In this episode of Holodeck Divas we discuss the Star Trek - The Next Generation episode "Pen Pals" (s2e15). The Enterprise travels to a system no one has been to yet, and every planet is about to explode. Wesley receives his first command, and Data introduces all of the sci-fi conundrums! What do the divas have to say about this episode? Listen and find out!

TRIGGER WARNING: We are talking about abusive parents in this episode, which Stef and Chris may make a bunch of dark jokes about (it's a defense mechanism).

Is suffering from "daddy issues" the same thing as a Sci-Fi conundrum? Let's fine out! In this episode of Holodeck Divas we discuss the Star Trek - The Next Generation episode "The Icarus Factor" (s2e14). We meet William Riker's Dad, and things go sideways very fast, but Dr. Pulaski seems to be in love with him. WHAT?! At least there's an enjoyable Worf-related B plot. Listen to hear what Stef and Chris have to say about this episode.

Small spoiler for this episode: This wasn't our favorite episode but we're told we are very entertaining when we don't like a episode. In this episode of Holodeck Divas we discuss another Maurice Hurley written episode of Star Trek - The Next Generation, Time Squared (s2e13). Captain Picard suddenly has a totally different personality, and Riker can't make a omelett (which has nothing to do with the rest of the story). Join us as we "celebrate" this episode of TNG.

What happens when members of the Enterprise are trapped in a second rate novel that doesn't make any sense? In this episode of Holodeck Divas we discuss the Star Trek - The Next Generation episode "The Royale" (s2e12). The Enterprise discovers that a group of Klingons found something strange near a planet that has pee storms, and it turns out it is an artifact from the 21st century. Listen to this episode to hear what Stef and Chris have to say!

Captain Picard visits his friend, he dies, but the jokes just keep on coming. Wait what?! That's actually a thing that happens in the Star Trek - The Next Generation episode "Contagion" (s2e11). Small spoiler, the divas actually liked this episode but it clearly had some problems, which we assume is due to the season 2 production rush. There are a few great moments in this episode, and some that are...well...you should listen to the episode to find out!

Why is there an evil bear?! In this episode of Holodeck Divas, we go from the highest of highs to whatever this episode is. We discuss the Star Trek - The Next Generation episode "The Dauphin" (s2e10). The Enterprise must escort a girl and her bodyguard to a different planet so she can become a leader of her people and end of civil war, but instead of exploring any of those concepts we decide to make this a story about Wesley Crusher's first love. WHAT?! There are some good moments that the divas talk about. Listen to what they have to say!

In this episode of Holodeck Divas we discuss the Star Trek - The Next Generation Episode "The Measure of a Man" (s2e9). This episode is widely regarded as one of the first great Next Generation episodes, and is often listed in a top 10 "best episode" list. Data is being told that he is going to be taken a part for science, with no guarantee that he can be put back together. Thus ignites a debate (and trial) over Data, and whether or not he is a sentient being. Naturally the divas take the time to insert some bad timing jokes. Listen to hear what the divas think!

In this episode of Holodeck Divas we discuss the Star Trek - The Next Generation episode "A Matter of Honor" (s2e8). Stef and Chris love Klingons, so the thirst is real in this episode. Riker goes on a "student exchange program" and becomes the first officer on a Klingon ship, while the Enterprise receives a new crew member who vapes a lot. What do the divas think about this episode? Listen and find out!

The crew of the Enterprise is faced with a dilemma, trying to figure out why an entire ship of people died of old age at the same time. Meanwhile, Picard decides that now is a great time to do a performance evaluation for the new doctor. Does this episode hold up? Listen to hear what the divas have to say!

In this episode of Holodeck Divas we discuss the Star Trek - The Next Generation episode "The Schizoid Man" (s2e6). In this episode Chris makes a major correction that basically explains how chaotic the production of season 2 was. Then we jump right into the episode. Data is being taken over, again, by a crazy scientist who is also a sexist. How will the rest of the crew deal with it, and do Stef and Chris think this is a good episode? Listen and find out!