Episode 2: Art Trek

How much of the Holonovels are designed by humans vs AI? Do the holostories get upgraded over time? Did Troi play cowboys in the holodeck as a child? Why doesn’t Beverly talk about her dancing? For Data’s parents, how much do they see him as their artwork versus child? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we wax poetic about TNG’s Holonovels, Poetry, Dance, and Paintings in Part 1 of our TNG Art Trek episode.

SPOILER ALERT: The Next Generation and First Contact

This is the second 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 rehearsal with Doctor Crusher, as we discuss Art in the Next Generation part 2!

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 #62: "The riskier the road, the greater the profit."

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Special Release: Live from TLI 2024!

Join The Duras Sisters at Trek Long Island as they interview Daphne Ashbrook (Melora from DS9), Adele Shepherd (Ensign Kemi on Picard S2), Ursaline Bryant (Captain Tryla Scott from TNG), and Kathryn Leigh Scott (Nuria from TNG) for the Ladies of Star Trek Panel. We look back at their time in Trek, career highlights, and the ever-changing Hollywood scene for women.

Recorded live from Trek Long Island thanks to the TLI crew!

Listen next week as Ashlyn and Rhianna return to Art Trek in TNG part 2!

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 #111: "Treat people in your debt like family… exploit them."

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Special Release: A Trek Long Island Recap

Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about their time at Trek Long Island, participating in panels, hosting a vendor booth, and meeting besties in person. Listen as the sisters gush about how amazing the Trek community is.

SPOILER ALERT: Discovery Series Finale

This is a special recap episode!

Next time, we’ll be giving you more Trek Long Island panel content. Stay tuned!

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 #3: “Never spend more for an acquisition than you have to.”

Please check out our Patreon and donate any $1, $6, $12, or $23 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

Special Release! LIVE from Trek Long Island 2024:

Ashlyn and Rhianna from The Duras Sisters Podcast and Julian and Emcee from Strange New Pod come together to delve into the deeper parts of being a part of the Star Trek fandom, and how the franchise has brought people together who would otherwise never have connected.

Listen to us each discuss found family in Lower Decks, Voyager, Deep Space Nine, and Strange New Worlds.

Episode 1: The Art Trek Series

Is Spock an expert on old Earth art? What is on Kahn’s bookshelf? Was Kirk a theater nerd? Would Sybok do therapeutic ballet? Why do Klingons love Shakespeare? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss the art aspects of the Original Series.

SPOILER ALERT: The Original Series

This is the first 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 Picard.

Grab your dancing shoes and prepare for next week’s episode, Art in 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 and outro is by Jerry Goldsmith.

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

Please check out our Patreon and donate any $1, $6, $12, or $23 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 9: Love and Affection

Why is Pike’s dating history so sketchy? How do the writers create tension between these characters? What is the dynamic of two Captains dating? Did Kirk already know about Carol by “Lost in Translation?” What is the future of reproductive health in Trek? Listen as Ashlyn and Rhianna discuss the romantic pairings in seasons one and two of Strange New Worlds.

SPOILER ALERT: Strange New Worlds seasons 1 & 2, and the TOS Episode, the Cage/Menagerie.

This is the ninth episode of our Love and Affection Series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the Finales of every Star Trek show, starting with the Original Series and ending with Picard.

Join us next time as we begin our new Art Trek 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 #66: “Someone's always got bigger ears.”

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Episode 6: The Finale Series

How much does nostalgia play into this finale? How satisfying are the story arcs for these characters? Would you plug yourself into the Borg collective for those you love? How does this Finale mirror the pandemic? Can the Troi therapy scene be cut? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss the Picard Finale: “The Last Generation.”

SPOILER ALERT: Picard and All Good Things.

This is the seventh and last episode (for now) of our Finale Series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the Finales of every Star Trek show, starting with the Original Series and ending with Picard.

Join us next time as we return to a previous series to do a Catch-Up episode!

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 #3: “Never spend more for an acquisition than you have to.”

Please check out our Patreon and donate any $1, $6, $12, or $23 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

From The Last Days of Disco Podcast Festival, originally airing on 4/3/24: Join Drew and Majeed from Yet Another Star Trek Podcast as they defend the one and only Captain Gabriel Lorca.

Did Lorca truly do nothing wrong? The gang brings their best defense in satirical fashion!

From The Last Days of Disco Podcast Festival, originally airing on 4/3/24:

Join John & Olivia from I Quit Star Trek with special guest Patrick Patterson as they ask the question: Is Star Trek Discovery the Genest of Gene's Ultimate Vision over five seasons?

From The Last Days of Disco Podcast Festival, originally airing on 4/2/24:

The Brides of Chaotica join The Last Days of DISCO Farewell Tour with a Discovery Panel!

Join hosts Elizabeth and Taylor, along with guests Jordan and Jen, as they explore the impact Star Trek and Discovery have had on fans as well as themselves. Plus, the ultimate goal of convincing Elizabeth to watch Discovery by the end of the show!