Ten Forward Episode #159 – Quintessential Trek
Aug28

Ten Forward Episode #159 – Quintessential Trek

Sometimes El Presidente has good ideas, sometimes he has bad ideas, sometimes he don’t know if the idea is good or bad until it’s published, this is one of those times.   Chris is joined by Evil Dan, Nice Damon and Richard from the Star Trek Risa Social Media Website to discuss which “things” they think are quintessential examples in Trek. Richard gets special thanks for jumping in at literally the last...

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Upper Pylon 2 – 1 x 13: Battle Lines
Aug27

Upper Pylon 2 – 1 x 13: Battle Lines

Captain’s Log:  Stardate Classified:  Due to a natural disaster, I was away from the station at the time of the recording of this week’s report.  I must confess, I am so incredibly proud of my crew.  I have to give special credit to Crewman Carnivore this week for carrying the philosophical banner of reflection.  Smonskey has also done an excellent job of keeping all in line, and I must admit, even Admiral Hansen seemed to be on his...

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Booby Trap, TNG S3 E06 Review, The Battle Bridge
Aug26

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 Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage This show is...

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Ten Forward Episode #158 – Chris Family Johnson’s Desert Island Trek
Aug22

Ten Forward Episode #158 – Chris Family Johnson’s Desert Island Trek

Two Chrisses, a Sina, a Firbob and a Jarman walk into Ten Forward and discuss lots of stuff.  And sing.   And make fun of each other and other people (natch). And discuss some of Chris Johnson’s favorite Trek episodes. I’m too lazy and it’s too late to post all the contact information except for Chris, our guest, who can be found here:  @carnivorej Also, Jarman is especially good at...

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Upper Pylon 2 – 1 x 12: Vortex
Aug20

Upper Pylon 2 – 1 x 12: Vortex

This week on UP2, Admiral Hansen and Captain Melissa are away on Shore Leave, leaving one first officer, one crewman, and one Takarangolem in charge to review this week’s episode, “Vortex.” After a mysterious stranger from the Gamma Quadrant is arrested on DS9 for murder, Odo may be in for more than he bargained for when the criminal informs him that he holds some secrets regarding Odo’s unknown origins. Will...

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Sci Fi Waffle: Episode 6 – Star Trek vs Star Wars with John Lucas
Aug19

Sci Fi Waffle: Episode 6 – Star Trek vs Star Wars with John Lucas

Sci Fi Waffle: Episode 6 – Star Trek vs Star Wars with John Lucas In this episode we discuss; More meteor showers Sci Fi books Space above and beyond and the big one… Star Wars vs Star Trek with a special guest John Lucas (No relation to George!) If you have any comments or ideas for segments in the show or would like to send us an Mp3 file, then you can get in touch in the following ways; TrekMate Forum Twitter, @scifiwaffle,...

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The Bonding, TNG S3 E5 Review, The Battle Bridge.
Aug15

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: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and...

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Ten Forward Episode #157 – Tipsy Talk & Foul-Mouthed Feedback
Aug14

Ten Forward Episode #157 – Tipsy Talk & Foul-Mouthed Feedback

Thanks to the wonders of time travel, you are getting this episode which was recorded in the future.   Thanks to Evil Dan for joining me at the bar and helping me drink some…green…stuff. We have a bar, we get to drink.    

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Uper Pylon 2 – 1×11 The Nagus
Aug13

Uper Pylon 2 – 1×11 The Nagus

There is a mysterious figure on Deep Space 9 followed by a lumbering roseatte ghoul and an obsequious Feringi. Who could this mystery man be? Is he here to claim Quark’s Bar, or worse yet the entire space station for himself? Will the Ferengi squirt earwax all over his shoes? All will be answered in our latest episode of Upper Pylon 2!

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Who Watches the Watchers, TNG S3 E4 Review, The Battle Bridge
Aug10

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) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage This show...

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