Tired of interviews with celebrities answering all the same questions that have already been asked a thousand times? Good. So are we. Instead, we focus on how our guests force themselves to think outside-the-box; or on that moment that served as inspiration for what they do now. Come and join us as we dive deep into the source that fuels everything.
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There are 967 episodes of Star Trek. Some are good, some are great, and the rest we'll still watch from time to time because, why not? Star Trek is like pizza or sex: even when it's bad, it's still kinda good. It's a Star Trek podcast that seeks to establish the pecking order for its extensive canon. Which episodes are classic examples of Star Trek or simply good (TREK), which are all-timers (MARRY), and which are episodes that are okay to watch just once and then forget about (KILL)? Hosts ...
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I’m Michael Rosenbaum, I’ve spent the better part of the last two decades in and out of film and television - mostly known for playing the bald dude on the show Smallville. I’m the guy that you probably don’t know by name, but when you see my face you might say “oh, that guy from that thing.” I’ve befriended some of the most talented people in the business, but it wasn’t until I started inviting them into my home that I realized, I didn’t really know these people. What started as me having s ...
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Actress and Choreographer Gates McFadden hosts this light-hearted and intimate sit-down conversational series featuring close friends and former co-stars reminiscing on careers, personal life and more
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We sat down to record something short when Branan dropped a spontaneous Drop on Anson. Television: The Handmaid’s Tale’s 6th & final season. Severance, The Studio, The Rehearsal and Nathan’s Fileder’s hybrid comedy. Books: Jeff Vandermeer’s latest addition to his Southern Reach Trilogy. Ray Kurzweil’s latest book The Singularity is Nearer sparks a …
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KRISTEN SCHAAL: Bob's Burgers Family, Becoming Unbreakable & Simpson's Easter Eggs
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1:26:56Kristen Schaal (Last Man on Earth, Bob’s Burgers) joins us this week to share her unfiltered journey through the highs and lows of Hollywood. From crashing on couches in New York and making comedy for no money, to finding her voice on South Park and building family on Bob’s Burgers, Kristen’s story is one of persistence and originality. Along the w…
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ZOMBIES AND INSUBORDINATION. Pike and M'Benga go "off book" to find a flower to cure Captain Batel of her Gorn infection only to come across a research station now overrun by zombies. Complicating matters is the arrival of a Klingon woman on a question for vengeance. Meanwhile, Ortegas butts heads with Number One. Will Bryan & Kristen TREK, MARRY, …
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LD: "In the Cradle of Vexilon" & "Something Borrowed, Something Green" (s4e3-4) with Geekscape's Katie Hampton
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1:18:42BITS AND BYTES. A couple of episodes jam-packed with comedy bits greets Bryan and Katie (Geekscape's Christian Cringe and Napping Through Happy Hour podcasts) in this month's animated spotlight on Lower Decks. Does Captain Freeman's IT work rise to the level of expert? Can Tendi overcome family traditions? Do Boimler & Rutherford realize they've lo…
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BARBARA CRAMPTON: Horror Queen Roots, Family Fractures, and Speaking Your Truth
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1:10:31Barbara Crampton (Re-Animator, From Beyond) joins us this week to open up about her journey from cult horror icon to truth-seeking storyteller. Barbara shares what it was like growing up in a carny family, the fractured reality of her parents’ marriage, and how she eventually found closure with her father. We also talk about her early soap opera da…
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ENT: "Impulse" (s3e5) with Curtis Fortier, Creator of 12 Sided Die
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1:22:51SCREAM QUEEN JOLENE? Bryan is joined by actor-producer Curtis Fortier, creator of the web series 12 Sided Die, to engage with Star Trek's first non-Borg zombie story involving Captain Archer, T'Pol, and a ship of zombified Vulcans. Is this side quest in the Hunt for the Xindi season of Enterprise a TREK, MARRY, or KILL? The grades begin at (32:50).…
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STUPID SEXY KORBY. Spock and Dr. Korby must fight through a mass delusion foisted on the Enterprise crew by Trelane, who it turns out is a member of the Q Continuum. Bryan & Kristen discuss the worst weddings they've attended and argue about the possibility that this episode was based on the Lindsay Lohan movie "Irish Wish." The grades begin at (25…
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KRISTIN KREUK: Smallville Memories, Facing Rejection & Midlife Reflections
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1:06:38Kristin Kreuk (Smallville, Burden of Truth) opens up in this week’s episode about the surprising turns of her career and the lessons learned along the way. From the sting of being fired from a pilot to the unexpected path that led her to Smallville, Kristin reflects on rejection, resilience, and finding her voice. She also talks about midlife healt…
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EMILY DESCHANEL: Life After Bones, Putting Family First & Strength in Vulnerability
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1:13:25Emily Deschanel (Bones, Animal Kingdom) joins us this week for a heartfelt and revealing conversation about stepping out of the shadow of a legacy role, balancing family with career, and embracing vulnerability as a source of strength. Emily talks about the highs and lows of working on Bones for over a decade, the unexpected adjustments of life aft…
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SLINGS AND EROS. Q returns and drops Picard & co. into a recreation of Errol Flynn's The Adventures of Robin Hood. Is Picard as Robin Hood enough to keep Vash interested in or is she drawn to the omnipotent being? And will Bryan and Kristen TREK, MARRY, or KILL this episode? The grades begin at (21:44). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap…
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DAVID GIUNTOLI: Secret Grimm Romance, Almost Superman & Lessons in Humility
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LD: "Twovix" & "I Have No Bones Yet I Must Flee" (s4e1-2) with Geekscape's Katie Hampton
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1:27:14MUSEUMS AND MENAGERIES. In this month's animated spotlight, we replay our episode of Lower Decks' fourth season premiere, "Twovix," where Bryan & Kristen are joined by social media personality FanSince09. Then, in a new segment, Bryan is joined by Katie Hampton (Napping Through Happy Hour podcast) to deliver a verdict on "I Have No Bones Yet I Must…
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MARÍA GABRIELA DE FARÍA: Superman Villainy, Culture Shocks & Turning Trauma to Humor
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1:12:25María Gabriela de Faría (Superman, Animal Control) joins us this week for a powerful and open conversation about stepping into a life-changing role in Superman while learning to embrace her own vulnerability. María talks about leaving Venezuela for Hollywood, the culture shock she faced, and the identity struggles that came with it. She opens up ab…
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WEREN'T GORN YESTERDAY! After a long hiatus, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds returns and the writers hope we don't remember the cliffhanger that ended season two. And what's going on with Captain Batel, exactly? The grades begin at (27:06). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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JOHN BARROWMAN: Full Transparency, Reclaiming Control & the Fan Who Saved His Life
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1:25:38John Barrowman (Doctor Who, Torchwood) joins us this week for a transparent conversation about the facts and fiction of his contentious actions on set in the past and the dangerous fallout as a result of it in the present. John owns up to his actions while reflecting on how this period of time lead to some dark thoughts and plans; one of which was …
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IT'S THEIR NATURE! Our opening theme for the season was "New Season, New Characters," and after talking through the introduction of Worf to Deep Space Nine, it's time to spotlight the arrival of Seven of Nine, a massive shift in Star Trek history. Does "Scorpion, Part II" work solely because Jeri Ryan joins the cast or is there more going on here t…
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RESISTANCE IS NEGOTIABLE? Captain Janeway writes the 24th century edition of The Art of the Deal in which she believes she can negotiate a truce with literally the Borg long enough for Voyager to traverse their territory. The hitch? The Borg are being annihilated by an aggressive species, making time of the essence. Meanwhile, Leonardo da Vinci has…
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DS9: "The Way of the Warrior" (s4e1) with Shereese (@SciFiSavage)
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1:32:38WORLD OF WORFCRAFT. Thirty years ago, Deep Space Nine was struggling in the ratings and the studio wanted them to do something to boost the ratings. Enter Michael Dorn as Worf, Son of Mogh. Did the producers' Hail Mary connect? Bryan, Kristen, and Shereese the Sci Fi Savage play TREK MARRY KILL with Worf's premiere on our favorite space station. Th…
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MATT JONES: Family Over Fame, Breaking Bad Anxiety & Typecast Exhaustion
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1:20:25Matt Jones (Breaking Bad, Mom) joins us this week to share how growing up in a tumultuous household shaped him into a devoted family man who prioritizes his family over fame. Matt talks candidly about the dichotomy between who he prides himself to be versus the offbeat, aloof characters he gets typecast as. We also talk about the anxiety he experie…
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SEASON FOUR BEGINS with a look back at season three and an examination of the mini controversies that surrounded the Star Trek franchise this summer. We also have some news about the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Trek Marry Kill
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KEVIN POLLAK: Precocious to Cocky, Happy Accidents on Set & Self Soothing Impressions
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1:24:04Kevin Pollak (The Usual Suspects, A Few Good Men) joins us this week to share how he was able to ‘fake it til he made’ it and rise to the different opportunities afforded in his career that have cemented his legacy in film history. Kevin talks about his background as a comic and how it drives his hunger to keep creating in this industry. We also re…
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BOBBY LEE: No More Lies, Boundary Setting & Strength in Sobriety
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1:32:22Bobby Lee (MADtv, Bad Friends) joins us again this week for an open and honest conversation about maturing with success and learning the importance of setting boundaries to help improve your self confidence and sanity. After we talk about Coldplay we get into Bobby’s uncomfortability in social situations and the humor and fibs that have been his cr…
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Medium JOHN EDWARD: His Forbidden Passion, Stories From the Other Side & Losing Dr. Phil
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1:28:26World renowned medium John Edward (Evolve+) joins us this week to share his introduction to reading energy and unique stories throughout his career of reading for people. John talks about his experience of reading under pressure while on TV and the day that evidently got him blackballed from the Dr. Phil show. We also talk about the public’s cynici…
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Todd Stashwick – “The Place Where Imagination Ruled” – TWP072
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45:19Todd Stashwick and Anson Mount have three things in common: 1) A love of whiskey, 2) They are both Starfleet Captains, and 3) They are both Dungeon Masters. What else do you need to know? To see Todd leading Anson Mount and others Trek crew through a D&D adventure, click here. If you’d like a BEEPED version of the show, you can find it here. Extra …
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DAVID TENNANT: Doctor Who Coincidences, Anxiety Management & Embracing Your Inner-child
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1:14:47David Tennant (Doctor Who, Broadchurch) joins us this week to share his perspective on managing stress and anxiety with difficult roles as an actor, all the while embracing your inner child to maintain a sense of joy in your work. David talks about the surreal nature of getting to play Doctor Who after growing up watching the character; while notin…
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LAURA VANDERVOORT: Dropping Expectations, Smallville Regrets & Giving Yourself Grace
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1:02:55Laura Vandervoort (Bitten, Smallville) joins me this week to discuss her journey in this industry and how her experience has helped her develop a newfound self acceptance and patience. Laura talks about her mindset joining Smallville and why her connection to Bitten lead to one of the greatest heartbreaks in her acting career. We also get into the …
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DANIELLE PANABAKER: Staying Practical, Gratitude for The Flash & Real Problems for Child Actors
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1:01:22Danielle Panabaker (The Flash, Sky High) joins me again to share how she balances a practical approach to life alongside success, fame, and motherhood in Hollywood. Danielle opens up a lot about her time on The Flash - from issues with crossovers, to gratitude for the 180+ episodes she was in, to the reality of negotiations behind the scenes. We al…
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TOM WELLING: Relationship With Smallville, Safety in Creativity & Maturing With Fame
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1:07:08Tom Welling (Smallville, Lucifer) joins us this week for a reflective and honest conversation about the weight of carrying a legacy role, the pressure that came with it, and how his relationship with Smallville has evolved over the years. Tom talks about the unexpecte fallout from fame at a young age, the creative safety he’s found on set, and the …
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MORENA BACCARIN: Playing Hardball, Jumping Into CBS Spinoffs & Standing Up For Yourself
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1:03:48Morena Baccarin (Deadpool, Greenland) joins us again this week to open up about the complexities of not taking things too personally but also having the backbone to stand up for yourself when someone crossed the line. Morena talks about the perspective she’s gained in motherhood and the difficult decision she made to jump back into network TV with …
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ANSON MOUNT: Star Trek Concerns, Unexpected Blowback & Staying in the Moment
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1:08:07Anson Mount (Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Hell on Wheels) joins us this week for a grounded and honest conversation about fatherhood, patience, and finding perspective. Anson talks a lot about Strange New Worlds… getting into the responsibility he feels playing Captain Pike and the surprising fan backlash against casting in the series. We also ta…
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JOSH DUHAMEL: Overcoming Self-Doubt, Intensity on Transformers & Finding Purpose in Fatherhood
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1:12:56Josh Duhamel (Ransom Canyon, Transformers) joins me to share his journey from battling self-doubt early in his career to finding purpose through fatherhood later in life. Josh opens up about his passion for men’s health and helping others focus on feeling and looking their best through his new brand Gatlan. We also talk about the intensity surround…
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JULIE BOWEN: Staying Accessible, Embracing Her Modern Family & Avoiding the ‘Game of More’
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1:09:36Julie Bowen (Modern Family, Happy Gilmore) joins us this week so share how her upbringing helped shape her into the accessible, compliment averse, ‘girl next door’ that audiences love. Julie was a treat this week - she talks about the casting experience during Modern Family while giving love to each of her casemates for their role in her life. We a…
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FINALLY, CAPTAIN SISKO. It took the powers that be long enough to grant Avery Brooks the public role of Star Trek captain and it happens here in the finale of Deep Space Nine's underrated third season that really cemented what the show would become in the seasons to follow -- even before Worf got dropped into it. Bryan and Kristen wrap up the third…
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LD: "Trusted Sources" & "The Stars at Night" (s3e9-10) with Katie Hampton
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1:23:16HUMAN INTEREST STORIES. Did Mariner badmouth the crew? Has Admiral Buenamigo teamed up with an evil AI to takedown Starfleet or is all AI inherently evil? Bryan is joined by Katie Hampton from Geekscape's Napping Through Happy Hour Podcast to work out if the last two episodes of Lower Decks' third season are TREKs, MARRYs, or KILLs and discuss alon…
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SARAH SILVERMAN: Finding Humor in Tragedy, Standing Up for Yourself & Life Hacks for Rage
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1:15:32Sarah Silverman (PostMortem, The Sarah Silverman Program) joins us this week for a deep conversation about depression, loss, friendship, and Call of Duty. Sarah talks about her newest special PostMortem and her ability to pull humor from the tragic events in her life. We also get into traumatic experiences that shaped her early career, balancing a …
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SAIL BONDING TIME. Ben takes Jake on a trip aboard an ancient Bajoran spacecraft that utilizes a solar sail. Does this father-son adventure takeoff? Meanwhile, Bashir finds an ally in Chief O'Brien after being seemingly spurned by an impressive woman. DS9's Season Three Leap Forward theme month continues with this crucial episode. The grades begin …
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Introducing “Scroll to the Bottom”: Danny Trejo
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17:11Anson & Branan launch a new segment. Anson scrolls to the bottom of Danny Trejo’s IMDB page and asks him about that little known credit, then challenges him to remember the names of characters past. Enjoy! “Cantina Rag”, performed by Jackson F. Smith is provided under an Attribution, Non-Commercial, No-Derivatives, 3.0 International license. Link f…
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SCOTT PORTER: Twists in Ginny & Georgia, Chasing Friday Night Lights & Combining Math and Music
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1:13:57Scott Porter (Ginny & Georgia, Friday Night Lights) joins me this week to discuss his transition from singing wide receiver to acting and how his pursuit in Hollywood allowed him to reconnect with lost family. Scott talks about the unexpected challenges and growth he’s experienced on Ginny & Georgia, including the surprises of the ‘balance’ show’s …
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LOVE LIES SCREAMING. Garak tortures Odo to get back into Enabran Tain's good graces. Meanwhile, Sisko defies orders to mount a rescue only for he and the Defiant to come across one of Trek's biggest space battles -- to that point! DS9's Season Three Leap Forward theme month continues with the conclusion to an accidental two-parter. The grades begin…
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MING-NA WEN: Honoring Karate Kid, Dealing with Nerves & Women’s Reward for the Human Race
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1:08:38Ming-Na Wen (Mulan, The Mandalorian) joins us in person this week to talk about the experience of her new film Karate Kid: Legends - from the nerves of working with her idol Jackie Chan to the tone of wanting to honor the legacy of the Karate Kid franchise. Ming-Na opens up about outside perspectives on her tenure in this industry and why she began…
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TAILOR MADE CONSPIRACY. Garak's shop explodes and Odo's investigation soon gets the two of them into a situation of galactic importance. Our DS9's Season Three Leap Forward theme month continues with a pivotal episode about Garak, the Dominion, and the clandestine services in the Alpha Quadrant. The grades begin at (29:06). Learn more about your ad…
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MICHAEL & DANNY PHILIPPOU (Bring Her Back) Turning Obsession Into a Career & Overcoming Rejection
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1:19:59Danny & Michael Philippou (Talk to Me, Bring Her Back) join us this week for a fun conversation about how their obsession with creation and filmmaking cultivated into a critically acclaimed career, progressing through YouTube fame and into Hollywood with ‘Talk to Me’ and ‘Bring Her Back.’ These guys were an absolute treat this week… We talk about t…
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DS9: "Defiant" (s3e9) with actor-producer Curtis Fortier ("12 Sided Die")
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1:14:04DOUBTING THOMAS RIKER. Kira and the crew of DS9 fall under the charms of a Riker, just not the one they think! Transporter Twin Thomas Riker has his eyes set on the USS Defiant and uses sexcraft to get what he wants. In order to stop him, Sisko must reenact Fail Safe -- or is it the TNG episode "The Wounded"? -- with Gul Dukat on Cardassia. Our the…
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LD: "A Mathematically Perfect Redemption" & "Crisis Point 2: Paradoxus" (s3e7-8) with Katie Hampton
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1:41:30NARCISSISTS AND CATHARSIS. Bryan and Katie Hampton from Geekscape's Napping Through Happy Hour Podcast shine a spotlight on a pair of sequel episodes. Do the hosts overcome their disdain towards the character of Peanut Hamper? Does another adventure in Boimler's holodeck movie universe generate the same surprise and excitement as the last time out?…
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KAT MCNAMARA: Turning the Other Cheek, Dealing With Rejection & Supporting the Big Slick
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1:12:52💙 support Big Slick! https://bigslickkc.org/ Katherine McNamara (Shadowhunters, Arrow) joins again this week to catch us up on her life over the last few years and the idea of staying busy to engage your brain and maintain happiness. Kat discusses her process for dealing with rejection while remembering fond times on set with cast and crew during s…
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TNG: "The Perfect Mate" (s5e21) with Cory Marciel
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1:39:38PICARD'S BASIC INSTINCT. We conclude Spring Flings Month with a look at the time Jean-Luc Picard bonded with one of the most beautiful women to ever appear on Star Trek: Kamala, as played by Famke Janssen. But is her performance as skin deep as the script? Bryan is joined by an old friend of his, Cory Marciel, a writer and editor in Hollywood. It's…
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TNG: "The Host" (s4e23) with Jessi from Crusher Convo Podcast
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1:18:44INTRODUCING TRILL RIKER? Spring Flings Month continues as Jessi from Crusher Convo Podcast joins Bryan to discuss the episode where Dr. Crusher falls for the first Trill to appear in Star Trek -- Odan. Only, he didn't tell her about that slug inside him so, after a shuttle accident that injures his host body, she must place said slug inside Will Ri…
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ELIZABETH TULLOCH: Farewell to Lois Lane, Reflections on Contentious Upbringing & Her Journey Into Motherhood
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1:25:33Elizabeth Tulloch (Superman & Lois, Grimm) joins us this week to share reflections on her tumultuous upbringing, inclusive of how it lead to her costarring alongside Superman for 4 seasons and evidently shaping how she parents today. Bitsie talks about the key to gratitude and how she learned about the healing powers behind being of service for oth…
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TYLER HOECHLIN: Saying Goodbye to Superman, Embracing Tough Love & Choosing Baseball Over Twilight
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1:17:18Tyler Hoechlin (Superman & Lois, Teen Wolf) joins us this week to share how he’s been able to intertwine a tough-love sports upbringing with newfound vulnerability to find success in fan beloved franchises. Tyler reflects on the improbable run of Superman & Lois amidst the multiple different industry curveballs thrown their way, while recalling his…
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