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Emergence, TNG S7 E23 Review, The Battle Bridge
A series of puzzling events on and off the holodeck lead the crew of the Enterprise to a surprising conclusion: The ship is creating its own offspring. The crew has to assist with this arduous process to ensure the survival of the emerging lifeform – and their own. Today James and Lou discuss (Emergence) and […]
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Bloodlines, TNG S7 E22 Review, The Battle Bridge
DaiMon Bok threatens the life of a son Picard never knew he had. Today James and Lou discuss (Bloodlines) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Chris Johnson. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage All audio used is copyrighted […]
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Firstborn, TNG S7 E21 Review, The Battle Bridge
A mysterious family friend and advisor encourages Worf’s son Alexander to become a warrior. Today James and Lou discuss (Firstborn) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Bryan Detamore. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage All audio used is […]
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Journey’s End, TNG Season 7 Episode 20 Review, The Battle Bridge
As a result of a long-disputed treaty with the Cardassians, the Federation has agreed to return several planets to Cardassian control. One such planet, Dorvan V, is inhabited by the descendants of Native Americans. They do not wish to leave their new home, which they had spent many years searching for. Today James and Lou […]
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Genesis, TNG S7 E19 Review, The Battle Bridge
Enterprise crew members de-evolve into prehistoric creatures after a medical treatment by Dr. Crusher goes wrong. Today James and Lou discuss (Genesis) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Marc Stamper. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage All audio […]
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Eye of the Beholder, TNG S7 E18 Review, The Battle Bridge
Counselor Troi’s investigation into the suicide of a crewman suggests a murder was committed aboard the Enterprise while it was being built, and that the murderer is still aboard. This show is dedicated to the memory of our friend, faithful listener and long time contributor to the Lou Trek Show and The Battle Bridge podcasts, […]
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Masks, TNG S7 E17 Review, The Battle Bridge
While investigating a rogue comet, the cultural archive concealed inside begins taking over both the Enterprise and Data. Today James and Lou discuss (Masks) and what we think of it. Please note, Colin Higgins, a long time friend to the Lou Trek Show and Battle Bridge podcasts, was slated to be a part of this […]
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Thine Own Self, TNG S7 E16 Review, The Battle Bridge
Data suffers amnesia in a primitive society while Troi applies for a promotion. Today James and Lou discuss (Thine Own Self) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Chris Johnson. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage All audio used […]
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Lower Decks, TNG S7 E15 Review, The Battle Bridge
Junior officers speculate on the reasons for recent unusual actions taken by the command crew near the Cardassian border. Today James and Lou discuss (Lower Decks) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Colin Higgins. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and […]
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Sub Rosa, TNG S7 E14 Review, The Battle Bridge
Worf’s foster brother violates the Prime Directive by saving a group of villagers from a doomed planet. Today James and Lou discuss (Sub Rosa) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest hosts Chris “The Teacher” Johnson and Krys “Kieran MacDuff” Kujawa. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and […]
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Homeward, TNG S7 E13 Review, The Battle Bridge
Worf’s foster brother violates the Prime Directive by saving a group of villagers from a doomed planet. Today James and Lou discuss (Homeward) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest hosts Data Logan. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage All […]
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The Pegasus, TNG S7 E12 Review, The Battle Bridge
When Riker’s first commanding officer comes aboard to aid in the search for the vessel they served on, he is forced to rethink the actions he took at that time. Today James and Lou discuss (The Pegasus) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest hosts Colin Higgins and Shawn Vanderloo. Credit: Main Title […]
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Parallels, TNG S7 E11 Review, The Battle Bridge
After Worf returns from a bat’leth tournament, he is the only person who notices subtle changes on the Enterprise. Today James and Lou discuss (Parallels) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Shawn Vanderloo. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander […]
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Inheritance, TNG S7 E10 Review, The Battle Bridge
Data meets Juliana Tainer, former wife of Dr. Noonian Soong and Data’s “mother,” but she holds a shocking secret that even she doesn’t know she carries. Today James and Lou discuss (Inheritance) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Christopher Johnson. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy […]
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Testing TBB Stats and RSS Feed.
This is a test that I am running to determine if my stats with Blubrry are being recorded correctly and to see if my RSS feed is working properly. You are welcome to download the file attached as it was one where we thought of ways to kill Wesley Crusher. I think we came up […]
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Force Of Nature, TNG S7 E09 Review, The Battle Bridge
Investigating the disappearance of several ships, the Enterprise discovers two scientists who claim that warp drive is destructive to the fabric of subspace. Today James and Lou discuss (Force of Nature) and what we think of it. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander […]
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Attached, TNG S7 E08 Review, The Battle Bridge
After escaping imprisonment on an alien world, Picard and Dr. Crusher find that their thoughts are connected by brain implants. Today James and Lou discuss (Attached) and what we think of it. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage All audio used is […]
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Dark Page, TNG S7 E07 Review, The Battle Bridge
Lwaxana Troi visits the Enterprise, but she’s preoccupied by a dark secret she has carried for years. Today James and Lou discuss (Dark Page) and what we think of it. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage All audio used is copyrighted by […]
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Phantasms, TNG S7 E06 Review, The Battle Bridge
The crew help Data investigate when his dream program suddenly begins generating nightmares which make him act strangely. Meanwhile, Captain Picard attempts to avoid attending a boring Starfleet banquet. Today James and Lou discuss (Phantasms) and what we think of it. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by […]
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Gambit, Part II, TNG Season 7 E05 Review, The Battle Bridge
Picard and Riker try to find out what the pirates want while the Enterprise pursues them. Today James and Lou discuss (Gambit, Part 2) and what we think of it. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage All audio used is copyrighted by […]
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Gambit, Part 1, TNG S7 E04 Review, The Battle Bridge
While investigating Picard’s apparent death, Riker is captured by pirates pillaging Romulan archaeological sites. Today James and Lou discuss (Gambit, Part I) and what we think of it. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage All audio used is copyrighted by CBS and […]
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Interface, TNG S7 E03 Review, The Battle Bridge.
La Forge uses a virtual reality probe to explore a wrecked ship inside a gas giant, but he’s preoccupied by the disappearance of his mother’s ship. Today James and Lou discuss (Interface) and what we think of it. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and […]
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Liaisons, TNG S7 E02 Review, The Battle Bridge
As alien dignitaries visit the ship, Picard’s shuttle crashes on a desolate planet where he meets a woman who has been stranded there for seven years. Today James and Lou discuss (Liaisons) and what we think of it. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and […]
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Decent, Part 2, TNG S7 E01 Review, The Battle Bridge
Picard tries to free Data from Lore’s control; the Enterprise battles the Borg ship. (Season premiere) Today James and Lou discuss (Decent Part 2) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Collin Higgins. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage […]
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The Undiscovered Country, STVI Movie Review, The Battle Bridge
An interstellar cataclysm cripples the Klingon Empire’s homeworld, leading to their Chancellor seeking peace with the Federation. But covert acts attempt to thwart the peace process with the assassination of the Klingon Chancellor. With Captain James T. Kirk and Dr. Leonard McCoy as the prime suspects, the Starships Enterprise-A and Excelsior must attempt to uncover […]
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Descent, TNG S6 E26 Review, The Battle Bridge
The Borg begin a new offensive against the Federation, but this time they’re acting as individuals; Data experiences his first emotions while fighting them. (Season finale) Today James and Lou discuss (Descent) and what we think of it, as well as feedback, with tonight’s guest host Colin Higgins. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was […]
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Timescape, TNG S6 E25 Review, The Battle Bridge
Aboard a runabout, Picard, Data, La Forge, and Troi encounter time distortions; they also discover the Enterprise, frozen in time while in battle with a Romulan warbird – and seconds away from destruction.
Today James and Lou discuss (Timescape) and what we think of it, with tonight's guest host Marc (The Boss) Stamper.
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Second Chances – TNG S6 E24 Review, The Battle Bridge
The Enterprise finds a second Will Riker on a planet that he helped evacuate eight years ago.
Today James and Lou discuss (Second Chances) and what we think of it, with tonight's guest host Matt Degear.
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Rightful Heir, TNG S6 E23 Review, The Battle Bridge
At the Klingon monastery on Boreth, Worf sees a very real vision of Kahless the Unforgettable. Today James and Lou discuss (Rightful Heir) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Bryan Detamore . Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage […]
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Suspicions, TNG S6 E22 Review, The Battle Bridge
Dr. Crusher violates Starfleet regulations and medical ethics when she investigates the death of a Ferengi scientist. Today James and Lou discuss (Suspicions) and what we think of it. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage All audio used is copyrighted by CBS […]
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Frame of Mind, TNG S6 E21 Review, The Battle Bridge
Riker thinks he is losing his mind when reality keeps shifting between an alien hospital and the Enterprise, where he is rehearsing a play. Today James and Lou discuss (Frame of Mind) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Chris Johnson . Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis […]
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The Chase, TNG S6E20 Review, The Battle Bridge.
Picard tries to finish his old archaeology teacher’s monumental last mission: solving a puzzle that leads Humans, Romulans, Klingons and Cardassians to the secret of life in this galaxy, revealing the origin of humanoid life. Today James and Lou discuss (The Chase) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Shawn Vanderloo. Credit: […]
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Starship Mine, A lost review episode from the Lou Trek Show. Please open and read.
Hello.. Lou Here. Back in 2013 we tragically lost our beloved pet to an accident. At that time, Brian Baker and I were recording the Lou Trek Show. Brian carried on with the show and did a review of Starship Mine with Paul “Firbob” Wright. Brian lost his life not too long after. I’ve never […]
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Lessons, TNG S6 E19 Review, The Battle Bridge
Picard falls in love with one of his subordinates, but he can’t deal with having to order her into dangerous situations. Today James and Lou discuss (Lessons) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Krys, aka Keiran McDuff. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by […]
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Starship Mine, TNG S6 E18 Review, The Battle Bridge
On an evacuated USS Enterprise-D, Picard plays a deadly game of cat-and-mouse with terrorists who want to steal explosive toxic waste from the warp core as a lethal beam sweeps the ship. Today James and Lou discuss (Starship Mine) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Shawn Vanderloo of the Rusted Robot […]
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Birthright, Part II, TNG S6E17 Review, The Battle Bridge
In the Romulan prison camp, Worf teaches the Klingon children about their culture. Today James and Lou discuss (Birthright Part II) and what we think of it. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage All audio used is copyrighted by CBS and Paramount […]
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Birthright, Part I, TNG S6 E16 Review, The Battle Bridge.
At Deep Space 9, Worf investigates reports that his father is still alive and an engineering accident causes Data to experience a vision of his father; Dr. Soong. Today James and Lou discuss (Birthright Part I) and what we think of it. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed […]
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Tapestry, TNG S6 E15 Review, The Battle Bridge.
After being attacked on an away mission, Picard dies and meets Q in the afterlife who offers him the chance to change a crucial moment in his history and prevent the mistakes he made in his youth. Today James and Lou discuss (Tapestry) and what we think of it. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) […]
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Face of the Enemy, TNG S6 E14 Review, The Battle Bridge
Troi is captured and forced to masquerade as a Romulan intelligence officer in a plot to aid the defection of several high-ranking Romulan officials. Today James and Lou discuss (Face of the Enemy) and what we think of it. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith […]
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Ship in a Bottle, TNG S6 E12 Review, The Battle Bridge.
Holy crap… Has it been a while. Circumstances have changed and Lou is now working for himself, by himself and with himself. Therefor, as an independent contractor, he has the ability to schedule work and the show for whenever he wishes. So We will be on a weekly track from now on, unless something comes […]
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Chain of Command Part II, S6E11 Review, The Battle Bridge.
Captain Picard’s secret mission fails, leading to him being captured by Cardassians. As he is tortured by his captors, Captain Jellico and the Enterprise attempt to prevent war with the Cardassian Union. Today James and Lou discuss (Chain of Command, Part II) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Colin Higgins. Credit: […]
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Chain of Command Part I, S6E10 Review, The Battle Bridge.
Picard, Worf, and Dr. Crusher are reassigned from the Enterprise to a secret mission. Meanwhile, the Enterprise is under the command of Captain Edward Jellico, who immediately starts making changes, much to the dismay of the crew. Today James and Lou discuss (Chain of Command, Part I) and what we think of it, with tonight’s […]
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The Quality of Life, TNG S6 E09 Review, The Battle Bridge
Data discovers a group of robots that he believes qualify as lifeforms. Tiny little lifeforms…Precious little lifeforms…. Today James and Lou discuss (The Quality of Life) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Matthew Degear. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and […]
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A Fistful of Datas, TNG S6 E08 Review, The Battle Bridge
After a computer malfunction, Worf, his son Alexander Rozhenko, and Counselor Deanna Troi are trapped in an Old West holodeck program wherein the interactive characters physically resemble and have the same enhanced abilities as Data. Today James and Lou discuss (A Fistful of Datas) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest hosts Matthew […]
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Rascals, TNG S6 E07 Review, The Battle Bridge
Captain Picard, Ensign Ro, Guinan, and Keiko O’Brien are regressed physiologically to age 12 by a transporter accident, but retain their adult memories, resulting in different reactions from each. When rogue Ferengi hijack the Enterprise, the young crewmembers, along with Alexander Rozhenko, lead the revolt. Today James and Lou discuss (Rascals) and what we think […]
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True Q, TNG S6 E06 Review, The Battle Bridge
I have my new permanent schedule, so I’m hoping to get some consistency in this show. So please hang on with us as we get into a rhythm, one that includes me working an overnight shift…zzzzZZZZzzzzz. On to the show. Q once again graces the Enterprise with a visit, claiming that a young intern aboard […]
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Schisms, TNG S6 E5 Review, The Battle Bridge
Enterprise crew members report that they go to sleep but wake up exhausted; a mysterious subspace pocket forms inside a cargo bay. Today James and Lou discuss (Schisms) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Colin Higgins. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry […]
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Relics, TNG S6 E04 Review, The Battle Bridge
The Enterprise discovers a ship that crashed on a Dyson sphere more than seventy-five years prior with a single survivor suspended in the transporter buffer: Captain Montgomery Scott. Today James and Lou discuss (Relics) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest hosts Paul Finch and Krys (Keiran MacDuff) Kujawa . Credit: Main Title […]
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Man of the People, TNG S6 E03 Review, The Battle Bridge
As an ambassador mediates peace talks to end a fierce civil war, Deanna Troi begins to act erratically after spending some time with him. Today James and Lou discuss (Man of the People) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Chris (Hot for Teacher) Johnson. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was […]
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Realm of Fear, TNG S6 E2 Review, The Battle Bridge
Lieutenant Barclay faces his fear of transporting, but now he thinks that he’s being attacked by a creature inside the transporter beam. Today James and Lou discuss (Realm of Fear) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Matt Degear. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed […]
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Star Trek V: The Final Frontier, Movie Review, The Battle Bridge
When a renegade Vulcan captures the Federation, Klingon, and Romulan ambassadors on Nimbus III, “the planet of galactic peace”, it can only mean one thing: the vacation is over; Captain James T. Kirk and the crew of the new Starship Enterprise-A are pressed back into service to come to the rescue. But, when the Vulcan […]
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Times Arrow Part 2, The Battle Bridge, TNG S6 E1 Review
Trapped in 19th century San Francisco, the crew of the Enterprise must locate Data and prevent his death while stopping the Devidians from destroying Earth’s history. (Season 6 premiere) Today James and Lou discuss (Times Arrow Part 2) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Collin Higgins. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV […]
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Times Arrow, TNG S5 E26 Review, The Battle Bridge
Sorry guys….lots of scheduling, work and life issues. An engineering team finds evidence of an alien presence on Earth in 19th century San Francisco: Data’s severed head, buried five hundred years ago. (Season 5 finale) Today James and Lou discuss (Times Arrow) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Colin Higgins. Credit: […]
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The Inner Light, TNG S5 E25 Episode Review, The Battle Bridge
An alien probe controls and disables Captain Picard, who wakes up as “Kamin,” a resident of the planet Kataan. While the crew of the Enterprise tries to jar the probe’s influence, “Kamin” lives through the final, dying decades of his homeworld in the span of approximately twenty minutes in the form of an interactive “ancestor […]
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The Next Phase, TNG S5 E24 Review, The Battle Bridge
Geordi La Forge and Ensign Ro are believed dead after a transporter malfunction. However, they soon discover that their state may not actually be “death”. Today James and Lou discuss (The Next Phase) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Colin Higgins. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis […]
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I Borg, TNG S5 E23 Review, The Battle Bridge
The discovery of an injured adolescent Borg brings to the surface hard feelings for both Captain Picard and Guinan for what the Borg Collective had done to them. Matters are complicated when plans to use the young Borg to destroy his people are halted when it is discovered that the Borg has become an individual. […]
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Imaginary Friend, TNG S5 E22 Review, The Battle Bridge
As the Enterprise explores a nebula, a little girl’s imaginary friend becomes terrifyingly real. Today James and Lou discuss (Imaginary Friend) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Paul (Not a director) Finch. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage […]
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The Perfect Mate, TNG S5 E21 Review, The Battle Bridge
Picard serves as host for a peace treaty between two warring planets, but he may be unable to resist the reconciliation “gift” – a beautiful empathic metamorph who is to be presented by one leader as the other’s wife. Today James and Lou discuss (The Perfect Mate) and what we think of it, with tonight’s […]
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Cost of Living, TNG S5 E20 Review, The Battle Bridge
Lwaxana Troi is on board the Enterprise-D to hold her wedding ceremony, and she also takes an interest in Worf’s son Alexander, encouraging him to adopt her carefree ways. Today James and Lou discuss (Cost of Living) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Bryan Detamore. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) […]
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The First Duty, TNG S5 E19, The Battle Bridge
Sorry we recorded this show but it was lost. We couldn’t get together to record it again until today. Going up as is, mistakes and all. Following an accident during an Academy training exercise that leads to the death of one of his friends, Wesley Crusher must decide whether loyalty or truth is the first […]
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Cause and Effect, TNG S5 E18 Review, The Battle Bridge
Today James and Lou discuss (Cause and Effect) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Blair Donnelly. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage All audio used is copyrighted by CBS and Paramount and is intended to be used under […]
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Ethics, TNG S5 E16 Review, The Battle Bridge
After Worf is paralyzed by a freak accident, his only hope may be a visiting doctor with questionable medical ethics. Today James and Lou discuss (Ethics) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Colin Higgins. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and […]
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Power Play (no for real this time), TNG S5 E15 Review, The Battle Bridge
Alien entities take over the minds of Data, Troi, and Miles O’Brien. And maybe Lou as well. Today James and Lou discuss (Power Play) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Matthew Degear, who by the way I want to thank for catching the flub from last show. I promise, this week […]
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The Outcast, TNG S5 E17 Review, The Battle Bridge – OOPS posted out of order.
Riker falls in love with Soren, a member of an androgynous race known as the J’naii, who dares to be female. Today James and Lou discuss (The Outcast) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Matthew Degear. Since this show is being posted around Halloween time, at least here in the US, […]
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Conundrum, TNG S5 E14 Review, The Battle Bridge
After the crew’s memories are mysteriously erased, the computer records indicate that the Federation is at war with the Lysians, and that the Enterprise has been ordered to attack their command center. Today James and Lou discuss (Conundrum) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Krys “Kieran MacDuff”. Credit: Main Title Theme […]
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The Masterpiece Society, TNG S5 E13 Review, The Battle Bridge
The Enterprise tries to save a “perfect” colony from destruction, but the assistance causes damage of its own. Today James and Lou discuss (The MasterPIECE Society) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Chris “The Teacher” Johnson. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry […]
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Violations, TNG S5 E12 Review, The Battle Bridge
Several crew members suffer violent hallucinations and comas as alien researchers visit the ship. Today James and Lou discuss (Violations) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Chris “Not The Rock” Johnson. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage All […]
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Hero Worship, TNG S5 E11 Review, The Battle Bridge
Data helps the only survivor of a wrecked ship, a child, cope with the loss of his parents. Meanwhile, the crew investigates the cause of the wreck. Today James and Lou discuss (Hero Worship) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Simon Foster. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by […]
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New Ground, TNG S5 E10 Review, The Battle Bridge
Worf’s son Alexander comes to live on the Enterprise; the crew helps guide a test vehicle for a revolutionary new form of interstellar travel. Today James and Lou discuss (New Ground) and what we think of it, as well as feedback, with tonight’s guest host Bryan (The Klingon) Detamore. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) […]
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A Matter of Time, TNG S5 E9 Review, The Battle Bridge
A time traveler claiming to be from the 26th century arrives to witness an attempt to save a doomed planet. Today James and Lou discuss (Episode Name) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Shawn, from the Rusted Robot. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed […]
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Unification II, TNG Season 5 Episode 8 review, The Battle Bridge.
Sorry guys… Work hours changed and things in the family happened that kept me busy. Work hours are still not where they should be but are getting better. In fact, I’m 45 minutes away from punching the clock. Be back to normal soon. On Romulus, Picard and Data meet with Spock, who claims to be […]
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Unification, TNG S5 E7 Review, The Battle Bridge
To the Federation’s surprise, Ambassador Spock has traveled to Romulus. Fearing he has defected, they send Captain Picard and some of his officers on a covert mission to determine why. Today James and Lou discuss (Unification) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Krys, AKA Kieran McDuff. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV […]
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The Game, TNG S5 E6 Review, The Battle Bridge
Wesley Crusher visits the Enterprise only to see everyone behaving strangely on account of an addictive, mind-controlling game. Today James and Lou discuss (The Game) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Chris Johnson. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander […]
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Disaster, TNG S5 E5 Review, The Battle Bridge
A quantum filament disables the Enterprise, leaving Counselor Troi in command on the bridge, and various groups on different parts of the ship facing perils alone. Today James and Lou discuss (Disaster) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Paul “Firbob” Wright. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis […]
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Silicon Avatar, TNG S5 E4 Review, The Battle Bridge
The Enterprise gives chase to the Crystalline Entity after it destroys a Federation colony. A xenologist, who has a motivation all her own with respect to the Crystalline Entity, is assigned to the Enterprise to assist in the investigations. Today James and Lou discuss (Silicon Avatar) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest […]
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Ensign Ro, TNG S5 E3 Review, The Battle Bridge
The Enterprise takes on Ensign Ro Laren to help track down Bajoran terrorists who attacked a Federation colony. Today James and Lou discuss (Ensign Ro) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Matthew Degear. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander […]
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Darmok, TNG S5 E2 Review, The Battle Bridge.
Picard is captured, then trapped on a planet with an alien captain who speaks a metaphorical language incompatible with the universal translator. They must learn to communicate with each other before a deadly planetary beast overwhelms them. Today James and Lou discuss (Darmok) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Chris (UP2 […]
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Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, Movie Review, The Battle Bridge
Admiral James T. Kirk is prepared to take the consequences for rescuing Spock and stealing and then losing the starship Enterprise, but a new danger has put Earth itself in jeopardy. Kirk and his crew must travel back in time in an old Klingon Bird-of-Prey to right an ancient wrong, in the hopes of saving […]
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Redemption, Part 2, TNG S5 E01, The Battle Bridge
As the House of Duras is nearing victory over Worf and the forces of Gowron, Starfleet, led by Picard; works to expose Romulan interference in the Klingon Civil War. (Season Premiere) Today James and Lou discuss (Redemption Part 2) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Bryan Detamore. This is the 1st […]
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Redemption Part 1, TNG S4 E26 Review, The Battle Bridge
Picard balances his Federation and Klingon duties as new Klingon Chancellor Gowron faces a civil war. Worf and his brother Kurn fight to regain their father’s honor. (Season Finale) Today James and Lou discuss (Redemption Part 1) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host, resident FORMER Klingon Bryan Detamore. Credit: Main Title […]
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In Theory, TNG S4 E25 Review, The Battle Bridge
In his latest attempt to understand Humanity, Data accepts the affections of Jenna D’Sora and pursues a romantic relationship with her. In the meantime, a nebula the Enterprise is passing through is causing strange things to happen on the ship. Today James and Lou discuss (In Theory) and what we think of it, with tonight’s […]
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The Minds Eye, TNG S4 E25 Review, The Battle Bridge
en route to Risa, Geordi La Forge is taken prisoner on a Romulan ship and mentally conditioned to assassinate a Klingon governor in order to implicate the Federation as enemies of the Empire and unbalance relations between the two governments. Today James and Lou discuss (The Minds Eye) and what we think of it, with […]
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The Host, TNG S4 E23 Review, The Battle Bridge
A Trill ambassador is on-board to mediate a dispute, and falls in love with Dr. Crusher. When the Trill host is killed, the symbiont has to be temporarily joined to Commander Riker to continue the negotiations – and the affair. Today James and Lou discuss (The Host) and what we think of it, with tonight’s […]
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Half a Life, TNG S4 E22 Review, The Battle Bridge
Lwaxana Troi causes trouble when she finds out that a scientist she has fallen in love with is due to commit ritual suicide. Today James and Lou discuss (Half a Life) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Marc Stamper. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and […]
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The Drumhead, TNG S4 E21 Review, The Battle Bridge
An overzealous Starfleet admiral begins a witch-hunt aboard the Enterprise, determined to find a conspiracy, and eventually accusing Captain Picard of treason. Today James and Lou discuss (The Drumhead) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest hosts Bryan Detamore and Data Logan . Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis […]
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QPid, TNG S4 E20 Review, The Battle Bridge
Q picks up on romantic tensions between Captain Picard and an old flame, transporting them and the senior officers into a representation of Robin Hood. Today James and Lou discuss (QPid) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Chris Johnson of Upper Pylon 2. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged […]
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The Nth Degree, TNG S4 E19 Review, The Battle Bridge
After an encounter with a mysterious alien probe, Lieutenant Barclay begins to exhibit signs of profound intelligence, ultimately hooking himself into the ship’s computer and hurling the Enterprise into apparent danger. Today James and Lou discuss (Episode Name) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Marc Stamper. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV […]
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Identity Crisis, TNG S4 E18 Review, The Battle Bridge
La Forge and a former shipmate are the only officers left from an away mission five years ago. The others have transformed into aliens and disappeared. Today James and Lou discuss (Identity Crisis) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Simon Foster. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis […]
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Night Terrors, TNG S4 E17 Review, The Battle Bridge
The Enterprise crew is affected when they are adrift in a remote area of space, and find themselves unable to dream. Today James and Lou discuss (Night Terrors) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Colin Higgins. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry […]
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Galaxy’s Child, TNG S4 E16 Review, The Battle Bridge
La Forge finds out that a scientist is hardly what he imagined her to be. Meanwhile, they must work together to save the child of a space-borne alien the Enterprise has accidentally killed. Today James and Lou discuss (Episode Name) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Krys, AKA Keiran McDuff. Credit: […]
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First Contact, TNG S4 E15 Review, The Battle Bridge
An injury to Commander Riker during a reconnaissance mission threatens the prospects for first contact with a culture on the verge of warp travel. Today James and Lou discuss (First Contact) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest hosts Marc Stamper and Data Logan . Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged […]
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Clues, TNG S4 E14 Review, The Battle Bridge
The crew of the Enterprise wakes up after apparently passing through a wormhole, finding mysteries surrounding their blackout. Data begins to act suspiciously, prompting the command staff to wonder if he has been compromised. Today James and Lou discuss (Clues) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Blair from UP2. Credit: Main […]
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Devil’s Due, TNG S4 E13 Review, The Battle Bridge
The USS Enterprise-D responds to a distress signal from a science station on Ventax II, where the planet is in chaos over the return of a being who claims to be that culture’s “devil”. Today James and Lou discuss (Devil’s Due) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Sina from Ten Forward. […]
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The Wounded, TNG S4 E12 Review, The Battle Bridge
Sorry we’ve been gone so long. But the good news is I finally found work and will have a stable schedule soon to resume the show. I still have two more episodes to edit and publish and we should continue recording soon. Thank you for keeping with us. When Captain Benjamin Maxwell apparently goes rogue, […]
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Data’s Day (And the end of Miles’ Life,) TNG S4 E11 Review, The Battle Bridge
Data records a day in his life for Commander Bruce Maddox, including observations on Chief O’Brien’s wedding, and the mystery of a Vulcan ambassador who apparently dies in a transporter accident. Today James and Lou discuss (Data’s Day) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Colin Higgins. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV […]
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The Loss, TNG S4 E10 Review, The Battle Bridge
Counselor Troi loses her empathic powers; the Enterprise is slowly pulled off course by an unknown force existing in two-dimensional form into a deadly cosmic string. Today James and Lou discuss (The Loss) and what we think of it, as well as feedback, with tonight’s guest host Matt D. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) […]
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Final Mission, TNG S4 E09 Review, The Battle Bridge
On his way to Starfleet Academy, Wesley Crusher must care for an injured Captain Picard after their shuttle crashes on a desert moon. Today James and Lou discuss (Final Mission) and what we think of it, as well as feedback, with tonight’s guest host Melissa from Upper Pylon 2. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) […]
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Futue Imperfect, TNG S4 E8 Review, The Battle Bridge
After an away mission to Alpha Onias III interrupts Commander Riker’s birthday party, the first officer suddenly awakens in sick-bay sixteen years in the future where he is the captain of the Enterprise and about to negotiate a peace treaty with the Romulan Star Empire. Today James and Lou discuss (Future Imperfect) and what we […]
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Reunion, TNG S4 E07 Review, The Battle Bridge
Captain Picard is selected to arbitrate the selection of a new Chancellor for the Klingon Empire and, in doing so, find out who dishonorably murdered the old Chancellor. Also involved is Ambassador K’Ehleyr, who has a surprise for Worf: their son. Today James and Lou discuss (Reunion) and what we think of it, as well […]
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Legacy, TNG S4 E06 Review, The Battle Bridge
The survivors from a doomed freighter crash-land on Turkana IV, Tasha Yar’s homeworld, and are taken hostage by a dissident faction. When the Enterprise moves to intervene, they are joined by Tasha’s sister Ishara who has ulterior motives. Today James and Lou discuss (Legacy) and what we think of it, as well as feedback, with […]
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Remember Me, TNG S4 E05 Review, The Battle Bridge
Following an anomaly in a warp bubble experiment, Dr. Crusher finds that crewmembers are beginning to disappear, while she is the only one who seems to notice. Today James and Lou discuss (Remember Me) and what we think of it, as well as feedback, with tonight’s guest host Paul “Firbob” Wright. Credit: Main Title Theme […]
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Suddenly Human, TNG S4 E04 Review, The Battle Bridge
The Enterprise crew discovers a young Human boy being raised by the aliens who killed his parents. Today James and Lou discuss (Suddenly Human) and what we think of it, as well as feedback, with tonight’s guest host Commissioner Brad Gilbert. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by […]
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Brothers, TNG S4 E3 Review, The Battle Bridge
Data jeopardizes an emergency mission to save an ill child when he gets a signal from his creator. Today James and Lou discuss (Brothers) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Simon Foster, Funky SI.. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and […]
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Family, TNG S4 E2 Review, The Battle Bridge
Captain Picard takes leave on Earth and visits his family while recovering from his assimilation into the Borg. Worf’s Human parents visit the Enterprise and help him deal with his dis-commendation. Today James and Lou discuss (Family) and what we think of it, as well as feedback, with tonight’s guest host Colin Higgins. Credit: Main […]
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Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, Movie Review, The Battle Bridge
Admiral James T. Kirk, finding out he made a mistake by leaving Spock on the Genesis planet, must disobey orders and hijack the hobbled Enterprise to retrieve his best friend. However, a rogue Klingon seeking the secrets of the “Genesis torpedo” puts Kirk’s mission – as well as the Enterprise, its crew, and Spock himself […]
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TBB Forum Catch Up for: Allegience, Captain’s Holiday, Tin Man, Hollow Pursuits and The Most Toys
Hi guys. No script for the Forum feedback, so check it out. If you’ve left forum feedback for Allegiance, Captain’s Holiday, Tin Man, Hollow Pursuits and/or The Most Toys, you’ll hear them here with our comments on your comments. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith […]
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The Best of Both Worlds Part 2, TNG S4 E01 Review, The Battle Bridge
With Captain Picard assimilated by the Borg, the enemy is able to totally obliterate a Starfleet/Klingon armada at Wolf 359, leaving Riker in command of the Enterprise and forced to go one on one with his former captain. (Season Premiere) Today James and Lou discuss (The Best of Both Worlds Part 2) and what we […]
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The Best of Both Worlds, TNG S3 E26 Review, The Battle Bridge
The Borg begin an invasion of Federation space much sooner than was expected. With the Enterprise unable to affect them, the Borg capture Captain Picard and turn him into one of their own. (Season Finale) Today James and Lou discuss (The Best of Both Worlds) and what we think of it, as well as feedback, […]
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Transfigurations, TNG S3 E25 Review, The Battle Bridge
The Enterprise rescues a critically injured amnesiac who is undergoing a mysterious transformation. Today James and Lou discuss (Transfigurations) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Marc (The Bill Payer) Stamper. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage Links Discussed […]
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Ménage à Troi, TNG S3 E24 Review, The Battle Bridge
A Ferengi DaiMon kidnaps Riker, Deanna, and Lwaxana Troi. (For some God awful mind control experiment.) Today James and Lou discuss (Ménage à Troi) and what we think of it, as well as feedback, with tonight’s guest host Sina from Ten Forward. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed […]
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Sarek, TNG S3 E23 Review, The Battle Bridge
Violent emotions sweep the Enterprise when Ambassador Sarek comes aboard to finish a long diplomatic mission. Today James and Lou discuss (Sarek) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Kieran McDuff aka Krys. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage […]
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The Most Toys, TNG S3 E22 Review, The Battle Bridge
A trader fakes Data’s death to add him to his collection of rare and unique objects. Today James and Lou discuss (The Most Toys) and what we think of it and much more as well as listener feedback with tonight’s guest host Shawn, from the Rusted Robot. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged […]
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Hollow Pursuits, TNG S3 E21 Review, The Battle Bridge
STOP!! The original file for this show was mixed wrong. If your copy of the show is screwed up, it’s very obvious. Just re-download the show and get the updated version. Lieutenant Barclay, an introverted diagnostic engineer, is having difficulties dealing with his fantasies. Lou’s addition: Really? That’s it. What Memory-Alpha forgot to mention is […]
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Tin Man, TNG S3 E20 Review, The Battle Bridge
The Enterprise races against Romulans to make first contact with a powerful entity code-named “Tin Man.” Today James and Lou discuss (Tin Man) and what we think of it and much more as well as listener feedback with tonight’s guest hosts Kieran McDuff and Colin Higgins. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by […]
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Captain’s Holiday, TNG S3 E19 Review, The Battle Bridge
Picard takes a much-needed vacation on Risa, but unwelcome events keep interfering with his rest. Today James and Lou discuss (Captain’s Holiday) and what we think of it and much more as well as listener feedback with tonight’s guest host Chris Johnson. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed […]
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Alegience, TNG S3 E18 Review, The Battle Bridge
Captain Picard and three other people are abducted and imprisoned by an unknown force and replaced by duplicates. Today James and Lou discuss (Episode) and what we think of it and much more as well as listener feedback with tonight’s guest host Marc Stamper. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy […]
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Sins of the Father, TNG S3 E17 Review, The Battle Bridge
Worf is plunged head-first into the politics of the Klingon Empire when his deceased father is accused of treason. Today James and Lou discuss (Sins of the Father) and what we think of it and much more as well as listener feedback with tonight’s guest host Bryan Detamore. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was […]
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The Offspring, TNG S3 E16 Review, The Battle Bridge
Data successfully creates a new android, which he views as his child. However, the magnitude of his accomplishment quickly attracts the scrutiny of Starfleet, who wants to separate the child from Data and the Enterprise for study. Matters are complicated further when the child begins to develop beyond Data’s abilities. Today James and Lou discuss […]
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Yesterday’s Enterprise, TNG S3 E15 Review, The Battle Bridge
A temporal rift opens, and the USS Enterprise-C emerges, changing the timeline into a reality where the Federation is in a bitter war with the Klingon Empire. The only person on the USS Enterprise-D who realizes that something is not right is Guinan, and she must help return the displaced starship to its proper time, […]
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A Matter of Perspective, TNG S3 E14 Review, The Battle Bridge
When Riker is charged with the murder of a prominent scientist, each side uses the holodeck to show their side of the story. Today James and Lou discuss (A Matter of Perspective) and what we think of it and much more as well as listener feedback with tonight’s guest host, Chris and Ben the hijacker. […]
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Deja Q, TNG S3 E13 Review, The Battle Bridge
Q is seeking asylum on the Enterprise after he has been thrown out of the Continuum and stripped of his powers. Today James and Lou discuss (Deja Q) and what we think of it with tonight’s guest hosts Ben and Chris . Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed […]
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The High Ground, TNG S3 E12 Review, The Battle Bridge
Doctor Crusher is captured by terrorists who want to involve the Federation in their struggle for freedom Today James and Lou discuss (The High Ground) and what we think of it and much more as well as listener feedback with tonight’s guest host Data Logan. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis […]
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The Hunted, TNG S3 E11, The Battle Bridge
While the Enterprise-D is reviewing a seemingly idyllic planet’s application for Federation membership, an escaped prisoner leads its crew to discover an ugly secret: the government’s shameful treatment of its war veterans. Today James and Lou discuss (The Hunted) and what we think of it and much more as well as listener feedback with tonight’s […]
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The Defector, TNG S3 E10 Review, The Battle Bridge
The Enterprise grants asylum to a defector from the Romulan Empire, who claims to have vital information concerning a renewed Romulan offensive against the Federation. Today James and Lou discuss (The Defector) and what we think of it and much more as well as listener feedback with tonight’s guest host Paul “Firbob” Wright. Credit: Main […]
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The Vengeance Factor, TNG S3 E09 Review, The Battle Bridge
The Enterprise tries to negotiate an end to raids launched by a group called the “Gatherers,” but a murder threatens to prevent peace. Today James and Lou discuss (The Vengeance Factor) and what we think of it and much more as well as listener feedback. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis […]
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The Price, TNG S3 E08 Review, The Battle Bridge
The Enterprise hosts negotiations for possession of the only known stable wormhole. Today James and Lou discuss (The Price) and what we think of it and much more as well as listener feedback. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage This show is […]
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The Enemy, TNG S3 E07 Reivew, The Battle Bridge
La Forge and a Romulan are trapped on a planet ravaged by electromagnetic storms; Worf turns out to be the only viable donor to save the life of an injured Romulan aboard the Enterprise. Today James and Lou discuss (The Enemy) and what we think of it and much more as well as listener feedback […]
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Booby Trap, TNG S3 E06 Review, The Battle Bridge
While investigating a 1,000-year-old alien derelict, the Enterprise gets caught in the same energy trap which doomed that vessel a millennium ago. Today James and Lou discuss (Booby Trap) and what we think of it and much more as well as listener feedback with tonight’s guest host Keiran MacDuff . Credit: Main Title Theme (TV […]
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The Bonding, TNG S3 E5 Review, The Battle Bridge.
Worf decides to take into his house the child of a slain subordinate, but the child is having trouble accepting his mother’s death, especially when she mysteriously reappears. Today James and Lou discuss (Episode) and what we think of it and much more as well as listener feedback with tonight’s guest host Bryan Detamore. Credit: […]
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Who Watches the Watchers, TNG S3 E4 Review, The Battle Bridge
The Enterprise must undo the damage when a primitive civilization discovers a Federation observation team and concludes that the Starfleet personnel are gods. Today James and Lou discuss (Episode) and what we think of it and much more as well as listener feedback with tonight’s guest host Data Logan. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) […]
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The Survivors, TNG S3 E03 Review, The Battle Bridge
The Enterprise investigates two survivors living on the only undamaged patch of land on a devastated planet. Today James and Lou discuss (The Survivors) and what we think of it. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage This show is a proud member […]
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The Ensigns Of Command, TNG S3 E2 Review, The Battle Bridge
Data must convince a colony of 15,000 people to evacuate before the aliens who own the planet arrive. 14,999 may want to leave, but the colony leader, a guy who looks like Eddie Wilson in Eddie and the Cruisers, says otherwise. Today James and Lou discuss (Episode) and what we think of it and much […]
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Evolution, TNG S3 E01 Review, The Battle Bridge
An obsessed scientist arrives on the Enterprise-D to perform a once-in-a-lifetime experiment. Accidentally released nanites, however, threaten both it and the ship. Today James and Lou discuss (Evolution) and what we think of it and much more as well as listener, with Tonight’s guest host Colin Higgins. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged […]
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Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan Movie Review – The Battle Bridge
As Adm. James T. Kirk (William Shatner) and Capt. Spock (Leonard Nimoy) monitor trainees at Starfleet Academy, another vessel from the United Federation of Planets is about to try out the planet-creating Genesis Device in a seemingly deserted portion of space. In the process, two of Kirk’s officers are captured by Khan (Ricardo Montalban), an […]
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Star Trek: The Motion Picture, Movie Review, The Battle Bridge
In a unusual break from the norm, James Unit and Lou Unit decide to take on one of the movies that gets everyone up roared. After an eighteen-month refit process, the USS Enterprise is ready to explore the galaxy once again. But when a huge, invincible cloud approaches Earth, Admiral James T. Kirk must assume […]
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TNG Season 2 Wrap Up – The Battle Bridge
Today James and Lou discuss (Season 2 Wrap Up) and what we think of it and much more as well as listener feedback. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage This show is a proud member of the Trek Mate Family Network, home […]
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Shades of Gray, TNG S2 E22 Review, The Battle Bridge – Season 2 Finale
Commander Riker fights for his life in sickbay after he is infected by an alien parasite while on an away-mission. Dr. Pulaski soon discovers that the only way to save Riker’s life is to force his mind to relive painful memories. (Season finale) Today James and Lou discuss (Shades of Gray) and what we think […]
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Peak Performance, TNG S2 E21 Review, The Battle Bridge
With the Borg threat in mind, Starfleet stages a war-game simulation pitting Captain Picard and the Enterprise against Commander Riker and the eighty-year-old starship Hathaway. However, when the Ferengi suddenly attack, the Enterprise is crippled forcing Picard into a seemingly no-win situation. Today James and Lou discuss (Peak Performance) and what we think of it […]
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The Emissary, TNG S2 E20 Review, The Battle Bridge
The Enterprise crew has to deal with a Klingon sleeper ship whose occupants don’t know the Federation and Klingons are at peace. On-board to help them is an emissary, who (coincidentally) is one of Worf’s former love interests. Today James and Lou discuss (The Emissary) and what we think of it and much more as […]
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Manhunt, TNG S2 E19 Review, The Battle Bridge
Lwaxana Troi arrives on the Enterprise, intent on finding a husband. Today James and Lou discuss (Manhunt) and what we think of it and much more as well as listener feedback with tonight’s guest host Collin Higgins. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander […]
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Up the Long Ladder, TNG S2 E18 Review, The Battle Bridge
The Enterprise discovers two threatened colonies which must cooperate to survive. Lou’s Additional: The ultimate in the definition of Cliche. Today James and Lou discuss (Up the Long Ladder) and what we think of it and much more as well as listener feedback with tonight’s guest host Data Logan.. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) […]
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Samaritan Snare, TNG S2 E17 Review, The Battle Bridge
Picard must undergo a serious medical procedure while the Enterprise-D deals with a Pakled ship, which lures the Enterprise away in hopes of stealing its technology. Today James and Lou discuss (Samaritan Snare) with tonight’s guest host Shawn, from the Rusted Robot Podcast and what we think of it and much more as well as […]
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Q Who, TNG S2 E16 Review, The Battle Bridge
Q throws the Enterprise into uncharted space where it encounters and is engaged by a vessel of a previously unknown species: the Borg. When the vessel instantly and effortlessly overwhelms the Enterprise, Picard realizes that the Federation may not be as ready for the future as he thought. This show was recorded before the death […]
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The Battle Bridge Repost, Pen Pals, TNG S2 E15 Review
This is a repost of the review of Pen Pals. The original post sat in drafts for a while, unbeknowst to me and then when I finally corrected that oversight, it was later discovered that the post had no audio file. Therefor there was a whopping 21 downloads in a time frame that would see […]
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The Icarus Factor, TNG S2 E14 Review – The Battle Bridge
When Commander Riker is offered command of the starship Aries, his estranged father, Kyle Riker, is sent by Starfleet to brief him on the mission. Meanwhile, Data, La Forge, Dr. Pulaski, Wesley, and O’Brien help Worf celebrate the anniversary of his Rite of Ascension. Today James and Lou discuss (The Icarus Factor) and what we […]
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Time Squared – TNG S2 E13 Review, The Battle Bridge
The Enterprise discovers a duplicate of Picard from six hours in the future. Today James and Lou discuss (Time Squared) and what we think of it and much more as well as listener feedback, with tonight’s special guest, Colin Higgins.. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry […]
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The Royale, TNG S2 E12 Review, The Battle Bridge
The Enterprise investigates the wreckage of a 21st century Earth spaceship orbiting a distant planet and the appearance of a casino with inhabitants based on a rather poorly written paperback novel. Today James and Lou discuss (The Royale) and what we think of it and much more as well as listener feedback. Credit: Main Title […]
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The Battle Bridge, Special #1 – Fireside Chat with Renee Roberts
Apologies for the lack of shows recently. Here’s a special fireside Trek chat conversation between James and Renee Roberts (no relation). Many thanks to Renee for making this possible. We discuss a wide variety of subjects including: conventions, watching TNG in the first run, favourite episodes and, somehow, the Robert Wise classic ‘The Day the Earth […]
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Contagion, TNG S2 E11 Review, The Battle Bridge
The Enterprise and a Romulan warbird are attacked by the same computer virus that has already destroyed one Federation starship of the same class as the Enterprise. Today James and Lou discuss (Contagion) and what we think of it and much more as well as listener feedback. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged […]
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The Dauphin, TNG S2 E10 Review, The Battle Bridge
Wesley falls in love with the new leader of a war-torn planet. Lou’s addition to such a weak Memory Alpha synopsis. ….And Worf falls in love with a woman who wants to hurt him.” Today James and Lou discuss (The Dauphin) and what we think of it and much more as well as listener feedback. […]
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The Measure of a Man, TNG S2 E9 Review, The Battle Bridge
Starfleet must determine if Data is a sentient life form when transfer orders demand his reassignment for study and disassembly. Today James and Lou discuss (The Measure of a Man) and what we think of it and much more, with tonight’s Guest host… Mr. Data… James Data Logan, that is. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV […]
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A Matter of Honor, TNG S2 E8 Review, The Battle Bridge
Riker serves as an exchange officer on a Klingon warship. Ok… Memory Alpha must be feeling a little lazy today. Also happening tonight is a Benzite Exchange Officer nearly destroys a Klingon Ship, Federation Ship and the Klingon/Federation treaty due to an over inhalation of his funky steam. Today James and Lou discuss (A Matter […]
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Unnatural Selection, TNG S2 E7 Review, The Battle Bridge
The Enterprise investigates the deaths of the crew of the USS Lantree, who all died of old age. Today James and Lou discuss (Unnatural Selection) and what we think of it and much more as well as listener feedback. GET READY FOR A SHOCK FOLKS. This show is a proud member of the Trek Mate […]
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The Schizoid Man – TNG S2 E6 Review – The Battle Bridge
An away team discovers the dying Doctor Ira Graves, who claims to be Data’s “grandfather.” Today James and Lou discuss (The Schizoid Man) and what we think of it, with special guest Colin Higgin and more as well as listener feedback. This show is a proud member of the Trek Mate Family Network, home of […]
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Loud As a Whisper, TNG S2 E5 Review – The Battle Bridge
The Enterprise brings a deaf negotiator to mediate the end of a planetary civil war. Today James and Lou discuss (Loud As a Whisper) and what we think of it and much more as well as listener feedback. This show is a proud member of the Trek Mate Family Network, home of the best Star […]
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The Outrageous Okona, TNG S2 E4 Review, The Battle Bridge.
The Enterprise crew rescue a “roguish” freighter captain whose ship is malfunctioning, but his presence drags them into an interplanetary feud. Today James and Lou discuss (The Outrageous Okona) and what we think of it and much more as well as listener feedback. This show is a proud member of the Trek Mate Family Network, […]
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Elementary, Dear Data, TNG S2 E3 Review, The Battle Bridge
Something strange is going on here. Data was summoned to engineering to see Mr. LaForge, but when he arrives there is nothing serious happening. In fact it would appear that Mr. LaForge is “over there” with the Victory. Did Data fall into some time distortion? Because the Enterprise isn’t scheduled to rendezvous with the USS […]
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Where Silence Has Lease, TNG S2 E02 Review, The Battle Bridge
Where silence has lease. When you see a hole in space, steer clear. But no, not today. Today we either fall into the black hole or the black hole falls into us and now we try to get out with more then half our crew still alive, or we will self destruct. Or will we? […]
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The Child, TNG S2 E01 Review, The Battle Bridge
WEEEEEEEEE”””’RRRRREEEEE Back… Welcome to season 2 of the Battle Bridge. We start off season 2 by having a baby. No we’re not having a baby, no our wives are not having a baby… Counselor Troi is having a baby. Not only was it not planned, Deanna didn’t even participate in the process. In fact, her […]
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The Neutral Zone, TNG S1 E26 Review PART 2, The Battle Bridge *Season 1 Finale*
Attention... This is only part 2 of a two part episode.
This one was so long we had to break it up in two parts, but both are uploaded tonight..
It's here. The Season 1 finale of Star Trek: The Next Generation, The Neutral Zone. I'm sorry to report, they didn't think to make it a very good episode and there certainly is no cliff hanger. We wrap up the season with the review of the episode and a little about Season 1 as a whole. How did we rate them this season? Find out here.
Today James and Lou discuss The Neutral Zone and what we think of it and much more as well as listener feedback. Remember this is in two parts so you can take a break.
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The Neutral Zone, TNG S1 E26 Review PART 1, The Battle Bridge *Season 1 Finale*
Attention… This is only part 1 of a two part episode. This one was so long we had to break it up in two parts, but both are uploaded tonight.. It’s here. The Season 1 finale of Star Trek: The Next Generation, The Neutral Zone. I’m sorry to report, they didn’t think to make it […]
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Conspiracy, TNG S1 E25 Review, The Battle Bridge
Don’t trust anyone, except us. Don’t take anything for granted, except us. Four people meet at planet hell, three are who they say they are, one isn’t. Do you know which? Something is happening to the very fabric of what the Federation has built up and it’s up to the Enterprise to figure it out. […]
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We’ll Always Have Paris, TNG S1 E24 Review, The Battle Bridge
Why? What did I do to drive him away? Perhaps you were whiney. Maybe you didn't please him in the sack, although I can't see that being possible... Maybe hes gay...Maybe... enough of this self endulgance...EXIT!!!
What could happen when you send out a distress call and request that "ALL SHIPS" please respond? It didn't happen, but Lou ponders what if it did. James scouffed at that by the way as rubbish. We are joined by Paul Finch, Star Trek Podcaster, but not director as we've indicated in a few episodes.
Today Paul, James and Lou discuss We'll Always Have Paris and what we think of it and much more as well as listener feedback.
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Skin of Evil, TNG S1 E 23 Review, The Battle Bridge
Sorry this was late. Had computer problems and then lost FTP information..but we’re back. Skin of Evil.. I’ll say one thing for it, it’s the longest show we’ve done. We include Ben, Co-Host of the Delta Quadrant podcast, to discuss Skin of Evil. What happens when a main cast member is attacked? What do we […]
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Symbiosis, TNG S1 E22 Review, The Battle Bridge
What do you do when your studying a sun and intercept a distress call of a ship that is about to burn up in a planet’s atmosphere? Well first you mention a few times, in a few different ways, that the ship is going down. And then instead of doing the most logical thing, you […]
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The Arsenal of Freedom, TNG S1 E21 Review, The Battle Bridge
Are you interested in some high tech weapons? Then I'm the hologram for you. Whether it's one target or multiple targets, we'll obliterate your crew, your ship, hell maybe even your world. So lock on to my signal and beam on down...because we don't just make weapons...we make complete weapon sys
Today James and Lou discuss Too The Arsenal of Freedom with our guest host Blair from Canada. We also discuss what we think of it and much more as well as listener feedback and even a small quiz to Blair on what line of work he is in.
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Heart of Glory, TNG S1 E20 Review, The Battle Bridge
Remember Bryan Detamore? Heeeeee’s back. When it comes to Klingon, I don’t know more of an expert. So tonight Bryan helps us review Heart of Glory. The Enterprise comes across a ship that just engaged in battle. The ship belongs to one race of people, but what do we find on board?? da da daaaa…Klingons. […]
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Coming of Age – TNG S1 E19 Review, The Battle Bridge
Wesley is growing up. He leaves the ship by himself for the first time and even gets hit on by a ditzy girl while taking the Starfleet Academy Entrance Exam. How did he do? Well if your reading this, you already know, but what do you think we think of it? Well how does Lou feel about Wesley???? If you don't know, find out here.
Today James and Lou discuss Coming of Age and what we think of it and much more as well as listener feedback.
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Home Soil, TNG S1 E18 Review, The Battle Bridge
Another episode of mostly crap, but Lou seems to be alone in this one. Tonight we discuss teraforming and new life in the most microscopic form. It starts the whole notion of different forms of life.
Today James and Lou discuss TNG Season 1 Episode 19 Home Soil and what we think of it and much more as well as listener feedback.
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When the Bough Breaks, TNG S1 E17 Review, The Battle Bridge
Rock-a-bye baby, On the starship, When a planet appears, There will be hardship, When the Bough Breaks, Is the name of this ep. So download the show now And it won’t be a schlep. OK don’t shoot the poet… Tonight Lou and James discuss the episode When the Bough Breaks. Remember Lou loves the morality […]
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Too Short a Season, TNG S1 E16 Review, The Battle Bridge
Lou thinks this episode was crap, so he takes a forum feedback post into such a massive tangent you won’t believe…but it involves a song he is crazy about. Ok, but anyway Too Short a Season was too short on a script. A few tweaks and it would have been one heck of an episode. […]
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11001001, TNG S1 E15 Review, The Battle Bridge
11001001. That looks like Binary, right? It is….but it’s more then the number 201, it’s four names all lumped into one. Tonight, Lou and James discuss the episode, the Binars and much more such as forum feedback. But be warned, this is one seriously long podcast because of two reasons. One, we had a technical […]
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Angel One, TNG S1 E14 Review, The Battle Bridge
Angel One. What can we say that hasn’t been said before. Lou hates it, James hates it, you hate it, what else is there? We have this planet that is a strategic importance for some unknown reason where the Women are the warriors and rulers and the men are spineless weasels. Today James and Lou […]
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Datalore, TNG S1 E13 Review, The Battle Bridge
The only Soong type android, known to be in existence, is joined by another that turned out to be his long lost brother. So are these two boys the only Soong androids really in existence. If you have ever seen TNG, you know the answer already, if not, then we won’t be the spoiler… Today […]
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The Big Goodbye – TNG S1 E12 Review, The Battle Bridge
The Big Goodbye. That is what you get when two fully grown men have to say goodbye. One worrying about whether his wife and children will be there while the other one is leaving him to meet new people. The Big Goodbye. It’s what Lou and Dr. James are discussing tonight. Augh gee klaxon richnoc […]
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Haven, TNG S1 E11 Review, The Battle Bridge
Some day I hope when I die I get to go to Haven. Haven looks like a remarkable place, very lovely, peaceful in fact. Too bad we never actually go there. We're in orbit and so is someone else that no one wants to be there, but we never visit the planet.
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Hide and Q, TNG S1 E10 Review, The Battle Bridge
Hide and Q! Someone on the Enterprise gets the realization of "Impossible Dreams." What are those dreams? Well they start with vicious animal things and work their way to a disaster that could have as many as 500+ victims but you wouldn't believe how many it turned to be.
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The Battle, TNG S1 E9 Review, The Battle Bridge
Ferengis, Ferengis everywhere... Ok only three. Captain Picard may or may not be a murderer. The Ferengi are presenting Picard with his old ship the Stargazer. Why? Because he is the hero of Maxia. Of course, if you think it's that simple, your all alone in the vacume of space. There is much more to the story, so check it out.
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Justice, TNG S1 E8 Review, The Battle Bridge
Now it's going to be interesting. Justice isn't just the name its a moral story. One punishment for all crimes, even those like keep off the grass.
We pose questions like, what happens if a baby crawls on the grass, do they put the baby to death? What about the mentaly challenged? What happens when the punishment zone is no longer in effect? What happens outside the punishment zone?
Tonight James and Lou really give this episode the once over and just might challenge you to think about what Justice really is.
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Lonely Among Us – TNG S1 E7 Review, The Battle Bridge
How many more times must the crew of the Enterprise D see their Captain acting funny before they decide to do something about it? Does he really have to beam out energy only before someone relieves him of duty? Today James and Lou discuss Lonely Among Us to discuss these questions and much more as […]
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Where No One Has Gone Before, TNG S1 E6 Review, The Battle Bridge
Our guest Marc Stamper joins us for TNG Season 1 Episode 6, Where No One Has Gone Before. We surprise him with another guest, Paul Finch, who came on as Jim Kirk from Riverside Iowa. How long did it take Marc to determine it was Paul? You take a guess and then listen to see if your right.
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The Last Outpost, TNG S1 E5 Review, The Battle Bridge
The Enterprise is chasing a Ferengi ship. We’ve never seen the Ferengi, or have we? We’re not really sure…but when we catch up to them, or they catch up to us, or we all catch up to something, all is not what it appears. If Deanna Troi had not been on that ship, they’d still be where they found themselves.
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Code Of Honor, TNG S1 E4 review, The Battle Bridge.
The Enterprise visits Ligon II in search of some much needed vaccine, but before they get them, they have three steps to go through. Step 1, kiss some Ligonian booty. Step 2, beg for Lt. Yar back after she is captured and finally unwittingly participate in the overthrow of a female house so the spineless weasel she's married to can take her land and property. All in a days work for the good ole' 1701D. How do you think we rated this one??
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The Naked Now, TNG S1 E3 review, The Battle Bridge.
The Enterprise is watching a super red giant that will soon turn into a white dwarf and perhaps take the Enterprise with it. It seems the crew is being taken over by the sizzle. What do we think of the sizzle? Check it out here. Seaon1 Episode 3, The Naked Now.
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Encounter at Farpoint, Part 2, TNG S1E2. The Battle Bridges maiden voyage.
Second part of our maiden voyage we review Season 1 Episode 2 Part 1, Encounter at Farpoint Part 2, and this time we do talk about the episode. The cool hairdos of the Bandi, the Q and the Mystery surrounding the Farpoint station, such as it is.
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Encounter at Farpoint, TNG S1E1. The Battle Bridges maiden voyage.
Here's a new show for you. The Battle Bridge is going to be a weekly Star Trek: The Next Generation podcast where we will review and defend the constitution of TNG. All episodes in the order Memory Alpha says there were in, all movies in the order we all know they are in and everything else TNG. News and information, TNG Trek Birthdays and many other things.
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