Earl Grey: A Star Trek The Next Generation Podcast

Memorable Goodbyes.   Star Trek has had some very memorable goodbyes from main and secondary characters to series finales. Specifically speaking of The Next Generation, Tasha Yar, Data, and Wesley Crusher have very distinct and unique goodbyes within the series. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Joe Keegan, Amy Nelson, Ria Papageorgiou, Kevin Scharf, and Pierre LaRocco discuss some of their favorite characters saying goodbye. We also say our own goodbyes to the listeners as we take our leave of hosting duties on Earl Grey. Chapters Intro (00:01:14) Feedback (00:03:28) Goodbyes (00:07:47) Round 1 (00:15:40) Round 2 (00:40:06) Speed Round (00:58:03)  Final Thoughts (01:01:39)  Closing (01:04:02) Hosts Joe Keegan, Amy Nelson, Kevin Scharf, Ria Papageorgiou, Pierre LaRocco Guests [Names] Production Amy Nelson (Editor and Producer) Joe Keegan (Producer) Kevin Scharf (Producer) Ria Papageorgiou (Producer) Pierre LaRocco (Producer) Tony Robinson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Joe Keegan (Associate Producer) Jim McMahon (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

Character's We Never Saw Again. As a mostly episodic TV show, The Next Generation is full of rich and interesting characters that we unfortunately only got to see once. Nevertheless there is a plethora of characters that leave an indelible mark on Star Trek and on the crew of the Enterprise.   In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Pierre LaRocco, Joe Keegan and Kevin Scharf discuss some of the many characters we only ever saw once. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) One Off Characters (00:06:48) Shelby (00:07:54) Darren (00:13:53) Jono (00:19:19) Amanda Rodgers (00:21:48) Roga Danar (00:24:25) Yale (00:29:13) Odan (00:33:03) Tam Elbrun (00:40:41) Ishara Yar (00:43:39) Honorable Mentions (00:52:34) Final Thoughts (01:00:36) Closing (01:01:20) End (00:01:09:53) Runtime: 1 hour 9 minutes 53 seconds HostsPierre LaRocco Joe Keegan Kevin Scharf   Production Pierre LaRocco (Editor and Producer) Kevin Scharf (Producer) Joe Keegan (Producer) Amy Nelson (Producer) Ria Papageorgiou (Producer) Tony Robinson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Joe Keegan (Associate Producer) Jim McMahon (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

Mismatched Episodes.   Kathryn Janeway, captain of the Enterprise?  Jadzia Dax and Sylvia Tilly serving side by side?  Jonathan Archer and Tom Paris at the Royale?  How would the 24th century be different if the crew of the NCC 1701-D were replaced with characters from the other Star Trek series?  Would anyone play with Wesley? In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Amy Nelson, Pierre LaRocco, and Ria Papageorgiou 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.  The hosts each come in with three mismatched episodes and discuss the implications of characters traversing space and time and creating alternate adventures aboard the Enterprise-D. Chapters Intro (00:01:17) Feedback (00:04:43) Mismatched Defined (00:07:21) Round 1 (00:10:42) Round 2 (00:20:27) Round 3 (00:29:59)  Final Thoughts (00:46:25)  Closing (00:49:40) Total Run Time: 57:04 Hosts Amy Nelson, Pierre LaRocco, and Ria Papageorgiou Production Amy Nelson (Editor and Producer) Ria Papageorgiou (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Joe Keegan (Associate Producer) Jim McMahon (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

Data's Hobbies Being an android with no requirement to sleep would give you a lot of time to develop new skills and practice all your favorite pursuits. In The Next Generation we see Lieutenant Commander Data dabble in numerous hobbies including playing violin, painting, poetry, poker and holodeck adventures. His quest to understand the human condition and become more human himself is developed through his choice of leisure activities and entertainment choices.   In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Joe Keegan, Kevin Scharf, and Ria Papageorgiou discuss Lieutenant Commander Data's many and varied hobbies from The Next Generation. Chapters Intro (00:01:15) Data's Hobbies (00:02:47) Performing Arts (00:08:02) Visual Arts (00:24:08) Holodeck Adventures (00:36:40) Data and Sports (00:41:17) Unseen Hobbies (00:43:35) Closing (00:49:13) Runtime: 56 minutes 34 seconds Hosts Joe Keegan Kevin Scharf Ria Papageorgiou   Production Joe Keegan (Editor and Producer) Kevin Scharf (Producer) Ria Papageorgiou (Producer) Amy Nelson (Producer) Pierre LaRocco (Producer) Tony Robinson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Joe Keegan (Associate Producer) Jim McMahon (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

Season 7 Deleted Scenes, Part I.   Scenes that were filmed, but not seen by the audience in the final aired productions are available for every season and movies of The Next Generation. These deleted scenes can provide a fascinating window into what might have been, including some scenes that would have had a far-reaching impact on the show and the films. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Ria Papageorgiou, Joe Keegan and Amy Nelson talk about deleted scenes from The Next Generation season 7 episodes "Descent part II," "Liaisons," "Gambit part I," "Gambit part II," "Dark Page," "Inheritance." All the deleted scenes that are discussed can be found on the season 7 Blu-Ray release. Deleted Scenes is a series that will cover all seven seasons and the four movies of The Next Generation.  Chapters Intro (00:00:00) "Descent part II" (00:06:01) "Liaisons" (00:10:53) "Gambit Part I" (00:13:24) "Gambit Part II" (00:24:43)  "Dark Page" (00:27:39)  "Inheritance" (00:34:54)  Final Thoughts (00:49:08)  Closing (00:51:32) Hosts Joe Keegan, Amy Nelson, Ria Papageorgiou Production Ria Papageorgiou (Editor and Producer) Joe Keegan (Producer) Amy Nelson (Producer) Tony Robinson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Joe Keegan (Associate Producer) Jim McMahon (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

What if Series: Part 1 Every fan has their thoughts and every fan also wonders what if... In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Pierre LaRocco, Kevin Scharf, and Amy Nelson start a new series of what if scenarios.  They start with Yar, Locutus, and W. Thomas Riker. Chapters Intro (01:16:00) Feedback (04:21:00) Yar is Alive (07:10:00) W.T.K. Stays (25:19:00) Locutus of Borg Lives (37:17:00) Final Thoughts (51:00:00)  Closing (53:08:00) Hosts Pierre LaRocco, Amy Nelson, Kevin Scharf Production Pierre LaRocco (Editor and Producer) Amy Nelson (Producer) Tony Robinson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Joe Keegan (Associate Producer) Jim McMahon (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

Finding the Highs in the Low, Season 1 Every rose has its thorn, and every season has its episodes that are, well, not as highly rated by fans.  While there are usually good reasons why these episodes are poorly received, even the biggest clunkers have redeeming qualities. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Joe Keegan, Amy Nelson, Pierre LaRocco, Kevin Scharf, and Ria Papageorgiou start a new series looking at the good that can be found in episodes that have been poorly reviewed. This series begins with a look at Season 1. Chapters Intro (00:01:20) Feedback (00:02:38) Low Rated Episodes (00:13:20) Coming of Age (00:16:40) Code of Honor (00:22:22) Skin of Evil (00:36:54)  The Last Outpost (00:44:11)  Angel One (00:50:07)  Justice (00:52:34)  When the Bough Breaks (01:00:47) Final Thoughts (01:08:10)  Closing (01:10:35) Hosts Joe Keegan, Pierre LaRocco, Kevin Scharf, Ria Papageorgiou Production Kevin Scharf (Editor and Producer) Ria Papageorgiou (Producer) Amy Nelson (Producer) Tony Robinson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Joe Keegan (Associate Producer) Jim McMahon (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

Introducing New Hosts   Usually, when one hosts leaves it's common for another host to be auditioned and recruited to share the vital tasks of editing and producing a professional sounding show. With Justin Oser leaving as host recently, we thought we'd shake things up and do something unique, so we've invited 3 new hosts to join us. They are Ria Papageorgiou, Kevin Scharf and Pierre LaRocco and this episode is their introduction. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Joe Keegan and Amy Nelson introduce not one, not two but three new hosts to join us and talk about all things TNG. Topics include introducing Ria Papageorgiou, Kevin Scharf and Pierre LaRocco, the new host's favorite things about Star Trek and a Scottish Lockdown Quiz with some wandering into a discussion on flags. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Introducing Kevin Scharf! (00:06:28)      Introducing Pierre LaRocco (00:07:57) Introducing Ria Papageorgiou (00:09:12) New Host Favorite Things (00:12:26)  Why You? (00:35:13) Scottish Lockdown Quiz (00:40:39)l Final Thoughts (00:52:18)  Closing (00:57:35) Running time: 1 hour 2 minutes 27 seconds Hosts Joe Keegan, Amy Nelson, Ria Papageorgiou, Pierre La Rocco, Kevin Scharf Guests N/A Production Joe Keegan (Editor and Producer) Amy Nelson (Producer) Ria Papageorgiou (Producer) Pierre La Rocco (Producer) Kevin Scharf (Producer) Tony Robinson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Joe Keegan (Associate Producer) Jim McMahon (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

Jack Crusher.   Best friend to Captain Jean-Luc Picard, husband to Dr Beverly Crusher and father to Wesley Crusher. We only get to see Jack Crusher in a few short appearances; in one of which he's a hologram, another he's an hallucination and in the third he's dead. In "Family" we see a holographic Jack Crusher with a message for Wesley from when he was a baby. Then, in "Violations" we see Beverly's painful memory of visiting Jack in the morgue after Captain Picard had return his body to Earth. Finally, Wesley receives another message in the form of an hallucination in "Journey's End." In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Joe Keegan and Amy Nelson discuss the character of Jack Crusher. The discussion includes his role as father, husband and best friend and we try to piece together the facts we have about him to give us an idea of what kind of man he was. Chapters Intro (00:01:16) Feedback (00:03:25) Jack Crusher (00:07:26) Jack's Death (00:12:41) Husband (00:18:44) Father (00:36:51)  Friend (00:51:10)    Final Thoughts (00:57:10)  Closing (00:59:56) Total Run Time (01:12:35) Hosts Joe Keegan, Amy Nelson GuestsN/A   Production Amy Nelson (Editor and Producer) Joe Keegan (Producer) Tony Robinson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Joe Keegan (Associate Producer) Jim McMahon (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

Aging and Death.   Death is a natural part of life and an unavoidable consequence of aging, even in the 24th century. As time marches on, so must we. We have seen many characters prematurely age due to outside influences or grow old gracefully. We see one alien culture declare old age as a burden and set rituals for death while Klingons send their fallen warriors to the great Sto'Vo'Kor. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Joe Keegan and Amy Nelson have the pleasure of welcoming Ria Papageorgiou to 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. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Listener Feedback (00:05:03) Welcome, Ria! (00:09:10) Death and Aging (00:14:40) Aging in TNG (00:23:08) Death in TNG (00:44:03)  Final Thoughts (01:01:54)  Closing (01:07:27) Runtime: 1 hour 15 minutes 27 seconds Hosts Joe Keegan, Amy Nelson Guests Ria Papageorgiou Production Joe Keegan (Editor and Producer) Amy Nelson (Producer) Tony Robinson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Joe Keegan (Associate Producer) Jim McMahon (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

Borg Collective Set.   "We are the Borg. Lower your shields and surrender your ships. We will add your biological and technological distinctiveness to our own. Your culture will adapt to service us. Resistance is futile." These immortals words were spoken by one of the Enterprise crews most relentless enemies - The Borg. We cover the topics of the evolution of the Borg from Q's first introduction in "Q Who" to Lore's mini-collective in "Descent" and continue the conversation on the next episode of To The Journey. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Joe Keegan and Amy Nelson are joined by TrekFM's To The Journey hosts Liam Smart and Zachary Fruhling to discuss the Borg episodes from The Next Generation and Voyager included in the Borg Fan Collective set. The episodes discussed include, Enterprise's "Regeneration" and TNG's "Q Who," "Best of Both Worlds," "I, Borg," and "Descent." Chapters Intro (00:01:12) TTJ Intro (00:05:44) "Regeneration" (00:09:41) "Q Who" (00:22:28) "Best of Both Worlds" (00:31:01) "I, Borg" (00:46:01)  "Descent" (00:55:05)  Final Thoughts (00:59:46)  Preview (01:07:35)  Closing (01:10:19) Hosts Joe Keegan, Amy Nelson Guests Zachary Fruhling, Liam Smart Production Amy Nelson (Editor and Producer) Joe Keegan (Producer) Tony Robinson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Joe Keegan (Associate Producer) Jim McMahon (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

Season 6 Deleted Scenes.   Scenes that were filmed, but not seen by the audience in the final aired productions are available for every season and movies of The Next Generation. These deleted scenes can provide a fascinating window into what might have been, including some scenes that would have had a far-reaching impact on the show and the films. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Joe Keegan and Amy Nelson talk about deleted scenes from The Next Generation season 6 episodes "Time's Arrow Part II", "Relics", "True Q", "Ship in a Bottle", "Face of the Enemy", "Tapestry", "Birthright Part I", "Birthright Part II", "The Chase", and "Rightful Heir". All the deleted scenes that are discussed can be found on the season 6 Blu-Ray release. Deleted Scenes is a series that will cover all seven seasons and the four movies of The Next Generation.  Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Listener Feedback (00:05:07) "Time's Arrow Part II" (00:11:11) "Relics" (00:14:42) "True Q" (00:19:00) "Ship in a Bottle" (00:21:34)     "Face of the Enemy" (00:24:56)  "Tapestry" (00:27:55)    "Birthright Part II" (00:34:06)  "The Chase" (00:51:43)  "Rightful Heir" (00:54:01)    Final Thoughts (01:04:21)  Closing (01:07:34) Total Run Time 1 hour 17 minutes 40 seconds Hosts Joe Keegan   Amy Nelson Production Joe Keegan (Editor and Producer) Amy Nelson (Producer) Tony Robinson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Joe Keegan (Associate Producer) Jim McMahon (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

Trivia with Jim McMahon Throughout Star Trek's history, human and alien competitive games have featured, including parrises squares, stratagema, tri-dimensional chess, hover ball, poker, dom-jot, kal toh and dabo. One thing we didn't see on screen was a good old fashioned quiz night, so we're giving you one on Earl Grey. Topics include TNG guest stars and Picard's history among others. Who wins? In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Amy Nelson and Joe Keegan are joined by guest and quizmaster Jim McMahon.  Amy and Joe are pitted against each other in a titanic battle that tests the depths of their Next Generation knowledge. Chapters Intro (00:01:14) Trivia Intro (00:05:37) Round 1 (00:09:39) Round 2 (00:16:03) Round 3 (00:21:51) Round 4 (00:27:51)  Bonus Round (00:36:42)  Final Score (00:43:27)    Closing (00:45:40) Running Time (00:52:51) Hosts Joe Keegan and Amy Nelson Guests Jim McMahon Production Amy Nelson (Editor and Producer) Joe Keegan (Producer) Tony Robinson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Joe Keegan (Associate Producer) Jim McMahon (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

"Birthright Part I and II"   Worf and Data are both in search of their father in the season six episode "Birthright Part I and Part II". Data learns that his father created a dreaming program in hopes that he will learn more about humanity. Worf learns how to be a teacher of Klingon culture to a new generation of Klingons captured by Romulans from the Khitomer attack. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Joe Keegan and Amy Nelson are joined by special guest Pierre LaRocco to 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. We discuss the importance of dreams and our own personal family histories. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Listener Feedback (00:05:46) Welcome, Pierre! (00:09:43) "Birthright" (00:10:55)    Data's Experience (00:12:04) Worf's News (00:19:40)    Worf & Data's Interaction (00:24:22)  Final Thoughts (00:50:27)    Closing (00:54:52) Running Time 1 hour 0 minutes 2 seconds Hosts Joe Keegan.  Amy Nelson Guests Pierre LaRocco Production Joe Keegan (Editor and Producer) Amy Nelson (Producer) Tony Robinson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Joe Keegan (Associate Producer) Jim McMahon (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

Wesley's Starfleet.   Ever since we met Wesley Crusher, he has always wanted to join Starfleet and become an officer. What is it about Starfleet that has Wesley so enamored? With the number of tests to enter the academy and the peer pressure of doing well, does this discourage Wesley to leave Starfleet before graduating? In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Justin Oser, Joe Keegan, and Amy Nelson are joined with Kevin Scharf to discuss the testing procedures and courses taken at Starfleet Academy. The mere entrance exams of written, oral, and psych tests are enough to sway the faint of heart but Welsey endures only to drop out before his graduation. Chapters Intro (00:01:19) Starfleet Academy (00:07:56) Entrance Exams (00:12:36) Attending the Academy (00:36:52) Disciplinary Actions (00:49:04)  Leaving Starfleet (00:58:04)    Final Thoughts (01:09:50)  Closing (01:17:03) Hosts Joe Keegan and Amy Nelson Guests Kevin Scharf Production Amy Nelson (Editor and Producer) Joe Keegan (Producer) Tony Robinson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Joe Keegan (Associate Producer) Jim McMahon (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

Time Travel Fan Set.   As Deanna Troi says best in First Contact, "Timeline? This is no time to talk about time. We don't have the time!" Well, we do have the time and we do talk about the selected episodes from the Fan Collective Set covering The Next Generation episodes. We discuss time loops, going back in time, alternate-reality timelines and many other things including hot dogs. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Joe Keegan and Amy Nelson 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 and all deal with the concept of time travel. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Listener Feedback (00:03:30) The Scots Language Section (00:05:19) Time Travel Fan Collective (00:10:26) "Cause and Effect" (00:10:56) "Time's Arrow" (00:22:04)  All Good Things (00:35:35)  Final Thoughts (00:43:42)  Closing (00:48:45) Runtime  1 hour 0 minutes and 32 seconds Hosts Joe Keegan, Amy Nelson Production Joe Keegan (Editor and Producer) Amy Nelson (Producer) Tony Robinson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Joe Keegan (Associate Producer) Jim McMahon (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

Favorite Badass Guinan Moments. Guinan first appeared at the start of the second season of The Next Generation and she quickly became a fan favorite character. Through appearances in twenty-eight episodes and two movies, Guinan dispensed important wisdom as Ten Forward's bartender while keeping the history of her long life mostly a mystery. With Guinan set to appear in the second season of Star Trek: Picard, we thought it was the perfect time to choose her most badass moments that we've seen so far. We also have an important announcement after the discussion.    In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Joe Keegan, Amy Nelson, and Justin Oser list their three favorite badass Guinan moments from The Next Generation. Each choice is discussed and highlights Guinan as tough and uncompromising.   Chapters  Intro (00:01:15)  First Picks (00:16:33)  Second Picks (00:33:47)  Third Picks (00:47:11)  Honorable Mentions (01:03:09)  Final Thoughts (01:12:08)  Announcement (01:16:56)  Closing (01:27:30)     Runtime: 01:41:28   Hosts  Joe Keegan Amy Nelson Justin Oser    Production  Amy Nelson (Editor and Producer) Joe Keegan (Producer) Justin Oser (Producer) Tony Robinson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Joe Keegan (Associate Producer) Jim McMahon (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

Favorite Exoplanets in TNG.   Exoplanets are planets outside Earth's solar system and they have been very important to Star Trek from the first time that the crew of the Enterprise on The Original Series startedexploring strange new worlds. There have been many exoplanets depicted in every series, from familiar M-class planets like Vulcan and Betazed to gas giants to even more exotic planets. Over the course of seven seasons and four movies, The Next Generation introduced us to many amazing exoplanets that have been fueling our imaginations for more than three decades.    In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Joe Keegan and Justin Oser are joined by guest Mike Wong of the Strange New Worlds: A Science and Star Trek Podcast to list their three favorite exoplanets on The Next Generation. Each participant talks about why the exoplanets they have chosen are meaningful to them and important to The Next Generation.   Chapters  Intro (00:00:00)  Welcome, Mike! (00:02:42) Exoplanets (00:04:24) First Picks (00:19:12) Second Picks (00:38:14) Third Picks (00:59:29) Honorable Mentions (01:13:48) Closing (01:28:10)    Runtime: 1 hour 37 minutes 24 seconds   Hosts  Joe Keegan Justin Oser   Guest Mike Wong    Production  Joe Keegan (Editor and Producer) Justin Oser (Producer) Amy Nelson (Producer) Tony Robinson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Joe Keegan (Associate Producer) Jim McMahon (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)  

Picard's Best Partner. Over the course of seven seasons and four movies, Captain Picard has his share of love interests, from the romantic tension with Dr. Beverly Crusher that begins in the very first episode to his love affair with Anij in Insurrection. How should we judge who would make the best partner for Picard and what does that say about how we see his character?    In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Justin Oser and Joe Keegan are joined by guest Rob Chapman, who runs the Trek Book Club on Twitter, to discuss who they think is the best romantic partner for Picard in The Next Generation. The partners discussed include Dr. Beverly Crusher, Vash, Kamala, Lt. Commander Nella Daren, and Anij.   Chapters  Intro (00:00:00)  Listener Feedback (00:03:14)  Welcome, Rob! (00:11:30)  Beverly Crusher (00:13:18) Vash (00:21:59) Kamala (00:29:16) Nella Daren (00:37:57) Anij (00:48:54) Final Thoughts (00:56:35)  Closing (01:57:58)    Runtime: 1 hour 16 minutes 47 seconds Hosts  Joe Keegan Justin Oser GuestRob Chapman    Production  Joe Keegan (Editor and Producer) Justin Oser (Producer) Amy Nelson (Producer) Tony Robinson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Joe Keegan (Associate Producer) Jim McMahon (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

"Balance of Terror" and "The Neutral Zone."   The Romulans are one of the most important and recognizable species in Star Trek. They were introduced in the classic season 1 episode of The Original Series "Balance of Terror" on December 15, 1966. We learn in the episode that the Romulans have re-appeared on the galactic stage after more than a century of isolation that followed a war with Earth. On May 16, 1988, the Romulans made their first appearance on The Next Generation in the season 1 finale episode, "The Neutral Zone." We see an echo of "Balance of Terror" as we learn that the Romulans have once again isolated themselves (this time for 53 years) and have returned again to exert their influence on events in the galaxy. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Amy Nelson and Joe Keegan are joined by guest Tim Robertson, Associate Producer of Standard Orbit and host of the Observers Notebook podcast to discuss the introduction of the Romulans in The Original Series and The Next Generation. We talk about the striking similarities and differences between the season 1 episodes "Balance of Terror" and "The Neutral Zone." Chapters Intro (00:01:15)  Listener Feedback (00:03:30)  Episode Summaries (00:07:41)  Submarine-like (00:19:11)  Strategies of War (00:24:25)  Warbirds (00:28:48)  Stereotypes (00:36:42)  Final Thoughts (00:47:41)  Closing (00:53:37)   Hosts Amy Nelson Joe Keegan   Guest Tim Robertson   Production Amy Nelson (Editor and Producer) Justin Oser (Producer) Joe Keegan (Producer) Tony Robinson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Joe Keegan (Associate Producer) Jim McMahon (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

AI in TNG. Humanity in the 21st century is embarking on a path that includes more and more uses of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance our lives. In The Next Generation, we see examples in the 24th century of many different kinds of advanced artificial intelligence that can help us to examine where our current AI journey is taking us. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Justin Oser and Joe Keegan are joined by guest Jenn Tifft of the Snap Trek podcast to discuss 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." Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Listener Feedback (00:02:09) Welcome, Jenn! (00:07:32) Data and his family (00:09:09) "Elementary, Dear Data" (00:31:15) "Evolution" (00:44:42) "The Quality of Life" (00:54:22) "Emergence" (01:03:19) "11001001" (01:12:06) Final Thoughts (01:17:15)   Closing (01:24:15)   Running time: 1 hour, 29 minutes, 23 seconds Hosts Justin Oser, Joe Keegan   Guest Jenn Tifft   Production Joe Keegan (Editor and Producer) Amy Nelson (Producer) Justin Oser (Producer)  Tony Robinson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Joe Keegan (Associate Producer) Jim McMahon (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

The Lost Episodes, Part 9.   There are many scripts, script outlines, and episode and movie concepts that never made it onto the screen on The Next Generation. These lost episodes can provide a fascinating window into what might have been, what characters and concepts ended up being modified and used later, and into the behind-the-scenes writing process. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Amy Nelson, Justin Oser, and Joe Keegan are joined by guest Brian Meloche to discuss the scripts he submitted and story ideas he pitched to Paramount for The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, and Voyager. The Lost Episodes is a continuing series that will cover many unfilmed episodes and movie concepts over the course of the seven seasons and four movies of The Next Generation. Chapters Intro (00:00:00)  Listener Feedback (00:04:01)  Welcome, Brian! (00:06:46)  Scripts and Pitches for Star Trek (00:07:47)  Closing (01:01:33) Runtime: 1 hour 10 minutes 31 seconds   Hosts Amy Nelson Joe Keegan Justin Oser   Production Joe Keegan (Editor and Producer), Amy Nelson (Producer), Justin Oser (Producer) Tony Robinson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Joe Keegan (Associate Producer) Jim McMahon (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

Science in TNG, with Dr. Erin MacDonald.   Dr Erin Macdonald is an astrophysicist, aerospace engineer, and host of the online series "Dr Erin Explains the Universe." She's also a huge Star Trek fan who was recently announced as a science consultant for the Star Trek franchise. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Joe Keegan, Amy Nelson, and Justin Oser are joined by Dr. Erin MacDonald to talk about the science in Star Trek and her work as a scientist, an engineer, a science fiction consultant, and a science communicator. The discussion includes the excitement of being a Star Trek science consultant, our favorite science moments in TNG, which advanced Star Trek technology (replicators, transporters, or warp drives) we're most likely to see within a hundred years, and much more! Listen/subscribe via: http://itunes.com/trekfm http://www.trek.fm/earl-grey/311 http://earlgrey.trekfm.libsynpro.com/rss Chapters Intro (00:01:14) Listener Feedback (00:02:55)  Welcome, Erin! (00:06:55)  Speed Round (00:17:40)  Class M Planets (00:21:14)  Betelgeuse (00:25:08)  Replicators Coming (00:32:51) Phaser Rifles (00:38:18)  Spore Drive (00:41:35)  Science Fails (00:48:26)  Science in TV (00:54:17)  Favorite Science in TNG (01:03:53)   New Discoveries (01:09:49)    Final Thoughts (01:13:33)  Closing (01:19:30)  Runtime: 01:30:22 Hosts Joe Keegan Amy Nelson Justin Oser Guest Dr. Erin MacDonald Production Amy Nelson (Editor and Producer) Justin Oser (Producer) Joe Keegan (Producer) Tony Robinson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Joe Keegan (Associate Producer) Jim McMahon (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

"The Most Toys.”   "The Most Toys" is a season three episode of The Next Generation which shows Data's death being faked in a shuttlecraft explosion and Data being kidnapped by Zibalian trader Kivas Fajo. Quirkily and malevolently played by Saul Rubinek, Fajo collects unique items from across the galaxy and wants to add Data to his collection. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Joe Keegan, Justin Oser, and Amy Nelson discuss "The Most Toys," an episode in season three of The Next Generation in which Data is kidnapped by a nefarious collector of unique items, Kivas Fajo. The discussion includes the character of Kivas Fajo, ruling by fear, Geordi's quest for the truth, and the question of whether Data pulled the trigger. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Listener Feedback (00:06:45) Initial Thoughts (00:12:01) Kivas Fajo (00:16:16)  Ruling By Fear (00:25:27) Geordi (00:34:17) Did Data Do It? (00:42:44) Final Thoughts (00:53:46)  Closing (01:02:33)   Running time: 1 hour, 19 minutes, 38 seconds Hosts Joe Keegan, Justin Oser, Amy Nelson   Production Joe Keegan (Editor and Producer) Amy Nelson (Producer) Justin Oser (Producer)  Tony Robinson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Joe Keegan (Associate Producer) Jim McMahon (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

Favorite Badass Data Moments. Data is a fan favorite character on The Next Generation and now Star Trek: Picard. He's known for being the operations officer and second officer on the Federation flagship, for his limitless curiosity, and for being an android on a quest to understand what it means to be human. However, we think that Data also has his share of badass moments throughout the course of The Next Generation episodes and movies.     In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Joe Keegan, Amy Nelson, and Justin Oser list their three favorite badass Data moments from The Next Generation. Each choice is discussed and highlights Data as tough and uncompromising.   Chapters  Intro (00:01:12)  First Picks (00:09:00)  Second Picks (00:21:07)  Third Picks (00:32:55)  Honorable Mentions (00:49:27)  Final Thoughts (00:55:32)  Closing (00:59:18)    Runtime: 01:16:58   Hosts  Joe Keegan Amy Nelson Justin Oser    Production  Amy Nelson (Editor and Producer) Joe Keegan (Producer) Justin Oser (Producer) Tony Robinson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Joe Keegan (Associate Producer) Jim McMahon (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)  

Deleted Scenes, Season 5.   Scenes that were filmed, but not seen by the audience in the final aired productions are available for every season and movies of The Next Generation. These deleted scenes can provide a fascinating window into what might have been, including some scenes that would have had a far-reaching impact on the show and the films. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Amy Nelson, Joe Keegan, and Justin Oser talk about  deleted scenes from The Next Generation season 5 episodes "New Ground,” "Ethics,” "The Outcast,” The First Duty,” "Cost of Living,” The Perfect Mate,” and "The Inner Light.” All the deleted scenes that are discussed can be found on the season 5 Blu-ray release. Deleted Scenes is a series that will cover all seven seasons and the four movies of The Next Generation. Chapters Intro (00:0:00)    Listener Feedback (00:06:50)  Season 5 Deleted Scenes (00:15:21)  "New Ground" (00:18:34)  "Ethics" (00:24:39) "The Outcast" (00:27:27) "The First Duty" (00:33:51) "Cost of Living" (00:44:53) "The Perfect Mate" (00:55:20) "The Inner Light" (01:02:57) Final Thoughts (01:21:34) Closing (01:32:31) Runtime: 1 hour 40 minutes 29 seconds   Hosts Amy Nelson, Joe Keegan and Justin Oser   Production Joe Keegan (Editor and Producer) Amy Nelson (Producer) Justin Oser (Producer) Tony Robinson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Joe Keegan (Associate Producer) Jim McMahon (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

Genetically Designed People.   Genetic engineering has been a thread throughout Star Trek ever since the classic first season episode of The Original Series, "Space Seed," which introduced Khan Noonien Singh. The Next Generation has its own share of thought-provoking episodes that focus on genetic engineering and genetically designed people. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Justin Oser, Joe Keegan, and Amy Nelson talk about episodes of The Next Generation featuring genetically designed people and what their portrayal tells us about the show's perspective on different types of genetic engineering. The episodes discussed include "Unnatural Selection," "Up the Long Ladder," "The Hunted," and "The Masterpiece Society." Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Babel Conference Feedback (00:02:58) Genetically Designed People (00:08:17) "Unnatural Selection" (00:09:54) "Up the Long Ladder" (00:19:29) "The Hunted" (00:29:02) "The Masterpiece Society" (00:40:32) "Loud As a Whisper" (00:54:02) "The Perfect Mate" (00:56:54) Final Thoughts (01:04:15)  Closing (01:12:34) Hosts Joe Keegan, Justin Oser, Amy Nelson Production Justin Oser (Editor and Producer) Amy Nelson (Producer) Joe Keegan (Producer) Tony Robinson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Joe Keegan (Associate Producer) Jim McMahon (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

High Culture in TNG.   When The Next Generation had a cultural reference or an artistic performance, it was often part of what would be called high culture, such as Shakespeare, classical music, or painting. Although cultural references and performances considered to be among the highest accomplishments of Earth culture go back as far as the first season of The Original Series, The Next Generation seems to bring this type of culture into the lives of its characters more than any other Star Trek series. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Joe Keegan and Amy Nelson are joined by guest Duncan Barrett of Primitive Culture to discuss high culture in The Next Generation and its effect on the show. The topics discussed include literature, the performing arts (including classical music and poetry), and the visual arts (including painting and pottery). Chapters Intro (00:01:13)  High Culture in TNG (00:17:23)  Shakespeare Influences (00:23:50)  Visual Arts (00:43:45)  Performing Arts (00:50:40)  Great Literature (00:58:00)  The Most Utopian (01:09:06)  Final Thoughts (01:22:55)  Closing (01:30:49)   Hosts Joe Keegan, Amy Nelson   Guest Duncan Barrett   Production Amy Nelson (Editor and Producer) Justin Oser (Producer) Joe Keegan (Producer) Tony Robinson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Joe Keegan (Associate Producer) Jim McMahon (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

"Half A Life.”   "Half A Life" is a season four episode of The Next Generation which beautifully and painfully portrays the love story between Lwaxana Troi and Dr. Timicin of the planet Kaelon II, shortly before his society requires him to die at the age of 60. There's lots to talk about in this episode including the themes of commitment, aging, the right to die, and much more. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Joe Keegan and Amy Nelson are joined by guest Christian Alonzo to discuss "Half A Life,” an episode in season four of The Next Generationin which Lwaxana Troi falls in love with someone whose society mandates that he commit suicide. The discussion includes the episode’s unusual format, the love story between Lwaxana and Timicin, aging and the right to die, and the Prime Directive. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Welcome, Christian! (00:03:15) Christian's Star Trek Story (00:04:25) Why Lwaxana and "Half a Life?” (00:08:29)  Initial Thoughts (00:12:45)    Unusual Format (00:18:32) Lwaxana and Timicin (00:19:43) Aging and The Right To Die (00:25:28) Prime Directive (00:43:52) Did We Just Destroy a Star? (00:49:22) Final Thoughts (00:53:27)   Closing (01:05:07)   Running time: 1 hour, 13 minutes, 51 seconds Hosts Joe Keegan, Amy Nelson   Guests Christian Alonzo   Production Joe Keegan (Editor and Producer) Amy Nelson (Producer) Justin Oser (Producer)  Tony Robinson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Joe Keegan (Associate Producer) Jim McMahon (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

Serialized TNG: Q Episodes. Starting in 2006, a series of DVD collections were released under the name Star Trek: Fan Collective. These included episodes from across all the live-action Star Trek series that had aired up to then and focused on themes such as the Klingons, Q, and the Borg. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Justin Oser, Joe Keegan, and Amy Nelson continue our series about the Star Trek: Fan Collective DVD sets with a look at the eight episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation that were part of the Q installment and how they play into serialized storytelling on TNG. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Babel Conference Feedback (00:06:43) “Encounter at Farpoint” (00:19:54) “Hide and Q” (00:27:43) “Q Who” (00:36:28) “Déjà Q” (00:44:44) “Qpid” (00:53:51) “True Q” (01:00:24) “Tapestry” (01:08:43) “All Good Things…” (01:14:45) Final Thoughts (01:22:20) Closing (01:27:28) Hosts Joe Keegan, Justin Oser, and Amy Nelson Production Amy Nelson (Editor and Producer) Justin Oser (Producer) Joe Keegan (Producer) Tony Robinson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Joe Keegan (Associate Producer) Jim McMahon (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

Science in TNG, Part 5.   Science is an essential part of Star Trek that has inspired generations of fans to learn more about science, to become scientists, and to make influential discoveries. The Next Generation is no exception and includes many episodes that showcase new inventions, the application of existing science, and important scientific questions. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Joe Keegan, Amy Nelson, and Justin Oser talk about more science in season 7 of The Next Generation. The discussion topics include the multiverse, quantum tunneling, and the origin of life. Science in TNG is a series that will cover all seven seasons and the four movies of The Next Generation. Chapters  Intro (00:00:00)   Remembering D.C. Fontana (00:03:04)   Listener Feedback (00:05:48)   The Multiverse (00:17:14)   Quantum Tunneling, Part 2 (00:30:16)   Rock, Fire, Sky, and Water (00:38:17)   The Origin of Life, Part 2 (00:50:54)   Final Thoughts (00:56:57)   Closing (01:04:39)     Runtime: 1 hour 16 minutes 2 seconds Hosts Joe Keegan Amy Nelson Justin Oser Production Justin Oser (Editor and Producer) Amy Nelson (Producer) Joe Keegan (Producer) Tony Robinson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Joe Keegan (Associate Producer) Jim McMahon (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

First Contacts in TNG. To communicate with new life and new civilizations through first contact is one of the primary missions of a Starfleet crew and the crews of the Enterprise-D and Enterprise-E are no exception. The first contacts that we see rarely seem to be easy, whether with space-faring jellyfish, subspace aliens kidnapping the crew, or the malevolent collective consciousness of the Borg, but it does make for a great discussion topic. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Joe Keegan and Justin Oser are joined by guest April Taylor to talk about first contacts in The Next Generation and what they tell us about one of Starfleet's most important missions. The discussion includes the episodes "Encounter at Farpoint," "Pen Pals," "Q Who," "Who Watches The Watchers," "First Contact," "Schisms," and "Phantasms" as well as the movie First Contact. Listen/subscribe via: http://itunes.com/trekfm http://www.trek.fm/earl-grey/302 http://earlgrey.trekfm.libsynpro.com/rss Chapters  Intro (00:00:00)   Listener Feedback (00:02:51)   Welcome, April! (00:07:06)   April’s Star Trek Story (00:07:46)   "Encounter at Farpoint" (00:12:25)   "Pen Pals" (00:30:07)  “Who Watches The Watchers” (00:42:10) “First Contact” (episode) (00:46:57) “Q Who” (00:55:24) “Schisms” (01:02:18) “Phantasms” (01:09:24) First Contact (movie) (01:14:32) Final Thoughts (01:22:28) Closing (01:31:18)   Running Time: 1 hour 39 minutes 37 seconds Hosts Joe Keegan, Justin Oser GuestApril Taylor   Production Joe Keegan (Editor and Producer) Justin Oser (Producer) Amy Nelson (Producer) Tony Robinson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Joe Keegan (Associate Producer) Jim McMahon (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

"Booby Trap."   "Booby Trap" is a season three episode of The Next Generation that is probably best-known for showing Geordi La Forge falling in love with a holographic version of engineer Leah Brahms. However, there's a lot more going on in this episode that can lead to conversations about war's long-lasting effects, how to solve an engineering problem, when people are needed instead of computers, and much more. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Joe Keegan and Justin Oser are joined by guest Shoaib Mirza, Associate Producer of The Edge, to talk about the season three episode of The Next Generation, "Booby Trap." The discussion includes Geordi's love life, an ancient war, Picard's childhood hobbies, and the human element in problem-solving. Listen/subscribe via: http://itunes.com/trekfm http://www.trek.fm/earl-grey/301 http://earlgrey.trekfm.libsynpro.com/rss Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Listener Feedback (00:02:02)  Initial Thoughts (00:12:22)  Geordi's Love Life (00:16:40)  An Ancient War (00:24:02)  Picard's Childhood Hobbies (00:32:06)  Solving Engineering Problems (00:38:47)  The Human Element (00:50:19)  Final Thoughts (01:12:24)  Closing (01:19:50) Runtime: 1 hour 29 minutes 47 seconds   Hosts Joe Keegan, Justin Oser GuestShoaib Mirza   Production Joe Keegan (Editor and Producer) Justin Oser (Producer) Amy Nelson (Producer) Tony Robinson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Joe Keegan (Associate Producer) Jim McMahon (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

Robin Curtis Interview.   Robin Curtis is well-known to fans for playing Lieutenant Saavik in Star Trek III: The Search for Spock and Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home. She also played Tallera, a Vulcan posing as a Romulan, in "Gambit, Part I" and "Gambit, Part II" in season seven of The Next Generation. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Joe Keegan and Justin Oser celebrate the 300th episode of the show by interviewing Robin Curtis about her roles as Saavik in Star Trek IIIand Star Trek IV and as Tallera on The Next Generation. The discussion includes the challenges of playing a Vulcan character, what it was like to work with the cast of The Original Series and to be directed by Leonard Nimoy, her experience working with Patrick Stewart in the "Gambit" two-parter, and much more! Listen/subscribe via: http://itunes.com/trekfm http://www.trek.fm/earl-grey/300 http://earlgrey.trekfm.libsynpro.com/rss Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Listener Feedback (00:03:01) Robin's Acting Career Start (00:07:49) Watching Star Trek (00:14:05) Star Trek III and Star Trek IV (00:19:53) Possible Return for Saavik in Star Trek VI (00:37:20) Playing Tallera in the "Gambit" 2-Parter (00:45:27) A Fan of the Fans (01:00:37) Robin's One-Woman Show (01:00:37) Favorite Real Estate Sale (01:06:22) The Scottish Connection (01:08:56) Final Thoughts (01:16:26) Closing (01:24:12) Runtime: 1 hour 28 minutes 12 seconds Hosts Joe Keegan Justin Oser Guest Robin Curtis Production Justin Oser (Editor and Producer) Amy Nelson (Producer) Joe Keegan (Producer) Tony Robinson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Joe Keegan (Associate Producer) Jim McMahon (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

Favorite Badass Riker Moments. Will Riker is known for being the first officer of the Federation flagship, Captain Picard's right-hand man, and Deanna Troi's beloved Imzadi. However, we think that Will has his share of badass moments throughout the course of The Next Generation episodes and movies. Beard or no beard, Riker's badassery knows no bounds.    In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Joe Keegan, Amy Nelson, and Justin Oser list their three favorite badass Riker moments from The Next Generation. Each choice is discussed and highlights Will Riker as tough and uncompromising.   Chapters  Intro (00:00:00)  Listener Feedback (00:03:19) First Picks (00:13:41) Second Picks (00:28:45) Third Picks (00:39:36)  Honorable Mentions and Final Thoughts (00:56:29) Closing (01:10:07)    Runtime: 1 hour 24 minutes 20 seconds   Hosts  Joe Keegan Amy Nelson Justin Oser    Production  Joe Keegan (Editor and Producer) Amy Nelson (Producer) Justin Oser (Producer) Tony Robinson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Joe Keegan (Associate Producer) Jim McMahon (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)  

Keiko O'Brien.   Keiko O'Brien first appears in "Data's Day," a season four episode of The Next Generation in which she marries Miles O'Brien. Over the course of the 8 episodes of The Next Generation and 19 episodes of Deep Space Nine in which she appears, we see Keiko as a wife, a mother, a botanist, and a primary school teacher and we even learn a little bit about her family history. Keiko is far from a fan favorite, but what do we think about her when discussing the episodes she appears in and the arc of her character? In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Amy Nelson and Justin Oser are joined by Jenn Tifft of the Snap Trek podcast to talk about Keiko O'Brien. The discussion includes Keiko's relationship with her husband, Miles O'Brien, on both The Next Generation and Deep Space Nine, her work as a botanist and school teacher, Keiko as a mother to her two children, what we think of her character overall in episodes spanning 10 seasons of Star Trek, and much more! Listen/subscribe via: http://itunes.com/trekfm http://www.trek.fm/earl-grey/298 http://earlgrey.trekfm.libsynpro.com/rss Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Listener Feedback (00:01:20)  Initial Thoughts (00:09:11)  Keiko as a Wife (00:17:34)  Keiko as a Mother (00:25:52)  Keiko's History (00:31:38)  Keiko's Career (00:35:40)  Keiko and Kira (00:43:13)  Book References (00:47:01)  Final Thoughts (00:49:41)  Closing (00:59:35)   Hosts Justin Oser   Amy Nelson GuestJenn Tifft   Production Amy Nelson (Editor and Producer) Justin Oser (Producer) Joe Keegan (Producer) Tony Robinson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Joe Keegan (Associate Producer) Jim McMahon (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

Jennifer Gatti Interview.   Jennifer Gatti played the half-Klingon, half-Romulan character of Ba'el in "Birthright, Part I" and "Birthright, Part II" on The Next Generation as well as Harry Kim's girlfriend, Libby, in the Voyager episode "Non Sequitur." She also has many other acting credits, including roles on Doogie Howser, M.D., Cheers, ER, The Young and the Restless, NCIS, Vice Principals, Swamp Thing, and The Resident. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Amy Nelson, Joe Keegan, and Justin Oser interview Jennifer Gatti about her role as Ba'el in two episodes of The Next Generation - "Birthright, Part I" and "Birthright, Part II" - and as Libby in the Voyager episode "Non Sequitur." The discussion includes what it was like playing the first half-Klingon, half-Romulan character in Star Trek, the welcoming atmosphere on The Next Generation, how she almost landed the role of Kes in Voyager, and much more! Listen/subscribe via: http://itunes.com/trekfm http://www.trek.fm/earl-grey/297 http://earlgrey.trekfm.libsynpro.com/rss Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Listener Feedback (00:03:26) Welcome, Jennifer! (00:09:37) Starting a Career in Acting (00:09:53) Jennifer's Star Trek Story (00:12:36) Playing Ba'el in "Birthright, Parts I and II" (00:13:43) Trek Character Would Like to Play (00:36:59) Auditioning for Kes on Voyager (00:40:11) Playing Libby in Voyager's "Non Sequitur" (00:43:13) Work Outside of Star Trek (00:50:04) Conventions, Hobbies, and Interests (01:00:37) The Scottish Connection (01:08:45) Final Thoughts (01:18:21) Closing (01:24:12) Runtime: 1 hour 33 minutes 47 seconds Hosts Amy Nelson Joe Keegan Justin Oser Guests Jennifer Gatti Production Justin Oser (Editor and Producer) Amy Nelson (Producer) Joe Keegan (Producer) Tony Robinson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Joe Keegan (Associate Producer) Jim McMahon (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

Science in TNG, Part 4.   Science is an essential part of Star Trek that has inspired generations of fans to learn more about science, to become scientists, and to make influential discoveries. The Next Generation is no exception and includes many episodes that showcase new inventions, the application of existing science, and important scientific questions. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Joe Keegan, Amy Nelson, and Justin Oser talk about science in season 7 of The Next Generation. The discussion includes virtual reality, climate change, and robots. Science in TNG is a series that will cover all seven seasons and the four movies of The Next Generation. Chapters  Intro (00:00:00)   Listener Feedback (00:03:04)   Virtual Reality (00:14:26)   Climate Change (00:30:49)   Robots (00:39:50)   Final Thoughts (01:01:22)   Closing (01:09:38)     Runtime: 1 hour 18 minutes 11 seconds Hosts Joe Keegan Amy Nelson Justin Oser   Production Joe Keegan (Editor and Producer) Amy Nelson (Producer) Justin Oser (Producer) Tony Robinson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Joe Keegan (Associate Producer) Jim McMahon (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

Favorite Picard Inspirational Speeches.   In The Next Generation, Jean-Luc Picard is a captain, a diplomat, and an explorer, but he is also an inspiration to his crew, to many characters that we meet during the show and the movies, and to multiple generations of Star Trek fans. Picard's power and influence for good flows just as much from his words as from his actions.    In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Amy Nelson, Joe Keegan, and Justin Oser list their three favorite Picard inspirational speeches from The Next Generation. Each host talks about why their picks are meaningful to them and important to The Next Generation and its millions of fans.   Chapters  Intro (00:01:14)  Listener Feedback (00:04:01)  First Picks (00:21:41)  Second Picks (00:34:30)  Third Picks (00:52:26)  Speed Round (01:09:03)  Final Thoughts (01:13:45)  Closing (01:17:18)    Runtime: 1 hour 28 minutes 10 seconds   Hosts  Amy Nelson Joe Keegan Justin Oser    Production  Amy Nelson (Editor and Producer) Justin Oser (Producer) Joe Keegan (Producer) Tony Robinson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Joe Keegan (Associate Producer) Jim McMahon (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

Favorite Non-human Species in TNG.   Non-human species have been important to Star Trek since its very beginning when viewers first saw the half-Vulcan Mr. Spock. There have been many non-human characters depicted in every series, from those that can be called humanoid to those that look and behave very differently from humans. Over the course of seven seasons and four movies, The Next Generation introduced us to both new non-human species that would become important across 24th century Star Trek as well as memorable non-human species that were only seen once.    In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Amy Nelson and Justin Oser are joined by guest Nicholas Paul Collinson to list their three favorite non-human species on The Next Generation. Each participant talks about why the species they have chosen are meaningful to them and important to The Next Generation.   Chapters  Intro (00:00:00)  Remembering Aron Eisenberg (00:01:37) Listener Feedback (00:03:01) Welcome, Nick! (00:06:39) Nick's Star Trek and Science Story (00:09:11) Favorite Non-human Species in TNG (00:11:27) First Picks (00:12:51) Second Picks (00:33:22) Third Picks (00:51:20)  Honorable Mentions and Final Thoughts (01:08:40) Closing (01:16:44)    Runtime: 1 hour 24 minutes 5 seconds   Hosts  Amy Nelson Justin Oser   Guest Nicholas Paul Collinson    Production  Justin Oser (Editor and Producer) Amy Nelson (Producer) Joe Keegan (Producer) Tony Robinson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Joe Keegan (Associate Producer) Jim McMahon (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)  

Deleted Scenes, Part 3.   Scenes that were filmed, but not seen by the audience in the final aired productions are available for every season and movies of The Next Generation. These deleted scenes can provide a fascinating window into what might have been, including some scenes that would have had a far-reaching impact on the show and the films. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Joe Keegan, Amy Nelson, and Justin Oser talk about  deleted scenes from The Next Generation season 4 episodes "Best of Both Worlds, Part II," "Family," "Brothers," "Final Mission," and "The Wounded." All the deleted scenes that are discussed can be found on the season 4 Blu-ray release. Deleted Scenes is a series that will cover all seven seasons and the four movies of The Next Generation. Chapters Intro (00:0:00)  iTunes Reviews (00:02:53)    Babel Conference Feedback (00:06:51)    "Best of Both Worlds, Part II" (00:15:19)  "Family" (00:21:11) "Brothers" (00:29:57) "Final Mission" (00:33:43) "The Wounded" (00:37:34) Final Thoughts (00:57:46) Closing (01:04:12) Runtime: 1 hour 13 minutes 13 seconds   Hosts Joe Keegan, Amy Nelson, and Justin Oser   Production Joe Keegan (Editor and Producer) Amy Nelson (Producer) Justin Oser (Producer) Tony Robinson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Joe Keegan (Associate Producer) Jim McMahon (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Zach Moore (Show Art)

Clyde Kusatsu Interview.   Clyde Kusatsu played Admiral Nakamura on three episodes of The Next Generation - "The Measure of a Man," "Phantasms," and "All Good Things..." He also has over 300 acting credits since the early 1970s, including Kung Fu, All in the Family, M*A*S*H, In the Line of Fire, America Pie, Boston Legal, and NCIS. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Amy Nelson, Joe Keegan, and Justin Oser interview Clyde Kusatsu about his role as Admiral Nakamura in three episodes of The Next Generation. The discussion includes his experience starting out as an Asian-American actor in the 1960s and 1970s, what it was like playing an Admiral on some of the most important episodes in Star Trek, stories from his long acting career (including playing three different roles on M*A*S*H), and much more! Chapters Intro (00:01:16)  iTunes Winner (00:02:56)  Babel Conference Feedback (00:05:07)  Interview (00:12:52)  Final Thoughts (01:10:52)  Closing (01:13:45)   Hosts Amy Nelson Joe Keegan Justin Oser   Guests Clyde Kusatsu   Production Amy Nelson (Editor and Producer) Justin Oser (Producer) Tony Robinson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Joe Keegan (Associate Producer) Jim McMahon (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

The Power of Words in TNG.   Star Trek has never shied away from taking advantage of the power of words, from Shakespeare to technobabble to inspirational speeches, and The Next generation is no exception. There have been many moments and episodes that have pushed our vocabulary, introduced us to works of literature, and taught us something new in the process.    In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Joe Keegan and Justin Oser are joined by guest Shoaib Mirza, Associate Producer of The Edge, to list their three favorite uses of words, language, and communication on The Next Generation. Each participant talks about why the moments discussed are meaningful to them and important to The Next Generation.   Chapters  Intro (00:00:00)   Babel Conference Feedback (00:02:06) Welcome, Shoaib! (00:09:58) First Picks (00:12:21) Second Picks (00:35:19) Third Picks (00:58:45)  Honorable Mentions and Final Thoughts (01:21:28) Closing (01:32:58)    Runtime:  1 hour 41 minutes 5 seconds   Hosts  Joe Keegan Justin Oser   Guest Shoaib Mirza    Production  Justin Oser (Editor and Producer) Amy Nelson (Producer) Joe Keegan (Producer) Tony Robinson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Joe Keegan (Associate Producer) Jim McMahon (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)  

Undercover Missions.   Whilst Star Trek has always shown us a positive vision of the future, there have been times when stealth and disguise have been required. Through various planned and forced undercover missions, our heroes have deftly and secretly gone where no Romulan, Cardassian, Mintakan, or Malcorian has gone before - sometimes with mixed results.    In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Joe Keegan and Justin Oser are joined by guest Christos Giannaris to discuss some of the undercover missions in The Next Generation. The episodes discussed are “Who Watches the Watchers,” “First Contact,” “Unification I and II,” “Chain of Command, Parts 1 and 2,” and “Face of the Enemy."   Chapters  Intro (00:00:00)   Babel Conference Feedback (00:02:06) Welcome, Christos! (00:05:34) “Who Watches the Watchers” (00:10:36) “First Contact” (00:25:15) “Unification I and II”(00:38:10)  “Chain of Command, Parts 1 and 2”(00:51:31)  “Face of the Enemy” (01:04:07) Final Thoughts (01:14:38) Closing (01:19:34)    Runtime: 1 hour 26 minutes 16 seconds      Hosts  Joe Keegan Justin Oser   Guest Christos Giannaris    Production  Joe Keegan (Editor and Producer) Amy Nelson (Producer) Justin Oser (Producer) Tony Robinson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Joe Keegan (Associate Producer) Jim McMahon (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

TNG Episodes In The Alternate Realities Collective. "Star Trek Fan Collectives" were a series of DVD collections released in the 2000s that featured episodes from across all the series that shared a common theme. Join the crews of Standard Orbit and Earl Grey as we have a great time discussing the episodes from The Next Generation that are included in the Alternate Realities collection. In this episode of Earl Grey, join Amy Nelson, Zach Moore, Justin Oser, Ken Tripp, Joe Keegan, and Hayley Stoddart as we discuss four episodes of The Next Generation that were included on the Alternate Realities DVD collection. Enjoy part one on Standard Orbit 282, which released on Monday, September 2 and enjoy the conclusion here as we talk about "Yesterday's Enterprise," "The Inner Light," "Frame of Mind," and "Parallels!"   Chapters  Intro (00:00:00)   Welcome, Ken, Zach, and Hayley!  (00:03:21)   Alternate Realities Crossover (00:04:51)   "Yesterday's Enterprise" (00:05:26)   "The Inner Light" (00:25:38)   "Frame of Mind" (00:46:27)    "Parallels" (00:59:49)   Final Thoughts (01:15:38)   Closing (01:21:02)     Runtime: 1 hour 25 minutes 40 seconds   Hosts  Joe Keegan, Amy Nelson, Justin Oser Guests Ken Tripp, Zach Moore, Hayley Stoddart    Production  Justin Oser (Editor and Producer) Amy Nelson (Producer) Joe Keegan (Producer) Tony Robinson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Joe Keegan (Associate Producer) Jim McMahon (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Favorite Villains   Since its beginning in 1966, Star Trek has always had a wealth of villainous characters confronting our heroes. The Next Generation is no different, with its plethora of scallywags and scoundrels that try to do harm to the crew.    In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Joe Keegan, Amy Nelson, and Justin Oser list their three favorite villains in The Next Generation. Each host talks about why the villains discussed are great foils for our beloved characters and how their appearances impact The Next Generation.   Chapters  Intro (00:00:00)   Babel Conference Feedback (00:05:24) Defining Villains (00:05:43) Villainy Round 1 (00:12:55) Villainy Round 2 (00:24:10) Villainy Round 3 (00:39.51)  (Dis)Honorable Mentions (00:59:30)  Final Thoughts (01:06:12) Closing (01:13:55)    Runtime: 1 hour 24 minutes 58 seconds      Hosts  Joe Keegan Amy Nelson Justin Oser    Production  Joe Keegan (Editor and Producer) Amy Nelson (Producer) Justin Oser (Producer) Tony Robinson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Joe Keegan (Associate Producer) Jim McMahon (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Science in TNG, Part 3.   Science is an essential part of Star Trek that has inspired generations of fans to learn more about science, to become scientists, and to make influential discoveries. The Next Generation is no exception and includes many episodes that showcase new inventions, the application of existing science, and important scientific questions. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Joe Keegan, Amy Nelson, and Justin Oser talk about science in season 6 of The Next Generation. The discussion includes the origin of life, super shields, and cloning. Science in TNG is a series that will cover all seven seasons of The Next Generation. Chapters  Intro (00:00:00)   Babel Conference Feedback (00:06:21)   The Origins of Life (00:20:10) Super Shields (00:31:15) Dolly the Riker (00:36:25) Final Thoughts (00:52:26)   Closing (00:58:52)    Runtime: 1 hour 9 minutes 14 seconds    Hosts Joe Keegan Amy Nelson Justin Oser   Production Joe Keegan (Editor and Producer) Amy Nelson (Producer) Justin Oser (Producer) Tony Robinson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Joe Keegan (Associate Producer) Jim McMahon (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Trek.fm Host Roundtable Discussion. It's that time of year again, Star Trek Las Vegas! Several hosts from the network made the annual pilgrimage to STLV 2019: Ken Tripp and Zach Moore from Standard Orbit, Amy Nelson, Justin Oser and Joe Keegan from Earl Grey (plus The Edge for Amy and The Linefor Justin), and Mike Schindler from The Edge and The Line. This week on Earl Grey, we share our Trek.fm host roundtable discussion where we discuss our convention likes, dislikes and experiences! But stay tuned as we wrap up Sunday's panels and as a special treat, Joe Keegan brought some Scottish snacks for us to try.  What were some of our favorite panels? Which show will come next from CBS All Access? Is the Section 31 series still going to happen? Who made those amazing Discovery skant costumes you might've seen at this year's STLV? All this and much more, boldly listen! Chapters  Welcome to Earl Grey (00:01:27) Trek.fm Hosts Roundtable Discussion (00:03:09) Remembering El Paso (00:05:51) Picard Panel (00:07:20) Favorite Panels (00:11:05) Picard Exhibit (00:15:55) Upcoming Series, CBS/Paramount Merger (00:23:33) Teaching Trek Panels (00:39:05) Final Thoughts, Hopes For Future Conventions (00:42:58) Sunday Panel Discussion (00:54:46) Scottish Food Review (01:10:43) Closing (01:25:50)  HostsKen Tripp Zach Moore Amy Nelson Justin Oser Joe Keegan Mike Schindler Production Zach Moore (Editor & Producer) Amy Nelson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Joe Keegan (Associate Producer) Jim McMahon (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Kurn. In "Sins of the Father," we're introduced to Kurn, a stern Klingon exchange officer boarding the Enterprise-D to temporarily serve as first officer. We find out in the course of the episode that Kurn is actually Worf's brother and has brought news of a judgment by the Klingon High Council that will change both of their lives forever. In the course of three episodes of The Next Generation and one episode of Deep Space Nine, Kurn is tested again and again by the dramatic events happening within the Klingon Empire and between the sons of Mogh. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Justin Oser and Joe Keegan are joined by guest Pierre LaRocco to discuss the character of Worf's brother Kurn. The discussion includes his developing relationship to Worf, his changing place in Klingon society, and his development as a recurring character. Each participant talks about Kurn's four appearances with a view to having a deeper appreciation of the character and Klingon society in general. Chapters Intro (00:00:00)  Babel Conference Feedback (00:06:06)  Welcome, Pierre! (00:11:52)  Kurn (00:13:04)  “Sins of the Father” (00:16:36) “Redemption I & II” (00:25:27) “Sons of Mogh” (00:35:13) Final Thoughts (00:53:29)  Closing (01:05:06) Runtime: 1 hour 12 minutes 59 seconds    Hosts  Joe Keegan, Amy Nelson, Justin Oser       Guest Pierre LaRocco   Production Joe Keegan (Editor and Producer) Amy Nelson (Producer) Tony Robinson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Joe Keegan (Associate Producer) Jim McMahon (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Deleted Scenes, Part 2.   Scenes that were filmed, but not seen by the audience in the final aired productions are available for every season and movies of The Next Generation. These deleted scenes can provide a fascinating window into what might have been, including some scenes that would have had a far-reaching impact on the show and the films. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Amy Nelson, Joe Keegan, and Justin Oser talk about 11 deleted scenes from "Evolution," the season 3 opener of The Next Generation. Links to these deleted scenes (none of which are available on the Blu-rays) are included below. Deleted Scenes is a series that will cover all seven seasons and the four movies of The Next Generation. Video of first 6 deleted scenes from "Evolution": https://bit.ly/2XOcUD6 Video of 5 more deleted scenes from "Evolution": https://bit.ly/2LRGWDz Chapters Intro (00:01:12)  Initial Thoughts (00:13:17)    Part One (00:16:54)    Part Two (00:39:49)      Final Thoughts (00:54:50)  Closing (01:01:44) Runtime: 1 hour 16 minutes 30 seconds   Hosts Joe Keegan, Amy Nelson, and Justin Oser   Production Amy Nelson (Editor and Producer) Justin Oser (Producer) Tony Robinson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Joe Keegan (Associate Producer) Jim McMahon (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Favorite Star Trek Memorabilia.     Star Trek memorabilia is almost as old as Star Trek itself. Over the last nearly 53 years, there has been a huge variety of Star Trek items collected by fans the world over, from action figures to photos to collectible cards to screen-used props and costumes and everything in between. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Joe Keegan, Amy Nelson, and Justin Oser talk about their three favorite pieces of Star Trek memorabilia that they own. Joe also introduces a new segment on Earl Grey, the Scottish Language Lesson, and the hosts then each choose a piece of Star Trek memorabilia that is tacky or tasteless. Chapters Intro (00:00:00)  Babel Conference Feedback (00:05:44)  Star Trek Memorabilia (00:09:45)  First Picks (00:10:40)  Second Picks (00:21:09)  Third Picks (00:30:31)  Scottish Language Lesson (00:48:01)  Fourth Picks (00:49:07)  Final Thoughts (01:02:36)  Closing (01:08:14) Runtime: 1 hour 16 minutes 4 seconds   Hosts Joe Keegan, Amy Nelson, Justin Oser   Production Justin Oser (Editor and Producer) Amy Nelson (Producer) Tony Robinson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Joe Keegan (Associate Producer) Jim McMahon (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)