That Slick Thicc (TNG S1E23)
Summary
Ben Harrison and Adam Pranica discuss their hotel housekeeping habits before analyzing *Star Trek: The Next Generation* Season 1, Episode 23, "Skin of Evil." They critique the episode's production choices, such as the unimproved sludge effects and the rushed warp core startup, while praising Gates McFadden’s performance as Dr. Crusher. The hosts highlight the emotional weight of Tasha Yar’s death and the psychological depth of Deanna Troi’s confrontation with the entity Armis, noting how Picard’s strategic negotiation ultimately resolves the hostage situation.
Topics discussed
Sponsorships: Zocdoc and Siemens
Travel anecdotes: Seattle, luggage, and hotel trash
Star Trek TNG: The Big Goodbye - Warp vs Impulse
Worf's promotion and the warp core assembly
The away team and the barren planet
Encountering the sludge and the T-Rex
Armis introduction and Tasha Yar's death
Medical efforts and the 'Baywatch' comparison
Troy's confrontation and Picard's 'feelings for cattle'
Sponsorships: Midi and Abercrombie YPB
Armis's power limits and the second away team
Worf's reluctance and Riker's pool stunt
Riker's capture and Troy's selfless offer
Picard's negotiation and Data's puppetry
The final escape and Armis's defeat
Tasha Yar's eulogy and succession debate
Big Question: What human trait to remove?
Listener messages and live show updates
Trivia game: Armis effects and Star Trek facts
Credits and final sponsorships
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