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by Matt Mira and Andrew Secunda
Podcast… the final frontier! "Star Trek: The Next Generation" devotee and authority Matt Mira leads Next Gen skeptic Andrew Secunda into the deepest reaches of the series episode by episode and beyond! Listen as they discuss, debate, and enjoy all the legendary show's strengths, failings, and innovations.
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In a crazy twist, DS9 reveals that Dax and Worf...aren't already messing around? And in another crazy twist - O'Brien and prego Kira are super hot for each other? But you know pervy Bashir is gonna - sit on the sidelines and comment? Welcome to Weird Space 9![Episode discussion begins around 1:09]
A Jem'Hadar warship crashes as we welcome Muñiz, DS9's new beloved member of the crew! Matt, meanwhile, is on his last nerve with Dax's shenanigans, and the Jem'Hadar prove they're the most deadly terrible shots in the galaxy.[Episode discussion begins around 1:07]
Starfleet needs the greatest ninja-SEAL infiltration team in the galaxy to go deep behind Klingon lines and expose Gowron - so they send space station manager Sisko, engineer O'Brien, non-changeling Odo and one of the most recognizable Klingons in history to take on the mission! Meanwhile, Dukat Dukats and Gowron Gowrons.[Episode discussion begins around 1:11:00]
Odo is melting! He's mellllting! And the only ones who can save him are the other creepo changelings. Meanwhile, Garak buckles up to become possibly the greatest side character in all of Trek.[Episode discussion begins around 1:18]
Keiko's got a bun in the oven... but is it in someone else's bakery? And Quark faces mortality as Jeffrey Combs returns...but which Jeffrey Combs??[Episode discussion begins around 1:11]
Direct from Andy's parents' apartment, here's your delayed ep of DS9 TNC! Bashir and Dax visit a planet of diseased folks - can Bashir save them? Or will he get too mired in his teddy bear story? We canceled our deaths for you, crew! We were really looking forward to it.[Episode discussion begins around 1:07]
In a plot-packed thrill ride, the crew team up with the Gom Jabbars (or so Jay Leno thinks), Jeffrey Combs continues his unbroken Trek character home run streak, and Matt and Andy pause from asking, "Why isn't Odo using his T-1000 hands?" to ask, "Why did they wait so long to bring Odo in to use his T-1000 hands?"[Episode discussion begins around 1:25]
An Andy's Theory (or prediction?) finally comes true - SECUNDA!! And is Kasidy Yates up to something? The crew continues to discuss her whether she's onscreen or off.[Episode discussion begins around 1:38 (!)]Post your PRIORITY ONE comments and/or questions here and they’ll get special consideration to be read in the TNC prime pod or Patreon bonus pods! And if you’re in the President’s Circle, you may be the honored recipient of a Christopher Pike Medal of Valor! [Brief and concise raises your chances of reaching air as there is generally no editing of hails, but you do you!]If you have jingles or sound bites or images to send, use sttncpod@gmail.com but let us know whether you’re on the Lieutenants level or in the President’s Circle and include the title of episode your hail is regarding in the subject heading.Send voice hails to (816) TREK-TNC – be sure to mention that you’re a member of these lofty lounges so we can give you the special attention a Starfleet officer deserves!Or, y’know, just feel free to chat here with each other, for you special members of our crew are indeed the best and the brightest.
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Podcast… the final frontier! "Star Trek: The Next Generation" devotee and authority Matt Mira leads Next Gen skeptic Andrew Secunda into the deepest reaches of the series episode by episode and beyond! Listen as they discuss, debate, and enjoy all the legendary show's strengths, failings, and innovations.
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