Episode 12

Pike's Place

Published on: 3rd January, 2023

This week, Elizabeth and Elliott take a look at the psychology of Captain Christopher Pike, who occupies the earliest and latest incarnations of the franchise.

Featured Trek Content:

[01:36] TOS "The Menagerie"

[21:54] DIS "If Memory Serves"

[42:18] SNW "A Quality of Mercy"

[01:01:37] On the couch

[01:16:21] Conclusions

BONUS: Comparison Video "Balance of Terror" vs. "A Quality of Mercy"

Copyright 2025 Elliott Encarnacion, Elizabeth Kimble 

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Treknobabble Psychobabble: A Star Trek Podcast
Where art, music, politics, philosophy and especially psychology meet far beyond the stars and where few have gone before. Resident Trek nerd Elliott and humanoid psychology student Elizabeth discuss how the Star Trek franchise intersects with different themes across its various incarnations.

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Elliott Encarnación

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Resident Trek Nerd

Elizabeth Kimble

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Student of Humanoid Psychology