An hour ago I got home from seeing Star Trek, so listening to your review was perfect timing for me. Really enjoyed your thoughts on the casting. As for Scotty, I think you’re opinion that he was brought on for some comic relief is true, but it was also true on the show. Was Scotty ever a tragic character? Did he ever have a truly dramatic role? He was usually doing or saying something that had to do with either engineering or humor. In both the movie and the TV show, his engineering dialogue/acting served the plot points, and the rest of his character served for comic relief. in So, in that respect, he part in the movie wasn’t far off from his part in the TV show.
I totally agree w/you on the continuity and plausibility of time travel — they both work without much problem or argument. And it fit neatly together without too much suspense of disbelief.

I look forward to more of your podcasts!

Oh, and if you’re looking to add one more podcast to your listening schedule, you may want to check out The Scope: http://www.thescopeshow.com/ I’ve been listening to them for a little over a year now, and they cover the same geeky topics as you (maybe a bit too much of the music review), and they’re a funny bunch of guys.

Thanks again.