[PIC108] jaQ` & Earl happily cover Star Trek Picard season one, episode eight, Broken Pieces. There's hardly any discussion at all of Seven, but we do explore the theme of "broken pieces" littered about Picard, Raffi and Rios. There are some interesting connections and the journey into cultural references is fun also: is it about sewing, or ... ? Let us know what you think after the show by shooting off an email to [email protected], hitting us on Twitter as @TrekStalkers, or leave us with your high point ('cause we all need it) at +1 202-569-TREK Here's the AI generated summary, which we think is also neat: In this episode, we discuss Star Trek Picard season one episode eight, "Broken Pieces." We explore the revelations surrounding the Mars attacks, the lengths to preserve secrets, and the internal struggles of the La Sirena crew. Topics include Borg screams, Captain Picard's bond with Rios, broken pieces weaving the narrative, and android personhood. We touch on Romulan strategies, language influences, and Norse mythology connections. The episode concludes with speculation on identity and interbreeding themes. AI Generated Chapters: 0:15:12 Rios and Picard's Parallel Experiences 0:18:11 Vandermeer's Loose Ends and Ramifications 0:23:31 The Admonition and the Assimilation Process 0:24:31 The Mystery of the Fenris Ranger SOS Button 0:30:07 Ricky Sanchez? Different Rickys in the world. 0:33:11 Quixotic Adventures and Running off Half-Cocked 0:40:50 Exploring Different Holograms and Rios' Dislike 0:49:56 Comparing Maddox and the Holographic Interface 0:51:36 Borg and Transwarp Conduit: A Fearful Trap 0:54:30 Witness Contempt and Mental Competency Hearing 1:03:00 Zhat Vash and Tal Shiar Relationship 1:07:01 Admonition, Vulcan Blood, and Romulan Space 1:09:37 Introduction and Production Details 1:10:21 A Long-Remembered Topic 1:11:32 Introduction and confusion about topic selection