Gowron.
 
Although he only appeared in four episodes of The Next Generation, Gowron is one of the most unforgettable Klingon recurring characters that we see in the show. With his bulging eyes, threatening smile, and fighting prowess, Gowron becomes the Klingon Chancellor and appears during some of the most important moments in this period of the Klingon Empire. 

In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Richard Marquez, Amy Nelson, and Justin Oser discuss their impressions and thoughts on Gowron's appearances in The Next Generation and the importance of his character to the show. The Next Generation episodes discussed are "Reunion," "Redemption," "Redemption II," and "Rightful Heir." Although Gowron goes on to appear in seven episodes of Deep Space Nine, only his appearances in The Next Generation are discussed in this episode.

Chapters
Intro (00:01:22) 
Comments from Babel Conference (00:02:41) 
First Impressions (00:04:56) 
Reunion (00:10:02) 
Redemption (00:20:47) 
Rightful Heir (00:46:15) 
Final Thoughts (01:02:54) 

Runtime: 1 hour 16 minutes 6 seconds
 
Hosts
Richard Marquez, Amy Nelson, Justin Oser
 
Production
Richard Marquez (Editor and Producer) Amy Nelson (Producer) Justin Oser (Producer) Tony Robinson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Direct download: eg-213.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:00am MDT

Favorite Character Moments Season 2.
 
The Next Generation has a mostly episodic format, but over the course of the show and the movies, there are many great character moments. Those moments, both great and small, can enhance our experience of the show and lead to a new understanding of both regular and recurring characters.  

In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Amy Nelson, Richard Marquez, and Justin Oser list their three favorite character moments from season two. Each host discusses why their chosen moments are important to them and to the development of characters on The Next Generation.

Favorite character moments is a series that will cover all seven seasons and the four movies of The Next Generation.


Chapters
Intro (00:00:00) 
Listener Feedback (00:01:43)
First Picks (00:06:36) 
Second Picks (00:19:09) 
Third Picks (00:32:36) 
Honorable Mentions (00:50:49) 
Final Thoughts (01:01:17) 
Closing (01:08:09) 

Runtime 1 hour 12 minutes 16 seconds
 
Hosts
Richard Marquez, Justin Oser, Amy Nelson
 
Production
Justin Oser (Editor and Producer) Richard Marquez (Producer) Amy Nelson (Producer) Tony Robinson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Direct download: eg-212.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:00am MDT

Loud As A Whisper. 
 
In the season two The Next Generation episode "Loud As A Whisper," the Enterprise-D transports a renowned mediator named Riva to help end a planet's centuries-old civil war. Riva is deaf and has an unusual method of communication through a chorus representing different aspects of his personality.

In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Amy Nelson, Richard Marquez, and Justin Oser discuss "Loud As a Whisper." They talk about the significance of Riva's Chorus, the nature of conflict, and what the episode says about disability. The hosts also reflect on their personal experiences in the context of the questions brought up by the episode.

Chapters
Intro (00:01:26)   
Feedback from Babel Conference (00:02:04) 
Synopsis (00:06:55) 
Chorus (00:10:41) 
Passion (00:12:35) 
Harmony (00:13:25) 
Conflict (00:24:32) 
Mediator (00:34:03) 
Disability (00:43:55) 
Final Thoughts (00:51:11) 

Runtime: 1 hour 2 minutes 15 seconds
 
Hosts
Richard Marquez, Justin Oser, Amy Nelson
 
Production
Richard Marquez (Editor and Producer) Amy Nelson (Producer) Justin Oser (Producer) Tony Robinson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Direct download: eg-211.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:00am MDT

Courtroom Dramas, Part 2
 
Star Trek has a long history of episodes with courtroom dramas, going back to the first season episode "Court Martial" in The Original Series. The Next Generation continued that tradition with no fewer than nine examples of trials, hearings, or some sort of legal proceeding, with many of those episodes putting an unusual twist on the idea of the courtroom drama. 

In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Richard Marquez, Amy Nelson, and Justin Oser conclude a two-part series about courtroom dramas on The Next Generation.Episodes covered in Part 2 are "Devil's Due," "The Drumhead, "The First Duty," and "All Good Things..."

Chapters
Intro (00:00:00) 
iTunes Contest Winner (00:02:15) 
Listener Feedback (00:02:58) 
Courtroom Dramas Overview (00:07:56)
"Devil's Due" (00:09:54) 
"The Drumhead" (00:22:29) 
"The First Duty" (00:31:47) 
"All Good Things..." (00:46:11) 
Final Thoughts (00:54:52)   
Closing (01:01:30)   

Runtime: 1 hour, 5 minutes, and 58 seconds.
 
Hosts
Richard Marquez, Amy Nelson, Justin Oser
 
Production
Justin Oser  (Editor and Producer) Amy Nelson (Producer) Richard Marquez (Producer) Tony Robinson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Direct download: eg-210.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am MDT

Admiral Nechayev.
 
Admiral Alynna Nechayev appears in four episodes of seasons 6 and 7 of The Next Generation and two episodes of seasons 2 and 3 of Deep Space Nine. One of the most prominent female admirals in Star Trek, Nechayev is a strong and memorable character who is often seen clashing with Captain Picard. 
In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Justin Oser and Richard Marquez are joined by special guest Brandi Jackola of Live from the Edge to discuss their impressions and thoughts on Admiral Nechayev's appearances and how her character develops over time. The Next Generation episodes discussed are "Chain of Command, Part I," "Descent," "Journey's End," and "Preemptive Strike." 

Chapters
Intro (00:01:20) 
Feedback from Babel Conference (00:02:00) 
Special Guest (00:04:02) 
Initial thoughts of Admiral Nechayev (00:08:24) 
Chain of Command Part 1 (00:12:48) 
Descent Part 1 (00:25:42) 
Journey’s End (00:38:40) 
DS9 Appearances (00:54:10) 
Preemptive Strike (01:09:38) 
The Search Part 2 (01:16:30)  
Final Thoughts (01:25:05) 
Closing (01:30:17) 

Runtime: 1 hour 35 minutes 36 seconds
 
Host
Justin Oser, Richard Marquez
 
Guest
Brandi Jackola
 
Production
Richard Marquez (Editor and Producer) Amy Nelson (Producer) Justin Oser (Producer) Tony Robinson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Direct download: eg-209.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:00am MDT

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