Galaxy Class: A Star Trek: The Next Generation Podcast

Four fans explore their favorite television show from a multitude of angles and perspectives.

Episodes

GC: 058: Trivia with Jim Game 2

September 24, 2021 • 72 min

Jim McMahon is back to test our TNG trivia. Joe, Kevin, and Amy compete for bragging rights and hope the listeners will back their favorite host. Categories include fashion, captains, first introductions, guest stars and starships.

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GC: 057: Science in TNG: Part 2

September 17, 2021 • 48 min

Ask an expert is alive and well here at Galaxy Class. Joe, our resident science teacher answers another round of questions with great detail and is very easy to understand unless you struggle with his accent. Who knew listening and learning could be so fun?

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GC: 056: Lwaxana Profile

September 10, 2021 • 56 min

Your Galaxy Class hosts delve into the gaudy and effervescent world of Lwaxana Troi portrayed by Majel Barrett-Roddenberry in a continuation of the TNG character profiles. We discuss our favorite Lwaxana moments, her impact on the ship and crew, and the evolution of her character.

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GC 55: Bat’leth Battle XVI: The Last Outpost vs The Outcast

September 3, 2021 • 65 min

We go WAY OUT as we pit Season One’s The Last OUTpost against Season Five’s The OUTcast! Which will win out? Kevin, Amy, and Joe debate these episodes and vote for which episode will move onto the next round.

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David Willett
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GC: 054: not STLV Recap

August 27, 2021 • 85 min

The 55-Year Mission Star Trek Convention was held in Las Vegas a few weeks ago and Ria and Amy had the wonderful opportunity to attend. Joining for the first time to share their newby experiences are Mark White, Mike Richards, and Paul Wright Jr.

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GC: 053: Barclay Profile

August 20, 2021 • 41 min

Your Galaxy Class hosts dive deeper into the TNG character profiles with the nervous and awkward Lt. Reginald Barclay portrayed by Dwight Schultz. Joe and Kevin discuss their favorite Barclay moments, his impact on the ship and crew during his 12 appearances and his odd personality traits.

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GC: 052: Build Your Own Watchlist Part IV Cameos from Other Series

August 13, 2021 • 44 min

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GC 51: Bat’leth Battle XV: The Most Toys vs Devil’s Due

August 6, 2021 • 58 min

It’s the battle of mustache twirling foes between Kivas Fajo and Ardra. Both are diabolical and fiendish, but who will triumph? Kevin, Amy, and Ria debate these episodes and vote for which episode will move onto the next round.

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GC: 050: What If Part V

July 30, 2021 • 42 min

Inspired by recent discussions regarding which omnipotent beings would win in a fight, Joe and Ria continue our What If series with a discussion about how our TNG characters would fare in crossovers with other franchises.

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GC: 049: Q Profile

July 23, 2021 • 55 min

Your Galaxy Class hosts continue their deep dive into the TNG character profiles with the omnipotent and obnoxious entity known as Q portrayed by John de Lancie. Joe, Ria and Amy discuss their favorite Q moments, his origins and how he might be involved in Picard season 2.

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GC: 048: Bat’leth Battle XIV: Booby Trap vs. The Vengeance Factor

July 9, 2021 • 72 min

Two ‘Meh!’ episodes are discussed and Amy, Joe and Kevin came to a conclusion with some last minute help from our listeners. Bring your Bat’leth and join the battle!

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GC: 047: Forty-Seven

July 2, 2021 • 73 min

The number 47 was first introduced into Star Trek by Joe Menosky, a writer on The Next Generation. He along with other graduates from Pomona College in Claremont tout 47 to the quintessential random number. Soon the number was popping up in scripts abound and eventually leaked into the other series. Kevin, Ria, Joe, and Amy invite a few listeners to share their favorite forty-seven reference and their unpopular Trek opinion. This e...

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GC: 046: TNG & Picard Connections

June 25, 2021 • 82 min

Your Galaxy Class hosts discuss the many connections between Star Trek Picard season 1 and all 7 seasons and 4 movies of The Next Generation. We also delved deep into the aspects of the show we loved and the tiny details that we didn’t like as much.

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GC: 045: Wesley Crusher Profile

June 18, 2021 • 61 min

Your Galaxy Class hosts continue their deep dive into the TNG character profiles with the super smart and curious Wesley Crusher who was portrayed by Will Wheaton. Joe, Ria and Amy discuss their favorite Wesley moments, his importance to the TNG crew and why some fans don’t like his character.

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GC: 044: Bat’leth Battle XIII: Relics vs. Redemption

June 11, 2021 • 78 min

A match so epic, it took the entire Galaxy Class crew and the listeners to determine the winner. Kevin, Joe, Amy and Ria debate the merits of bringing back a favourite original series character against a Klingon Civil War! Bring your Bat’leth and join the battle!

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GC: 043: The Prime Directive

June 4, 2021 • 55 min

"The Prime Directive is not just a set of rules; it is a philosophy… and a very correct one. History has proven again and again that whenever mankind interferes with a less developed civilization, no matter how well intentioned that interference may be, the results are invariably disastrous."
– Jean-Luc Picard, 2364 ("Symbiosis")
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GC: 042: Watchlist Part III

May 28, 2021 • 46 min

Covert missions and hostile takeovers are common within Star Trek, and our characters are no stranger to these types of missions. Amy and Kevin compile their episodes to create a watchlist of episodes of becoming someone else.

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GC: 041: Bat’leth Battle XII: Half a Life vs. The Icarus Factor

May 21, 2021 • 60 min

It’s the battle of the crew’s parents! Troi’s mother falls for a doomed scientist, and Riker has daddy issues! Which episode will emerge victorious?

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GC: 040: Guinan Profile

May 14, 2021 • 55 min

Your Galaxy Class hosts continue their deep dive into the TNG character profiles with the enigmatic and captivating Guinan who was portrayed by the award winning actor and comedian Whoopi Goldberg. Joe, Kevin and Amy discuss their favorite Guinan moments, her importance to the TNG crew and perform some first class amateur theatre!

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GC: 039: What If: Part IV

May 7, 2021 • 41 min

Our What If series continues - movie edition! Kevin and Amy consider what if scenarios from the movies. What if we met B4 in season one's Datalore instead of the very last movie, Nemesis? What if Lily didn’t stop Picard in First Contact? What if the Enterprise-D was in all of the movies?

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