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Exploring Star Trek Lower Decks Episode 6: Of Gods and Angles
In this episode of Make It So, host Kurt North is joined by recurring guest Craig McKenzie to discuss the sixth episode of Star Trek: Lower Decks titled 'Of Gods and Angles.'
They delve into the episode's themes, character arcs, and comedic elements, particularly focusing on Boimler's beard growth and his attempts to impress Dr. T'Ana.
The discussion also touches on Mariner's evolving leadership role and the introduction of a new character, Ensign Oly, who has hidden powers and struggles with guidance. Craig and Kurt compare this season's multiverse theme with previous seasons and speculate about upcoming episodes.
00:00 Welcome to Make It So: Star Trek Lower Decks Discussion
01:25 Recap of Lower Decks Episodes 1-5
02:33 Episode 6: Of Gods and Angles Overview
03:38 Character Analysis: Boimler and Mariner
05:47 Episode 6 Breakdown: Plot and Themes
07:31 Character Development
15:59 Boimler's Beard and Personal Growth
21:59 Final Thoughts and Season Predictions
28:50 Outro and Where to Find Us
Host/Editor
Kurt North
Guest
Craig McKenzie
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Star Trek Lower Decks Season 5:
In this episode of Make It So: a Star Trek Legacy podcast, hosts Geoff Owen and Ian Buckley discuss their thoughts on the fifth season of Star Trek Lower Decks.
They explore the organic character growth, callbacks to earlier storylines, and the possibility of future series continuity.
The episode focuses on Season 5, Episode 5, 'Starbase 80?', where they delve into the comedic yet poignant elements, particularly highlighting the unexpected competence of Starbase 80 personnel.
The discussion touches on character transformations, thematic consistency, and potential for Lower Decks to return in the future.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
00:57 Discussion on Lower Decks Season 5
02:23 Character Growth and Development
05:18 Mariner's Journey and Character Evolution
10:29 Boimler's Beard and Character Growth
11:09 Starbase 80 and Episode 5 Review
30:10 Cetacean Ops and Starbase 80
34:13 Final Thoughts and Future Speculations
38:16 Conclusion and Sign-Off
Host/Editor
Geoff Owen
Guest
Ian Buckley
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In this episode of Make It So: A Star Trek Legacy Podcast on the Film Stories Podcast Network, we explore episode 4 of Star Trek: Lower Decks with special guest Darren Mooney.
We discuss the episode 'Farewell to Farms,' focusing on Klingon culture and the show's ongoing thematic elements. Darren shares his thoughts on the quality of various Star Trek series, and we also explore a subplot featuring Counselor Meglimo. This episode highlights the ongoing storytelling in Lower Decks and its approach to blending humor with classic Star Trek elements.
00:00 Welcome to Make It So: Star Trek Legacy Podcast
00:39 Discussing Lower Decks and Prodigy
00:52 Guest Introduction: Darren Mooney
01:16 Lower Decks Season 3: A Retrospective
01:49 Episode Focus: Farewell to Farms
02:29 Nostalgia in Modern Franchise Media
03:56 The Berman Era Influence
04:54 Lower Decks' Unique Approach
06:12 Final Season Themes and Speculations
08:26 Character Arcs and Development
15:37 Klingon Culture and Visual Storytelling
27:33 Animation and Artistic Choices
38:11 Boimler's Beard: A Running Gag
42:11 Jonathan Frakes
43:39 Klingon Culture and Star Trek Canon
48:34 Critics and the Overwhelming Content Era
01:04:23 Lower Decks' Ongoing Storylines and Season Themes
01:12:19 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Projects
Host/Editor
Kurt North
Guest
Darren Mooney
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Star Trek Lower Decks Season 5 Recap and Discussion with Special Guest Ashley Thomas
In this episode of Make It So, host Geoff Owen continues the Star Trek Lower Decks Season 5 coverage with special guest Ashley Thomas from the sister podcast 'We Are Starfleet.'
They discuss the return of characters like Tendi and Jennifer, the inclusion of Blue Orions from the animated series, and Boimler's ongoing development.
The conversation includes analyses of comedic moments, character relationships, and potential plot directions, alongside some fun nostalgic references and personal anecdotes. Finally, they share some predictions and hopes for the rest of the season.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:55 Lower Decks Season 5 First Impressions
01:22 Animated Series Canon Discussion
02:30 Animation Anecdotes
05:38 Current Episode Breakdown
06:30 Boimler's Character Development
08:08 Tendi's Return and Character Highlights
10:04 Mariner and Jennifer's Relationship
16:31 Ransom's Dangerous Assignments for Boimler
19:29 Hilarious Alien Encounter
19:54 Talyn's Fangirl Moment
20:49 D&D References
21:26 Video Game Nostalgia
22:44 Mysterious Reveal
24:45 Rutherford and Tendi's Bond
25:30 Voyager Spoof and Sci-Fi Fun
27:17 Fangirling in Vulcan Style
30:05 Ransom's Suave or Creepy Dilemma
32:02 Predictions and Cameos
33:48 Outro and Where to Find Us
Host/Editor
Geoff Owen
Guest
Ashley Thomas
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Star Trek Lower Decks: Shades Of Green
In this episode of Make It So, we discuss the release of the new episode of Star Trek: Lower Decks.
Joined by Baz Greenland, we explore storytelling techniques in modern and legacy Star Trek shows, compare Lower Decks to Prodigy, and reflect on arc structures from series like DS9, Buffy, and Doctor Who.
We analyse the 'Shades of Green' episode, focusing on Tendi's storyline, her dynamic with her sister D'Erica, and the cultural tensions between Starfleet and Orion pirates.
We delve into Starfleet ideals, Tendi's character development, and the post-scarcity world concept.
The episode also highlights Boimler's leadership growth, his humorous mentoring attempts, and the challenges of balancing work and social life, with insights into Vulcan humour through T'Lynn.
00:00 Welcome to Make It So: Star Trek Legacy Podcast
01:06 Comparing Storytelling in Star Trek Series
04:29 The Evolution of TV Arcs and Cancellations
08:12 Tendi's Storyline and Character Development
22:17 Exploring Post-Scarcity Economics in Star Trek
27:40 Starfleet and Beyond: Exploring Federation Dynamics
27:56 Boimler's Growth and Leadership Journey
29:53 Boimler's Moustache and Leadership Challenges
31:37 Rutherford and T'Lynn: Character Development
32:34 Humour and Ineffectual Terrorists
41:24 Podcasting Plans and Future Projects
Host/Editor
Kurt North
Guest
Baz Greenland
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Star Trek Lower Decks: Dos Cerritos
In our latest podcast episode on the Film Stories Podcast Network, we explore the newest episodes of 'Star Trek: Lower Decks'.
We delve into character development focusing on Tendi's journey balancing her Starfleet duties with her Orion heritage, and Boimler's path to self-acceptance.
We examine the cultural dynamics of different alien races like the Orions, Romulans, and Klingons, and the intricate storytelling of Star Trek.
Join us as we analyse these character arcs, the show's comedic elements, and broader themes of personal growth and cultural progression.
00:00 MIS: Dos Cerritos
00:32 Introduction and Welcome
00:49 Catching Up with Baz
02:14 Discussing Star Trek Prodigy
05:00 Lower Decks
05:35 Tendi's Orion Adventure
14:39 Star Trek's Broader Themes
17:34 Laughing Gas and Anomalies
19:23 Visuals and Animation Quality
22:37 Rutherford's Emotional Journey
25:41 Mariner's Leadership and Reflections
Host/Editor
Kurt North
Guests
Baz Greenland
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In this episode of the Make It So podcast, hosts Geoff Owen and Baz Greenland, joined by guest Craig McKenzie from the We Are Starfleet podcast, explore the captivating world of holodecks in Star Trek.
They start with a look at 'The Big Goodbye' from TNG, recognising its quirks as an early holodeck episode.
The discussion then shifts to DS9's 'Our Man Bashir' and the James Bond-like escapades of Dr. Bashir and Garak.
The episode concludes with a detailed analysis of Voyager's 'Bride of Chaotica!' and its nostalgic tribute to 1930s sci-fi, especially the Flash Gordon era, focusing on the scenic homage, character dynamics, and Kate Mulgrew's performance as Arachnia.
The hosts compare the holodeck's utilisation across series and reflect on how these episodes influence the Star Trek legacy.
Host/Editor
Geoff Owen, Baz Greenland
Guests
Craig Mckenzie
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Star Trek Prodigy: Ouroboros Parts One and Two
In this episode of our podcast, we explore the rich narratives and character developments across Star Trek Prodigy.
We reflect on seasons 1 and 2, discussing the series' storytelling, themes of second chances, and artificial sentience.
We delve into key elements like time travel, multiverse theories,
Our analysis extends to Janeway's role, including her unexpected retirement, and Wesley Crusher's emotional reunion.
Join us as we break down crossovers, continuity, and the impact of the Mars attack.
00:00 Welcome to the Star Trek Legacy Podcast
01:32 Reflecting on Star Trek Prodigy
02:41 Discussing the Final Episodes
04:24 Character Arcs and Series Conclusion
08:32 Villains and Themes in Prodigy
24:05 The Loom and Time Travel
30:29 Janeway's Retirement and Future
33:43 Wesley Crusher's Reunion
37:49 Slow Realisation and First Contact Day
38:37 Crossovers in the Star Trek Universe
39:04 Fractured World and Star Trek Connections
41:26 Uniform Changes and Expanded Universe
42:57 Pandemic Vibes and Starfleet's Struggles
50:03 Paradoxes and Time Travel in Star Trek
52:04 Final Thoughts and Future Speculations
57:30 Lower Decks and Other Star Trek Series
Host/Editor
Kurt North
Guests
Geoff Owen and Craig Mckenzie
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Star Trek Prodigy: Touch Of Grey
Admiral Janeway comes up with a clever plan to free her crew from Asencia's prison, where they’re held alongside an enraged captive from the Loom. Geoff Owen and Ian Buckley dive into a discussion of the episode.
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In this episode of 'Make It So,' the Star Trek Legacy podcast, hosted by Kurt North, Guest Lee Hutchison joins to discuss their hopes for the final season of Lower Decks, and their thoughts on the binge-watching model vs. episodic viewing. oh and the Star Trek Prodigy Episode Brink
00:00 Welcome to Make It So: Star Trek Legacy Podcast
00:45 Discussing Lower Decks: Final Season Hopes
02:39 Binge-Watching vs. Episodic Viewing
06:31 Star Trek Prodigy:
13:50 Character Development in Prodigy
33:10 Voyager Characters in Prodigy
37:16 Wrapping Up and What's Next
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