Best The Duras Sisters Podcast Podcasts (2025)

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DSC: Will You Take My Hand To Help Destroy Qo'noS? 1:53:05

2d ago1:53:05

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Episode 10: CavesHow does CGI help the cave sets? Where does the Klingon High Council have their meetings in each era? How did L’Rell get such an amazing house? How many scenes are FaceTiming half in the cave? How have the Talosian and Trill caves changed? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we jump into Discovery Caves! This is the tenth episode of the Cav…

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ENT: Surak Looks Like a Dusty Little Guy 1:56:39

9d ago1:56:39

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Episode 9: CavesHow have the Aenor evolved inside the caves? Did Denoblians evolve in caves to become such good climbers? How has Archer grown into Vulcan culture by season 4? Why couldn’t the other Syrrannites find the Kir’Shara? How many non ENT episodes will we reference? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we jump into Enterprise Caves! This is the nint…

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VOY Part II: She’s So Ready To Make Them Eat Worms 2:10:09

23d ago2:10:09

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Episode 8: CavesHave other Ocampans made it through these tunnels? What do you think of Chakotay’s cave therapy with B’Elanna? Why does Chakoay say that his uniform is so sacred? What does the set design and lighting do for a cave episode? Why did Neelix make Hogan pick up the bones alone?! Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we dive into Voyagers Caves par…

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VOY Part I: Chakotay Forgets that Neelix is an Untrained Civilian 1:59:45

1M ago1:59:45

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Episode 7: CavesDid Tom and Neelix make the right choice with the cave baby? Which character yearns the most for the caves? Why can’t the crew detect lifesigns in these caves? Do viruses germinate easier in caves? Why does Kes walk into a sacred cave? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we dive into Voyagers caves part 1!This is the seventh episode of the C…

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DS9 Part II: Top 10 Caves Nearest Odo 2:19:48

1M ago2:19:48

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Episode 6: CavesWhat does the settlement of a cave say about the state of the inhabitants? Why does Odo love doing secret meet-ups in a cave? How does Sisko try to change the Jem'Hadar loyalty to the Vorta? Why do the Jem’Hadar love the glowing circle cave prisons? What does the layout of the cave in “The Siege Of AR-558” say about Starfleet? Join …

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DS9 Part I: I’m Numb to How They Handle Ancient Artifacts 2:03:46

2M ago2:03:46

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Episode 5: CavesHow does the power of the Sword of Kahless influence first Kor, then Worf? Does Odo not want to find out the identity of his informant? Why does Dukat have visions of Kira, Damar, and Weyoon? What is the actual history of Bejor’s population? Who would win between Pah-Wraith Dukat and Final Frontier God? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we…

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TNG Part II: UnifiCAVEtion (AKA: Picard Rizz Turned Up to 100 in the Cave) 1:28:03

2M ago1:28:03

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Episode 4: CavesDoes heating up the rocks take away oxygen from the rest of the cave? Why did Vash make the dig twice? How does TNG introduce the idea of spirituality through caves? What caves appear in your life this week? Why are Bev’s bangs hanging out in her secret mission cave outfit?Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss these questions and mo…

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TNG Part I: Data Can Take Fall Damage 1:50:58

2M ago1:50:58

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What would it take for you to marry one of the alien cavemen? Which episode has the most caves? Did you truly understand the plot of Time’s Arrow? What power do caves have in relationships? Is the cave in “Final Mission” a religious site they are disturbing? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss these questions and more in this Next Generation Cave…

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TOS Part II: Surprise Surprise… It’s Brains in a Cave! 2:42:25

3M ago2:42:25

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Episode 2: CavesWhy are so many caves embedded into these underground structures? What do these caves represent in these episodes? Why are cave episodes and the prime directive so intertwined? What is the dramatic purpose of a cave in a story? Why don’t machines tunnel out caves? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss these questions and more in thi…

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TOS Part I: Mother of the House of Silicon (With Guest, Austin Smith) 1:39:45

3M ago1:39:45

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Episode 1: CavesHow does Star Trek use caves as metaphors? What is the role reversal with Kirk and Spock in “Devil in the Dark”? What are the masculinity dynamics down in the mines? What is TOS trying to say about motherhood in “Friday’s Child”? What did the Cave represent in “Friday’s Child”? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss these questions a…

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Movies #14: A Taste of the Action 1:44:04

3M ago1:44:04

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Series 6: The Movie SeriesRated R for Language Were you waiting for the reveal of San after Discovery season three? Why is Control still named Control? How many deep cuts do we get in this movie? Why so much fire? Why would you micro-dose poison if you loved them? Listen as Ashlyn and Rhianna head to stardate 1292.4 to talk Section 31. TRIGGER WARN…

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LOW: Alternate Dimension Technology Recovery Girls Trip! 1:53:52

4M ago1:53:52

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Episode 14: Prime DirectiveAKA: Purple Picard Has a Lot to Answer ForIs Peanut Hamper actually breaking the Prime Directive? Is Captain Freeman responsible for the death of Barge? How much does nepotism play into Mariner breaking the Prime Directive? Does the comedy of the show take away from the seriousness of interference of other species? What d…

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PRO: Dal Leaves Them Crates Of Medical Technology 2:28:18

4M ago2:28:18

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Episode 13: Prime DirectiveWhy didn’t Hologram Janeway try harder to stop the kids from breaking the Prime Directive? Is the damage already done to the Enterprizian society? Why didn’t Starfleet send down a negotiator to Solum after first contact? If Starfleet doesn’t have the manpower to make first contact, should they stop? What does the Ouroboro…

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PIC: Prime Directive Perspective 51:49

4M ago51:49

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Episode 12: Prime DirectiveIs the Superior Wesley Crusher? Why don't the Watchers have stricter rules? Is beaming pre-warp people onto the ship the most Captain thing you can do? Did Picard break the Prime Directive by telling Wells the truth? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss these questions and a few more in our Picard Prime Directive episode…

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SNW: We Need Yeoman Zac Merch (With Guests, The Brides of Chaotica!) 2:29:07

5M ago2:29:07

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Episode 11: Prime DirectiveIs the Prime Directive an elitist philosophy? How do you rebuild a society where nobody remembers their own history? Is an asteroid landing on the planet considered “natural development”? What point is Neera trying to make about April’s Prime Directive Breaches? How many times is Pike beaming up pre-warp aliens?Join Ashly…

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DSC: If You Win the Race, You Get Sacrificed 2:13:41

5M ago2:13:41

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Episode 10: Prime DirectiveWhy bring phasers to New Eden?! Should the Ten-C develop their own Prime Directive? Would the Klingon war have started whether or not Michael killed T’Kuvma? Should the Denobulans have brought the weather tech in “Whistlespeak”? Should Pike have ordered a mass-evolution on Kaminar? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss th…

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ENT Part II: Kiss and Repair (The Exoticism of the Apothecary Woman) 1:16:17

5M ago1:16:17

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Episode 9: Prime DirectiveWhat procedures did the NX-01 crew already have in place for the Prime Directive before it was a thing? Are T’Pol’s Prime Directive actions questionable in these episodes? Why do people from other cultures always want to live in a pre-warp society? Why did the crew bring down more tech in “The Communicator”? Would T’Mir ha…

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ENT Part I: A Talking To By Papa Archer (With Guest, Todd A. Davis) 1:15:31

5M ago1:15:31

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Episode 8: Prime DirectiveWhat sets Phlox apart as a non-human on the Enterprise? What happens when you insert human ethics onto a non-human problem? What does Archer learn about the Prime Directive? Should Archer have demoted Trip for his actions in “Cogenitor”? What if Archer had granted the Cogenitor asylum? Join Ashlyn, Rhianna, and Todd as the…

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VOY Part II: Sending Neelix is a Huge Blunder 2:57:37

6M ago2:57:37

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Episode 7: Prime DirectiveWas it a good choice for B’Elanna to beam in front of Bronze Age Humans? Are the events of Natural Law Chakotay’s fault? What is the weakest excuse to break the prime directive? Did Janeway break the Prime Directive when she offered technology to the Malon in “Night”? Is waking up the 37s from stasis a Prime Directive Brea…

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VOY Part I: Kathy, Are You Not Hearing the Klaxons? (With Guest, Flippe Kikee) 1:16:22

6M ago1:16:22

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Episode 6: Prime DirectiveWhy did Ransom abandon the Prime Directive in the Delta Quadrant? Why was Janeway blind-sided by Ransom? What is a good middle ground between Chakotay and Janeway’s opinions? What would Ransom had done if roles were reversed? Would Janeway and Chakotay have agreed more if this was season 1? Join Ashlyn, Rhianna, and guest …

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DS9: This is a Prime Directive Emergency! 1:48:58

6M ago1:48:58

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Episode 5: Prime DirectiveWhat does “normal first contact procedures” mean on DS9? Were the Villagers ready to learn that they were holograms? Would Starfleet have chosen to go with Garak’s entire plan during “In The Pale Moonlight”? What is the hierarchy of wartime decisions between the Klingons and Starfleet? How would you handle the section 31 p…

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TNG Part II: Riker F*cks for Diplomacy! 2:25:11

7M ago2:25:11

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Episode 4: Prime DirectiveRated R for Language Why would you ever send someone on a solo away mission? How does the Prime Directive handle spying? Why didn’t the away team ask about the laws in “Justice”? What are the unexpected consequences to “Homeward”? How do they evaluate the people running the duckblind? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss …

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TNG Part 1: Data Left the Singing Rock!? (With Guest, Big Sci-Fi Podcast) 1:29:17

7M ago1:29:17

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Episode 3: Prime DirectiveRated R for Language Is Data breaking the Prime Directive a writing flaw or an indicator he is more human than he thinks? Where was the Picard lecture? Is the Prime Directive broken in “Masterpiece Society”? Who do you agree with most in “Pen Pals”? What are the consequences of saving someone under the prime directive? Joi…

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TOS: Most Comets You Have to Divert Aren’t Full of People 2:16:39

7M ago2:16:39

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Episode 2: Prime DirectiveRated R for Language Is there a protocol for beaming down next to a new culture in their uniforms? Why does McCoy still use phasers on primitive planets? Is naming a child Leonard James on another planet breaking the prime directive? Should they not beam down at all to planets under the prime directive? How many stagnant s…

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INTRO: Oh F*ck, I Already Broke the Prime Directive! 51:19

8M ago51:19

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Episode 1: Prime DirectiveWhen was the Prime Directive created? What was your first perception of the Prime Directive? Which Captains are the worst violators? Where does the Prime Directive stop and First Contact Begin? Does anyone really understand the PD? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss the real and fictional origin of the Prime Directive!T…

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PIC: Sometimes the Tesla Hits Back 1:59:10

8M ago1:59:10

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Series 5: VillainsAre you also sick of the repetitive Soong character storyline? Why is Borgati the Borg Queen in the future when she is 400 years old? Is Agnus still guarding the gates? Is there a hierarchy of villains in season 3? What do Agnes, Janeway, and the Changelings have in common? Ashlyn and Rhianna as they get into the heads of the best…

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PRO/SNW: Oh, To be a Stagehand! 59:45

9M ago59:45

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Episode 10: Art TrekWhat episode titles of Prodigy & Strange New World have literary references? Is the process of putting on a play essential to all living beings? Is there a reason for the ‘Shining’ reference? The Louvre still exists in the 23rd century? Would Shakesphere approve of being discussed in Star Trek? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we disc…

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LOW: Oil Me Up! 1:41:32

9M ago1:41:32

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Episode 9: Art TrekHow does accessibility affect the creation of art? How is the sand mandala at odds with O’Connor’s ascension? Would you take a risk and perform at Jennifer’s Salon? What is Ransom’s art background? What are the easter eggs in the Collector’s Guild? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss the art in Lower Decks!SPOILER ALERT: Star T…

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PIC: Moriarty Sings “What Was I Made For?” 45:20

10M ago45:20

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Episode 8: Art TrekWill we have inescapable popup ads in the future? Does Section 31 Moriarty have rights? Do you also dream of Data painting in a field? Was Data painting a daughter who looked like Lul? Did Bruce Maddox base Doj & Soji after his painting? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss the art in Picard!SPOILER ALERT: Star Trek PicardThis i…

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DSC: Sexy Saru Stumbles Upon the Elder 1:13:38

10M ago1:13:38

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Episode 7: Art TrekWhat is the wisdom of Zora choosing a slapstick comedy for the crew to watch? Did Spock draw monsters as way to keep people at bay? Why is Sun Tzu’s "The Art of War" required reading at Starfleet Academy? Should Michael have used gloves to handle the book in the library? How old is the art of stained glass? Join Ashlyn and Rhiann…

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ENT: T’Pol Has Frankenstein Brainrot 1:13:56

10M ago1:13:56

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Episode 6: Art TrekDid the writers intend to have Trip show them ancient movies or did the production team simply run out of cash? Is movie night an homage to M*A*S*H? Are books making the transition to fully digital in ENT era? Are movies a good way to learn about Human culture? Is escapism sometimes good for morale? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we …

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VOY: The Tuvok Orchard 3:17:21

11M ago3:17:21

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Episode 5: Art TrekHow does Janeway help Seven learn the creative process? How does Chaktoay handle his emotions while stranded on New Earth? How can holographic technology be used in art? Was being kidnapped the best thing that happened to holo Da Vinci? How does the Doctor’s struggle for artistic autonomy mirror real life? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna…

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DS9: Emily Dickenson is the Emissary 2:46:05

11M ago2:46:05

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Episode 4: Art TrekHow were the Bajorans Djara artists hired and paid in early Bajoran society? How does art play a role in incarceration? Is it okay for artists to destroy their own art? Does Odo love smut? How does Far Beyond the Stars break the fourth wall? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we dive into the art in Deep Space Nine!SPOILER ALERT: Deep Sp…

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TNG Part II: UNO Attack But With Shakespeare Quotes 2:16:38

11M ago2:16:38

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Episode 3: Art TrekThis episode is rated R for language and colorful metaphors.What is the value of an original piece of artwork with replication technology in play? What book would you bring on a long-term space mission? Why did Q choose the Robin Hood story? Why doesn’t Picard act with Data on the Holodeck? Where did the crew get the copies of A …

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TNG Part I: Fiction Expert dies by Fiction! 2:23:46

11M ago2:23:46

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Episode 2: Art TrekHow much of the Holonovels are designed by humans vs AI? Do the holostories get upgraded over time? Did Troi play cowboys in the holodeck as a child? Why doesn’t Beverly talk about her dancing? For Data’s parents, how much do they see him as their artwork versus child? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we wax poetic about TNG’s Holonove…

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Special Release: The Ladies of Star Trek 49:35

12M ago49:35

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Special Release: Live from TLI 2024!Join The Duras Sisters at Trek Long Island as they interview Daphne Ashbrook (Melora from DS9), Adele Shepherd (Ensign Kemi on Picard S2), Ursaline Bryant (Captain Tryla Scott from TNG), and Kathryn Leigh Scott (Nuria from TNG) for the Ladies of Star Trek Panel. We look back at their time in Trek, career highligh…

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Special Release: Elevator Pagh Reading 1:09:05

12M ago1:09:05

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Special Release: A Trek Long Island RecapAshlyn and Rhianna talk about their time at Trek Long Island, participating in panels, hosting a vendor booth, and meeting besties in person. Listen as the sisters gush about how amazing the Trek community is. SPOILER ALERT: Discovery Series FinaleThis is a special recap episode! Next time, we’ll be giving y…

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Special Release: TLI 2024 Found Family Panel LIVE 56:17

12M ago56:17

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Special Release! LIVE from Trek Long Island 2024: Ashlyn and Rhianna from The Duras Sisters Podcast and Julian and Emcee from Strange New Pod come together to delve into the deeper parts of being a part of the Star Trek fandom, and how the franchise has brought people together who would otherwise never have connected.Listen to us each discuss found…

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TOS: Shatner and the Shakespeare Swagger 2:17:18

1y ago2:17:18

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Episode 1: The Art Trek SeriesIs Spock an expert on old Earth art? What is on Kahn’s bookshelf? Was Kirk a theater nerd? Would Sybok do therapeutic ballet? Why do Klingons love Shakespeare? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss the art aspects of the Original Series.SPOILER ALERT: The Original Series This is the first episode of our Art Trek series…

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SNW: Slaying the Citizens of Canada Via Chess 3:03:48

1y ago3:03:48

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Episode 9: Love and AffectionWhy is Pike’s dating history so sketchy? How do the writers create tension between these characters? What is the dynamic of two Captains dating? Did Kirk already know about Carol by “Lost in Translation?” What is the future of reproductive health in Trek? Listen as Ashlyn and Rhianna discuss the romantic pairings in sea…

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PIC: We’re Going With Data’s Gut! 2:39:52

1y ago2:39:52

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Episode 6: The Finale SeriesHow much does nostalgia play into this finale? How satisfying are the story arcs for these characters? Would you plug yourself into the Borg collective for those you love? How does this Finale mirror the pandemic? Can the Troi therapy scene be cut? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss the Picard Finale: “The Last Genera…

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Yet Another Star Trek Podcast - Lorca Wasn't Wrong 57:11

1y ago57:11

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From The Last Days of Disco Podcast Festival, originally airing on 4/3/24: Join Drew and Majeed from Yet Another Star Trek Podcast as they defend the one and only Captain Gabriel Lorca.Did Lorca truly do nothing wrong? The gang brings their best defense in satirical fashion!By The Duras Sisters Podcast

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I Quit Star Trek - Discovery: Gene's Ultimate Vision? 1:00:38

1y ago1:00:38

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From The Last Days of Disco Podcast Festival, originally airing on 4/3/24: Join John & Olivia from I Quit Star Trek with special guest Patrick Patterson as they ask the question: Is Star Trek Discovery the Genest of Gene's Ultimate Vision over five seasons?By The Duras Sisters Podcast

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Brides of Chaotica - Discovery Fan Panel | The Impact DISCO Has Had on Fans 1:13:15

1y ago1:13:15

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From The Last Days of Disco Podcast Festival, originally airing on 4/2/24: The Brides of Chaotica join The Last Days of DISCO Farewell Tour with a Discovery Panel!Join hosts Elizabeth and Taylor, along with guests Jordan and Jen, as they explore the impact Star Trek and Discovery have had on fans as well as themselves. Plus, the ultimate goal of co…

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Yum Yum Pod - The Antagonists of Star Trek Discovery 1:43:21

1y ago1:43:21

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From The Last Days of Disco Podcast Festival, originally airing on 4/1/24: Join Ryan and Rachel as they go over the many baddies who have given the crew of Discovery a hard time over four-plus seasons. What do they offer up to the series? How do Ryan and Rachel feel about them? Tune in to find out!By The Duras Sisters Podcast

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Treksperts Quiz - Your Disco Needs You 56:13

1y ago56:13

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From The Last Days of Disco Podcast Festival, originally airing on 4/1/24: A special Star Trek Discovery Quiz event! Join host Emcee as Julian from Strange New Pod, Treksperts' own Davey, and The Duras Sisters' Ashlyn go head-to-head! They will also be raising money for the ALS Therapy Development Institute in honor of Kenneth Mitchell!ALS Therapy …

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Uniting the Great Houses | Klingons in Discovery 1:19:22

1y ago1:19:22

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From The Last Days of Disco Podcast Festival, originally airing on 3/31/24: Last Days of DISCO Festival co-hosts The Duras Sisters Podcast GO LIVE to bring you a deep dive into one of the most controversial topics to come out of Star Trek Discovery: The Klingons.From the start of the Klingon war and their new look-shaven heads to their... um...extr…

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Promenade Merchants Podcast - For the Love of DISCO 47:47

1y ago47:47

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From The Last Days of Disco Podcast Festival, originally airing on 3/31/24: David and Heather share a pure love of Discovery, and that's the journey they take for this special DISCO Fest episode.They will explore how the show reignited their love for Trek, look ahead to the show ending, and what that means, all in their signature three-act format!F…

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Captains Quadrant - Discovery's Legacy 43:17

1y ago43:17

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From The Last Days of Disco Podcast Festival, originally airing on 3/31/24: Join Joe and Jason from Captains Quadrant for this Last Days of DISCO Podcast Festival special as they dive deep into the legacy of Star Trek Discovery.How did they feel when the show was announced? Has it stood up going into its fifth and final season? Find out on Captains…

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The Viewscreen - The Captains, DISCO Cooking, & The Cinematic Nature of Discovery 1:32:13

1y ago1:32:13

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From The Last Days of Disco Podcast Festival, originally airing on 3/31/24: Amy and Kelvin bring a PACKED episode of The Viewscreen for the Last Days of DISCO:Matthew Dempsey of The Food Replicator is back to cook us a Discovery-inspired dishJeremiah Brown of Captain’s Couch will discuss the many different captains of Discovery.Mark White and Matt …

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