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The Battle BridgeForce Of Nature, TNG S7 E09 Review, The Battle BridgeInvestigating the disappearance of several ships, the Enterprise discovers two scientists who claim that warp drive is destructive to the fabric of subspace. Today James and Lou discuss (Force of Nature) and what we think of it. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander […]2021-03-261h 04The Battle BridgeAttached, TNG S7 E08 Review, The Battle BridgeAfter escaping imprisonment on an alien world, Picard and Dr. Crusher find that their thoughts are connected by brain implants. Today James and Lou discuss (Attached) 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 All audio used is […]2021-03-191h 03The Battle BridgeDark Page, TNG S7 E07 Review, The Battle BridgeLwaxana Troi visits the Enterprise, but she’s preoccupied by a dark secret she has carried for years. Today James and Lou discuss (Dark Page) 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 All audio used is copyrighted by […]2021-03-111h 28The Battle BridgePhantasms, TNG S7 E06 Review, The Battle BridgeThe crew help Data investigate when his dream program suddenly begins generating nightmares which make him act strangely. Meanwhile, Captain Picard attempts to avoid attending a boring Starfleet banquet. Today James and Lou discuss (Phantasms) and what we think of it. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by […]2021-03-041h 34The Battle BridgeGambit, Part II, TNG Season 7 E05 Review, The Battle BridgePicard and Riker try to find out what the pirates want while the Enterprise pursues them. Today James and Lou discuss (Gambit, Part 2) 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 All audio used is copyrighted by […]2021-02-251h 24The Battle BridgeGambit, Part 1, TNG S7 E04 Review, The Battle BridgeWhile investigating Picard’s apparent death, Riker is captured by pirates pillaging Romulan archaeological sites. Today James and Lou discuss (Gambit, 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 All audio used is copyrighted by CBS and […]2021-02-181h 12The Battle BridgeInterface, TNG S7 E03 Review, The Battle Bridge.La Forge uses a virtual reality probe to explore a wrecked ship inside a gas giant, but he’s preoccupied by the disappearance of his mother’s ship. Today James and Lou discuss (Interface) and what we think of it. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and […]2021-01-181h 43The Battle BridgeLiaisons, TNG S7 E02 Review, The Battle BridgeAs alien dignitaries visit the ship, Picard’s shuttle crashes on a desolate planet where he meets a woman who has been stranded there for seven years. Today James and Lou discuss (Liaisons) and what we think of it. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and […]2020-12-161h 02The Battle BridgeDecent, Part 2, TNG S7 E01 Review, The Battle BridgePicard tries to free Data from Lore’s control; the Enterprise battles the Borg ship. (Season premiere) Today James and Lou discuss (Decent 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 […]2020-12-051h 03The Battle BridgeThe Undiscovered Country, STVI Movie Review, The Battle BridgeAn interstellar cataclysm cripples the Klingon Empire’s homeworld, leading to their Chancellor seeking peace with the Federation. But covert acts attempt to thwart the peace process with the assassination of the Klingon Chancellor. With Captain James T. Kirk and Dr. Leonard McCoy as the prime suspects, the Starships Enterprise-A and Excelsior must attempt to uncover […]2020-11-161h 56The Battle BridgeDescent, 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 […]2020-07-111h 20The Battle BridgeTimescape, 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.2020-06-061h 40The Battle BridgeSecond 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.2020-05-311h 59The Battle BridgeRightful 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 […]2020-05-061h 05The Battle BridgeSuspicions, 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 All audio used is copyrighted by CBS […]2020-05-0153 minThe Battle BridgeFrame 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 […]2020-04-121h 17The Battle BridgeThe 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: […]2020-03-271h 46The Battle BridgeStarship 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 minThe Battle BridgeLessons, 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 […]2020-03-1940 minThe Battle BridgeStarship 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 […]2020-03-111h 14The Battle BridgeBirthright, 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 All audio used is copyrighted by CBS and Paramount […]2020-02-291h 17The Battle BridgeBirthright, 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 […]2020-02-221h 00The Battle BridgeTapestry, 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) […]2020-02-151h 46The Battle BridgeFace 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 […]2020-02-022h 01The Battle BridgeShip 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 […]2020-01-261h 43
The Engage Podcast118. Star Trek Room 101a feat. TrekmateIn this pre-recorded episode from April 2019, we do another round of Star Trek Room 101! This time with Wayne and Jude from Trekmate! Enjoy!2019-10-092h 12The Battle BridgeChain 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: […]2019-08-021h 07The Battle BridgeChain 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 […]2019-07-261h 17The Battle BridgeThe 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 […]2019-06-131h 42The Battle BridgeA 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 […]2019-06-061h 20The Battle BridgeRascals, 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 […]2019-05-301h 50The Battle BridgeTrue 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 […]2019-05-231h 27The Battle BridgeSchisms, 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 […]2019-03-301h 21The Battle BridgeRelics, 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 […]2018-11-302h 13The Battle BridgeMan 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 […]2018-11-231h 25The Battle BridgeRealm 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 […]2018-10-101h 35The Battle BridgeStar 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 […]2018-08-031h 39The Battle BridgeTimes 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 […]2018-07-121h 22The Battle BridgeTimes 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: […]2018-06-071h 31The Battle BridgeThe 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 […]2018-04-221h 21The Battle BridgeThe 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 […]2018-03-271h 13The Battle BridgeI 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. […]2018-03-081h 34The Battle BridgeImaginary 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 […]2018-03-011h 27The Battle BridgeThe 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 […]2018-02-221h 06The Battle BridgeCost 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) […]2018-01-301h 24The Battle BridgeThe 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 […]2018-01-191h 31The Battle BridgeCause 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 All audio used is copyrighted by CBS and Paramount and is intended to be used under […]2017-11-251h 49The Battle BridgeEthics, 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 […]2017-11-181h 14The Battle BridgePower 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 […]2017-11-091h 24The Battle BridgeThe 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, […]2017-10-271h 56The Battle BridgeConundrum, 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 […]2017-10-031h 44The Battle BridgeThe 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 […]2017-09-261h 35The Battle BridgeViolations, 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 […]2017-09-211h 34The Battle BridgeHero 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 […]2017-09-011h 04The Battle BridgeNew 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) […]2017-08-261h 12The Battle BridgeA 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 […]2017-08-091h 34The Battle BridgeUnification 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 […]2017-07-231h 27The Battle BridgeUnification, 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 […]2017-06-291h 23The Battle BridgeThe 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 […]2017-06-211h 28The Battle BridgeDisaster, 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 […]2017-06-141h 31The Battle BridgeSilicon 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 […]2017-06-061h 54The Battle BridgeEnsign 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 […]2017-05-261h 30The Battle BridgeDarmok, 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 […]2017-05-1000 minThe Battle BridgeStar 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 […]2017-05-012h 13The Battle BridgeRedemption, 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 […]2017-04-131h 22The Battle BridgeRedemption 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 […]2017-04-071h 25The Battle BridgeIn 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 […]2017-03-251h 33The Battle BridgeThe 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 […]2017-03-121h 40The Battle BridgeThe 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 […]2017-02-241h 48The Battle BridgeHalf 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 […]2017-02-081h 29The Battle BridgeThe 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 […]2017-01-211h 31The Battle BridgeQPid, 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 […]2017-01-1237 minThe Battle BridgeThe 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 […]2016-12-231h 42The Battle BridgeIdentity 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 […]2016-12-131h 00The Battle BridgeNight 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 […]2016-12-041h 35The Battle BridgeGalaxy’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: […]2016-11-161h 26The Battle BridgeFirst 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 […]2016-11-091h 37The Battle BridgeClues, 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 […]2016-10-191h 27The Battle BridgeDevil’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. […]2016-10-121h 40The Battle BridgeThe 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, […]2016-09-261h 39The Battle BridgeData’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 […]2016-09-031h 23The Battle BridgeThe 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) […]2016-08-201h 09The Battle BridgeFinal 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) […]2016-08-131h 15The Battle BridgeFutue 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 […]2016-07-261h 39The Battle BridgeReunion, 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 […]2016-07-051h 26The Battle BridgeLegacy, 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 […]2016-06-201h 12The Battle BridgeRemember 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 […]2016-06-131h 27The Battle BridgeSuddenly 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 […]2016-06-031h 35The Battle BridgeBrothers, 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 […]2016-05-231h 40The Battle BridgeFamily, 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 […]2016-05-131h 44The Battle BridgeStar 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 […]2016-04-283h 10The Battle BridgeTBB Forum Catch Up for: Allegience, Captain’s Holiday, Tin Man, Hollow Pursuits and The Most ToysHi guys. No script for the Forum feedback, so check it out. If you’ve left forum feedback for Allegiance, Captain’s Holiday, Tin Man, Hollow Pursuits and/or The Most Toys, you’ll hear them here with our comments on your comments. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith […]2016-03-2500 minThe Battle BridgeThe 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 […]2016-02-271h 39The Battle BridgeThe 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, […]2016-02-171h 51The Battle BridgeTransfigurations, 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 […]2016-02-051h 48
Trek Mate: A Star Trek PodcastTrekmate presents: An interview with Doug DrexlerWelcome to a TrekMate present special
Kate Walsh interviews Doug Drexler for a fascinating discussion on all things Trek and Doug’s history with the show.
Huge thanks to both Kate & Doug for their time in bringing us this interview2015-03-2852 min
PathfinderPathfinder Episode 4 – The Last Voyage of the Eros Part 2 TrailerComing soon the the TrekMate Family Network Pathfinder Episode 4 – The Last Voyage of the Eros Part 2 Here is a quick reminder of what happened in last months episode. Part two will be released into the wild early next week. Enjoy!2014-06-2501 minTrek Mate: A Star Trek PodcastPathfinder a new TrekMate Podcast Episode 0 Trailer
It gives us great pleasure to announce a new podcast to the Trek Mate Family.
Episode 0 is out now, please check out the links below and subscribe
Pathfinder is an audio drama podcast created by Paul Wright (AKA Commander Firbob). Most regular listeners to the TrekMate Family of podcasts will remember the ‘Commanders Logs’ mini episodes and the ‘Commanders Logs Christmas Special’.
This series based on the concept of the Commanders Logs and see’s Firbob take charge of the Federations newest Intrepid class vessel. Like the Christmas Special various TrekMate Family members will make up the cast of...2014-02-1001 minPathfinderPathfinder a new TrekMate Podcast Episode 0 TrailerIt gives us great pleasure to announce a new podcast to the Trek Mate Family. Episode 0 is out now, please check out the links below and subscribe Pathfinder is an audio drama podcast created by Paul Wright (AKA Commander Firbob). Most regular listeners to the TrekMate Family of podcasts will remember the ‘Commanders Logs’ […]2014-02-1001 min
Healing SwtorPathfinder a new TrekMate Podcast Episode 0 TrailerIt gives us great pleasure to announce a new podcast to the Trek Mate Family.
Episode 0 is out now, please check out the links below and subscribe
Pathfinder is an audio drama podcast created by Paul Wright (AKA Commander Firbob). Most regular listeners to the TrekMate Family of podcasts will remember the ‘Commanders Logs’ mini episodes and the ‘Commanders Logs Christmas Special’.
This series based on the concept of the Commanders Logs and see’s Firbob take charge of the Federations newest Intrepid class vessel. Like the Christmas Special various TrekMate Family members will make up the cast of the Pathfinder...2014-02-1001 min