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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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.

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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

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