Altered Trek

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A deep dive into the first season of Star Trek: Picard, featuring a guest appearance by writer Aaron Paulier. The panel discusses the series' departure from established franchise tone and logic, the disappointing execution of the finale, and the overuse of green screen and repetitive CGI. They analyze specific character arcs, including Seven of Nine and the return of Riker and Troi, while debating the show's writing inconsistencies and potential missed opportunities for a more coherent story.

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A deep dive into the penultimate episode of the first season of Star Trek: Picard, focusing on the frustrations regarding the show's writing, pacing, and reliance on tropes. The discussion covers the problematic introduction of Dr. Soong, the heavy-handed symbolism of the synthetic colony, and the missed opportunities with Seven of Nine's character arc. There is also a breakdown of why the series feels like a departure from traditional Trek, comparing it to other franchises like Mass Effect and Battlestar Galactica, while reflecting on the rare high points of the show, such as Riker's guest appearance.

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In this episode of "Future Imperfect," Admiral Phillips returns with Mike and Alex from ThisWeekinGeek. Warning Spoiler Territory as we breakdown and discuss the latest three episodes of the Star Trek Picard. All this and more on Future Imperfect!

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In this episode of "Future Imperfect," Admiral Phillips returns with Mike and Alex from ThisWeekinGeek. Warning Spoiler Territory as we breakdown and discuss the latest three episodes of the Star Trek Picard. All this and more on Future Imperfect!

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On this episode of "Future Imperfect," Admiral Phillips returns with Alex from ThisWeekinGeek. We breakdown and discuss the latest two episodes of the Short Treks, "Q&A" and "The Trouble with Edward." All this and more on Future Imperfect!

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On this episode of "Future Imperfect," Admiral Phillips returns with Birdman Dodd and Alex from ThisWeekinGeek. We breakdown and discuss in this roundtable all that is Star Trek Picard so far before the release in January. All this and more on Future Imperfect!

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An evaluation of the second season of Star Trek: Discovery so far, focusing on improved storytelling, character development, and the addition of Captain Pike. The discussion covers the integration of the Talosians, the chemistry between Tilly and Stamets, and the complex return of Dr. Hugh Culber. Further analysis explores theories regarding the Red Angel, the role of Section 31, and the current state of Star Trek Online, including its business model and recent content updates.

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The hosts discuss the recent cancellation of the fan-made Stage 9 virtual reality project and the release of the Age of Discovery expansion for Star Trek Online. They share predictions for the upcoming season of Star Trek Discovery, including the inclusion of Spock and the new uniform aesthetic, while also debating the merits of the Prime Universe timeline. Additionally, they cover the latest news on the planned Jean-Luc Picard series and recap a recent session of the Star Trek Adventures tabletop role-playing game.

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This episode captures a live, on-location recording at the Michigan Science Center's "After Dark" event dedicated to Star Trek. The audio features the host participating in a trivia competition, including rounds matching captains to ships, identifying alien species, and naming various pets from across the franchise. Beyond the game, the episode covers the atmosphere of the event, including attendee costumes, the planetarium show, and interviews with Starfleet International members.

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An overview of the upcoming Star Trek After Dark event at the Michigan Science Center, including details on trivia and community meetups. Additionally, a breakdown of new support cruisers and ship mechanics arriving in Star Trek Online, specifically focusing on the Narendra-class and temporal operative features.