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Each episode, your hosts Charlie Fonville & Megan Gogerty discuss every single thing they can remember about Star Trek: The Next Generation

Charlie Fonville & Megan Gogerty


    • Mar 3, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 34m AVG DURATION
    • 40 EPISODES


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    Episode 40 - Behold My Complicated Knife!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 47:12


    This is 40! We strive to bring you consistently compelling and timely content, but this is what you get. At the behest of an Admiral's Club member, we talk spin-off ideas, midlife crises for our main characters, and of course, corn status. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/set-phasers-to-fun/support

    Episode 39 - Monsanto? More Like Mon-Forgetto

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2020 36:34


    We're back! This time we set our phasers to Picard! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/set-phasers-to-fun/support

    Episode 38 - An Android, Puffy and Painting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2020 35:32


    Megan and Charlie are back to put a bow on our TNG-centric format (for now). We wrap up all unfinished Next Gen business and boldly look forward to the January 23rd premiere of Picard. All that plus a TON of nonsense when you Set Phasers to Fun! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/set-phasers-to-fun/support

    Episode 37 - Trade Your Bones For Dollars, Kids!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2019 34:19


    Megan and Charlie are back, just like Jean-Luc Picard. In this already outdated episode, your hosts discuss the Picard teaser trailer, but we recorded well before the newest trailer dropped. We sort of discuss the trailer, and so much more. All that and more corn nonsense from Megan when you Set Phasers to Fun! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/set-phasers-to-fun/support

    Episode 36 - Igloo Iguana, Random Coincidence

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2019 34:21


    Megan and Charlie return to the podwaves with another extremely well-informed, insightful, and elegant episode. Get your classic 3 C's of entertainment: childbirth, character arcs, and corn, only when you Set Phasers to Fun! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/set-phasers-to-fun/support

    Episode 35 - Your Inner Super Nerd, Being Super Nerdy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2018 32:27


    After a bit of a break, your humble hosts return with a lot of cutting insights into mothers, yoga, nerds, Wesley Crusher, and a lot of other things. You might learn something about Star Trek the Next Generation, but you will definitely learn something about yourself when you Set Phasers to Fun! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/set-phasers-to-fun/support

    Episode 34 - Picard and Riker, Hot & Husky

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2018 37:34


    OMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMG Picard is back. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/set-phasers-to-fun/support

    Episode 33 - The Enterprise: A Big Circle with a Porch

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2018 32:56


    After a little break, your hosts are back in action and ready to entertain you, sort of. We get to hear a new episode of TNG thanks to the good folks at Botnik, we talk about deaths on the show, and Megan really ups the corn smut quotient on this episode's Corn Report. All that, listener mail, and more when you Set Phasers to Fun! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/set-phasers-to-fun/support

    Episode 32 - Hal Holbrook, Asking For More Money.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2018 34:50


    We're back with a ton of surprises in store, including a distinct lack of ear-splitting Megan-cackles. We follow up on some unifinished Riker/Riker/Trombone Business, answer questions from the Admirals Club, and debut a new piece of fan art. All this and more when you Set Phasers to Fun! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/set-phasers-to-fun/support

    Episode 31 - Deanna, with a Yak Trimmed Djembe Drum

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2018 65:04


    We're back with very special guest and SPTF composer Tony Thaxton. We talk about music on TNG. If you'd like an indication of how this episode went, there's a six minute monologue about Mike Oldfield's prog rock masterpiece Amarok on the cutting room floor. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/set-phasers-to-fun/support

    Episode 30 - Admiral Softpants, Gnawing on a Turkey Leg

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2017 30:53


    We're back with the most disjointed and production value heavy epsiode yet! Our old pal Tony Thaxton has some surprises in store for us this week as we dive into corn bobbing, listener mail, and the Admiral's Club. All this and more when you Set Phasers to Fun!   @megangogerty on Twitter @charliefonville on Twitter & Instagram @setphaserspod on Twitter setphaserstofunpod@gmail.com @tonythaxton on Twitter --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/set-phasers-to-fun/support

    Episode 29 - Rhea, getting gum from the kitchen

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2017 42:49


    This week on Set Phasers to Fun, we welcome comedian and actor Rhea Butcher to the show! We talk about Tasha, Spock, how gum helped her avoid embarrassment as a child, and so much more.  Rhea and her wife Cameron Esposito are on a nationwide comedy tour RIGHT THIS SECOND so visit her website for tickets. @RheaButcher on Twitter & Instagram and www.rheabutcher.com. @megangogerty on Twitter @charliefonville on Twitter & Instagram @setphaserspod on Twitter setphaserstofunpod@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/set-phasers-to-fun/support

    Episode 28 - A Sex Ghost, covered in corn.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2017 32:25


    We are BACK with an all-new episode. This time we crown some new superlisteners, answer listener mail, and tackle one of the most controversial episodes of the whole series.  In honor of Megan's trip to Scotland, this week is all about "Sub Rosa." Desires will be revealed. Alliances will be tested. Corn will be discussed.  All this and more when you Set Phasers to Fun! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/set-phasers-to-fun/support

    Episode 27 - Jehophesat, With a Parasite

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2017 30:51


    Aaaaand we're back! This time around, Megan and Charlie discuss your Borg song puns, answer questions from a pair of would-be superlisteners, and Megan rants about food. All this and more when you Set Phasers to Fun! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/set-phasers-to-fun/support

    Episode 26 - Your Hosts, Their Voices Unfurled in Glory

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2017 39:28


    Can you believe it! It's our second anniversary here at Set Phasers to Fun! Who knew such a humble podcast could stay so humble for 104 weeks? This week, we talk season-ending cliffhangers, open up the ol' listener mailbag, and take you on a musical journey through the stars. All this and more when you Set Phasers to Fun! On a serious note, we really do appreciate everyone who listens. We will endeavour to keep churnin' out the gold. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/set-phasers-to-fun/support

    Episode 25 - A Television Show, Becoming Good

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2017 40:52


    Set Phasers to Fun returns with a guide to Season 3! Will the crew remember that they have replicators and don't need to trade anything? Will anyone ever be able to outsmart Picard? The answer is no, but you should still listen because we're so delightful! All this and more when you Set Phasers to Fun! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/set-phasers-to-fun/support

    Episode 24 - Remember that Time We Boned All Those Planetary Ladies?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2017 32:06


    Megan and Charlie break their long hiatus with this almost comprehensive guide to Season 2. Will Dr. Pulaski be blown out of the airlock? Will Worf get over his galootness and get down with K'Ehleyr? Will there be any ladies on the Enterprise who are able to resist the charms of the quadrant's most mulleted rogue? Learn the answers to all these and more when you Set Phasers to Fun! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/set-phasers-to-fun/support

    Episode 23 - An Actor, His Shoes Hurled in Anger

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2016 44:34


    We've made Set Phasers to Fun history! We're back with a very special guest, actor John Shull. John played Molor in the episode "Firstborn," and has also appeared on Deep Space Nine and Voyager.  He was kind enough to regale us with tales from the trenches of acting in TNG and the rest of the Trekiverse. As an added bonus, this episode is 50% longer, yet comes to you at NO additional cost.  We'll be recording Episode 24 very soon, so send your episode topic suggestions, questions, comments, and concerns to setphaserstofunpod@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/set-phasers-to-fun/support

    Episode 22 - Geordi, Alone with His Racket Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2016 34:37


    We're back! After a little summer hiatus, your hosts have returned with an episode guide to Season one, some games that don't go anywhere, and a lot of general nonsense. We get some gifts and we try to fire up the ol' comedy machine once again. All that and more when you Set Phasers to Fun! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/set-phasers-to-fun/support

    Episode 21 - A Fainting Honor Goat

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2016 32:30


    Megan and Charlie are back with more ThinkGeek bashing, a discussion of appropriate fan attire, and "Rascals." We also answer listener mail, and do a smidge of Off-Topic Breezin'™. All this and more when you Set Phasers to Fun! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/set-phasers-to-fun/support

    Episode 20 - For Science, Let's Bathe Each Other

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2016 30:09


    No one said we could do it, but Set Phasers to Fun celebrates our first anniversary, and this episode is a real humdinger. Megan & Charlie open up the ol' listener mailbag, talk "Relics," and conjure up some disturbing imagery. All this and more when you Set Phasers to Fun! We'd also like to offer a sincere Thank You to all our listeners. We would say that without you none of this would be possible, but that's not really the case. But still, thank you. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/set-phasers-to-fun/support

    Episode 19 - Of Mirror Towels and Sweater Nanite Colonies

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2016 34:37


    It's a real grab bag this episode as Megan and Charlie answer superlistener mail, talk Nanites, Ensign Sonya Gomez, some Trek news, and sexy space towels. All this and more when you Set Phasers to Fun! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/set-phasers-to-fun/support

    Episode 18 - Space Eggers!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2016 30:57


    Megan and Charlie storm into 2016 with an all new episode. Listener mail, lying in the 24th Century, Making a Murder, and more when you Set Phasers to Fun! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/set-phasers-to-fun/support

    Episode 17 - To Boldy Go, if it's Not Too Much Trouble

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2015 32:38


    BREAKING NEWS EDITION! A new Trek series has been announced at CBS and Megan & Charlie have all the inside dirt. Actually they have none of the inside dirt but they have a lot of dumb ideas! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/set-phasers-to-fun/support

    Episode 16 - Beck, His Pants Ill-Fitting

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2015 31:39


    Is the "Darmok" episode a Shaka when the walls fell or a Zena and Anzo at Lunga? What does superlistener Jena have to look forward to in Season 3? We get to the bottom of this, do some Off-Topic-Breezin™, and more, all when you Set Phasers to Fun! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/set-phasers-to-fun/support

    Episode 15 - Bellydancing at Khitomer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2015 34:48


    Megan and Charlie tackle the galaxy's only known knife-fight based culture, The Klingon Empire. K'Ehleyr sings us songs of Klingon and Earthly love, Worf's life choices are examined, and Gowron's eyeballs are celebrated. All this and more when you Set Phasers to Fun!You learn all about K'Ehleyr herself, Suzie Plakson, on her website, SuziePlakson.com, and you can get her album hereK'plah! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/set-phasers-to-fun/support

    Episode 14 - Color Guard in a Goth Marching Band

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2015 28:03


    This week, Megan and Charlie talk faith in the 24th century. Where do Klingons shop for shoes? Could a religion be founded on wanting to kill Wesley? All this and more when you Set Phasers to Fun! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/set-phasers-to-fun/support

    Episode 13 - A Summer House in Serious Nerddom

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2015 27:07


    This week: Megan and Charlie are both exhausted, Alice Mae Fonville chimes in from time to time, and one of Megan's lifelong dreams is fulfilled. All this and more when you Set Phasers to Fun! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/set-phasers-to-fun/support

    Episode 12 - Off-Topic Breezin' with Megan & Charlie

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2015 31:08


    It's a free-for-all this week, as we answer listener mail, tweets, and make a special announcement. Megan gives us a peek into her post-scarcity existence, and we do quite a bit of off-topic breezin'. All this and more when you Set Phasers to Fun!Also here's that link: https://set-phasers-to-fun.myshopify.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/set-phasers-to-fun/support

    Episode 11 - Kids in SPAAAAAAAACE

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2015 31:02


    Your hosts are back, but now sleep deprived from newborn invasions and play rehearsals. What better topic to discuss than Wesley and the other annoying kids on the Enterprise, both real and imagined. We tackle this and more when you Set Phasers to Fun! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/set-phasers-to-fun/support

    Episode 10 - Space Jazz Court is Now in Session

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2015 30:59


    We all know weirdness goes down in space. Sometimes that weirdness leads to you staring yourself in the face, then you yelling at yourself for vague reasons. This week on Set Phasers to Fun, Megan and Charlie delve into the myriad of doppelgängers who torment the crew. They also propose a radical solution to fixing our criminal justice system. All that, listener mail, and more when you Set Phasers to Fun! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/set-phasers-to-fun/support

    Episode 9 - Crusher? I hardly know her.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2015 38:36


    It's all things Crusher this week at Set Phasers to Fun. Is Wesley really the worst? Is Bev the best? Is it ok if we call her Bev? Also: Troi, Q, new Star Trek TNG spinoff show ideas, and more when you Set Phasers to Fun! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/set-phasers-to-fun/support

    Episode 8 - Hey, we found someone worse than Piscopo!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2015 30:40


    Charlie & Megan discuss fans' picks for rebooting the show, try to figure out which celebrities are Star Trek fans, and finally crack The Piscopo Conundrum. All this and more can be yours when you SET PHASERS TO FUN! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/set-phasers-to-fun/support

    Episode 7 - Reboot!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2015 30:20


    This week Megan and Charlie are rebooting TNG and announcing their casting picks. You will not believe how many roles go to one particular actor. All that, listener mail, and more when you Set Phasers to Fun! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/set-phasers-to-fun/support

    Episode 6 - Deep Cut Nerd

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2015 30:08


    Larry Pontius, an old Star Trek-loving friend of your hosts, pops in with a misguided assertion that the original series is better than TNG. Megan reveals what part Riker played in her journey to womanhood, and we try to figure out the story for the next TNG movie. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/set-phasers-to-fun/support

    Episode 5 - A Warrior's Drink

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2015 35:24


    This week, Megan and Charlie wander on down to Ten Forward for happy hour. Also we answer some listener mail, struggle to remember things from the show, and play a game of FMK. This episode is a triple threat!Also, a warning for the easily excitable: carpeting is discussed. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/set-phasers-to-fun/support

    Episode 4 - #FMK

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2015 27:27


    This week we open the viewer mailbag for some hard hitting, real questions, we play a game of FMK, and of course, Piscopo rears his ugly head. Megan and Charlie get to the bottom of these pressing issues and more when you Set Phasers to Fun! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/set-phasers-to-fun/support

    Episode 3 - #WesleysDirtyLegos

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2015 35:40


    The holodeck is a transformative piece of technology that allows people to stay fit, to witness long-dead cultures first hand, to train for vital missions. And also to get next level weird in a downstairs way. Megan and Charlie get to the bottom of this and more when you Set Phasers to Fun! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/set-phasers-to-fun/support

    Episode 2 - #AnybodyButPiscopo

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2015 26:08


    Megan & Charlie are back by popular demand. What starts out as a freewheeling discussion on notable guest stars turns down a dark path. A path fraught with Piscopo. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/set-phasers-to-fun/support

    Episode 1 - Meet the Enthusiasts

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2015 31:50


    Each week, your hosts Megan Gogerty and Charlie Fonville regale you with their limited knowledge and enthusiastic insight into Star Trek: The Next Generation. In this, the first episode, get to know Megan & Charlie, and why they like TNG so much. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/set-phasers-to-fun/support

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