“This show provides an interesting social commentary on the nuances of culture, courage, and identity within the Star Trek universe. A central theme of the show is value of friendship, especially when individuals are unjustly vilified by the masses in the context of “mob mentality”. However, the fact that this virtue is extolled by most episodes of the show yet viewed as expendable in others is puzzling. This thematic inconsistency is exemplified by the episode in which 48 hours of faux controversy causes two of the Trekkies to abandon the third character, thereby betraying his friendship and the magnificent Starship Enterprise they piloted together. As Captain Jean-Luc Picard said, “Friendship must dare to risk, Counselor, or it's not friendship.” Bring back amicable fusillade!”Read full review »
Mac_User_01 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/26/21
“First Thought- “Not another TNG Podcast!” Second Thought after I pressed ‘play’ on that first episode- “Are they just going to rag on Star Trek? Argh.” BUT THIS ISN’T THE CASE AT ALL. Oh my gosh, this podcast is a riot! It totally stands out from other TNG Podcasts by a quadrant, or a least a...”Read full review »
SynchroSk8 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/15/16
“I'm a bit embarrassed to be writing a review about this podcast about two guys who are a bit embarrassed to have a Star Trek podcast, but I love it anyway. The hardest part is explaining to my wife about why I sometimes sit in the car for fifteen minutes when I get home, or use the restroom...”Read full review »
son_of_sniglet via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/19/16