Best Lou Costanzo Podcasts (2024)

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Emergence, TNG S7 E23 Review, The Battle Bridge 1:17:41

1+ y ago1:17:41

1:17:41

A series of puzzling events on and off the holodeck lead the crew of the Enterprise to a surprising conclusion: The ship is creating its own offspring. The crew has to assist with this arduous process to ensure the survival of the emerging lifeform – and their own. Today James and Lou discuss (Emergence) and what we think of it, with tonight’s gues…

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Bloodlines, TNG S7 E22 Review, The Battle Bridge 1:43:40

2y ago1:43:40

1:43:40

DaiMon Bok threatens the life of a son Picard never knew he had. Today James and Lou discuss (Bloodlines) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Chris Johnson. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage All audio used is copyrighted by CBS and Paramount and is…

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Firstborn, TNG S7 E21 Review, The Battle Bridge 1:31:46

2y ago1:31:46

1:31:46

A mysterious family friend and advisor encourages Worf’s son Alexander to become a warrior. Today James and Lou discuss (Firstborn) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Bryan Detamore. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage All audio used is copyrighted …

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Journey’s End, TNG Season 7 Episode 20 Review, The Battle Bridge 1:16:06

2y ago1:16:06

1:16:06

As a result of a long-disputed treaty with the Cardassians, the Federation has agreed to return several planets to Cardassian control. One such planet, Dorvan V, is inhabited by the descendants of Native Americans. They do not wish to leave their new home, which they had spent many years searching for. Today James and Lou discuss (Journey’s End) an…

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Genesis, TNG S7 E19 Review, The Battle Bridge 1:04:16

2y ago1:04:16

1:04:16

Enterprise crew members de-evolve into prehistoric creatures after a medical treatment by Dr. Crusher goes wrong. Today James and Lou discuss (Genesis) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Marc Stamper. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage All audio us…

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Masks, TNG S7 E17 Review, The Battle Bridge 1:12:26

2+ y ago1:12:26

1:12:26

While investigating a rogue comet, the cultural archive concealed inside begins taking over both the Enterprise and Data. Today James and Lou discuss (Masks) and what we think of it. Please note, Colin Higgins, a long time friend to the Lou Trek Show and Battle Bridge podcasts, was slated to be a part of this review. Sadly, bowed out at the last mi…

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Thine Own Self, TNG S7 E16 Review, The Battle Bridge 1:54:09

2+ y ago1:54:09

1:54:09

Data suffers amnesia in a primitive society while Troi applies for a promotion. Today James and Lou discuss (Thine Own Self) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Chris Johnson. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage All audio used is copyrighted by CBS a…

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Lower Decks, TNG S7 E15 Review, The Battle Bridge 1:29:53

2+ y ago1:29:53

1:29:53

Junior officers speculate on the reasons for recent unusual actions taken by the command crew near the Cardassian border. Today James and Lou discuss (Lower Decks) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Colin Higgins. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage…

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Sub Rosa, TNG S7 E14 Review, The Battle Bridge 1:43:51

3y ago1:43:51

1:43:51

Worf’s foster brother violates the Prime Directive by saving a group of villagers from a doomed planet. Today James and Lou discuss (Sub Rosa) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest hosts Chris “The Teacher” Johnson and Krys “Kieran MacDuff” Kujawa. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Gold…

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Homeward, TNG S7 E13 Review, The Battle Bridge 1:44:09

3y ago1:44:09

1:44:09

Worf’s foster brother violates the Prime Directive by saving a group of villagers from a doomed planet. Today James and Lou discuss (Homeward) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest hosts Data Logan. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage All audio used is copy…

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The Pegasus, TNG S7 E12 Review, The Battle Bridge 1:23:12

3y ago1:23:12

1:23:12

When Riker’s first commanding officer comes aboard to aid in the search for the vessel they served on, he is forced to rethink the actions he took at that time. Today James and Lou discuss (The Pegasus) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest hosts Colin Higgins and Shawn Vanderloo. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis Mc…

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Parallels, TNG S7 E11 Review, The Battle Bridge 1:26:33

3y ago1:26:33

1:26:33

After Worf returns from a bat’leth tournament, he is the only person who notices subtle changes on the Enterprise. Today James and Lou discuss (Parallels) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Shawn Vanderloo. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage All au…

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Inheritance, TNG S7 E10 Review, The Battle Bridge 1:35:22

3y ago1:35:22

1:35:22

Data meets Juliana Tainer, former wife of Dr. Noonian Soong and Data’s “mother,” but she holds a shocking secret that even she doesn’t know she carries. Today James and Lou discuss (Inheritance) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Christopher Johnson. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by …

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Testing TBB Stats and RSS Feed. 1:03:52

3y ago1:03:52

1:03:52

This is a test that I am running to determine if my stats with Blubrry are being recorded correctly and to see if my RSS feed is working properly. You are welcome to download the file attached as it was one where we thought of ways to kill Wesley Crusher. I think we came up with a bunch of stuff as I remember. The file name will be different than i…

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Force Of Nature, TNG S7 E09 Review, The Battle Bridge 1:04:35

3y ago1:04:35

1:04:35

Investigating the disappearance of several ships, the Enterprise discovers two scientists who claim that warp drive is destructive to the fabric of subspace. Today James and Lou discuss (Force of Nature) and what we think of it. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage …

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Attached, TNG S7 E08 Review, The Battle Bridge 1:03:52

3y ago1:03:52

1:03:52

After escaping imprisonment on an alien world, Picard and Dr. Crusher find that their thoughts are connected by brain implants. Today James and Lou discuss (Attached) and what we think of it. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage All audio used is copyrighted by CBS …

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Dark Page, TNG S7 E07 Review, The Battle Bridge 1:28:52

3y ago1:28:52

1:28:52

Lwaxana Troi visits the Enterprise, but she’s preoccupied by a dark secret she has carried for years. Today James and Lou discuss (Dark Page) and what we think of it. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage All audio used is copyrighted by CBS and Paramount and is inte…

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Phantasms, TNG S7 E06 Review, The Battle Bridge 1:34:15

3y ago1:34:15

1:34:15

The crew help Data investigate when his dream program suddenly begins generating nightmares which make him act strangely. Meanwhile, Captain Picard attempts to avoid attending a boring Starfleet banquet. Today James and Lou discuss (Phantasms) and what we think of it. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed b…

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Gambit, Part II, TNG Season 7 E05 Review, The Battle Bridge 1:24:56

3y ago1:24:56

1:24:56

Picard and Riker try to find out what the pirates want while the Enterprise pursues them. Today James and Lou discuss (Gambit, Part 2) and what we think of it. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage All audio used is copyrighted by CBS and Paramount and is intended to…

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Gambit, Part 1, TNG S7 E04 Review, The Battle Bridge 1:12:36

3y ago1:12:36

1:12:36

While investigating Picard’s apparent death, Riker is captured by pirates pillaging Romulan archaeological sites. Today James and Lou discuss (Gambit, Part I) and what we think of it. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage All audio used is copyrighted by CBS and Para…

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Interface, TNG S7 E03 Review, The Battle Bridge. 1:43:44

3+ y ago1:43:44

1:43:44

La Forge uses a virtual reality probe to explore a wrecked ship inside a gas giant, but he’s preoccupied by the disappearance of his mother’s ship. Today James and Lou discuss (Interface) and what we think of it. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage All audio used i…

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Liaisons, TNG S7 E02 Review, The Battle Bridge 1:02:19

3+ y ago1:02:19

1:02:19

As alien dignitaries visit the ship, Picard’s shuttle crashes on a desolate planet where he meets a woman who has been stranded there for seven years. Today James and Lou discuss (Liaisons) and what we think of it. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage All audio used…

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Decent, Part 2, TNG S7 E01 Review, The Battle Bridge 1:03:47

3+ y ago1:03:47

1:03:47

Picard tries to free Data from Lore’s control; the Enterprise battles the Borg ship. (Season premiere) Today James and Lou discuss (Decent Part 2) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Collin Higgins. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage All audio used …

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The Undiscovered Country, STVI Movie Review, The Battle Bridge 1:56:17

3+ y ago1:56:17

1:56:17

An interstellar cataclysm cripples the Klingon Empire’s homeworld, leading to their Chancellor seeking peace with the Federation. But covert acts attempt to thwart the peace process with the assassination of the Klingon Chancellor. With Captain James T. Kirk and Dr. Leonard McCoy as the prime suspects, the Starships Enterprise-A and Excelsior must …

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Descent, TNG S6 E26 Review, The Battle Bridge 1:20:11

4y ago1:20:11

1:20:11

The Borg begin a new offensive against the Federation, but this time they’re acting as individuals; Data experiences his first emotions while fighting them. (Season finale) Today James and Lou discuss (Descent) and what we think of it, as well as feedback, with tonight’s guest host Colin Higgins. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by D…

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Timescape, TNG S6 E25 Review, The Battle Bridge 1:40:28

4y ago1:40:28

1:40:28

Aboard a runabout, Picard, Data, La Forge, and Troi encounter time distortions; they also discover the Enterprise, frozen in time while in battle with a Romulan warbird – and seconds away from destruction. Today James and Lou discuss (Timescape) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Marc (The Boss) Stamper. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV…

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Second Chances – TNG S6 E24 Review, The Battle Bridge 1:59:24

4y ago1:59:24

1:59:24

The Enterprise finds a second Will Riker on a planet that he helped evacuate eight years ago. Today James and Lou discuss (Second Chances) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Matt Degear. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage All audio used is copyrigh…

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Rightful Heir, TNG S6 E23 Review, The Battle Bridge 1:05:26

4y ago1:05:26

1:05:26

At the Klingon monastery on Boreth, Worf sees a very real vision of Kahless the Unforgettable. Today James and Lou discuss (Rightful Heir) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Bryan Detamore . Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage All audio used is copy…

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Suspicions, TNG S6 E22 Review, The Battle Bridge 53:21

4y ago53:21

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Dr. Crusher violates Starfleet regulations and medical ethics when she investigates the death of a Ferengi scientist. Today James and Lou discuss (Suspicions) and what we think of it. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage All audio used is copyrighted by CBS and Para…

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Frame of Mind, TNG S6 E21 Review, The Battle Bridge 1:17:28

4y ago1:17:28

1:17:28

Riker thinks he is losing his mind when reality keeps shifting between an alien hospital and the Enterprise, where he is rehearsing a play. Today James and Lou discuss (Frame of Mind) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Chris Johnson . Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith …

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The Chase, TNG S6E20 Review, The Battle Bridge. 1:46:42

4y ago1:46:42

1:46:42

Picard tries to finish his old archaeology teacher’s monumental last mission: solving a puzzle that leads Humans, Romulans, Klingons and Cardassians to the secret of life in this galaxy, revealing the origin of humanoid life. Today James and Lou discuss (The Chase) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Shawn Vanderloo. Credit: Main Tit…

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Lessons, TNG S6 E19 Review, The Battle Bridge 1:32:37

4y ago1:32:37

1:32:37

Picard falls in love with one of his subordinates, but he can’t deal with having to order her into dangerous situations. Today James and Lou discuss (Lessons) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Krys, aka Keiran McDuff. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Co…

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Starship Mine, TNG S6 E18 Review, The Battle Bridge 1:14:49

4y ago1:14:49

1:14:49

On an evacuated USS Enterprise-D, Picard plays a deadly game of cat-and-mouse with terrorists who want to steal explosive toxic waste from the warp core as a lethal beam sweeps the ship. Today James and Lou discuss (Starship Mine) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Shawn Vanderloo of the Rusted Robot and Soul Forge Podcasts.. Credit…

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Birthright, Part II, TNG S6E17 Review, The Battle Bridge 1:17:43

4y ago1:17:43

1:17:43

In the Romulan prison camp, Worf teaches the Klingon children about their culture. Today James and Lou discuss (Birthright Part II) and what we think of it. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage All audio used is copyrighted by CBS and Paramount and is intended to be…

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Birthright, Part I, TNG S6 E16 Review, The Battle Bridge. 1:00:28

4y ago1:00:28

1:00:28

At Deep Space 9, Worf investigates reports that his father is still alive and an engineering accident causes Data to experience a vision of his father; Dr. Soong. Today James and Lou discuss (Birthright Part I) and what we think of it. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander C…

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Tapestry, TNG S6 E15 Review, The Battle Bridge. 1:46:10

4y ago1:46:10

1:46:10

After being attacked on an away mission, Picard dies and meets Q in the afterlife who offers him the chance to change a crucial moment in his history and prevent the mistakes he made in his youth. Today James and Lou discuss (Tapestry) and what we think of it. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry …

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Face of the Enemy, TNG S6 E14 Review, The Battle Bridge 2:01:33

4y ago2:01:33

2:01:33

Troi is captured and forced to masquerade as a Romulan intelligence officer in a plot to aid the defection of several high-ranking Romulan officials. Today James and Lou discuss (Face of the Enemy) and what we think of it. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage All au…

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Ship in a Bottle, TNG S6 E12 Review, The Battle Bridge. 1:43:19

4y ago1:43:19

1:43:19

Holy crap… Has it been a while. Circumstances have changed and Lou is now working for himself, by himself and with himself. Therefor, as an independent contractor, he has the ability to schedule work and the show for whenever he wishes. So We will be on a weekly track from now on, unless something comes up that forces us to postpone a recording. Bu…

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Chain of Command Part II, S6E11 Review, The Battle Bridge. 1:07:33

4+ y ago1:07:33

1:07:33

Captain Picard’s secret mission fails, leading to him being captured by Cardassians. As he is tortured by his captors, Captain Jellico and the Enterprise attempt to prevent war with the Cardassian Union. Today James and Lou discuss (Chain of Command, Part II) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Colin Higgins. Credit: Main Title Theme…

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Chain of Command Part I, S6E10 Review, The Battle Bridge. 1:17:09

5y ago1:17:09

1:17:09

Picard, Worf, and Dr. Crusher are reassigned from the Enterprise to a secret mission. Meanwhile, the Enterprise is under the command of Captain Edward Jellico, who immediately starts making changes, much to the dismay of the crew. Today James and Lou discuss (Chain of Command, Part I) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Colin Higgins…

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The Quality of Life, TNG S6 E09 Review, The Battle Bridge 1:42:32

5y ago1:42:32

1:42:32

Data discovers a group of robots that he believes qualify as lifeforms. Tiny little lifeforms…Precious little lifeforms…. Today James and Lou discuss (The Quality of Life) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Matthew Degear. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexande…

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A Fistful of Datas, TNG S6 E08 Review, The Battle Bridge 1:20:55

5y ago1:20:55

1:20:55

After a computer malfunction, Worf, his son Alexander Rozhenko, and Counselor Deanna Troi are trapped in an Old West holodeck program wherein the interactive characters physically resemble and have the same enhanced abilities as Data. Today James and Lou discuss (A Fistful of Datas) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest hosts Matthew Degear…

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Rascals, TNG S6 E07 Review, The Battle Bridge 1:50:14

5y ago1:50:14

1:50:14

Captain Picard, Ensign Ro, Guinan, and Keiko O’Brien are regressed physiologically to age 12 by a transporter accident, but retain their adult memories, resulting in different reactions from each. When rogue Ferengi hijack the Enterprise, the young crewmembers, along with Alexander Rozhenko, lead the revolt. Today James and Lou discuss (Rascals) an…

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True Q, TNG S6 E06 Review, The Battle Bridge 1:27:24

5y ago1:27:24

1:27:24

I have my new permanent schedule, so I’m hoping to get some consistency in this show. So please hang on with us as we get into a rhythm, one that includes me working an overnight shift…zzzzZZZZzzzzz. On to the show. Q once again graces the Enterprise with a visit, claiming that a young intern aboard is really a Q. Today James and Lou discuss (True …

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Schisms, TNG S6 E5 Review, The Battle Bridge 1:21:15

5y ago1:21:15

1:21:15

Enterprise crew members report that they go to sleep but wake up exhausted; a mysterious subspace pocket forms inside a cargo bay. Today James and Lou discuss (Schisms) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Colin Higgins. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Co…

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Relics, TNG S6 E04 Review, The Battle Bridge 2:13:13

5+ y ago2:13:13

2:13:13

The Enterprise discovers a ship that crashed on a Dyson sphere more than seventy-five years prior with a single survivor suspended in the transporter buffer: Captain Montgomery Scott. Today James and Lou discuss (Relics) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest hosts Paul Finch and Krys (Keiran MacDuff) Kujawa . Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Ed…

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Man of the People, TNG S6 E03 Review, The Battle Bridge 1:25:55

5+ y ago1:25:55

1:25:55

As an ambassador mediates peace talks to end a fierce civil war, Deanna Troi begins to act erratically after spending some time with him. Today James and Lou discuss (Man of the People) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Chris (Hot for Teacher) Johnson. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed …

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Realm of Fear, TNG S6 E2 Review, The Battle Bridge 1:35:19

5+ y ago1:35:19

1:35:19

Lieutenant Barclay faces his fear of transporting, but now he thinks that he’s being attacked by a creature inside the transporter beam. Today James and Lou discuss (Realm of Fear) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Matt Degear. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Al…

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Star Trek V: The Final Frontier, Movie Review, The Battle Bridge 1:39:34

5+ y ago1:39:34

1:39:34

When a renegade Vulcan captures the Federation, Klingon, and Romulan ambassadors on Nimbus III, “the planet of galactic peace”, it can only mean one thing: the vacation is over; Captain James T. Kirk and the crew of the new Starship Enterprise-A are pressed back into service to come to the rescue. But, when the Vulcan has a prior association with S…

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Times Arrow Part 2, The Battle Bridge, TNG S6 E1 Review 1:22:44

6y ago1:22:44

1:22:44

Trapped in 19th century San Francisco, the crew of the Enterprise must locate Data and prevent his death while stopping the Devidians from destroying Earth’s history. (Season 6 premiere) Today James and Lou discuss (Times Arrow Part 2) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Collin Higgins. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged…

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