Datalore (TNG)
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The Enterprise visits the old farm where Data grew up, hoping to learn about Data's past. But when Star Trek introduces an "Adam and Stuart Chandler" dynamic into this Soap Opera in Space, the crew face almost certain destruction. Do androids have SSD's? Is it really that bad to hard shutdown your android? Is Lore also "fully functional"? AND - A special guest joins us to take on Becca's Impossible Starfleet Academy Quiz Question! Support the production of Tilly and Susan’s short film “Long Away” at Visit our website at Support the show at Pick up...
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"The Most Human" with Adam Nimoy
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Adam Nimoy, former lawyer and director (ST:TNG "Rascals" and "Timescape") talks about his new book, "The Most Human: Reconciling With My Father, Leonard Nimoy". Adam discusses the cycles of difficult relationships between fathers and sons, the cycles of addiction, how playing Spock impacted Leonard's parenting, and shares how the tools of 12 Step Recovery helped both he and Leonard find ways to reconcile in Leonard's final years. If you find yourself in need of support, please reach out to one of these great organizations. And if one doesn't work for you, keep trying! They all approach...
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The Big Goodbye (TNG)
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When Star Trek revisits the 1940's mob scene, Picard and some friends get trapped in a malfuctioning Holodeck with the safeties off. While young Wesley rewires the controls, a diplomatic deadline quickly approaches. Will Boy Wonder save the day (again)? Play along with our Starfleet Academy Cadet Challenge -- Share this episode using the hashtag #StarfleetChallenge on social media! Visit our website at Support the show at Pick up your merch at Socials Starfleet Officer maker by @marci_bloch 8:41 - Teaser 16:16 - Act 1 27:02 - Act 2 36:01 - Act...
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Haven (TNG)
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Bill Riker's hard-on gets crushed when Deanna Troi's long lost fiance shows up, but before any knots can be tied, an old plauge ship shows up threatening to give everyone small pox. Will the wedding go on? How many Steve Miller Band jokes can one podcast make? Play along with our Starfleet Academy Cadet Challenge -- Share this episode using the hashtag #StarfleetChallenge on social media! Visit our website at Support the show at Pick up your merch at Socials Starfleet Officer maker by @marci_bloch 5:40 - Teaser 10:02 - Act 1 23:36 - Act 2...
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Hide and Q (TNG)
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When Q offers Riker an invitation to join the cult, Riker is tempted. But when the power starts corrupting absolutely, Picard and crew must remind Riker of his humanity. Would you have saved that dead child? And what was a child doing at a mining operation, anyway? Doesn't the Federation have child labor laws? Play along with our Starfleet Academy Cadet Challenge -- Share this episode using the hashtag #StarfleetChallenge on social media! Visit our website at Support the show at Pick up your merch at Socials Starfleet Officer maker by...
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The Battle (TNG)
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When DaiMon Ahab of the Ferengi turns up with Picard's old ship, Picard begins having headaches and reliving an old battle. Is there ever profit in revenge? Will we ever cure headaches? Is Dr. Crusher the Dom to Picard's Sub? Play along with our Starfleet Academy Cadet Challenge -- Share this episode using the hashtag #StarfleetChallenge on social media! Visit our website at Support the show at Pick up your merch at Socials Starfleet Officer maker by @marci_bloch 4:56 - Teaser 8:50 - Act 1 22:41 - Act 2 38:16 - Act 3 46:10 - Act 4 ...
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Justice (TNG)
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While distracted by side boob and peek-a-boo butt cheek on yet another paradise planet, young Wesley accidentally breaks a law and is to be put to death. Lawyer Picard must argue with a less developed species for his freedom. Is ignorance of the law a valid defense? Why didn't the Prime Directive stop us from visiting this planet in the first place? Isn't the injustice that we don't just provide care to all people as a right and not that Mario's brother was radicalized by dealing with the US heath "care" system to the point where he shot a healthcare exec? Murder is wrong, and a crime -- what...
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Lonely Among Us (TNG)
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When the D visits its first Melllvar cloud, mysterious things start happening to some of the crew. But when Picard himself is beamed away as energy, Data must assume the persona of Sherlock Holmes to unravel the mystery. Will the "one weird transporter trick" make any more appearances? Were these two separate stories smashed together like peanut butter and chocolate? And what the #^&% is this diamond-shaped "statue" we're supposed to see? Play along with our Starfleet Academy Cadet Challenge -- Share this episode using the hashtag #StarfleetChallenge on social media! Visit...
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Where No One Has Gone Before (TNG)
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Star Trek: The Next Generation Season 1 (aka The Original Series Season 4) continues this week when the Enterprise is thrown to a faraway galaxy by a mysterious alien. When the alien becomes ill, everyone on board must Care Bear Stare to get us home. Play along with our Starfleet Academy Cadet Challenge -- Share this episode using the hashtag #StarfleetChallenge on social media! Visit our website at Support the show at Pick up your merch at Socials Starfleet Officer maker by @marci_bloch Teaser 4:10 Act 1 12:11 Act 2 19:04 Act 3 24:21 ...
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The Last Outpost (TNG)
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When the Enterprise and a Ferengi ship get trapped by an energy-sucking planet, the diplomatic approach is "Better Together". But when they trigger an ancient alien Brinks Home Security System, Riker must answer the challenge. Is fear our greatest enemy? Were the Metrons part of the Tkon Empire? Play along with our Starfleet Academy Cadet Challenge -- Share this episode using the hashtag #StarfleetChallenge on social media! Visit our website at Support the show at Pick up your merch at Socials Starfleet Officer maker by @marci_bloch Teaser...
info_outlineFirst, we wrap up the weekend at Fort Collins Comic Con. Then, when KSM become the zoo animals, we revisit our discussion from the very first Star Trek episode "The Cage". Are zoos a net good? What of animal autonomy? Will Becca ever recover from hitting that groundhog?
- USS Tiburon - The International Star Trek Fan Association
- Siren Sundries
- Robin's Nerd Supplies
- Thomas Freeman, Droid Builder (R2-F7)
- Fort Collins Public Media
- Dr. Erin Macdonald
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