Earl Grey: A Star Trek The Next Generation Podcast

Deleted Scenes, Part 3.   Scenes that were filmed, but not seen by the audience in the final aired productions are available for every season and movies of The Next Generation. These deleted scenes can provide a fascinating window into what might have been, including some scenes that would have had a far-reaching impact on the show and the films. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Joe Keegan, Amy Nelson, and Justin Oser talk about  deleted scenes from The Next Generation season 4 episodes "Best of Both Worlds, Part II," "Family," "Brothers," "Final Mission," and "The Wounded." All the deleted scenes that are discussed can be found on the season 4 Blu-ray release. Deleted Scenes is a series that will cover all seven seasons and the four movies of The Next Generation. Chapters Intro (00:0:00)  iTunes Reviews (00:02:53)    Babel Conference Feedback (00:06:51)    "Best of Both Worlds, Part II" (00:15:19)  "Family" (00:21:11) "Brothers" (00:29:57) "Final Mission" (00:33:43) "The Wounded" (00:37:34) Final Thoug

Clyde Kusatsu Interview.   Clyde Kusatsu played Admiral Nakamura on three episodes of The Next Generation - "The Measure of a Man," "Phantasms," and "All Good Things..." He also has over 300 acting credits since the early 1970s, including Kung Fu, All in the Family, M*A*S*H, In the Line of Fire, America Pie, Boston Legal, and NCIS. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Amy Nelson, Joe Keegan, and Justin Oser interview Clyde Kusatsu about his role as Admiral Nakamura in three episodes of The Next Generation. The discussion includes his experience starting out as an Asian-American actor in the 1960s and 1970s, what it was like playing an Admiral on some of the most important episodes in Star Trek, stories from his long acting career (including playing three different roles on M*A*S*H), and much more! Chapters Intro (00:01:16)  iTunes Winner (00:02:56)  Babel Conference Feedback (00:05:07)  Interview (00:12:52)  Final Thoughts (01:10:52)  Closing (01:13:45)   Hosts Amy Nelson Joe Keegan Justin Oser   Guests Clyd

The Power of Words in TNG.   Star Trek has never shied away from taking advantage of the power of words, from Shakespeare to technobabble to inspirational speeches, and The Next generation is no exception. There have been many moments and episodes that have pushed our vocabulary, introduced us to works of literature, and taught us something new in the process.    In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Joe Keegan and Justin Oser are joined by guest Shoaib Mirza, Associate Producer of The Edge, to list their three favorite uses of words, language, and communication on The Next Generation. Each participant talks about why the moments discussed are meaningful to them and important to The Next Generation.   Chapters  Intro (00:00:00)   Babel Conference Feedback (00:02:06) Welcome, Shoaib! (00:09:58) First Picks (00:12:21) Second Picks (00:35:19) Third Picks (00:58:45)  Honorable Mentions and Final Thoughts (01:21:28) Closing (01:32:58)    Runtime:  1 hour 41 minutes 5 seconds   Hosts  Joe Keegan Justin Oser   Guest S

Undercover Missions.   Whilst Star Trek has always shown us a positive vision of the future, there have been times when stealth and disguise have been required. Through various planned and forced undercover missions, our heroes have deftly and secretly gone where no Romulan, Cardassian, Mintakan, or Malcorian has gone before - sometimes with mixed results.    In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Joe Keegan and Justin Oser are joined by guest Christos Giannaris to discuss some of the undercover missions in The Next Generation. The episodes discussed are “Who Watches the Watchers,” “First Contact,” “Unification I and II,” “Chain of Command, Parts 1 and 2,” and “Face of the Enemy."   Chapters  Intro (00:00:00)   Babel Conference Feedback (00:02:06) Welcome, Christos! (00:05:34) “Who Watches the Watchers” (00:10:36) “First Contact” (00:25:15) “Unification I and II”(00:38:10)  “Chain of Command, Parts 1 and 2”(00:51:31)  “Face of the Enemy” (01:04:07) Final Thoughts (01:14:38) Closing (01:19:34)    Runtime: 1 hour

TNG Episodes In The Alternate Realities Collective. "Star Trek Fan Collectives" were a series of DVD collections released in the 2000s that featured episodes from across all the series that shared a common theme. Join the crews of Standard Orbit and Earl Grey as we have a great time discussing the episodes from The Next Generation that are included in the Alternate Realities collection. In this episode of Earl Grey, join Amy Nelson, Zach Moore, Justin Oser, Ken Tripp, Joe Keegan, and Hayley Stoddart as we discuss four episodes of The Next Generation that were included on the Alternate Realities DVD collection. Enjoy part one on Standard Orbit 282, which released on Monday, September 2 and enjoy the conclusion here as we talk about "Yesterday's Enterprise," "The Inner Light," "Frame of Mind," and "Parallels!"   Chapters  Intro (00:00:00)   Welcome, Ken, Zach, and Hayley!  (00:03:21)   Alternate Realities Crossover (00:04:51)   "Yesterday's Enterprise" (00:05:26)   "The Inner Light" (00:25:38)   "Frame of Min

Favorite Villains   Since its beginning in 1966, Star Trek has always had a wealth of villainous characters confronting our heroes. The Next Generation is no different, with its plethora of scallywags and scoundrels that try to do harm to the crew.    In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Joe Keegan, Amy Nelson, and Justin Oser list their three favorite villains in The Next Generation. Each host talks about why the villains discussed are great foils for our beloved characters and how their appearances impact The Next Generation.   Chapters  Intro (00:00:00)   Babel Conference Feedback (00:05:24) Defining Villains (00:05:43) Villainy Round 1 (00:12:55) Villainy Round 2 (00:24:10) Villainy Round 3 (00:39.51)  (Dis)Honorable Mentions (00:59:30)  Final Thoughts (01:06:12) Closing (01:13:55)    Runtime: 1 hour 24 minutes 58 seconds      Hosts  Joe Keegan Amy Nelson Justin Oser    Production  Joe Keegan (Editor and Producer) Amy Nelson (Producer) Justin Oser (Producer) Tony Robinson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executiv

Science in TNG, Part 3.   Science is an essential part of Star Trek that has inspired generations of fans to learn more about science, to become scientists, and to make influential discoveries. The Next Generation is no exception and includes many episodes that showcase new inventions, the application of existing science, and important scientific questions. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Joe Keegan, Amy Nelson, and Justin Oser talk about science in season 6 of The Next Generation. The discussion includes the origin of life, super shields, and cloning. Science in TNG is a series that will cover all seven seasons of The Next Generation. Chapters  Intro (00:00:00)   Babel Conference Feedback (00:06:21)   The Origins of Life (00:20:10) Super Shields (00:31:15) Dolly the Riker (00:36:25) Final Thoughts (00:52:26)   Closing (00:58:52)    Runtime: 1 hour 9 minutes 14 seconds    Hosts Joe Keegan Amy Nelson Justin Oser   Production Joe Keegan (Editor and Producer) Amy Nelson (Producer) Justin Oser (Producer) T

Trek.fm Host Roundtable Discussion. It's that time of year again, Star Trek Las Vegas! Several hosts from the network made the annual pilgrimage to STLV 2019: Ken Tripp and Zach Moore from Standard Orbit, Amy Nelson, Justin Oser and Joe Keegan from Earl Grey (plus The Edge for Amy and The Linefor Justin), and Mike Schindler from The Edge and The Line. This week on Earl Grey, we share our Trek.fm host roundtable discussion where we discuss our convention likes, dislikes and experiences! But stay tuned as we wrap up Sunday's panels and as a special treat, Joe Keegan brought some Scottish snacks for us to try.  What were some of our favorite panels? Which show will come next from CBS All Access? Is the Section 31 series still going to happen? Who made those amazing Discovery skant costumes you might've seen at this year's STLV? All this and much more, boldly listen! Chapters  Welcome to Earl Grey (00:01:27) Trek.fm Hosts Roundtable Discussion (00:03:09) Remembering El Paso (00:05:51) Picard Panel (00:07:20) F

Kurn. In "Sins of the Father," we're introduced to Kurn, a stern Klingon exchange officer boarding the Enterprise-D to temporarily serve as first officer. We find out in the course of the episode that Kurn is actually Worf's brother and has brought news of a judgment by the Klingon High Council that will change both of their lives forever. In the course of three episodes of The Next Generation and one episode of Deep Space Nine, Kurn is tested again and again by the dramatic events happening within the Klingon Empire and between the sons of Mogh. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Justin Oser and Joe Keegan are joined by guest Pierre LaRocco to discuss the character of Worf's brother Kurn. The discussion includes his developing relationship to Worf, his changing place in Klingon society, and his development as a recurring character. Each participant talks about Kurn's four appearances with a view to having a deeper appreciation of the character and Klingon society in general. Chapters Intro (00:00:00)  Ba

Deleted Scenes, Part 2.   Scenes that were filmed, but not seen by the audience in the final aired productions are available for every season and movies of The Next Generation. These deleted scenes can provide a fascinating window into what might have been, including some scenes that would have had a far-reaching impact on the show and the films. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Amy Nelson, Joe Keegan, and Justin Oser talk about 11 deleted scenes from "Evolution," the season 3 opener of The Next Generation. Links to these deleted scenes (none of which are available on the Blu-rays) are included below. Deleted Scenes is a series that will cover all seven seasons and the four movies of The Next Generation. Video of first 6 deleted scenes from "Evolution": https://bit.ly/2XOcUD6 Video of 5 more deleted scenes from "Evolution": https://bit.ly/2LRGWDz Chapters Intro (00:01:12)  Initial Thoughts (00:13:17)    Part One (00:16:54)    Part Two (00:39:49)      Final Thoughts (00:54:50)  Closing (01:01:44) Runti

Favorite Star Trek Memorabilia.     Star Trek memorabilia is almost as old as Star Trek itself. Over the last nearly 53 years, there has been a huge variety of Star Trek items collected by fans the world over, from action figures to photos to collectible cards to screen-used props and costumes and everything in between. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Joe Keegan, Amy Nelson, and Justin Oser talk about their three favorite pieces of Star Trek memorabilia that they own. Joe also introduces a new segment on Earl Grey, the Scottish Language Lesson, and the hosts then each choose a piece of Star Trek memorabilia that is tacky or tasteless. Chapters Intro (00:00:00)  Babel Conference Feedback (00:05:44)  Star Trek Memorabilia (00:09:45)  First Picks (00:10:40)  Second Picks (00:21:09)  Third Picks (00:30:31)  Scottish Language Lesson (00:48:01)  Fourth Picks (00:49:07)  Final Thoughts (01:02:36)  Closing (01:08:14) Runtime: 1 hour 16 minutes 4 seconds   Hosts Joe Keegan, Amy Nelson, Justin Oser   Production

The Lost Episodes, Part 8.   There are many scripts, script outlines, and episode and movie concepts that never made it onto the screen on The Next Generation. These lost episodes can provide a fascinating window into what might have been, what characters and concepts ended up being modified and used later, and into the behind-the-scenes writing process. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Amy Nelson, Justin Oser, and Joe Keegan discuss the never-produced season 1 episode "Genius Is Pain" by Tracy Tormé and a never-produced version of Generations by Maurice Hurley. The Lost Episodes is a continuing series that will cover many unfilmed episodes and movie concepts over the course of the seven seasons and four movies of The Next Generation. Chapters Intro (00:01:12)  Babel Conference Feedback (00:03:08)  "Genius Is Pain" (00:10:52)  Generations: Take One (00:45:04)  Closing (01:00:08) Runtime: 1 hour 8 minutes 42 seconds   Hosts Joe Keegan, Justin Oser, Amy Nelson   Production Amy Nelson (Editor and Producer)

Serialized TNG, Part 1.   Starting in 2006, a series of DVD collections were released under the name Star Trek: Fan Collective. These collections included episodes across all live action Star Trek series that had aired up to that time, centered around themes like Klingons, Q, and the Borg. We're starting a new series on Earl Grey to discuss episodes of The Next Generation included on these collections and to look at them as if they were serialized story arcs.   In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Amy Nelson, Justin Oser, and Joe Keegan, talk about four episodes of The Next Generation that were part of the Klingon-centered release of the Star Trek: Fan Collective DVD collections. The episodes discussed are "A Matter of Honor," "Sins of the Father," "Redemption," and "Redemption II." This is part of a continuing series on Earl Grey to talk about episodes from the Star Trek: Fan Collectiveand how we see those as part of a serialized storyline.   Chapters Intro (00:00:00)  iTunes Giveaway (00:01:47)  Babel Confer

Enterprise-D Blueprints.   Four months before the release of the movie First Contact and the introduction of a new Enterprise, Star Trek: The Next Generation USS Enterprise NCC-1701-D Blueprints was released. Featuring 13 beautifully detailed, large poster-sized blueprints covering all 42 decks, fans were delighted to finally see many of the spaces on their beloved Enterprise-D about which they had always wondered.   In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Amy Nelson, Justin Oser, and new host Joe Keegan, take an in-depth look at the amazing labor of love that is the Enterprise-D blueprints, which were released in 1996. The discussion includes the appeal of seeing blueprints, how the usage of space shows the ship is made for comfort, the incredible contributors to the blueprints and design of the Enterprise-D, and our excitement for seeing Cetacean Ops and so many more wonderful places!   Chapters Intro (00:01:12)  Initial Thoughts (00:09:28)  Appeal of Blueprints (00:16:35)  Hyatt Regency (00:26:30)  The Contrib

Favorite Conflict Resolution Moments in TNG.   Conflicts and how those conflicts are resolved are an essential part of storytelling. Gene Roddenberry famously said that in The Next Generation, there should be no conflict among the characters that we follow. The writers often expressed that this was a challenge in creating stories for the show. However, we do see plenty of conflicts with outside forces and even some between the characters on the Enterprise-D and the Enterprise-E. How those conflicts are resolved within the episodes and movies of The Next Generation are an important aspect of the show's enduring appeal. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Amy Nelson and Justin Oser are joined by Shoaib Mirza, Associate Producer of The Edge, to list their three favorite conflict resolution moments from The Next Generation. Each participant talks about why the moments discussed are meaningful to them and important to understanding the characters on The Next Generation. Chapters Intro (00:00:00)  Babel Conference

Riker's Command Offers.   William T. Riker serves as first officer on the Enterprise-D and Enterprise-E for a total of 15 years during seven seasons of The Next Generation and four movies. In that time, he is offered command of a Starfleet ship three times and declines each time before finally accepting command of the USS Titan. Why does Riker keep turning down command offers and what do the times we do see him in command say about what he would be like in command of his own ship? In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Amy Nelson and Justin Oser are joined by Brian Meloche, Associate Producer of The Edge, to talk about Riker's command offers. The discussion includes talking about why he declines offers to command three different Starfleet ships, why he accepts command of the USS Titan, and the different times that we see Riker in command of the Enterprise-D and Enterprise-E. Chapters Intro (00:01:11)  Brian's Trek Story (00:09:05)    USS Drake (00:16:46)  USS Aires (00:22:38)  USS Melbourne (00:33:08)  USS Voy

"Gambit."   "Gambit, Parts I and II" are episodes toward the beginning of season 7 of The Next Generation that were unlike anything previously aired in a Star Trek series. After a nearly 30-year ban by Gene Roddenberry on episodes focusing on space pirates, here were two episodes that largely take place on a mercenary ship engaged in piracy. The space pirate ship, however, is really a means to explore how a number of the main characters deal with different roles and situations than we're used to seeing. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Amy Nelson and Justin Oser are joined by Chris Tribuzio, Associate Producer of Earl Grey, to talk about the two-part "Gambit" episode. The discussion includes Picard's initial absence, space pirates, the Picard/Riker and Worf/Data dynamics, Robin Curtis as Tallera, and much more! Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Listener Feedback (00:02:37)  Welcome, Chris! (00:05:50) Initial Thoughts on "Gambit" (00:06:55)  Picard's Absence (00:10:18)  Space Pirates (00:15:47)  Picard/Riker Dyna

TNG Roleplaying Game, Part 2.   Previously on Earl Grey: Richard served as gamemaster for Justin and Amy's first roleplaying game (RPG) and it was an exciting mission from The Next Generation era of Star Trek Adventures! Now Richard has brought a new Star Trek RPG along with two special guests and it's an epic continuation of the previous adventure! In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Richard Marquez, Amy Nelson, and Justin Oser play a new mission based on the Star Trek Adventures roleplaying game. This episode continues the previous roleplaying game that Amy and Justin played with Richard as gamemaster, but this time there are two special guests to help them with their quest. Find out how well they do and if their characters can accomplish their mission and survive once again! Chapters  Intro (00:01:16)   Special Guests (00:03:14)   Earl Grey 250 Recap (00:04:41)   Adventure Begins (00:06:53)   Final Thoughts (02:12:16)    Runtime: 2 hours 25 minutes 56 seconds   Hosts Richard Marquez Justin Oser Amy Nelso

Science in TNG, Part 2.   Science is an essential part of Star Trek that has inspired generations of fans to learn more about science, to become scientists, and to make influential discoveries. The Next Generation is no exception and includes many episodes that showcase new inventions, the application of existing science, and important scientific questions. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Amy Nelson and Justin Oser are joined by science teacher Joe Keegan, Associate Producer of Earl Grey, to talk about science in seasons 4 and 5 of The Next Generation. The discussion includes cybernetics, dark matter, gene editing, 3D printing, and much more! Science in TNG is a series that will cover all seven seasons of The Next Generation. Chapters Intro (00:01:13) Babel Conference Feedback (00:02:09)  Welcome, Joe! (00:05:33)  Devil's Due (00:06:48)  Galaxy's Child (00:16:10)  In Theory (00:23:06)  Silicon Avatar (00:29:59)  Disaster (00:36:24)  Masterpiece Society (00:41:45)  Ethics (00:51:28)  Final Thoughts (00:5

Dennis Madalone Interview.   Dennis Madalone was the stunt coordinator for seasons 3 through 7 of The Next Generation and all of Deep Space Nine and Voyager. He also did stunts and played many characters from the first season of The Next Generation all the way to the final season of Voyager. Dennis Madalone's work on episodes that required stunts had an important influence on hundreds of Star Trek episodes from 1987 to 2001.  In this episode of Earl Grey, host Justin Oser interviews Dennis Madalone about his role as the stunt coordinator for 19 seasons of Star Trek, including 5 seasons of The Next Generation, all 7 seasons of Deep Space Nine and all 7 seasons of Voyager, as well as the many stunts and acting roles that he did on Star Trek from 1987 to 2001. The discussion includes his lifelong love of stunts, stories from the hundreds of Star Trek episodes that he worked on, which alien makeup that he wore was the greatest challenge, and much more! Chapters  Intro (00:00:00)   Babel Conference Feedback (00: