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String Theory: Cohesion. During its seven-year journey through the Delta Quadrant, the U.S.S. Voyager has encountered many strange phenomena and spatial anomalies. Among the strangest turns out to be an impossible binary star system, home to a people who should not be able to survive there. When the crew comes to the aid of the Monorhans, they discover that their desire to help may be outweighed by the terrible risks presented by this strange region of space. In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson discuss String Theory: Cohesion by Jeffrey Lang. We talk about the unique setting of the novel, the strange star system, the Monorhans, the effects of the strange radiation in the system, Seven and B'Elanna Torres's contentious relationship, the Key to Gramadia, and wrap up with our final thoughts and ratings. In the news segment, we talk about the upcoming Voyager: To Lose the Earth by Kirsten Beyer. We also respond to feedback from The Babel Conference for Literary Treks 302: What If A.I. Becomes Mommy? News VGR: 'To Lose the Earth' Cover (00:04:42) Listener Feedback (00:10:47) Feature: String Theory: Cohesion The Setting (00:15:52) An Odd System... (00:21:55) A Refugee Ship (00:25:02) The Monorhans (00:33:30) Radiation Craziness (00:38:13) Sem's Motivation (00:42:12) The Seven-B’Elanna Collective (00:47:40) The Key to Gremadia (00:59:26) Next Time on Voyager… (01:04:55) Ratings (01:07:55) Final Thoughts (01:10:47) Hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson Production Bruce Gibson (Editor and Producer) Dan Gunther (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Jeffery Harlan (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)

String Theory: Cohesion. During its seven-year journey through the Delta Quadrant, the U.S.S. Voyager has encountered many strange phenomena and spatial anomalies. Among the strangest turns out to be an impossible binary star system, home to a people who should not be able to survive there. When the crew comes to the aid of the Monorhans, they discover that their desire to help may be outweighed by the terrible risks presented by this strange region of space. In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson discuss String Theory: Cohesion by Jeffrey Lang. We talk about the unique setting of the novel, the strange star system, the Monorhans, the effects of the strange radiation in the system, Seven and B'Elanna Torres's contentious relationship, the Key to Gramadia, and wrap up with our final thoughts and ratings. In the news segment, we talk about the upcoming Voyager: To Lose the Earth by Kirsten Beyer. We also respond to feedback from The Babel Conference for Literary Treks 302: What If A.I. Becomes Mommy? News VGR: 'To Lose the Earth' Cover (00:04:42) Listener Feedback (00:10:47) Feature: String Theory: Cohesion The Setting (00:15:52) An Odd System... (00:21:55) A Refugee Ship (00:25:02) The Monorhans (00:33:30) Radiation Craziness (00:38:13) Sem's Motivation (00:42:12) The Seven-B’Elanna Collective (00:47:40) The Key to Gremadia (00:59:26) Next Time on Voyager… (01:04:55) Ratings (01:07:55) Final Thoughts (01:10:47) Hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson Production Bruce Gibson (Editor and Producer) Dan Gunther (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Jeffery Harlan (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)

Nuestro último invitado de la temporada es Toni Gálvez (@TonimanGalvez), grafista de videojuegos y cofundador del Club de Star Trek Malacca. Toni nos explica sus múltiples encuentros con actores Trek y además charlamos sobre las expectativas de Strange New Worlds. De paso se queda en la USS Replay para ayudarnos a comentar 'The Emissary', 'La emisaria', uno de los mejores episodios de la segunda temporada de Star Trek La Nueva Generación. En este pedazo de episodio sobre Worf se apoyarán buena parte de las sagas klingon que nos narrará Ron Moore en próximas temporadas. Aquí nos presentan a K'Ehleyr, el interés amoroso de Worf y futura madre de su hijo, Alexander Rozhenko. K'Ehleyr es medio humana medio klingon pero toda belleza. Un personaje interesantísimo en el que se basará más adelante B'Elanna Torres. Protagonismo total de Worf desde el minuto uno, en la partida de poker, al minuto 45, con la solución al conflicto y la reconciliación con K'Ehleyr. Soberbio Michael Dorn. Poker, holocubierta, misterio, peligro, Skeletor, no Wesley y música cautivadora. Todo en un episodio basado en las relaciones personales y conflictos culturales ya que la amenaza de la nave klingon es solo el McGuffin. Por cierto, ¿cómo se dirá eso en klingon? Ah, los klingon nunca usan McGuffin.

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Hi everyone! It’s another catchup week here at One Movie Punch, especially in the wake of the 92nd Academy Awards yesterday evening. Most of our episodes went into pre-production before the ceremony, so I can’t tell you right now whether today’s film, BREAKTHROUGH, won the award for Best Original Song, after being nominated seemingly out of nowhere. So, in lieu of Matinee Monday, and with BIRDS OF PREY being covered by the lovely folks at the Comics in Motion Podcast during next week’s Takeover Tuesday, I figure this is my opportunity to check this one out for all of you. Before the review, we’ll have a promo from our good friends at the Cinema Recall podcast. Every episode, The Vern takes a look at iconic scenes in classic movies. You can find them on Twitter and Instagram @cinema_recall, and also subscribe to their podcast at anchor.fm/cinemarecall. Don’t miss a single episode! Subscribe to stay current with the latest releases. Contribute at Patreon for exclusive content. Connect with us over social media to continue the conversation. Here we go! ///// > ///// Today’s movie is BREAKTHROUGH(2019), the religious drama directed by Roxann Dawson and written for the screen by Grant Nieporte, based upon the book by Joyce Smith. The film follows the tragic story of John Smith (Marcel Ruiz), who falls into a frozen lake and is rushed to a hospital, pronounced dead. When his adopted mother Joyce Smith (Chrissy Metz) whispers a prayer over his inert body, his heartbeat suddenly returns, putting the faith of the community to the test. No spoilers. I’ll be honest; I was really hoping someone else would pick up today’s film for review. I don’t have a great track record when it comes to evangelical Christianity, whether that’s dealing with preachers screaming at students and telling them that they’re going to hell, or the gross alliance between the so-called Moral Majority and the Republican Party which re-launched the culture wars, or any number of horrific incidents with the more strident members of that particular sect of Christianity. Opinions are one thing. Actions are another. And quite often the two are in conflict with that particular. Granted, I know some of that criticism is very personal, but some of it is also very public, especially when megachurch owners accumulate massive funds, which go to the actual oppression of the LGBTQ community. The same wealth has been used to fund and distribute a growing library of evangelical Christian pictures, from companies like veteran Pure Flix and up-and-coming Kingdom Studios. There’s definitely money to be made, especially on the backs of the best-selling Left Behind series, which gave evangelical Christians their own post-apocalyptic world to explore, and two attempts at a film franchise, based around an esoteric idea of The Rapture. It’s not just about the money, however, but also the belief that these films are meant to be evangelical efforts, not just telling a good story, but delivering the good news, and to help grow their ranks. And it’s this evangelical component that generally gets in the way of what could otherwise be a decent film. Films with an evangelical bent are trying to convert you, generally by either proving to you the power of God in our everyday lives, or by presenting a community that will accept you should you wish to change your life. The films also adhere to strict Christian principles, staying away from obscene language, sexual themes outside of abstinence, and nearly any competing viewpoints, unless they are to be disproven, as in the GOD’S NOT DEAD franchise. We’re not getting the full realism of our everyday lives, but a sanitized version of reality, which means while the films might be intended as a form of evangelization, they generally only appeal to other evangelical Christians, which can be seen in both the critical and the audience scores. BREAKTHROUGH, as such, did not appeal to me in the least bit. I found the film to be almost consistently ham-handed when talking about God, trying too hard to emphasize how much of a miracle John’s recovery is, or how strong of a faith his mother has, or how important the church is within their community. God is clearly the focus in the film, both thematically and story-wise, as personified in Joyce’s adherence to her faith and examination of her own flaws. Chrissy Metz is easily the best thing about this film, turning in a convincing performance that elevates key scenes from the usual dramatic sequences into tear-jerking experiences. But with God being overtly inserted all the time, each small faith lesson short-circuits the other stories that are attempting to be told. Thematic content aside, the film also suffers from feeling too much like a television show, or a made-for-television movie. Director Roxann Dawson crosses over from her most recent career as a television director for her first feature with BREAKTHROUGH, and her extensive television experience shows in the pacing and framing. Over two hours, we get a lot of great scenes for television, when time generally needs to be filled, but take away from the overall pacing of John’s recovery story. However, there are also some incredible shots that work well for the film, particularly the more artistic underwater shots and the overall composition of the community’s visit to the hospital. Not bad for someone who found their break as B’Elanna Torres on “Star Trek: Voyager”! I also think that Grant Nieporte’s adaptation of the source material has a lot to do with the overbearing themes and pacing issues. Joyce Smith’s account of her son’s drowning and recovery, in book form, can take the time to talk about her son’s life, and his unique circumstances, and his challenges at school and home, along with her own struggles with faith. Adaptations generally need to make choices, and BREAKTHROUGH doesn’t make enough of them. We shouldn’t have to wait roughly forty minutes to get to the major conflict, nor should we try to set up multiple focal points for the film. We should focus either on Joyce’s faith, or John’s recovery, or the community as a whole, and leave loose ends like adoption, haircuts, and sign-up sheets for a limited series or television format. It works, and it will land with the evangelical audience, but it will fail as an evangelical piece, because the same parts that attract their core audience will be turn away their target audience. BREAKTHROUGH is an evangelical drama that tells the story of a young man who miraculously survived drowning. While the film will delight those already evangelized, it will frustrate non-evangelical viewers with its ham-handed approach to God and its lack of thematic focus throughout. Fans of heartwarming dramas, or evangelical pictures, will definitely appreciate this film. Rotten Tomatoes: 61% Metacritic: 46 One Movie Punch: 5.5/10 BREAKTHROUGH (2019) is rated PG and is currently playing on HBO.

In the second episode of Star Trek Picard, Jean-Luc goes head to head with Starfleet, and things get very heated between him and Admiral Clancy. We learn quite a lot in this episode about what the Romulans are up to, but there's plenty more to discover. Basically, a lot of setup this time around, but that doesn't mean it isn't compelling viewing. Join me as we dig deep into this episode of Star Trek Picard. ----more---- Transcript Welcome to Nerd Heaven. I’m Adam David Collings, the author of Jewel of The Stars, and I am a nerd. This is episode 12 of the podcast. Today, we’re talking about the second episode of Star Trek: Picard. Maps and Legends. The description on IMDB reads Picard begins investigating the mystery of Dahj as well as what her very existence means to the Federation. Without Starfleet's support, Picard is left leaning on others for help, including Dr. Agnes Jurati (Alison Pill) and an estranged former colleague, Raffi Musiker (Michelle Hurd). Meanwhile, hidden enemies are also interested in where Picard's search for the truth about Dahj will lead.   This episode was Written by Michael Chabon & Akiva Goldsmith And Directed by Hanelle M. Culpepper   And it first aired on the 30th of January 2020. Make it so.   So episode two begins with a flashback to the synth attack on Mars. There have a bunch of androids who live in a closet. They appear to be manual labourers. I’ve heard a few people say that the shuttles in Picard are copies of Discovery shuttles. And that may be so. I’d have to look at them side by side. By honestly, they fit in much better here. They look like 24th century shuttles. So I don’t see that as a problem. Their use here is fine. Their use in the 23rd century is the issue. One of the human workers is kind of mocking the android F8. This just seems weird to me. I mean, I don’t insult my toaster and make fun of it because it’s not alive. And from what we understand, these androids are not sentient. In fact, this was all established way back in Voyager. In the episode Prototype, B'elanna Torres is asked whether her culture includes artificial lifeforms. She answers  “As a matter of fact, it does. They come in different shapes, different sizes, some have limbs, some don’t. Most don’t have your cognitive abilities. I guess you could say that the robots we use are servants in a manner of speaking, but they aren't sentient like you. In fact, we have only one sentient artificial lifeform in our society and he is treated the same as any human.” She, of course, is speaking of Data. What we’re seeing here fits very nicely with what Belana said in Voyager. Anyway, that woman was a bit odd. She didn’t feel very federation. I’ve heard some people saying that this new show completely destroys Gene Roddenberry’s utopian view of the future, and this was before the show even came out. That’s not the way I see it. Deep Space Nine pushed back against the upotian thing, and I think the show was better for it, but I think it might have done a better job. This woman being intolerant of a non-sentient  non-living android is a bit clumsy. And then F8’s eyes flash and he starts doing something at the computer which initiates the synthetic attack. What brought this on? Was it the woman’s mockery? Were they rising up because they weren’t being treated with respect? I don’t think so. F8 isn’t capable of feeling offense The flashing eyes seems to represent something activating in him. Some latent programming that somebody has turned on. I’m very interested to learn more. Fun little tid-bit. Looking at the various images in the opening title sequence, we see some 3d glass polygons. We’ve seen something that looks like that before. A holographic portrait of Tasha Yar that belonged to Data. Interesting. I wonder why they chose that particular image. Back at chateau picard, Jean Luc is on the case, trying to learn what he can about the attack on dahj. And we learn about the Romulan myth of the Juk vash. A romulan police even more secret than the tal shiar. Most romulan, including zhaban don’t even believe they exist.  In this opening scene, they keep cutting between Picard at his home, talking with his romulan friends, and Picard 7 Laris investigating Dahj’s apartment. It’s pretty confusing, and I’m left having no idea which of these two events took place first, chronologically. Some people enjoy filmmaking tricks like this, but I find it pulls me out of the story. I’m the same with books. I tend to like fairly basic prose that doesn’t draw too much attention to itself, because it’s the story I care most about. We get another look at the new transporter effect. When Picard and Laris beam into the apartment, the effect is longer, and looks more like a modern update on the classic TNG transporter effect. It seems logical there are different types of transporters in operation, and one available to civilians (and retired starfleet officers) would be an older type. Anyway, I like this effect more. Looks more transporter-ish The romulan technology that lets Laris somehow see what was happening in the room several days ago based on particle residue or something, seems a little absurd to me. I know most of the technology in Star Trek is essentially magic, but I have a harder time suspending disbelief with this than I do warp drive, transporters or phasers. Maybe someone more in the know could explain the science, or at least pseudo-science behind it, but I don’t get it. It gives a clear photorealistic image and even sound. Where’s it getting that data from? But the biggest thing here is the massive consequence a technology like this has on the world of Star Trek. If you can do this, it changes everything. So, at the heart of this mysterious Juk Vash is a deep hatred for artificial lifeforms and AI. We just don’t know why yet. Through a bit of technobabble, Picard and Laris figure out that Dahj’s twin sister is not on earth. Which takes us to the borg cube We learn quite a bit more about the cube in this episode. We learn that the romulans are actively trying to reclaim the drones and the technology. Freeing borg and giving them back their individuality, just as was done for Picard and Seven. This is admirable. I’m sure they have selfish reasons as well. They want the borg technology. And given there are very few of them left, I don’t blame them. They need any advantage they can get at this point. Soji’s job is to help seperate the drones from the collective, so I was wrong about her being a psychologist. She’s more of a surgeon. So those glimmers of attraction I thought I saw in Soji’s eyes when she met Narak last episode turned out to be true. And they’ve gone straight from attraction to sleeping together, because that’s how it works in hollywood. Narak is very unwilling to share much about himself, which is funny since last week he was basically, “G’day. I’m Narak. I have a dead brother which makes me very sad.” Now we meet a brand new character. Doctor Moritz Benayoun. He’s an old friend of Picards. They served together on the Stargazer, which, of course, was Picard’s first command. This is a nice touch and reminds us that Picard had a full life before we met him as he first took command of the Enterprise D. I dunno if Benayoun has a great bedside manner, though. His face immediately gives away the bad news, and then he tells Picard he might need a stiff drink. But then this isn’t just a doctor talking to his patient. This is one friend to another. So basically, Picard needs medical clearance so he can approach starfleet and ask to be reactivated to go on a mission to help find Dahj’s sister. Picard is very healthy, except for a little defect in his parietal lobe, which of course, Beverly discovered back in All Good Things. Now I loved this because they’ve acknowledging the intergalactic elephant in the room. Picard’s irumodic syndrome. I’ve been wondering if they’d just ignore that altogether. I’m kind of glad they are acknowledging it, because it will gives us a whole other dimension to Picard’s character. Clearly it’s not as advanced as it was in the alternate future created by Q, but it’s still there. Picard is heading toward dementia. And there’s nothing he can do about it. The dreams are likely part of it. I’m really looking forward to seeing what they do with this. Seriously, what other TV show gives us a hero in their 90s dealing with the inevitable onset of dementia? For the sake of friendship, Benayoun is willing to sign Picard off as fit for duty. But he says if he’s lucky, whatever he’s getting himself into will give him before the syndrome does. That’s kinda dark. But I get it. Many people would rather go out in a blaze of glory than slowly descend into madness. Now we get the scene where finally, Picard returns to Starfleet headquarters. The show is beginning to feel a lot more star trek. We hear the starfleet fanfare, and then the TNG theme. And in this moment, Picard is relishing in it. Despite the problems he had in the past with Starfleet, it still means a lot to him. That uniform, everything it stands for, that’s what his life was all about. As he walks into the building, he feels home. Just look at his face. I quite like the public transporter chambers. They look pretty cool and they make sense as a logical form of public transport on 24th century earth. And as he looks up, he sees holographic representations of a constitution class ship and then a galaxy class. Beautiful. OF course, what we’re seeing is the Discovery retconned design for the constitution class. Still not sure what how I feel about that. But you can still imagine that it was a different version prior to a refit when Kirk took command. Anyway, it’s a minor thing. The fact that the guy at reception has no idea who Picard is gives him a harsh reality check that the world has moved on without him. I think anyone at least approaching middle age can probably identify with this a little. Picard tries to be cordial but he’s got some annoyance there which bubbles to the surface. That brings us to the scene with Picard in the admiral’s office. First of all, I want to talk about this whole neuron cloning thing that was brought up last episode and again in this scene. Maddox thinks he can re-create the entirety of what Data was from a single positronic neuron. Which really doesn’t make a lot of sense to me. We’re talking about a neural network here, which is a real world concept in computer science. A neural network is made up of many neurons, connected by pathways of varying weights. It’s a simulation of how the human brain works, at a very basic level. But a neural network is just that. It’s a network. The data, the understanding, is stored in the various weightings between neurons. If you’re got one neuron, you’ve got one neuron. That can’t tell you anything about how all the other neurons relate to each other. All I can think is maybe each neuron stores a cached backup of the entire network within itself, which seems kinda of extreme redundancy. I dunno. It really doesn’t make sense. But, data’s neural network was more than just a software concept. He had a positronic brain, which was a physical hardware device. So, I guess there’s a lot more to it than what we understand in the 21st century. Still, this is probably the hardest thing in the show for me to swallow. I have very mixed feelings about the conversation between Picard and Admiral Clancy. First of all, let’s just get the swear word out of the way. I’ve talked a little about this regarding Discovery in the past. It is basically Star Trek canon that swearing is not a thing in the future. Kirk and Spock are exposed to it in Star Trek IV when they travelled back to the 1980s. Kirk says “It’s simply the way they talk. Nobody listens to you unless you swear every other word.” Both Kirk and Spock attempt to swear to fit in, but neither of them do a particularly good job of it. Spock especially. Clearly, they swearing is not something they’re accustomed to doing, or hearing. Now, I’ll grant you that In Star Trek III and V, Kirk does utter a mild word. And Data also makes that amusing utterance as the Enterprise D is crashing, but I can kind of hand-wave those away. But the sudden propensity of Starfleet officer to drop F bombs, that’s not Star Trek. I argue it’s not canon. Plus, Star Trek has always been a family show. Does this add anything? Maybe. Enough to make it worth losing the younger audience? I’m not convinced. However, I’ll say this for Picard. The way that word was used in Discovery was very badly done. Tilly says “this is so effing cool”. It added nothing to the drama. It wasn’t used to emphasise strong emotions. It was basically just the writers saying “Hey, we’re on streaming now. We can swear…...because we can.” Contrast that with how it is used here. It powerfully gets across Clancy’s emotions. It shows us a lot about who she is, about how she’s feeling, and about what she thinks of Picard. It’s used in a moment of high tension. And that’s the way I prefer swearing to be used in fiction. If it’s peppered all over the place it loses its impact. But placed here, to emphasise drama, it actually means something. I still don’t think Star Trek needs f bombs, but I much prefer how it was used here than in discovery. Also, I love the little thing Patrick Stewart does with his eyebrows when Clancy starts her triade. Great physical acting. So clancy comes across as a massive jerk. We absolutely do get to choose whether a species dies, she says. I’d like to have a little bit of balance in all this. I’d like to see a sympathetic character who sees things differently to Picard.Who has different opinions, but not the almost ridiculous extremes that we’re seeing from Starfleet as represented by Clancy. I’d like to see the issue actually explored and honestly look at both sides. We get a little of that, but I think Starfleet is being set up as a bit of a caricature of pure evil. We start to understand some of the pressure that went into starfleet’s decision not to help the romulans. 14 member species threatened to pull out of the Federation unless they cut the Romulans loose. Again, that seems very un-federation. But it’s also realistic. So many species with so many values and ideas. The Federation council had a lot of difficult things they were trying to keep together. I’m not saying I agree with Starfleet’s decision to abandon the romulans, I just like the acknowledgement of the complexity of the issue. This is something that Babylon 5 was especially good at. Looking at multiple sides of an issue and then asking the audience, what do you think? Discuss? Picard does probably come in here with a little too much ...arrogance isn’t quite the right word. But he expects they’ll give him a ship and crew. And he’ll concede to be demoted to Captain. He also admits that he shouldn’t have spoken against starfleet in the news interview. That was a mistake. I like how they allow Picard to be imperfect, but still good. In the end, Picard comes out of this as a man with a very strong moral conscience, which is the core of his character. I think I can safely say that Gene Roddenberry would not have liked this show. But then, I don’t always agree with Gene Roddenberry either. And honestly, if it’s a choice between this, and the Rodenberry rules of early next generation, where no crewmembers were allowed to have conflict with each other, I’d choose this in a heartbeat. We get to see a number of familiar star trek species in the background on the borg cube. I like that. I saw a few Andorians, and quite a few of a species that I honestly can’t remember the name of, but I’m sure I’ve seen them. The have kinda slimy green faces with a bit of a beak.. The sign that says 5843 days without an assimilation is chilling. Good reality check of what they’re dealing with here. Where they are. I assume the safety badges are coded to turn green when they detect the presence of Borg nanoprobes. We still don’t know the history of this cube. How was it damaged. When did the Romulans find it. I hope we learn more about that. Why doesn’t Narak need authorisation of the director to watch the procedure? I guess we’ll find out later. We get a bit of a look at the borg makeup in this episode. Not much more than we’ve seen in the trailers. We still haven’t really seen a full borg, completely assimilated, but what I’m seeing so far I like. Pretty close to the First Contact borg. And then, finally Picard takes out his old com badge. It’s the familiar one we remember from the TNG movies. My favourite com badge design. It’s a wonderful moment. But it’s kind of broken when he taps it and it makes the wrong sound. I’ll be honest, that really disappointed me. I wanted to hear that familiar high-pitched click. Anyway, Picard calls somebody named Rafi. We’ll come to her shortly. I gotta say, I really love Laris. Zhuban too, but especially Laris. She’s so cool. She worries a lot about Picard. She really does mother him, which is funny given his advanced age.  The way those two romulans play off each other is delightful. I’m not sure why Picard won’t take Zhuban with him. He says “the grapes are in far more need of protecting than I am.” Which is just plain wrong. Picard knows the Tal Shiar are dangerous, these people after Dahj and her sister even moreso. So why does he want zhuban to stay? I enjoyed the name drops of Riker, Worf and LarForge. They are the obvious ones for Picard to go to for help. Picard’s excuse that he doesn’t want to get them involved feels like a flimsy excuse for “we’re not getting all the old actors back.” but at the same time, Picard doesn’t want to risk loosing his closest friends. Which kinda makes it seem like Rafi is expendable. Doesn’t matter if she dies, as long as Riker, Worf and Geordi don’t die. We get to see some inner workings at starfleet. Admiral Clancy is talking to a vulcan officer about picard. The vulcan’s name is Commodore Oh. That’s a weird name, especially for a vulcan. Let’s briefly talk about the new Starfleet Uniform. I don’t mind it. It’s not my favourite, but it’s both new while still having familiar elements. There are two things I especially like, because they call back to the future uniform we say in All Good Things. First, there’s the com badge, which is very similar to the all good things combadge. Nice touch. Then there’s the rank pips on the chest, again, quite similar to the all good things uniform. I can very much believe that this is a slight update on that uniform. Anyway, Oh meets with a lieutenant Narissa Rizzo. At first, her performance felt a bit wooden and stiff. The kind of less realistic acting that my friend Paeter often associated with Star Trek. Both my wife and I were actually looking at the ears to see if she was Vulcan. But no, she looks human. But something about the angle they shot her really emphasised her ears and made her look almost vulcan. It’s starting to look as though we have a secret romulan incursion in the heart of Starfleet. It seems that Oh and Rizzo are behind the people that killed Dahj. I think Rizzo is a Romulan surgically altered to look human. And as for Oh, well, she doesn’t even need to be altered, because Romulans and vulcans look so similar. And Narak is working for them as well. So it seems he is manipulating Soji, rather than having a genuine romantic interest in her. Some people got some manipulative vibes from him at the end of last week’s episode. I didn’t, but I can see it now. Actually, I missed this on first viewing, but we get confirmation Rizzo is absolutely a Romulan in disguise. Narak makes fun of her rounded ears. And calls it a terrible disguise. More than that, she is Narak’s older sister. Anyway, I now have no issue with the way Rizzo talks. Because she’s talking like a Romulan. Let’s talk holographic communications. They did this in Discovery and I really didn’t like it. There, it was a significant canon issue. They tried to patch it up in season 2. Not really satisfactorily, but they tried. Here, it makes a lot more sense. Holographic technology is all over the place in the 24th century. We know Starfleet dabbled in holo communicators during Deep Space Nine’s 5th season, before letting it go by the wayside. It’s logical that they would improve the technology and then bring it back. So that’s all fine. I don’t have any canon issues with it. It makes a lot more sense in this setting. Except...I dunno. I still don’t overly like it. My main problem with it is the way it’s done. The way holograms walk around the room. The worst example was in Discovery when a holographic Sarak actually sat on the edge of a desk in Georgou’s office. The only way I can see this working is if Rizzo is in a holodeck, and she’s seeing a holographic representation of Narak’s room. She sees everything he sees. And for both of them, it’s like they’re in the room together. That works and I’d be cool with that, in fact I kinda like that, so until I’m proven wrong, I’m going to adopt that as my head canon. Picard goes to see Raffi Musiker. You may be wondering who she is, and if that’s the case, you clearly haven’t read the Picard Countdown comics. Essentially Raffi was Picard’s first officer on the Verity which he commanded after the Enterprise, while he was trying to evacuate Romulans. It seems that she left Starfleet as well, and clearly she has some issues with Picard. I don’t know all the backstory yet, because I haven’t yet read book 3, which has just come out, but I would certainly recommend reading these comics to ge the full experience. Without that backstory, this would feel kinda weird. There’s not much more to say about her at this point, so let’s delve into her character next week. Interesting that so many locations we saw on the trailers, which I assumed would be alien planets, turn out to be Earth. So there you have episode 2 of Star Trek Picard. When the credits appeared I was shocked. What? Over already? I’m not sure if I felt that way because I was really into it, or because it felt like nothing much actually happened in the episode. I think it’s probably both. This episode had a lot of setup in it. It actually moved the plot forward a whole lot less than episode 1 did. And that’s ok. That’s the nature of serialised storytelling, and this show is even more serialised than Discovery. Some people may not like that, but I love serialised storytelling. The last thing I want is to see Picard go on 40 minute advntures of the week every episode. I’ve got 7 seasons of that I can go back and watch. I don’t need any more of it. What I want is a big grand story that has enough time to really dig into characters, and shoe us long term consequences. Which is exactly what we’re getting. So overall, I’m still really enjoying star trek Picard, and can’t wait to see what we get next week. I wonder which episode Picard will finally go into space.  Do you think it’ll be next week, or further away than that? When do you think we’ll get our first Engage or Make it so? I know he’s going to say engage at some point because it’s in the trailer. We’ve already heard a twist on Tea, Earl Gray. Hot. So last week I mention I’d started a walk to Mordor, based on the journey taken in Lord of The Rings. I’m pleased to report that it’s still going well. I have now reached the encounter with the black rider.  Overall, I’ve walked 55.41 kilometers. Just 3,053.76 to go. My next milestone will be an encounter with the elves at 10.57 kilometres. Don’t forget to check out my Jewel of The Stars books. You can get the first one for just 99 cents at books2read.com/jewel. And that’s the number 2. Or, you can read it for free, on wattpad. I add a new chapter every weekend (except for last weekend. I forgot because I was so busy making the podcast.) I’d appreciate a review wherever you listen to this podcast. Reviews on iTunes are especially helpful, even if you’re not an apple person. I’m an Android man myself. But if you are on Ios, you can leave a review directly from your phone. I’m told it’s quite easy. That really helps raise the visibility of my podcast so others can join us on this journey. Anyway, I’ll talk to you all next week when we discuss episode 3, “The End is The Beginning” Live long and prosper. Make it so.

Topic: Star Trek Tutorial We've been talking alot about fantasy and wrestling, and figured we needed to get back hard in to Nerdy stuff.  Thus, one of the most popular fantasy topics, I present Star Trek.   Tutorial Broad-scope of Star Trek, not in-depth. Created by Gene RoddenberryOriginally pitched as “Wagon Train to the stars.”Each episode was meant to work on to levels, one of morality and one of suspenseful adventure stories. Trekkie or Trekker = Star Trek Fan Things to know:Enterprise is main ShipStarfleet is like united nations: Peaceful, Diplomatic, Explorers, multiple Alien RacesKlingons = bad, but not all the timeSymbol for Starfleet is the Starfleet Delta, it changes through out time.Many gadgets and inventions made their way to real life (iPads, Cellphones, wireless communicators, Alexa/Google home)Uniforms have a purpose, which shows ranks and which division you are withCaptains = Main Character Enterprise (22nd Century)•The Original Series (1966–1969) on CBS A bit more in the vein of “Wagon Train to the Stars”. Very Episodic Campy to a Fault at times o William Shatner as Captain James T. Kirk o Leonard Nimoy as Spock o DeForest Kelley as Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy o James Doohan as Montgomery "Scotty" Scott o Nichelle Nichols as Uhura o George Takei as Hikaru Sulu o Walter Koenig as Pavel Chekov Still popular in syndication for nearly two decades Considered ground breaking for multi-racial cast Tackled some civil rights issues Popularized Fan conventions & Fan Fiction •The Animated Series (1973–1974) on CBS Reprised a majority of the Cast Not well received by Many Trek fans Considered non-Canon Movies 1-6 based on Original Cast Modern Series (23rd Century)• The Next Generation (1987–1994) on Independent channels Created because the Movies did so well, but Paying William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy would be costly, so new unknown cast = cheaper to produce Created to continue longevity of franchise. o Patrick Stewart as Captain Jean-Luc Picard o Jonathan Frakes as Commander William Riker o Marina Sirtis as Deanna Troi o Michael Dorn as Worf o Gates McFadden as Dr. Beverly Crusher o LeVar Burton as chief engineer Geordi La Forge o Brent Spiner as Data o Wil Wheaton as Wesley Crusher Reintroduced Star Trek to Modern audience, popularized many races that would play rolls in later series Episodic in Nature, but many episode would have themes/character returning to reprise conflicts Popularized the Season Ending Cliffhanger Movies 7-10 Based off TNG Cast • Deep Space Nine (1993–1999) on Independent channels Created as Star Trek was BIG o Avery Brooks as Commander/Captain Benjamin Sisko o Nana Visitor as Major/Colonel Kira Nerys o René Auberjonois as Odo o Armin Shimerman as Quark as Bar o Alexander Siddig as Lieutenant Julian Bashir o Terry Farrell as Lieutenant/Lieutenant Commander Jadzia Dax o Nicole de Boer as Ezri Dax o Michael Dorn as Commander Worf as o Colm Meaney as Chief Miles O'Brien o Cirroc Lofton as Jake Sisko Episodes are more Serialized than Episodic Instead of a traveling ship, set in a stationary star base, allowing writers to create more compelling and dramatic character interactions/Interpersonal Conflics. Mix of Religious and Science conflicts Shows a full scale War from eyes of Starfleet No Movies were made • Voyager (1995–2001) on UPN Created with the intention of starting a new network/tv channel. Paramount wanted two series running at the same time o Kate Mulgrew as Captain Kathryn Janeway o Robert Beltran as Commander Chakotay o Tim Russ as Lieutenant commander Tuvok o Robert Duncan McNeill as Lieutenant Tom Paris o Roxann Dawson as B'Elanna Torres as Chief engineer o Garrett Wang as Ensign Harry Kim o Robert Picardo as The Doctor o Ethan Phillips as Neelix o Jennifer Lien as Kes o Jeri Ryan as Seven of Nine Created with intention of giving writers new stuff to play with, recreating the feeling of Original Series Introduced new creatures and continued intrapersonal conflicts Decisive amongst fans Episodic in nature, wonky with continuity First series to use fully CGI ships/effects Before Original Series• Enterprise (2001–2005) 22nd Century on UPN Paramount wanted more Star Trek, but Creators wanted to do something simpler Decided to focus on Pre-Starfleet and Federation o Scott Bakula as Jonathan Archer o Jolene Blalock as T'Pol o Connor Trinneer as Charles "Trip" Tucker III o Dominic Keating as Malcolm Reed o Linda Park as Hoshi Sato o Anthony Montgomery as Travis Mayweather o John Billingsley as Travis Mayweather Decisive amongst fans/critics for its place in continuity Tries to explain future events/characters (Klingons) Considered campy and bland compared to other Star Trek Affairs Seasons 1 and 2 are episodic, 3 & 4 are more Serialized Very unhappy ending • Star Trek Reboot Movies Rebooted in 2009 after Paramount broke away from CBS Directed by J.J. Abrams Movies Include: Star Trek, Into Darkness, Beyond o Chris Pine as James T. Kirk o Zachary Quinto as Spock o Leonard Nimoy as Spock Prime o Zoe Saldana as Nyota Uhura o Simon Pegg as Montgomery "Scotty" Scott o John Cho as Hikaru Sulu o Anton Yelchin as Pavel Chekov Set in alternate timeline where events didn’t act out quite the same way. Added more Humor, Action, and much needed Glitz and Glamour to Star Trek. New Cast well received, introduction of Leonard Nimoy was welcome addition • Discovery (2017–present) 21st Century on CBS Considered a prequel to The Original Series, Takes place on USS Discovery First new Tv series since Enterprise ended in 2005 o Sonequa Martin-Green as Michael Burnham o Doug Jones as Saru o Shazad Latif as Voq / Ash Tyler o Anthony Rapp as Paul Stamets o Mary Wiseman as Sylvia Tilly o Jason Isaacs as Gabriel Lorca o Wilson Cruz as Hugh Culber o Anson Mount as Christopher Pike First time focus on 1st Officer and not Captain Carries over design style from Star Trek Movies Ship is considered a proto-type and uses a space drive that can go anywhere ReviewStar Trek TNGOffspring, Season 3, Episode, 16The Pegasus, Season 7, Episode 12The Drumhead, Season 4, Episode 21Tapestry, Season 6, Episode 15The Inner Light, Season 5, Episode 25

Roxann got her first job playing Diana Morales in the Broadway production of A Chorus Line. But fans probably know her best for her role as B'Elanna Torres in Star Trek: Voyager. Voyager offered her the first opportunity to direct and she proceeded to direct 10 episodes of the next Star Trek series, Enterprise. Since then, she’s directed The Deuce, House of Cards, The Americans, The Path, Bates Motel, Crossing Jordan, Lost and many others. She will also be directing the upcoming Morning Show, starring Reese Witherspoon, Steve Carrell, and Jennifer Aniston. She makes her feature film directing debut with Breakthrough, starring Chrissy Metz, Josh Lucas, and Topher Grace, an adaptation of Joyce Smith’s memoir, The Impossible: The Miraculous Story of a Mother’s Faith and Her Child’s Resurrection. The movie that Roxann has chosen to discuss is, kind of, the exact inverse of her own upcoming film - 1956's The Bad Seed. Maintaining such a prolific acting and directing career, Roxann has so much insight into the craft of acting. She discusses how actors often think that by making "small" acting decisions they are being more authentic, when in reality these decisions are just "lazy" and "boring." She also expresses her belief that the characters in a film should not be discussing the philosophical ideas of the movie, but rather, the film should inspire discussion from the audience. And of course, she talks all about her role as the half-human, half-Klingon, B'Elanna Torres, and what that role has meant not just to fans, but to her personally. You should check out Breakthrough in theaters on April 17. If you haven't seen it yet, go watch The Bad Seed. With April Wolfe and Roxann Dawson. You can let us know what you think of Switchblade Sisters on Twitter or Facebook. Or email us at switchbladesisters@maximumfun.org. Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org.

Come join Lee in the Delta quadrant as she dives into the awesome and complex female characters of Star Trek: Voyager. She explores Kes, Kathryn Janeway, and B’Elanna Torres and dives into what truly makes these characters so much fun to watch. You’ll also get some nerdy news and your question of the episode. Get your nerd on!Newsy Newshttps://geektyrant.com/news/amc-theaters-will-host-a-60-hour-marvel-movie-marathon-leading-up-to-the-release-of-avengers-endgamehttps://geektyrant.com/news/brie-larson-filmed-avengers-endgame-before-captain-marvel-and-the-russo-discuss-her-lookLet’s Get SocialTwitter: @LasersLocketsFacebook: @LasersLocketsDiscord: https://discord.gg/hd53W8N

Voyager Romance.   From the on-screen romance of B'Elanna Torres and Tom Paris to romantic moments between various members of Voyager's senior staff, to various alien romances of the week, Star Trek: Voyager is perhaps the most romantic series in the entire Star Trektelevision franchise. In this special Valentine's Day episode of To The Journey, hosts Suzanne Williamson and Zachary Fruhling explore the many romances, both good and bad, in Star Trek: Voyager.   Chapters  Intro (00:00:00)  Holograms Are People Too (00:02:21)  He Seems Nice (00:08:21)  Scruffotay (00:11:29)  There Are Different Love Languages (00:15:45)  Is Riker's List Equal to This? (00:23:08)  I Like You, But I Hate You (00:35:11)  Closing (00:37:54)   Hosts  Suzanne Williamson and Zachary Fruhling   Production  Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Cuarto programa de esta aventura trekkie que hacemos desde la Argentina a toda la galaxia. En este episodio, ya vueltos a nuestro horario normal, empezamos hablando un poco del nuevo Short Trek "The Brightest Star" protagonizado por Saru y lo poco que se sabe de la nueva serie de Picard. Luego estrenamos una nueva sección llamada "Juego a las Estrellas" donde repasamos el juego de rol de Star Trek de Last Unicorn Games (y un poco de la historia de los RPGs de Star Trek en general). En el "Capítulo de la Semana" que elegimos esta vez, defenestramos el "Capítulo de Mier$%" de Voyager "Once Upon A Time", a pesar de que coincidimos con nuesros oyentes en que hay muchos otros capítulos malos de esta serie. Después estrenamos una nueva sección que llamamos "Tomando las Riendas" donde presentamos la carrera como directores de actores o miembros del equipo. En esta primera edición contamos la gran carrera como directora de televisión de Roxann Dawson, más conocida como B'Elanna Torres. Y como de costumbre, cerramos con nuestras Efemérides Trek o como lo llamamos nosotros "Esta Semana en Star Trek", donde recordamos hechos importantes en la historia de la serie que nos apasiona y nerdeamos de lo lindo.

The Delta Flyer makes its triumphant reappearance in “Drive”, and then in “Repression”, the Maquis plotline makes its… triumphant reappearance? Also! Make sure to read our announcement today about the future of Trekabout. iTunes Google Play RSS

Con artists impersonate the crew of Voyager in “Live Fast and Prosper”, and actors impersonate the crew of Voyager in “Muse”. iTunes Google Play RSS

Faces.   Like many of us (except for Suzanne!), B'Elanna Torres struggles with an inner dual nature. In B'Elanna's case, the struggle consists of finding the balance between her Klingon side and her human side. When B'Elanna's two halves are split into two distinct people, one fully Klingon and the other fully human, this inner struggle is acted out dramatically on screen between the two B'Elannas.   In this episode of To The Journey, hosts Suzanne Williamson and Zachary Fruhling discuss the many faces of "Faces," from B'Elanna's dual nature and Chakotay's inner Vidiian to Sulan's inner Hannibal Lecter.   Chapters  Intro (00:00:00)  No, I Can't Relate to That (00:02:47)  Corn and Ranch Dressing (00:07:43)  Not DNA Again (00:14:59)  Are Rabbits Rodents? (00:20:25)  Closing (00:22:34)   Hosts  Suzanne Williamson and Zachary Fruhling   Production  Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

The show decides to give B’Elanna character development for some reason with “Barge of the Dead”, a Klingon-centric episode. The Doctor-centric “Tinker Tenor Doctor Spy” is the winner of the week, however. iTunes Google Play RSS

In this weeks episode, we talk about the first story of Star Trek Voyager, “Caretaker”. We chat about our first impressions of our beloved Voyager crew, and also give our thoughts on the events that led to the long journey home. In addition, we also talk a bit about the news of Alex Kurtzman’s five-year deal and spin-offs galore.

Nothing Human.   The real Crell Moset may have been a 24th-century Cardassian Dr. Mengele, but his holographic representation was always such a nice guy in the fifth-season Voyagerepisode "Nothing Human." In this episode of To The Journey, hosts Suzanne Williamson and Zachary Fruhling discuss the pros and cons of using Crell Moset's morally questionable medical research, and the possibly tainted medical knowledge it produced, to save the life of B'Elanna Torres against her own wishes.   Chapters  Intro (00:00:00)  It's a Great Episode for Meta Treks (00:01:56)  Everyone Has a Relative Like That (00:06:06)  It's a Plot Device (00:09:26)  There Has to be a Line Drawn in the Sand (00:14:02)  I Need Holographic Help! (00:20:54)  I'd Snuggle That (00:25:12)  Who's Your Second Best? (00:28:22)  Closing (00:34:55)   Hosts  Suzanne Williamson and Zachary Fruhling   Production  Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

We return to the Delta Quadrant this week for a look at one of Trek's most affecting and poignant hours: "Remember"!Author Dave Galanter is back on the show to discuss an episode of Star Trek: Voyager that has chilling parallels to the history of our own society, and one that bears the warning that those who forget the past are doomed to repeat it. B'Elanna Torres is experiencing dreams that turn from passionate to horrifying as she learns of the dark secret possessed by the seemingly benign aliens aboard Voyager. Can she convince her crew that the events she's seen are real? Or will they be forever forgotten by the people that deny them?Over the course of the episode, we discuss Trek's roots in social allegory, the stark possibility of "it happening here", the culpability of the bystander, processing atrocity as a nation, the power of self-delusion, swearing off Volkswagen and aspirin, and how to keep secrets in a telepathic society.Plus, we speculate on the logistics of a holonovel, talk some Discovery, question the practice of discussing sexy dreams with your boss, talk Janeway as the female Kirk, the legendary game of Harry Kim, Dave asks for a shorter Voyager theme, and Kal falls for the ready-whipped smile of actor Bruce Davison!You're a player, Harry!Follow Dave on Twitter!http://www.twitter.com/DaveGalanterCheck out Dave's TOS novels "Troublesome Minds" and "Crisis of Consciousness"!https://amzn.to/2M2XwhJhttps://amzn.to/2LnYAvgEnter our sexy dreams on Facebook and Twitter!http://www.facebook.com/eistpodhttp://www.twitter.com/eistpodBuy us some sanitizing balls on Patreon!http://www.patreon.com/eistpodSubscribe to the show on iTunes!https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/enterprising-individuals/id1113165661?mt=2

Anika Dane joins us to discuss everyone's favorite half-Klingon engineer: B'Elanna Torres.  We discuss our first impressions, her journey throughout Voyager's seven seasons, and some of her key episodes including "Faces," "Blood Fever," and "Extreme Risk."   HOSTS Grace, Jarrah and Sue   GUEST Anika Dane   EDITOR Jarrah   Send us your feedback! Email:  crew@womenatwarp.com Twitter/Instagram: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp   Support the Show: http://www.patreon.com/womenatwarp   Find more from the Roddenberry Podcast Network at http://podcasts.roddenberry.com

Anika Dane joins us to discuss everyone's favorite half-Klingon engineer: B'Elanna Torres.  We discuss our first impressions, her journey throughout Voyager's seven seasons, and some of her key episodes including "Faces," "Blood Fever," and "Extreme Risk."   HOSTS Grace, Jarrah and Sue   GUEST Anika Dane   EDITOR Jarrah   Send us your feedback! Email:  crew@womenatwarp.com Twitter/Instagram: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp   Support the Show: http://www.patreon.com/womenatwarp   Find more from the Roddenberry Podcast Network at http://podcasts.roddenberry.com

B’Elanna deals with some psychological trauma in “Extreme Risk”, and we get a chance to visit San Francisco in “In the Flesh”. iTunes Google Play RSS

Doomed Voyager Relationships - Part 2.   In this episode of To The Journey, hosts Zachary Fruhling and Suzanne Williamson continue their two-part discussion on doomed relationships in Star Trek: Voyager. In Part 2, Zachary and Suzanne explore the failed relationship attempts of B'Elanna Torres, Seven of Nine, Commander Chakotay, and Captain Janeway, from B'Elanna's old academy flame on the U.S.S. Equinox (who still wants his sweater back) to Captain Janeway's oddly specific holographic facial hair requirements.   Chapters  Intro (00:00:00)  The Man in Black (00:02:43)  He Went All Pon Farr (00:05:33)  Lobster Has a Mind of its Own (00:11:05)  Hey There Seven (00:14:16)  Taxonomic Nomenclature (00:18:06)  She Just Used Him for His DNA (00:21:24)  Boothby Is In (00:25:37)  She's Gonna go to Jail for This, Or Worse (00:30:28)  Akoochimoya Cafe (00:33:14)  Dear Janeway Letter (00:36:40)  No Bathtub, Therefore Not a Good Match (00:39:19)  This Is Jeff Foxworthy (00:43:25)  He Has a Twinkle in His Eye (00:45:28)  Q Means Well (00:48:26)  Hashtag ReadTheBooks (00:52:20)  Closing (00:56:03)   Hosts  Zachary Fruhling and Suzanne Williamson   Production  Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

We are lucky enough to have LESLIE HOFFMAN join us on the show. Leslie was at Empire State Comic Con, and, will be talking about her experience at the convention. We will also share out thought on ESCC. Leslie is best known at the "Hall Guard" in the original Nightmare on Elm Street, she was a double for B'elanna Torres on Star Trek Voyager, and, worked on Star Trek Deep Space nine. Her work also includes, 1941, Love Boat, Fantasy Island, Naked Gun, and, many more. Join us as she share stroies from the set and behind the scenes, and, answere your questions, QAPLA'

Doomed Voyager Relationships - Part 1.   The relationship between B'Elanna Torres and Tom Paris is perhaps the only successful long-term relationship in all of Star Trek: Voyager. Far more numerous are the many failed relationship attempts, sometimes between members of the Voyager crew themselves, but more often between a member of the Voyager crew and a member of an alien species or (surprisingly often) a hologram.   In this episode of To The Journey, hosts Suzanne Williamson and Zachary Fruhling have part one of their two-part discussion on doomed relationships in Star Trek: Voyager. From Harry Kim's notorious string of bad luck (sometimes while forgetting to file the proper paperwork!) to The Doctor's doomed relationship prospects, both organic and holographic, find out whether Suzanne and Zachary retain their shipper optimism in their exploration of doomed Voyager relationships.   Chapters  Intro (00:00:00)  Ensign Lonelyhearts (00:02:19)  Kal-Toh 2000 (00:09:27)  Alternate Universe Genealogy (00:13:06)  It Sounds Like a Neil Diamond Song (00:18:12)  Pretty Boy, Baby Face (00:21:05)  Nanu Nanu (00:24:45)  Freya Reset Button (00:30:42)  No Air Quotes Needed (00:36:53)  Closing (00:41:03)   Hosts  Suzanne Williamson and Zachary Fruhling   Production  Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Course: Oblivion.   Things are looking up for the Voyager crew at the beginning of the fifth-season episode "Course: Oblivion," from the wedding of Tom Paris and B'Elanna Torres to an enhanced warp drive. But that all changes when the ship and crew begin losing their molecular cohesion, only to discover that they are, in fact, merely biomimetic duplicates of the real Voyager ship and crew, created a year before when Voyager landed on the aptly named "Demon Planet."   In this episode of To The Journey, hosts Zachary Fruhling and Suzanne Williamson (or perhaps their biomimetic duplicates; you be the judge!) discuss the merits of "Course: Oblivion." From the minutiae of the wedding of Fake-Tom and Fake-B'Elanna to the existential burdens of being a biomimetic duplicate, Zachary and Suzanne wrestle with  whether "Course: Oblivion" is as riveting as they recall and whether "Course: Oblivion" is really just one big metaphor for our finite human lives.   Chapters  Intro (00:00:00)  Distinguished Melting Neelix (00:03:27)  What about Harry Kim? (00:07:28)  Warp Cores Are Like Cats (00:10:13)  Who Is Ensign Harper?! (00:12:21)  This Episode Is a Metaphor for Life (00:18:02)  Goo People and an Enhanced Warp Drive (00:20:54)  Tom with a Tommy Gun (00:25:07)  Not as Riveting as We Remember (00:30:14)  Goo Gone (00:34:40)  Closing (00:37:49)   Hosts  Zachary Fruhling and Suzanne Williamson   Production  Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

“Year of Hell, Part II” does a pretty good job of wrapping up the two-parter, and hey, if you’re going to use the reset button, may as well make it as literal as possible. Then, in “Random Thoughts”, Torres punches a guy. iTunes Google Play RSS

The B’Elanna Torres/Tom Paris will-they-or-won’t-they comes to a head in “Day of Honor”, and in “Nemesis”, Chakotay finds out that not all is what it seems. Plus! Is Star Trek cool? iTunes Google Play RSS

In “Distant Origin”, Star Trek: Voyager reveals a shocking secret about Earth. In “Displaced”, shocking events happen to the crew. iTunes Google Play RSS

Captain Janeway dies in “Coda”… or does she? Ensign Vorik resolves his pon farr with a hologram in “Blood Fever”… or does he? Star Trek: Voyager is a good TV show… or is it? iTunes Google Play RSS

Star Trek: Voyager... Live and on stage for one night only! That is, if Lt. B'elanna Torres can't inspire a young poet to write a play so good that a war mongerer can be swayed from his... war mongering... ways. This week, Jacqueline Lopez and Jennifer Zhang are back and reviewing "Muse", the episode where our favorite half-Klingon crash lands on a planet where she's a hot enough ticket to fill stadiums (or rather, amphitheaters). Feeling inspired? Your thoughts to our thoughts here: engage@sevenofwine.com

Tom Paris and B'Elanna Torres Relationship Analysis.   We see precious few genuine romantic relationships onscreen in Star Trek, and arguably the relationship between Tom Paris and B'Elanna Torres is the most fully developed relationship in all of Star Trek. Over the seven-year run of Star Trek: Voyager, we see the full progression of Tom and B'Elanna's romantic relationship, from their initial status as slightly antagonistic colleagues, to their developing friendship and courtship, to their eventual marriage and the birth of their daughter, Miral.  In this episode of To The Journey, hosts Kay Shaw, Suzanne Williamson, and Zachary Fruhling take an in-depth look at the high points, and the low points, of Voyager's resident opposites-attract couple, Tom Paris and B'Elanna Torres. Chapters  Intro (00:00:00)  A Good Match (00:01:54)  Slow Burn (00:10:44)  Geeking Out Together (00:16:25)  The Start of it All (00:22:54)  Pairing Off (00:29:26)  The Wedding That Wasn't (00:41:01)  Rebels Unmasked (00:46:15)  Closing (00:53:55)   Hosts  Kay Shaw, Suzanne Williamson, and Zachary Fruhling   Production  Kay Shaw (Editor) Suzanne Williamson (Producer) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Hey, remember the Ferengi that got stranded in the Delta Quadrant way back in “The Price”? Well, “False Profits” brings them back. Then, B’Elanna is given memories of a horrible event, in “Remember”. iTunes Google Play RSS

B’Elanna Torres reactivates a drifting robot in “Prototype” and ends up getting kidnaped. Captain Janeway tries to form an alliance with the Kazon in “Alliances” but surprisingly, it doesn’t work out. iTunes Google Play RSS

Some things happen in “Cathexis” and actors perform lines, and that’s about all we can say about whatever the hell that was. Then, in “Faces”, Star Trek: Voyager gives us a character study of B’Elanna Torres, complete with body horror. iTunes Google Play RSS

Star Trek: Timelines Hello and welcome to another episode of There Are Four Mics: A Star Trek Podcast. I am your host, Joe Heiser. We weren’t able to get together and record an episode discussing Enterprise for this week; so we thought we’d take the opportunity to try something a little different. The Star Trek universe is much more than just the TV shows and movies, especially with the Star Trek vacuum that was created after the end of Enterprise in 2004. So I’m talking books, graphic novels, and video games. In this series, we’re specifically going to take a look at one of the many many Star Trek video games floating around out there. I’m sure I won’t be inciting much debate if I suggest that most Star Trek games have traditionally seemed rather -- Unremarkable. But it’s my hope that as I sift through the titles and give each game a fair chance, I’ll uncover more than a few that do the Star Trek universe justice. If you have recommendations going forward, please, let me know! Send us a tweet @thereare4mics or an email to contact@therearefourmics.com The most recent release seems as good a place to start as any. Star Trek: Timelines. A free to play strategy game available on Android, iOS, and through Facebook. Star Trek: Timelines was developed by Disruptor Beam and released in 2016. Disruptor Beam previously released Game of Thrones: Ascent. Another mobile and browser based free to play strategy game. Before we get started. Free to play is a polarizing concept. The game utilizes many of the classic components of a free to play game that we’ve come to expect: special currency, rare or specialty items, set waiting times for certain aspects of gameplay, advertisements for “special offers”, etc.. And while generally I’m suspicious of titles that rely on this form of revenue, I must say I was impressed with the amount of content I got without feeling pressured to buy in to keep the good times rolling. So if you were ready to dismiss the game based on “free-to-play” alone, I’d stick around and hear what else it has to offer. A not so brief overview Star Trek: Timelines wastes no energy and immediately drops you into the thick of things. Right out of the gate you adopt the role of a captain of your own starship. You’re in the middle of investigating an anomaly alongside a Romulan Warbird commanded by Captain Tomalak. Q, with original voice acting by John de Lancie, crashes the party and warns you that Starfleet may be out of its depth with this one. As if to prove his point, several ships suddenly appear, including none other than the NCC-1701 Enterprise, commanded by a very confused Captain Kirk who is beamed to your vessel. Tomalak takes this as some sort of ploy and you immediately enter into a space battle, something you’ll be doing a lot through the game. You’re given a taste of character abilities as you use Kirk and Spock to boost your ship’s stats, turning the battle to your advantage and allowing you to eventually destroy the Romulan Warbird. Another Warbird decloaks, and destroys the Enterprise. Kirk is distraught, but after Q sends the Warbird to Borg space as penance, he assures Kirk that yes, while his crew are dead, there are countless other versions scattered through time. Q further explains that the timelines and realities of the universe have become intermingled. People, planets, ships from across all times and universes are converging and vying for space. While he trusts you to take care of the warping around and starship battles, he intends to get to the bottom of this and sort it out. You’re given a set of prologue missions to complete and then finally engage with the main story. Now, this opening feels very much like an episode’s cold open. We’re dropped into a situation and given a mystery that needs resolving. A bunch of things happen that we don’t really understand and then we’re whisked away into the proper story to find our footing in this new and dangerous galaxy. Gameplay The main game is divided into different episodes, each comprised of a dozen or more missions. For instance, Episode One deals largely with the Klingons and the Augments, the followers of Khan Noonien Singh for the uninitiated. Are you more sympathetic towards the Klingons? Side with them in conversation, complete more Klingon missions, and ultimately, support them in achieving their final aims for the episode. All of which will influence the direction and control of the region. The entire game is divided up like this, Factions vying for power while you support one side or the other. Each mission awards you with items and credits, which can be used in purchasing a chance for more items, characters, and ship blueprints. Ship blueprints being let you upgrade your ship to increase its stats or even build new ships. The missions come in two flavors: Away Missions, and Starship Battles. For Away Missions you select a certain number of crew according to their listed skills and traits. You encounter a set number of challenges, each emphasizing a specific skill. For instance, if you see there will be some demand for the Medicine skill you might consider throwing in Dr. Phlox. Each challenge can be faced multiple ways, and it's up to you to determine who has the best chance of success, or what is more in line with the kind of captain you want to be. If you are particularly good at selecting crew members with appropriate skills and traits, that’ll work in your favor by adding a bonus to your ability to complete the challenge. A challenge of 25 needs to be met by a crewmember whose skills will add up to 25 after the various bonuses are applied. As you use each crew member they will level up, increasing their skills and making each challenge easier. Each crew member can also be outfitted with specific items to increase these abilities. Starship Battles are a bit different and largely take care of themselves. Your ship will automatically fire and evade, your job is to apply the bonuses your selected crew can offer. For instance, Travis Mayweather can increase your ship’s maneuverability temporarily, making it harder for the enemy to hit. Outside of the main story there are standalone “Distress Call” missions you can complete. These operate much like the episode specific missions but don’t necessarily affect events unfolding in the galaxy. There are a lot of elements blended into Star Trek: Timelines that I really enjoy. There’s a certain RPG aspect to it. Being able to choose your responses, enhance and upgrade your starship, leveling up your crew, and siding with one faction or the other all bring some semblance of roleplay to the game. It’s not simply a matter of filling your crew roster and unleashing them upon each mission, there needs to be a level of strategy and reason behind your choices. The game boasts over 330 recruitable characters at this moment. More having been added since the game’s initial launch; a trend likely to continue. Honestly, this aspect is quite fun to me. While most are variants of the same character, Jazz Musician Odo or Boxing Chakotay, for example, it’s reminiscent of collecting those Star Trek action figures that used to be released years ago. The ability to collect all of these characters and ships is certainly dependent on how much money you’re willing to spend. The ingame currency is referred to as Dilithium, which can be bought in packs of various sizes. You’re allotted a certain number of free chances depending on missions completed, but its obvious that if you were to rely on these free modes of resource gathering it could take you ages to get even the next level ship. In my 5-10 hours of play, I haven’t felt an overwhelming need to spend money, but if I were committed to collecting or progressing quickly, I can see why I’d want to. And you can be sure they give you ample opportunity to do so. One thing to note is how power hungry this game is. I mention this here because gameplay can really be hindered if the game locks up indefinitely. My phone is no spring chicken, a Nexus 6 running Android 7.0, but it’s still a good device. During starship battles especially, where 3D really comes into play, there are times when it's obvious my Nexus is struggling to keep up. Lagging interrupts the music and sound effects, and so can make for a grating experience all around, especially if you’ve got headphones in. Story The story is comprised of smaller stories contributing to the overarching theme of temporal chaos and how to handle it. You won’t find yourself wiping away tears, bursting into uproarious laughter, or aching over the ethical dilemmas, but there’s enough there to keep you going. The game continually introduces characters or their counterparts as the episodes develop, which certainly helps to keep interest and engagement up. What’s most impressive to me I suppose is that the game has enough story for me to require more than one sentence to accurately describe to someone. I don’t generally associate that with free to play mobile games, but Disruptor Beam managed to bring an original plot to Star Trek: Timelines. Graphics The graphics are pretty slick. The 3D starship battles look great for a mobile game, and each character has original art. Sometimes the character art is a bit odd in one way or another, but so many are so good that it’s easy to overlook the occasional haunting rictus or a disproportionate limb. Music I love the music. Very “Star Trek” but distinct enough to not feel pulled from any one series. Sound This is complicated. I think the sound effects are generally quite good. The problem is that many of them are obviously pulled from episodes or movies, and so don’t feel like they mesh quite the same as any original sound effects. And speaking of pulled from episodes, the handful of other characters given a voice are simply lines pulled straight from the screen. That’s not bad, per se, but it does have a soundboard quality to it. Each time I select Mayweather I hear a clip of Anthony Montgomery on some episode of Enterprise answering a hail, “Mayweather.” And the choices of line aren’t always that great. For instance, each time you select B'elanna Torres you hear “I don’t care what people think of me.” Is that really the best line B’elanna had? The most identifiably B’elanna line they could find? I’m not so sure. Voice Acting The voice acting, the original voice acting, performed by John de Lancie in the reprisal of his role as Q is fantastic. It brings a certain polish and charm to the game I’m not sure it would have otherwise. I think it’s that voice that carried me through the opening sequence of events and allowed me to successfully resist the urge to close out the app forever and find something else to do--which is the fate of many of my recently downloaded mobile games. Final Thoughts I’ve seen other reviewers call this game a labor of love. And I’d have to agree. I believe that Disruptor Beam respected the Star Trek characters, stories, and franchise as a whole and in turn, respected their target market. While not a perfect game, and perhaps not the perfect representation of what we see and feel while settling in to watch an episode of The Next Generation or Voyager, it gets as closer than many other Star Trek games I’ve played. I heartily recommend you give this game a shot. It’s free and quick to get into. In a lot of ways it doesn’t even feel appropriate to call it a mobile game simply based on the connotation of that term. I haven’t played a single session for less than thirty minutes. Hell, I like this game so much, that if I do end up buying the in-game currency, I’m not even going to feel embarrassed about it. Disruptor Beam deserves some props for this one. Final Rating: 4.5 Thank you for listening to this episode, we’ll be back soon with our full discussions of Enterprise but hope you enjoyed this little diversion. We’ll see how much traction this gets and might start making a regular series of recordings like this one. If you want to get in touch with us we’re on Twitter @thereare4mics and if you wouldn’t mind, we’d love it if you gave us a rating and review over at iTunes. Thanks again, see you next time.

Top Five Chakotay/B'Elanna Moments.  Robert Beltran and Roxann Dawson may not have had much one-on-one screen time together as Cmdr. Chakotay and Lt. B'Elanna Torres. But the moments they did share on-screen were memorable and helped to establish a strong sibling-like bond between these two former members of the Maquis. From brother-sister banter to tough-love interventions, hosts Zachary Fruhling, Suzanne Williamson, and Kay Shaw compare their top five Chakotay/B'Elanna Moments in Star Trek: Voyager. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) It's a Brother and a Sister Kinda Thing (00:01:40) Chronic Oversleeping (00:04:25) Trying to Kill Your Animal Guide (00:07:15) Over a Hot Cup of Pejuta (00:08:50) The Tattooed Terror (00:11:27) A Little Spiritual Guidance (00:14:11) Tough Love - Doing It the Maquis Way (00:15:30) The Mountains of the Antelope Women (00:19:39) Fake Walking Down the Fake Aisle (00:22:31) Quit Whining and Suck It Up (00:23:23) Highly Qualified Klingon Wins Nobel Prize (00:25:31) She's The Captain (00:27:08) Do We Know Each Other? (00:29:28) You Have Lousy Taste In Women (00:30:13) Bad Dad Jokes (00:31:53) Crazy or Lycanthropy? (00:33:24) Final Thoughts (00:34:48) Closing (00:34:44)  Hosts Zachary Fruhling, Suzanne Williamson, and Kay Shaw  Production Kay Shaw (Editor) Suzanne Williamson (Producer) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C. Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Kenneth Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Norman Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager) 

Prixin Wishlists.   It's holiday season at Trek.fm, and on To The Journey that can mean only one thing—it's Prixin time! In this special holiday episode of To The Journey, hosts Zachary Fruhling, Kay Shaw, and Suzanne Williamson create Prixin wishlists for the Voyager crew. From Captain Janeway and Commander Chakotay, down the ranks to Ensign Kim and beyond, find out what each member of the Voyager crew secretly wants for the holidays!   Chapters  Intro (00:00:00)  Prixin Wishlists (00:02:17)  Captain Janeway (00:03:07)  Chakotay (00:10:00)  Tuvok (00:15:50)  B'Elanna Torres (00:24:24)  The Doctor (00:29.37)  Tom Paris (00:36:45)  Kes (00:42:51)  Harry Kim (00:46:59)  Neelix (00:49:38)  Seska (00:54:44)  Honorable Mentions (00:56:14)  Closing (00:59:59)   Hosts  Zachary Fruhling, Kay Shaw, and Suzanne Williamson   Production  Kay Shaw (Editor) Suzanne Williamson (Producer) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C. Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Kenneth Tripp (Executive Producer) Jamie Duce (Associate Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Dante Hopkins (Associate Producer) Brian Beliso (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)

Missing Voyager Flashbacks.  The recipe for Star Trek success has a few key ingredients: thought-provoking sci-fi stories, social commentary embedded in said stories, epic space battles, and memorable characters. And when it comes to characters, we as fans don't ever get enough of our favorites. In this episode of To The Journey, Char and Earl Grey co-host Phillip Gilfus talk about missing character flashbacks they wanted to see on Voyager. Listen on and find out if Phillip is as infatuated with B'Elanna Torres as Tristan, the potential problems associated with parenting in the 24th century, and what missing scene might have given Neelix and Kes' romance more credibility.   Hosts Charlynn Schmiedt and Phillip Gilfus   On An Away Mission Tristan Riddell   Editor Charlynn Schmiedt   Producer Charlynn Schmiedt   Associate Producer Lisa Stevens   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Coordinator Will Nguyen   Chapters Vulcans and Sad Clowns (00:03:08) The Maquis (00:10:35) Romances (00:19:30) Origins (00:24:53) Previously (00:33:40) Next Week (00:41:13)   Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm   Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

B’Elanna Torres. This week we show our love for B’Elanna Torres in our in-depth character analysis. From Maquis rebel to Starfleet darling, B’Elanna was a rich and well-developed part of the Voyager crew. We all agreed that she was one of our favorites. So, Qa’Pla and listen to us sing her praises. 

B’Elanna Torres receives vivid dreams from an unknown passenger aboard Voyager.

Voyager encounters Dreadnought, a Cardassian missile that B’Elanna Torres reprogrammed during her time in the Maquis. Even though lost in the Delta Quadrant, the missile still believes it is on a Maquis mission in the Alpha Quadrant, setting an intercept course with an inhabited world.

The Vidiians capture B’Elanna Torres and split her into two people, one fully Klingon, and one fully human. The Voyager Bunch is joined this week by special guest panelist, Geroge Jackson, for this review of Faces. Also, Josh goes off the rails…

In this episode, Voyager is trapped in the event horizon of a quantum singularity, and the crew must find a way to escape before the ship is destroyed. Meanwhile Captain Janeway must make a decision on a new Chief Engineer. Like many of the first season episodes, this one centers on one character, namely B'elanna Torres. We gain an understanding as to why she joined the Maquis and her feelings towards Starfleet. The Doctor's holographic emitters have been affected by the singularity and he finds himself to be shrinking in size. With an interesting twist, Episode 2, Parallax, does not disappoint.If you would like to participate with the Star Trek Voyager Rewatch community, please email voyagerrewatch@gmail.com