Podcast 23: A perfect 10? or Why won't Joey shut up?

I couldn't decide which title to choose for this podcast, so I figured why not use a throw back from the old Rocky and Bullwinkle days. We did indeed see our first rating of 10 (though it does have an asterisk). And lastly, Joey really had a ton to say about The Nth Degree. We actually cut a bunch more that didn't make it in. Thankfully I am in charge of telling Joey what to cut. :) This podcast covers episodes 17-20 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, Season 4.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Listener comment/question - Leah
    Locked in Syndrome
    Dreaming - Directed or otherwiseXKCD comic
    What is your fear?
    Joey plots the next step of human evolution
    Joey won't shut up about the Nth Degree
    The difference between fantasy and acting
    Becoming who you want to be
    What sort of boss should I be?

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show:
Night Terrors: 34min 27sec
Peter: SciFi - 6 Television - 3
Joey: SciFi - 6 Television - 3

Identity Crisis: 25min 56sec
Peter: SciFi - 8 Television - 4
Joey: SciFi - 7 Television - 4

The Nth Degree: 55min 23sec
Peter: SciFi - 10* Television - 5
Joey: SciFi - 9.5 Television - 5

Qpid: 43min 14sec
Peter: SciFi - 4 Television - 7
Joey: SciFi - 6 Television - 5

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Podcast 22: Oh Bebe you...

Why the heck haven't we been keeping a list of hot trek babes during our watching? Was it because we wanted to go for substance and not sex appeal? No. We just weren't smart enough to think about it. Clearly we aren't above stooping to lower forms of entertainment. Well from this point on we are going to do a better job of looking for the hot chick. The recognition of hot chicks may just be the thing that rockets us to massive fame. Either that or make us look creepier than we already are.

This podcast covers episodes 13-16 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, Season 4. We were joined by long time contributor Aaron and 2nd time participant Anne. Enjoy.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Welcome to new listener Jim
    Can a father sign a contract his child must fulfill?
    Betrayal by friends
    Lying to your friends because you were ordered to
    New TW5 Sponsor: The Anne and Aaron Puppy Show
    Hot Trek Babe - Bebe Neuwirth
    Would you trust an alien species?
    Peter wanted to claw his eyes out
    What constitutes being violated?

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show:
Devils Due:
Peter: SciFi - 4 Television - 3
Joey: SciFi - 7 Television - 3
Anne: SciFi - 6.5 Television - 3
Aaron: SciFi - 6 Television - 3

Clues:
Peter: SciFi - 7 Television - 5
Joey: SciFi - 7 Television - 6
Anne: SciFi - 4 Television - 9
Aaron: SciFi - 5 Television - 5

First Contact:
Peter: SciFi - 8 Television - 6
Joey: SciFi - 7 Television - 7
Anne: SciFi - 7 Television - 6.25
Aaron: SciFi - 8 Television - 6.5

Galaxy's Child:
Peter: SciFi - 7 Television - 6
Joey: SciFi - 5 Television - 6
Anne: SciFi - 7 Television - 6
Aaron: SciFi - 7 Television - 6

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Podcast 21: Data's Podcast

Joey will be posting this entry, as Peter has closed all of his internets and can't get them open again. Even though we had no special guest, Peter was incredibly excited to talk about Data's Day, one of his favorite episodes, and the strong writing in Season 4 continues. This podcast covers episodes 9-12 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, Season 4.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    What to do with nuclear waste
    For the good of the group
    Counseling - Is tearing people down good?
    Cosmic Strings
    Markov Chains(sp?)
    Joey: Society's Judge
    Joey admits he is wrong
    Captains can't marry people
    Talking someone down from a ledge

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show:
Final Mission: 38min 53sec
Peter: SciFi - 8 Television - 6
Joey: SciFi - 7 Television - 6

The Loss: 30min 38sec
Peter: SciFi - 5 Television - 3
Joey: SciFi - 7 Television - 6

Data's Day: 46min 48sec
Peter: SciFi - 9 Television - 6
Joey: SciFi - 8 Television - 8

The Wounded: 34min 21sec
Peter: SciFi - 7 Television - 6
Joey: SciFi - 5 Television - 6

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Podcast 20: If This Mic's a Rockin'...

We recorded Podcast 20 in Joey's location, and it seems the microphone was unstable, as there's a persistent sound effect of the microphone 'rocking'. Oh well, we still had a good time discussing TNG. Also, it is worth noting that this podcast is under 2 hours. So all you complainers can stop crying. This podcast covers episodes 5-8 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, Season 4. Our guest for this podcast is Aaron.

Various topics discussed in this podcast include:
    Joey is a security freak
    The Endowment Effect - Great article written by Jeff Atwood
    The best definition for friendship:

"As I experience certain sensory input patterns, my mental pathways become accustomed to them. The inputs eventually are anticipated. And even 'missed' when absent. When something once expected is no longer there." - Data, to Ishara on friendship

    Data has Yar Fever
    THERE IS NO CONFERENCE ROOM!
    The proper use of a Bat'leth
    Someone else choosing your leader
    What's the point of birthdays?
    Peter screwed up a listener comment from Jared
    

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Here are the ratings that we gave for each show:
Remember Me: 28min 56sec
Joey: SciFi - 7 Television - 4
Peter: SciFi - 7 Television - 3
Aaron: SciFi - 7 Television - 2

Legacy: 23min 24sec
Joey: SciFi - 6 Television - 4
Peter: SciFi - 4 Television - 4
Aaron: SciFi - 4 Television - 2

Reunion: 33min 48sec
Joey: SciFi - 5 Television - 4
Peter: SciFi - 5 Television - 5
Aaron: SciFi - 5 Television - 6.5

Future Imperfect: 29min 53sec
Joey: SciFi - 7 Television - 4
Peter: SciFi - 7 Television - 5
Aaron: SciFi - 6.5 Television - 4

If you have something to say then we welcome your comments below, or feel free to email us at trekwest5@thehomestarmy.com.