BITS AND BYTES. A couple of episodes jam-packed with comedy bits greets Bryan and Katie (Geekscape's Christian Cringe and Napping Through Happy Hour podcasts) in this month's animated spotlight on Lower Decks. Does Captain Freeman's IT work rise to the level of expert? Can Tendi overcome family traditions? Do Boimler & Rutherford realize they've lost the thread on their Mark Twain impressions and have become caricatures of southern gentlemen?

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SCREAM QUEEN JOLENE? Bryan is joined by actor-producer Curtis Fortier, creator of the web series 12 Sided Die, to engage with Star Trek's first non-Borg zombie story involving Captain Archer, T'Pol, and a ship of zombified Vulcans. Is this side quest in the Hunt for the Xindi season of Enterprise a TREK, MARRY, or KILL?

The grades begin at (32:50).

Check out 12 Sided Die here: https://12sideddie.com/

And their Season 2 Kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/12sideddieseason2/12-sided-die-season-2/

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STUPID SEXY KORBY. Spock and Dr. Korby must fight through a mass delusion foisted on the Enterprise crew by Trelane, who it turns out is a member of the Q Continuum. Bryan & Kristen discuss the worst weddings they've attended and argue about the possibility that this episode was based on the Lindsay Lohan movie "Irish Wish."

The grades begin at (25:03).

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SLINGS AND EROS. Q returns and drops Picard & co. into a recreation of Errol Flynn's The Adventures of Robin Hood. Is Picard as Robin Hood enough to keep Vash interested in or is she drawn to the omnipotent being? And will Bryan and Kristen TREK, MARRY, or KILL this episode?

The grades begin at (21:44).

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CAPTAIN UNCLE BROTHER. Jean-Luc Picard returns to his family vineyard to recover from his ordeal with the Borg. Meanwhile, Worf's adopted parents come aboard the Enterprise to do some bits; and, Wesley Crusher gets a message from his dead dad. Will Bryan and Kristen TREK, MARRY, or KILL this very important episode in franchise history?

The grades begin at (19:18).

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MUSEUMS AND MENAGERIES. In this month's animated spotlight, we replay our episode of Lower Decks' fourth season premiere, "Twovix," where Bryan & Kristen are joined by social media personality FanSince09. Then, in a new segment, Bryan is joined by Katie Hampton (Napping Through Happy Hour podcast) to deliver a verdict on "I Have No Bones Yet I Must Flee." (38:02)

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WEREN'T GORN YESTERDAY! After a long hiatus, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds returns and the writers hope we don't remember the cliffhanger that ended season two. And what's going on with Captain Batel, exactly?

The grades begin at (27:06).

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IT'S THEIR NATURE! Our opening theme for the season was "New Season, New Characters," and after talking through the introduction of Worf to Deep Space Nine, it's time to spotlight the arrival of Seven of Nine, a massive shift in Star Trek history. Does "Scorpion, Part II" work solely because Jeri Ryan joins the cast or is there more going on here than meets the eye?

The grades begin at (22:01).

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RESISTANCE IS NEGOTIABLE? Captain Janeway writes the 24th century edition of The Art of the Deal in which she believes she can negotiate a truce with literally the Borg long enough for Voyager to traverse their territory. The hitch? The Borg are being annihilated by an aggressive species, making time of the essence. Meanwhile, Leonardo da Vinci has some opinion. Bryan is joined by Shereese the Sci Fi Savage (@SciFiSavage) -- will they TREK, MARRY, or KILL this one?

The grades begin at (25:32).

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WORLD OF WORFCRAFT. Thirty years ago, Deep Space Nine was struggling in the ratings and the studio wanted them to do something to boost the ratings. Enter Michael Dorn as Worf, Son of Mogh. Did the producers' Hail Mary connect? Bryan, Kristen, and Shereese the Sci Fi Savage play TREK MARRY KILL with Worf's premiere on our favorite space station.

The grades begin at (24:53).

Check out Shereese's YouTube channel for her BEST/WORST reviews of every DS9 season: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSciFiSavage

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