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Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowJourney’s End, TNG Season 7 Episode 20 Review, The Battle BridgeAs 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.
Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage
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Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowEye of the Beholder, TNG S7 E18 Review, The Battle BridgeCounselor 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 at a time where two family members and one of my best friends, all passed away. Please forgive the time between shows, as I ha...2022-02-111h 42
Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowMasks, TNG S7 E17 Review, The Battle BridgeWhile investigating a rogue comet, the cultural archive concealed inside begins taking over both the Enterprise and Data.
Today James and Lou discuss (Masks) and what we think of it. Please note, Colin Higgins, a long time friend to the Lou Trek Show and Battle Bridge podcasts, was slated to be a part of this review. Sadly, bowed out at the last minute, saying he wasn’t feeling well. Days later, Colin took his own life. I did not know Colin was wearing a mask of his own. Being on the other side of the world, I couldn’t see the p...2021-12-211h 12
Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowDescent, TNG S6 E26 Review, The Battle BridgeThe Borg begin a new offensive against the Federation, but this time they’re acting as individuals; Data experiences his first emotions while fighting them. (Season finale)
Today James and Lou discuss (Descent) and what we think of it, as well as feedback, 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:
Upper Pylon 2, A Star Trek: DS9 Review Podcast
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Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowTimescape, TNG S6 E25 Review, The Battle BridgeAboard a runabout, Picard, Data, La Forge, and Troi encounter time distortions; they also discover the Enterprise, frozen in time while in battle with a Romulan warbird – and seconds away from destruction.
Today James and Lou discuss (Timescape) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Marc (The Boss) Stamper.
Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage
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Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowSecond Chances – TNG S6 E24 Review, The Battle BridgeThe Enterprise finds a second Will Riker on a planet that he helped evacuate eight years ago.
Today James and Lou discuss (Second Chances) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Matt Degear.
Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage
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Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowRightful Heir, TNG S6 E23 Review, The Battle BridgeAt the Klingon monastery on Boreth, Worf sees a very real vision of Kahless the Unforgettable.
Today James and Lou discuss (Rightful Heir) 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
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Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowSuspicions, TNG S6 E22 Review, The Battle BridgeDr. Crusher violates Starfleet regulations and medical ethics when she investigates the death of a Ferengi scientist.
Today James and Lou discuss (Suspicions) and what we think of it.
Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage
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Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowFrame of Mind, TNG S6 E21 Review, The Battle BridgeRiker thinks he is losing his mind when reality keeps shifting between an alien hospital and the Enterprise, where he is rehearsing a play.
Today James and Lou discuss (Frame of Mind) 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
Episode includes a 30 second snippet of the song “Suspicions,” by Eddie Rabbit, written by David Malloy, Randy McCormick, Eddie Rabbitt and Even Stevens, produced by David Malloy. No copyright information available. To hear this s...2020-04-121h 17
Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowThe Chase, TNG S6E20 Review, The Battle Bridge.Picard tries to finish his old archaeology teacher’s monumental last mission: solving a puzzle that leads Humans, Romulans, Klingons and Cardassians to the secret of life in this galaxy, revealing the origin of humanoid life.
Today James and Lou discuss (The Chase) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Shawn Vanderloo.
Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage
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Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowStarship Mine, A lost review episode from the Lou Trek Show. Please open and read.Hello.. Lou Here. Back in 2013 we tragically lost our beloved pet to an accident. At that time, Brian Baker and I were recording the Lou Trek Show. Brian carried on with the show and did a review of Starship Mine with Paul “Firbob” Wright. Brian lost his life not too long after. I’ve never […]2020-03-1951 min
Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowLessons, TNG S6 E19 Review, The Battle BridgePicard falls in love with one of his subordinates, but he can’t deal with having to order her into dangerous situations.
Today James and Lou discuss (Lessons) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Krys, aka Keiran McDuff.
Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage
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Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowStarship Mine, TNG S6 E18 Review, The Battle BridgeOn an evacuated USS Enterprise-D, Picard plays a deadly game of cat-and-mouse with terrorists who want to steal explosive toxic waste from the warp core as a lethal beam sweeps the ship.
Today James and Lou discuss (Starship Mine) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Shawn Vanderloo of the Rusted Robot and Soul Forge Podcasts..
Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage
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Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowBirthright, Part II, TNG S6E17 Review, The Battle BridgeIn the Romulan prison camp, Worf teaches the Klingon children about their culture.
Today James and Lou discuss (Birthright Part II) and what we think of it.
Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage
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Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowBirthright, Part I, TNG S6 E16 Review, The Battle Bridge.At Deep Space 9, Worf investigates reports that his father is still alive and an engineering accident causes Data to experience a vision of his father; Dr. Soong.
Today James and Lou discuss (Birthright Part I) and what we think of it.
Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage
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Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowTapestry, TNG S6 E15 Review, The Battle Bridge.After being attacked on an away mission, Picard dies and meets Q in the afterlife who offers him the chance to change a crucial moment in his history and prevent the mistakes he made in his youth.
Today James and Lou discuss (Tapestry) and what we think of it.
Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage
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Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowFace of the Enemy, TNG S6 E14 Review, The Battle BridgeTroi is captured and forced to masquerade as a Romulan intelligence officer in a plot to aid the defection of several high-ranking Romulan officials.
Today James and Lou discuss (Face of the Enemy) and what we think of it.
Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage
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Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowShip in a Bottle, TNG S6 E12 Review, The Battle Bridge.Holy crap… Has it been a while. Circumstances have changed and Lou is now working for himself, by himself and with himself. Therefor, as an independent contractor, he has the ability to schedule work and the show for whenever he wishes. So We will be on a weekly track from now on, unless something comes up that forces us to postpone a recording. But for now, here is Ship in a Bottle and in a few days will come Aquel and then one week from now, Face of the Enemy. Also starting with Face of the Enemy, we will also begin do...2020-01-261h 43
Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowChain of Command Part II, S6E11 Review, The Battle Bridge.Captain Picard’s secret mission fails, leading to him being captured by Cardassians. As he is tortured by his captors, Captain Jellico and the Enterprise attempt to prevent war with the Cardassian Union.
Today James and Lou discuss (Chain of Command, Part II) 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
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Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowChain of Command Part I, S6E10 Review, The Battle Bridge.Picard, Worf, and Dr. Crusher are reassigned from the Enterprise to a secret mission. Meanwhile, the Enterprise is under the command of Captain Edward Jellico, who immediately starts making changes, much to the dismay of the crew.
Today James and Lou discuss (Chain of Command, Part I) 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
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Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowThe Quality of Life, TNG S6 E09 Review, The Battle BridgeData discovers a group of robots that he believes qualify as lifeforms. Tiny little lifeforms…Precious little lifeforms….
Today James and Lou discuss (The Quality of Life) 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
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Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowA Fistful of Datas, TNG S6 E08 Review, The Battle BridgeAfter a computer malfunction, Worf, his son Alexander Rozhenko, and Counselor Deanna Troi are trapped in an Old West holodeck program wherein the interactive characters physically resemble and have the same enhanced abilities as Data.
Today James and Lou discuss (A Fistful of Datas) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest hosts Matthew Degear and Chris “The Teacher,” Johnson.
Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage
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Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowRascals, TNG S6 E07 Review, The Battle BridgeCaptain Picard, Ensign Ro, Guinan, and Keiko O’Brien are regressed physiologically to age 12 by a transporter accident, but retain their adult memories, resulting in different reactions from each. When rogue Ferengi hijack the Enterprise, the young crewmembers, along with Alexander Rozhenko, lead the revolt.
Today James and Lou discuss (Rascals) 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
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Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowTrue Q, TNG S6 E06 Review, The Battle BridgeI have my new permanent schedule, so I’m hoping to get some consistency in this show. So please hang on with us as we get into a rhythm, one that includes me working an overnight shift…zzzzZZZZzzzzz. On to the show.
Q once again graces the Enterprise with a visit, claiming that a young intern aboard is really a Q.
Today James and Lou discuss (True Q) 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 Alex...2019-05-231h 27
Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowSchisms, TNG S6 E5 Review, The Battle BridgeEnterprise crew members report that they go to sleep but wake up exhausted; a mysterious subspace pocket forms inside a cargo bay.
Today James and Lou discuss (Schisms) 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
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 infringement is intended. Any...2019-03-301h 21
Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowRelics, TNG S6 E04 Review, The Battle BridgeThe Enterprise discovers a ship that crashed on a Dyson sphere more than seventy-five years prior with a single survivor suspended in the transporter buffer: Captain Montgomery Scott.
Today James and Lou discuss (Relics) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest hosts Paul Finch and Krys (Keiran MacDuff) Kujawa .
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 th...2018-11-302h 13
Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowMan of the People, TNG S6 E03 Review, The Battle BridgeAs an ambassador mediates peace talks to end a fierce civil war, Deanna Troi begins to act erratically after spending some time with him.
Today James and Lou discuss (Man of the People) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Chris (Hot for Teacher) Johnson.
Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage
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Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowRealm of Fear, TNG S6 E2 Review, The Battle BridgeLieutenant Barclay faces his fear of transporting, but now he thinks that he’s being attacked by a creature inside the transporter beam.
Today James and Lou discuss (Realm of Fear) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Matt Degear.
Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage
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Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowStar Trek V: The Final Frontier, Movie Review, The Battle BridgeWhen a renegade Vulcan captures the Federation, Klingon, and Romulan ambassadors on Nimbus III, “the planet of galactic peace”, it can only mean one thing: the vacation is over; Captain James T. Kirk and the crew of the new Starship Enterprise-A are pressed back into service to come to the rescue. But, when the Vulcan has a prior association with Spock, it allows him to seize control of the Enterprise and put it on course for the center of the galaxy where he and his followers believe they find the place from which creation sprung.
Today James and Lou disc...2018-08-031h 39
Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowTimes Arrow Part 2, The Battle Bridge, TNG S6 E1 ReviewTrapped in 19th century San Francisco, the crew of the Enterprise must locate Data and prevent his death while stopping the Devidians from destroying Earth’s history. (Season 6 premiere)
Today James and Lou discuss (Times Arrow Part 2) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Collin Higgins.
Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage
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Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowTimes Arrow, TNG S5 E26 Review, The Battle BridgeSorry guys….lots of scheduling, work and life issues.
An engineering team finds evidence of an alien presence on Earth in 19th century San Francisco: Data’s severed head, buried five hundred years ago. (Season 5 finale)
Today James and Lou discuss (Times Arrow) 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
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Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowThe Inner Light, TNG S5 E25 Episode Review, The Battle BridgeAn alien probe controls and disables Captain Picard, who wakes up as “Kamin,” a resident of the planet Kataan. While the crew of the Enterprise tries to jar the probe’s influence, “Kamin” lives through the final, dying decades of his homeworld in the span of approximately twenty minutes in the form of an interactive “ancestor simulation”.
Today James and Lou discuss (The Inner Light) 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
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Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowThe Next Phase, TNG S5 E24 Review, The Battle BridgeGeordi La Forge and Ensign Ro are believed dead after a transporter malfunction. However, they soon discover that their state may not actually be “death”.
Today James and Lou discuss (The Next Phase) 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
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Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowI Borg, TNG S5 E23 Review, The Battle BridgeThe 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 something here. This was a lively spirited debate that was incredibly respectful and informative. I loved the way we al...2018-03-081h 34
Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowImaginary Friend, TNG S5 E22 Review, The Battle BridgeAs 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
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Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowThe Perfect Mate, TNG S5 E21 Review, The Battle BridgePicard 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 and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage
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Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowCost of Living, TNG S5 E20 Review, The Battle BridgeLwaxana 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
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Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowThe First Duty, TNG S5 E19, The Battle BridgeSorry 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.
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Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowCause and Effect, TNG S5 E18 Review, The Battle BridgeToday 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
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Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowEthics, TNG S5 E16 Review, The Battle BridgeAfter 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
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Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowPower Play (no for real this time), TNG S5 E15 Review, The Battle BridgeAlien 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 Alexander Courage
You can download the MP3 version of this show by clicking here. (might have to right...2017-11-091h 24
Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowThe 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 Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage
You can download the MP3 version of this show by clicking here. (might have to r...2017-10-271h 56
Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowConundrum, TNG S5 E14 Review, The Battle BridgeAfter 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 Alexander Courage
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Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowThe Masterpiece Society, TNG S5 E13 Review, The Battle BridgeThe Enterprise tries to save a “perfect” colony from destruction, but the assistance causes damage of its own.
Today James and Lou discuss (The MasterPIECE Society) 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 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 infringement is intended. Any Take Do...2017-09-261h 35
Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowViolations, TNG S5 E12 Review, The Battle BridgeSeveral crew members suffer violent hallucinations and comas as alien researchers visit the ship.
Today James and Lou discuss (Violations) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Chris “Not The Rock” 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 the Copyright Act of 1976, 17 U.S.C. § 107. No infringement is intended. Any Take Down notice will be stri...2017-09-211h 34
Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowHero Worship, TNG S5 E11 Review, The Battle BridgeData helps the only survivor of a wrecked ship, a child, cope with the loss of his parents. Meanwhile, the crew investigates the cause of the wreck.
Today James and Lou discuss (Hero Worship) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Simon Foster.
Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage
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Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowNew Ground, TNG S5 E10 Review, The Battle BridgeWorf’s son Alexander comes to live on the Enterprise; the crew helps guide a test vehicle for a revolutionary new form of interstellar travel.
Today James and Lou discuss (New Ground) and what we think of it, as well as feedback, with tonight’s guest host Bryan (The Klingon) 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 for the purposes of review under the Copy...2017-08-261h 12
Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowA Matter of Time, TNG S5 E9 Review, The Battle BridgeA time traveler claiming to be from the 26th century arrives to witness an attempt to save a doomed planet.
Today James and Lou discuss (Episode Name) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Shawn, from the Rusted Robot.
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:
The Rusted Robot
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Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowUnification II, TNG Season 5 Episode 8 review, The Battle Bridge.Sorry guys… Work hours changed and things in the family happened that kept me busy. Work hours are still not where they should be but are getting better. In fact, I’m 45 minutes away from punching the clock. Be back to normal soon.
On Romulus, Picard and Data meet with Spock, who claims to be trying to reunite the Romulans and Vulcans. While Spock works to achieve his goal, powers within the Romulan government seek to pervert his mission into an invasion of the Federation.
Today James and Lou discuss (Unification II) and what we think of it, as well...2017-07-231h 27
Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowUnification, TNG S5 E7 Review, The Battle BridgeTo the Federation’s surprise, Ambassador Spock has traveled to Romulus. Fearing he has defected, they send Captain Picard and some of his officers on a covert mission to determine why.
Today James and Lou discuss (Unification) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Krys, AKA Kieran McDuff.
Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage
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Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowThe Game, TNG S5 E6 Review, The Battle BridgeWesley Crusher visits the Enterprise only to see everyone behaving strangely on account of an addictive, mind-controlling game.
Today James and Lou discuss (The Game) 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
Links Discussed In This Show Were:
Upper Pylon 2, A Star Trek: DS9 Review Podcast
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Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowDisaster, TNG S5 E5 Review, The Battle BridgeA 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
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Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowSilicon Avatar, TNG S5 E4 Review, The Battle BridgeThe 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 by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage
Links Discussed In This Show Were:
Upper Pylon 2, A Star Trek: DS9 Review Podcast
You can download th...2017-06-061h 54
Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowEnsign Ro, TNG S5 E3 Review, The Battle BridgeThe 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
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Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowDarmok, 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 composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage
Links Discussed In This Show Were:
Upper Pylon 2, A Star Trek: DS9 Review Podcast
You can download the MP...2017-05-101h 27
Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowStar Trek IV: The Voyage Home, Movie Review, The Battle BridgeAdmiral 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 it.
Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage2017-05-012h 13
Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowRedemption, Part 2, TNG S5 E01, The Battle BridgeAs 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 Carson.
Guest stars for tonight’s epsidode are:
* Denise Crosby as Sela
* Tony Todd as Kurn
* Barbara March as L...2017-04-131h 22
Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowRedemption Part 1, TNG S4 E26 Review, The Battle BridgePicard 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 Alexander Courage
Links Discussed In This Show Were:
Starfleet International Region 1 Summit
Federation Ground Forces Facebook Page
You can download the MP3 version of this...2017-04-071h 25
Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowIn Theory, TNG S4 E25 Review, The Battle BridgeIn his latest attempt to understand Humanity, Data accepts the affections of Jenna D’Sora and pursues a romantic relationship with her. In the meantime, a nebula the Enterprise is passing through is causing strange things to happen on the ship.
Today James and Lou discuss (In Theory) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Krys AKA Kieran McDuff.
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 righ...2017-03-251h 33
Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowThe Minds Eye, TNG S4 E25 Review, The Battle Bridgeen route to Risa, Geordi La Forge is taken prisoner on a Romulan ship and mentally conditioned to assassinate a Klingon governor in order to implicate the Federation as enemies of the Empire and unbalance relations between the two governments.
Today James and Lou discuss (The Minds Eye) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Keiran (Krys) McDuff.
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 cl...2017-03-121h 40
Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowThe Host, TNG S4 E23 Review, The Battle BridgeA Trill ambassador is on-board to mediate a dispute, and falls in love with Dr. Crusher. When the Trill host is killed, the symbiont has to be temporarily joined to Commander Riker to continue the negotiations – and the affair.
Today James and Lou discuss (The Host) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Chris Johnson.
WARNING!!! This episode is only being uploaded to the Trek Mate Family network RSS feed due to graphic language, mostly if not all from Lou. It will not be seen on the Tech Podcast RSS feed. Now would be a go...2017-02-241h 48
Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowHalf a Life, TNG S4 E22 Review, The Battle BridgeLwaxana Troi causes trouble when she finds out that a scientist she has fallen in love with is due to commit ritual suicide.
Today James and Lou discuss (Half a Life) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Marc Stamper.
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:
Upper Pylon 2, A Star Trek: DS9 Review Podcast
You can download the MP3 version of this show by clicking here. (might have to right click, save as...2017-02-081h 29
Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowThe Drumhead, TNG S4 E21 Review, The Battle BridgeAn overzealous Starfleet admiral begins a witch-hunt aboard the Enterprise, determined to find a conspiracy, and eventually accusing Captain Picard of treason.
Today James and Lou discuss (The Drumhead) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest hosts Bryan Detamore and Data Logan .
Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage
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Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowQPid, TNG S4 E20 Review, The Battle BridgeQ picks up on romantic tensions between Captain Picard and an old flame, transporting them and the senior officers into a representation of Robin Hood.
Today James and Lou discuss (QPid) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Chris Johnson of Upper Pylon 2.
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:
Upper Pylon 2, A Star Trek: DS9 Review Podcast
You can download the MP3 version of this show by clicking here. (might have to ri...2017-01-121h 17
Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowThe Nth Degree, TNG S4 E19 Review, The Battle BridgeAfter an encounter with a mysterious alien probe, Lieutenant Barclay begins to exhibit signs of profound intelligence, ultimately hooking himself into the ship’s computer and hurling the Enterprise into apparent danger.
Today James and Lou discuss (Episode Name) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Marc Stamper.
Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage
Christmas Canon composed by The Trans-Siberian Orchestra
You can download the MP3 version of this show by clicking here. (might have to right click, save as...2016-12-231h 42
Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowIdentity Crisis, TNG S4 E18 Review, The Battle BridgeLa Forge and a former shipmate are the only officers left from an away mission five years ago. The others have transformed into aliens and disappeared.
Today James and Lou discuss (Identity Crisis) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Simon Foster.
Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage
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Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowNight Terrors, TNG S4 E17 Review, The Battle BridgeThe Enterprise crew is affected when they are adrift in a remote area of space, and find themselves unable to dream.
Today James and Lou discuss (Night Terrors) 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
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Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowGalaxy’s Child, TNG S4 E16 Review, The Battle BridgeLa Forge finds out that a scientist is hardly what he imagined her to be. Meanwhile, they must work together to save the child of a space-borne alien the Enterprise has accidentally killed.
Today James and Lou discuss (Episode Name) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Krys, AKA Keiran McDuff.
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:
Upper Pylon 2, A Star Trek: DS9 Review Podcast
You can download the MP3 version of th...2016-11-161h 26
Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowFirst Contact, TNG S4 E15 Review, The Battle BridgeAn injury to Commander Riker during a reconnaissance mission threatens the prospects for first contact with a culture on the verge of warp travel.
Today James and Lou discuss (First Contact) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest hosts Marc Stamper and Data Logan .
Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage
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Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowClues, TNG S4 E14 Review, The Battle BridgeThe crew of the Enterprise wakes up after apparently passing through a wormhole, finding mysteries surrounding their blackout. Data begins to act suspiciously, prompting the command staff to wonder if he has been compromised.
Today James and Lou discuss (Clues) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Blair from UP2.
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:
Upper Pylon 2, A Star Trek: DS9 Review Podcast
You can download the MP3 version of this sh...2016-10-191h 27
Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowDevil’s Due, TNG S4 E13 Review, The Battle BridgeThe USS Enterprise-D responds to a distress signal from a science station on Ventax II, where the planet is in chaos over the return of a being who claims to be that culture’s “devil”.
Today James and Lou discuss (Devil’s Due) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Sina from Ten Forward.
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:
Ten Forward Podcasts
You can download the MP3 version of this show by clickin...2016-10-121h 40
Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowThe Wounded, TNG S4 E12 Review, The Battle BridgeSorry we’ve been gone so long. But the good news is I finally found work and will have a stable schedule soon to resume the show. I still have two more episodes to edit and publish and we should continue recording soon. Thank you for keeping with us.
When Captain Benjamin Maxwell apparently goes rogue, the Enterprise is ordered to apprehend him before his actions result in another war between the Federation and the Cardassian Union.
Today James and Lou discuss (The Wounded) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Shawn Vanderloo from the Rus...2016-09-261h 39
Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowData’s Day (And the end of Miles’ Life,) TNG S4 E11 Review, The Battle BridgeData records a day in his life for Commander Bruce Maddox, including observations on Chief O’Brien’s wedding, and the mystery of a Vulcan ambassador who apparently dies in a transporter accident.
Today James and Lou discuss (Data’s Day) 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:
Trek News and Views Podcast
You can download the MP3 version of this show by clicking here. (m...2016-09-031h 23
Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowThe Loss, TNG S4 E10 Review, The Battle BridgeCounselor Troi loses her empathic powers; the Enterprise is slowly pulled off course by an unknown force existing in two-dimensional form into a deadly cosmic string.
Today James and Lou discuss (The Loss) and what we think of it, as well as feedback, with tonight’s guest host Matt D.
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:
None
You can download the MP3 version of this show by clicking here. (might have to right click, save as.)2016-08-201h 09
Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowFinal Mission, TNG S4 E09 Review, The Battle BridgeOn his way to Starfleet Academy, Wesley Crusher must care for an injured Captain Picard after their shuttle crashes on a desert moon.
Today James and Lou discuss (Final Mission) and what we think of it, as well as feedback, with tonight’s guest host Melissa from Upper Pylon 2.
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:
Upper Pylon 2, A Star Trek: DS9 Review Podcast
You can download the MP3 version of this show by clicking here. (might ha...2016-08-131h 15
Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowFutue Imperfect, TNG S4 E8 Review, The Battle BridgeAfter an away mission to Alpha Onias III interrupts Commander Riker’s birthday party, the first officer suddenly awakens in sick-bay sixteen years in the future where he is the captain of the Enterprise and about to negotiate a peace treaty with the Romulan Star Empire.
Today James and Lou discuss (Future Imperfect) and what we think of it, as well as feedback, with tonight’s guest host Krys, aka Kieran McDuff.
Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage
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Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowReunion, TNG S4 E07 Review, The Battle BridgeCaptain Picard is selected to arbitrate the selection of a new Chancellor for the Klingon Empire and, in doing so, find out who dishonorably murdered the old Chancellor. Also involved is Ambassador K’Ehleyr, who has a surprise for Worf: their son.
Today James and Lou discuss (Reunion) and what we think of it, as well as 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 Alexander Courage
You can download the MP3 version of this show by clicking here. (might have...2016-07-051h 26
Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowLegacy, TNG S4 E06 Review, The Battle BridgeThe survivors from a doomed freighter crash-land on Turkana IV, Tasha Yar’s homeworld, and are taken hostage by a dissident faction. When the Enterprise moves to intervene, they are joined by Tasha’s sister Ishara who has ulterior motives.
Today James and Lou discuss (Legacy) and what we think of it, as well as feedback, with tonight’s guest host Shawn Vanderloo.
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:
The Rusted Robot Podcast
Sci Fi Waffle Podcas...2016-06-201h 12
Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowRemember Me, TNG S4 E05 Review, The Battle BridgeFollowing an anomaly in a warp bubble experiment, Dr. Crusher finds that crewmembers are beginning to disappear, while she is the only one who seems to notice.
Today James and Lou discuss (Remember Me) and what we think of it, as well as feedback, 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
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 Co...2016-06-131h 27
Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowSuddenly Human, TNG S4 E04 Review, The Battle BridgeThe Enterprise crew discovers a young Human boy being raised by the aliens who killed his parents.
Today James and Lou discuss (Suddenly Human) and what we think of it, as well as feedback, with tonight’s guest host Commissioner Brad Gilbert.
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:
Ralston Girls Softball Association, Ralston Nebraska (USA)
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To...2016-06-031h 35
Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowBrothers, TNG S4 E3 Review, The Battle BridgeData jeopardizes an emergency mission to save an ill child when he gets a signal from his creator.
Today James and Lou discuss (Brothers) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Simon Foster, Funky SI..
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:
None
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Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowFamily, TNG S4 E2 Review, The Battle BridgeCaptain Picard takes leave on Earth and visits his family while recovering from his assimilation into the Borg. Worf’s Human parents visit the Enterprise and help him deal with his dis-commendation.
Today James and Lou discuss (Family) and what we think of it, as well as feedback, 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:
Upper Pylon 2, A Star Trek: DS9 Review Podcast
You can download the MP3 version of this...2016-05-131h 44
Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowStar Trek III: The Search for Spock, Movie Review, The Battle BridgeAdmiral James T. Kirk, finding out he made a mistake by leaving Spock on the Genesis planet, must disobey orders and hijack the hobbled Enterprise to retrieve his best friend. However, a rogue Klingon seeking the secrets of the “Genesis torpedo” puts Kirk’s mission – as well as the Enterprise, its crew, and Spock himself – in jeopardy.
Today James and Lou discuss (Star Trek III: The Search for Spock) and what we think of it.
Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage
Links Discussed In This Show...2016-04-283h 10
Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowThe Best of Both Worlds Part 2, TNG S4 E01 Review, The Battle BridgeWith Captain Picard assimilated by the Borg, the enemy is able to totally obliterate a Starfleet/Klingon armada at Wolf 359, leaving Riker in command of the Enterprise and forced to go one on one with his former captain. (Season Premiere)
Today James and Lou discuss (The Best of Both Worlds Part 2) and what we think of it, as well as feedback, with tonight’s guest host Blair Donnely from UP2.
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 Pa...2016-02-271h 39
Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowThe Best of Both Worlds, TNG S3 E26 Review, The Battle BridgeThe Borg begin an invasion of Federation space much sooner than was expected. With the Enterprise unable to affect them, the Borg capture Captain Picard and turn him into one of their own. (Season Finale)
Today James and Lou discuss (The Best of Both Worlds) and what we think of it, as well as feedback, with tonight’s guest host Blair from Upper Pylon 2.
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 us...2016-02-171h 51
Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowTransfigurations, TNG S3 E25 Review, The Battle BridgeThe Enterprise rescues a critically injured amnesiac who is undergoing a mysterious transformation.
Today James and Lou discuss (Transfigurations) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Marc (The Bill Payer) Stamper.
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:
Upper Pylon 2, A Star Trek: DS9 Review Podcast
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Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowMénage à Troi, TNG S3 E24 Review, The Battle BridgeA Ferengi DaiMon kidnaps Riker, Deanna, and Lwaxana Troi. (For some God awful mind control experiment.)
Today James and Lou discuss (Ménage à Troi) and what we think of it, as well as feedback, with tonight’s guest host Sina from Ten Forward.
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:
Ten Forward
Upper Pylon 2, A Star Trek: DS9 Review Podcast
You can download the MP3 version of this show by clicking here. (might have to right clic...2016-01-261h 39
Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowHollow Pursuits, TNG S3 E21 Review, The Battle BridgeSTOP!! The original file for this show was mixed wrong. If your copy of the show is screwed up, it’s very obvious. Just re-download the show and get the updated version.
Lieutenant Barclay, an introverted diagnostic engineer, is having difficulties dealing with his fantasies.
Lou’s addition: Really? That’s it. What Memory-Alpha forgot to mention is that LaForge is a shitty boss in this one. Even Picard has a slip of the tounge and Counselor Troi looks hotter than I’ve ever seen her up to this point. Oh and there is a real threat to the enterpr...2015-12-262h 30
Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowStar Trek II: The Wrath of Khan Movie Review – The Battle BridgeAs Adm. James T. Kirk (William Shatner) and Capt. Spock (Leonard Nimoy) monitor trainees at Starfleet Academy, another vessel from the United Federation of Planets is about to try out the planet-creating Genesis Device in a seemingly deserted portion of space. In the process, two of Kirk’s officers are captured by Khan (Ricardo Montalban), an enemy Kirk thought he’d never see again. Once more, Kirk takes the Enterprise’s helm, where he meets Khan’s ship in an intergalactic showdown.
Today James and Lou discuss (Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan) and what we think of it.2015-07-032h 54
Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowStar Trek: The Motion Picture, Movie Review, The Battle BridgeIn a unusual break from the norm, James Unit and Lou Unit decide to take on one of the movies that gets everyone up roared. After an eighteen-month refit process, the USS Enterprise is ready to explore the galaxy once again. But when a huge, invincible cloud approaches Earth, Admiral James T. Kirk must assume command of his old ship in order to stop it. Crew members old and new face new challenges, and must work together to triumph over the unknown.
Today James and Lou discuss (Star Trek: The Motion Picture) and what we think of it.
...2015-06-132h 39
Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowShades of Gray, TNG S2 E22 Review, The Battle Bridge – Season 2 FinaleCommander Riker fights for his life in sickbay after he is infected by an alien parasite while on an away-mission. Dr. Pulaski soon discovers that the only way to save Riker’s life is to force his mind to relive painful memories. (Season finale)
Today James and Lou discuss (Shades of Gray) and what we think of it and much more as well as listener feedback with tonight’s guest host Sina from Ten Forward.
Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage
This show is a pr...2015-04-2646 min
Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowUp the Long Ladder, TNG S2 E18 Review, The Battle BridgeThe Enterprise discovers two threatened colonies which must cooperate to survive. Lou’s Additional: The ultimate in the definition of Cliche.
Today James and Lou discuss (Up the Long Ladder) 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 is a proud member of the Trek Mate Family Network, home of the best Star Trek Podcasts, such as Previously in the Alpha Quadrant Podcast, A St...2015-03-222h 00
Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowThe Dauphin, TNG S2 E10 Review, The Battle BridgeWesley falls in love with the new leader of a war-torn planet.
Lou’s addition to such a weak Memory Alpha synopsis. ….And Worf falls in love with a woman who wants to hurt him.”
Today James and Lou discuss (The Dauphin) and what we think of it and much more as well as listener feedback.
Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage
This show is a proud member of the Trek Mate Family Network, home of the best Star Trek Podcasts, such as Previo...2014-11-301h 22
Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowWe’ll Always Have Paris, TNG S1 E24 Review, The Battle BridgeWhy? What did I do to drive him away? Perhaps you were whiny. Maybe you didn’t please him in the sack, although I can’t see that being possible… Maybe hes gay…Maybe… enough of this self indulgence…EXIT!!!
What could happen when you send out a distress call and request that “ALL SHIPS” please respond? It didn’t happen, but Lou ponders what if it did. James scoffed at that by the way as rubbish. We are joined by Paul Finch, Star Trek Podcaster, but not director as we’ve indicated in a few episodes.
Today Paul, James and Lou...2014-08-151h 25
Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowComing of Age – TNG S1 E19 Review, The Battle BridgeWesley is growing up. He leaves the ship by himself for the first time and even gets hit on by a ditzy girl while taking the Starfleet Academy Entrance Exam. How did he do? Well if your reading this, you already know, but what do you think we think of it? Well how does Lou feel about Wesley???? If you don’t know, find out here.
Today James and Lou discuss Coming of Age and what we think of it and much more as well as listener feedback.
This show is a proud member of the Trek Mate Fa...2014-07-111h 33
Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowHome Soil, TNG S1 E18 Review, The Battle BridgeAnother episode of mostly crap, but Lou seems to be alone in this one. Tonight we discuss teraforming and new life in the most microscopic form. It starts the whole notion of different forms of life.
Today James and Lou discuss TNG Season 1 Episode 18 Home Soil and what we think of it and much more as well as listener feedback.
This show is a proud member of the Trek Mate Family Network, home of the best Star Trek Podcasts, such as Previously in the Alpha Quadrant Podcast at Previously in the Alpha Quadrant: A Star Trek: Enterprise Podcast2014-07-031h 15
Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowWhen the Bough Breaks, TNG S1 E17 Review, The Battle BridgeRock-a-bye baby,
On the starship,
When a planet appears,
There will be hardship,
When the Bough Breaks,
Is the name of this ep.
So download the show now
And it won’t be a schlep.
OK don’t shoot the poet… Tonight Lou and James discuss the episode When the Bough Breaks. Remember Lou loves the morality stories and since both your hosts are Fathers, this story could engender many feelings on what we would do if our children were stolen. To what ends would we go? At what point could we simply...2014-06-261h 23
Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowToo Short a Season, TNG S1 E16 Review, The Battle BridgeLou thinks this episode was crap, so he takes a forum feedback post into such a massive tangent you won’t believe…but it involves a song he is crazy about.
Ok, but anyway Too Short a Season was too short on a script. A few tweaks and it would have been one heck of an episode. Imagine instead of the Admiral taking the de-aging drug the story time was actually spent with him coming to terms with what he did and trying to rectify it. That would have been much better.
Today James and Lou discuss Too Shor...2014-06-181h 12
Welcome to the Lou Trek Show11001001, TNG S1 E15 Review, The Battle Bridge11001001. That looks like Binary, right? It is….but it’s more then the number 201, it’s four names all lumped into one.
Tonight, Lou and James discuss the episode, the Binars and much more such as forum feedback. But be warned, this is one seriously long podcast because of two reasons. One, we had a technical glitch and while it was happening, you got a treat of listening to Lou’s Daughter talk to James about the UK life, One Direction, School, Children and more.
This show is a proud member of the Trek Mate Family Network, home of the b...2014-06-131h 47
Welcome to the Lou Trek ShowAngel One, TNG S1 E14 Review, The Battle BridgeAngel One. What can we say that hasn’t been said before. Lou hates it, James hates it, you hate it, what else is there? We have this planet that is a strategic importance for some unknown reason where the Women are the warriors and rulers and the men are spineless weasels.
Today James and Lou discuss Angel One and what we think of it and much more as well as listener feedback.
This show is a proud member of the Trek Mate Family Network, home of the best Star Trek Podcasts, such as Previously in the Alpha Qu...2014-06-051h 02