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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Our intro and outro is by Jerry Goldsmith.

Rule of Acquisition Rule #16: “A deal is a deal.”

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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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Our intro and outro is by Jerry Goldsmith.

Rule of Acquisition Rule #214: “Never begin a business negotiation on an empty stomach.”

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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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Our intro and outro is by Jerry Goldsmith.

Rule of Acquisition Rule #112: “Never have sex with the boss' sister.”

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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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Our intro and outro is by Jerry Goldsmith.

Rule of Acquisition Rule #162: Even in the worst of times, someone turns a profit.

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Episode 6: Caves

What does the settlement of a cave say about the state of the inhabitants? Why does Odo love doing secret meet-ups in a cave? How does Sisko try to change the Jem'Hadar loyalty to the Vorta? Why do the Jem’Hadar love the glowing circle cave prisons? What does the layout of the cave in “The Siege Of AR-558” say about Starfleet? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss these questions and more in the second part of this Deep Space Nine episode.

This is the sixth 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 Deep Space Nine

Next week, we’ll jump the Delta Quadrant to review the first half of the Voyager Caves episodes.

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Our intro and outro is by Jerry Goldsmith.

Rule of Acquisition #203: New customers are like razor-toothed gree-worms. They can be succulent, but sometimes they bite back.

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Episode 5: Caves

How does the power of the Sword of Kahless influence first Kor, then Worf? Does Odo not want to find out the identity of his informant? Why does Dukat have visions of Kira, Damar, and Weyoon? What is the actual history of Bejor’s population? Who would win between Pah-Wraith Dukat and Final Frontier God? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss these questions and more in this Deep Space Nine Caves episode.

This is the fifth 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 Deep Space Nine

Next week, we’ll continue to dock at Deep Space Nine to review the second half of the Caves episodes.

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Our intro and outro is by Jerry Goldsmith.

Rule of Acquisition 299#: “Latinum lasts longer than lust.”

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Episode 4: Caves

Does heating up the rocks take away oxygen from the rest of the cave? Why did Vash make the dig twice? How does TNG introduce the idea of spirituality through caves? What caves appear in your life this week? Why are Bev’s bangs hanging out in her secret mission cave outfit?

Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss these questions and more in this Next Generation Caves episode.

This is the fourth 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 the Next Generation and the movie Insurrection

Next week, we’ll dock at Deep Space Nine to review the first half of the Caves episodes.

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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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What would it take for you to marry one of the alien cavemen? Which episode has the most caves? Did you truly understand the plot of Time’s Arrow? What power do caves have in relationships? Is the cave in “Final Mission” a religious site they are disturbing?

Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss these questions and more in this Next Generation Caves episode.

This is the third 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 the Next Generation

Next week, we’ll return to the Next Generation to review the rest of the Caves episodes.

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Rule of Acquisition #Unwritten: “When no appropriate rule applies, make one up.”

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Episode 2: Caves

Why are so many caves embedded into these underground structures? What do these caves represent in these episodes? Why are cave episodes and the prime directive so intertwined? What is the dramatic purpose of a cave in a story? Why don’t machines tunnel out caves? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss these questions and more in this second Caves Original Series episode.

This is the second 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 the Original Series, Final Frontier, Undiscovered Country, Star Trek 2009 & Star Trek Beyond, as well as the TAS Episodes “Albatross” and “Once Upon a Planet”

Next week, we’ll head to the Next Generations to review the Caves episodes.

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Our intro and outro is by Jerry Goldsmith.

Rule of Acquisition #31: “Never make fun of a Ferengi's mother.”

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Episode 1: Caves

How does Star Trek use caves as metaphors? What is the role reversal with Kirk and Spock in “Devil in the Dark”? What are the masculinity dynamics down in the mines? What is TOS trying to say about motherhood in “Friday’s Child”? What did the Cave represent in “Friday’s Child”? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss these questions and more in this Caves Original Series episode.

This is the first 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: TOS: “Devil in the Dark” and “Friday’s Child”

TRIGGER WARNINGS: Violence from and against women

Next week, we’ll return to the Original Series to review the rest of the Caves episodes.

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 #203: “New customers are like razor-toothed gree-worms. They can be succulent, but sometimes they bite back.”

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