The Prime Subjective: A Star Trek Podcast

Here we discuss two classic Trek episodes -- TNG's "Future Imperfect" (S4E8) and Voyager's "Living Witness" (S4E23). In the one, Will Riker wakes up in the future...or does he?

Assimilate this! In honor of First Contact Day (4/5), the Prime Subjective crew discuss the second Star Trek: TNG film (and eighth Trek film overall), 1996's Star Trek: First Contact, directed by none other than Jonathan "Two Takes" Frakes!

We're back with some classic trek episodes! In this episode of The Prime Subjective, Chris Newcomer, Karie Coleman Hinners and Michael Henley are joined by Bev, Philadelphia's (Drag) Queen of Comedy. In this episode they discuss two classic episodes of Next Generation: Genesis and Face of the Enemy. Their wide ranging discussion runs the gamut of wig sizes and ill fitting jumpsuits to wondering why the captain needs to go find an erstwhile photon torpedo.

It's time for one last trip through the Lower Decks! In this huge momentous episode of The Prime Subjective, Chris Newcomer, Karie Coleman-Hinners and Michael Henley go for one last ride on the Cerritos as we discuss Lower Decks Season 5 Episode 9 - "Fissure Quest", and Lower Decks Season 5 Episode 10 (and series finale!) - "The New Next Generation." We discuss Bashir/Garak, multiverses, unexpected guest stars, and ultimately close the book on Lower Decks and determine the exact flavor of its delightful, nutty legacy. Enjoy!

It's time for a Star Trek movie event! In this episode of The Prime Subjective, Chris Newcomer, Karie Coelman Hinners and Michael Henley take a break from the end of Lower Decks to discuss Section 31, the new Paramount Plus original Star Trek movie starring Michelle Yeoh. In this episode we discuss this would-be TV series turned into a movie...featuring Emperor Georgiou, Quasi, Zeph...and Rachel Garrett? It's not quite a TV pilot, not quite a feature film, but it is definitely a fun discussion regarding this divisive latest entry in the Trek family. The post Star Trek: Section 31 appeared first on Crossroads Comedy Theater.

In this episode of The Prime Subjective, the gang explores more of Lower Decks Season 5, by discussing Episode 7, "Fully Dilated" and Episode 8, "Upper Decks." Join Chris Newcomer, Karie Coleman-Hinners and Michael Henley as they discuss flute lessons, Data's head, Halloween, how one of these titles differ from an unfortunate toilet habit, and more! The post Lower Decks S05E07 & E08 appeared first on Crossroads Comedy Theater.

In this episode of The Prime Subjective, the gang explores the halfway point of Lower Decks Season 5, by discussing Episode 5, "Starbase 80?!" and Episode 6, "Of Gods and Angles." Join Chris Newcomer, Karie Coleman-Hinners and Michael Henley as they discuss special guest stars, weird space stations, orbs, cubes, orbs vs. cubes, cubes vs. orbs, and more! The post Lower Decks S05E05 & E06 appeared first on Crossroads Comedy Theater.

In this episode of The Prime Subjective, the gang (Mike Henley, Chris Newcomer, Karie Coleman-Hinners) discuss the next two episodes of Star Trek: Lower Decks ("The Best Exotic Nanite Hotel" S5E3, and "A Farewell to Farms" S5E4). Expect discussions of Apocalypse Now, old film writers, same-sex relationships as they appear on Trek, Klingons, honor, bird jokes, Paul F. Tompkins, and more!

In this episode of The Prime Subjective, the gang (Mike Henley, Chris Newcomer, Karie Coleman-Hinners) discuss a classic episode of Star Trek: The Animated Series ("The Pirates of Orion", S2E1) and then discuss the two first episodes of Star Trek: Lower Decks ("Dos Cerritos" S5E1 and "Shades of Green" S5E2). Expect discussions of Orions, Or-ee-yuns (different!), parallel realities, duplicate characters, and plenty of fun! The post TAS S02E01 and Lower Decks S05E01 & S05E02 appeared first on Crossroads Comedy Theater.

It's an all-retro episode of The Prime Subjective! We take a break from our Prodigys and our Lower Decks to discuss Star Trek: The Next Generation's “Brothers,” in which Data, Lore and Doctor Noonien Soong have a little family reunion. Mike Henley, Chris Newcomer and Karie Coleman-Hinners are joined by special guest Andy Beckerman (host of the Beginnings podcast and the Couples Therapy podcast). Install your emotion chip and enjoy! The post The Prime Subjective: TNG S04E03 “Brothers” appeared first on Crossroads Comedy Theater.

There are six episodes left of Star Trek: Prodigy's second season, and tonight we're gonna binge! The pace is so unrelenting, the twists so twisty, the events so eventful, that the Prime Subjective crew decided we had no choice but to discuss this back part of season two altogether! Join us for Star Trek: Prodigy S2E15 and S2E16 - "Ascension Parts I & II", S2E17 - "Brink", S2E18 - "Touch of Grey", and S2E19 and S2E20 - "Ouroboros." Chris Newcomer, Karie Coleman-Hinners and Mike Henley brave the timey-wimyness of Prodigy's second season and live to tell the tale! Enjoy! The post Prodigy S02E015-20 appeared first on Crossroads Comedy Theater.

Alternate realities galore! In this exciting episode of The Prime Subjective, Chris Newcomer, Mike Henley and Karie Coleman-Hinners discuss two brand new episodes of Star Trek: Prodigy, S2E13 - "A Tribble Called Quest" and S2E14 - "Cracked Mirror." Then, we venture over to Star Trek: Voyager to discuss that time Commander Chakotay also had to deal with a ship split into multiple bizarre alternate realities, S7E10, "Shattered." Enjoy! The post Prodigy S02E13 & S02E14 appeared first on Crossroads Comedy Theater.

Let's fly! It's time for an old Star Trek tradition where we make a broken-down ship spaceworthy! In the now, in Prodigy S2E11 and E12, "Last Flight of the Protostar Parts I and II," the Prodigy gang finally meet Captain Chakotay, stranded on a distant planet. And they have no choice but to roll up their sleeves and plot an escape! Then, we take a trip into the Before for more Chakotay character study, we journey to Star Trek: Voyager S4E4, "Nemesis," where the commander is stranded and meets the Vori, an alien soldier race that harbors some secrets and enough slightly-off idiosycratic idioms that you can fathom! Grab some warm Coverings, pour yourself something Savory, and dive into some Gloried Tellings about some Trek! The post Prodigy S02E011&12 + Voyager S04E04 appeared first on Crossroads Comedy Theater.

It's time to discuss three action-packed episodes of Star Trek! First, we head over to the TNG universe to discuss Season 1 Episode 6, "Where No One Has Gone Before," which introduces the mysterious traveler and his interest in Wesley Crusher. Then, we jump ahead to Prodigy Season 2 Episodes 9 and 10, "The Devourer of All Things Parts I and II," where we'll meet Wesley again, now a full-fledged Traveler! Join Chris Newcomer, Karie Coleman Hinners and Chris Newcomer as we travel across series, the galaxy and even time itself! The post Prodigy S02E09&10 + TNG S01E06 appeared first on Crossroads Comedy Theater.

Behold! Look upon a brand new episode of The Prime Subjective! Here we discuss two episodes of Star Trek: Prodigy and a vintage episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine! First, we look at Prodigy S2E7 - The Fast and the Curious (where we see the Kazon! And some wacky racers!) and Prodigy S2E8 - Is There in Beauty No Truth? (in which Zero gets an upgrade!). Then, we journey to DS9 to discuss DS9 S7E14 - Chimera (where Odo meets the one shapeshifter who's not a jerk! Or is he?). Chris Newcomer, Karie Coleman Hinners and Mike Henley discuss the whys, wherefores, and incidents involving these three episodes! The post Prodigy S02E07&8 + DS9 S07E14 appeared first on Crossroads Comedy Theater.

Double trouble! Two more Prodigy episodes down, including a detour into existentialism when our heroes make holographic copies of themselves. Enjoy a spirited discussion of Prodigy S2E5 - "Observer's Paradox," and then S2E6 - "Imposter Syndrome." Then, we follow that thought and join a copy of the Voyager crew in the similarly-themed Voyager S5E18 - "Course: Oblivion." Join Chris Newcomer, Karie Coleman-Hinners and Mike Henley to discuss how often good things and come in twos... The post Prodigy S02E05 + Voyager S05E18 appeared first on Crossroads Comedy Theater.

The journey of Star Trek: Prodigy - Season 2 continues! We're going all timey wimey, so bust out your textbooks, be waryof paradoxes and join the Prime Subjective crew (Chris Newcomer, Karie Coleman-Hinners, Mike Henley) as we discuss Prodigy S2E3 - Who Saves the Saviors and S2E4 - Temporal Mechanics 101. Then, we journey to an alternate timeline and discuss Voyager S5E6 - Timeless, an episode featuring a destroyed Voyager, timeline hijinks, older Harry Kim, and special guest LeVar Burton as Geordi LaForge! The post Prodigy S02E03&4 + Voyager S05E06 appeared first on Crossroads Comedy Theater.

Star Trek: Prodigy is back! Sure, it's had a transfer to Starbase Netflix, but it's back! In this exciting episode of The Prime Subjective, Chris, Mike and Karie discuss the first two episodes of Discovery's new thrilling season. S2E1 and S2E2 - "Into the Breach, Parts 1 and 2." Ship shenanigans and timey-wimeyness await. Then, we take a detour while on Starbase Netflix to discuss all of season 1 of "The 3-Body Problem." Join us! The post The Prime Subjective: Prodigy S02E01 & E02 appeared first on Crossroads Comedy Theater.

In this week's Prime Subjective, we take a deep breath before a plunge into a season of Star Trek: Prodigy! But since Prodigy has Voyager on the brain, so do we! And so, we take a trip down memory lane and discuss two episodes from Star Trek: Voyager's sixth season that center on the holographic Irish town of Fair Haven. First is S6E11, "Fair Haven", and then S6E17, "Spirit Folk." Enjoy! The post The Prime Subjective: Voyager S06E11 & S06E17 appeared first on Crossroads Comedy Theater.

It's not the last episode of the Prime Subjective (gosh, no). But it is time to talk about the final two episodes of STAR TREK: DISCOVERY! We discuss Discovery S05E09 - Legrange Point and Discovery S05E10 - Life Itself. Join Chris Newcomer, Michael Henley and Karie Coleman-Hinners for an off-the-cuff reaction to how this show ended, what everyone learned, and what we discovered. The post There And Back Again: Discovery S05E09 and S05E10 appeared first on Crossroads Comedy Theater.

As Discovery enters its final batch of episodes, the Prime Subjective crew (Chris Newcomer, Karie Coleman-Hinners, Michael Henley) discuss S5E7, "Erigah", and S5E8, "Labyrinths." The post The Oldest Established: Discovery S05E07 and S05E08 appeared first on Crossroads Comedy Theater.

In this week's Prime Subjective, the crew (Chris Newcomer, Karie Coleman-Hinners, Michael Henley) discuss two brand new episodes of Star Trek: Discovery. First, we jump universes (and sets) in S5E05 - Mirrors. Then, we have a little stopover on a planet holding a new civilization--and a secret--in S5E06 - Whistlespeak. Enjoy! The post What Does God Need With a Weather Tower?: Discovery S05E05 and S05E06 appeared first on Crossroads Comedy Theater.

It's time for time shenanigans! Plus a visit to Philly's 2024 Galactic D & I Con. In this episode, the Prime Subjective crew (Chris Newcomer, Karie Coleman-Hinners, Michael Henley) discuss their weekend excursion to Philly's Galactic Diversity and Inclusion Convention, including spending some quality time with the great Kate Mulgrew! Then, we discuss time travel in Star Trek: Discovery Season 5 Disc 4, "Face the Strange." The post The Gang Goes to Galactic D&I Con: Discovery S05E04 appeared first on Crossroads Comedy Theater.

Discovery takes a visit to the Trill homeworld, and together the Prime Subjective crew (Chris Newcomer, Karie Coleman-Hinners, Michael Henley) discuss Star Trek: Discovery Season 5 Episode 3, "Jinaal." We also discuss the imminent end of Lower Decks and also plan a visit to Philly's Galactic D and I Con! The post The Break-up Episode: Discovery S05E03 appeared first on Crossroads Comedy Theater.

Discovery is back for a final season! Join Chris Newcomer, Karie Coleman-Hinners and Michael Henley as they discuss the two-episode fifth season premiere, "Red Directive" and "Under the Twin Moons." The post The Amazing Space: Discovery S05E01 & E02 appeared first on Crossroads Comedy Theater.

As we gear up for the return of Star Trek: Discovery, this episode finds us looking at two classic episodes of TNG, "The Survivors" and "The High Ground." Join Chris Newcomer, Mike Henley and Karie Coleman-Hinners for a spirited discussion. The post Merrily We Trek Along: TNG S03E03 and TNG S03E12 appeared first on Crossroads Comedy Theater.

Let's take a trip in the Trek wayback machine. Hosts Chris Newcomer, Michael Henley and Karie Coleman Hinners are joined this week by guest Alanna Shaffer to discuss two classic episodes of TNG: "The Emissary" (S2 E20) and "Who Watches the Watchers?" (S3 E4). The post The Search for Worf: TNG S02E20 & S03E04 appeared first on Crossroads Comedy Theater.

The Prime Subjective crew returns with a discussion of the ninth Star Trek feature (and third featuring the Next Generation cast), Star Trek: Insurrection! Chris Newcomer, Karie Coleman-Hinners and Michael Henley had a lot of fun this week discussing this classic Trek film. The post Star Trek: Insurrection appeared first on Crossroads Comedy Theater.

In this episode of The Prime Subjective, the gang (Mike Henley, Chris Newcomer, Karie Coleman-Hinners) discuss the next two episodes of Star Trek: Lower Decks ("The Best Exotic Nanite Hotel" S5E3, and "A Farewell to Farms" S5E4). Expect discussions of Apocalypse Now, old film writers, same-sex relationships as they appear on Trek, Klingons, honor, bird jokes, Paul F. Tompkins, and more! The post Lower Decks S05E03 & 04 appeared first on Crossroads Comedy Theater.

The crew of the Prime Subjective gets into the holiday spirit and flies off course to discuss the new Hallmark Christmas movie, A Biltmore Christmas featuring Trek greats Jonathan Frakes and Robert Picardo. The post A Very Special Prime Subjective: A Biltmore Christmas appeared first on Crossroads Comedy Theater.

The crew of the Prime Subjective is back with another double header featuring something old and some thing new from the Star Trek universe. The new on this episode is the Lower Decks Season 4 finale, S04E10 "Old Friends, New Planets" and The Next Generation's S05E19 "The First Duty." Karie, Chris, and Michael are joined by special guest Ross Weisman. The post Boothby or Not Boothby: TNG S05E19 & Lower Decks S04E10 with Ross Weisman appeared first on Crossroads Comedy Theater.

The crew of the Prime Subjective is back with another double header featuring something old and some thing new from the Star Trek universe. The new on this episode is Lower Decks S04E09 "The Inner Fight" and The Next Generation's S07E15 "Lower Decks." The post Decked Out: TNG S07E15 & Lower Decks S04E09 appeared first on Crossroads Comedy Theater.

The crew of the Prime Subjective is back with another double header featuring something old and some thing new from the Star Trek universe. The new on this episode is Lower Decks S04E08 "Caves" and The Original Series S01E25's "The Devil in the Dark." The post Turn Off the Dark: TOS S01E25 & Lower Decks S04E08 appeared first on Crossroads Comedy Theater.

The crew of the Prime Subjective is back with another double header featuring something old and some thing new from the Star Trek universe. New on this episode is Lower Decks S04E07 "A Few Badgeys More" and the classic side covers The Next Generation S04E19 "The Nth Degree." The post Barclay & Boop: TNG S04E19 and Lower Decks S04E07 appeared first on Crossroads Comedy Theater.

The crew of the Prime Subjective is back with another double header featuring something old and some thing new from the Star Trek universe. New on this episode covers Lower Decks S04E06 "Parth Ferengi's Heart Place" and Deep Space Nine episode S04E15 "Bar Association." The post Labor of Lobe: DS9 S04E15 & Lower Decks S04E06 appeared first on Crossroads Comedy Theater.

The crew of the Prime Subjective is back with another double header featuring something old and some thing new from the Star Trek universe. New on this episode covers Lower Decks S04E05 "Empathological Fallacies" and Deep Space Nine episode S03E10 "Fascination." The post It’s Midsummer Night’s Dream: Enterprise S03E10 & Lower Decks S04E05 appeared first on Crossroads Comedy Theater.

The crew of the Prime Subjective is back with another double header featuring something old and some thing new from the Star Trek universe. New on this episode covers Lower Decks S04E04 "Something Borrowed, Something Green" and Enterprise episode S04E17 "Bound." The post It’s Not Easy: Enterprise S04E17 & Lower Decks S04E04 appeared first on Crossroads Comedy Theater.

The crew of the Prime Subjective is back with another double header featuring something old and some thing new from the Star Trek universe. New on this episode covers Lower Decks S04E03 "In the Cradle of Vexilon" and the classic DS9 episode S01E10 "Move Along Home." The post Allamaraine: DS9 S01E10 & Lower Decks S04E03 appeared first on Crossroads Comedy Theater.

The crew of the Prime Subjective is back with another double header featuring something old and some thing new from the Star Trek universe. New on this episode is S04E02 of Lower  Decks "I Have No Bones, Yet I Must Flee" and, for the first time, Star Trek the Animated Series is discussed with S01E15 "The Eye of the Beholder." The post No Bones About It: TAS S01E15 & Lower Decks S04E02 appeared first on Crossroads Comedy Theater.

The crew of the USS Prime Subjective boldly goes to cover two episodes from different series the Trek universe. In this episode we discuss Lower Decks S01E01 "Second Contact" and an episode that has been mentioned quite a few times in the history of this pod Voyager S02E24 "Tuvix." You got Tuvok on my Nealix. You got Nealix on my Tuvok! Join host Chris Newcomer, Kari Coleman Hinners, and Michael Henley on this voyage into a double header of Trek fun and send your listener questions to primesubjectivepod@gmail.com.com. The post Twovix or Not Tuvix: Lower Decks S04E01 and Voyager S02E24 appeared first on Crossroads Comedy Theater.

The Prime Subjective crew takes on Strange New Worlds S02E09 "Subspace Rhapsody" and S02E10, the season finale!, "Hegemony." We discuss those old scientists getting something to sing about, big trouble in little Parnassus, the existence of Gorn chefs, ending season two on a cliff hanger, newly obtained Trek merch and games, Thank You Places: An Improvised Musical, and so much more. The post The Gorn Supremacy: SNW S02E09 & S02E10 appeared first on Crossroads Comedy Theater.

The Prime Subjective crew takes on Strange New Worlds S02E07 "Those Old Scientists" and S02E08 "Under the Cloak of  War." We discuss cold Spock and hot Spock, getting timey wimey, the pros and cons of Jack Quaid, the snap back from light heartedness of episode 7 to the existential dread of episode 8, and the lore of war. The post Breaking Spock: SNW S02E07 & S02E08 appeared first on Crossroads Comedy Theater.

The Prime Subjective is back with another double header as we get caught up on Strange New Worlds. This episode covers Strange New Worlds S02E05 "Charades" and S02E06 "Lost In Translation" We talk about William Shatner, the WWE, the pace of Vulcan maturity, new daddy Anson Mount, Robert Beltran's Scab Trek, how good Lower Decks is, and so much more. Send your listener questions to primesubjectivepod@gmail.com.com. The post Oh the Vulcanity: SNW S02E05 & S02E06 appeared first on Crossroads Comedy Theater.

The crew of the Prime Subjective returns from a mini-hiatus to tackle Strange New Worlds S02E03 "Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow" and S02E04 "Among the Lotus Eaters." Tornado warnings, time travel, memory loss, and more! Join host Chris Newcomer, Kari Coleman Hinners, and Michael Henley on this voyage into Strange New Worlds and send your listener questions to primesubjectivepod@gmail.com.com. The post I Fly The Ship: SNW S02E03 & S02E04 appeared first on Crossroads Comedy Theater.

Strange New Eps: Strange New World S02E01 "The Broken Circle" and S02E02 "Ad Astra per Aspera." The Prime Subjective dives back into this new season of Strange New Worlds and ponders newly revealed back stories and revels in the glory that is Carol Kane. Join host Chris Newcomer, Kari Coleman Hinners, and Michael Henley on this voyage into vintage Trek and send your listener questions to primesubjectivepod@gmail.com. The post Strange New Eps: SNW S02E01&2 appeared first on Crossroads Comedy Theater.

There be whales here! Ahoy Prime Subjective fans. The crew is back to cover one of the most widely loved Trek films "Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home" in a week in which the headlines were dominated by the ocean no less. The original crew, still jetting about in their stolen Bird of Prey, travel back in time to bring back two humpback whales they believe will be able to communicate with an alien lifeform that's wreaking havoc on Earth. The laws of time travel and not influencing the future are thrown out the airlock in a very fun adventure not in the stars, but in 1980's San Francisco. The post There Be Whales Here: Star Trek IV – The Voyage Home appeared first on Crossroads Comedy Theater.

Kirk has HAD ENOUGH. The Prime Subjective returns to discuss this classic movie and revel in some 80's fashion.  Join host Chris Newcomer, Kari Coleman Hinners, and Michael Henley on another treksploration and send your listener questions to primesubjectivepod@gmail.com The post Kirk Has HAD ENOUGH: Star Trek III – The Search for Spock appeared first on Crossroads Comedy Theater.

TARGET LOCK PHILADELPHIA: PIC S3 E9 Võx and E10 The Last Generation W/ Mike Marbach. The Prime Subjective welcomes Admiral Mike Marbach (leader of Crossroads Comedy Theater) for a lively discussion of the last two episodes of Picard and our 50th episode! Join host Chris Newcomer, Kari Coleman Hinners, and Michael Henley on another treksploration and send your listener questions to primesubjectivepod@gmail.com The post TARGET LOCK PHILADELPHIA: Picard S03E09-10 with Mike Marbach appeared first on Crossroads Comedy Theater.

The Lost Opportunity: Star Trek: The Next Generation  S04E10 "The Loss" and Picard S03E08 "Surrender" with Rob Alesiani. The Prime Subjective welcomes improviser and all around great human Rob Alesiani to discuss a classic ep where the writing leaves Marina Sirtis out to dry a bit and to ruminate on the possibility that there might be more to the story beyond the end of this season of Picard. Join host Chris Newcomer, Kari Coleman Hinners, and Michael Henley on another treksploration and send your listener questions to primesubjectivepod@gmail.com The post The Lost Opportunity: TNG S04E10 & Picard S03E08 with Rob Alesiani appeared first on Crossroads Comedy Theater.

The Prime Subjective indulges in a Jeri Ryan love fest as they marvel at her character work and ability to withstand corsets in this classic episode of Voyager and they also discuss where this season if Picard could possibly be heading with just a few episodes left?  A reemerging Wormhole-Sisco-God comes to save the day? Join host Chris Newcomer, Kari Coleman Hinners, and Michael Henley on another treksploration and send your listener questions to primesubjectivepod@gmail.com The post Sisco Ex Machina: Voyager S05E07 & Picard S03E07 appeared first on Crossroads Comedy Theater.

Peecarrrrrr: TNG S2 E23 “Elementary, Dear Data” and PIC S3 E6 “The Bounty”. The Prime Subjective team revels in one of their favorite plot hole ridden episodes of TNG and discusses the Burton Family reunion that happens this season on Picard. Join host Chris Newcomer, Kari Coleman Hinners, and Michael Henley as they ask, “when are we getting more Troi?!” The post Peecarrrrrr: TNG S02E23 & Picard S03E06 appeared first on Crossroads Comedy Theater.