Podcast 47: What were we thinking?

Direct MP3 DownloadComing to you from the secret bunker, we bring you our final discussion of Star Trek the Next Generation season 7. Note to future self: don't try to record a podcast the week of Christmas, especially if it is a season ending podcast. Joey and I were able to get it done, but it took a lot out of us. Special thanks to Joey's wife for allowing us to do this. This podcast covers the final episode, All Good Things, of Star Trek: The Next Generation, Season 7.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Peter is going to be cranky when he gets old
    Anti-Time?
    Joey is going to be "one of those" college students
    Honor & Loyalty vs. Rules & Regulations
    Peter's head almost explodes over time paradox's
    Zeno's paradoxes
    You can't handle the non-linear!
    Star Trek the Next Generation Season 7 wrap up
    I Fight Dragons
    JC Hutchins 7th Son Novel

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show as well as Season 7 lists/recaps:
All Good Things: 1hr 12min 29sec
Peter: SciFi - 10 Television - 6
Joey: SciFi - 10 Television - 7

Season 7 wrap up: 26min 33sec

Season 7 recaps and lists
Favorite Extra/Bit Part
Peter: K'mtar from the episode Firstborn
Joey: Admiral Pressman from the episode The Pegasus

Most Hated Character
Peter: Dr. Crusher pretending to orgasm in Sub Rosa
Joey: Ronan in Sub Rosa

Hot Chick
Peter & Joey: Ensign Sito as portrayed by Shannon Fill in the episode Lower Decks

Favorite Villain
Peter: Admiral Pressman from the episode The Pegasus
Joey: Serova from the episode Force of Nature

Favorite New Concept
Peter: The idea that Ensign Ro is no longer in Starfleet or the Federation
Joey: Interphasic Cloaking technology

Top 5 Hated Episodes
Peter

1. Sub Rosa
2. Preemptive Strike
3. Bloodlines
4. Force of Nature
5. Interface

Joey

1. Sub Rosa
2. Eye of the Beholder
3. Force of Nature
4. Preemptive Strike
5. Genesis

Top 5 Favorite Episodes
Peter:

1. All Good Things
2. Lower Decks
3. Dark Page
4. Masks
5. The Pegasus

Joey:

1. All Good Things
2. Lower Decks
3. Emergence
4. Parallels
5. Thine Own Self

Favorite Overall Moment
Peter: Dark Page: Luaxana Troi having to relive the death of her first child


Joey: All Good Things: Q challenging Picard to become more


Honorable Mention: Lower Decks: Picard announcing the death of ensign Sito


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Podcast Christmas Special 2009

Direct MP3 DownloadJoey & I wanted to do something special for Christmas, a tradition we hope to continue for as long as we do this podcast. So he decided that for our inaugural year we would watch A Christmas Carol as presented by TNT in 1999. We assumed that since it had Patrick Stewart playing the title role of Ebeneezer Scrooge that it was sure to be something special. Boy were we wrong about that. It was hammy, disjointed, and frankly 1 piston short of a 4 stroke engine. Well I guess it wasn't completely terrible because there were a few good scenes and it did prompt some good discussion between Joey and I. But for the most part you all can skip watching it.

On a side note, we want to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas. We hope that regardless of whatever religion you believe in that this time of year is happy and joyous. Thanks for listening.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Joey & Peter admit to siding with Scrooge
    Objectivism vs. Scroogism
    Tonight the part of the Ghost of Christmas Past will be played by Liberace
    Peter doesn't want to die alone
    So do you have a crippled son?
    Made for TV movies are exactly what you think they are
    I Fight Dragons
    JC Hutchins 7th Son Novel

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Podcast 46: Ro, Ro, Ro the spy, traitor to Starfleet

Direct MP3 DownloadWell the good news is that we won't be seeing Ensign Ro Larin in any more episodes of TNG. It's just sad that we had to wait until almost the end of the series before it happened. Listener Jim joins us for the second time and does a great job at helping us to find something worthwhile to talk about for these rather lackluster episodes. This podcast covers episodes 21-24 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, Season 7.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Listener Jim The Noahide
    Would you kill Hitler as a baby?
    Peter is the Smith family Gin'tak
    Captain Picard, you are not the father
    Really lame Ensign Ro episode
    Put your people in the right spot
    Is a preemptive strike ever ok?
    Merry Christmas everyone
    I Fight Dragons
    JC Hutchins 7th Son Novel

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show:
Firstborn: 49min 34sec
Peter: SciFi - 6 Television - 3
Joey: SciFi - 8 Television - 7
Jim: SciFi - 7 Television - 5

Bloodlines: 18min 38sec
Peter: SciFi - 2 Television - 3
Joey: SciFi - 3 Television - 2
Jim: SciFi - 1 Television - 1

Emergence: 29min 43sec
Peter: SciFi - 8 Television - 4
Joey: SciFi - 8 Television - 5
Jim: SciFi - 3 Television - 4

Preemptive Strike: 43min 37sec
Peter: SciFi - 2 Television - 3
Joey: SciFi - 1 Television - 3
Jim: SciFi - 5 Television - 3

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Podcast 45: Dances with Wesley

Direct MP3 DownloadAmide a tide of fairly lame episodes we send a fond farewell to Wesley Crusher in this weeks Star Trek the Next Generation Trek West 5 podcast. He provided several opportunities for us to mock him. All the way from "we're from starfleet; we don't lie" to "Maybe I am sick of following rules and regulations!" And as much as I liked to make fun of Wesley, he was an important part of this series. Good luck in your inter-planar travels Wesley. This podcast covers episodes 17-20 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, Season 7.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Why aren't people more paranoid about security?
    Brent Spiner is great wearing many masks
    Best pick up line ever: I too have sought visions in fire
    Joey gives me permission to date his wife. So Dede, what are you doing next weekend?
    Worf & Troi shouldn't make out
    Why can't we just leave the Native Americans alone?
    Religion & Government
    Improve yourself to better society
    What is sacred to you?
    Farewell Wesley Crusher - may your sweaters always be ugly
    I Fight Dragons concert tour
    JC Hutchins 7th Son Novel

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show:
Masks: 29min 16sec
Peter: SciFi - 7 Television - 4
Joey: SciFi - 7 Television - 4

Eye of the Beholder: 27min 20sec
Peter: SciFi - 3 Television - 2
Joey: SciFi - 4 Television - 1

Genesis: 19min 44sec
Peter: SciFi - 4 Television - 3
Joey: SciFi - 6 Television - 3

Journey's End: 53min 26sec
Peter: SciFi - 4 Television - 4
Joey: SciFi - 4 Television - 2

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Podcast 44: So gross

Direct MP3 DownloadThere isn't enough soap in the world for me to ever feel clean again after having to watch the episode Sub Rosa. Having Dr. Crusher get intimately involved with what is essentially a ghost that has been intimate with all of her former female relatives was just disturbing. Shame on you Jeanna F. Gallo. And don't miss Listener Jim's longest comment yet! This podcast covers episodes 13-16 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, Season 7.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Peter Nash Day entries and winners: 1st prize Preston, runner up: Skylar and Anne
    Celebrating Carl Sagan
    Prime Directive controversy, Zeroth law
    Sub Rosa is a bad episode and everyone involved with it should be ashamed
    Would you help your racial enemy?
    Will you order someone to die?
    Troi should NOT be a commander!
    I Fight Dragons concert tour
    JC Hutchins 7th Son Novel

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show:
Homeward: 1hr 5min 30sec
Peter: SciFi - 4 Television - 4
Joey: SciFi - 6 Television - 3

Sub Rosa: 16min 41sec
Peter: SciFi - 3 Television - 1
Joey: SciFi - 3 Television - 1

Lower Decks: 39min 41sec
Peter: SciFi - 7 Television - 7
Joey: SciFi - 3 Television - 3

Thine Own Self: 25min 19sec
Peter: SciFi - 6 Television - 5
Joey: SciFi - 7 Television - 5

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Podcast Movie Special: Star Trek the Motion Picture

Direct MP3 DownloadI wish I had the time and inclination to write an incredibly long and tedious blog post to go along with this podcast of Star Trek The Motion Picture, but I just don't have the heart to do that too you guys. As much as I really enjoy watching this movie, it is quite boring in a few places. Alright, a lot of parts were boring. But it is such a visually cool sci-fi flick I just have to love it. Plus who wouldn't want to see DeForest Kelly showing his hairy chest and sporting the gold chains?! Aside from all that Joey and I still managed to have a good time discussing.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Joey: Friends don't let friends watch Star Trek the Motion Picture
    Who wouldn't want Kirk in charge
    Worst idea ever: One way jet pack
    The Shatner Pause
    My Friend Jon Madsen's TMP podcast
    This really is a bad movie over all
    I Fight Dragons concert tour
    JC Hutchins 7th Son Novel

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Thanksgiving Greetings!

Joey and I are taking this week off for recording, but we wanted to take a few min and send out a special Thanksgiving message. During this time of thanksgiving most people often look forward to the big feast (or the big game) and pay simple lip service to those items they are grateful for from the previous year. I say all of that because that is typically how I treat it and not just because of my general jaded mistrusting attitude. Despite all of the things that Joey and I like to complain about during our podcast we really have so much that we can be thankful for. Among the normal (house, family, job, friends, etc) this year Joey and I can add the Podcast to our list. But not just the Podcast, you as our listeners. We are so grateful for all of the emails and comments that you have sent in during this our first year of podcasting. You really help to make this a much more interesting process. More than anything we want to make sure that you are included as much as possible in the conversation.

We won't be recording this weekend but we will be posting up the first of our Podcast Movie Specials: Star Trek the Motion Picture. Look for that to be posted up Monday at our normal time. We'll be back on track with our normal podcasting next week. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your loved ones this week.

Sincerely,
Peter & Joey - TW5

Podcast 43: Peter Nash Day

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Well, Peter has once again abandoned his own mantra ("The Podcast First and Always") and has left the duty of posting this week's podcast to me. I'm sure he's going to find SOMETHING to complain about regarding my method of doing it, so I'll just say up front: it's your own dang fault, man - YOU'RE the one who left this task in my hands. We are joined this week by my younger brother Aaron, as we cover episodes 9-12 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, Season 7.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Pete owns a house
    Is ecoterrorism ever OK?
    Funniest comment from Jim yet
    Meeting your long lost parent
    Joey hates birthdays, surprise parties, and singing in restaurants
    Let's celebrate Captain Picard day
    Dec 2nd: Peter Nash Day - send in something today!
    Following orders vs. Concern for the ship and crew
    "Mariah" joins the podcast

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show:

Force of Nature: 27min 24sec
Peter: SciFi - 7 Television - 2
Joey: SciFi - 5 Television - 2
Aaron: SciFi - 5 Television - 2

Inheritance: 25min 10sec
Peter: SciFi - 8 Television - 5
Joey: SciFi - 7 Television - 8
Aaron: SciFi - 6.5 Television - 8

Parallels: 19min 48sec
Peter: SciFi - 7 Television - 4
Joey: SciFi - 8 Television - 5
Aaron: SciFi - 6 Television - 2

The Pegasus: 40min 51sec
Peter: SciFi - 6 Television - 6
Joey: SciFi - 7.5 Television - 4
Aaron: SciFi - 7 Television - 2

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Podcast 42: Make podcast, not war

Direct MP3 DownloadIn this podcast we discover that it is really love that will conquer all. Either that or our new robot protectors. We had some great conversations with our mother daughter duo guests: Anne and Barbara. Special shout out goes to Listener Jim who was so ill that he was unable to send in any comments. Get well soon man. This podcast covers episodes 5-8 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, Season 7.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Mother and daughter alike think Captain Picard is a sexy beast
    Worf is a horrible officer
    Barbara and Anne are ok with lying
    Joey and Peter scare the crap out of Anne
    More dream discussion
    Joey hates mint & hallucinates while driving
    Barbara proves Joey is wrong
    Dealing with the death of your child
    Joey: Actors are just well paid liars
    Who is Crusher to reject Picard?
    I Fight Dragons concert tour
    JC Hutchins 7th Son Novel

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show:
Gambit Part 2: 29min 20sec
Peter: SciFi - 5 Television - 4
Joey: SciFi - 7 Television - 3
Anne: SciFi - 6 Television - 4
Barbara: SciFi - 5 Television -

Phantasms: 44min 39sec
Peter: SciFi - 8 Television - 5
Joey: SciFi - 7 Television - 5
Anne: SciFi - 7 Television - 8
Barbara: SciFi - 8 Television - 8

Dark Page: 41min 30sec
Peter: SciFi - 7 Television - 7
Joey: SciFi - 3 Television - 3
Anne: SciFi - 5 Television - 4
Barbara: SciFi - 8 Television - 5

Attached: 28min 09sec
Peter: SciFi - 4 Television - 4
Joey: SciFi - 3 Television - 6
Anne: SciFi - 2 Television - 1
Barbara: SciFi - 3 Television - 2.5

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Podcast 41: Finally under 2 hours!

Direct MP3 DownloadSurprisingly we managed to keep this podcast under 2 hours (just barely)! And we managed to finish recording in the same day that we started. And what a great way to begin the seventh and final season of TNG. Don't delay, make sure to participate because we won't be going back to cover these things again. This podcast covers episodes 1-4 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, Season 7.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Comment from Listener Libby
    The greater good is to listen to TW5.
    If you were marooned for 7 years would you give up on verbal speech?
    Why do I talk to myself when I am alone?
    Why do you eat: pleasure or plain nourishment?
    Do blind people get scared on roller-coasters? Listener Assignment: Go on a roller-coaster blindfolded
    Joey pronounces clerk as clark. What is he, British?
    I Fight Dragons concert tour
    JC Hutchins 7th Son Novel

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show:
Descent Part 2: 40min 51sec
Peter: SciFi - 5 Television - 3
Joey: SciFi - 9 Television - 5

Liaisons: 23min 59sec
Peter: SciFi - 6 Television - 5
Joey: SciFi - 4 Television - 4

Interface: 26min 08sec
Peter: SciFi - 6 Television - 4
Joey: SciFi - 6 Television - 3

Gambit part 1: 19min 34sec
Peter: SciFi - 4 Television - 4
Joey: SciFi - 6 Television - 5

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Podcast 40: You wouldn't like Data when he's angry

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Our wrap up of season 6 from the secret bunker studio yielded quite a bit of fun. We got to discuss some anger issues with Joey and Data (I think I am going to start bringing a bodyguard with me to podcast recordings, just for protection against... certain people. I think Aaron might do nicely as a human shield). And we got to discuss the really good and bad stuff from season 6. This podcast covers episodes 25-26 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, Season 6.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    I Fight Dragons concert tour
    John Sundman author link
    Sitting through bad presentations
    Squatter's Rights
    If you are emotionless, you are incorruptible
    Joey talks about his feelings
    JC Hutchins 7th Son Novel

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show as well as Season 6 lists/recaps:
Timescape: 35min 15sec
Peter: SciFi - 9 Television - 4
Joey: SciFi - 10 Television - 5

Descent part 1: 43min 15sec
Peter: SciFi - 8 Television - 4
Joey: SciFi - 8 Television - 3

Season 6 wrap up: 31min 58sec

Season 6 recaps and lists
Favorite Extra/Bit Part
Peter: Scotty from the episode Relics
Joey: Moriarty from the episode Ship in a Bottle

Most Hated Character
Peter: Picard when he tries to fight
Joey: Nella Daren - Picard's love interest in Lessons

Hot Chick
Peter & Joey: Olivia d'Abo

Favorite Villain
Peter: Gul Madred
Joey: Data

Favorite New Concept
Joey: Moriarty's virtual galaxy that he is imprisoned in
Peter: A Dyson Sphere

Top 5 Hated Episodes
Peter

1. Suspicions
2. Fistful of Data's
3. Face of the Enemy
4. Aquiel
5. Realm of Fear

Joey

1. Lessons
2. Man of the People
3. Realm of Fear
4. Aquiel
5. Birthright

Top 5 Favorite Episodes
Peter:

1. Tapestry
2. Chain of Command
3. Relics
4. Frame of Mind
5. Ship in a Bottle

Joey:

1. Tapestry
2. Frame of Mind
3. Ship in a Bottle
4. Quality of Life
5. Descent

Favorite Overall Moment
Peter: Chain of Command: Picard refusing to say that there were 5 lights to Gul Madred and then admitting to Troi that he believed there were.


Joey: Frame of Mind: Riker trying to piece together which reality is real.


Honorable Mention: Tapestry: Picard as a junior science officer pleading with Riker and Troi for a promotion.


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Podcast 39: Unforgetable - That's what Kahless is...

Once again, Joey and I show the world why we have a weekly TALK show instead of a weekly MUSICAL NUMBER. For the misanthropes out there, you'll enjoy our TNG rendition of Unforgettable. Mediocre episodes this week for us to talk about, but we were able to have some good conversation none the less. This podcast covers episodes 21-24 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, Season 6.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    10 books that screwed up the world
    The philosophy of why Joey thinks he is always right
    Can the mentally ill be held responsible for what they do?
    Exploring your darker side
    Xenophysiology must be the toughest field of study
    Dealing with a personal religious crisis
    Boots should not be worn on a star ship
    Joey can control his bladder
    I Fight Dragons
    JC Hutchins 7th Son Novel

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show:
Frame of Mind: 54min 09sec
Peter: SciFi - 8 Television - 7
Joey: SciFi - 8 Television - 8

Suspicions: 19min 58sec
Peter: SciFi - 6 Television - 2
Joey: SciFi - 6 Television - 1

Rightful Heir: 43min 35sec
Peter: SciFi - 6 Television - 4
Joey: SciFi - 4 Television - 5

Second Chances: 17min 18sec
Peter: SciFi - 5 Television - 5
Joey: SciFi - 4 Television - 5

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Podcast 38: Lessons learned

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Alright, so we didn't learn any lessons to change our (or probably anyone else) lives this podcast. But we did learn that no matter how early we start, we still won't end recording our television podcast until 1am. We also learned that even when we say we have nothing to talk about, we still end up with a podcast over 2 hours. We also learned that when we finally get to discussing constitutional stuff in The West Wing we will probably be arguing a lot (as evidenced by our near shouting match on the topic of rights). Finally we are really pleased to have finally put together two promotional spots that we can use to help market us (links for promo 1 and promo 2). We only know of one person willing to do this so far, but it's good to have something put together in case there are others.

There were no guests for this week. This podcast covers episodes 16-20 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, Season 6.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    TW5 Promotional spots
    The right to die in battle
    Should you point out the truth if it will destroy peace?
    Worf is a racist
    Why does music evoke so much emotion?
    Should a captain be allowed to date a subordinate?
    Joey hates public displays of affection
    Do you own your DNA?
    I Fight Dragons
    JC Hutchins 7th Son Novel

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show:
Birthright Part 1 & 2: 1hr 20min 44sec
Peter: SciFi - 4 Television - 3
Joey: SciFi - 5.5 Television - 3

Starship Mine: 16min 54sec
Peter: SciFi - 4 Television - 4
Joey: SciFi - 3 Television - 4

Lessons: 28min 42sec
Peter: SciFi - 5 Television - 6
Joey: SciFi - 3 Television - 2

The Chase: 34min 32sec
Peter: SciFi - 8 Television - 3
Joey: SciFi - 7 Television - 4

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J. C. Hutchins' "7th Son" In Print!

If you listen to the TrekWest5 podcast, you know we've been promoting the podiobook trilogy "7th Son" for some time now. I'm really glad to announce that as of Oct. 27th, you'll be able to buy this book *in print* (in fact, you can preorder it now). To quote the email JC sent me:

This is huge news for me (the trilogy was also optioned for film development by Warner Bros.), and for podcasting. Considering that 7th Son was rejected by dozens of publishing pros before I released it as a podcast, we have accomplished something extraordinary with its publication.

To celebrate the release, he's announcing a number of new promotions that I wanted to make all of you aware of:

- A brand-new podcast recording of the "print edition" of the novel (with new scenes, twists, and character tweaks)

- A prequel audio short story anthology called 7th Son: 7 Days. (I am currently listening my way through this and am really enjoying it)

- Serialization of the novel in PDF and and the text at Cory Doctorow's BoingBoing.net

There's a lot to like about the 7th Son series of podiobooks, and for those of you not inclined to partake of them in the audio format, I hope you'll pick up a copy of the deadtree edition.

Podcast 37: We Surrender!

Well we were finally able to get back to watching episodes, but could only get through 3 of them in this weeks Star Trek the Next Generation television podcast. You win this round Life. By the end of the evening Joey and I were just too tired to go on any further. I believe that I actually put my head down after our conversation of Tapestry and moaned: "Can we stop now?" Thankfully Joey was just as exhausted, so I didn't feel like a total wimp. We will cover the missed episode next week for Podcast 38. This podcast covers episodes 13-15 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, Season 6.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Good listener email from Pete's Friend Jon Madsen - life and self awareness
    Keeping a journal and personnel records
    Joey has a manifesto. Be Scared!
    Do individuals make that much difference in the world?
    Helping someone see reason
    How many puppies can Joey kill to save a human so that the ends justify the means?
    I Fight Dragons
    JC Hutchins 7th Son Novel

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show:
Aquiel: 49min 09sec
Peter: SciFi - 3 Television - 2
Joey: SciFi - 7 Television - 2

Face of the Enemy: 18min 46sec
Peter: SciFi - 4 Television - 2
Joey: SciFi - 7 Television - 4

Tapestry: 1hr 17min 32sec
Peter: SciFi - 7 Television - 5
Joey: SciFi - 4 Television - 8

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Podcast 35 "Poetry Special"

Well, I promised we'd publish it – and, since I had to make a last-minute trip out of town this weekend, it seemed the best chance we had at putting up some new material for all of you – so here is our "Poetry Special" from Podcast 35. We'd like to thank the following people and the authors of the poets they mentioned. Wherever possible, I've tried to include links to the poets and the poems read – unfortunately, some of the sites linked to are filled with annoying flash ads. We hope you enjoy this as much as we enjoyed recording it.

Anne – There's a Certain Slant of Light (LXXXII) by Emily Dickenson

Jared

God Gave a Loaf to Every Bird (LIII) by Emily Dickenson

I Felt a Cleavage in My Mind (CVI) by Emily Dickenson

There is No Frigate Like a Book (XCIX) by Emily Dickenson

The Brain is Wider Than The Sky (CXXVI) by Emily Dickenson

Aaron – Listen to the Mustn’ts by Shel Silverstein

Listener Jim – Jabberwocky by Lewis Carroll

Listener Jim (and Joey) – Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening by Robert Frost

Peter

Carry On! by Robert W. Service

Ode to Spot by "Data" (watch him read it via youtube)

 

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Podcast 36: We saw 4 lights!

After 16 weeks of awesome commentary, we finally called Jim and brought him into the podcast via telephone, and he responded with an outstanding guest performance. While we were worried about sound quality, everything sounds pretty good. We also had Aaron join for the second week in a row. This podcast covers episodes 9-12 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, Season 6.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Learning Machines
    Joey wears black stockings
    The change of command
    Just get it done!
    Listener Jim hates the new Star Trek movie
    Batman visited the Klingon homeworld
    Gross food from the Philippines
    How far can your will take you?
    Why are girls attracted to the bad boy?
    Are holodeck characters just a slave race?
    I Fight Dragons
    JC Hutchins 7th Son Novel

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show:
Quality of Life: 43min 53sec
Peter: SciFi - 7 Television - 3
Joey: SciFi - 7 Television - 2
Aaron: SciFi - 7.5 Television - 3
Jim: SciFi - 4 Television - 4

Chain of Command 1 & 2: 1hr 17min 43sec
Peter: SciFi - 4 Television - 5
Joey: SciFi - 7 Television - 5
Aaron: SciFi - 7 Television - 6
Jim: SciFi - 9 Television - 7

Ship in a Bottle: 45min 11sec
Peter: SciFi - 7 Television - 4
Joey: SciFi - 8 Television - 3
Aaron: SciFi - 7 Television - 4
Jim: SciFi - 7 Television - 4

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Podcast 35: Poetry in Podcasting (redo)

Editors note 9-22-09: we are hoping that reposting this will make itunes pick this up.
Well technically we don't actually discuss the poetry in this podcast, but in a separate special release that will be posted later. But we did have quite a lot of fun Friday night. We had long time contributor Aaron come back and join us. While we wouldn't quite describe him as having an air of authenticity about a television podcast, he can be quite funny (either as joke teller or the butt of). And his ratings are different enough from Joey and I to provide some good comparison. Basically if you agree with Aaron, there is something wrong with you. We look forward to having him come back on. This podcast covers episodes 5-8 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, Season 6.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Poetry
    Ode to Spot
    Group Therapy
    Hot chick Olivia d'Abo
    Specialization vs. General Knowledge
    New food source: Soylent Puppy
    The most awkward Star Trek the Next Generation scene ever!
    Good techno-babble: The JOS
    Joey doesn't know how to play My Little Pony with his daughter
    I Fight Dragons
    JC Hutchins 7th Son Novel

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show:
Scisims: 43min 56sec
Peter: SciFi - 8 Television - 5
Joey: SciFi - 9 Television - 2
Aaron: SciFi - 6 Television - 4

True Q: 34min 50sec
Peter: SciFi - 7 Television - 5
Joey: SciFi - 7 Television - 3
Aaron: SciFi - 3 Television - 2

Rascals: 33min 56sec
Peter: SciFi - 4 Television - 3
Joey: SciFi - 6 Television - 4
Aaron: SciFi - 8 Television - 5

Fistful of Data's: 23min 20sec
Peter: SciFi - 2 Television - 2
Joey: SciFi - 4 Television - 3
Aaron: SciFi - 4 Television - 2.5

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oops on file download

Looks like we forgot to set the permissions correctly on our latest upload (podcast 35). But we have remedied the problem and you should now be able to download podcast 35. Sorry for the trouble.

Edited 2009-09-22: Due to the aggressive caching which makes providing all this free podcast infrastructure feasible, your iTunes probably didn't see the fix until early Tuesday morning. Again, terribly sorry, everyone!

Podcast 34: The Sweet Spot of Podcasting

I was so pumped for this Sunday to get here because of the return of the NFL. And due to that, it took Joey and I a while to edit the podcast. So there is a good chance we might have even missed a couple of things. But at least it was also a good start to our latest season of podcasting about Star Trek The Next Generation. My Friend Jon Madsen was able to join us for the last TNG/Original Series crossover episode. This time it was about Captain Montgomery Scott: Scotty. Beam us up to that great warp core in the sky James Doohan, we miss you. This podcast covers episodes 1-4 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, Season 6.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    I Fight Dragons
    JC Hutchins 7th Son Novel
    Tesla
    Would you tell people the aliens have come?
    weird Classified ads
    Mark Twain was a pervert
    Pete needs a relaxation technique
    New theme park idea: Transporterland
    Coolest tech ever: Dyson Sphere
    The plight of the aged
    Zero-G orgies for the elderly

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show:
Time's Arrow part 2: 59min 46sec
Peter: SciFi - 7 Television - 4
Joey: SciFi - 7 Television - 3
Jon: SciFi - 4 Television - 4

Realm of Fear: 35min 06sec
Peter: SciFi - 8 Television - 3
Joey: SciFi - 6 Television - 5
Jon: SciFi - 3 Television - 4

Man of the People: 41min 07sec
Peter: SciFi - 4 Television - 3
Joey: SciFi - 3 Television - 4
Jon: SciFi - 2 Television - 4

Relics: 1hr 3min 00sec
Peter: SciFi - 7 Television - 5
Joey: SciFi - 8 Television - 3
Jon: SciFi - 5.5 Television - 6

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Podcast 33: High Five

Well we bring to a close the best season of TNG so far. It is going to be pretty difficult to beat this one. We gush on and on about the episode The Inner Light, but over all this was a fun podcast for Joey and I to record. We also started a new tradition for the beginning of the podcast: high five. Let's see how long it sticks around for. Due to our secret location we had no guests. This podcast covers episodes 25-26 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, Season 5.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    I Fight Dragons
    JC Hutchins 7th Son Novel
    What helps you think?
    Should you announce impending doom
    New vocabulary word: Voorwerp
    Is Research & Development really gone?
    What is reality?
    Do you believe in fate?
    The first rule of time travel: Blend in
    Peter shames Joey on the subject of tipping

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show as well as Season 5 lists/recaps:
The Inner Light: 1hr 11min 50sec
Peter: SciFi - 10 Television - 10
Joey: SciFi - 10 Television - 10

Time's Arrow part 1: 48min 37sec
Peter: SciFi - 9 Television - 3
Joey: SciFi - 9 Television - 6

Season 5 wrap up: 33min 20sec

Season 5 recaps and lists
Favorite Extra/Bit Part
Peter: Spock from the episode Unification
Joey: Captain Dathon from the episode Darmock

Most Hated Character
Peter: Ensign Ro from the episode Ensign Ro
Joey: Etana Jol from the episode The Game

Hot Chick
Peter: Ensign Leffler (as played by Ashley Judd) from the episode The Game
Joey: Kamala (as played by Famke Janssen) from the episode First Contact

Favorite Villain
Peter: The Romulans
Joey: Jev the Mind-rapist

Favorite New Concept
Joey: The "soliton wave" propulsion system (from the episode New Ground)
Peter: Passing on an entire lifetime in 20 min (from the episode The Inner Light - much faster than any TW5 podcast)

Top 5 Hated Episodes
Peter

1. The Game
2. Ensign Ro
3. Cost of Living
4. Power Play
5. Violations

Joey

1. The First Duty
2. The Game
3. Power Play
4. Conundrum
5. Cost of Living

Top 5 Favorite Episodes
Peter:

1. Darmock
2. The Inner Light
3. Unification
4. Time's Arrow
5. Cause & Effect

Joey:

1. Darmock
2. The Inner Light
3. Ethics
4. Time's Arrow
5. Hero Worship

Favorite Overall Moment
Peter: The Inner Light: Jean Luc Picard (Kamin) at the end of the episode realizing that this is not his real life.

Joey: Darmock: Captain Picard breaking through the language barrier


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Podcast 32: We are Hugh!

We capped off another long work week for Joey and I with a very fun podcast. We went in to the early hours of Saturday recording, but kept it strong through to the end. I think you will really enjoy the discussion topics this week. We were hoping to have my friend Rhett come and join us for I-Borg, but he was so scared that he made up some lie about having a party at his cabin this weekend. Pretty lame. This podcast covers episodes 21-24 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, Season 5.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    I Fight Dragons
    JC Hutchins 7th Son Novel
    Famke Janssen looks nothing like Kamala

Famke Janssen as Kamala

Kamala as Kamala

    Arranged Marriages
    Imaginary Friends: How far should pretend go?
    Rhett is lame
    Humanizing the enemy
    Would you kill the enemy?
    Peter still hates Ensign Ro
    What if your idea of the afterlife is wrong?
    What do you want for your funeral?
    What do you say to someone dealing with the death of a loved one?

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show:
The Perfect Mate: 48 min 40 sec
Peter: SciFi - 6 Television - 5
Joey: SciFi - 6 Television - 6

Imaginary Friend: 42 min 01 sec
Peter: SciFi - 6 Television - 4
Joey: SciFi - 6 Television - 5

I-Borg: 36 min 22 sec
Peter: SciFi - 9 Television - 4
Joey: SciFi - 8 Television - 4

The Next Phase: 39 min 46 sec
Peter: SciFi - 7 Television - 4
Joey: SciFi - 5 Television - 6

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Podcast 31: It's the way we were born

We were pretty concerned with how this podcast was going to go. But we think things ended up turning out ok. Due in part to our special guest Anne. But This podcast covers episodes 17-20 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, Season 5.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    I Fight Dragons
    JC Hutchins 7th Son Novel
    Gender Roles
    "Born that way"
    What is the difference between homosexuality and mental disorders?
    Cause & Effect - didn't we talk about this before?
    Duty to truth vs. backing up your team
    Anne needs to hide a body, who is willing to help her?
    Raising children via contract
    Compromising vs. giving up

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show:

The Outcast: 1hr 08min 04sec
Peter: SciFi - 6 Television - 6
Joey: SciFi - 6 Television - 4
Anne: SciFi - 6 Television - 8

Cause & Effect: 36min 00sec
Peter: SciFi - 9 Television - 6
Joey: SciFi - 8 Television - 3
Anne: SciFi - 6 Television - 2

The First Duty: 33min 28sec
Peter: SciFi - 4 Television - 6
Joey: SciFi - 3 Television - 4
Anne: SciFi - 2 Television - 7

Cost of Living: 54min 13sec
Peter: SciFi - 3 Television - 3
Joey: SciFi - 3 Television - 4
Anne: SciFi - 3 Television - 3

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Updated Podcasting Schedule for Season 5+

It appears Peter has finally given up on trying to get the podcast under two hours, so we will be returning to our former "4 episode per podcast" format. Below is an updated schedule to help your correlate your watching with our podcast, continuing past the end of Season 5 and into Season 6. I know we have some returning guests, and there is a possibility for a visit from what I'm going to tentatively call a "hostile guest", so be sure to tune in!

Podcast 30 (Recorded 2009-Aug-14, will be published Monday)
The Masterpiece Society
Conundrum
Power Play
Ethics

Podcast 31 (2009-Aug-21):
The Outcast
Cause and Effect
The First Duty
Cost of Living

Podcast 32 (2009-Aug-28):
The Perfect Mate
Imaginary Friend
I Borg
The Next Phase

Podcast 33 (2009-Sep-4; Season 5 wrap-up):
The Inner Light
Time's Arrow, Part I


Podcast 34 (2009-Sep-11):
Time's Arrow, Part II
Realm of Fear
an of the People
Relics

Podcast 35 (2009-Sep-18):
Schisms
True Q
Rascals
A Fistful of Datas

Podcast 36 (2009-Sep-25):
The Quality of Life
Chain of Command, Part I
Chain of Command, Part II
Ship in a Bottle

Happy Birthday, Gene

Had he lived to see this day, Gene Roddenberry would be 88 years old today. While I have taken the occasional opportunity to disagree with some of his politics and philosophy, I wanted to take the opportunity today to say how much I really appreciate what he did.

The act of creation is usually painful - the struggle to bring into this world something that you love is a feeling that I've been very familiar with. Even though nothing I've done has reached the state of acclaim that Mr. Roddenberry's has, I feel I can appreciate what it must have taken from him to bring us things like Star Trek.

Congratulations, well done, and thank you, Gene. I hope you're enjoying your "mission...to explore strange new worlds; to seek out new life and new civilizations; to boldly go where no man has gone before."

Podcast 30: Shamefully returning to what Joey wants

As Joey likes to put it, the experiment failed. We have moved back to our 4 television episode per podcast format. I was really hoping that we could shorten the podcast length but it seems that it does not matter how many Next Generation television episodes we cover we still seem to end up over 2 hours. Oh well it was worth a try. We were pleased to have Jared pop in on us this week to lend his assistance on Ethics. And we also had lots of listener comments (thanks to Listener Jim, My Friend Jon Madsen, Simon, and Julia). This podcast covers episodes 13-16 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, Season 5.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    JC Hutchins 7th Son Novel
    Welcome to listener Julia
    Genetically Engineering things: Sharktopus and Humans
    What wins: Rights of the one, Or, the Good of society?
    Granting Asylum
    Passionate street sweepers
    Rabbits and Pregnancy Tests: Who came up with this one?
    Stump Jared: TW5 3, Jared 1
    Assisted Suicide
    Moral Absolutes: 2+2≠4
    Medical testing: What is too far?

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show:
The Masterpiece Society: 51min 49sec
Peter: SciFi - 8 Television - 5
Joey: SciFi - 8 Television - 3

Conundrum: 17min 53sec
Peter: SciFi - 6 Television - 4
Joey: SciFi - 7 Television - 6

Power Play: 19min 06sec
Peter: SciFi - 5 Television - 3
Joey: SciFi - 6 Television - 3

Ethics: 1hr 18min 02sec
Peter: SciFi - 4 Television - 6
Joey: SciFi - 3 Television - 8
Jared: SciFi - 2 Television - 7

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Podcast 29: I don't remember saying any of this

Out of fear of saying something really stupid we decided that we needed to make sure we had some sort of female presence on this weeks television podcast. We invited a couple of women but only one was able to join us: Katie. And as a result we had a great time. Katie did a fantastic job and we look forward to having her come back on. This podcast covers episodes 10-12 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, Season 5.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    JC Hutchins 7th Son Novel
    Introducing the idea of a Book Podcast: Flash Forward
    Grandparents raising their grandchildren
    Great Popsicle ideas
    Disciplining children
    Joey is okay with his daughter killing people
    Finding ways to keep the voices out
    Coping Strategy: Imaginary Friends
    Correlation & Causation
    Rape as a storytelling device
    Memory: forgetting and remembering

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show:
New Ground: 55min 38sec
Peter: SciFi - 3 Television - 4
Joey: SciFi - 6 Television - 6
Katie: SciFi - 7 Television - 3

Hero Worship: 42min 32sec
Peter: SciFi - 7 Television - 5
Joey: SciFi - 7 Television - 6
Katie: SciFi - 5 Television - 9

Violations: 59min 35sec
Peter: SciFi - 4 Television - 3
Joey: SciFi - 6 Television - 6
Katie: SciFi - 3 Television - 3

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Podcast 28: Not tonight honey, I have a headache

We geeked out so hard to these episodes that I ended up getting a pretty powerful headache. So by the time we got to the last episode for this podcast we had to turn out the lights in order for me to continue on. Thankfully my friend Jon Madsen was there to help pick up my slack. It was really fun to have an original series cross-over with Leonard Nimoy reprising his role as Spock. Another consequence of our geeking, is that my experiment to reduce podcast length goes right out the window. I guess all I can say is thank goodness we didn't discuss 4 episodes or this might have gone to 4 hours. We almost died recording this one. This podcast covers episodes 7-9 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, Season 5.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    JC Hutchins 7th Son Novel
    Keeping an open dialogue
    Term Limits: Good or Bad? (Joey hates Orrin Hatch) (example of the abuse of power)
    Cowboy Diplomacy
    Max Headroom comes to Star Trek
    The Butterfly Effect: time travel problems
    Schrodinger's Cat

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show:
Unification Part I: 1hr 12min 25sec
Peter: SciFi - 5 Television - 4
Joey: SciFi - 5 Television - 3
Jon: SciFi - 4 Television - 5

Unification Part II: 59min 30sec
Peter: SciFi - 5 Television - 4
Joey: SciFi - 6 Television - 3
Jon: SciFi - 3 Television - 5

A Matter of Time: 51min 16sec
Peter: SciFi - 7 Television - 4
Joey: SciFi - 8 Television - 5
Jon: SciFi - 5 Television - 3.5

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Podcast 27: Providing even more ways for people to not contact us

Well the great experiment of trying to trim podcast time down continues (a little over 2 hours this week). But even more awesome is the fact that we now have a Trek West 5 Twitter hash tag where you can keep up on: the latest TW5 news, chat with other TW5 listeners, find out about upcoming podcast episodes, and possibly get in on the ground floor of cool giveaways. But not so much of that last one. We have also decided to tap in to the wondrous beauties of a Google Phone Number. If you would like to call in and leave a brief (no more than two and a half to three minute) message/comment about the podcast, the episodes, or Joey and Peter just call in to this number: 801-788-4913.

We had no guests, so you are left to enjoy the dulcet tones of Joey and Peter. But once again, Listener Jim comes away with a few doosie comments. Very hilarious. This podcast covers episodes 4-6 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, Season 5.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Do you prefer short or longer podcasts?
    New ways to keep up with TW5: Twitter and Google phone number: 801-788-4913
    Writing vs. Verbal communication
    Animal sentience? If they aren't sentient then does it matter if we kill them?
    Humans can't survive in open space. Even if they hold their breath
    Video about Mallory Holtman and Liz Wallace
    Joey gets freaked out by lightning while talking about disasters
    New sponsor: Designz By Dede
    Personal laws are dumb
    Fads

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Silicon Avatar: 57min 32sec
Peter: SciFi - 6 Television - 4
Joey: SciFi - 7 Television - 4

Disaster: 38min 30sec
Peter: SciFi - 5 Television - 6
Joey: SciFi - 3 Television - 6

The Game: 31min 16sec
Peter: SciFi - 5 Television - 3
Joey: SciFi - 5 Television - 6

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Podcasting Schedule for Season 5

If you've listened to Podcast #26, you probably noticed that we only covered three episodes as opposed to our usual slate of four. This was an effort to bring the overall runtime down a little bit, pretty much solely to satisfy Peter. As misguided as this effort was in the podcast containing Darmok, I wanted to take a moment to give you an updated schedule for which episodes will be on our viewing schedule in the near future.

Podcast 27 (2009-Jul-24):
Silicon Avatar
Disaster
The Game

Podcast 28 (2009-Jul-31):
Unification I
Unification II
A Matter of Time

Podcast 29 (2009-Aug-7):
No Ground
Hero Worship
Violations

Podcast 30 (2009-Aug-14):
The Masterpiece Society
Conundrum
Power Play

Podcast 31 (2009-Aug-21):
Ethics
The Outcast
Cause and Effect

Podcast 32 (2009-Aug-28):
The First Duty
Cost of Living
The Perfect Mate


Podcast 33 (2009-Sep-4):
Imaginary Friend
I Borg
The Next Phase

Podcast 34 (2009-Sep-11):
The Inner Light
Time's Arrow

Trek West 5 Podcast 26: New Season, New Sponsors, New Format

We have now arrived at what may be the best season of Star Trek The Next Generation yet, season 5. We also have decided to shake things up and move to a new format where we only discuss 3 episodes as a way of reducing total podcast time. I am not sure how successful we were on this one though, but come on we were talking about Darmok and we had a plethora of guests. We are also proud to announce that we have new sponsors!!! The following websites have now started sponsoring us: RocketWebDesign.com and GetAScent.com. You should definitely take a look. Lastly, we are no longer going to have a weeks delay from the time of recording to podcast posting. So we will be recording on Friday and posting on Monday. Let's see how long that lasts. ;)

We had 3 special guests for this podcast: my friend New York Maria, Aaron, and Jared. Our thanks to them for participating. This podcast covers episodes 1-3 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, Season 5.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Hidden prejudices
    Would you be a concubine?
    Stump Jared - What is the name of the bumps on a raspberry?
    The epic of Gilgamesh
    Communication by metaphor
    What would you give your life for?
    Radiolab podcast on morality
    Darmok Dictionary
    Peter hates Ensign Ro
    Who do you trust?

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Redemption Part 2: 45min 58sec
Peter: SciFi - 7 Television - 3
Joey: SciFi - 8 Television - 3
Maria: SciFi - 6 Television - 5
Aaron: SciFi - 7 Television - 3

Darmok: 1hr 17min 47sec
Peter: SciFi - 10 Television - 4
Joey: SciFi - 10 Television - 5
Maria: SciFi - 8 Television - 5
Aaron: SciFi - 10 Television - 6
Jared: SciFi - 7.5 Television - 3

Ensign Ro: 31min 33sec
Peter: SciFi - 4 Television - 4
Joey: SciFi - 4 Television - 4
Maria: SciFi - 4 Television - 5
Aaron: SciFi - 2 Television - 1

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Podcast 25: Our silver anniversary... sort of

Well we have come to the end of season 4 and our 25th podcast (if you count the two lost podcasts). This podcast covers episodes 25-26 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, Season 4. I think we must have both been tired, because there was a lot of editing out of long pauses, but it was an awesome wrap-up to the best season of TNG thus far.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Peter curses a blue streak at Joey, Joey refrains from returning fire
    Listener Jim is smart
    The ethics of romance
    New vocabulary word: naif
    Joey makes up constitutional law
    Let's be like the French
    Season 4 Wrap Up - includes new items "Hot Chick", "Best Concept or Idea", and "Trek West 5 Ultimate List of Best Episodes from Season 4"

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In Theory: 38min 44sec
Peter: SciFi - 2 Television - 4
Joey: SciFi - 5 Television - 4

Redemption: 20min 22sec
Peter: SciFi - 4 Television - 3
Joey: SciFi - 3 Television - 3

Season 3 wrap up: 39min 03sec

Season 4 recaps and lists
Favorite Extra/Bit Part
Peter & Joey: Robert Picard from the episode Family

Most Hated Character
Peter: Jono from the episode Suddenly Human
Joey: Vash from the episode Qpid

Hot Chick
Peter: Inara Yar (as played by Beth Toussaint) from the episode Legacy
Joey: Lanel (as played by Bebe Neuwirth) from the episode First Contact

Favorite Villain
Peter: The Durass Family
Joey: The 2D beings from The Loss

Favorite New Concept
Joey: Alpha Moon's method to tap into the energy from Peliar Zel's magnetic field from the episode The Host

Top 5 Hated Episodes
Peter

1. Remember Me
2. The Loss
3. Suddenly Human
4. Night Terrors
5. The Host

Joey

1. Night Terrors
2. The Host
3. The Loss
4. Suddenly Human
5. Identity Crisis

Top 5 Favorite Episodes
Peter:

1. Data's Day
2. Family
3. Final Mission
4. Brothers
5. Nth Degree

Joey:

1. Family
2. Data's Day
3. Nth Degree
4. Brothers
5. The Drumhead

Trek West 5 Ultimate List of Best Episodes from Season 4

1. Family
2. Data's Day
3. The Nth Degree
4. Brothers
5. The Wounded

Favorite Overall Moment
Peter: Family: Jean Luc Picard breaking down while talking to his brother.


Joey: The Drumhead: Captain Picard's speech about civil liberties


Most Honorable Mention:
The Wounded: Cheif O'Brien talking about his hatred of Cardassians


Honorable Mention:
The Nth Degree: The meeting of a new alien race called the Cytherians (funny)
Data's Day: Data's interactions with O'Brien regarding O'Brien's fiance wanting to cancel the wedding and calling LaForge a "lunkhead" (very funny)
Final Mission: Picard speaking to Wes about his future

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