Tue, 25 February 2020
AI in TNG.
Humanity in the 21st century is embarking on a path that includes more and more uses of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance our lives. In The Next Generation, we see examples in the 24th century of many different kinds of advanced artificial intelligence that can help us to examine where our current AI journey is taking us.
In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Justin Oser and Joe Keegan are joined by guest Jenn Tifft of the Snap Trek podcast to discuss artificial intelligence in The Next Generation. The discussion includes Data and his android family as well as the episodes "Elementary, Dear Data," "Evolution," "The Quality of Life," "Emergence," and "11001001."
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Listener Feedback (00:02:09)
Welcome, Jenn! (00:07:32)
Data and his family (00:09:09)
"Elementary, Dear Data" (00:31:15)
"Evolution" (00:44:42)
"The Quality of Life" (00:54:22)
"Emergence" (01:03:19)
"11001001" (01:12:06)
Final Thoughts (01:17:15)
Closing (01:24:15)
Running time: 1 hour, 29 minutes, 23 seconds
Hosts
Justin Oser, Joe Keegan
Guest
Jenn Tifft
Production
Joe Keegan (Editor and Producer) Amy Nelson (Producer) Justin Oser (Producer) Tony Robinson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Joe Keegan (Associate Producer) Jim McMahon (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)
Direct download: eg-313.mp3
Category: general
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Tue, 18 February 2020
The Lost Episodes, Part 9.
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 are joined by guest Brian Meloche to discuss the scripts he submitted and story ideas he pitched to Paramount for The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, and Voyager. 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 (00:00:00)
Listener Feedback (00:04:01)
Welcome, Brian! (00:06:46)
Scripts and Pitches for Star Trek (00:07:47)
Closing (01:01:33)
Runtime: 1 hour 10 minutes 31 seconds
Hosts
Amy Nelson
Joe Keegan Justin Oser
Production
Joe Keegan (Editor and Producer), Amy Nelson (Producer), Justin Oser (Producer) Tony Robinson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Joe Keegan (Associate Producer) Jim McMahon (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)
Direct download: eg-312.mp3
Category: general
-- posted at: 3:00am MDT
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Tue, 11 February 2020
Science in TNG, with Dr. Erin MacDonald.
Dr Erin Macdonald is an astrophysicist, aerospace engineer, and host of the online series "Dr Erin Explains the Universe." She's also a huge Star Trek fan who was recently announced as a science consultant for the Star Trek franchise.
In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Joe Keegan, Amy Nelson, and Justin Oser are joined by Dr. Erin MacDonald to talk about the science in Star Trek and her work as a scientist, an engineer, a science fiction consultant, and a science communicator. The discussion includes the excitement of being a Star Trek science consultant, our favorite science moments in TNG, which advanced Star Trek technology (replicators, transporters, or warp drives) we're most likely to see within a hundred years, and much more! Listen/subscribe via: http://itunes.com/trekfm http://www.trek.fm/earl-grey/311 http://earlgrey.trekfm.libsynpro.com/rss
Chapters
Intro (00:01:14)
Listener Feedback (00:02:55)
Welcome, Erin! (00:06:55)
Speed Round (00:17:40)
Class M Planets (00:21:14)
Betelgeuse (00:25:08)
Replicators Coming (00:32:51)
Phaser Rifles (00:38:18)
Spore Drive (00:41:35)
Science Fails (00:48:26)
Science in TV (00:54:17)
Favorite Science in TNG (01:03:53)
New Discoveries (01:09:49)
Final Thoughts (01:13:33)
Closing (01:19:30)
Runtime: 01:30:22
Hosts
Joe Keegan
Amy Nelson
Justin Oser
Guest
Dr. Erin MacDonald
Production
Amy Nelson (Editor and Producer) Justin Oser (Producer) Joe Keegan (Producer) Tony Robinson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Joe Keegan (Associate Producer) Jim McMahon (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)
Direct download: eg-311.mp3
Category: general
-- posted at: 7:00am MDT
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Tue, 4 February 2020
"The Most Toys.”
"The Most Toys" is a season three episode of The Next Generation which shows Data's death being faked in a shuttlecraft explosion and Data being kidnapped by Zibalian trader Kivas Fajo. Quirkily and malevolently played by Saul Rubinek, Fajo collects unique items from across the galaxy and wants to add Data to his collection.
In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Joe Keegan, Justin Oser, and Amy Nelson discuss "The Most Toys," an episode in season three of The Next Generation in which Data is kidnapped by a nefarious collector of unique items, Kivas Fajo. The discussion includes the character of Kivas Fajo, ruling by fear, Geordi's quest for the truth, and the question of whether Data pulled the trigger.
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Listener Feedback (00:06:45)
Initial Thoughts (00:12:01)
Kivas Fajo (00:16:16)
Ruling By Fear (00:25:27)
Geordi (00:34:17)
Did Data Do It? (00:42:44)
Final Thoughts (00:53:46)
Closing (01:02:33)
Running time: 1 hour, 19 minutes, 38 seconds
Hosts
Joe Keegan, Justin Oser, Amy Nelson
Production
Joe Keegan (Editor and Producer) Amy Nelson (Producer) Justin Oser (Producer) Tony Robinson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Joe Keegan (Associate Producer) Jim McMahon (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)
Direct download: eg-310.mp3
Category: general
-- posted at: 3:30pm MDT
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Tue, 28 January 2020
Favorite Badass Data Moments.
Data is a fan favorite character on The Next Generation and now Star Trek: Picard. He's known for being the operations officer and second officer on the Federation flagship, for his limitless curiosity, and for being an android on a quest to understand what it means to be human. However, we think that Data also has his share of badass moments throughout the course of The Next Generation episodes and movies. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Joe Keegan, Amy Nelson, and Justin Oser list their three favorite badass Data moments from The Next Generation. Each choice is discussed and highlights Data as tough and uncompromising. Chapters Intro (00:01:12) First Picks (00:09:00) Second Picks (00:21:07) Third Picks (00:32:55) Honorable Mentions (00:49:27)
Final Thoughts (00:55:32) Closing (00:59:18) Runtime: 01:16:58 Hosts
Joe Keegan Amy Nelson Justin Oser Production Amy Nelson (Editor and Producer) Joe Keegan (Producer) Justin Oser (Producer) Tony Robinson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Joe Keegan (Associate Producer) Jim McMahon (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)
Direct download: eg-309.mp3
Category: general
-- posted at: 6:30am MDT
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Tue, 21 January 2020
Deleted Scenes, Season 5.
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 deleted scenes from The Next Generation season 5 episodes "New Ground,” "Ethics,” "The Outcast,” The First Duty,” "Cost of Living,” The Perfect Mate,” and "The Inner Light.” All the deleted scenes that are discussed can be found on the season 5 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)
Listener Feedback (00:06:50)
Season 5 Deleted Scenes (00:15:21)
"New Ground" (00:18:34)
"Ethics" (00:24:39)
"The Outcast" (00:27:27)
"The First Duty" (00:33:51)
"Cost of Living" (00:44:53)
"The Perfect Mate" (00:55:20)
"The Inner Light" (01:02:57)
Final Thoughts (01:21:34)
Closing (01:32:31)
Runtime: 1 hour 40 minutes 29 seconds
Hosts
Amy Nelson, Joe Keegan and Justin Oser
Production
Joe Keegan (Editor and Producer) Amy Nelson (Producer) Justin Oser (Producer) Tony Robinson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Joe Keegan (Associate Producer) Jim McMahon (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)
Direct download: eg-308.mp3
Category: general
-- posted at: 3:00am MDT
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Tue, 14 January 2020
Genetically Designed People.
Genetic engineering has been a thread throughout Star Trek ever since the classic first season episode of The Original Series, "Space Seed," which introduced Khan Noonien Singh. The Next Generation has its own share of thought-provoking episodes that focus on genetic engineering and genetically designed people.
In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Justin Oser, Joe Keegan, and Amy Nelson talk about episodes of The Next Generation featuring genetically designed people and what their portrayal tells us about the show's perspective on different types of genetic engineering. The episodes discussed include "Unnatural Selection," "Up the Long Ladder," "The Hunted," and "The Masterpiece Society."
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Babel Conference Feedback (00:02:58)
Genetically Designed People (00:08:17)
"Unnatural Selection" (00:09:54)
"Up the Long Ladder" (00:19:29)
"The Hunted" (00:29:02)
"The Masterpiece Society" (00:40:32)
"Loud As a Whisper" (00:54:02)
"The Perfect Mate" (00:56:54)
Final Thoughts (01:04:15)
Closing (01:12:34)
Hosts
Joe Keegan, Justin Oser, Amy Nelson
Production
Justin Oser (Editor and Producer) Amy Nelson (Producer) Joe Keegan (Producer) Tony Robinson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Joe Keegan (Associate Producer) Jim McMahon (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)
Direct download: eg-307.mp3
Category: general
-- posted at: 3:00am MDT
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Tue, 7 January 2020
High Culture in TNG.
When The Next Generation had a cultural reference or an artistic performance, it was often part of what would be called high culture, such as Shakespeare, classical music, or painting. Although cultural references and performances considered to be among the highest accomplishments of Earth culture go back as far as the first season of The Original Series, The Next Generation seems to bring this type of culture into the lives of its characters more than any other Star Trek series.
In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Joe Keegan and Amy Nelson are joined by guest Duncan Barrett of Primitive Culture to discuss high culture in The Next Generation and its effect on the show. The topics discussed include literature, the performing arts (including classical music and poetry), and the visual arts (including painting and pottery).
Chapters
Intro (00:01:13)
High Culture in TNG (00:17:23)
Shakespeare Influences (00:23:50)
Visual Arts (00:43:45)
Performing Arts (00:50:40)
Great Literature (00:58:00)
The Most Utopian (01:09:06)
Final Thoughts (01:22:55)
Closing (01:30:49)
Hosts
Joe Keegan, Amy Nelson
Guest
Duncan Barrett
Production
Amy Nelson (Editor and Producer) Justin Oser (Producer) Joe Keegan (Producer) Tony Robinson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Joe Keegan (Associate Producer) Jim McMahon (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)
Direct download: eg-306.mp3
Category: general
-- posted at: 2:00pm MDT
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Tue, 31 December 2019
"Half A Life.”
"Half A Life" is a season four episode of The Next Generation which beautifully and painfully portrays the love story between Lwaxana Troi and Dr. Timicin of the planet Kaelon II, shortly before his society requires him to die at the age of 60. There's lots to talk about in this episode including the themes of commitment, aging, the right to die, and much more.
In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Joe Keegan and Amy Nelson are joined by guest Christian Alonzo to discuss "Half A Life,” an episode in season four of The Next Generationin which Lwaxana Troi falls in love with someone whose society mandates that he commit suicide. The discussion includes the episode’s unusual format, the love story between Lwaxana and Timicin, aging and the right to die, and the Prime Directive.
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Welcome, Christian! (00:03:15)
Christian's Star Trek Story (00:04:25)
Why Lwaxana and "Half a Life?” (00:08:29)
Initial Thoughts (00:12:45)
Unusual Format (00:18:32)
Lwaxana and Timicin (00:19:43)
Aging and The Right To Die (00:25:28)
Prime Directive (00:43:52)
Did We Just Destroy a Star? (00:49:22)
Final Thoughts (00:53:27)
Closing (01:05:07)
Running time: 1 hour, 13 minutes, 51 seconds
Hosts
Joe Keegan, Amy Nelson
Guests
Christian Alonzo
Production
Joe Keegan (Editor and Producer) Amy Nelson (Producer) Justin Oser (Producer) Tony Robinson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Joe Keegan (Associate Producer) Jim McMahon (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)
Direct download: eg-305.mp3
Category: general
-- posted at: 9:00am MDT
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Tue, 17 December 2019
Science in TNG, Part 5.
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 more science in season 7 of The Next Generation. The discussion topics include the multiverse, quantum tunneling, and the origin of life. Science in TNG is a series that will cover all seven seasons and the four movies of The Next Generation.
Chapters Intro (00:00:00)
Remembering D.C. Fontana (00:03:04) Listener Feedback (00:05:48) The Multiverse (00:17:14) Quantum Tunneling, Part 2 (00:30:16) Rock, Fire, Sky, and Water (00:38:17)
The Origin of Life, Part 2 (00:50:54) Final Thoughts (00:56:57) Closing (01:04:39) Runtime: 1 hour 16 minutes 2 seconds
Hosts
Joe Keegan
Amy Nelson
Justin Oser
Production
Justin Oser (Editor and Producer) Amy Nelson (Producer) Joe Keegan (Producer) Tony Robinson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Joe Keegan (Associate Producer) Jim McMahon (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)
Direct download: eg-303.mp3
Category: general
-- posted at: 3:00am MDT
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