Episode 3: Finale Series Is Data still dreaming during the Finale? Is Q secretly in love with Picard? Why isn’t Riker in much of this episode? Why can ships in the future break the warp threshold? Is the life-forming scene necessary in this finale? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss the TNG Finale: “All Good Things” SPOILER ALERT: “All Good Things” from the Next Generation This is the Third episode of our Finale Series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the Finales of every Star Trek show, ...
Feb 27, 2024•1 hr 39 min
Episode 2: Finale Series Why is this retirement mandatory? Are our jokes too niche? Was Sarah flirting with McCoy on the bridge? How many people does Nichelle Nichols voice? Would you choose to live in your younger body? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss the TAS Finale: “The Counter-Clock Incident”! SPOILER ALERT: “The Counter-Clock Incident” from the Animated Series This is the Second episode of our Finale Series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the Finales of every Star Trek show, star...
Feb 21, 2024•1 hr 6 min
Episode 1: Finale What are some of the best and worst finales? Why was Lester written this way? Why is McCoy obsessed with the Surgeon General? Why that final line? Was this an effective finale to TOS? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss the TOS Finale: “Turnabout Intruder”! SPOILER ALERT: “Turnabout Intruder” from the Original Series This is the first episode of our Finale Series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the Finales of every Star Trek show, starting with the Original Series and en...
Feb 14, 2024•1 hr 45 min
Episode 13: Feminism What the **** is the Stanford Morehouse Epigenetic Project? Does Chapel choose Spock over her career? Why is Ortegas’ personality rooted in bigotry? Does Uhura have a communications team? Why are so many women introduced as love interests? Why did they use Uhura as a switchboard operator?!?!? Listen as Ashlyn and Rhianna discuss the incredible women in Strange New Worlds. SPOILER ALERT: Strange New Worlds This is the thirteenth episode of our Feminism series, where Ashlyn an...
Feb 06, 2024•2 hr 12 min
Episode 12: Feminism Is La’an motivated by Una’s Starfleet Career? Why are there so many serious women on this Enterprise? How does Kirk change La’an? What is birth control like in the future? Why does Pelia have so many negative interactions? Listen as Ashlyn and Rhianna discuss the incredible women in Strange New Worlds.
Jan 31, 2024•2 hr 8 min
Episode 4: Mirror Universe Series What would it be like to watch your senior officers act in the mirror universe? Why does Lorca have a Tribble? Does Tilly gain confidence from portraying Killy? What goes down in the resistance tent? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss the Mirror Universe episodes in Discovery! Trigger Warnings: Discussions of grooming behavior, bombings, war, climate change, genocide, torture, and ableism SPOILER ALERT: The Enterprise episode, “Into a Mirror Darkly", and TOS’...
Jan 18, 2024•2 hr 10 min
Episode 3: Mirror Universe Series What is going on in the intro? How does Enterprise resolve a story from the Tholian Web? What does seeing the Prime universe do to the various characters? Why wasn’t Porthos still a beagle? What is going on with the insignias? Join us sisters, Ashlyn and Rhianna, as we discuss the the Mirror Universe episodes in Enterprise! Trigger Warnings: Discussions of war, bombings, medical torture & experimentation. SPOILER ALERT: Enterprise and TOS “The Tholian Web” T...
Dec 28, 2023•1 hr 57 min
Episode 2: Mirror Universe Series Did the Prophets send them to the Mirror Universe? Is Mirror Kira Gul Dukat’s mirror universe counterpart? Does the House of Duras have power in the mirror universe? Why is no one prepared for a hostage situation in ops? Does prime Starfleet have protocols for mirror universe travel? Join us sisters, Ashlyn and Rhianna, as we discuss the the Mirror Universe episodes in Deep Space Nine! TRIGGER WARNINGS: Lethal injection, colonialism, slavery, occupation, genocid...
Dec 20, 2023•2 hr 6 min
Episode 1: Mirror Universe Series Are we closer to the utopian version of Starfleet or the Mirror universe in the 21st century? What is Mirror Kirk really like? How does the cycle of power keep the Empire functioning? Who is closest to their mirror counterpart? Why does Spock find the “flower of humanity” so refreshing? Join sisters, Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss the episode “Mirror Mirror” in The Original Series. SPOILER ALERT: All of the Original Series. This is the first episode of our Mir...
Dec 05, 2023•1 hr 48 min
This episode is rated R for swearing! Episode 8: Time Travel What are the hallmark time travel moments in these episodes? How does Kirk and La’an react to time traveling? How did Discovery affect time travel in this era? Exactly how many rules does Boimler break back in time? How much trouble do we cause for the editor? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as they discuss time travel in Strange New Worlds. SPOILER ALERT: Strange New Worlds. This is the eighth and final episode of our Time Travel series, wher...
Nov 24, 2023•1 hr 34 min
Episode 10: Engineering Series Why does the protostar have two warp cores? What would you order if you encountered a replicator? Which Engineer would you want on your ship? What is your favorite technology from Prodigy? What would have happened if Zero was in Murf’s timeline in Time Amok? Join sisters, Ashlyn, Rhianna, and Gabby as we discuss Jankom Pog, Rok-Tahk, and Zero in Star Trek Prodigy. SPOILER ALERT: Prodigy This is the tenth episode of our Engineering Series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna t...
Nov 08, 2023•1 hr 25 min
Episode 9: Engineering Series How does Hemmer work with the rest of the crew? What does EPS stand for? How does the crew deal with having a new Engineer? Did La’an inspire Pelia to be an engineer? In what ways does SWN push boundaries in Engineering? Join sisters, Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss Hemmer, Pelia, and others in Strange New Worlds! SPOILER ALERT: Strange New Worlds This is the ninth episode of our Engineering Series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about all the engineers in every Sta...
Oct 24, 2023•2 hr 14 min
Episode 8: Engineering Series How long did it take for Billups to learn non-Hysperian terms for engineering? How many times do we say “Engineering Prowess”? How does Rutherford’s code affect the plot? What remains of Badgey once he’s split up? How do Engineers cope with stress? Join sisters, Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss Billups and Rutherford in Lower Decks! SPOILER ALERT: Lower Decks up to S4e7 This is the eighth episode of our Engineering Series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about all the...
Oct 18, 2023•2 hr
Episode 7: Engineering Series What is the dynamic between Stamets and Lorca? How serious are the nerds in Discovery? How many geniuses can you fit in a room? Are you team Zora or Stammets? How does Discovery change the way we look at Engineering? Join sisters, Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss all the Engineers in Discovery! SPOILER ALERT: Discovery This is the seventh episode of our Engineering Series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about all the engineers in every Star Trek show, from The Origin...
Oct 11, 2023•1 hr 44 min
Special Episode: Very Short Treks Review Would Riker have blown up their warp drive? Does Spock like morbid humor? Why did the Enterprise explode in “Skin a Cat”? Wouldn’t it be fun to see Lower Decks in TAS style? Why are they disrespecting Prodigy? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss The Very Short Treks. SPOILER ALERT: Strange New Worlds 1x9 Hop aboard the Mycelial Network and hang out with us next week as we discuss all the best engineering moments in Discovery. DISCLAIMER: We do not own a...
Oct 03, 2023•34 min
Episode 6: Engineering Series How do Trip and Archer communicate about Engineering situations? Can mashed potatoes really seal a punctured hull? How does Trip fix other alien’s tech? Do Trip and Malcom work together well while modifying the ship? What is Trip’s MVP moment? Join sisters, Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss (Charles) Trip Tucker III in Enterprise. SPOILER ALERT: Enterprise. This is the sixth episode of our Engineering Series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about all the engineers in e...
Sep 25, 2023•1 hr 59 min
Special Release Join sisters, Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss all things Star Trek day, answer some Q&As, and bring glory to the empire in this live episode! SPOILER ALERT: Some of Lower Decks season 4 eps 1 and 2 Come back to the NX class with us as we talk about Trip in Enterprise next week! DISCLAIMER: We do not own any of the rights to Star Trek or its affiliations. This content is for review only. Our intro and outro is written by Jerry Goldsmith. Rule of Acquisition #192: “Never cheat...
Sep 14, 2023•57 min
Episode 5: Engineering Series What is a fuselage? What is Janeway’s engineering background? How does Seven adjust to working in Engineering? How does B’Elanna develop her leadership skills? Join sisters, Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss B'Elanna Torres in Voyager. SPOILER ALERT: Voyager. This is the fifth episode of our Engineering Series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about all the engineers in every Star Trek show, from The Original Series to Strange New Worlds. Hop aboard the NX01 and hang ou...
Sep 05, 2023•2 hr 9 min
Episode 4: Engineering Series What is an ODN access point? How Does O’Brien transition from TNG to DS9? Does O’Brien have rizz? How does O’Brien rely on his crew of Bajoran and Starfleet engineers? Is O’Brien anti-buffer time? Join sisters, Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss Miles O’Brien in Deep Space Nine. SPOILER ALERT: Deep Space Nine This is the fourth episode of our Engineering Series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about all the engineers in every Star Trek show, from The Original Series to ...
Aug 30, 2023•1 hr 56 min
Episode 3: Engineering Series How does the transparent spacesuit work? How does Scotty stay cool under pressure? Will Scotty ever use his crew? How does the ship function when they all start to shrink? Who is mustache Scotty?! Join sisters, Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss Scotty in the Star Trek: Animated Series. SPOILER ALERT: Star Trek: The Animated Series This is the third episode of our Engineering Series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about all the engineers in every Star Trek show, from T...
Aug 15, 2023•56 min
Episode 2: Engineering Series Why does Hugh get attached to Geordi? How do writers dumb down the science for us to understand? Why doesn’t Scotty want to learn 24th century tech? What is the dynamic between Data and Geordi? Why doesn’t Geordi use his engineering team? Join sisters, Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss all the best Engineering moments in The Next Generation. SPOILER ALERT: All of the Next Generation and the movie First Contact. This is the second episode of our Engineering Series, wh...
Jul 19, 2023•2 hr 22 min
Episode 1: Engineering Series Stay in School, Zephram! Is Scotty’s job thankless? What mentalities do you need in order to be Chief Engineer? What does Simon Pegg bring to Scotty? Does Kirk truly appreciate Scotty? What is the dynamic of Spock and Scotty’s relationship? Join sisters, Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss all the best Engineering moments in The Original Series. TRIGGER WARNINGS: Talk of a suicide mission SPOILER ALERT: All of the Original Series This is the first episode of our Engine...
Jul 06, 2023•2 hr 4 min
Episode 13: Family Series Reminder: Don’t Hit Picard With Your Tesla! Has Kore ever left the house? How did Troi and Riker handle losing their son? What is the significance of Yevette playing hide and seek with Jean-Luc? How do we feel about Bev choosing not to include Picard in Jack’s life? What Star Trek series handles family episodes the best? Listen along as Ashlyn and Rhianna discuss the family dynamics in Picard seasons two and three! SPOILER ALERT: All of Picard TRIGGER WARNINGS: Suicide,...
Jun 29, 2023•2 hr 54 min
Episode 12: Family Series PRO:A Disney Hotdog AKA Rok-Tahk Talk Time (With Guest, Gabby Herd) How was Gwen able to function under the Diviner’s thumb? Was the Diviner right that Gwen couldn’t handle the truth of their shared history? Would Gwen be on her father’s side if he had been honest from the beginning? What is going on with the Kazon? How old is Jakom Pog?! Get ready as Ashlyn, Rhianna, and Gabby discuss the family units in Prodigy! SPOILER ALERT: Season one of Prodigy. This is the twelft...
Jun 17, 2023•1 hr 12 min
Special Release What was a highlight of the Strange New Worlds trailer? Who is kissing who, and WHY? What will happen in the crossover episode? What is Ashlyn and Rhianna’s ranking of the Starfleet Captains? What is the best season of the Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, and Voyager? Listen as Ashlyn and Rhianna discuss the Strange New World official trailer, rank the Captains, and debate the best season from Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, and Voyager. SPOILER ALERT: Strange New Worlds seaso...
May 16, 2023•1 hr 11 min
Special Release While you wait for our next episode, enjoy this special release from our Patreon! This week the Duras Sisters indulge in a fierce, warrior’s battle on Star Trek Episode titles. Play along at home and let us know how many you got right via Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook! Join us next week with our sister Gabby as we discuss the family dynamics in Prodigy. DISCLAIMER: We do not own any of the rights to Star Trek or its affiliations. This content is for review only. Our intro and o...
May 02, 2023•18 min
Special Release What are the highs and lows of Picard? Which character grew the most throughout the seasons? How did Covid affect the final production of season two and three? Who is the champion of the Picard prediction sheet? Who is a character you wish had returned? Listen as guests Abby Beasley and Michelle Herd-Fetch join Ashlyn and Rhianna in the explosive send-off of Picard. SPOILER ALERT: The Next Generation & Picard. Trigger Warnings: Discussions of suicide & self-harm. Join us ...
Apr 25, 2023•3 hr 25 min
Episode 11: Family Series RATED PG-13 for Language How did the writing for Rukiya’s story all come together? Was it really Spock’s lifelong dream to be in Starfleet? How has Uhura’s character grown since the 60s? What does La’An’s family history reveal about her character? Did M’Benga pass out reports on what the crew did during “The Elysian Kingdom?” Listen as Ashlyn and Rhianna discuss the families of the Strange New World’s Enterprise crew. SPOILER ALERT: Season 1 of Strange New Worlds and TN...
Apr 19, 2023•1 hr 22 min
Special Release: Voyager & Trek Fandom What makes Voyager such a good starter Trek show? Why is tumblr such a welcoming fandom space? How does Janeway make Star Trek the show it is? Who does the best Janeway impression? What would have changed if Janeway and Chakotay had gotten together during Voyager? Join Ashlyn, Rhianna, & a special guest, Darya, as they discuss Voyager, Trek fandom, and have a general Trek sh*t show. SPOILER ALERT: All of Voyager This is a special release of the podc...
Apr 11, 2023•1 hr 37 min
Episode 9: Holodeck Series How has Hologram Janeway’s program grown? Does Prodigy explain holodecks well? Is Hologram Janeway unburdened by stress? Can you get full from eating holographic food? Why can Murf sing? Train in the holodeck with Ashlyn, Rhianna, & Gabby as we discuss all of Prodigy’s Holodeck episodes. SPOILER ALERT: All of Prodigy This is the ninth episode of our Holodeck Series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about all the holodeck adventures in every Star Trek show that applies...
Mar 28, 2023•1 hr 10 min
