Special Release

What was a highlight of the Strange New Worlds trailer? Who is kissing who, and WHY? What will happen in the crossover episode? What is Ashlyn and Rhianna’s ranking of the Starfleet Captains? What is the best season of the Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, and Voyager?

Listen as Ashlyn and Rhianna discuss the Strange New World official trailer, rank the Captains, and debate the best season from Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, and Voyager.

SPOILER ALERT: Strange New Worlds season one, Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, and Voyager.

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 was written by Jerry Goldsmith.

Rule of Acquisition #190: “Hear all, trust nothing.”

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Special Release

While you wait for our next episode, enjoy this special release from our Patreon! This week the Duras Sisters indulge in a fierce, warrior’s battle on Star Trek Episode titles. Play along at home and let us know how many you got right via Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook!

Join us next week with our sister Gabby as we discuss the family dynamics 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 written by James Horner.

Rule of Acquisition #8: “Small print leads to large risk”

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Special Release

What are the highs and lows of Picard? Which character grew the most throughout the seasons? How did Covid affect the final production of season two and three? Who is the champion of the Picard prediction sheet? Who is a character you wish had returned? Listen as guests Abby Beasley and Michelle Herd-Fetch join Ashlyn and Rhianna in the explosive send-off of Picard.

SPOILER ALERT: The Next Generation & Picard.

Trigger Warnings: Discussions of suicide & self-harm.

Join us next week as we return to the Family series and discuss the family dynamics 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 is “The Picard Remix” by Goldiney and our outro is “What Would Captain Picard Do” by Hank Green.

Rule of Acquisition #8: “Small print leads to large risk.”

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Episode 11: Family Series

RATED PG-13 for Language

How did the writing for Rukiya’s story all come together? Was it really Spock’s lifelong dream to be in Starfleet? How has Uhura’s character grown since the 60s? What does La’An’s family history reveal about her character? Did M’Benga pass out reports on what the crew did during “The Elysian Kingdom?” Listen as Ashlyn and Rhianna discuss the families of the Strange New World’s Enterprise crew.

SPOILER ALERT: Season 1 of Strange New Worlds and TNG’s “Half a Life,” & “Pen Pals”

TRIGGER WARNINGS: Family member deaths, & child illness.

This is the eleventh episode of our Family Series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about family dynamics starting with the Original Series and ending with 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 written by Jerry Goldsmith.

Rule of Acquisition #8: “Small print leads to large risk”

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Special Release: Voyager & Trek Fandom

What makes Voyager such a good starter Trek show? Why is tumblr such a welcoming fandom space? How does Janeway make Star Trek the show it is? Who does the best Janeway impression? What would have changed if Janeway and Chakotay had gotten together during Voyager? Join Ashlyn, Rhianna, & a special guest, Darya, as they discuss Voyager, Trek fandom, and have a general Trek sh*t show.

SPOILER ALERT: All of Voyager

This is a special release of the podcast, talking with TrekTok creator, Darya about all things Trek fandom, Voyager, and more.

It’s all about family next week as we bring our sister Gabby back on the podcast to talk about family in Prodigy to start our catch up 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 written by Jerry Goldsmith.

Rule of Acquisition #? “A man is only worth the sum of his possessions”

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Episode 9: Holodeck Series

How has Hologram Janeway’s program grown? Does Prodigy explain holodecks well? Is Hologram Janeway unburdened by stress? Can you get full from eating holographic food? Why can Murf sing? Train in the holodeck with Ashlyn, Rhianna, & Gabby as we discuss all of Prodigy’s Holodeck episodes.

SPOILER ALERT: All of Prodigy

This is the ninth episode of our Holodeck Series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about all the holodeck adventures in every Star Trek show that applies.

It’s all about Voyager in next week’s discussion with a very special guest! Stay tuned for more.

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 written by Jerry Goldsmith.

Rule of Acquisition #192: “Never cheat a Klingon ... unless you're sure you can get away with it”

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Episode 8: Holodeck Series

LOW: Sherri Bem Bem’s Revenge

How does the privacy setting work on the holodeck? Why does the Holodeck not always appear in front of them? Why aren't personal logs encrypted? Is Da Vinci’s program the same on every ship? What are the many ways to view holographic programs? Make second contact with Ashlyn and Rhianna as they discuss Lower Deck’s Holodeck episodes.

SPOILER ALERT: All of Lower Decks

This is the eighth episode of our Holodeck Series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about all the holodeck adventures in every Star Trek show that applies.

Turn off the safety protocols and join us for the Prodigy holodeck episode next week.

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 written by Jerry Goldsmith.

Rule of Acquisition #242: “More is good... all is better.”

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Episode 7: Holodeck Series

This Episode is rated PG-13

How did Discovery have a holodeck? Do you like them using holographic projections to talk to people? How can holographic technology be misused? How many times can 2 sisters talk about human Saru? Can a holodeck be a home? Head to the dilithium planet with Ashlyn and Rhianna as they discuss Discovery’s Holodeck episodes.

SPOILER ALERT: All of Discovery

This is the seventh episode of our Holodeck Series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about all the holodeck adventures in every Star Trek show that applies.

Turn off the safety protocols and join us for the Lower Decks holodeck episode next week.

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 written by Jerry Goldsmith.

Rule of Acquisition #255: “A wife is a luxury... a smart accountant a necessity.”

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Episode 6: Holodeck Series

What is “Pegasus” doing in our Enterprise finale? Is this Enterprise holodeck situation even applicable to Riker? Would you prefer a holodeck with a remote or voice-activated? What is Reed’s holodeck fantasy? Why did Troi recommend this program to Riker? It’s been a long road, getting from there to here in Ashlyn and Rhianna’s Enterprise holodeck episode.

Trigger Warnings: The Enterprise Finale, death, & unplanned pregnancy

SPOILER ALERT: Enterprise Finale, TNG’s “Pegasus”

This is the sixth episode of our Holodeck Series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about all the holodeck adventures in every Star Trek show, starting with The Animated Series and ending with Strange New Worlds.

Log some hours with us in the simulator as we jump to our Discovery holodeck episode next week.

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 written by Jerry Goldsmith.

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

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Special Release: Picard Week II

Is Picard in the running for most kidnapped? How does he deal with shuttle crashes? Why are stranded episodes good drama? What can we learn from Picard in these situations? What skills can he take into season three of Picard? Listen as guests Matthew Kaplowitz (Trek Untold) and Aaron Coker (Enterprising Individuals) join Ashlyn and Rhianna in the second annual Picard Week to talk Stranded Picard, hosted by Strange New Pod.

SPOILER ALERT: The Next Generation & Picard.

This is a special release of a live show from Picard Week II. Check out the video on Strange New Pod’s Youtube channel.

Join us next week as we return to the Holodeck series and discuss the most cursed episodes from Enterprise.

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 was written by Jerry Goldsmith.

Rule of Acquisition #5: “Always exaggerate your estimates.”

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