The Duras Sisters Podcast

Episode 5: Prime Directive

What does “normal first contact procedures” mean on DS9? Were the Villagers ready to learn that they were holograms? Would Starfleet have chosen to go with Garak’s entire plan during “In The Pale Moonlight”? What is the hierarchy of wartime decisions between the Klingons and Starfleet? How would you handle the section 31 plot? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as they discuss the Prime Directive episodes in DS9.

This is the fifth episode of the Prime Directive series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the good and bad examples in every Star Trek show, starting with the Original Series and ending with Strange New Worlds.

TRIGGER WARNINGS: Discussions of war.

Next time, we’ll talk with Flippe in part 1 of Voyager!

DISCLAIMER: We do not own any of the rights to Star Trek or its affiliations. This content is for review only.

Our intro and outro is by Jerry Goldsmith.

Rule of Acquisition #43: “Feed your greed, but not enough to choke it.”

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Episode 4: Prime Directive

Rated R for Language

Why would you ever send someone on a solo away mission? How does the Prime Directive handle spying? Why didn’t the away team ask about the laws in “Justice”? What are the unexpected consequences to “Homeward”? How do they evaluate the people running the duckblind? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss the rest of the Prime Directive episodes in The Next Generation!

This is the fourth episode of the Prime Directive series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the good and bad examples in every Star Trek show, starting with the Original Series and ending with Strange New Worlds.

TRIGGER WARNINGS: Discussions of Suicide, Capital Punishment, War, and Surveillance

Next time, we’ll count Sisko’s Prime Directive violations in Deep Space Nine!

DISCLAIMER: We do not own any of the rights to Star Trek or its affiliations. This content is for review only.

Our intro and outro is by Jerry Goldsmith.

Rule of Acquisition #20: “He who dives under the table today lives to profit tomorrow.”

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Episode 3: Prime Directive

Rated R for Language

Is Data breaking the Prime Directive a writing flaw or an indicator he is more human than he thinks? Where was the Picard lecture? Is the Prime Directive broken in “Masterpiece Society”? Who do you agree with most in “Pen Pals”? What are the consequences of saving someone under the prime directive? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss the Prime Directive episodes “Pen Pals” & “Masterpiece Society” in TNG with Adeena, Brian, and Steve from The Big Sci-Fi Podcast!

This is the third episode of the Prime Directive series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the good and bad examples in every Star Trek show, starting with the Original Series and ending with Strange New Worlds.

Next time, we’ll be continuing to count Picard’s Prime Directive violations in the Next Generation!

DISCLAIMER: We do not own any of the rights to Star Trek or its affiliations. This content is for review only.

Our intro and outro is by Jerry Goldsmith.

Rule of Acquisition #29: “What’s in it for me?”

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Episode 2: Prime Directive

Rated R for Language

Is there a protocol for beaming down next to a new culture in their uniforms? Why does McCoy still use phasers on primitive planets? Is naming a child Leonard James on another planet breaking the prime directive? Should they not beam down at all to planets under the prime directive? How many stagnant societies are in this episode?

Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss the Prime Directive episodes in TOS!

This is the second episode of the Prime Directive series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the good and bad examples in every Star Trek show, starting with the Original Series and ending with Strange New Worlds.

Next time, we’ll be counting Picard’s Prime Directive violations in the Next Generation!

DISCLAIMER: We do not own any of the rights to Star Trek or its affiliations. This content is for review only.

Our intro and outro is by Jerry Goldsmith.

Rule of Acquisition #184: “Ferengi waits to bid until his opponents have exhausted themselves.”

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Episode 1: Prime Directive

When was the Prime Directive created? What was your first perception of the Prime Directive? Which Captains are the worst violators? Where does the Prime Directive stop and First Contact Begin? Does anyone really understand the PD? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss the real and fictional origin of the Prime Directive!

This is the first episode of the Prime Directive series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the good and bad examples in every Star Trek show, starting with the Original Series and ending with Strange New Worlds.

Next time, we’ll be counting Kirk’s Prime Directive violations in the Original Series!

DISCLAIMER: We do not own any of the rights to Star Trek or its affiliations. This content is for review only.

Our intro and outro is by Jerry Goldsmith.

Rule of Acquisition #19: “Satisfaction is not guaranteed.”

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Series 5: Villains

Are you also sick of the repetitive Soong character storyline? Why is Borgati the Borg Queen in the future when she is 400 years old? Is Agnus still guarding the gates? Is there a hierarchy of villains in season 3? What do Agnes, Janeway, and the Changelings have in common?

Ashlyn and Rhianna as they get into the heads of the best Villains of the season and third seasons of Picard!

SPOILER ALERT: Picard seasons two and three.

TRIGGER WARNING: Murder, Drugs, and other villainous activity

This is the most recent installment of our Villain series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna dive into the greatest Star Trek villains starting with The Original Series and ending with Picard.

What is the Prime Directive? Join us next week as we debut our first ever intro episode, before we dive into the Prime Directive Series!

DISCLAIMER: We do not own any of the rights to Star Trek or its affiliations. This content is for review only.

Our intro and outro is by Jerry Goldsmith.

Rule of Acquisition #40: “She can touch your lobes but never your latinum.”

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Episode 10: Art Trek

What episode titles of Prodigy & Strange New World have literary references? Is the process of putting on a play essential to all living beings? Is there a reason for the ‘Shining’ reference? The Louvre still exists in the 23rd century? Would Shakesphere approve of being discussed in Star Trek? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss the art in Prodigy and Strange New Worlds.

The Strange New World section begins at 36:27.

SPOILER ALERT: Star Trek Prodigy seasons 1-2 & Strange New Worlds seasons 1-2.

This is the tenth and final episode of our Art Trek series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the art aspects of every Star Trek show, starting with the Original Series and ending with Strange New Worlds.

Next time, we’ll be headed to a catch up series!

DISCLAIMER: We do not own any of the rights to Star Trek or its affiliations. This content is for review only.

Our intro and outro is by Jerry Goldsmith.

Rule of Acquisition #109: “Dignity and an empty sack is worth the sack.”

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Episode 9: Art Trek

How does accessibility affect the creation of art? How is the sand mandala at odds with O’Connor’s ascension? Would you take a risk and perform at Jennifer’s Salon? What is Ransom’s art background? What are the easter eggs in the Collector’s Guild? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss the art in Lower Decks!

SPOILER ALERT: Star Trek Lower Decks & Collectors episodes from TNG. X

This is the ninth episode of our Art Trek series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the art aspects of every Star Trek show, starting with the Original Series and ending with Strange New Worlds.

Next time, we’ll be headed to the Protostar & Enterprise to check out the art that appears in both Prodigy & Strange New Worlds!

DISCLAIMER: We do not own any of the rights to Star Trek or its affiliations. This content is for review only.

Our intro and outro is by Jerry Goldsmith.

Rule of Acquisition #77: “If you break it, I’ll charge you for it.”

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Episode 8: Art Trek

Will we have inescapable popup ads in the future? Does Section 31 Moriarty have rights? Do you also dream of Data painting in a field? Was Data painting a daughter who looked like Lul? Did Bruce Maddox base Doj & Soji after his painting? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss the art in Picard!

SPOILER ALERT: Star Trek Picard

This is the eighth episode of our Art Trek series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the art aspects of every Star Trek show, starting with the Original Series and ending with Strange New Worlds.

Next time, we’ll be headed to the Cerritos to check out the art that appears in Lower Decks!

DISCLAIMER: We do not own any of the rights to Star Trek or its affiliations. This content is for review only.

Our intro and outro is by Jerry Goldsmith.

Rule of Acquisition #108: “Hope doesn’t keep the lights on.”

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Episode 7: Art Trek

What is the wisdom of Zora choosing a slapstick comedy for the crew to watch? Did Spock draw monsters as way to keep people at bay? Why is Sun Tzu’s "The Art of War" required reading at Starfleet Academy? Should Michael have used gloves to handle the book in the library? How old is the art of stained glass? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we watch movies in the cargo bay with the Discovery Crew.

SPOILER ALERT: Star Trek Discovery

This is the seventh episode of our Art Trek series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the art aspects of every Star Trek show, starting with the Original Series and ending with Strange New Worlds.

Next time, we’ll be headed to Picard’s vault to check out the art that appears in Star Trek: Picard!

DISCLAIMER: We do not own any of the rights to Star Trek or its affiliations. This content is for review only.

Our intro and outro is by Jerry Goldsmith.

Rule of Acquisition #100: “When it's good for business, tell the truth.”

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