Best Crusher Convo Podcasts (2025)

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TNG: "The Host" (s4e23) with Jessi from Crusher Convo Podcast 1:17:14

10d ago1:17:14

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INTRODUCING TRILL RIKER? Spring Flings Month continues as Jessi from Crusher Convo Podcast joins Bryan to discuss the episode where Dr. Crusher falls for the first Trill to appear in Star Trek -- Odan. Only, he didn't tell her about that slug inside him so, after a shuttle accident that injures his host body, she must place said slug inside Will Ri…

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Ep: 059 WWBD: Star Trek: Enterprise's "The Breach" 48:59

13d ago48:59

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Communications Open In this "What would Beverly Do?" episode, I sit down with Jay to discuss ENT's "The Breach" where Phlox's moral compass is put to the ultimate test! NOTE: These episodes are off a LIVE broadcast that you can see at my YT channel @CrusherConvo. You can also find me on Instagram, Threads, BlueSky and TikTok! I am not affiliated wi…

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Quest Me Reviews Rogue One 1:42:22

3d ago1:42:22

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Welcome back to Quest me! The Star Wars Podcast that takes you on a quest through legends and new canon! This season we are reviewing season two of Andor! On this weeks episode of Quest Me, Josh, Justin and Phil are all discussing Rogue one: A Star Wars Story and how it has changed since finishing the Andor Series! Join us live on Saturdays and som…

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TNG: "The Perfect Mate" (s5e21) with Cory Marciel 1:38:08

4d ago1:38:08

1:38:08

PICARD'S BASIC INSTINCT. We conclude Spring Flings Month with a look at the time Jean-Luc Picard bonded with one of the most beautiful women to ever appear on Star Trek: Kamala, as played by Famke Janssen. But is her performance as skin deep as the script? Bryan is joined by an old friend of his, Cory Marciel, a writer and editor in Hollywood. It's…

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How Legends Are Made 2:15:14

9d ago2:15:14

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Welcome back to Quest me! The Star Wars Podcast that takes you on a quest through legends and new canon! This season we are reviewing season two of Andor! Its the Finale of greatness and Josh, Phil, and Justin are breaking it down for you! Join us for a quest through the Andor Season 2 Finale! How does it hold up in the Star Wars galaxy? Is Andor t…

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Star Massacres 2:24:38

16d ago2:24:38

2:24:38

Welcome back to Quest me! The Star Wars Podcast that takes you on a uest through legends and new canon! This season we are reviewing season two of Andor! Justin is back! He also brought our good friend Steve(Sinecera) along with him to discuss Andor Season 2! This week were breaking down the third arc of andor and asking the question, "Is this the …

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TNG: "The Price" (s3e8) with TV critic Diana Keng 1:09:04

18d ago1:09:04

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HOLLYWOOD CRINGE FESTIVAL. Bryan continues Spring Flings Month with returning guest Diana Keng, a TV critic whose work you can read at Geek Girl Authority and Women at Warp. Did the nail the casting of a man who is supposed to sweep Deanna Troi off her feet? The grades begin at (22:51).By Bryan Murphy

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LD: "Reflections" & "Hear All, Trust Nothing" (s3e5-6) with Katie Hampton 1:38:20

20d ago1:38:20

1:38:20

NINE OWN SELF. This month's animated spotlight features a pair of episodes that go to great lengths to give our cartoon characters some badly needed introspection. Rutherford learns about his bad boy former self and Tendi is pressed to assert the woman she wants to be over her culture's demands. Oh, and there's plenty of nostalgia for Bryan with a …

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Ep: 058 "These are the Voyages" - Conversation with The Beverly Crushers Band 48:15

20d ago48:15

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Communications Open I had a deep conversation with Rob, from the Beverly Crushers Band. We talk about the philosophy of Star Trek, his music and what Trek means to him! So tune those instruments and jam with us! NOTE: These episodes are off a LIVE broadcast that you can see at my YT channel @CrusherConvo. You can also find me on Instagram, Threads,…

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Spy Wars! 1:35:13

23d ago1:35:13

1:35:13

Welcome back to Quest me! The Star Wars Podcast that takes you on a uest through legends and new canon! This season we are reviewing season two of Andor! Unfortunately Justin is not with us this episode but we do get to talk about his quotes as Josh and Phil break down the second arc of Andor Season 2! Join us live on Saturdays at 9:30pm CST/8:30pm…

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TOS: "Elaan of Troyius" (s3e13) with Jordan Hoffman 1:20:48

25d ago1:20:48

1:20:48

TEARS FOR LEERS. Captain Kirk falls under the spell of... a former co-star of William Shatner's? It's Spring Flings Month here on Trek Marry Kill. Bryan is joined by film critic Jordan Hoffman, who also authored the Star Trek Book of Friendship, and whose writing can be found in Vanity Fair, Foreign Policy Magazine, and his Substack -- Hoffstack.Su…

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Ep: 057 "Take me out to the Holosuite" [Jackie Robinson Tribute] 1:14:38

27d ago1:14:38

1:14:38

Communications Open Grab some Cracker Jack during that 7th inning stretch, as Joe Dove from Captains Quadrant joins me in discussing DS9's Take me out to the Holosuite, and also pay tribute to my favorite baseball player, Jackie Robinson! Will we bat a 1000 or hit a Grand Slam? Join us and find out! NOTE: These episodes are off a LIVE broadcast tha…

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Star Trek: Prodigy - Just the Marrys! with Charlynn Schmiedt, Marina Kravchuk, Steve Shives, and Jessie Gender 1:55:43

1M ago1:55:43

1:55:43

SIMPLY THE BEST? Don't sleep on Star Trek: Prodigy, which manages to capture the spirit and storytelling of the most popular Trek and aim it at kids while also being highly entertaining for adults -- especially a crusty old Star Trek fan like Bryan. He's not the only fan enchanted by the series, though. Charlynn & Marina from Mission Log: Prodigy a…

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Star Trek - Red Alert! Special Episode 23:58

1M ago23:58

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UNIVERSAL FAN FEST has kicked off at Universal Studios Hollywood and fans can stand on the bridge of the Enterprise-D as used in Star Trek: Picard - Season Three for a tour-turned-adventure. But does it and the themed food make the event a TREK, MARRY, or KILL? Bryan and Kristen take you through their experiences to decide.…

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Surprise! Andor is Good! 1:42:38

1M ago1:42:38

1:42:38

Welcome back to Quest me! The Star Wars Podcast that takes you on a uest through legends and new canon! This season we are reviewing season two of Andor! Unfortunately Justin is not with us this episode but Phil and Josh break down the first three episodes of Andor Season 2! Join us live on Saturdays at 9:30pm CST/8:30pm MST to talk about the lates…

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VOY: "Coda" (s3e15) 1:16:45

1M ago1:16:45

1:16:45

DADDY DEAD CARE. A shuttle accident puts Captain Janeway on death's doorstep and death is only too happy to answer, taking the face of her dead father. But that's not the only weird thing going on in this fast-paced, wacky episode that concludes The Captain is DEAD! Month on Trek Marry Kill. The grades begin at (33:42).…

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BONUS: Trek against Pancreatic Cancer with Kitty Swink and Armin Shimerman 49:55

1M ago49:55

49:55

Communications Open It's that time of year again! I sat down with Kitty Swink and Armin Shimerman to discuss this year's PurpleStride and why this year is oh so important! NOTE: These episodes are off a LIVE broadcast that you can see at my YT channel @CrusherConvo. You can also find me on Instagram, Threads, BlueSky and TikTok! I am not affiliated…

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DS9: "The Visitor" (s4e2) 1:11:58

2M ago1:11:58

1:11:58

THE RUBBERBAND MAN. Bryan and Shereese commiserate over dead dads and her first time watching a classic episode of Deep Space Nine as THE CAPTAIN IS DEAD! Month continues. The grades begin at (32:34)By Bryan Murphy

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Ep: 056 "Where no one has gone before" - Conversation with Brian Volk-Weiss 39:03

2M ago39:03

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Communications Open I sat down with Brian Volk-Weiss from Nacelle Company to discuss his upcoming toy line and what Star Trek means to him! NOTE: These episodes are off a LIVE broadcast that you can see at my YT channel @CrusherConvo. You can also find me on Instagram, Threads, BlueSky and TikTok! I am not affiliated with Gates McFadden or her team…

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The Finale feat. Erin Card, Cosplay Extrodinaire (The Acolyte Ep. 8) 2:00:04

2M ago2:00:04

2:00:04

Welcome back to Quest Me! The podcast that takes you on a quest through the latest Star Wars project! On this weeks episode of Quest Me the boys are joined by cosplay extrodinaire, Erin to talk about the final episode of The Acolyte. Did the finale do the series justice? Were you happy with the way The Acolyte ended? What did you think of THAT came…

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Destiny The Directors Cut(Choice) Feat. Nate(RMSR Podcast) The Acolyte Ep.7 1:30:26

2M ago1:30:26

1:30:26

Welcome back to Quest Me! The podcast that takes you on a quest through the latest Star Wars project! For the next 7 weeks we will be discussing and breaking down The Acolyte episode by episode! On this weeks episode of Quest Me, Nate from the Rocky Mountain Sports Room Podcast joins us to talk about # TheAcolyte Episode 7; Choice. Is the series ge…

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Darth Rizz To The Rescue Feat. Sinecera(The Acolyte Ep. 6) 1:45:44

2M ago1:45:44

1:45:44

Welcome back to Quest Me! The podcast that takes you on a quest through the latest Star Wars project! For the next 7 weeks we will be discussing and breaking down The Acolyte episode by episode! On this weeks episode Josh, Justin, and Phil are joined bySteve(Sinecera) to talk about episode 6 of The Acolyte: "Teach/Corrupt". Is the series starting t…

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Are You Not Entertained? Feat. Jessi from Crusher Convo(The Acolyte ep.5) 1:26:17

2M ago1:26:17

1:26:17

Welcome back to Quest Me! The podcast that takes you on a quest through the latest Star Wars project! For the next 7 weeks we will be discussing and breaking down The Acolyte episode by episode! On this weeks episode Josh, Justin, and Phil are joined by Jessi from the Crusher Convo podcast to talk about episode 5 of The Acolyte! Was the reveal surp…

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You Otter Know(The Acolyte Ep. 4) 1:04:24

2M ago1:04:24

1:04:24

Welcome back to Quest Me! The podcast that takes you on a quest through the latest Star Wars project! For the next 7 weeks we will be discussing and breaking down The Acolyte episode by episode! On this weeks episode Josh, Justin, and Phil go on a quest through episode 4 of the Acolyte, Day. We also talk about toxic fandom and discuss why people ar…

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Witches and Monks Feat. Ro, Red 5 Network(The Acolyte ep. 3) 1:20:46

2M ago1:20:46

1:20:46

Welcome back to Quest Me! The podcast that takes you on a quest through the latest Star Wars project! For the next 7 weeks we will be discussing and breaking down The Acolyte episode by episode! On this weeks episode Ro from the Scariff Scuttlebutt podcast and Red 5 Network joins us to talk about the 3rd episode of #the Acolyte, Destiny! You can fi…

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A New Beginning Feat. David Jones(The Acolyte 1 & 2) 1:56:57

2M ago1:56:57

1:56:57

Welcome back to Quest Me! The podcast that takes you on a quest through the latest Star Wars project! For the next 7 weeks we will be discussing and breaking down The Acolyte episode by episode! On this weeks episode David Jones joins us to talk about the first two episodes of The Acolyte, Lost/found & Revenge/justice! *We had a few technical diffi…

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TOS: "The Tholian Web" (s3e9) 46:50

2M ago46:50

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WEB KIRK.O. Captain Kirk is dead! No wait -- he's a ghost! No... it's interspace! But, what's this? the crew of the Enterprise is slowly going mad? And now the ship is being surrounded by a web? Is this third season adventure a TREK, MARRY, or KILL? The grades begin at (13:22).By Bryan Murphy

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Ep: 055 The Greenshirt Journey with Cameron Harrison 48:52

2M ago48:52

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Communications Open I have the amazing Cameron Harrison as we discuss his trek through the next generation over the last 7 years and what his thoughts on this journey now that he has finished! Check out his podcast Greenshirt: A Newbie's Trek through the Next Generation, on where you find your podcasts! Quick Note: John Billingsley could not make F…

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TNG: "Tapestry" (s6e15) 1:15:12

2M ago1:15:12

1:15:12

PICARD WORKS BLUE. It's the death of Jean-Luc Picard as we kick off The Captain is DEAD! month on the show. Shot through the heart and **Q** is to blame? Bryan and Kristen examine this critical episode to determine if it's a TREK, MARRY, or KILL. The grades begin at (29:44).By Bryan Murphy

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LD: "Mining the Mind's Mines" & "Room for Growth" (s3e3-4) with Katie Hampton 1:14:17

2M ago1:14:17

1:14:17

COME ON, CAROL! In this month's animated spotlight, Bryan and Katie Hampton of Geekscape's Napping Through Happy Hour Podcast take a look at a pair of Lower Decks episodes that are half character assassinations of Captain Carol Freeman. Are the other halves funny, though? Jump straight to "Room for Growth" at (33:44).…

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BONUS: Trek Talks 4 with John Billingsley 52:56

2M ago52:56

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Communications Open It is that time of year again! Trek Talks 4 premieres on April 5th, 2025 to help benefit the Hollywood Food Coalition. I sat down with John to discuss this year's event and what it means to him. This conversation was recorded on January 6th, just days before the wildfires in California and before the postponement of Trek Talks b…

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Ep: 054 The City on the Edge of Forever: Time Travel Favorites 52:19

2M ago52:19

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Communications Open Tim from FSF Popcast is BACK and to discuss The City on the Edge of Forever and Time Travel favorites! What time period would you want to go back and visit? NOTE: These episodes are off a LIVE broadcast that you can see at my YT channel @CrusherConvo. You can also find me on Instagram, Threads, BlueSky and TikTok! I am not affil…

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PIC: "Et in Arcadia Ego," Parts I & II (s1e9-10) 1:08:55

2M ago1:08:55

1:08:55

OH HEAVENS NO! Bryan & Kristen marvel at the tax dollars used to make the last two episodes of Star Trek: Picard's first season, but are these final two episodes a TREK, MARRY, or KILL? The grades begin at (23:26).By Bryan Murphy

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PIC: "Nepenthe" & "Broken Pieces" (s1e7-8) 1:03:21

2M ago1:03:21

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PIZZAS AND ADMONISHMENTS. Picard takes Soji to the Riker Troi's house to chill out and think about their next move. Narissa kills a bunch of Borg... and Rios reveals he has a direct connection to what's happening. The grades begin at (29:45).By Bryan Murphy

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Ep: 053 David Jones: From J'Gal to the Terran Empire 56:14

3M ago56:14

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Communications Open I sit down with Star Trek actor, David Jones, as we discuss his love for Star Trek, his time on set and other amazing projects! And he turned the tables on me with his own questions! NOTE: These episodes are off a LIVE broadcast that you can see at my YT channel @CrusherConvo. You can also find me on Instagram, Threads, BlueSky …

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PIC: "Absolute Candor" & "Stardust City Rag" & "The Impossible Box" (s1e4-6) 1:17:00

3M ago1:17:00

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BREAKING BAD ACCENTS. Jean-Luc Picard couldn't save all the Romulans so he opted to save none of them. Does the attempt to turn the character into a classic 21st century antihero succeed or are Bryan and Kristen too distracted by both the intentionally bad and the accidentally bad accent work throughout the series? The grades begin at (24:27).…

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Ep: 052 The Borg vs The Crushers 1:12:49

3M ago1:12:49

1:12:49

Communications Open The moment has finally come as I welcome Kenny, from Trek Wars Podcast, to discuss The Borg and the Crushers, and why Beverly's Hippocratic Oath turned against her 30 years later. NOTE: These episodes are off a LIVE broadcast that you can see at my YT channel @CrusherConvo. You can also find me on Instagram, Threads, BlueSky and…

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PIC: "Maps and Legends" & "The End is the Beginning" (s1e2-3) 1:22:25

3M ago1:22:25

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PADDING THE RUNTIME. It's been five years since the premiere of Star Trek: Picard and the first season was a bumpy ride for all involved. Patrick Stewart trying to capture Jean-Luc Picard at a different point in his life. A host of executives, producers, and writers being largely unfamiliar with the character or episodic TV; and a first-time showru…

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Star Trek: Picard - "Remembrance" Fifth Anniversary Reissue 1:27:36

3M ago1:27:36

1:27:36

It's been five years since the first season of Star Trek: Picard concluded, and here in the month of March, Bryan & Kristen will be revisiting the episodes they didn't get to when they first kicked off coverage of the series. Back in 2022, Trek Marry Kill began by grading all the live action pilots, including Picard. We were joined by Hector Navarr…

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Ep: 051 Happy Birthday, Gates! 37:43

3M ago37:43

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Communications Open Today I celebrate Gates' 76th Birthday! Join me as I chime in on my favorite Trek and Non-Trek of her amazing career! NOTE: These episodes are off a LIVE broadcast that you can see at my YT channel @CrusherConvo. You can also find me on Instagram, Threads, BlueSky and TikTok! I am not affiliated with Gates McFadden or her team. …

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LD: "Grounded" & "The Least Dangerous Game" (s3e1-2) with Katie Hampton 1:12:16

3M ago1:12:16

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PARK AND RECREATIONS. This month's animated spotlight judges the kickoff of Star Trek: Lower Decks' third season, which include a pair of episodes that pay homage to iconic moments from throughout the franchise. One *could* say that about every episode of Lower Decks -- do Bryan and Katie do that? You'll just have to listen. The grades begin at (15…

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TOS: "The Paradise Syndrome" (s3e3) 44:16

3M ago44:16

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KIRK'S UNPLANNED VACATION. An alien obelisk gives Captain Kirk amnesia and strands him among indigenous people transported from Earth to an alien planet in the direct path of a world-ending asteroid. Our Inner Light Month concludes with this look at Kirk basically getting a chance at a normal life but still becoming the captain of a tribe. Is it a …

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Ep: 050 Holodeck Fun: The Bride of Chaotica! (S3 Premiere) 1:13:15

3M ago1:13:15

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Communications Open Welcome to the Season 3 Premiere of Crusher Convo! Laurie from TrekMovie.com sits down with me as we discuss a fan favorite of Star Trek: VOY "Bride of Chaotica!" and how the holodeck had some good and not so good moments! NOTE: These episodes are off a LIVE broadcast that you can see at my YT channel @CrusherConvo. You can also…

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ENT: "Carbon Creek" (s2e2) with Jamie, Bill, and Maria from Enterprisesplaining 1:45:37

3M ago1:45:37

1:45:37

A GOOD STORY? That's not something Bryan and his trio of guest co-hosts expected from Star Trek: Enterprise here during Inner Lights month. Jamie, Bill, and Maria have their own show where they explain episodes of Enterprise to one another, and for "Carbon Creek," they're doing a bit of a swap with Trek Marry Kill -- look for Bryan to appear on the…

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DS9: "Far Beyond the Stars" (s6e13) 1:01:54

4M ago1:01:54

1:01:54

HOPE AND DESPAIR walk hand and hand, but that's not the only lesson to be learned from a classic episode of Star Trek and Deep Space Nine. From a technical standpoint, the Star Trek format is malleable and elastic if the story has a point, and the story can be about anything if there's meaningful characterization. But! Is this episode a TREK, MARRY…

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TNG: "The Inner Light" (s5e25) with Michael Baumann of FanGraphs and Wheelysports 1:15:30

4M ago1:15:30

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A FLUTE OCCURRENCE. Captain Picard gets zapped into a simulation where he must live out a whole other life as a man on a dying planet. It turns out this has a profound effect on the captain of the Federation flagship, but it's something the franchise barely revisited after what many consider to be the show's finest hour. Do Bryan and guest co-host …

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LD: "wej duj" & "First First Contact" (s2e9-10) with Katie Hampton 1:45:48

4M ago1:45:48

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KLINGONS! VULCANS! PROMOTIONS! This month's animated spotlight focuses on the last two episodes of Lower Decks' second season, in which we get the introduction of T'Lyn and Ma'ah and discover that Ensign Sonya Gomez has been promoted from spilling hot chocolate on Captain Picard to captaining her own starship -- which the Cerritos needs to rescue i…

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VOY: "Learning Curve" (s1e15) 1:24:21

4M ago1:24:21

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SAY "CHEESE," TUVOK! When some surly MaQuis crewmembers refuse to conform, it's up to Tuvok to whip them into shape. Meanwhile, Neelix cuts the cheese and it winds up being so nasty that it makes the ship sick. The grades begin at (34:16).By Bryan Murphy

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Star Trek: Section 31 with TV critic Diana Keng 1:32:35

4M ago1:32:35

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YEOHING FOR IT. The long-gestating Section 31 TV series finally premieres on Paramount+ as a standalone movie -- or is it? Bryan and TV critic Diana Keng try to figure out just what this actually is and how the wonderful, resplendent, and popular Michelle Yeoh's contributions go insofar as making this a TREK, MARRY, or KILL. The grades begin at (33…

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VOY: "Eye of the Needle" (s1e6) 1:14:00

4M ago1:14:00

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TIME IS PRECIOUS. It's been 30 years since this episode aired and yet it remains one of Voyager's most indelible hours. Is a random Romulan contacted through a wormhole friend or foe to the ship stranded in the Delta Quadrant and is the episode a TREK, MARRY, or KILL? The grades begin at (28:27).By Bryan Murphy

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