The Greatest Generation

When Ligon II has a rare vaccine and the Federation needs it bad, Picard welcomes Luton aboard only for him to abduct Lt. Yar with a side hug. But after she’s challenged to a dual by the leader’s first wife, her success in combat topples his house of cards. Is there an aspect of Ligonian culture that we kind of agree with? Which uncle-related landmine did we not manage to avoid? What’s the opposite of Alien vs Predator? It’s the episode that’s willing to defend itself.

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The Greatest Generation is hosted by Adam Pranica and Benjamin Ahr Harrison

The show is produced by Wynde Priddy

Social media is managed by Rob Adler and Bill Tilley

Music by Adam Ragusea & Dark Materia

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When something goes terribly wrong on the SS Tsiolkovsky, an away team beams over and brings a lot of sweaty drunkeness back aboard. But after Wesley takes control of the ship and a nearby star explodes, Dr. Crusher works up a cure and Riker cleans up the party. Which office supply can fix a boat neck? Where should stupid space questions be directed? What’s the best thermostat setting for an orgy? It’s the episode with a big helping of reheated TOS lasagna.

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The Greatest Generation is hosted by Adam Pranica and Benjamin Ahr Harrison

The show is produced by Wynde Priddy

Social media is managed by Rob Adler and Bill Tilley

Music by Adam Ragusea & Dark Materia

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When Captain Picard sets off on the D’s maiden voyage, his mission to open trade negotiations with the Bandi gets interrupted by the Q. But after Commander Riker realizes that Farpoint Station is too good to be true, Counselor Troi breaks out the thesaurus to help solve the crew’s first space mystery. Who is not at all prepared for this assignment? Which movie stills were on the mood board for the post-atomic horror? What exactly is wrong with the Lego D model? It’s the episode that hasn’t exactly figured things out yet.

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The Greatest Generation is hosted by Adam Pranica and Benjamin Ahr Harrison

The show is produced by Wynde Priddy

Social media is managed by Rob Adler and Bill Tilley

Music by Adam Ragusea & Dark Materia

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When we’ve reached the end of an era and only three packages remain, their contribution to the show’s well-documented problems makes it clear it’s time to turn off auto-renew. But after a bunch of FoD questions elicit some new ideas for the show, it seems we’re ready for 10 more years of indigestion and loose stool. Which type of museum would Ben and Adam open? What do wormhole aliens not care about at all? Who does Starfleet need to get into a uniform? It’s the episode that paints a Godfather-like scene.

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The Greatest Generation is produced by Wynde Priddy

Social media is managed by Rob Adler and Bill Tilley

Music by Adam Ragusea & Dark Materia

Friends of DeSoto for: Labor | Democracy | Justice

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When Greatest Gen’s biggest fan returns for an anniversary interview, everyone can agree that a rewatch is just part of loving Star Trek. But after 10 years of growth and change, Star Trek is a place still stands and the overarching goal remains the same. How is this interregnum like a family Mexican restaurant birthday song? What is Cyrus sorry-not-sorry for? Which employee hasn’t lost their fastball? It’s the episode that gives you thoughtful Ben and Adam.

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Music by Adam Ragusea & Dark Materia

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When it’s time to wrap-up coverage of the series no one watched on TV, looking back at the show’s characters reveals an endearing crew and a capable cast. But after realizing that Enterprise might just be Star Trek Voyager with a bad captain, it raises questions like how are T’Pol and Seven the same and how are Phlox and Neelix different. Which character might as well like owls? How is an assignment on the NX-01 like working at Uxbridge-Shimoda? What is a TV show’s Vice President? It’s the episode that got some warm fuzzies.

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When Commander Riker is working his way through some deleted scenes of a TNG episode, he skips ahead to the good part on the holodeck where Shran shows up to ask for Captain Archer’s help. But after diverting the NX-01 to rescue Shran’s daughter, we lose a beloved character and Riker finally feels ready to defy Admiral Pressman’s orders. What do the FoDs deserve? Who is fair game on the holodeck? When does HIPAA not apply? It’s the episode that wants to talk Dr. Star Trek into a new drink.

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When Paxton’s ultimatum puts a lot of aliens on edge, Samuels insists there’s only one way to be sure he won’t fire the array. But after an away team makes it to the polar region of Mars, wooden shoes are flying in every direction and Phlox can’t save Tucker and T’Pol’s baby. What’s the garment of secrets? When is marinara sauce like water? Who on the away team is in violation of a restraining order? It’s the episode that might possibly trigger celiac disease.

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When two scary character actors and a baby threaten a newly-formed coalition of planets, Trip and T’Pol go undercover to learn more about Terra Prime. But after Mayweather’s love interest turns out to be a honeypot, the mining colony launches and Paxton broadcasts his demands for racial purity on Earth. Where is Trip currently on the xenophobia spectrum? Who was on the bucket list for LeVar Burton? What’s a good strategy for staying in the game? It’s the episode with another Star Trek hair prop.

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When Mirror Archer discovers a lizard puppet aboard the USS Defiant, he gets a pep talk from imaginary Prime Archer and goes to waste the Gorns himself. But after T’Pol gets curious about the Federation and Admiral Black denies the new captain a field promotion, even more sabotage and violence lands an unexpected leader in control. What could make a Frenchman put out his cigarette? Who won’t shut up about their new book club? Which character is definitely down with the frog? It’s the episode that smells like the reptile section of a pet store.

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Music by Adam Ragusea & Dark Materia

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