The Next Next Generation Podcast

TNG S1 Ep: 25—Conspiracy This episode is the action payoff of all the great character building we’ve seen over the course of season one. One of Picard’s oldest friends comes to him with rumors of a conspiracy within the top ranks of Starfleet Command. Will Picard believe him, will he take action? Find out in … Continue reading "The Next Next Generation Podcast: (S1 Ep. 25) Conspiracy"

TNG S1 Ep. 24—We’ll Always Have Paris In this episode, the Enterprise encounters unusual time distortions, Picard reconnects with an old flame, another crazy mad-scientist dude, the writers are stuck in premise land, and we get the epic entrance of Action DATA who saves the day! Music: “Tempting Secrets” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative … Continue reading "The Next Next Generation Podcast: (S1 Ep. 24) We’ll Always Have Paris"

TNG S1 Ep. 23—Skin of Evil With Troi stuck in a crashed shuttle, the Enterprise scrambles to rescue her from an chaotic evil monster—who then kills Yar and captures Riker. This episode struggles with an abandoned opening idea and a final eulogy scene that is way too long! We have some strong thoughts about this … Continue reading "The Next Next Generation Podcast: (S1 Ep. 23) Skin of Evil"

TNG S1 Ep. 22—Symbiosis Buckle up, because it’s going to be a bumpy ride; the Enterprise encounters two civilizations in a parasitic, drug-fueled relationship. We have a lot of fun talking about this one… especially that War on Drugs PSA… yikes! Music: “Suave Standpipe” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Music: … Continue reading "The Next Next Generation Podcast: (S1 Ep. 22) Symbiosis"

TNG S1 Ep. 21—Arsenal of Freedom Sometimes writers come up with great ideas for the episode premise. Sometimes they don’t. And sometimes they abandon the premise entirely halfway through the episode! Some big plot holes is this one, let’s see if we can fix it on today’s episode of The Next Next Generation Podcast! Music: … Continue reading "The Next Next Generation Podcast: (S1 Ep. 21) The Arsenal of Freedom"

TNG S1 Ep. 20—Heart of Glory We have asked for it. We have wanted it, and now, it is finally here! A Worf-featuring episode. Woot!!! Ferengi mentions, killer Klingons, and a Worf of the Day. Listen to this action-packed podcast episode! Music: “Tempting Secrets” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

TNG S1 Ep. 19—Coming of Age We have lots of thoughts about this exciting episode of Star Trek TNG. While the Enterprise is put under investigation by an Admiral, Wesley is taking his entrance exams into Star Fleet Academy, including the dreaded Psych Test. Will he leave the show this soon? Could it be possible? … Continue reading "The Next Next Generation Podcast: (S1 Ep. 19) Coming of Age"

TNG S1 Ep. 18—Home Soil Another thrilling and perfectly plotted Star Trek TNG entry; as the Enterprise crew (ugly giant bags of mostly water) encounter a terraforming station and a murder mystery unfolds… Music: “Tempting Secrets” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

TNG S1 Ep. 17—When the Bough Breaks Well, we finally have kids aboard the Enterprise… until they are stolen! The crew encounters yet another humanoid civilization with an underlying problem. Join us as we discuss radiation, the Founders Effect and more… Music: “Tempting Secrets” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

TNG S1 Ep. 16—Too Short a Season Admirals are trouble. Admiral Jameson is no exception, and the trouble begins from the moment he steps aboard the Enterprise and takes command. Join us as we discuss all the plot holes and shortcomings of this week’s episode of Star Trek TNG. Music: “Tempting Secrets” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed … Continue reading "The Next Next Generation Podcast: (S1 Ep. 16) Too Short a Season"

TNG S1 Ep. 15— 11001001 In this episode, the Enterprise docks at Starbase 74, the crew get some well deserved shore leave, Riker is distrustful of the Bynars, Data learns to paint, the Holodeck get an update, and Wesley doesn’t know something! Join us as we talk about it all! Music: “Tempting Secrets” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) … Continue reading "The Next Next Generation Podcast: (S1 Ep. 15) 11001001"

TNG S1 Ep. 14—Angel One In this tension-filled social commentary episode featuring a matriarchal society, we also get Riker in some sexy pjs, Data learning about perfume, a sick and very grumpy Picard, researcher Beverly, and Geordi takes the conn! Join us on our deep-dive as we talk about it all! Music: “Tempting Secrets” Kevin MacLeod … Continue reading "The Next Next Generation Podcast: (S1 Ep. 14) Angel One"

TNG S1 Ep. 13—Datalore This episode has it all: Data’s ongoing quest for humanity, Data’s lore about his creation, Data’s Lore — his machiavellian brother, Data VS Lore in a climatic showdown, and the first instance of “Shutup Wesley!” Oh My Data! Music: “Tempting Secrets” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed … Continue reading "The Next Next Generation Podcast: (S1 Ep. 13) Datalore"

TNG S1 Ep. 12—The Big Goodbye It’s a dark and foggy day in downtown San Francisco, the greatest P.I. ever seen, Dixon Hill (Picard), is on the case. It’s murder, murder most foul. Can he solve the case and escape the clutches of the rogue holo-deck program? Is this the best Star Trek episode from … Continue reading "The Next Next Generation Podcast: (S1 Ep. 12) The Big Goodbye"

TNG S1 Ep. 11—Haven Family drama is brewing aboard the Enterprise when Troi is about to be unexpectedly married to her betrothed Wyatt. Riker freaks out, Lwaxana steals the show, and Data is intrigued by the whole thing. Join us for this comedic episode of The Next Next Generation Podcast! Music: “Tempting Secrets” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) … Continue reading "The Next Next Generation Podcast: (S1 Ep. 11) Haven"

TNG S1 Ep. 10—Hide and Q Q is back! Need I say more…? Join us as we discuss this hilarious episode of Star Trek filled with all the Q-hijinks you know and love! Music: “Tempting Secrets” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

TNG S1 Ep. 9—The Battle Join us for another hot take as we discuss this plot-driven episode, featuring the return of Wesley, Boy Genius, ex machina, mind controlled Picard, and those mysterious Ferengi! Music: “Tempting Secrets” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

TNG S1 Ep. 8— Justice Get ready for a hot take about this sizzling Star Trek TNG episode. When Wesley, boy genius, unknowingly breaks the Edo’s law and crushes some sacred flowers, Picard ponders what to do while considering the Prime Directive. Can there be justice? Find out… Music: “Tempting Secrets” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) … Continue reading "The Next Next Generation Podcast: (S1 Ep. 8) Justice"

TNG S1 Ep. 7—Lonely Among Us Something’s afoot on the Enterprise, but can Data and the gang crack the case as a cosmic space entity takes over members of the crew… including Captain Picard!? We have not one, but two Data of the Days for you as we talk about this flawed episode of Star … Continue reading "The Next Next Generation Podcast: (S1 Ep. 7) Lonely Among Us"

TNG S1 Ep. 6—Where No One Has Gone Before When new engine-optimization testing for the Enterprise goes awry, the crew finds themselves flung across several galaxies and stuck in a realm where thought becomes reality in this exciting episode. Music: “Tempting Secrets” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: … Continue reading "The Next Next Generation Podcast: (S1 Ep. 6) Where No One Has Gone Before"