In the Cards
Summary
Hosts Garrett Wong, Terry Farrell, Armin Shimerman, and Robert Duncan McNeil discuss Deep Space Nine’s "In the Cards." They analyze Jake and Nog’s quest for a Willie Mays card, Dr. Geiger’s eccentric theories, and Kai Winn’s diplomatic mission. The episode features trivia, actor anecdotes, and a review of Michael Dorn’s directorial debut.
Topics discussed
Intro, Patreon, and travel stories about Amsterdam
Listener birthdays and Minky Couture ad
Etymology of 'not on the cards' and idioms
Klingon opera poem and guest star trivia
Episode premise, writing changes, and production roles
Scene analysis: Quarters, Worf, and the bar
The auction, Sisko and Kai Winn's dynamic
Auction items: Baseball card and Morn's painting
Sponsors: 11 Reader, Quince, and Minky Couture
Geiger's plan, Nog's lab, and the 'death' study
Heist prep: Power cells, Bashir, and Lita's teddy
The swap, Klingon opera noise, and 'Lions, Geigers, Bears'
Interrogation, Weyoun's reaction, and the ending montage
Final thoughts, lessons, and outro
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