Synopsis
Podcast the final frontier! "Star Trek: The Next Generation" devotee and authority Matt Mira leads Next Gen skeptic Andrew Secunda into the deepest reaches of the series episode by episode. Listen as they discuss, debate, and enjoy all the legendary show's strengths, failings, and innovations. Email us! STTNCPOD@gmail.comTwitter: @StarTrekTNCWeb: startrektnc.com
Episodes
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![47. Shades of Gray (TNG S2, E22)]()
47. "Shades of Gray" (TNG S2, E22)
05/03/2018 Duration: 01h36minMatt and Andy return!!! With a clip show. Well they're talking about a clip show. And not a good one at that.
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![46 Peak Performance (TNG S2 E21)]()
46 "Peak Performance" (TNG S2 E21)
11/12/2017 Duration: 01h22minPicard and Riker face off in a battle simulation, Andy's FX board goes down and he switches to manual and Matt plays a pointless game of Strategama.
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![45 The Emissary (TNG S2, E20)]()
45 "The Emissary" (TNG S2, E20)
04/12/2017 Duration: 01h23minAndy and Matt discover a rare galactic anomaly... A good season 2 episode of TNG. Also Andy likes klingons. Episode discussion at the 23:00 mark
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![44 Manhunt (TNG S2, E19)]()
44 "Manhunt" (TNG S2, E19)
27/11/2017 Duration: 01h36minAndy and Matt go on a "Manhunt" for a plot... They come up empty handed.Episode discussion begins around the 25:00 mark.
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![43 Up the Long Ladder (TNG S2, E18)]()
43 "Up the Long Ladder" (TNG S2, E18)
20/11/2017 Duration: 01h10minAndy and Matt discover that the luck of the Irish has no bearing on how good an episode of Star Trek will be. Its a doozy. Episode discussion at 16:00
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![42 Samaritan Snare (TNG S2 E17)]()
42 "Samaritan Snare" (TNG S2 E17)
15/11/2017 Duration: 01h15minAndy and Matt look for things. Things to make season two go... by faster. We answer hails and dive into the episode at the 19:00 mark.
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![41 Q Who (TNG S2 E16)]()
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![40 Pen Pals (TNG S2 E15)]()
40 "Pen Pals" (TNG S2 E15)
30/10/2017 Duration: 01h19minAndy and Matt ask the age old question... why is Data breaking the Prime Directive?
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![39 The Icarus Factor - (TNG S2 E14)]()
39 "The Icarus Factor" - (TNG S2 E14)
23/10/2017 Duration: 01h05minRiker has daddy issues and Matt and Andy have issues with this episode.
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![38 Time Squared (TNG S2 E13)]()
38 "Time Squared" (TNG S2 E13)
16/10/2017 Duration: 01h29minMatt and Andy drive themselves slowly insane as they begin to breakdown what does and doesn't happen in Time Squared. Episode discussion at the 24 minute mark.
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![37 The Royale (TNG S2 E12)]()
37 "The Royale" (TNG S2 E12)
09/10/2017 Duration: 01h18minThe away team is trapped in a bad casino set based on a bad casino novel. Similarly, Matt and Andy can find no escape from this bad casino episode.
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![36 Contagion (TNG S2 E11)]()
36 "Contagion" (TNG S2 E11)
02/10/2017 Duration: 01h40minMatt and Andy perform a check of the Deuterium conduits then dive headfirst into a computer virus and the space age solution of rebooting.Episode Discussion starts at 27:18
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![35 The Dauphin (TNG S2 E10)]()
35 "The Dauphin" (TNG S2 E10)
18/09/2017 Duration: 02h05minWesley makes out with a werewolf, Matt and Andy get jobs on 1701-D, the hails dig deep into legal analysis of "Measure of a Man," and Matt obsesses over a little-known historical scream.Episode discussion at 38:00
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![34 - Measure of a Man (TNG S2 E9)]()
34 - "Measure of a Man" (TNG S2 E9)
11/09/2017 Duration: 01h39minIs Data a sentient being with rights, or a toaster from ANCIENT TIMES? Andy questions the legality of the verdict, while Matt casts him as Maddox's evil grandfather.
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![33 - A Matter of Honor (TNG S2 E8)]()
33 - "A Matter of Honor" (TNG S2 E8)
04/09/2017 Duration: 01h44minRiker and his beard kick some ass, Klingon-style! Mendon acts like a total Mordock! In an unexpected turn of events, Matt begins to feel that Andy is TOO quick with his sound cues.
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![32 - Unnatural Selection - (TNG S2 E7)]()
32 - "Unnatural Selection" - (TNG S2 E7)
28/08/2017 Duration: 01h42minMatt and Andy get age rapidly through this episode. But are very excited to see Chief O'Brien do something. They also hear from Larry Nemecek regarding Dr. Selar.Episode discussion at the 23 minute mark!
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![31 The Schizoid Man (TNG S2, E6)]()
31 "The Schizoid Man" (TNG S2, E6)
21/08/2017 Duration: 01h32minAndy feels left out. Matt Feels left in. And Data feels like another person.Episode Discussion at 30:30This episode is sponsored by the Ripley's Believe it or Not Odditoruim in Hollywood, CA. Mention Riker's sexy new beard to get admission for away team of 10 for 100 bucks!
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![31 Loud as a Whisper (TNG S2 E5)]()
31 "Loud as a Whisper" (TNG S2 E5)
14/08/2017 Duration: 01h48minMatt and Andy learn the important lesson that a Deaf person can be as much of a dick as everyone else while Troi once again SORT OF uses her empathic abilities. Episode discussion starts at the 45 minute mark! (insane)If you'd like to help Matt help host the ST:Discovery after show, be sure to let CBS and Embassy Row TV know on twitter using the hashtag #LiveLongAndMira
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![30 The Outrageous Okona (TNG S2, E4)]()
30 "The Outrageous Okona" (TNG S2, E4)
07/08/2017 Duration: 01h37minAndy and Matt watch Data destroy the Comedy on the holodeck and are charmed by the Rocketeer. Episode discussion starts around the 25 minute mark.
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![28 Elementary Dear Data (TNG S2E3)]()
28 "Elementary Dear Data" (TNG S2E3)
31/07/2017 Duration: 01h58minTechnically, it should be "Elementary, Dear Geordi" because Geordi is Watson and Data is Sherlock, but whatevs. Plus: Matt tortures Andy with Britney Spears.Episode discussion at the 32 minute mark. This episode was brought to you by The Ripley's Believe it or Not! Museum: Hollywood
