Earl Grey: A Star Trek The Next Generation Podcast

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293: 16309 Is Not a Prime Number! Oct 01, 2019

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Deleted Scenes, Part 3. Scenes that were filmed, but not seen by the audience in the final aired productions are available for every season and movies of The Next Generation. These deleted scenes can provide a fascinating window into what might have been, including some scenes that would have had a far-reaching impact on the show and the films. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Joe Keegan, Amy Nelson, and Justin Oser talk about deleted scenes from The Next Generation season 4 episodes "Best of Both Worlds, Part II," "Family," "Brothers," "Final Mission," and "The Wounded." All the deleted scenes that are discussed can be found on the season 4 Blu-ray release. Deleted Scenes is a series that will cover all seven seasons and the four movies of The Next Generation. Chapters Intro (00:0:00) iTunes Reviews (00:02:53) Babel Conference Feedback (00:06:51) "Best of Both Worlds, Part II" (00:15:19) "Family" (00:21:11) "Brothers" (00:29:57) "Final Mission" (00:33:43) "The Wounded" (00:37:34) Final Thoughts (00:57:46) Closing (01:04:12) Runtime: 1 hour 13 minutes 13 seconds Hosts Joe Keegan, Amy Nelson, and Justin Oser Production Joe Keegan (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) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Joe Keegan (Associate Producer) Jim McMahon (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Zach Moore (Show Art)

292: Honorary Scot Sep 24, 2019

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Clyde Kusatsu Interview. Clyde Kusatsu played Admiral Nakamura on three episodes of The Next Generation - "The Measure of a Man," "Phantasms," and "All Good Things..." He also has over 300 acting credits since the early 1970s, including Kung Fu, All in the Family, M*A*S*H, In the Line of Fire, America Pie, Boston Legal, and NCIS. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Amy Nelson, Joe Keegan, and Justin Oser interview Clyde Kusatsu about his role as Admiral Nakamura in three episodes of The Next Generation. The discussion includes his experience starting out as an Asian-American actor in the 1960s and 1970s, what it was like playing an Admiral on some of the most important episodes in Star Trek, stories from his long acting career (including playing three different roles on M*A*S*H), and much more! Chapters Intro (00:01:16) iTunes Winner (00:02:56) Babel Conference Feedback (00:05:07) Interview (00:12:52) Final Thoughts (01:10:52) Closing (01:13:45) Hosts Amy Nelson Joe Keegan Justin Oser Guests Clyde Kusatsu Production Amy Nelson (Editor and 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) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Joe Keegan (Associate Producer) Jim McMahon (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

291: Human MRI Machine Sep 17, 2019

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The Power of Words in TNG. Star Trek has never shied away from taking advantage of the power of words, from Shakespeare to technobabble to inspirational speeches, and The Next generation is no exception. There have been many moments and episodes that have pushed our vocabulary, introduced us to works of literature, and taught us something new in the process. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Joe Keegan and Justin Oser are joined by guest Shoaib Mirza, Associate Producer of The Edge, to list their three favorite uses of words, language, and communication on The Next Generation. Each participant talks about why the moments discussed are meaningful to them and important to The Next Generation. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Babel Conference Feedback (00:02:06) Welcome, Shoaib! (00:09:58) First Picks (00:12:21) Second Picks (00:35:19) Third Picks (00:58:45) Honorable Mentions and Final Thoughts (01:21:28) Closing (01:32:58) Runtime: 1 hour 41 minutes 5 seconds Hosts Joe Keegan Justin Oser Guest Shoaib Mirza Production Justin Oser (Editor and Producer) Amy Nelson (Producer) Joe Keegan (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) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Joe Keegan (Associate Producer) Jim McMahon (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

290: Proto-Vulcans, Malcorians and Greeks, Oh My! Sep 10, 2019

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Undercover Missions. Whilst Star Trek has always shown us a positive vision of the future, there have been times when stealth and disguise have been required. Through various planned and forced undercover missions, our heroes have deftly and secretly gone where no Romulan, Cardassian, Mintakan, or Malcorian has gone before - sometimes with mixed results. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Joe Keegan and Justin Oser are joined by guest Christos Giannaris to discuss some of the undercover missions in The Next Generation. The episodes discussed are "Who Watches the Watchers," "First Contact," "Unification I and II," "Chain of Command, Parts 1 and 2," and "Face of the Enemy." Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Babel Conference Feedback (00:02:06) Welcome, Christos! (00:05:34) "Who Watches the Watchers" (00:10:36) "First Contact" (00:25:15) "Unification I and II"(00:38:10) "Chain of Command, Parts 1 and 2"(00:51:31) "Face of the Enemy" (01:04:07) Final Thoughts (01:14:38) Closing (01:19:34) Runtime: 1 hour 26 minutes 16 seconds Hosts Joe Keegan Justin Oser Guest Christos Giannaris Production Joe Keegan (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) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Joe Keegan (Associate Producer) Jim McMahon (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

289: If You're Riker, Never Go To Sleep Sep 03, 2019

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TNG Episodes In The Alternate Realities Collective. "Star Trek Fan Collectives" were a series of DVD collections released in the 2000s that featured episodes from across all the series that shared a common theme. Join the crews of Standard Orbit and Earl Grey as we have a great time discussing the episodes from The Next Generation that are included in the Alternate Realities collection. In this episode of Earl Grey, join Amy Nelson, Zach Moore, Justin Oser, Ken Tripp, Joe Keegan, and Hayley Stoddart as we discuss four episodes of The Next Generation that were included on the Alternate Realities DVD collection. Enjoy part one on Standard Orbit 282, which released on Monday, September 2 and enjoy the conclusion here as we talk about "Yesterday's Enterprise," "The Inner Light," "Frame of Mind," and "Parallels!" Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Welcome, Ken, Zach, and Hayley! (00:03:21) Alternate Realities Crossover (00:04:51) "Yesterday's Enterprise" (00:05:26) "The Inner Light" (00:25:38) "Frame of Mind" (00:46:27) "Parallels" (00:59:49) Final Thoughts (01:15:38) Closing (01:21:02) Runtime: 1 hour 25 minutes 40 seconds Hosts Joe Keegan, Amy Nelson, Justin Oser Guests Ken Tripp, Zach Moore, Hayley Stoddart Production Justin Oser (Editor and Producer) Amy Nelson (Producer) Joe Keegan (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) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Joe Keegan (Associate Producer) Jim McMahon (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

288: All Madredful People of TNG Aug 27, 2019

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Favorite Villains Since its beginning in 1966, Star Trek has always had a wealth of villainous characters confronting our heroes. The Next Generation is no different, with its plethora of scallywags and scoundrels that try to do harm to the crew. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Joe Keegan, Amy Nelson, and Justin Oser list their three favorite villains in The Next Generation. Each host talks about why the villains discussed are great foils for our beloved characters and how their appearances impact The Next Generation. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Babel Conference Feedback (00:05:24) Defining Villains (00:05:43) Villainy Round 1 (00:12:55) Villainy Round 2 (00:24:10) Villainy Round 3 (00:39.51) (Dis)Honorable Mentions (00:59:30) Final Thoughts (01:06:12) Closing (01:13:55) Runtime: 1 hour 24 minutes 58 seconds Hosts Joe Keegan Amy Nelson Justin Oser Production Joe Keegan (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) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Joe Keegan (Associate Producer) Jim McMahon (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

287: Population 9 billion, all Joe! Aug 20, 2019

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Science in TNG, Part 3. Science is an essential part of Star Trek that has inspired generations of fans to learn more about science, to become scientists, and to make influential discoveries. The Next Generation is no exception and includes many episodes that showcase new inventions, the application of existing science, and important scientific questions. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Joe Keegan, Amy Nelson, and Justin Oser talk about science in season 6 of The Next Generation. The discussion includes the origin of life, super shields, and cloning. Science in TNG is a series that will cover all seven seasons of The Next Generation. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Babel Conference Feedback (00:06:21) The Origins of Life (00:20:10) Super Shields (00:31:15) Dolly the Riker (00:36:25) Final Thoughts (00:52:26) Closing (00:58:52) Runtime: 1 hour 9 minutes 14 seconds Hosts Joe Keegan Amy Nelson Justin Oser Production Joe Keegan (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) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Joe Keegan (Associate Producer) Jim McMahon (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

286: Star Trek Las Vegas 2019 Aug 06, 2019

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Trek.fm Host Roundtable Discussion. It's that time of year again, Star Trek Las Vegas! Several hosts from the network made the annual pilgrimage to STLV 2019: Ken Tripp and Zach Moore from Standard Orbit, Amy Nelson, Justin Oser and Joe Keegan from Earl Grey (plus The Edge for Amy and The Linefor Justin), and Mike Schindler from The Edge and The Line. This week on Earl Grey, we share our Trek.fm host roundtable discussion where we discuss our convention likes, dislikes and experiences! But stay tuned as we wrap up Sunday's panels and as a special treat, Joe Keegan brought some Scottish snacks for us to try. What were some of our favorite panels? Which show will come next from CBS All Access? Is the Section 31 series still going to happen? Who made those amazing Discovery skant costumes you might've seen at this year's STLV? All this and much more, boldly listen! Chapters Welcome to Earl Grey (00:01:27) Trek.fm Hosts Roundtable Discussion (00:03:09) Remembering El Paso (00:05:51) Picard Panel (00:07:20) Favorite Panels (00:11:05) Picard Exhibit (00:15:55) Upcoming Series, CBS/Paramount Merger (00:23:33) Teaching Trek Panels (00:39:05) Final Thoughts, Hopes For Future Conventions (00:42:58) Sunday Panel Discussion (00:54:46) Scottish Food Review (01:10:43) Closing (01:25:50) HostsKen Tripp Zach Moore Amy Nelson Justin Oser Joe Keegan Mike Schindler Production Zach Moore (Editor & 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) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Joe Keegan (Associate Producer) Jim McMahon (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

285: Execute... EXECUTE! Jul 30, 2019

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Kurn. In "Sins of the Father," we're introduced to Kurn, a stern Klingon exchange officer boarding the Enterprise-D to temporarily serve as first officer. We find out in the course of the episode that Kurn is actually Worf's brother and has brought news of a judgment by the Klingon High Council that will change both of their lives forever. In the course of three episodes of The Next Generation and one episode of Deep Space Nine, Kurn is tested again and again by the dramatic events happening within the Klingon Empire and between the sons of Mogh. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Justin Oser and Joe Keegan are joined by guest Pierre LaRocco to discuss the character of Worf's brother Kurn. The discussion includes his developing relationship to Worf, his changing place in Klingon society, and his development as a recurring character. Each participant talks about Kurn's four appearances with a view to having a deeper appreciation of the character and Klingon society in general. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Babel Conference Feedback (00:06:06) Welcome, Pierre! (00:11:52) Kurn (00:13:04) "Sins of the Father" (00:16:36) "Redemption I & II" (00:25:27) "Sons of Mogh" (00:35:13) Final Thoughts (00:53:29) Closing (01:05:06) Runtime: 1 hour 12 minutes 59 seconds Hosts Joe Keegan, Amy Nelson, Justin Oser Guest Pierre LaRocco Production Joe Keegan (Editor and 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) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Joe Keegan (Associate Producer) Jim McMahon (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

284: Overacted Melodramatic Scene Jul 23, 2019

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Deleted Scenes, Part 2. Scenes that were filmed, but not seen by the audience in the final aired productions are available for every season and movies of The Next Generation. These deleted scenes can provide a fascinating window into what might have been, including some scenes that would have had a far-reaching impact on the show and the films. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Amy Nelson, Joe Keegan, and Justin Oser talk about 11 deleted scenes from "Evolution," the season 3 opener of The Next Generation. Links to these deleted scenes (none of which are available on the Blu-rays) are included below. Deleted Scenes is a series that will cover all seven seasons and the four movies of The Next Generation. Video of first 6 deleted scenes from "Evolution": https://bit.ly/2XOcUD6 Video of 5 more deleted scenes from "Evolution": https://bit.ly/2LRGWDz Chapters Intro (00:01:12) Initial Thoughts (00:13:17) Part One (00:16:54) Part Two (00:39:49) Final Thoughts (00:54:50) Closing (01:01:44) Runtime: 1 hour 16 minutes 30 seconds Hosts Joe Keegan, Amy Nelson, and Justin Oser Production Amy Nelson (Editor and 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) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Joe Keegan (Associate Producer) Jim McMahon (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

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