Tue, 27 December 2016
The Road to Deep Space Nine. By the time The Next Generation entered its fifth season, the series was enjoying such amazing success and popularity that the studio decided it was time for a third dip into the Star Trek well, and Deep Space Nine went into production in 1992. But what would this new show be about? Which characters would carry over? What species would be highlighted and developed further? The answers would come from specific episodes of The Next Generation. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Lee Hutchison, Richard Marquez, and Amy Nelson look at the beginnings of Deep Space Nine through the lens of The Next Generation. We discuss how TNG set up Sisko’s introduction with “The Best of Both Worlds,” as well as how the Romulans and Bajorans were portrayed in “The Wounded,” “Ensign Ro,” and “Chain of Command.” This initial setup allowed for an incredible arc to be fleshed out more fully on DS9. Chapters Hosts Production |
Tue, 20 December 2016
New Crew Introductions. Earl Grey has enjoyed 155 episodes with Daniel, Darren and Phillip. We encourage everyone to listen to the amazing work these three have contributed to Star Trek fandom. We are indebted to them and thank them. We have a feeling of great joy and gratitude. Star Trek is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, but our new hosts aren’t that old. So how did our new crew come to know Star Trek? How did our new crew come to love The Next Generation? In this episode, you will get the chance to meet our new hosts, Lee, Richard and Amy. Hear how each of us found Star Trek and why we love The Next Generation. We talk about our first influences and how our fandom grew so much so that we are now hosts on Trek.FM. We also discuss how Trek.FM has rejuvenated our passion for The Next Generation and Star Trek in general. Enjoy our individual paths to Star Trek and hopefully you will think on your personal journey and fandom for Star Trek. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Our Trek Stories (00:01:05) Fandom (00:05:33) Digital Versatile Disc (00:12:50) Literary (Star) Treks (00:16:00) Trek.FM (00:42:57) Hope For The Future (00:31:05) Lesson Plans (00:42:57) Previously On (00:42:57) Conclusion (00:49:16) Hosts Lee Hutchinson, Richard Marquez, and Amy Nelson Production Lee Hutchison (Editor) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E. Hueter (Associate Producer) Stephen Boyd (Associate Producer) Ron Saarna (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)
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Tue, 13 December 2016
The 24th Century Utopia. Star Trek has been described as a show about a utopian future; but only The Next Generation really showcased this vision. The Original Series showed the Federation fighting many battles with the Klingons, Deep Space Nine brought war and an undermining of Federation principles by Section 31, Voyager had terrorists serving on the crew, and Enterprise found early explorers struggling with morality. During The Next Generation, it truly was peace time and the Federation and the ideals of Roddenberry that it represented were explored in a way no other series could. In First Contact, Picard remarked to Lilly that money doesn't exist in the 24th century and that wealth is no longer the driving force. Instead humanity works to better itself. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Amy Nelson, Richard Marquez, and Lee Hutchison explore Star Trek's vision of a utopian future, whether the society portrayed on The Next Generation is possible, how it could be achieved, and the consequences of a world without money. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) A Sequel (00:00:50) Richard on Utopia (00:02:30) Teachers on Utopia (00:04:30) Workhorse (00:07:07) The 1% (00:09:30) The Best (00:12:40) Insular Society (00:15:25) Stronger Together? (00:17:40) Enlist in Starfleet (00:23:16) Workers Rights and Jobs (00:26:30) Not Everyone Can Be a Poet (00:29:38) Intellectual Elitism (00:32:10) Unstoppable Progress (00:37:20) Money and Trade (00:40:20) Starfleet Socialism (00:44:31) What We've Learned (00:47:52) Closing (00:50:06) Hosts Amy Nelson, Richard Marquez, and Lee Hutchison Production Lee Hutchison (Editor) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E. Hueter (Associate Producer) Stephen Boyd (Associate Producer) Ron Saarna (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)
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Tue, 6 December 2016
First Contact Retrospective. In 1996, Star Trek was celebrating its 30th anniversary, and the biggest event of that year was the release of First Contact. Through the big screen success of Star Trek Generations, the cast of The Next Generation proved it could carry a blockbuster movie. A sequel was guaranteed. With a brand new Enterprise, new uniforms, a bigger budget, and the Borg, anticipation for First Contact was at fever pitch. In this episode of Earl Grey, new hosts Amy Nelson, Richard Marquez, and Lee Hutchison go back in time to 1996 to remember their experiences of the build up toFirst Contact, and how they felt when they came out of the cinema screens. Then they return to 2016 to examine the legacy and impact of this film that garnered universal praise from fans and critics, earned an Oscar nomination, landed in the box office top ten for 1996, and was the highest grossing Star Trek movie until 2009. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Continue the Voyages (00:00:39) Welcome to Earl Grey 2.0 (00:01:37) First Contact Anniversary (00:02:45) 1996 (00:03:10) Our Build-up to First Contact (00:04:45) Response to First Contact (00:15:00) Coming Out Of the Cinema (00:16:10) I Love a Military Uniform (00:28:40) Older, Greyer, Chubbier (00:30:50) Goldsmith Road Trippin’ (00:34:55) It’s Personal (00:38:20) Legacy (00:39:13) Our Future (00:45:40) Hope and Utopia? (00:49:30) Closing (00:58:05) Hosts Amy Nelson, Richard Marquez, and Lee Hutchison Production Lee Hutchison (Editor) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E. Hueter (Associate Producer) Stephen Boyd (Associate Producer) Ron Saarna (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)
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