Starfleet Recruiter

Produced by Steve Shives
Starfleet Recruiter portrays Starfleet in a rebuilding phase, focusing on meeting enlistment quotas. The piece blends satire and sci-fi comedy, with promotional links for memberships, Patreon, and social channels, plus references to related podcasts, The Late Seating and The Ensign’s Log. YouTube video: uvpH8NvfMFc.

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My (Almost) Least Favorite Kind of Christian

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Summary: The video critiques “almost the worst” Christians who aggressively insert faith into every conversation. It promotes social critique of religious behavior, alongside channel perks, funding options, and links to related podcasts and social media. Tags highlight atheism, Christianity, secularism, and religious criticism. YouTube link provided.

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Patrons and Members Hangout #140: Old Twitter

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Patrons and Members Hangout recap: Includes links to channel perks, charity pages, podcast listens (WatchCats, Late Seating, The Ensign’s Log), mutual aid resources for Minnesota, Ukrainian Army donations, and creator pages (Patreon, PayPal, social). Also provides YouTube and SoundCloud links.

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The Supergirl Movie Needs More Supergirl

Produced by Steve Shives
Milly Alcock delivers standout Supergirl, but the film underutilizes her and the DCU potential. It’s engaging and solid, yet doesn’t fully elevate to greatness. A concise, balanced critique noting strong performances amid pacing and scope limitations.

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Star Trek Retro Review: “Time and Again” (VOY) | Time Loops and Paradoxes

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Summary: A retro review of Star Trek: Voyager episode “Time and Again,” exploring time loops and paradoxes. The video links to creator’s channels, social media, and podcasts (Late Seating, The Ensign’s Log). Includes various donation options and tags for Star Trek, Voyager, and time travel. YouTube link provided.

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Trek, Reluctantly #254: Agatha Christie’s Poirot: “After the Funeral” (Part 1)

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Steve Shives and Dana Cole watch the first half of Agatha Christie’s Poirot episode “After the Funeral,” offering a live watch-along rather than streaming the episode itself. Viewers should cue the episode separately and watch in sync. Includes numerous charity and social links, plus channel and podcast promotions. YouTube link provided.

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Ask Away! #217: July 3, 2026 | Steve Shives

Produced by Steve Shives
Steve Shives’ Ask Away (July 3, 2026) invites unscripted livestream Q&A, outlines charity and fundraiser links (medical, disaster relief, Ukraine, abortion access), and promo for related podcasts, channels, and social media. Includes donation options (GoFundMe, GiveDirectly, etc.) and rules against harassment; multiple external resources listed.

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Is Starfleet Actually a Military?

Produced by Steve Shives
The video argues Starfleet is portrayed more like a military than Roddenberry’s non-military ideal. It examines real-world origins, uniforms, ranks, laws, armed personnel, and defense roles, contrasting Starfleet’s civilian-mission rhetoric with its militaristic elements, and explores how this tension shapes Star Trek’s themes and storytelling.

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Night Gallery: A Better Ending for Tim Riley’s Bar?

Produced by Steve Shives
Steve Shives discusses Night Gallery in a TV review titled “A Better Ending for Tim Riley’s Bar?”, exploring Rod Serling’s horror anthology and its storytelling. The description promotes channels, memberships, and social links, plus two related podcasts: Late Seating and The Ensign’s Log. YouTube link provided.

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When Rod Serling Lost His Nerve

Produced by Steve Shives
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Examines a Night Gallery episode, “They’re Tearing Down Tim Riley’s Bar,” noting Rod Serling’s characteristic tension undermined by an unexpectedly cheerful ending. The analysis questions why the finale shifts tone, suggesting it disrupts Serling’s nerve-wracking storytelling and leaves viewers with an unusual, incongruous resolution.

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