The Great and Secret Knowledge
Episodes
The Good Place Season One Episode 1 "Everything is Fine" with Jessie Rye
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We're doing The Good Place! It's the first episode and it's wonderful! So many tangents packed into two hours, plus a great in-depth discussion ab...
Star Trek: TNG Season Two, Episode 2 "Where Silence Has Lease" with Sofia
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sofia and Jeff find themselves a little bit baffled by this legendary yet muddled mess of an episode. Justice for Haskell! Direct Download Lin...
Doctor Who Series 3 Episode 8 "Family of Blood" with Jessie Rye
15 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jessie and Jeff finish off this incredible two-parter with perhaps the densest coverage we've ever done. Strap in, folks! Join our Discord server ...
Doctor Who Series 3 Episode 7 "Human Nature" with Jessie Rye
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this excellent episode, Jessie and Jeff tackle this enormous beast of a Doctor Who episode, Human Nature, in their own inimitable style. This one ...
3 Issues of Bamse: World's Strongest Bear with Sofia
21 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Just a quick diversion from our Star Trek coverage to read three issues of Sweden's most beloved cartoon bear, Bamse! This little guy is so strong...
Star Trek TNG Season Two, Episode 1 "The Child" with Sofia
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sofia and Jeff dive into the first episode of season two of Star Trek: The Next Generation, "The Child"! It's a weird one, so buc...
Star Trek: TNG Season One, Episode 25 "The Neutral Zone" with Sofia
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this one Sofia and Jeff tackle "The Neutral Zone", the final episode of season one and a pretty darn good season finale! Direct Download Li...
The Princess Bride, Part 2 with Jessie Rye
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this one, we complete our epic coverage of this most wonderful of films. The Princess Bride is one of the best films of all time and we give it th...
The Princess Bride, Part 1 with Jessie Rye
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jessie and Jeff are back to discuss this most precious of masterpieces, The Princess Bride. They cover all manner of topics and quote the film incess...
Star Trek: TNG Season One Episode 24 "Conspiracy" with Sofia
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this one, Sofia and Jeff take on one of the greats: Conspiracy! We got bugs, we got bugged up officers living for the drama, we got Riker with ...
Mary Poppins, Part 2 with Jessie Rye
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this one, we wrap up our Mary Poppins coverage in another extremely succinct discussion! Join our Discord server and get to know the fam! ...
Mary Poppins, Part 1 with Jessie Rye
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We did it! Mary Poppins is finally here and boy howdy, there's a lot going on. We cover a myriad of topics (which you can see down in the links secti...
Star Trek: TNG Season One Episode 23 "We'll Always Have Paris" with Sofia
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sofia and Jeff are back to discuss a fairly uneven but overall enjoyable episode of science fiction television! It's Star Trek: The Next Generatio...
Red Dwarf Season One Episode 2 "Future Echoes" with Jessie Rye
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jessie and Jeff are back to cover Red Dwarf! They run into a temporal anomaly during their coverage and now we don't know what's happening! Hope you ...
Red Dwarf Season One, Episode 1 "The End" with Jessie Rye
14 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's Red Dwarf! Me and Jessie get into it - we even get a visit from our future selves! Join our Discord server and get to know the fam! https:/...
Pink Floyd: The Wall (film) with Rhianna Fields of The Duras Sisters Podcast
30 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Rhianna Fields and I as we tackle this incredible film! It's Pink Floyd: The Wall, the film version! Directed by Alan Parker with animation by G...
Star Trek: TNG Season One Episode 22 "Skin of Evil"
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sofia and Jeff are back to discuss this remarkable episode of television! Patrick Stewart is on fine form for this one, taking on the enemy mind to m...
Star Trek: TNG Season One Episode 20 "Arsenal of Freedom" with Sofia
09 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sofia and Jeff are back to discuss this interesting if uninspired episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation, featuring a rogue A/I and Geordi in the...
Wicked, Part 3 with AJ Ganaros and Jessie Rye
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the final part of our three-part Wicked series, AJ Ganaros is back to join Jessie and Jeff for the purposes of explaining everything there is to k...
Wicked, Part 2 with Jessie Rye and AJ Ganaros
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AJ Ganaros joins Jeff and Jessie to talk about the middle section of this incredible film, Wicked, starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande! Join ...
Wicked, Part 1 with Jessie Rye
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jessie and Jeff dig in to one of the all-time greats, Wicked! Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, a thousand different films, and reams of television shows...
Futurama Season Four Episode 12: "Where No Fan Has Gone Before" with Jessie Rye
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jessie and Jeff are back to tackle this extraordinary episode of Futurama! Along the way they talk Trek, Star Warsian discourse, the 2007-2008 writer...
Star Trek: TNG Season One, Episode 19 "Heart of Glory" with Sofia
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this one, Worf takes center stage and Jeff and Sofia are super into it! Possible Show Titles Klingon Tourists Separate the Saucer (Is Troi H...
Star Trek: TNG Season One, Episode 18 "Coming of Age" with Sofia
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Sofia are back at it, getting into all the beeps and boops of this extremely memorable and romantic episode! Join our Discord server and ...
Return to Oz with Jessie Rye
13 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Jessie get together to go off about this terrifying classic of eighties cinema. We talk WIzard of Oz, Barbie, Tom Cruise, and so much more! ...
Star Trek: TNG Season One Episode 14 "11001001" with Sofia
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this one, Jeff and Sofia get into Season One Episode 14 "11001001" of Star Trek: The Next Generation. We got Bynars! We got Minuet! We got horny R...
The NeverEnding Story with Jessie Rye
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is the biggie, yall. Bastien, Etrayu, the whole shebang. Jessie Rye and Jeff Richardson take on the seminal weird fantasy adventure that is The ...
Star Trek: TNG Season One Episode 12 "Datalore"
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sofia and Jeff get into the nitty gritty of artificial intelligence and its portrayal in science fiction before getting into this classic Next Gen ep...
Willow (1998) Part 2 with Jessie Rye
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this thrilling Part 2 of our world-spanning conversation about the incomparable fantasy film Willow from 1988, Jeff and Jessie tackle the seemingl...
Willow (1988), Part 1 with Jessie Rye
20 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this one, Jeff and Jessie continue their amble through their childhoods, talking Warwick Davis's masterpiece, Willow! This conversation took a lot...
What We Do in the Shadows Season Two Episode 6 "On the Run" with Jessie Rye
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this one, Jessie and Jeff rave about and banter over this wonderful television program and the majesty that is Jackie Daytona, Regular Human Barte...
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind with Jessie Rye
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this one, Jeff and Jessie Rye tackle Jessie's favorite film, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. More than three and a half hours of episode, s...
Doctor WhoDis Season Two Episode 8 "The Reality War" Part 2 with Jessie Rye
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is part 2 of our massive discussion on "The Reality War". We go everywhere once again and include some thoughts from friends on the web. Overall...
Doctor WhoDIs Season Two, Episode 8 "The Reality War" with Jessie Rye
15 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this one, the Rani unveils her dastardly scheme. The companions do some stuff and the Doctor goes ham on a big bad hell mascot. Jessie Rye and Jef...
Doctor WhoDis Season Two, Episode 7 "Wish World" with Jessie Rye
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is it. The first part of the WhoDis series finale, "Wish World". The Rani and Flood are villaining it up all over the place. So many wild ideas!...
Star Trek: TNG Season One, Episode 9 "Hide and Q" with Sofia B
01 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join our Discord server and get to know the fam! https://discord.gg/vtJnpkhd Jeff's podcasts Shattered Worlds RPG Everything is Awesome with ...
Doctor WhoDis Season Two, Episode 6 "The Interstellar Song Contest" with Jessie Rye
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this exciting episode, Jessie Rye and Jeff are back to discuss Season Two, Episode 6 of Doctor Who on Disney Plus, "The Interstellar Song Contest"...
Star Trek: TNG Season One, Episode 8 "The Battle" with Sofia B
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sofia's back to talk about this undisputed masterpiece of American television, "The Battle", in which we meet one of the many species to enter Star T...
Doctor WhoDis Season Two Episode 5 "The Story & the Engine" with Jessie Rye
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jessie and Jeff are back to break down an extremely good episode of Doctor Who, "The Story & the Engine"! Join us as we work our way through all the ...
Doctor WhoDis Season Two Episode 4 "Lucky Day" with Jessie Rye
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jessie is back to discuss the fourth episode of Season Two of Doctor Who on Disney Plus, "Lucky Day"! This one is real heavy, so strap in, folks! J...
Doctor Who Season One Episode 1 "Rose" with Jessie Rye and AJ Ganaros
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jessie is back and we're joined by AJ Ganaros of Shattered Worlds RPG and Christmastide, Ohio fame to talk about "Rose", the first ever episode of Ne...
Doctor WhoDis Season Two Episode 3 "The Well" with Jessie Rye
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jessie and Jeff break down the latest episode of Doctor Who on Disney+, Season Two, Episode 3 "The Well". They mention at least twenty other episodes...
Star Trek: TNG Season One Episode 7: "Justice" with Sofia B
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sofia B and Jeff are back to discuss this extremely important episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation. In the process, they cover everything from d...
Important Info About the Discord Link
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey yall! Our previous Discord links expired, so here's the latest one! https://discord.gg/PQnABwBM8h
Doctor WhoDis Season Two, Episode 2 "Lux" with Jessie Rye
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the second of our eight-part series on the latest season of Doctor Who on Disney Plus, Jessie and Jeff go to town on one of the best episodes of D...
Doctor WhoDis Season Two, Episode 1 "The Robot Revolution" with Jessie Rye
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Australian trivia expert and lifelong Doctor Who fan comes on to share her thoughts about the Season 2 premiere of Doctor Who on Dis...
Star Trek: TNG Season One Episode 6: "Where No One Has Gone Before" with Sofia B
20 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sofia and Jeff break down a very important episode full of space talk and weird phasey alien stuff. Wesley meets The Traveler and some jerk with a ba...
Star Trek: The Next Generation Season One Episodes 1 and 2: "Encounter at Farpoint" with Sofia B
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this exciting episode, Sofia and Jeff get to business analyzing the first 2-part episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation! Picard, Geordi Laforge...
The Vor Game Recap with Sofia B
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sofia and I are back to recap the wonderful Vor Game by Lois McMaster Bujold! We cover our favorite things from the book and tackle some issues raise...
The Vor Game, Chapters 16 and 17 with Sofia B
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sofia is back to discuss the final two chapters in Lois McMaster Bujold's seminal science fiction work, The Vor Game! In these chapters, Miles proves...
The Vor Game, Chapters 14 and 15 with Sofia B
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sofia and Jeff chat through Chapters 14 and 15 of Lois McMaster Bujold's brilliant space opera novel, The Vor Game! In these chapter...
The Amulet of Samarkand, Chapters 15-19 with James Lark
23 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this one, James Lark returns to discuss Chapters 15 thru 19 of The Amulet of Samarkand by Jonathan Stroud. In these chapters, Bartimaeus gets in o...
Dispatch from Gallifrey One
22 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this one, Jeff goes to the Doctor Who convention, Gallifrey One in Los Angeles, California! Jeff's podcasts Shattered Worlds RPG Everythi...
In the Mouth of Madness with Jayme Antrim
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jayme returns to discuss John Carpenter's In the Mouth of Madness starring Sam Neill. Please join our Discord server and get to...
The Vor Game, Chapters 12 and 13 with Sofia B
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In these chapters, Miles and Gregor meet some very dangerous people. Jeff and Sofia have a ton of tangents but it sure ain't cuz these chapters are b...
DeForest Kelley: Up Close and Personal with Author Kris M Smith
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jeff is joined by author Kris M Smith to discuss his book, DeForest Kelley: Up Close and Personal. The conversation ranges far and w...
Lower Decks, Season 1, Episode 3 "Temporal Edict" with the Duras Sisters Podcast
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and Jeff welcome Rhianna and Ashlyn of The Duras Sisters Podcast to discuss Season 1, Episode 3 of Star Trek: Lower Decks. It's called Temporal ...
The Vor Game, Chapters 10 and 11 with Sofia B
26 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sofia B returns to talk about chapters 10 and 11 of Lois McMaster Bujold's science fiction masterpiece, The Vor Game, featuring our ...
The Vor Game, Chapters 8 and 9 with Sofia B
26 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sofia B returns to talk about chapters 8 and 9 of Lois McMaster Bujold's science fiction masterpiece, The Vor Game, featuring our fa...
Interview with Legendary Author Lois McMaster Bujold, Part Two
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Here's part two of our wide-ranging discussion with Lois McMaster Bujold, author of the Vorkosigan Saga and the Five Gods series! Possible show tit...
An Interview with Legendary SF Author Lois McMaster Bujold, Part One
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Legendary SF author, Lois McMaster Bujold, joins Sofia and Jeff to cover all manner of fascinating subjects, including the Vorkosigan Saga and the Fiv...
The Amulet of Samarkand, Chapters 11-14 with James Lark
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, James Lark returns to discuss chapters 11 thru 14 of Jonathan Stroud's fantasy masterpiece, The Amulet of Samarkand. In these chapte...
The Vor Game, Chapters 6 and 7 with Sofia B
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sofia B returns to talk about chapters 6 and 7 of Lois McMaster Bujold's science fiction masterpiece, The Vor Game, featuring our fa...
The Colour of Magic (2008) Part 2 with Dean Eaton
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dean Eaton is back and ready to go! This second half was somewhat less hilarious only because the film itself was less so and we seemed to be sapped ...
The Amulet of Samarkand, Chapters 7-10 with James Lark
22 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
James Lark is back and we're talking music teaching, conducting, the trials of poor Nathaniel, and the struggles of being a budding wizard with a cow...
Lower Decks, Episode 1 "Second Contact" and Episode 2 "Envoys" with Dave H
22 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dave H returns to discuss the first two episodes of Lower Decks, "Second Contact" and "Envoys". Hilarity ensues. Please join our ...
Holiday Special: Terry Pratchett's Hogfather with Jayme Antrim
15 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is it! Our holiday special with the one and only Jayme Antrim! Back by popular demand, Terry Pratchett brings us Terry Pratchett's Hogfather, a ...
Dracula (1931) Part 2 with Jayme Antrim
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's Part 2 of our gigantic Dracula discussion! Special thanks to Jayme for bringing all this knowledge and enthusiasm! Join our Discord community...
Dracula (1931) Part 1 with Jayme Antrim
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this one, Jayme Antrim swings by to discuss Dracula (1931). We have a terrific time, so good in fact that we decided to do a big fat two parter! ...
The Vor Game, Chapters 3 thru 5 with Sofia B
07 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
[Editor's note: Jeff said some things about George W. Bush that haven't necessarily been proven in court. We encourage you to read up on the issue to...
The Vor Game, Chapters 1 and 2 with Sofia B
01 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this one, Sofia B drops by to discuss traffic planning, terminators, and Jeff's favorite science fiction novel, The Vor Game by Lois McMaster Bujo...
The Thing (1982) with Dave H
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this one, Friend of DeSoto and entertainment lawyer Dave H swings by to discuss one of the scariest movies of all time, The Thing, directed by Joh...
The Amulet of Samarkand, Chapters 1-6 with James Lark
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this one, James Lark phones in from jolly old London to discuss the first book in The Bartimaeus Trilogy, The Amulet of Samarkand by Jonathan Stro...
The Colour of Magic (2008), Part 1 with Dean Eaton
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this one, Dean Eaton swings by to discuss Part 1 of Terry Pratchett's The Colour of Magic (2008). Lindsey had to step back from the show for perso...
The Wizard of Oz (1939) with Ben Mooney
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Mooney of Back to the Futurama fame joins us to discuss Jeff's favorite film, The Wizard of Oz. We get deep into the weeds on this one, from class...
The X-Files: "Beyond the Sea" and "Humbug"
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lindsey and Jeff break down two exception X-Files episodes, "Beyond the Sea" and "Humbug", from season one and season two, respectiv...
The X-Files: Pilot
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lindsey and Jeff discuss the X-Files pilot episode. Also, if you're looking for a composer look no further than friend of the show J...
Piranesi, Part 7: Matthew Rose Sorensen (and Recap)
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Beverly Crusher challenges the universe We wrap up the final chapter and then talk about the entire book. Then we look at One Star Goodreads revi...
Piranesi, Part 5: Ketterley and Part 6: Wave
15 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for listening to The Great and Secret Knowledge: A Speculative Fiction Podcast! In this episode, Lindsey and Jeff cover Part 5: Ketterley and ...
Piranesi, Part 4: 16
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for listening to The Great and Secret Knowledge: A Speculative Fiction Podcast! In this chapter, Piranesi learns more about the mysterious 16....
Piranesi, Part 3: The Prophet
08 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this chapter, Lindsey and Jeff talk about the man of the hour, Laurence Arne-Sayles. Thanks for listening to The Great and Secret Knowledge: A ...
Piranesi, Part 2: The Other (Second Half)
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for listening to The Great and Secret Knowledge: A Speculative Fiction Podcast! In this episode, Lindsey and Jeff cover the second half of ...
Piranesi, Part 1: Piranesi and Part 2: The Other (1st Half)
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Lindsey Nelsen and Jeff Richardson as the tackle their first work of speculative fiction, Piranesi by Susanna Clarke! In this episode, they talk...
Season One Trailer - Welcome Aboard!
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our brand new media analysis podcast! Brought to you by Lindsey Nelsen and Jeff Richardson! The first property we're covering is Piranesi ...