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Uxbridge Beat

Scott Campsall and Jennifer Neveu-Campsall

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Jennifer Neveu-Campsall and Scott Campsall are residents of Uxbridge, Ontario, Canada and are talking about all things local! Whether you're new to the community, have lived here for years or whether you're just interested in what's happening in a small Canadian town, we've got something for you.
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The unofficial, irreverent and filthy aftershow for all the new Star Trek television: Discovery, Picard, Lower Decks, Short Treks, Prodigy, Strange New Worlds, and anything else they throw at us. Each Friday after a new episode of Star Trek, Adam and Ben recap, review and roast all the New Trek. Check out our other show, The Greatest Generation, a Star Trek podcast by a couple of guys who are a little bit embarrassed to have a Star Trek podcast!
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Join us every month as we catch up with what's going on in and around Uxbridge (UK). Contact us at: Studio@UxbridgeFM.co.uk Also on Twitter: @UxbridgeFM Facebook: @UxbridgeFM Podcast music by local musician Luca Nieri - find him on Twitter: @Luca_Nieri
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Friendly Fire

John Roderick, Adam Pranica and Benjamin Ahr Harrison

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A history podcast with a twist: Friendly Fire uses war movies as a point of entry on not only the history of war, but the history of how societies think about war. John Roderick, Adam Pranica and Benjamin Ahr Harrison dissect movies from throughout the history of cinema, talk about film production, pedantic quibbles with costumes and airplanes, and keep you laughing the entire time.
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When a humiliated nepo-baby no-call, no-shows his job, all his choices have lead to becoming trapped in a transparent case of emotion with Michael Burnham. But when the flashbacks finally get to the bottom of Moll and L'ak’s partnership, it becomes clear why no one can be left behind. Which drinking games are best to play with babies? Where is the …
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When Adira brings a bug aboard the Disco after hanging out with their ex, Captain Burnham and Commander Rayner narrowly avoid being Tuvix-ed when they attempt to blurp out of her ready room. But when a groggy future version of Zora lays out the stakes for the rest of the season, they’ll have to Quantum Leap their way through some of Star Trek: Disc…
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When the poem leads an away team to the milk caves on Trill, Culber is way too eager to be inhabited by Jinaal Bix. But while Burnham and Book prove their worthiness in the quarry, Rayner learns Discovery’s crew members are surprisingly verbose. Where is there never any palace intrigue? What’s the first thing you want to do in Wilson Cruz’s body? H…
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When Michael is left to decide who will take over for Saru as Number One, she makes the startling realization that everyone else is very pro Book Burnham. But when the dirt bike rental owner calls for the 10th time in a row to collect damages, the crew decides they're better off skipping town to chase Moll and L'ak than footing the bill. Doth the B…
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When Captain Burnham and the Discovery get assigned a red directive mission, she and Captain Rayner don’t quite sync up. But when Book is called in to help with The Chase, they track down the thieves and learn that this season’s MacGuffin was already opened by Fred. Why don’t more parents register for airline chair? What’s required to rent a shield…
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When Galactica is trapped in a Paulson-style nebula, they make a scary as hell jump to get ammunition for the war. But when President Rosalind suggests running instead of fighting the Cylons, Commander Adama is convinced that hope will save what’s left of humanity. Which actor gives two characters for the price of one? What’s the most likely name f…
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When the Enterprise beams some mysterious riders aboard, it’s a less than 5-star rating by the time they reach their destination. But when the ugliest person in the room uses Spock as a meat sack, navigating home is easy but escaping space madness requires the help of a beautiful Doctor. What are the options for fixing a bent wick? Who is Scotty Ba…
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When Kirk beams down for a house party on Cestus III, what he finds instead is an aerial bombardment and one very angry outpost survivor. But when the Enterprise gives chase and the Metrons sense violent intent, a broadcast death match is the only suggestion for conflict resolution. Are Spock and McCoy capable of effectively insulting each other? W…
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When it’s time to make a museum out of the Battlestar Galactica, the ship’s decommissioning ceremony turns into an even busier day for Commander Adama. But when the Cylons magically split the trolly and send it down both tracks, President Rosalind enters into a power struggle with the new leader of the Colonial fleet. What’s the dream move during a…
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When the Andromeda is betrayed by one of their own, the surviving crew make for the nearest black hole to try and escape. But when Capt Kevin Sorbo is the only survivor salvaged from the singularity, everyone he’s ever known is gone. Did somebody find the keys to Gene Roddenberry secret script cabinet? Do captains get to choose their own ship AIs? …
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Brian and Michelle Arnold, owners of Thunder Ridge Bison Company are working hard to ensure the survival of the Bison species through sustainable farming and conservation efforts while also making a difference in our own community. Check out our website at www.uxbridgebeat.ca You can also find Uxbridge Beat on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Yout…
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When a test pilot’s propulsion experiment takes him much farther than expected, his shock on the other side makes him seem a little dumb. But when his guild of alien adventurers needs a handwritten equation to escape, John Crichton comes through with a rollerball mouse and earns their respect through math. Who was Farscape made for? How do you know…
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When a bunch of men in large snake heads suddenly jump out of a relic of alien technology housed deep within Cheyenne Mountain, General Hammond decides to call Richard Dean Anderson with a haircut out of retirement. But when they discover that the gate is less like two cans on a string and more like a touchtone phone, it’s going to take an ensemble…
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When Captain Boone has the worst possible day at work, he’s offered a job by the aliens he doesn’t trust. But when his wife gets Final Destination‘d and his best friend lures him into the resistance, Boone calmly agrees to become a souped-up inside man. What’s the turn-around time on a custom headstone? Do surgeons ever take their tools home? Where…
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In partnership with Mayor Dave Barton, Bruce Garrod is responsible for the 58% of property taxes that go to the region. But, what does that really mean? Bruce guides us through his role as Regional Councillor and helps us understand more about our town and what we can do as citizens to make more of a difference. Check out our website at www.uxbridg…
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When a teen genius spends too much time in his basement making home videos, his ideas about holes are purely theoretical. But once he convinces himself to take the first slide, his experiment becomes a slippery slope of interdimensional tropes. What ever happened to all the aspirational teen spaces from the 80s and 90s? How did DoppelQuinn get so m…
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When Lieutenant Brogan gets shuffled over to Demeter City, it’s all hot dogs and police misconduct while on patrol with Officer Haldane. But when they get an important babysitting assignment for an unusual eyewitness puppet, the DCPD demonstrates its need for additional training. Where do 8-year-old Ben and 8-year-old Adam part ways? What’s the blu…
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When a very large space station is rotten with ambassadors, the mousse budget is astronomical and the surfaces are very smooth. But when Commander Sinclair defies orders to keep the peace, Londo is the only one who doesn’t believe his nephew’s hostage video. Why isn’t there more science fiction tv? What’s the steel-to-person ratio of Babylon 5? How…
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When Admiral Paris cons Brody out of the Caribbean and back onto his own ship, there are fewer majestic shots than you’d expect from Star Trek in the sea. But when a disgraced former captain joins George the Dog in a plot for revenge, only a talking dolphin can save the ship from rebel attack. Who is the Argyle of SeaQuest? What does Darwin keep in…
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When Jesse Thorn joins Ben and Adam to relive a conversation with P-Stew, the intro runs almost as long as the interview itself. But when foundational SNL sketches differ, the resulting questions go from glib to sincere and Jesse offers up remote pod viewing directly into his adolescence. If NPR is Godzilla, what is PRI? Where do public radio and S…
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When Ben and Adam need to Q their A’s, Adam Ragusea stops by the pod to lend a hand. But when the trio wants Bonita Applebum and instead they get Apples and Bananas, it looks like things may be off to a rocky start. Where has Kevin been hiding all these years? Is it crenellation or castellation? Does Instacart deliver to the D quad? It’s the episod…
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When Ben and Adam got to see an early preview of the DS9 retrospective in 2019, they sat down to record a bonus episode about everything it brought to light. But with Voyager’s own documentary on the way soon, how will it compare without a Shat or an Ira to center himself in the story. Who was responsible for a prison experiment at the live screeni…
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When a very important Star Trek person wanders into Ben’s cargo bay, he leaves the handmade gun at home to avoid another encounter with security. But with a 50% hit rate on the backstage rider, “Bowmore 15 or similar” results in something “perfectly drinkable”. How did Waltke Senior inform Rok-Tahk’s mouth? Is Kevin Uxbridge being discussed inside …
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When a really good crew takes a redshirt on an away mission, he turns out to be more of a cowboy than they expected. But when they agree to a really big score, they might meet their match with a crew playing for the other team. What's the URL for Craig's List but for heists? What do you call guys that aren't Wayne Knight, but kind of are? Is the Si…
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When yet another awards show rolls through The Beverly Hilton Ballroom, Greatest Trek’s biggest stars gather to honor an entire year of NuTrek. But when none of the winners show up to receive their awards, it becomes clear why some presenters were also nominees in their category. Who doesn’t even watch Star Trek? Where can you buy Patrick Stewart’s…
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When Adam and Ben resume their trip through Very Short Treks, they find the booger jokes and philosophy class exactly to their tastes. But when Tendi offends the olds with more figures of speech, Riker breaks into a song that blows the whole genre up. How might a mini fridge affect a party? What is Ensign HAZMAT actually there for? Who is always a …
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Local author, Lisa Llamrei, has released her new novel, Feather of Ma'at, in which 'the recently murdered Queen Nefertiti stands before the gods in the Underworld. To be granted eternal life, she must convince them her life has been worthy.' Lisa shares with us her insight on writing and publishing the novel and what more is in the works! Check out…
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When Ben and Adam set a course for Very Short Treks, they don’t know where they’re going but it’s familiar once they arrive. But when Captain Pete Holmes can’t say anything right and Spock’s comedy logic bombs, we’re left to pick up the many exploding pieces. What’s the problem with brassieres? How do you play marriage on hard mode? Which technolog…
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By being the owner of Body Fit Health Club since it opened in 1996, Andy Luukkonen has done more than just create an inspiring gym environment. He has established a community within our community. The staff's focus is not to just have you picking things up and putting things down or to have you moving like a hamster with no place to go on a treadmi…
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When Nick Locarno tries to relive his glory days with a Nova Fleet recruitment drive, his assumptions about Mariner are proven spectacularly wrong. But when Tendi’s big gamble puts her in debt to her sister, Mariner’s mutiny turns Locarno’s legacy into something meaningful. What is the misophonia community very willing to do? Are bioweapons allowed…
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When Mariner’s recklessness becomes the main issue for her crewmates, the Betas keep her occupied with a mission of distraction. But while Captain Freeman struggles to complete the real mission, a new Klingon friend helps Mariner understand her bad behavior. What makes a public park truly scary? Why aren’t there more gateways? Did Girl Scout Cookie…
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When the Lower Deckers get trapped in yet another Star Trek cave, they recount past cave missions for inspiration about how to escape. But when a carnivorous moss starts looking to connect, Tendi’s story about friendship passes the Vendorians’ test. Which two characters are secretly married? When does Grottonous Season start? Who buys the drinks at…
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When the megalomaniacal heavy hitters show back up on Lower Decks, the Bynars take a shot that reveals more about the tilt ship. But when Rutherford can’t convince Badgey to go good with a hug, pulling straight from the Spock playbook splits his creation into its only three parts. Whatever happened to Houdini? Why do we need to dismantle the intern…
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When it’s time for the Grand Nagus to sign on the Federation‘s dotted line, Captain Freeman’s shrewd negotiating skills end up closing the deal. But when the Lieutenant J.G.s struggle with Rick Steves duty on Ferenginar, Ransom’s mentorship brings them through a few more uncomfortable lessons. What mean sheaf? Which types of crack should be treated…
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Conrad Boyce has been directing community and professional theatre for almost 50 years in Alberta, BC, the Yukon and Ontario. In 1996, he founded Uxbridge Musical Theatre which, in 2005 merged with Uxbridge Players to become Onstage Uxbridge. In September 2023, his 30th play as a director, Frankie and Johnny, was cancelled after the dress rehearsal…
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When the Cerritos picks up some undercover Betazoid woo girls for an Uber mission, the celebration in the mess hall starts getting pretty intense. But as T’Lyn searches for the true cause of everyone’s psychosis, Boimler gets put through the security team’s program. What’s the brand promise of the Royal Sonesta? Is there a bar for being able to sta…
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We are joined by Samuel Kasumu. A former Special Advisor to PM Boris Johnson and 2017 Tory candidate in Croydon North, Samuel was recently in the running to be the Tory candidate to take on Sadiq Khan in next year's London Mayoral election. Samuel talks to us about his experiences in Downing Street, Tory politics and his recently published book "Th…
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When Tendi is professionally pressured into an away mission to attend her sister’s wedding, Mariner and T’Lyn join her for a knife-and-phermone-filled girl’s trip tour of Orion. But when Brutherford’s twin Twaining proves to not be universally diplomatic, Little Boney might need more than a watery hug in the morning to recover. What are the rules o…
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When the Cerritos gets a mission to install an overdue software update, Captain Freeman’s reboot puts everyone on the ring world at risk. But when boss Boimler becomes a control freak about his first away mission as commander, the rest of the Betas start Home Alone-ing Lt. Dirkhead. How many plot holes are in the isolinear chip junction room? Where…
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When Mariner is on a mission to get herself demoted, Ransom’s stellar management shows her a pathological pattern of self sabotage. But while the new Lieutenant J.G.s settle into their promotions, Rutherford gets into a minor-improvements-measuring contest with the new guy in engineering. What is the screen of the mouth for a baby? Who was pedantic…
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When the Cerritos gets a super secret mission, Voyager’s deepest cuts end up both ruining and saving the day. But with the tiniest key bump of a promotion on the line, the ensigns pull together to get Voyager safely back to Earth. Are standards too low among Star Trek fans? What type of erasure is Lower Decks guilty of? If a Borg Cube was an earth …
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Dive into this episode which is swimming with fun historical facts on how Uxpool came to be. Home to baby swim classes, life saving courses, aquafit, public swimming and of course, our amazing swim team, Uxpool provides an incredible recreational resource for our town. Dale takes us down memory swim lane into the conception, building and origin of …
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When Ben and Adam find themselves in the off season, they invite back composer extraordinaire and reluctant YouTube sensation, Adam Ragusea, to chat about Trek. But when the jazz gummies hit and the podcast fluid keeps flowing, the conversation may not stay on target. What's the right way to make fun of Disco? Can Ragusea convince the guys to rotat…
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When the team heads to Vegas for an increasingly unlicensed convention, FODs show up in force to make it the best STLV yet. But when the Rio itself gets downright scary, even an excellent staff can’t save hotel points from being deducted. Which type of summer camp includes bingo? What was the beverage of choice for STLV ’23? Should Prodigy explore …
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When Captain Batel’s priority one mission goes sideways, the Entrepreneur finds a disaster orbiting Parnassus Beta. But with everyone hiding in a Johnny Rockets and no way to beam out, a daring rescue mission brings Captain Pike face to face with his demons. What does an ideal America look like to Michael Bay? Which things should Star Trek use spar…
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When the Entrepreneur finds a rare space crack, sending a musical theatre number in makes it come unzipped. But when the junk that spills out puts everyone in a singing mood, dishonored Klingons raise the stakes for the grand finale. What’s the most dangerous conversation with a partner? Why does La’an keep her braid so tight? Can transporters take…
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