010. The Naked Down - Star Trek & Existential Crises

alAndar w/ Marcos & Jim

Jim shares "The Naked Down," a teleplay based on the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode "The Naked Now" (S1E3), which is based on a The Original Series episode with the same name. Marcos and Jim discuss Star Trek's TNG series, how it inspired them, crushes, and flaws with the series; other Star Trek series; scenes from the teleplay; finding meaning in an otherwise nihilistic world; and more. Enjoy a theatrical presentation of the teleplay!

Live love and prosper!

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 - Teaser

0:41 - Intro song

1:05 - Episode intro

4:20 - TNG's "The Naked Now" synopsis & discussion

9:01 - "The Naked Down" premise & issues w/ Trek

21:58 - "The Naked Down": Teaser

26:51 - Reaction & discussion: Teaser

34:58 - Setup for Act III

37:35 - Act III snippet

41:17 - Reaction & discussion: Act III snippet

47:39 - Setup for Act V snippet

50:06 - Act V snippet

53:53 - Reaction & Discussion: Act V snippet

58:02 - Conclusion

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MARCOS' LINKS

- Instagram: @marcos_de_la_guagua

- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marcosdelaguagua

- Twitter: @delaguagua

- Website: MarcosdelaGuagua.com

JIM'S LINKS

- Instagram: @jimnog

- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jimnog27

- Twitter: @jimnog

- Website: JamesNoguera.com

CREDITS:

- Art: James Noguera

- Music: Marcos de la Guagua & Jim Nog

- Episode edit: James Noguera

- Show notes: James Noguera

DISCLAIMER:

While we may opine on political or religious topics during our discussions, the main goal of the podcast is to talk about and share art. Silence or absence of opinion from one of us doesn't imply agreement or endorsement of the other's stance.