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https://youtu.be/b4-ucU_YZSIMatt and Sean talk about keeping the momentum going (maybe?) in Starfleet Academy, Season 1, Episode 2: “Beta Test.” (00:00) - - Intro (02:04) - - Viewer Feedback (07:13) - - Today's Episode (08:44) - - This Time in History (10:14) - - Episode Discussion YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/trekintimeAudio version of the podcast: https://www.trekintime.showGet in touch: https://trekintime.show/contactFollow us on X: @byseanferrell @mattferrell or @undecidedmf ★ Support this podcast ★
Marc Andreessen is a founder, investor, and co-founder of Netscape, as well as co-founder of the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z). In this conversation, we dig into why we're living through a unique and one of the most incredible times in history, and what comes next.We discuss:1. Why AI is arriving at the perfect moment to counter demographic collapse and declining productivity2. How Marc has raised his 10-year-old kid to thrive in an AI-driven world3. What's actually going to happen with AI and jobs (spoiler: he thinks the panic is “totally off base”)4. The “Mexican standoff” that's happening between product managers, designers, and engineers5. Why you should still learn to code (even with AI)6. How to develop an “E-shaped” career that combines multiple skills, with AI as a force multiplier7. The career advice he keeps coming back to (“Don't be fungible”)8. How AI can democratize one-on-one tutoring, potentially transforming education9. His media diet: X and old books, nothing in between—Brought to you by:DX—The developer intelligence platform designed by leading researchersBrex—The banking solution for startupsDatadog—Now home to Eppo, the leading experimentation and feature flagging platform—Episode transcript: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/marc-andreessen-the-real-ai-boom—Archive of all Lenny's Podcast transcripts: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/yxi4s2w998p1gvtpu4193/AMdNPR8AOw0lMklwtnC0TrQ?rlkey=j06x0nipoti519e0xgm23zsn9&st=ahz0fj11&dl=0—Where to find Marc Andreessen:• X: https://x.com/pmarca• Substack: https://pmarca.substack.com• Andreessen Horowitz's website: https://a16z.com• Andreessen Horowitz's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@a16z—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Introduction to Marc Andreessen(04:27) The historic moment we're living in(06:52) The impact of AI on society(11:14) AI's role in education and parenting(22:15) The future of jobs in an AI-driven world(30:15) Marc's past predictions(35:35) The Mexican standoff of tech roles(39:28) Adapting to changing job tasks(42:15) The shift to scripting languages(44:50) The importance of understanding code(51:37) The value of design in the AI era(53:30) The T-shaped skill strategy(01:02:05) AI's impact on founders and companies(01:05:58) The concept of one-person billion-dollar companies(01:08:33) Debating AI moats and market dynamics(01:14:39) The rapid evolution of AI models(01:18:05) Indeterminate optimism in venture capital(01:22:17) The concept of AGI and its implications(01:30:00) Marc's media diet(01:36:18) Favorite movies and AI voice technology(01:39:24) Marc's product diet(01:43:16) Closing thoughts and recommendations—Referenced:• Linus Torvalds on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linustorvalds• The philosopher's stone: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philosopher%27s_stone• Alexander the Great: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_the_Great• Aristotle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aristotle• Bloom's 2 sigma problem: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bloom%27s_2_sigma_problem• Alpha School: https://alpha.school• In Tech We Trust? A Debate with Peter Thiel and Marc Andreessen: https://a16z.com/in-tech-we-trust-a-debate-with-peter-thiel-and-marc-andreessen• John Woo: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Woo• Assembly: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assembly_language• C programming language: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C_(programming_language)• Python: https://www.python.org• Netscape: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Netscape• Perl: https://www.perl.org• Scott Adams: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Adams• Larry Summers's website: https://larrysummers.com• Nano Banana: https://gemini.google/overview/image-generation• Bitcoin: https://bitcoin.org• Ethereum: https://ethereum.org• Satoshi Nakamoto: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satoshi_Nakamoto• Inside ChatGPT: The fastest-growing product in history | Nick Turley (Head of ChatGPT at OpenAI): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/inside-chatgpt-nick-turley• Anthropic co-founder on quitting OpenAI, AGI predictions, $100M talent wars, 20% unemployment, and the nightmare scenarios keeping him up at night | Ben Mann: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/anthropic-co-founder-benjamin-mann• Inside Google's AI turnaround: The rise of AI Mode, strategy behind AI Overviews, and their vision for AI-powered search | Robby Stein (VP of Product, Google Search): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/how-google-built-ai-mode-in-under-a-year• DeepSeek: https://www.deepseek.com• Cowork: https://support.claude.com/en/articles/13345190-getting-started-with-cowork• Definite vs. indefinite thinking: Notes from Zero to One by Peter Thiel: https://boxkitemachine.net/posts/zero-to-one-peter-thiel-definite-vs-indefinite-thinking• Henry Ford: https://www.thehenryford.org/explore/stories-of-innovation/visionaries/henry-ford• Lex Fridman Podcast: https://lexfridman.com/podcast• $46B of hard truths from Ben Horowitz: Why founders fail and why you need to run toward fear (a16z co-founder): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/46b-of-hard-truths-from-ben-horowitz• Eddington: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31176520• Joaquin Phoenix: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joaquin_Phoenix• Pedro Pascal: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pedro_Pascal• George Floyd: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Floyd• Replit: https://replit.com• Behind the product: Replit | Amjad Masad (co-founder and CEO): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/behind-the-product-replit-amjad-masad• Grok Bad Rudi: https://grok.com/badrudi• Wispr Flow: https://wisprflow.ai• Star Trek: The Next Generation: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092455• Star Trek: Starfleet Academy: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8622160• a16z: The Power Brokers: https://www.notboring.co/p/a16z-the-power-brokers—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. 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While responding to a ransacked Federation outpost, the crew finds themselves in the middle of another civilization divided. The Acamarians are prepared to welcome home their Gatherer brethren from exile, but old clan rivalries thought to have ended long ago resurface. Can Picard negotiate a final end to the clan wars and a peaceful return home for the Gatherers? Visit our website at humanisttrek.com Support the show at patreon.com/humanisttrek Pick up your merch at humanisttrek.com/merch Support our show by visiting our sponsors & partners: Modiphius | UnderOutfit Socials: Bluesky Mastodon Discord YouTube Starfleet Officer maker by @marci_bloch
While you wait for the release of Alice Isn't Dead: Don't Tell Alice, here is another new show by Alice Isn't Dead creator Joseph Fink. In it, Joseph and Meg Bashwiner (Welcome to Night Vale) watch the IMDB user rated worst and best episodes of classic tv shows. What can we learn by watching great tv at its best and its worst? A lot it turns out. Check out this sample episode, and hear many more, including Star Trek: The Next Generation, The X-Files, and Seinfeld, anywhere you get your podcasts. Or get more information here: https://www.nightvalepresents.com/the-best-worst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob try to define "The Quality of Life" with one of Star Trek: The Next Generation's most underrated hours. Over on Doctor Who, they finally meet the Second Doctor as they reckon with The Power of the Daleks. Star Trek: The Next Generation: The Quality of Life - 1:25 Doctor Who: The Power of the Daleks (Parts 1-2) - 46:07 Episode Rankings - 1:22:00 Logo by David Scaliatine. Send all questions, comments, concerns, suggestions, and complaints to trekkingtimepodcast@gmail.com Support us on Patreon for early access to new episodes, weekly bonus episodes, and more.
This week, we're joined once again by Cash Edwards, who shares an intimate look at his longtime friendship with Star Trek: The Next Generation producer Herbert J. Wright. Their relationship, and shared history with Gene and Majel Roddenberry, sparked a bold attempt to revive one of Gene's most personal concepts: The Questor Tapes. In 2004, Herb, Cash, Rod Roddenberry, and a team that included Mike Okuda and Jules Urbach put together a new pitch for Questor—a project updated for the post-9/11 world but still driven by the timeless Roddenberry themes of evolution, ethics, and survival. From detailed series bibles to pilot treatments and fan outreach, Cash walks us through the chaotic early years of TNG, the roots of Questor, and the bittersweet story behind its final pitch. Document and additional references: Questor promo revision 10 - 2004 The Trek Files Season 14 on Memory Alpha All episodes and documents: The Trek Files on Memory Alpha Visit the Trekland site for behind-the-scenes access and exclusive merchandise. The conversation continues on Discord with live chats and the Roddenberry Podcasts community! Join today!
We have reached the third season!In this episode of Holodeck Divas we discuss the Star Trek - The Next Generation season 3 premire "Evolution" (s3e1). Wesley accidently lets his experiment eat the entire Enterprise, while another doctor is obsessed with an exploding star. Speaking of doctors, we see the return of another doctor! How did Stef and Chris feel about the episode? Listen and find out!
This week, we're joined once again by Cash Edwards, who shares an intimate look at his longtime friendship with Star Trek: The Next Generation producer Herbert J. Wright. Their relationship, and shared history with Gene and Majel Roddenberry, sparked a bold attempt to revive one of Gene's most personal concepts: The Questor Tapes. In 2004, Herb, Cash, Rod Roddenberry, and a team that included Mike Okuda and Jules Urbach put together a new pitch for Questor—a project updated for the post-9/11 world but still driven by the timeless Roddenberry themes of evolution, ethics, and survival. From detailed series bibles to pilot treatments and fan outreach, Cash walks us through the chaotic early years of TNG, the roots of Questor, and the bittersweet story behind its final pitch. Document and additional references: Questor promo revision 10 - 2004 The Trek Files Season 14 on Memory Alpha All episodes and documents: The Trek Files on Memory Alpha Visit the Trekland site for behind-the-scenes access and exclusive merchandise. The conversation continues on Discord with live chats and the Roddenberry Podcasts community! Join today!
Good thing Nick is back to get the guys on track. Today, before the Cardassians dive into "Man of the People" we talk the He-Man trailer, Rob's obsession with Rainbow Cake, and Starfleet Academy. ep 239
https://youtu.be/Ii0CSgWSiBoMatt and Sean talk about the premiere of the newest Star Trek program: Starfleet Academy, Season 1, Episode 1, “Kids These Days”(00:00) - - Intro (02:41) - - Viewer feedback (04:51) - - Today's episode (06:04) - - This time in history (08:34) - - Episode discussion YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/trekintimeAudio version of the podcast: https://www.trekintime.showGet in touch: https://trekintime.show/contactFollow us on X: @byseanferrell @mattferrell or @undecidedmf ★ Support this podcast ★
AGT 205: The Evolution of a Species Pt 4: The Borg (Part 1) In this episode of All Good Things: A Star Trek Universe Podcast, host Christos is joined by Kelvin, Kristin, and Amy to begin a two-part deep dive into one of Star Trek's most iconic and terrifying adversaries: the Borg. Part 1 explores the Borg's evolution from their first chilling appearance in Star Trek: The Next Generation—where they function as an unknowable, unstoppable force of cosmic horror—to Star Trek: First Contact, where the introduction of the Borg Queen gives the Collective a face, a voice, and a more personal connection to Jean-Luc Picard's trauma. The panel examines key episodes including “Q Who,” “The Best of Both Worlds,” “I, Borg,” and “Descent,” discussing how fear, loss of identity, and inevitability defined the Borg at their peak. They also debate whether First Contact strengthened the Borg by making them cinematic—or weakened them by making them knowable. This is Part 1 of 2 in our Evolution of a Species series on the Borg. Part 2 will continue the discussion with Voyager and Picard. Resistance, as always, is optional. Join our listeners group The BQN Collective on Facebook Join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/wqJt68vnxg The Network: @BQNpodcasts (IG/Bluesky) The Show: @AllGoodPod (Bluesky) Amy: @amynelson522 (IG/Discord) Christos: @whatstheteabev (IG/Bluesky/Discord) Kelvin: @KelvinsTimeline (IG/X/Discord) Kristin: @Kstraz (IG)
This episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation contains scenes of Sexual Assault. Listener discretion is advised. When an alien race opens an eBay auction for control of the only known stable wormhole which just happens to be in their space, Deanna Troi is swept away by a mysterious bidder named Devinoni Ral. When Ral turns out to also be Betazoid and using his abilities to win the auction, Star Trek makes us think about ethics and morality. But when Ral uses his abilities to get into Troi's bed, Allie and Sarah think about how sexual assaulty this really was. Visit our website at humanisttrek.com Support the show at patreon.com/humanisttrek Pick up your merch at humanisttrek.com/merch Socials Bluesky Mastodon Discord YouTube Starfleet Officer maker by @marci_bloch
It's back-to-back weirdos being weird about Kira, but this time it's Dukat! In an A plot that runs the length of the episode without check-ins back at the station, Kira and the ex-Gul enter a game of cat and mouse (or Bird of Prey and defrocked Cardassian?) and Matt and Andy are along for the ride.[Episode discussion begins around 45:00]
In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob earn "A Fistful of Datas" as they watch one of Star Trek: The Next Generation's silliest and funniest episodes. Less impressive is "The Return of Doctor Mysterio," a Doctor Who episode with a killer premise and a subpar execution. Star Trek: The Next Generation: A Fistful of Datas - 1:11 Doctor Who: The Return of Doctor Mysterio - 38:06 Episode Rankings - 1:26:57 Logo by David Scaliatine. Send all questions, comments, concerns, suggestions, and complaints to trekkingtimepodcast@gmail.com Support us on Patreon for early access to new episodes, weekly bonus episodes, and more.
This week on The Trek Files: warp coils, dilithium chambers, and a whole lot of gamma rays. Returning guest Rick Sternbach joins Larry Nemecek once again for a lively exploration of Star Trek: The Next Generation's scientific backbone. Using early technical memos and a classic 1987 warp engine sketch, Rick walks us through how the team brought real-world physics into the heart of the Enterprise-D's design and when they just had to make it up. From working with Los Alamos physicists to devising the ejection system for the warp core, Rick shares stories of how he and Mike Okuda grounded the show's tech in reality while still serving the drama. Ever wonder why deuterium goes on top, antimatter on the bottom, or how a photon torpedo really works? This one's for the technobabble lovers and science fans alike. Documents and additional references: "TNG Warp Engine Concept Sketch" by Rick Sternbach, February 18, 1987 Excerpt from the internal Star Trek: TNG Technical Primer, May 1, 1989 The Trek Files Season 14 on Memory Alpha All episodes and documents: The Trek Files on Memory Alpha Visit the Trekland site for behind-the-scenes access and exclusive merchandise. The conversation continues on Discord with live chats and the Roddenberry Podcasts community! Join today!
We finish season 2, with an episode that is VERY divisive in the Star Trek fandom. In this episode of Holodeck Divas we discuss the season 2 finale episode of Star Trek - The Next Generation "Shades of Grey" (s2e22). Commander Riker was stabbed by a beast claw, and we suddenly have a clip show. That really is the plot and if you want further explanation, you'll have to listen to this episode!
This week on The Trek Files: warp coils, dilithium chambers, and a whole lot of gamma rays. Returning guest Rick Sternbach joins Larry Nemecek once again for a lively exploration of Star Trek: The Next Generation's scientific backbone. Using early technical memos and a classic 1987 warp engine sketch, Rick walks us through how the team brought real-world physics into the heart of the Enterprise-D's design and when they just had to make it up. From working with Los Alamos physicists to devising the ejection system for the warp core, Rick shares stories of how he and Mike Okuda grounded the show's tech in reality while still serving the drama. Ever wonder why deuterium goes on top, antimatter on the bottom, or how a photon torpedo really works? This one's for the technobabble lovers and science fans alike. Documents and additional references: "TNG Warp Engine Concept Sketch" by Rick Sternbach, February 18, 1987 Excerpt from the internal Star Trek: TNG Technical Primer, May 1, 1989 The Trek Files Season 14 on Memory Alpha All episodes and documents: The Trek Files on Memory Alpha Visit the Trekland site for behind-the-scenes access and exclusive merchandise. The conversation continues on Discord with live chats and the Roddenberry Podcasts community! Join today!
https://youtu.be/hk0xXzJRUpwMatt and Sean talk about gaining a lot of knowledge in a brief period of time, in Star Trek: The Original Series Season 3, Episode 1, "Spock's Brain.”(00:00) - - Intro (02:11) - - Viewer feedback (05:15) - - Today's episode (06:17) - - This time in history (12:19) - - Episode discussion YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/trekintimeAudio version of the podcast: https://www.trekintime.showGet in touch: https://trekintime.show/contactFollow us on X: @byseanferrell @mattferrell or @undecidedmf ★ Support this podcast ★
A tale of two enemies: Geordi is trapped on Planet Hell with an injured Romulan crash survivor and a VISOR that doesn't work while Worf is the only person on the D who can save the life of another injured Romulan recovered from Planet Hell. Will they be able to put aside their differences to save lives? The answer may surprise you. Visit our website at humanisttrek.com Support the show at patreon.com/humanisttrek Pick up your merch at humanisttrek.com/merch Socials Bluesky Mastodon Discord YouTube Thanks to Star Trek Avatar Creation
Welcome to Captain's Pod, a Star Trek podcast presented by Ian and Deneé! Join the crew as Ian forgets to prep Deneé, Deneé remembers something... important... from Generations, and they both want to live on the battle bridge.NEXT WEEK: Star Trek Starfleet Academy: Season Premiere! Kids these Days and Beta Test (S1E1&2)1) Ten Forward- Thoughts on the episode; what did the crew love and what can go out the airlock! (7:02) 2) The Jefferies Tubes- Bloopers and other goodies that didn't make it into the show. Don't tell Section 31! (1:38:20)Want early and ad-free access to the show PLUS other perks? Join the Tea-Flingers at the Ian and Deneé Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/iananddeneeConnect with us!Email: iananddenee@gmail.comDiscord: https://discord.gg/cm4nxyKd2SBluesky! The Show: @captainspod.bsky.socialIan: @whittsinned.bsky.socialDeneé: @deneesays.bsky.socialAnd live long and Podsper!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob meet some "Rascals," and can't agree if this "Star Trek: The Next Generation" episode is good fluff or bad fluff. And it's the end of yet another era over on Doctor Who as "The Husbands of River Song" finally puts a bow on one of the show's biggest storylines. Star Trek: The Next Generation: Rascals - 1:20 Doctor Who: The Husbands of River Song - 30:36 Episode Rankings - 1:20:49 Logo by David Scaliatine. Send all questions, comments, concerns, suggestions, and complaints to trekkingtimepodcast@gmail.com Support us on Patreon for early access to new episodes, weekly bonus episodes, and more.
We Are Starfleet is back with the second part of our Starfleet Academy primer, looking at two episodes set at the Academy and with Starfleet Cadets from the 90s era of Trek. We first look at Star Trek: The Next Generation's "The First Duty" and then Star Trek: Deep Space Nine's "Valiant." Mike, Ian, Craig, and Ashley consider how these early portrayals of the Academy might influence a 32nd-century look at the Academy. HOSTED BY Ashley Thomas, Craig McKenzie, Ian Buckley, and Mike Slamer PATREON + SUPPORT Help support our show, earn bragging rights, and more! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wearestarfleet Produced by Mike Slamer Original Music by Anthony Fuscaldo Follow the show and join in the conversation on Bluesky at StarfleetPod.bsky.social and Instagram @StarfleetPod. All our links: www.wearestarfleetpod.com A proud part of the Film Stories Network, which includes MAKE IT SO: A Star Trek Legacy Podcast. FilmStoriesNetwork.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We are back baby! We review the season six opener of Star Trek: The Next Generation, "Time's Arrow: Part II". We also talk Tommy Lee Jones, Diddy, Bill's Section 31 review, Tom Cruise. Sam Rockwell and any other topic that comes up!
https://youtu.be/Qh0vEg25mTwMatt and Sean talk about how we believe children are the problem, in Star Trek The Original Series, Season 3, Episode 4, "And The Children Shall Lead.” (00:00) - - Intro (01:40) - - Viewer Feedback (04:02) - - Today's Episode (05:30) - - This Time in History (10:35) - - Episode Discussion YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/trekintimeAudio version of the podcast: https://www.trekintime.showGet in touch: https://trekintime.show/contactFollow us on X: @byseanferrell @mattferrell or @undecidedmf ★ Support this podcast ★
Kira forgets about Odo in this heart-breaking, difficult-to-watch, but undeniably great episode. And Odo FINALLY doesn't forget to use his T-1000 silver weapon hands to do SOMETHING.[Episode discussion begins around 51:00]
When the D gets stuck in a booby trap while studying an Ancient Alien spaceship, Geordi conjures up a holodeck recreation of one of the designers of the Galaxy Class. But when the writers do a brotha dirty, Allie and Sarah grab their heaters and head for the transporter room. Visit our website at humanisttrek.com Support the show at patreon.com/humanisttrek Pick up your merch at humanisttrek.com/merch Socials Bluesky Mastodon Discord YouTube Starfleet Officer maker by @marci_bloch
In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob meet a "True Q" in a very silly and fairly effective episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation. But it's true "end of an era" stuff over on Doctor Who, as the series says goodbye to Clara with "Hell Bent." Doctor Who: Hell Bent - 1:36 Star Trek: The Next Generation: True Q - 1:04:41 Episode Rankings - 1:43:09 Logo by David Scaliatine. Send all questions, comments, concerns, suggestions, and complaints to trekkingtimepodcast@gmail.com Support us on Patreon for early access to new episodes, weekly bonus episodes, and more.
We continue our new Spotlight Series "Starfleet's Finest?" by jumping into Star Trek The Next Generation. The season 7 episode "Pegasus" gives us one of, perhaps the most toxic Admirals we will meet in our series, Admiral Erik Pressman. Coverups, intimidation, withholding information, and violations of long standing treaties are just some of the issues Admiral Pressman brings with him to the Enterprise. We Riker's past and the weight of his decisions catch up to him, ultimately affecting how Captain Picard views his first officer. This episode brings us everything this Spotlight Series is about....and more!
Why does this episode remind us of Nintendo's power glove? Remember the power glove?! Anyway, in this episode of Holodeck Divas we discuss the Star Trek - The Next Generation episode "Peak Performance" (s2e21). There is a famous "that guy" who is overseeing a crazy war game exercise which pits Captain Picard and Commander Riker against each other. Riker recruits a group of people from the Enterprise and encourages them to improv, which is basically cheating. What do the divas say about this episode? Listen and find out!
Ever wanted to see Jean-Luc rock a flute like he was the lead singer in Jethro Tull? Well good news for you then because that's exactly what happens in “The Inner Light”! It's an all-new episode of ST:TNGeez, Not Another Star Trek Podcast, and it's coming at you right about . . . NOW!We've spent the last four seasons of Star Trek the Next Generation watching our intrepid crew get there asses zapped and this time it's John Luc Picard's turn! Seems the Enterprise is connected with a mysterious satellite or probe or object thingy that sends a ray of blip-blab right into our Captain, knocking his ass out! Picard wakes up on a planet where he's known as Kamen. Seems Kamen is an every man in the village of Ressik and he has a wife! At first JLP believes he's a prisoner -- This is not my beautiful house, this is not my beautiful wife! Same as it ever was, same as it ever was… Oh, sorry. After some exploring, and questioning, and trying to escape he eventually, eventually (after five years) accepts his wife, his new community, and his new self as Kamen, but uh oh, Kaman's Planet, Kataan is dying and as Jean Luc-Kamen gets older, he has to come to terms with all that this life has to offer including, raising children, the death of his beloved wife, and the knowledge that his grandchild won't get to live a full life -- Kaman's doomed and this whole thing is a simulation, man! And in this life, you're on your own -- and when the elevator tries to break you down, go crazy… Wait, where was I? Will Picard find a way back to his U.S.S. Enterprise -- does he even want to return? Will the Crew of the Enterprise be able to un zap there Captain's zapped ass? IS this the greatest episode of Trek, ever? Find out on this all new re-watch episode of STTNGeeeeeeeeez! Not another Star Trek Podcast!Even more available at: https://tngeez.com
When an away mission goes wrong, Spot Conlon is left without parents and has to sell newspapers to get by. But when Worf and an ancient alien compete to step into the empty space, Star Trek inspects the healing and grief process. Visit our website at humanisttrek.com Support the show at patreon.com/humanisttrek Pick up your merch at humanisttrek.com/merch Socials Bluesky Mastodon Discord YouTube Starfleet Officer maker by @marci_bloch
In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob get their arms surgically removed and reattached in the very creepy, very effective Star Trek: The Next Generation episode "Schisms." But let's face it, everyone's here for "Heaven Sent," which may be the greatest Doctor Who episode of all time. Star Trek: The Next Generation: Man of the People - 1:29 Doctor Who: Sleep No More - 28:22 Episode Rankings - 1:27:01 Logo by David Scaliatine. Send all questions, comments, concerns, suggestions, and complaints to trekkingtimepodcast@gmail.com Support us on Patreon for early access to new episodes, weekly bonus episodes, and more.
What happens when your sci-fi franchise is also a part-time science think tank? This week, Rick Sternbach returns to The Trek Files to discuss a set of internal memos he and Michael Okuda sent to the TNG production team, an essential peek behind the curtain at how plausible science and week-to-week TV production collided during the Berman era. These "tech notes" weren't just background noise. They helped shape the direction of key episodes, lent credibility to futuristic concepts like nanotechnology and AI, and quietly preserved Trek's internal logic. From computer core comparisons to white dwarf fragments, Rick walks us through how the art department helped make the 24th century feel real and even got a line read by Scotty. Whether you're a longtime fan of the TNG Technical Manual or just someone who geeks out over starship systems, this one's for you. Documents and Additional References: Technical Memo: "Evolution" – notes on nanotechnology, AI behavior, and micro-replication systems in TNG S3E1 Technical Memo: "Hollow Pursuits" – science commentary and plausible extrapolations for the episode's holodeck failure storyline Technical Memo: "The Most Toys" – suggestions on transporter physics and energy beam effects Naren Shankar (science advisor and writer, TNG Seasons 3–7) Joan Pearce (continuity consultant, Roddenberry-era Star Trek) The Trek Files Season 14 on Memory Alpha All episodes and documents: The Trek Files on Memory Alpha Visit the Trekland site for behind-the-scenes access and exclusive merchandise. The conversation continues on Discord with live chats and the Roddenberry Podcasts community! Join today!
TELLYPATHIC 013: Star Trek The Next Generation S7E11 Parallels Welcome to Tellypathic, a new podcast where the hosts Gary and Mark talk about their favourite episodes of TV, from any era and any subject…. with an overpowering hint of Star Trek as the base sauce. In this episode, Mark and Gary talk about Star Trek The Next Generation Season 7 episode 11, PARALLELS See our youtube channel for Tellypathic: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLj-os7wxRes2qI5oEIaa66hfN1zo3tGI
What happens when your sci-fi franchise is also a part-time science think tank? This week, Rick Sternbach returns to The Trek Files to discuss a set of internal memos he and Michael Okuda sent to the TNG production team, an essential peek behind the curtain at how plausible science and week-to-week TV production collided during the Berman era. These "tech notes" weren't just background noise. They helped shape the direction of key episodes, lent credibility to futuristic concepts like nanotechnology and AI, and quietly preserved Trek's internal logic. From computer core comparisons to white dwarf fragments, Rick walks us through how the art department helped make the 24th century feel real and even got a line read by Scotty. Whether you're a longtime fan of the TNG Technical Manual or just someone who geeks out over starship systems, this one's for you. Documents and Additional References: Technical Memo: "Evolution" – notes on nanotechnology, AI behavior, and micro-replication systems in TNG S3E1 Technical Memo: "Hollow Pursuits" – science commentary and plausible extrapolations for the episode's holodeck failure storyline Technical Memo: "The Most Toys" – suggestions on transporter physics and energy beam effects Naren Shankar (science advisor and writer, TNG Seasons 3–7) Joan Pearce (continuity consultant, Roddenberry-era Star Trek) The Trek Files Season 14 on Memory Alpha All episodes and documents: The Trek Files on Memory Alpha Visit the Trekland site for behind-the-scenes access and exclusive merchandise. The conversation continues on Discord with live chats and the Roddenberry Podcasts community! Join today!
What happens when your sci-fi franchise is also a part-time science think tank? This week, Rick Sternbach returns to The Trek Files to discuss a set of internal memos he and Michael Okuda sent to the TNG production team, an essential peek behind the curtain at how plausible science and week-to-week TV production collided during the Berman era. These "tech notes" weren't just background noise. They helped shape the direction of key episodes, lent credibility to futuristic concepts like nanotechnology and AI, and quietly preserved Trek's internal logic. From computer core comparisons to white dwarf fragments, Rick walks us through how the art department helped make the 24th century feel real and even got a line read by Scotty. Whether you're a longtime fan of the TNG Technical Manual or just someone who geeks out over starship systems, this one's for you. Documents and Additional References: Technical Memo: "Evolution" – notes on nanotechnology, AI behavior, and micro-replication systems in TNG S3E1 Technical Memo: "Hollow Pursuits" – science commentary and plausible extrapolations for the episode's holodeck failure storyline Technical Memo: "The Most Toys" – suggestions on transporter physics and energy beam effects Naren Shankar (science advisor and writer, TNG Seasons 3–7) Joan Pearce (continuity consultant, Roddenberry-era Star Trek) The Trek Files Season 14 on Memory Alpha All episodes and documents: The Trek Files on Memory Alpha Visit the Trekland site for behind-the-scenes access and exclusive merchandise. The conversation continues on Discord with live chats and the Roddenberry Podcasts community! Join today!
Update on our week: FFR is finally back together! Andy kicks off the week by breaking down John Cena's final match, sharing his honest take on the bout and reflecting on Cena's legendary career. He also dives into a very modern dilemma—upgrading phones with his wife. Was the switch smooth, or a total headache? Noel brings the hype with the newly released Street Fighter live-action movie trailer. Does it embrace the over-the-top, cartoony style fans love, or aim for a darker, more serious tone? He also takes a nostalgia trip, rewatching classic episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation and sharing why the series still hits decades later. Plus, Noel fires up Horizon Forbidden West on the PS5 Pro—is the sequel a true next-gen upgrade? Daniel wraps things up by spotlighting the HBO Max documentary The Shuffle, which dives into the wild origins of the iconic Super Bowl Shuffle and how the 1985 Chicago Bears turned a football team into a pop-culture phenomenon. A little wrestling, a little gaming, a lot of nostalgia—this episode has it all. Article for the week: 'Adorable' AI-Powered Teddy Bear Pulled After Offering This Shocking Advice https://www.huffpost.com/entry/kumma-ai-teddy-bear-sales-suspended-bdsm-knives_n_691e58ade4b0dc5d37ac3152 Warning: May have Strong Language and Content. ========== Thank you to everyone who enjoys what we do. If you like what we do, please spread the word of our show. Email questions or suggestions to ffnquestions@gmail.com ========== Follow us on TWITTER (X) https://twitter.com/FreeFormNetwork Follow us on FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557790516078 ========== Free Form Network and all our podcast are available on many platforms including STITCHER, ANDROID, IPHONE, IPAD, IPOD TOUCH and PODBEAN IPHONE, IPAD & IPOD TOUCH http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/free-form-network/id995998853 SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/0QKRhkXDmQ9cxItaiu49Vy IHEART RADIO https://www.iheart.com/podcast/338-free-form-network-94075820/ TUNE IN RADIO http://tunein.com/radio/Free-Form-Network-p784190/ PLAYER FM https://player.fm/series/3326348 TUMBLR https://freeformnetworkpodcast.tumblr.com/ WORDPRESS https://freeformnetwork.wordpress.com/ YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj0LNZRJHyW7sQwM5ZdOCQg DEEZER https://www.deezer.com/us/show/1857582 PODCHASER https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/free-form-network-97539 PODCAST ADDICT https://podplayer.net/?podId=2920676 PANDORA https://www.pandora.com/podcast/free-form-network/PC:53088 AMAZON MUSIC https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/41213756-a9ad-46bc-8d6c-ea2d30bd2fb9/free-form-network LISTEN NOTES https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/free-form-network-free-form-network-ElG1hW2tS3v/ GOOGLE PODCAST https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2ZyZWVmb3JtbmV0d29yay9mZWVkLnhtbA PODBEAN DESKTOP http://freeformnetwork.podbean.com/ PODBEAN MOBILE http://freeformnetwork.podbean.com/mobile ========== Free Form Radio - Episode 261- 12/28/2025 Hosted by Daniel, Andy and Noel ========== FREE FORM NETWORK
When a hidden observation outpost is revealed to a primitive culture who long ago abandoned their belief in the supernatural, Picard becomes a god figure and the Prime Directive gets violated deeply, OH MYYY. Will Picard choose to play god, sabotage the achievement these people have made, and send them back into the Dark Ages of superstition and ignorance and fear? Visit our website at humanisttrek.com Support the show at patreon.com/humanisttrek Pick up your merch at humanisttrek.com/merch Socials Bluesky Mastodon Discord YouTube Starfleet Officer maker by @marci_bloch
Welcome to Captain's Pod, a Star Trek podcast presented by Ian and Deneé! Join the crew as Ian freaks out about a saucer separation, Deneé freaks out about a saucer separation, and they both freak out about a saucer separation!NEXT WEEK: Star Trek: First Contact Pt 1!1) Ten Forward- Thoughts on the episode; what did the crew love and what can go out the airlock! (7:12) 2) The Jefferies Tubes- Bloopers and other goodies that didn't make it into the show. Don't tell Section 31! (2:02:31)Watch David Ellis' post The Best of Both Worlds short film 359!https://youtu.be/VzjbdaOcfPI?si=2sdzI1DBBUdJgV3lWant early and ad-free access to the show PLUS other perks? Join the Tea-Flingers at the Ian and Deneé Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/iananddeneeJoin the live recording of the show! FRIDAY 01/02 at 5pm CENTRAL!YouTube: https://youtube.com/@iananddenee?si=sAmifSnfaDWnJzDATwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/deneesaysConnect with us!Email: ian@iananddenee.comDiscord: https://discord.gg/cm4nxyKd2SBluesky! The Show: @captainspod.bsky.socialIan: @whittsinned.bsky.socialDeneé: @deneesays.bsky.socialAnd live long and Podsper!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Is a badmiral trying to Make Earth Great Again? Has Avery Brooks finally found a plot to match the size of his performance? And can he outsmart Not Nick Lacarno from Not Nova Squadron? Either way, Not Leah Brahms may save the day!Happy Gratitude festival, crew! We are gratitudinal for all of you. [Episode discussion begins around 1:15]
In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob encounter some "Relics" as James Doohan's Montgomery Scott makes his grand return in Star Trek: The Next Generation. But as Scotty says hello, a major Doctor Who character seemingly says goodbye over in "Face the Raven." Doctor Who: Face the Raven - 1:07 Star Trek: Relics - 38:38 Episode Rankings - 1:27:52 Logo by David Scaliatine. Send all questions, comments, concerns, suggestions, and complaints to trekkingtimepodcast@gmail.com Support us on Patreon for early access to new episodes, weekly bonus episodes, and more.
The crew of the Enterprise is tasked with capturing a mysterious box… which just so happens to contain Worf's ex-girlfriend. In this episode of Holodeck Divas, Stef and Chris dive into Star Trek: The Next Generation's “The Emissary” (S2E20), where a crew of Klingons wakes up after decades of cryosleep and immediately decides the Federation is still the enemy.As if that weren't enough, Worf is suddenly talking about marriage. Honor, war, awkward romance, and some truly wild Klingon energy. What do Stef and Chris make of it all? Hit play and find out.
Brian BonsallTake a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Brian Bonsall. When Brian was very young, he joined the cast of the hit television show Family Ties, where he played Andy for over 80 episodes. Brian was also on several other shows including Star Trek: The Next Generation; before jumping onto the big screen with films like: 'Mikey', 'Father and Scout', and my personal favorite 'Blank Check'. About the age of 14 or so, Brian moved on from acting. He went to school, moved across the country, and discovered punk & pop punk music. He fell in love instantly with the genre. In this episode, we chat about some of those acting projects, and how he came to be in the industry in the first place. We talk about why he left the industry, and what he found in music. Brian discusses some of the bands he has been part of including Bootjack & Bons, Sunset Silhouette, and his newest endeavor Lights In The Sky. He also shares fun stories about some of the musical opportunities that have come his way; including playing with The Ataris, and even getting to play in Las Vegas at the When We Were Young Tour, the largest audience he has ever played in front of. Along the way, we deep dive into several different aspects of his storied career. From child actor and star to redemption story, to husband, father, and family man. Brian graciously allows me to play a couple of songs from two of his bands, I love them, and I think you will too! Lastly, Brian openly discusses the amazing Courtney, his wife. He fills us in on some recent health scares with her, and how she is doing these days. She is his ROCK. It was an absolute delight to speak with this remarkable and resilient dude. I can't wait to have him back on the show.
It's Christmas, Romulan style!A review of Star Trek: The Next Generation's riveting “Face of the Enemy” wraps Transporter Room 3 for the year. We also unpack the original idea for this episode and why Troi was ultimately selected to pose as a Romulan to help her enemy smuggle some defectors into Federation space.As Spock once said via Christmas ornament: “Happy holidays. Live long and prosper.”
https://youtu.be/mf9L-ZMriwYMatt and Sean talk about getting to the good stuff when no one is watching, in Star Trek The Original Series' Season 3, Episode 2, "Enterprise Incident.” (00:00) - - Intro (03:25) - - Viewer feedback (06:44) - - Today's episode (08:25) - - This time in history (19:15) - - Episode discussion YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/trekintimeAudio version of the podcast: https://www.trekintime.showGet in touch: https://trekintime.show/contactFollow us on X: @byseanferrell @mattferrell or @undecidedmf ★ Support this podcast ★
Just when you thought it was safe to use the Transporter again… In an attempt to help a stranded Romulan ship, Geordi and Ensign Ro Larin are phased into ghost mode! The rest of the crew grapples with what they think is the deaths of two of our favorite characters. Data plans a funeral for his best friend Geordi while Worf celebrates. Riker laments and may or may not have feelings for Ensign Ro Larin he wants to share. Captain Picard keeps his upper lip stiff while Geordi has to convince Ro they ain't dead! Once she is convinced, it's team La Forge and Ro working together, figuring, and even touching each other a couple of times! Just when you think they've got it figured — plot twist (try not to sing that part)! There's a Romulan in the same state of phasery, and he's conspiring to commit some murder. All the while the Romulans are plotting, and scheming, scheming and plotting (Really, they're Romulans. This is what they do). But, these pointy-eared bastards are actually scheming to blow up the U.S.S. Enterprise! Will Geordi and Ro be able to outrun their rogue nemesis? Will they be able to communicate from their Phase-State to Data so he can zap their asses back into existence in time to save the Enterprise? All of this exciting adventure on Episode 23, Season Five, of ST:TNGeez, Not Another Star Trek Podcast!Even more available at: https://tngeez.com
This week, we are diving into some of our favorite under-the-radar Star Trek episodes that deserve a lot more love. Deep cuts, strange choices, and episodes that quietly say a lot about the franchise we love.This week's picks:Julian revisits TNG Season 1's “Arsenal of Freedom,” a rough era classic packed with big ideas, strange tech, and early-series charm.Hawk breaks down TNG Season 6's “Schisms,” one of the creepiest and most unsettling hours of Star Trek ever aired.Emcee charts a course through Deep Space Nine's “Explorers,” a heartfelt and underrated character piece with legacy, family, and stars in its sails.Join us as we celebrate the odd, the overlooked, and the episodes that stuck with us long after the credits rolled. Like, subscribe, and engage! And thanks for making this a great year of Strange New Pod.Send us a textSupport the show
Episode 386: Ménage à Troi Friend of the show Tanya Zerr makes her yearly appearance to join David this week to discuss the TNG season three episode Ménage à Troi. It's been a while since we've discussed Star Trek: The Next Generation on the show and I do believe this isn't an episode we ever really discussed before. This episode unfortunately does not depict a Ménage à Trois much to our great sadness. But this episode is one of the first to establish much of the Ferengi Lore we come to know for The Next Generation and for Deep Space Nine. This being a Lwaxana Troi episode it is always a pleasure to see her on screen. But as always if there is a show or movie you'd like us to discuss you can leave a comment or email us at Synthaholics@yahoo.com or leave a comment. https://www.twitch.tv/synthaholics Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/synthaholics If you would like to donate to us to help keep the show going please look at our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/Synthaholics?ty=h Join the Facebook conversation! https://www.facebook.com/groups/Synthaholics/ Email us synthaholics@yahoo.com Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/SynthaholicDuo Or Tumblr http://synthaholics.tumblr.com/ Subscribe to us on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/synthaholics-star-trek-podcast/id981239466?mt=2 Subscribe to us on Google Play https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Immzfeujybtpjrz54khq3luqj3m Subscribe to us on iHeartRadio https://www.iheart.com/show/263-synthaholics-a-star/ Or subscribe to us on Stitcher Radio http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/david-duncan/synthaholics?refid=stpr
In this episode of Trekking Through Time and Space... Hoai-Tran and Jacob overcome one of the low points of Star Trek: The Next Generation season 6 with "Man of the People," but they trudge down an even more difficult road with Doctor Who season 9's truly awful "Sleep No More." Star Trek: The Next Generation: Man of the People - 1:15 Doctor Who: Sleep No More - 29:48 Episode Rankings - 1:06:52 Logo by David Scaliatine. Send all questions, comments, concerns, suggestions, and complaints to trekkingtimepodcast@gmail.com Support us on Patreon for early access to new episodes, weekly bonus episodes, and more.
Dangers abound back in Sector 001 and that means it's time for a Sisko family vay-cay! Ben and his dad perform at the top of their lungs, Odo escapes Dax's merciless bullying to go seagull-to-seagull with the changelings, while Leah Brahms returns in her secret identity![Episode discussion begins around 50:00]