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The Smart IT PodcastLeadership, Facilitation, and UX Skills in ActionOn this episode of The Smart IT Podcast, I welcomed Ashley Morgan to the show. We discussed the importance of design and the experience of the end user. We kicked off the episode reflecting on our recent facilitation certification program with Voltage Control and the process of creating a portfolio to showcase our facilitation skills. We discussed the role of facilitation in leadership and the need for self-awareness and curiosity in order to be an effective leader. We chatted about the importance of user experience in product and service success.We also discussed the importance of continuous l...2024-07-0254 min
Strange New TakesSNT167 - The Inner Fight (LD 4x09)Lower Decks' season-long arc comes to a crescendo with a boatload of Star Wars references. Emily, Reed and Nach return to recap the episode and share their Strange New Takes! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-10-3039 min
Strange New TakesSNT163 - Empathalogical Fallacies (LD 4x05)T'Lyn gets her 'Data's Day' episode complete with a deep personal insights. Nach, Adam and Reed get together to recap the episode and share their Strange New Takes! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-10-0234 min
Strange New TakesSNT162 - Something Borrowed, Something Green (LD 4x04)We've got a new member on our crew! Reed joins Nach and Adam to recap the new Star Trek Lower Decks episode: Something Borrowed Something Green Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-09-2446 min
Strange New TakesSNT90 - Species 10-C (DIS 4x12)Discovery finds its stride just in time for the finale. Tig Notaro and the groundbreaking Species 10-C stand out in this fantastic episode. Emily, Rudy and Nach get together for the recap. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-03-1447 min
Strange New TakesSNT88 - Rosetta (DIS 4x11)Book and Tarka sneak onto the Discovery as Burnham takes an away team down to examine ruins on the homeworld of Species 10-C. Adam, Nach, Emily, and Bill do their best to make every transition as clunky as possible as they discuss the episode. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-03-0749 min
Strange New TakesSNT87 - The Star Gazer (PIC 2x01)While the writers were busy killing a character off-screen, a spark has kindled between Picard and Laris. Emily, Adam, and Bill try to figure out if Nach has taken a little too much LDS when they hear his opinion of The Voyage Home. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-03-0756 min
Strange New TakesSNT86 - The Galactic Barrier (DIS 4x10)While the Discovery crew try to pierce the galactic barrier without anyone on the crew becoming gods, Tarka takes Book to an Emerald Chain prison camp to learn some backstory. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-02-2756 min
Strange New TakesSNT85 - Rubicon (DIS 4x09)Critical Mission Failure Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-02-201h 02
Strange New TakesSNT84 - All In (DIS 4x08)After the thrilling cliffhanger from Episode 7, Burnham is desperate to stop Book and Tarka from using a banned isolytic weapon against Species 10-C, but ends up having a casino episode instead. Adam and Nach share their feelings about this episode of Discovery. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-02-141h 04
Strange New TakesSNT83 - A Moral Star 2 (PRO 1x10)Adam and Nach get together to recap the Prodigy mid-season finale. This episode was really three different episodes in one and was much faster paced that previous Prodigy outings. Did it work? Listen and find out! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-02-071h 02
Strange New TakesSNT82 - A Moral Star 1 (PRO 1x09)The Diviner delivers an ultimatum, and our crew must face their fears to do what's right. Emily, Rudy, Nach, and Adam try to figure out if the ninth episode just might break the streak of Prodigy's winning streak of excellent episodes. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-01-301h 04
Strange New TakesSNT81 - Time amok (PRO 1x08)Prodigy brings us the most popular of Star Trek recurring plot devices: Time Travel, and it does it in a way very reminiscent of Voyager. Nach, Adam and Emily recap 'Time Amok' and try their hardest not to mistake it for 'Amok Time'. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-01-241h 00
Strange New TakesSNT80 - First Con-tact (PRO 1x07)Star Trek recycles yet another title as the crew of the Prodigy learns the consequences of their actions. Emily, Nach, and Adam consider launching a sister podcast—Star Trek: Hot or Not? Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-01-1750 min
Strange New TakesSNT79 - Kobayashi (PRO 1x06)Prodigy knocks another one out of the park with its return from hiatus. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-01-111h 10
Strange New TakesSNT78 - …But to Connect (DIS 4x07)Zora's newfound sentience starts causing problems when she refuses to help find the origin of the DMA. Meanwhile, President Rillak hosts a speech-off to determine the next course of action against Species 10–C. Adam, Emily, Rudy, and Bill recap this week's episode of Star Trek Discovery! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-01-021h 12
Strange New TakesSNT77 - Stormy Weather (DIS 4x06)Discovery goes old school with a sci-fi plot that would be at home on TNG or TOS. We also get tidbits from Book's past and the rest of the show's ensemble also get a chance to shine in their own stories. Emily, Adam, Nach and Bill recap this week's Star Trek Discovery episode! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-12-271h 03
Strange New TakesSNT76 - The Examples (DIS 4x05)Nach, Emily, Adam and Rudy get together to recap 'The Examples' from Star Trek Discovery and share their Strange New Takes on whether they enjoyed the return of the DMA. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-12-201h 06
Strange New TakesSNT76 - The Examples (DIS 4x05)Was 'The Examples' a great episode or one that fell short? We had some differing Strange New Takes this week as Nach, Emily, Rudy and Adam got together to recap the episode. Find out how we felt by listening now! Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2021-12-201h 07
Strange New TakesSNT75 - All is Possible (DIS 4x04)Discovery goes with three storylines in 4x04 and we've got three of us on the pod for this recap! Nach, Bill and Rudy discuss 'All is Posibble' and tell you what they thought of the diplomacy, cadet training and psychotherapy we saw on the screen. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-12-141h 04
Strange New TakesSNT74 - Choose to Live (DIS 4x03)Discovery's upward trend continues with another strong showing. Adam, Emily and Nach recap 'Choose to Live' and tell you what they enjoyed. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-12-061h 08
Strange New TakesSNT73 - Anomaly (DIS 4x02)Discovery gives us a much stronger sophomore episode in season 4. Adam, Emily and Nach recap 'Anomaly' and share why this episode is a significant improvement and what they enjoyed about it. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-11-291h 15
Strange New TakesSNT72 - Kobayashi Maru (DIS 1x06)It's baaack! And it's....a little awkward. Just like the new uniforms. Adam, Nach and Rudy discuss the season 4 premiere of Discovery and fair warning that they've got mixed feelings. There's potential but it's being hampered by poor writing. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-11-231h 20
Strange New TakesSNT71 - Terror Firma (PRO 1x05)Prodigy continues to amaze and goes into hiatus with a bang! Nach returns and tells Adam why he thinks Prodigy is the best new Trek since Voyager. That plus many more Strange New Takes on this recap of 'Terror Firma'. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-11-2251 min
Strange New TakesSNT70 - Dreamcatcher (PRO 1x04)Prodigy goes to the Hirogen system! Adam, Emily and Rudy recap the latest from Star Trek Prodigy and tell you what they thought of 'Dreamcatcher'. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-11-151h 05
Strange New TakesSNT69 - Starstruck (PRO 1x03)Janeway introduces utopia to a skeptical group of kids and mayhem ensues. Adam, Emily and Rudy discuss the latest episode of Prodigy and share their Strange New Takes! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-11-081h 08
Strange New TakesSNT68 - Lost and Found (PRO 1x01 & 1x02)A SECOND ANIMATED TREK! Prodigy hits screens and we're here to give you our first impressions of the two-part premiere. Adam, Bill and Rudy watched the first episode and can't wait to share their Strange New Takes with you! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-11-011h 02
Strange New TakesSNT67 - Lower Decks S2 ReviewThe best Season 2 of Star Trek EVER?! That's a pretty loaded claim but Adam, Emily and Nach look into whether we can justify it. That plus a recap of the character development we've seen and the larger themes in Season 2! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-10-251h 12
Strange New TakesSNT66 - First First Contact (LDS 2x10) - Version 2 (Please delete the old version)Lower Decks ends on a high note (a dolphin call) as the Cerritos crew comes together to save a fellow federation starship. Emily, Adam, Rudy and Nach take you through their Strange New Takes on the season 2 finale. Stay after the credits for bonus content! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-10-191h 03
Strange New TakesSNT66 - First First Contact (LDS 2x10)Lower Decks ends on a high note (a dolphin call) as the Cerritos crew comes together to save a fellow federation starship. Emily, Adam, Rudy and Nach take you through their Strange New Takes on the season 2 finale. Stay after the credits for bonus content! Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2021-10-181h 04
Strange New TakesSNT65 - wej duj (LDS 6x09)We finally discover the sinister power behind the Pakled plot to destroy earth and also get introduced to a likely new Vulcan regular character. Listen now as Bill, Emily, Adam, Rudy and Nach recap the latest episode of Star Trek Lower Decks! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-10-1256 min
Strange New TakesSNT64 - I, Excretus (LDS 6x08)The jokes come hard and heavy in I, Excretus with references galore, Emily, Adam, Bill and Nach go through our Strange New Takes on the Cerritos' drills and how much we laughed at Naked Time. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-10-0451 min
Strange New TakesSNT63 - Where Pleasant Fountains Lie (LDS 6x07)Lower Decks dips its toes into fantasy by introducing to the "magical" Hyperians. And Boimler finally shows himself to be Mariner's equal by outwitting a murderous supercomputer. Nach, Emily and Adam dip into a new Lower Decks episode with our Strange New Takes! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-09-2757 min
Strange New TakesSNT62 - The Spy Humongous (LDS 2x06) - Lower DecksThe Cerritos is entertaining a Pakled spy as Boimler discovers his inner captain. Nach, Bill and Adam recap the latest episode of Lower Decks and share their Strange New Takes! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-09-2048 min
Strange New TakesSNT61 - An Embarassment of Dooplers (LDS 2x05) - Lower DecksCareful now. If you say embarassing things about this episode, we'll have to duplicate and make two for next week!An Embarassment of Dooplers returned Star Trek to its roots with a hilarious, original alien of the week. Bill, Emily and Nach recapped the episode and also shared their Strange New Takes on the Star Trek day reveals. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-09-1351 min
Strange New TakesSNT60 - Mugato, Gumato (LDS 2x04) - Lower DecksYou say Mugato, I say Gumato, William Shatner says Mugutu. Lower Decks is at its comedic best when it takes a piece of TOS lore and fleshes it out. Mugato, Gumato is filled with laughs and manages to throw in some polarizing, salacious content. Listen in as Nach, Rudy, Adam and Emily recap the episode and give you their Strange New Takes on this episode! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-09-061h 04
Strange New TakesSNT59 - We'll Always Have Tom Paris (LDS 2x03) - Lower DecksTom Paris becomes the third Voyager main character to revisit our screens! On this week's pod, Nach and the crew recap the newest Lower Decks episode 'We'll Always Have Tom Paris'! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-08-301h 10
Strange New TakesSNT58 - Kayshon, His Eyes Open (LDS 2x02) - Lower DecksLower Decks introduces its new security offer, the eponymous Kayshon, and Boimler finds his way back to the Cerritos. And he also stays on the Titan too... Nach, Bill and Rudy recap "Kayshon, His Eyes Open" and share our Strange New Takes on the episode. Listen now! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-08-2356 min
Strange New TakesSNT56 - Novel Review - Wonderlands - Star Trek Discovery NovelUna McCormack penned a novel that covers the year between Michael Burnham's entry into the future and the arrival of Discovery. It fills the space between the first and second episode of Discovery Season 3. We review the book, Wonderlands, and share our Strange New Takes on the whether it was worth the read.*NOTE: An earlier version of this episode was published with the wrong audio. It has now been fixed.* Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-08-1725 min
Strange New TakesSNT57 - Strange Energies (LDS 2x01) - Lower DecksLower Decks is back and the Strange New Takes are coming in hot and heavy! The SNT crew recaps the new episode of our favorite animated Trek and we share some behind the scenes trivia we've collected. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-08-1652 min
Strange New TakesSNT56 - Novel Review - Wonderlands - Star Trek Discovery NovelUna McCormack penned a novel that covers the year between Michael Burnham's entry into the future and the arrival of Discovery. It fills the space between the first and second episode of Discovery Season 3. We review the book, Wonderlands, and share our Strange New Takes on the whether it was worth the read. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2021-08-1652 min
Strange New TakesSNT55 - Pathfinder (VOY 6x10) - Holodeck SeriesReg Barclay is back to his wiley holodeck ways, escaping reality and devising brilliant solutions to complex scientific problems. This episode is essentially Hollow Pursuits redux but with some critical differences (eg. the word "creepy" is used for recreating people in the holodeck). We discuss what makes Pathfinder the superior episode and discuss whether Reg's holodeck use crosses the line. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-08-081h 07
Strange New TakesSNT54 - Heroes and Demones (VOY 1x11) - Holodeck Travel SeriesThis week, the Doctor goes on his first away mission and makes first contact with photonic beings.We examine Heroes and Demons to study how well it does borrowing from Beowulf. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-08-021h 17
Strange New TakesSNT53 - Hollow Pursuits (TNG 3x21) - Holodeck Travel SeriesLt. Barclay is having problems socializing with his coworkers. So he recreates them on the holodeck where can tell them how he really feels. Is it healthy? Is he operating in a toxic work environment? We tackle these questions on the pod and share our Strange New Takes on 'Hollow Pursuits'. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-07-251h 06
Strange New TakesSNT52 - It's Only a Paper Moon (DS9 7x10) - Holodeck Series.mp3This week we review the only episode of Star Trek to focus exclusively on two non-regular members of the cast. In 'It's Only a Paper Moon', James Darren gives a command performance as Vic Fontaine alongside Aaron Eisenberg giving an equally strong impression as a war-weary Nog. Listen in as we review this DS9 classic and ponder whether it hits all the right notes. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-07-191h 09
Strange New TakesSNT51 - Author, Author (VOY 7x20) - Holodeck SeriesWe're starting a new series recapping Star Trek episodes dealing with the holodeck! This week we're reviewing the Voyager seventh season episode 'Author, Author' which has a surprising amount of depth for what's usually regarded as a comedy piece. Listen in as we debate whether Janeway's conduct is a sign the writers didn't understand her character or whether it's a reflection of how oppressed people are treated when they bring up workplace problems. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-07-121h 07
Strange New TakesSNT50 - Magic To Make The Sanest Man Go Mad (DIS 1x07) - Time Travel SeriesWhen Harry Mudd decides to put Discovery in a Time Loop, Stamets, Burnham and Tyler must examine the Cause and Effect of the loop to stop it. Ok...so we recapped a very similar time loop last week. But, there's a lot to like in this episode of Discovery and we'll tell you why in our Strange New Takes! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-07-051h 05
Strange New TakesSNT49 - Cause and Effect (TNG 5x18) - Time Travel SeriesBrannon Braga wants you to know that this episode was written before and aired before Groundhog Day! The Enterprise crew find themselves stuck in a time loop and must slowly unravel a solution so they can meet Space Frasier and Not-Saavik.We review TNG 5x18 'Cause and Effect' to give you our Strange New Takes! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-06-2853 min
Strange New TakesSNT48 - Carbon Creek (ENT 2x02) - Time Travel Series3 Vulcans crash landed in coal country Pennsylvania in the 1950s. Or did they? 'Carbon Creek' is the story of T'Pol's grandmother making an unexpected stay on earth. OR it's the story of how T'Pol pulled the legs of her commanding officers.We recap 'Carbon Creek' and share our Strange New Takes on whether we think T'Pol was spinning a yarn or telling the truth. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-06-211h 10
Strange New TakesSNT47 - Trials and Tribble-ations (DS9 5x06) - Time Travel SeriesThis week, we're going back to a beloved favorite as part of our Time Travel recap series. 'Trials and Tribble-ations' was DS9's 30th anniversary tribute to Star Trek and ended up becoming an instant classic. On the pod we recap the episode and discuss the time travel mechanics used. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-06-131h 01
Strange New TakesSNT46 - Assignment Earth (TOS 2x26) - Time Travel SeriesWhen Star Trek was teetering on the brink of cancellation, Gene Rodenberry filmed a backdoor pilot for a new sci-fi TV show, as an episode of TOS. This week we're reviewing that episode, Assignment: Earth, as part of our Time Travel series. Listen now to hear our Strange New Takes on Gary Seven, Roberta and whether we'd be willing to watch a TV series based on them. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-06-071h 00
Strange New TakesSNT45 - Twilight (ENT 3x08) - Time Travel SeriesCaptain Archer loses his ability to develop memories and the Enterprise fails its mission in the Delphic Expanse. Phlox and T'Pol must kill time-traveling parasites to fix Archer in the past. We recap 'Twilight' and give you our Strange New Takes on the time travel at play! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-06-011h 30
Strange New TakesSNT44 - Time's Arrow (TNG 5x26 & 6x01) - Time Travel SeriesIn 'Times Arrow', Data goes back to 1893 San Francisco to stop aliens from feeding on humans while his crew mates must find a way to bring him back. We recap this enjoying TNG adventure romp and give your our Strange New Takes! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-05-241h 10
Strange New TakesSNT43 - Timeless (VOY 5x06) - Time Travel SeriesNew Series! Time Travel has always been a favorite plot device in Star Trek and we're starting a recap series with episodes featuring it. We're starting with 'Timeless', the 100th episode of Voyager where Harry and Chakotay must alter the past to save Voyager and her crew. Listen in! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-05-161h 13
Strange New TakesSNT42 - Rememberence (PIC 1x01) - Pilots SeriesIn our final installment of the Pilots Series, we discuss the first episode of Star Trek Picard, 'Rememberence'. Go on a journey with us as we discover what Jean-Luc has been up to since we last saw him Nemesis.Also, if you're looking for a recap of the Lower Decks pilot, 'Second Contact', listen to episode 2 of our podcast! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-05-101h 36
Strange New TakesSNT41 - The Vulcan Hello and Battle at the Binary Stars (DIS 1x01 & 02) - Pilots SeriesDiscovery's 2 part premiere was a "prologue" to the rest of the series. We meet Phillipa Georgiou and Michael Burnham on the USS Shenzhou as the Klingons and humanity start their war. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-05-031h 46
Strange New TakesSNT40 - Broken Bow (ENT 1x01 & 02) - Pilots SeriesThis week Strange New Takes travels back to before Kirk as we review the pilot of Star Trek: Enterprise, or as it was known at launch, Enterprise. We recap 'Broken Bow' and give you our thoughts on what we liked, what we thought could be improved and how much we hated the decon scene. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-04-261h 45
Strange New TakesSNT40 - Broken Bow (ENT 1x01 & 02) - Pilots SeriesThis week Strange New Takes travels back to before Kirk as we review the pilot of Star Trek: Enterprise, or as it was known at launch, Enterprise. We recap 'Broken Bow' and give you our thoughts on what we liked, what we thought could be improved and how much we hated the decon scene. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2021-04-261h 45
Strange New TakesSNT39 - Caretaker (VOY 1x01 & 02) - Pilots SeriesWe're reviewing every Star Trek pilot episode and this week we're on to Voyager! Caretaker is an action-adventure romp that sends the US Voyager and its crew 70,000 light years from home. Do we like the way the episode sets up the series? Listen to find out! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-04-191h 32
Strange New TakesSNT38 - Emissary (DS9 1x01 & 02) - Pilots SeriesStar Trek's first major format departure began with Deep Space Nine where the action was confined to a space station rather than a ship zooming through space. The series began with 'Emissary', a two-parter that introduced us to the cast and the wormhole near the station. We recap that pilot episode and give you our Strange New Takes. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-04-121h 29
Strange New TakesSNT37 - Encounter at Farpoint (TNG 1x01 & 02) - Pilots SeriesStar Trek gets an 80s makeover as TNG premieres with Encounter at Farpoint. We review the TNG pilot in this new episode in our Pilots Series. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-04-051h 31
Strange New TakesSNT36 - Beyond The Farthest Star (TAS 1x01) - Pilots SeriesThe Enterprise continues it's 5 year mission in animated form and encounters a 300 million year old lifeform. We review the pilot to the second Star Trek series and give you our Strange New Takes! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-03-2858 min
Strange New TakesSNT35 - The Cage & Where No Man Has Gone Before (TOS 0x01 & 1x03) - Pilots SeriesWe're starting a new series doing recaps of every Star Trek pilot, going chronologically through each series. This week we start with The Original Series and talk about its two pilots, The Cage and Where No Man Has Gone Before. While the stories are interesting, both episodes are filled with incredibly overt sexism which can overshadow a viewing today. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-03-221h 10
Strange New TakesSNT34 - Equinox (VOY 5x26 & 6x01) - Moral Dilemmas Series - v2A tiny science vessel stranded on the other side of the galaxy starts its journey home with devastating losses and ends it with moral bankruptcy. Equinox's surface dilemma might be an easy one to judge but this two-parter presents many other inflection points which are harder to navigate. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-03-151h 15
Strange New TakesSNT34 - Equinox (VOY 5x26 & 6x01) - Moral Dilemmas SeriesA tiny science vessel stranded on the other side of the galaxy starts its journey home with devastating losses and ends it with moral bankruptcy. Equinox's surface dilemma might be an easy one to judge but this two-parter presents many other inflection points which are harder to navigate. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2021-03-151h 16
Strange New TakesSNT33 - The Measure of a Man (TNG 2x09) - Moral Dilemmas SeriesMeasure of a Man tops a lot of people's lists of where to start watching Star Trek. We dissect the core moral dilemma and try to tackle the questions in this classic courtroom trial drama episode. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-03-081h 33
Strange New TakesSNT32 - Past Tense I & II (DS9 3x11 & 12) - Moral Dilemmas SeriesTravel to 2024 with Sisko, Bashir and Dax as they encounter the "Sanctuary Districts" created to house the unemployed and unhoused. We discuss the moral dilemmas in this episode. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-03-011h 28
Strange New TakesSNT31 - Dear Doctor (ENT 1x13) - Moral Dilemmas Series - ReuploadDo you save the species dying of a horrible genetic disease? Or do you let evolution help the oppressed second species come out on top? We face our toughest moral dilemma yet in Dear Doctor and we're split about the ethical course of action to take. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-02-231h 14
Strange New TakesSNT31 - Dear Doctor (ENT 1x13) - Moral Dilemmas SeriesDo you save the species dying of a horrible genetic disease? Or do you let evolution help the oppressed second species come out on top? We face our toughest moral dilemma yet in Dear Doctor and we're split about the ethical course of action to take. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2021-02-221h 15
Strange New TakesSNT30 - The City On The Edge Of Forever (TOS 1x28) - Moral Dilemmas SeriesMcCoy goes back in time and changes the course of history. Kirk must set the timeline right by letting a woman die. Was he right to let it happen? Were there alternatives? We discuss that and more in this week's episode in our Moral Dilemmas Series. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-02-151h 15
Strange New TakesSNT29 - Drumhead (TNG 4x21) - Moral Dilemmas SeriesDrumhead explores several different questions. When does suspicion turn to paranoid delusion? When does security trump personal liberties? Join us as we discuss Picard's moral stand in Drumhead. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-02-081h 25
The Common Table10: Reed DresslerThe Common Table is a production of Trinity Presbyterian Church in Springfield, MO. Initial funding has been provided through the generous support of the John Calvin Presbytery Creative Ministry Fund.Trinity Presbyterian Church is a community of people seeking to live life in the rhythm of God’s Kingdom. We welcome all on this journey with us, for we believe we are made stronger by those of differing social and economic backgrounds, gender identities, political viewpoints, and racial & ethnic backgrounds. We believe God calls us all and welcomes us with grace and love. We respond to th...2021-02-031h 00
Strange New TakesSNT28 - In The Pale Moonlight (DS9 6x19) - Moral Dilemmas Series.mp3Widely regarded as one of Trek's best episodes, we grapple with the ethical question at the heart of In The Pale Moonlight and speculate about whether it would be a good episode to introduce someone to Star Trek. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-02-011h 11
Strange New TakesSNT27 - Tuvix (VOY 2x24) - Moral Dilemmas SeriesThere may not be new Trek, but there are Strange New Takes! Today we start a new series of retro recaps focused on our favorite moral dilemma episodes. First up it's the episode of Voyager that divides opinion like no other: Tuvix. Is Janeway a murderer? Or a compassionate Captain who knows the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few? And "at what point did he become an individual, and not a transporter accident?" We explore that plus much more in our retro review! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast...2021-01-251h 17
Strange New TakesSNT26 - Discovery S3 ReviewThirteen weeks later, it's time to take stock and review Discovery's third season. What worked? Were there missed opportunities? Nach, Bill and Adam cover that plus much more! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-01-181h 18
Strange New TakesSNT 25 - That Hope Is You, Part 1 (DIS 3x13)Discovery zooms into the end of the season with a new captain and a brand new Federation. We recap the season finale with our Strange New Takes! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-01-111h 22
Strange New TakesSNT24 - There is a Tide... (DIS 3x12)The best episode of Discovery in season 3? The best to date? 'There is a Tide...' is a brilliant piece of writing that kept us locked in our seats and brought up all sorts of terrific discussion on the pod. Give it a listen! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-01-041h 21
Strange New TakesSNT23 - Su'Kal (DIS 3x11)Su'Kal's amazign visuals and compelling plot allowed us to ignore a few structural issues. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-12-281h 13
Strange New TakesSNT22 - Terra Firma Pt 2 (DIS 3x10)Mirror Georgiou has read Les Mis. Who knew! And that wasn't the most interesting reading-related fact we learned in Terra Firma Pt 2! Catch our recap of the second S3 mirror uni episode and hear how we felt about a TOS creature returning to Star Trek after decades. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-12-211h 10
Strange New TakesSNT21 - Terra Firma Pt 1 (DIS 3x09)They snuck in a mirror universe episode on us! We put on our goatees and turn on the agonizers to recap Terra Firma Pt 1. We finally get Mirror Burnham. We finally get Mirror Killy. And there's the potential for Lorca. Oh my! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-12-141h 15
Strange New TakesSNT20 - The Sanctuary (DIS 3x08)Osyraa is here (as predicted) and boy is she mad! Feel the weight of the Emerald Chain as we recap an episode that was jam-packed with 5 different plots and a new big bad. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-12-071h 19
Strange New TakesSNT19 - Unification III (DIS 3x07)We might not be Romulan nuns but you can expect absolutely candor in these Strange New Takes! Burnham's mom calls her out in public and helps Michael maintain Romulo-Vulcan unity in the newest episode of Star Trek Discovery. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-11-301h 24
Strange New TakesSNT18 - Scavengers (DIS 3x06)Burnham jets off to save book and gets a demotion (and a kiss) for her trouble. The SNT gang breaks down Scavengers and we've got a few words for Michael and the way she's written. But boy do we love Admiral Vance! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-11-231h 13
Strange New TakesSNT17 - Die Trying (DIS 3x05)Discovery find their way back to Starfleet and the welcome isn't quite what they expected. Also there's some stuff about seeds. We review 'Die Trying' and there's a surprising amount of spread in the ratings we gave the episode. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-11-161h 21
Strange New TakesSNT16 - Forget Me Not (DIS 3x04)Adira's past and the Disco crew's mental health are the focus in this episode. We take you through our thoughts on the story & writing, character development and much more! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-11-091h 14
Strange New TakesSNT15 - People of Earth (DIS 3x03)We're back to the home planet and things aren't quite the same any more. Did the United Earth storyline land as a thinly veiled metaphor for the world? Do we like the evolution of Burnham's character? Why does Book get a uniform before Aditya Sahil? That plus many more Strange New Takes on this week's episode. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-11-021h 03
Strange New TakesSNT14 - Far From Home (DIS 3x02)Howdy pardner, mighty funny seeing you 'round these parts. These Strange New Takes ain't big enough for the two of us!This week the gang discusses the latest Star Trek western, Discovery 3x02 Far From Home. Did we want Zareh to get shot? Is the empress' alignment Chaotic Evil? Are we really going to get "Control" back again? That plus more on this week's episode! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-10-261h 11
Strange New TakesSNT 13 - That Hope Is You, Part 1 (DIS 3x01)Discovery takes us where no Star Trek has gone before and brings us into the 32nd century. The possibilities are endless and they're just getting started! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-10-191h 28
Strange New TakesSNT12 - Lower Decks Season 1 ReviewIt isn't often that we get to sit back and reflect on an entirely new Trek...wait...no, we kinda are doing that fairly often at the moment. But you know what we mean! Lower Decks was the first animated Trek in decades and a wholly new concept for the franchise. Did it work? Where does this show sit in the pantheon? We take a short bit to debrief and figure that out. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-10-1455 min
Strange New TakesSNT11 - No Small Parts (Lower Decks 1x10)Lower Decks finishes its first season with even more homages to TNG (Those New Guys) and (TOS) Those Old Scientists. But is there a strong episode in there too? Listen to our Strange New Takes to find out! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-10-121h 17
Strange New TakesSNT10 - Crisis Point (Lower Decks 1x09)Murdering your coworkers as "therapy"? Yikes. 'Crisis Point' gave us a LOT to unpack about Boimler's ethics, Mariner's attitude to mental health, the ethics of the "movie" participation and the episode's writing as a whole. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-10-051h 31
Strange New TakesSNT9 - Veritas (Lower Decks 1x08)This may seem like an ordinary podcast episode, but it's actually a celebration! A celebration of all things TNG, just like 'Veritas'. Hit play to listen to our Strange New Takes on the newest Lower Decks episode! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-09-281h 05
Strange New TakesSNT8 - Much Ado About Boimler (Lower Decks 1x07)It's sub-cap time at Strange New Takes as we review Lower Decks' take on TNG's 'Chain of Command'! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-09-211h 09
Strange New TakesSNT7 - Terminal Provocations (Lower Decks 1x06)Let us introduce you to an old episode that we were really close friends with at the academy! We go waaaaay back with this episode. We talked with allllll the time, just off camera. Listen now for our Strange New Takes on episode 7 of Lower Decks, 'Terminal Provocations'! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-09-141h 07
Strange New TakesSNT6 - Cupid's Errant Arrow (Lower Decks 1x05)Lower Decks must be infected with the Lower parasite because, spoiler alert, we're head over heels about this new episode! The crew loved Cupid's Errant Arrow and shared our Strange New Takes on it! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-09-071h 10
Strange New TakesSNT5 - Moist Vessel (Lower Decks 1x04)Did the SNT crew enjoy the Freeman-Mariner mommy-daughter episode? What did we think of Tendi's turn as ascension buddy? Listen to this week's episode of Strange New Takes to find out! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-08-3153 min
Strange New TakesSNT4 - Temporal Edict (Lower Decks 1x03)No buffer time at Strange New Takes! We bring you new episodes as soon as they're recorded!Did we love Lower Decks' take on away missions and aliens obsessed with a single class of objects? Listen now and find out! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-08-241h 00
Strange New TakesSNT3 - Envoys (Lower Decks 1x02)Have you or a loved one been affected by a tragic Klingon stealing a shuttlecraft incident? If your friend stranded on a remote federation outpost with your pants down? CALL 1-800-QUIMP NOW! Quimp will help you give your boneheaded friend the confidence he needs to go on!Listen now for our strange new takes on 'Envoys'! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-08-1757 min
Strange New TakesSNT2 - Second Contact (Lower Decks 1x01)BRAND NEW TREK ALERT! Lower Decks warped onto our screens and we've got some strange new takes for you on its first episode! Take a listen to what the gang thought about episode 1, Second Contact. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-08-111h 08
Strange New TakesSNT1 - Q&A, Ask Not & Trouble With Edward - Short TreksStrange New Takes is a Star Trek pod that's going to focus on Strange New Worlds. But we're more than a year away from watching episodes of that show and there's already brand new Trek in the form of Star Trek Lower Decks! To prepare for Lower Decks, we're looking back at three Short Treks that are focused on both lower-ranked misfit personnel and characters from Strange New Worlds. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-08-1155 min