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Jack of The Observation Lounge @oldworldobserver, joined us a year ago to talk about the basics of the Tartaria global empire theory that has become popular on the internet over the last ten years. Tonight we'll talk Atlantis and ancient broadcast systems, because if any ancient empire were to have ever spanned the entirety of the planet, where was its capitol, and how did it manage such a vast territory? News bits (notably RFK Jr's validating of Jim Lee with his recent comments on Jet Fuel and Geo-Engineering), and open lines on all subjects in the second half! Unleash Your Brain w/ Keto Brainz Nootropic Promo code FRANKLY: https://tinyurl.com/2cess6y7 Read This Month's Newsletter: https://t.co/eMCYWuTi6p Elevation Blend Coffee & Official QF Mugs: https://www.coffeerevolution.shop/category/quite-frankly Official QF Apparel: https://tinyurl.com/f3kbkr4s Sponsor The Show and Get VIP Perks: https://www.quitefrankly.tv/sponsor One-Time Tip: http://www.paypal.me/QuiteFranklyLive Send Holiday cards, Letters, and other small gifts, to the Quite Frankly P.O. Box! 15 East Putnam Ave, #356 Greenwich, CT, 06830 Send Crypto: BTC: 1EafWUDPHY6y6HQNBjZ4kLWzQJFnE5k9PK Leave a Voice Mail: https://www.speakpipe.com/QuiteFrankly Quite Frankly Socials: Twitter/X: @QuiteFranklyTV Instagram: @QuiteFranklyOfficial Discord Chat: https://discord.gg/KCdh92Fn GUILDED Chat: https://tinyurl.com/kzrk6nxa Official Forum: https://tinyurl.com/k89p88s8 Telegram: https://t.me/quitefranklytv Truth: https://tinyurl.com/5n8x9s6f GETTR: https://tinyurl.com/2fprkyn4 MINDS: https://tinyurl.com/4p84d3cx Gab: https://tinyurl.com/mr42m2au Streaming Live On: QuiteFrankly.tv (Powered by Foxhole) Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/yc2cn395 BitChute: https://tinyurl.com/46dfca5c Rumble: https://tinyurl.com/yeytwwyz Kick: https://kick.com/quitefranklytv Audio On Demand: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/301gcES iTunes: http://apple.co/2dMURMq Amazon: https://amzn.to/3afgEXZ SoundCloud: https://tinyurl.com/yc44m474

Joe Winters, Donor and Grants Manager at the Air Zoo talks about plans to build a new and improved Observation Lounge at the Flight Discover Center.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Welcome to Captain's Pod, a Star Trek podcast presented by CinemaSins! Join the crew as Ian spends too much time looking at a god nipple, Deneé predicts a giant hand, and they are both thankful they don't live in the ‘60s.NEXT WEEK: Star Trek TNG: Time Squared (S2E13)1) The Observation Lounge - The crew ponder YOUR predictions and Priority One transmissions from Twitter, Discord, and Email! (5:07) 2) Ten Forward - Thoughts on the episode; what did the crew love and what can go out the airlock! - (12:54)  3) Engineering - ReSINstance is Futile: Everything Wrong With Star Trek in Q minutes or less. (1:07:48)4) The Holodeck - Captain Ian charges up the bio-neural interface and taps into the chaos of Deneé's mind-palace to pick next week's episode! (1:18:45)5) The Jefferies Tubes- Bloopers and other goodies that didn't make it into the show. Don't tell Section 31! (1:23:13) CAPTAIN'S POD is LIVE every Friday at 12:30CTish!Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/cinemasinsliveYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5Nxj5dpHf2p7cN9qdUVEzAThe show's hailing frequencies are always open by email at captainspod@cinemasins.com Find us on Twitter:The Show - @captainspodcsIan - @whittsinnedDeneé - @deneesaysJoin a community of CinemaSinners and Trekkies on the CinemaSins discord:www.discord.gg/cinemasins  Want extra *holodeck privileges? Join the Sinclub! https://www.patreon.com/CinemaSins And live long and Podsper! *holodeck and ads not includedAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Was there an interconnected, high-tech, high-culture, ancient empire that spanned several continents, and was systematically erased from history? But, unlike Atlantis, are we living among the physical evidence of this empire's existence? Some say it is true, some say that it's pseudoscience, and other's are somewhere in between. Tonight's guest is Jack, from @oldworldobserver , and the topic is going to be Tartaria, which is one of the more popular topics of group investigation on the Internet these days. Watch the full episode here: https://share-link.pilled.net/topic-detail/902819 Please consider helping a toddler (Ben) in need: https://www.gofundme.com/f/bens-health-battle?attribution_id=sl:29b84ebc-41a5-443b-936a-79274b7b2ab0&utm_campaign=p_cp+fundraiser-sidebar&utm_content=share_ai_control&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer Proudly Sponsored By: Blue Monster Prep: An Online Superstore for Emergency Preparedness Gear (Storable Food, Water, Filters, Radios, MEDICAL SUPPLIES, and so much more). Use code 'FRANKLY' for Free Shipping on every purchase you make @ https://bluemonsterprep.com/ SUPPORT Quite Frankly: Official Merch: https://tinyurl.com/f3kbkr4s Official Coffee: https://tinyurl.com/2p9m8ndb Sponsor through QFTV: https://www.quitefrankly.tv/sponsor SubscribeStar: https://www.subscribestar.com/quitefrankly One-Time Tip: http://www.paypal.me/QuiteFranklyLive Sign up for the Free Mailing List: https://bit.ly/3frUdOj Send Crypto: BTC: 1EafWUDPHY6y6HQNBjZ4kLWzQJFnE5k9PK LTC: LRs6my7scMxpTD5j7i8WkgBgxpbjXABYXX ETH: 0x80cd26f708815003F11Bd99310a47069320641fC FULL Episodes On Demand: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/301gcES iTunes: http://apple.co/2dMURMq Amazon: https://amzn.to/3afgEXZ SoundCloud: http://bit.ly/2dTMD13 Google Play: https://bit.ly/2SMi1SF BitChute: https://bit.ly/2vNSMFq Rumble: https://bit.ly/31h2HUg Streaming Live On: QuiteFrankly.tv (Powered by Foxhole) DLive: https://bit.ly/2In9ipw Rokfin: https://bit.ly/3rjrh4q Twitch: https://bit.ly/2TGAeB6 YouTube: https://bit.ly/2exPzj4 Rumble: https://bit.ly/31h2HUg How Else to Find Us: Official WebSite: http://www.QuiteFrankly.tv Official Forum: https://bit.ly/3SToJFJ Official Telegram: https://t.me/quitefranklytv GUILDED Hangout: https://bit.ly/3SmpV4G Twitter: @QuiteFranklyTV Gab: @QuiteFrankly Truth Social: @QuiteFrankly GETTR: @QuiteFrankly MINDS: @QuiteFrankly

 Welcome to Captain's Pod, a Star Trek podcast presented by CinemaSins! Join the crew as Ian is forced to explain the Breen, The Red Angel, and Tardigrades, Deneé gets a clip show of four seasons of Discovery, and they both think Raynor is up to something.NEXT WEEK: Star Trek Discovery: Mirrors (S5E5)1) The Observation Lounge - The crew ponder YOUR predictions and Priority One transmissions from Twitter, Discord, and Email! (5:05) 2) Ten Forward - Thoughts on the episode; what did the crew love and what can go out the airlock! - (17:54)  3) Engineering - ReSINstance is Futile: Everything Wrong With Star Trek in Q minutes or less. (1:21:30)4) The Ready Room- Ian and Deneé gaze into the time crystal and share their predictions for the rest of the series (1:33:36)5) The Jefferies Tubes- Bloopers and other goodies that didn't make it into the show. Don't tell Section 31! (1:45:57) CAPTAIN'S POD is LIVE every Friday at 12:30CTish!Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/cinemasinsliveYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5Nxj5dpHf2p7cN9qdUVEzAThe show's hailing frequencies are always open by email at captainspod@cinemasins.com Find us on Twitter:The Show - @captainspodcsIan - @whittsinnedDeneé - @deneesaysJoin a community of CinemaSinners and Trekkies on the CinemaSins discord:www.discord.gg/cinemasins  Want extra *holodeck privileges? Join the Sinclub! https://www.patreon.com/CinemaSins And live long and Podsper! *holodeck and ads not includedAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

“Now hear this. Now hear this. All senior staff are to report to the Observation Lounge for a podcast readiness debriefing. The lads break down their "Crossover" episode and get into the meta a bit with some behind the scenes chat on producing the Kirking Off podcast. They announce a REVIEW and COMMENT incentive by bribing you with NEW STICKERS (something Quark would be proud of), so DO NOT miss out on those details, and then they get into discussing possible thematic blocks for future programming. There is more, but the meeting is starting now. So, proceed to the Observation Lounge without delay. This is considered a bonus episode and we thank you for your support. I present to you: The Kirking Off Readiness Report, Episode 4.”GIVE-A-WAY DETAILSIf you review(ed) us on Apple Podcasts between 10/01/2022 - 11/30/22 you can get a FREE sticker pack. Additionally, if you comment on the Kiriking Off pod via our DISCORD or FACEBOOK posts ahead of the episode, you will go into a raffle to win a Kirking Off poster signed by all of usHosts: Dean, Nathan, and BrianConnect with us: Kirking Off FB GroupDiscordSupport the show:Join Membership - www.libertystreetgeek.net/joinDonate - www.libertystreetgeek.net/donate

“Now hear this. Now hear this. All senior staff are to report to the Observation Lounge for a podcast readiness debriefing. Nathan, Dean, and Brian sit down to discuss the listener comments segment of the podcast, Dean tells everyone about his ADHD, and promises that consistency is his goal despite giant swings in his own productivity. Brian discusses his own Mirror Universe plan to oust Nathan as the second chair, and how he is just hear to learn for a while and then run off to make his own show. Immediate plans to put episodes on YouTube are implemented along with the highlight clips, and future plans are set in motion to add a video component to the podcast - for real this time. A lot more is discussed, but for now - proceed to the Observation Lounge without further delay. This is considered a bonus episode and we thank you for your support. I present to you: The Kirking Off Readiness Report, Episode 3.” Connect with us! Dean - www.libertystreetgeek.net/dean Scott - www.libertystreetgeek.net/scott Matthew - www.libertystreetgeek.net/matt Support the show! Join Membership - www.libertystreetgeek.net/join Donate - www.libertystreetgeek.net/donate

“Now hear this. Now hear this. All senior staff are to report to the Observation Lounge for a podcast readiness debriefing. Nathan and Dean get into the meta of the KO podcast, they wax poetic about about the various Star Trek series, and they get into some of their concerns about covering new Trek. They share concerns about being too cynical, potentially negative, and how they hope to maintain the entertainment factor of the podcast episodes. They also get into the hypothetical that maybe the Janeway character was written by and old-timey writer who thought a certain way about women. There is more, but the meeting is starting now. So, proceed to the Observation Lounge without delay. This is considered a bonus episode and we thank you for your support. I present to you: The Kirking Off Readiness Report, Episode 2.” Site Links Become a member! - https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVYzaDhLd212cVk0TVZucVVqWUV6VGdtUkpjQXxBQ3Jtc0tsM3puaEJTSmZXM21NdmJDdGxvc3A4dW9ZRk1lVFFwMkpEVS1BcFJfWlYya1NTVTN6TU9OdzhTaU82VklfVUp2SEExMTZJaklwUTUweElybGxzTTRCV0JGR2puVXkyX0xTWTNnSWhOeFQ3Uk92LUhxZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Flibertystreetgeek.net%2Fjoin (https://libertystreetgeek.net/join) Discord - https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbG8tVGV1dnRlc01nbnRyQ3M5ckZqbFlaYWdQZ3xBQ3Jtc0trazBobGN2TVZfUXM0NEFzY1Q2RVZWN3RHcDRWOENQMGhQc1ZuY2Z6MU9hYkhrbzBLa2t4U1AxN25RZjVTdm1LalgxNTE0aVI4WmlHWWsycHhpSVRQOU5na1BGQ3F5SnJuNDZxZWd2SHFxMnpPU0xiTQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Flibertystreetgeek.net%2Fdiscord (https://libertystreetgeek.net/discord) Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/kirkingoff (https://www.facebook.com/groups/kirkingoff) YouTube - https://libertystreetgeek.net/youtube (https://libertystreetgeek.net/youtube) Current Shows The Lost Drive-In - https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbjhpcjlQTk12VEg2RjlPLTk1SDJJTko5aGxFQXxBQ3Jtc0tsUkxOeFF3TWZOWmN6d2x1TlB1Nmp4U3Y5TkFmR1RIaks2S1MzVnpxbWJCTHJ0QVg2d0F6STRBQm9Uak51cUkzUFBJLVlhVlpDRGxvMEg0TEdVQUhCd0RrdHFDMGMxd1lCbTlRSGR2eVoxZUNfMUVyQQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fldi.captivate.fm%2Flisten (https://ldi.captivate.fm/listen) Kirking Off: A Warped Star Trek Shakedown - https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1QwZkE4WjlEWjFpQm5hSmhya1YydklHTzJfd3xBQ3Jtc0tueU5OczBDNlRxS0U4YTZOelgzTENVdFpGS09kMHhkeHRqM1FTUFgyTEtVWUczVW1HQUR4SnQ1UU1jb3ZvX0hRcFA3OHFvczFjRURnVkRrZFU0VWdQQ29LcXdJQ2IwaS1TWGpWMzFNWF9JRy1FbUM3NA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fkirkingoff.captivate.fm%2Flisten (https://kirkingoff.captivate.fm/listen) Mindkiller: A Dune Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbm9QS195QVpiSmpodVFGRVJLanhqVnhLV3kzd3xBQ3Jtc0ttc2xGQnlBYVVqUm9PSk9ZTGt6MmpJU2lSdXhfLUltT010SjBjZEo1SzZqQWcwNGc1VV84aTctLTJTemx5Mm9jN19yZUl0aTNYR0VZQTRSUjJPcU8wLVZVbzM5aGE2QldXMWdHanU2U0lvLTZtZWhGcw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fmindkiller.captivate.fm%2Flisten (https://mindkiller.captivate.fm/listen)

Episode 94Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.Support the showListen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory.Share the podcast with someone you think will enjoy the showBuy Me A Coffee – This podcast is only possible thanks to our supporters, simply buying a coffee keeps us on air. It is just like shouting your mate a coffee, and we consider our listeners close mates. https://bit.ly/2T2FYGXSustainable Fashion – choose a TBCP design or design your own… all using organic cotton, green energy and zero plastic https://bit.ly/32G7RdhSupport Chris in his walk from Cape to Cape: All donations support zero2hero empowering young people to deal with mental health.  https://donate.mycause.com.au/cause/263123?donateToMember=156839Listener questionsPierre in Singapore asks, do we know where the various ships of the Genting brands (Crystal, Dream and Star Cruises) are currently located? Below correct early April 2022.Star Cruises: SuperStar Aquarius – 1993 – approx. 1600 guests – Port Klang, MalaysiaSuperStar Gemini – 1992 – approx 1500 guests – Penang MalaysiaStar Pisces – 1991 – approx 1400 guests – Penang MalaysiaTaipan – 1989 – approx 60 guests – Penang, MalaysiaDream Cruises: World Dream – 2017 – approx. 3400 guests – was successfully sailing ex Singapore. Now Marina Bay, SingaporeExplorer Dream – 1999 – approx. 2,000 guests – Was sailing in Taiwan – Port Klang, Malaysia since March 2022.Genting Dream – 2016 approx. 3400 guests – operations paused in Hong Kong, Now Hong Kong AnchorageGlobal Dream – 2022 (not yet launched) – 75% complete – Wismar, GermanyCrystal Cruises: Crystal Endeavor – 2021 – approx. 200 guests – Gibraltar anchorageCrystal Serenity – 2003 – approx. 1000 guests – Freeport, The BahamasCrystal Symphony – 1995 – approx. 900 guests – Freeport, The BahamasCrystal Esprit – now National Geographic Islander ll operated by Lindblad in the Galapagos Islands (see cruise news). Crystal River: Crystal Mozart (2016) – Linz. AustriaCrystal Bach (2017), Debussy (2018), Mahler (2017), Ravel (2018) – between Nijmegen and Rotterdam, NetherlandsCruise NewsPacific Explorer to arrive in Sydney on 18 April 22In keeping with Sydney Harbour's rich maritime heritage, on April 18, P&O Cruises Australia's flagship Pacific Explorer will return home to lead the restart of cruising in Australia.Pacific Explorer's arrival after an absence of more than two years will be embraced by cruise suppliers as a sign that their businesses and livelihoods will soon be in recovery mode with the resumption of cruising based on comprehensive protocols to support its return.The P&O Cruises Australia flagship's arrival is also expected to capture the imagination of Sydneysiders as it enters the Heads on Easter Monday in returning to its home port.The Easter Monday holiday arrival will give the city's ‘boaties' an opportunity to escort Pacific Explorer as the ship makes its way up the harbour to the Overseas Passenger Terminal (OPT) to be alongside at 10.30am.The approximate schedule for Pacific Explorer's arrival on April 18 is as follows:9.30am – Pacific Explorer enters Sydney Heads10.10am – Passing Fort Denison10.20am – Passing the Sydney Opera House10.30am – Alongside at the OPTFirst Cruise Ship Set to Return to Canada as Country Reopens Cruising After Two-Year AbsenceHolland America Line's Koningsdam Calls at Victoria and Vancouver April 9 and 10 with local governments holding celebratory eventsHolland America Line will be the first cruise line to return to Canadian cruising following a more than two year industrywide pause due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Koningsdam will call at Victoria, British Columbia, Saturday, April 9, restarting the cruise industry in Canada. The following day the ship will end its current seven-day cruise at Port of Vancouver, its homeport for the summer Alaska season.Koningsdam's call at Victoria marks 905 days since a cruise ship has visited the port, and it also will be a maiden call for the ship. To mark the milestones, Antorcha and local government officials will be on hand in both Victoria and Vancouver to celebrate the return to Canadian cruising and address the importance Canada and Alaska to Holland America Line.In 2022, six Holland America Line ships will call at Victoria and Vancouver for the Alaska cruise season. In total, the six ships will make 45 calls at Victoria and bring nearly 75,000 guests to the port, and 76 cruises begin or end at Vancouver, welcoming approximately 140,000 guests.For Canada and New England cruising on the East Coast, two ships return in May and cruise between Boston, Massachusetts, and Quebec City or Montreal, Quebec. Nieuw Statendam and Zaandam offer itineraries ranging from seven to 24 days to more than 12 Canadian ports.In total for 2022, Holland America Line operates 141 cruises on eight ships in Canada with more than 250,000 guests visiting both coasts. Royal Caribbean partners with Queensland Theme ParksRoyal Caribbean and Village Roadshow Theme Parks Create Ultimate Queensland GetawayTwo of the biggest icons in family adventure have come together to create the ultimate end-to-end Queensland getaway. Royal Caribbean International has teamed up with Village Roadshow Theme Parks to offer guests sailing from Brisbane on Quantum of the Seas access to exclusive accommodation and attraction packages, combining two amazing family experiences into one holiday with plenty of added perks.Making it easy to plan a holiday that combines the best of land and sea, the new, exclusive partnership welcomes Royal Caribbean holidaymakers to enjoy unlimited entry to Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World, Wet'n'Wild and Paradise Country, and a 15% discount on accommodation at Australia's only theme park resort, Sea World Resort with additional inclusions for the whole family, making it easy to plan a holiday combining the best of land and sea.Royal Caribbean's highly anticipated launch in Queensland starts this summer with the ground-breaking Quantum sailing from the new Brisbane terminal from 9th November onwards. Packed full of adventure for the whole family and known for its innovation and countless industry ‘firsts,' including rock climbing, ice skating, sky diving and surfing at sea, Royal Caribbean will capture the imagination of families and adventurous holidaymakers alike.Royal Caribbean celebrates keel laying of Icon of the Seas The building of Royal Caribbean International's highly anticipated cruise ship, Icon of the Seas, has reached a pivotal milestone ahead of its fall 2023 debut. A keel-laying ceremony took place at Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku to officially mark the start of the revolutionary ship's physical construction, with Royal Caribbean and Meyer Turku senior executives and teams in attendance.The keel laying, a longstanding maritime tradition, involved a 3,000-ton crane lifting a massive steel block that is placed into the new ship's building dock and on top of freshly minted coins, which represent the shipyard and cruise line. The coins are meant to bring luck during construction, and they will be retrieved and given to Icon's captain and crew before setting sail.Icon will set sail next year with the latest innovations and signature features Royal Caribbean's teams have imagined and reimagined in bold, new ways, including a shift toward cleaner energy. The first of three Royal Caribbean ships will be powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) – the cleanest fossil fuel available to cruise ships today. Combining LNG with a lineup of the cruise line's proven applications, such as shore power connection and waste heat recovery systems that repurpose excess energy to help power the ship's operations, Icon will be the next important step in Royal Caribbean's journey toward a clean-energy future.Signed, sealed, delivered… Celebrity Beyond. Celebrity Cruises' President and CEO Lisa Lutoff-Perlo honoured the thousands of engineers, architects, designers, contractors, shipyard employees and Celebrity Cruises teams as the brand took delivery of Celebrity Beyond, the third and most luxurious ship in the fleet's new-luxury Edge Series®, and a true game changer for the travel industry. The moment was particularly special as it marked the shipyard's first physical delivery ceremony since the pandemic.Designed to give guests endless opportunities to disconnect from the world — while simultaneously reconnecting with the world that surrounds them — Celebrity Beyond goes further than imagined possible for a cruise ship, creating a new world of wonder and approachable luxury.  With forward-thinking design by the world's leading architects and interior designers, culinary excellence from Michelin starred chefs, world renowned wellbeing partners, exquisite art, luxury brand retailers and Celebrity's uniquely intuitive service, Celebrity Beyond shatters every preconceived notion of the cruising experience. A floating boutique hotel, Celebrity Beyond exemplifies new-luxury travel and its future at sea. As part of the historic moment, Lutoff-Perlo was joined by Royal Caribbean Group's President and CEO Jason Liberty and the ship's captain, Kate McCue, as they officially took ownership from the shipyard and completed the traditional changing of the flags, hosting a celebratory ceremony onboard Celebrity Beyond while docked in the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France. The momentous occasion was celebrated alongside other Celebrity Cruises executives, shipyard officials including General Manager Laurent Castaing, and Beyond's 1,400 crew members from over 60 different countries.Celebrity Beyond's maiden voyage will depart on 27 April, 2022, from Southampton, England, for a 10-night Western Europe cruise visiting Bordeaux, France; Lisbon, Portugal; and Seville, Malaga, Palma de Mallorca and Barcelona, Spain.She will then offer a variety of Mediterranean journeys including nine-night Italian Riviera and France itineraries and 10-night Greek Isles itineraries through early October, when she then heads to the Caribbean. Voyages are on sale now.Kristina Vogel christens AIDAcosma in HamburgUnder the motto “The world is becoming more colourful”, AIDAcosma was christened on April 9, 2022, as part of a colourful music and light show in the Port of Hamburg. The godmother of AIDA Cruises' second LNG cruise ship is the eleven-time world champion in track cycling, Kristina Vogel.Accompanied by Captain Vincent Cofalka, Kristina Vogel lit up a colorful globe on the Ocean Deck of AIDAcosma at 9:55 p.m. At the same time, the baptismal bottle smashed against the hull of the ship.Cruise fans across Germany followed the christening live on the internet, on the AIDA YouTube channel and on board all AIDA ships.As part of the naming ceremony, a spectacular light show not only illuminated the newest member of the AIDA fleet. Visible from afar, the evening sky over the Hanseatic city turned into a sea of bright colours.At around 11:30 p.m., AIDAcosma said goodbye to Hamburg with a light show from on board, which took place during the departure while passing the Hamburg Elbphilharmonie and the Landungsbrücken to Teufelsbrück. The two-week christening voyage will sail to Palma de Mallorca over the Easter holidays.From April 23 to October 29, 2022, AIDAcosma will be offering voyages from Palma (Mallorca) and Barcelona. Florence, Rome and Corsica are also on the program during the weeklong highlight cruise “Mediterranean Treasures”. From autumn 2022, AIDAcosma will set course for its sunny winter home in Dubai.NCL has announced it will sail into the MetaverseNorwegian Cruise Line,  announced it will sail into the Metaverse with the launch of the cruise industry's first collection of NFTs, adding to the Brand's legacy of pioneering firsts.NCL will offer a collection of six NFTs for auction and sale to celebrate the launch of the Company's cutting-edge Norwegian Prima Class on Wednesday, 13 April 2022, at 9 a.m. ET on NCL's soon to launch online NFT marketplace. The NFT art pieces were created by Manuel Di Rita, widely known as “Peeta,” the Italian artist who designed the hull art on the record-breaking Norwegian Prima and her sister vessel Norwegian Viva.The first of the six art pieces will be auctioned at the starting rate of USD$2,500, with the remaining NFTs sold for prices beginning at USD$250. The winner of the auction will be awarded a balcony stateroom on one of Norwegian Prima's inaugural US voyages, setting sail from NCL's beautiful new PortMiami terminal in Miami, Florida – the Cruise Capital of the World.Launching in August 2022, Norwegian Prima's Christening voyage will depart from Reykjavík, Iceland, and will feature a performance from the ship's newly announced godmother, global popstar Katy Perry. During her inaugural season, Norwegian Prima will offer voyages to Northern Europe from Amsterdam; and Copenhagen, Denmark beginning 3 September; and Caribbean itineraries from Galveston, Texas; and Miami and Orlando in Florida commencing from 27 October.NCL Kicks Off its Greatest Europe Season YetNorwegian Cruise Line (NCL), has kicked off its greatest Europe season yet with eight ships sailing to over 100 destinations from 10 different departure ports, including two ships never-before-seen in Europe: Norwegian Prima makes her global debut in Iceland in August, while Norwegian Escape sails Europe for the very first time, making NCL's one of the most modern fleets in the region.In Northern Europe, NCL will offer a selection of sailings ranging from 8- to 12-days with departures from Amsterdam, Copenhagen, London (Southampton) and Reykjavik aboard four ships – Norwegian Getaway, Norwegian Dawn, Norwegian Star and Norwegian Prima – which will take the title of the first major cruise ship christened in the Icelandic capital when she debuts in August. World famous pop icon and “American Idol” judge Katy Perry will serve as the ship's godmother, fulfilling the longstanding maritime tradition of blessing and officially naming Norwegian Prima, the first of six vessels in the Prima Class, as well as performing during the christening ceremony in Reykjavik.Meanwhile in the Mediterranean, three innovative NCL ships – Norwegian Escape, Norwegian Epic and Norwegian Star – will sail from Barcelona, Rome (Civitavecchia), Venice (Trieste) and Haifa, Israel, with sailings ranging in length from 5 to 12-days, many with no sea days ensuring guests enjoy maximum time on shore to immerse themselves fully within each and every destination.And in the Greek Isles, travellers can look forward to two ships (Norwegian Jade and Norwegian Gem) offering immersive roundtrip voyages of 7 to 9-nights from Athens (Piraeus), Venice (Trieste) and Rome (Civitavecchia). Each cruise visits an array of breath-taking island locales like Santorini and Mykonos, ancient Greek cities like Athens, as well as the opportunity to explore the Holy Land with calls to Haifa, Israel, and Istanbul, Turkey.MSC Cruises has opened sales for MSC EuribiaMSC Cruises has opened sales for MSC Euribia, the line's most environmentally advanced ship in its fleet and its second LNG-powered ship currently under construction at the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in France, due to launch in June 2023. The ship will spend her inaugural season in Northern Europe from the German port of Kiel, offering guests incredible destinations to discover.MSC Euribia will offer seven-night itineraries sailing to the Norwegian Fjords with weekly departures from Kiel, Germany with calls including Copenhagen, Denmark; Hellesylt, Norway for the Geirangerfjord; as well as Alesund and Flaam, in Norway, among othersMSC Hull Design Winner RevealedMSC Euribia will strike a markedly different silhouette than her sister ships in the Meraviglia-Plus class, thanks to an exclusive artwork designed as a commitment by MSC Cruises to the sea. The line held an international design competition through Talent House to create a unique artwork for the ship's hull, inspired by the sea and its important marine ecosystem. The design will be featured permanently on the ship's hull, highlighting the steps that the Company is taking towards a greener future.Designs from 59 countries worldwide were submitted and the winner, German artist Alex Flaemig has been revealed. Flaemig will have the honour of his artwork gracing the ship's exterior, shining a light on the Company's ongoing commitment to the environment and the pledge to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by 2050.Flaemig, a native of Dresden, Germany was inspired by the opportunity to transform the hull of MSC Euribia into a giant, floating canvas to highlight the importance of respect for the environment. His design #SaveTheSea, the design features the unique underwater world with its precious life and weaves together the colours of the MSC Cruises and MSC Foundation logos, creating a gradient effect that paints sea fauna and flora across the hull.Carnival continues the celebrations… this time… the busiest week of sales ever! Carnival Cruise Line said today that the one-week period of March 28-April 3 was its busiest booking week in the company's history, showing a double-digit increase from the previous record 7-day booking total.With 22 of its 23 ships back in guest operations across all its year-round U.S. homeports, Carnival has led the industry in terms of restart and customer demand. Its final ship, Carnival Splendor, will return to service from Seattle on May 2, and then Carnival will welcome its newest ship, Carnival Celebration, to PortMiami in November. By year-end 2022, Carnival will have more capacity sailing (as measured by ALBDs – available lower berth days) than it was sailing in 2019. And then in 2023, Carnival will put into service another new Excel-class ship, Carnival Jubilee from Galveston.Cunard celebrates the Life and Career of beloved actress and philanthropist Betty WhiteCunard announced today that the company will once again partner with Julien's Auctions, the world-record breaking auction house to the stars, on an exhibition preview of the Property from the life and career of Betty White. White passed away on December 31, 2021 at the age of 99 years old in Los Angeles.Betty White epitomized warmth, grace and class, and our guests are keen to learn about the life of this beloved iconDuring the August 5th Transatlantic Crossing aboard flagship Queen Mary 2, guests will enjoy a sneak-peek preview of the auction's highlights, and have the special opportunity to bid on select items prior to the official three-day auction event on Friday, September 23rd, Saturday, September 24th and Sunday, September 25th, 2022 at Julien's Auctions in Beverly Hills.The auction and exhibition will be an exclusive presentation and celebration of the legendary actress and cultural icon's extraordinary life and eight decade spanning career.On offer is an exclusive collection of over 1,500 lots featuring the Hollywood icon's awards, scripts, wardrobe and memorabilia from her iconic television shows and films, as well as furnishings, artwork, fine jewelry, household and personal items from her beloved homes in Brentwood and Carmel, California.“We are delighted to once again collaborate on a Transatlantic Crossing with our longtime partner, Julien's Auctions, and privileged to bring our guests such a special enrichment opportunity,” said Jamie Paiko, vice president of Sales for Cunard North America. “Betty White epitomized warmth, grace and class, and we know our guests will be keen to learn more about the illustrious life of this beloved icon.”During the seven-night Transatlantic Crossing, guests will enjoy:A daily, rotating exhibit of the Property from the Estate of Betty White CollectionQ&A with Darren Julien, President/CEO of Julien's Auctions and Martin Nolan, Executive Director of Julien's AuctionsCosta Cruises restarts from Genoa with Costa Firenze Costa Firenze made her debut in Genoa, inaugurating the restart of Costa's cruises from the city.In 2022 the Italian company, which started cruising in July last year, will call at Genoa every Thursday until the end of November 2022, for a one-week Western Mediterranean itinerary, which also includes Marseille, Barcelona, Cagliari, Palermo and Civitavecchia/Rome. In addition to Costa Firenze, from November 13th until the end of the year, Costa Luminosa will also be in Genoa every Sunday, again for one-week cruises in the Western Mediterranean. In 2022 Costa will be in Genoa for a total of 45 calls, after only a few calls in 2021 and 2020 due to the Covid emergency. In 2023 Costa expects a further growth of her presence in Genoa, thanks to the arrival, every Friday from April to November, of Costa Toscana, the new Liquefied Natural Gas-powered ship of the fleet.Costa Firenze, built at Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera and dedicated to the Florentine Renaissance, is a 135,000-ton ship with 2,136 guest cabins. With 13 different restaurants and 8 bars, the food and wine offer is among the widest in the fleet. There are plenty of outdoor spaces to fully enjoy the sailing experience. Families with children will be able to choose between different activities to do on board, including a water park and an adventure park, and couples will find a private spa, swimming pools and various spaces to enjoy a moment of privacy. The offer of excursions available has been redesigned to explore hidden and less frequented gems, and to enjoy the most authentic traditions, flavours and colours.Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines unveils 93-night ‘Intrepid Beauty of Africa and Indian OceanAdventurers will have the chance to seek out lemurs in Madagascar, spend time with a Dabbawala in Mumbai and walk the dunes of the Namibian desert aboard Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines' brand new Grand Voyage in 2023.The cruise, which will set sail from Southampton in November 2023, has been hand-crafted by Fred. Olsen Jnr himself alongside his team of dedicated Journey Planners, and takes in well-known destinations from Mumbai in India to Victoria in Seychelles, as well as discoveries away from the well-sailed routes, including to São Tomé and Zanzibar.Guests will enjoy plenty of time to explore ashore in each of the destinations, including overnight stays in Victoria, Seychelles and Mombasa, Kenya, a two-night stay in Port Louis, Mauritius, plus a three-night extended stay in Cape Town, South Africa, where historical sites such as Signal Hill and Robben Island await.Bolette's 93-night T2330 ‘The Intrepid Beauty of Africa and the Indian Ocean' cruiseDeparting from Southampton on 19th November 2023. Itinerary: Southampton, England – Tangier, Morocco – Valletta, Malta – Alexandria, Egypt – Port Said, Egypt – Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt – Safaga, Egypt – Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – Salalah, Oman – Mumbai, India – Mormugao, India – Mangalore, India – Kochi, Kerala, India – Uligamu, Maldives – Hithadhoo, Maldives – Victoria, Mahé, Seychelles (overnight stay) – Praslin Island, Seychelles – La Digue, Seychelles – Mombasa, Kenya (overnight stay) – Zanzibar, Tanzania – Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – Mamoudzou, Mayotte – Andoany, Nosy Be, Madagascar – Antsiranana, Madagascar – Port Réunion, Réunion Island – Port Louis, Mauritius (two-night stay) – Toamasina (Tamatave), Madagascar – Port d-Ehoala, Fort-Dauphin, Madagascar – Maputo, Mozambique – Richards Bay, South Africa – Durban, South Africa – East London, South Africa – Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), South Africa – Mossel Bay, South Africa – Cape Town, South Africa (three-night stay) – Walvis Bay, Namibia – São Tomé, São Tomé & Príncipe – Cotonou, Benin – Lomé, Togo – Takoradi, Ghana – Dakar, Senegal – Santa Cruz, Tenerife – Funchal, Madeira – Southampton, EnglandSaga launches 2023 ocean cruises itinerariesSaga Cruises has today officially launched its 2023 ocean cruise itineraries with a host of new destinations, ports and experiences for guestsTravellers can experience a 78-night South American cruise and Saga's boutique ships will also be visiting some special and unusual destinations including Montserrat, St Barts, Grytviken, Antalya, Limassol, the Scilly Isles and Bordeaux. New ports for the cruise line also include Rovinj, on the Croatian cruise itinerary and Nordfjordeid, on the Norwegian cruise schedules.Saga's 2023 ocean cruising will kick off in style with a 78-night South American itinerary departing from Portsmouth on Spirit of Adventure on January 12. The epic South American Explorer cruise will travel around the vast coastline calling at destinations such as Devil's Island in Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, Colombia, the Chilean Fjords, the Falkland Islands and South Georgia, and the Panama Canal transitOther sailings of interest:30-night Springtime in the Caribbean cruise departing Portsmouth on March 5, 2023Autumn Colours of New England cruise on Spirit of Discovery departing September 26, 2023 for 28-nightsGuests looking to test a short cruise or those interested in sailing the waters of the British Isles can select from: a five-night Capitals of the Emerald Isle itinerary departing on April 4 on Spirit of DiscoveryLandscapes of Greenland and Iceland cruise on Spirit of Discovery departing on June 29, 2023 for 17-nights18-night Classical Italy and the Western Mediterranean cruise departing from Dover on June 4, 2023Both Spirit of Adventure and Spirit of Discovery are small by today's ship standards, but clever design and a limit to the number of guests (up to 987) give a real feeling of space and comfort, plus all cabins have their own balconies facing onto the ocean.Although the ships are very distinctive from one another in décor and style, they both feature five restaurants, bars and a living room. Outdoors there is an observation deck, full wraparound promenade and terrace, pool, sports court and deck games. Entertainment and wellbeing facilities include The Playhouse (a 444-seat theatre with complete unobstructed views seating, home to Saga Cruise's resident performance company), the signature Britannia Lounge with a dance floor and live entertainment, The Library with refreshments, craft and card rooms, The Spa with hydrotherapy pool, sauna, steam and treatment rooms, The Salon, a gym, shop and medical centre.Oscar-winning French Director Luc Jacquet film shoot on Le Commandant CharcotLast November, PONANTs Le Commandant Charcot, the world's first luxury polar exploration hybrid-electric vessel powered by Liquified Natural Gas, set sail from Punta Arenas on her maiden cruise to the Antarctic. On board was a particularly enthusiastic guest: Luc Jacquet. It was an opportunity for the French filmmaker and his team to capture more images and emotions in the very heart of the White Continent.A world-renowned filmmaker, Luc Jacquet has directed numerous feature films and documentaries, including the Oscar-winning March of the Penguins. Strikingly beautiful, his cultural works have helped reconnect humankind with Nature, a philosophy shared by PONANT which raises guests' awareness, through its expeditions to remote regions, of how vital it is to protect the environment. During Le Commandant Charcot's first Antarctic expedition in November 2021, Luc Jacquet welcomed the chance to share his experiences and passion for the polar world with guests.Luc Jacquet and his team were on Le Commandant Charcot to capture images of the polar regions for his new film project Continent Magnétique (Magnetic Continent), and his next immersive exhibition entitled Sur les traces de l'Empereur (On the tracks of the Emperor Penguin).Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic Unveils the New National Geographic Islander IIAll-Suite 48-Guest Expedition Ship to Launch in the Galápagos Islands in 2022Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic has unveiled the newest addition to their award-winning fleet, National Geographic Islander ll. With just 48 guests, and the spirit and soul of a private yacht, the all-suite ship will make her inaugural voyage in the Galápagos on August 18, 2022 for year-round expeditions in the islands.Formerly the Crystal Esprit, the sleek and elegant National Geographic Islander ll's top-to-bottom refit will elevate the guest experience to an entirely new level. Travelers will find encircling teak decks that gracefully connect the indoor and outdoor spaces, a well-outfitted observation deck, indoor-outdoor dining options, 26 light and airy suites, and new expedition amenities including a marina and Science Hub.Elegantly appointed, each of the 26 suites feature large windows, convertible king/twin beds, sofa, marble double-sink bathrooms, stocked mini-bar, Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV and ample closets. The four Islander Suites, three of them brand new, have four windows, separate living rooms and bathrooms outfitted with a tub and rain shower. Connecting suites are available, plus four dedicated solo suites and triple options. The Santa Cruz Islander Suite can be reserved as a family suite with a connecting double suite.The National Geographic Islander II is a true ocean-going vessel, 280 feet long, 46 feet wide, and is equipped with stabilizers for smooth sailing. The refit of the ship for Galápagos includes key environmental and fuel-efficient upgrades like reduced outdoor lighting, special paint, and recycled water from new air conditioning systems.SH Diana is name of Swan Hellenic's third and largest bespoke expedition cruise shipCultural expedition cruise pioneer reveals name while reporting strong progress on construction of third next-generation shipSwan Hellenic announced that construction of its third and largest next-generation ship was proceeding smoothly at Helsinki Shipyard, with more than half the structure already assembled and all but two blocks now delivered. Crowning the announcement was news revealing her name – SH Diana – in the classic Swan Hellenic tradition.The elegant new ship is a next-generation polar expedition vessel, designed for worldwide cruising with a strong focus on high-latitude areas. SH Diana will feature a 4.6-megawatt diesel-electric hybrid-ready propulsion system with selective catalytic reduction and PC 6 ice-strengthened hull that is fully Safe Return to Port certified. Although the largest ship in the Swan Hellenic fleet, the 125 m long, 12,100 GRT expedition vessel has been specially designed for worldwide cruising to explore the most inspiring and inaccessible places on earth.Providing panoramic 5-star accommodation for 192 guests in 96 spacious staterooms and suites, the vast majority with large balconies, SH Diana will be operated by an onboard team of 141 to provide exceptional personal service. Cutting edge hygiene technology will protect the health of all on board to the highest standards and includes air conditioning with UV sanitisation systems.Designed for immersive experiences and extensive open views, the on-board amenities include a swimming pool, spa, panoramic sauna, gym, library, expedition laboratory and observation lounge for lectures by seasoned expedition leaders and leading experts from a wide range of disciplines. World-class gourmet cuisine, local specialities and healthy dining will be offered in the panoramic restaurant, club lounge and pool bar, as well as through full room service.In addition, SH Diana builds on the outstanding facilities of her sister ships, offering a dedicated Multifunctional Room next to the Observation Lounge, a Private Dining Room for special occasions, more suites and 2 tenders, which bring guests a comfortable alternative to Zodiacs for expedition landings. Expedition day trips are a central feature of the programmes that will be offered, along with kayaking, trekking and other activities.Aptly named after the Ancient Roman goddess of light, the moon, hunting and the wilderness, SH Diana will take Swan Hellenic back to its roots when she launches in early 2023, exploring the Mediterranean and its famous sites of antiquity.A-ROSA celebrates 20th anniversaryOn 5 April 2022, the A-ROSA Flussschiff GmbH will celebrate its 20th birthday. Exactly 20 years ago – on 5 April 2002 – the first two ships in the fleet were christened A-ROSA BELLA and A-ROSA DONNA in Rostock. A-ROSA celebrates the anniversary on board its ships with an A-ROSA United Event, where guests celebrate together with the crew until late at night.With the introduction of the A-ROSA brand, river cruises were offered for the first time to a younger clientele – detached from conventions, casual, active and full of highlights on board and ashore. The company has always remained true to this concept.Review of the christening of A-ROSA BELLA and A-ROSA DONNAAfter a construction period of only twelve months in the Neptun Yard Rostock, the two innovative river ships A-ROSA BELLA and A-ROSA DONNA received their official names during a double christening ceremony on 5th April 2002 in Rostock's city harbour.Godmother of A-ROSA BELLA was the 18-year-old The Honourable Anna Sterling, daughter of Lord Sterling of Plaistow, Chairman of P&O Princess Cruises. A-ROSA DONNA was christened by Anja Mager, 19 years old and an office management trainee with Seetours in Rostock.After an experience ship tour and reception in the coffee house on board, the guests were invited to the dinner “La BELLA DONNA” with live entertainment in the Nikolaikirche Rostock.Immediately after the christening, the two 860-ton ships left the Rostock overseas port expertly packed and secured on a barge for the Danube delta.History of A-ROSAThe A-ROSA brand was founded in 2000 by Seetours, the German offshoot of P&O Princess Cruises. Shortly after the deployment of the first two Danube ships, the company was taken over by Deutsche Seereederei in 2003 and the Danube fleet was expanded by two more ships. The Rhône was introduced as a new trade lane in 2005, on which A-ROSA STELLA and LUNA have been cruising ever since.In 2009, the first cruises on the Rhine started and the financial investor Waterland bought A-ROSA. After three classic Rhine ships, two Rhine-Main-Danube ships were put into service in 2012 and 2014 with the A-ROSA SILVA and FLORA. In 2013, Jörg Eichler came on board as managing director and introduced the premium all-inclusive fare and family cruises with Kids Club from 2014.With the Seine, the second French cruising area was added to the portfolio in 2017. After the takeover by the British financial investor Duke Street in 2018, the A-ROSA ALVA set sail on Portugal's Douro.In the 20th anniversary year of 2022, a total of twelve A-ROSA ships will be sailing in five European destinations. In May 2022, the A-ROSA SENA, the most innovative ship in the fleet, will join them, offering more space for the A-ROSA concept – spacious balcony cabins, a dedicated Family Area with Kids Club, several restaurants and bars as well as a particularly large wellness and fitness area. Thanks to a hybrid drive system with battery storage, it is the most climate-friendly cruise ship on Europe's rivers. 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Today,*We see Troi go through all 5 stages of grief.*We discover that horses run into burning barns.*And we ask the question, "Why the F did it take Troi 4 hours to walk from the Ready Room to the Observation Lounge?!"BONUS: We are SO excited to offer our very first batch of merch! Anything you buy supports the podcast and helps us to continue creating awesome content we all love. To check it out, head over to Shop.TheTNGPodcast.com.

Welcome aboard Dame Metropolis, the largest, most majestic cruise starship in the entire galaxy. During your stay with us, hobnob with the movers and shakers of the galaxy over lunch at the Imperial restaurant or mingle with elite society at a charity fund-raising gala. Relax on the sand in the Beach Zone or enjoy a vigorous swim in our sector-sized pool. Prefer the cold? Hit the slopes or ice rink at the Snowscape. Runners, there are plenty of places for you to get a workout, too! Cool down afterwards in the meditative gardens. The more scientifically-minded might enjoy a lecture from a resident professor or the stellar phenomena visible from the Observation Lounge. You younglings will be well-cared for in entertainment facilities that include a reconfigurable playground and a holo-park. Parents, leave them in our care while you get your shopping done on the Bazaar Deck. Any extra baggage can be stowed safely in our secure cargo holds. And don't forget to get a tour of the bridge from the captain! Our friendly staff will be on hand at all times to help you with any logistical, medical, or scheduling needs. Leave the concerns of the galaxy behind as you step aboard Dame Metropolis. Star Wars: Cruise Control is played using Fantasy Flight Games' Genesys and Star Wars roleplaying materials and the Mythic GM Emulator, set between A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back. Background After completing our Star Wars: Resh Hour trilogy with the Mythic GM Emulator, my spouse and I batted around ideas for what other spin-off stories could be fun to tell in the expanded universe of our old Desert Rose Solutions campaign. Renci's and Renn's stories had run their course, having grown from NPCs to PCs in their own right. For a while we considered various other NPCs of the DRS campaign who could get upgraded to PCs. One idea I kept coming back to, though, was another adventure for Renci's girlfriend, JT (my spouse's PC in the original DRS crew). What would JT get up to following the intervention that Renci staged to get JT back on track after her Dark Side experiences? We knew from the close of the DRS campaign that JT had wanted to spend more time on a set of charities she had helped start, but how could we make that into an adventure? I came up with the concept of a charity fund-raising gala held on a space cruise disrupted by a mutiny. After asking around on the old FFG forums for ideas [ref, ref2], we started play with the Mythic GME in one hand and the WEG module Riders of the Maelstrom in the other. We do not follow the plot of that module, but it was an excellent source to draw from. I also pulled some ideas from FFG's Suns of Fortune source book, as well as the novel Leia, Princess of Alderaan, by Claudia Gray. FFG's Allies and Adversaries and the SWRPG adversary decks helped fill the ship with NPCs, and we frequently consulted the fan-made Environmental Set Pieces, as well. Setup Ano

“Now hear this. Now hear this. All senior staff are to report to the Observation Lounge for a podcast readiness debriefing. This isn’t considered mission critical or anything, but we will have some free drinks for all who attend, and besides who doesn’t want to listen to Nathan and Dean talk about the finer points of Kirking Off with a healthy splash of them talking about themselves? Alright, meeting is starting... NOW, so proceed to the Observation Lounge without delay. This is considered a bonus episode and we thank you for the support. I present to you: The Kirking Off Readiness Report, Episode 1.” LINKS https://kirkingoff.captivate.fm/listen (Podcast Subscription Link) - https://www.libertystreetgeek.net/kopod https://www.facebook.com/groups/kirkingoff (Kirking Off Facebook) - https://www.facebook.com/groups/kirkingoff https://www.libertystreetgeek.net/ (LSG Media Website) - https://www.libertystreetgeek.net Support this podcast

Topics covered: The odd business model of The Culling, Why are people always hate'n on The last of Us (pt 2), Observation Lounge: Hackers all bent they can no longer cheat at Call of Duty. Observation Lounge:    

Topics covered: Tim talks about the audio book he voice acted in, Cancelling Comic Con effects small/local comic books stores futures, Selena Gomez sues mobile game for $10 Million, and our new segment "The Observation Lounge" we talk why do remake video games get a positive reaction and remake movies get a negative reaction.  Audio book: Comicon cancelled Selena Gomez suing mobile game  

Art Sbarsky is a retired cruise industry executive who spent years working for Celebrity Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line and Crystal Cruises. We caught up with him in the Observation Lounge on Norwegian Encore.  You can listen to Art Sbarsky’s last interview with us here (click the link): http://traffic.libsyn.com/cruiseradioshow/BONUS3APR3017.mp3  Want to hear more shows like this? Let me know: doug@cruiseradio.net. 

Norwegian Bliss has been custom-built for the spectacular - featuring a revolutionary Observation Lounge for you to soak in every stunning moment, go karts and laser tag to keep the adrenaline pumping, and staterooms for every budget. Jennifer and Emily had the unique opportunity to go on an inaugural cruise, and they have all the details about this amazing ship! * PLUS * - Jaimie shares flight attendant secrets to looking refreshed on your next trip - Melissa brings her whole family on to talk about their weekend adventure to the New England Air Museum - Melissa wants you to take a picture of your luggage ... So pack your bags and tune in, and let the adventure begin!

Norwegian Cruise Line hat sein neuestes Flaggschiff, die Norwegian Bliss, auf einer Kurzreise von Bremerhaven nach Southampton vorgestellt und cruisetricks.de war mit an Bord. In dieser Podcast-Episode sprechen wir ausführlich über das Schiff und seine Besonderheiten. Highlights sind unter anderem die riesige Observation Lounge, die im Vergleich zur Norwegian Joy noch einmal größere und längere Gokart-Rennstrecke, die Laser-Tag-Anlage auf Deck 20 und neue Musical-Shows im Theater. Wir sprechen über neue Bars und Restaurants an Bord und den neuen, deutlich eleganteren Design-Stil bei Norwegian Cruise Line. Die Sommersaison fährt die Norwegian Bliss übrigens von Seattle aus nach Alaska, im Winter dann von Miami aus in die Karibik und dazwischen jeweils einmal durch den Panama-Kanal.

1701-B.Viewers of Star Trek: The Next Generation often spotted those golden Enterprise models in the Observation Lounge over the years - but what was the story behind them? We knew the 1701 and would get to know the Enterprise-A in the TOS-era films; the heroic sacrifice of the Enterprise-C was eventually told in the season three episode "Yesterday's Enterprise." However, there was an Excelsior-class-sized hole in the Enterprise legacy.It was not until TNG's inaugural motion picture, Star Trek Generations, that fans witnessed the christening of the first "Kirk-less" U.S.S. Enterprise - the NCC-1701-B. Earl Grey discusses the ship itself - a modification of the Excelsior-class design (one that remained dormant for several generations!), that had some "extra fat" in its "dad bod," from nacelles that go on for light years to the "love handles" around the main deflector. The trio also discusses the members of the maiden crew - from the much aligned Captain John Harriman to the plucky Ensign Demora Sulu, whose story would be expounded on in the novel-verse. They also try to untangle the timeline of when the third Starfleet vessel named Enterprise entered and left the scene of the Trek verse.So don't sit down in your chair - instead make time for the important things, like this week's discussion of the starship Enterprise, NCC-1701-B.HostsDaniel Proulx, Phillip Gilfus, & Darren MoserEditor / ProducerDarren MoserExecutive ProducersNorman C. Lao, Matthew Rushing, & C Bryan Jones Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Manager Will Nguyen ChaptersFirst Impressions (00:03:12)Design & Stats (00:11:27) Enterprise B Timeline (00:19:36)Captain Harriman (00:27:13) Gambit Tie In (00:32:31)Captain Johnson (00:35:45)Enterprise Lineage Timeline (00:40:58)Other Excelsior Ships (00:42:21)Final Thoughts (00:46:57) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm/ Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep our shows coming to you every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Tiny, Tiny Arms. It’s another week of general geek news with host Greg Harbin, TOL News Editor Kathryn Brihan, and returning friend-of-the-show Tristan Riddell. Enter the future of gaming with the Oculus Rift, gaze into the eyes of the past with Sauroniops, listen to the confusing and duplicitous words of George Lucas, fall into a cornucopia of wormholes with Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar, and hope that Ronald D. Moore’s Helix isn’t canceled.

Post-Oscars Post-Mortem. One show wasn’t enough to handle Team Ben Affleck, so we’re back to talk about the joy of winning, the agony of Les Miz, our fury at Ang Lee, and our love of Jennifer Lawrence. Host Greg Harbin and Observation Lounge News Editor Kathryn Brihan are joined by Geek Crash Course’s Michael Nixon and The Zero Room’s Jose Munoz for a discussion that, honestly, gets a little Parental Advisory at times. Shoo the children from the room for this one, folks.

PlayStation 4 Non-Announcement. Greg, Kathryn and Drew are back in full swing with special fourth chair Tristan Riddell joining the show to discuss Sony’s three hour-long press conference to nowhere, Jurassic Park’s bite chunk-removable toys, Sean Connery in 3D, the twentysomething squabble-based sitcom with Batman and Superman, Dr Soran’s creepy mental hospital, the casting of CBS’s maybe summer adaptation of “Under the Dome”, and the Best. Jeopardy contestant. Ever.

It’s A Die Hard Knock Life. Regulars Greg and Drew are joined by PopCap Games’ Joey Trimmer to discuss The Doctor in 3D, the future of video games, the exploding Russian meteor, the war between Tesla and the New York Times, and how manly you have to be to enjoy a “Die Hard” film. And in the Staff Meeting, a costume-changing Benedict Cumberbatch pursues our crew as they spout their gaming choices for the week.

House of Cards. Greg, Kathryn, Tristan, and Martin throw out the rundown entirely to discuss (charming) Kevin Spacey and (handsome) David Fincher’s new Netflix original series House of Cards. Beware! Spoilers inside! Southern accents will be spoken, chess pieces will be moved, whites will be creamed, and the TV will be screamed at. Note: this episode is based on the 1994 BBC miniseries The Observation Foyer.

Returning Storylines. This week’s Observation Lounge is a morning show for Greg, Kathryn, Drew, and Charlynn, but that doesn’t get in the way of them discussing a smattering of updates to topics previously discussed. Cory and Topanga’s daughter has been cast, “1952” has been given a title, Paul Giamatti wants a horn, DARPA has actual LASERs, The X-Files have a comic, Ellen Page may or may not have aged, David Bowie’s son has a Warcraft film, and Sony has an announcement to make. And don’t miss the battle of Kevins in this week’s Staff Meeting.

It’s J.J. The Twitters were on fire this week with news of J.J. Abrams directing Star Wars VII, and regulars Greg Harbin, Kathryn Brihan, and Drew Stewart can barely contain their enthusiasm for how little they want to talk about it. Also on the rundown: Netflix posts a profit, Twitter adds video, “1952” has a box, Jan Jones is oblivious, WoW assassins are hired, and people are angry about not one but two biopics in this week’s Observation Lounge.

Stalking Sequels, Games, and Dinosaurs. This week on The Observation Lounge, Not-Co-host Drew Stewart manufactures a holodeck “accident” in order to become Acting Host. Then he invites over Trek.fm’s Charlynn Schmiedt and Jennie Zell of Playing Doctor and Mouthy BroadCast to give you your fill of geeky news. Unneeded sequels, Facebook stalking, and video games are just a few of the topics covered in this exciting episode!

The Oscars. It’s an honor just to be nominated, and as Ben Affleck well knows, it’s quite a dishonor to be snubbed. The crew is joined by the very angry VJ Antonelli to discuss the highs and the lows of this year’s crop of Academy Award nods. How mad is Kathryn about Les Miz, how much does Greg hate David O Russell, how many riots is VJ already going to start about Argo, and why does Drew not realize why “digital shrinkage” is so funny? All this and much, much more in a special double episode of The Observation Lounge.

Comics and TV News. Host Greg Harbin and Observation Lounge news editor Kathryn Brihan are joined by Trek.fm’s Drew Stewart for a smorgasbord of geeky news. Holodecks are on their way, Fraction’s “Hawkeye” can help Sandy victims, JGL is playing everyone, Stan Lee turns 90, Kathryn is packing her bags for the Wonderful World of Middle Earth, and much much more.

Trailers. Host Greg Harbin and Observation Lounge news editor Kathryn Brihan are joined by Trek.fm’s Drew Stewart and Geek Crash Course’s Michael Nixon to preview 2013’s finest films. Can they survive being taken “Into Darkness” before being assaulted by a Beard “of Steel” while trapped in an “Iron” cage? Can you repeat the past? Of course “Gatsby” can. Can two films survive “After Earth” without falling into “Oblivion”? Perhaps “GI Joe” can tell us before giant robots fight giant monsters on the “Pacific Rim”. These puns and more lie within.

The Hobbit. Our gang ditches the news format once again to discuss the biggest news of the week…a little movie from New Zealand. Host Greg Harbin is joined by TOL news editor Kathryn Brihan, Matthew Rushing of Literary Treks, and a special guest: PopCap Games’ Joey Trimmer for a wide-ranging discussion on everything including story points, acting, special effects and more. Tantalized by Thranduil? Riveted by Radagast? Goofy for Gloin? This is the episode for you.

Sequels, Transformers, and Child’s Play. Violence erupts in this week’s episode of The Observation Lounge, detonating the panel and everything they stand for. Host Greg Harbin is joined by Trek.fm’s Drew Stewart and Tristan Riddell, along with Kathryn Brihan, to chat about some of this week’s geeky stories. Among the rundown: Syfy’s 20th anniversary, the future of TV distribution, a sequel to the Tron sequel, a man shoots his girlfriend over The Walking Dead, Ben Savage tries to save Girl Meets World, Japan builds actual Transformers, and Harrison Ford and Gavin Hood ruin Ender’s Game. In the staff meeting, Cory Doctorow proves the signal can’t be stopped, Matt Fraction proves sometimes all you need is a “Hawkguy,” The Dark Knight proves villains and heroes aren’t that different, and Child’s Play proves that gamers can give back. Oh, and the ISS Riddell releases his docking clamps.

Batman and Beyond. Could Heath Ledger have been Batman? So say we all! Rumors and speculation abound in this week’s episode of The Observation Lounge. Host Greg Harbin is joined by Kathryn Brihan and Drew Stewart, TOS Editor for Trek.fm, to discuss reports about future Batman and X-Men films, SyFy’s Battlestar Galactica: Blood & Chrome webisodes, upcoming Real Steel reality show, and Waterworld TV series. We also—allons-y!—discuss how very excited we all are about the upcoming 50th anniversary of Doctor Who, and share nuggets about All-New X-Men, The Ridiculous Menace, and the new novel from Steven King’s son Joe Hill.

Skyfall. In this week’s episode of The Observation Lounge host Greg Harbin is joined by Michael Nixon and Andrew Johnson to discuss the latest installment in the James Bond franchise.

Blood and Chrome, Girl Meets World, iPad mini, and The Commbadge. In this week’s episode of The Observation Lounge host Greg Harbin is joined by Michael Fisher, Senior Editor at PocketNow, and Drew Stewart, TOS Editor for Trek.fm, to discuss a grab bag of topics including Battlestar Galactica: Blood and Chrome, Disney’s plans for a Boy Meets World sequel, Verizon’s cellular data blackhole, the iPad mini, and Indiegogo’s Bluetooth Commbadge project. Plus, we revisit last week’s Disney Star Wars debate and Michael reveals that all of his iPad reviews have at least one sex scene.

Star Wars and Disney. Even the Trek.fm crew needs to go off-duty from time to time. And when that time comes, we all gather in The Observation Lounge to talk about things not of the Star Trek universe. In our first show from that vaunted room of staff meetingness we take on the purchase of Lucasfilm and the Star Wars franchise by Disney. Is this a good thing for that galaxy far, far away? Who should lead the franchise into a new future? And what direction should this new journey take? We tackle all of these questions and more as host Greg Harbin sits down with Drew Stewart, Matthew Rushing, and Christopher Jones for a little bit of non-Trek chatter.