Earl Grey: A Star Trek The Next Generation Podcast

333: I Will Feel It For the Both of Us

Memorable Goodbyes.   Star Trek has had some very memorable goodbyes from main and secondary characters to series finales. Specifically speaking of The Next Generation, Tasha Yar, Data, and Wesley Crusher have very distinct and unique goodbyes within the series. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Joe Keegan, Amy Nelson, Ria Papageorgiou, Kevin Scharf, and Pierre LaRocco discuss some of their favorite characters saying goodbye. We also say our own goodbyes to the listeners as we take our leave of hosting duties on Earl Grey. Chapters Intro (00:01:14) Feedback (00:03:28) Goodbyes (00:07:47) Round 1 (00:15:40) Round 2 (00:40:06) Speed Round (00:58:03)  Final Thoughts (01:01:39)  Closing (01:04:02) Hosts Joe Keegan, Amy Nelson, Kevin Scharf, Ria Papageorgiou, Pierre LaRocco Guests [Names] Production Amy Nelson (Editor and Producer) Joe Keegan (Producer) Kevin Scharf (Producer) Ria Papageorgiou (Producer) Pierre LaRocco (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)

Earl Grey 332: Woof Woof

Character's We Never Saw Again. As a mostly episodic TV show, The Next Generation is full of rich and interesting characters that we unfortunately only got to see once. Nevertheless there is a plethora of characters that leave an indelible mark on Star Trek and on the crew of the Enterprise.   In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Pierre LaRocco, Joe Keegan and Kevin Scharf discuss some of the many characters we only ever saw once. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) One Off Characters (00:06:48) Shelby (00:07:54) Darren (00:13:53) Jono (00:19:19) Amanda Rodgers (00:21:48) Roga Danar (00:24:25) Yale (00:29:13) Odan (00:33:03) Tam Elbrun (00:40:41) Ishara Yar (00:43:39) Honorable Mentions (00:52:34) Final Thoughts (01:00:36) Closing (01:01:20) End (00:01:09:53) Runtime: 1 hour 9 minutes 53 seconds HostsPierre LaRocco Joe Keegan Kevin Scharf   Production Pierre LaRocco (Editor and Producer) Kevin Scharf (Producer) Joe Keegan (Producer) Amy Nelson (Producer) Ria Papageorgiou (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)

331: Troi For Troi Swap

Mismatched Episodes.   Kathryn Janeway, captain of the Enterprise?  Jadzia Dax and Sylvia Tilly serving side by side?  Jonathan Archer and Tom Paris at the Royale?  How would the 24th century be different if the crew of the NCC 1701-D were replaced with characters from the other Star Trek series?  Would anyone play with Wesley? In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Amy Nelson, Pierre LaRocco, and Ria Papageorgiou discuss what would happen if the characters from different Star Trek series were like a deck of cards, shuffled and dealt into various TNG episodes.  The hosts each come in with three mismatched episodes and discuss the implications of characters traversing space and time and creating alternate adventures aboard the Enterprise-D. Chapters Intro (00:01:17) Feedback (00:04:43) Mismatched Defined (00:07:21) Round 1 (00:10:42) Round 2 (00:20:27) Round 3 (00:29:59)  Final Thoughts (00:46:25)  Closing (00:49:40) Total Run Time: 57:04 Hosts Amy Nelson, Pierre LaRocco, and Ria Papageorgiou Production Amy Nelson (Editor and Producer) Ria Papageorgiou (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)

330: Tap Dancing With My Eyes

Data's Hobbies Being an android with no requirement to sleep would give you a lot of time to develop new skills and practice all your favorite pursuits. In The Next Generation we see Lieutenant Commander Data dabble in numerous hobbies including playing violin, painting, poetry, poker and holodeck adventures. His quest to understand the human condition and become more human himself is developed through his choice of leisure activities and entertainment choices.   In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Joe Keegan, Kevin Scharf, and Ria Papageorgiou discuss Lieutenant Commander Data's many and varied hobbies from The Next Generation. Chapters Intro (00:01:15) Data's Hobbies (00:02:47) Performing Arts (00:08:02) Visual Arts (00:24:08) Holodeck Adventures (00:36:40) Data and Sports (00:41:17) Unseen Hobbies (00:43:35) Closing (00:49:13) Runtime: 56 minutes 34 seconds Hosts Joe Keegan Kevin Scharf Ria Papageorgiou   Production Joe Keegan (Editor and Producer) Kevin Scharf (Producer) Ria Papageorgiou (Producer) Amy Nelson (Producer) Pierre LaRocco (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)

329: A Garlic Waffle a Day Keeps the Hiccoughs Away

Season 7 Deleted Scenes, Part I.   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 Ria Papageorgiou, Joe Keegan and Amy Nelson talk about deleted scenes from The Next Generation season 7 episodes "Descent part II," "Liaisons," "Gambit part I," "Gambit part II," "Dark Page," "Inheritance." All the deleted scenes that are discussed can be found on the season 7 Blu-Ray release. Deleted Scenes is a series that will cover all seven seasons and the four movies of The Next Generation.  Chapters Intro (00:00:00) "Descent part II" (00:06:01) "Liaisons" (00:10:53) "Gambit Part I" (00:13:24) "Gambit Part II" (00:24:43)  "Dark Page" (00:27:39)  "Inheritance" (00:34:54)  Final Thoughts (00:49:08)  Closing (00:51:32) Hosts Joe Keegan, Amy Nelson, Ria Papageorgiou Production Ria Papageorgiou (Editor and Producer) Joe Keegan (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)