David and John read a letter from Michael Piller to the Star Trek producers about a teleplay called The Patient.  The title was later changed to The Swarm.  In this episode the guys tell you all about it.  Also Star Trek News, a  rousing discussion about diversity in sci-fi films and TV shows and Star Trek gifts for the holidays.

John and David discuss part two of the "Red Alert" letters from Michael Piller to then producer and writer, Jeri Taylor, concerning the upcoming episodes The Q and the Grey and Future's End.   This is the second letter, covering three episodes, all dated about 5 weeks apart.  Confusing? Not as much as last week.  But the guys continue to try and sort it out.    Also more Star Trek News, and a new segment: Ask Dave?  This week John asks David, how many Star Trek episodes and films deal with time travel?  The answer is surprising, shocking even. 

This episode, John and David discuss parts of two Red Alert letters from Michael Piller to then producer and writer, Jeri Taylor, concerning the upcoming episodes The Q and the Grey and Future's End.   A total of two letters covering three episodes, all dated about 5 weeks apart.  Confusing? You bet.  But the guys try to sort it out.  David says a few words about the passing of Star Trek alum, Camile Saviole; known to many fans as Kai Osaka from the Deep Space Nine TV series.  Also more Star Trek News, 

David and Kramer conclude the "Year of Hell" letters with a discussion about the Year in Hell Part 2 episode.    Also in this episode, Star Trek News, a countdown list of the Star Trek series ranked in order, and a Star Trek Toss Up.  In a "bold statement" Kramer asserts that the Crenim are the greatest foe ever faced by a Federation captain on any series. 

David and Kramer read a testy letter from Michael Piller regarding the episode The Year of Hell,  after many of his notes are ignored during the story draft phase.  The story draft was written by Brannon Braga and Joe Menosky.   David and Kramer dissect the character Neelix. Also Star Trek news, and much more.

David and Kramer read a story draft by Brannon Braga and Joe Menosky that became the two part Voyager episodes Year of Hell, season 4 episodes 8 and 9.  Kramer shares some Star Trek News and defends Babylon 5.  Also, David rants about Alex Kurtzman.  Other topics include lazy writers, Nu-Trek, and social media bots, virtual and human.  

In this episode David and Kramer read two letters. One from Michael Piller to Lisa Klink addressing her frustration coming up with good Star Trek story ideas. The second letter is dated four months later, from Lisa Klink to her staff, pitching a new show idea.

Plus, David rants on why Nu-Trek sucks: They got away from Roddenberry's vision of the future.

David Pompeii and John Kramer are back this week to discuss part 2 of  Star Trek Voyager's "Once Upon a Time" episode.  And, as usual, the core of the show is built around reading letters written between former Star Trek producer Michael Piller and Rick Berman, Jeri Taylor and Brannon Braga.

The second part focuses on Michael Piller's reaction after the concept had gone to teleplay without most of his recommendations. Also on this week's show, an all new Star Trek Toss Up!