Tread Perilously

Watching the worst episodes of popular shows, hosts Erik Amaya and Justin Robinson attempt to determine if they would continue to watch the series based on its most off-key moments. TV shows regularly tread upon include Doctor Who, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, and 7th Heaven.From family dramas to well-loved but brief sci-fi series, Tread Perilously examines how a show sustains itself even in its worst moments.

Tread Perilously is a comedy podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 100 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Tread Perilously, a comedy show with 100 episodes published.

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  Tread Perilously -- Star Trek PIC: Imposters

  Sep 23, 20262h 34m

  Tread Perilously concludes its annual Star Trek month with an episode of Star Trek: Picard called "Imposters." Picard and Riker have returned control of the U.S.S. Titan to Captain Shaw, but are now on the hook for treason. Starfleet dispatches the U.S.S. Intrepid and a special Intelligence operative to bring them back to Command. But when Picard sees the operative is Ro Laren, it brings back some awful memories and a few questions both need answered. Meanwhile, Jack Crusher sees something terrifying in the transport beam. And elsewhere in the galaxy, Raffi and Worf play a deadly game to confuse a Vulcan crime boss. Justin attempts to explain the premise of Picard . Erik faces Kirk Acevedo once again. The pair also try to make sense of Changeling society -- such as it exists. The phrase "synthetics on Mars" leads down a rabbit hole. Justin tries to decipher the Season 3 story while Erik desperately attempts to remember why Picard and his team are on the Titan . Justin grapples with Dazzler as a possible X-Men film pick. Jeri Ryan as Seven of Nine proves to be the MVP again. Justin makes some sense of Jack Crusher. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds talk continues and Star Wars planet Nar Shaddaa makes a special Geography Corner appearance.

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  Tread Perilously -- Star Trek TNG: Ensign Ro

  Sep 16, 20262h 25m

  Tread Perilously's annual Star Trek month continues with an episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation called "Ensign Ro." When the Enterprise is ordered to handle a potentially explosive Bajoran crisis near the Cardassian border, Captain Picard's superiors assign Ensign Ro Laren to the mission. One of the few Starfleet officers of Bajoran ancestry, she would be an invaluable asset if not for the fact she let eight people die on her last away mission. Or is there another reason why people don't like having her around? Also, is there more to the operation than Picard understands? Will Ro come to trust him and reveal what she knows? Erik and Justin sit back for an extra-long discussion as Ro is only the beginning of several ideas that will eventually bear fruit on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine . Erik tries to map Ro onto the Babylon 5 pitch document while also naming the Star Trek equivalent of the Narn Regime. Justin recalls TNG 's premise is rooted in the 1980s. The pair determine when the '90s began as a consequence. Riker's proclivities come into focus. Mr. Mot debuts. The discussion of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds continues. Favorite TNG episodes are revealed. Starfleet Admiral's Disease is outlined and an important truth about TNG is revealed.

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  Star Trek SNW: A Quality Of Mercy

  Sep 9, 20262h 14m

  Tread Perilously's Star Trek month continues with an episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds called "A Quality of Mercy." When Captain Christopher Pike considers altering the fate he has been dreading since his year in command of the U.S.S. Discovery , a future version of himself makes him leap into the events of "Balance of Terror" -- only he's still in command of the Enterprise . Will he make the same choices as James T. Kirk? Or will his wish to save everyone lead the Federation into another prolonged war. Also, whose fate among the Enterprise crew is crucial to future events? Erik and Justin consider the Kurtzman Era of Star Trek via a legacy sequel (or is it a requel?) to one of The Original Series' best episodes. Continuity and Enterprise also come into question. Erik marvels at how much Akiva Goldsman gets Trek . Justin reconsiders Joel Schumacher. The pair debate a recent Strange New Worlds episode inspired by soap operas. Erik removes Kirk from William Shatner. Sarek's abilities as a father are doubted. The pair also consider Trek 's tendency to equate promotion to admiral with death. Justin's attempt to use Middle-earth mythology gets an immediate correction and Babylon 5 cannot help but make another return.

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  Tread Perilously -- Star Trek TOS: Balance Of Terror

  Sep 2, 20261h 56m

  Tread Perilously begins its 10th annual Star Trek month with the classic Original Series episode "Balance of Terror." When the U.S.S. Enterprise is called to the Federation Neutral Zone along the border with the Romulan Star Empire, they discover outposts have been destroyed. When the ship reaches a base under attack, they learn the truth: the Romulans have crossed the zone with a new ship capable of cloak and a devastating energy blast. Will Captain Kirk and the crew manage to prevent the Bird of Prey from returning to Romulan space while stopping the incident from becoming a full scale war? Justin argues Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan is also a sequel to "Balance of Terror." Erik recalls the correct stardate for once. Kirk's tendency toward crappy Internet Atheism is examined. Navigator Stiles brings Dr. McCoy's racism into stark relief. Next Generation barber Mr. Mott proves to be an eternal being. The pair try to figure out what Patrick Stewart or Avery Brooks would say upon returning from space. Leonard Nimoy once again earns MVP status for a superb exposition dump. Justin determines the origin of DeForest Kelly's accent. Erik admits to being behind on Strange New Worlds . Collision acting is reviewed and Babylon 5 cannot help but enter the chat.

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  Tread Perilously -- The Highwayman: Warzone

  Aug 26, 20261h 44m

  Tread Perilously concludes its summer Patreon request month with an episode of The Highwayman called "Warzone." When Jetto seemingly goes rogue and abducts military and city officials, the Highwayman springs into action to figure out the how and why. But a clearly corrupt general has his own reasons to silence Jetto. What really happened six years earlier? Why can't Jetto remember? And is Wayne Newton among his captives? These and other questions might be answered by the time the episode concludes. In a rare role-reversal, Justin turns out to be the person with Highwayman history as Erik did not watch it in his misspent youth. Nevertheless, Justin finds the worldbuilding to be very poor. Erik marvels at a show containing so much of what he thought was cool as a child, but proves to be a slog. He also determines Jetto fought in a second Vietnam War. The pair profile the brief success of Jetto actor Jacko (yes, that's his stage name) and rank the worst Halloween movies. Justin recalls a particularly "Hollywood" moment from his elementary school days. Phony Australian accents falter. A sedate Jane Badler appears. Justin tries to explain the program's special convertible trucks; it leads to a discussion of M.A.S.K. The pair appreciate Terry Kiser 's contribution to the episode and the definition of a "highwayman" comes into question.

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