Summary: It’s the end of an era, as Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country comes under the watchful eye of The Glenn Butler Podcast Hour Spectacular. Glenn & Scott examine the final voyage of the collected Original Series cast, including its story’s parallels to the end of the Cold War, the celebration of Star Trek‘s 25th anniversary from the perspective of its 50th, the crew’s abruptly increased space-racism, the return of Nicholas Meyer, things and supplies, logic as the beginning of wisdom, and more adventures in budgetary restrictions. There’s also no small amount of debate as to what exactly one should call Spock’s violation of Valeris. (Warning: discussion of rape and torture from 38:31 to 53:40.) You can support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/nontoxicfanboys. Musical Selections: “Star Trek VI End Credits Suite” by Cliff Eidelman “Sign Off” from Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country by Cliff Eidelman “I Need You” from The Hunger Games: Catching Fire by James Newton Howard “Star Trek VI End Credits Suite” by Cliff Eidelman Purchase the music excerpted in this episode: Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country, original score by Cliff Eidelman The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, original score by James Newton Howard
