275. DS9's 'Sons and Daughters'/'Behind the Lines' Review
This week, to paraphrase Martok, we give our one good eye to review Star Trek: Deep Space Nine’s next two installments of the Dominion War arc: “Sons and Daughters” and “Behind the Lines.”Justin Bolger returns to boldly go with us as Worf struggles to re-connect with his estranged son while fighting the war, Klingon-style. We also go behind the lines of “Behind the Lines,” a.k.a. The One Where Dax Adds Another Phaser Power Cell to the Collection as Odo gets way too close to a Founder.“Glory to you, and to the empire!”And for those who want to learn more about the Dabo girl actress who helped catch a real-life serial killer, follow the link!
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274. DS9’s 'A Time to Stand'/'Rocks and Shoals' Review
This week, as promised, we revisit Deep Space Nine’s Season 6 Dominion War arc - with special guest, friend of the pod Justin Bolger!Trek’s first serialized storyline ever, which fittingly kicked off DS9’s sixth season with a run of six consecutive episodes, begins with the action-packed “A Time to Stand” and Ron Moore’s riveting “Rocks and Shoals.” So power up your stolen enemy spaceships and listen now!
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273. Section 31 Origins
Even though Section 31 only appeared/was mentioned in three Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episodes, the shady institution made a considerable impression on both fans and the franchise.With the Section 31 movie now streaming, this week we look back at the origins of Starfleet's morally-flexible spy service and its overall role in the franchise by revisiting its early appearances on DS9. We also discuss how Star Trek: Enterprise teased Section 31 in two very underrated episodes. So watch out for Sloan and listen now to TR3!
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272. Star Trek: Voyager 'Caretaker' 30th Anniversary Audio Commentary Track - Pt. 1
This week, we celebrate Star Trek: Voyager’s 30th anniversary with a commentary track for “Caretaker, Part I” that’s filled to the brim of the Delta Quadrant with behind-the-scenes trivia. (Want “Part II”? Check out our Patreon!)We also offer our two cents on Star Trek: Section 31. (Spoiler: It stinks!) So pour yourself a cup of Janeway’s coffee and listen now.
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271. Goodbye, Star Trek: Lower Decks
That's right, Star Trek: Lower Decks has come to an end, with the final episode of Season 5 now out there in the multiverse. Phil and Scott look back on the end of an animated era, while also delving into the guest-star-filled last few episodes.We also reminisce about Star Trek: The Motion Picture, which just turned 45 years young. ("I feel young," the movie said, not realizing it was quoting its own sequel!) So get ready to steal your co-worker's job, and listen now!(And by the way, here's that TMP mobile set that we discuss.)
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