Holodeck Divas - A Star Trek Podcast

The crew of the Enterprise is tasked with capturing a mysterious box… which just so happens to contain Worf’s ex-girlfriend. In this episode of Holodeck Divas, Stef and Chris dive into Star Trek: The Next Generation’s “The Emissary” (S2E20), where a crew of Klingons wakes up after decades of cryosleep and immediately decides the Federation is still the enemy.As if that weren’t enough, Worf is suddenly talking about marriage. Honor, war, awkward romance, and some truly wild Klingon energy. What do Stef and Chris make of it all? Hit play and find out.

Trigger Warning for this episode: We know this episode demonstrates a lot of problematic behavior, and all things being equal, we would be outraged. Alas, it's a Lwaxana Troi episode! We explain early in the episode. In this episode of Holodeck Divas, we discuss the Star Trek - The Next Generation episode "Manhunt" (s2e19). Lwaxana Troi is looking for a mate, while the Enterprise's crew is responsible for escorting her to a summit since she's now an ambassador. Meanwhile, there are weird assassin fish people. Listen to this podcast to hear what Stef and Chris have to say!

Oh no Worf is sick, and then he isn't. We aren't sure what that has to do with the rest of the story, but Worf getting sick does happen. In this episode of Holodeck Divas we discuss the Star Trek - The Next Generation episode "Up the Long Ladder" (s2e18). Stef and Chris were extra chaotic in this episode, and that should tell you how they feel about the episode, though there's some fun stuff to talk about. Listen to hear what the divas have to say!

What does Picard having heart issues have to do with Geordi being kidnapped? Absolutely nothing, and that's part of the problem with this episode. In this episode of Holodeck Divas we discuss the Star Trek - The Next Generation episode "Samaritan Snare" (s2e17). Spoiler Warning: This wasn't our favorite episode. Listen to hear why!

We knew Q was going to be in the episode because of the title, but we didn't know it was THAT episode! In this episode of Holodeck Divas we discuss the Star Trek - The Next Generation episode "Q Who?" (s2e16). Q shows up to the Enterprise to cause some chaos, but is he actually doing something good? We witness the debut of one of the scariest villains in all of Sci-Fi. Listen to what the divas have to say about this important episode.

In this episode of Holodeck Divas we discuss the Star Trek - The Next Generation episode "Pen Pals" (s2e15). The Enterprise travels to a system no one has been to yet, and every planet is about to explode. Wesley receives his first command, and Data introduces all of the sci-fi conundrums! What do the divas have to say about this episode? Listen and find out!

TRIGGER WARNING: We are talking about abusive parents in this episode, which Stef and Chris may make a bunch of dark jokes about (it's a defense mechanism). Is suffering from "daddy issues" the same thing as a Sci-Fi conundrum? Let's fine out! In this episode of Holodeck Divas we discuss the Star Trek - The Next Generation episode "The Icarus Factor" (s2e14). We meet William Riker's Dad, and things go sideways very fast, but Dr. Pulaski seems to be in love with him. WHAT?! At least there's an enjoyable Worf-related B plot. Listen to hear what Stef and Chris have to say about this episode.

Small spoiler for this episode: This wasn't our favorite episode but we're told we are very entertaining when we don't like a episode. In this episode of Holodeck Divas we discuss another Maurice Hurley written episode of Star Trek - The Next Generation, Time Squared (s2e13). Captain Picard suddenly has a totally different personality, and Riker can't make a omelett (which has nothing to do with the rest of the story). Join us as we "celebrate" this episode of TNG.

What happens when members of the Enterprise are trapped in a second rate novel that doesn't make any sense? In this episode of Holodeck Divas we discuss the Star Trek - The Next Generation episode "The Royale" (s2e12). The Enterprise discovers that a group of Klingons found something strange near a planet that has pee storms, and it turns out it is an artifact from the 21st century. Listen to this episode to hear what Stef and Chris have to say!

Captain Picard visits his friend, he dies, but the jokes just keep on coming. Wait what?! That's actually a thing that happens in the Star Trek - The Next Generation episode "Contagion" (s2e11). Small spoiler, the divas actually liked this episode but it clearly had some problems, which we assume is due to the season 2 production rush. There are a few great moments in this episode, and some that are...well...you should listen to the episode to find out!

Why is there an evil bear?! In this episode of Holodeck Divas, we go from the highest of highs to whatever this episode is. We discuss the Star Trek - The Next Generation episode "The Dauphin" (s2e10). The Enterprise must escort a girl and her bodyguard to a different planet so she can become a leader of her people and end of civil war, but instead of exploring any of those concepts we decide to make this a story about Wesley Crusher's first love. WHAT?! There are some good moments that the divas talk about. Listen to what they have to say!

In this episode of Holodeck Divas we discuss the Star Trek - The Next Generation Episode "The Measure of a Man" (s2e9). This episode is widely regarded as one of the first great Next Generation episodes, and is often listed in a top 10 "best episode" list. Data is being told that he is going to be taken a part for science, with no guarantee that he can be put back together. Thus ignites a debate (and trial) over Data, and whether or not he is a sentient being. Naturally the divas take the time to insert some bad timing jokes. Listen to hear what the divas think!

In this episode of Holodeck Divas we discuss the Star Trek - The Next Generation episode "A Matter of Honor" (s2e8). Stef and Chris love Klingons, so the thirst is real in this episode. Riker goes on a "student exchange program" and becomes the first officer on a Klingon ship, while the Enterprise receives a new crew member who vapes a lot. What do the divas think about this episode? Listen and find out!

The crew of the Enterprise is faced with a dilemma, trying to figure out why an entire ship of people died of old age at the same time. Meanwhile, Picard decides that now is a great time to do a performance evaluation for the new doctor. Does this episode hold up? Listen to hear what the divas have to say!

In this episode of Holodeck Divas we discuss the Star Trek - The Next Generation episode "The Schizoid Man" (s2e6). In this episode Chris makes a major correction that basically explains how chaotic the production of season 2 was. Then we jump right into the episode. Data is being taken over, again, by a crazy scientist who is also a sexist. How will the rest of the crew deal with it, and do Stef and Chris think this is a good episode? Listen and find out!

What happens when a polycule gets blown up during a negotiation and no one has any common sense what-so-ever? You get the Star Trek The Next Generation episode "Loud as a Whisper," (s2e5). The show tried to do some good by being inclusive and have a story featuring people with different disabilities, but the script had some issues. Listen to the episode to hear what Stef and Chris have to say!

Are you ready for a outrageous episode? We are talking about this episode of Holodeck divas, not the Star Trek we are about to cover, and if you listen you'll hear why!We discuss the Star Trek - The Next Generation Episode "The Outrageous Okona." The Enterprise picks up a pirate, who has a terrible wig and a libedo that impresses Riker. Picard wishes for death as we head into a bad version of a Romeo and Juliet show. Listen to hear why!

Is it this episode not just "elementary" but good? We have good news for you! In this episode of Holodeck Divas we discuss the Star Trek - Next Generation Episode "Elementary Dear Data," (s2e3). We get our first official holodeck adventure and everyone is excited to be LARPing, except maybe Worf. Join Stef and Chris as they discuss why they enjoy this episode so much!

What does the name of the episode have to do with the story? We don't know either. WE ARE BACK Y'ALL! In this episode of Holodeck Divas we discuss the Star Trek - The Next Generation episode "Where Silence Has Lease" (s2e2). In the episode, things happen we think? We know that there are holes, and where there are holes the divas are sure to make jokes about it. Listen to hear what the divas have to say!

Season 2 of Star Trek: The Next Generation kicks off… with a forced pregnancy plotline. So yeah, we're not off to a great start.In this episode of Holodeck Divas, we dive into “The Child” (S2E1), where Counselor Deanna Troi becomes mysteriously pregnant and absolutely no one handles it well, including the writers. Stef begins to question her entire relationship with Star Trek, while Chris gleefully points out plot holes you could fly a starship through.Let’s just say: it’s not our favorite episode.Trigger warning: We discuss some heavy and uncomfortable themes in this one. If you need to skip it, we get it. If you stick around, we promise at least we make it entertaining.