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Star Trek The Next Conversation - a semi funny trashfire of a Star Trek podcast currently about TV's Deep Space Nine DS9 (or TNG)

Author: Matt Mira and Andrew Secunda

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Podcast… the final frontier! "Star Trek: The Next Generation" devotee and authority Matt Mira leads Next Gen skeptic Andrew Secunda into the deepest reaches of the series episode by episode. Listen as they discuss, debate, and enjoy all the legendary show's strengths, failings, and innovations. Email us! STTNCPOD@gmail.com Twitter/X/TikTok/Youtube: @StarTrekTNC Web: startrektnc.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/startrektnc


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Kira faces becoming a permanently encased-in-resin collectible as Odo reveals a hidden - or possibly already pretty obvious - truth! Meanwhile Sisko performs a one man intervention scene on Nog in Nog's best ep so far. [Episode discussion begins around 1:07. And you know what they say about the winter and nuts...it's a great time to eat heated ones!]
Kai Winn returns to DS9 with an evil...nothing? And Bareil sings his swansong as only he can...tediously.[Episode discussion begins around 1:17]
The second part of DS9's eerie vision of the "past" (aka 2024) as Sisko continues to masquerade as "Bell, Gabriel Bell" (Bond theme) while Frank Military continues to be an intimidating criminal to no one.[Episode discussion begins around 1:10]
In tense times, TNC is there to talk about episodes of Star Trek that throw back to exactly the same year with different tense times, but is that what they meant by the title? Also we ask the eternal question, "Is Frank Military a made-up name?"[Episode discussion begins around 1:01]
DS9 s3e10 “Fascination”

DS9 s3e10 “Fascination”

2024-10-3102:37:03

Everybody's in love with everybody! Just like Naked Now, except crappy and with less sense! And also the return of the oozing non-sexuality of Bareil![Episode discussion begins around 1:30ish]
DS9 s3e9 “Defiant”

DS9 s3e9 “Defiant”

2024-10-1402:50:342

The crew of DS9 get a visit...from an old friend. OR IS IT? [Episode discussion begins around 1:37ish]
DS9 s3e8 20 “Meridian”

DS9 s3e8 20 “Meridian”

2024-09-2002:07:14

Jadzia is hot for a bland douchebag, Quark tries to pull some Barclay creepology with Kira, and Andy has a new theory about Sisko. [Episode discussion begins around 1:05ish]
Someone's joined the Q Continuum (the TNC Patreon level - it's possible it also gains you access to the actual Q Continuum, we just can't promise)! Time to discuss! Meanwhile, Garak goes head-to-head with Dukat, Quark and Odo spend some alone time, and Jake, Ben, and O'Brien clamber around some ducts. But does this add up to Andy and Matt thinking the episode is good or bad? And can it be bad when it may have the funniest moment in all of Star Trek??[Episode discussion begins around  1:37 - LOOK, THE Q CONTINUUM?! WE HAD TO DOWNLOAD]
Odo adopts a Jem'Hadar, who he tries to train out of murdering people by raising his bloodlust in the holodeck. Minor Mardah spoiler around 1:53ish, for the Mardiacs.[Episode discussion begins around  1:09ish]
DS9 s3e5 “Second Skin”

DS9 s3e5 “Second Skin”

2024-08-2003:40:58

DS9 s3e5 “Second Skin”Kira comes down with a bad case of the Cardies! And post-Vegas STLV, Matt and Andy are somehow even more fully off the rails than usual as the episode discussion begins around - get this - 2:06ish]And due to one of the many insane digressions in this episode, if any of you feel swayed to buy WWE 2K24, use one of these links. I signed us up to be Amazon Affiliates and I barely understand it, so let us know in the comments if you actually bought one and we'll see what happens, but obviously no pressure at all - just curious. (Not even if I had to make separate links for each platform, but whatevs)Ps4 standard https://amzn.to/46P5LHZPS4 deluxe https://amzn.to/4dRCVsRPS5 standard https://amzn.to/4cwjAMoPS5 Deluxe https://amzn.to/4dnjU1oPC Deluxe https://amzn.to/46Z35rmPC Forty Years of Wrestling https://amzn.to/4dsyg0AXBox One Standard https://amzn.to/3X8Fxg7XBox series X Standard https://amzn.to/4fLOLWZXBox series X Deluxe https://amzn.to/4dR0j9R
DS9 s3e4 “Equilibrium”

DS9 s3e4 “Equilibrium”

2024-07-2802:01:15

A treasure trove of Trill answers for Andy.... in a super boring treasure chest? And Matt wonders if Jadzia is losing it - or is the character just getting interesting?[Episode discussion begins at a brisk 56:00ish]
A Klingon episode that Matt actually likes? And can a regular, standard fantastic episode get 10 Andys? Have Keiko and O'Brien gone from a couple of wet noodles to Star Trek's horniest couple?Also, possible SPOILERS for those who practice: 8:00ish STAR TREK: PICARD 35:00ish-39:00ish STAR TREK (2009) Romulus stuff 1:14ish VOYAGER[Episode discussion begins around 1:37]
Odo meets his people then tosses something into one of his people’s strike zone…or does he? Matt and Andy discuss if people are really a-holes if somebody just dreams about them being a-holes. And now the conclusion. [Episode discussion begins around 53:00ish]
There's a new starship in town, and this one's built to kick ass, Federation style! Wait, is that Federation style? Also, Matt and Andy continue to question if, in fact, the Dominion was right.AND MINOR ALERT: Due to a scheduling mess this month, we're gonna probably be recording "The Search, Pt 2" this Wednesday, although it might take a few days to get it posted, so if you want to listen fast and get your comments in, great! But if you want to comment in the subsequent episode on both, also feel free.][Episode discussion begins around  1:13. If it matters to anyone, lots of PICARD and STAR TREK 2009 spoilers at around 1:53-2:00]
It's a high octane thrill-ride of pew-pews! (eventually, and briefly.) Until then, it's a strangely slow farce on a camping trip. Is it fun or dull? Andy and Matt can't agree. And if you're a hailbag skip-per, check out the beginning for A BIG TNC NEWSFLASH![Episode discussion begins around 57:00ish]
DS9 s2e25 “Tribunal”

DS9 s2e25 “Tribunal”

2024-05-0202:11:57

DS9 s2e25 “Tribunal” Matt obsesses over an apparent time traveler from the 1970s, and Andy enjoys a cavalcade of funny characters in this exploration of the Cardassian legal system.  Remember folks, winning isn’t everything!  As this podcast proves.   [Episode discussion begins around  1:05ish]Premium bonus content, including Star Trek: Voyager, Enterprise, Discovery, Strange New Worlds, and Marvel movies (MCU) discussions, on our Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/startrektnc
Is this episode a nuanced tale of political intrigue or b-b-b-boring?  Or both?  Andy sings the praises of Louise Fletcher’s villain who makes Nurse Ratched seem palatable, the boys debate Vedek Bareil’s pecs.  [Episode discussion begins around 50:00ish]Premium bonus content, including Star Trek: Voyager, Enterprise, Discovery, Strange New Worlds, and Marvel movies (MCU) discussions, on our Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/startrektnc
It's a trip back to Mirror Town, and one of our hosts loves it and one hates it! But will they be replaced by a reverse version of themselves by the end? Also: what does it take to kill a goo man?[Episode discussion begins 1:05ish]
DS9 s2e22 “The Wire”

DS9 s2e22 “The Wire”

2024-03-2002:12:18

A tour de force from recurring character Garak in bizarrely play-like long scenes hooks Andy and Matt, as Mr. Fasc-tastic (Mr. Fascistastic? Mr. Fascistic?) Odo checks the cameras he's hidden all around DS9. [Episode discussion begins around  58:00, takes a Letterman detour, then actually begins at 1:06ish]
The second part of this Maquis de Sade-centric two-parter, one of the few Treks to follow the possible Best of Both Worlds/Godfather II template of 2 being better than 1.  To Andy's shock, Odo show the Mr. Fantastic powers he always assumed he was hiding, and Dukat starts to live up to his (future) legend.  [Episode discussion begins around 1:00ish]
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Comments (17)

Andrew Ball

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Jul 23rd
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Gabe Logan

Matt Mira is such a jerk. had to stop listening because of him

Aug 7th
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Mallory Duke

Matt Mira is by far my favorite podcaster. I hate that he likes "Devil's Due." It's awful.

Apr 12th
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Benjamin Gerstberger

6uiii0 -

Sep 16th
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Steven Mann

I was about to get upset that they skipped a week for episode 103 of this FREE podcast until I realized that Matt and his wife just welcomed their baby into the world! Congratulations! Also, this is one of my most favorite podcasts. I love how Matt and Andy just have fun with Star Trek, the sloppiness of the show and with each other. When they have fun I have fun.

Apr 30th
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Loretta Leo

GEEK REPLY RE: Transporter Chiefs. My guess is there's probably about 3 shifts per earth day. Chief O'Brian maybe home playing the bag pipes. Was O'Brian even in the show yet?

Jan 16th
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Loretta Leo

Kids certainly grow quickly. ..

Jan 15th
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William Beverly

FIRST TIME LISTENER... Just started listening to the podcast December 17 2018. I enjoy having you all with me as I deliver pizza. Thank you!

Dec 19th
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Brent Kemp

Guys, I love these guys. I love this show guys. I love this podcast guys. Andy's theories are very interesting because he's really smart! 10 Andy's, hands 🖖 down. Thanks Matt. Thanks Andy.

Oct 14th
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Adam Cousino

🖖🏻 I giving this 10 Andy’s 🖖🏻

Oct 10th
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Robert Easley

sszls

Oct 5th
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Cassie

I, for one, love Q.

Aug 28th
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KLS

🖖

Jul 20th
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Karen Reis

love the spoofy skits at the beginning. keep them coming. 😀

May 3rd
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Karen Reis

I love this podcast. Matt and Andy make me laugh so hard, and I'm loving going through tng again with them, even the first two seasons, which when watched alone are painful, but with them are greatly looked forward to.

Apr 12th
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