If you could build your own watchlist, which episodes would you choose to watch for family? Ria, Kevin, and Amy share their compiled list of episodes that show how family is exemplified on The Enterprise-D. United Federation of Podcasts is brought to you by listeners like you. Special thanks to these patrons on Patreon whose generous contributions help produce the podcast! Tim Cooper Bill Smith Simon De Luca Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi Mahendran Radhakrishnan Jim McMahon Vera Bible Justin Oser V...
Mar 12, 2021•1 hr
In the 9th of our ongoing Bat’leth Battles, Kevin, Amy and Joe debate the merits of season two’s "The Measure of a Man" and season one’s "Lonely Among Us." Is there a strong case to be made for both episodes? Listen and find out! United Federation of Podcasts is brought to you by listeners like you. Special thanks to these patrons on Patreon whose generous contributions help produce the podcast! Tim Cooper Bill Smith Simon De Luca Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi Mahendran Radhakrishnan Jim McMahon V...
Mar 05, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Can you imagine a programmable matter Borg Conspiracy Alien Changeling? It’s amazing what can come out of a What If episode. Kevin, Joe, and Amy discuss if Q had not taken the Q Powers back from Riker, if Kamala had stayed or returned to the Enterprise, and if the "Conspiracy" aliens are still infecting Starfleet Command. United Federation of Podcasts is brought to you by listeners like you. Special thanks to these patrons on Patreon whose generous contributions help produce the podcast! Tim Coo...
Feb 26, 2021•52 min
Who is the bestest Crusher of all? Ria Papageorgiou, Joe Keegan and Amy Nelson are joined by special guest Christos Giannaris to discuss the overall awesomeness of Dr. Beverly Crusher. From doctor to dancer to leader to mother, this is one member of the Enterprise-D crew who can do it all. United Federation of Podcasts is brought to you by listeners like you. Special thanks to these patrons on Patreon whose generous contributions help produce the podcast! Tim Cooper Bill Smith Simon De Luca Chri...
Feb 19, 2021•1 hr 13 min
Amy, Kevin and Ria sort through the lowest rated episodes (according to IMDB) of season five of Star Trek: The Next Generation. By the fifth season the show was firing on all cylinders, but even in a great season some episodes still have to be at the bottom of the favorites list and the Galaxy Class crew attempts to find the good in all of them. United Federation of Podcasts is brought to you by listeners like you. Special thanks to these patrons on Patreon whose generous contributions help prod...
Feb 12, 2021•1 hr 4 min
During his command of the USS Enterprise, Captain Jean Luc Picard made many command decisions. You may agree with his choices or not, but it is important to question his leadership skills, decision processes and whether or not he was always working in the best interests of the Federation and Starfleet while seeking truth, liberty and justice. Amy Nelson and Joe Keegan are joined by Galaxy Class' first guest Jason A. Anderson to defend or prosecute Jean-Luc Picard’s command of the Enterprise as t...
Feb 05, 2021•1 hr 13 min
In the 8th of our ongoing Bat’leth Battles, Kevin, Joe and Ria debate the merits of season two’s "The Schizoid Man" versus season five's "The Perfect Mate." United Federation of Podcasts is brought to you by listeners like you. Special thanks to these patrons on Patreon whose generous contributions help produce the podcast! Tim Cooper Pluto’s Orbit Simon De Luca Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi Mahendran Radhakrishnan Jim McMahon Vera Bible Justin Oser Victor Gamboa Tom Elliot Christopher Lutz Casey ...
Jan 29, 2021•56 min
Are you in the mood for something funny? Maybe you’d like to watch something with godlike beings. Or maybe you’re in the mood for a good cry. Ria Papageorgiou, Kevin Scharf and Joe Keegan create TNG episode watchlists for each of those three categories. What would you add to the list? What categories would you like to see in future watchlist episodes of Galaxy Class? United Federation of Podcasts is brought to you by listeners like you. Special thanks to these patrons on Patreon whose generous c...
Jan 22, 2021•1 hr
Kevin, Amy, Joe and Ria discuss the life and times of Lt. Cmdr. Data. His career highlights, family relationships, leadership abilities, and more. They also share some obscure facts about one of Star Trek’s most enduring characters. United Federation of Podcasts is brought to you by listeners like you. Special thanks to these patrons on Patreon whose generous contributions help produce the podcast! Tim Cooper Pluto’s Orbit Kevin Parlagreco Simon De Luca Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi Mahendran Radh...
Jan 15, 2021•1 hr 13 min
Star Trek tells many stories that could have turned out differently, and in this series we look at the many “what ifs” that the writers may have considered and discuss how other stories would have changed accordingly. Joe, Amy, and Kevin contemplate if the Enterprise-D was destroyed, if Captain Kirk showed up in the series, and if Picard and Beverly were married. United Federation of Podcasts is brought to you by listeners like you. Special thanks to these patrons on Patreon whose generous contr...
Jan 08, 2021•1 hr 2 min
The first Galaxy Class episode of 2021 is, appropriately, episode 21! 2020 was a rough year for everyone except Ria, but we are all so very thankful to have spent time with you all this year! Glory, honor, and success to you and your house in 2021 from Amy Nelson, Kevin Scharf, Ria Papageorgiou, and Joe Keegan. We love you! Qapla’! United Federation of Podcasts is brought to you by listeners like you. Special thanks to these patrons on Patreon whose generous contributions help produce the podcas...
Jan 01, 2021•25 min
The holidays are a special time to spend with family and friends, and while this year might be quite different we can still imagine what we’d put under the Ten Forward Christmas tree for our friends on the crew. Joe Keegan, Amy Nelson and Ria Papageorgiou discuss the gift they’d give to each member of the Enterprise-D's bridge crew. United Federation of Podcasts is brought to you by listeners like you. Special thanks to these patrons on Patreon whose generous contributions help produce the podca...
Dec 25, 2020•59 min
In the sixth of our ongoing Bat’leth Battle series, we pit Man of the People (6x03) vs. Frame of Mind (6x21). Amy, Joe and Ria debate the these two episodes of TNG! How close can a battle like this be? Will the hosts fly off on different tangents? To see the complete tournament, visit: https://challonge.com/nv2jefy8 United Federation of Podcasts is brought to you by listeners like you. Special thanks to these patrons on Patreon whose generous contributions help produce the podcast! Tim Cooper Pl...
Dec 18, 2020•1 hr 5 min
Continuing our Quality Check series, Ria and Amy find the good qualities in the lowest rated episodes of season four (according to IMDB) of Star Trek: The Next Generation. United Federation of Podcasts is brought to you by listeners like you. Special thanks to these patrons on Patreon whose generous contributions help produce the podcast! Tim Cooper Kevin Parlagreco Simon De Luca Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi Mahendran Radhakrishnan Tom Elliot Vera Bible Justin Oser Victor Gamboa Greg Molumby Chri...
Dec 11, 2020•58 min
Half-Betazed and-half human, Deanna Troi makes for a very special counselor to Captain Picard and his crew. Although we know the writers had a difficult time finding Troi’s role and voice with the crew and stories, we love her and know her to be a valuable member of the Enterprise-D. Joe Keegan, Amy Nelson and Ria Papageorgiou continue the character profile of Counselor Deanna Troi started in Episode 10 of Galaxy Class. United Federation Of Podcasts is brought to you by listeners like you. Speci...
Nov 27, 2020•1 hr 7 min
Throughout Star Trek’s history, human and alien competitive games have featured parrises squares, strategema, tri-dimensional chess, and poker, to name a few. One thing we didn’t see on screen was a good old fashioned quiz night, so we’re giving you one on Galaxy Class. Amy Nelson, Ria Papageorgiou, and Kevin Scharf are joined by guest and quizmaster Jim McMahon to test their Star Trek trivia knowledge. Categories include: Riker’s Angels: The Romances of William Riker, To Betazed or Not to Betaz...
Nov 20, 2020•57 min
In the fifth of our ongoing Bat’leth Battle series, we pit Conspiracy (1x25) vs. All Good Things (7x25). Kevin, Joe and Ria debate the these two episodes...but how close can a battle like this be? Kevin relates the story of watching the finale at the Skydome in Toronto, but he underestimated the size of the crowd by 10,000 people. Here is a link to a playlist of the interstitials that the local station did at that event: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoLs5PKcW5oOlZHimO9cljtK_ol6Lzz4l To...
Nov 13, 2020•1 hr 18 min
Joe Keegan, Kevin Scharf and Ria Papageorgiou continue the Galaxy Class Character Profile series and discuss our favorite chief engineer, Lt. Cmdr. Geordi LaForge! United Federation of Podcasts is brought to you by listeners like you. Special thanks to these patrons on Patreon whose generous contributions help produce the podcast! Pluto’s Orbit Tim Cooper Kevin Parlagreco Simon De Luca Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi Tom Elliot Mahendran Radhakrishnan Vera Bible Justin Oser Victor Gamboa Greg Molumb...
Nov 06, 2020•1 hr 2 min
A brain attack is an abrupt non-psychogenic change in mental status, and one can say Picard has had multiple such attacks throughout TNG's seven seasons. Amy Nelson and Joe Keegan discuss these incidents in "The Battle," "Sarek," "The Inner Light," and "Attached." United Federation of Podcasts is brought to you by listeners like you. Special thanks to these patrons on Patreon whose generous contributions help produce the podcast! Pluto’s Orbit Tim Cooper Kevin Parlagreco Simon De Luca Chrissie D...
Oct 30, 2020•1 hr 9 min
In our continuing Bat’leth Battle series, we pit Final Mission (4x9) vs. Cause and Effect (5x18). Joe, Amy and Kevin debate the highlights and not-so-highlights of these two episodes to determine which one will advance to the next round. To see the complete tournament, visit: https://challonge.com/nv2jefy8 United Federation Of Podcasts is brought to you by listeners like you. Special thanks to these patrons on Patreon whose generous contributions help produce the podcast! Pluto’s Orbit Tim Coope...
Oct 23, 2020•1 hr
In a return to a series started on a previous podcast, Ria, Amy and Joe find the good qualities in the lowest rated episodes of season three of Star Trek: The Next Generation. United Federation Of Podcasts is brought to you by listeners like you. Special thanks to these patrons on Patreon whose generous contributions help produce the podcast! Pluto’s Orbit Tim Cooper Kevin Parlagreco Simon De Luca Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi Tom Elliot Mahendran Radhakrishnan Vera Bible Justin Oser Victor Gamboa...
Oct 16, 2020•1 hr 11 min
Half-Betazed and half-human, Deanna Troi makes for a very special counselor to Captain Picard and his crew. Although we know the writers had a difficult time finding Troi’s role and voice with the crew and stories, we love her and know her to be a valuable member of the Enterprise-D. Amy, Kevin, and Joe discuss all things Counselor Deanna Troi; her achievements, memorable moments, and favorite quotes. However, we have so much to say, that we will have to continue this discussion at a later date....
Oct 09, 2020•57 min
In our continuing Bat’leth Battle series, we pit Shades of Grey (2x22) vs. Cost of Living (5x20). Joe, Pierre and Kevin debate the highlights and not-so-highlights of these two episodes to determine which one will advance to the next round. To see the complete tournament, visit: https://challonge.com/nv2jefy8 United Federation Of Podcasts is brought to you by listeners like you. Special thanks to these patrons on Patreon who's generous contributions help produce the podcast! Pluto’s Orbit Tim Co...
Oct 02, 2020•49 min
What If? It's a question we all have fun asking as Star Trek fans, and in this series we look at the many “what ifs” that the writers may have considered and discuss how other stories would have changed accordingly. Ria, Amy, and Pierre contemplate Worf’s death in “Ethics”, Wesley’s imprisonment in “Justice”, and Hugh’s acceptance and inclusion as a member of the crew in “I, Borg”. United Federation Of Podcasts is brought to you by listeners like you. Special thanks to these patrons on Patreon w...
Sep 25, 2020•51 min
We first met William T. Riker in 1987, in "Encounter at Farpoint". In the 33 years since, he has grown from a babyfaced first officer to a bearded Starfleet legend. What motivated this man’s rise through the ranks? What is important in his life? What makes him tick? Kevin, Pierre, and Ria discuss the man, the myth, and the legend that is William T. Riker. United Federation Of Podcasts is brought you to by listeners like you. Special thanks to these patrons on Patreon who's generous contributions...
Sep 18, 2020•58 min
In a return to a series started on a previous podcast, Kevin, Ria and Joe find the good qualities in the lowest rated episodes of season two of Star Trek: The Next Generation. United Federation Of Podcasts is brought you to by listeners like you. Special thanks to these patrons on Patreon who's generous contributions help produce the podcast! Cole Sebastian Towns Tim Cooper Kevin Parlagreco Tom Elliot Simon De Luca Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi Mahendran Radhakrishnan Vera Bible Justin Oser Victor...
Sep 11, 2020•1 hr 7 min
In our continuing Bat’leth Battle series, we pit The Masterpiece Society (5x13) against Rightful Heir (6x23). Kevin, Amy and Joe discuss what they like about each episode and vote on which one will advance to the next round. To see the complete tournament, visit: https://challonge.com/nv2jefy8 United Federation of Podcasts is brought to you by listeners like you. Special thanks to these patrons on Patreon whose generous contributions help produce the podcast! Cole Sebastian Towns Tim Cooper Kevi...
Sep 04, 2020•1 hr 10 min
Jean-Luc Picard has been with us since his debut in 1987 and after 33 years, we think we know the man. In this episode, Amy, Joe, and Ria discuss his importance to the Federation and highlight some of his personality traits that we admire. United Federation Of Podcasts is brought you to by listeners like you. Special thanks to these patrons on Patreon who's generous contributions help produce the podcast! Kevin Parlagreco Tim Cooper Tom Elliot Simon De Luca Cole Sebastian Towns Mahendran Radhakr...
Aug 28, 2020•1 hr 17 min
The battles have begun! In our first Bat’leth Battle, Kevin Scharf, Amy Nelson and Joe Keegan tackle the first entry in our tournament bracket and definitively decide which episode is better: The Emissary (2x20) or Symbiosis (1x21). To see the complete tournament, visit: https://challonge.com/nv2jefy8 United Federation Of Podcasts is brought you to by listeners like you. Special thanks to these patrons on Patreon who's generous contributions help produce the podcast! Kevin Parlagreco Tim Cooper ...
Aug 21, 2020•1 hr 9 min
Over the years there have been many TNG/DS9 crossovers on screen, but many more offscreen in novels and comic books! In this week's Galaxy Class, Amy, Kevin and Pierre discuss one such crossover in WildStorm Comic's four-issue miniseries Divided We Fall! United Federation of Podcasts is brought to you by listeners like you. Special thanks to these patrons on Patreon whose generous contributions help produce the podcast! Kevin Parlagreco Tim Cooper Tom Elliot Simon De Luca Cole Sebastian Towns Ch...
Aug 14, 2020•1 hr
