Home Soil (TNG)
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When the Enterprise executes a wellness check on a terraforming station, they find the scientists have been genociding baby crystalline entities. But when the babies grow and begin to communicate, we’re forced to question why we didn’t learn this episode last time on the Star Trek: The Original Series episode “Devil in the Dark.” Visit our website at Support the show at Pick up your merch at Socials Starfleet Officer maker by @marci_bloch 6:11 - Teaser 8:49 - Act 1 18:09 - Act 2 25:15 - Act 3 36:14 - Act 4 43:57 - Act 5 49:30 - Humanist...
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When the Bough Breaks (TNG)
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When a reclusive alien race becomes unable to have children, they steal some from the Enterprise. While Wesley leads a rebellion on the planet, the adults on the D science the problem. Will a 3rd grade recorder concert convince the aliens to let the children go? Visit our website at Support the show at Pick up your merch at Socials Starfleet Officer maker by @marci_bloch 6:31 - Teaser 12:39 - Act 1 22:29 - Act 2 33:20 - Act 3 41:03 - Act 4 47:44 - Act 5 57:27 - Humanist Themes 1:04:24 - Patron Shout Outs 1:05:05 - Starfleet Academy Cadet...
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Too Short a Season (TNG)
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When a crusty old Admiral is sent to negotiate for hostages with a man he negotiated with 45 years prior, the Enterprise uncovers a 3-layer dip of revenge. But when the Admiral OD's on some Harry Mudd de-aging pill, Sarah is sent on a midlife 'funk'. Visit our website at Support the show at Pick up your merch at Socials Starfleet Officer maker by @marci_bloch 3:07 - Teaser 6:38 - Act 1 14:59 - Act 2 22:49 - Act 3 29:05 - Act 4 34:07 - Act 5 38:13 - Humanist Themes 49:58 - Honor the Dead 51:02 - Patron Shout Outs 52:17 - Starfleet Academy Cadet...
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11001001 (TNG)
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While Riker endulges in some holoporn, an alien race of non-binaries hijack the D in order to save their homeworld. But when Picard drops into the Holodeck and ruins the mood, both Riker and Picard are held hostage by a Real Doll. Visit our website at Support the show at Pick up your merch at Socials Starfleet Officer maker by @marci_bloch 6:00 - Teaser 16:38 - Act 1 24:45 - Act 2 35:52 - Act 3 42:04 - Act 4 46:58 - Act 5 56:15 - Humanist Themes 59:59 - Patron Shout Outs 1:00:41 - Starfleet Academy Cadet Challenge
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Angel One (TNG) feat. Leonard Crofoot
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Leonard Crofoot (Trent) joins us for this review and discussion of TNG's "Angel One"! When the Enterprise visits a matriarchal society while looking for survivors from a Federation freighter, they find themselves in the middle of a gender revolution. But when the survivors refuse to leave, Trent's Angels sentence them to death. How hard is it for a society to adapt? How hard is Riker in Mistress Beata's bed? Learn more about Leonard Crofoot at . Visit our website at Support the show at Pick up your merch at Socials Starfleet Officer maker by...
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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...
info_outlineWhen Star Trek: The Next Generation revisits an old TOS episode, people get blown out airlocks and Tasha gets blown by Data. But when the cure Those Old Scientists used doesn't work this time, a drunk teenager and android must fight their intoxication to save the day.
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This episode briefly uses AI voice technology to demonstrate the perils of Deepfake AI.
- Teaser 9:07
- Act 1 16:06
- Act 2 31:31
- Act 3 44:36
- Act 4 52:47
- Act 5 1:03:29
- Humanist Themes 1:10:28
- Patron Shout Outs 1:17:35
- Starfleet Academy Cadet Challenge 1:19:11