Subspace Relay

Four grown men re-watch 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' in an attempt to find faith in humanity. We'll talk about growing up with Star Trek and science fiction in general, how the genre impacted our lives and discuss how well the show has aged since its release in 1987. Expect silliness, nostalgia, irreverence and a South African accent as we relive our TV youth through the medium of Star Trek.

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Episodes

S01 E10 - 'Taken Out Of Context'

This episode sees the crew watch 'Home Soil' and 'Coming of Age' from Season One of 'Star Trek: The Next Generation'. They also discuss the ridiculous Star Fleet entrance exam, different culture's greetings and prosecuting children when they turn 10 years old. Follow us on Twitter . Ask us a question on Tumblr . "Space X-plorers" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0 Sound clips provided by the amazi...

Apr 02, 2017•1 hr 34 min

S01 E09 - 'We Want Your Kids, Give Us Your Kids, We Nicked Your Kids'

Another two episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation can consider themselves watched and analysed by the SSR crew. This time we turn our eyes to 'Too Short A Season' and 'When The Bough Breaks' from Season One of the show. We talk Benjamin Button, dumb computers and hippie lifestyles in an attempt to really grasp what the writers were trying to get at. You can follow us on Twitter if you so wish. You can also ask us a question using our Tumblr . "Space X-plorers" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com...

Oct 30, 2016•1 hr 38 min

S01 E08 - 'Antibotties'

Once more into the breach, dear listener, as the crew struggle with gender politics and try to find uses for computers in the latest episode of Subspace Relay. Season One of 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' has many gems, but are these two episodes among them? 'Angel One' and '11001001' get the SSR treatment this time, and the crew certainly have a lot to say. Enjoy this bumper episode! Remember that you can ask us a question on our Tumblr , and see the show notes there too. You can also follow ...

Sep 06, 2016•1 hr 39 min

S01 E07 - 'Mainly Hats'

The crew have watched two more episodes of 'Star Trek: The Next Generation'. This time around it's 'The Big Goodbye' and 'Datalore'. Therein lies discussions surrounding stylish hats, sexual tension and body shame. Follow us on Twitter if you're so inclined. You can use Tumblr to ask us questions if you so wish. "Space X-plorers" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Sound clips provided by the amaz...

Aug 22, 2016•1 hr 12 min

S01 E06 - 'Domineering Riker'

After an unplanned break, the crew return having watched 'Hide and Q' and 'Haven' from Season One of 'Star Trek: The Next Generation'. Rider's godliness and Lwaxana Troi's... uniqueness are discussed heavily, as well as the debut test of a new section called the Cargo Bay where we just scratch the surface of the Star Wars/Star Trek relationship. You can follow us on Twitter , if you so wish. You can also ask us questions on our Tumblr too. Intro: "Space X-plorers" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)...

Jul 26, 2016•1 hr 27 min

S01 E05 - 'A Battle He Doesn't Know Is A Battle'

On a shorter show covering just one episode, the crew watch 'The Battle' from Season One of 'Star Trek: The Next Generation'. They discuss Worf's ineptitude, Beverly's sass and Wesley's unerring knack of saving us all. No more episodes this time due to technical hiccups, but the crew will be back next time with two more episodes of Star Trek TNG. As part of the Debrief, you can see the quadrant maps here and here . You can find Brean's notes from his visit to the Cosmonaut exhibition here and fo...

May 04, 2016•48 min

S01 E04 - 'I Am An Echo From The Buffer'

This episode the crew embark on a mission to watch Lonely Among Us and Justice from Season 1 of Star Trek: The Next Generation . Talk turns to canabalism, sex and Riker as Shaun, Dan, Other Dan and Brean struggle to find redeeming qualities in these episodes. You can ask questions or leave feedback on Tumblr . You can also follow us on Twitter should you wish to. Theme music: "Space X-plorers" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecomm...

Apr 20, 2016•1 hr 6 min

S01 E03 - 'It's Not the Whippy Thing, It's the Shooty Thing'

The guys return having watched The Last Outpost and Where No One Has Before from Season One of Star Trek: The Next Generation . This episode debuts a slightly new style to the podcast with extra production values. Follow our blog and ask us questions on Tumblr , the best way way to engage with the show. You can also follow us on Twitter if you so wish.

Apr 05, 2016•1 hr 11 min

S01 E02 - 'I Want To Sleep On A Science Bed'

This week the crew talk about 'The Naked Now' and 'Code of Honor' and the how different Season One is from their memories of 'The Next Generation'. Follow us on Twitter @ SSRelay You can find us on Tumblr too, if you want Star Trek related goodness that is.

Mar 10, 2016•55 min

Subspace Relay: S01 E01 - 'Encounter At The Furthest Point'

In our pilot episode, we look at the crew's childhood memories of Star Trek and discuss Next Generation 's pilot episode 'Encounter at Farpoint' . Head to our tumblr for more Subspace Relay goodness. Follow us on @SSRelay on Twitter if you so wish.

Feb 23, 2016•1 hr 14 min

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