Tue, 24 January 2017
Earl Grey 162: Grr... Yeah Recast TNG. James T. Kirk and Spock are arguably the most beloved and well-known characters in Star Trek. With the newest movies released, does one prefer William Shatner over Chris Pine or Leonard Nimoy over Zachary Quinto? What will happen if we reboot The Next Generation? As it stands now, Patrick Stewart and Brent Spiner are the names associated with Jean-Luc Picard and Data, respectively. But, who would play these characters now? In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Lee Hutchison, Richard Marquez, and Amy Nelson look at a recast of The Next Generation. We decide if our interpretation of a reboot series would be in the Prime or Kelvin timeline, or if this reboot takes place now versus the 1980's. Each host prepares and defends their choice of actors that would play the main characters of TNG. Chapters Hosts Production |
Tue, 23 August 2016
Crew Finale. "The trial never ended, captain. We never reached a verdict. But now we have. You're guilty." Daniel Proulx, Darren Moser, and Phillip Gilfus stood, provisionally, as representatives of Star Trek: The Next Generation fans for three years - never missing a week of giving testimony and evidence in defense of their favorite Star Trek series. But they now stand before Q one last time to receive their final verdict. The trio ends their time on Earl Grey in this episode - remembering their favorite podcast moments, what kept them coming to the mics week after week, what they believe are the "essential" ingredients for doing a Trek podcast, and what they will keep with them as they move on to their next adventure together. Listen for a "Shades of Grey" experience, as clips from past shows are intermixed with Daniel, Darren, and Phillip's list of "thank you's" to those many people who helped made their time at Trek.fm something they will never forget. They also spend their last moments recognizing what they learned most from each other (though not holographically in front of a Windows 95 desktop background). "You just don't get it, do you, Jean-Luc? The trial never ends. We wanted to see if you had the ability to expand your mind and your horizons. And for one brief moment, you did." Earl Grey spent time exploring the best way to experience bij, the importance of the shift key, and why it's not important to remember Q-episode titles. More than that, they explored and exhibited the spirit of Next Gen - a utopian vision of the future where the ties of friendship ensures that a crew can survive any danger and improve themselves through shared missions of exploration. Earl Grey remind all listeners to stay tuned and that a new crew will soon take their stations ... after all, there's still plenty of letters left in the alphabet. "In any case, I'll be watching. And if you're very lucky, I'll drop by to say hello from time to time. See you ... out there!" CHAPTERS Leaving (00:03:56) Shades of Earl Grey Montage? (00:11:00) Favorite Moments (00:16:13) Thanking Guests (01:01:50) Thanking the Lower Decks (01:17:59) To the Future Hosts of Earl Grey (01:25:14) Closing Statements (01:32:14) The End (01:58:49) HOSTS Daniel Proulx, Phillip Gilfus, & Darren Moser PRODUCTION Darren Moser (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Stephen Boyd (Associate Producer) Ron Saarna (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)
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Tue, 2 August 2016
Enduring Popularity of TNG. Star Trek: The Next Generation premiered on television in 1987 - almost 30 years later, the second live incarnation of Star Trek on television remains a vital part of the franchise and an enduring pop culture icon. Phillip, Daniel, and Darren have taken apart TNG for over three years on this podcast - discussing characters, story lines, technical aspects, themes, and everything else in between. This has led to one great question: What is behind the enduring popularity of Next Gen? Earl Grey conducts a roundtable discussion that focuses on how TNG remains relevant, what characters and storylines fit in with today's world, and how new fans are "re-discovering" a thirty-year-old television show. They examine the reputation of Next Gen compared to the other Trek series, what the stereotypes are, and what the "popular opinion" is of Captain Picard and the crew of the 24th Century starship Enterprise. Join Earl Grey as they compress their 3 years worth of discussions into one retrospective episode about the enduring popularity of Star Trek: The Next Generation. A SPECIAL TREK.FM EARL GREY EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR STAR TREK LAS VEGAS Earl Grey is proud to announce a live presentation of “Super BridgeMates” at the Star Trek Las Vegas 50th Anniversary Convention on Friday, August 5 from 12:30 to 1:15 pm. It will be held on the Roddenberry Stage at Quark's Bar, hosted by Phillip Hunter Gilfus. Your favorite team of “Free Enterprise” (Darren Moser and Daniel Proulx) will attempt to escape defeat (again) against two rival BridgeMate Teams - “Team Lizard Babies” (Charlynn Schmiedt and Tristan Riddell) and “The Council of Mistresses” (Andi VanderKolk and Jarrah Hodge). When it comes to celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Star Trek, regular BridgeMates simply won't do. That's why this game show will be “Super BridgeMates”- a fun-filled, comedic game show involving fans, cosplayers, and audience members. Not only will the teams compete in hilarious trivia, but those in the audience will participate by acting out selected scenes from our favorite Star Trek moments and cosplayers will help create puzzles for the teams to solve. It's all about the love of Star Trek! #roddenberry CHAPTERS Roundtable Questions (00:04:27) Closing (00:54:47) HOSTS Daniel Proulx, Phillip Gilfus, & Darren Moser PRODUCTION Darren Moser (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Stephen Boyd (Associate Producer) Ron Saarna (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Send us your feedback!
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Tue, 14 June 2016
Holodeck Tools. It's a Star Trek cliche in the 24th Century - the Holodeck breaks down, threatening our favorite Starfleet crew members, and hijinx ensue. However, the concept of the Holodeck means more than just using it for off-hour recreational purposes. The use of holographic technology changes the way the crew of the NCC-1701-D approach their work and the way they view their lives. Darren, Daniel, and Phillip dissect The Next Generation's use of the Holodeck as a tool in the workplace. The Federation flagship, like the modern office, must conduct employee training - but instead of tedious PowerPoint presentations, officers take tests in the Holodeck for promotion ("Thine Own Self"). Instead of researching documents on LexisNexis, crewmembers can call up holographic recreations of facilities and people who can directly give needed information ("Booby Trap"). Groups who need to reconstruct people's memories or eyewitness accounts can congregate in the Holodeck to see if they can create the same picture ("Schisms"/"A Matter of Perspective"). Join Earl Grey as they outline the many non-fantasy uses of the Holodeck. CHAPTERS Troi - Officers Exam Main Engineering (Thine Own Self) 7/16 (00:03:17) Geordi - Utopia Planitia (Booby Trap) 3/6 (00:12:13) Nikolai - Scenery and Caves (Homeward) 7/13 (00:16:19) Geordi - Away Mission (Identity Crisis) 4/18 (00:21:38) Enterprise - Train to New Vertiform City Simulation (Emergence) 7/23 (00:25:23) Barcly - Interface Chair (The Nth Degree) 4/19 (00:31:16) Picard - Covert Mission Training (Chain of Command) 6/10 (00:33:01) Riker - Table Making (Schisms) 6/5 (00:35:00) Picard - Science Station (A Matter of Perspective) 3/14 (00:37:17) Daniel's Soap Box (00:42:00) HOSTS Daniel Proulx, Phillip Gilfus, & Darren Moser PRODUCTION Darren Moser (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Stephen Boyd (Associate Producer) Ron Saarna (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Send us your feedback!
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Tue, 10 May 2016
Earl Grey AMA It's time to turn the table on the three co-hosts - instead of them talking about their chosen topic, the trio answers listener-submitted questions in the first "Ask Me Anything, Earl Grey Edition." Through e-mail and Babel Conference comments, Darren, Daniel, and Phillip reveal their non-Trek-based hobbies, favorite podcasts, and how they got start with the trek.fm network. Daniel is put on the spot about his feelings on "Time's Arrow (Parts 1 and 2)" and Commander Flipper's career track. Darren explains his many Star Wars-based real life adventures. Phillip talks about creating his many "Star Trek: The Next Generation"-based games. This AMA also reveals a hidden talent of Daniel's, as well as almost stumping the hosts about what non-TNG episodes should be placed in Next Gen. The co-hosts end up "submitting" questions of their own to be answered, takes some questions for future episode ideas, and drop hints about upcoming episode topics. Join Earl Grey as they answer your questions in their first ever "Ask Me Anything" episode. CHAPTERS Questions (00:01:47) Conclusion (00:47:16) HOSTS Daniel Proulx, Phillip Gilfus, & Darren Moser PRODUCTION Darren Moser (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Stephen Boyd (Associate Producer) Ron Saarna (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Send us your feedback!
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Tue, 5 April 2016
TNG Two Parters. The Best of Both Worlds was one
of the most pivotal cliff-hanger stories in Star Trek: The Next
Generation. TNG created eight two part episodes that extended a
single story into several plot layers and great character moments.
Long before the "long format" approach to story telling, this was
the best way to enhance suspense and draw out a characters arc.
Join Darren, Daniel and Phillip as they compare the strong vs
weaker halves of TNG's two parter's.
CHAPTERS The Best of Both Worlds (00:03:49) Season 3 Episode 26 / Season 4 Episode 1 Redemption (00:10:07) Season 4 Episode 26 / Season 5 Episode 1 Unification (00:16:12) Season 5 Episode 7 & 8 Time's Arrow (00:21:52) Season 5 Episode 26 / Season 6 Episode 1 Chain of Command (00:27:47) Season 6 Episode 10 & 11 Birthright (00:33:01) Season 6 Episode 16 & 17 Descent (00:37:09) Season 6 Episode 26 / Season 7 Episode 1 Gambit (00:40:56) Season 7 Episode 4 & 5 Final Thoughts (00:47:41) HOSTS Daniel Proulx, Phillip Gilfus, & Darren
Moser
PRODUCTION Darren Moser (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones
(Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C.
Lao (Executive Producer) Stephen Boyd (Associate Producer) Richard
Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content
Manager)
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Tue, 8 March 2016
Episodes That Never Happened. We have all seen episodes (or entire seasons!) of television
shows that end with, "It was all just a dream!" It can sometimes
feel like such storytelling is a "cheat" or are a waste of time.
This week, Phillip, Darren, and Daniel pick out episodes of "The
Next Generation" that may not have "really" happened, as far as the
crew of the Enterprise-D is concerned. The trio asks whether these
episodes are still enjoyable or whether it would have been better
to have a storyline that "actually" occurred instead. Production Manager
Richard Marquez
Content Manager
Will Nguyen Chapters Point 1 - No Memory "Clues" (Everyone but Data) (00:03:44)
"Thine Own Self" (Just Data) (00:07:54) Point 2 - It's Complicated (They did happen, but not really...) "Inner Light" (00:11:50)
"Yesterday's Enterprise" (00:15:37) "Tapestry" (00:18:40) "All Good Things" (00:23:09) "Parallels" (00:28:07) "Cause and Effect" (00:33:22) Point 3 - It Was All An Illusion "Conundrum" (00:36:10)
"Future Imperfect" (00:37:12) "Remember Me" (00:41:04) "Frame of Mind" (00:43:11) Final Thoughts (00:45:23) Send us your feedback!
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Tue, 19 January 2016
Favorite Earl Grey episodes. Production Manager
Richard Marquez
Content Manager
Will Nguyen Chapters Host Picks DM - 15: The Movie Should Write Itself - Generations Crossover with Standard Orbit 12/24/13 (00:14:13) PG - 93: Port Side Rules Starboard Drools - Darren's Single Use Sets 6/23/15 (00:08:54) DP - 82: When in Doubt Choose Data - Bridgemates 4/7/15 (00:14:31) DM - 69: Experience Bij - ST:TNG The Interactive VCR Board Game 1/6/15 (00:19:51) PG - 43: What You Leave Behind - Daniel's TOS elements 7/8/14 (00:24:32) DP - 105: Snakebot: The Great Librarian - Darren's Masks Rewrite 9/15/15 (00:28:57) DM - 81: The Picard Conspiracy - Starfleet reading through reports 3/31/15 (00:32:17) PG - 100: All Ships Are Big Shuttles - ENTNGRPG 8/10/15 (00:35:27) DP - 112: Troi, Goddess of Internity - Marina Sirtis Interview 11/3/15 (00:41:08) Honorable Mentions DP - 110: The Shift Key Is Your Friend - A Final Unity Video Game 10/20/15 (00:49:56) PG - 32: The Magnificent Seven - 1 Episode Per Season 4/22/14 (00:52:22) DM - 111: Bird-of-Prey Selfies - On the Ready Room 9/10/13 (00:54:41) Closing (01:02:10) Send us your feedback!
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Tue, 8 December 2015
TNG Guest Stars. Production Manager
Richard Marquez
Content Manager
Will Nguyen Chapters Guest Stars (00:02:50) Ken Jenkins - Dr. Paul Stubbs “Evolution” (00:12:07)
Ashley Judd - Robin Lefler “Darmok” and “The Game.” (00:17:00) Teri Hatcher - Lieutenant B.G. Robinson “The Outrageous Okona”. (00:20:30) James Cromwell - Zefram Cochrane “Star Trek: First Contact” (00:22:37) Stephen Hawking - Himself "Decent" (00:27:49) Mae Jamison - Lt. JG Palmer "Second Chances" (00:34:10) Terry O'Quinn - Admiral Eric Pressman "The Pegasus." (00:47:10) Saul Rubinek - Kivas Fajo "The Most Toys" (00:50:56) Send us your feedback!
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Tue, 10 November 2015
Gender Bender Production Manager
Richard Marquez
Content Manager
Will Nguyen Chapters Jean Lucy Picard Wilma Riker Data (00:37:16) Warf, daughter of Mogh (00:45:31) Georgia LaForge (00:48:30) Lt Nathan Yar (Who?) (00:53:20)
Chief M'lady Obrien (00:56:20) Send us your feedback!
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