Series 6: The Movie Series

Rated R for Language

Were you waiting for the reveal of San after Discovery season three? Why is Control still named Control? How many deep cuts do we get in this movie? Why so much fire? Why would you micro-dose poison if you loved them? Listen as Ashlyn and Rhianna head to stardate 1292.4 to talk Section 31.

TRIGGER WARNINGS: Suicide, murder, discussion of Nazi’s and the Terran Empire.

Spoilers: All seasons of Discovery, the last Hunger Games movie/book,

This is the fourteenth episode of our Movie series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna head to the silver screen to discuss every single Star Trek film.

Next time we head into the depths of the Original Series to discuss the Cave episodes in our brand new series.

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Our intro and outro is written by Jerry Goldsmith.

Rule of Acquisition #48: The bigger the smile, the sharper the knife.

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Episode 14: Prime Directive

AKA: Purple Picard Has a Lot to Answer For

Is Peanut Hamper actually breaking the Prime Directive? Is Captain Freeman responsible for the death of Barge? How much does nepotism play into Mariner breaking the Prime Directive? Does the comedy of the show take away from the seriousness of interference of other species? What do Peanut Hamper and Admiral Buenamigo have in common? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss these questions and more in this Lower Decks Prime Directive episodes.

This is the fourteenth and final episode of the Prime Directive series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the good and bad examples in every Star Trek show, discussing every Star Trek series.

SPOILER WARNING: Lower Decks

Next week, we’ll return to the Movie Series to review the new movie, Section 31!

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Our intro and outro is by Jerry Goldsmith.

Rule of Acquisition #75: “Home is where the heart is, but the stars are made of latinum.” Please check out our Patreon and donate any $1, $6, $10, or $20 per month to access exclusive episodes of trivia, Galaxy Quest, and reviews of every episode of The Animated Series and our reviews of Lower Decks seasons 1-4! https://www.patreon.com/thedurassisterspodcast

Episode 13: Prime Directive

Why didn’t Hologram Janeway try harder to stop the kids from breaking the Prime Directive? Is the damage already done to the Enterprizian society? Why didn’t Starfleet send down a negotiator to Solum after first contact? If Starfleet doesn’t have the manpower to make first contact, should they stop? What does the Ouroboros symbol represent in this finale? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss these questions and more Prodigy Prime Directive episode.

This is the thirteenth episode of the Prime Directive series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the good and bad examples in every Star Trek show, discussing every Star Trek series.

SPOILER WARNING: Prodigy seasons 1 & 2

TRIGGER WARNINGS: Civil war, bombs, and violence of war.

Next week, we’ll finish the Prime Directive series with 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 #208: “Sometimes the only thing more dangerous than a question is an answer.”

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Episode 12: Prime Directive

Is the Superior Wesley Crusher? Why don't the Watchers have stricter rules? Is beaming pre-warp people onto the ship the most Captain thing you can do? Did Picard break the Prime Directive by telling Wells the truth? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss these questions and a few more in our Picard Prime Directive episode.

This is the twelfth episode of the Prime Directive series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the good and bad examples in every Star Trek show, discussing every Star Trek series.

SPOILER WARNING: Picard

TRIGGER WARNINGS: ICE Raids

Next week, we’ll go to protowarp to talk Star Trek Prodigy.

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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 11: Prime Directive

Is the Prime Directive an elitist philosophy? How do you rebuild a society where nobody remembers their own history? Is an asteroid landing on the planet considered “natural development”? What point is Neera trying to make about April’s Prime Directive Breaches? How many times is Pike beaming up pre-warp aliens?

Join Ashlyn, Rhianna, and the Brides of Chaotica as we discuss these questions and more in our Prime Directive episode covering Strange New Worlds.

This is the eleventh episode of the Prime Directive series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the good and bad examples in every Star Trek show, discussing every Star Trek series.

SPOILER WARNING: Strange New Worlds seasons 1 & 2.

TRIGGER WARNINGS: Discussions of child death/sacrifice, war, bombings, and insurrection footage.

Next week, we’ll discuss the Prime Directive episode in 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 #48: “The bigger the smile, the sharper the knife.” Please check out our Patreon and donate any $1, $6, $10, or $20 per month to access exclusive episodes of trivia, Galaxy Quest, and reviews of every episode of The Animated Series and our reviews of Lower Decks seasons 1-4! https://www.patreon.com/thedurassisterspodcast

Episode 10: Prime Directive

Why bring phasers to New Eden?! Should the Ten-C develop their own Prime Directive? Would the Klingon war have started whether or not Michael killed T’Kuvma? Should the Denobulans have brought the weather tech in “Whistlespeak”? Should Pike have ordered a mass-evolution on Kaminar? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss these questions and more in our Prime Directive episode covering Discovery.

This is the tenth episode of the Prime Directive series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the good and bad examples in every Star Trek show, discussing every Star Trek series.

SPOILER WARNING: All of Discovery.

TRIGGER WARNINGS: Parent death via Klingons, Genocide, Subjugation, and Kidnapping.

Next week, we’ll be joined by the Brides of Chaotica to discuss the Prime Directive episodes in Strange New Worlds!

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Our intro and outro is by Jerry Goldsmith.

Rule of Acquisition #168: “Whisper your way to success.”

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Episode 9: Prime Directive

What procedures did the NX-01 crew already have in place for the Prime Directive before it was a thing? Are T’Pol’s Prime Directive actions questionable in these episodes? Why do people from other cultures always want to live in a pre-warp society? Why did the crew bring down more tech in “The Communicator”? Would T’Mir have given the Velcro invention if they weren’t leaving? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss the rest of the Enterprise Prime Directive episodes.

This is the ninth 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.

SPOILER WARNING: Enterprise

TRIGGER WARNINGS: Execution via hanging, atomic bombs, and fascism.

Next week, we’ll be jumping to Discovery to discuss the Prime Directive Episodes.

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Our intro and outro is by Jerry Goldsmith.

Rule of Acquisition #7: “Keep your ears open”

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Episode 8: Prime Directive

What sets Phlox apart as a non-human on the Enterprise? What happens when you insert human ethics onto a non-human problem? What does Archer learn about the Prime Directive? Should Archer have demoted Trip for his actions in “Cogenitor”? What if Archer had granted the Cogenitor asylum? Join Ashlyn, Rhianna, and Todd as they discuss “Dear Doctor” and “Cogenitor” in Enterprise.

This is the eighth 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.

SPOILER WARNING: “Dear Doctor” and “Cogenitor”

TRIGGER WARNINGS: Suicide

Next time, we’ll be finishing up the remaining Prime Directive episodes of Enterprise!

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Our intro and outro is by Jerry Goldsmith.

Rule of Acquisition #102: “Nature decays, but latinum lasts forever.”

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Episode 7: Prime Directive

Was it a good choice for B’Elanna to beam in front of Bronze Age Humans? Are the events of Natural Law Chakotay’s fault? What is the weakest excuse to break the prime directive? Did Janeway break the Prime Directive when she offered technology to the Malon in “Night”? Is waking up the 37s from stasis a Prime Directive Breach? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as they discuss the rest of the Prime Directive episodes in Voyager.

This is the seventh 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.

SPOILER WARNING: Rom’s future in DS9.

TRIGGER WARNINGS: Suicide, Genocide, and TNG Ferengis.

Next time, we’ll be joined by Todd from Computer Resume to talk about part 1 of Enterprise!

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Our intro and outro is by Jerry Goldsmith.

Rule of Acquisition #286: “When Morn leaves, its all over.”

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Episode 6: Prime Directive

Why did Ransom abandon the Prime Directive in the Delta Quadrant? Why was Janeway blind-sided by Ransom? What is a good middle ground between Chakotay and Janeway’s opinions? What would Ransom had done if roles were reversed? Would Janeway and Chakotay have agreed more if this was season 1? Join Ashlyn, Rhianna, and guest Flippe Kikee as they discuss the Prime Directive two-parter “The Equinox” in Voyager.

This is the sixth 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 genocide and torture.

Next time, we’ll talk about part 2 of Voyager, with the rest of the PD episodes!

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Our intro and outro is by Jerry Goldsmith.

Rule of Acquisition #3: “Never pay more for an acquisition than you have to.”

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