We are geeking out here! Season 2 Episode 7 of Strange New Worlds 'Those Old Scientists' is one of the best Star Trek episodes ever put out and even Shannon who doesn't like animated anything was won over by Boimler and Mariner! It's that good.
Jake and Sean review 'Lost in Translation' and can't help but talk about the table scene where we see history being made. There is also a fair amount of prune juice equivalency in this episode - trust us, its a thing.
We're back and completely geeking out about the Spock, T'pring, Chapel love triangle and really think T'pring is the keeper here even though Sean loves Chapel with all his heart.
It's a fine day for a new episode of Strange New Worlds! Its actually pretty fitting that I almost forgot today was Star Trek watching day and Shannon couldn't remember the name of the episode as in this one everybody forgot everything anyway!
This was the episode Sean was waiting for! It had Time Travel, La'an, yoga pants, fights, explosions, and muscle cars. Shannon however was bored out of her mind. Go figure. As always it takes all kinds and we are here for it!
It was a courtroom drama this time on Strange New Worlds! Shannon was here for it because Una, Jake loved to see Erica be loyal and Spock "Outbursting" and Sean couldn't be bothered unless things were blowing up.
Welcome back to Strange New Worlds, we are so excited about season two and have just watched the first episode! It's a great day to be a Star Trek fan and away we go with drunk Vulcans, fighting doctors, and a stolen ship. Join us!
Captain Bubbles (A.K.A. Shannon) takes the Laris loss but the PB&J gain while her crew of Starfleet Section 35 Chief Commander Klinger (Jake) and Guest Star Chief Miles O'Brien (A.K.A. SP or StarPi from Voices Of Defiance and Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D.) discuss and review the Picard season 3 finale episode "The Last Generation." The crew run down all the wonderful Trek fan service and nostalgia, their favorite finale moments, The Next Generation's cast characters forward movement, what's left on the table for a future series like Star Trek Legacy, the season's writing, remaining plot holes, missed character opportunities, and their last fond farewell to the cast that's been in their hearts since 1987.
Thank you so much for listening to our coverage of Picard Season 3. Strange New Worlds Fancast will return in June 2023 to cover Strange New Worlds season 2. Sean will return to reclaim his seat on the crew from SP then.
SP thanks all of you for your kindness as he stepped in for Sean during Shannon's recovery.
Shannon's Medical Expenses GoFundMe (#HelpShannon after Brain Aneurysm): https://www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-help-family-with-medical-expenses
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Best place to find Shannon: https://twitter.com/syfygurl
LINKS DISCUSSED IN THE PODCAST EPISODE:
https://www.cbr.com/michelle-yeoh-star-trek-section-31-movie/
https://www.reddit.com/r/television/comments/12u907s/im_terry_matalas_showrunner_and_executive/
Captain Bubbles (A.K.A. Shannon) is finally reunited with her collective and all but forgets about her fascination with Laris while the crew of Starfleet Section 35 Chief Commander Klinger (Jake) and Guest Star Mr. Mot (A.K.A. SP or StarPi from Voices Of Defiance and Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D.) discuss and review the Picard season 3 ninth and penultimate episode "Vox." The crew discuss the episode's writing, big Borg reveal, the counseling Jack Crusher will need, the carpet onboard the Enterprise, Shaw's sacrifice, and the painfully slow moving Starfleet attack on Spacedock. The trio have a lot of fun along the way and look forward to their opportunities to see the finale on IMAX (if it's available to them). Join the crew and let them know what you think.
Shannon's Medical Expenses GoFundMe (#HelpShannon after Brain Aneurysm): https://www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-help-family-with-medical-expenses
Email: [email protected] Twitter: https://twitter.com/trek_worlds
Best place to find SP: http://www.GonnaGeek.com/discord
Best place to find Jake: https://twitter.com/cynicaloldman48
Best place to find Shannon: https://twitter.com/syfygurl
LINKS DISCUSSED IN THE PODCAST EPISODE: Mr. Mot: https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Mot
https://screenrant.com/star-trek-picard-worf-enterprise-captain-starfleet-how/
Last Best Hope
Worf's ascendance to commanding the Enterprise is detailed in the canonical prequel novel, Star Trek: Picard: The Last Best Hope by Una McCormack.
When news of the Romulan supernova reached Starfleet, Picard was summoned to Starfleet Headquarters in San Francisco. In a meeting with Commander-in-Chief Victor Bordson and Captain Kirsten Clancy (Ann Magnuson), Picard accepted a long-overdue promotion to Admiral in order to lead the Romulan rescue mission. But this meant Picard had to immediately relinquish command of his beloved Enterprise so, naturally, he suggested Worf, his current First Officer to become the new Captain. But Clancy balked at Worf getting the big chair and for good reason: the Klingon has a permanent black mark on his record. In the DS9 season 6 episode "Change of Heart", Worf allowed a Starfleet Intelligence operative to during a secret mission, choosing, instead, to rescue his injured wife Dax on the planet Soukara. Afterward, Captain Sisko told Worf that "[Starfleet will] probably never give you a command of your own after this."
Captain Clancy was correct to raise this disciplinary issue with Worf taking command of the Enterprise, which is the flagship of the United Federation of Planets. Picard argued for his First Officer's spotless record since that incident, which occurred almost a decade before this meeting. As to the question of Worf's judgment, Picard noted that the memory of that mistake makes Worf even more careful about his decision-making. Picard was also offended at the idea that he would select Worf to be his First Officer if he didn't think the Klingon was capable of being a worthy Captain someday.
Picard won the argument when he pointed out that a century prior, during the events of Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country, the Klingons came to the Federation for help and they eventually became such staunch allies that a Klingon rose to the position of commanding the Federation flagship. Jean-Luc's point was that the Romulans could see the symbolism, which would help them understand what was possible in a long-term peace with the Federation. Clancy finally relented and she admitted that "The optics were good". With that, Admiral Picard officially relinquished command of the Enterprise to the newly-promoted Captain Worf.
via: https://screenrant.com/star-trek-picard-worf-enterprise-captain-starfleet-how/
Star Trek: Why Didn't Tasha Yar Return for Picard? https://movieweb.com/why-didnt-tasha-yar-return-for-picard/
Captain Bubbles (A.K.A. Shannon) is conflicted that her dear Laris might have been destroyed with the Shrike and speculates with her crew of Starfleet Section 35 Chief Commander Klinger (Jake) and Guest Star Zefram Cochrane (A.K.A. SP or StarPi from Voices Of Defiance and Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D.) to discuss and review the Picard season 3 eighth episode Surrender." The crew discuss the touching moments, the mystery, the battles, and that incredible teasing ending. They have a lot of fun along the way and come up with some surprising theories that have proven MIGHT come true! Join the crew and let them know what you think.
Shannon's Medical Expenses GoFundMe (#HelpShannon after Brain Aneurysm): https://www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-help-family-with-medical-expenses
Email: [email protected] Twitter: https://twitter.com/trek_worlds
Best place to find SP: http://www.GonnaGeek.com/discord
Best place to find Jake: https://twitter.com/cynicaloldman48
Best place to find Shannon: https://twitter.com/syfygurl
LINKS DISCUSSED IN THE PODCAST EPISODE: Tweet about Counselor on bridge in 1987: https://twitter.com/ericlaw/status/1442566024109248513
Space Shuttle Investigation: https://incompliancemag.com/article/nasa-space-shuttles-return-to-flight-the-untold-electromagnetic-backstory/