Trek to the Holodeck

It's the first episode ever of "Star Trek: Lower Decks" and, yep, there's some holodeck content! Where do Mariner, Boimler and Tendi choose to go on the holodeck? And why does this technically rank as... the worst holodeck episode ever according to our patented D.R.A.S.C.S. system?

Hosted by Darius Hamilton-Smith, Dylan Hamilton-Smith and Jan Lefrancois-Gijzen

Computer Voice provided by Verona Blue

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In one of the most thrilling episodes of television history, Riker goes toe-to-toe with his dad, Riker, in an "anbojitsu" match. We also find out why Worf is yelling at everybody, and the solution: a trip to the holodeck. Plus, it turns out Dr. Pulaski has mad game? Good for her.

Hosted by Darius Hamilton-Smith, Dylan Hamilton-Smith and Jan Lefrancois-Gijzen

Computer Voice provided by Verona Blue

Music by  b o d y l i n e  available onBandcamp

"You're a woman, right?" Geordi creates the perfect holodeck date, down to a beachside pirate violinist... and somehow strikes out?! No worries - the Enterprise gets caught in a thousand-year-old radioactive "Booby Trap" and Geordi decides the best way to find a way out is to... form a relationship with a holographic projection of the ship's designer, Leah Brahms. Yeah.

Hosted by Darius Hamilton-Smith, Dylan Hamilton-Smith and Jan Lefrancois-Gijzen

Computer Voice provided by Verona Blue

Music by  b o d y l i n e  available onBandcamp

In this “Unexpected” holodeck episode, the NX-01 Enterprise’s Commander Tucker finds himself in intimate contact with a species named Xyrillians - and their ship is a real… “Trip.” Trip learns the hard way that what may seem a simple holographic "RIDE ON A ROWBOAT" can end up having lifelong repercussions.

This is one of two “Enterprise” episodes to ever feature the holodeck, so enjoy!

Check out Star Trek: Enterprise’s “Unexpected” - Season 1, Episode 4!

Hosted by Darius Hamilton-Smith, Dylan Hamilton-Smith and Jan Lefrancois-Gijzen

Computer Voice provided by Verona Blue

Music by  b o d y l i n e  available onBandcamp

Captain Sisko’s old nemesis from Starfleet Academy, Solok, has challenged Deep Space 9’s crew to a game of baseball. Sisko wants to win at any cost, but will his obsession drive a wedge in the DS9 crew? Will Solok and his team of all-Vulcans learn a lesson about sportsmanship? It’s “The Niners” vs “The Logicians” - Sisko vs Solok!

We encourage you to watch Star Trek: Deep Space Nine’s “Take Me Out to the Holosuite” - Season 7, Episode 4!

Hosted by Darius Hamilton-Smith, Dylan Hamilton-Smith and Jan Lefrancois-Gijzen

Computer Voice provided by Verona Blue

Music by  b o d y l i n e  available onBandcamp

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