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

Worf and Dax head to Risa and the result are... oddly unsexy. But don't worry, because they run into... some preachy buzzkills. Matt and Andy go on a hunt to the find the stakes in the least fun getaway to Risa any Trek character has had.

[This TNC episode was recorded before the passing of beloved Captain, Sir Patrick Stewart. s5e7 episode discussion begins around 1:11]

In one of the most beloved episodes of Trek (one could argue THE most beloved?), the DS9 crew returns to the past to visit... a BUNCH of old friends. Matt and Andy are not above deep, luxurious feels on this one.

And in possibly one of the most meta, snake eating it's own tail moments in podcast history, the boys take their own visit to the past to call the beagle while watching the actual beagle Andy called while he was calling it.

[Episode discussion begins at 1:52 - it's not the result of the time orb, folks - that's exactly how long it takes!! And for those who practice, Matt drops a PICARD S3 spoiler at :56 minutes in. I remembered!]

Keiko comes back from a work trip possessed and oddly has never been chiller. O'Brien turns to Rom, coming into his own as DS9 character.

[Episode discussion begins around 1:34 (!)]

Jake Sisko goes Rambo! If Rambo was a real, actual young man who logically ran away when he was afraid. In this format-breaker, Jake tells us a tale of the trials and emotional ravages of war, as Matt spots Jimmy Oleson guest-starring.

[Episode discussion begins around 1:24, but really around 1:29 after that "Edward Hopper Corner" everybody's been demanding]

In a crazy twist, DS9 reveals that Dax and Worf...aren't already messing around? And in another crazy twist - O'Brien and prego Kira are super hot for each other? But you know pervy Bashir is gonna - sit on the sidelines and comment? Welcome to Weird Space 9!

[Episode discussion begins around 1:09]

A Jem'Hadar warship crashes as we welcome Muñiz, DS9's new beloved member of the crew! Matt, meanwhile, is on his last nerve with Dax's shenanigans, and the Jem'Hadar prove they're the most deadly terrible shots in the galaxy.

[Episode discussion begins around 1:07]

Starfleet needs the greatest ninja-SEAL infiltration team in the galaxy to go deep behind Klingon lines and expose Gowron - so they send space station manager Sisko, engineer O'Brien, non-changeling Odo and one of the most recognizable Klingons in history to take on the mission! Meanwhile, Dukat Dukats and Gowron Gowrons.

[Episode discussion begins around 1:11:00]

Odo is melting! He's mellllting! And the only ones who can save him are the other creepo changelings. Meanwhile, Garak buckles up to become possibly the greatest side character in all of Trek.

[Episode discussion begins around 1:18]

Keiko's got a bun in the oven... but is it in someone else's bakery? And Quark faces mortality as Jeffrey Combs returns...but which Jeffrey Combs??

[Episode discussion begins around 1:11]

Direct from Andy's parents' apartment, here's your delayed ep of DS9 TNC! Bashir and Dax visit a planet of diseased folks - can Bashir save them? Or will he get too mired in his teddy bear story? We canceled our deaths for you, crew! We were really looking forward to it.

[Episode discussion begins around 1:07]

In a plot-packed thrill ride, the crew team up with the Gom Jabbars (or so Jay Leno thinks), Jeffrey Combs continues his unbroken Trek character home run streak, and Matt and Andy pause from asking, "Why isn't Odo using his T-1000 hands?" to ask, "Why did they wait so long to bring Odo in to use his T-1000 hands?"

[Episode discussion begins around 1:25]

An Andy's Theory (or prediction?) finally comes true - SECUNDA!! And is Kasidy Yates up to something? The crew continues to discuss her whether she's onscreen or off.

[Episode discussion begins around 1:38 (!)]

Post your PRIORITY ONE comments and/or questions here and they’ll get special consideration to be read in the TNC prime pod or Patreon bonus pods! And if you’re in the President’s Circle, you may be the honored recipient of a Christopher Pike Medal of Valor! [Brief and concise raises your chances of reaching air as there is generally no editing of hails, but you do you!]

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Jake gets an alien writing teacher who wants to teach him how to be a famous writer and Lwaxana is back in town! Lwaxana and Jake-writing-episode fans rejoice!

[Episode discussion begins around 1:20ish (sort of, there are more digressions after that 🖖)]

After a casual hang with Mirror Jennifer Sisko, Jake and Ben take a day trip back to the Mirror Universe to help MirrO'Brien fix up the the MirroDefiant. Meanwhile, is that Mirror Bashir? Or someone who's playing the villain in a childrens' play?

[Episode discussion begins around 56:00]

O'Brien torture porn in full swing! The Chief is put behind bars... and when he gets out Bashir can't wait to box out Keiko for their reunion! [ENDING WAS CLIPPED, DELETE AND RE-UPLOAD IF IT IS]

[Episode discussion begins around 1:09]

Sisko takes time out of running the station to defend Worf from being too Klingon-y. Is it another great Trek legal foray or will this episode be overruled by Matt or Andy?

[Episode discussion begins around 1:12]

The Sisko is joined by another guy who thinks he's the Emmisary (what, can ANYBODY call themselves an emmisary?) and quiet discussion ensues! Oh, and a casual homicide. And the boys asks the question: have Bajorans always been religious kooks?

[Episode discussion begins around 53:00]

Rom becomes a union man! O'Brien reveals just how bored he was on the Enterprise! And Worf...is vaguely disgruntled with living on DS9?

[Episode discussion begins around 1:15]

Tony Todd returns, killing it as Kurn as he demands that Worf kills him! Is Worf's solution honorable or extra weird and messed up?

[Episode discussion begins around 55:00]

It's back-to-back weirdos being weird about Kira, but this time it's Dukat! In an A plot that runs the length of the episode without check-ins back at the station, Kira and the ex-Gul enter a game of cat and mouse (or Bird of Prey and defrocked Cardassian?) and Matt and Andy are along for the ride.

[Episode discussion begins around 45:00]