Hailing Frequencies: A Star Trek - The Next Generation Podcast

We're back! Thanks for hanging with us through this bit of a hiatus. This was a lost episode originally recorded back in May 2020! While investigating a long lost civilization, the Enterprise gets caught in a strange energy trap, draining her of her resources. Now it is a race against time, to investigate what is keeping the Enterprise and her crew from escaping the field! Meanwhile, Geordi is looking for love in all the wrong places. Join Ensign Harry, Civilians Becca and Gregg as they try to escape the Booby Trap, covering Season 3, Episode 6 of Star Trek: The Next Generation! Enjoy! "Ensign" Harry - @HSJIII Hailing Frequencies - @HailFrequencies WRITE-IN - HailFrequencies@gmail.com Level Up Entertainment - Shoplevelup.com Community Food Bank of NJ - http://www.cfbnj.org

What happens if a "red" shirt dies...but someone actually cared? This episode gives us a slice of the sadder side of life working on a Starfleet vessel when a crew member dies leaving behind a young orphaned son. Because the death happened on his away mission, Worf feels a sense of responsibility for the boy. But complications ensue when the nearby inhabitants of the planet also try to do what they think is best for young Jeremy. Meanwhile, we meet the BEST STAR TREK CAPTAIN EVER. Forget Picard or Kirk, they've got nothing on this guy. Ensigns take over the bridge again as Ensigns Harry and Lindsay talk Big Ideas during The Bonding, covering Season 3, Episode 5 of Star Trek: The Next Generation! Enjoy! "Ensign" Harry - @HSJIII Hailing Frequencies - @HailFrequencies WRITE-IN - HailFrequencies@gmail.com

It's a super-sized episode of Hailing Frequencies! When a Starfleet outpost is in danger of being discovered by a pre-warp society, the Enterprise is called in to try to fix the issue to prevent a major breach of the Prime Directive! Chaos ensues, the Prime Directive is shredded, and Picard is believed to be a god! Now the Enterprise crew must undo the damage and put the genie back in the bottle, before they completely destroy the entire cultural structure of an entire society. Plus: T-shirt ideas! Wild tangents! Jokes! And all before we hit the opening credits. Break out your English to Latin dictionary and join Ensign Harry, Ambassador Matt, and Chief Engineer Mike as they ask "Who Watches the Watchers?" covering Season 3, Episode 4 of Star Trek: The Next Generation! Enjoy! "Ensign" Harry - @HSJIII Ambassador Matt H. - @Riepodcast - Twitter Republican In Exile Podcast - riepodcast@gmail.com Hailing Frequencies - @HailFrequencies WRITE-IN - HailFrequencies@gmail.com

The tone completely shifts on TNG on this episode of Hailing Frequencies! When the Enterprise finds two lone survivors on a planet that has been wiped out of all other life, they find that neither of the humans left behind want their help! As Picard and crew presses on, there may be more about these two individuals than meets the eye! Plus, Cmdrs. Justin and Penelope share stories from Keystone Comic Con 2019 and their adventures meeting TNG actors! Join Cmdrs. Penelope and Justin and Ensign Harry as they investigate the Survivors, covering Season 3, Episode 3 of Star Trek: The Next Generation! "Ensign" Harry - @HSJIII Cmdrs. Penelope and Justin - @FarpointToys (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, etc.) Farpoint Toys - www.farpointtoys.com Farpoint Swap Meet - "Farpoint Toys Swap Meet" on Facebook Hailing Frequencies - @HailFrequencies WRITE-IN - HailFrequencies@gmail.com

Hailing Frequencies is LIVE from New York covering the two big Star Trek Panels held during New York Comic Con on October 5, 2019! Ensign Harry gives his thoughts on the Discovery and Picard panels, and shares some direct audio from the event as the cast and creators discuss the origins of the new Picard series, some background on their characters, and Sir Patrick Stewart hams it up on stage. SPOILER WARNINGS for Discovery Season 3 and elements of the Picard show! "Ensign" Harry - @HSJIII Hailing Frequencies - @HailFrequencies WRITE-IN - HailFrequencies@gmail.com

High stakes diplomacy takes center stage this week on Hailing Frequencies! When a group of human colonists are discovered on a planet by an alien race, the Enterprise is brought in to get them off the planet before the colonists are exterminated! But the colonists refuse to leave the only home they've ever known. Now it's up to Data, the only one who can withstand the planet's radiation, to convince the colonists to leave before the aliens arrive to claim their planet! Plus Picard plays international species lawyer! Join Ensign Harry and his "Ensigns of Command" - Security Chief Erik, and Transporter Chief Scott as they cover the latest episode of the Next Generation! In the NY area? Come meet Ensign Harry at New York Comic Con this October 4-6! "Ensign" Harry - @HSJIII Lt. Cmdr. Scott - @LvlUpScott - Twitter/Instagram Security Chief Erik - Dwarvenpanzer9 - Instagram Level Up Entertainment - shoplevelup.com Hailing Frequencies - @HailFrequencies WRITE-IN - HailFrequencies@gmail.com

SEASON 3 BEGINS HERE!!! The Enterprise is tasked with delivering a Federation Scientist to the site of a binary star to witness a once-in-a-century cosmic event. But the scientist and the Enterprise crew didn't realize that Wesley Crusher has OTHER plans when his science experiment gets loose and starts eating the Enterprise's computer core! Meanwhile, Dr. Beverly Crusher makes her return to the Enterprise and tries to reconnect with her son, who she thinks isn't getting into enough trouble. Join Ensign Harry and Ambassador Matt as they discuss the "Evolution" of the Life and Crimes of one Wesley Crusher! Don't miss Ensign Harry at Cape Con 2019 at the Cape May County Library on September 21! "Ensign" Harry - @HSJIII Lt. Cmdr. Matt H. - @Riepodcast - Twitter Republican In Exile Podcast - riepodcast@gmail.com Hailing Frequencies - @HailFrequencies WRITE-IN - HailFrequencies@gmail.com

Hailing Frequencies is gearing up to check out the hottest new convention in Philadelphia: Keystone Comic Con! The convention is THIS WEEKEND from August 23-25 at the Philadelphia Convention Center. Ensign Harry interviews Event Director MK Goodwin to talk about the upcoming Keystone Comic Con, the BIG Star Trek entertainment guests, and tips for new attendees! Hope to see you there!

Between seasons of The Next Generation, Hailing Frequencies continues the tradition of taking a diversion from its continuing mission by covering Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan! Widely considered one of the best Star Trek movies, "Ensign" Harry assembles a HUGE bridge crew with the most co-hosts EVER! An old enemy returns to challenge Kirk, pitting ego against ego in a battle to the death. We cover the good, the bad, the Wesley Crusher Moment of the Week (?), plus the return of an old favorite musical number that just won't go away. Hailing Frequencies will return for Season 3 in a few weeks! Stay tuned! NOW AVAILABLE on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, and SPOTIFY! Ensign Harry - @HSJIII Hailing Frequencies - @HailFrequencies WRITE-IN - HailFrequencies@gmail.com

We've hit the Season 2 finale! And like all the great season finales, we brought on a special guest for a quick interview...DENISE CROSBY! Yup, we really opened up the budget on this season finale! But as I would soon learn, this was the exact opposite course of action of a certain beloved space-themed show. Riker gets stuck by a mysterious virus/infection on an away mission and the Enterprise crew must manipulate his memories to fight it. That means...TNG gives us a clip show for the season finale. Join Ensign Harry and Ensign Jim Y. as they page through Riker's "Shades of Gray" covering Season 2, Episode 22 of Star Trek: The Next Generation. Enjoy! NOW AVAILABLE on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, and the Google Play Store! Ensign Harry - @HSJIII Hailing Frequencies - @HailFrequencies WRITE-IN - HailFrequencies@gmail.com

Strap in and as Hailing Frequencies returns to take you to level 1000 of Strategema! Starfleet sends over a war-game strategist to test the Enterprise crew's readiness in combat. But this is more than just picking sides for a softball team! The crew is put to the ultimate test when the war-game exercise is interrupted by a deadly foe. Meanwhile, Data deals with an existential crisis when he learns you can't win them all. So attach those capacitors to your fingertips and join Lt Cmdrs. Becca, Brian, Scott and Ensign Harry as they set out for "Peak Performance" covering Star Trek: The Next Generation, Season 2, Episode 21! Enjoy! "Ensign" Harry - @HSJIII Lt. Cmdr. Becca - LvlUpBecca - Instagram Lt. Cmdr. Brian - @NeoMagicWarrior Lt. Cmdr. Scott - @LvlUpScott - Twitter/Instgram Legends of the Interwebs - www.facebook.com/legendsoftheinterwebs/ Level Up Entertainment - shoplevelup.com Hailing Frequencies - @HailFrequencies WRITE-IN - HailFrequencies@gmail.com

A blast from Worf's past is back to stir up some trouble on the Enterprise this week on Hailing Frequencies! The Enterprise is tasked with trying to come up with a solution for intercepting a ship full of Klingons! As part of the mission, Starfleet sends an Emissary to guide the Enterprise crew through this tricky diplomatic situation. But when the Emissary is someone with previous connections to Worf, there may be a greater need for diplomacy on the bridge! Join Ensign Harry, Lt. Cmdr. Scott, Emissary Kendell, and Special Guest Kayla as they meet the "Emissary" covering Season 2, Episode 20 of Star Trek: The Next Generation. Enjoy and Happy Holidays! "Ensign" Harry - @HSJIII Transporter Chief Scott - @LvlUpScott - Twitter/Instgram Star Savior Bunny - tapas.io/series/star-savior-bunny Level Up Entertainment - shoplevelup.com Hailing Frequencies - @HailFrequencies WRITE-IN - HailFrequencies@gmail.com

Ensigns on the bridge! This week, Ensign Harry is joined by Ensign Lindsay as they take the Enterprise on a spin to deliver Antedian dignitaries to a Federation conference. Troi's mother, Lwaxana, hitches a ride as the Betazed Ambassador for the conference, but she is going through "The Phase" and has Picard locked in her sights! Plus, we learn lessons in prejudice from Worf, the return of THE WESLEY CRUSHER MOMENT OF THE WEEK and a surprise Dixon Hill swerve, as this episode takes all kinds of crazy detours to a messy conclusion. Join Ensign Harry and Ensign Lindsay as they bring you all the highs and lows of Lwaxana's "Manhunt" covering Season 2, Episode 19 of Star Trek: The Next Generation. Enjoy! Shoutouts to Banned Books Week and the Women at Warp Summer Reading Challenge! "Ensign" Harry - @HSJIII Banned Books Week - https://bannedbooksweek.org/ Women at Warp Summer Reading Challenge - https://www.womenatwarp.com/septembers-trek-inspired-reading-for-boldlyread2018/ Hailing Frequencies - @HailFrequencies WRITE-IN - HailFrequencies@gmail.com

Welcome to a very special LIVE edition of Hailing Frequencies! We were invited to Cape Con 2018 at the Sea Isle City Library in Sea Isle City, New Jersey. Ensign Harry brought his microphone along to do some interviews with the attendees and talk some Trek! Ensign Harry asks attendees to name their favorite Trek series and THE RESULTS MAY SURPRISE YOU! Plus, Super Hard Trekspert Trivia! Thank you to all the guests who joined me to talk Star Trek, and to the organizers of Cape Con for inviting me to attend! Apologies for the audio quality on this one. It was our first on-location podcast, and we were subject to a lot of background noise. Enjoy!

Woof. There is good campiness and then there is BAD campiness. This episode definitely falls in the bad campiness...er...camp. But first, Ensign Harry and Look-Who-Has-A-New-Title Gregg cover the latest Star Trek news, including BRAND NEW Picard adventures?! Someone at Star Trek HQ just never wants this podcast to end! So the episode itself - yeah this one was rough. The crew answer a distress signal from some colonists whose planet is in danger of being obliterated by solar flares. The colonists turn out to demonstrate every Irish stereotype in the book - meanwhile the Enterprise also encounters an offshoot of this colony which is facing a genetic crisis. This episode is just all over the map - but stay for Gregg's results of his "What Star Trek Crew Member are you?" personality quiz! Join Ensign Harry and [REDACTED] Gregg as they travel "Up the Long Ladder" covering Season 2, Episode 18 of Star Trek: The Next Generation. Enjoy! "Ensign" Harry - @HSJIII [REDACTED] Gregg - LvlUpGregg - Instagram Level Up Entertainment - shoplevelup.com Hailing Frequencies - @HailFrequencies WRITE-IN - HailFrequencies@gmail.com

Geordi is held hostage and Picard goes under the knife/laser guns on this episode of Hailing Frequencies! When they encounter an SOS from the aloof Pakleds with a mechanical issue to their ship, the Enterprise sends over their Chief Engineer to deal with the problem. But the Pakleds refuse to give him back! They must listen to our show and realize what wonders he's done for the Engineering Department this season. Meanwhile, Picard and Wesley have some quality bonding time en route to a Starbase. FATHER/SON BONDING TIME PERHAPS!?! Plus a chat about Trek villains, the Star Trek Bridge Crew VR game, and more "Fixing Star Trek." Join Ensign Harry and Chief Engineer Mike as they fall prey to the "Samaritan Snare" covering covering Season 2, Episode 17 of Star Trek: The Next Generation. Enjoy! "Ensign" Harry - @HSJIII Hailing Frequencies - @HailFrequencies WRITE-IN - HailFrequencies@gmail.com

Q is BACK! But when Picard turns down his offer to join the crew, Q catapults the Enterprise where no one has gone before! At long last, we meet the mysterious, persistent, (and creepy!) Borg! Will the Enterprise escape in time? Will Ensign Harry find any answers to the endless questions surrounding the Borg? What happened to those 18 people sucked up by the Borg!?! Plus more Star Trek Discovery, and The Next Generation pinball talk! Join Ensign Harry, Replicator Gregg, and Transporter Chief Scott as they prepare for an epic Guinan/Q face-off in "Q Who" covering Season 2, Episode 16 of Star Trek: The Next Generation. Enjoy! "Ensign" Harry - @HSJIII Replicator Gregg - LvlUpGregg - Instagram Transporter Chief Scott - @LvlUpScott - Twitter/Instgram Level Up Entertainment - shoplevelup.com Hailing Frequencies - @HailFrequencies WRITE-IN - HailFrequencies@gmail.com

Hailing Frequencies hits Episode 40! This week, the Enterprise faces a moral dilemma when a nearby planet is in danger of explosion due to geological disturbances. Data makes contact with one of the inhabitants, and the Enterprise has the means to save the day, but the Prime Directive dictates otherwise. Meanwhile, Wesley gets his first taste of command! PLUS - We need your help, dear listeners, to set the rules of our Earl Grey Tea counter! Join Ensign Harry and Ambassador Matt H. as they break the Prime Directive for the sake of "Pen Pals" covering Season 2, Episode 15 of Star Trek: The Next Generation. Enjoy! "Ensign" Harry - @HSJIII Ambassador Matt H. - @Riepodcast - Twitter Republican In Exile Podcast - riepodcast@gmail.com Hailing Frequencies - @HailFrequencies WRITE-IN - HailFrequencies@gmail.com

How do we even begin to cover the pure awesomeness that is Anbo-jyutsu? When Riker is offered his own command of a starship, Riker's estranged father, Kyle, pops up on the Enterprise to give him the briefing. Though it seems that Kyle arrives with good intentions, Riker still has some issues to work out over why his father abandoned him so long ago. Meanwhile, Wesley tries to figure out what is eating Worf - and hoodwinks Data and Geordi to help him out. The Worf screams return as Engineer Jim and Ensign Harry hit the Anbo-jyutsu mat to cover "The Icarus Factor" - Season 2, Episode 14 of Star Trek: The Next Generation! Enjoy! "Ensign" Harry - @HSJIII Hailing Frequencies - @HailFrequencies WRITE-IN - HailFrequencies@gmail.com

It's our 1st birthday! Ensign Harry wanted to record a special mini-episode giving his Five Fast Thoughts on Star Trek from the past year plus some heartfelt thank you's! Thank you to everyone who has listened to the show, appeared on the show, interacted with us, and welcome Ensign Harry to the Trekkie fandom!! Here's to many more years of Hailing Frequencies! "Ensign" Harry - @HSJIII Hailing Frequencies - @HailFrequencies WRITE-IN - HailFrequencies@gmail.com

We're seeing double on this episode of Hailing Frequencies! When the Enterprise encounters a stranded shuttlecraft, they are shocked to find a confused and disoriented Captain Picard inside! They are even more shocked and confused when the original Captain Picard is still on the bridge! The new Picard is from 6 hours in the future, but how did he get here and why are there two Picards?! Plus Riker the Chef!? Join Chief Engineer Mike as he tries to explain Star Trek time travel to Ensign Harry (who's Back to the Future timeline knowledge is completely throwing him for a loop) as they cover "Time Squared" - Season 2, Episode 13 of Star Trek: The Next Generation! Enjoy! "Ensign" Harry - @HSJIII Hailing Frequencies - @HailFrequencies WRITE-IN - HailFrequencies@gmail.com

What do you call a hotel simulation in a second-rate novel? A Royale with cheese. And boy do we have plenty of cheese. When the Enterprise finds a piece of an Earth spacecraft from the late 21st century, they set off to a nearby planet to investigate. However, when the away team discovers a hotel casino on the planet, they soon learn that things are not what they seem. We've got Texans, Mickey D, Canadian tuxedos, incorrect American flags, and more in one of the most enjoyable episodes to overanalyze to date! Break out your oversized cowboy hats and join Ensign Harry, Ambassador Matt, Lt. Commander (and Q Continuum?) Mike, and INTRODUCING Ensign Lindsay in her Hailing Frequencies debut as they gamble the night away in "The Royale" covering Season 2, Episode 11 of Star Trek: The Next Generation! Enjoy! "Ensign" Harry - @HSJIII Lt. Cmdr. Matt H. - @Riepodcast - Twitter Republican In Exile Podcast - riepodcast@gmail.com Hailing Frequencies - @HailFrequencies WRITE-IN - HailFrequencies@gmail.com

The Enterprise is falling apart this week on Hailing Frequencies! When the crew dives into the Neutral Zone to assist its sister ship, the USS Yamato, which is having system failures, the mission goes south when the Yamato explodes before their eyes! But when the Enterprise begins to investigate the Yamato's demise, it begins to suffer the same ship-wide system failures! Can the crew figure out the issue before they meet the same fiery fate!? We also cover the latest in Trek news, and Acting Ensign Brittany makes her debut with Star Trek jokes! So brush up on your Iconian and join Ensign Harry and Acting Ensign Brittany as they tackle the "Contagion" covering Season 2, Episode 11 of Star Trek: The Next Generation! Enjoy! "Ensign" Harry - @HSJIII Hailing Frequencies - @HailFrequencies WRITE-IN - HailFrequencies@gmail.com

This week on MTV's Catfish...er...I mean Star Trek: The Next Generation, Wesley Crusher falls head over heels for a future ruler who may not be who (or what) she appears to be! Meanwhile, her overbearing guardian may pose a security risk for the Enterprise! Plus we get a Riker/Guinan flirt-off for the ages! So grab your copy of "the Birds and the Bees" and join Ensign Harry, Lt. Cmdr. Gregg, and the debut of Security Chief Erik as they meet "the Dauphin" covering Season 2, Episode 10 of Star Trek: The Next Generation! Enjoy! "Ensign" Harry - @HSJIII Lt. Cmdr. Gregg - LvlUpGregg - Instagram Level Up Entertainment - shoplevelup.com Hailing Frequencies - @HailFrequencies WRITE-IN - HailFrequencies@gmail.com

Data Defense League: ASSEMBLE! When Starfleet decides it wants to reclaim Data as property to mass-manufacture more androids, Data's very existence is put on trial! Luckily Captain Picard is up to the task to serve as Data's defense attorney. But Starfleet has a capable attorney as well...Ryker! Court is in session as Lt Cmdrs. Penelope and Justin join Ensign Harry in "The Measure of a Man" covering Star Trek: The Next Generation, Season 2, Episode 9! Enjoy! DON'T MISS the Farpoint Toys Toy Donation Drive all throughout December! Bring a toy and Farpoint will match it toy-for-toy! "Ensign" Harry - @HSJIII Lt. Cmdrs. Penelope and Justin - @FarpointToys (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, etc.) Farpoint Toys - www.farpointtoys.com Farpoint Swap Meet - "Farpoint Toys Swap Meet" on Facebook Hailing Frequencies - @HailFrequencies WRITE-IN - HailFrequencies@gmail.com

Riker joins the Klingons in this week's Hailing Frequencies! As part of the Federation officer exchange program, Riker volunteers to take on an assignment with a nearby Klingon ship to learn their ways. But when the Klingon Captain wants to go to war with the Enterprise, Riker is caught between honoring his oath to serve his new captain and his oath to Starfleet! Meanwhile, we learn firsthand what it would be like to have Worf as a boss when the Enterprise crew deals with a new young ensign as part of the exchange program. Pass the gagh and join Lt Cmdrs. Becca, Brian, Scott and Ensign Harry as they break bread with Klingons in "A Matter of Honor" covering Star Trek: The Next Generation, Season 2, Episode 8! Enjoy! Don't forget about our GIVEAWAY sponsored by Level Up Entertainment! Win a Star Trek 11" x 17" print created by Angela McKendrick! Tune in to the episode to find out how to win! "Ensign" Harry - @HSJIII Lt. Cmdr. Becca - LvlUpBecca - Instagram Lt. Cmdr. Brian - @NeoMagicWarrior Lt. Cmdr. Scott - @LvlUpScott - Twitter/Instgram Legends of the Interwebs - www.facebook.com/legendsoftheinterwebs/ Level Up Entertainment - shoplevelup.com Angela McKendrick - cuddleswithcats.deviantart.com Hailing Frequencies - @HailFrequencies WRITE-IN - HailFrequencies@gmail.com

It's time for everybody's favorite Chief Medical Officer to take center stage this week on Hailing Frequencies! When the Enterprise encounters a Federation ship where everyone on board has died of old age, they investigate at a nearby genetic engineering facility! The facility is in crisis, leading Picard and Dr. Pulaski to butt heads over the proper course of action for evacuating the young children in the lab. But when Dr. Pulaski decides to go to any lengths to figure out the source of the mysterious aging, she risks herself (and Data) to figure out the cure! Is this the end of Dr. Pulaski?! Plus, we get the formal official introduction of a podcast-favorite character. Grab your walker and your orthopedics and join Lt Cmdrs. Becca, Brian, Scott and Ensign Harry as they cover "Unnatural Selection" covering Star Trek: The Next Generation, Season 2, Episode 7! Enjoy! We also announce our next GIVEAWAY sponsored by Level Up Entertainment! Win a Star Trek 11" x 17" print created by Angela McKendrick! Tune in to the episode to find out how to win! "Ensign" Harry - @HSJIII Lt. Cmdr. Becca - LvlUpBecca - Instagram Lt. Cmdr. Brian - @NeoMagicWarrior Lt. Cmdr. Scott - @LvlUpScott - Twitter/Instgram Legends of the Interwebs - www.facebook.com/legendsoftheinterwebs/ Level Up Entertainment - shoplevelup.com Angela McKendrick - cuddleswithcats.deviantart.com Hailing Frequencies - @HailFrequencies WRITE-IN - HailFrequencies@gmail.com

Data meets his Grandpa this week on Hailing Frequencies! Ah, Grandpas. They're always good for chats about life and death, singing songs from the Wizard of Oz, and pouring their consciousness into your body against your will! We also question Starfleet procedures in leaving a young assistant with a very creepy octogenarian. Finally, we learn what happens when you confuse a Klingon with a Romulan - it ain't pretty! So grab your Targ and join Lt Cmdrs. Becca and Brian and Ensign Harry as they search for the "The Schizoid Man" covering Star Trek: The Next Generation, Season 2, Episode 6! Enjoy! Check out Lt. Cmdrs. Becca and Brian on the Extra Life Charity 25-hour Stream on November 4-5 on: twitch.tv/legendsoftheinterwebs Hailing Frequencies is doing an awesome giveaway during the stream for a TNG 30th Anniversary patch. Stay tuned to the stream to find out how to win! "Ensign" Harry - @HSJIII Lt. Cmdr. Becca - LvlUpBecca - Instagram Lt. Cmdr. Brian - @NeoMagicWarrior Legends of the Interwebs - www.facebook.com/legendsoftheinterwebs/ Extra Life Charity Stream - Nov 4 and 5 - twitch.tv/legendsoftheinterwebs Level Up Entertainment - shoplevelup.com Hailing Frequencies - @HailFrequencies WRITE-IN - HailFrequencies@gmail.com

Diplomacy is front and center in this week's Hailing Frequencies! When the Enterprise is tasked with escorting a negotiator to a war-torn planet, everything is going pretty well - until all chaos breaks out when the negotiator's translators are vaporized in the goriest display since Conspiracy! Plus we get the most pointless Pulaski scene yet! And the BEST Picard line of the series so far. We talk a little more Discovery plus Star Trek-esque bridge simulators, and the Wil Wheaton (Not Wesley) Moment of the Week!! Grab your Chorus and join Lt Cmdrs. Becca and Brian and Ensign Harry as they speak "Loud as a Whisper" covering Star Trek: The Next Generation, Season 2, Episode 5! Enjoy! Check out Halloween Comicfest at Level Up Entertainment on October 28th! And see Lt. Cmdrs. Becca and Brian on the Extra Life Charity 25-hour Stream on November 4-5 on: twitch.tv/legendsoftheinterwebs "Ensign" Harry - @HSJIII Lt. Cmdr. Becca - LvlUpBecca - Instagram Lt. Cmdr. Brian - @NeoMagicWarrior Legends of the Interwebs - www.facebook.com/legendsoftheinterwebs/ Extra Life Charity Stream - Nov 4 and 5 - twitch.tv/legendsoftheinterwebs Halloween ComicFest - Oct. 28th - http://www.halloweencomicfest.com/ Level Up Entertainment - shoplevelup.com Hailing Frequencies - @HailFrequencies WRITE-IN - HailFrequencies@gmail.com

This week, Ensign Harry comes the closest to being totally broken by this show. The Enterprise meets Captain Okona whose wily charms and roguish behavior make him seem like he was plucked out of another space-based franchise. When two different groups demand that the Enterprise turn Okona over, Captain Picard is placed in an impossible situation...or is he? Meanwhile, Data puts Ensign Harry through the emotional ringer in his quest to learn how to make people laugh. Lock the doors to your crew quarters and tip your holodeck comedians as Ensign Harry and Ambassador Matt meet "The Outrageous Okona" - Season 2, Episode 4 of Star Trek: The Next Generation! Enjoy! DON'T MISS Halloween Comic Fest at Level Up Entertainment on October 28 in Mays Landing, NJ! "Ensign" Harry - @HSJIII Lt. Cmdr. Matt H. - @Riepodcast - Twitter Republican In Exile Podcast - riepodcast@gmail.com Hailing Frequencies - @HailFrequencies WRITE-IN - HailFrequencies@gmail.com

Time for another Holodeck adventure! Before Benedict Cumberbatch, before Robert Downey Jr., we had the incomparable Data starring as Sherlock Holmes with Geordi as his Watson! But when Doctor "Freight Train" Pulaski issues a challenge to our beloved android, Data may be in for a bigger mystery than he thought! We get Lt. Cmdr. Gregg's thoughts on Star Trek Discovery, plus Ambassador Matt fills us in on all the Star Trek goodness from New York Comic Con! Put on your deerstalker cap, grab a magnifying glass and join Ensign Harry, Lt. Cmdr. Gregg, and Ambassador Matt for a trip to the holodeck covering "Elementary, Dear Data" - Season 2, Episode 3 of Star Trek: The Next Generation! Enjoy! DON'T MISS Halloween Comic Fest at Level Up Entertainment on October 28 in Mays Landing, NJ! "Ensign" Harry - @HSJIII Lt. Cmdr. Matt H. - @Riepodcast - Twitter Republican In Exile Podcast - riepodcast@gmail.com Lt. Cmdr. Gregg - LvlUpGregg - Instagram Level Up Entertainment - shoplevelup.com Hailing Frequencies - @HailFrequencies WRITE-IN - HailFrequencies@gmail.com

This week, the Enterprise encounters a strange nightmare-fuel pocket in space, however the REAL story this week is all of the great character moments! We get a Worf/Riker buddy cop story, another appearance from podcast-favorite pre-Transporter Chief O'Brien, Pulaski proves once again to be the absolute worst, PLUS Ensign Harry has his first experience with a red-shirt. We mix in a little Star Trek: Discovery talk along with highlights from the musical careers of TOS actors. Set your Enterprise self-destruct sequence for a nice round number as Ensign Harry and Ambassador Matt H. find out "Where Silence Has Lease" covering Season 2, Episode 2 of Star Trek: The Next Generation. Enjoy! "Ensign" Harry - @HSJIII Lt. Cmdr. Matt H. - @Riepodcast - Twitter Republican In Exile Podcast - riepodcast@gmail.com Hailing Frequencies - @HailFrequencies WRITE-IN - HailFrequencies@gmail.com

Season 2 begins NOW! It's good to be back and boy did The Next Generation grace us with a roller coaster of an episode. We get new characters, new areas of the Enterprise, new promotions for old characters, a pretty problematic plot involving Troi getting violated by an alien life form...oh yeah and a space plague. Plus a Wesley Crusher Moment of the Week to trump all others. Star Trek is back and Hailing Frequencies are OPEN! Join Ensign Harry and Lt. Cmdr. Jim Y. as they raise "The Child" covering Season 2, Episode 1 of Star Trek: The Next Generation. Enjoy! Happy Star Trek: Discovery day!! Expect Hailing Frequencies to cover it in about....10 years or so. Link to the deleted scenes for the Child: http://trekcore.com/blog/2013/03/exclusive-extended-workprint-cut-of-tngs-s2-opener-the-child/ NOW AVAILABLE on iTunes, Stitcher, and the Google Play Store! Ensign Harry - @HSJIII Hailing Frequencies - @HailFrequencies WRITE-IN - HailFrequencies@gmail.com In the Southern New Jersey area? Join Lt. Cmdr. Jim Y. for trivia on Wednesday nights at 8pm at JD's Pub, 45 S New York Rd, Smithville Square Shopping Center, Galloway, NJ 08205. Tell him Hailing Frequencies sent ya!

Between seasons of The Next Generation, this week Hailing Frequencies takes a small diversion from its continuing mission by covering Star Trek: The Motion Picture! "Ensign" Harry gets his first extended look at The Original Series cast, and compares them to his experiences with the TNG crew. When the Enterprise is called to handle an approaching threat to Earth, Kirk must get the old band back together to face V'Ger - the glow cloud of doom. Also, Ex-Captain Decker has the worst day ever. Break out the popcorn, get ready for extended shots of starship models, and join Ensign Harry and Lt. Cmdr Scott as they boldly go over Star Trek: The Motion Picture. Hailing Frequencies will return for Season 2 in a few weeks! Stay tuned! NOW AVAILABLE on iTunes, Stitcher, and the Google Play Store! Ensign Harry - @HSJIII Lt. Cmdr. Scott - @LvlUpScott - Twitter/Instgram Level Up Entertainment - shoplevelup.com Hailing Frequencies - @HailFrequencies WRITE-IN - HailFrequencies@gmail.com

We finally reach the end of Season 1 and "Ensign" Harry meets a longtime Star Trek foe for the very first time this week on Hailing Frequencies! The Enterprise revives a few stowaways from the 20th century. With a delicate diplomatic crisis on their hands, this might not be the best time to answer requests to put the Atlanta Braves game on the tube! Plus we get the worst Troi moment of the season! "Ensign" Harry and "Lt. Cmdr." Scott head into the "Neutral Zone" covering Season 1, Episode 26 of Star Trek: The Next Generation. Enjoy! Season 2 is coming soon, but next week we will have a bonus episode for you! NOW AVAILABLE on iTunes, Stitcher, and the Google Play Store! Ensign Harry - @HSJIII Lt. Cmdr. Scott - @LvlUpScott - Twitter/Instgram Level Up Entertainment - shoplevelup.com Hailing Frequencies - @HailFrequencies WRITE-IN - HailFrequencies@gmail.com

Starfleet is in crisis. After Picard takes a secret meeting with a handful of Captains, he discovers that something has infiltrated Starfleet command. But who can you trust?! Plus find out what Ensign Harry deemed as the biggest laugh in the series so far! And Listener Star Trek Origin Stories! Grab a bowl of Lo mein and join Ensign Harry and Lt. Cmdrs. Mike G. and Matt H. as we talk "Conspiracy" covering Season 1, Episode 25 of Star Trek: The Next Generation. Enjoy! "Ensign" Harry - @HSJIII Lt. Cmdr. Matt H. - @Riepodcast - Twitter Republican In Exile Podcast - riepodcast@gmail.com Hailing Frequencies - @HailFrequencies WRITE-IN - HailFrequencies@gmail.com

EDIT: Reuploaded due to a time distortion in the last upload! Ah, Paris. The Eiffel Tower. The Champs-Elysees. The Jetsons-style tubes and flying cars. The Enterprise meets Casablanca this week on Hailing Frequencies. When an old flame reaches out for help, Picard is faced with the repercussions of a decision made in a Paris cafe long ago. Also some time distortion stuff is thrown in that does not make any sense at all. And find out how Facebook will be the backbone of the Holodeck. "We'll Always Have Paris"...or at least a holodeck simulation as Ensign Harry and Lt. Cmdrs. Mike G. and Matt H. cover Season 1, Episode 24 of Star Trek: The Next Generation. Enjoy! "Ensign" Harry - @HSJIII Lt. Cmdr. Matt H. - @Riepodcast - Twitter Republican In Exile Podcast - riepodcast@gmail.com Farpoint Toys - farpointtoys.com Hailing Frequencies - @HailFrequencies WRITE-IN - HailFrequencies@gmail.com

Sadness. This week on Hailing Frequencies, we fight through the tears to say goodbye to a podcast-favorite character as the Enterprise crew encounters an unstoppable oil slick. And something about Troi being held captive on a crashed shuttlecraft or something...but WHYYYYY, oh here come the tears again. Ensign Harry is joined by Lt. Cmdrs. Penelope and Justin as they try to shake the "Skin of Evil" covering Season 1, Episode 23 of Star Trek: The Next Generation. Enjoy! On a happier note, we award our giveaway prize this week courtesy of Farpoint Toys and Collectibles! NOW AVAILABLE on the Google Play Store, as well as iTunes and Stitcher! "Ensign" Harry - @HSJIII Lt. Cmdrs. Penelope and Justin - @FarpointToys Farpoint Toys - www.farpointtoys.com Hailing Frequencies - @HailFrequencies WRITE-IN - HailFrequencies@gmail.com

This week on Hailing Frequencies, we get one of the classic staples of 80's television, the after-school "drugs are bad" special! The Enterprise encounters two different civilizations that are co-dependent on one another. The inhabitants of one planet requires the "medicine" created by the other to defeat a plague. But when Dr. Crusher finds that this "plague" is no more than a drug addiction, can the Enterprise intervene to end the cycle? Plus our WESLEY CRUSHER MOMENT OF THE WEEK - Wesley gets the drug talk. Ensign Harry and Lt. Cmdr. Matt H. negotiate high-stakes contracts law in "Symbiosis" covering Season 1, Episode 22 of Star Trek: The Next Generation. Enjoy! Don't forget to enter our GIVEAWAY this week courtesy of Farpoint Toys and Collectibles. Listen here to find out how to enter! NOW AVAILABLE on iTunes, Stitcher, and the Google Play Store! "Ensign" Harry - @HSJIII Lt. Cmdr. Matt H. - @Riepodcast - Twitter Republican In Exile Podcast - riepodcast@gmail.com Farpoint Toys - farpointtoys.com Hailing Frequencies - @HailFrequencies WRITE-IN - HailFrequencies@gmail.com

It's not easy sitting in the Captain's Chair this week on Hailing Frequencies! When the Enterprise investigates the disappearance of all life and a Federation ship on a remote planet, Geordi LaForge is left in command. But when an ancient weapons system on the planet switches on, Captain Picard and the away team as well as everyone on the Enterprise are in dire peril! Plus, we get kerosene for Ensign Harry's ongoing Picard/Crusher/Wesley theories! And we meet our third Chief Engineer of the young series! Ensign Harry and Lt. Cmdr. Matt H. try to return their purchase from the "Arsenal of Freedom" covering Season 1, Episode 21 of Star Trek: The Next Generation. Enjoy! We have a NEW GIVEAWAY this week courtesy of Farpoint Toys and Collectibles. Listen here to find out how to enter! NOW AVAILABLE on iTunes, Stitcher, and the Google Play Store! "Ensign" Harry - @HSJIII Lt. Cmdr. Matt H. - @Riepodcast - Twitter Republican In Exile Podcast - riepodcast@gmail.com Farpoint Toys - farpointtoys.com Hailing Frequencies - @HailFrequencies WRITE-IN - HailFrequencies@gmail.com

Worf gets an origin story this week on Hailing Frequencies! When the Enterprise encounters three Klingons in the Neutral Zone, Worf struggles to straddle the line between his people and his adopted home. We also get a taste of GEORDI-VISION (patent pending)in a really weird opening scene, and Lt. Yar the Transporter Chief! Find out whether "Ensign" Harry and "Lt. Cmdr." Scott have a "Heart of Glory" covering Season 1, Episode 20 of Star Trek: The Next Generation. Enjoy! NOW AVAILABLE on iTunes, Stitcher, and the Google Play Store! "Ensign" Harry - @HSJIII Lt. Cmdr. Scott - @LvlUpScott - Twitter/Instgram Level Up Entertainment - shoplevelup.com Hailing Frequencies - @HailFrequencies WRITE-IN - HailFrequencies@gmail.com

School may be out for the summer, but exams are just beginning for Wesley Crusher! It's Starfleet Academy entrance testing! Should be a piece of cake for Wesley - who is currently serving as an Acting Ensign on Starfleet's flagship - right? Meanwhile, Picard is under intense investigation for all of the shenanigans on the Enterprise so far this season. "Ensign" Harry and "Lt. Cmdr." Scott are "Coming of Age" covering Season 1, Episode 19 of Star Trek: The Next Generation. Enjoy! NOW AVAILABLE on iTunes, Stitcher, and the Google Play Store! "Ensign" Harry - @HSJIII Lt. Cmdr. Scott - @LvlUpScott - Twitter/Instgram Level Up Entertainment - shoplevelup.com Hailing Frequencies - @HailFrequencies WRITE-IN - HailFrequencies@gmail.com

This week, we ponder the meaning of life and learn a bit more about terraforming! But first, we talk a little about the latest news on Star Trek: Discovery - the next entry in the Star Trek universe! Then, we get to this week's episode - the Enterprise encounters an inorganic being while exploring issues with a terraforming base. But is it life? Will Wesley Crusher get a moment? How does the Engineering Department troubleshooting reporting structure work?! Join Ensign Harry and Lt. Cmdr. Gregg M. as they hit the "Home Soil" covering Season 1, Episode 18 of Star Trek: The Next Generation. Enjoy! NOW AVAILABLE on the Google Play Store, as well as iTunes and Stitcher! Ensign Harry - @HSJIII Lt. Cmdr. Gregg - LvlUpGregg - Instagram Hailing Frequencies - @HailFrequencies Level Up Entertainment - Shoplevelup.com WRITE-IN - HailFrequencies@gmail.com

What do you do when your entire planet is no longer able to reproduce? Why kidnap children from the nearest wandering starship of course! We explore a good old fashioned kidnapping on this week's episode of Hailing Frequencies, and see what may be the worst plan by an antagonist in an episode yet! Plus Wesley Crusher gets all kinds of moments this week! Plus LISTENER MAIL! "Lt. Cmdr." Matt H. and "Ensign" Harry talk negotiation strategy in "When the Bough Breaks" covering Season 1, Episode 17 of Star Trek: The Next Generation. Enjoy! HAPPY PICARD DAY! NOW AVAILABLE on the Google Play Store, as well as iTunes and Stitcher! "Ensign" Harry - @HSJIII Hailing Frequencies - @HailFrequencies WRITE-IN - HailFrequencies@gmail.com

You know what they say about those anti-aging miracle drugs - always take 2 in the morning when negotiating a hostage crisis! The Enterprise crew is playing escort this week, as they are tasked with transporting an elderly Starfleet Admiral across the galaxy to deal with hostage negotiations. But not everything is what it seems, when the Admiral starts aging backwards! Find out how we almost got the most perfect X-Men casting ever about 12 years early! Plus a new award for the saddest character in a Star Trek episode. With only 10 episodes to go in Season 1, "Ensign" Harry and "Lt. Cmdr." Scott wonder if this really is "Too Short a Season" covering Season 1, Episode 16 of Star Trek: The Next Generation. Enjoy! NOW AVAILABLE on iTunes, Stitcher, and the Google Play Store! "Ensign" Harry - @HSJIII Lt. Cmdr. Scott - @LvlUpScott - Twitter/Instgram Level Up Entertainment - shoplevelup.com Hailing Frequencies - @HailFrequencies WRITE-IN - HailFrequencies@gmail.com

Time for repairs on the Enterprise! But as we have learned, when strange aliens go to work on the Enterprise, things always go horribly wrong! This week, we dial up Riker's creep factor to 11, when he drops some serious love advice and falls in love with the Holodeck. We write the next chapter of the Geordi/Data bromance, Wesley gets his moment of the week, and yet another Engineering failure!!! Plus LISTENER MAIL! "Lt. Cmdr." Matt H. and "Ensign" Harry decipher the Bynars on "11001001" covering Season 1, Episode 15 of Star Trek: The Next Generation. Enjoy! NOW AVAILABLE on the Google Play Store, as well as iTunes and Stitcher! "Ensign" Harry - @HSJIII Hailing Frequencies - @HailFrequencies WRITE-IN - HailFrequencies@gmail.com

What happens when the Enterprise crew encounter a planet ruled by women? Ryker has his best away mission ever! Plus, we experience the worst costumes we have ever encountered on TNG. Meanwhile, Geordi gets a his moment in the spotlight when a virus runs rampant on the Enterprise. "Lt. Cmdrs." Becca S. and Penelope D. take charge while "Ensign" Harry holds the crystal ball in the background on "Angel One" covering Season 1, Episode 14 of Star Trek: The Next Generation. Enjoy! NOW AVAILABLE on the Google Play Store, as well as iTunes and Stitcher! "Ensign" Harry - @HSJIII Lt. Cmdr. Becca - LvlUpBecca - Instagram Lt. Cmdr. Penelope - @FarpointToys Legends of the Interwebs - www.facebook.com/legendsoftheinterwebs/ Farpoint Toys - http://www.farpointtoys.com Hailing Frequencies - @HailFrequencies WRITE-IN - HailFrequencies@gmail.com

Taking a week off from TNG, as Ensign Harry announces the winners of our first giveaway and gives his reactions to the Star Trek Discovery trailer that just released. Congrats to all of the winners, and thanks again to Level Up Entertainment for providing the comics to giveaway! Next week - back to the regular schedule with "Angel One!" NOW AVAILABLE on GOOGLE PLAY(for you Android users!) as well as iTunes and Stitcher! "Ensign" Harry - @HSJIII Level Up Entertainment - shoplevelup.com Hailing Frequencies - @HailFrequencies WRITE-IN - HailFrequencies@gmail.com

Everyone loves a good origin story and this week we learn about Data's humble beginnings! Data finds the long-lost twin "brother" he never knew he had. But Data's twin, Lore, does what any good sibling would do - usurp Data's life and try to feed the Enterprise to a giant crystalline entity! Can the Engineering Department redeem itself this week!? Plus - the origin of "SHUT UP WESLEY!" "Ensign" Harry and "Lt. Cmdrs." Becca S. and Brian G. battle evil twins in "Datalore" covering Season 1, Episode 13 of Star Trek: The Next Generation. Enjoy! Also, last week to enter our first ever GIVEAWAY! NOW AVAILABLE on iTunes and Stitcher! "Ensign" Harry - @HSJIII Lt. Cmdr. Becca - LvlUpBecca - Instagram Lt. Cmdr. Brian - @NeoMagicWarrior Legends of the Interwebs - www.facebook.com/legendsoftheinterwebs/ Free Comic Book Day Info - FCBDNJ.com Level Up Entertainment - shoplevelup.com Hailing Frequencies - @HailFrequencies WRITE-IN - HailFrequencies@gmail.com

Despite my botched intro, welcome to Episode 11 of Hailing Frequencies! It was a dark and stormy night in 1940's San Francisco, and only one man is up to the job to solve an intriguing murder - Captain Picard's literary hero, Dixon Hill! There is Mystery! Action! A new low point for the Engineering Department! And the WESLEY CRUSHER MOMENT OF THE WEEK! This episode has everything! "Ensign" Harry and "Lt. Cmdrs." Becca S. and Brian G. exchange "The Big Goodbye" covering Season 1, Episode 12 of Star Trek: The Next Generation. Enjoy! Also, still time to enter our first ever GIVEAWAY! NOW AVAILABLE on iTunes and Stitcher! "Ensign" Harry - @HSJIII Lt. Cmdr. Becca - LvlUpBecca - Instagram Lt. Cmdr. Brian - @NeoMagicWarrior Legends of the Interwebs - www.facebook.com/legendsoftheinterwebs/ Free Comic Book Day Info - FCBDNJ.com Level Up Entertainment - shoplevelup.com Hailing Frequencies - @HailFrequencies WRITE-IN - HailFrequencies@gmail.com

Lwaxana Troi bursts onto the scene in this week's episode of Hailing Frequencies! Deanna Troi is being forced into marriage but will she go through with it? How is "Bill" Riker going to handle this betrothal? Plus terrifying wedding gift face boxes! "Ensign" Harry and "Lt. Cmdrs." Scott F. and Becca S. find "Haven" covering Season 1, Episode 11 of Star Trek: The Next Generation. Enjoy! Find out how to enter our first ever GIVEAWAY! NOW AVAILABLE on iTunes and Stitcher! "Ensign" Harry - @HSJIII Lt. Cmdr. Scott - @LvlUpScott - Twitter/Instgram Lt. Cmdr. Becca - LvlUpBecca - Instagram Free Comic Book Day Info - FCBDNJ.com Level Up Entertainment - shoplevelup.com Hailing Frequencies - @HailFrequencies WRITE-IN - HailFrequencies@gmail.com