Bloodlines, TNG S7 E22 Review, The Battle Bridge
Jul09

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 by CBS and Paramount and is intended to be used under the Fair Use doctrine for the purposes of review under...

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Firstborn, TNG S7 E21 Review, The Battle Bridge
Jun25

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 copyrighted by CBS and Paramount and is intended to be used under the Fair Use doctrine...

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Journey’s End, TNG Season 7 Episode 20 Review, The Battle Bridge
Jun11

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 discuss (Journey’s End) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Lou’s Wife, Diane Costanzo....

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Can you help Jude and his family?
May04

Can you help Jude and his family?

A message from Trek Mate’s co-host Jude:   I’ve always been quite a private person and for the last year on social media that has been the case more than ever.   One year ago my family and I tragically lost our amazing 17 year old son after he sadly took his own life after struggling for years with a mixture of depression,resentment of being on Autistic spectrum , being a victim of bullying in several different...

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Trek Mate: A Star Trek Podcast – Episode 225: Gary Vulcan To The Rescue
May04

Trek Mate: A Star Trek Podcast – Episode 225: Gary Vulcan To The Rescue

In this weeks show Jude and Wayne discuss the final episode of the shady Vulcan three part story “Kir’Shara”.   Also Jude shares his heart breaking story and asks for your help to try and raise money for “Papyrus Prevention of Young Suicide”, if you can spare a few pounds then please click here: Breadth Of The Wild fundraising for Papyrus Prevention of Young Suicide on JustGiving   Support us on...

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Trek Mate: A Star Trek Podcast – Episode 224: Shady Vulcans
Mar24

Trek Mate: A Star Trek Podcast – Episode 224: Shady Vulcans

In this episode Wayne and Jude discuss the 2nd part of an amazing 3 part Vulcan centric arch of Enterprise “Awakening”, lets see just how dodgy the high command can be.   Support us on Patreon HERE.   Email us at TrekMate1701@gmail.com Remember to check out our weekly YouTube exclusive episode reviews and other videos on our YouTube channel here: YouTube.com/TheSciFiCollective   And whilst you’re on our...

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Trek Mate: A Star Trek Podcast – Episode 223: Pic-Hard
Mar10

Trek Mate: A Star Trek Podcast – Episode 223: Pic-Hard

This week Wayne and Jude discuss the first episode of Picard Season 2, will it make up for the season 1 finale?   Support us on Patreon HERE.   Email us at TrekMate1701@gmail.com Remember to check out our weekly YouTube exclusive episode reviews and other videos on our YouTube channel here: YouTube.com/TheSciFiCollective   And whilst you’re on our YouTube channel please click Like, Subscribe & share us with your...

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Trek Mate: A Star Trek Podcast – Episode 222: Our Happy Place
Mar05

Trek Mate: A Star Trek Podcast – Episode 222: Our Happy Place

This week Jude & Wayne go to their happy place and revisit season 4 of Enterprise, but what episode have they chosen to watch?   Support us on Patreon HERE.   Email us at TrekMate1701@gmail.com Remember to check out our weekly YouTube exclusive episode reviews and other videos on our YouTube channel here: YouTube.com/TheSciFiCollective   And whilst you’re on our YouTube channel please click Like, Subscribe &...

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Trek Mate: A Star Trek Podcast – Episode 221: Better Late Than Never
Feb23

Trek Mate: A Star Trek Podcast – Episode 221: Better Late Than Never

In this episode Wayne and Jude decide to finally get back on the horse and discuss DST 2021… Yes we have our finger on the pulse!   Support us on Patreon HERE.   Email us at TrekMate1701@gmail.com Remember to check out our weekly YouTube exclusive episode reviews and other videos on our YouTube channel here: YouTube.com/TheSciFiCollective   And whilst you’re on our YouTube channel please click Like, Subscribe...

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Eye of the Beholder, TNG S7 E18 Review, The Battle Bridge
Feb11

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, Colin Higgins. We discuss his life and our thoughts on his death. It has hit me very hard, especially...

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