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L36: The Girl Who Made the Stars / Ephraim and Dot (Live Show) Dec 25, 2019

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Live Reaction Show. In this episode of Live from The Edge, hosts Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson discuss their initial thoughts and feelings about "The Girl Who Made the Stars" and "Ephraim and Dot," the fourth and fifth episodes of the second season of Star Trek: Short Treks. Hosts Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson Production Bruce Gibson (Editor) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Brian Meloche (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

81: There Was a Test Room Dec 14, 2019

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Ask Not. Starfleet has a tradition of testing its members: Kirk and the Kobayashi Maru, Wesley Crusher and the psych scenario, Deanna Troi and her command test are examples. These trials are designed to judge character, loyalty, and the ability to make decisions. When serving aboard Captain Pike's Enterprise, the drill is no different.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin discuss the latest episode of Short Treks, "Ask Not." We delve into the many types of coercion used by Pike is his attempt to get Cadet Thira Sidhu to break her orders and go rogue. We question if this was too harsh compared with previous tests we've seen in Star Trek and recognize that even Pike believes it was extreme and inhumane.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Initial Thoughts (00:07:22) Pike's Odd Behavior (00:13:39) This Is a Test (00:14:53) Types of Coercion (00:17:42) Extreme and Inhuman (00:24:48) Coming of Age (00:33:26) Phaser Action (00:40:20) My Teacher (00:43:12) Closing (00:51:52)

Hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin

Production Patrick Devlin (Editor) Amy Nelson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Brian Meloche (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

T36: Ask Not Commentary Dec 09, 2019

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Commentary Track.

In this episode of Tracks from The Edge, Mike Schindler is joined by Max Hegel to bring you a commentary for "Ask Not," the third episode of the second season of Star Trek: Short Treks.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Commentary (00:02:47) Closing (00:15:06)

Hosts Mike Schindler and Max Hegel

Production Mike Schindler (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Brian Meloche (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

P44: Just Kidding! Your Husband's Not Gonna Die Dec 02, 2019

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Fan Response to "Ask Not." After watching the Short Treks episode "Ask Not," fans had much to talk about. In this episode of Postcards from The Edge, host Christopher D. Littlefield is joined by Christos Giannaris to discuss all the feedback we've received from listeners—both positive and negative. (Be sure to listen all the way past the closing music!) Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Fan Response (00:06:47) Questions and Concerns (00:28:13) Last Words (00:35:31) Final Thoughts (00:38:21) Closing (00:42:41) Coda (00:44:50)

Host Christopher D. Littlefield Guest Christos Giannaris Production Christopher D. Littlefield (Producer and Editor) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Brian Meloche (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

L35: Ask Not (Live Show) Nov 16, 2019

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Live Reaction Show.

In this episode of Live from The Edge, hosts Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson discuss their initial thoughts and feelings about "Ask Not," the third episode of the second season of Star Trek: Short Treks.

Hosts Brandi Jackola and Bruce Gibson

Production Bruce Gibson (Editor) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Brian Meloche (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

80: Differently Invested Nov 15, 2019

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New York Comic Con Panel.

New York Comic Con is a time for announcements and revelations. This year's Star Trek Universe panel was no different. We got to see the cast talk about what has happened and hint at what is to come.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin share their reactions to New York Comic Con's Star Trek Universe panel. We talk about our hopes for Season Three and what we believe will be the outcome. We also discuss the use of the term "canon" throughout the panel.

Want to watch the panel itself? Visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WGY1sODtzM&t=2084s

Chapters Intro (00:01:08) Roll Call (00:02:22) Main Takeaways (00:06:04) Music Choice (00:41:23) Final Thoughts (00:49:03) Closing (00:54:03)

Hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin

P43: Excited AND Scared Nov 14, 2019

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Fan Response to the Discovery Season Three trailer.

After watching the trailer for Star Trek: Discovery Season Three, fans had much to talk about. In this episode of Postcards from The Edge, host Christopher D. Littlefield is joined by Brandi Jackola to discuss all the feedback we've received from listeners. (Be sure to listen all the way past the closing music!)

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Initial Thoughts (00:03:14) Fan Response (00:07:40) Questions and Concerns (00:26:56) Last Words (00:41:01) Final Thoughts (00:48:06) Closing (00:49:05) Coda (00:57:56)

Host Christopher D. Littlefield

Guest Brandi Jackola

Production Christopher D. Littlefield (Producer and Editor) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer) James Muldrow (Associate Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Brian Meloche (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

79: The Trouble with Patrick! Nov 02, 2019

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Q&A and The Trouble with Edward.

The first two Short Treks of Season Two offer a glimpse into what we all hope will be a new Captain Pike series. In "Q&A," we see Ensign Spock's transfer to the USS Enterprise NCC-1701 and the first meeting of the legendary science officer and Number One. In "The Trouble with Edward," we meet a newly promoted captain trying to contain Tribbles in a very comical way. Although not a direct tie-in to Discovery, these short stories add richness to what we know about the 23rd century.

In this episode of The Edge, hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin discuss "Q&A" and "The Trouble with Edward." What worked for us and made us laugh out loud? How do these Short Treks relate to Season Two of Discovery? We compare and contrast these stories with those of last season's Short Treks to discover the general direction of the Star Trek universe.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Q&A (00:05:00) The Trouble with Edward (00:29:25) Final Thoughts (00:53:40) Closing (00:54:13)

Hosts Amy Nelson and Patrick Devlin

T35: The Trouble with Edward Commentary Oct 27, 2019

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Commentary Track. In this episode of Tracks from The Edge, Mike Schindler is joined by Max Hegel to bring you a commentary for "The Trouble with Edward," the second episode of the second season of Star Trek: Short Treks.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Commentary (00:04:35) Closing (00:24:34)

Hosts Mike Schindler and Max Hegel

T34: Q&A Commentary Oct 27, 2019

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Commentary Track. In this episode of Tracks from The Edge, Mike Schindler is joined by Max Hegel to bring you a commentary for "Q&A," the first episode of the second season of Star Trek: Short Treks.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Commentary (00:06:08) Closing (00:21:10)

Hosts Mike Schindler and Max Hegel

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