Episodes
Memorable Goodbyes. We discuss some of our favorite characters saying goodbye in TNG as we also say our own goodbyes to the listeners as we take our leave of hosting duties on Earl Grey.
Published 07/21/20
Characters We Never Saw Again. We discuss some of the many characters we only ever saw once.
Published 07/14/20
Mismatched Episodes. We discuss what would happen if the characters from different Star Trek series were like a deck of cards shuffled and dealt into various TNG episodes.
Published 07/07/20
Data's Hobbies. We discuss our the many and varied hobbies of Lieutenant Commander Data in The Next Generation.
Published 06/30/20
Season 7 Deleted Scenes. We discuss the deleted scenes from The Next Generation season 7 episodes. All the deleted scenes that are discussed can be found on the season 7 Blu-Ray release.
Published 06/23/20
What if Series: Part 1. In this episode, the hosts of Earl Grey start a new series looking what if scenarios, beginning with Yar, Locutus, and W. Thomas Riker.
Published 06/16/20
The Good in Low Rated Episodes, Part 1. In this episode, the hosts of Earl Grey start a new series looking for the good that can be found in the lowest rated episodes, beginning with Season 1.
Published 06/09/20
Introducing New Hosts. We introduce our new hosts, Ria Papageorgiou, Kevin Scharf and Pierre LaRocco.
Published 05/26/20
Jack Crusher. We discuss the character of Jack Crusher through his appearances in The Next Generation and in some of the novels.
Published 05/19/20
Aging and Death. We discuss the idea of aging and death as perceived in the 24th century. We share our personal stories to growing older and our perceptions of death.
Published 05/12/20
Borg Collective Set. We discuss Enterprise's "Regeneration" and TNG's "Q Who," "Best of Both Worlds," "I, Borg." and "Descent."
Published 05/05/20
Season 6 Deleted Scenes. We discuss the deleted scenes from The Next Generation season 6 episodes. All the deleted scenes that are discussed can be found on the season 6 Blu-Ray release.
Published 04/28/20
Trivia with Jim McMahon. Amy and Joe are pitted against each other in a titanic battle that tests the depths of their Next Generation knowledge.
Published 04/21/20
Birthright Part I and Part II. We discuss the parallel storylines of Worf and Data in search of their fathers. Both characters must learn about themselves in order to bring closure to their own father's life.
Published 04/14/20
Wesley's Starfleet. We discuss the plethora of exams and courses needed to graduate Starfleet Academy and what may have influenced Wesley to drop out before graduating.
Published 04/07/20
Time Travel Fan Set. We discuss "Cause and Effect," "Time's Arrow," and "All Good Things." These three episodes were highlighted in the Fan Collective Set for The Next Generation.
Published 03/31/20
Favorite Badass Guinan Moments. We discuss our favorite moments showing Guinan as tough and uncompromising in The Next Generation.
Published 03/24/20
Favorite Exoplanets in TNG. We discuss our picks for favorite planets outside Earth's solar system that we see on The Next Generation.
Published 03/17/20
Picard's Best Partner. We discuss who we think is the best romantic partner for Picard in The Next Generation. The discussion includes Beverly Crusher, Vash, Kamala, Nella Daren, and Anij.
Published 03/10/20
"Balance of Terror" and "The Neutral Zone." We discuss the introduction of the Romulans in The Original Series and The Next Generation, including the striking similarities and differences between this pair of season 1 episodes.
Published 03/03/20
AI in TNG. We talk about artificial intelligence in The Next Generation. The discussion includes Data and his android family as well as the episodes "Elementary, Dear Data," "Evolution," "The Quality of Life," "Emergence," and "11001001."
Published 02/25/20
The Lost Episodes, Part 9. Discussion with Brian Meloche on the scripts he submitted and story ideas he pitched to Paramount for The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, and Voyager.
Published 02/18/20
Science in TNG, with Dr. Erin MacDonald. We're joined by Dr. Erin MacDonald to talk about the excitement of being a Star Trek science consultant, her work as a scientist and science communicator, our favorite science moments in TNG, and much more!
Published 02/11/20
"The Most Toys." We talk about the character of Kivas Fajo, ruling by fear, Geordi's quest for the truth, and the question of whether Data pulled the trigger in this season three episode of The Next Generation.
Published 02/04/20