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,