Tue, 26 December 2017
Courtroom Dramas, Part 1 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 start a two-part series about courtroom dramas on The Next Generation. Episodes covered in Part 1 are "Encounter at Farpoint," "Justice, "The Measure of a Man," "A Matter of Perspective," and "Sins of the Father." Chapters Intro (00:01:18) Comments from Babel Conference (00:02:18) Courtroom Dramas (00:06:48) Encounter at Farpoint (00:07:14) Justice (00:19:56) Measure of a Man (00:33:35) A Matter of Perspective (00:44:50) Sins of the Father (00:51:29) Final Thoughts (01:01:28) Runtime: 1 hour 12 minutes 16 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) |
Tue, 19 December 2017
Melinda Snodgrass Interview. Melinda Snodgrass is the writer of one of the most acclaimed episodes in the entire Star Trek franchise, "The Measure of a Man." This was her first experience writing for television and her background as a lawyer informed one of Star Trek's most famous legal dramas. The episode also landed Snodgrass a spot on The Next Generationwriting staff in seasons two and three of the show and helped to launch a successful career as a writer for television and novels. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Amy Nelson, Richard Marquez, and Justin Oser interview writer Melinda Snodgrass about writing "The Measure of a Man," her experience on the writing staff in seasons two and three of The Next Generation, and her novels and upcoming projects. There are fascinating stories and behind-the-scenes insights into the writing process and the making of The Next Generationthroughout the interview. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Welcome, Melinda! (00:02:05) Writing Career Start (00:02:27) "The Measure of a Man" (00:05:40) Other TNG Episodes and Characters (00:18:06) 24th Century Storytelling (00:25:48) After TNG (00:31:40) "The Tears of the Singers" Novel (00:35:35) Other Interests and Novels (00:38:01) Technobabble (00:44:27) Conventions (00:47:46) RPGs and Wild Cards (00:50:51) Current and Upcoming Projects (00:54:32) Final Thoughts from the Hosts (00:56:51) Closing (01:01:36) Runtime: 1 hour 5 minutes 57 seconds Hosts Richard Marquez, Justin Oser, Amy Nelson Guest Melinda Snodgrass 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) |
Tue, 12 December 2017
Favorite Character Moments Season 1. 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 one. 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) First Choices (00:02:56) Second Choices (00:11:11) Third Choices (00:27:35) Honorable Mentions (00:42:33) Final Thoughts (00:58:39) Closing (01:04:48) Runtime 1 hour 9 minutes 54 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) |
Tue, 5 December 2017
Actors Who Got Their Starts on TNG, Part 2 Star Trek has helped to launch many acting careers in its 51-year history. The Next Generation is no exception with a number of actors appearing on the show and in the movies in one of their first roles in film or television. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Amy Nelson, Richard Marquez, and Justin Oser conclude a two-part series on actors who got their starts on The Next Generation.Actors covered in this episode are Ashley Judd, Famke Janssen, Kirsten Dunst, Terry O’Quinn, Adam Scott, Bryan Singer, and Tom Hardy. Chapters Intro (00:01:20) Babel Conference Comments (00:02:50) Ashley Judd (00:09:03) Famke Janssen (00:18:26) Kirsten Dunst (00:26:03) Terry O’Quinn (00:37:10) Adam Scott (00:46:37) Bryan Singer (00:50:20) Tom Hardy (00:53:30) Final Thoughts (01:07:40) Closing (01:10:19) Runtime: 1 hour 17 minutes 41 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) |
Tue, 21 November 2017
Actors Who Got Their Starts on TNG, Part 1 Star Trek has helped to launch many acting careers in its 51-year history. The Next Generation is no exception with a number of actors appearing on the show and in the movies in one of their first roles in film or television. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Amy Nelson, Richard Marquez, and Justin Oser start a two-part series on actors who got their starts on The Next Generation. Actors covered in this episode are Teri Hatcher, Michelle Forbes, Ken Jenkins, Robert Knepper, Brenda Strong, Nikki Cox, and Pamela Adlon. Chapters Intro (00:01:20) Emails (00:02:28) Comments from Babel (00:07:22) Contest (00:10:09) Robert Knepper (00:11:51) Brenda Strong (00:18:33) Teri Hatcher (00:23:15) Nikki Cox (00:28:56) Ken Jenkins (00:32:23) Pamela Segall Adlon (00:38:30) Michelle Forbes (00:44:40) Final Thoughts (00:54:40) Closing (00:57:28) Hosts Richard Marquez, Justin Oser, and 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) |
Tue, 14 November 2017
The Next Generation has a number of episodes exploring the definition of life and the rights of different types of life forms. A memorable example of this type of episode is "The Quality of Life," in which versatile machines called exocomps demonstrate the ability for self-awareness and making decisions that affect their survival. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Justin Oser and Richard Marquez are joined by Patrick Devlin of The Briar Patch to provide a commentary for the episode "The Quality of Life" from season six of The Next Generation. They discuss cute exocomps, orbital mining platforms, the definition of life, and why rocks seem to be everywhere. Chapters Intro (00:01:20) Listener Feedback (00:01:57) Commentary (00:06:16) Final Thoughts (00:51:10) Closing (00:57:23) Hosts Justin Oser and Richard Marquez Guest Patrick Devlin Production Justin Oser (Editor and Producer) Richard Marquez (Producer) Amy Nelson (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) |
Tue, 7 November 2017
Unsung Episodes Season 7. Every season of The Next Generation has episodes that get overlooked or ignored. Well, not here and not today. Most fans will quickly identify "Parallels" and "All Good Things..." as being their favorite episodes from season seven. So, if we set those episodes aside, which other episodes should we celebrate and recognize from this season? In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Amy Nelson, Richard Marquez, and Justin Oser list their three unsung episodes from season seven. Each host puts up a good defense on why their chosen episodes should be among the fan favorites or at least viewed with a fresh perspective devoid of preconceived perceptions. Unsung Episodes is a series that will continue through 2017 highlighting each season in honor of the thirty-year anniversary of TNG. Chapters Intro (00:01:20) Email (00:02:26) Comments from Babel (00:05:45) Contest (00:07:56) First Choice (00:11:38) Second Choice (00:21:30) Third Choice (00:34:53) Honorable Mentions (00:47:47) Final Thoughts (00:54:45) Closing (00:58:44) Runtime 1 hours 6 minutes 10 seconds Hosts Richard Marquez, Justin Oser, Amy Nelson Production Richard Marquez (Editor and Producer) Justin Oser (Producer) Amy Nelson (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) |
Tue, 31 October 2017
Spooky Scenes. |
Tue, 24 October 2017
Qpid. In the season four The Next Generation episode "Qpid," Q makes an appearance on the Enterprise-D for the first time since having his powers taken away and then restored in the season three episode "Déjà Q." Picard's love interest from "Captain's Holiday," Vash, is also on the ship and Q decides to transport Picard, the crew, and Vash into a Robin Hood adventure. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Amy Nelson, Richard Marquez, and Justin Oser celebrate Earl Grey's two hundredth episode by discussing the two hundredth Star Trek production, "Qpid." They talk about Q's role, Picard's relationship with Vash, and their favorite moments in the episode. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) 200th Episode Concept (00:05:33) A Q Story (00:07:16) Initial Thoughts (00:08:36) Vash (00:15:10) Q's Privacy Issues (00:25:25) Q's Role (00:27:52) Favorite Moments (00:34:51) Vash's Interactions (00:41:30) Final Thoughts (00:45:37) Closing (00:52:55) Runtime: 58 minutes 19 seconds Hosts Richard Marquez, Justin Oser, Amy Nelson 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) |
Tue, 17 October 2017
Michael Piller, Part 2. One of the most important contributors to the Star Trek franchise, Michael Piller was the showrunner for The Next Generation from seasons three to five and many credit him with helping to improve the overall quality of the show after a rocky first two seasons. Michael Piller was also a co-creator of Deep Space Nine and Voyager. Piller capped off his career with Star Trek by co-writing "Insurrection" and sadly passed away from cancer in November 2005. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Amy Nelson, Richard Marquez, and Justin Oser conclude their two-part series on Next Generation episodes and movies written by Michael Piller. The episodes and movies discussed are "Unification," "The Masterpiece Society," "The Perfect Mate," "Time's Arrow," "Rascals," and "Insurrection." Chapters Intro (00:01:19) Comments from the Babel Conference (00:02:03) iTunes Review Winner (00:04:28) List of Episodes (00:05:45) Unification Part One (00:07:09) Unification Part Two (00:10:33) Masterpiece Society (00:17:45) The Perfect Mate (00:23:26) Time’s Arrow (00:31:31) Rascal’s (00:36:21) Insurrection (00:42:10) Final Thoughts (01:02:21) Closing (01:06:54) Hosts Richard Marquez, Justin Oser, and 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) |
Tue, 17 October 2017
Michael Piller, Part 1. One of the most important contributors to the Star Trek franchise, Michael Piller was the showrunner for The Next Generation from seasons three to five and many credit him with helping to improve the overall quality of the show after a rocky first two seasons. During that period, Piller is probably most famous for writing "The Best of Both Worlds" two-parter, a hugely influential set of episodes that took the show's popularity to new heights. Michael Piller was also a co-creator of Deep Space Nine and Voyager and the showrunner for each of those shows during their first two seasons. Piller capped off his career with Star Trek by co-writing "Insurrection" and sadly passed away from cancer in November 2005. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Amy Nelson, Richard Marquez, and Justin Oser start a two-part series on Next Generation episodes and movies written by Michael Piller. The episodes discussed are "Evolution," "Booby Trap," "The Enemy," "The Best of Both Worlds," "First Contact," and "Ensign Ro." Chapters Intro (00:01:24) Comments from Babel Conference (00:02:29) Tributes to Michael Miller (00:05:43) List of episodes for discussion (00:10:39) Evolution (00:11:04) Booby Trap (00:15:49) The Enemy (00:20:35) Best of Both Worlds Part One (00:27:52) Best of Both Worlds Part Two (00:33:53) First Contact (00:49:45) Ensign Ro (01:00:18) Final Thoughts (01:04:04) Closing (01:09:17) Hosts Richard Marquez, Justin Oser, and 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) |
Tue, 3 October 2017
Unsung Episodes Season 6. Every season of The Next Generation has episodes that get overlooked or ignored. Well, not here and not today. Most fans will quickly identify "Chain of Command Part I and II," "Face of the Enemy," and "Tapestry" as being their favorite episodes from season six. So, if we set those episodes aside, which other episodes should we celebrate and recognize from this season? In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Amy Nelson, Richard Marquez, and Justin Oser list their three unsung episodes from season six. Each host puts up a good defense on why their chosen episodes should be among the fan favorites or at least viewed with a fresh perspective devoid of preconceived perceptions. Unsung Episodes is a series that will continue through 2017 highlighting each season in honor of the thirty-year anniversary of TNG. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) "Shades of Gray" Rewrite Titles (00:02:18) Unsung Ground Rules (00:03:53) Starship Mine (00:05:02) Lessons (00:07:49) Timescape (00:14:09) Frame of Mind (00:19:51) Realm of Fear (00:23:38) Aquiel (00:29:50) A Fistful of Datas (00:33:35) The Quality of Life (00:40:08) Man of the People (00:43:09) Schisms (00:51:54) Final Thoughts (00:52:40) Closing (00:57:39) Runtime: 1 hour and 2 minutes Hosts Richard Marquez, Justin Oser, Amy Nelson Production Justin Oser (Editor and Producer) Richard Marquez (Producer) Amy Nelson (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) |
Tue, 26 September 2017
The Next Generation's 30th Anniversary. On September 28, 1987, a new Star Trek show premiered in the United States. The Next Generation featured a new crew and a new ship boldly going on adventures in a new century. Although met with some initial resistance, The Next Generation would become a huge hit, helping to keep Star Trek on TV for 18 straight seasons and spawning multiple spin-off series and four feature films. The show also introduced a whole new generation of fans to Star Trek and The Next Generation's strong popularity and cultural influence continue to this day. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Amy Nelson, Richard Marquez, and Justin Oser celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Next Generation by sharing their thoughts on what the show has meant to them. Also included are interviews with Next Generation actors Denise Crosby, Natalija Nogulich, Daniel Davis, Spencer Garrett, and Margot Rose as well as interviews with fans on how The Next Generation has positively influenced their lives. Chapters Intro (00:01:18) Amy’s love letter to TNG (00:02:41) Denise Crosby (00:06:14) Natlija Nogulich (00:13:31) Richard’s love letter to TNG (00:21:40) Daniel Davis (00:24:51) Spencer Garrett (00:31:49) Justin’s love letter to TNG (00:43:11) Margot Rose (00:47:21) Fan interviews (01:03:30) More love (01:13:41) One liners (01:19:18) Contest (01:21:05) Closing (01:22:15) Runtime: 1 hour 28 minutes 36 seconds Hosts Amy Nelson Richard Marquez Justin Oser Production Richard Marquez (Editor and Producer) Amy Nelson (Producer) Justin Oser (Producer) Lee Hutchison (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) |
Tue, 19 September 2017
"Shades of Gray" Rewrite. The second season finale of The Next Generation, "Shades of Gray," is often considered to be one of the worst episodes of the show, if not one of the worst episodes in all of Star Trek. A writers' strike, a strained budget at the end of the season, and a showrunner on his way out combined for an episode notorious for being Star Trek's only clip show. In this episode of Earl Grey, host Justin Oser is joined by special guests Brandon-Shea Mutala (of Melodic Treks, Warp Five, and The Edge) and Star Trek author Una McCormack to do an episode rewrite of "Shades of Gray." They discuss what danger the crew should find, what the message of the episode should be, whether Dr. Pulaski and Dr. Crusher should team up together, and much more in their quest to improve upon the original episode. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Una McCormack Interview (00:02:52) Brandon-Shea's Thoughts on Dr. Pulaski (00:13:21) "Shades of Gray" Rewrite (00:19:38) Final Thoughts (00:53:48) Closing (01:00:28) Host Justin Oser Guests Brandon-Shea Mutala and Una McCormack Production Justin Oser (Editor and Producer) Richard Marquez (Producer) Amy Nelson (Producer) Lee Hutchison (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) |
Tue, 12 September 2017
Funniest Moments. Star Trek is well-known for its great storylines and character development, but the interplay between the characters can be just as important. At times, they are witty and downright hilarious. Although Star Trek is classified as sci-fi and not comedy, there are countless scenes that are very humorous. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Amy Nelson, Richard Marquez, and Justin Oser pick some of their favorite funniest moments of The Next Generation. We recount the simple one-liners to entire scenes or even entire episodes that tickle our funny bone. From the series to the movies, comedic timing is in full force throughout The Next Generation. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Continue the Petty Bickering (00:02:11) Justice (00:05:19) Burning the Midnight Oil (00:09:00) Data, He Was Joking (00:12:28) Picard and Q in Bed (00:15:06) Happier in Another Job (00:17:27) One-liners (00:19:29) Captain Picard Day (00:20:57) Q's Mariachi Band (00:27:47) Drunk Troi (00:32:31) Troi's Chocolate Love Affair (00:39:54) Begone!...Sir (00:42:39) That Was Seven Years Ago (00:45:09) Final Thoughts (00:48:47) Closing (00:54:12) Runtime: 58 minutes and 48 seconds Hosts Amy Nelson Richard Marquez Justin Oser Production Justin Oser (Editor and Producer) Amy Nelson (Producer) Richard Marquez (Producer) Lee Hutchison (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) |
Tue, 5 September 2017
Professor Moriarty. The character of Professor Moriarty, Sherlock Holmes' arch-enemy, appears in two episodes of The Next Generation - "Elementary, Dear Data" and "Ship in a Bottle." The character is only a holographic representation of Moriarty and yet is among the most memorable and well-liked recurring characters in Star Trek. In this episode of Earl Grey, host Justin Oser is joined by special guest Lee Hutchison to discuss their impressions and thoughts on Professor Moriarty in The Next Generation. They also talk about sentience, consciousness, and the use of characters from Sherlock Holmes in Star Trek. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Lee's Connection (00:02:35) Elementary, Dear Data (00:8:28) Holodeck Safeguards (00:13:49) Mastermind Character (00:15:17) Sherlock Holmes in Star Trek (00:15:17) Ship in a Bottle (00:19:00) Differing Opinions (00:26:42) Moriarty in the Novels (00:28:02) Final Thoughts (00:31:02) Give-a-way (00:33:11) Closing (00:38:42) Runtime: 41 minutes and 51 seconds Host Justin Oser Guest Lee Hutchison Production Justin Oser (Editor and Producer) Richard Marquez (Producer) Amy Nelson (Producer) Lee Hutchison (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) |
Tue, 29 August 2017
Realistic and Unrealistic. |
Tue, 22 August 2017
Unsung Episodes Season 5. Every season of The Next Generation has episodes that get overlooked or ignored. Well, not here and not today! Most fans will quickly identify "Darmok", "Cause and Effect", and "The Inner Light" as being their favorite episodes from season five. So, if we set those episodes aside, which other episodes should we celebrate and recognize from this season? In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Amy Nelson, Richard Marquez, and Justin Oser list their three unsung episodes from season five. Each host puts up a good defense on why their chosen episodes should be among the fan favorites or at least viewed with a fresh perspective devoid of preconceived perceptions. Unsung Episodes is a series that will continue through 2017 highlighting each season in honor of the thirty-year anniversary of TNG. Chapters Intro (00:01:19) Banned Episodes (00:02:05) Perfect Mate (00:03:00) Disaster (00:06:15) Masterpiece Society (00:09:25) The Game (00:19:10) Power Play (00:21:30) Silicon Avatar (00:26:35) Math Lesson (00:30:10) Conundrum (00:34:10) The Cost of Living (00:37:00) A Matter of Time (00:41:00) Robin Williams (00:43:15) Ethics (00:46:25) Outcast (00:50:00) Closing (00:52:25) Runtime: 59 minutes 2 seconds Hosts Amy Nelson, Richard Marquez, Justin Oser Production Richard Marquez (Editor and Producer) Lee Hutchison (Producer) Amy Nelson (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) |
Tue, 15 August 2017
Star Trek Las Vegas. |
Tue, 8 August 2017
Joe Menosky Episodes. One of the most influential figures in 24th century Star Trek, Joe Menosky wrote or co-wrote 67 episodes of The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, and Voyager, including a number of fan favorites. Menosky was also a producer on Season 5 of The Next Generation and Seasons 3-6 of Voyager. He is currently a writer on the newest Star Trek series, Discovery. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Justin Oser, Richard Marquez, and Amy Nelson each pick their three favorite Joe Mensoky episodes. The hosts also discuss what our review of Menosky's episodes may reveal about his approach to writing Discovery. Chapters Intro (00:01:19) Justin's Trek Story (00:02:21) Joe Menosky (00:05:37) Masks (00:07:13) First Contact (00:12:10) Darmok (00:16:31) In Theory (00:21:14) The Chase (00:26:34) Nth Degree (00:31:30) Hero Worship (00:34:43) Suspicions (00:38:37) Time's Arrow (00:43:23) Emergence (00:47:17) Clues (00:50:39) Final Thoughts (00:52:39) Closing (01:00:51) Give-a-way (01:06:39) Hosts Richard Marquez, Justin Oser, Amy Nelson Production Amy Nelson (Editor and Producer) Richard Marquez (Producer) Lee Hutchison (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)
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Tue, 1 August 2017
Yar and Vasquez Comparison. |
Tue, 25 July 2017
Wesley Crusher. Wesley Crusher is an interesting character being the only teenager we see on the bridge of the Enterprise D. He is known for being a know-it-all and has been said to be very annoying. Yet he has quite the character arc throughout the seven seasons. We first learn of Wesley as Beverly's son who lost his father under Picard's command. He is anxious to please and tries to fit into the Starfleet mold. We see him training to be an officer and he eventually enters into Starfleet Academy. However, he begins to stray and decides that Starfleet is not the course for him. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Amy Nelson and Lee Hutchison discuss the purpose of including Wesley as a main character into the crew of the Enterprise D. For many fans, especially the young viewers, Wesley was very relatable for things like first loves, facing your fears, leadership qualities, and for making your own choices. We discuss our top three Wesley moments that highlights his arc throughout the series. Chapters Into (00:01:17) Wesley (00:02:00) Babel Conference (00:05:53) Alexander/Wesley (00:09:13) Top Three Moments (00:13:11) First Duty (00:19:13) Politeness (00:24:34) Economics (00:27:08) Embracing Wesley (00:33:33) Closing (00:37:50) Runtime 42 minute 52 seconds Hosts Amy Nelson Lee Hutchison Production Lee Hutchison (Editor and Producer) Amy Nelson (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) |
Tue, 18 July 2017
5th TNG Movie.
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Tue, 11 July 2017
Peak Performance. Games have a tendency to bring out the best or worst behaviors in players. Competition is innate to human nature and challenges are difficult to resist. Riker challenges Kolrami, a grandmaster of Strategema, knowing he has no chance of winning. We see the USS Hathaway's hand picked crew led by Commander Riker take on the seasoned Captain Picard in a battle simulation to prepare them for the Borg. The strategies used range from predicable to unexpected, especially when they encounter the Ferengi. |
Tue, 27 June 2017
Unsung Episodes Season 4. Every season of The Next Generation has episodes that get overlooked or ignored. Well, not here and not today. Most fans will quickly identify "Best of Both Worlds Part II", "Family", and "Redemption Part I" as being their favorite episodes from season four. So, if we set those episodes aside, which other episodes should we celebrate and recognize from this season? In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Amy Nelson, Richard Marquez, and Lee Hutchison list their three unsung episodes from season four. Each host puts up a good defense on why their chosen episodes should be among the fan favorites or at least viewed with a fresh perspective devoid of preconceived perceptions. Unsung Episodes is a series that will continue through 2017 highlighting each season in honor of the thirty-year anniversary of TNG. Chapters Into (00:01:19) Pick One (00:04:46) Pick Two (00:17:18) Pick Three (00:30:23) Honorable Mentions (00:43:40) Closing (00:52:14) Hosts Richard Marquez, Lee Hutchison, Amy Nelson Production Richard Marquez (Editor and Producer) Lee Hutchison (Producer) Amy Nelson (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) |
Tue, 20 June 2017
Conspiracy. Is it possible to follow the council given to not trust anyone? Isn't this the exact type of phrase given to breed mistrust? Friendship is built on trust and how can you take risks for your friends if you don't trust them? Picard takes a very calculated move to trust his crew and find evidence of this conspiracy within Starfleet Command. But his decisions nearly get his crew under the control of the alien invaders. |
Tue, 13 June 2017
The Drumhead. In any organization, it is good to fix what is broken. But what if nothing is broken and you are still looking for a problem? Captain Picard must find the saboteur after an explosion in engineering and information leaks to the Romulans. Starfleet sends in Admiral Satie to assist Picard. Her determination is relentless. She continues her search even after the resolution of the problems have been found and ends up calling Captain Picard a traitor to the Federation. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Richard Marquez and Amy Nelson with special guest Patrick Devlin discuss "The Drumhead." This profound episode reveals the true nature of witch hunts. We explore the background of drumhead trials which adds to the meaning of this story. We can see their effects portrayed in Worf as he gets caught up in the frenzy of suspicion. We recognize the need to be ever diligent against extreme suspicion as Picard warns throughout the entire episode. Chapters Intro (00:01:18) The Drumhead (00:02:56) Witch Hunt (00:04:31) Emotional Admiral (00:06:45) Worf (00:10:15) Enterprise Connection (00:15:20) Betazoid Investigator (00:18:35) Guilty Until Proven Innocent (00:25:15) Pigeon Hole (00:29:18) Drumhead Meaning (00:33:22) Fancy Dresses (00:36:17) Power Play (00:40:45) POTFM (00:47:45) Patron (00:49:04) Closing (00:51:24) Runtime 53 minute 53 seconds Hosts Richard Marquez Amy Nelson Guests Patrick Devlin Production Richard Marquez (Editor and Producer) Amy Nelson (Producer) Lee Hutchison (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) |
Tue, 6 June 2017
Ensign Ro. Ensign Ro Laren was introduced in season 5 of The Next Generation and was a recurring role until the end of the series. She came on in part to replace Wesley Crusher at the conn station, but also to be at odds with the main characters. Her character definitely pushed the envelope with each of the main characters and she proves to be an irreplaceable character. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Richard Marquez and Amy Nelson with special guest Justin Oser discuss Ensign Ro's character and personality within the Enterprise-D. We highlight each episode she appears in and how she interacts with the crew. By looking at the span of episodes over a three year period, we recognize her character's growth and development and how she adds a richness to the series. Chapters Into (00:01:19) First Impressions (00:03:00) Ensign Ro (00:09:05) Disaster (00:17:10) Conundrum (00:24:54) Power Play (00:34:04) Cause and Effect (00:41:59) The Next Phase (00:48:02) Rascals (00:54:58) Pre-Emptive Strike (01:02:00) Final Thoughts (01:11:35) POTFM (01:16:39) Patreon (01:17:57) Contact (01:20:20) Duration Running Time: 1 hour 27 minutes 57 seconds Hosts Amy Nelson and Richard Marquez Guest Justin Oser Production Richard Marquez (Editor) Lee Hutchison (Producer) Amy Nelson (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)
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Tue, 30 May 2017
Parallels. The ideas of alternate timelines and multiverses are fantastically combined in "Parallels." Worf goes through a quantum fissure on his return from a bat'leth tournament causing him to quantum flux between several parallel universes. It is only through the matching of his RNA that allows him to be returned to his correct universe. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Richard Marquez, Lee Hutchison, and Amy Nelson discuss the seventh season episode "Parallels." We identify the different sets and uniforms used to differentiate between parallel universes, the exponential nature of parallel universes based on choices made, and what choices warrant a break from the timeline. We also comment on the validity of the Worf/Troi relationship introduced so late in the series. Chapters Into (00:00:17) Parallels (00:02:48) Favorite Scenes (00:03:43) Other Realities (00:06:45) Commentaries (00:09:26) Cause and Effect (00:16:45) Classwork (00:20:22) Worf’s Confidence (00:24:38) Worf and Troy (00:27:00) How are we wrong Amy? (00:29:47) Troy and Riker (00:37:46) Brandon Braga (00:40:06) Budget Savings (00:43:20) Cardassians (00:44:29) Closing Thoughts (00:46:45) POTFM (00:55:15) Patreon (00:56:36) Contact (00:58:57) Hosts Lee Hutchison, Amy Nelson, and Richard Marquez Production Richard Marquez (Editor and Producer) Lee Hutchison (Producer) Amy Nelson (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)
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Tue, 23 May 2017
Movie Trailer Reviews. The Star Trek franchise has both TV series and movies. With each movies comes great anticipation and furthers the story of our beloved crews. Standard Orbit has previously reviewed the movie trailers for Star Trek movies I - VII and for the reboot movies, which can be found here: http://trek.fm/standard-orbit/127, http://trek.fm/standard-orbit/128. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Richard Marquez, Lee Hutchison, and Amy Nelson discuss the movie trailers for Generations, First Contact, Insurrection, and Nemesis. We look at each theatrical trailer of each movie and decide if it still holds up after all these years. Generations: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mfBbpyiK7ds Chapters Hosts
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Tue, 16 May 2017
Spock's Brain vs Shades of Grey. "Spock's Brain" has gone down in history as one of the worst hours of genre television ever made, and one that Leonard Nimoy himself said was the first time he's ever felt embarrassed while playing the character. "Shades of Grey" is not that far behind as being considered one of the worst of TNG. The writing for both shows is lacking creativity and ingenuity as evidenced by the use of the word "brain" being said 37 times and a clip show that uses a flimsy medical excuse to cover 17 episodes over a two season run. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Richard Marquez, Lee Hutchison, and Amy Nelson with special guest Ken Tripp from Standard Orbit discuss these two episodes. We look into what makes these two infamously maligned episodes so very interesting to talk about. From uniforms, lazy writing, and acting, we delve into both episodes to uncover the positive attributes of ideas and morals. Chapters Intro (00:01:16) Ken! (00:02:14) Standard Orbit good new (00:03:10) Spock’s Brain (00:04:30) Riker’s Brain (00:08:57) Pulaski (00:11:04) Brains? (00:13:43) Wigs (00:19:12) Spock’s Brain rewatch (00:20:34) Thinking for themselves (00:23:38) Clip Art Show (00:26:34) Angry Troi? (00:36:00) Writing a Doctor (00:37:56) Closing (00:41:01) POTFM (00:41:20) Patron (00:43:37) Contact (00:45:58) Duration Running Time: 49 minutes 12 seconds Hosts Lee Hutchison, Amy Nelson, and Richard Marquez Guest Ken Tripp Production Richard Marquez (Editor) Lee Hutchison (Producer) Amy Nelson (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)
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Tue, 9 May 2017
Mental Health and Counselling. One of the stand out additions to the Enterprise-D bridge crew when Star Trek returned to television was a ships counsellor . The addition of a counsellor to the crew was a very bold step and reflected the attitudes of the 1980s towards therapy and sharing your feelings. Did The Next Generation's use of a counsellor and episodes tackling mental health help tackle the taboo of discussing mental health? Or did the use of Guinan as a confidenant with a cocktail reflect the type of therapy that many would prefer. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Richard Marquez and Lee Hutchison are joined by Duncan Barrett from Trek.fm's Primitive Culture to discuss how The Next Generation views mental health and the role of the ships counsellor. The team discuss their views and experiences of counselling and if the approach used in the series actually would help the Enterprise crewmembers. Richard looks at how counselling is used in the Armed Forces and if it echoes how it is used on a starship. Note: There is a minor audio issue in the first nine minutes of this episode. Feature Hosts Guest Production |
Tue, 2 May 2017
Picard as Captain. Leadership styles come in many different forms and types and each captain adds their own flare to this job. So, how does Captain Picard rate? He tends to be more distant and professional until the very last episode when he joins the crew for a game of poker. However, we learn more about Picard's hobbies, talents and interests than we do the other captains. But, does this make him more personable or relatable? Picard pushes his crew to be their best, yet is this his only responsibility as captain? In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Richard Marquez and Amy Nelson are joined with Patrick Devlin to discuss Jean Luc Picard as a captain. We look at the other captains within the franchise and discuss their leadership styles. When following a commanding officer, boss or principal, which is type of leadership is preferred? One who is task-oriented or one who is more social? Chapters Introduction (00:00:38) Captain Picard (00:01:22) Comparing Captains (00:04:20) Caring for a crew (00:06:30) Hotel Enterprise (00:12:38) Relationships on a Starship (00:17:00) Favorite Commander (00:21:37) Mature Captains (00:35:00) Growing Captains (00:38:00) All Good Things (00:49:15) Closing (00:57:45) Patron (00:59:35) Contact (01:01:44) Duration Running Time: 1 hour 3 minutes 18 seconds Hosts Amy Nelson and Richard Marquez Guest Patrick Devlin Production Richard Marquez (Editor) Lee Hutchison (Producer) Amy Nelson (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)
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Tue, 25 April 2017
Unsung Episodes: Season 3. Every season of The Next Generation has episodes that get overlooked or ignored. Well, not here and not today. Most fans will quickly identify "Who Watches the Watchers," "Yesterday's Enterprise," and "Best of Both Worlds Part I" as being their favorite episodes from season three. So, if we set those episodes aside, which other episodes should we celebrate and recognize from this season? In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Amy Nelson, Richard Marquez, and Lee Hutchison list their three unsung episodes from season three. Each host puts up a good defense on why their chosen episodes should be among the fan favorites or at least viewed with a fresh perspective devoid of preconceived perceptions. Unsung Episodes is a series that will continue through 2017 highlighting each season in honor of the thirty-year anniversary of TNG. Chapters Introduction - (00:00:38) Brainstorming - (00:02:08) First Choice - (00:04:00) Second Choice - (00:09:17) Terrorism - (00:10:45) Allegiance - (00:20:47) TOS Crossover - (00:24:00) Klingons - (00:26:45) Q vs Kevin - (00:32:23) Closing - (00:44:56) POTFM - (00:45:05) Patreon - (00:46:29) Contact - (00:48:36) Closing - (00:49:55) Hosts Amy Nelson, Richard Marquez, and Lee Hutchison Production Richard Marquez (Editor) Lee Hutchison (Producer) Amy Nelson (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)
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Tue, 18 April 2017
The Game. Most kids can relate to having favorite video games and playing these games for hours on end. It is easy to spend days and weeks trying to beat the game and take it to its end when you are young and have few responsibilities. However in this episode of "The Game," this premise is twisted around so the adults are chronically playing the game while Wesley is left to figure out why. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Richard Marquez and Amy Nelson with special guest Bruce Gibson from Literary Trek, discuss season 5 "The Game". We all agree that Robin Lefler is amazing, Troi eating her chocolate fudge sundae is a serious endeavor, and addiction comes in many different forms. As a side note, "The Game" was the first episode to air after Gene Roddenberry's death on Oct 24, 1991. Chapters Duration Hosts Guest Production |
Tue, 11 April 2017
Mix-n-Match. The Next Generation has some amazing stories within its seven season run, but how would those stories look had they been on a different series? From Captain Archer to The Doctor, we explore how different characters would interact within a TNG episode and storyline. This thought experiment gets your hosts' creative juices flowing! In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Richard Marquez, Lee Hutchison, and Amy Nelson combine different crews into TNG episodes. The stories remain the same, but the characters are different. The skies are the limit and there are no boundaries in which your hosts remain and no series that is exempt. Chapters Introduction (00:00:39) Archer (00:03:23) Rascals (00:06:47) Rogue One (00:08:10) Holograms (00:13:30) Sherlock Holmes (00:16:46) Stargate (00:20:00) Friends Quiz (00:23:57) Fraizer (00:33:10) Closing (00:36:20) Contact (00:37:53) Hosts Amy Nelson, Lee Hutchison, and Richard Marquez Production Richard Marquez (Editor) Lee Hutchison (Producer) Amy Nelson (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)
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Tue, 4 April 2017
Nemesis. Exhibit A: Star Trek Nemesis has its claim to fame for being the worst performing movie of the franchise with a mere $67 million in box office sales. Exhibit B: B4 is yet another family member for Data; haven't we seen this before? Exhibit C: Photo of bald Shinzon/Picard from his days in Starfleet Academy. This mountain of evidence is more than enough for many fans to despise this movie. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Lee Hutchison, Richard Marquez, and Amy Nelson will hold Nemesis on trial for its acts against Star Trek fandom. With Lee as the prosecutor, Richard as the jury, and Amy as the defense attorney, Nemesis will answer for its crimes. Chapters First Contact Eve (00:00:00) Introduction (00:01:03) Opening Statement (00:01:33) Nemisis Fan? (00:02:10) Copying Wrath of Khan (00:06:00) Rape Scene Appropriate?(00:09:55) Too Much Action? (00:15:35) B4 (00:21:33) Argo and Prime Directive (00:28:33) Are the fans idiots? (00:38:22) A Good TNG Ending? (00:49:00) Have I Swayed You? (00:54:20) POTFM (00:59:36) Patreon (01:00:51) Closing (01:02:57) Hosts Lee Hutchison, Amy Nelson, and Richard Marquez Production Richard Marquez (Editor) Lee Hutchison (Producer) Amy Nelson (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)
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Tue, 28 March 2017
With the launch and recent attention of Star Trek: Deep Space 9, the writers wanted to send a message that this show, The Next Generation, was alive and well and continuing to grow. So season 5 ended with a cliffhanger to prove this point. "Time's Arrow, Part II" was Emmy nominated for outstanding sound editing and received the Emmy Award for outstanding costume design and for outstanding hairstyling for a series in 1993. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Richard Marquez and Amy Nelson are joined with Associate Producer Justin Oser to discuss Season 5 cliff hanger Time's Arrow Part I and season 6 opener Time's Arrow Part II. Data's story brings many issues to talk about like humanity with respect to mortality and the social make-up of the 24th century when compared to the 20th century. Yet again, Joe Menosky brings a fresh and interesting story to Star Trek: The Next Generation. Chapters Introduction (00:00:40) Times Arrow (00:01:35) Opinions (00:04:06) Mark Twain (00:08:50) 47 (00:14:00) Guinan (00:15:54) Degraded Head (00:21:21) Terminal Illnesses (00:21:50) Becoming More Human (00:30:30) Reflecting Back (00:35:45) Dividians (00:39:00) Frenchmen (00:43:40) Favorite two parters (00:47:33) POTFM (00:53:29) Patron (00:54:39) Contact (00:56:47) Hosts Amy Nelson and Richard Marquez Guest Justin Oser Production Richard Marquez (Editor) Lee Hutchison (Producer) Amy Nelson (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)
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Tue, 21 March 2017
Star Trek Tech. Currently in the 21st century, the doubling of computer processing speed every 18 months, known as Moore's Law, is just one manifestation of the greater trend that all technological change occurs at an exponential rate. If we continue at with this same growth rate, we just might realize some of the amazing technology found in the 24th century such as androids, replicators, and interstellar travel. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Richard Marquez, Amy Nelson, and Lee Hutchison discuss the imaginative technology used on Star Trek. Science and technology are making tremendous gains in the fields of energy, neuroscience, genetics, and nanotechnology which only feeds the fire for every geek's fandom. We debate whether some of Star Trek's greatest technological fiction could actually be possible. Chapters Hosts Production |
Tue, 14 March 2017
Unsung Episodes: Season 2. Every season of The Next Generation has episodes that get overlooked or ignored. Well, not here and not today. Most fans will quickly identify "The Measure of a Man" as being their favorite episode from season two. So, if we set that one aside, which other episodes should we celebrate and recognize from this season? In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Amy Nelson, Richard Marquez, and Lee Hutchison list their three unsung episodes from season two. Each host puts up a good defense on why their chosen episodes should be among the fan favorites or at least viewed with a fresh perspective devoid of preconceived perceptions. Unsung Episodes is a series that will continue through 2017 highlighting each season in honor of the thirty-year anniversary of TNG. Chapters Hosts Production |
Mon, 6 March 2017
Star Trek in the UK. Growing up in the U.K. as a Star Trek fan has its challenges from viewing the television show behind schedule from the United States to product placement within the department stores. Currently, viewing Star Trek is a lot easier than it was back when The Next Generation aired for the first time. Join us in a delightful conversation on the struggles of what it was like to be a Star Trek fan in the early 1990s. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Lee Hutchison, Richard Marquez, and special guest Kay Elizabeth Shaw discuss what it was like to grow up in the U.K. Each provide their own perspective comparing Star Trek in the U.K. versus the U.S. Chapters Drawing (00:00:57) Intro (00:03:03) Something in Common (00:04:15) Getting into Star Trek (00:05:28) BBC (00:08:25) Conventions in UK (00:15:32) Brits to Las Vegas (00:25:10) Merchandise in the UK (00:32:57) Ultimate Voyage (00:35:10) Change in Star Trek Culture (00:42:15) Grand Designs (00:51:43) Closing (00:55:46) Hosts Lee Hutchison and Richard Marquez Guest Kay Elizabeth Shaw Production Richard Marquez (Editor) Lee Hutchison (Producer) Amy Nelson (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)
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Tue, 28 February 2017
Interview with Morgan Gendel. Before The Next Generation's episode "The Inner Light," the only Star Trek episode to be awarded a Hugo award was the original series episode "City on the Edge of Forever." Join us as we talk to Morgan Gendel about what it was like to write episodes of The Next Generation and Deep Space Nine. In this episode of Earl Grey, Richard Marquez interviews Morgan Gendel about his Hugo Award, writing "The Inner Light," and other Star Trek episodes. Chapters Hosts Guest Production |
Tue, 21 February 2017
Uniforms and Costumes. The Next Generation gives us with a very detailed look at fashion for its time. Not only do we see the dress for those serving in the Federation but of other planets and species. The use of red, blue and yellow in Star Trek uniforms mirror the US Navy's use of color to specify different responsibilities and tasks performed on an aircraft carrier. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Richard Marquez, Lee Hutchison, and Amy Nelson discuss uniforms and costumes seen in the 24th century. We cover uniforms from season one through First Contact, highlight costumes of Q and Lwaxana, and cosplay ideas and inspirations. These uniforms and costumes are what Star Trek conventions are known for and your hosts reveal which uniforms they have worn and will wear. Chapters 00:00:35 Intro 00:01:10 Contest 00:02:08 Blu Ray features 00:04:15 Uniform Surprise 00:05:18 TNG uniforms 00:10:24 Cosplay 00:18:05 Embarrassing Photos 00:22:25 Troi Wardrobe 00:27:50 First Contact Uniform 00:35:22 Klingon Accessories 00:42:10 Lwaxana Troi 00:48:57 Klingon Costume 00:57:02 POTFM 01:00:52 Closing Hosts Richard Marquez, Lee Hutchison, and Amy Nelson Production Richard Marquez (Editor) Lee Hutchison (Producer) Amy Nelson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E. Hueter (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
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Tue, 14 February 2017
Star Trek is known for making forward thinking and social commentaries on today's issues. "The Outcast" is no exception. In The Next Generation's fifth season, we experience first hand the writers' take on gender issues and equality. These issues are just as relevant today as they were in 1992. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Lee Hutchison, Richard Marquez, and Amy Nelson discuss the J'naii, an androgynous race. The J'naii consider identifying as male or female as a sickness and as such, must be treated. We learn of this species' treatment of those who are different and reflect upon how we now treat those who are sexually different from ourselves. http://trekcore.com/blog/2014/07/reflections-on-lgbt-themes-in-tngs-the-outcast/ Chapters Hosts Production |
Tue, 7 February 2017
The Road to Voyager. The 24th century begins with The Next Generation and continues through Voyager. As an audience, we see particular themes, characters and species introduced in The Next Generation and continued in the other Star Trek series. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Richard Marquez and Amy Nelson discuss how Voyager continues the Borg and Q stories, how the Maquis and Cardassian conflict started and paralleled the conflict on Dorvan V, and if there were any missed crossover opportunities. Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) Letters And Community (00:00:39) The Road to Voyager (00:04:15) Descent, Part II (00:05:53) Journey's End (00:15:57) Preemptive Strike (00:24:22) The First Duty (00:33:31) The Price (00:36:50) Q (00:37:50) Lt Barclay (00:41:22) Lower Decks (00:44:06) Final Thoughts (00:46:16) Closing (00:54:12) Hosts Richard Marquez and Amy Nelson Production Lee Hutchison(Editor) Richard Marquez (Producer) Amy Nelson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E. Hueter (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager) Road to Voyager. The Next Generation is the starting point of the 24th century in Star Trek. Although Voyager is the second series to follow TNG, we recognize the impact it has on Voyager. |
Tue, 31 January 2017
Tin Man. Chapters Hosts Production |
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, 17 January 2017
Unsung Episodes: Season 1. Every season of The Next Generation has episodes that get overlooked or ignored. Well, not here and not today. Most fans will quickly identify "Encounter at Farpoint" as being their favorite episode from season one. So, if we set that one aside, which other episodes should we celebrate and recognize from this introductory season? In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Lee Hutchison, Richard Marquez, and Amy Nelson list their three unsung episodes from season one. Each host puts up a good defense on why their chosen episodes should be among the fan favorites or at least viewed with a fresh perspective devoid of preconceived perceptions. Unsung Episodes is a series that will continue through 2017 highlighting each season in honor of the thirty-year anniversary of TNG. Chapters Hosts Production |
Tue, 10 January 2017
TNG 30th Anniversary. The first episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation aired on September 28, 1987. Still today, we are watching, enjoying, and discussing this incredible story—and after thirty years, we do it through rose-colored glasses. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Lee Hutchison, Richard Marquez, and Amy Nelson discuss possible future episode ideas and share our hope for this podcast. Hear Lee’s behind-the-scenes wishes, Richard’s hope to travel and meet the cast of TNG and other hosts of Trek.fm, and Amy’s desire to look at individual seasons with a twist. We take this opportunity to share our thoughts and invite everyone to listen throughout 2017. Chapters Hosts Production |
Tue, 3 January 2017
Q&A Session. As the holiday season comes to a close, we have a special gift for you: a chance to unwrap the new hosts of Earl Grey. We are more than just pretty paper and ribbons; we have a great passion for The Next Generation and Star Trek as a whole. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Lee Hutchison, Richard Marquez, and Amy Nelson open themselves up to questions posed in The Babel Conference, our listeners group on Facebook. How would we handle a reboot? What are our top three episodes? Who are our favorite secondary characters? Each question is like a gift waiting to be unwrapped. We thank you for participating in The Babel Conference, and for making this episode possible. We believe our listeners are the ornaments on the tree that allow our fandom to shine. Enjoy this Q&A wonderland with another cup of Earl Grey. Chapters Hosts Production |
