The word is Puppets and the nerds spend a lot of time talking about their favorite puppets (and muppets). Then Andy reports on his big annual road trip to Burning Man. Then Keith talks about stuff he’s been busy with, including launching The Ghost Market on BackerKit and taking a trip to Cape Flattery. After dropping the spoiler curtain, they discuss several Star Trek: SNW season 4 episodes, in particular the long-awaited puppet episode.