen • How this episode quietly gives us some of the best Malcolm character development in Season 1 • Quick look ahead to “Fusion” (Enterprise 1x17) and its unconventional Vulcans Hosts & Where to Find Us • Captain Shoff – Co-host of TreknoPod • Captain Vactor – Find his comic book content on YouTube & TikTok: This Comic Cooks, including his ongoing “Heroes Who Broke Bad” series about good guys who turned villainous. • Captain Linda Paiges – @LindaPaiges on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, plus The Transporter Room on social media for Trek interviews and more.Support the Show / Connect • Follow TreknoPod on your favorite podcast app • Leave a rating & review to help other Star Trek fans find the show • Share this episode with a friend who loves Star Trek: Enterprise, Trip & Malcolm, or great sci-fi bottle episodesEpisode Info • Series: Star Trek: Enterprise • Season 1, Episode 16 – “Shuttlepod One” • Original air date: February 13, 2002  • Written by: Rick Berman & Brannon Braga Question for listeners:Do you think “Shuttlepod One” is Enterprise’s best episode, or is it overrated? And would you behave more like Trip or Malcolm if you were stuck in that shuttle? Let us know in the comments or on social media!

Popcorn buckets, cursed CGI targs, and the most awkward Decon Chamber scene in Star Trek history. 🖖 In this episode of Treknopod, Captain Shoff, Captain Vactor, and Captain Linda dive into Star Trek: Enterprise – Season 1, Episode 14: “Sleeping Dogs” (original air date January 30, 2002).We talk about: • Whether “Sleeping Dogs” is actually a good Klingon episode… or just “perfectly cromulent” • The infamous Decon Chamber scene with T’Pol & Hoshi (sex appeal vs storytelling) • Malcolm’s mysterious cold and whether it means anything to the plot at all • The ethics of “let sleeping dogs lie” vs Archer interfering with Klingon “honor” • That painful CGI targ and what it says about Enterprise-era VFX • Grapplers vs tractor beams, early Starfleet tech, and why Enterprise sometimes feels like low-tech TrekAlong the way we: • Roast the Star Wars Holiday Special (and debate whether it’s “so bad it’s good”) • Imagine getting spoilers from your physics professor and why spoilers deserve their own corner of hell • Talk Klingon language, Duolingo, and whether today is a good day… for pie 🥧 • Share what we’re all working on: • Vactor’s Green Lantern mini-bios on @ThisComicCooks (TikTok & YouTube) • @lindapaiges 10K on TikTok and teasing a big Trek project 👀 • Shoff’s guest spot on Trekcommendations and his obsession with Star Trek LEGO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-eE3EKvCewNext week, we continue our Star Trek: Enterprise rewatch with “Shadows of P’Jem” – a follow-up to “The Andorian Incident” and the glorious return of Jeffrey Combs as Shran. 🫡#StarTrek #StarTrekEnterprise #TreknoPod #SleepingDogs #Klingons #TPol #Hoshi #StarTrekPodcast #EnterpriseRewatch

In this episode of Treknopod, the hosts engage in a lively discussion about the latest episode of Enterprise, 'Shadows of P'Jem.' They explore themes of character dynamics, particularly focusing on T'Pol and Archer, and critique the portrayal of Vulcans in the series. The conversation is peppered with humor, cultural references, and personal anecdotes, creating a relatable and engaging atmosphere. The hosts express their excitement for future episodes and reflect on the evolution of characters within the Star Trek universe.

Enterprise S1E13 “Dear Doctor” might be the most divisive episode of Star Trek: Enterprise—some call it Trek’s Tuvix moment. Today we unpack Dr. Phlox’s ethical choice, Archer’s proto–Prime Directive, the Valakians/Menk debate, and why this episode still blows up Reddit threads. PLUS: a birthday surprise for Linda from John Billingsley (Dr. Phlox)! 🥳🎧 TreknoPod — Enterprise rewatch, episode by episode.Hosts: Captain Shoff • Captain Vactor • Captain Linda Paiges⏱️ Chapters / Timestamps:00:00 Cold open + set-up01:14 Why “Dear Doctor” hits different02:54 Linda’s Halloween & birthday setup08:09 John Billingsley (Phlox) birthday message!10:14 Cold open breakdown (Phlox, creatures, snacks)11:56 First reactions & top-3 episode debate12:36 Is this Enterprise’s Tuvix?17:25 The core dilemma: save Valakians or not?20:27 Archer’s “isn’t medicine interference?” point22:24 Siding with Phlox vs Archer (and why)25:29 “What if they learn Phlox had a cure?”26:39 Proto–Prime Directive and Vulcan parallels28:28 Movie Night! For Whom the Bell Tolls → Sunset Blvd31:49 Ensign Cutler x Phlox (culture clash)36:02 “Which species would you date?” (Vulcan/Trill/EMH)41:47 Non-biologicals: holograms & androids?42:40 Where were the other bridge crew takes?43:40 Why Reddit hates/loves this episode46:24 The rumored alternate ending51:28 Outro: next = Sleeping Dogs (S1E14)💬 Question of the Day:Was Archer right to withhold the cure? Where do you draw the line on non-interference before the Prime Directive? Comment your take—we’ll read favorites next episode.👍 If you enjoy TreknoPod, hit Like, Subscribe, and Live Long & Comment.🔗 Follow the crew• Vactor – @ThisComicCooks • Linda Paiges – @lindapaiges • Shoff – https://www.tiktok.com/@TreknoPod#StarTrek #Enterprise #DearDoctor #DrPhlox #PrimeDirective #Tuvix #Valakians #Menk #JohnBillingsley #TreknoPod #StarTrekEnterprise

Hails unanswered. Weapons hot. We’re rewatching Star Trek: Enterprise S1E12 “Silent Enemy”—the mysterious alien attack on NX-01, Archer’s “being ghosted” diplomacy, Malcolm Reed’s… pineapple twist, and whether this episode wastes or seeds character development. Plus: Hoshi’s side-quest, Doctor Phlox as detective, phase cannons, submarine vibes, and those “Shroomie” aliens (Elachi in STO).Hosts: Captain Shoff • Captain Linda Paiges • Captain VactorThis is Treknopod—your one-stop Enterprise rewatch & breakdown.In this episode you’ll learn: • Why the “unknown” attackers still fascinate fans (and where they show up in other media) • Whether the Reed birthday B-plot adds anything (pineapple discourse!) • Archer’s command guilt vs. Janeway parallels • Phase cannons, Jeffries-tube design, and Enterprise’s “submarine” aesthetic • Fun continuity bits: Porthos walks, Natalie from Pensacola, and production nicknamesJoin the crew:👉 Subscribe for weekly Enterprise rewatches & deep dives👉 Tell us your favorite underrated ENT episode in the comments👉 Follow @Treknopod on TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@treknopodRelated episodes you’ll like next: • “Cold Front” (ENT S1E11) – Temporal Cold War setup • “Dear Doctor” (ENT S1E13) – our next episode, a Phlox classicSupport the captains & friends: • Lindahttps://www.tiktok.com/@lindapaigeshttps://www.youtube.com/@lindapaiges • Vactor’s - https://www.youtube.com/@ThisComicCooks#StarTrek #StarTrekEnterprise #SilentEnemy #NX01 #Archer #MalcolmReed #HoshiSato #DoctorPhlox #TrekPodcast #EnterpriseRewatch

Enterprise’s “Cold Front” finally pulls us back into the Temporal Cold War—Silik “saves” Archer, Daniels shows up from the future, and nobody knows who to trust.We break down S1E11 scene by scene: what Silik actually prevents, why Daniels’ evidence vanishes, how this episode reframes Season 1, and the deliciously unresolved ending.In this TreknoPod rewatch, Captains Shoff, Vactor, and Linda Paiges debate time-travel rules, Vulcan skepticism, Archer’s “John” problem, Robert Duncan McNeill’s direction, and how Cold Front connects to later Trek (Discovery’s 32nd century, Starfleet Academy chatter, etc.). We also share trivia (Matt Winston’s lineage), favorite character beats (Phlox supremacy), and the hilarious chair-adjustment fiasco on the bridge.Chapters below • Comment: Team Silik or Team Daniels?► Subscribe for weekly Enterprise rewatches + Voyager/Lower Decks talk.Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Trek No Pod04:15 Exploring 'Cold Front' Episode08:51 Time Travel and Its Implications13:11 Character Dynamics and Development17:39 Cultural and Spiritual Themes in Star Trek19:06 Exploring Faith in Star Trek20:27 Unresolved Endings and Cliffhangers21:04 Trivia and Behind-the-Scenes Insights26:24 Movie Night and Crew Bonding27:39 Complex Storytelling and Character Trust29:21 Temporal Cold War and Episode Order30:06 Weekend Plans and Halloween Excitement33:08 Turning 21 and Star Trek Drinks35:42 Star Trek Las Vegas Convention37:35 Promotions and Projects47:07 AI in Creative Fields

In this episode of Treknopod, the hosts discuss the latest episode of Star Trek: Enterprise, 'Cold Front.' They explore themes of time travel, character dynamics, and the significance of the episode within the series. The conversation includes personal anecdotes, trivia, and insights into the production of the show, as well as updates on the hosts' lives and projects. The episode highlights the unique elements of Star Trek storytelling and the hosts' passion for the franchise.

Hot take time. We’re rewatching Star Trek: Enterprise Season 1, Episode 10 — “Fortunate Son.” LeVar Burton directs a tense Nausicaan revenge story that pits Boomer freighters against Starfleet ethics. Did Archer overstep? Did Travis Mayweather finally get a real character episode—or did the show fumble it?In this TREKNOPOD review, Shoff, Captain Linda, and Vactor debate:• Jurisdiction & authority over civilian ships• Revenge vs restraint (is Ryan justified?)• Boomer culture vs Starfleet ideals• The morality of kidnapping/torture to stop raids• Whether Mayweather was elevated… or sidelined againWe also shout out LeVar Burton’s direction, the Nausicaans’ legacy (TNG’s “Tapestry,” dom-jot!), and some fun production notes.Tell us your verdict: Is “Fortunate Son” underrated, or the season’s first real miss?#StarTrek #StarTrekEnterprise #TrekPodcast #Nausicaans #LeVarBurton