Best Mulgrew Podcasts (2025)

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TNG: "The Price" (s3e8) with TV critic Diana Keng 1:09:04

8h ago1:09:04

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HOLLYWOOD CRINGE FESTIVAL. Bryan continues Spring Flings Month with returning guest Diana Keng, a TV critic whose work you can read at Geek Girl Authority and Women at Warp. Did the nail the casting of a man who is supposed to sweep Deanna Troi off her feet? The grades begin at (22:51).By Bryan Murphy

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"Guitar Face" 16:32

11h ago16:32

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Send us a text Ever wonder why musicians make weird faces while playing? Tune in and find out! The Vinyl Tour Bus Makes all The Stops: Tales Of A Rock-A-Rolla Musical History Tours Rock Music Trivia General Mayhem Tune In, Turn On & Rock OutBy Fred Mulgrew

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LD: "Reflections" & "Hear All, Trust Nothing" (s3e5-6) with Katie Hampton 1:38:20

2d ago1:38:20

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NINE OWN SELF. This month's animated spotlight features a pair of episodes that go to great lengths to give our cartoon characters some badly needed introspection. Rutherford learns about his bad boy former self and Tendi is pressed to assert the woman she wants to be over her culture's demands. Oh, and there's plenty of nostalgia for Bryan with a …

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Secrets of Plymouth Rock - The Real Story 27:10

5d ago27:10

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What’s the real story and legacy of Plymouth Rock? Did the so-called “Pilgrims” REALLY step upon that particular rock that fateful Autumn of 1620? Why and how did Plymouth Rock become the defining “Founding of America" Myth? My dog Noodles and I visit the rock in Plymouth Massachusetts to find out! Works Cited: https://www.jstor.org/stable/j.ctv1wx…

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TOS: "Elaan of Troyius" (s3e13) with Jordan Hoffman 1:20:48

7d ago1:20:48

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TEARS FOR LEERS. Captain Kirk falls under the spell of... a former co-star of William Shatner's? It's Spring Flings Month here on Trek Marry Kill. Bryan is joined by film critic Jordan Hoffman, who also authored the Star Trek Book of Friendship, and whose writing can be found in Vanity Fair, Foreign Policy Magazine, and his Substack -- Hoffstack.Su…

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Star Trek: Prodigy - Just the Marrys! with Charlynn Schmiedt, Marina Kravchuk, Steve Shives, and Jessie Gender 1:55:43

13d ago1:55:43

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SIMPLY THE BEST? Don't sleep on Star Trek: Prodigy, which manages to capture the spirit and storytelling of the most popular Trek and aim it at kids while also being highly entertaining for adults -- especially a crusty old Star Trek fan like Bryan. He's not the only fan enchanted by the series, though. Charlynn & Marina from Mission Log: Prodigy a…

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Star Trek - Red Alert! Special Episode 23:58

14d ago23:58

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UNIVERSAL FAN FEST has kicked off at Universal Studios Hollywood and fans can stand on the bridge of the Enterprise-D as used in Star Trek: Picard - Season Three for a tour-turned-adventure. But does it and the themed food make the event a TREK, MARRY, or KILL? Bryan and Kristen take you through their experiences to decide.…

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Van Life Diaries - Skunk Ape Headquarters 17:47

20d ago17:47

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Who is The Skunk Ape? Noodles and I take the van to visit Skunk Ape Headquarters deep in the Florida Everglades in search of answers. We’ll also be answering listener question at the end, which include: What do you listen to while driving? Do you ever take showers in your van? How long does it take you to visit a location? How do you avoid conversa…

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VOY: "Coda" (s3e15) 1:16:45

21d ago1:16:45

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DADDY DEAD CARE. A shuttle accident puts Captain Janeway on death's doorstep and death is only too happy to answer, taking the face of her dead father. But that's not the only weird thing going on in this fast-paced, wacky episode that concludes The Captain is DEAD! Month on Trek Marry Kill. The grades begin at (33:42).…

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Rock Concert Drama 19:06

24d ago19:06

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Send us a text What's your weirdest experience at a Rock Concert? Tune in to hear what some of Fred's craziest moments at shows he's been to! The Vinyl Tour Bus Makes all The Stops: Tales Of A Rock-A-Rolla Musical History Tours Rock Music Trivia General Mayhem Tune In, Turn On & Rock OutBy Fred Mulgrew

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The Enchanted Highway - One Man's Dream to Save His Town 14:54

25d ago14:54

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The sparse fields of North Dakota hold a secret … Mysterious scrape metal statues populate the wind-swept landscape. The reason behind their labored construction and the harrowing story of the man who built them - that’s a story worth telling. This is the fable of the Enchanted Highway… Works Cited: https://www.atlasobscura.com/videos/meet-the-man-…

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DS9: "The Visitor" (s4e2) 1:11:58

28d ago1:11:58

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THE RUBBERBAND MAN. Bryan and Shereese commiserate over dead dads and her first time watching a classic episode of Deep Space Nine as THE CAPTAIN IS DEAD! Month continues. The grades begin at (32:34)By Bryan Murphy

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Too Old To Rock? 23:49

1M ago23:49

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Send us a text We discuss if a performer is past their prime! The Vinyl Tour Bus Makes all The Stops: Tales Of A Rock-A-Rolla Musical History Tours Rock Music Trivia General Mayhem Tune In, Turn On & Rock OutBy Fred Mulgrew

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TOS: "The Tholian Web" (s3e9) 46:50

1M ago46:50

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WEB KIRK.O. Captain Kirk is dead! No wait -- he's a ghost! No... it's interspace! But, what's this? the crew of the Enterprise is slowly going mad? And now the ship is being surrounded by a web? Is this third season adventure a TREK, MARRY, or KILL? The grades begin at (13:22).By Bryan Murphy

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Van Life Diaries - Understanding Solar and Lunar Eclipses 33:52

1M ago33:52

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How much do we REALLY know about eclipses? My answer one year ago would have been - not much. - To amend this, my dog and I witness a total solar eclipse and - nearly a year later - a lunar eclipse in Southern Florida. We use each experience to explore the profound cultural, historical and scientific significance of eclipses. Sit back, relax and jo…

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TNG: "Tapestry" (s6e15) 1:15:12

1M ago1:15:12

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PICARD WORKS BLUE. It's the death of Jean-Luc Picard as we kick off The Captain is DEAD! month on the show. Shot through the heart and **Q** is to blame? Bryan and Kristen examine this critical episode to determine if it's a TREK, MARRY, or KILL. The grades begin at (29:44).By Bryan Murphy

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LD: "Mining the Mind's Mines" & "Room for Growth" (s3e3-4) with Katie Hampton 1:14:17

1M ago1:14:17

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COME ON, CAROL! In this month's animated spotlight, Bryan and Katie Hampton of Geekscape's Napping Through Happy Hour Podcast take a look at a pair of Lower Decks episodes that are half character assassinations of Captain Carol Freeman. Are the other halves funny, though? Jump straight to "Room for Growth" at (33:44).…

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PIC: "Et in Arcadia Ego," Parts I & II (s1e9-10) 1:08:55

2M ago1:08:55

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OH HEAVENS NO! Bryan & Kristen marvel at the tax dollars used to make the last two episodes of Star Trek: Picard's first season, but are these final two episodes a TREK, MARRY, or KILL? The grades begin at (23:26).By Bryan Murphy

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The Crater of Diamonds - Arkansas' Volcanic Treasure Field 25:12

2M ago25:12

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Crater of Diamonds State Park is the only place in the world where the public can search for natural diamonds at their volcanic source. The 37 acre eroded volcanic crater sees hopeful prospectors prying through loose soil - hoping to find more than just dirt Some do … some do not … Regardless, the history of the park is just as fascinating as the d…

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PIC: "Nepenthe" & "Broken Pieces" (s1e7-8) 1:03:21

2M ago1:03:21

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PIZZAS AND ADMONISHMENTS. Picard takes Soji to the Riker Troi's house to chill out and think about their next move. Narissa kills a bunch of Borg... and Rios reveals he has a direct connection to what's happening. The grades begin at (29:45).By Bryan Murphy

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Best Rock Concert Films 23:24

2M ago23:24

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Send us a text What's your favorite concert movie? In this episode we discuss several films worthy of "Best Concert Film" status. We even had an earthquake during the show!!! The Vinyl Tour Bus Makes all The Stops: Tales Of A Rock-A-Rolla Musical History Tours Rock Music Trivia General Mayhem Tune In, Turn On & Rock Out…

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PIC: "Absolute Candor" & "Stardust City Rag" & "The Impossible Box" (s1e4-6) 1:17:00

2M ago1:17:00

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BREAKING BAD ACCENTS. Jean-Luc Picard couldn't save all the Romulans so he opted to save none of them. Does the attempt to turn the character into a classic 21st century antihero succeed or are Bryan and Kristen too distracted by both the intentionally bad and the accidentally bad accent work throughout the series? The grades begin at (24:27).…

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Van Life Diaries - WW2 Finds American Shores 35:48

2M ago35:48

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America sleeps far away from the impending conflicts of World War II. Despite this VAST distance, an anxiety lingers in the mind of American President - Franklin D. Roosevelt … My dog Noodles and I scale WWII observation towers along the Delaware coast - and use the story of their construction to illustrate the deep anxieties present in the pre-war…

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Greatest Screamers In Rock! 15:48

2M ago15:48

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Send us a text Who is the greatest screamer of all time? Daltrey? Plant? Cocker? Let us know at: [email protected] The Vinyl Tour Bus Makes all The Stops: Tales Of A Rock-A-Rolla Musical History Tours Rock Music Trivia General Mayhem Tune In, Turn On & Rock OutBy Fred Mulgrew

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PIC: "Maps and Legends" & "The End is the Beginning" (s1e2-3) 1:22:25

2M ago1:22:25

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PADDING THE RUNTIME. It's been five years since the premiere of Star Trek: Picard and the first season was a bumpy ride for all involved. Patrick Stewart trying to capture Jean-Luc Picard at a different point in his life. A host of executives, producers, and writers being largely unfamiliar with the character or episodic TV; and a first-time showru…

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Star Trek: Picard - "Remembrance" Fifth Anniversary Reissue 1:27:36

2M ago1:27:36

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It's been five years since the first season of Star Trek: Picard concluded, and here in the month of March, Bryan & Kristen will be revisiting the episodes they didn't get to when they first kicked off coverage of the series. Back in 2022, Trek Marry Kill began by grading all the live action pilots, including Picard. We were joined by Hector Navarr…

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LD: "Grounded" & "The Least Dangerous Game" (s3e1-2) with Katie Hampton 1:12:16

2M ago1:12:16

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PARK AND RECREATIONS. This month's animated spotlight judges the kickoff of Star Trek: Lower Decks' third season, which include a pair of episodes that pay homage to iconic moments from throughout the franchise. One *could* say that about every episode of Lower Decks -- do Bryan and Katie do that? You'll just have to listen. The grades begin at (15…

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TOS: "The Paradise Syndrome" (s3e3) 44:16

3M ago44:16

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KIRK'S UNPLANNED VACATION. An alien obelisk gives Captain Kirk amnesia and strands him among indigenous people transported from Earth to an alien planet in the direct path of a world-ending asteroid. Our Inner Light Month concludes with this look at Kirk basically getting a chance at a normal life but still becoming the captain of a tribe. Is it a …

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Bands I learned to love! 15:31

3M ago15:31

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Send us a text Bands we acquired a taste for. Took years to eventually like their sound. The Vinyl Tour Bus Makes all The Stops: Tales Of A Rock-A-Rolla Musical History Tours Rock Music Trivia General Mayhem Tune In, Turn On & Rock OutBy Fred Mulgrew

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America's Ghost Towns - Why Did They Leave? 20:53

3M ago20:53

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Abandoned towns are scattered throughout the American Landscape. These remnants of bygone eras tempt us to speculate about the lives of those that left … Why did they leave? What makes the American West particularly populated with these so-called “Ghost Towns?” Noodles and I explore the desolate ghost town of Grafton - just south of Zion National P…

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ENT: "Carbon Creek" (s2e2) with Jamie, Bill, and Maria from Enterprisesplaining 1:45:37

3M ago1:45:37

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A GOOD STORY? That's not something Bryan and his trio of guest co-hosts expected from Star Trek: Enterprise here during Inner Lights month. Jamie, Bill, and Maria have their own show where they explain episodes of Enterprise to one another, and for "Carbon Creek," they're doing a bit of a swap with Trek Marry Kill -- look for Bryan to appear on the…

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Van Life Diaries - Into the Redwoods : Realm of Giants 24:52

3M ago24:52

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The Redwoods are home to the world’s tallest trees. WHAT'S the secret to their staggering growth? Why is this unique ecosystem worth visiting? Noodles and I hike deep into the Old-Growth Redwoods of Northern California to find out! - As always, we'll answer listener question at the end, which include: Have you had any cryptid encounters on the road…

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Undercover Brother 18:04

3M ago18:04

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Send us a text Songs you didn't want anyone to know you liked! The Vinyl Tour Bus Makes all The Stops: Tales Of A Rock-A-Rolla Musical History Tours Rock Music Trivia General Mayhem Tune In, Turn On & Rock OutBy Fred Mulgrew

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DS9: "Far Beyond the Stars" (s6e13) 1:01:54

3M ago1:01:54

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HOPE AND DESPAIR walk hand and hand, but that's not the only lesson to be learned from a classic episode of Star Trek and Deep Space Nine. From a technical standpoint, the Star Trek format is malleable and elastic if the story has a point, and the story can be about anything if there's meaningful characterization. But! Is this episode a TREK, MARRY…

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Replacing Lead Singers. 20:50

3M ago20:50

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Send us a text Bands that replaced their lead singer. And did it work? The Vinyl Tour Bus Makes all The Stops: Tales Of A Rock-A-Rolla Musical History Tours Rock Music Trivia General Mayhem Tune In, Turn On & Rock OutBy Fred Mulgrew

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Wall Drug - The World's Weirdest Drug Store 17:12

3M ago17:12

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What started as a modest drug store now welcomes millions of curious travelers … Welcome to Wall Drug! Home to a Robot T-rex, 6,000 cowboy boots, animatronic singers, a working chapel - and of course, their famous 5 cent coffee … Join my dog Noodles and I as we explore the wild story of Americas largest and most bizarre drug store! Works Cited: htt…

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TNG: "The Inner Light" (s5e25) with Michael Baumann of FanGraphs and Wheelysports 1:15:30

3M ago1:15:30

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A FLUTE OCCURRENCE. Captain Picard gets zapped into a simulation where he must live out a whole other life as a man on a dying planet. It turns out this has a profound effect on the captain of the Federation flagship, but it's something the franchise barely revisited after what many consider to be the show's finest hour. Do Bryan and guest co-host …

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Misheard Lyrics 16:26

3M ago16:26

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Send us a text Been singin' the wrong lyrics for years? This show is for you! The Vinyl Tour Bus Makes all The Stops: Tales Of A Rock-A-Rolla Musical History Tours Rock Music Trivia General Mayhem Tune In, Turn On & Rock OutBy Fred Mulgrew

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LD: "wej duj" & "First First Contact" (s2e9-10) with Katie Hampton 1:45:48

3M ago1:45:48

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KLINGONS! VULCANS! PROMOTIONS! This month's animated spotlight focuses on the last two episodes of Lower Decks' second season, in which we get the introduction of T'Lyn and Ma'ah and discover that Ensign Sonya Gomez has been promoted from spilling hot chocolate on Captain Picard to captaining her own starship -- which the Cerritos needs to rescue i…

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Van Life Diaries - The Manatees of Southern Florida 23:27

3M ago23:27

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Southern Florida is home to an aquatic gentle giant: THE MANATEE. But how much do we really know about this wondering benign behemoth? Noodles and I dive deep into the warm springs, rivers and tributaries of Florida to research this fascinating creature. As always we'll answer listener questions at the end, which include: Who or what did you learn …

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VOY: "Learning Curve" (s1e15) 1:24:21

4M ago1:24:21

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SAY "CHEESE," TUVOK! When some surly MaQuis crewmembers refuse to conform, it's up to Tuvok to whip them into shape. Meanwhile, Neelix cuts the cheese and it winds up being so nasty that it makes the ship sick. The grades begin at (34:16).By Bryan Murphy

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Star Trek: Section 31 with TV critic Diana Keng 1:32:35

4M ago1:32:35

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YEOHING FOR IT. The long-gestating Section 31 TV series finally premieres on Paramount+ as a standalone movie -- or is it? Bryan and TV critic Diana Keng try to figure out just what this actually is and how the wonderful, resplendent, and popular Michelle Yeoh's contributions go insofar as making this a TREK, MARRY, or KILL. The grades begin at (33…

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Record Store Etiquette 19:27

4M ago19:27

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Send us a text How to behave in a record store! The Vinyl Tour Bus Makes all The Stops: Tales Of A Rock-A-Rolla Musical History Tours Rock Music Trivia General Mayhem Tune In, Turn On & Rock OutBy Fred Mulgrew

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VOY: "Eye of the Needle" (s1e6) 1:14:00

4M ago1:14:00

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TIME IS PRECIOUS. It's been 30 years since this episode aired and yet it remains one of Voyager's most indelible hours. Is a random Romulan contacted through a wormhole friend or foe to the ship stranded in the Delta Quadrant and is the episode a TREK, MARRY, or KILL? The grades begin at (28:27).By Bryan Murphy

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VOY: "The Cloud" (s1e5) 1:21:00

4M ago1:21:00

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COFFEE COFFEE COFFEE. It's the episode that gave us Captain Kathryn Janeway's most famous line *and* underscored just how much of a charlatan the show's Native American advisor wound up being. Will Bryan & Shereese give it a TREK, MARRY, or KILL? The grades begin at (29:05).By Bryan Murphy

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Sun Records - The Birth of Rock and Roll 34:48

4M ago34:48

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Sun Records in Memphis, Tennessee claims to be the birthplace of Rock and Roll. But just what does it mean to be “The Birthplace of Rock and Roll”? Can we accept such a claim without first diving even deep into the murky depths of American musical history. Noodles and I head to Memphis to find out … (Beneath the shadow of Graceland and within earsh…

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VOY: "Phage" (s1e4) 1:19:37

4M ago1:19:37

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LOL (LOSS OF LUNGS). It's the 30th anniversary of Star Trek: Voyager's debut. Bryan & Shereese play Trek Marry Kill with "Phage," the episode that introduces us to the gnarly Vidiians, who mark the occasion by stealing Neelix's lungs! Is the episode compelling Trek or a drama set in a carnival? The grades begin at (25:41).…

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Star Trek: Voyager - "Caretaker" 30th Anniversary reissue 1:12:28

4M ago1:12:28

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MINOR BIPEDAL SPECIES? Captain Kathryn Janeway has a problem: in order to save a childlike race of people called the Ocampa, she must strand her ship and crew 70,000 light years from their home quadrant of space, or else risk the Ocampas' future as slaves to the evil Kazon. What is a Starfleet captain to do? This week, Bryan and Kristen grapple wit…

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LD: "Where Pleasant Fountains Lie" & "I, Excretus" (s2e7-8) with Katie Hampton 1:38:58

4M ago1:38:58

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LADIES BE SCHEMING! Billups' mother has been trying to trick her son into losing his virginity so that he can leave Starfleet and take his place on his home world's throne. Meanwhile, a consultant contrives for the Cerritos crew to fail a series of tests to boost her status. Two very funny episodes for this month's animated spotlight, but will Brya…

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DSC: "Life, Itself" (s5e10) with Shereese (@SciFiSavage) 1:28:13

4M ago1:28:13

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ALL GOOD STREAMS must come to an end, and Star Trek: Discovery is no exception, despite putting Paramount Plus on the map. But is this final episode a fitting conclusion to Michael Burnham's and the crew of the Discovery's story? Bryan and Shereese investigate. The grades begin at (33:24).By Bryan Murphy

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