The Duras Sisters Podcast

Episode 5: The Self Destruct Series

Why did the Caretaker’s Self Destruct fail? Which Self-Destruct Janeway is most unhinged? Is Janeway the most self-sacrificial captain? Is there a Self-Destruct class in the Command Training Program? Why did they remove the scan before Self Destruct? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss all the Self-Destruct scenarios in Voyager!

This is the fifth episode of our Self-Destruct Series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the episodes involving a self-destruct in every Star Trek show.

SPOILER WARNING: Voyager, Picard and The Next Generation

TRIGGER WARNING: Ritual suicide, war, and bombings

Next time, we’ll be watching Archer deal with Self-Destructs in Enterprise!

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

Our intro is by Jerry Goldsmith and our outro is the movement “Jupiter” by Gustolv Holst.

Rule of Acquisition #31: “Never insult a Ferengi’s mother.”

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Episode 4: The Self Destruct Series

What are your Trek Vocal Stims? Why is the scanner still in use for the Self-Destruct system? Why are Engineers better in Self Destruct situations? Why is the Self Destruct code the same in the prime and mirror universes? Why are Garak and Jadzia such a powerful one-time engineering team? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss all the Self-Destruct scenarios in Deep Space Nine!

This is the fourth episode of our Self-Destruct Series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the episodes involving a self-destruct in every Star Trek show.

SPOILER WARNING: Deep Space Nine

Next time, we’ll be counting down in the Delta Quadrant, with Voyager!

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

Our intro is by Jerry Goldsmith and our outro is the movement “Jupiter” by Gustolv Holst.

Rule of Acquisition #31: “Never insult a Ferengi’s mother.”

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Episode 3: The Self-Destruct Series

Why is there a male countdown voice in “11001001” rather than the regular computer? Is fingerprint coding a good idea? Why do first officers struggle with self destruct situations? Is Riker traumatized by self destruct? How did Data turn off the self destruct in Nemesis? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss all the Self Destruct scenarios in The Next Generation!

This is the third episode of our Self Destruct Series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the episodes involving a self destruct/countdown of every Star Trek show.

SPOILER WARNING: TNG

Next time, we’ll be counting down on 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 is by Jerry Goldsmith and our outro is the movement “Jupiter” by Gustolv Holst.

Rule of Acquisition #65: “Win or lose, there’s always Huyperian beetle snuff.”

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Thanks to CertifiblyInGame’s Youtube video The Self Destruct System:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjjhNUdStWg

Episode 2: The Self Destruct Series

Why would the Short Treks add eggs into the belly of the Enterprise during Search for Spock?! Is “Beyond the Farthest Star” foreshadowing for the Voyage Home? Why does TAS have the Ultimate Self Destruct episode? Is this the first time that McCoy is useful on the bridge? When Scotty’s Trapped in the Tube… Why Was He in There?! Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss all the Self Destruct scenarios in The Animated Series!

This is the second episode of our Self Destruct Series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the episodes involving a self destruct/countdown of every Star Trek show.

SPOILER WARNING: TAS and Short Trek: Ephram and Dot:

Next time, we’ll be counting down in the 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 is by Jerry Goldsmith and our outro is the movement “Jupiter” by Gustolv Holst.

Rule of Acquisition #104: “Faith moves mountains... of inventory.”

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Episode 1: The Self Destruct Series

Why is there so much engineering technobabble in the Self Destruct series? Why did the “Counting Man” remind Spock of his dad?! Are Self Destruct episodes Spock’s downfall? Is the 5-0 second rule real or a Kirk bluff? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss all the Self Destruct scenarios in The Original Series!

This is the first episode of our Self Destruct Series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the episodes involving a self destruct/countdown of every Star Trek show.

SPOILER WARNING: TOS, The Motion Picture, and The Search for Spock

Next time, we’ll be counting down in the Animated Series!

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

Our intro is by Jerry Goldsmith and our outro is the movement “Jupiter” by Gustolv Hoslt.

Rule of Acquisition #47: Don't trust a man wearing a better suit than your own.

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Family Episode 12

What do the Tendi family episodes reveal about Orion culture? Is Billup’s mom the worst? Does Badgey’s evolution follow Rutherford's? Should Freeman have told Starfleet that the crew now knows that her daughter is Mariner? Does women’s health improve by the 24th century? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as they discuss the remaining family episodes in seasons 2-5 of Lower Decks!

This is the twelfth and final episode (for now!) of our Family Series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the family episodes of every Star Trek show.

SPOILER WARNING: Lower Decks seasons 2-5

Next time, we will head to the start of a brand new series: SELF DESTRUCT!

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: Rule 123: Even a blind man can recognize the glow of Latinum.

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Episode 13: The Trial Series

Where is Chancellor’s Aka trial? How many previous court proceedings have happened before the trial in the first episode? Why does Vance use the trials of the Burn to justify child separation? What is really hidden behind a lot of amazing Starfleet Trial speeches? When does Brakka’a trial fall apart? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as they discuss the trials episode in Starfleet Academy season one!

This is the thirteenth and FINAL episode of our Trial Series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the Trial episodes of every Star Trek show.

SPOILER WARNING: Starfleet Academy

Next time, we will head to catch up on another 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 #41: Profit is its own reward

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Episode 12: The Trial Series

What does a dishonorable discharge look like in Starfleet? Why is Star Trek obsessed with romantic partners being part of trials? How did Batel know that Una was an Illyrian? How were La’an and M’Benga able to lie on the stand? Where does this rank with the other trial episodes in Trek? Join Ashlyn, Rhianna, and Chris Garis as we discuss the only Trial episode in Strange New Worlds.

This is the twelfth episode of our Trial Series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the Trial episodes of every Star Trek show.

SPOILER WARNING: Strange New Worlds

Next time, we will finish the Trial Series out by discussing the first season of Starfleet Academy!

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 #41: Profit is its own reward

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Episode 11: The Trial Series

What is the judicial system on Solum? Does the Val’lu’ra have a different challenge for each trial? Why aren’t there many trials by combat in Trek? Would Gwyn have won the trial if it weren’t for her phasing? Is there a magical connection to Gwyn’s ancestors here? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss the Trial episode in Prodigy.

This is the eleventh episode of our Trial Series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the Trial episodes of every Star Trek show.

SPOILER WARNING: Prodigy

TRIGGER WARNING: Child trafficking and child slavery

Next time, we are joined by a guest to discuss Una’s Trial in 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 #9: Opportunity plus instinct equals profit.

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Episode 10: The Trial Series

Is Rutherford a bad witness? Why was Freeman’s trial so public? What are the full combat rules for Barter By Combat on Orion? Why do the courts rely so much on technological evidence? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss the Trial episodes in Lower Decks!

This is the tenth episode of our Trial Series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the Trial episodes of every Star Trek show.

SPOILER WARNING: Lower Decks

Next time, we’ll talk about a trial by combat in Prodigy!

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 #Rule 58: There is no substitute for success.

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