Remember Me. The fourth season episode "Remember Me" is a very memorable entry of The Next Generation . Beverly Crusher is trapped in a warp bubble and faced with the traumatic situation of people on the Enterprise-D gradually disappearing until she's the only one left on the ship and the warp bubble universe is collapsing around her. "Remember Me" is one of a handful of episodes to focus on Beverly Crusher and it showcases an amazing performance by Gates McFadden. In this episode of Earl Grey ,...
Sep 04, 2018•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 243
Favorite Character Moments Season 7. The Next Generation has a mostly episodic format, but over the course of the show and the movies, there are many great character moments. Those moments, both great and small, can enhance our experience of the show and lead to a new understanding of both regular and recurring characters. In this episode of Earl Grey , hosts Amy Nelson, Richard Marquez, and Justin Oser list their three favorite character moments from season seven. Each host discusses why their ...
Aug 28, 2018•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 242
Creatures and Monsters of TNG. The Next Generation includes a number of episodes that have exotic species and unusual entities. These lifeforms that can be called creatures and monsters have the ability to bring out our sympathy or to frighten us, but they also often provide great storytelling opportunities. In this episode of Earl Grey , hosts Justin Oser and Amy Nelson discuss the creatures and monsters of The Next Generation . Lifeforms discussed include Gagh, Targs, the parasites from "Consp...
Aug 21, 2018•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 241
TNG Characters Who Play Music. Music is an important element to the experience of watching episodes of The Next Generation , but there are also a number of characters on the show that play musical instruments themselves. What motivates them to play music and how might they use their talents as part of a music group? In this episode of Earl Grey , hosts Justin Oser and Amy Nelson are joined by special guest Tony Robinson of Continuing Mission and Melodic Treks (Tony also creates the wonderful sho...
Aug 07, 2018•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 240
New Picard Series. On August 4, 2018, Patrick Stewart made a surprise appearance on the main stage at Star Trek Las Vegas to announce that Jean-Luc Picard will be returning in a new series set 20 years after Star Trek: Nemesis. Only a few other details have so far been given on the new series, but the reaction inside the hall during the announcement and throughout social media in the short time since has been one of incredible excitement and enthusiasm. In this episode of Earl Grey , hosts Justi...
Aug 05, 2018•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 239
Romulans in "The Enemy" and "The Defector." The third season episodes "The Enemy" and "The Defector" aired within a few months of each other and provided the first episodes of The Next Generation to show Romulan characters in such depth. The Romulans appeared in The Next Generation in more episodes than in any other Star Trek series, but how much do we really know about this iconic species? In this episode of Earl Grey , hosts Justin Oser, Amy Nelson, and Richard Marquez are joined by special gu...
Jul 31, 2018•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 238
"The Chase" and Panspermia. "The Chase" is a sixth season episode of The Next Generation that answered a question many fans had wondered about over the years - why do so many of the species that we see in Star Trek look so similar? This question is answered when the pieces of a puzzle spanning many worlds and billions of years is revealed. A progenitor species found themselves alone in the galaxy four billions years ago and decided to seed many planets with life in the hope that the resulting in...
Jul 24, 2018•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 237
The Lost Episodes, Part 2. 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 Richard Marquez, Amy Nelson, and Justin Oser discuss two more never-produced episodes of season one of The N...
Jul 17, 2018•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 236
Star Trek Las Vegas 2018. For the past 17 years, thousands of fans have converged on Las Vegas every summer to see Star Trek actors and creatives, meet other fans, and celebrate what they love about the franchise. This is the largest Star Trek convention in the United States and is eagerly anticipated year after year. In this episode of Earl Grey , hosts Amy Nelson, Richard Marquez, and Justin Oser provide tips and insights for attendees and share stories of their past Star Trek Las Vegas experi...
Jul 10, 2018•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 235
Favorite Character Moments Season 6. The Next Generation has a mostly episodic format, but over the course of the show and the movies, there are many great character moments. Those moments, both great and small, can enhance our experience of the show and lead to a new understanding of both regular and recurring characters. In this episode of Earl Grey , hosts Amy Nelson, Richard Marquez, and Justin Oser list their three favorite character moments from season six. Each host discusses why their ch...
Jul 03, 2018•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 234
K'Ehleyr. K'Ehleyr only appeared in the episodes "The Emissary" and "Reunion" on The Next Generation, but her half-Klingon, half-human character left an indelible impression for many Star Trek fans. With her strength of character, her sense of humor, and her diplomatic skills, K'Ehleyr is a unique and beloved character. In this episode of Earl Grey , hosts Amy Nelson and Justin Oser are joined by special guest Bruce Gibson of Literary Treks to discuss their impressions and thoughts on K'Ehleyr's...
Jun 26, 2018•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 233
"Suspicions" Commentary. Dr. Beverly Crusher has an interest in a new shielding technology developed by a Ferengi scientist and convenes a demonstration for other scientists aboard the Enterprise-D. However, what starts as an exchange of information turns into a murder mystery in the episode "Suspicions." In this episode of Earl Grey , hosts Justin Oser and Richard Marquez are joined by special guest Patrick Devlin of Warp Five and The Edge to provide a commentary for the episode "Suspicions" fr...
Jun 19, 2018•1 hr•Ep. 232
Fathers on TNG. The characters on The Next Generation , whether regular characters or guest stars are shaped by the important people in their lives, including their parents. On the show, we see a number of different fathers. Their interactions with their children and the crew help to reveal important aspects of their lives that we might not otherwise see and of parenting in the 24th century. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Richard Marquez, Amy Nelson, and Justin Oser take the opportunity as ...
Jun 12, 2018•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 231
The Next Generation has a mostly episodic format, but over the course of the show and the movies, there are many great character moments. Those moments, both great and small, can enhance our experience of the show and lead to a new understanding of both regular and recurring characters. In this episode of Earl Grey , hosts Amy Nelson, Richard Marquez, and Justin Oser list their three favorite character moments from season five. Each host discusses why their chosen moments are important to them a...
Jun 05, 2018•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 230
"The Wounded" In the season four The Next Generation episode "The Wounded," we're introduced to the Cardassians, a species that has until recently been at war with the Federation and which will become very important in Deep Space Nine . Captain Benjamin Maxwell of the Phoenix has ordered his ship to carry out attacks inside Cardassian space and the Enterprise-D, along with Cardassian military observers on board the ship, pursue the Phoenix. We also learn more about Chief O'Brien's background and...
May 22, 2018•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 229
The Final Frontier vs. Nemesis. Trek Madness is back by popular demand and here we bring you the second part of Trek Movie Madness! Join the crews of Standard Orbit and Earl Grey as we debate the generally accepted worst of the TOS and TNG movies: The Final Frontier vs. Nemesis! Most Trek fans would agree that these two films are the worst of their respective film franchises, so how does do these two movies measure up against each other? In this episode of Earl Grey, join Amy Nelson, Zach Moore,...
May 15, 2018•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 228
Mothers on TNG. The characters on The Next Generation , whether regular characters or guest stars are shaped by the important people in their lives, including their parents. On the show, we see a number of different mothers and mother figures. Their interactions with their children and the crew help to reveal important aspects of their lives that we might not otherwise see and of parenting in the 24th century. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Richard Marquez, Amy Nelson, and Justin Oser take ...
May 08, 2018•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 227
The Lost Episodes, Part I. 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 Richard Marquez, Amy Nelson, and Justin Oser discuss two never-produced episodes of season one of The Next G...
May 01, 2018•1 hr•Ep. 226
Romantic Relationships on TNG, Part 2. There are many romantic relationships on The Next Generation - some of them lasting only an episode and others spanning many episodes. Whether fleeting or long-lasting, romance on The Next Generation can reveal additional dimensions to the characters and show them in a different light. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Richard Marquez, Amy Nelson, and Justin Oser talk about more relationships on TNG as they discuss a selection of important romances on The...
Apr 24, 2018•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 225
Favorite Character Moments Season 4. The Next Generation has a mostly episodic format, but over the course of the show and the movies, there are many great character moments. Those moments, both great and small, can enhance our experience of the show and lead to a new understanding of both regular and recurring characters. In this episode of Earl Grey , hosts Amy Nelson, Richard Marquez, and Justin Oser list their three favorite character moments from season four. Each host discusses why their c...
Apr 17, 2018•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 224
"Schisms." Insomnia. Disturbing memories. Mysterious disappearances. Creepy aliens. The sixth season episode "Schisms" is a frightening hour of television that taps into the fear of being abducted for experimentation by aliens that we're unable to understand. In this episode of Earl Grey , hosts Amy Nelson and Justin Oser are joined by guest Clara Cook of Primitive Culture to discuss both the scary and the surprisingly funny parts of the episode "Schisms." From Riker's insomnia and bedhead to th...
Apr 10, 2018•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 223
Dwight Schultz Interview. Lieutenant Reginald Barclay, played by Dwight Schultz, is well-known for being shy and struggling with addiction to the holodeck, but he also had the technical knowledge and ability to think outside the box that could be used to save the day. Dwight Schultz appeared as the popular and unforgettable Lieutenant Barclay over the course of 11 years in 5 episodes of The Next Generation, the movie First Contact , and 6 episodes of Voyager. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts ...
Apr 03, 2018•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 222
James L. Conway Interview. James L. Conway directed eighteen episodes of Star Trek between 1987 and 2005 on The Next Generation , Deep Space Nine, Voyager, and Enterprise. His credits on The Next Generation include directing an episode that was in production before the show premiered ("Justice"), the season 1 finale ("The Neutral Zone"), and an acclaimed season 6 psychological thriller ("Frame of Mind"). He also directed a number of highly regarded episodes of Deep Space Nine, Voyager, and Enter...
Mar 27, 2018•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 221
TNG Season 7 Vs. TOS Season 3, Part 2 In the spirit of March Madness, we bring you the second part of Trek Madness! The ship's company of Standard Orbit take on the mighty crew of Earl Grey in an epic battle, this time of the best of the best of Season 7 of The Next Generation versus Season 3 of The Original Series . The two teams complete their second crossover of their two episode adventure as they remove their biases and discuss which episodes were the best of the best. Join Amy Nelson, Zach ...
Mar 20, 2018•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 220
Games, Sports, and Hobbies on TNG. What does the crew of The Next Generation do to relax and spend their free time? What do the activities that they pursue when they're not on duty say about the main characters on the show? In this episode of Earl Grey , hosts Amy Nelson, Richard Marquez, and Justin Oser discuss a selection of games, sports, and hobbies that we see on The Next Generation. Activities covered include poker, fencing, acting, dancing, horseback riding, phaser target practice, Strate...
Mar 13, 2018•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 219
Favorite Badass Picard Moments. Captain Jean-Luc Picard is often thought of first as an explorer and a diplomat. However, Picard does have his share of badass moments throughout the course of The Next Generation episodes and movies . In this episode of Earl Grey , hosts Richard Marquez and Justin Oser are joined by guest Nic Anastassiou to list their three favorite badass Picard moments from The Next Generation . Each choice is discussed and shows Picard as a tough and uncompromising leader, whe...
Mar 06, 2018•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 218
People from the Past Permanently in the Future. The Next Generation has a number of episodes involving time travel to the past or to the future. However, what happens when people from the past end up stuck in the future of The Next Generation and have to adapt to a new century? In this episode of Earl Grey , hosts Richard Marquez and Justin Oser are joined by guest Colin Higgins to discuss episodes of the The Next Generation where we find people from previous centuries ending up permanently in t...
Feb 27, 2018•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 217
Favorite Character Moments Season 3. The Next Generation has a mostly episodic format, but over the course of the show and the movies, there are many great character moments. Those moments, both great and small, can enhance our experience of the show and lead to a new understanding of both regular and recurring characters. In this episode of Earl Grey , hosts Amy Nelson, Richard Marquez, and Justin Oser list their three favorite character moments from season three. Each host discusses why their ...
Feb 20, 2018•52 min•Ep. 216
Romantic Relationships on TNG. There are many romantic relationships on The Next Generation - some of them lasting only an episode and others spanning the course of the entire show and the movies. Whether fleeting or long-lasting, romance on The Next Generation can reveal additional dimensions to the characters and show them in a different light. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Richard Marquez, Amy Nelson, and Justin Oser take the opportunity as Valentine's Day approaches to discuss a select...
Feb 13, 2018•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 215
Elizabeth Dennehy Interview. Elizabeth Dennehy played Commander Shelby in two of the most important episodes in all of Star Trek, "The Best of Both Worlds" and "The Best of Both Worlds: Part II." This was one of her first TV roles and she made an immediate impression with fans for portraying Commander Shelby as an ambitious, no-nonsense expert on the Borg who frequently clashes with Commander Riker. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Justin Oser, Amy Nelson, and Richard Marquez interview Elizab...
Feb 06, 2018•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 214
