The Final Frontier vs. Nemesis.

Trek Madness is back by popular demand and here we bring you the second part of Trek Movie Madness! Join the crews of Standard Orbit and Earl Grey as we debate the generally accepted worst of the TOS and TNG movies: The Final Frontier vs. Nemesis! Most Trek fans would agree that these two films are the worst of their respective film franchises, so how does do these two movies measure up against each other?

In this episode of Earl Grey, join Amy Nelson, Zach Moore, Justin Oser, Ken Tripp, Richard Marquez, and Hayley Stoddart as we discuss both what we like and what we don't like about The Final Frontier and Nemesis. Enjoy part one on Standard Orbit 221, which released on Monday, May 14 and enjoy the conclusion of Trek Movie Madness on Earl Grey!

Chapters 
Intro (00:00:00)  
Welcome, Ken, Zach, and Hayley!  (00:01:48)  
Initial Thoughts (00:03:20)  
What we love about Nemesis (00:12:59)  
What we love about The Final Frontier (00:21:58)
The Stories (00:29:40)  
Missed Opportunities (00:49:56)  
Other Thoughts on the Movies (01:02:09)  
Which is Worse/Final Thoughts (00:58:52)  
Closing (01:42:08)  
 
Runtime: 1 hour 46 minutes 30 seconds
 
Hosts
Richard Marquez, Justin Oser, Amy Nelson

Guests
Ken Tripp, Zach Moore, Hayley Stoddart
 
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) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Direct download: eg-228.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:00am MDT

Mothers on TNG.
 
The characters on The Next Generation, whether regular characters or guest stars are shaped by the important people in their lives, including their parents. On the show, we see a number of different mothers and mother figures. Their interactions with their children and the crew help to reveal important aspects of their lives that we might not otherwise see and of parenting in the 24th century.

In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Richard Marquez, Amy Nelson, and Justin Oser take the opportunity as Mother's Day approaches in the United States to discuss the important mothers on The Next Generation and the impact that they have on their children and the show. The characters discussed are Lwaxana Troi, Deanna Troi, Beverly Crusher, Helena Rozhenko, Julianna Tainer, K’Ehleyr, Keiko O'Brien, Silva La Forge, and Guinan.

Chapters 
Intro (00:01:14)  
Babel Conference Comments (00:02:05)  
Lwaxana Troi (00:13:23)  
Deanna Troi (00:23:51)  
Beverly Crusher (00:30:21)
Helena Rozhenko (00:38:58)  
K’Ehleyr (00:45:45)  
Julianna Tainer (00:53:47)  
Keiko O'Brien (00:58:52)  
Silva La Forge (01:02:38)  
Guinan (01:08:13)
Closing (01:20:47)  
 
Runtime: 1 hour 27 minutes 36 seconds
 
Hosts
Richard Marquez, Justin Oser, Amy Nelson
 
Production
Richard Marquez (Editor and Producer) Justin Oser (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) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Direct download: eg-227.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:30am MDT

The Lost Episodes, Part I.
 
There are many scripts, script outlines, and episode and movie concepts that never made it onto the screen on The Next Generation. These lost episodes can provide a fascinating window into what might have been, what characters and concepts ended up being modified and used later, and into the behind-the-scenes writing process.

In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Richard Marquez, Amy Nelson, and Justin Oser discuss two never-produced episodes of season one of The Next Generation. The script outlines discussed are "The Bonding" (featuring a different concept than the season 3 episode of the same name) and "Terminus." The Lost Episodes is a continuing series that will cover many unfilmed episodes and movie concepts over the course of the seven seasons and four movies of The Next Generation.

Chapters 
Introduction (00:00:00)  
Feedback from The Babel Conference (00:01:45)   
Lost Episodes Concept (00:06:58)   
"The Bonding" (00:09:03)  
"Terminus" (00:31:01)  
Final Thoughts (00:49:24)  
Closing (00:56:15) 

Runtime: 1 hour 1 second
 
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) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Direct download: eg-226.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:00am MDT

Romantic Relationships on TNG, Part 2.
 
There are many romantic relationships on The Next Generation - some of them lasting only an episode and others spanning many episodes. Whether fleeting or long-lasting, romance on The Next Generation can reveal additional dimensions to the characters and show them in a different light.

In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Richard Marquez, Amy Nelson, and Justin Oser talk about more relationships on TNG as they discuss a selection of important romances on The Next Generation (part 1 of the discussion was on Earl Grey 215). The relationships discussed are Geordi and Leah Brahms, Geordi and Aquiel, Data and Yar, Data and the Borg Queen, Data and Jenna D'Sora, Miles and Keiko, Beverly Crusher and Odan, and Riker and Soren.


Chapters 
Introduction (00:01:21)  
Feedback from Babel Conference (00:06:26)  
Romantic Relationships Intro (00:11:30)  
Geordi and Leah (00:12:00)  
Geordi and Aquiel (00:29:20)  
Data and Yar (00:34:00)  
Data and Borg Queen (00:37:44)  
Data and D’Sora (00:45:22)  
O’Brien and Keiko (00:52:43)  
Crusher and Odan (00:59:00)  
Riker Soren (01:07:00)  
Closing (01:22:25)  

Runtime: 1 hour 28 minutes 35 seconds
 
Hosts
Richard Marquez, Justin Oser, Amy Nelson
 
Production
Richard Marquez (Editor and Producer) Justin Oser (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) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Direct download: eg-225.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:00am MDT

Favorite Character Moments Season 4.
 
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 four. 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) 
Babel Conference Feedback (00:02:28)
First Picks (00:08:22) 
Second Picks (00:17:22) 
Third Picks (00:30:40) 
Honorable Mentions (00:43:05) 
Final Thoughts (01:00:50) 
Closing (01:07:24) 

Runtime: 1 hour 12 minutes 37 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) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Direct download: eg-224.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:00am MDT

"Schisms." 
  
Insomnia. Disturbing memories. Mysterious disappearances. Creepy aliens. The sixth season episode "Schisms" is a frightening hour of television that taps into the fear of being abducted for experimentation by aliens that we're unable to understand. 

In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Amy Nelson and Justin Oser are joined by guest Clara Cook of Primitive Culture to discuss both the scary and the surprisingly funny parts of the episode "Schisms." From Riker's insomnia and bedhead to the creepy holodeck scene to alien clicking sounds to Data's hilariously dry poetry, we talk about what intrigues us about the episode and the many questions that it brings up.

Chapters 
Intro (00:01:13)  
Babel Conference Feedback (00:02:18)  
Clara Intro (00:05:42)  
Schisms (00:08:30)  
Troy’s Suggestion? (00:13:20)  
Subspace Messages (00:25:00)  
Data Poetry (00:28:30)  
Secondary Characters (00:42:10)  
The Ending (00:48:50)  
Pillow Talk (00:56:48)  
Final Thoughts (00:58:43)  
Closing (01:02:41)  
 
Runtime 1 hour 8 minutes 40 seconds
 
Hosts
Amy Nelson, Justin Oser

Guest
Clara Cook
 
Production
Richard Marquez (Editor and Producer) Justin Oser (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) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Direct download: eg-223.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:00am MDT

Dwight Schultz Interview.
 
Lieutenant Reginald Barclay, played by Dwight Schultz, is well-known for being shy and struggling with addiction to the holodeck, but he also had the technical knowledge and ability to think outside the box that could be used to save the day. Dwight Schultz appeared as the popular and unforgettable Lieutenant Barclay over the course of 11 years in 5 episodes of The Next Generation, the movie First Contact, and 6 episodes of Voyager. 
In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Justin Oser, Amy Nelson, and Richard Marquez interview actor Dwight Schultz about his role as Lieutenant Barclay on The Next Generation and Voyager. The discussion includes talking about his longtime Star Trek fandom, sharing fascinating and funny behind-the-scenes stories about working in Star Trek and on The A-Team, and the inspiration that the character of Lieutenant Barclay continues to provide to many Star Trek fans 28 years after his first appearance in "Hollow Pursuits."

Chapters
Intro (00:00:00) 
Babel Conference Feedback (00:01:44)   
Welcome, Dwight! (00:06:14)    
Watching TV and Movies as a Child (00:06:52)   
Always a Star Trek Fan (00:09:51)   
Playing Barclay (00:11:39)   
Favorite Barclay TNG Episode (00:15:25)    
Working on the TNG Set (00:18:14)  
Barclay as an Inspiration (00:20:04)  
The Character's Popularity (00:28:05)  
First Contact (00:31:21)  
Working on Voyager (00:33:28)  
What Kept Him Coming Back to Star Trek (00:36:44)  
Recent Years (00:38:59)  
The Present and Future of Entertainment (00:41:58)  
Video Game and Animation Voice Work (00:49:54)  
The A-Team (00:54:02)  
Chowder (00:57:19). 
Conventions (01:00:11)  
More TNG Stories (01:04:58)  
More on The A-Team (01:07:32)  
Hobbies and Interests (01:08:52)  
Final Thoughts (01:17:19) 
Closing (01:23:01)  

Runtime: 1 hour 27 minutes 23 seconds
 
Hosts
Justin Oser, Amy Nelson, Richard Marquez

Guest
Dwight Schultz

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) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Direct download: eg-222.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:00am MDT

James L. Conway Interview.
 
James L. Conway directed eighteen episodes of Star Trek between 1987 and 2005 on The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Voyager, and Enterprise. His credits on The Next Generation include directing an episode that was in production before the show premiered ("Justice"), the season 1 finale ("The Neutral Zone"), and an acclaimed season 6 psychological thriller ("Frame of Mind"). He also directed a number of highly regarded episodes of Deep Space Nine, Voyager, and Enterprise including "Duet," "The Way of the Warrior," "Death Wish," "Broken Bow: Parts I and II," and "In a Mirror, Darkly Part 1."

In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Justin Oser, Amy Nelson, and Richard Marquez interview James L. Conway about his work directing Star Trek episodes across four series, including three episodes of The Next Generation. The discussion includes behind-the-scenes stories about his experience working on The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Voyager, and Enterprise, how he almost landed the job of directing a Star Trek movie, and what it was like directing The Orville episode "If the Stars Should Appear."

Chapters
Intro (00:01:20)  
Feedback from Babel Conference (00:02:03)  
Conway Interview (00:04:20)  
Final Thoughts (00:51:06)  
Closing (00:56:26)  

Runtime (01:02:41)
 
Hosts
Justin Oser, Amy Nelson, Richard Marquez

Guest
James L. Conway

Production
Richard Marquez  (Editor and Producer) Justin Oser (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) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Direct download: eg-221.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:00am MDT

TNG Season 7 Vs. TOS Season 3, Part 2
 
In the spirit of March Madness, we bring you the second part of Trek Madness! The ship's company of Standard Orbit take on the mighty crew of Earl Grey in an epic battle, this time of the best of the best of Season 7 of The Next Generation versus Season 3 of The Original Series. The two teams complete their second crossover of their two episode adventure as they remove their biases and discuss which episodes were the best of the best.

Join Amy Nelson, Zach Moore, Justin Oser, Richard Marquez, and Ken Tripp for some bracketed competition between these two Star Trek series. Enjoy part one on Standard Orbit 213, which released on Monday, March 19th and enjoy the conclusion of the 24 round battle on this episode of Earl Grey. Boldly Listen!!

Chapters
Intro (00:00:00) 
Listener Feedback (00:01:49) 
Welcome, Ken and Zach!  (00:06:15)
That Which Survives vs. Homeward (00:07:35) 
Battlefield vs. Journey's End (00:11:45)
For the World is Hollow vs. Force of Nature (00:18:41) 
Beauty vs. Thine Own Self (00:25:04)
All Our Yesterdays vs. Attached (00:32:39) 
The Cloud Minders vs. Descent, Part II (00:38:44)
Wink of an Eye vs. Preemptive Strike (00:44:58)
The Savage Curtain vs. Parallels (00:50:31)
Whom Gods Destroy vs. The Pegasus (00:56:04)
The Enterprise Incident vs. Gambit (01:02:31)
The Tholian Web vs. Lower Decks (01:06:42)
Day of the Dove vs. All Good Things... (01:11:39)
Final Thoughts from Ken and Zach (01:17:48)
Final Thoughts from Amy, Richard, and Justin (01:19:49)
Closing (01:24:57)

Runtime: 1 hour 28 minutes 49 seconds
 
Hosts
Amy Nelson, Richard Marquez, Justin Oser

Guests
Ken Tripp
Zach Moore
 
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) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Direct download: eg-220.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:00am MDT

Games, Sports, and Hobbies on TNG.
 
What does the crew of The Next Generation do to relax and spend their free time? What do the activities that they pursue when they're not on duty say about the main characters on the show?  

In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Amy Nelson, Richard Marquez, and Justin Oser discuss a selection of games, sports, and hobbies that we see on The Next Generation. Activities covered include poker, fencing, acting, dancing, horseback riding, phaser target practice, Strategema, Dom-jot, Anbo-jyutsu, and Mok'bara.

Chapters
Intro (00:01:14) 
Feedback from Babel Conference (00:02:34) 
Poker (00:05:46)   
Fencing (00:13:50)   
Worf’s Calisthenics (00:18:35) 
Acting (00:24:02) 
Horseback Riding (00:29:50) 
Phaser Target Practice (00:35:06) 
Anbo-jyutsu (00:40:52) 
Strategema (00:44:36) 
Dom-jot (00:46:31) 
Honorable Mentions (00:49:50) 
Final Thoughts (00:56:23) 

Runtime: 1 hour 6 minutes 42 seconds
 
Hosts
Richard Marquez, Justin Oser, Amy Nelson
 
Production
Richard Marquez (Editor and Producer) Justin Oser (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) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Direct download: eg-219.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:00am MDT



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