The Royale (TNG)
Humanist Trek
When the D finds some old NASA junk orbiting a strange new world, they beam down to find themselves in a shitty old novel. One long-dead astronaut later, they discover they're trapped inside this hotel and casino and only Data's ability to know when to hold 'em can break them free. Visit our website at Support the show at Pick up your merch at Socials Starfleet Officer maker by @marci_bloch
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Fort Collins ComicCon 2025 Wrap Up
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From Buccee's to butt tattoos, Sarah and Allie recap their time at Fort Collins ComicCon 2025! PLUS Exclusive clip from The Humanism in Star Trek Panel presented at FC3 2025. Access the full video version of the panel . As Mentioned On This Episode: - Melody Mobley Documentary - A Colorado Front Range Star Trek Fan Community Visit our website at Support the show at Pick up your merch at Socials Starfleet Officer maker by @marci_bloch
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Contagion (TNG)
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When the D's sister ship is destroyed in the Romulan DMZ, Picard's investigation turns up an Ancient Aliens bittorrent client. But when they connect without a VPN, the D picks up a nasty virus that begins rewriting their entire system code. With Data also infected, a⎍⏁ ⍙op⊑ ⎅⏃⏁g ⏃i⌇s ⟟⋏⎎⟒☊⏁⟒⎅ ⏃⌰⌰ ⊑⍜⌿⟒ ⌇⟒⟒⋔⌇ ⌰⍜⌇⏁ Visit our website at Support the show at Pick up your merch at Socials Starfleet Officer maker by @marci_bloch 7:00 - Teaser 11:56 - Act 1 19:23 - Act 2 28:33 - Act 3...
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The Dauphin (TNG)
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When the Enterprise is called to Uber the leader of a world back home, Wesley runs the young adult gauntlet of first (and forbidden) love. An overprotective mother, teenage awkwardness, and probably xenopolychlamydia stand in the way as Wesley is determined to get a handy in the Jefferies Tubes. Visit our website at Support the show at Pick up your merch at Socials Starfleet Officer maker by @marci_bloch 5:49 - Teaser 13:01 - Act 1 22:48 - Act 2 28:10 - Act 3 36:41 - Act 4 42:17 - Act 5 50:11 - Humanist Themes 53:54 - Patron Shout Outs 54:36 -...
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The Measure of a Man (TNG)
Humanist Trek
When some young hotshot Starfleet science lower decker drops by the D to take Data apart to see how it all works, Data's very personhood comes into question. Did this question really need to be decided today? Was the question actually even decided? Visit our website at Support the show at Pick up your merch at Socials Starfleet Officer maker by @marci_bloch 6:38 - Teaser 10:53 - Act 1 16:30 - Act 2 23:49 - Act 3 31:57 - Act 4 37:00 - Act 5 47:03 - Humanist Themes 56:04 - Patron Shout Outs 57:05 - Starfleet Academy Cadet Challenge
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A Matter of Honor (TNG)
Humanist Trek
When Riker joins the Starfleet Cultural Exchange Program, relationships begin building upon new understanding. But when literally everything else reinforces the Klingons distrust of Humans, Riker must find a way to honor his oaths to both the Pagh and the Enterprise. How much dick is one episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation allowed to swing? Visit our website at Support the show at Pick up your merch at Socials Starfleet Officer maker by @marci_bloch 4:13 - Teaser 7:55 - Act 1 17:37 - Act 2 25:01 - Act 3 33:23 - Act 4 40:34 - Act 5 46:52 -...
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Unnatural Selection (TNG) feat. Jessi B
Humanist Trek
This episode features graphic descriptions of suicide. Listener discretion is advised. Just when Allie and Sarah start feeling like maybe they're not giving Dr. Pulaski the space and grace to grow as a person, Pulaski's relationship with Data begins to turn for the better. Jessi B. of the Crusher Convo Podcast joins us for this review and discussion of TNG's "Unnatural Selection"! Check out the Visit our website at Support the show at Pick up your merch at Socials Starfleet Officer maker by @marci_bloch 5:59 - Teaser 9:57 - Act 1 21:45 - Act 2...
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The Schizoid Man (TNG)
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When a 911 call leads us to another Classic Star Trek grumpy hermit scientist, Data's body is used without his consent to save the life of another. But when Star Trek takes the position that "no being is so important that he can usurp the rights of another," we get mad on Adriana Smith's behalf all over again. Visit our website at Support the show at Pick up your merch at Socials Starfleet Officer maker by @marci_bloch 5:59 - Teaser 9:57 - Act 1 21:45 - Act 2 28:00 - Act 3 33:46 - Act 4 43:07 - Act 5 52:38 - Humanist Themes 56:33 - Honor the...
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Loud as a Whisper (TNG)
Humanist Trek
This week on After School Special Trek: When the galaxy's best mediator loses his only interpreters (and his confidence), the crew of the D must help him find a new way to move negotiations forward. Visit our website at Support the show at Pick up your merch at Socials Starfleet Officer maker by @marci_bloch 7:58 - Teaser 13:34 - Act 1 22:34 - Act 2 34:32 - Act 3 41:29 - Act 4 48:16 - Act 5 51:16 - Humanist Themes 56:22 - Honor the Dead 57:43 - Patron Shout Outs 58:30 - Starfleet Academy Cadet Challenge
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The Outrageous Okona (TNG)
Humanist Trek
After picking up free-spirit Captain Han Sparrow, the Enterprise finds itself caught between the Capulets and Montagues. Meanwhile, Data explores a second job as a stand up comic. Will Data ever learn what "funny" is? Visit our website at Support the show at Pick up your merch at Socials Starfleet Officer maker by @marci_bloch 10:04 - Teaser 15:34 - Act 1 24:13 - Act 2 31:46 - Act 3 36:06 - Act 4 39:30 - Act 5 48:17 - Humanist Themes 52:01 - Patron Shout Outs 53:24 - Starfleet Academy Cadet Challenge
info_outlineThis episode features graphic descriptions of suicide. Listener discretion is advised.
Just when Allie and Sarah start feeling like maybe they're not giving Dr. Pulaski the space and grace to grow as a person, Pulaski's relationship with Data begins to turn for the better.
Jessi B. of the Crusher Convo Podcast joins us for this review and discussion of TNG's "Unnatural Selection"!
Check out the Crusher Convo Podcast
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