Best Diana Murphy Podcasts (2025)

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

1d ago1:38:08

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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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Diana Brown - Improviser, Actor, Writer and so much more! 40:16

4d ago40:16

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Meet my amazing friend, Diana Brown. I've taken several Improvised Shakespeareworkshops with Diana and she is a real gem!We had so much to talk about that this is Part ! Diana is an improv artist, teaching artist, actor, producer, director and voiceover talent. She was voted Most Valuable Mentor and Teacher at the San Francisco Improv Festival. Dia…

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

8d 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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Murphy McHugh - The Zen of Improv 1:08:39

14d ago1:08:39

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Meet my really cool friend and great improviser, Murph McHugh. We met at a class with Billy Merritt, one of the founders of Upright Citizen's Brigade and I was struck by how effortlessly he played! He hails from DC and is quite a Renaissance man. I don't use the word "brilliant" often but it absolutely describes Murphy. To find out more about Murph…

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

15d 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

17d ago1:38:20

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

22d ago1:20:48

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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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Nathan Keats Ph.D. - Improv and Autism 58:52

26d ago58:52

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Nathan Keates is a lecturer, improvisation teacher and performer. Like many of us, Nathan became addicted to improv studying in diverse forms and even clowning. He found that his interests drew him to teaching improv. Nathan Keats has delved into researching improv, one major project being with autistic people. He is an expert on autistic people, a…

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

28d ago1:55:43

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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

29d 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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Nick Johne - Improv Teacher extraordinaire 41:05

1M ago41:05

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Nick Johne is a beloved Canadian actor and improviser. We first met in 2017 at the Chicago "Yes, and Mental Health & Improv Conference" and did a podcast in 2018.After getting a degree in Microbiology he began his improv journey in Toronto and joined the Toronto Second City Troupe in 1991. He moved to Chicago to Second City Chicago where he taught …

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Celebrating 25 Years of Office Angels with Essie Escobedo, Founder 33:05

1M ago33:05

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On this episode of The Women’s Agency Podcast, Arlia Hoffman welcomed Essie Escobedo, the founder of Office Angels, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Essie shared the story behind Office Angels, a company that provides back-office support services for small business owners, enabling them to focus on what they do best. She reflected on her …

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

1M ago1:16:45

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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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Adrian Monte - Actor, improviser, Educator 55:04

1M ago55:04

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What a wonderful time I had getting to know Adrian Monte. He is an Actor, improviser, and educator with experience in voice over, commercial production, and on-stage. Founder of DareDevil Improv- a Wilmington, NC based improvisation and performance training center focusing on comedy, community, and corporate training. His mission is to build a bett…

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

1M ago1:11:58

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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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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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Aree Witoelar - Improviser, Director, & Scientist 46:24

2M ago46:24

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This week we’re delighted to interview Aree Witoelar the Norway based improviser. He is the founder and artistic director of Impro Neuf International, Oslo, Norway’s first English speaking improv comedy theater, with over 1,000 members from over 50 countries.A few days after our interview Aree appeared on the cover of STATUS magazine and you can ge…

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Feminine Intelligence: Intimacy, AI, and Personal Evolution with Jacqueline Robinson of the Feminine Intelligence Agency 31:52

2M ago31:52

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In this episode of the Women's Agency Podcast, Arlia Hoffman had a deep conversation with Jacqueline Robinson from the Feminine Intelligence Agency. They discussed Jacqueline's dual roles as a wife and mother, and her evolving career as an intimacy and business coach with a focus on AI. Jacqueline shared insights into her organic approach to AI, he…

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

2M ago1:15:12

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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

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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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Cale Evans-Founder Queen City Comedy 43:46

2M ago43:46

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Cale EvansCale Evans is an actor, improviser, host, coach, trainer and producer. What a delight getting to know Cale! He shares his improv journey and how he became an “accidental actor”. Growing up in North Carolina he’s a genuine “tar heel” but no tar grows under his feet!He began his improv training at Charlotte Comedy Theater where he is now a …

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

2M ago1:08:55

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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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Mildred J. Mills, Author, on Resilience, Triumph, and the Power of Storytelling 32:52

2M ago32:52

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In this episode of the Women's Agency podcast, host Arlia Hoffman interviewed Mildred J. Mills, an acclaimed author and coach. Mildred shared her inspirational journey from growing up as the third of 17 children on a cotton farm in Alabama to becoming a successful IT professional, author, and mentor. She discussed her best-selling memoir 'Daddy's H…

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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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Katie Caussin - Artistic Director of IO 39:52

3M ago39:52

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Katie Caussin is the new director of the 40 year old iO theater in Chicago. She is an actress, improviser, director and actor who has a 30 year career in improv. We talked about what she loves about improv and why she is passionate about it. One of her favorite experiences was being in Comedy Sportz and touring with them. She believes that Comedy S…

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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

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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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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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Empowering Women in Leadership: An Interview with Natalie Southwell, Essence of A Woman, LLC 32:55

3M ago32:55

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In this episode of the Women's Agency Podcast, host Arlia Hoffman welcomed Natalie Southwell, founder and CEO of Essence of a Woman, LLC. Natalie shared her journey from a career in software engineering and IT management to becoming a leadership coach, emphasizing her dedication to empowering women. She discussed the challenges she faced, including…

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

3M ago1:45:37

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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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Yuehan Liu 43:35

3M ago43:35

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I am so happy to call Yuehan Liu a friend and improv playmate! We met during the pandemic and I instantly was impressed with her brilliance in improv and our mutual admiration for Viola Spolin. Yuehan is a designer by day and improv nerd by evening. She has been living in Stockholm for several years. She is the founder of English improv community -…

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

4M ago1:01:54

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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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Building a Community: How Serendipity Labs Supports Business Growth, with Molly Breiding, Lab Manager 17:11

4M ago17:11

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In this episode of the Women's Agency Podcast, host Arlia Hoffman introduced the new Creative Lab studio space at Serendipity Labs, Atlanta Cumberland. Joined by Lab Manager Molly Breiding, they discussed the concept of co-working, the variety of office spaces and memberships available, the benefits of a flexible work environment, and the vibrant c…

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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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VOY: "The Cloud" (s1e5) 1:21:00

4M ago1:21:00

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COFFEE COFFEE COFFEE. It's the episode that gave us Captain Kathryn Janeway's most famous line *and* underscored just how much of a charlatan the show's Native American advisor wound up being. Will Bryan & Shereese give it a TREK, MARRY, or KILL? The grades begin at (29:05).By Bryan Murphy

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VOY: "Phage" (s1e4) 1:19:37

5M ago1:19:37

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LOL (LOSS OF LUNGS). It's the 30th anniversary of Star Trek: Voyager's debut. Bryan & Shereese play Trek Marry Kill with "Phage," the episode that introduces us to the gnarly Vidiians, who mark the occasion by stealing Neelix's lungs! Is the episode compelling Trek or a drama set in a carnival? The grades begin at (25:41).…

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Star Trek: Voyager - "Caretaker" 30th Anniversary reissue 1:12:28

5M ago1:12:28

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MINOR BIPEDAL SPECIES? Captain Kathryn Janeway has a problem: in order to save a childlike race of people called the Ocampa, she must strand her ship and crew 70,000 light years from their home quadrant of space, or else risk the Ocampas' future as slaves to the evil Kazon. What is a Starfleet captain to do? This week, Bryan and Kristen grapple wit…

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LD: "Where Pleasant Fountains Lie" & "I, Excretus" (s2e7-8) with Katie Hampton 1:38:58

5M ago1:38:58

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LADIES BE SCHEMING! Billups' mother has been trying to trick her son into losing his virginity so that he can leave Starfleet and take his place on his home world's throne. Meanwhile, a consultant contrives for the Cerritos crew to fail a series of tests to boost her status. Two very funny episodes for this month's animated spotlight, but will Brya…

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DSC: "Life, Itself" (s5e10) with Shereese (@SciFiSavage) 1:28:13

5M ago1:28:13

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ALL GOOD STREAMS must come to an end, and Star Trek: Discovery is no exception, despite putting Paramount Plus on the map. But is this final episode a fitting conclusion to Michael Burnham's and the crew of the Discovery's story? Bryan and Shereese investigate. The grades begin at (33:24).By Bryan Murphy

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