Podcasts about ziyal

The origin story of Ziyal brings us many questions: like who's gonna get busy bangin with GUL DUKAT!? And she was BAJORAN? Wow-wee! That's a lifetime of therapy - oh she's... alright well, in this episode we give relationship advice to Captain Sisko. This is the 4th episode of Rich Masters' "Daddy Collection" as chosen by and voted on by our patrons! You can join in and tell us what to watch by becoming a patron today! SUPPORT US ON PATREON WITH YOUR LATINUM! - www.patreon.com/mclasspodcast Need info about the show? Find it at www.mclasspodcast.com Follow us on BlueSky: @MClassPodcast.bsky.social And/or follow our personal accounts: jeffpennington.bsky.social joshhenderson.bsky.social

6. Mai 1996: Für Kasidy Yates und Ben Sisko hängt der Himmel voller Geigen, doch ein Geheimdienstreport schiebt dunkle Wolken davor – die patente Frachterkapitänin und Geliebte des DS9-Chefs könnte mit den Maquis unter einer Decke stecken, als Spediteurin für die Abtrünnigen arbeiten. Unterdessen macht sich Garak große Sorgen, weil Ziyal, die Tochter seines Erzfeindes Dukat, mit ihm Zeit verbringen möchte. In Deutschland: In eigener Sache, ausgestrahlt am 7. November 1996.

5. Februar 1996: Dank der Überredungskünste ihres neuen Beaus Shakaar darf Kira an einer Geheimdienstkonferenz teilnehmen müssen. Und weil Dukat vor kurzem in "Indiscretion", wie der Titel schon sagt, indiskret war, spielt er neuerdings Diplomatentaxi. Klingonen sorgen für Remmidemmi, Ziyal macht ein Mutter-/Vater-Ding auf und der ehemalige Präfekt von Bajor versucht erneut sein schleimiges Glück mit Kira. In Deutschland: Zu neuer Würde, ausgestrahlt am 29. Oktober 1996.

It's all coming to a head... Sisko makes plans with Starfleet to retake DS9, while Kira, Ziyal, Quark and Rom try to prevent the minefield from being taken down. Meanwhile Odo and the Female Changeling continue gooing... SUPPORT OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/KandM 00:00 | Introduction 13:20 | Last Week's Episode 30:31 | About the Episode/Time Capsule 44:44 | Trivial Trivia 51:18 | Episode Discussion 1:40:48 | The AlamarEmmys! *This is an audio-only feed of K&M's Video Podcast found here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLidGSKPjKhVLDXW-9SDCdmYZR7rvMCIfp

Perry and David watch Dukat's fall from grace and the fate of Odo's relationship with the Female Changeling shape what is to come. What to expect from episode 144: Sacrifice of Angels? Briefing Sacrifice of Angels, or….The Death of Ziyal an…

Perry and David catch up with Worf, Jadzia, Martok, and Alexander! Plus Kira is at a crossroads on how to deal with The Dominion. What to expect from episode 140: Son's and Daughters? Briefing Sons and Daughters, or the Alexander and Ziyal show! The War…

Matthew (he/him) and Jo (she/they) record our pod “For The Cause” as we talk about mother fucking Eddington and The Maquis. We relitigate the validity of The Maquis' position and justification for their “terrorist” actions, we consider how this episode complicates the relationship between Ben and Kassidy and even though we hate him, we have to give it up to Eddington for absolutely, completely wrecking Sisko in this episode. Matthew asks if there's a lot of promiscuity in Federation penal colonies and Jo rants about the whole Garak and Ziyal “thing” As always, be prepared that spoilers may be lurking around every corner just like Garak on Empok Nor.Subscribe for weekly recaps of Star Trek Deep Space Nine, follow us online at @TerokNoir on Twitter for silly memes and polls and contact us by e-mail at teroknoirpod@gmail.com

Matthew (he/him) and Jo (she/they) attempt to “Return to Grace” as we join Kira and Dukat on this two hander episode. We celebrate the incredible chemistry between Kira and Dukat and Nana Visitor and Marc Alaimo, we chart the character progression of Dukat throughout the series and again make a case for why Dukat is one of if not THE best Star Trek villain. Matthew asks what is the point of Ziyal as a character and Jo educates Matthew on the Wolverine/Cyclops/Jean Grey throuple. Also, we tease a possible future For All Mankind episode. As always, be prepared that spoilers may be lurking around every corner just like Garak on Empok Nor.Subscribe for weekly recaps of Star Trek Deep Space Nine, follow us online at @TerokNoir on Twitter for silly memes and polls and contact us by e-mail at teroknoirpod@gmail.com

Rebinging Star Trek DS9: Sons and Daughters Hello Star Trek fans! Welcome to Rebinge Deep Space Nine S6E3: Sons and Daughters. Some of our favorite repeating characters are back as well as some of our not so favorite...you can determine which is which. Plus we get a new version of Worf's son Alexander now played by Marc Worden. So we get a little parental drama on the station with Ziyal and Dukat and a little Klingon parental drama with Worf and Alexander. Sons and Daughters In this episode, Martok's ship gets some new reinforcements and everyone (especially Worf) is surprised to see Alexander Rozhenko as one of the new recruits. There is a lot of drama as Worf has to face the truth about how he has mistreated his own son. Back on the station, Ziyal and Dukat are patching up their relationship as Dukat pretends to be a good father while irritating Major Kira at every turn. What's this rebinge thing? It's a re-watch of a thing you've already seen but love to watch and talk about. We go deep with every episode, walking you through every scene and analyzing all of the characters and story lines. Please listen to some of our favorite episodes like Duet, The Visitor or Rejoined or our VERY SPECIAL episode: Star Trek First Contact. And be sure to listen to our previous episode S6E2: Rocks and Shoals. Next time... Join us next week for Season 6, episode 4: Behind the Lines! Be sure and join our Facebook group and Follow Rebinge It on Twitter! Email us at rebingeit@gmail.com.

Cirroc Lofton (Jake Sisko in Star Trek Deep Space Nine), Malissa Longo, and Ryan T. Husk review DS9's season 6, episode 6, "Sacrifice of Angels." Special guest: Melanie Smith!Check out her website here: workwithmelaniesmith.com Produced by Ryan T. Husk.Audio Remastered by Scott Jensen. Associate Producers:Commander Homer FrizzellYvette BlackmonEve EnglandCarmen ShamwellTJ Jackson-BeyDr. Ann Marie SegalTimothy BaumBill Victor ArucanTitus MohlerDr. Susan V. GrunerDarlena Marie BlanderJohn MannRex A. WoodDr. Mohamed NoorTierney C. DieckmannJoe BalsarottiEvery week, we rewatch an episode of Deep Space Nine, relive and review it. Join us! Rewatch DS9 every week and get in on the discussion - we'd love to have you!If you enjoy our content please leave us a five star rating and comment/review.Support and join the community here: https://www.patreon.com/The7thRuleWatch the episodes with full video here: https://www.youtube.com/c/The7thRuleSocial media:https://twitter.com/7thRulehttps://www.facebook.com/The7thRule/https://www.facebook.com/groups/The7thRuleGet cool T7R merchandise here: https://the-7th-rule.creator-spring.com/Cirroc's sister, Merone, makes amazing East-African inspired clothing and items for sale at:https://www.abyssiniankiosk.com/Malissa Longo creates fun and functional Star Trek art at:https://www.walkingartmadebymalissa.com/We continue The 7th Rule journey without our friend, our brother, Aron Eisenberg. He is still with us in spirit, in stories, in laughter, and in memories, and the show must go on.

Rebinging Star Trek DS9: By Inferno's Light Hello Star Trek fans! Welcome to Season 5 episode 15 of Rebinge Deep Space Nine: By Inferno's Light! We wrap up our two-part story with lots of guest stars! We have Marc Alaimo as Gul Dukat, Melanie Smith as Ziyal, Andrew Robinson as Garak, JG Heltzler as Martok and Robert O'Reilly as Gowron. Not only do we need to survive the onslaught of Jem'Hadar ships from the end of last week's episode but we need to get Worf back to the Alpha Quadrant! By Inferno's Light We quickly put the death of Garak's dad behind us and try to figure out how to get the heck out of the internment camp. Back on the station we learn that Dukat has been up to no good for a long time and has aligned himself with the Dominion in order to become ruler of all of Cardassia (this seems like a very short-sighted plan). But maybe the biggest secret in this episode is the dark plan that Dukat and the Dominion have to destroy the Bajoran sun. Yikes! What's this rebinge thing? It's a re-watch of a thing you've already seen but love to watch and talk about. We go deep with every episode, walking you through every scene and analyzing all of the characters and story lines. Please listen to some of our favorite episodes like Duet, The Visitor or Rejoined or our VERY SPECIAL episode: Star Trek First Contact. And be sure to listen to our previous episode S5E14: In Purgatory's Shadow. Next time... Join us next week for S5E16: Doctor Bashir, I Presume. Be sure and join our Facebook group and Follow Rebinge It on Twitter! Email us at rebingeit@gmail.com.

THIS VOYAGE, guests hosts PETER HOLMSTROM (The Center Seat) and LISA KLINK (writer, Star Trek: Voyager) are joined by "For The Cause" writer MARK GEHRED-O'CONNELL as he talks about the Eddington and currents that brought him to the Star Trek Universe while things heat up between Garak and ZIyal in an all-new TREKSPERTS BRIEFING ROOM of curated audio commentary for another significant episode of Star Trek as we head to the Badlands. **New episodes of INGLORIOUS TREKSPERTS featuring MARK A. ALTMAN & DAREN DOCHTERMAN available every Friday.. And don't miss our in-depth curated episode audio commentaries on TREKSPERTS BRIEFING ROOM with LISA KLINK & PETER HOLMSTROM, available every Saturday wherever you listen to podcasts.** ENGAGE WITH US ON SOCIAL AT: Follow Treksperts Briefing Room at: Twitter: trekspertsBR Instagram: Treksperts Briefing Room Follow Inglorious Treksperts at Twitter: @inglorioustrek Facebook: facebook.com/inglorioustrek & Facebook.com/electric-surge Instagram: @inglorioustreksperts on Instagram #StarTrek #TOS #TAS #TNG #DS9 #VOY #ENT #DISCO #PICARD #LLAP #comics #IDW #Marvel #DC #GoldKey #Discovery #Superman #STTMP #clipshow #TheApple #CaptainKirk #Enterprise #Voyager #Klingons #BloodFever #AmokTime #Prodigy #StarTrekProdigy #ParamountPlus #ElectricNow #science #technobabble #MIrrorUniverse #MirrorWar #IGW #Trill #TheHost #DIsco #PhaseII #Badlands #Eddington #DeepSapceNine

Rebinging Star Trek DS9: For the Cause Hello Star Trek fans! Welcome to season 4, episode 21: For the Cause where Sisko has to face some harsh realities about his girlfriend and Snodgrass shoots Major Kira! Penny Johnson Jerald returns as Kasidy Yates and Ken Marshall as Snodgrass/Eddington plus a new face in Tracy Middendorf as Ziyal. And everybody has some secrets in this episode, especially Snoddy. How dare he shoot Kira! For the Cause This is not Sisko's best day on the job. In addition to finding out some surprising things about his own girlfriend, he learns some very dark secrets about Commander Eddington (aka Snodgrass). Snoddy makes a pretty fatal mistake at the end of the episode which he'll likely live to regret. Meanwhile, Ziyal and Garak are having some kind of peculiar flirty interactions while lying on some rocks like lizards. What's this rebinge thing? It's a re-watch of a thing you've already seen but love to watch and talk about. We go deep with every episode, walking you through every scene and analyzing all of the characters and story lines. Please listen to some of our favorite episodes like Duet, The Visitor or Heart of Stone and check out the previous (WILDLY underrated) episode The Muse. Next time... Join us next week for S4E22: To the Death! Be sure and join our Facebook group and Follow Rebinge It on Twitter! Email us at rebingeit@gmail.com.

Melanie Smith, Tora Ziyal #3 on Star Trek DS9 There aren't many characters in Star Trek history that had the same character in one show have multiple performers. Melanie Smith is one actress who can add that honor to her resume, as she played the third (and final) Tora Ziyal on "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine." In this episode, we learn about Melanie's unusual road to acting, her first on-screen appearance and her first professional gig in "As the World Turns," what she learned from the legendary Stella Adler, her three appearances on "Seinfeld" including the historic "Shrinkage" episode with Voyager alumni Jason Alexander, her "nude" appearance on "Adventures of Brisco County Jr." with Bruce Campbell, and working with Andrew Robinson on the cult sci-fi film "Trancers 3". After that, it's time for Trek talk about how Melanie got the part of Ziyal and how far she made it an earlier audition to almost become a member of the main cast, breaking down the romance of Ziyal and Garak, how she found the character and what part of Melanie was inside her, working with Andrew, Nana Visitor, and Marc Alaimo, learning the technobabble, what she did to make her version of Ziyal be different from others, and the full story of why Ziyal died! Check out Melanie's website at - https://workwithmelaniesmith.com/about-melanie/Watch Michael Bell's Voiceover MasterClass on Youtube for FREE - https://youtu.be/6mHaukYYOH4 Visit https://www.drivebydogooders.org/ to donate to the cause, and if you donate $35 or more, Lycia will send you an autographed picture. In the comments section where you donate, include your name and address and what pic you would like, and Lycia will send it on your way! Visit Pancan.org to support the Trek against Pancreatic Cancer Please subscribe to our YouTube channel and hit the notifications button to be updated when we go live or upload our next video! Support Trek Untold by checking out our merchandise at https://teespring.com/stores/trekuntold or become a Patreon at Patreon.com/TrekUntold. Trek Untold is sponsored by Triple-Fiction Productions, a US-based company that 3-D prints Trek-inspired prop replicas for fan films and cosplayers, as well as accessories and playsets for all iterations of Trek figures through the years. Visit them at Triple-Fictionproductions.net.   Don't forget to subscribe to the show and leave a rating if you like us!     The views expressed on air during Trek Untold do not represent the views of the RAGE Works staff, partners, or affiliates.   Follow Trek Untold on Social Media Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/trekuntoldTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/trekuntoldFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/trekuntold Follow Nerd News Today on Social Media Twitter:  Twitter.com/NerdNews2Day Instagram: Instagram.com/NerdNewsToday Facebook: Facebook.com/NerdNewsToday Trek Untold is sponsored by Treksphere.com, powered by the RAGE Works Podcast Network, and affiliated with Nerd News Today. Check Out Some of the Other Shows on the RAGE Works Network Call Me When It's Over: https://www.rageworksnetwork.com/show/cmwio/Cheese! A Photography Podcast: https://www.rageworksnetwork.com/show/capp/Black is the New Black: https://www.rageworksnetwork.com/show/bitnb/The Variant Issue: https://www.rageworksnetwork.com/show/tvi/Turnbuckle Tabloid: https://www.rageworksnetwork.com/show/tbt/Toys & Tech of the Trade: https://www.rageworksnetwork.com/show/ttott/The Eat 4 Life Podcast: https://www.rageworksnetwork.com/show/eat4life/    

There aren't many characters in Star Trek history that had the same character in one show have multiple performers. Melanie Smith is one actress who can add that honor to her resume, as she played the third (and final) Tora Ziyal on "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine." In this episode, we learn about Melanie's unusual road to acting, her first on-screen appearance and her first professional gig in "As the World Turns," what she learned from the legendary Stella Adler, her three appearances on "Seinfeld" including the historic "Shrinkage" episode with Voyager alumni Jason Alexander, her "nude" appearance on "Adventures of Brisco County Jr." with Bruce Campbell, and working with Andrew Robinson on the cult sci-fi film "Trancers 3". After that, it's time for Trek talk about how Melanie got the part of Ziyal and how far she made it an earlier audition to almost become a member of the main cast, breaking down the romance of Ziyal and Garak, how she found the character and what part of Melanie was inside her, working with Andrew, Nana Visitor, and Marc Alaimo, learning the technobabble, what she did to make her version of Ziyal be different from others, and the full story of why Ziyal died! Check out Melanie's website at - https://workwithmelaniesmith.com/about-melanie/ Visit https://www.drivebydogooders.org/ to donate to the cause, and if you donate $35 or more, Lycia will send you an autographed picture. In the comments section where you donate, include your name and address and what pic you would like, and Lycia will send it on your way! Visit Pancan.org to support the Trek against Pancreatic Cancer Please subscribe to our YouTube channel and hit the notifications button to be updated when we go live or upload our next video! Support Trek Untold by checking out our merchandise at https://teespring.com/stores/trekuntold or become a Patreon at Patreon.com/TrekUntold. Trek Untold is sponsored by Triple-Fiction Productions, a US-based company that 3-D prints Trek-inspired prop replicas for fan films and cosplayers, as well as accessories and playsets for all iterations of Trek figures through the years. Visit them at Triple-Fictionproductions.net.   Don't forget to subscribe to the show and leave a rating if you like us! The views expressed on air during Trek Untold do not represent the views of the RAGE Works staff, partners, or affiliates.   Follow Trek Untold on Social Media Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/trekuntoldTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/trekuntoldFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/trekuntold Follow Nerd News Today on Social Media Twitter: Twitter.com/NerdNews2DayInstagram: Instagram.com/NerdNewsTodayFacebook: Facebook.com/NerdNewsToday Trek Untold is sponsored by Treksphere.com, powered by the RAGE Works Podcast Network, and affiliated with Nerd News Today.

Rebinging Star Trek DS9: Return to Grace Hello Star Trek fans! Welcome to season 4, episode 13: Return to Grace. It's another episode of Kira forced on a mission with that jerk Gul Dukat! Kira must just want to punch this guy every time she sees him, yet she keeps getting paired with him! And of course, he is his usual unpleasant self (I mean what else would you expect). And while the episode has an appearance by guest star Marc Alaimo, the podcast has an unexpected appearance of Pooky the cat. You'll just have to listen in and see where she pops up. Return to Grace Dukat has arrived to escort Kira to some far off summit (much to her distaste) - oh how the mighty have fallen from military "great" to ferry driver! One good thing on this mission is Kira gets to hang out with Ziyal, Dukat's half-Bajoran daughter. But every other thing that happens is bad. Not only do they end up in a battle with a much more powerful Klingon ship, but Kira has to endure dinner with Dukat. Gross. Dukat continues to hit on her and try to schmooze her. So Kira spends her time not only trying to vomit over the grossness of Dukat, but also trying to help the Cardassians think differently. They are no longer the strongest fish in the pond. What's this rebinge thing? It's a re-watch of a thing you've already seen but love to watch and talk about. We go deep with every episode, walking you through every scene and analyzing all of the characters and story lines. Please listen to some of our favorite episodes like Duet, The Visitor or Heart of Stone and check out the previous episode, Crossfire. Next time... Join us next week for S4E14: Sons of Mogh! Be sure and join our Facebook group and Follow Rebinge It on Twitter! Email us at rebingeit@gmail.com.

From Spock to Ziyal to B'Elanna, Trek has no shortage of mixed-race characters. But why are their stories always so sad?    HOST Sarah   GUESTS Claire Light - @seelight Rian Roberson - @spacewiz206 Michele Foss - @TeeVeePhD   EDITOR Sue   Send us your feedback! Email:  crew@womenatwarp.com Twitter/Instagram: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp   Support the Show on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/womenatwarp   Visit our TeePublic Store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/womenatwarp   For more Roddenberry Podcasts, visit http://podcasts.roddenberry.com   And don't forget to subscribe to the Roddenberry Podcasts Master Feed, wherever you get your podcasts.

From Spock to Ziyal to B'Elanna, Trek has no shortage of mixed-race characters. But why are their stories always so sad?    HOST Sarah   GUESTS Claire Light - @seelight Rian Roberson - @spacewiz206 Michele Foss - @TeeVeePhD   EDITOR Sue   Send us your feedback! Email:  crew@womenatwarp.com Twitter/Instagram: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp   Support the Show on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/womenatwarp   Visit our TeePublic Store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/womenatwarp   For more Roddenberry Podcasts, visit http://podcasts.roddenberry.com   And don't forget to subscribe to the Roddenberry Podcasts Master Feed, wherever you get your podcasts.

The Maquis seem to be running an operation on Deep Space 9 and the number one suspect is Captain Benjamin Sisko's girlfriend! Meanwhile, a simple tailor mulls accepting a totally normal and not weird hangout with Ziyal on... THE HOLODECK! Note: this episode contains some spoilers regarding secondary characters on Deep Space 9 In this episode we ask: Why is it so easy to get access to a cargo bay in Star Trek? Does Benjamin coach Jake through conversations so he can interrogate people? How "hot" is too hot when it comes to Cardassian lizard rock holosuite programs? and more! Hosted by Darius Hamilton-Smith, Dylan Hamilton-Smith and Jan Lefrancois-Gijzen Computer Voice provided by Verona Blue Music by "b o d y l i n e" available on Bandcamp

Mike is on vacation, which means that all our listeners are going to be taking a trip back in time (we recorded this episode July 4th weekend)! This time around, we discuss a very talky yet FASCINATING episode, "Return to Grace." It's hard to not recognize Gul Dukat as one of Trek's most memorable villains, and this episode gives us a glimpse into his psyche, way of thinking, and relationship with both Kira and Ziyal. Before we get into the heavy stuff of this episode, Mike has decided to make Johnson suffer through forced sharing - this week, we ask: "Who would be your bestie - if that bestie was a Star Trek character?" Johnson's answer isn't too unexpected, while as usual Mike needs to employ multiple options. We would love to hear from you! You can reach us by emailing deepspacepride@gmail.com - drop us a note, comment, or question. Just don't be mean - though if you are, we might ignore you! You can also check us out on social media, which we promise to update once in a while: - Instagram: @deepspacepride - Twitter: @deepspacepride

Mike is on vacation, which means that all our listeners are going to be taking a trip back in time (we recorded this episode July 4th weekend)! This time around, we discuss a very talky yet FASCINATING episode, "Return to Grace." It's hard to not recognize Gul Dukat as one of Trek's most memorable villains, and this episode gives us a glimpse into his psyche, way of thinking, and relationship with both Kira and Ziyal. Before we get into the heavy stuff of this episode, Mike has decided to make Johnson suffer through forced sharing - this week, we ask: "Who would be your bestie - if that bestie was a Star Trek character?" Johnson's answer isn't too unexpected, while as usual Mike needs to employ multiple options. We would love to hear from you! You can reach us by emailing deepspacepride@gmail.com - drop us a note, comment, or question. Just don't be mean - though if you are, we might ignore you! You can also check us out on social media, which we promise to update once in a while: - Instagram: @deepspacepride - Twitter: @deepspacepride

Andrew and Matt go on a wild goose chase as they discuss the Deep Space Nine episode In Purgatory's Shadow. They talk about Klingon copyright laws, Ziyal's Seinfeld connection, the episode's shocking reveals and much more!

The family dynamics of Deep Space Nine get even more complicated this week when the kids come home. First there's Dukat's daughter, Ziyal, who has been away at art school. Then there's Alexander who surprises Worf by joining the Klingon Defense Force... and showing up at all. Sons and Daughters have some stuff to work out on this week's Mission Log. Sponsored by

The family dynamics of Deep Space Nine get even more complicated this week when the kids come home. First there's Dukat's daughter, Ziyal, who has been away at art school. Then there's Alexander who surprises Worf by joining the Klingon Defense Force... and showing up at all. Sons and Daughters have some stuff to work out on this week's Mission Log. Sponsored by

The family dynamics of Deep Space Nine get even more complicated this week when the kids come home. First there's Dukat's daughter, Ziyal, who has been away at art school. Then there's Alexander who surprises Worf by joining the Klingon Defense Force... and showing up at all. Sons and Daughters have some stuff to work out on this week's Mission Log. Sponsored by

Episode 5: Family Series Moogie's Got The Lobes Was Dr. Mora more of a father or experimenter to Odo? Why does Garak keep going back to Enabran Tain? Did Gul Dukat really love Ziyal, or is he using her? Is Rom the most underrated Ferengi? Ashlyn and Rhianna discuss all this in part two of the Deep Space Nine family series! SPOILER ALERT: The lives and families of Odo, Garak, Gul Dukat, Kira Nerys, and the Ferengis. (Pretty much all of Deep Space Nine!) TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses the Bajoran Occupation, childhood experimentation, non-consensual relationships, prison camps, stockholm syndrome, gaslighting, family death, childhood abandonment, child abuse, and trauma. This episode is the fifth of our family series which will go through discussions of family for every Star Trek show, starting with The Original Series and ending with Lower Decks. Who on the Voyager Crew is an only child? The answer may surprise you! Listen to our episode next week, covering the themes of Family in our Voyager series to find out. DISCLAIMER: We do not own any of the rights to Star Trek or its affiliations. This content is for review only. Our intro, “Klingon Battle” was written by Jerry Goldsmith. Our outro, “Worf's Revenge” was written by Aurelio Voltaire. Rule of Acquisition #23: "Nothing is more important than your health... except for your money." Please check out our Patreon and donate any amount per month to access exclusive episodes of trivia and reviews of every episode from the first season of Lower Decks. https://www.patreon.com/thedurassisterspodcast

Relationships seem to be the real focal point this week on DS9. First up, Lwaxana is having marriage trouble and Jake has fallen in with a dangerous older woman in "The Muse"! After that, Sisko has to grapple with the fact that his girlfriend might be a traitor while Garak worries Ziyal might be out for blood in "For the Cause"! Also this week: whispers of TOS, upsetting age gaps, and Chris & Caitlin did a thing! [Timestamps: "The Muse": 02:22; "For the Cause": 30:50]

When Dukat makes a Faustian bargain with the Dominion, it comes out of left field for the entire crew of Deep Space Nine. But when the station's imprisoned crewmen place all their hopes of escape on Garak's shoulders, he'll have to overcome his deepest fears to get the job done. Is Sisko trying to do a big-budget reboot of Wolf 359? Is Prison Asteroid the Jem'Hadar equivalent of Risa? Does Worf ever think it's not a good day to die? It's the episode where the banging continues.

Remember Worf's kid? Pepperidge Farm remembers... He's big now, and he isn't happy! This week, Into the Wormhole talks Star Trek: Deep Space Nine's season six episode "Sons and Daughters", which sees Worf and Alexander hug it out aboard a Klingon Bird-of-Prey! Also, Ziyal  is here and Dukat is a creep and Kira hates him. It's like Full House, but IN SPACEEEEEE! Want to directly support Into the Wormhole? Then join us on Patreon! Visit www.patreon.com/wormholepodcast for more info!

Hey, you got a minute? How about FOUR HOURS? That’s right, it is by far our longest episode to date, and with good reason! We’re joined by the always delightful Kristina Kephart to talk about Dukat & Kira’s first solo voyage to save Ziyal, and there is so much to discuss that… well, you can tell by the length what happened. Aside from the usual drunken but insightful discussion, you’ll also finally be getting some updates on George RR Martin’s George RR Martin in Africa, as well as some other new projects he’s working on, a fun visit from Continuity Carlos, one of the best sets of Trek Check episodes ever, lots of Cornish game hens, and GOOD GOD WHO KNOWS WHAT ELSE THIS IS FOUR HOURS OF AUDIO! But listen, we would’ve cut it down if it were boring. But boring it ain’t! It is a riotous, glorious, super-sized Deep Space Nine conversation to end all Deep Space Nine conversations. You’ve got a lot of listening ahead of you, so tune in now!!!! And email us you favorite episodes at reopeningthewormhole@gmail.com so we can read them at the end of the show!

As a climax to the incredible Dominion invasion arc Favor the Bold & Sacrifice of Angels inarguably left a major mark on the series. But how much credit do they deserve as an isolated two-hour tale versus being key parts of a grander whole? This week hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton, along with special guest Waylon Snedker, solemnly pass the baseball around while delving into this spectacular sixth season shakeup, wherein Starfleet battles to take back the titular space station from Gul Dukat and his Dominion accomplices. Does this mark the beginning of the narrative end for the Cardassian villain? Is Sisko being strategically smart or just plain reckless in his dogged attempts to win the day? And what does the death of Ziyal truly mean to the show and viewers? Tune in as the trio break down the themes, concepts and unforgettable moments contained within this crucial wrap-up story. Right-click to download!Read more »

Retaking Deep Space Nine! Eventually. Lots of characters to cover in this "second act" episode. Less yelling about Odo? Are we getting less or more out of our DS9 than we used to? Hey, but we like this. We promise. Is it not as perfect as we thought? Lets unpack the goo sex. A new Bashir? Well he doesn't do much here. What Western is this based on?    Is that Creed from The Office? No. It is not. Is Odo being catfished? Should this be a sad exit for Odo? Guess which of us thinks the answer is “yes”? How did they stumble into getting Rom so right? Weyoun: Is he of a marginalized people? The Jem Hadar? Good guy Quark works here.  Anyone who says “credit to your race”? He racist. Ziyal… Oh,   Ziyal. Angry Nerd Corner, Cardassian Language Version: Debunked! Worf and Martok make a Sorkin play against Gowron. Imagine a 3 ep arc on that instead of a two minute scene. Was is satisfying to see Kira beat up Damar? Dukat, victim blamer. Sisko is of Bajor. He will build a house there. He says. Has everyone come to terms with being The Emissary? Nog changes shirts, graduates, and not even in a cold open. Tantric 3 day sex, re-explored.  And dumb pleas for forgiveness. And baseball. Get a chip clip and lets finish it. Feedback? Give it to us! 917 408 3898 And be a patron for hours of additional audio on a number of fandoms other than Trek! patreon.com/kickersofelves The robot voice is also really into metal and being moody, apparently. And the band Dagon? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wc2UcDbHuTc

Alexander who? Oh... wait, wasn't he, like, five the last time we saw him? We have some unusual feelings about this episode. Rio Grande? Must every Deep Space Nine episode always also be a famous Western? Sons: The A Plot.  Worf has a failson. Some of the characterization rings true for us, but we can't agree on how much of a mess this story is. Gabrielle Union as Zizek's daughter?  Matt Berry Klingon?   Martok? Well, he is always great. We Rashoman the third act. Daughters: The B Plot. Oh, basically the same Kira plot as last ep, but this time with Ziyal. What are they doing with Odo? Well, not a lot here. We talk Special Men. Is Kira wrong in here response to Ziyal at the end? James wants her to have stronger moral clarity.  How should we respond to people who's parents are moral despots? Things get heated.  Before we get to the final ranking, some Strek Trek Damar Trivia. For more Kickers of Elves content, check out our Patreon page! patreon.com/kickersofelves and give us a call! We want to know if you disagree with Wade or agree with James 917 408 3898!  

Part two of Worf and Garak being awesome. Dukat: Still a jerk. Right over from the last ep. Is this a new episode or more of a continuation of one long episode. Lets talk about these titles. Why doesn't the Dominion kill its prisoners? Other runabout questions we might not have answers for… yet. Nerds hate plotholes. Let's rehash some Ziyal arguments from last episode. But Worf. Kitomer re-accords: Where's president Joe Camel? Odo, also conspicuously absent. Chekov's Breen, Romulans, and James has a type. But Worf. Best of Klingons, even with what he's learned from the Federation. Even when him and Martok recite a Kanye tweet to praise Garak. Jem'Hadar and Klingons; White Trash and Donald Trump. Bashir gets a stembolt reference. The gangs all here, every power in the Alpha Quadrant. A couple small nerd corners. Is this a point where the show pivots to being something new? No voicemails this week either, but we still promise that we will make use of them so send em in! 917 408 3898 let us know about your One Direction fic.  And check out the Kickers of Elves patreon for all our other assorted opinions patreon.com/kickersofelves

The Dominion War approaches! Are we in the best "3 song run" across all the "albums" of DS9? Is there something different about Bashir? Oh boy, Ziyal: You look different. Wade and James have wildly different ideas about the nature of Garak and Ziyal's relationship. The best Worf stuff… ever?Chekov's Breen. Sisko has an idea for the wormhole Kira doesn't like, should Dax have had something to say about it?The Dukat we knew all along. Garak and Tain come to terms. Does Wade like this better a childhood story than what we got with Worf? Not to switch properties, but let's talk about that Leia costume. Closing with horrific internet memes. We get a little ahead and confused about what's in this episode and the next. The dangers of explaining a characters past, i.e. the Wolverine Problem. No voicemails. But we have a proposition re: “hate money”  Support the show at patreon.com/kickersofelves And give us a call! Seriously we'll get back to your voicemails soon! 917 408 3898

Badlands and Bad Men. Or are they really bad? Who's bad? You know who's bad. Relationships are strained and even broken when secrets get out. But first! Wade has a nontraditional perspective on the B plot with Garak and Ziyal.  Sisko and Kasidy hit some bumps in their relationship, even as Jake learns about biscotti. The morallity and merit of the Maquis are discussed ad nauseum. Are the maquis and the federation a bad breakup? Who's the good guy here?  Does anyone make a good case for Federation separatists in this episode?  What does Voyager fail to do with them? We go long in this one so no voicemails this week, but that doesn't mean we don't want to hear from you! 917 408 3898 And check out (and maybe support) us on patreon for access to out discord server and hours of other audio content. patreon.com/kickersofelves

Another episode of Everybody Loves Kira! This time the advances are unwanted.  Kira has to go to some conference that her boyfriend convinced her to go to, but a shamed and fallen Dukat shows up to take her aboard his junky spaceship.  He gets a taste of the terrorist lifestyle, and Kira has to decide if she's left that all behind her or not (spoilers: she mostly has).   But also! We get the first appearance of Damar! Who doesn't actually do a whole lot cept sit on the bridge and maybe talk to Ziyal off screen a few times. In Voicemails (1:01:27) Greg has some more thoughts about about Our Man Bashir and we talk what "checklist" episodes we could take or leave. Give us a call and be featured on the podcast! 917 408 3898 And check out our patreon for more audio content, and where we've recently been having a lot of fun with our patron only discord server patreon.com/kickersofelves

The incomparable Jamie Kunkle joins the three international men of mystery once again for a funny and fascinating discussion about the fraught, fragmented relationship between Kira, Dukat and his daughter Ziyal, and the difficult road ahead (?) for Worf and his son Alexander, as he makes a sad attempt to prove his Klingon bona fides.  Along the way, we’ll dive headfirst into fascinating topics like the rise of AIDS on Qo’noS and in England alike, international titles for Austin Powers movies, D’k tahgs, the tight-knit San Diego Burning Man community, Kevin’s surprising costume for the midnight premier of the Emoji movie, and meet Sam’s cat, Ezri!  It’s an unforgettable ride that you won’t soon forget!

This week, the gang Eddington’s down to talk about a tale of love, betrayal and Kavarian tiger-bats! Yes, it’s For The Cause, and that means of course that we’ll be talking about Kasidy Yates, Tracy Middendorf’s interpretation of Ziyal, our feelings on the Terminator franchise (obviously) and that Eddington monologue (you know the one). So, grab yourself a Raktajino and some Makapa bread to dip in it and get ready for the RIDE OF A LIFETIME.

In Purgatory's Shadow. Beginning in season three with “The Die Is Cast,” it was revealed that the Founders were infiltrating the Alpha-Beta powers by replacing key figures. In the fifth season two-parter comprising “In Purgatory's Shadow” and “By Inferno's Light,” this is taken to a new level when a member of DS9's own crew is replaced. The revelation that the Doctor Bashir with whom everyone had been interacting for a month was actually a Changeling was shocking to viewers, and it sent ripples backward on the timeline—to say nothing of what it meant for the present and future. In this episode of The Orb, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing discuss the first half of this duology, focusing primarily on character stories. Does Dukat really care about the safety of Ziyal? Why does Ziyal love Garak? Why can't Worf just download new copies of his operas from Qo'noS Music? And, of course, we delve deep into the motivations of the Dominion in aligning with Cardassia and the replacement of Doctor Bashir. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Why the Cardassians? (00:03:27) Does Dukat Love Ziyal? (00:10:50) Why Does Ziyal Love Garak? (00:16:30) The Internment Camp (00:23:21) Garak, Worf, Jadzia … and Qo'noS Music (00:26:23) Replacing Bashir (00:32:24) Hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing Production C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Ruth Ward (Associate Producer) Will Nguyen (Associate Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager)

This week, in the second of two Portland Editions of Reopening the Wormhole, the gang tackles In Purgatory’s Shadow, and we just can’t even handle how crazy good this one is. Listen to us lose our shit over Garak, Martok, Dukat, Ziyal and more! We’ll also talk at length about Tayne (who we can ALL get into), we’ll go over the ridiculous amounts of potential names that Jack came up with for this very podcast and, of course, we discuss Halle Berry. It’s a doozy! ReopeningTheWormhole.com

The Dominion Invasion, Part 7 of 7: Sacrifice of Angels. Deep Space Nine is often seen as that series about the war. But, in fact, the Dominion War didn't really begin until the end of the fifth season. Squadrons of insect-like Dominion ships pouring out of the wormhole was the harbinger of the greatness and danger to come, and to a unique approach to Star Trek storytelling. The sixth season of DS9 was to begin not only with an unprecedented six-episode arc, but also with the scattering of our heroes and the loss of the space station whose very name is in the title of the show. In this episode of The Orb, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing conclude their series that takes you through the Season Six opener. For our final look at the arc, we geek out about spaceship battles … and then remember that there's a bunch of character stuff going on. So we put the toys away and take a look at the resolution to Odo's story, Quark's unexpected nobility, Dukat's overconfidence, his final moments with Ziyal, and explain why we want Sisko in charge … of our days … and our nights. ChaptersSpaceship Battles! (00:04:47)The Sisko Is In Charge (00:20:34)Odo's Change of Heart (00:33:24)Quark the Noble (00:40:50)Dukat's Overconfidence (00:47:51)Dukat and Ziyal: The Final Chapter (00:53:54)Final Thoughts (01:01:17) HostsC Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing ProductionC Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Ruth Ward (Associate Producer) Will Nguyen (Associate Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager)

The Dominion Invasion, Part 6 of 7: Favor the Bold. Deep Space Nine is often seen as that series about the war. But, in fact, the Dominion War didn't really begin until the end of the fifth season. Squadrons of insect-like Dominion ships pouring out of the wormhole was the harbinger of the greatness and danger to come, and to a unique approach to Star Trek storytelling. The sixth season of DS9 was to begin not only with an unprecedented six-episode arc, but also with the scattering of our heroes and the loss of the space station whose very name is in the title of the show. In this episode of The Orb, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue their series that takes you through the Season Six opener. This time around we go bald … we mean bold … and discuss Sisko's plan to retake the Station, the father-daughter relationship between Dukat and Ziyal, Kira's perfect streak of shutting down Damar, Odo shacking up with the Female Changeling, Ferengi who care, Morn's mother, and much more. Chapters Odo's Betrayal and Awakening (00:04:41) Dukat and Ziyal (00:18:40) Damar and Kira (00:24:25) A More Caring Ferengi (00:28:19) Sisko of Bajor (00:34:03) The Plan (00:43:41) Final Thoughts (00:56:59) Hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing Production C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Ruth Ward (Associate Producer) Will Nguyen (Associate Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager)

The time has come to reclaim the station. They must do so before the Dominion can bring down the minefield and let the Dominion fleet through the wormhole. To compound things, Kira, Jake, and Ziyal have been arrested and Rom is set to be executed for their attempt to sabotage the station. 

The Dominion Invasion, Part 4 of 7: Sons and Daughters. Deep Space Nine is often seen as that series about the war. But, in fact, the Dominion War didn't really begin until the end of the fifth season. Squadrons of insect-like Dominion ships pouring out of the wormhole was the harbinger of the greatness and danger to come, and to a unique approach to Star Trek storytelling. The sixth season of DS9 was to begin not only with an unprecedented six-episode arc, but also with the scattering of our heroes and the loss of the space station whose very name is in the title of the show. In this episode of The Orb, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue their series that takes you through the Season Six opener. This time around we delve into family with the episode that focuses on… well… sons and daughters. We discuss the tension between Worf and Alexander, how Worf struggles to be a father to a son who feels abandoned, and how Martok steps in to mentor them both. We also discuss Dukat's decision to bring Ziyal back to the Station, the difficulties she faces, and how her separate relationships with both Dukat and Kira almost bring the two enemies together.   Hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing   Editor and Producer C Bryan Jones   Executive Producers Matthew Rushing and Norman C. Lao   Associate Producers Ruth Ward, Will Nguyen, and Ken Trip   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Manager Will Nguyen   Chapters Our First Attempt to Start the Discussion (00:04:36) Father and Son: Worf and Alexander (00:07:38) Fatherly Influence: Martok and Worf (00:16:05) Father and Daughter: Dukat and Ziyal (00:29:24) Like Divorced Parents: Dukat and Kira (00:34:42) Closing (00:43:54)   Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm   Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

The Orb Supplemental: The Orb of Mail Feedback Show.   In each episode of The Orb we delve into the minutiae of Deep Space Nine, which generates a lot of feedback from you, our loyal listeners. When the messages start piling up, it's time to gaze into the Orb of Mail. In this special show we share our thoughts on your thoughts and questions about past episodes. Join us as we further explore the relationship between Dukat and his daughter Ziyal, debate at what point the show becomes “DS9 proper,” and discuss whether or not you should skip episodes when doing a rewatch—and which Season One episodes might be safely discarded.   Hosts Christopher Jones and Matthew Rushing   Editor and Producer Christopher Jones   Executive Producers Matthew Rushing and Norman C. Lao   Associate Producers Ruth Ward, Will Nguyen, and Ken Trip   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Manager Will Nguyen   Chapters Ziyal and Dukat (00:05:21) DS9 Season One (00:15:39) Closing (00:48:48)   Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm   Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Ziyal. As the overseer of the Occupation, it isn't surprising the Dukat would have conceived a child with a Bajoran woman. But that this child would become a driving force in the stories of so many characters is. Through just nine appearances on DS9, Tora Ziyal changed the course of life for not only her father but also Kira, Garak, and others. In this episode of The Orb hosts Christopher Jones and Matthew Rushing take a close look at Ziyal, her introduction in “Indiscretion,” the repercussions her existence had on Dukat's life back home, her sister-like relationship with Kira, romantic feelings for Garak, and more. Plus, we debate the role her death played in Dukat's actions from “Sacrifice of Angels” forward.   Hosts Christopher Jones and Matthew Rushing   Editor and Producer Christopher Jones   Associate Producers Norman C. Lao, Ruth Ward, Lisa Stevens, Will Nguyen, and Kenneth Trip   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Coordinator Will Nguyen   Chapters Meeting Ziyal (00:02:32) Dukat's Little Secret (00:05:55) Influencing Kira and Others (00:19:19) Relationship with Garak (00:26:35) Bridging Cultures (00:32:45) The Breaking Point (00:37:30) Final Thoughts (00:49:41) Closing (00:49:46)   Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm   Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Mission Gamma: This Gray Spirit. When Deep Space Nine premiered, the stated goal of the Starfleet presence on the station and the purpose Sisko's mission was to prepare Bajor for Federation membership. As the series went on, this came close to happening once; but a warning from the Emissary put the issue on the backburner. Then the Dominion War happened. With all of that now in the past—and with other loose ends from "What You Leave Behind" either wrapped up or at least addressed—Mission Gamma sets Bajor back on a course for Federation membership and provides DS9 with a new TOS-like initiative to seek out new life and strange new worlds. In the episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Christopher Jones continue our look at Mission Gamma with the second book, This Gray Spirit. We discuss Ezri's search for her place in the line of Dax hosts, Shar's continued struggle with his place in the unique Andorian reproductive crisis, and how the Yrythyan society of the Gamma Quadrant could hold the keys for solutions to both. We also explore the legacy of Ziyal, the intricacies of Bajoran-Cardassian-Federation politicals, and what it means to be part of the Federation. Plus, we decide whether kelp cakes are a good choice for breakfast and find out why much of the book feels like it takes place inside a Gaylord hotel. In our news segment we judge Lust's Latinum Lost and Found by its cover, check in on The Trek Collective's interview with Star Trek: Seekers artist Rob Caswell, and state the case for the USS Titan being part of the Official Starships Collection.   Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact   Chapters   News Lust's Latinum Lost and Found cover revealed (3:04) The Trek Collective interviews Seekers artist Rob Caswell (9:47) Help get the USS Titan into the Official Starships Collection (11:20) Support Trek.fm by becoming a Patron on Patreon (19:05) Sponsor: Audible (20:56)   Feature: Mission Gamma: This Gray Spirit Initial Thoughts (23:20) Do We Want Strange New Worlds from DS9? (29:07) The Yrythny Caste System and the Defiant Visita Costco (36:07) Political Games of Bajor, Cardassia, and the Federation (43:32) What Does It Mean to Be Part of the Federation? (55:32) Finding Ezri Dax (59:34) An Andorian Soap Opera? (1:04:48) Final Thoughts (1:10:14) Closing (1:14:24)