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Chrissie explains the history of the Boudiccan Rebellion. Read the essay here: https://historywiththeszilagyis.org/hwts102Find us on Twitter:The Network: @BQNPodcasts The Show: @HistorySzilagyi. Chrissie: @TheGoddessLivia. Jason: @JasonDarkElf.Send topic suggestions via Twitter or on our Facebook page History with the Szilagyis.History with the Szilagyis is supported by our patrons: Susan Capuzzi-De ClerckEd ChinevereLaura DullKris HillJoin these wonderful supporters by visiting patreon.com/historywiththeszilagyis. Thanks to Justin Oser, @TrekFan4747, for our topic suggestion. The 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! AnonymousTim CooperChrissie De Clerck-SzilagyiThad HaitPeter HongMahendran RadhakrishnanJim McMahonJoe MignoneGreg MolumbyJustin OserTom Van ScotterYou can join this illustrious list by becoming a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/BQN

Keyboard beatdowns, accessibility guitar inventions, shoegaze vs. avant pop, and a literally smoking recording are part of Hilary's conversation with Rosie Varela (EEP, The Rosie Varela Project, Hogar Records, Brainville Studio). Plus, The Pedal Lady Problem. Huge thanks to this episode's sponsors! http://earthquakerdevices.com (EarthQuaker Devices)- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH! http://stompboxsonic.com (Stompbox Sonic)- personalized pedal curation and sales in Somerville, MA! http://holcombguitars.com (Holcomb Guitars)- custom guitars and mobile guitar repair in RI/MA! ROSIE's BIO Rosie Varela is a 54-year-old singer/songwriter/guitarist for EEP, an eclectic shoegaze band in El Paso, Texas. She began writing songs in the late 1990s, but did not record any of them until 2019, when she and her bandmates formed EEP. The band has released two critically acclaimed albums - “Death of a Very Good Machine” (2020) and “Winter Skin” (2021). Rosie created The Rosie Varela Project, an Avant-Pop/Indie Rock band for songs that bend genre and may not always fit into EEP's shoegaze style. The solo project will release its debut album “What Remains,” co-produced by Rosie Varela and Ross Ingram, on June 3, 2022. Rosie is a co-owner with her husband, Justin Oser, and her collaborator and bandmate, Ross Ingram, of Brainville, a recording studio in Sunland Park, New Mexico, and Hogar Records, an independent music label in El Paso, Texas. The label's plans for 2022 include releasing The Rosie Varela Project's debut album, Ross Ingram's second solo album, and EEP's third album. MENTIONS Roland / Electro-Harmonix / Old Blood Noise Endeavors / Fender / Melodyne / Pro Tools / Danelectro / Boss / Garageband / Focusrite / Sarah Rebecca / My Bloody Valentine / Slowdive / Lush / The Verve / Tori Amos / Laurie Anderson / Fiona Apple / Joni Mitchell / David Bowie / Peter Gabriel / Kate Bush / Javier Martinez / Amphibian Dance / Johnny Greenwood / Jethro Tull / Ian Anderson / The Meters / George Porter, Jr. / James Jamerson / Carole Kaye / Dire Straits / Pull of Autumn ROSIE's LINKS https://thervp.bandcamp.com (Bandcamp)  https://twitter.com/thervpmusic (Twitter) http://instagram.com/thervpmusic (Instagram) https://www.facebook.com/therosievarelaproject (Facebook) https://hogarrecords.bandcamp.com (Hogar Records) http://www.brainvilletx.com (Brainville) https://youtu.be/tQmwGVDZVNg (“Fault Line” by RVP video) https://eepshoegaze.bandcamp.com/ (EEP Bandcamp) https://www.womenatwarp.com/deanna-troi-and-the-power-of-empathy/ (Rosie)'https://www.womenatwarp.com/deanna-troi-and-the-power-of-empathy/ (s Star Trek and empathy article) MID-RIFF LINKS http://hilarybjones.com/midriffpodcast (Website) http://instagram.com/midriffpodcast (Instagram) http://facebook.com/midriffpodcast (Facebook) https://hilarybjones.us20.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=43bb95b305fb0c7d53fbc8d3a&id=146b44f072 (Newsletter) https://www.hilarybjones.com/blog (Blog)  https://bit.ly/gearresourcelist (Diversity in Music Gear Resource List) Thanks for rating/reviewing on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mid-riff/id1494997227 (Apple Podcasts)! Support Mid-Riff by shopping on https://reverb.grsm.io/midriff (Reverb)! Bumper Music: “Fault Line” by https://thervp.bandcamp.com/ (The Rosie Varela Project) Theme Music: "Hedonism" by https://towanda.bandcamp.com/ (Towanda) Artwork by https://www.juliagualtieri.com/ (Julia Gualtieri)

Chrissie gives you a quick overview of the life of activist Sojourner Truth.Read the essay here: https://historywiththeszilagyis.org/hwts058 Thanks to Justin Oser for the topic suggestion. Find us on Twitter:The Network: @UFPEarth. The Show: @SzilagyiHistory.Chrissie: @TheGoddessLivia. Jason: @JasonDarkElf.Join us in the Federation Council Chambers on Facebook. Send topic suggestions via Twitter or to hwts@ufp.earth. History with the Szilagyis is supported by our patrons: Susan Capuzzi-De ClerckEd ChinevereLaura DullKris HillPlease contribute at patreon.com/historywiththeszilagyis Notes and/or Suggested Reading: The Narrative of Sojourner Truth, full text available online at https://www.loc.gov/item/29025244/ United Federation of Podcasts 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! Vera BibleJosh BrewingtonTim CooperChrissie De Clerck-SzilagyiTom ElliotVictor GamboaAlexander GatesPeter Hong.Thad HaitWilliam J. JacksonLori KickingerJim McMahonAnn MarieGreg MolumbyJoe MignoneCasey PettittJustin OserMahendran RadhakrishnanKevin ScharfTom Van ScotterJim StoffelVanessa VaughanDavid Willett You can join this illustrious list by becoming a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/ufpearth

Guest: Justin Oser In Part 2 of a conversation with Trek podcaster and Star Trek novel enthusiast Justin Oser, we discuss the science in the Starfleet Corps of Engineers novella "Balance of Nature" by Heather Jarman, a story in which we visit the homeworld of the Nasat, a species of sentient insectoids. UW Astrobiology presents "Where is the Best Place to Look for Life in the Universe?" hosted by Mike Wong: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/uw-astrobiology-presents-where-is-the-best-place-to-look-for-life-tickets-152784280897 This episode features original music by EEP, a band founded by Justin Oser's wife, Rosie Varela: https://eepshoegaze.bandcamp.com/ Follow us on Twitter! Mike: https://twitter.com/Miquai Justin: https://twitter.com/trekfan4747 Infinite Diversity Podcast: https://twitter.com/IDICPodcast EEP: https://twitter.com/eepshoegaze

Guest: Justin Oser In Part 1 of a conversation with Trek podcaster Justin Oser, we dive into the multiverse of Star Trek novels and pick apart the Venus science in the Starfleet Corps of Engineers novellas "Ishtar Rising, Parts 1 & 2" by Michael A. Martin and Andy Mangels. Follow us on Twitter! Mike: https://twitter.com/Miquai Justin: https://twitter.com/trekfan4747

Guest: Dr. Peter Gao Mike beams Dr. Peter Gao aboard to discuss the barrage of Star Trek news from #FirstContactDay 2021 and some personal news about their scientific careers. Follow us on Twitter! Mike: https://twitter.com/Miquai Peter: https://twitter.com/PlanetaryGao Star Trek novellas that Mike will discuss with Justin Oser on a future episode of Strange New Worlds: Ishtar Rising, Book 1: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B000FC0QDE/?coliid=I3G6KX1BYMZTI3&colid=NOXPRFDT8IGO&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it Ishtar Rising, Book 2: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B000FC0QD4/?coliid=I3UPXV55KYQHEA&colid=NOXPRFDT8IGO&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it Balance of Nature: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B000FBJFZK/?coliid=I4CMTVCW35WI6&colid=NOXPRFDT8IGO&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

Guests: Tiffany Jansen & Dr. Jim Green In Part 2 of a conversation with NASA Chief Scientist Jim Green and Columbia University astronomer Tiffany Jansen, Jim describes how planetary magnetic fields can promote (or demote) planetary habitability, and Tiffany and Jim reflect on the virtual nature of the recent #HabWorlds2021 workshop. Follow us on Twitter! Mike: twitter.com/Miquai Tiffany: twitter.com/astro_tiff Star Trek novellas that Mike will discuss with Justin Oser on a future episode of Strange New Worlds: Ishtar Rising, Book 1: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B000FC0QDE/?coliid=I3G6KX1BYMZTI3&colid=NOXPRFDT8IGO&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it Ishtar Rising, Book 2: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B000FC0QD4/?coliid=I3UPXV55KYQHEA&colid=NOXPRFDT8IGO&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it Balance of Nature: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B000FBJFZK/?coliid=I4CMTVCW35WI6&colid=NOXPRFDT8IGO&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

Romulans and Star Trek (2009). Star Trek (2009) featured a prominent role for a revenge-seeking 24th-century Romulan captain named Nero and his unusual ship, the Nerada. Nero's time travel to the 23rd century created an alternate timeline and left fans wondering what led to the Romulan supernova of 2387—and what happened after. Finally, the first season of Star Trek: Picard, along with the Picard: Countdown comics and Una McCormack's novel The Last Best Hope, have provided some answers. In this episode of The Line, hosts Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi, Brandon-Shea Mutala, and Justin Oser discuss Star Trek (2009) and its connections to Star Trek: Picard. We cover the Romulan supernova, the Nerada, and the parallels between survivors who have lost their homeworlds. We also share news about our own future. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Announcement (00:02:34) Initial Thoughts (00:06:21) Picard Connections (00:09:37) Parallel Themes (00:19:08) Final Thoughts (00:23:55) Closing (00:32:07) Hosts Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi, Brandon-Shea Mutala, and Justin Oser Production Brandon-Shea Mutala (Editor and Producer) Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi (Producer) Justin Oser (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

Romulans and Star Trek (2009). Star Trek (2009) featured a prominent role for a revenge-seeking 24th-century Romulan captain named Nero and his unusual ship, the Nerada. Nero’s time travel to the 23rd century created an alternate timeline and left fans wondering what led to the Romulan supernova of 2387—and what happened after. Finally, the first season of Star Trek: Picard, along with the Picard: Countdown comics and Una McCormack’s novel The Last Best Hope, have provided some answers. In this episode of The Line, hosts Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi, Brandon-Shea Mutala, and Justin Oser discuss Star Trek (2009) and its connections to Star Trek: Picard. We cover the Romulan supernova, the Nerada, and the parallels between survivors who have lost their homeworlds. We also share news about our own future. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Announcement (00:02:34) Initial Thoughts (00:06:21) Picard Connections (00:09:37) Parallel Themes (00:19:08) Final Thoughts (00:23:55) Closing (00:32:07) Hosts Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi, Brandon-Shea Mutala, and Justin Oser Production Brandon-Shea Mutala (Editor and Producer) Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi (Producer) Justin Oser (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

Dominic Burgess Interview. For English actor Dominic Burgess, a longtime dream came true when he appeared as the sentient reptiloid Mr. Vup in the Star Trek: Picard episode “Stardust City Rag.” A huge Star Trek fan, Burgess played Bjayzl's bodyguard on Freecloud, delivering a memorable performance as an intimidating character with an exceptional olfactory system. In this episode of The Line, hosts Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi, Brandon-Shea Mutala, and Justin Oser are joined by Burgess to learn about his love of Star Trek, thoughts on playing a new species, and what it was like working with Patrick Stewart, Jeri Ryan, and Jonathan Frakes. We also discuss the controversy surrounding “Stardust City Rag.” Hosts Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi, Brandon-Shea Mutala, and Justin Oser Guest Dominic Burgess Production Brandon-Shea Mutala (Editor and Producer) Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi (Producer) Justin Oser (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

Dominic Burgess Interview. For English actor Dominic Burgess, a longtime dream came true when he appeared as the sentient reptiloid Mr. Vup in the Star Trek: Picard episode “Stardust City Rag.” A huge Star Trek fan, Burgess played Bjayzl’s bodyguard on Freecloud, delivering a memorable performance as an intimidating character with an exceptional olfactory system. In this episode of The Line, hosts Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi, Brandon-Shea Mutala, and Justin Oser are joined by Burgess to learn about his love of Star Trek, thoughts on playing a new species, and what it was like working with Patrick Stewart, Jeri Ryan, and Jonathan Frakes. We also discuss the controversy surrounding “Stardust City Rag.” Hosts Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi, Brandon-Shea Mutala, and Justin Oser Guest Dominic Burgess Production Brandon-Shea Mutala (Editor and Producer) Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi (Producer) Justin Oser (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

Picard: Countdown Comics, with Literary Treks. The first stories related to Star Trek: Picard that were released were not seen on screen, but instead were part of a three-issue comic series called Star Trek: Picard: Countdown. Two comic issues came out before Star Trek: Picard premiered in January 2020 and gave readers their first glimpse into the world of a new series. A third issue came out shortly after the first episode, “Remembrance.” Now that we've seen the entirety Picard Season 1, how do the comics inform and add to the show? In this episode of The Line, hosts Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi, Brandon-Shea Mutala, and Justin Oser are joined by Bruce Gibson and Dan Gunther of Literary Treks to discuss the Star Trek: Picard: Countdown comic trilogy. We talk about the differences in the values held by the Romulans and the Federation, how the comics approach a story that is a prequel to the show, whether Starfleet was wrong to end the Romulan rescue mission, and more. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Initial Thoughts and Summary (00:03:33) Differences In Values (00:15:26) Story Approach (00:22:30) Was Starfleet Wrong? (00:27:11) Other Questions (00:37:20) What We Learned (00:43:44) Final Thoughts (00:53:25) Closing (01:01:10) Hosts Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi, Brandon-Shea Mutala, and Justin Oser Guests Bruce Gibson and Dan Gunther Production Justin Oser (Editor and Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Producer) Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

Picard: Countdown Comics, with Literary Treks. The first stories related to Star Trek: Picard that were released were not seen on screen, but instead were part of a three-issue comic series called Star Trek: Picard: Countdown. Two comic issues came out before Star Trek: Picard premiered in January 2020 and gave readers their first glimpse into the world of a new series. A third issue came out shortly after the first episode, “Remembrance.” Now that we’ve seen the entirety Picard Season 1, how do the comics inform and add to the show? In this episode of The Line, hosts Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi, Brandon-Shea Mutala, and Justin Oser are joined by Bruce Gibson and Dan Gunther of Literary Treks to discuss the Star Trek: Picard: Countdown comic trilogy. We talk about the differences in the values held by the Romulans and the Federation, how the comics approach a story that is a prequel to the show, whether Starfleet was wrong to end the Romulan rescue mission, and more. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Initial Thoughts and Summary (00:03:33) Differences In Values (00:15:26) Story Approach (00:22:30) Was Starfleet Wrong? (00:27:11) Other Questions (00:37:20) What We Learned (00:43:44) Final Thoughts (00:53:25) Closing (01:01:10) Hosts Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi, Brandon-Shea Mutala, and Justin Oser Guests Bruce Gibson and Dan Gunther Production Justin Oser (Editor and Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Producer) Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

Ocean’s 11 (1960) and “Badda-Bing, Badda-Bang.” Long before George Clooney assembled his star-studded gang of high-rolling thieves, the original Danny Ocean—Frank Sinatra—successfully knocked off five casinos in a single night in the original 1960 Ocean’s 11. With help from Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., and the rest of the Rat Pack, Sinatra brought his own brand of cool to the caper genre in a film that, arguably, proved more iconic than creatively successful. Three decades later, when the producers of Deep Space Nine began plotting their own casino heist in “Badda-Bing, Badda-Bang,” it was to Sinatra’s job that they turned for inspiration, even renting particular period-specific costumes because they matched those featured in the movie. In this episode of Primitive Culture, host Duncan Barrett is joined by Justin Oser to look at the links between Ocean’s 11 and “Badda-Bing, Badda-Bang,” two stories in which a crack team of decorated war veterans must pull off the most audacious mission of their careers. We consider what the DS9 writers added to the mix (not least a bit of nifty shapeshifting), as well as ponder how high the stakes can be in a film about rich people getting richer—not to mention a robbery committed by those who barely understand the concept of money. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Hanging with the Rat Pack (00:03:55) The Lie (00:15:25) The Eyes Have It (00:40:35) Monopoly Money (00:54:25) Host Duncan Barrett Guest Justin Oser Production Tony Black (Editor) Duncan Barrett (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Tony Black (Associate Producer) Clara Cook (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Amy Nelson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)

Ocean’s 11 (1960) and “Badda-Bing, Badda-Bang.” Long before George Clooney assembled his star-studded gang of high-rolling thieves, the original Danny Ocean—Frank Sinatra—successfully knocked off five casinos in a single night in the original 1960 Ocean’s 11. With help from Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., and the rest of the Rat Pack, Sinatra brought his own brand of cool to the caper genre in a film that, arguably, proved more iconic than creatively successful. Three decades later, when the producers of Deep Space Nine began plotting their own casino heist in “Badda-Bing, Badda-Bang,” it was to Sinatra’s job that they turned for inspiration, even renting particular period-specific costumes because they matched those featured in the movie. In this episode of Primitive Culture, host Duncan Barrett is joined by Justin Oser to look at the links between Ocean’s 11 and “Badda-Bing, Badda-Bang,” two stories in which a crack team of decorated war veterans must pull off the most audacious mission of their careers. We consider what the DS9 writers added to the mix (not least a bit of nifty shapeshifting), as well as ponder how high the stakes can be in a film about rich people getting richer—not to mention a robbery committed by those who barely understand the concept of money. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Hanging with the Rat Pack (00:03:55) The Lie (00:15:25) The Eyes Have It (00:40:35) Monopoly Money (00:54:25) Host Duncan Barrett Guest Justin Oser Production Tony Black (Editor) Duncan Barrett (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Tony Black (Associate Producer) Clara Cook (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Amy Nelson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)

Casey King Interview. When the fifth episode of Star Trek: Picard, “Stardust City Rag,” was released, it immediately became one of the most talked about and controversial episodes in Star Trek's 53-year history. A main focus of the discussion and controversy was the first scene, in which Icheb—returned as a Starfleet officer—suffers a brutal dismemberment and a heart-wrenching death. In this episode of The Line, hosts Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi and Justin Oser interview Casey King, who plays Icheb in the episode “Stardust City Rag.” We talk with him about acting in one of the most intense scenes in Star Trek: Picard, working with Jonathan Frakes and Jeri Ryan, the fan reaction to Icheb's death, the backstory he created for the character, and much more! Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Starting as an Actor (00:02:05) Casting Process and Preparation (00:04:45) Jonathan Frakes and Jeri Ryan (00:13:41) Reaction to Icheb's Death (00:18:29) Icheb's Backstory (00:23:25) Acting Outside of Star Trek (00:29:45) Dream Movie Work (00:32:28) Hobbies and Interests (00:34:22) Closing (00:46:03) Hosts Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi and Justin Oser Guest Casey King Production Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi (Editor and Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Producer) Justin Oser (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

Casey King Interview. When the fifth episode of Star Trek: Picard, “Stardust City Rag,” was released, it immediately became one of the most talked about and controversial episodes in Star Trek’s 53-year history. A main focus of the discussion and controversy was the first scene, in which Icheb—returned as a Starfleet officer—suffers a brutal dismemberment and a heart-wrenching death. In this episode of The Line, hosts Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi and Justin Oser interview Casey King, who plays Icheb in the episode “Stardust City Rag.” We talk with him about acting in one of the most intense scenes in Star Trek: Picard, working with Jonathan Frakes and Jeri Ryan, the fan reaction to Icheb’s death, the backstory he created for the character, and much more! Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Starting as an Actor (00:02:05) Casting Process and Preparation (00:04:45) Jonathan Frakes and Jeri Ryan (00:13:41) Reaction to Icheb’s Death (00:18:29) Icheb’s Backstory (00:23:25) Acting Outside of Star Trek (00:29:45) Dream Movie Work (00:32:28) Hobbies and Interests (00:34:22) Closing (00:46:03) Hosts Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi and Justin Oser Guest Casey King Production Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi (Editor and Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Producer) Justin Oser (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

Evan Evagora Interview. When Elnor was introduced in the Star Trek: Picard episode “Absolute Candor,” actor Evan Evagora became the first Australian series regular in Star Trek history. Through his appearances in seven episodes of the first season, Elnor shows his incredible fighting prowess while maintaining his charming innocence, which is unlike that of any Romulan we had seen before. In this episode of The Line, hosts Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi, Brandon-Shea Mutala, and Justin Oser are joined by Evagora to learn about his experience working with Patrick Stewart and Jeri Ryan, using his natural Australian accent as Elnor, what it was like to live in the United States while filming the show, his positive and negative interactions on social media, and much more! Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Starting as an Actor (00:01:54) Playing Elnor (00:04:51) Social Media (00:34:55) Conventions (00:40:11) Fantasy Island (00:44:56) Hobbies, Interests, and Upcoming Work (00:46:52) Closing (00:55:01) Hosts Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi, Brandon-Shea Mutala, and Justin Oser Production Justin Oser (Editor and Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Producer) Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

Evan Evagora Interview. When Elnor was introduced in the Star Trek: Picard episode “Absolute Candor,” actor Evan Evagora became the first Australian series regular in Star Trek history. Through his appearances in seven episodes of the first season, Elnor shows his incredible fighting prowess while maintaining his charming innocence, which is unlike that of any Romulan we had seen before. In this episode of The Line, hosts Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi, Brandon-Shea Mutala, and Justin Oser are joined by Evagora to learn about his experience working with Patrick Stewart and Jeri Ryan, using his natural Australian accent as Elnor, what it was like to live in the United States while filming the show, his positive and negative interactions on social media, and much more! Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Starting as an Actor (00:01:54) Playing Elnor (00:04:51) Social Media (00:34:55) Conventions (00:40:11) Fantasy Island (00:44:56) Hobbies, Interests, and Upcoming Work (00:46:52) Closing (00:55:01) Hosts Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi, Brandon-Shea Mutala, and Justin Oser Production Justin Oser (Editor and Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Producer) Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

Wesley's Starfleet.   Ever since we met Wesley Crusher, he has always wanted to join Starfleet and become an officer. What is it about Starfleet that has Wesley so enamored? With the number of tests to enter the academy and the peer pressure of doing well, does this discourage Wesley to leave Starfleet before graduating? In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Justin Oser, Joe Keegan, and Amy Nelson are joined with Kevin Scharf to discuss the testing procedures and courses taken at Starfleet Academy. The mere entrance exams of written, oral, and psych tests are enough to sway the faint of heart but Welsey endures only to drop out before his graduation. Chapters Intro (00:01:19) Starfleet Academy (00:07:56) Entrance Exams (00:12:36) Attending the Academy (00:36:52) Disciplinary Actions (00:49:04)  Leaving Starfleet (00:58:04)    Final Thoughts (01:09:50)  Closing (01:17:03) Hosts Joe Keegan and Amy Nelson Guests Kevin Scharf Production Amy Nelson (Editor and Producer) Joe Keegan (Producer) Tony Robinson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Joe Keegan (Associate Producer) Jim McMahon (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

Wesley's Starfleet. Ever since we met Wesley Crusher, he has always wanted to join Starfleet and become an officer. What is it about Starfleet that has Wesley so enamored? With the number of tests to enter the academy and the peer pressure of doing well, does this discourage Wesley to leave Starfleet before graduating? In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Justin Oser, Joe Keegan, and Amy Nelson are joined with Kevin Scharf to discuss the testing procedures and courses taken at Starfleet Academy. The mere entrance exams of written, oral, and psych tests are enough to sway the faint of heart but Welsey endures only to drop out before his graduation. Chapters Intro (00:01:19) Starfleet Academy (00:07:56) Entrance Exams (00:12:36) Attending the Academy (00:36:52) Disciplinary Actions (00:49:04) Leaving Starfleet (00:58:04) Final Thoughts (01:09:50) Closing (01:17:03) Hosts Joe Keegan and Amy Nelson Guests Kevin Scharf Production Amy Nelson (Editor and Producer) Joe Keegan (Producer) Tony Robinson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Joe Keegan (Associate Producer) Jim McMahon (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

Et in Arcadia Ego, Part 2. The first season of Star Trek: Picard has come to an end, and opinions on the finale—and the season as a whole—have run the gamut from glowing praise to bitter criticism. In “Et in Arcadia Ego, Part 2,” we see Soji coming to understand her place in the universe, a tense confrontation between the Federation and the Romulans, and the moving reunion between Picard and Data that leads to an unexpected new beginning. In this episode of The Line, hosts Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi, Brandon-Shea Mutala, and Justin Oser discuss “Et in Arcadia Ego, Part 2,” the final episode of Star Trek: Picard's first season. We explore the beacon being used to summon advanced synthetic beings, the behavior and motivations of Commodore Oh and her Romulan followers, whether Narek redeemed himself, the emotional interaction between Data and Picard, and what the death and resurrection of Jean-Luc means for his future and the next season of the show. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Initial Thoughts (00:02:33) Favorite Moments (00:04:43) The Synths and the Beacon (00:06:50) Seven of Nine (00:39:19) The Wrench of Requirement (00:54:15) Narek's Redemption? (01:01:22) Picard's Death and Resurrection (01:27:55) Canon and Books Connections (02:07:27) Chrissie's History Corner (02:11:57) Closing (02:30:37) Hosts Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi, Justin Oser, and Brandon-Shea Mutala Production Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi (Editor and Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Producer) Justin Oser (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

Et in Arcadia Ego, Part 2. The first season of Star Trek: Picard has come to an end, and opinions on the finale—and the season as a whole—have run the gamut from glowing praise to bitter criticism. In “Et in Arcadia Ego, Part 2,” we see Soji coming to understand her place in the universe, a tense confrontation between the Federation and the Romulans, and the moving reunion between Picard and Data that leads to an unexpected new beginning. In this episode of The Line, hosts Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi, Brandon-Shea Mutala, and Justin Oser discuss “Et in Arcadia Ego, Part 2,” the final episode of Star Trek: Picard’s first season. We explore the beacon being used to summon advanced synthetic beings, the behavior and motivations of Commodore Oh and her Romulan followers, whether Narek redeemed himself, the emotional interaction between Data and Picard, and what the death and resurrection of Jean-Luc means for his future and the next season of the show. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Initial Thoughts (00:02:33) Favorite Moments (00:04:43) The Synths and the Beacon (00:06:50) Seven of Nine (00:39:19) The Wrench of Requirement (00:54:15) Narek’s Redemption? (01:01:22) Picard’s Death and Resurrection (01:27:55) Canon and Books Connections (02:07:27) Chrissie’s History Corner (02:11:57) Closing (02:30:37) Hosts Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi, Justin Oser, and Brandon-Shea Mutala Production Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi (Editor and Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Producer) Justin Oser (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

Et in Arcadia Ego, Part 1. The perceived danger of synthetic life has been an important theme in Star Trek: Picard since the pilot episode. In “Et in Arcadia Ego, Part 1,” we finally arrive at Soji’s homeworld, Coppelius, and see a group of synthetic life forms that now must grapple with a threat to its existence. Meanwhile, the crew of La Sirena get caught in the middle as a Romulan fleet approaches. In this episode of The Line, hosts Brandon-Shea Mutala, Justin Oser, and Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi discuss the penultimate episode of Star Trek: Picard, “Et in Arcadia Ego, Part 1.” We explore the introduction of Noonian Soong’s son Altan Inigo Soong, the synth society he created together with Bruce Maddox, and the android Sutra, who reinterprets the warning called the Admonition. We also discuss the connection between the episode title and two 17th-century paintings, and share our predictions for the season finale. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Initial Thoughts (00:03:08) Meaning of the Title (00:06:22) Favorite Moments (00:12:38) Opening Scene (00:17:42) A Synth Society (00:29:08) Altan Inigo Soong (00:42:58) Sutra and the Admonition (00:50:12) Questions and Concerns (01:20:55) Canon and Book Connections (01:28:47) Chrissie’s History Corner (01:34:11) Final Thoughts (01:43:33) Closing (01:49:52) Hosts Justin Oser, Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi, and Brandon-Shea Mutala Production Justin Oser (Editor and Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Producer) Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

Et in Arcadia Ego, Part 1. The perceived danger of synthetic life has been an important theme in Star Trek: Picard since the pilot episode. In “Et in Arcadia Ego, Part 1,” we finally arrive at Soji's homeworld, Coppelius, and see a group of synthetic life forms that now must grapple with a threat to its existence. Meanwhile, the crew of La Sirena get caught in the middle as a Romulan fleet approaches. In this episode of The Line, hosts Brandon-Shea Mutala, Justin Oser, and Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi discuss the penultimate episode of Star Trek: Picard, “Et in Arcadia Ego, Part 1.” We explore the introduction of Noonian Soong's son Altan Inigo Soong, the synth society he created together with Bruce Maddox, and the android Sutra, who reinterprets the warning called the Admonition. We also discuss the connection between the episode title and two 17th-century paintings, and share our predictions for the season finale. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Initial Thoughts (00:03:08) Meaning of the Title (00:06:22) Favorite Moments (00:12:38) Opening Scene (00:17:42) A Synth Society (00:29:08) Altan Inigo Soong (00:42:58) Sutra and the Admonition (00:50:12) Questions and Concerns (01:20:55) Canon and Book Connections (01:28:47) Chrissie's History Corner (01:34:11) Final Thoughts (01:43:33) Closing (01:49:52) Hosts Justin Oser, Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi, and Brandon-Shea Mutala Production Justin Oser (Editor and Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Producer) Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

Favorite Badass Guinan Moments. Guinan first appeared at the start of the second season of The Next Generation and she quickly became a fan favorite character. Through appearances in twenty-eight episodes and two movies, Guinan dispensed important wisdom as Ten Forward's bartender while keeping the history of her long life mostly a mystery. With Guinan set to appear in the second season of Star Trek: Picard, we thought it was the perfect time to choose her most badass moments that we've seen so far. We also have an important announcement after the discussion.    In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Joe Keegan, Amy Nelson, and Justin Oser list their three favorite badass Guinan moments from The Next Generation. Each choice is discussed and highlights Guinan as tough and uncompromising.   Chapters  Intro (00:01:15)  First Picks (00:16:33)  Second Picks (00:33:47)  Third Picks (00:47:11)  Honorable Mentions (01:03:09)  Final Thoughts (01:12:08)  Announcement (01:16:56)  Closing (01:27:30)     Runtime: 01:41:28   Hosts  Joe Keegan Amy Nelson Justin Oser    Production  Amy Nelson (Editor and Producer) Joe Keegan (Producer) Justin Oser (Producer) Tony Robinson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Joe Keegan (Associate Producer) Jim McMahon (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

Favorite Badass Guinan Moments. Guinan first appeared at the start of the second season of The Next Generation and she quickly became a fan favorite character. Through appearances in twenty-eight episodes and two movies, Guinan dispensed important wisdom as Ten Forward's bartender while keeping the history of her long life mostly a mystery. With Guinan set to appear in the second season of Star Trek: Picard, we thought it was the perfect time to choose her most badass moments that we've seen so far. We also have an important announcement after the discussion. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Joe Keegan, Amy Nelson, and Justin Oser list their three favorite badass Guinan moments from The Next Generation. Each choice is discussed and highlights Guinan as tough and uncompromising. Chapters Intro (00:01:15) First Picks (00:16:33) Second Picks (00:33:47) Third Picks (00:47:11) Honorable Mentions (01:03:09) Final Thoughts (01:12:08) Announcement (01:16:56) Closing (01:27:30) Runtime: 01:41:28 Hosts Joe Keegan Amy Nelson Justin Oser Production Amy Nelson (Editor and Producer) Joe Keegan (Producer) Justin Oser (Producer) Tony Robinson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Joe Keegan (Associate Producer) Jim McMahon (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

Hear Mike talk about one of his favorite planets in Star Trek: The Next Generation (and the science behind it, of course!) as a guest on TrekFM's Earl Grey podcast, hosted by Justin Oser, Joe Keegan, and Amy Nelson. Listen to the entire episode of Earl Grey 316, titled "Andorians on Enceladus," here: http://www.trek.fm/earl-grey/316 Earl Grey is a TrekFM podcast: http://www.trek.fm/

Favorite Exoplanets in TNG.   Exoplanets are planets outside Earth's solar system and they have been very important to Star Trek from the first time that the crew of the Enterprise on The Original Series startedexploring strange new worlds. There have been many exoplanets depicted in every series, from familiar M-class planets like Vulcan and Betazed to gas giants to even more exotic planets. Over the course of seven seasons and four movies, The Next Generation introduced us to many amazing exoplanets that have been fueling our imaginations for more than three decades.    In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Joe Keegan and Justin Oser are joined by guest Mike Wong of the Strange New Worlds: A Science and Star Trek Podcast to list their three favorite exoplanets on The Next Generation. Each participant talks about why the exoplanets they have chosen are meaningful to them and important to The Next Generation.   Chapters  Intro (00:00:00)  Welcome, Mike! (00:02:42) Exoplanets (00:04:24) First Picks (00:19:12) Second Picks (00:38:14) Third Picks (00:59:29) Honorable Mentions (01:13:48) Closing (01:28:10)    Runtime: 1 hour 37 minutes 24 seconds   Hosts  Joe Keegan Justin Oser   Guest Mike Wong    Production  Joe Keegan (Editor and Producer) Justin Oser (Producer) Amy Nelson (Producer) Tony Robinson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Joe Keegan (Associate Producer) Jim McMahon (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)  

Favorite Exoplanets in TNG. Exoplanets are planets outside Earth's solar system and they have been very important to Star Trek from the first time that the crew of the Enterprise on The Original Series startedexploring strange new worlds. There have been many exoplanets depicted in every series, from familiar M-class planets like Vulcan and Betazed to gas giants to even more exotic planets. Over the course of seven seasons and four movies, The Next Generation introduced us to many amazing exoplanets that have been fueling our imaginations for more than three decades. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Joe Keegan and Justin Oser are joined by guest Mike Wong of the Strange New Worlds: A Science and Star Trek Podcast to list their three favorite exoplanets on The Next Generation. Each participant talks about why the exoplanets they have chosen are meaningful to them and important to The Next Generation. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Welcome, Mike! (00:02:42) Exoplanets (00:04:24) First Picks (00:19:12) Second Picks (00:38:14) Third Picks (00:59:29) Honorable Mentions (01:13:48) Closing (01:28:10) Runtime: 1 hour 37 minutes 24 seconds Hosts Joe Keegan Justin Oser Guest Mike Wong Production Joe Keegan (Editor and Producer) Justin Oser (Producer) Amy Nelson (Producer) Tony Robinson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Joe Keegan (Associate Producer) Jim McMahon (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

Broken Pieces. Bits of the Star Trek: Picard story have been sprinkled across the first seven episodes, setting up the eighth to bring them altogether in a powerful, emotional episode. In “Broken Pieces,” each of La Sirena’s crew candidly examines who they are and where they should go, while Seven of Nine and Elnor attempt to liberate the Artifact from Romulan control. In this episode of The Line, hosts Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi, Justin Oser, and Brandon-Shea Mutala discuss the eighth episode of Star Trek: Picard, “Broken Pieces.” We explore the ancient warning called the Admonition, Seven’s creation of a mini-collective on the Artifact, Jurati coming to terms with her terrible actions, and Soji continuing to explore who she is and how she fits into the universe. We also discuss Rios’s haunted past, Raffi’s entertaining interactions with his holograms, and the moving conversation between Picard and Soji about Data. Plus, we share our predictions for upcoming episodes. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Initial Thoughts (00:02:33) Favorite Moments (00:04:39) The Admonition (00:09:02) Narissa, Seven, and Elnor (00:31:55) Jurati (00:56:38) Raffi and Rios (01:14:27) Soji (01:41:17) Canon and Book Connections (01:55:42) Chrissie’s History Corner (01:58:46) Final Thoughts (02:02:00) Closing (02:05:09) Hosts Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi, Justin Oser, and Brandon-Shea Mutala Production Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi (Editor and Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Producer) Justin Oser (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

Broken Pieces. Bits of the Star Trek: Picard story have been sprinkled across the first seven episodes, setting up the eighth to bring them altogether in a powerful, emotional episode. In “Broken Pieces,” each of La Sirena's crew candidly examines who they are and where they should go, while Seven of Nine and Elnor attempt to liberate the Artifact from Romulan control. In this episode of The Line, hosts Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi, Justin Oser, and Brandon-Shea Mutala discuss the eighth episode of Star Trek: Picard, “Broken Pieces.” We explore the ancient warning called the Admonition, Seven's creation of a mini-collective on the Artifact, Jurati coming to terms with her terrible actions, and Soji continuing to explore who she is and how she fits into the universe. We also discuss Rios's haunted past, Raffi's entertaining interactions with his holograms, and the moving conversation between Picard and Soji about Data. Plus, we share our predictions for upcoming episodes. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Initial Thoughts (00:02:33) Favorite Moments (00:04:39) The Admonition (00:09:02) Narissa, Seven, and Elnor (00:31:55) Jurati (00:56:38) Raffi and Rios (01:14:27) Soji (01:41:17) Canon and Book Connections (01:55:42) Chrissie's History Corner (01:58:46) Final Thoughts (02:02:00) Closing (02:05:09) Hosts Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi, Justin Oser, and Brandon-Shea Mutala Production Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi (Editor and Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Producer) Justin Oser (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

Nepenthe. The last time that we saw Will Riker and Deanna Troi together with Jean-Luc Picard was in Star Trek: Nemesis, when a newly married Captain Riker and Commander Troi were about to embark on adventures aboard the USS Titan. Twenty years later, the couple—now retired—returns in the series Star Trek: Picard for a heartfelt reunion with their beloved captain. Lending a helping hand, they provide Picard and Soji much-needed refuge at their peaceful home on the beautiful planet Nepenthe as they try to digest the dramatic events that have turned lives upside down. In this episode of The Line, hosts Brandon-Shea Mutala, Justin Oser, and Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi discuss the seventh episode of Star Trek: Picard, “Nepenthe.” We explore the much-anticipated meeting of TNG favorites, Will and Deanna's charming daughter Kestra and her friendship with Soji, and the dangerous turn of events for Elnor and Hugh back on the Artifact. We also discuss the worlds and languages invented by Thaddeus Troi-Riker, what may be happening with Rios, Jurati, and Raffi, and the disturbing images we see in a mind-meld between Commodore Oh and Jurati. We also share our predictions for upcoming episodes. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Initial Thoughts (00:01:43) Favorite Moments (00:05:04) Scenes on Nepenthe (00:09:52) Jurati and Oh (01:02:20) Rios, Raffi, and Jurati (01:14:42) Elnor and Hugh (01:34:20) Canon and Book Connections (01:42:14) Chrissie's History Corner (01:50:04) Final Thoughts (01:54:19) Closing (01:57:45) Hosts Justin Oser, Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi, and Brandon-Shea Mutala Production Justin Oser (Editor and Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Producer) Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

Midseason Supplemental. The first season of Star Trek: Picard has passed the halfway mark, and each episode has led to a lot of discussion. The fifth, “Stardust City Rag,” was particularly controversial, and we wanted to take this opportunity to dive deeper into some of the debates it has generated. In this supplemental episode of The Line, hosts Brandon-Shea Mutala, Justin Oser, and Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi debate whether Seven of Nine's actions were justified, ask if the Una McCormack's tie-in novel The Last Best Hope is essential for watching Star Trek: Picard, and explore the differences in the portrayal of sex and violence. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Seven's Actions in “Stardust City Rag” (00:02:24) Is The Last Best Hope Essential? (00:13:33) Portrayals of Sex and Violence (00:21:56) Hosts Justin Oser, Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi, and Brandon-Shea Mutala Production Brandon-Shea Mutala (Editor and Producer) Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi (Producer) Justin Oser (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

The Impossible Box. “I Borg”—the acclaimed episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation that aired in May 1992—introduced Hugh, the first individual we see who has been liberated from the Borg Collective. After two more appearances in the series, Hugh has returned almost three decades later in Star Trek: Picard as the executive director of the Borg Reclamation Project. In “The Impossible Box,” Picard and Hugh have an emotional reunion amid the major storylines of Picard's quest to find Soji—all while the intrigue aboard the Artifact finally leads to dramatic results. In this episode of The Line, hosts Brandon-Shea Mutala, Justin Oser, and Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi discuss the sixth episode of Star Trek: Picard, “The Impossible Box.” We explore the long-awaited meeting of Picard and Hugh, the deep friendship between Raffi and Rios, and the sudden turn in Soji and Narek's interaction. We also talk about the flaws we seem to be seeing in Picard himself, more about life aboard La Sirena, and Picard finding Soji after half a season of searching. We also share our predictions for upcoming episodes. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Initial Thoughts (00:03:40) Favorite Moments (00:04:50) Picard and Hugh (00:07:10) Raffi, Rios, and Picard's Mission (00:23:57) More of Life aboard La Sirena (00:36:52) Soji, Narek, and the Artifact (00:49:18) Intersection of Storylines (01:19:36) Brandon's Rios Theory (01:28:50) Canon and Book Connections (01:34:13) Chrissie's History Corner (01:40:13) Final Thoughts (01:44:30) Closing (01:48:05) Hosts Justin Oser, Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi, and Brandon-Shea Mutala Production Brandon-Shea Mutala (Editor and Producer) Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi (Producer) Justin Oser (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

Stardust City Rag. Star Trek has rarely shown us the fringes of the galaxy without at least some of the perspective coming from Starfleet characters. In Star Trek: Picard, we're seeing 24-century life in more parts of the galaxy that are far from the oversight of the Federation, and where few interactions with Starfleet officers occur. In “Stardust City Rag,” the crew of La Sirena go on a mission to find cyberneticist Bruce Maddox. They trace him to a city where it seems almost anything goes and any sort of official law is a distant memory. In this episode of The Line, hosts Brandon-Shea Mutala, Justin Oser, and Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi discuss the fifth episode of Star Trek: Picard, “Stardust City Rag.” We explore the controversial opening scene as well as the important roles of Bruce Maddox and Seven of Nine. We also talk about colorful and seedy Stardust City, the heartbreaking reunion of Raffi and her son, and where Dr. Agnes Jurati's goes after a big change for her character. We also share our predictions for upcoming episodes. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Favorite Moments (00:02:09) The Opening Scene (00:05:26) Picard and Seven (00:25:45) Political Implications of the Mars Attack (00:28:47) Maddox and Stardust City (00:41:02) Seven's Revenge (01:02:45) Raffi and Gabe (01:06:29) Maddox and Jurati (01:18:09) Chrissie's History Corner (01:28:41) Canon and Book Connections (01:35:19) Predictions (01:41:00) Questions, Concerns, and Final Thoughts (01:46:03) Closing (01:54:02) Hosts Justin Oser, Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi, and Brandon-Shea Mutala Production Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi (Editor and Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Producer) Justin Oser (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

Absolute Candor. Star Trek: Picard has shown us a wider variety of Romulans than previous series. We've seen Romulans inspired by The Original Series, The Next Generation era, and Star Trek (2009). We've also been introduced to previously unknown aspects of Romulan society, such as the secretive Zhat Vash. In “Absolute Candor,” another fascinating part of Romulan society comes to light: the Qowat Milat, a sect of women warrior nuns who have pledged to tell the truth at all times. In this episode of The Line, hosts Brandon-Shea Mutala, Justin Oser, and Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi discuss the fourth episode of Star Trek: Picard, “Absolute Candor.” We explore the introduction of Elnor, a Romulan who has been cared for and trained by the Qowat Milat on the planet Vashti. We discuss the refugees living there and how their relationship with Picard has deteriorated over the past 14 years. And we talk about life aboard the La Sirena, the battle with an Original Series-era Romulan Bird-of-Prey, the evolution of the Narek–Soji story, and the much-anticipated return of Seven of Nine. We also share our predictions for upcoming episodes. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Initial Thoughts (00:02:41) Favorite Moments (00:05:22) Elnor and Picard in 2385 (00:12:50) Elnor and Picard in 2399 (00:21:44) Life aboard La Sirena (00:52:19) Battle with the Bird-of-Prey (01:04:22) Seven of Nine (01:07:16) Narek and Soji (01:12:06) Canon and Books Connections (01:22:42) Predictions (01:28:05) Questions, Concerns, and Final Thoughts (01:32:32) Closing (01:41:55) Hosts Justin Oser, Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi, and Brandon-Shea Mutala Production Brandon-Shea Mutala (Editor and Producer) Justin Oser (Producer) Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

The End Is the Beginning. Starfleet officers have been an essential part of every incarnation of Star Trek—until Star Trek: Picard. Instead of captains, commanders, lieutenants, and ensigns, Picard brings us ex-Starfleet officers, Romulans, and androids to construct a narrative more focused on life outside Starfleet. In this episode of The Line, hosts Brandon-Shea Mutala, Justin Oser, and Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi discuss the third episode of Star Trek: Picard, “The End Is the Beginning.” We explore the complex interaction between Picard and his former first officer, Raffi Musiker, as well as the latest developments on the Artifact, the mysterious Romulan-controlled Borg cube. We also talk about the return of Hugh, the introduction of charming rogue Cristóbal Rios, and Picard's crew of former Starfleet officers who come together on Rios's ship. We also share our predictions for upcoming episodes. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Initial Thoughts (00:03:16) Favorite Moments (00:07:56) Picard and Raffi in 2385 (00:11:51) Picard and Raffi in 2399 (00:22:44) Hugh, Soji, and the former Borg (00:32:21) Attack on Picard, Laris, and Zhaban (00:59:31) Rios plus the New Ship and Crew (01:06:18) Federation Economics (01:16:11) Canon and Books Connections (01:19:40) Predictions (01:23:04) Questions and Concerns (01:28:21) Final Thoughts (01:33:08) Closing (01:38:30) Hosts Justin Oser, Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi, and Brandon-Shea Mutala Production Justin Oser (Editor and Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Producer) Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

Maps and Legends. Romulans first appeared just eight episodes into Star Trek's existence. That story, “Balance of Terror,” aired on December 15, 1966, and delivered an Original Series statement on racism and honor. It also established one of the Federation's oldest enemies. More than 22 years later, on May 8, 1989, another enemy—the Borg—made its first appearance in the second-season Next Generation episode “Q Who.” Now, some 31 years after that, the two have come together to form the central plot of Star Trek: Picard. In this episode of The Line, hosts Brandon-Shea Mutala, Justin Oser, and Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi discuss the second episode of Star Trek: Picard “Maps and Legends,” as we explore Romulan culture and the Artifact—a derelict Borg cube that has been severed from the Collective and turned into a Romulan reclamation facility. We also talk about the attack on Mars, Picard's tense meeting with Admiral Clancy, the relationship between Narek and Soji, just what Commodore Oh is up to, and our predictions for upcoming episodes. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Initial Thoughts (00:02:10) Favorite Moments (00:03:44) Attack on Mars (00:07:38) The Zhat Vash and Laris (00:20:35) Borg and the Artifact (00:34:09) Dr. Benayoun's Visit (00:49:00) Picard and Admiral Clancy (00:53:23) Jurati and Raffi (01:02:17) Commodore Oh (01:06:47) Predictions (01:16:33) Canon and Book Connections (01:24:32) Questions, Concerns, and Final Thoughts (01:28:57) Hosts Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi, Brandon-Shea Mutala, and Justin Oser Production Brandon-Shea Mutala (Editor and Producer) Justin Oser (Producer) Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

Remembrance. The first episode of Star Trek: Picard is finally here! From the moment Patrick Stewart announced in August 2018 that he would be reprising his iconic role of Jean-Luc Picard, fans the world over have been excited to see the show. The premiere episode, “Remembrance,” has already generated a very positive response, and there's a lot to discuss! In this episode of The Line, hosts Brandon-Shea Mutala, Justin Oser, and Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi discuss “Remembrance,” including the opening credits and main theme, our thoughts on what we see of Jean-Luc Picard in the pilot, Data's appearance in Picard's dreams, the character of Dahj, flesh-and-blood androids, our predictions for the next episode, and much more! Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Guinan to Return in Season 2? (00:06:31) Our Watch Parties (00:15:40) Initial Thoughts (00:27:20) Favorite Moments (00:36:52) Opening Credits and Main Theme (00:40:29) Data's and Picard's Dreams (00:46:19) Dahj (00:55:39) Interview with Picard (01:07:27) The Daystrom Institute (01:23:43) Ending and Predictions (01:31:26) Canon and Book Connections (01:41:27) Questions and Concerns (01:45:42) Final Thoughts (01:57:18) Closing (02:01:02) Hosts Brandon-Shea Mutala, Justin Oser, and Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi Production Justin Oser (Editor and Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Producer) Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

Children of Mars. Throughout its long and storied history, Star Trek has tended to focus on the lives and adventures of Starfleet officers. Civilians have rarely been seen. Star Trek: Picard is set to change that with the return of The Next Generation's famous captain, now retired from Starfleet. Jean-Luc will once again play an important role in the late 24th century, but this time as a civilian. In this episode of The Line, hosts Brandon-Shea Mutala, Justin Oser, and Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi discuss “Children of Mars,” the sixth episode of the second season of Star Trek: Short Treks. We discuss how this story serves as a lead-in to Star Trek: Picard, the very important role that music plays in this short, the difficult topic of bullying, Kima and Lil's journey from conflict to understanding, who the rogue synths may be, and our predictions for what we will see in the first episode the highly anticipated series. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Initial Thoughts (00:03:00) Favorite Moments (00:07:16) Music (00:10:50) Kima and Lil (00:19:23) Civilian Life (00:38:30) Rogue Synths (00:43:34) Favorite Trek Connections (00:57:36) Questions and Concerns (01:05:34) Favorite Short Treks (01:13:34) Final Thoughts and Predictions (01:15:54) Closing (01:25:40) Hosts Brandon-Shea Mutala, Justin Oser, and Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi Production Brandon-Shea Mutala (Editor and Producer) Justin Oser (Producer) Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)

Pit bulls, with Sara Ondrako. Star Trek, and the people associated with it, have often advocated for political and social causes. Sir Patrick Stewart is no exception. He has championed LGBTQ equality, women's rights, and a number of anti-domestic violence campaigns. In recent years, he has also turned his attention to fostering dogs—particularly pit bulls. This inspired the writers of Star Trek: Picard to include a pit bull named Number One in the show. In this episode of The Line, hosts Brandon-Shea Mutala, Justin Oser, and Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi welcome Sara Ondrako, founder and CEO of the American Pit Bull Foundation (APBF). We discuss common misconceptions about pit bulls, what the inclusion of a pit bull in Star Trek: Picard may mean for public perception of the breed, and the APBF's education, advocacy, and outreach programs. You can find out more about the APBF at apbf.dog. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Common Misconceptions about Pit Bulls (00:02:00) The Positive Pit Care Program (00:04:13) How to Interact with an Unknown Dog (00:10:42) Underground Dogfighting (00:15:46) Operation Sidekick (00:21:04) How to Foster or Adopt (00:31:25) Other APBF Programs (00:35:42) A Companion for Picard (00:38:40) Closing (00:48:21) Hosts Brandon-Shea Mutala, Justin Oser, and Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi Guest Sara Ondrako Production Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi (Editor and Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Producer) Justin Oser (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)

Logan and Picard. Star Trek—and its actors—don't exist in a vacuum; the cinematic and television styles of the time are reflected in its storytelling. Star Trek: Discovery has been darker than most previous series, and it sounds like Star Trek: Picard will have its difficult moments as well. In 2017, James Mangold's film Logan, set in the world of the X-Men, changed expectations of what a comic book movie could be. It also gave audiences a conclusion to the story of Patrick Stewart's Professor X. Will Picard follow in Logan's footsteps? In this episode of The Line, hosts Brandon-Shea Mutala, Justin Oser, and Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi chat with Mike Schindler about Logan. Did the prospect of a satisfying conclusion to the story influence Patrick Stewart as he considered whether to step back into Picard's shoes? Will Star Trek: Picard receive a mature rating like Discovery and Logan? And, perhaps most importantly, should we expect an end to Picard at the end of Picard? Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Our Prior Marvel Experience (00:03:44) A Continuing Second Act (00:06:19) Thoughts on Endings (00:13:36) Life is Rated R (00:26:42) A Young Character in Need (00:41:06) Final Thoughts (00:45:08) Closing (00:49:09) Hosts Brandon-Shea Mutala, Justin Oser, and Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi Guests Mike Schindler Production Brandon-Shea Mutala (Editor and Producer) Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi (Producer) Justin Oser (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)

Picard's impact on fans. Fictional characters can have great influence on our lives. Star Trek and its characters are often cited as an inspiration for everything from a person's choice of career to their ethics. It has also played a key role in the invention of groundbreaking new technologies. We asked our listeners to share their stories of how Jean-Luc Picard has affected their lives. The responses that we received show that Picard continues to have a very important influence on many fans, and that Star Trek: Picard has the potential to carry this forward for decades to come. In this episode of The Line, hosts Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi, Justin Oser, and Brandon-Shea Mutala discuss listener feedback on the question, How has the character of Jean-Luc Picard affected your life? From learning about Shakespeare to shaping their outlook on life to drinking Earl Grey tea, the answers from fans highlight that Picard still has a real and significant impact on millions of fans more than 32 years after he first appeared on our screens. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Picard's Impact on the Hosts (00:03:43) Listener Responses (00:13:34) Final Thoughts (00:42:38) Closing (00:50:41) Hosts Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi, Brandon-Shea Mutala, and Justin Oser Production Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi (Editor and Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Producer) Justin Oser (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)

Five-Episode Picard-Prep Marathon. We know that Star Trek: Picard will include the Romulans and the Borg, as well as favorite characters from the past such as Data, Riker, Troi, Seven of Nine, and Geordi's buddy Hugh. With so many elements of the new show being familiar to Star Trek fans, it's a great time to rewatch select episodes in preparation for the January 2020 premiere. Picard will also bring new viewers into Star Trek fandom, so they, too, can benefit from watching a curated selection of episodes from The Next Generation and Voyager. In this episode of The Line, hosts Justin Oser, Brandon-Shea Mutala, and Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi each share their five-episode marathon designed to prepare you for Star Trek: Picard. We discuss why our choices are important to watch before diving into the first episodes of Picard! Chapters Intro (00:00:00) First Choices (00:05:33) Second Choices (00:14:10) Third Choices (00:27:23) Fourth Choices (00:34:59) Fifth Choices (00:48:47) Final Thoughts (00:57:48) Closing (1:08:49) Hosts Justin Oser, Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi, and Brandon-Shea Mutala Production Brandon-Shea Mutala (Editor and Producer) Justin Oser (Producer) Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)

News from New York Comic-Con 2019. Star Trek fans the world over have been highly anticipating the latest news on Star Trek: Picard, and a panel that included the full regular cast at New York Comic-Con did not disappoint. A new trailer that has everyone talking was revealed, and we now know that Picard will premiere on January 23, 2020—just a few months away! In this episode of The Line, hosts Justin Oser, Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi, and Brandon-Shea Mutala are joined by Mike Schindler and Max Hegel of Tracks on the Line to discuss all the Star Trek: Picardnews revealed at New York Comic-Con. We break down the new trailer that's sparked so much excitement and emotion, talk about what we learned from the panel, and speculate on the journey for the show and the fans that's about to begin. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Initial Thoughts (00:04:40) Trailer Breakdown (00:10:28) Final Thoughts (00:49:00) Closing (01:02:21) Hosts Justin Oser, Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi, and Brandon-Shea Mutala Guest Mike Schindler and Max Hegel Production Brandon-Shea Mutala (Editor and Producer) Justin Oser (Producer) Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)

Hanelle M. Culpepper Interview. An award-winning director and writer, Hanelle M. Culpepper is known for her work in both television and film, including episodes of Star Trek: Discovery, Counterpart, The Flash, and Gotham. In directing the first two episodes of Star Trek: Picard, she has added to her list of accomplishments being the first woman to direct a pilot episode of a new Star Trek series. In this episode of The Line, hosts Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi and Justin Oser are joined by Culpepper, the woman at the helm of the highly anticipated first two episodes of Star Trek: Picard. We talk to her about what's involved in directing for a serialized show, the creative decisions made during the filming of a pilot episode, the experience of working with Sir Patrick Stewart, and much more! Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Welcome, Hanelle! (00:01:28) Starting as a Director (00:01:44) The Directing Process (00:04:53) Star Trek Creatives and Fans (00:08:20) Directing Picard (00:13:21) Directing “The Red Angel” (00:33:01) Conventions and Directing Outside Trek (00:36:22) Hobbies, Interests, and Upcoming Work (00:41:43) Final Thoughts (00:45:48) Closing (00:49:30) Hosts Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi and Justin Oser Guest Hanelle M. Culpepper Production Justin Oser (Editor and Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Producer) Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)

Picard and the Romulans. At the beginning of The Next Generation, the Federation and the Romulans had barely had any contact for more than 50 years. When attacks on their outposts lead the two sides to end their silence in “The Neutral Zone,” it's Jean-Luc Picard and the Enterprise-D that encounter the Romulans first. From that point forward, Picard was an important figure in relations between these powers, and it appears he will continue in that role in Star Trek: Picard. In this episode of The Line, hosts Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi, Brandon-Shea Mutala, and Justin Oser talk about the various interactions between Picard and the Romulans. From their reintroduction in “The Neutral Zone” to the collapse of their government in Nemesis, the Romulans tend to meet the Federation with guile while Picard does his best to keep their machinations from spilling into open warfare. We also discuss what this may mean forStar Trek: Picard. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Destruction of Romulus (00:04:26) Themes for Romulan Interactions (00:07:39) Always a Game of Chess (00:10:11) Picard's Diplomatic Tendencies (00:20:44) “The Defector” and Nemesis (00:29:47) “Unification” (00:34:36) Picard's Perception of the Romulans (00:39:11) Romulan Perceptions of Picard (00:50:06) Final Thoughts (01:01:25) Closing (01:11:53) Hosts Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi, Brandon-Shea Mutala, and Justin Oser Production Justin Oser (Editor and Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Producer) Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)

Picard as a Family Man. When we were first met Jean-Luc Picard in “Encounter at Farpoint,” we were told—in no uncertain terms—that he does not like children. But, over the course of the series and Picard's life, things changed. The Picard we saw in Generations seemed to long for a family and the comforts of a 19th-century Christmas at the vineyard. In this episode of The Line, Brandon-Shea Mutala sets out to convince his fellow co-hosts, Justin Oser and Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi, that Picard really is a family man—though it doesn't take a great deal of convincing. As we continue our look back on the themes in Picard's life, we consider that he really does want a family and children, but circumstances have stood in the way. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Is Picard a Family Man? (00:2:14) Early Picard (00:6:20) Wesley's Influence (00:10:12) Return to the Vineyard (00:15:28) Picard and the Children aboard the Enterprise-D (00:24:04) The Inner Light and Lessons (00:34:46) Jean-Luc and Beverly (00:48:14) Jason Vigo and Generations (00:53:48) Connections and Final Thoughts (00:59:40) Closing (01:12:20) Hosts Brandon-Shea Mutala, Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi, and Justin Oser Production Brandon-Shea Mutala (Editor and Producer) Justin Oser (Producer) Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)

Key Picard Moments. From the moment Patrick Stewart came on stage at Star Trek Las Vegas in 2018 to announce that the character of Picard would be returning, excitement about the new show has been at transwarp levels. With Star Trek: Picard set for release in early 2020, we're excited to talk about what we've previously seen of Picard and to bring you in-depth discussions of each episode of the new series shortly after it airs. In the premiere episode of our dedicated Star Trek: Picard podcast, The Line, we introduce you to our three hosts—Justin Oser, Brandon-Shea Mutala, and Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi—and get their picks for the three most important moments for the character of Picard and discuss what those moments might mean for the continuation of Jean Luc's journey. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Host Introductions (00:01:59) First Picks (00:08:12) Second Picks (00:19:26) Third Picks (00:32:47) Honorable Mentions (00:46:09) Final Thoughts (00:59:39) Closing (01:09:02) Hosts Justin Oser, Brandon-Shea Mutala, and Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi Production Brandon-Shea Mutala (Editor and Producer) Justin Oser (Producer) Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)