The Duras Sisters Podcast

Episode 5: The Trial Series Why did Sloan choose to fake a trial? Why doesn’t the son of the victim in “Dax” just hire a lawyer? How many trial tropes have we seen repeated from previous episodes? Is it too obvious that Worf is innocent in “Rules of Engagement”? Is Ch'Pok a great or terrible prosecutor? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss the next set of Trial episodes in Deep Space Nine! This is the fifth episode of our Trial Series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the Trial episodes of every Star Trek show. SPOILER WARNING: Deep Space Nine Next time, we’ll head to the Delta Quadrant trials in Voyager! 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 by Jerry Goldsmith. Rule of Acquisition #239: “Never be afraid to mislabel a product.” Please check out our Patreon and donate any $1, $6, $10, or $20 per month to access exclusive episodes of trivia, documentary review, and reviews of every episode of The Animated Series, Lower Decks and the Short Treks, plus our mini-series. Head to https://www.patreon.com/thedurassisterspodcast for all this and more!

Episode 4: The Trial Series What real-life investigation does Admiral Satie remind us of? Would Jellico have done better or worse in the Drumhead? Why didn’t Worf know that Kurn or his Nanny was alive? Why was no one concerned with bias until now? Why don’t the Edo explain the laws to newcomers in “Justice?’ Join Ashlyn, Rhianna, and Bob Cesca as we discuss the next set of Trial episodes in The Next Generation. This is the fourth episode of our Trial Series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the Trial episodes of every Star Trek show. SPOILER WARNING: TNG and Lower Decks Next time, we’ll head to the trials both fair and not in Deep Space Nine! 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 by Jerry Goldsmith. Rule of Acquisition #76: “Every once in a while, declare peace. It confuses the hell out of your enemies.” Please check out our Patreon and donate any $1, $6, $10, or $20 per month to access exclusive episodes of trivia, documentary review, and reviews of every episode of The Animated Series, Lower Decks and the Short Treks, plus our mini-series. Head to https://www.patreon.com/thedurassisterspodcast for all this and more!

Episode 3: The Trial Series AKA: They Really Put The Captain On Trial in Episode One Is Q’s initial rigged trial of Picard a way to prepare him for the Continuum’s judgement? Is Picard a good test subject? Will machines ever become Judges? How does TNG honor “Court Martial”? Why would Phillipa force Riker to testify against Data? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss the Trial episodes in The Next Generation. This is the third episode of our Trial Series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the Trial episodes of every Star Trek show. TRIGGER WARNINGS: Conversion therapy, slavery, and the prison industrial complex. SPOILER WARNING: TNG and SNW’s “Ad Astra Per Aspera” Next time, we’ll head to the passionate and groundbreaking trials seen in the Next Generation… Part 2! 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 by Jerry Goldsmith. Rule of Acquisition #7: “Keep your ears open.” Please check out our Patreon and donate any $1, $6, $10, or $20 per month to access exclusive episodes of trivia, documentary review, and reviews of every episode of The Animated Series, Lower Decks and the Short Treks, plus our mini-series. Head to https://www.patreon.com/thedurassisterspodcast for all this and more!

Episode 2: The Trial Series Is being a stowaway a crime in Starfleet? Why didn’t Kirk break out McCoy immediately? Has humanity changed since the Salem Witch Trials? Who is Asmodeus? Should Lucian have joined the Enterprise for year five? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss the Trial episodes in The Animated Series! This is the second episode of our Trial Series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the Trial episodes of every Star Trek show. SPOILER WARNING: TAS trial episodes Next time, we’ll head to the passionate and groundbreaking trials seen in the Next Generation. 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 by Jerry Goldsmith. Rule of Acquisition #74: “Knowledge equals profit.” Please check out our Patreon and donate any $1, $6, $10, or $20 per month to access exclusive episodes of trivia, documentary review, and reviews of every episode of The Animated Series, Lower Decks and the Short Treks, plus our mini-series. Head to https://www.patreon.com/thedurassisterspodcast for all this and more!

Episode 1: The Trial Series Who were the Talosians really testing and what is it all for? Do the bridge officers have to take court lessons? Why don’t they use the cameras on the Enterprise? Why is Kirk’s ex the prosecutor? How should tech be used in court cases? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss the Trial episodes in The Original Series! This is the first episode of our Trial Series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the Trial episodes of every Star Trek show. SPOILER WARNING: TOS trial episodes Next time, we’ll head to the strange and ancient trials seen in the Animated Series. 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 by Jerry Goldsmith. Rule of Acquisition #47: Don't trust a man wearing a better suit than your own. Please check out our Patreon and donate any $1, $6, $10, or $20 per month to access exclusive episodes of trivia, documentary review, and reviews of every episode of The Animated Series, Lower Decks and the Short Treks, plus our mini-series. Head to https://www.patreon.com/thedurassisterspodcast for all this and more!

Episode 8: Finale Series How long does Mariner’s bed burn? Is Relga a good choice as the final “Big-Bad” ? Is this the only episode with a Discovery reference? How do the writers handle each lower decker’s growth in this episode? Does Rutherford have the best engineering movement in Star Trek? How does this rank Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss the Lower Decks Finale: “The New Next Generation.” This is the eighth episode of our Finale Series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the Finales of every Star Trek show. SPOILER WARNING: Next time, we’ll head to the start of the Trial Series! 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 by Jerry Goldsmith. Rule of Acquisition #102: “Nature decays, but latinum lasts forever.” Please check out our Patreon and donate any $1, $6, $10, or $20 per month to access exclusive episodes of trivia, documentary review, and reviews of every episode of The Animated Series, Lower Decks and the Short Treks. Head to https://www.patreon.com/thedurassisterspodcast for all this and more!

Episode 12: Romulans Is Pike’s idealism a weakness or strength? Is it a bad thing that Pike listens to everyone’s thoughts while facing the Romulans? Does Kirk’s presence bring out the worst in Pike? What is “a quality of mercy?” Are the Romulan’s half-assing their plan in “Tomorrow, Tomorrow, Tomorrow”? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss the Romulan episodes in Strange New Worlds! This is the twelfth episode of the Romulan series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the Romulan episodes in every Star Trek show, discussing every Star Trek series. SPOILER WARNING: Strange New Worlds, Search for Spock, TOS "Balance of Terror,” and Discovery. Next time, we’ll head to a Catch Up series! 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 by Jerry Goldsmith. Rule of Acquisition #59: “Free advice is seldom cheap.” Please check out our Patreon and donate any $1, $6, $10, or $20 per month to access exclusive episodes of trivia, documentary review, and reviews of every episode of The Animated Series, Lower Decks and the Short Treks. Head to https://www.patreon.com/thedurassisterspodcast for all this and more!

Episode 11: Romulans BTW There’s No Romulan in Dal! Do the Romulans know about the supernova at this point? Does Janeway’s feeling overpower her rationality when it comes to breeching the Neutral Zone? How have the Romulan uniforms evolved or not evolved between Prodigy and Picard? Is this a good introduction to Romulans? Why do the Romulans agents look so snatched? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss the Romulan episodes in Prodigy! This is the eleventh episode of the Romulan series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the Romulan episodes in every Star Trek show, discussing every Star Trek series. SPOILER WARNING: Prodigy! Next time, we’ll had to the final Romulan episode & discuss the final two episodes in the series! 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 by Jerry Goldsmith. Rule of Acquisition #3: Never spend more for an acquisition than you have to. Please check out our Patreon and donate any $1, $6, $10, or $20 per month to access exclusive episodes of trivia, documentary review, and reviews of every episode of The Animated Series, Lower Decks and the Short Treks. Head to https://www.patreon.com/thedurassisterspodcast for all this and more! —

Episode 10: Romulans Was Ransom teaming up with Maco officers? Can Romulan ships not track each other while cloaked?! Is Lower Deck’s portrayal or Romulans too over the top? What is going on with the racism against Remens? How much does Mariner help in the politics of dealing with Nick Lacarno? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss the Romulan episodes in Lower Decks! This is the tenth episode of the Romulan series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the Romulan episodes in every Star Trek show, discussing every Star Trek series. SPOILER WARNING: Lower Decks! Next time, we’ll discuss the incredibly animated Romulans in Lower Decks! 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 by Jerry Goldsmith. Rule of Acquisition #62: The riskier the road, the greater the profit.” Please check out our Patreon and donate any $1, $6, $10, or $20 per month to access exclusive episodes of trivia, documentary review, and reviews of every episode of The Animated Series, Lower Decks and the Short Treks. Head to https://www.patreon.com/thedurassisterspodcast for all this and more!

Episode 9: Romulans This is the ninth episode of the Romulan series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the Romulan episodes in every Star Trek show, discussing every Star Trek series. SPOILER WARNING: Star Trek Picard. TRIGGER WARNINGS: Sucicide Next time, we’ll discuss the 2D Romulans in Lower Decks! 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 by Jerry Goldsmith. Rule of Acquisition #98: Every (wo)man Has His Cost.Please check out our Patreon and donate any $1, $6, $10, or $20 per month to access exclusive episodes of trivia, documentary review, and reviews of every episode of The Animated Series, Lower Decks and the Short Treks. Head to https://www.patreon.com/thedurassisterspodcast for all this and more!

Episode 8: Romulans What happened to the Romulans between the events in Picard season 3 and Discovery season 3? Did Spock’s legacy contribute to the Reunification efforts after his death? Why does Michael have Romulan bias? How many Vulcan or Romulan rituals have blended? Do you agree with President Rillik’s tactics? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss the Romulan episodes in Discovery! This is the eighth episode of the Romulan series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the Romulan episodes in every Star Trek show, discussing every Star Trek series. SPOILER WARNING: Discovery Next time, we’ll jump ahead in time to discuss Discovery! 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 by Jerry Goldsmith. Rule of Acquisition #21: “Never place friendship above profit.” Please check out our Patreon and donate any $1, $6, $10, or $20 per month to access exclusive episodes of trivia, documentary review, and reviews of every episode of The Animated Series, Lower Decks and the Short Treks. Head to https://www.patreon.com/thedurassisterspodcast for all this and more!

Episode 7: Romulans Is “Minefield” an homage to “Balance of Terror”? How different are the Romulan and Vulcan languages after all this time? Why would we not want Reunification in the Enterprise era? Why do the Romulans love team-ups so much? Could the show have covered the neutral zone treaty with the Romulans if they had more seasons? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss the Romulan episodes in Enterprise. This is the seventh episode of the Romulan series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the Romulan episodes in every Star Trek show, discussing every Star Trek series. SPOILER WARNING: Enterprise and Discovery Season 3. Next time, we’ll jump ahead in time to discuss Discovery! 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 by Jerry Goldsmith. Rule of Acquisition #217: “You can't free a fish from water.” Please check out our Patreon and donate any $1, $6, $10, or $20 per month to access exclusive episodes of trivia, documentary review, and reviews of every episode of The Animated Series, Lower Decks and the Short Treks. Head to https://www.patreon.com/thedurassisterspodcast for all this and more!

Episode 6: Romulans Why does every treaty with the Romulans involve the cloaking device? Does it make sense that the Tal Shiar and Obsidian Order are working together? Was Section 31 bumbling for show? Do you think Kira and Cretak could have been friends? What can 12 ships do against an armada? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna, as we discuss the Romulan episodes in Deep Space Nine. This is the sixth episode of the Romulan series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the Romulan episodes in every Star Trek show, discussing every Star Trek series. SPOILER WARNING: Deep Space Nine Next time, we’ll travel back in time to discuss Enterprise! 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 by Jerry Goldsmith. Rule of Acquisition #9: Opportunity plus instinct equals profit. Please check out our Patreon and donate any $1, $6, $10, or $20 per month to access exclusive episodes of trivia, documentary review, and reviews of every episode of The Animated Series, Lower Decks and the Short Treks. Head to https://www.patreon.com/thedurassisterspodcast for all this and more!

The Best of Five Years! Enjoy clips from the following DSP episodes (these are NOT IN ORDER of what is played in this pod!) TOS: Where My Son is Concerned TOS Part1: Mother of the House of Silicon (With Guest, Austin Smith) TNG: Here Comes Frazier TNG Part II: Riker F*cks for Diplomacy! DS9: Moggie's Got the Lobes DS9: She Becomes Kai and Then We Cry DS9: A Scarier Possession of Keiko O'Brien VOY: He Built Her a Bathtub!!! VOY: Decompile the Wife (Part 2) VOY: Must Have Been Something You Assimilated VOY: The Tuvok Orchard ENT: Kiss and Repair: The exotism of the Apothecary Woman DSC: Imagine We Are In the Rebel Tent DSC Part 1: Measure of a Woman (with Guest, Spotted Girafe) LOW: Alternate Dimension Technology Recovery Girls Trip PIC: Sometimes the Tesla Hits Back SNW: Slaying the Citizens of Canada Via Chess SNW: Derailed Again By Hot Spock Special Release: Brighten the Corner Where You Are (With Guest, John Billingsley!) Special Release: Elevator Pagh Reading Special Release: Ladies of Star Trek Special Release: As the Kids Say, "Relatable" (With Guest, Una McCormack) Lets do five more years!

Episode 5: Romulans How does Janeway negotiate with a Romulan from 70,000 lightyears away? Were Voyager’s letters ever delivered by the Romulans? What are the parallels to Prodigy here? How do these episodes mirror each other? How would “Message in a Bottle” have been different if the Romulans had already entered the Dominion war? Join Ashlyn, Rhianna, and Jodi as we discuss the Romulan episodes in Voyager. This is the fifth episode of the Romulan series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the Romulan episodes in every Star Trek show, discussing every Star Trek series. SPOILER WARNING: Voyager and Prodigy Seasons 1-2 Next time, we’ll travel to the wormhole and dock at Deep Space Nine. 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 by Jerry Goldsmith. Rule of Acquisition #263: Never allow doubt to tarnish your lust for latinum. Please check out our Patreon and donate any $1, $6, $10, or $20 per month to access exclusive episodes of trivia, documentary review, and reviews of every episode of The Animated Series, Lower Decks and the Short Treks. Head to https://www.patreon.com/thedurassisterspodcast for all this and more! —

Episode 4: Romulans What happened between Spock and Pardek? Are Picard and Data trying to get caught? Did Spock read Troi’s file? Where did Shinzon get Picard’s DNA? Why weren't there more consequences for the Romulans in these episodes? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss the Romulan episodes in seasons 5-7 of The Next Generation. This is the fourth episode of the Romulan series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the Romulan episodes in every Star Trek show, discussing every Star Trek series. SPOILER WARNING: The Next Generation and Nemesis Next time, we’ll travel 70,000 lightyears to discuss Romulans in the Delta Quadrant and on Voyager! Don’t worry, we’ll be back for DS9 after! 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 by Jerry Goldsmith. Rule of Acquisition #59: Free advice is seldom cheap. Please check out our Patreon and donate any $1, $6, $10, or $20 per month to access exclusive episodes of trivia, documentary review, and reviews of every episode of The Animated Series, Lower Decks and the Short Treks. Head to https://www.patreon.com/thedurassisterspodcast for all this and more!

Episode 3: Romulans What does “The Enemy” say about Geordi vs. Worf’s interactions with Romulans? Does Troi have an accurate list of Romulan traits? How many episodes are the Romulans just a random villain that could have been anyone else? Did the Romulan Spy in “Data’s Day” replace Sarek as Vulcan Ambassador? Has Sela been collaborating with the Duras family for a while? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss the Romulan episodes in season 1-4 of The Next Generation. This is the third episode of the Romulan series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the Romulan episodes in every Star Trek show, discussing every Star Trek series. SPOILER WARNING: The Next Generation Next time, we’ll warp to TNG to talk about Romulans: Part 2! 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 by Jerry Goldsmith. Rule of Acquisition Rule Please check out our Patreon and donate any $1, $6, $10, or $20 per month to access exclusive episodes of trivia, documentary review, and reviews of every episode of The Animated Series, Lower Decks and the Short Treks. Head to https://www.patreon.com/thedurassisterspodcast for all this and more!

Episode 2: Romulans Since when do the Romulans impound ships in the Neutral Zone? In all these centuries has no one thought to work together to get out of the pocket universe? Did the Romulans take in the Vendorian for manipulation or spy purposes? Why are the Romulan’s pursuing Kirk deep into Federation Space in “The Practical Joker?” Do Romulans fear disgrace more than death? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we goof off while talking about The Animated Series. This is the second episode of the Romulan series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the Romulan episodes in every Star Trek show, discussing every Star Trek series. SPOILER WARNING: TAS Next time, we’ll warp to TNG to talk about Romulans: Part 1! 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 by Jerry Goldsmith. Rule of Acquisition Rule 217: “You can't free a fish from water.” Please check out our Patreon and donate any $1, $6, $10, or $20 per month to access exclusive episodes of trivia, documentary review, and reviews of every episode of The Animated Series, Lower Decks and the Short Treks. Head to https://www.patreon.com/thedurassisterspodcast for all this and more!

Episode 1: Romulans How long have the Vulcans known what Romulans looked like? Who is lying, who is crazy, and who's actually stable in The Enterprise Incident? Why does the Romulan Commander choose to hold on to Spock while beaming out? What does Sybok need with a Romulan Lady? What did Nero and his henchmen do for 25 years? Join Ashlyn, Rhianna, and Girafe as we blast our way into the TOS Romulan episodes. This is the first episode of the Romulan series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the Romulan episodes in every Star Trek show, discussing every Star Trek series. SPOILER WARNING: TOS, SNW: A Quality of Mercy, Hegemony, Part II, and Discovery Season 4 Next time, we’ll dash into the animated world and discuss the Romulan episodes in The Animated Series. 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 by Jerry Goldsmith. Rule of Acquisition Rule 203: “New customers are like razor-toothed gree-worms. They can be succulent, but sometimes they bite back.” Please check out our Patreon and donate any $1, $6, $10, or $20 per month to access exclusive episodes of trivia, documentary review, and reviews of every episode of The Animated Series, Lower Decks and the Short Treks. Head to https://www.patreon.com/thedurassisterspodcast for all this and more!

Special Episode: In conversation with novelist Una McCormack What is it like working in Trek writing? How do you get through writer's block? What are television writing deadlines like? What are the rules for the autobiography books? How do you balance the canon versus what you’re creating? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna in conversation with novelist Una McCormack as we discuss writing Fanfiction, Star Trek Novels, writing tips, and more! Next time we will begin our Romulan series with another special guest for our TOS Episode! 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 by Jerry Goldsmith. Rule of Acquisition #16: “A deal is a deal.” Please check out our Patreon and donate any $1, $6, $10, or $20 per month to access exclusive episodes of trivia, documentary review, and reviews of every episode of The Animated Series, Lower Decks and the Short Treks. Head to https://www.patreon.com/thedurassisterspodcast for all this and more!