Best Saru Podcasts (2024)

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Saru Jayaraman Fights for One Fair Wage 52:10

26d ago52:10

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The battle over raising the minimum wage for tipped workers and permitting tip pooling bounces to the Massachusetts ballot this November. Saru Jayaraman, President of One Fair Wage and Director of the Food Labor Research Center at UC Berkeley, argues that the current tipped wage structure perpetuates low pay and high turnover. Although the wage inc…

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267. TNG's 'The Battle' Review, or How Picard Got His Groove Back 37:38

2d ago37:38

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Hell hath no fury like a Ferengi scorned. This week on TR3, we revisit “The Battle” from TNG’s first season. It has mind-altering devices, the Stargazer and LOTS of 1987 flame effects. But is it any good? You’ll find out. We also beam down to the Replimat and launch another Red Shirt into space. So put your derelict starships in park and listen now…

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Leadership Series: Practical Strategies for Bridging Leadership Gaps with Executive Coach Lori Mazan 35:23

8d ago35:23

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What does it take to truly redefine leadership in today's fast-paced world? Lori Mazan, co-founder and Chief Coaching Officer at Sounding Board, shares practical and transformative strategies to address this challenge. In her new book, Leadership Revolution: The Future of Developing Dynamic Leaders, Lori offers a fresh perspective that rethinks out…

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PRO/SNW: Oh, To be a Stagehand! 59:45

16d ago59:45

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Episode 10: Art TrekWhat episode titles of Prodigy & Strange New World have literary references? Is the process of putting on a play essential to all living beings? Is there a reason for the ‘Shining’ reference? The Louvre still exists in the 23rd century? Would Shakesphere approve of being discussed in Star Trek? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we disc…

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LOW: Oil Me Up! 1:41:32

23d ago1:41:32

1:41:32

Episode 9: Art TrekHow does accessibility affect the creation of art? How is the sand mandala at odds with O’Connor’s ascension? Would you take a risk and perform at Jennifer’s Salon? What is Ransom’s art background? What are the easter eggs in the Collector’s Guild? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss the art in Lower Decks!SPOILER ALERT: Star T…

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PIC: Moriarty Sings “What Was I Made For?” 45:20

30d ago45:20

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Episode 8: Art TrekWill we have inescapable popup ads in the future? Does Section 31 Moriarty have rights? Do you also dream of Data painting in a field? Was Data painting a daughter who looked like Lul? Did Bruce Maddox base Doj & Soji after his painting? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss the art in Picard!SPOILER ALERT: Star Trek PicardThis i…

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266. Star Trek: Prodigy Season 2 Review 46:27

1M ago46:27

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Star Trek Prodigy aired its second (and potentially final) season on Netflix in July and we finally got a chance to put it in our eyeballs. Check out our review of another fantastic season of this charming show, one of Trek's best. We also recap the big Star Trek news out of Comic-Con and Vegas before committing another Red Shirt to their photon to…

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DSC: Sexy Saru Stumbles Upon the Elder 1:13:38

1M ago1:13:38

1:13:38

Episode 7: Art TrekWhat is the wisdom of Zora choosing a slapstick comedy for the crew to watch? Did Spock draw monsters as way to keep people at bay? Why is Sun Tzu’s "The Art of War" required reading at Starfleet Academy? Should Michael have used gloves to handle the book in the library? How old is the art of stained glass? Join Ashlyn and Rhiann…

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ENT: T’Pol Has Frankenstein Brainrot 1:13:56

2M ago1:13:56

1:13:56

Episode 6: Art TrekDid the writers intend to have Trip show them ancient movies or did the production team simply run out of cash? Is movie night an homage to M*A*S*H? Are books making the transition to fully digital in ENT era? Are movies a good way to learn about Human culture? Is escapism sometimes good for morale? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we …

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265. Jonathan Frakes on Making 'All Good Things…' 46:14

2M ago46:14

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Riker himself, Jonathan Frakes, beams down this week to discuss all things “All Good Things…” (See what we did there?) Frakes shares his experience working with the late director Winrich Kolbe while filming Star Trek: The Next Generation’s landmark series finale, as well as what it was like to put on Admiral Riker’s grey hair and beard, not to ment…

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VOY: The Tuvok Orchard 3:17:21

2M ago3:17:21

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Episode 5: Art TrekHow does Janeway help Seven learn the creative process? How does Chaktoay handle his emotions while stranded on New Earth? How can holographic technology be used in art? Was being kidnapped the best thing that happened to holo Da Vinci? How does the Doctor’s struggle for artistic autonomy mirror real life? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna…

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Tipping Series: The Psychology of Tipping with Michael Lynn, Ph.D., Professor of Services Marketing, Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration 40:06

2M ago40:06

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Beyond good, bad, and mediocre service, how much we tip and why we tip is rich with psychological implications. Find out what tipping reveals about us as consumers and our need for affirmation and societal status. Shedding light on the complexities behind tipping is nationally recognized expert Michael Lynn, Ph.D. , Professor of Services Marketing …

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DS9: Emily Dickenson is the Emissary 2:46:05

2M ago2:46:05

2:46:05

Episode 4: Art TrekHow were the Bajorans Djara artists hired and paid in early Bajoran society? How does art play a role in incarceration? Is it okay for artists to destroy their own art? Does Odo love smut? How does Far Beyond the Stars break the fourth wall? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we dive into the art in Deep Space Nine!SPOILER ALERT: Deep Sp…

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TNG Part II: UNO Attack But With Shakespeare Quotes 2:16:38

3M ago2:16:38

2:16:38

Episode 3: Art TrekThis episode is rated R for language and colorful metaphors.What is the value of an original piece of artwork with replication technology in play? What book would you bring on a long-term space mission? Why did Q choose the Robin Hood story? Why doesn’t Picard act with Data on the Holodeck? Where did the crew get the copies of A …

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TNG Part I: Fiction Expert dies by Fiction! 2:23:46

3M ago2:23:46

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Episode 2: Art TrekHow much of the Holonovels are designed by humans vs AI? Do the holostories get upgraded over time? Did Troi play cowboys in the holodeck as a child? Why doesn’t Beverly talk about her dancing? For Data’s parents, how much do they see him as their artwork versus child? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we wax poetic about TNG’s Holonove…

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264. Goodbye, Star Trek: Discovery 53:35

3M ago53:35

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With Star Trek: Discovery officially wrapped, TrekCore.com's Ken Reilly beams down to review Disco's series finale and the show overall. Find out what we liked about it and what we struggled with, and we also give our two cents about how effective that epilogue was. And then the three of us take a stroll to the Replimat before offering up another R…

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Special Release: The Ladies of Star Trek 49:35

3M ago49:35

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Join The Duras Sisters at Trek Long Island as they interview Daphne Ashbrook (Melora from DS9), Adele Shepherd (Ensign Kemi on Picard S2), Ursaline Bryant (Captain Tryla Scott from TNG), and Kathryn Leigh Scott (Nuria from TNG) for the Ladies of Star Trek Panel. We look back at their time in Trek, career highlights, and the ever-changing Hollywood …

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Special Release: Elevator Pagh Reading 1:09:05

3M ago1:09:05

1:09:05

A Trek Long Island RecapAshlyn and Rhianna talk about their time at Trek Long Island, participating in panels, hosting a vendor booth, and meeting besties in person. Listen as the sisters gush about how amazing the Trek community is. SPOILER ALERT: Discovery Series FinaleThis is a special recap episode! Next time, we’ll be giving you more Trek Long…

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Special Release: TLI 2024 Found Family Panel LIVE 56:17

3M ago56:17

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Special Release! LIVE from Trek Long Island 2024: Ashlyn and Rhianna from The Duras Sisters Podcast and Julian and Emcee from Strange New Pod come together to delve into the deeper parts of being a part of the Star Trek fandom, and how the franchise has brought people together who would otherwise never have connected.Listen to us each discuss found…

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Leadership Series: Dondra Ritzenthaler Embarks on a New Leadership Role 34:28

3M ago34:28

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Recognized for her leadership, Dondra Ritzenthaler now sets sail toward a new horizon, taking the helm as Chief Executive Officer of Azamara Cruises, the award-winning, luxury cruise line based in Miami, Florida. Dondra recently spent time at BU School of Hospitality as the Howard Johnson Executive in Residence, inspiring students and faculty with …

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263. Sir Patrick Stewart on 'All Good Things...' Turning 30 33:04

4M ago33:04

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"I don't know how, or why, but I am moving... back and forth... through time." That line reading from "All Good Things..." has been echoing in our heads for 30 years and today on Transporter Room 3 -- we have the actor who said it: Sir Patrick Stewart. Captain Picard beams on down to share behind the scenes memories of making Star Trek: The Next Ge…

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TOS: Shatner and the Shakespeare Swagger 2:17:18

4M ago2:17:18

2:17:18

Is Spock an expert on old Earth art? What is on Kahn’s bookshelf? Was Kirk a theater nerd? Would Sybok do therapeutic ballet? Why do Klingons love Shakespeare? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss the art aspects of the Original Series.SPOILER ALERT: The Original Series This is the first episode of our Art Trek series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna tal…

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SNW: Slaying the Citizens of Canada Via Chess 3:03:48

4M ago3:03:48

3:03:48

Episode 9: Love and AffectionWhy is Pike’s dating history so sketchy? How do the writers create tension between these characters? What is the dynamic of two Captains dating? Did Kirk already know about Carol by “Lost in Translation?” What is the future of reproductive health in Trek? Listen as Ashlyn and Rhianna discuss the romantic pairings in sea…

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The Matters that Massachusetts Restaurant Association Wages for (and against) with Stephen Clark 42:36

5M ago42:36

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Restaurant work is undeniably tough. Long hours, fierce competition, and thin profit margins characterize this demanding profession. The challenges only intensified during the COVID-19 pandemic, testing the resilience of workers and business owners alike. Dining constitutes both an undeniable pleasure and a thriving business sector. It is integral …

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262. Discovery Season 5 So Far: Thumbs Up or Down? 35:29

5M ago35:29

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With Star Trek: Discovery in its fifth and final season, Transporter Room 3 beams down with a snapshot review of the first four episodes so far. We discuss what’s working, what could work better (another MacGuffin puzzle plot, really?), and what we thought of “Face the Strange” going full time travel. Listen now and also take a trip to the Replimat…

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Tipping & Wages Series: Restauranteur's Dilemma of Balancing Equity and Economics with TJ Callahan 43:44

5M ago43:44

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TJ Callahan transformed neighborhood eateries into thriving “go-to” destinations with his acclaimed farm-to-table restaurants in the heart of Chicago. He is the co-founder and owner of Farm Bar and is the farmer at Brown Dog Farm, the Farm Bar farm in Southwestern Wisconsin. With an MBA in finance from the University of Chicago under his belt, he's…

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261. Denise Crosby on Leaving Star Trek/Loving Star Trek 48:37

5M ago48:37

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Direct from Star Trek: The Cruise, Denise Crosby herself beams into Transporter Room 3 for a wide-ranging chat. We discuss how the Tasha Yar actress got her start in the industry, what it was like growing up with the famous "Crosby" name, why she left Star Trek... and how she's still with Star Trek after all these years! This is a good one, guys. D…

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PIC: We’re Going With Data’s Gut! 2:39:52

5M ago2:39:52

2:39:52

How much does nostalgia play into this finale? How satisfying are the story arcs for these characters? Would you plug yourself into the Borg collective for those you love? How does this Finale mirror the pandemic? Can the Troi therapy scene be cut? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss the Picard Finale: “The Last Generation.”SPOILER ALERT: Picard …

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Yet Another Star Trek Podcast - Lorca Wasn't Wrong 57:11

5M ago57:11

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From The Last Days of Disco Podcast Festival, originally airing on 4/3/24: Join Drew and Majeed from Yet Another Star Trek Podcast as they defend the one and only Captain Gabriel Lorca.Did Lorca truly do nothing wrong? The gang brings their best defense in satirical fashion!By The Duras Sisters Podcast

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I Quit Star Trek - Discovery: Gene's Ultimate Vision? 1:00:38

5M ago1:00:38

1:00:38

From The Last Days of Disco Podcast Festival, originally airing on 4/3/24: Join John & Olivia from I Quit Star Trek with special guest Patrick Patterson as they ask the question: Is Star Trek Discovery the Genest of Gene's Ultimate Vision over five seasons?By The Duras Sisters Podcast

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Brides of Chaotica - Discovery Fan Panel | The Impact DISCO Has Had on Fans 1:13:15

5M ago1:13:15

1:13:15

From The Last Days of Disco Podcast Festival, originally airing on 4/2/24: The Brides of Chaotica join The Last Days of DISCO Farewell Tour with a Discovery Panel!Join hosts Elizabeth and Taylor, along with guests Jordan and Jen, as they explore the impact Star Trek and Discovery have had on fans as well as themselves. Plus, the ultimate goal of co…

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Yum Yum Pod - The Antagonists of Star Trek Discovery 1:43:21

6M ago1:43:21

1:43:21

From The Last Days of Disco Podcast Festival, originally airing on 4/1/24: Join Ryan and Rachel as they go over the many baddies who have given the crew of Discovery a hard time over four-plus seasons. What do they offer up to the series? How do Ryan and Rachel feel about them? Tune in to find out!By The Duras Sisters Podcast

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Treksperts Quiz - Your Disco Needs You 56:13

6M ago56:13

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From The Last Days of Disco Podcast Festival, originally airing on 4/1/24: A special Star Trek Discovery Quiz event! Join host Emcee as Julian from Strange New Pod, Treksperts' own Davey, and The Duras Sisters' Ashlyn go head-to-head! They will also be raising money for the ALS Therapy Development Institute in honor of Kenneth Mitchell!ALS Therapy …

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Uniting the Great Houses | Klingons in Discovery 1:19:22

6M ago1:19:22

1:19:22

From The Last Days of Disco Podcast Festival, originally airing on 3/31/24: Last Days of DISCO Festival co-hosts The Duras Sisters Podcast GO LIVE to bring you a deep dive into one of the most controversial topics to come out of Star Trek Discovery: The Klingons.From the start of the Klingon war and their new look-shaven heads to their... um...extr…

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Captains Quadrant - Discovery's Legacy 43:17

6M ago43:17

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From The Last Days of Disco Podcast Festival, originally airing on 3/31/24: Join Joe and Jason from Captains Quadrant for this Last Days of DISCO Podcast Festival special as they dive deep into the legacy of Star Trek Discovery.How did they feel when the show was announced? Has it stood up going into its fifth and final season? Find out on Captains…

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Promenade Merchants Podcast - For the Love of DISCO 47:47

6M ago47:47

47:47

From The Last Days of Disco Podcast Festival, originally airing on 3/31/24: David and Heather share a pure love of Discovery, and that's the journey they take for this special DISCO Fest episode.They will explore how the show reignited their love for Trek, look ahead to the show ending, and what that means, all in their signature three-act format!F…

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The Viewscreen - The Captains, DISCO Cooking, & The Cinematic Nature of Discovery 1:32:13

6M ago1:32:13

1:32:13

From The Last Days of Disco Podcast Festival, originally airing on 3/31/24: Amy and Kelvin bring a PACKED episode of The Viewscreen for the Last Days of DISCO:Matthew Dempsey of The Food Replicator is back to cook us a Discovery-inspired dishJeremiah Brown of Captain’s Couch will discuss the many different captains of Discovery.Mark White and Matt …

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Revolutionizing the Hostel Experience with Oliver Winter, Founder & CEO of a&o Hostels 34:27

6M ago34:27

34:27

Think back to your youthful days of travel, hostels along the way were a hub for forging connections with fellow wanderers and were part of the adventure. If you traveled in pre-Internet days, some 20-30 years ago, you didn’t always know what you were getting. The hostel you found in a guidebook could be off the beaten path and might have been not …

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The Chair is Yours | The Captains of Discovery Panel 1:30:59

6M ago1:30:59

1:30:59

From The Last Days of Disco Podcast Festival, originally airing on 3/30/24: Over four seasons of Star Trek Discovery, the center seat of the U.S.S. Discovery has been a revolving door; from Captain Lorca and finally to Captain Burnham.As part of the festivities for the Last Days of DISCO Podcast Festival, we've gathered a panel of hosts from six po…

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Salon Trek - Gay Panic! at the Disco | Queer Representation in Star Trek Discovery 1:32:35

6M ago1:32:35

1:32:35

From The Last Days of Disco Podcast Festival, originally airing on 3/29/24: Gay Panic! at the Disco! Join Stanley and the crew from Salon Trek as they dive deep into queer representation in Star Trek, and more specifically, Star Trek Discovery!----"Strange New Pod" is a weekly Star Trek Podcast focusing on the past, present, and future of Star Trek…

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Star Trek Discovery Pod - Discovery Rewatch | Season 4 Part 2 1:06:48

6M ago1:06:48

1:06:48

From The Last Days of Disco Podcast Festival, originally airing on 3/29/24: Paul, Clyde, and Myrriah are returning to the beginning. In prep for the final season of Star Trek Discovery the crew will be rewatching and discussing the entire back catalogue of Star Trek Discovery.This week we dive into the first half of season 4 episodes 7-13"...But to…

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Not On Our Watch | SNP & The Duras Sisters Review and Deep Dive Discovery S4 2:12:36

6M ago2:12:36

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From The Last Days of Disco Podcast Festival, originally airing on 3/28/24: Strange New Pod and the Duras Sisters kick-off The Last Days of DISCO Podcast Festival!The crew, along with Ashlyn and Rhianna review season four of Star Trek Discovery ahead of the season five premiere.What did they think of the DMA? The addition of President Rillak? And w…

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ENT: The Riker Splice 1:47:35

6M ago1:47:35

1:47:35

Episode 5: Finale SeriesHow do the actors feel about this finale? What are the ways they tried to alienate the audience? Why does Riker dominate the story? What is missing in this finale? Does the nostalgia bait work on you?Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss the Enterprise Finale: “These Are The Voyages.”SPOILER ALERT: All of Enterprise and the …

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260. Walter Koenig Beams In 45:34

6M ago45:34

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This is a big one. Direct from Star Trek: The Cruise, Pavel Chekov himself -- Walter Koenig -- beams in to Transporter Room 3 for a frank discussion about the ups and downs of the Star Trek life. You don't want to miss this one, folks! We were never that young!By Transporter Room 3

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VOY: “Must Have Been Something You Assimilated” 1:42:05

6M ago1:42:05

1:42:05

Episode 5: Finale SeriesWhy would Chakotay be interested in Seven when he has so much Borg hate? Did Harry leave the year they returned home? Why the Neelix Facetime? Does Admiral Janeway’s timeline keep on going? When did Voyager get inside the borg sphere?? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss the Voyager Finale: “Endgame.”SPOILER ALERT: All of …

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Leadership Series: Demystifying the C-Suite Search with Ann Fastiggi of Spencer Stuart 40:31

6M ago40:31

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So, you want to be a C-suite executive? It will certainly give you a leg up to hear about the steps to filling those corner office suites from a search firm expert, Ann Fastiggi. To shed some light on the path to the C-suite, we continue our Leadership Series with Ann Fastiggi, a member of the Global Consumer Practice at Spencer Stuart, a global ex…

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DS9: Slap After Slap of Sadness 1:39:07

6M ago1:39:07

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Episode 4: Finale SeriesWhy are the funniest scenes with Kira, Demar, and Garak? How do you feel about Sisko’s fate? Would Worf actually go Targ hunting with Martok? How was this episode received? How did you feel about Worf’s flashbacks? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss the DS9 Finale: “What You Leave Behind.”TRIGGER WARNINGS: War and domicid…

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259. Doug Jones Goes Deep on Becoming Saru (and Being the Nicest Guy in Hollywood) 40:48

6M ago40:48

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Direct from Star Trek: The Cruise! This week, Saru himself - the talented Doug Jones - beams down to Transporter Room 3 and Scott kinda makes him cry, in a good way. Jones takes us behind the scenes of his impressive career, from working with Guillermo del Toro to boldly going onboard Discovery. This is one (sometimes emotional) interview you don't…

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40,000-foot-view of Customer Care with Allison Ausband, Executive Vice President, and Chief Customer Experience Officer at Delta Air Lines 41:22

7M ago41:22

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Imagine the triumph of human ambition as we glide through the skies, a testament to our enduring quest to conquer the very elements — thirty thousand feet aloft, inside a slender cylinder of steel. Within this confined space, humanity gathers, shoulder to shoulder: a microcosm of society. It's under these conditions that our distinguished guest tod…

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TNG: Three for One Enterprise Special 1:39:06

7M ago1:39:06

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Episode 3: Finale SeriesIs Data still dreaming during the Finale? Is Q secretly in love with Picard? Why isn’t Riker in much of this episode? Why can ships in the future break the warp threshold? Is the life-forming scene necessary in this finale? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss the TNG Finale: “All Good Things”SPOILER ALERT: “All Good Things…

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