Two people watch a randomly selected episode of Star Trek and then record a podcast about it. A couple of weeks later the podcast is added to this de-randomized list of episodes.
Elementary, Dear Data
S02E03 • “Elementary, Dear Data”
Random Trek #104 •
Memory Alpha
July 7, 2016 • 49 minutes • 34MB
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Elementary, Dear Data
The Enterprise is threatened when a character in Data and La Forge's holodeck simulation becomes sentient.
Random Trek #104 with Scott McNulty
Marshall Honorof, tech writer, joins Scott to discuss TNG’s “Elementary, Dear Data” (S2E3). Topics include why Capt. Picard doesn’t just shutdown the holodeck, if Geordi sees everything upside down, and The Nanny.
Read about Marshall’s binging every Star Trek episode and movie and then learn how to do it yourself.
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Loud As A Whisper
S02E05 • “Loud As A Whisper”
Random Trek #45 •
Memory Alpha
April 2, 2015 • 45 minutes • 20MB
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Loud As A Whisper
The Enterprise brings a deaf negotiator to mediate the end of a planetary civil war.
Random Trek #45 with Scott McNulty
Myke Cole, writer and Capt. America fan, joins Scott to talk about Loud As A Whisper (TNG S2E5).
We discuss how accurate the depiction of the military is on TNG, why it is ok that Wesley is driving the Enterprise, the state of lighting on Solais V, and use the phrase “lust warrior” fairly often. We also talk about how this episode has so many good themes, and yet still comes off a little bit on the wrong foot. Also, Riva’s hair.
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A Matter Of Honor
S02E08 • “A Matter Of Honor”
Random Trek #157 •
Memory Alpha
July 20, 2017 • 39 minutes • 26MB
A Matter Of Honor
Riker serves as an exchange officer on a Klingon warship.
Random Trek #157 with Scott McNulty
Don Melton, Incomparable panelist and guy enjoying retirement, joins Scott to discuss TNG’s “A Matter of Honor” (S2E8). Klingons do the wackiest things! And have poorly constructed ships. Also, Riker just likes doing things first.
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The Measure Of A Man
S02E09 • “The Measure Of A Man”
Random Trek #29 •
Memory Alpha
December 11, 2014 • 45 minutes • 21MB
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The Measure Of A Man
Picard must prove Data is legally a sentient being with rights and freedoms under Federation law when transfer orders demand Data's reassignment for study and disassembly.
Random Trek #29 with Scott McNulty
Brett Terpstra, a man of many projects, joins Scott to discuss The Measure of a Man (TNG S2E9).
Such topics as the existence of souls, how to disarm (literally) an android, and how Riker evolves as a character are all touched upon.
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The Royale
The Enterprise investigates the wreckage of a 21st century Earth spaceship orbiting a distant planet and the appearance of a casino with inhabitants based on a rather poorly written paperback novel. The USS Enterprise-D enters orbit of the eighth planet of a previously unmapped solar system, Theta 116. This diversion was caused by a report from a Klingon cruiser regarding the discovery of a strange vessel in the atmosphere of the planet below. Initial scans of the planet by Geordi La Forge...
Random Trek #147 with playwright about The Incomparable network
David J. Loehr, playwright about The Incomparable network joins Scott to discuss TNG’s “The Royale” (S2E12) Topics include the many ways this episode could have been better, the large number of, “hey, it is that guy” actors in this show, and the NASA logo.
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Pen Pals
S02E15 • “Pen Pals”
Random Trek #28 •
Memory Alpha
December 4, 2014 • 46 minutes • 21MB
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Pen Pals
Data makes contact with a young girl from a pre-warp civilization on a planet facing imminent annihilation. The Enterprise must wrestle with the moral dilemma of violating the Prime Directive or standing by while Data's friend dies.
Random Trek #28 with Scott McNulty
December 4, 2014 • 46 minutes • Scott McNulty with Deborah Stanish
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Q Who
Q throws the Enterprise into uncharted space where it encounters and is engaged by a vessel of a previously unknown species: the Borg. When the vessel instantly and effortlessly overwhelms the Enterprise, Picard realizes that the Federation may not be as ready for the future as he thought.
Random Trek #156 with Scott McNulty
p>Jason Kottke, purveyor of Fine Hypertext Products, joins Scott to discuss TNG’s “Q Who” (S2E16). Another Q episode! Topics include Sonya Gomez, Guinan’s super powers, and if the Borg are truly happy.Hosts
The Emissary
S02E20 • “The Emissary”
Random Trek #87 •
Memory Alpha
February 18, 2016 • 41 minutes • 19MB
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The Emissary
The Enterprise crew has to deal with a Klingon sleeper ship whose occupants don't know the Federation and Klingons are at peace. On-board to help them is an emissary, who (coincidentally) is one of Worf's former love interests.
Random Trek #87 with Scott McNulty
Maia Weinstock, editor, writer, and LEGO enthusiast, joins Scott to discuss TNG’s The Emissary (S2E20). Topics include admirals’ uniforms, Klingon mating rituals, Khelyr’s wardrobe, and ridiculous birdmen.
Next on Random Trek ENT’s The Andorian Incident (S1E7).
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Shades of Gray
S02E22 • “Shades of Gray”
Random Trek #37 •
Memory Alpha
February 5, 2015 • 45 minutes • 21MB
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Shades of Gray
Commander Riker fights for his life in sickbay after he is infected by an alien parasite while on an away-mission. Dr. Pulaski soon discovers that the only way to save Riker's life is to force his mind to relive painful memories. (Season finale)
Random Trek #37 with Scott McNulty
Casey Liss, of the Accidental Tech Podcast and Analog(ue), joins Scott to discuss “Shades of Gray” (TNG S2E22). Widely, and correctly, hailed as the worst episode of TNG ever this podcast covers everything from Starfleet Medical’s lax attitude towards quarantining people to the expensive nature of filming a TV show. Did I mention Shades of Gray is a clip show? In the second season of TNG? It isn’t good, people. Not at all.