Jadzia is hot for a bland douchebag, Quark tries to pull some Barclay creepology with Kira, and Andy has a new theory about Sisko. [Episode discussion begins around 1:05ish]

Someone's joined the Q Continuum (the TNC Patreon level - it's possible it also gains you access to the actual Q Continuum, we just can't promise)! Time to discuss! Meanwhile, Garak goes head-to-head with Dukat, Quark and Odo spend some alone time, and Jake, Ben, and O'Brien clamber around some ducts. But does this add up to Andy and Matt thinking the episode is good or bad? And can it be bad when it may have the funniest moment in all of Star Trek??[Episode discussion begins around  1:37 - LOOK, THE Q CONTINUUM?! WE HAD TO DOWNLOAD]

Odo adopts a Jem'Hadar, who he tries to train out of murdering people by raising his bloodlust in the holodeck. Minor Mardah spoiler around 1:53ish, for the Mardiacs.[Episode discussion begins around  1:09ish]

DS9 s3e5 “Second Skin”Kira comes down with a bad case of the Cardies! And post-Vegas STLV, Matt and Andy are somehow even more fully off the rails than usual as the episode discussion begins around - get this - 2:06ish]And due to one of the many insane digressions in this episode, if any of you feel swayed to buy WWE 2K24, use one of these links. I signed us up to be Amazon Affiliates and I barely understand it, so let us know in the comments if you actually bought one and we'll see what happens, but obviously no pressure at all - just curious. (Not even if I had to make separate links for each platform, but whatevs)Ps4 standard https://amzn.to/46P5LHZPS4 deluxe https://amzn.to/4dRCVsRPS5 standard https://amzn.to/4cwjAMoPS5 Deluxe https://amzn.to/4dnjU1oPC Deluxe https://amzn.to/46Z35rmPC Forty Years of Wrestling https://amzn.to/4dsyg0AXBox One Standard https://amzn.to/3X8Fxg7XBox series X Standard https://amzn.to/4fLOLWZXBox series X Deluxe https://amzn.to/4dR0j9R

A treasure trove of Trill answers for Andy.... in a super boring treasure chest? And Matt wonders if Jadzia is losing it - or is the character just getting interesting?[Episode discussion begins at a brisk 56:00ish]

A Klingon episode that Matt actually likes? And can a regular, standard fantastic episode get 10 Andys? Have Keiko and O'Brien gone from a couple of wet noodles to Star Trek's horniest couple?Also, possible SPOILERS for those who practice: 8:00ish STAR TREK: PICARD 35:00ish-39:00ish STAR TREK (2009) Romulus stuff 1:14ish VOYAGER[Episode discussion begins around 1:37]

Odo meets his people then tosses something into one of his people’s strike zone…or does he? Matt and Andy discuss if people are really a-holes if somebody just dreams about them being a-holes. And now the conclusion. [Episode discussion begins around 53:00ish]

There's a new starship in town, and this one's built to kick ass, Federation style! Wait, is that Federation style? Also, Matt and Andy continue to question if, in fact, the Dominion was right.AND MINOR ALERT: Due to a scheduling mess this month, we're gonna probably be recording "The Search, Pt 2" this Wednesday, although it might take a few days to get it posted, so if you want to listen fast and get your comments in, great! But if you want to comment in the subsequent episode on both, also feel free.][Episode discussion begins around  1:13. If it matters to anyone, lots of PICARD and STAR TREK 2009 spoilers at around 1:53-2:00]

It's a high octane thrill-ride of pew-pews! (eventually, and briefly.) Until then, it's a strangely slow farce on a camping trip. Is it fun or dull? Andy and Matt can't agree. And if you're a hailbag skip-per, check out the beginning for A BIG TNC NEWSFLASH![Episode discussion begins around 57:00ish]

DS9 s2e25 “Tribunal” Matt obsesses over an apparent time traveler from the 1970s, and Andy enjoys a cavalcade of funny characters in this exploration of the Cardassian legal system.  Remember folks, winning isn’t everything!  As this podcast proves.   [Episode discussion begins around  1:05ish]Premium bonus content, including Star Trek: Voyager, Enterprise, Discovery, Strange New Worlds, and Marvel movies (MCU) discussions, on our Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/startrektnc

Is this episode a nuanced tale of political intrigue or b-b-b-boring?  Or both?  Andy sings the praises of Louise Fletcher’s villain who makes Nurse Ratched seem palatable, the boys debate Vedek Bareil’s pecs.  [Episode discussion begins around 50:00ish]Premium bonus content, including Star Trek: Voyager, Enterprise, Discovery, Strange New Worlds, and Marvel movies (MCU) discussions, on our Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/startrektnc

It's a trip back to Mirror Town, and one of our hosts loves it and one hates it! But will they be replaced by a reverse version of themselves by the end? Also: what does it take to kill a goo man?[Episode discussion begins 1:05ish]

A tour de force from recurring character Garak in bizarrely play-like long scenes hooks Andy and Matt, as Mr. Fasc-tastic (Mr. Fascistastic? Mr. Fascistic?) Odo checks the cameras he's hidden all around DS9. [Episode discussion begins around  58:00, takes a Letterman detour, then actually begins at 1:06ish]

The second part of this Maquis de Sade-centric two-parter, one of the few Treks to follow the possible Best of Both Worlds/Godfather II template of 2 being better than 1.  To Andy's shock, Odo show the Mr. Fantastic powers he always assumed he was hiding, and Dukat starts to live up to his (future) legend.  [Episode discussion begins around 1:00ish]

Is Bernie Casey a badmiral or a badactor?  Or neither?  And Dax is dating a Ferengi offscreen - is it Quark, who we are led to believe is making a turn from creep to charmer?  Meanwhile, Matt has HAD it with the Maquis.  Even though this is their first episode.  [Episode discussion start 1:08ish]

Jadzia gets tangled in a Klingon plot with bat'leths and convos about honor galore and Andy loves it!  Matt, predictably, feels otherwise.  Also predictably: Trill Talk!™[Episode discussion begins around 1:15ish]

Quark falls in love with a Cardassian and Andy tries to give Susan from SEINFELD her due. [Episode discussion begins around 1:25ish]

Jadzia Dax looks back on Jadzia's experiences, while Jadzia wonders what Curzon Dax was thinking - or is it Jadzia Dax that's wondering what Dax was thinking?  Also, a mini-universe, dead vole puppets, and Jake tries to get with a Dabo girl/woman.[Episode discussion begins around 52 minutes in]

Get ready for some hot wormhole action as Kira gets busy with a classic weird Trek "handsome man," Dax fixates on another tech monolith but doesn't immediately beam this one up, while Matt and Andy debate if Odo is connecting with an imaginary friend.[Episode discussion begins around 1:02]

Sisko gets boxed, O'Brien goes Rambo, DS9 introduces us to another loathsome class A psycho fanatic, Matt tries to avoid eviction, and Andy engages in the longest vamp ever.[VAMP WARNING: Technically the episode discussion begins around 1:03, but at 1:05ish Andy begins the LONGEST VAMP EVER, and when it finally ends, Matt discusses his landlord meltdown, so the episode discussion doesn't begin in earnest until 1:17ish]This month, as requested, Matt and Andy will be adding a little Christmas bonus in the TNC Patreon stocking with a commentary episode on THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL!www.patreon.com/startrektnc

O’Brien sorta thinks there’s an unspecified conspiracy when everybody (except Jake) starts acting a little weird!  Matt and Andy debate whether Bashir has diversified his creep interests into grabbing O’Brien’s strike zone for too long or if he’s just poking him in the tummy, like all future doctors do.  [Episode discussion begins 47:00ish]

O'Brien gets sick with a highly non-contagious biological weapon virus, Andy still sees no evidence of why Bashir would ever become beloved by fans, and Maurice Hurley is excited about a double homicide investigation which Keiko solves... or doesn't? [Episode discussion begins around 55:00ish]

Odo meets his daddy - is he a monster or a good daddy?  Meanwhile Matt has some issues with Dax having an itchy transporter finger and Bashir is back in gear as everybody’s favorite Deep Space Incel.    [Episode discussion start :59ish in]

O'Brien is a RIVAL with Bashir in the episode, and Quark has a RIVAL in Chris Sarandon!   And WHAT ELSE happens??  There's are some little luck machines.   Odo wanders around in the back of some shots.  Kira trips (offscreen).  Don't bother buckling up for this one, crew.[Episode discussion begins around  1:26ish]  

The Bajorans give refugees the cold shoulder, the crew is SHOCKED at a matriarchal society, and the Universal Translator has more trouble with a new species than it even did in Darmok.[Episode discussion begins around 1:20ish, along with a lot of hails demanding we not tamper with the length (!)]FYI, if any of our Patreon crew have had problems with stupid Patreon rejecting your membership fees, please let us know.www.patreon.com/startrektnc

Matt and Andy debate whether an alien is a vanishing figment of Cisco’s imagination… or Batman! Meanwhile, the crew outdoes Alexander Rozhenko in HA HA HAs.[Episode discussion begins around 1:01ish]

We're in full-on Terok NOIR mode and Constable Odo is on the case! Meanwhile, Matt has a theory about what a "Cardassian neck trick" is, and a lizard extra needs a few more classes at the Andrew Secunda School of Specific Acting. [Episode discussion begins around 1:05]

Are the Ferengi adorable scamps or truly despicable?  Hard to tell in this light farce minus fun episode.  Tongo seems enjoyable, tho.  [Episode discussion begins about 53:00]

Dr. Bashir works overtime to engage in some extracurricular anti-gravity activities with a visiting alien while Matt and Andy wonder why Dax suddenly has super strength.  [Episode Discussion begins 1:07ish]

There's intrigue afoot and Gashir is on the case! Plus, a new couple of Andy's Theories™ and Matt and Andy debate who's more of a speciesist -- O'Brien or Keiko? [Episode discussion begins at about 1:08]Sign up for our Patreon for weekly coverage of STRANGE NEW WORLDS season 2, plus monthly episodes of VOYAGER!www.patreon.com/startrektnc

Dax gets into hot water as Odo stands around wishing he had some special ability which would stop intruding criminals, while Matt and Andy play another round of "Is Bashir being a creepo or just a caring friend-doctor?"[Episode discussion begins at a blisteringly fast 39:00 minutes!]Tune into our Patreon for our weekly coverage of STRANGE NEW WORLDS season 3 starting this week, crew! www.patreon.com/startrektnc

It's Part 2 (?) of this three-parter, and the boys are in fine mistake form here on "the best Star Trek podcast." Matt rebounds from his boredom in part 1 and is back on board, while Andy asks if Kira just had sex with that glowing orb.   [Episode discussion starts roughly 56:00 in - a blistering pace!]

LET'S GET READY TO SERIALLLIZZZZZE! Or at least start to as Matt and Andy discuss Frank Langella's refusal to take credit, whether Cardassians and Bjorans are into each other in general, and the fastest and most uneventful prisoner breakout in Trek history.Also, SOMEWHERE IN TIME (starring Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymour) spoiler at 1:06ish.  Yes, SOMEWHERE IN TIME. [Episode discussion begins around 1:09]

Andy is excited that Dax is finally employing the main reason it'd be cool to be a Trill, Steven Webber kills it as a slimy Bjoran (doing double-duty on WINGS?), and Matt shares a dumb opinion on French Onion Soup. [Episode discussion starts 55:00ish. If you're the type of crewman that wants to follow our next day coverage of STRANGE NEW WORLDS, season 3, check us out in the Patreon this month! www.patreon.com/startrektnc ]

There's been a murder and nobody's on the case!  O'Brien sort of is, but he's mostly looking for one of his tools.  Matt fends off the reaction to his take on "Duet" in a super long hailbag, we hear from Maurice Hurley, and Andy wonders why Vedek Winn didn't pick someone who was a better shot.(Episode discussion finally starts around 1:33)

Major Kira goes head-to-head with an alleged Cardassian war criminal as Matt and Andy go head-to-head over whether this episode deserves its highly-ranked status - or whether it even has that status? Also - is this file clerk the greatest living actor of the 24th Century?Episode discussion starts around the 50:00 minute mark.

Are we getting Naked Now?  Are we back wearing our Masks?  Is Masaka waking?  Not really, but it’s definitely another “the crews’ minds are being messed with and they’re not acting like themselves” episode!  Matt and Andy try to untangle who’s paranoid, who’s spacey, and who’s inexplicably building a weird clock prop.  But mostly – what is this story?  Episode discussion begins around the 1:09:00 mark.

Andy likes the character development in this episode and Matt was putt off by the utter lack of stakes and or plot movement. Episode discussion begins around 1:07:00

Matt and Andy watch an episode where the crew's imaginations start to become reality. Sadly not a single crew-member imagines a plot or stakes. episode discussion begins around the 1:07:00 mark.

Great news, we get to visit another Bajoran village this week. But instead of a cloud monster, we are greeted with a curmudgeonly Brian Keith! episode discussion begins around the 01:05:00 mark.

After sifting through the ashes of season 2 of Picard, I wanted to know if I was crazy so we recorded an episode with everyone's opinions being heard. Season 3 starts this week and you can hear us talk about it in the Patreon

Season 3 is almost here. Andy and Matt dig up the patreon archives and unearth our season 2 opener. Boy did it start in a promising fashion. Soon We will release the Season 2 wrap up. If you like what you hear, consider joining our patreon where we will be covering Season 3 of Picard every single week.

Andy and Matt search the entire station for a plot worth investing in. Ep discussion begins around the 39:00 mark

Matt and Andy return to the station and Andy lets us know that his favorite character is Kira. Episode discussion begins at about the 58:00 mark.

Apologies for the delay, crew! In this ep, Matt and Andy ask why a shapeshifter can be hurt by falling rocks, whether the guest performances in this episode are bizarre or brilliant (or both), and did Odo just break the law so he didn’t have to adopt a kid? Episode discussion starts at 1:01:50. 

It's Ferengi week on DS9! Episode discussion Begins around 01:05:00 thats right an hour and five minutes...

The crew is forced to play a game that has neither stakes nor consequences! Episode discussion begins around the 38 minute mark

Dr Bashir takes a big swing and Andy manages to keep the hails under an hour and Matt forgets to post the episode for at least 4 days.

Andy's questions about the Trill are answered, but that only brings more questions that Matt doesn't have the answer to.Episode discussion begins at the 57:30 mark.

Andy's favorite character shows up in the the station this week, However the plot doesn't seem to appear. Episode discussion begins around the 40 minutes

Matt and Andy go on a trope hunt but DS9 proves a cunning prey. Also Chief O'Brien is pretty rude to Quark.Episode discussion begins around the 46:00ish mark.

The crew of DS9 contracts a virus that makes it impossible to speak or understand each other. Matt and Andy must've contracted this years ago. Episode discussion begins around the 0:46:00 mark

Odo gets all Tuvok-y. Episode discussion begins around the 50:00 Mark.

Andy struggles with an inundated hailbag, Matt forgets how to podcast (again), and the episode discussion takes an 1:14 minutes to start. AKA just another day at the space office!

We did it! We've arrived at the first stable wormhole known to exist. Matt and Andy get a feel for the station and wonder just how many Runabouts they have.

All Good Things is here! Andy and Matt get deep into it. (hails available in part 1)Episode discussion begins immediately.

Our hail bag was so big this week it needed its own episode. Which is also available right now. (So please don't consider this a saucer separation, think of it more as an evasive maneuver) Episode discussion.... in the next episode.

Ro's back! Will Andy have a girlfriend now? Or will she join the Maquis? Episode discussion begins 57:15

Matt and Andy sit down to discuss the first episode of the highly anticipated Trek series that actually mostly takes place on a ship and people have "Missions". Give a listen, if you like it, you can listen to more on our Patreon www.Patreon.com/STTNC

The Enterprise has a baby and Matt completely misses some key plot details. Episode discussion right around the 01:00:00 mark

Picard's most formidable enemy returns... That's right, DaiMon Bok! Episode discussion probes begins around 40:00

Andy and Matt watch the show take a big swing in the last 5 minutes... its kinda worth it.Episode discussion starts around the 40:00

Wesley is real mean to Geordi and then we never see Geordi again. Ep discussion begins around the 40 minute mark

Matt and Andy cant figure out why Barclay becomes a spider. Ep Discussion begins around 32:00

Matt and Andy watch a classic case of the "Wait so none of that actually happened?" Episode Discussion begins about 50 minutes in.

Masks is a polarizing episode. In that sometimes Matt falls asleep when watching it and sometimes he doesn't. Andy def made it through the whole thing in one sitting though. Frank Sinatra Come on: 47:00. episode discussion follows.

Data gets a cool new name. Then a child in the village calls him Jayden. Episode discussion at the 40minute mark,

Matt and Andy finally get to see what Riker is like if you aren't a senior officer. We also announce some exciting(?) Patreon news. Episode Discussion beings at the 49:00 mark(ish).

Beverly falls for a handsy ghost. Episode discussion begins at the 59:00 minute mark

Matt and Andy discuss how much of a dick Worf's brother is when he shows up on the Enterprise to violate the Prime Directive in some insane ways. Picard isn't happy and Data doesn't seem to care. Episode discussion begins at 1:01:23

Andy and Matt decloak for a new episode of TNC. Is this our greatest Badmiral yet?

Matt and Andy have the multiverse explained to them by a piece of media in only 44 minutes, and its a joy. Episode discussion begins around 51:00

Data meets his mom and Matt and Andy finally give away a Doctor McCoy statue no-one really wanted. Episode discussion begins at 50:00Patreon shout outs at 2:08:00

Matt is excited about the technobabble but Andy is excited about Spot's B story. Episode discussion begins around the 40 minute mark

Matt and Andy get nauseous the farther apart they get. Episode discussion gets goin around the 40 minute mark.

Matt and Andy enter another dream state. Sadly this time its Lwaxana Troi's subconscious we are visiting. Episode discussion begins around 55:00Patreon shout outs around the 2 hour mark.

Matt and Andy live through their own nightmare which is this episode. Ep discussion about at 58:00

Matt and Andy return with the exciting conclusion, that really falls apart in the 5th act. Episode discussion begins at about 55:00Patreon Shout outs 2:17

Picard is missing, Riker is in charge. Riker goes missing, Data is in charge. Episode discussion begins around 43:00Patreon shout-outs around 2:04:00

Matt and Andy finally return to Interface with some season 7 TNG.Ep discussion begins 43:41Patreon Shout outs at 1:48:41

Matt and Andy try to learn about love because they already understand antagonism and pleasure derived from food.Episode Discussion begins at 46:00Patreon shout outs around the 2hr Mark.

We did it! SEASON 7!!!!!!!! Data and Lore work out their sibling rivalry as Andy and Matt try to work out how to do a podcast... still. Episode discussion begins around 58:00Presidents Circle Patreon Shoutouts begin around 2:20:51

Stop. Stop it. Stop.  Stop. Matt, Andy, and Data are back, and all of them have developed a taste for killing! (Matt and Andy just for killing the TNC release schedule)Episode discussion starts at 46:00

In this episode Matt and Andy pause time, then rewind time, then speed up time, then eventually get the podcast out. Episode discussion 53:00 Patreon Shout outs 1:43

We're back. Now with 100% more Riker and 100% less covid. 00:00 Covid Update22:00 Episode starts56:00 Second Chances is discussed 1:59:00 Patreon Shout outs

Worf goes on a vision quest. Episode Discussion: 43:00Patreon shoutouts: 1:56:00

Join Matt and Andy on their quest to find out if Beverly Crusher is a reliable narrator. Episode discussion begins around the 39 minute mark.

Andy thinks it's spooky but Matt thinks the spookiest thing about this episode is the lack of plot.Episode Discussion begins at. 40:00Patreon Shout outs at 1:48:00 episode brought to you by ilovechocograms.com

Matt and Andy travel at high warp on a fetch quest with the Enterprise D. Episode discussion begins around 45:00

Andy falls in love with an episode. Matt wants to learn more about Bees. Episode discussion 34:00

Captain Picard does his best John McClane on the Enterprise D. Episode discussion at the 44:00 markPatreon Shoutouts at 1:55

Matt and Andy spend a lot of time with Worf and no time with Data,Episode discussion starts at 30:00

Data starts dreaming JUST as Matt starts yawning. Coincidence? Find out on a brand new episode of TNC. Episode discussion begins at the 51:00 mark

Andy finally comes around on Q, and Matt ponders a big what if. (Not really, the thing about Andy is true though)Episode discussion begins at the 30:00 mark Don't forget to visit our sponsor Chocograms! and enter the promo code FrankSinatraComeOn to save 15 percent off your first order!

Troi finally gets to be the hero. But she's a Romulan, Episode discussion at 33:00Patreon Shoutouts 1:57:00Visit our sponsor Chocograms and save 15% off your first order with the promo code FrankSinatraComeOn

Geordi finds out it was the dog all along. Episode Discussion begins at 1:03:00 yes an HOUR of hails.This episode is brought to you by Chocograms! Head to ilovechocograms.com. and enter the promo code FRANKSINATRACOMEON to save 15% off your first order!

Matt and Andy have very different ideas about Captain Picard's behavior towards an arch villain that the Enterprise accidentally made 4 years earlier.Episode discussion begins at 47:00

Andy and Matt have even more to say about Captain Jelico but we both agree Data looks great in command red.Episode discussion begins at 42:00Please visit our sponsor! ilovechocograms.comGet some delicious sweets and support a small business! Enter the Promo code: "FRANKSINATRACOMEON" at checkout to save 15% OFF Your first order!

There's a new captain in town and only one of us likes him. Episode Discussion begins around the 57:00 mark

Matt and Andy think Geordi is Jealous that Data is spending so much time with other computers. Episode discussion begins around 55:00Patreon Shout outs for August at 1:55

Andy and Matt explore the "Ancient West" even though Matt insists it would just be the "Old West".Episode discussion begins At 41:00

Andy and Matt find the security on the Enterprise to be less than adequate.Episode discussion begins at 50:37

Andy finally comes around on Q, all it took was a lot of puppies and a deleted scene with more dogs. Episode discussion around 34:00

Commander Riker can't sleep. Thats pretty much the plot of this episode. Oh and you all had lots to say about Relics.Episode Discussion: 1hr15min in... I know! It's a lot. Patreon Shoutouts: 2hr21:43

Matt and Andy enjoy one of Matt's favorite episodes of TNG. Two engineers yammering on and on about treknobable. Its a dream come true. Episode discussion begins at 38:00

Andy and Matt sit through this episode... and then have to talk about it. Episode Discussion begins at 35:00

Matt and Andy face their fear of an episode with no real danger to the ship, Unless you count setting up an explosion next to the warp core.Episode discussion begins at 43:00

Matt and Andy have had quite enough of MaK Twain but can't get enough of Samuel Clemens impressions.... Is that weird? Episode discussion starts at 30:00Patreon Shout outs: 1:35If you'd like to support the podcast and get up top Four(!) bonus episodes a month, head over to www.patreon.com/startrektnc

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Matt and Andy live hours of podcasting, only to discover the TNG episode was only 45 minutes long.Episode discussion Begins at 40:00Frank Sinatra, Come ON! at 42:49

Matt and Andy watch Geordi try to explain to Ro that they aren't ghosts, doomed to haunt the Enterprise. Episode Discussion begins at 22:00

Matt and Andy discover an episode where every scene propels the plot forward and stays true to the characters.... It's pretty weird at first buy they get used to it. Episode discussion begins at 36:00

Matt and Andy wonder if Imaginary friends are real and if Data knows when he is making a joke.Episode discussion begins at 36:29

Matt and Andy both refuse to change in order to be compatible with one another. Andy is a hopeless romantic and Matt finds the whole thing dull.Episode discussion begins at 36:00

Matt and Andy are befuddled as Lwaxana Troi returns. This time she is teamed up with the equally peripheral character of Alexander. The Enterprise is in grave danger, but you wouldn't know it from the amount of time they spend on the characters that aren't even members of the crew. Episode discussion begins at 33:00

Wesley's door at Starfleet Academy isn't from the future. It has a handle, like a regular old timey door. He also uses this handle to kick out Captain Picard and his mom. Episode discussion begins at 32:24

Matt and Andy watch the Enterprise blow up, a lot. Episode discussion begins at the 33 minute mark.

Matt and Andy watch Riker fall in love while Geordi grows a beard off screen.Episode discussion begins around 28:00

Matt and Andy watch a classic medical drama set in space. Worf loses the use of his legs but gains the respect of, his son, I guess?Episode Discussion begins at 30:00

Matt and Andy return to good old fashioned TNG. Chief O'Brien and Ensign Ro also came along for the ride. We also wrap up Picard discussions in the hails. So if you don't want that spoiled, skip from 10:00 to 39:30. Otherwise enjoy the ride. Episode discussion begins at 39:30

So many loose ends to tie up neatly in a bow. Can it happen? Find out along with Matt and Andy.Episode discussion begins at the 30 minute mark.

Matt and Andy watch the Enterprise crew have their minds erased. Not their whole minds, just the parts needed to stop the plot in its tracks. This also makes Riker seemingly irresistible to everyone and Data become a bartender.episode discussion begins around the 27 minute mark.

Matt and Andy get to planet full of androids. But they still don't know who to root for. Episode discussion begins around 25:00

Matt and Andy are quarantined. And luckily they have some Picard to discuss. Episode discussion begins at 41:30

Riker and Troi are back to bring some much needed warmth. Its like snuggling under a warm emotion reading, bearded blanket. Not too much happening plot wise though.Episode discussion begins around the 30:00 mark

Matt and Andy spend time on a Borg Cube. Picard deals with his past assimilation and a lot of characters discover the same thing many times. Episode discussion begins around 36:00

Matt and Andy find a McGuffin. It's Bruce Maddox. There's a lot of Arguing but agreeing on this one. Plot happens. But what's the plot? Episode discussion begins at 33:00

Matt and Andy have some questions bout a "perfect" society. It's a mess. We're sorry. Episode discussion begins around the 30:00 mark

Matt and Andy wade even deeper into the mystery box that is Picard. Lots to discuss on this one! Episode discussion begins at 27:00

Matt and Andy discuss episode 3 of Picard. Is everyone a spy? Will Picard ever leave earth? Episode discussion begins at 23:00

Matt and Andy need a legend to the map that is the first 2 episodes of Star Trek Picard.

Matt and Andy almost fall into a coma while covering this episode in which three members of the senior staff also fall into comas. episode discussion begins at 24:00

Matt and Andy break down episode 1 of Star Trek : Picard. Does Jean Luc only take milk and sugar in his tea because its a dream sequence? Why is Data wearing a First contact era uniform on the Enterprise D? Does D now stand for Dream? Spoilers ahead! Episode discussion begins around the 16:00 mark.

Why would they put so two episodes about children right next to each other in the season? We don't know. We still had to talk about it.Episode discussion begins around 33:00

Matt and Andy saw talked about the new Star Wars movie for so long they decided to make it its own bonus episode! SPOILERS!

Matt and Andy break new ground by trying to figure out what makes this character heavy episode of TNG so hard to watch. Episode discussion begins around 34:00

Matt and Andy return from the 26th century to be bad con-men. We're back and less professional than ever! Episode discussion begins around 40:00

Matt and Andy finally get to see what Spock is doing on Vulcan. But not before they try to remember how much morphin is involved in Power Ranger-ing.Episode discussion begins around the 36:00 mark.

Matt and Andy attempt to reunify the podcast but realize they are still bad at it. Spock shows up too! But not till it's totally pretty much over and everyone talks to walls. Episode discussion begins in earnest around the 42:00 minute mark... A calamity of errors precedes it. We try to start talking about it around 29:00 but, well. You know.

Riker comes back from vacation even more Riker than usual. Matt and Andy find the Game the crew is playing about as exciting as the episode.

Matt and Andy beam up to breakdown the SDCC trailer for Picard. The Captain has returned, this time with a dog!

Matt and Andy kick the rust off. Will this episode be a disaster? Probably. But hey, we're back!Episode Discussion begins at 31:00

Matt and Andy return, but so does the Crystalline Entity! Oh and does Riker always beam down to planets with bottles of wine?

Andy is back! Matt's there too. And it really seems like everyone on the Enterprise has an attitude problem. Also Andy is very excited to have Ro Laren at the helm. Episode discussion probably begins around 33:00 (I'm just guessing cause I'm a new dad and my brain is mush)

Matt and Andy when the pod starts. Matt his ears open. Andy his acting, specific. Episode discussion begins around 48:00

Matt and Andy watch the Klingon Civil war reach a fever pitch but Worf still can't find anyone to listen to him.Episode discussion starts around 27:00 in full disclosure there is about 10 minutes discussion/rant about the pluralization of the Klingon Bird of Prey. That goes till about 45:00 then its clean sailing.

Andy and Matt prevent their own Civil War when they mostly agree bat also disagree a lot on this episode. And Worf finally gets people around him who will say "yes."Episode Discussion begins around the 21:00 minute mark

Andy finally gets to see what it's like to date someone on the Enterprise D. Matt remembers Frank Sinatra but forgets how the rest of the show goes.

Matt and Andy are brainwashed to find that even though the plot of this episode makes perfect sense, they are still unfulfilled. Episode discussion at 30:-00

Matt and Andy form a symbiotic relationship when it comes to Beverly Crushers love life. Andy also invites us all to the Andy Secunda School of Specific Acting.-Episode discussion at 24:00

This week Matt and Andy get real sad about getting old. Mostly cause this episode makes us feel useless already. Episode Discussion begins at 28:00

Matt and Andy liked this episode so much, they decided to call the Director to gush about it. That's right, it's the second installment of Ask Frakes with Jonathan Frakes.Episode Discussion 35:00Ask Frakes 1:36:00

Matt and Andy desperately search for a plot while being trapped in Nottingham. Andy achieves his goal of getting our instagram up to date and Data is put to no use. Episode discussion begins at 30:00

Barclay get's super intelligence from a probe. Geordi gets jealous and Andy tells us all that he wouldn't even bother with other humans if he became as smart as Barclay. Episode Discussion at 25:00

Matt and Andy can't believe how much better at being a doctor Beverly Crusher is this season. Geordi loses his identity but gains his sight and Data has a hard time admitting he has feelings.Episode discussion begins at 44:00

There is something threatening the Enterprise this week. And that something is a lack of quality sleep.Episode discussion begins at 41:00A spoiler-y discussion of Season 1 of Discovery happens at the end of the show at 2:14:00

Matt and Andy dive right in to the awkwardness of Geordi meeting the real version of the Holodeck creation he fell in love with last season. In a script by penned by the great Coo Coo Bird of trek, Maurice Hurley there is much to discuss! Episode discussion at 21:55

Matt and Andy make first contact with an episode they generally agree on!?!Episode discussion at 36:00

Matt and Andy have something of a mystery on their hands... Join them as they search for clues that will help them figure out if they like this episode.

Matt and Andy watch as Captain Picard fights the devil in an epic space battle. Or ya know, an arbitration hearing. Episode discussion begins around 30:00

Matt and Andy get to know Chief O'brien a little better. The Cardassians make their first appearance and we order a pizza. Episode Discussion at 31:00

Matt and Andy finally get the answer to the age old question.. What does Worf get people for wedding presents? Episode Discussion starts at the 38:00 mark

Andy and Matt have some feelings about Counselor Troi being able to sense feelings but then not being able to sense feelings. Episode Discussion starts at 32:00

Hi! We are off this week, ya know galavanting around the country, seeing family, eating turkey. Andy is going to try to do too much and Matt is going to try to do too little! We will be back next week as per usual! in the meantime if you really miss us you can sign up for our Patreon page and get bonus content there! www.patreon.com/Startrektnc

Matt can't wait for this mission to be over. But Andy seems to enjoy it for some reason. Episode discussion starts around the 33 minute mark.

Matt and Andy wake up in a simulation set sixteen years in the future. Oh, wait. They don't. It's all a ruse! But don't worry! the resolution to this episode won't be satisfying to Andy either.Episode Discussion starts at 34:00

Matt and Andy get reunited with Susan Plakson. The klingons finally deliver an episode Matt likes and Andy has some questions about spoilers. Episode discussion at 29:06

Matt and Andy meet Tasha Yar's sister. Data pretends to not have emotions and we get some really cool phaser fights. Episode Discussion starts at 1:01:20

Buckle up, Beverlovers! Dr. Crusher gets caught in a warp bubble, Matt & Andy slap on the helmets of the Star Wars Destroyers, and... you know where to send the hails 🖖Episode Discussion begins at 1:03. Update from eagle eared listener Josh Munro 9:41pm Oct 14ATTN Matt Mira - with the spoiler stuff you added, the ep discussion actually starts at 1:13:31sorry I messed up everyone. Enjoy the remaining hour and 45 minutes.

Matt and Andy do their best to get through an episode that poses the questions that no-one asked. Like, "What would Picard be like if he were roommates with a teenager?" Or "Where does Data store his memory of "Slapstick" Comedy?"Episode Discussion begins at the 40:00 minute mark.

Matt and Andy find out what an Android can do once a homing beacon is activated. They also watch Brent Spiner play three people in the same scene and take a special trip to Andy Secunda's School of Specific Acting.

We've heard you! So whenever time allows we will be posting the first part of the pod (before episode discussion as its own episode) Admirals Club, Hails, Facegroup, Presidents, and random thoughts from both Andy and Matt. For those who didn't like the idea of having to scrub forward!

Matt and Andy agree that Worf's parents seem nice but Picard's brother is a 24th century Amish wine maker. Episode discussion begins at the 45 minute mark.

Andy is excited about epic space battles and Matt is mostly excited about Riker's temporary promotion.

Matt and Andy take a break from TNG to watch the 1997 Documentary Trekkies. And quickly discover that they are also Trekkies.

Matt and Andy have finally engaged the Borg. It's the episode we have been waiting for since we started this show. Does it live up to the hype? Does Andy have any theories? Does Shelby know how to use a communicator? Episode Discussion starts at 28:00

The Enterprise picks up a John. No, really. There's lots of Andy's theories floating around this one and we think he might be onto something. Episode Discussion begins at the 46:00 mark.

Matt and Andy exchange gifts and then spend a lot of time debating who is the best at being a Ferengi and also whether or not this episode is good. Episode Discussion begins at the 51 Minute mark.

Matt and Andy return from Star Trek Las Vegas to discuss the convention, the new Picard series and of course the uncontrollable emotion of SAREK. Episode discussion begins at the 53 minute mark.

Matt and Andy talk a lot about toys, and about Andy's theory that Data has emotion... He's just not telling anyone. Episode discussion begins at 55:45 (sorry/notsorry)

Matt and Andy spend a lot of time on the Holodeck with their new best friend Reginald Barclay. Only Guinan "gets" them. Episode discussion begins at the 35(isn) minute mark.

Matt and Andy finally meet a real Betazoid from Betazed. Turns out he is annoying and has no social tact. Just like our hosts!Episode discussion starts at 46:00

Matt and Andy go on vacation to Risa but when they run into Captain Picard, they realize there isn't enough story to go around. Episode discussion begins at 40:00

Matt and Andy react very differently to authority. But not different enough for either of them to be replaced by an alien replica that acts much friendlier. Captain Picard on the other hand...Episode Discussion starts at 47:00You can now support this show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/startrektnc

Andy and Matt get to know Worf's brother and quite frankly they think he is better at Klingon-ing than Worf.Episode Discussion starts at the 46:00 mark! (We know it's a little crazy. We'll try to be shorter in the future.)Oh and our Patreon is finally up! Support us if you want? https://www.patreon.com/startrektnc

Andy and Matt watch Data make a baby. Oh, and Jonathan Frakes swings by(!!?!) for the first installment of ASK FRAKES! Episode discussion begins at 31:00

Andy finally lays his eyes on one of the GREAT episodes of TNG. But what is is reaction?! Well, we talk about it for a full two hours. Episode discussion begins at 33:00

Andy and Matt each recount the same episode from different perspectives but arrive at the same conclusion. Riker is kind of a creep and this episode is not good. Episode discussion begins around the 42:00 mark.

Andy wishes he was omnipotent and Matt wishes there was more to talk about.Episode Discussion begins around the 32:00 mark.

Matt and Andy find themselves sympathizing with no one in an episode that helped us discover how people should use inter-dimensional transporters. Episode Discussion starts at 24:00

Andy and Matt disagree on a lot about this episode. But they both agree that the idea that you can just will a transporter beam to not work, causing an explosion that blinds 4 officers on the Enterprise, is pretty much the dumbest thing yet.Episode Discussion begins around 34:00

Andy and Matt once again enter the Neutral Zone. But this time they find a plot. Episode Discussion begins at the 28:00 mark

Andy and Matt are getting tired of warring planets with rogue factions. But when Riker gets a little too close, things still don't get interesting.Episode discussion starts at the 00:31:00 mark

Matt and Andy almost get lost in the Delta quadrant. Which would be a better outcome than having to watch this episode again. Even though we get a lot of Troi and a man who is supposed to be wooing her but is just negotiating for a useless wormhole. Episode Discussion begins at 46:00... yes it took that long.

Matt and Andy cross into federation space as Geordi finds Galorndon Core to be less than enjoyable.

It's one of Matt's favorite episodes and It proves one of Andy's oldest theories!

Matt and Andy do their own bonding over the competent character development and incompetent story. Episode discussion starts around the 20:00 mark.

Matt violates the Prime Directive and Andy has some very specific acting advice for the guest stars of tonight's episode.

Andy and Matt do theater best to survive this episode that was shot mostly in Malibu. (It's better than it sounds)

Matt and Andy discover a strange new part of TNG... Character development.

Andy and Matt drop out of warp and wind up in SEASON 3! But, can their podcast evolve like Wesley's nano-bots? Probably not.

Matt and Andy forgot how their podcast goes. So despite our better judgement we decided to do a mini-sode where we give the MVC and Andys to Shades of Gray!

Matt and Andy return!!! With a clip show. Well they're talking about a clip show. And not a good one at that.

Picard and Riker face off in a battle simulation, Andy's FX board goes down and he switches to manual and Matt plays a pointless game of Strategama.

Andy and Matt discover a rare galactic anomaly... A good season 2 episode of TNG. Also Andy likes klingons. Episode discussion at the 23:00 mark

Andy and Matt go on a "Manhunt" for a plot... They come up empty handed.Episode discussion begins around the 25:00 mark.

Andy and Matt discover that the luck of the Irish has no bearing on how good an episode of Star Trek will be. Its a doozy. Episode discussion at 16:00

Andy and Matt look for things. Things to make season two go... by faster. We answer hails and dive into the episode at the 19:00 mark.

Andy and Matt have engaged the Borg.

Andy and Matt ask the age old question... why is Data breaking the Prime Directive?

Riker has daddy issues and Matt and Andy have issues with this episode.

Matt and Andy drive themselves slowly insane as they begin to breakdown what does and doesn't happen in Time Squared. Episode discussion at the 24 minute mark.

The away team is trapped in a bad casino set based on a bad casino novel. Similarly, Matt and Andy can find no escape from this bad casino episode. 

Matt and Andy perform a check of the Deuterium conduits then dive headfirst into a computer virus and the space age solution of rebooting.Episode Discussion starts at 27:18

Wesley makes out with a werewolf, Matt and Andy get jobs on 1701-D, the hails dig deep into legal analysis of "Measure of a Man," and Matt obsesses over a little-known historical scream.Episode discussion at 38:00

Is Data a sentient being with rights, or a toaster from ANCIENT TIMES? Andy questions the legality of the verdict, while Matt casts him as Maddox's evil grandfather. 

Riker and his beard kick some ass, Klingon-style! Mendon acts like a total Mordock! In an unexpected turn of events, Matt begins to feel that Andy is TOO quick with his sound cues. 

Matt and Andy get age rapidly through this episode. But are very excited to see Chief O'Brien do something. They also hear from Larry Nemecek regarding Dr. Selar.Episode discussion at the 23 minute mark!

Andy feels left out. Matt Feels left in. And Data feels like another person.Episode Discussion at 30:30This episode is sponsored by the Ripley's Believe it or Not Odditoruim in Hollywood, CA. Mention Riker's sexy new beard to get admission for away team of 10 for 100 bucks!

Matt and Andy learn the important lesson that a Deaf person can be as much of a dick as everyone else while Troi once again SORT OF uses her empathic abilities. Episode discussion starts at the 45 minute mark! (insane)If you'd like to help Matt help host the ST:Discovery after show, be sure to let CBS and Embassy Row TV know on twitter using the hashtag #LiveLongAndMira

Andy and Matt watch Data destroy the Comedy on the holodeck and are charmed by the Rocketeer. Episode discussion starts around the 25 minute mark.

Technically, it should be "Elementary, Dear Geordi" because Geordi is Watson and Data is Sherlock, but whatevs. Plus: Matt tortures Andy with Britney Spears.Episode discussion at the 32 minute mark. This episode was brought to you by The Ripley's Believe it or Not! Museum: Hollywood

Matt and Andy wade deeper into Season 2. Where Silence Has Lease and plot has no meaning.

Andy and Matt drop out of warp and enter a standard orbit of TNG Season 2.

Matt and Andy are back, and this time they're bringing a doc! The boys take a look at William Shatner's joyful turning over of the the rock of the first season of Next Generation to discuss all the creepy-crawly characters who played a part like Gene Rodenberry's hilarious scheming lawyer.

We've done it! Andy has made it through the first season of Star Trek The Next Generation!!!! Listen to us bask in the glory of a few 20th century passengers and an encounter with the Romulans! Episode discussion starts at the 7 minute mark.

Something dark is going on in Starfleet as Matt and Andy uncover the most surprising twist of all - a really great first season TNG episode! Episode discussion begins around 21:00

Picard gets a visit from an old flame in an episode which seems to Matt and Andy like it was written through a game of telephone - which it turns out, it was.

Andy and Matt say goodbye to Tasha Yar and hello to Armus the sludge monster. Email talk till 12:30

Andy and Matt break dow the Star Trek Discovery trailer and find out that even space drugs are bad. Episode discussion starts at 38:00 Discovery discussion at about the 6:00 mark

Picard crushes Crusher! Geordi gets a view from the Captain's chair! @mattmira and @secunda wonder where the credit card slot on a doomsday vending machine would be. Episode discussion at 16:00

It's a race against time for Worf to save Klingon comrades and for @mattmira to rush @secunda through the podcast to avoid getting into "The Neutral Zone" with his wife/Captain! R'oiario! (No translation) Episode Discussion begins at 20:00

Matt and Andy disagree wildly about "Coming of Age." Why wasn't Mordock the test? Why is Riker such a baby? We come to no real conclusions! Emails 00:45 - 38:00 mark, Episode discussion from there on out.

Andrew and Matt act like a couple of ugly giant bags of mostly water, before becoming ugly giant bags of mostly pizza while in NY. Emails up top "Home Soil" discussion at 36:00

The Enterprise demonstrates why you shouldn't bring kids on a starship. Andy's theories about Wesley gain more credence and Matt wishes there was a Star Trek theme park.

When you get old, does someone just throw oatmeal on your face? Mira and Secunda wade through the mushy oatmeal of a plot that can best be summarized thusly: “The Enterprise is dispatched to deliver overacting to a planet experiencing 40 years civil war peace”

A binary race called the Bynars (!) visits, Andy ships "Rikard," and a fan puts Matt in his head about using "guys" too much.

The crew visits Angel One. A planet where men have no say in political or social occurrences. Somehow Andy doesn't have any theories, so Matt steps in. Because he's the best.

Andy and Matt deconstruct the introduction of Data's brother Lore. Meanwhile, Andy has a theory and Matt wants to know if you can draw.

Picard loses his freakin' mind over standard holodeck technology while visiting the 1930s. Matt denied he wrote last week's episode description in an obvious attempt to get his own theme song, but his efforts were pretty transparent, in my opinion. Hey, it's not my fault I'm a dynamic podcast personality who inspires musical brilliance.

Troi almost gets married and a tractor beam saves the day. Matt has an "Andy's theory" but no theme music of his own. I tried hard to write this description to save Andy the trouble, though he thinks I wrote this description just to have someone make me a theme song.

The boys are a little punchy and Riker's a little omnipotent.

"The Battle" (TNG S1, E8) Secunda's echo is cured, Mira delves into Wesley's wardrobe, and TNC chaos reigns as TNG finally displays some sense.

Secunda's brain starts to break as he realizes how many bad episodes of TNG he has to go before the, "Eh, fine" ones. Mira advances a theory about alien genitalia.

A new batch of segment theme songs as Secunda offers a terrifying theory about Wesley and Mira wonders where the sensor maintenance room is.

A new "Andy's Theories" theme is introduced, bad tech jargon is explored, and two children win a contest to visit the Enterprise (not Matt).

Mira goes sound effects crazy as Secunda asks the age old question, "Are those supposed to be Space Jews?" about the TNG episode which gave us the Ferengi.

Stardate 41235.25. Mira and Secunda kick around the bizarre racism and crazy characterizations of the third episode, while trying to answer the question, "Why is Dr. Crusher wearing an old-timey analog watch?"

Podcast Log, Stardate 41209.2. Matt and Andy discuss the merits and weirdness of the third Next Generation episode, covering such topics as Tasha's confusing seduction strategies, who plays drunk best, and the POSSIBLE pedophilic urges of Geordi LaForge.

Podcast Log, Stardate 41153.7. In this premiere episode of STAR TREK: THE NEXT CONVERSATION, Next Gen devotee Matt Mira and Next Gen skeptic Andrew Secunda discuss the pilot episode of the venerable Star Trek series and examine such topics as Data’s secret sarcasm, Troi’s inappropriate workplace telepathy, and whether Q is an omnipotent space delight or an omnipotent waste of space.