Podcasts about betazoid

What if Star Trek had spun off into a full-blown sitcom starring Lwaxana Troi? To kick off Season 15 of The Trek Files, Larry Nemecek welcomes actor, writer, comedian, and Star Trek: Lower Decks star Tawny Newsome for a deep dive into an early-1990s pitch centered on Majel Barrett Roddenberry's Betazoid ambassador. The document up for discussion is a never-produced sitcom concept built around Lwaxana Troi; equal parts fish-out-of-water comedy, family chaos, and larger-than-life Trek energy. Together, Larry and Tawny unpack why the pitch feels both very of-its-time and strangely ahead of its time, especially now that Star Trek comedy has found new life through projects like Lower Decks. As someone who has not only starred in Trek comedy but also developed her own comedic Trek ideas, Tawny brings a unique perspective to the conversation: what makes sci-fi comedy work and how Gene Roddenberry's world always had room for humor alongside the philosophy and adventure. It's a fascinating look at a road not taken in Star Trek history and a reminder that sometimes the weirdest ideas in the archive are the most revealing. Documents and additional references ca. 1992 sitcom pitch centered on Lwaxana Troi and a proposed Star Trek comedy spinoff Guest: Tawny Newsome Reference: Lwaxana Troi Additional reference: Star Trek: Lower Decks The Trek Files Season 15 on Memory Alpha All episodes and documents: The Trek Files on Memory Alpha Visit the Trekland site for behind-the-scenes access and exclusive merchandise. The conversation continues on Discord with live chats and the Roddenberry Podcasts community! Join today!

What if Star Trek had spun off into a full-blown sitcom starring Lwaxana Troi? To kick off Season 15 of The Trek Files, Larry Nemecek welcomes actor, writer, comedian, and Star Trek: Lower Decks star Tawny Newsome for a deep dive into an early-1990s pitch centered on Majel Barrett Roddenberry's Betazoid ambassador. The document up for discussion is a never-produced sitcom concept built around Lwaxana Troi; equal parts fish-out-of-water comedy, family chaos, and larger-than-life Trek energy. Together, Larry and Tawny unpack why the pitch feels both very of-its-time and strangely ahead of its time, especially now that Star Trek comedy has found new life through projects like Lower Decks. As someone who has not only starred in Trek comedy but also developed her own comedic Trek ideas, Tawny brings a unique perspective to the conversation: what makes sci-fi comedy work and how Gene Roddenberry's world always had room for humor alongside the philosophy and adventure. It's a fascinating look at a road not taken in Star Trek history and a reminder that sometimes the weirdest ideas in the archive are the most revealing. Documents and additional references ca. 1992 sitcom pitch centered on Lwaxana Troi and a proposed Star Trek comedy spinoff Guest: Tawny Newsome Reference: Lwaxana Troi Additional reference: Star Trek: Lower Decks The Trek Files Season 15 on Memory Alpha All episodes and documents: The Trek Files on Memory Alpha Visit the Trekland site for behind-the-scenes access and exclusive merchandise. The conversation continues on Discord with live chats and the Roddenberry Podcasts community! Join today!

What if Star Trek had spun off into a full-blown sitcom starring Lwaxana Troi? To kick off Season 15 of The Trek Files, Larry Nemecek welcomes actor, writer, comedian, and Star Trek: Lower Decks star Tawny Newsome for a deep dive into an early-1990s pitch centered on Majel Barrett Roddenberry's Betazoid ambassador. The document up for discussion is a never-produced sitcom concept built around Lwaxana Troi; equal parts fish-out-of-water comedy, family chaos, and larger-than-life Trek energy. Together, Larry and Tawny unpack why the pitch feels both very of-its-time and strangely ahead of its time, especially now that Star Trek comedy has found new life through projects like Lower Decks. As someone who has not only starred in Trek comedy but also developed her own comedic Trek ideas, Tawny brings a unique perspective to the conversation: what makes sci-fi comedy work and how Gene Roddenberry's world always had room for humor alongside the philosophy and adventure. It's a fascinating look at a road not taken in Star Trek history and a reminder that sometimes the weirdest ideas in the archive are the most revealing. Documents and additional references ca. 1992 sitcom pitch centered on Lwaxana Troi and a proposed Star Trek comedy spinoff Guest: Tawny Newsome Reference: Lwaxana Troi Additional reference: Star Trek: Lower Decks The Trek Files Season 15 on Memory Alpha All episodes and documents: The Trek Files on Memory Alpha Visit the Trekland site for behind-the-scenes access and exclusive merchandise. The conversation continues on Discord with live chats and the Roddenberry Podcasts community! Join today!

TEX-TREK Mission 376: STAR TREK: TNG's "Tin Man" Back-Trekking RetrospectiveEarlier this year we met the the Betazoid cadet, Tarima, in STARFLEET ACADEMY who had some rare, extra powerful telepathic abilities. This week on TEX-TREK, we look back to the TNG episode that guest-starred a similar character above and beyond the typical 'Zoid telepath, "Tin Man." Join us on this Back-Trekking Retrospective on a fan favorite Next Gen classic.As always, available in both video and audio-only formats.Get RSS feed:https://anchor.fm/s/f37edb0c/podcast/rssApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tex-trek/id1495605753?uo=4Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/6mdZ030Klldxwn7SSc5PKpJoin our Discord server:https://discord.gg/YXPeRyQh7ySupport us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/txtrekStar Trek: The Next Generation, Season 3 Episode 20"Tin Man"Written by Dennis Putman Bailey & David BischoffDirected by Robert ScheererThe Enterprise races against Romulans to make first contact with a powerful entity code-named "Tin Man."http://www.facebook.com/textrekhttps://www.instagram.com/txtrek/http://twitter.com/TxTrekhttps://www.tiktok.com/@txtrekEmail: fathereeactual@tex-trek.com

When the Enterprise races against the Romulans to make first contact with an Ancient Alien species, an neurospicy Betazoid and an autistic android both find their people, place, and purpose. Maybe you're just different, and maybe that's not a sin. Visit our website at humanisttrek.com Support the show at patreon.com/humanisttrek Pick up your merch at humanisttrek.com/merch Support our show by visiting our sponsors & partners: Modiphius | UnderOutfit Socials: Bluesky Mastodon Discord YouTube Thanks to Star Trek Avatar Creation & Starfleet Officer maker by @marci_bloch

Episode 6 of Starfleet Academy delivers one of the most tonally distinct installments of the season, shifting from collegiate character drama into full psychological thriller and survival horror. The podcast opens with immediate high energy, framing the episode as a major turning point — one that blends classic Trek moral dilemmas with modern cinematic tension. The panel quickly agrees: this is the episode where the show proves it can operate at franchise stakes. The early discussion centers on the controversial opening sequence involving Caleb and Tarima. While romantic development has been building, the telepathic boundary violation sparks debate about trust, consent, and Betazoid psychology. The hosts explore how this tension isn't just interpersonal drama — it foreshadows the emotional decisions both characters must make under life-or-death pressure later in the episode. Once the cadets board the derelict USS Miyazaki, the tone pivots hard into horror. The abandoned post-Burn experimental vessel becomes a graveyard setting — dark corridors, failing systems, and an ever-present sense of dread. The introduction of the Furies raises the stakes immediately. Their cannibalistic nature, hybrid physiology, and predatory tactics create a new kind of enemy — less political, more primal — evoking comparisons to the Vidiians or even Reavers in tone. The hostage scenario and airlock sequence form the episode's action centerpiece. The cadets' inexperience shows early, but they evolve rapidly under pressure. A key moment highlighted in the podcast is the sacrifice of their commanding officer, which forces the cadets to step into leadership roles prematurely. This trial-by-fire dynamic reinforces the show's core theme: Starfleet officers aren't born — they're forged in crisis. Sam's bridge sequence becomes the emotional and technological high point. Tasked with restoring fragmented ship systems, she demonstrates not just computational superiority but personal agency. The panel reads this as a pivotal evolution in her arc — choosing to risk herself for organics, further complicating her loyalty to her creators. Her eventual injury adds philosophical weight: even artificial life can bear scars of trust. The episode closes with wider implications for the season. Nus Braka's looming presence, the emergence of the Furies, and the cadets' accelerated growth all point toward a larger coordinated threat. The hosts speculate that Episode 6 may represent the “Empire Strikes Back” tonal shift of the season — where youthful optimism gives way to the harsh realities of command, sacrifice, and war.   00:01 – Cold open, hype reactions, and spoiler warning for Episode 6 03:20 – Panel introductions and first impressions of the episode 06:10 – Opening romance scene and early character tension 09:05 – Caleb & Tarima relationship analysis and emotional stakes 12:00 – Betazoid abilities and telepathic boundary debate 15:10 – Away mission briefing and training exercise setup 18:20 – Boarding the USS Miyazaki and mission objectives 21:30 – Post-Burn warp lore and ship disaster backstory 24:40 – First appearance of the Furies and threat assessment 27:50 – Horror tone shift and haunted-ship atmosphere 31:00 – Airlock standoff and hand-to-hand combat breakout 34:15 – Tactical coordination and cadet crisis response 37:30 – Leadership contrast: War College vs Academy cadets 40:45 – Lieutenant Commander sacrifice and protocol analysis 44:00 – Bridge lockdown and survival strategy planning 47:10 – Sam begins computer restoration under pressure 50:20 – “1200 files” moment and Sam's hero sequence 53:40 – Comic lore tie-in and Miyazaki historical context 56:50 – Ship systems reboot and turning the tide 01:00:00 – Cadets regain control and tactical regroup 01:04:10 – Genesis & Darum bridge command dynamics 01:08:25 – Leadership growth and teamwork evolution 01:12:40 – Athena ship response and search coordination 01:16:55 – Furry threat escalation and hostage stakes 01:21:05 – Rescue strategy and multi-team execution 01:25:20 – Final confrontation buildup 01:29:35 – Climactic battle and survival resolution 01:33:50 – Nus Braka implications and villain framing 01:37:40 – Sam's injuries and EMH medical response 01:41:10 – Character fallout and emotional aftermath 01:44:00 – Season arc theories and “big bad” speculation 01:46:00 – Final ratings, closing thoughts, and sign-off

And we're back with a review of the third episode of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Season 1, "Vitus Reflux, "as Caleb, Darem, Genesis and the rest of the cadets find themselves up against those jerks over at the War College... and yes, that does include Tarima, the Betazoid with the mysterious power inhibitor...Speaking of which, we talk about the question many of you have been asking -- are Betazoids empaths or telepaths or all of the above? We also hit the Replimat for some Cold War fun and we have a really good Red Shirt from DS9!

This episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation contains scenes of Sexual Assault. Listener discretion is advised. When an alien race opens an eBay auction for control of the only known stable wormhole which just happens to be in their space, Deanna Troi is swept away by a mysterious bidder named Devinoni Ral. When Ral turns out to also be Betazoid and using his abilities to win the auction, Star Trek makes us think about ethics and morality. But when Ral uses his abilities to get into Troi's bed, Allie and Sarah think about how sexual assaulty this really was. Visit our website at humanisttrek.com Support the show at patreon.com/humanisttrek Pick up your merch at humanisttrek.com/merch Socials Bluesky Mastodon Discord YouTube Starfleet Officer maker by @marci_bloch

When the Betazed president alphas Admiral Keeps-Sending-You-Dave-Ramsey-and-Tony-Robbins-Videos during negotiations to potentially rejoin the Federation, it becomes clear he may not be there to negotiate in earnest. But after the president's daughter takes a liking to a Caleb, he may be able to save the negotiations as long as he doesn't goo everywhere first. Which dead actor is living on? How was BART rebranded? Which cadet is jacked like a WWE superstar? It's the episode that forgot everyone's name.Support the production of Greatest TrekGet a thing at podshop.biz!Sign up for our mailing list!Greatest Trek is produced by Wynde PriddySocial media is managed by Rob Adler and Bill TilleyMusic by Adam RaguseaFriends of DeSoto for: Labor | Democracy | JusticeDiscuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek and find us on social media:YouTube | Facebook | X | Instagram | TikTok | Mastodon | Bluesky | ThreadsAnd check out these online communities run by FODs: Reddit | USS Hood Discord | Facebook group | Wikia | FriendsOfDeSoto.social Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

STARFLEET ACADEMY – S01E02 „BETA TEST“ | Discovery Panel „Democracy is continuous action“ – und genau so fühlt sich diese Episode an: als politisches Dauer-Workout mit emotionalem Muskelkater. In „Beta Test“ startet das Herbstsemester an der Starfleet Academy – inklusive Unterricht (Alien-Schleim mit Beziehungsstatus), Culture Clash mit dem War College und einer betazoidischen Delegation, bei der ausgerechnet die Jugend-Aktivist:innen die Tür zur Föderation wieder aufstoßen will. Wir sprechen (ohne alles vorwegzunehmen) über: • Disziplin, Verantwortung & das wiederkehrende „Make your bed“-Motiv • Diplomatie, die sich anfühlt wie ein Gespräch kurz vor dem Phaser-Schuss • Betazoid:innen, Gefühle auf Anschlag – und Vertrauen als riskanteste Technologie • Star Trek als „nur Dialoge“-Feuerwerk (und warum das unfassbar gut funktioniert) Hashtags: #StarTrek #StarfleetAcademy #BetaTest #DiscoveryPanel #StarTrekPodcast #Betazoid #Federation #SciFiPodcast #ParamountPlus

It’s the second episode of “Starfleet Academy,” and things are picking up speed. Political negotiations via college debating society! Betazoid mental shields! Many, many, many robots and aliens. But is it too much, or just enough? We break it all down, reassess “Star Trek Voyager” and complain about theme songs, and ultimately make an Important Contribution To (Head) Canon with the introduction of Whale Academy. Scott McNulty and Jason Snell.

00:00 – Show intro, Episode 2 framing, and community welcome 05:35 – Initial reactions to “Beta Test” and slower pacing vs Episode 1 11:10 – Betazoid canon discussion: telepathy, eyes, and cultural norms 16:45 – Tarima's neural inhibitor and fear of her own abilities 22:20 – Starfleet Academy vs War College explained post-Burn 27:55 – Caleb's leadership arc and why he avoids the War College path 33:30 – Raimi (“Fish Boy”) and the struggle to define his role 39:05 – Comedy beats: Borg gag, barefoot Chancellor, and visual humor 44:40 – Is this still Star Trek? Tone shift and generational appeal 50:15 – Romance tension: Tarima, Caleb, Genesis, and teen-drama tropes 01:01:25 – 90210 comparisons and “college dramedy” intentionality 01:07:00 – Kurtzman-era Trek, Discovery DNA, and legacy expectations 01:12:35 – Writing strengths, character chemistry, and standout performances 01:18:10 – Episode 2 final thoughts and narrative direction going forward 01:23:45 – Closing remarks, audience reactions, and Episode 3 anticipation

On this week's episode of our show, Captain Ingle and I set a course for the world of Star Trek animation! First, we take a look at the premiere episode of the original animated series; second, a trio of Betazoid ambassadors wreaks havoc on the crew of the USS Cerritos; and third, the story of the Protostar comes full circle as our heroes attempt to fix the timeline they inadvertently ruined. Join us as we go boldly!

Officers Kelso and Dashiell will be on an away mission, so it'll just be Keith and Alan crewing the ship! We will be relying on YOU for our topic tonight! Give us a question -- thoughtful, insightful, irreverent, off-the-wall, silly, etc -- and we'll answer it LIVE. Do you want us to debate between two Captains? Sure! Do you want to know our thoughts on Betazoid wedding rituals? No prob! Do you want us to rank starship designs or bridge layouts? We'll do it! Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber. #startrek #askmeanything

The LLAP crew have rewatched the eigth episode of season 3 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, "The Price" (1989), as part of a Star Trek: The Next Generation podcast review series. As the Federation and rival factions bid for control of a newly discovered wormhole, Counselor Troi faces a personal and professional dilemma with a charming but manipulative negotiator. Join our panel of Trek enthusiasts as they unpack the diplomacy, deception, and emotional fallout — one deal, one data scan, and one Betazoid boundary at a time.Live Long and PodcastStar Trek: The Next Generation S3 E8 - "The Price" (1989) | Episode ReviewFirst Aired: November 13, 1989In-universe year: 2366Date of Podcast: November 4, 2025Star Trek: The Next Generation Rewatch Review SeriesTHIS WEEK'S PODCASTERSDave Mader, Kevin Millard, Ashley Millard, Heather Narduzzi, Jane Mader, Adam WoodwardLIVE LONG AND PODCAST FOUNDED BYDave Mader and Jaemeel RobinsonA PROUD MEMBER OF THE UNITED FEDERATION OF PODCASTSCheck us out online at https://www.ufpodcasts.com/livelongandpodcastPRODUCERDave MaderINTRO MUSIC BYJérôme ChauvelAbydos MusicSupport us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/LiveLongandPodcastStreaming live on Twitch, Youtube and Facebook:Twitch Channel: https://www.twitch.tv/livelongandpodcastYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/livelongandpodcastFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/pg/LiveLongAndPodcastAudio version available wherever you get your audio podcasts.Listen to Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0yIEMJhawSLGAozJAh4EdGListen via Anchor: https://anchor.fm/livelongandpodcast#tng #startrek #thenextgeneration #livelongandpodcast #ufp #unitedfederationofpodcasts 0:00 Intro Credit Sequence1:22 Beginning of Podcast13:59 Screenshots and Plot Breakdown1:08:25 Fun Facts1:14:38 Ratings1:19:01 Outro

We continue our wedding series with Star Trek: The Next Generation's "Haven" -- in which Deanna Troi's arranged marriage is interrupted by the arrival of an AIDS allegory. It's … rough. It's rough.  Note: Liz says two completely inaccurate things with absolute confidence: first she claims that Wyatt is the only guest star with a costume change (false, that is Lwaxana) and then she claims that he's wearing grey in the holodeck scene (he is wearing burgundy). And unfortunately these were LOAD-BEARING INACCURACIES that couldn't easily be edited out. Never trust a podcaster.  "I don't know who wrote this, but I cannot support them."  We know early TNG loved a Special Boy, but why is Wyatt Miller the protagonist of this episode?  Is Lwaxana Troi a reliable source of information on Betazoid culture and custom?  "Genetic bonding" is a fancy word for "child betrothal" and also sounds kiiiiiiiinda sketchy? Were Ian Troi and the Millers attempting to pull some sort of eugenics shenanigans? (Streaming movie about Michelle Yeoh taking out Ian Troi, co-starring Jess Bush as young Lwaxana, when?) Liz is not a fan of Lwaxana and takes issue with the current "if you don't like Lwaxana Troi, you're a misogynist" discourse "I would like to have a dinner party with Lwaxana Troi and Cersei Lannister."  Is Mon Mothma the anti-Lwaxana Troi? Either way, she's joining Lwaxana and Cersei for cocktails

On this week's episode of our show, Captain Ingle and I set a course for the 24th century and the intergalactic intrigue of Federation station Deep Space 9. When a familiar Betazoid ambassador arrives during a cultural celebration, amorous escapades begin to abound and everything goes crazy. Join us as we go boldly!

We return to Deep Space Nine this week with a long and eventful discussion of the first half of Season Three. Enjoy talk of Allen's new apartment, our thoughts on this season's social commentary, and of course our favorite Betazoid returning to the series. (Apologies for the light editing on this one, it's hard to go in and perfect a three hour pod but please DM us if you hear any weird audio issues, thank you!)Magellan's Substack newsletter Twitter/X Twitch Chatzums Email: chatzpod@gmail.com Our main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/

This week on Radio Free Galaxy we're reviewing the next episode in our Star Trek: Lower Decks odyssey, Empathalogical Fallacies! A trio of Betazoid dignitaries joins the Cerritos for a diplomatic mission, but chaos ensues when the crew begins to give in to their most primal urges! Could the Betazoids somehow be the cause or is something much more sinister to blame? Tune In to find out! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radiofreegalaxy/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radiofreegalaxy/support

In accordance with Betazoid traditions, Auto, Frank, and Dan review upcoming Timelines material in the nude. New traits, same old skill sets. 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:30 December Mega retrospective 00:05:36 Valuing skill sets 00:10:44 Admiral Pike 00:17:19 Dak'Rah 00:22:50 Festive Guinan 00:26:59 Yeoman Martha Landon 00:32:37 New traits & collection 00:39:43 C.O.P. Sisko 00:43:55 Fascination Lwaxana Troi 00:49:45 Ulis 00:54:21 Maab ---- Trek Time is a 100% Charity Supporting Channel! Check Our Website: https://trek-time.com/ Join The Discord: https://discord.gg/zKKHKwBB98 Follow Us On Twitch: https://twitch.tv/TrekTime Subscribe To Our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/s/256197a0/podcast/rss Follow Us On Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrekTime_ Follow Us On Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/trektime.bsky.social Email: trek.time.charity@gmail.com ----

EPISODE 560- Uncle Jim and his Treksperts take a deep dive into Star Trek Lower Decks season 4 episode "Empathological Fallacies" and Very Short Treks episode "Holograms All the Way Down". What happens when a secret Betazoid security team is affected by an outburst of emotions? Holograms, Holograms and more holograms on Very Short Treks "Holograms, All The Way Down" We have Star Trek Birthdays, Fan Shout-Outs and compare our episodes scores to those from our FB fans. Call (646)668-2433 to join the fun. Let's see what's out there...ENGAGE! 

We join the Cerritos crew as they escort some Betazoid "diplomats" and experience chaos!

Thad talks about the Star Trek Lower Decks episode "Empathological Fallacies" with Carl Wonders and Caleb Dorsch.Join us in BQN Podcast Collective on Facebook.Find us on Twitter:The Network: @BQNPodcastsThe Show: @IDICPodcastThad: @TyranicusChrissie: @TheGoddessLiviaAnd our guest, Carl: @ListeningToFilmAnd his podcast: @PodSpielAnd our other guest, Caleb: @RogueMoghAnd his podcast: @FleetAwardsPodThe BQN Podcast Collective is brought to you by our listeners. Special thanks to these patrons on Patreon whose generous contributions help to produce this podcast and the many others on our network!Jason AndersonVera BibleSusan Capuzzi-De ClerckTim CooperChrissie De Clerck-SzilagyiLars Di ScenzaThad HaitMatt HarkerPeter HongJim McMahonJoe MignoneGreg MolumbyMahendran RadhakrishnanTom Van ScotterDavid WillettCarl WondersAnonymousDavidYou can join this illustrious list by becoming a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/BQNUnder Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. Infinite Diversity is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.

Party on the Cerritos with a bunch of Betazoid women!  What could possibly go wrong on #StarTrekLowerDecks? --- Regular These Are The Voyages episodes will be released on the 7s (7, 17, and 27). Reaction Episodes BEAM in every week when we discuss new Star Trek during its original run. --- Make sure to check out our webpage, www.trtvpod.com.  Also, make sure to like our page on Facebook, join our group, and follow us on Instagram and Twitter in the following ways:  Instagram: @trtvpod Twitter @trtvpod | @chase_mckinney Join the podcast community and continue the discussion: You can also hail us by sending subspace communications the following ways: Email: trtvpod@gmail.com Voice only transmission (3-minute limit): 817-752-4757 If you'd like to send us something please address it to: Lone Star Station PO BOX 2455 Azle, TX 76098 **We would love to hear about your origin story with Trek, reactions to the show, or whatever gets you to ENGAGE. If you'd like to support the show and get access to additional Star Trek content then hit us up at Patreon and support the show at Patreon.com/thesearethevoyages.

Emotional damage! Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this T'Lyn-focused episode, discussing telepathic diseases, justified Betazoid paranoia, and how hard it is to memorize the periodic table of elements.

Emotional damage! Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this T'Lyn-focused episode, discussing telepathic diseases, justified Betazoid paranoia, and how hard it is to memorize the periodic table of elements. The post Empathological Fallacies (LD) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

If last week's episode of LOWER DECKS gave us the "triple threat girls trip" then this week might best be described as the "triple threat Lwaxana Troi episode." It's the crew of the Cerritos versus not one, but THREE crazy ladies from Betazed! Of course with this being LOWER DECKS it isn't quite what it looks like so grab a stool at the ship's bar and let's discuss. As always, available in both video and audio-only formats.Watch on YouTube:https://youtube.com/live/TEvOk60g9QQGet RSS feed:https://feeds.captivate.fm/tex-trek/Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tex-trek/id1495605753?uo=4Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/6mdZ030Klldxwn7SSc5PKp?si=3BOqsbQER9Ssfppqk7lofQ&fbclid=IwAR1M1uH_xBE1lYWcwQocoDzjoVSsLmCgBt08TCEYAltwIH3MPC0S60bMCsEGoogle Podcasts:https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc3ByZWFrZXIuY29tL3Nob3cvMzM1MjY2NS9lcGlzb2Rlcy9mZWVkJoin our Discord server:https://discord.gg/YXPeRyQh7ySupport us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/txtrekStar Trek: Lower Decks, Season 4 Episode 5, "Empathalogical Fallacies"Written by Jamie LoftusDirected by Megan LloydThe hedonistic outlook of a Betazoid delegation infects the crew.http://www.facebook.com/textrekhttp://twitter.com/TxTrekEmail: fathereeactual@tex-trek.com

T'Lyn tries to return to her Vulcan posting, but a trio of Betazoid beauties stand in the way. Matt and Pete experience episode 405, “Empathological Fallacies.”Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3

T'Lyn tries to return to her Vulcan posting, but a trio of Betazoid beauties stand in the way. Matt and Pete experience episode 405, “Empathological Fallacies.”Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3

When the Cerritos picks up some undercover Betazoid woo girls for an Uber mission, the celebration in the mess hall starts getting pretty intense. But as T'Lyn searches for the true cause of everyone's psychosis, Boimler gets put through the security team's program. What's the brand promise of the Royal Sonesta? Is there a bar for being able to stand on a bar? Do cats get ice cream headaches too? It's the episode where absolutely no one is playing it cool!Friends of DeSoto for LaborSupport the production of Greatest TrekMusic by Adam RaguseaFollow Greatest Trek on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek!Greatest Trek on YouTube | Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | WikiSign up for our mailing list!Get a thing at podshop.biz!

Cirroc Lofton (Jake Sisko in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine) and sci-fi producer, Ryan T. Husk, critique, review and react to Star Trek: Lower Decks, season 4 episode 5, "Empathological Fallacies." Star Trek reaction.Special Guest: Director, Meg LloydProducer: Ryan T. HuskAudio Engineer: Scott JensenExecutive Producers:Dr. Susan V. GrunerJason OkunAssociate Producers:Homer Frizzell Dr. Ann Marie Segal Eve England Yvette Blackmon-Tom TJ Jackson-BeyBill Victor Arucan Titus MohlerDarlena Marie Blander Dr. Mohamed Noor Tierney C. Dieckmann Anna Post Rex A. Wood Anil O. Polat Joe BalsarottiMike GuDr. Stephanie BakerDequeue Justine Norton-KertsonCarrie SchwentFaith HowellEdward Foltz AKA Crewman guyMai, Live From TokyoMatt BoardmanChris McGeeJustin WeirJake BarrettJane JorgensenHenry UngerJed ThompsonAllyson Leach-HeidJulie ManasfiMarsha "Classic" SchreierGreg K. WickstromSpecial Thanks to Malissa LongoEvery week, we watch an episode of Star Trek: Lower Decks and review it. Join us! Watch every week and get in on the discussion - we'd love to have you!If you enjoy our content please leave us a five star rating and comment/review.Support and join the community here:https://www.patreon.com/The7thRuleWatch the episodes with full video here:https://www.youtube.com/c/The7thRuleSocial media:https://twitter.com/7thRulehttps://www.facebook.com/The7thRule/https://www.facebook.com/groups/The7thRuleGet cool T7R merchandise here:https://the-7th-rule.creator-spring.com/Malissa Longo creates fun and functional Star Trek art at:https://theintrovertedrepublic.com/Get radical Trek swag at Ryan's online store here: https://star-trek-and-chill.myshopify.com/We continue The 7th Rule journey without our friend, our brother, Aron Eisenberg. He is still with us in spirit, in stories, in laughter, and in memories, and the show must go on.

The hedonistic outlook of a Betazoid delegation infects the crew. #startreklowerdecks This week we are joined by the Trek Untold host Matthew! Be kind Subscribe and check out the new look next week. #EmpathalogicalFallacies #captainfreeman #lowerdecks #startrek #scifi #animation #stars

We're halfway through the season and the Lower Dorks hosts are ready to discuss T'Lyn's first character focus episode! Get ready for a discussion on huge resort drinks, praise for Captain Freeman and a pitch for a Breen lower decker episode. 0:00 Intro and drink announcement 2:37 Episode synopsis 4:34 Director credits 5:47 Lieutenant Junior Grade 6:53 Betazoid characters 19:56 T'Lyn, effects of Bendii Syndrome 40:28 Captain Freeman's finest hour 42:13 Boimler, Security and Relaxation 58:13 Romulans lying in wait  59:09 Metaplot tie-in, Edible Betazoids 1:02:28 Halfway through reflection 1:03:41 Outro

Welcome back to MAKE IT SO: A STAR TREK: LEGACY podcast as we continue exploring the fourth season of Star Trek: Lower Decks.Join hosts Kurt North and Ian Buckley as they dissect Lower Decks' fourth season, episode 5: "Empathalogical Fallacies." In this T'Lyn-focused installment, things take a wild turn when three Betazoid socialites crash the Ceritos, en route to the party paradise of Risa. this is your one-stop shop for all things Star Trek!Host:Kurt North Guests: Ian BuckleyShow Producer/Editor:Kurt NorthMake It So on socials: https://linktr.ee/makeitsoTheme music: (c) Sam DillardSupport the show and get access to bonus Star Trek-fuelled episodes, ad free listening, and early access to episodes coming soon: Join us as the Legacy continues...

Exploring one of the most highly developed characters in all of Trek Are you ready to top into your emotional core and empathize like a half-Betazoid? Join The BIG Sci-Fi Podcast for a heartfelt episode, where we celebrate the amazingly multidimensional character: Deanna Troi. From her vital role as a member of the bridge crew and counselor to the USS Enterprise-D, to her adventures throughout the alpha quadrant, we're covering it all. This is the episode where we go deep into discussions surrounding one of Star Trek's most intelligent, well-rounded, intuitive, and emotionally insightful characters. Tune in, and let's raise a chocolate sundae to Counselor Troi! This podcast is a proud part of the Trek Geeks Podcast Network and works hard to bring you great content from all over the science fiction universe. We would love to hear your feedback, suggestions, and ideas. Just take a moment to send us an email at thebigscifipodcast@gmail.com. Check our podcast out and learn more about the other great podcasts on the network by visiting trekgeeks.com. We've got the merch! If you want BIG Sci-Fi swag, check out this link and support us by wearing us everywhere you go! Check out all of our social links in one place: https://linktr.ee/thebigscifipodcast Check out Cris' amazing YouTube channel for Trek content galore: https://www.youtube.com/@yellingaboutstartrek1532 Check out Brian's new book available at Amazon for Kindle and in paperback: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Brian-Donahue/author/B0C3BQ93VD?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Check out Adeena's website for more about her book series, career, and science: https://adeenamignogna.com/

Exploring one of the most highly developed characters in all of Trek Are you ready to top into your emotional core and empathize like a half-Betazoid? Join The BIG Sci-Fi Podcast for a heartfelt episode, where we celebrate the amazingly multidimensional character: Deanna Troi. From her vital role as a member of the bridge crew and counselor to the USS Enterprise-D, to her adventures throughout the alpha quadrant, we're covering it all. This is the episode where we go deep into discussions surrounding one of Star Trek's most intelligent, well-rounded, intuitive, and emotionally insightful characters. Tune in, and let's raise a chocolate sundae to Counselor Troi! This podcast is a proud part of the Trek Geeks Podcast Network and works hard to bring you great content from all over the science fiction universe. We would love to hear your feedback, suggestions, and ideas. Just take a moment to send us an email at thebigscifipodcast@gmail.com. Check our podcast out and learn more about the other great podcasts on the network by visiting trekgeeks.com. We've got the merch! If you want BIG Sci-Fi swag, check out this link and support us by wearing us everywhere you go! Check out all of our social links in one place: https://linktr.ee/thebigscifipodcast Check out Cris' amazing YouTube channel for Trek content galore: https://www.youtube.com/@yellingaboutstartrek1532 Check out Brian's new book available at Amazon for Kindle and in paperback: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Brian-Donahue/author/B0C3BQ93VD?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Check out Adeena's website for more about her book series, career, and science: https://adeenamignogna.com/

What to expect from episode 99: The Muse? Briefing The Muse, or how to kill a young kid with extra steps. Jake Sisko is a writer without a story. The mysterious Onaya. Odo is in trouble. Lawaxana Troi is back, and she's pregnant! Fun with pregnant Betazoid…

Tonight we look back at Season Three of #Picard and rank our favorite episodes. Streamlabs Donations: https://streamlabs.com/Thegeekandi/tip Now on Odysee odysee.com/@TheGeekaandI:3 Follow us on Rumble: Rumble.com/user/GeekAndIPodcast Buy Me A Coffee Donations: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thegeekandi Merch Store: https://streamlabs.com/thegeekandi/merch ================== The Collectors Zone eBay Store - https://www.ebay.com/usr/the_collectors_zone The Collectors Zone YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/thecollectorszone  The Collectors Zone Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/MasterCollectoroftheZone/ The Geek and I Podcast Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/thegeekandipodcastwithJohnandJeff The Geek and I Podcast YouTube Channel -  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuem7-ek43GqUro1ZD8K1Ig The Geek and I Podcast Website - https://www.podpage.com/the-geek-and-i-podcast-with-john-and-jeff/ Welcome to our latest video where we'll be discussing one of the most beloved TV shows of all time - Star Trek: The Next Generation. This show introduced us to some of the most iconic characters in television history and took us on a journey through space that we'll never forget. Today, we'll be diving into the characters of TNG and discussing some of our favorite moments from the show. So, without further ado, let's begin! First up, we have the captain of the USS Enterprise - Jean-Luc Picard. Picard is one of the most respected and admired characters in the Star Trek franchise, and for good reason. He's a natural leader, a brilliant strategist, and an all-around great guy. Some of our favorite moments with Picard include his interactions with Q, the time he was assimilated by the Borg, and his epic speeches about the importance of exploration and discovery. Next up, we have the ship's first officer - Commander William Riker. Riker is known for his charming personality, his incredible trombone skills, and his love of jazz. He's also a fantastic leader in his own right and has saved the ship on more than one occasion. Some of our favorite Riker moments include his relationship with Troi, his beard (of course), and his epic trombone duet with Data. Speaking of Data, he's our next character on the list. Data is an android who is fascinated by human behavior and strives to become more human himself. He's also incredibly intelligent and has saved the ship and its crew countless times. Some of our favorite Data moments include his attempts at humor, his friendship with Geordi, and his exploration of his own programming and limitations. Geordi La Forge is the chief engineer of the Enterprise, and he's also one of our favorite characters. He's a brilliant engineer who can fix just about anything, and he's also incredibly kind and compassionate. Some of our favorite Geordi moments include his relationship with Data, his ability to see through his VISOR, and his friendship with Barclay. Deanna Troi is the ship's counselor, and she's also half-Betazoid, which means she has empathic abilities. Troi is a warm and compassionate character who always puts the well-being of her patients first. Some of our favorite Troi moments include her relationship with Riker, her ability to sense danger, and her strong connection to her mother, Lwaxana. Worf is the ship's chief security officer, and he's also the only Klingon on board. Worf is a fierce warrior who takes his job seriously, but he's also a complex character who struggles with his identity and his place in the universe. Some of our favorite Worf moments include his relationships with other Klingons, his love for prune juice, and his epic battles with the Borg.

Brace yourself, it's a Deana Troi heavy episode! What, wait? Last episode she was literally doing zero on the bridge, and the episode before that… hey, why don't they give this empath something to do?A fellow Betazoid, Tam Elbrun (good name, Great Bird!), who is also mentally unstable, comes onboard to help save a sentient star ship from being space-fried in a supernova. Hold on to your writer's room because this dude has a history a mile long! Did you know he was part of a failed first contact mission in which a bunch of Starfleet people done died? Did you know that a couple of those diers were friends of Commander Riker? And, did you also know that Elbrun's empathery is so much stronger than Deana Troi's that he can't help but hear all the voices in his head coming from the Enterprise crew? He can't get that kid Harry and his compulsion to carve dolphins out of his mind, and hey, did you know Worf has a young ward living in his cabin – a Jeremy Aster – What the fuck? Elbrun can only find peace when peering into the mind of his new bestie Data! Hold on, I thought you said this was a Deana Troi episode!Even more available at: https://tngeez.com

The Enterprise races against the Romulans to drop a jerky Betazoid off on a living ship. Plus Getting to Know Our Anniversary, Trek Trivia, and more! Thanks for listening, hope you enjoy, and tell a friend! Follow us on twitter: @BesottedGeekPod Email the show: besottedgeek@gmail.com Check out our website: besottedgeek.com Buy some stuff: teepublic.com/user/besottedgeek  etsy.com/shop/untidyvenus, code “besotted” Support the show: patreon.com/besottedgeek Watch Stork suck at video games most weekdays 8:30am-ish EST: twitch.tv/besottedgeek & YouTube  

Autistic representation in Star Trek “Perhaps you're just different,” Tam Elbrun tells Data in the Next Generation episode “Tin Man.” “Not a sin, you know, though you may have heard otherwise.” Both characters—the emotionally sensitive Betazoid and the supposedly emotionless android—have been seen by fans as allegories of a particular kind of difference, standing in for those on the broad spectrum of neurodiversity. In this episode of Primitive Culture, host Duncan Barrett is joined by autistic Star Trek fan Thad Hait to discuss how Trek has encoded the experiences of neurodiverse people—often accidentally—over the course of its long history. Looking at characters such as Data, Seven of Nine, Reginald Barclay, and Sylvia Tilly, we consider how Starfleet's approach to difference both mirrors and differs from our own, and ask whether the time is ripe for Trek's first explicitly neurodiverse character. Host Duncan Barrett Guest Thad Hait Production Duncan Barrett (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)

Autistic representation in Star Trek “Perhaps you're just different,” Tam Elbrun tells Data in the Next Generation episode “Tin Man.” “Not a sin, you know, though you may have heard otherwise.” Both characters—the emotionally sensitive Betazoid and the supposedly emotionless android—have been seen by fans as allegories of a particular kind of difference, standing in for those on the broad spectrum of neurodiversity. In this episode of Primitive Culture, host Duncan Barrett is joined by autistic Star Trek fan Thad Hait to discuss how Trek has encoded the experiences of neurodiverse people—often accidentally—over the course of its long history. Looking at characters such as Data, Seven of Nine, Reginald Barclay, and Sylvia Tilly, we consider how Starfleet's approach to difference both mirrors and differs from our own, and ask whether the time is ripe for Trek's first explicitly neurodiverse character. Host Duncan Barrett Guest Thad Hait Production Duncan Barrett (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)

Ready for excitement? Adventure? Going boldly and all that? Well, too bad because the Enterprise D is busy hosting negotiations over access to a supposedly stable wormhole. Little do they know, one of the negotiators is ¼ Betazoid, the smarmy Devononi Ral, a professional player who has his eyes set on another prize as well, our beloved Counselor Troi. Ral and Troi engage in a tepid affair while Paramount dives into its archive of cloying background music. Hijinks ensue as the Ferengi crash the negotiations and poison the Federation's representative. Time for Imzadi Number One to step in and represent the Federation, adding a hefty dose of posturing to the proceedings. Will Troi leave the Enterprise to join Ral in his sleazy adventures? Will Data and Geordi be stuck in the Delta Quadrant when the wormhole collapses? Will someone please make this episode end? Find out in this exciting episode of ST:TNGeez!

Tin Man! Picard, crew, and some annoying Betazoid jerk decide to find a big living alien spaceship that's named "Tin Man" for purely metaphorical reasons. It kinda looks like a big blunt, which is appropriate since we recorded this episode on 4/20. It also looks like a gigantic turd, I hope that's not a metaphor for the episode or something.    Head on over to JerkyGent (our affiliate link: http://jerkygent.com?afmc=NEWBIE&utm_campaign=NEWBIE&utm_source=leaddyno&utm_medium=affiliate) and use offer code NEWBIE to get 30% off your first subscription box of delicious jerky!   Get an extra three free months of ExpressVPN when you sign up for 12 months through our affiliate link (a total of 49% in savings!): www.expressvpn.com/newbiestartrek    Ask us a question at contact@newbiestartrek.com and we may answer it on the podcast!    Intro theme song: Earl Grey (Hot!) by Nathan Tang  "What happened during this airdate?" song: Around the Sun by Nathan Tang    Catch our other projects (Fugitive Frames Film Podcast, Fugitive Games YouTube channel, etc.) at www.fugitiveframes.com! 

It's the moment at least SOME of you have probably been waiting for...SSHB has made it to not only the most infamous "Voyager" episode, but possibly one of the most infamous "Trek" episodes in general. Yes, we're talking "Threshold" this week! What do we think about Tom Paris's adventure into Infinite Velocity that leads to some really junky evolutionary science? Listen to find out! After that, we spend way too long talking about the filmography of Brad Dourif when he shows up to play a sociopath Betazoid in the deeply twisted "Meld"! Also this week: coke and coffee, screaming at Janeway from behind a forcefield, and character transformations! [Timestamps: "Threshold": 3:37; "Meld": 41:19; Blogtivity: 1:08:00] [Blog link: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/677656292079419392/making-a-case-for-threshold-character]

Jen joins me for NaPodPoMo day two. Jen is very empathic, Force sensitive (still honing her Force-wielding skills), allegedly not a Betazoid (yes, I said “Betazed” in the recording; I will never live it down), and is feeling the country’s anxiety the night before Election Day 2020. I asked Jen a series of mostly random … + Read More

The Enterprise takes a Betazoid psychic to make contact with a new alien! When suddenly, Romulans! Cam takes us on an off-topic ramble to make music with Dan! When suddenly, X-Men!

Lisa Klink joins the Trek Files again for another examination of the early TNG character relationships document. What were the challenges with creating Star Trek's first Betazoid character and how did she change before the show even started production? See the document: facebook.com/thetrekfiles

The Enterprise is being dragged to its doom by two-dimensional creatures headed to a destructive cosmic string. Time with Counselor Troi might help us deal, but she has her own problems. She has lost her Betazoid emphatic abilities. Can she still function as ship's counselor? And will everyone die before we know? Find out when we add The Loss to the Mission Log. Got something to say? We want to hear it: On Facebook: On Twitter: On Skype: missionlogpod On the phone: (323) 522-5641 Online: We may use your comments on our show!

With the arrival of the Betazoid diplomats, life gets a little complicated - and a lot more frustrating - for the crew of the Chimera and DS3. The post Star Trek: Outpost – Episode 25 – One Step Forward, Two Steps Back appeared first on Giant Gnome Productions.