48. Next Generation
Summary
Hosts Richard and Mike celebrate the podcast's first anniversary by revisiting a 1987 recording of their initial reactions to Star Trek: The Next Generation. They critique the pilot episode, discussing characters like Data and Picard, and compare the new series to the original. The episode blends nostalgic humor with retrospective analysis, concluding with updates on their other projects and a call for listener engagement.
Topics discussed
Intro: Warning about old content and show info
Episode 48 intro, host banter, and 1st anniversary
Time travel segment: Initial reactions to TNG pilot
Critiquing Data, the crew dynamics, and Tasha Yar
Debate on Picard vs Kirk and British accents
Discussion on Star Trek movies and Shatner directing
Analysis of Geordi, Deanna, and potential spin-offs
Returning to present: Reflecting on past predictions
Planning for Episode 50 and podcast future
Outro: Promoting other shows, blogs, and voting
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