A series of puzzling events on and off the holodeck lead the crew of the Enterprise to a surprising conclusion: The ship is creating its own offspring. The crew has to assist with this arduous process to ensure the survival of the emerging lifeform – and their own.

Today James and Lou discuss (Emergence) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Chris Johnson. I didn’t realize, but I was listening to part of the episode to confirm something we were discussing. My Blue Yeti microphone is so good it picks up the slightest sounds and my headset was too close to the microphone. So somewhere around 26 min for sure, you can hear it. Apologies.

Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage

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DaiMon Bok threatens the life of a son Picard never knew he had.

Today James and Lou discuss (Bloodlines) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Chris Johnson.

Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage

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A mysterious family friend and advisor encourages Worf’s son Alexander to become a warrior.

Today James and Lou discuss (Firstborn) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Bryan Detamore.

Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage

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As a result of a long-disputed treaty with the Cardassians, the Federation has agreed to return several planets to Cardassian control. One such planet, Dorvan V, is inhabited by the descendants of Native Americans. They do not wish to leave their new home, which they had spent many years searching for.

Today James and Lou discuss (Journey’s End) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Lou’s Wife, Diane Costanzo.

Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage

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Enterprise crew members de-evolve into prehistoric creatures after a medical treatment by Dr. Crusher goes wrong.

Today James and Lou discuss (Genesis) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Marc Stamper.

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Counselor Troi’s investigation into the suicide of a crewman suggests a murder was committed aboard the Enterprise while it was being built, and that the murderer is still aboard.

This show is dedicated to the memory of our friend, faithful listener and long time contributor to the Lou Trek Show and The Battle Bridge podcasts, Colin Higgins. We discuss his life and our thoughts on his death. It has hit me very hard, especially at a time where two family members and one of my best friends, all passed away. Please forgive the time between shows, as I have been going through a lot and due to the sensitive nature of this episode, I wanted time to pass from Colin’s death.

Today James and Lou discuss (Eye of the Beholder) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Chris Johnson.

Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage

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While investigating a rogue comet, the cultural archive concealed inside begins taking over both the Enterprise and Data.

Today James and Lou discuss (Masks) and what we think of it.  Please note, Colin Higgins, a long time friend to the Lou Trek Show and Battle Bridge podcasts, was slated to be a part of this review.  Sadly, bowed out at the last minute, saying he wasn’t feeling well.  Days later, Colin took his own life.  I did not know Colin was wearing a mask of his own.  Being on the other side of the world, I couldn’t see the pain he was suffering.  The worst I ever felt about Colin was when he would get a little annoyed if James and I went on a tangent.  Other than that, I would have never suspected Colin was anything but a happy man who loved Star Trek and had a fondness for our show.  We are heartbroken over the loss of our friend.  We will discuss more about his death in the upcoming episode, Eye of the Beholder, which was very hard to record, considering the subject of suicide that the episode deals with and investigates.

If anyone would like to record a little something about Colin, please do so.  Send it to [email protected] as soon as you can and it will be posted on an upcoming show.  It would really be good, if it can be done in the next few days and be a part of our next review, Eye of the Beholder.

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Data suffers amnesia in a primitive society while Troi applies for a promotion.

Today James and Lou discuss (Thine Own Self) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Chris Johnson.

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Junior officers speculate on the reasons for recent unusual actions taken by the command crew near the Cardassian border.

Today James and Lou discuss (Lower Decks) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Colin Higgins.

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Worf’s foster brother violates the Prime Directive by saving a group of villagers from a doomed planet.

Today James and Lou discuss (Sub Rosa) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest hosts Chris “The Teacher” Johnson and Krys “Kieran MacDuff” Kujawa.

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