The Greatest Generation

When the Entrepreneur’s mission is to study an exploding star, a distress signal from a nearby freighter leads to an emergency beam out. But after learning that the Brekkians are dealing drugs to the Ornarans, Dr. Crusher’s Hippocratic Oath comes up against Starfleet’s Prime Directive. How are electrocutions on the bridge like Clear and Present Danger? What are the names of the other two Ornaran ships? Why does no...

When Bill and Rob tag along for a trip to The Factory, Adam and Ben drive them deep into the outskirts of Las Vegas. But when Cheesecake Factory puts the “rough” in “roughage” there's only one elusive dessert that can possibly save the day. What rising tide lifts all waffles? Can you ever say “no” to whipped cream? Which condiments are the most crucial? It’s the episode that eats cob. 

When a weapons salesman’s demonstration threatens the Entrepreneur and crew, it creates a (w)hole lot of trouble both above and below the ship. But after Geordi’s leadership is put into question by an ambitious engineer, his attention isn’t the only thing that becomes separated. Why is Ben on the casualty list for this week’s pod? What other products are made on the nitrile glove production line? When does t...

When there’s a disturbance in the Neutral Zone and the Entrepreneur is sent to investigate, a derelict ship carrying Klingon passengers explodes during an emergency beam out. But after Worf learns more about what these warriors are up to, an honorable death is the only way to save Captain Korris from Klingon justice. How is this away team like a Greatest Gen live show? What should The Rio be taking advantage of for STLV? Whic...

When Admiral Quinn comes aboard with an attack dog investigator, Remmick puts the crew on edge looking for evidence of a conspiracy. But after Wesley ends up in second place at the Starfleet Entrance Exam, Picard sets his old friend’s mind at ease by turning down his offer for a promotion. Who is the Mike Tyson of the Federation? How did Admiral Quinn get so paranoid? What does the acting ensign dress uniform look like? It&rs...

When a terrible workplace accident kills a guy on a terraforming station, it’s easy to blame the coworker that looks like Joe Exotic. But after the investigation reveals the true culprit, their defense is a little offensive. Is there such thing as a friendly-looking laser? What’s the worst insult you can call a human being? Can a hummer be a sign of life? It’s the episode that needs to decide what it wants you to ...

When a group of children are taken from Enterprise, the crew is obligated to get them back for some reason. But when the kidnappers give them an offer they can’t refuse, it will take more than a medical intervention to reverse the damage. Is there anything greater than a quad box apology? When is it too late to start your social programming campaign? What happens if you’re not one of Enterprise’s best children? It...

When a dusty old Admiral is rushed to Mordan IV to negotiate a hostage release, it’s revealed he was into trading arms for hostages before it went mainstream. But when he reveals he has access to truly spectacular drugs, it’s a race against the clock to Benjamin Button up the plot. Is it possible to look older than Admiral McCoy? Who do you go to if mom and dad say no? How can Adam and Ben get out of Star Trek podcastin...

When the Entrepreneur goes into spacedock for a tune-up and some enhancements, the Bynars take things too far by forcing an evacuation and stealing the ship. But after Picard and Riker get distracted on the holodeck, their willingness to die becomes as important as their willingness to help. When is being bald like driving a Jeep? What is Worf willing to do to win? How is setting auto-destruct like making popcorn? It’s the ep...

When the Entrepreneur finds a shipwreck with its escape pods deployed, an away team visits the nearest matriarchal planet while the crew begins to get sick on the ship. But after some sexual diplomacy and an offer to extract the survivors, their unwillingness to leave almost costs them their lives. When is looking at your phone an awful surprise? Where are all of Ben’s childhood friends? What makes this show so great? It...

When the Entrepreneur pulls over for a pit stop at Data’s home planet, the colonist are gone and everything is dead. But after opening a gassy chamber of robot parts and putting them back together, Data learns more about his past and one of the great Star Trek villains is born. Who just came from driving a swan on Echo Park Lake? Was Argyle shuffled off the show for a completely different reason? What would most people not do...

When Captain Picard is prescribed a study break, he chooses the holodeck as a place to relax. But after he becomes trapped there when (real) bullets start flying, he discovers that his distractions have real-world consequences. What’s the most efficient way to read quickly? There’s nothing wrong with human-face, right? Who should be first: good cop or bad cop? It’s the episode that leaves the holodeck through the ...

When the Entrepreneur arrives at a planet of legends, it looks like Troi might be leaving the show to get married. But when a ship carrying a deadly disease arrives in system, they learn it’s also carrying a very sexy surprise for Troi’s fiancee. When did Star Trek TNG lose the will to holo? Who’s acting like Paul Rudd’s character from Wet Hot American Summer (complimentary)? What does it mean when you&rsquo...

When Q interrupts the Entrepreneur on the way to an urgent rescue mission, the crew is taken off the ship and Captain Picard is left alone on the bridge. But after Riker becomes the hatable player in Q’s latest game, Picard wins his bet and Q gets taken away by the continuum. What’s on the new flag hanging at PraniCabana this year? When will the crew learn the most important thing about encountering a Q? How is a contac...

When Captain Picard’s headache is courtesy of a Ferengi obsessed with rewenge, his gift of the Stargazer starts to worry the crew. But after beaming off the Entrepreneur and taking command of his old ship, Picard finally blows up the mind control device that bankrupted DaiMon Bok. When is it fashion-show time on the Enterprise? How is a dryer sheet like the Stargazer? What’s the nice thing about shooting hoops on the br...

When the crew needs shore leave and the Entrepreneur finds a paradise planet, their first contact with some sexy humanoids leads to a second away team beaming down. But after Wesley’s clumsy fall gets him sentenced to death, the Captain receives a message from God and Lawyer Picard beams down to argue the case. Who is a noncombatant in this planet’s sexual war? What have we learned about Europeans and Klingons? How are ...

When the Entrepreneur’s Uber mission involves helping two species squash their beef, the ship flies through a purple cloud and crew members start blacking out. But after the ship’s physician gets very interested in helm control, Picard pulls an illegal U-turn to bring an alien being back to its home. What’s the easiest way to win at golf? How are exterior shots different in this era? Is there more than one way to ...

When a Starfleet propulsion expert comes aboard with an alien assistant, Commander Riker isn’t buying any of their bullshit. But after his experiment goes wrong and the Entrepreneur is stranded far from home, the very chill Traveller takes an interest in Wesley and helps bring the ship back safely. How is the piper paid? Does a starship use car math or boat math? Who is the Rudy of this story? It’s the episode with a li...

When the Entrepreneur chases a ship that’s really dragin’ a wagon, nobody thinks to try hailing before acts of violence are attempted. But when Riker expresses a little too much enthusiasm for the Ferengi way of life, he gets banished to the engine room. What’s on the business end of a ball-kicking machine? How could Ben put Adam into cardiac arrest? How do you cover up literally any editing mistake? It’s th...