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First Flight

"First Flight" is a Star Trek: Enterprise rewatch podcast designed to take you through a look back at Star Trek's fifth live-action series that aired from 2001 to 2005. The podcast is your home for revisiting Captain Archer and his crew on board the legendary NX-01 as co-hosts Abby Sommer and Melanie discuss each episode of Enterprise in airdate order. This show will be released twice per month. Each "First Flight" podcast will include production notes, a brief recap, and discussion and analysis of each episode. Abby and Melanie will also highlight their favorite part of each episode (with their "Porthos Pick"), share some trivia about the episode, and rate each episode on a scale of 1-10 "grapplers" (Vulcan's Verdict). They welcome you to follow along with your own series rewatch, and submit your Porthos' Picks, Grappler Ratings, and/or general thoughts on the episode. (Please note, contributions may be shared on the podcast!) Contact Information On Twitter: Podcast: @FirstFlightPod Abby: @abbymsommer Chris: @ShelfNerds On Instagram and Facebook @firstflightpod https://linktr.ee/FirstFlightPod First Flight Cover Art Design: Brian Huddleston

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First Flight #42: Season 2 Ep 11 "Precious Cargo"

First Flight is chatting about Season 2 and we can't wait to discuss it and hear the thoughts from you the #Carrot Crew! Chris and Abby have lots to say about "Precious Cargo": After helping aliens in distress, Trip ends up kidnapped and stuck with an alien dignitary. Season 2 Format: - Welcome & Reed Alert (spoiler warning) -Captain's Log (episode recap) - Pros and Decons (analysis of episode) -Porthos' Pick (our favorite parts) -Trivia -Vulcans' Verdict (rating the episode on a scale of 1-10 grapplers) Feel free to let us know your Porthos' Picks and Grappler Rankings, and/or your general thoughts so we can share them on our next Mail Bag episode. (Please note, contributions might be shared on the podcast!) Find Us on Twitter: @FirstFlightPod Abby: @abbymsommer Chris: @ShelfNerds Find Us on YouTube: First Flight's Channel: Tricorder Transmissions Network Chris' Channel : Completing the Shelf Find Us on Instagram and Facebook: @firstflightpod

May 21, 2023

1 hr 24 min

First Flight #41: Season2 "Mailbag Part 1"

First Flight is chatting about Season 2 and we have YOUR thoughts to discuss. Chris and Abby respond to the feedback they have gotten from the First Flight Community over the first part of the season. The conversations range from fun to serious to a deep abiding love for carrot balls! Feel free to let us know your Porthos' Picks and Grappler Rankings, and/or your general thoughts so we can share them on our next Mail Bag episode. (Please note, contributions might be shared on the podcast!) Find Us on Twitter: @FirstFlightPod Abby: @abbymsommer Chris: @ShelfNerds Find Us on YouTube: First Flight's Channel: Tricorder Transmissions Network Chris' Channel : Completing the Shelf Find Us on Instagram and Facebook: @firstflightpod

May 6, 2023

38 min

First Flight #40: Season2 Ep 10 "Vanishing Point"

First Flight is chatting about Season 2 and we can't wait to discuss it and hear your thoughts. Chris and Abby have lots to say about "Vanishing Point": After Hoshi transports for the first time she begins to fear that it has changed her. Season 2 Format: -Welcome & Reed Alert (spoiler warning) -Captain's Log (episode recap) -Pros and Decons (analysis of episode) -Porthos' Pick (our favorite parts) -Trivia -Vulcans' Verdict (rating the episode on a scale of 1-10 grapplers) Feel free to let us know your Porthos' Picks and Grappler Rankings, and/or your general thoughts on this episode! We save these and share them on special Mail Bag episodes. (Please note, contributions might be shared on the podcast!) Find Us on Twitter: @FirstFlightPod Abby: @abbymsommer Chris: @ShelfNerds Find Us on YouTube: First Flight's Channel: Tricorder Transmissions Network Chris' Channel : Completing the Shelf Find Us on Instagram and Facebook: @firstflightpod

Apr 23, 2023

51 min

First Flight #39: "Season 2 Ep 9 Singularity"

First Flight is chatting about Season 2 and we can't wait to discuss it and hear your thoughts. Chris and Abby have lots to say about "Singularity": T'Pol is the only crew member not affected by an anomaly so she must save them from obsessive behaviors that are endangering Enterprise. Season 2 Format: -Welcome & Reed Alert (spoiler warning) -Captain's Log (episode recap) -Pros and Decons (analysis of episode) -Porthos' Pick (our favorite parts) -Trivia -Vulcans' Verdict (rating the episode on a scale of 1-10 grapplers) Feel free to let us know your Porthos' Picks and Grappler Rankings, and/or your general thoughts on this episode! We save these and share them on special Mail Bag episodes. (Please note, contributions might be shared on the podcast!) Find Us on Twitter: @FirstFlightPod Abby: @abbymsommer Chris: @ShelfNerds Find Us on YouTube: First Flight's Channel: Tricorder Transmissions Network Chris' Channel : Completing the Shelf Find Us on Instagram and Facebook: @firstflightpod

Apr 9, 2023

1 hr

First Flight #38: "Season 2 Ep 8 The Communicator"

First Flight is chatting about Season 2 and we can't wait to discuss it and hear your thoughts. Chris and Abby have lots to say about "The Communicator": When Reed accidentally leaves his communicator behind on a pre-warp planet, the attempt to retrieve it lands him and Archer in an alien prison. Season 2 Format: -Welcome & Reed Alert (spoiler warning) -Captain's Log (episode recap) -Pros and Decons (analysis of episode) -Porthos' Pick (our favorite parts) -Trivia -Vulcans' Verdict (rating the episode on a scale of 1-10 grapplers) Feel free to let us know your Porthos' Picks and Grappler Rankings, and/or your general thoughts on this episode! We save these and share them on special Mail Bag episodes. (Please note, contributions might be shared on the podcast!) Find Us on Twitter: @FirstFlightPod Abby: @abbymsommer Chris: @ShelfNerds Find Us on YouTube: First Flight's Channel: Tricorder Transmissions Network Chris' Channel : Completing the Shelf Find Us on Instagram and Facebook: @firstflightpod

Mar 26, 2023

52 min

First Flight #37: "Season 2 Ep 7 The Seventh"

First Flight is chatting about Season 2 and we can't wait to discuss it and hear your thoughts. Chris and Abby have lots to say about "The Seventh": T'Pol and Archer embark on a top-secret mission to capture a fugitive who has eluded Vulcan authorities for nearly 20 years. Season 2 Format: -Welcome & Reed Alert (spoiler warning) -Captain's Log (episode recap) -Pros and Decons (analysis of episode) -Porthos' Pick (our favorite parts) -Trivia -Vulcans' Verdict (rating the episode on a scale of 1-10 grapplers) Feel free to let us know your Porthos' Picks and Grappler Rankings, and/or your general thoughts on this episode! We save these and share them on special Mail Bag episodes. (Please note, contributions might be shared on the podcast!) Find Us on Twitter: @FirstFlightPod Abby: @abbymsommer Chris: @ShelfNerds Find Us on YouTube: First Flight's Channel: Tricorder Transmissions Network Chris' Channel : Completing the Shelf Find Us on Instagram and Facebook: @firstflightpod

Mar 12, 2023

1 hr 13 min

First Flight #36: "Season 2 Ep 6 Marauders"

First Flight is chatting about Season 2 and we can't wait to discuss it and hear your thoughts. Come and hear what Chris and Abby have to say about "Marauders": When trying to trade for dilithium, Enterprise decides to help a group of miners being taken advantage of by Klingons. Season 2 Format: -Welcome & Reed Alert (spoiler warning) -Captain's Log (episode recap) -Pros and Decons (analysis of episode) -Porthos' Pick (our favorite parts) -Trivia -Vulcans' Verdict (rating the episode on a scale of 1-10 grapplers) Feel free to let us know your Porthos' Picks and Grappler Rankings, and/or your general thoughts on this episode! We save these and share them on special Mail Bag episodes. (Please note, contributions might be shared on the podcast!) Find Us on Twitter: @FirstFlightPod Abby: @abbymsommer Chris: @ShelfNerds Find Us on YouTube: First Flight's Channel: Tricorder Transmissions Network Chris' Channel : Completing the Shelf Find Us on Instagram and Facebook: @firstflightpod

Feb 25, 2023

1 hr 8 min

First Flight #35: "Season 2 Ep 5 A Night in Sickbay"

First Flight is chatting about Season 2 and we can't wait to discuss it and hear your thoughts. Come and hear what Chris and Abby have to say about A Night in Sickbay: After Porthos picks up a pathogen on an alien world, Archer spends the night in Sickbay and Phlox works to cure him. Season 2 Format: -Welcome & Reed Alert (spoiler warning) -Captain's Log (episode recap) -Pros and Decons (analysis of episode) -Porthos' Pick (our favorite parts) -Trivia -Vulcans' Verdict (rating the episode on a scale of 1-10 grapplers) Feel free to let us know your Porthos' Picks and Grappler Rankings, and/or your general thoughts on this episode! We save these and share them on special Mail Bag episodes. (Please note, contributions might be shared on the podcast!) Find Us on Twitter: @FirstFlightPod Abby: @abbymsommer Chris: @ShelfNerds Find Us on YouTube: First Flight's Channel: Tricorder Transmissions Network Chris' Channel : Completing the Shelf Find Us on Instagram and Facebook: @firstflightpod

Feb 12, 2023

1 hr 10 min

First Flight #34: "Season 2 Ep 4 Dead Stop"

First Flight is chatting about Season 2 and we can't wait to discuss them and hear your thoughts. Come and hear what Chris and Abby have to say about Dead Stop: Enterprise stops at an automated repair station that turns out to be more than it seems to be. Season 2 Format: -Welcome & Reed Alert (spoiler warning) -Captain's Log (episode recap) -Pros and Decons (analysis of episode) -Porthos' Pick (our favorite parts) -Trivia -Vulcans' Verdict (rating the episode on a scale of 1-10 grapplers) Feel free to let us know your Porthos' Picks and Grappler Rankings, and/or your general thoughts on this episode! We save these and share them on special Mail Bag episodes. (Please note, contributions might be shared on the podcast!) Find Us on Twitter: @FirstFlightPod Abby: @abbymsommer Chris: @ShelfNerds Find Us on YouTube: First Flight's Channel: Tricorder Transmissions Network Chris' Channel : Completing the Shelf Find Us on Instagram and Facebook: @firstflightpod

Jan 27, 2023

1 hr

First Flight #33: "Season 2 Ep 2 Minefield"

First Flight is chatting about Season 2 and we can't wait to discuss them and hear your thoughts. Come and hear what Chris and Abby have to say about Minefield. After being struck by a cloaked Romulan mine that traps Malcolm to the hull, it's a race to disarm it before the Romulans attack. Season 2 Format: -Welcome & Reed Alert (spoiler warning) -Captain's Log (episode recap) -Pros and Decons (analysis of episode) -Porthos' Pick (our favorite parts) -Trivia -Vulcans' Verdict (rating the episode on a scale of 1-10 grapplers) Feel free to let us know your Porthos' Picks and Grappler Rankings, and/or your general thoughts on this episode! We save these and share them on special Mail Bag episodes. (Please note, contributions might be shared on the podcast!) Find Us on Twitter: @FirstFlightPod Abby: @abbymsommer Chris: @ShelfNerds Find Us on YouTube: First Flight's Channel: Tricorder Transmissions Network Chris' Channel : Completing the Shelf Find Us on Instagram and Facebook: @firstflightpod

Jan 15, 2023

54 min