Episode 2: Romulans

Since when do the Romulans impound ships in the Neutral Zone? In all these centuries has no one thought to work together to get out of the pocket universe? Did the Romulans take in the Vendorian for manipulation or spy purposes? Why are the Romulan’s pursuing Kirk deep into Federation Space in “The Practical Joker?” Do Romulans fear disgrace more than death?

Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we goof off while talking about The Animated Series.

This is the second episode of the Romulan series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the Romulan episodes in every Star Trek show, discussing every Star Trek series.

SPOILER WARNING: TAS

Next time, we’ll warp to TNG to talk about Romulans: Part 1!

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Episode 1: Romulans

How long have the Vulcans known what Romulans looked like? Who is lying, who is crazy, and who's actually stable in The Enterprise Incident? Why does the Romulan Commander choose to hold on to Spock while beaming out? What does Sybok need with a Romulan Lady? What did Nero and his henchmen do for 25 years? Join Ashlyn, Rhianna, and Girafe as we blast our way into the TOS Romulan episodes.

This is the first episode of the Romulan series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the Romulan episodes in every Star Trek show, discussing every Star Trek series.

SPOILER WARNING: TOS, SNW: A Quality of Mercy, Hegemony, Part II, and Discovery Season 4

Next time, we’ll dash into the animated world and discuss the Romulan episodes in The Animated Series.

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Special Episode: In conversation with novelist Una McCormack

What is it like working in Trek writing? How do you get through writer's block? What are television writing deadlines like? What are the rules for the autobiography books? How do you balance the canon versus what you’re creating? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna in conversation with novelist Una McCormack as we discuss writing Fanfiction, Star Trek Novels, writing tips, and more!

Next time we will begin our Romulan series with another special guest for our TOS Episode!

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Episode 13: Caves

What has new Trek changed about cave sets? Why do Klingons like La’an? Why is Dr. M’Benga just called Joseph during the war? How does Spock’s voice improve before TOS? Is M'hanit’s music basic?

Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we jump into Strange New Worlds Caves!

This is the thirteenth episode of the Caves series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the caves episode in every Star Trek show, discussing every Star Trek series.

SPOILER WARNING: All of Strange New Worlds. TOS: What Little Girls Are Made Of & Operation Annihilate.

Next time, we’ll release a very special episode before starting our next series: Romulan Series!

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Episode 12: Caves

Why doesn’t the Diviner want to upgrade to better mining tech? Where are the Unwanted now? What is the cultural meaning of the pit for Val Nukat? How does beaming industrialize mining? Who would win in a battle of the machines? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we jump into Prodigy Caves!

This is the twelfth episode of the Caves series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the caves episode in every Star Trek show, discussing every Star Trek series.

SPOILER WARNING: Star Trek Prodigy

Next time, we’ll get stuck in the Strange New Worlds caves!

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Episode 11: Caves

How do you “goop up” a studio? Why did Steven’s graze over the psychic rocks in his briefing? How much do the Cali class interact with each other? How does Ma’ah help Mariner through her feelings? Did the Vendorians work with the sentient moss?

Join Ashlyn, Rhianna, and Jeff as we jump into Lower Decks Caves!

This is the eleventh episode of the Caves series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the caves episode in every Star Trek show, discussing every Star Trek series.

SPOILER WARNING: Lower Decks and TNG’s “Lower Decks”

Next time, we’ll get stuck in the Prodigy Caves!

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Episode 10: Caves

How does CGI help the cave sets? Where does the Klingon High Council have their meetings in each era? How did L’Rell get such an amazing house? How many scenes are FaceTiming half in the cave? How have the Talosian and Trill caves changed? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we jump into Discovery Caves!

This is the tenth episode of the Caves series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the caves episode in every Star Trek show, discussing every Star Trek series.

SPOILER WARNING: Discovery

Next time, we’ll get stuck in the Lower Decks Caves!

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Episode 9: Caves

How have the Aenor evolved inside the caves? Did Denoblians evolve in caves to become such good climbers? How has Archer grown into Vulcan culture by season 4? Why couldn’t the other Syrrannites find the Kir’Shara? How many non ENT episodes will we reference? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we jump into Enterprise Caves!

This is the ninth episode of the Caves series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the caves episode in every Star Trek show, discussing every Star Trek series.

TRIGGER WARNING: Parent death

SPOILER WARNING: Enterprise

Next week, we’ll jump to Discovery to discuss the Caves there!

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Episode 8: Caves

Have other Ocampans made it through these tunnels? What do you think of Chakotay’s cave therapy with B’Elanna? Why does Chakoay say that his uniform is so sacred? What does the set design and lighting do for a cave episode? Why did Neelix make Hogan pick up the bones alone?! Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we dive into Voyagers Caves part II!

This is the eighth episode of the Caves series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the caves episode in every Star Trek show, discussing every Star Trek series.

TRIGGER WARNING: Genocide & War

SPOILER WARNING: Voyager

Next week, we’ll head back in time to cover the Caves episodes in Enterprise.

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Episode 7: Caves

Did Tom and Neelix make the right choice with the cave baby? Which character yearns the most for the caves? Why can’t the crew detect lifesigns in these caves? Do viruses germinate easier in caves? Why does Kes walk into a sacred cave?

Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we dive into Voyagers caves part 1!

This is the seventh episode of the Caves series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the caves episode in every Star Trek show, discussing every Star Trek series.

TRIGGER WARNING: Genocide

SPOILER WARNING: Voyager

Next week, we’ll stay in the Delta Quadrant to review the second half of the Voyager Caves episodes.

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