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Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)DS9 s2e15 “Paradise”Sisko gets boxed, O'Brien goes Rambo, DS9 introduces us to another loathsome class A psycho fanatic, Matt tries to avoid eviction, and Andy engages in the longest vamp ever.[VAMP WARNING: Technically the episode discussion begins around 1:03, but at 1:05ish Andy begins the LONGEST VAMP EVER, and when it finally ends, Matt discusses his landlord meltdown, so the episode discussion doesn't begin in earnest until 1:17ish]This month, as requested, Matt and Andy will be adding a little Christmas bonus in the TNC Patreon stocking with a commentary episode on THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL!2023-12-062h 06Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)DS9 s2e8 "Necessary Evil”We're in full-on Terok NOIR mode and Constable Odo is on the case! Meanwhile, Matt has a theory about what a "Cardassian neck trick" is, and a lizard extra needs a few more classes at the Andrew Secunda School of Specific Acting. [Episode discussion begins around 1:05]2023-08-182h 12Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)TNC "Descent Part 1" (TNG S6E26)Stop. Stop it. Stop. Stop. Matt, Andy, and Data are back, and all of them have developed a taste for killing! (Matt and Andy just for killing the TNC release schedule)Episode discussion starts at 46:002021-04-252h 08Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)TNC "A Fistful of Datas"Andy and Matt explore the "Ancient West" even though Matt insists it would just be the "Old West".Episode discussion begins At 41:002020-08-201h 48Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)TNC "Rascals" (TNGs6e7)Andy and Matt find the security on the Enterprise to be less than adequate.Episode discussion begins at 50:372020-08-172h 06Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)TNC "Relics" (TNG S6e4)Matt and Andy enjoy one of Matt's favorite episodes of TNG. Two engineers yammering on and on about treknobable. Its a dream come true. Episode discussion begins at 38:002020-07-232h 06Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)TNC "Man of The People" (TNG s6e3)Andy and Matt sit through this episode... and then have to talk about it. Episode Discussion begins at 35:002020-07-181h 47Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)TNC "Realm of Fear". (TNG S6E2)Matt and Andy face their fear of an episode with no real danger to the ship, Unless you count setting up an explosion next to the warp core.Episode discussion begins at 43:002020-07-091h 54Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)TNC "Time's Arrow Part 2" (TNG s6e01)Matt and Andy have had quite enough of MaK Twain but can't get enough of Samuel Clemens impressions.... Is that weird? Episode discussion starts at 30:00Patreon Shout outs: 1:35If you'd like to support the podcast and get up top Four(!) bonus episodes a month, head over to www.patreon.com/startrektnc 2020-06-301h 54Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)TNC "Time's Arrow part 1" (TNG s5e26)'Matt and Andy take a trip to the 19th century and meet an incredibly annoying Mark Twain.Episode Discussion begins at 30:30PLEASE CONSIDER JOINING “STAR TREK: THE NEXT CONVERSATION” IN DONATING TO:Movement for Black Lives - M4BL is a network of more than 100 member organizations, each focusing on different aspects of the civil rights and criminal justice reform movements, such as Color of Change, the Black Movement Law Project, the Black Lives Matter Network, and dozens of smaller local and regional groups that...2020-06-191h 46Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)TNC "The Inner Light" (TNG s5e25)Matt and Andy live hours of podcasting, only to discover the TNG episode was only 45 minutes long.Episode discussion Begins at 40:00Frank Sinatra, Come ON! at 42:49 2020-06-112h 17Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)TNC "The Next Phase" (TNG S5E24)Matt and Andy watch Geordi try to explain to Ro that they aren't ghosts, doomed to haunt the Enterprise. Episode Discussion begins at 22:002020-06-041h 58Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)TNC "I, Borg" (TNG S5E23)Matt and Andy discover an episode where every scene propels the plot forward and stays true to the characters.... It's pretty weird at first buy they get used to it. Episode discussion begins at 36:002020-05-272h 08Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)TNC "Imaginary Friend" (TNG S5E22)Matt and Andy wonder if Imaginary friends are real and if Data knows when he is making a joke.Episode discussion begins at 36:292020-05-211h 49Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)TNC "The Perfect Mate" ( TNG S5E21)Matt and Andy both refuse to change in order to be compatible with one another. Andy is a hopeless romantic and Matt finds the whole thing dull.Episode discussion begins at 36:002020-05-132h 25Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)TNC: "Cost Of Living" (S5 E20)Matt and Andy are befuddled as Lwaxana Troi returns. This time she is teamed up with the equally peripheral character of Alexander. The Enterprise is in grave danger, but you wouldn't know it from the amount of time they spend on the characters that aren't even members of the crew. Episode discussion begins at 33:002020-05-072h 08Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)TNC: "Cause and Effect" (TNG S5 E18)Matt and Andy watch the Enterprise blow up, a lot. Episode discussion begins at the 33 minute mark.2020-04-232h 11Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)TNC: "The Outcast" (TNG S5 E17)Matt and Andy watch Riker fall in love while Geordi grows a beard off screen.Episode discussion begins around 28:002020-04-152h 04Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)TNC: Ethics (TNG S5 E16)Matt and Andy watch a classic medical drama set in space. Worf loses the use of his legs but gains the respect of, his son, I guess?Episode Discussion begins at 30:002020-04-081h 39Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)TNC: Power Play (S5 E15)Matt and Andy return to good old fashioned TNG. Chief O'Brien and Ensign Ro also came along for the ride. We also wrap up Picard discussions in the hails. So if you don't want that spoiled, skip from 10:00 to 39:30. Otherwise enjoy the ride. Episode discussion begins at 39:302020-03-311h 40Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)TNC: Picard Episode 10: Et in Arcadia Ego Part 2So many loose ends to tie up neatly in a bow. Can it happen? Find out along with Matt and Andy.Episode discussion begins at the 30 minute mark.2020-03-272h 04Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)TNC: "Conundrum" (TNG S5, E14)Matt and Andy watch the Enterprise crew have their minds erased. Not their whole minds, just the parts needed to stop the plot in its tracks. This also makes Riker seemingly irresistible to everyone and Data become a bartender.episode discussion begins around the 27 minute mark.2020-03-231h 50Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)TNC: PICARD Episode 9: Et in Arcadia Ego Part 1Matt and Andy get to planet full of androids. But they still don't know who to root for. Episode discussion begins around 25:002020-03-201h 58Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)TNC: Picard Episode 8: Broken PiecesMatt and Andy are quarantined. And luckily they have some Picard to discuss. Episode discussion begins at 41:302020-03-172h 14Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)TNC: Picard Episode 6: The Impossible BoxMatt and Andy spend time on a Borg Cube. Picard deals with his past assimilation and a lot of characters discover the same thing many times. Episode discussion begins around 36:002020-02-281h 37Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)TNC: Picard Episode 5: Stardust City RagMatt and Andy find a McGuffin. It's Bruce Maddox. There's a lot of Arguing but agreeing on this one. Plot happens. But what's the plot? Episode discussion begins at 33:002020-02-211h 52Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)113 "Masterpiece Society" (TNG S5E13)Matt and Andy have some questions bout a "perfect" society. It's a mess. We're sorry. Episode discussion begins around the 30:00 mark 2020-02-171h 43Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)TNC: Picard Episode 4: Absolute CandorMatt and Andy wade even deeper into the mystery box that is Picard. Lots to discuss on this one! Episode discussion begins at 27:002020-02-142h 20Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)TNC: Picard Episode 3: The End is The BeginningMatt and Andy discuss episode 3 of Picard. Is everyone a spy? Will Picard ever leave earth? Episode discussion begins at 23:002020-02-071h 50Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)TNC: Picard Episode 2: Map and LegendsMatt and Andy need a legend to the map that is the first 2 episodes of Star Trek Picard.2020-01-311h 49Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)112 "Violations" (TNG S5E12)Matt and Andy almost fall into a coma while covering this episode in which three members of the senior staff also fall into comas. episode discussion begins at 24:002020-01-271h 35Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)TNC: Picard Episode 1: RemembranceMatt and Andy break down episode 1 of Star Trek : Picard. Does Jean Luc only take milk and sugar in his tea because its a dream sequence? Why is Data wearing a First contact era uniform on the Enterprise D? Does D now stand for Dream? Spoilers ahead! Episode discussion begins around the 16:00 mark. 2020-01-241h 41Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)Bonus Spoiler-Cast: Rise of SkywalkerMatt and Andy saw talked about the new Star Wars movie for so long they decided to make it its own bonus episode! SPOILERS! 2019-12-2343 minStar Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)110 "New Ground" (TNG S5E9)Matt and Andy break new ground by trying to figure out what makes this character heavy episode of TNG so hard to watch. Episode discussion begins around 34:002019-12-012h 01Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)109 "A Matter Of Time" (TNG S5 E9)Matt and Andy return from the 26th century to be bad con-men. We're back and less professional than ever! Episode discussion begins around 40:002019-10-282h 25Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)108. "Unification Part 2" (TNG S5E8)Matt and Andy finally get to see what Spock is doing on Vulcan. But not before they try to remember how much morphin is involved in Power Ranger-ing.Episode discussion begins around the 36:00 mark. 2019-09-161h 55Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)107 "Unification Part 1" (TNG S5 E7)Matt and Andy attempt to reunify the podcast but realize they are still bad at it. Spock shows up too! But not till it's totally pretty much over and everyone talks to walls. Episode discussion begins in earnest around the 42:00 minute mark... A calamity of errors precedes it. We try to start talking about it around 29:00 but, well. You know. 2019-08-262h 12Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)106 "The Game" (TNG S5 E6)Riker comes back from vacation even more Riker than usual. Matt and Andy find the Game the crew is playing about as exciting as the episode. 2019-07-292h 09Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)RED ALERT! PICARD Trailer breakdownMatt and Andy beam up to breakdown the SDCC trailer for Picard. The Captain has returned, this time with a dog!2019-07-2242 minStar Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)105 "Disaster" (TNG S5 E5)Matt and Andy kick the rust off. Will this episode be a disaster? Probably. But hey, we're back!Episode Discussion begins at 31:002019-06-282h 34Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)104 "Silicon Avatar" (TNG S5E4)Matt and Andy return, but so does the Crystalline Entity! Oh and does Riker always beam down to planets with bottles of wine?2019-06-052h 07Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)103 "Ensign Ro" (TNG S5 E3)Andy is back! Matt's there too. And it really seems like everyone on the Enterprise has an attitude problem. Also Andy is very excited to have Ro Laren at the helm. Episode discussion probably begins around 33:00 (I'm just guessing cause I'm a new dad and my brain is mush) 2019-05-231h 49Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)102 "Darmok" (TNG S5 E2)Matt and Andy when the pod starts. Matt his ears open. Andy his acting, specific. Episode discussion begins around 48:002019-04-221h 51Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)101: "Redemption Part 2" (TNG S5E1)Matt and Andy watch the Klingon Civil war reach a fever pitch but Worf still can't find anyone to listen to him.Episode discussion starts around 27:00 in full disclosure there is about 10 minutes discussion/rant about the pluralization of the Klingon Bird of Prey. That goes till about 45:00 then its clean sailing.2019-04-082h 00Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)100. "Redemption Part 1" (TNG S4 E26)Andy and Matt prevent their own Civil War when they mostly agree bat also disagree a lot on this episode. And Worf finally gets people around him who will say "yes."Episode Discussion begins around the 21:00 minute mark2019-04-011h 46Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)99. "In Theory" (TNG S4 E 25)Andy finally gets to see what it's like to date someone on the Enterprise D. Matt remembers Frank Sinatra but forgets how the rest of the show goes. 2019-03-251h 52Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)98. "Mind's Eye" (TNG S4 E24)Matt and Andy are brainwashed to find that even though the plot of this episode makes perfect sense, they are still unfulfilled. Episode discussion at 30:-002019-03-111h 53Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)97. "The Host" (TNG S4 E23)Matt and Andy form a symbiotic relationship when it comes to Beverly Crushers love life. Andy also invites us all to the Andy Secunda School of Specific Acting.-Episode discussion at 24:00 2019-03-042h 36Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)96 "Half a Life" ((TNG S4 E22)This week Matt and Andy get real sad about getting old. Mostly cause this episode makes us feel useless already. Episode Discussion begins at 28:00 2019-02-251h 55Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)95 "The Drumhead" (TNG S4 E21)Matt and Andy liked this episode so much, they decided to call the Director to gush about it. That's right, it's the second installment of Ask Frakes with Jonathan Frakes.Episode Discussion 35:00Ask Frakes 1:36:002019-02-182h 32Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)94 "Q Pid" (TNG S4 E20)Matt and Andy desperately search for a plot while being trapped in Nottingham. Andy achieves his goal of getting our instagram up to date and Data is put to no use. Episode discussion begins at 30:002019-02-112h 13Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)92 "Identity Crisis" (TNG S4 E18)Matt and Andy can't believe how much better at being a doctor Beverly Crusher is this season. Geordi loses his identity but gains his sight and Data has a hard time admitting he has feelings.Episode discussion begins at 44:002019-01-282h 12Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)90 "Galaxy's Child" (TNG S4 E16)Matt and Andy dive right in to the awkwardness of Geordi meeting the real version of the Holodeck creation he fell in love with last season. In a script by penned by the great Coo Coo Bird of trek, Maurice Hurley there is much to discuss! Episode discussion at 21:552019-01-142h 29Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)89 "First Contact" (TNG S4 E15)Matt and Andy make first contact with an episode they generally agree on!?!Episode discussion at 36:002019-01-071h 58Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)88: "Clues" (TNG S4 E14)Matt and Andy have something of a mystery on their hands... Join them as they search for clues that will help them figure out if they like this episode. 2018-12-242h 09Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)87: "Devil's Due" (TNGS S4 E13)Matt and Andy watch as Captain Picard fights the devil in an epic space battle. Or ya know, an arbitration hearing. Episode discussion begins around 30:002018-12-171h 55Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)86: "The Wounded" (TNG S4 E12)Matt and Andy get to know Chief O'brien a little better. The Cardassians make their first appearance and we order a pizza. Episode Discussion at 31:002018-12-102h 09Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)85 "Data's Day" (TNG S4 E 11)Matt and Andy finally get the answer to the age old question.. What does Worf get people for wedding presents? Episode Discussion starts at the 38:00 mark2018-12-032h 06Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)84: "The Loss" (TNG S4 E10)Andy and Matt have some feelings about Counselor Troi being able to sense feelings but then not being able to sense feelings. Episode Discussion starts at 32:002018-11-261h 50Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)Thanksgiving Break!Hi! We are off this week, ya know galavanting around the country, seeing family, eating turkey. Andy is going to try to do too much and Matt is going to try to do too little! We will be back next week as per usual! in the meantime if you really miss us you can sign up for our Patreon page and get bonus content there! www.patreon.com/Startrektnc2018-11-1912 minStar Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)83 "Final Mission" (TNG S4 E9)Matt can't wait for this mission to be over. But Andy seems to enjoy it for some reason. Episode discussion starts around the 33 minute mark. 2018-11-121h 45Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)82 "Future Imperfect" (TNG S4 E8)Matt and Andy wake up in a simulation set sixteen years in the future. Oh, wait. They don't. It's all a ruse! But don't worry! the resolution to this episode won't be satisfying to Andy either.Episode Discussion starts at 34:002018-11-052h 08Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)81 "Reunion" (TNG S4 E8)Matt and Andy get reunited with Susan Plakson. The klingons finally deliver an episode Matt likes and Andy has some questions about spoilers. Episode discussion at 29:062018-10-292h 01Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)80 "Legacy" (TNG S4 E7)Matt and Andy meet Tasha Yar's sister. Data pretends to not have emotions and we get some really cool phaser fights. Episode Discussion starts at 1:01:202018-10-222h 44Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)79 "Remember Me" (TNG S4 E6)Buckle up, Beverlovers! Dr. Crusher gets caught in a warp bubble, Matt & Andy slap on the helmets of the Star Wars Destroyers, and... you know where to send the hails 🖖Episode Discussion begins at 1:03. Update from eagle eared listener Josh Munro 9:41pm Oct 14ATTN Matt Mira - with the spoiler stuff you added, the ep discussion actually starts at 1:13:31sorry I messed up everyone. Enjoy the remaining hour and 45 minutes.2018-10-152h 52Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)78: "Suddenly Human" (TNG S4 E5)Matt and Andy do their best to get through an episode that poses the questions that no-one asked. Like, "What would Picard be like if he were roommates with a teenager?" Or "Where does Data store his memory of "Slapstick" Comedy?"Episode Discussion begins at the 40:00 minute mark.2018-10-081h 52Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)77: "Brothers" (TNG S4 E4)Matt and Andy find out what an Android can do once a homing beacon is activated. They also watch Brent Spiner play three people in the same scene and take a special trip to Andy Secunda's School of Specific Acting. 2018-10-011h 50Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)Saucer Section 1 - (BROTHERS TNG S4 E4)We've heard you! So whenever time allows we will be posting the first part of the pod (before episode discussion as its own episode) Admirals Club, Hails, Facegroup, Presidents, and random thoughts from both Andy and Matt. For those who didn't like the idea of having to scrub forward! 2018-09-2848 minStar Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)76: "Family" (TNG S4. E2)Matt and Andy agree that Worf's parents seem nice but Picard's brother is a 24th century Amish wine maker. Episode discussion begins at the 45 minute mark. 2018-09-242h 21Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)75 "The Best Of Both Worlds Part 2" (TNG S4, E1)Andy is excited about epic space battles and Matt is mostly excited about Riker's temporary promotion.2018-09-172h 26Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)74. "Trekkies" (1997 Documentary)Matt and Andy take a break from TNG to watch the 1997 Documentary Trekkies. And quickly discover that they are also Trekkies. 2018-09-102h 04Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)73: "The Best of Both Worlds Part 1" (TNG S3 E26)Matt and Andy have finally engaged the Borg. It's the episode we have been waiting for since we started this show. Does it live up to the hype? Does Andy have any theories? Does Shelby know how to use a communicator? Episode Discussion starts at 28:002018-09-033h 00Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)71 "Menagé A Troi" (TNG S3 E24)Matt and Andy exchange gifts and then spend a lot of time debating who is the best at being a Ferengi and also whether or not this episode is good. Episode Discussion begins at the 51 Minute mark. 2018-08-202h 16Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)70 "Sarek" (TNG S3 E23)Matt and Andy return from Star Trek Las Vegas to discuss the convention, the new Picard series and of course the uncontrollable emotion of SAREK. Episode discussion begins at the 53 minute mark. 2018-08-132h 41Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)69 "The Most Toys" (TNG S3 E22)Matt and Andy talk a lot about toys, and about Andy's theory that Data has emotion... He's just not telling anyone. Episode discussion begins at 55:45 (sorry/notsorry) 2018-08-062h 43Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)68 "Hollow Pursuits" (TNG S3, E21)Matt and Andy spend a lot of time on the Holodeck with their new best friend Reginald Barclay. Only Guinan "gets" them. Episode discussion begins at the 35(isn) minute mark.2018-07-302h 09Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)67 "Tin Man" "(TNG S3, E20)Matt and Andy finally meet a real Betazoid from Betazed. Turns out he is annoying and has no social tact. Just like our hosts!Episode discussion starts at 46:002018-07-232h 15Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)66 "Captain's Holiday" (TNG S3, E19)Matt and Andy go on vacation to Risa but when they run into Captain Picard, they realize there isn't enough story to go around. Episode discussion begins at 40:002018-07-162h 01Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)65 "Allegiance" (TNG S3, E18)Matt and Andy react very differently to authority. But not different enough for either of them to be replaced by an alien replica that acts much friendlier. Captain Picard on the other hand...Episode Discussion starts at 47:00You can now support this show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/startrektnc2018-07-092h 04Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)64 "Sins of the Father" (TNG S3, E17)Andy and Matt get to know Worf's brother and quite frankly they think he is better at Klingon-ing than Worf.Episode Discussion starts at the 46:00 mark! (We know it's a little crazy. We'll try to be shorter in the future.)Oh and our Patreon is finally up! Support us if you want? https://www.patreon.com/startrektnc2018-07-022h 09Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)63. "The Offspring" (TNG S3, E16)Andy and Matt watch Data make a baby. Oh, and Jonathan Frakes swings by(!!?!) for the first installment of ASK FRAKES! Episode discussion begins at 31:002018-06-251h 59Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)61. "A Matter Of Perspective" (TNG S3, E14)Andy and Matt each recount the same episode from different perspectives but arrive at the same conclusion. Riker is kind of a creep and this episode is not good. Episode discussion begins around the 42:00 mark.2018-06-112h 04Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)60. "Deja Q" (TNG S3, E13)Andy wishes he was omnipotent and Matt wishes there was more to talk about.Episode Discussion begins around the 32:00 mark. 2018-06-041h 38Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)59 "The High Ground" (TNG S3 E, 12)Matt and Andy find themselves sympathizing with no one in an episode that helped us discover how people should use inter-dimensional transporters. Episode Discussion starts at 24:002018-05-281h 29Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)58 "The Hunted" (TNG S3, E11)Andy and Matt disagree on a lot about this episode. But they both agree that the idea that you can just will a transporter beam to not work, causing an explosion that blinds 4 officers on the Enterprise, is pretty much the dumbest thing yet.Episode Discussion begins around 34:002018-05-211h 42Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)57 "The Defector" (TNG S3 E10)Andy and Matt once again enter the Neutral Zone. But this time they find a plot. Episode Discussion begins at the 28:00 mark2018-05-141h 53Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)56 "The Vengeance Factor" (TNG S3 E09)Andy and Matt are getting tired of warring planets with rogue factions. But when Riker gets a little too close, things still don't get interesting.Episode discussion starts at the 00:31:00 mark2018-05-071h 37Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)55 "The Price" (TNG S3, E8)Matt and Andy almost get lost in the Delta quadrant. Which would be a better outcome than having to watch this episode again. Even though we get a lot of Troi and a man who is supposed to be wooing her but is just negotiating for a useless wormhole. Episode Discussion begins at 46:00... yes it took that long.2018-04-302h 06Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)54 "The Enemy" (TNG S3, E7)Matt and Andy cross into federation space as Geordi finds Galorndon Core to be less than enjoyable.2018-04-231h 29Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)35 "The Dauphin" (TNG S2 E10)Wesley makes out with a werewolf, Matt and Andy get jobs on 1701-D, the hails dig deep into legal analysis of "Measure of a Man," and Matt obsesses over a little-known historical scream.Episode discussion at 38:002017-09-182h 05Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)31 "Loud as a Whisper" (TNG S2 E5)Matt and Andy learn the important lesson that a Deaf person can be as much of a dick as everyone else while Troi once again SORT OF uses her empathic abilities. Episode discussion starts at the 45 minute mark! (insane)If you'd like to help Matt help host the ST:Discovery after show, be sure to let CBS and Embassy Row TV know on twitter using the hashtag #LiveLongAndMira2017-08-141h 48Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)17 - "Home Soil" (TNG S1, E18)Andrew and Matt act like a couple of ugly giant bags of mostly water, before becoming ugly giant bags of mostly pizza while in NY.
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"Home Soil" discussion at 36:00 2017-05-011h 47Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)15 - "Too Short A Season" ( TNG S1, E16)When you get old, does someone just throw oatmeal on your face? Mira and Secunda wade through the mushy oatmeal of a plot that can best be summarized thusly: “The Enterprise is dispatched to deliver overacting to a planet experiencing 40 years civil war peace”2017-04-171h 19Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)12 - "Datalore" (TNG S1, E13)Andy and Matt deconstruct the introduction of Data's brother Lore. Meanwhile, Andy has a theory and Matt wants to know if you can draw. 2017-03-271h 44Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)8- The Battle (TNG S1, E9)"The Battle" (TNG S1, E8)
Secunda's echo is cured, Mira delves into Wesley's wardrobe, and TNC chaos reigns as TNG finally displays some sense. 2017-02-271h 31Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)7 - "Justice" (TNG S1, E8)Secunda's brain starts to break as he realizes how many bad episodes of TNG he has to go before the, "Eh, fine" ones. Mira advances a theory about alien genitalia. 2017-02-201h 28Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)6 - "Lonely Among Us" (TNG S1,E7)A new batch of segment theme songs as Secunda offers a terrifying theory about Wesley and Mira wonders where the sensor maintenance room is. 2017-02-131h 31Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)4 - "The Last Outpost" (S1, E5)Mira goes sound effects crazy as Secunda asks the age old question, "Are those supposed to be Space Jews?" about the TNG episode which gave us the Ferengi. 2017-01-301h 29Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)3 - "Code of Honor" (S1, E4)Stardate 41235.25. Mira and Secunda kick around the bizarre racism and crazy characterizations of the third episode, while trying to answer the question, "Why is Dr. Crusher wearing an old-timey analog watch?"2017-01-231h 20Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)1 - “Encounter at Farpoint” (Season 1, Episodes 1 & 2)Podcast Log, Stardate 41153.7. In this premiere episode of STAR TREK: THE NEXT CONVERSATION, Next Gen devotee Matt Mira and Next Gen skeptic Andrew Secunda discuss the pilot episode of the venerable Star Trek series and examine such topics as Data’s secret sarcasm, Troi’s inappropriate workplace telepathy, and whether Q is an omnipotent space delight or an omnipotent waste of space.2017-01-091h 52