Tired of interviews with celebrities answering all the same questions that have already been asked a thousand times? Good. So are we. Instead, we focus on how our guests force themselves to think outside-the-box; or on that moment that served as inspiration for what they do now. Come and join us as we dive deep into the source that fuels everything.
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There are 950 episodes of Star Trek. Some are good, some are great, and the rest are ones we'll watch because why not? Star Trek is like pizza or sex: even when it's bad it's still good. Join Bryan and Kristen (and the occasional special guest) as they grade episodes from every series by asking specific questions like "What part of the story will they teach at Starfleet Academy?" "What are the Best Trek Tropes in the episode?" "What's the most cosplayable character or moment?" and many more ...
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Actress and Choreographer Gates McFadden hosts this light-hearted and intimate sit-down conversational series featuring close friends and former co-stars reminiscing on careers, personal life and more
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PIC: "Absolute Candor" & "Stardust City Rag" & "The Impossible Box" (s1e4-6)
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1:17:00BREAKING BAD ACCENTS. Jean-Luc Picard couldn't save all the Romulans so he opted to save none of them. Does the attempt to turn the character into a classic 21st century antihero succeed or are Bryan and Kristen too distracted by both the intentionally bad and the accidentally bad accent work throughout the series? The grades begin at (24:27).…
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PIC: "Maps and Legends" & "The End is the Beginning" (s1e2-3)
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1:22:25PADDING THE RUNTIME. It's been five years since the premiere of Star Trek: Picard and the first season was a bumpy ride for all involved. Patrick Stewart trying to capture Jean-Luc Picard at a different point in his life. A host of executives, producers, and writers being largely unfamiliar with the character or episodic TV; and a first-time showru…
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Star Trek: Picard - "Remembrance" Fifth Anniversary Reissue
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1:27:36It's been five years since the first season of Star Trek: Picard concluded, and here in the month of March, Bryan & Kristen will be revisiting the episodes they didn't get to when they first kicked off coverage of the series. Back in 2022, Trek Marry Kill began by grading all the live action pilots, including Picard. We were joined by Hector Navarr…
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LD: "Grounded" & "The Least Dangerous Game" (s3e1-2) with Katie Hampton
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1:12:16PARK AND RECREATIONS. This month's animated spotlight judges the kickoff of Star Trek: Lower Decks' third season, which include a pair of episodes that pay homage to iconic moments from throughout the franchise. One *could* say that about every episode of Lower Decks -- do Bryan and Katie do that? You'll just have to listen. The grades begin at (15…
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KIRK'S UNPLANNED VACATION. An alien obelisk gives Captain Kirk amnesia and strands him among indigenous people transported from Earth to an alien planet in the direct path of a world-ending asteroid. Our Inner Light Month concludes with this look at Kirk basically getting a chance at a normal life but still becoming the captain of a tribe. Is it a …
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ENT: "Carbon Creek" (s2e2) with Jamie, Bill, and Maria from Enterprisesplaining
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1:45:37A GOOD STORY? That's not something Bryan and his trio of guest co-hosts expected from Star Trek: Enterprise here during Inner Lights month. Jamie, Bill, and Maria have their own show where they explain episodes of Enterprise to one another, and for "Carbon Creek," they're doing a bit of a swap with Trek Marry Kill -- look for Bryan to appear on the…
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DS9: "Far Beyond the Stars" (s6e13)
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1:01:54HOPE AND DESPAIR walk hand and hand, but that's not the only lesson to be learned from a classic episode of Star Trek and Deep Space Nine. From a technical standpoint, the Star Trek format is malleable and elastic if the story has a point, and the story can be about anything if there's meaningful characterization. But! Is this episode a TREK, MARRY…
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TNG: "The Inner Light" (s5e25) with Michael Baumann of FanGraphs and Wheelysports
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1:15:30A FLUTE OCCURRENCE. Captain Picard gets zapped into a simulation where he must live out a whole other life as a man on a dying planet. It turns out this has a profound effect on the captain of the Federation flagship, but it's something the franchise barely revisited after what many consider to be the show's finest hour. Do Bryan and guest co-host …
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LD: "wej duj" & "First First Contact" (s2e9-10) with Katie Hampton
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1:45:48KLINGONS! VULCANS! PROMOTIONS! This month's animated spotlight focuses on the last two episodes of Lower Decks' second season, in which we get the introduction of T'Lyn and Ma'ah and discover that Ensign Sonya Gomez has been promoted from spilling hot chocolate on Captain Picard to captaining her own starship -- which the Cerritos needs to rescue i…
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SAY "CHEESE," TUVOK! When some surly MaQuis crewmembers refuse to conform, it's up to Tuvok to whip them into shape. Meanwhile, Neelix cuts the cheese and it winds up being so nasty that it makes the ship sick. The grades begin at (34:16).By Bryan Murphy
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Star Trek: Section 31 with TV critic Diana Keng
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1:32:35YEOHING FOR IT. The long-gestating Section 31 TV series finally premieres on Paramount+ as a standalone movie -- or is it? Bryan and TV critic Diana Keng try to figure out just what this actually is and how the wonderful, resplendent, and popular Michelle Yeoh's contributions go insofar as making this a TREK, MARRY, or KILL. The grades begin at (33…
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The Drop – Part 25: In Memoriam, David Lynch
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51:26We’re tremendously saddened by the loss of a great artist, humanitarian and beautiful human being. David Lynch meant a lot to many people and we were lucky to have shared time and space with him. Branan and Anson shares recollections and Branan breaks out his Lynch impression and a remastered fan film. Mentioned in this episode: Room to Dream is a …
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TIME IS PRECIOUS. It's been 30 years since this episode aired and yet it remains one of Voyager's most indelible hours. Is a random Romulan contacted through a wormhole friend or foe to the ship stranded in the Delta Quadrant and is the episode a TREK, MARRY, or KILL? The grades begin at (28:27).By Bryan Murphy
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COFFEE COFFEE COFFEE. It's the episode that gave us Captain Kathryn Janeway's most famous line *and* underscored just how much of a charlatan the show's Native American advisor wound up being. Will Bryan & Shereese give it a TREK, MARRY, or KILL? The grades begin at (29:05).By Bryan Murphy
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LOL (LOSS OF LUNGS). It's the 30th anniversary of Star Trek: Voyager's debut. Bryan & Shereese play Trek Marry Kill with "Phage," the episode that introduces us to the gnarly Vidiians, who mark the occasion by stealing Neelix's lungs! Is the episode compelling Trek or a drama set in a carnival? The grades begin at (25:41).…
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Star Trek: Voyager - "Caretaker" 30th Anniversary reissue
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1:12:28MINOR BIPEDAL SPECIES? Captain Kathryn Janeway has a problem: in order to save a childlike race of people called the Ocampa, she must strand her ship and crew 70,000 light years from their home quadrant of space, or else risk the Ocampas' future as slaves to the evil Kazon. What is a Starfleet captain to do? This week, Bryan and Kristen grapple wit…
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The Drop – Part 24 “Everything is Rhythm”
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56:33After a very busy fall season of Anson moving to a new town and Branan moving everywhere they finally find time to make contact. This episode feature a bit of Branan’s travelogues. Recommendations include ‘The Penguin’, Werner Herzog’s ‘Every Man for Himself and God Against All’, ‘Wild Robot’, ‘Anora’ by Sean Baker, The Apprentice, ‘The Name of the…
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LD: "Where Pleasant Fountains Lie" & "I, Excretus" (s2e7-8) with Katie Hampton
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1:38:58LADIES BE SCHEMING! Billups' mother has been trying to trick her son into losing his virginity so that he can leave Starfleet and take his place on his home world's throne. Meanwhile, a consultant contrives for the Cerritos crew to fail a series of tests to boost her status. Two very funny episodes for this month's animated spotlight, but will Brya…
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DSC: "Life, Itself" (s5e10) with Shereese (@SciFiSavage)
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1:28:13ALL GOOD STREAMS must come to an end, and Star Trek: Discovery is no exception, despite putting Paramount Plus on the map. But is this final episode a fitting conclusion to Michael Burnham's and the crew of the Discovery's story? Bryan and Shereese investigate. The grades begin at (33:24).By Bryan Murphy
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DSC: "Lagrange Point" (s5e9) with Shereese (@SciFiSavage)
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1:26:59RUNNING IN PLACE? As Discovery closes in on the Progenitors' technology, Saru and Federation negotiators must deal with the Breen. It's the penultimate episode of Star Trek: Discovery and Bryan & Shereese seek to determine if it's a Trek, Marry, or Kill. The grades begin at (26:41).By Bryan Murphy
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DSC: "Labyrinths" (s5e8) with Shereese (@SciFiSavage)
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53:55BADLANDS AND BOOKMARKS. While Discovery fends off an advancing Breen force led in part by Moll, Michael Burnham must therapyspeak her way through a mindspace to get the last piece of the puzzle needed to complete the map that will lead her to the Progenitors' tech. Is the antepenultimate episode of Star Trek: Discovery a TREK, MARRY, or KILL?…
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DSC: "Erigah" (s5e7) with Shereese (@SciFiSavage)
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1:07:43BIG EVIL HELMETS. Michael Burnham must lead the Federation against a faction of the Breen Imperium in order to protect what they know about the Progenitors' technology from falling into the wrong hands -- but is Starfleet's bluff enough to stave off a hostile force, and is the episode a TREK, MARRY, or KILL? Bryan and Shereese investigate.…
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Actor Ethan Peck (Spock in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds) is a thoughtful, sincere, and strong man with many talents. His kindness and wisdom shines through in this episode where we discuss his journey of self discovery, his legendary grandfather, Gregory Peck, and his determination to know himself better as an artist and man. Learn more about your…
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Connor Trinneer played Cmdr. Charles 'Trip' Tucker III in Star Trek: Enterprise. In this episode we discuss the random moment that changed Connor’s career trajectory, how his family inspired his growth as an actor, and our thoughts on Jacques Lecoq's world-renowned acting techniques. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi…
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Actor Doug Jones, who plays Saru in Star Trek: Discovery, sits down with me to talk about his life growing up in the midwest United States, how his illustrious acting career came to be, and the acting techniques that helped him become not only a versatile actor, but one of Guillermo Del Toro’s favorites. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc…
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David Ajala plays Cleveland Booker in Star Trek: Discovery. In this episode, we explore David’s cultural heritage, his family’s journey to the United States and how they’ve inspired him along the way. David’s charm, curiosity and confidence shine through in this one-on-one conversation a half a world apart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p…
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DSC: "Whistlespeak" (s5e6) with Shereese (@SciFiSavage)
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1:19:51DENOBULAN GOD COMPLEX. Burnham and Tilly go undercover as a pair of true believers to find the next clue which has been hidden in a malfunctioning water tower built by a Denobulan scientist who was part of the team that discovered the Progenitors' technology. Are they convincing spies? Bryan & Shereese investigate. The grades begin at (18:03).…
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LD: "An Embarrassment of Dooplers" & "The Spy Humongous" (s2e5-6) with Katie Hampton
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1:37:36REPLICATORS AND RESERVATIONS. This month's animated spotlight on Lower Decks looks at two episodes midway through the show's second season that show off the real strengths of the series to this point while shining a big bright light on the problematic portrayal of the Pakleds. Beyond that, there's perfect deployment of beloved character actor Richa…
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DSC: "Mirrors" (s5e5) with Shereese (@SciFiSavage)
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1:20:16VIDEO GAME LOGIC. Burnham and Book board the ISS Enterprise from "Mirror, Mirror" and engage in a series of video game levels that leads to an exposition dump via cut scene. Is this a clever stop along the clue trail or Exhibit A in the case for Star Trek: Discovery being a live action video game? Shereese the Sci Fi Savage helps Bryan investigate.…
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DSC: "Face the Strange" (s5e4) with Shereese (@SciFiSavage)
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1:11:23SPACE-TIME BURNHAMUUM. It's training day for Michael Burnham's new first office, Commander Rayner, and he has to learn on the job as both of them are thrust through the history of Disco thanks to a pesky Krenim timebug installed on the ship by Moll & L'ak. Will the tension between the two Starfleet personnel resolve in time to save the ship and the…
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Actor, Visual Artist and Model Jess Bush is a delightful young woman with a fantastic sense of humor. She radiates talent and beauty everywhere she goes, with an uncanny ability to be approachable, honest and grounded. Her role as Christine Chapel in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is just the beginning of her incredibly bright future and career. Amo…
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Todd Stashwick, Captain Liam Shaw in Star Trek: Picard joins me to discuss our individual journeys to Los Angeles, how his Midwestern upbringing shaped his adulthood, and how his love of Dungeons and Dragons has enhanced his life as a father and human. With the energy of a two year old, and the wisdom of a 100 year old, Todd shocks and surprises in…
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Sonequa Martin-Green’s talent, humor and leadership abilities shine through in this episode that touches on her strength of character and the impactful moments in her life that led her to a successful career in acting. From her role as Cmdr. Michael Burnham in “Star Trek: Discovery” to her portrayal of Sasha Williams in “The Walking Dead", Sonequa …
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Actor, Activist, and Artist Michelle Hurd plays Raffaela Musiker in Star Trek: Picard. Her range of roles is enormous, from her portrayal of Detective Monique Jeffries in "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit", to Colleen Manus in "The Glades”. Michelle joins me to discuss today’s political climate in America, the historic SAG-AFTRA strike, and her fa…
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JAKOTAY OR CHANEWAY? Did we ever settle on the label for a Janeway-Chakotay relationship? Oh well, it hardly matters, since those two crazy kids are always on the fence about making a move. It all comes to a head in this time travel adventure from season 7 where a Janeway from just before the pilot finds herself becoming more and more attracted to …
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PING PONGIN' SEVEN. It's a time travel romp as Seven of Nine gets roped into a game of chicken with a vengeful Captain Braxton previously seen (and played by a different actor) in the "Future's End" two-parter. Will Bryan & Kristen TREK, MARRY, or KILL it? The grades begin at (20:30).By Bryan Murphy
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LD: "We'll Always Have Tom Paris" & "Mugato, Gumato" (s2e3-4) with Katie Hampton
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1:47:54RESURRECTIONS AND DIPLOMACY. Katie Hampton of the Napping Through Happy Hour Podcast returns for our monthly animated spotlight. This time out, our core four Lower Deckers get paired up unusually: Tendi & Mariner go on a Girls Trip in the first episode and Rutherford & Boimler have an adventure together in the second. Instant classic pairings that …
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POETRY IN COMMOTION. Data's Ode to Spot is about as lighthearted as it gets in an episode inspired by the alien abduction pop culture phenomenon. It's a terrific episode to watch ahead of Halloween, but is it a TREK, MARRY, or KILL? The grades begin at (18:19).By Bryan Murphy
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DSC: "Jinaal" (s5e3) with Shereese (@SciFiSavage)
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1:18:22FX AND TRILL. The clue trail leads Discovery to Trill, which gives Adira a chance to sort out their relationship with Gray while Burnham, Book, and Culber go on an adventure with a previous Trill host who was involved in the breakup of the Progenitors tech. Will any of this make sense as characters repeat plot details or is it a simple tour de forc…
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DSC: "Red Directive" & "Under the Twin Moons" (s5e1-2) with Shereese (@SciFiSavage)
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2:00:56BURNHAM'S LAST DANCE. The final season of Star Trek: Discovery is a perfect season for those curious about the show to jump right into. It helps that the overarching story is a sequel of sorts to "The Chase" from Star Trek: The Next Generation, but more importantly, the straightforward treasure hunt plot allows the show to focus on its characters g…
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THE BRITISH MUSEUM is alive and well in the 24th century in the form of Captain Picard's old archeology professor Galen, whose shuttlecraft no doubt holds artifacts from countless civilizations taken from their native lands with a reckless abandon. But during all that grave robbing, Galen stumbled upon proof that there is no God, at least as we und…
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LD: "Strange Energies" & "Kayshon, His Eyes Open" (s2e1-2) with Katie Hampton
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1:25:15RAINBOWS AND SKELETONS. Our monthly animated spotlight series returns as Bryan and Katie Hampton from the Napping Through Hour Podcast look at the first two episodes from Star Trek: Lower Decks' second season. How is Mariner processing Boimler's absence and the day to day of working with her mother? Meanwhile, is serving aboard the USS Titan everyt…
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THE MEME TEAM. Captain Picard fights a dude in a rhinoceros suit alongside an alien captain whose species only speaks in memes. It's an episode that's gained in notoriety exactly because of our cultural evolution into being -- or at least communicating more -- like the Tamarians. It's also a chance to look at the episode that begat Lt. Kayshon on L…
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OH NO, DEAR. The Enterprise is thrown through time back to the groovy 60s and in order for Kirk & co. to escape that predicament they'll need to help of a pilot who couldn't make it into the space program and who has, apparently, never seen a woman in the workplace before. We conclude our Star Trek Predicts... Today! theme month by looking at an ac…
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VOY: "Future's End, Part II" (s3e9)
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1:04:10WHAT THE PARADOX? It's the end of the time loop as we know it and Voyager feels fine -- kinda, sorta. Getting back from 20th century Earth isn't without its complications though, as Captain Janeway discovers that American capitalism is as evil as the Borg when Henry Starling reveals that he plans to travel to the 29th century in his stolen time shi…
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TIME TO DIE? Voyager's involvement in a temporal explosion throws them into a causality loop that brings them to Los Angeles in the year 1996. Bryan & Kristen continue their Star Trek Predicts... Today! theme month to see just how well the writers blended Star Trek and 1996. Meanwhile, there's plenty of talk about what life was like in the late 190…
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A HASTY RESOLUTION? Sisko takes the place of Gabriel Bell and his plan to restore history goes off basically without a hitch. Is that the most compelling version of the story? Meanwhile, as part of the Star Trek Predicts... Today! theme month, Bryan & Kristen look at what the second part of this episode gets right about September 2024 and how it mi…
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HISTORY IS NOW. The Bell Riots are Star Trek's biggest line in the sand between its fictional future and our now and it's all because how we treat each other now determines our civilization's tomorrow. A transporter accident sends Sisko, Bashir, and Dax to August 2024 in San Francisco where in Star Trek's history, the government has imprisoned the …
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A NEW SEASON means new grades! Bryan and Kristen also announce some free giveaways for the season, look back at what worked and what didn't in season two, add some instant KILLs to the running tally, announce some of the new theme months and answer your listener questions.By Bryan Murphy
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Roope Rainisto, Part 2 – “Creativity into Code” – TWP067
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50:31Part 2 of our conversation with AI Filmmaker Roope Rainisto gets into the philosophical, ethical and legal aspects of generative art. Is the genie out of the bottle? How do we respond and what choices do we have? https://youtu.be/ja4S2d8fSB8By Anson Mount & Branan Edgens
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