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. Today James and Lou discuss (I Borg) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Shawn Vanderloo. I have to add...
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 All audio used is copyrighted by CBS and Paramount and is intended to be used...
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 guest host Chris “The Teacher” Johnson. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy...
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) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage All audio used is...
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 duty. Today James and Lou discuss (The First Duty) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Colin Higgins....
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 the Fair Use doctrine for the purposes of review under the Copyright Act of 1976, 17 U.S.C. § 107. No...
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 Alexander Courage Links Discussed In This Show Were: New Horizons Podcast You can download the MP3 version...
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 it’s the real power play.. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and...
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, there is a little musical treat included. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by...
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 (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and...
In The Wilderness