Holodeck Divas - A Star Trek Podcast

Season 2 of Star Trek: The Next Generation kicks off… with a forced pregnancy plotline. So yeah, we're not off to a great start.In this episode of Holodeck Divas, we dive into “The Child” (S2E1), where Counselor Deanna Troi becomes mysteriously pregnant and absolutely no one handles it well, including the writers. Stef begins to question her entire relationship with Star Trek, while Chris gleefully points out plot holes you could fly a starship through.Let's just say: it's not our favorite episode.Trigger warning: We discuss some heavy and uncomfortable themes in this one. If you need to skip it, we get it. If you stick around, we promise at least we make it entertaining.

We are at the end of season 1 of Star Trek The Next Generation. Is the final episode worthy of Star Trek greatness, or does it match the energy of the entire season? Also why are we repeating storylines? Join Stef and Chris as they discuss the Star Trek TNG episode "The Neutral Zone" (s1e26). The name implies there are Romulans, so we can't wait to see an entire episode dedicated to only Romulans. Right? RIIIGGHHTT?

The Federation is in trouble! In this episode of Holodeck Divas we discuss the Star Trek - The Next Generation episode "Conspiracy" (s1e25). Captain Picard receives an urgent message with from an old friend, and is informed of a conspiracy happening at the highest levels of the Federation. What is the conspiracy, and can the crew of the Enterprise stop it? Also why can't anyone just look at the back of people's head? Listen to hear what Stef and Chris have to say!

We have arrived at one of the most consequential television episodes in the history of Star Trek, but do The Divas like it? In this episode of Holodeck Divas, we discuss the Star Trek - The Next Generation episode "Skin of Evil" (s1e23). Deanna Troi's shuttle crashes on a planet that we have renamed "Viagra two," Picard is on a mission to save her. Unfortunatley, we see the death of a primary crew member and all kinds of weird shit happen with a giant slime monster. How do Stef and Chris feel about this episode? Listen and find out!

Our first episode in the TNG era that is focused on Klingons, but does the episode deliver for The Divas? In this episode of Holodeck Divas we discuss The Star Trek - The Next Generation episode "Heart of Glory" (s1e20). The Enterprise stumbles on a floating ship that appears to be in trouble near the neutral zone. We get some backstory about Worf, and a lot of interesting Klingon moments. Listen to hear how Stef and Chris feel about this episode!

Are you ready for an episode that is a study on the matriarchy vs the patriarchy? Well you won't be getting that from the episode we are discussing. In this episode of Holodeck Divas we discuss the Star Trek - The Next Generation episode "Angel One" (s1e14). The crew of the Enterprise are looking for a lost freighter and they find a planet ruled by women. At the same time there is suddenly a virus that contaminates the entire ship. Where does the disease come from? Also what color is Riker's nipple supposed to be? Listen to hear what the divas have to say!

WARNING: This isn't going to be a very positive episode. In this episode of Holodeck Divas we discuss the Star Trek - The Next Generation episode "Datalore" (s1e13). We see the introduction of a important character for Data's backstory, but the story unfolds in a odd way. The divas have some info on who's fault this episode is, and they discuss what key moment causes the divas to say this is one of their least favorite Star Trek episodes. Listen and hear why!

In this episode of Holodeck Divas we discuss the Star Trek The Next Generation episode "Haven" (s1e11). Is this the shadiest Star Trek episode we have ever seen? We see the debut of one of our favorite characters from Next Generation. Troi has to get married and Riker is not happy about it. What do the divas think of the episode? Listen and find out!

Yay a Q episode, but how do we feel about the script? In this episode of Holodeck Divas we discuss the Star Trek - The Next Generation episode "Hide and Q" (s1e10). Q returns to offer the ultimate gift, but not to Picard? Why is Tasha acting so differently, and how do the divas feel about this episode? Listen to find out!

Will Stef and Chris like this episode? The first season of Star Trek - The Next Generation has been rough for the divas thus far, but will this episode change things? In this episode of Holodeck Divas, we discuss TNG's "The Battle" (s1e9). Captain Picard has a headache while waiting for the Ferengi to meet with him, which is unusual because headaches don't happen in the future. WHAT?! Also, why do the Ferengi want to meet with The Enterprise? You'll have to listen to find out!

Is this another episode where the divas have issues with an episode or movie? You'll have to listen to find out! In this episode of Holodeck Divas we discuss the Star Trek The Next Generation episode "Justice" (s1e8). The crew of the Enterprise needs a break and they find a very...um....affectionate planet where tissue paper is used as clothing. Listen to find out what Stef and Chris have to say! Also if you want to find our Patreon, social media accounts, or our swag store you can select this link:https://linktr.ee/darksidedivas

Does anyone know what the name of the Star Trek episode refers to? Anyone? Okay well..... In this episode of Holodeck Divas we discuss the Star Trek The Next Generation episode "Lonely Among Us" (s1e7). This episode had some challenges, and the divas give their opinions...and just a reminder, these are just our opinions. Remember when we were excited to talk about The Next Generation? We promise it gets better.

In this episode of Holodeck Divas we discuss the Star Trek The Next Generation Episode "Where No One Has Gone Before" (s1e6). We met one of the most unlikeable characters of the show thus far, and a strange assistant who suddenly vanishes when he is working. The crew of the Enterprise accidently travel further than anyone has ever traveled before, as far as they know. What do the divas think about this episode? Listen and find out! Also if you want to find our social media accounts, Patreon, or Swag store you can select this link: https://linktr.ee/darksidedivas

Didn't we discuss an episode just like this one already? In this episode of Holodeck Divas we discuss the Star Trek Next Generation Episode "The Last Outpost" (s1e5). We meet the Ferengi for the first time, and the director made some interesting choices with camera angles. What do Chris and Stef think of this episode? Listen and find out! Also we have social media accounts, a swag store, and a Patreon you can join. You can find all of those at this link: https://linktr.ee/darksidedivas

ANOTHER TRIGGER WARNING: If you have been listening to any of our podcasts, Stef and Chris hate being negative. They also hate racism and sexism, and little did they know that there is a infamous episode of Star Trek The Next Generation full of "ism's." In this episode of Holodeck Divas we discuss the Star Trek The Next Generation "Code of Honor" (s1e4). The crew of The Enterprise have to get a vaccine to help save a lot of people, and there is only one place in the universe where the vaccine can be found. How do Stef and Chris feel about this episode? You'll have to listen to find out! FYI If you want to find our swag store, other social media accounts, or Patreon select this link: https://linktr.ee/darksidedivas

TRIGGER WARNING: Stef and Chris would like to express that we are only sharing our opinions. We do not want people to feel bad and if you like the Star Trek The Next Generation Episode we are discussing, that's great! In this episode of Holodeck Divas we discuss the TNG episode "The Naked Now" (s1e3). How does this episode attack all of the female characters on the show? Why doesn't it make any sense? Basically...WTF? Listen to the Divas to see what they hey think of the episode! Also if you want to find our social media, swag store, or Patreon, you can select this link: https://linktr.ee/darksidedivas

We continue the first journey for the crew of The Enterprise. In this episode of Holodeck Divas, we discuss the Star Trek Next Generation Episode "Encounter at Farpoint" (s1e1)...the second half. We meet the rest of the crew in this episode, though we don't do a deep dive for every character because there are too many. Q is going to judge humanity by the actions of the crew, while the crew tries to figure out what is going on at Farpoint. Listen to this episode to hear what the divas have to say!

A new era of Holodeck Divas has begun, and we are gonna be in this era for a while! In this episode of our podcast we are discussing the first episode of Star Trek The Next Generation, Encounter at Farpoint (s1e1). Technically we are only talking about the first half because the first TNG episode was almost two hours (if you include commercials). We meet Captain Picard, Data, and a few other members of The Enterprise D, and we also meet one of the best villains(?) in all of Star Trek. Listen and find out what the divas have to say!

The divas take a break from Star Trek to talk about a movie that is a satire, but also honors what is great about the legendary Sci-Fi franchise. Galaxy Quest is a cult classic movie that was released in 1999, and it is one of the funniest movies ever made. What do the Divas think about the film? You'll have to listen to find out! Also if you would like to find our Swag Store, social media accounts, or our Patreon please click this link: https://linktr.ee/darksidedivas

The end of an era for Holodeck divas! We discuss the second half of Star Trek VI - The Undiscovered Country. This podcast episode will be the final time we talk about the original Star Trek cast. Will we end this era on a high note? Do Stef and Chris love how this era ended? You'll have to listen and find out! Also if you want to find our Patreon, swag store, or a social media, you can select this link: https://linktr.ee/darksidedivas

WE HAVE RETURNED, and wow do we have a crazy movie to talk about! Before we talk about the movie we briefly discuss the 2024 Presidential Election. Then we jump right into a discussion about Star Trek VI - The Undiscovered Country. We talk about the pre-production drama and the first half of the movie. Do the divas like this movie after the mishap of the previous Star Trek movie? You'll have to listen to find out! P.S. OMG Christopher Plummer. By the way if you want to find our social media, swag store, or Patreon you can find us here: https://linktr.ee/darksidedivas

Are we ready to fight God? In this episode of Holodeck Divas we watch the rest of Star Trek 5 - The Final Frontier. The movie takes a turn as we discover a few things about Spock's past that was never mentioned before, while the Enterprise has been hijacked by his half brother and the cast of Mad Max. Will our favorite throple survive their relationship and what happens when Kirk confronts an entity who calls itself "God?" Listen to hear what the divas have to say!

WARNING! In this episode the divas are expressing our opinions and we are deeply respectful of anyone who enjoys what they love. THAT SAID, we discussed the first half of Star Trek V - The Final Frontier. William Shatner is the director, and he made a lot of interesting choices. Listen to hear what the divas have to say!

The hell we are covering the rest of Star Trek IV The Voyage Home in this episode of Holodeck Divas. The whales have been found but Kirk and Spock have to figure out the best time to take them. Scotty and Bones are giving away the secrets of the future, and Chekov gets in trouble. A lot happens in this movie! Listen to hear what the divas have to say!

Do you speak whale? No? Well neither does anyone else in the 23rd century and that's pissed off ...a giant log? WHAT?! In this episode of Holodeck Divas we discuss the 4th Star Trek Movie - Star Trek IV "The Voyage Home." This movie was the reason why both of the divas fell in love with Star Trek, but does the movie hold up since they have seen it? What behind the scenes drama took place before production even started? Listen as Stef and Chris start to break down one of the most beloved Trek movies in the series.

In our most unhinged episode of Holodeck Divas, we discuss the rest of Star Trek III - The Search for Spock. The Klingons are about to make a big mess while the crew of The Enterprise head to the Genesis planet. There's a lot of cool 80s action movie stuff, and we see some Vulcan mysticism. Listen to hear what the divas have to say about this movie!  You can also find our Patreon, Social Media, and swag store following this link: https://linktr.ee/darksidedivas

After the success of Wrath of Khan, Paramount Pictures immediatley worked on the next Star Trek movie. Is the next Trek story just as memorable as the second Star Trek movie? Is there anything sexier than doing a Vulcan Mind Meld in front of a fireplace? Listen to hear what the divas have to say about Star Trek III - The Search for Spock. Also if you want to support our Patreon, check out our swag store, or find us on social media you can select this link: http://linktr.ee/darksidedivas

Are you ready for another round?! In this episode of Holodeck Divas we discuss the rest of Star Trek II - The Wrath of Khan. Does the second half of the movie hold up as well as the second? What behind the scenes fear was there about THAT scene at the end, and what last minute changes were made to the story? Listen to find out! Also if you want to find our swag store, our Patreon, and our social media profiles you can select this link: https://linktr.ee/darksidedivas

In this episode of Holodeck Divas we discuss the very popular Star Trek II - The Wrath of Khan, at least the first half of it. We discuss some behind the scenes about the making of the film, and jump right into the adventure. Listen to hear what Stef and Chris think of it! Also if you want to find our swag store, our Patreon, or any of our social media accounts - Select this link! https://linktr.ee/darksidedivas

It is time to enter another orifice! The divas discuss the rest of Star Trek - The Motion Picture. The movie takes a turn as the crew of The Enterprise figure out how to deal with the Invader. It is approaching earth and about to kill a whole lot of people, but meanwhile we have a woman in a very short white robe. WHAT?! Listen to hear what the divas have to say in what is likey one of our funniest episodes so far. By the way, you can find our social media and Patron links if you click this link: https://linktr.ee/darksidedivas

Someone on this podcast thought we could talk about the whole movie in one episode, and it wasn't Chris. We'll let you guess who it was. In this episode of Holodeck Divas, we discuss the first half of Star Trek: The Motion Picture. We haven't talked about a movie in a long time, and we are excited to discuss this one. What events led to the making of a Star Trek movie, and what did we think of the movie so far? Listen and find out! By the way, we have a Patreon and a swag store! You can find those along with our social media links here: http://linktr.ee/darksidedivas

TRIGGER WARNING: We discuss some heavy topics about racism and other types of bigotry in this episode. In this episode of Holodeck Divas we discuss the Star Trek Original Series episode "Plato's Stepchildren" (s3e10). This is the only episode we discuss that happens in season 3, so we talk a bit about what happened between season 2 and 3. Then we jump into a episode that is very uncomfortable to watch. The BBC refused to air this episode until the mid 90s due to it's sadistic content. You will have to listen to this episode to hear what the divas have to say! Also if you want to find our Patreon, Swag store, etc. you can click this link: https://linktr.ee/darksidedivas

OH MY GAWD, THEY ARE SO CUTE!  In this episode of Holodeck Divas, we discuss the legendary Star Trek Original Series episode "The Trouble with Tribbles." (s2e15) This episode is the first time we've discussed Klingons, but if you're more familiar with the movies or any Star Trek show after the 80s, these aren't the Klingons you're used to. This is also the first episode we've discussed that has many comedic moments. What did we think about this episode? Listen and find out!  Also if you would like to find our swag store, our Patreon, or our social media accounts - Check out this link: https://linktr.ee/darksidedivas

This episode is "NSFW," but that's because the enemy looks like a popular...um....toy. In this epiosde of Holodeck Divas we discuss Star Trek The Original Series episode "The Doomsday Device" (s2e6). The Divas discuss the power of receiving feedback, and then discuss a lot of the background drama around this episode. Listen to hear what the divas think about this classic Star Trek episode.

What happens when the divas discuss one of the most critically acclaimed Star Trek episodes ever, especially from the perspective of the cast members? Let's find out! In this episode we discuss the Star Trek Original Series "Mirror, Mirror" (s2e4). So many cultural tropes are created from this single episode, including EVIL GOATEE SPOCK! Listen to this episode to hear what Stef and Chris have to say. If you would like to find our swag store, join our Patreon, or find our social media accounts - check out this link! https://linktr.ee/darksidedivas

We have reached the second season of Star Trek The Original Series! In a episode that was tailor made for The Divas to discuss, this podcast is about the Star Trek Original Series episode "Amok Time" (s2e1). We talk about Spock and how his body is changing. Look y'all, if you have been long time listeners to any of our podcasts, and you know what happens in this episode, you know this is a "E for explicit" podcast. Spock needs to go back to Vulcan REALLY bad, and Kirk decides to ignore The Federation's rules. Listen to hear what happens! Also if you want to join our Patreon, follow our social media, or find our swag store, check out this link: https://linktr.ee/darksidedivas

Why is there always a talking orifice in the things we talk about? In this episode of Holodeck Divas we discuss the Star Trek Original Episode "The City on the Edge of Forever" (s1e28). Chris did a ton of research on this episode because there was a ton of drama that happened when this episode was in production. TV Guide listed this Star Trek episode as "one of the greatest love stories ever told on television," but do the Divas agree with that assessment? Since this is the final episode of season 1, we also discuss some of the aftermath which leads to the show almost getting canceled. Would you like to find us on social media, check out our swag store, or support our show via our Patreon?! Check out this link and find all of those things: https://linktr.ee/darksidedivas

TRIGGER WARNING: Unfortunatley this episode has some physical abuse but we do highlight when in the show we talk about it. Also this episode is just generally all kinds of messed up. In this episode of Holodeck Divas, we discuss Star Trek - The Original Series episode "Space Seed." (s1e22) We see the debut of a infamous villain, and a whole lot of sexism. Listen to the episode to hear what the divas have to say about it. If you want to find our swag store, our social media profiles, or join our Patreon select this link here: http://linktr.ee/darksidedivas

In this episode of Holodeck Divas we discuss one of the most popular Star Trek episodes of all time, which includes one of the most important fights in Star Trek history, according to TV Guide. We discuss Star Trek The Original Series episode "Arena" (s1e18). Why is this episode so important? Why do the divas find it so funny, and what terrible things did the actors have to put up with while filming this episode? Listen and find out!

Are we ready for some Romulans?! The drama of it all! In this episode of Holodeck Divas we discuss the classic Star Trek Original Series episode "Balance of Terror" (s1e14). The historical signifcance of this episode can't be overstated, but it is still a television show that was made in 1966, so not everything aged very well. Still, Kirk had a classic line in this episode that set the stage for the rest of The Trek. Listen and find out what the divas had to say about this episode!

When Geometry attacks! In this episode of Holodeck Divas, we discuss The Star Trek Original Series episode "The Corbomite Maneuver" (s1e10). We see more of the original cast, finally! We also see a ton of short skirts and sexism. Yay! We have to remember this show was made in the 60s and we are gonna talk about ALL OF IT! Listen to this episode to hear what the divas have to say! Also if you want to join us on social media, find our swag store, or join our Patreon you can find it here: https://linktr.ee/darksidedivas

Our first episode review of a Star Trek show! In this episode of Holodeck Divas we discuss Star Trek Original Series episode "Where No Man Has Gone Before" (s1e3). We see Star Trek in a very early state, and because this is our first episode discussing Star Trek, we get into some of the details about how the whole IP started. Listen to hear what the Divas have to say! Also if you want to find our Swag Store, Patreon, or social media accounts, select this link: https://linktr.ee/darksidedivas

Ready to go on a Trek with The Divas? Stef and Chris start a new podcast about one of their favorite Science Fiction IPs, Star Trek! Why do they love Star Trek so much? Who are their favorite characters, and why? Join them at the beginning of their journey as we start a new adventure!