Upper Pylon 2 – 5 x 05: The Assignment
This week on UP2, Evil Dan joins the crew as we take a look at the body possession episode that gives us our introduction to the Pah-Wraiths, “The Assignment.” To his horror, O’Brien discovers that Keiko has become possessed by a malevolent entity who threatens his family’s lives if he doesn’t do precisely as she orders. O’Brien must race against time, and with a little help from rising engineering...
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 McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage You can download the MP3 version of...
Upper Pylon 2 – 5 x 04: …Nor the Battle to the Strong
After Hansen’s quick visit to the infirmary to take care of his Rigelian Fever (aka sinus infection) the UP2 crew are now proud to present our look at the Jake Sisko Vietnam parable “…Nor the Battle to the Strong.” Jake sees the perfect opportunity for writing a thrilling article when he and Bashir are diverted to assist Starfleet forces under siege by the Klingons. However, Jake soon finds out that he is way...
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 host Colin Higgins. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed...
Upper Pylon 2 – 5 x 03: Looking for Par’Mach in all the Wrong Places
This week on UP2, the gang is reunited as we take a look at the fun romp of an episode that is “Looking for Par’Mach in all the Wrong Places.” Grilka, Quark’s Klingon ex-wife, returns to DS9. Quark, still smitten with her, enlists the help of Worf and Dax to woo the fierce Klingon woman, including participating in a battle to the death. Meanwhile, things start to get somewhat..awkward between Kira and...
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 Courage You can download the MP3 version of this show by clicking here. (might have to right click,...
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 Man) Johnson. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and...
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 Earth – and the Federation – from certain doom. Today James and Lou discuss (Star Trek IV: The Voyage HOme) and what we think of...
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 episode of season 5 of Star Trek: The Next generation. It was written by Ronald D. Moore and directed by David...
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 Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and...