The Nexus #106 "Mudd's Passion" / "Qpid"
Added 2025-06-13 10:00:06 +0000 UTCOn this edition of our Star Trek recap show, The Nexus, we're chatting about two off-the-wall and ridiculous episodes of Trek!
First up on TOSTAS, it's the creepy episode, "Mudd's Passion," which originally aired back on November 10, 1973. This episode has the Enterprise crew tangling once again with the disgusting, mustachioed villain, Harry Mudd! This time around, he's pushing a bunch of "love drug" stuff and yeah, it's about as gross as it sounds! Behold, a Nurse Chapel-centric episode! And yeah, Scotty is definitely getting frisky with that cat-like Lt. M'Ress!
Then, across the Neutral Zone on TNG, it's the next dance with Q on "Qpid." Originally airing back on April 20, 1991, this episode has John de Lancie returning as the beloved god-like guest star to once again torment Picard and crew. How hilarious is it with Picard getting peeved over having to talk about his love life in front of the crew? Would Riker risk it all with Vash? Is Vash pushing her luck sitting in the captain's chair? And yes, folks, Worf is not a merry man!
The Nexus is a WHM podcast where the guys futilely go through two Star Trek series at the same time. Thank you so much for continuing to support our family of shows—we couldn't do it without you! We know you have lots of options for pods and we're super-stoked you chose to spend some time with us—thanks again!
Cover art by Felipe Sobreiro.
Comments
Fun fact: Marina Sirtis and Gates McFadden were trained in stage fencing, unlike any of the male actors. They asked if they could use their training and were told "it's not realistic" or something to that effect
Jethro Gulner
2025-06-24 01:47:57 +0000 UTCThe DS9 one where he boxes Sisko is the worst, by a country mile
TDB
2025-06-19 16:20:18 +0000 UTCEasily one of the best Nexus episodes!
TDB
2025-06-19 15:39:02 +0000 UTCQpid - worst of all Q episodes?
Craig
2025-06-15 02:19:57 +0000 UTCThis was a good time, and fuck Harry Mudd. Mudd is like dropping Hedley Lamarr into Once Upon a Time in the West.
MarkNM
2025-06-14 17:48:12 +0000 UTCI love this, you guys go from politics to furry in a hurry🤣 made my whole day
Sergio Rozo
2025-06-14 13:35:05 +0000 UTCResident Filth Monger sounds like someone tried to make an E-rated Resident Evil game
Tim O'
2025-06-14 01:17:46 +0000 UTCTwo things the guys should never have to apologize for talking about on their show: politics and the minutiae of life in New York City. Love it.
Derek Baxter
2025-06-13 14:34:43 +0000 UTCIm enjoying watching TOSTAS for the first time. I used to throw it on after a night out and forget each episode. Watching it stone cold sober still feels like I’ve had a few cocktails ✨
Amanda P
2025-06-13 13:58:58 +0000 UTC“What’s your position here?” “I’m the Resident Filth Monger.”
RJ Cunningham
2025-06-13 13:02:10 +0000 UTCGreat start to the day.
Kureigu
2025-06-13 11:39:48 +0000 UTCMy day just got a whole lot better, thanks guys!!
Marty TC (child-sized Cardassian)
2025-06-13 10:02:18 +0000 UTC
