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....
Upper Pylon 2 – 6 x 08: Resurrection
This week on UP2, we see the return of one of our “favorite” supporting characters, albeit with a twist in “Resurrection.” Bariel Antos, Kira’s late lover, suddenly appears on the station. However, he reveals that he isn’t the Bariel that Kira knew, he’s actually the Bariel from the Mirror Universe. Will the sudden appearance of Bariel’s mirror doppelganger rekindle old feelings for...
Upper Pylon 2 – 6 x 07: You Are Cordially Invited
This week on UP2, the bad boys of the UP2 crew (aka Chris and Smonskey) take a look at the wedding of the 24th Century with “You Are Cordially Invited.” Dax convinces Worf to get married before Alexander leaves the station, but little do they know that their limits will be tested as Worf transforms himself from a Klingon warrior into a certifiable Bridezilla. What did you think of Worf’s turn as a Klingon Kardashian...
Upper Pylon 2 – 6 x 05: Favor the Bold
Reports of our assimilation have been greatly exaggerated! The UP2 crew reunites to tackle the beginning of the end of the Season 6 opening arc with “Favor the Bold.” With the dismantling of the minefield just days away, Captain Sisko leads a Federation battle fleet to retake DS9. Meanwhile, Kira and her resistance cell desperately try to buy the fleet more time while simultaneously dealing with the personal minefield left...
Upper Pylon 2 – 6 x 04: Behind the Lines
This week on UPS, Smonskey and Chris break down the re-emergence of the Female Changeling into the war arc in “Behind the Lines.” Kira’s resistance plans take a turn for the worst when the Female Changeling arrives on the station, hindering Odo’s judgment in the process. With the minefield set to be dismantled within a week, will the resistance be able to stop the Dominion before the reinforcements pour in from...
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...