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Matt Mira and Andrew Secunda
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! [email protected] Twitter/X/TikTok/Youtube: @StarTrekTNC Web: startrektnc.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/startrektnc
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100. "Redemption Part 1" (TNG S4 E26)

100. "Redemption Part 1" (TNG S4 E26)

Andy and Matt prevent their own Civil War when they mostly agree bat also disagree a lot on this episode. And Worf finally gets people around him who will say "yes."Episode Discussion begins around the 21:00 minute mark
01:46:0401/04/2019
99. "In Theory" (TNG S4 E 25)

99. "In Theory" (TNG S4 E 25)

Andy finally gets to see what it's like to date someone on the Enterprise D. Matt remembers Frank Sinatra but forgets how the rest of the show goes.
01:52:2925/03/2019
98. "Mind's Eye"  (TNG S4 E24)

98. "Mind's Eye" (TNG S4 E24)

Matt and Andy are brainwashed to find that even though the plot of this episode makes perfect sense, they are still unfulfilled. Episode discussion at 30:-00
01:53:5311/03/2019
97. "The Host" (TNG S4 E23)

97. "The Host" (TNG S4 E23)

Matt and Andy form a symbiotic relationship when it comes to Beverly Crushers love life. Andy also invites us all to the Andy Secunda School of Specific Acting.-Episode discussion at 24:00
02:36:1604/03/2019
96 "Half a Life" ((TNG S4 E22)

96 "Half a Life" ((TNG S4 E22)

This week Matt and Andy get real sad about getting old. Mostly cause this episode makes us feel useless already. Episode Discussion begins at 28:00
01:55:0825/02/2019
95 "The Drumhead"  (TNG S4 E21)

95 "The Drumhead" (TNG S4 E21)

Matt and Andy liked this episode so much, they decided to call the Director to gush about it. That's right, it's the second installment of Ask Frakes with Jonathan Frakes.Episode Discussion 35:00Ask Frakes 1:36:00
02:32:1918/02/2019
94 "Q Pid"  (TNG S4 E20)

94 "Q Pid" (TNG S4 E20)

Matt and Andy desperately search for a plot while being trapped in Nottingham. Andy achieves his goal of getting our instagram up to date and Data is put to no use. Episode discussion begins at 30:00
02:13:2411/02/2019
93 "Nth Degree" (TNG S4 E19)

93 "Nth Degree" (TNG S4 E19)

Barclay get's super intelligence from a probe. Geordi gets jealous and Andy tells us all that he wouldn't even bother with other humans if he became as smart as Barclay. Episode Discussion at 25:00
01:44:4004/02/2019
92 "Identity Crisis"  (TNG S4 E18)

92 "Identity Crisis" (TNG S4 E18)

Matt and Andy can't believe how much better at being a doctor Beverly Crusher is this season. Geordi loses his identity but gains his sight and Data has a hard time admitting he has feelings.Episode discussion begins at 44:00
02:12:0528/01/2019
91 "Night Terrors" (TNG S4 E17)

91 "Night Terrors" (TNG S4 E17)

There is something threatening the Enterprise this week. And that something is a lack of quality sleep.Episode discussion begins at 41:00A spoiler-y discussion of Season 1 of Discovery happens at the end of the show at 2:14:00
02:32:3121/01/2019
90 "Galaxy's Child"  (TNG S4 E16)

90 "Galaxy's Child" (TNG S4 E16)

Matt and Andy dive right in to the awkwardness of Geordi meeting the real version of the Holodeck creation he fell in love with last season. In a script by penned by the great Coo Coo Bird of trek, Maurice Hurley there is much to discuss! Episode discussion at 21:55
02:29:4014/01/2019
89 "First Contact" (TNG S4 E15)

89 "First Contact" (TNG S4 E15)

Matt and Andy make first contact with an episode they generally agree on!?!Episode discussion at 36:00
01:58:3507/01/2019
88: "Clues" (TNG S4 E14)

88: "Clues" (TNG S4 E14)

Matt and Andy have something of a mystery on their hands... Join them as they search for clues that will help them figure out if they like this episode.
02:09:3824/12/2018
87: "Devil's Due" (TNGS  S4 E13)

87: "Devil's Due" (TNGS S4 E13)

Matt and Andy watch as Captain Picard fights the devil in an epic space battle. Or ya know, an arbitration hearing. Episode discussion begins around 30:00
01:55:5017/12/2018
86: "The Wounded" (TNG S4 E12)

86: "The Wounded" (TNG S4 E12)

Matt and Andy get to know Chief O'brien a little better. The Cardassians make their first appearance and we order a pizza. Episode Discussion at 31:00
02:09:3510/12/2018
85 "Data's Day" (TNG S4 E 11)

85 "Data's Day" (TNG S4 E 11)

Matt and Andy finally get the answer to the age old question.. What does Worf get people for wedding presents? Episode Discussion starts at the 38:00 mark
02:06:5103/12/2018
84: "The Loss" (TNG S4 E10)

84: "The Loss" (TNG S4 E10)

Andy and Matt have some feelings about Counselor Troi being able to sense feelings but then not being able to sense feelings. Episode Discussion starts at 32:00
01:50:2626/11/2018
Thanksgiving Break!

Thanksgiving Break!

Hi! We are off this week, ya know galavanting around the country, seeing family, eating turkey. Andy is going to try to do too much and Matt is going to try to do too little! We will be back next week as per usual! in the meantime if you really miss us you can sign up for our Patreon page and get bonus content there! www.patreon.com/Startrektnc
12:0619/11/2018
83 "Final Mission" (TNG S4 E9)

83 "Final Mission" (TNG S4 E9)

Matt can't wait for this mission to be over. But Andy seems to enjoy it for some reason. Episode discussion starts around the 33 minute mark.
01:45:4512/11/2018
82 "Future Imperfect" (TNG S4 E8)

82 "Future Imperfect" (TNG S4 E8)

Matt and Andy wake up in a simulation set sixteen years in the future. Oh, wait. They don't. It's all a ruse! But don't worry! the resolution to this episode won't be satisfying to Andy either.Episode Discussion starts at 34:00
02:08:2305/11/2018
81 "Reunion" (TNG S4 E8)

81 "Reunion" (TNG S4 E8)

Matt and Andy get reunited with Susan Plakson. The klingons finally deliver an episode Matt likes and Andy has some questions about spoilers. Episode discussion at 29:06
02:01:5829/10/2018
80 "Legacy" (TNG S4 E7)

80 "Legacy" (TNG S4 E7)

Matt and Andy meet Tasha Yar's sister. Data pretends to not have emotions and we get some really cool phaser fights. Episode Discussion starts at 1:01:20
02:44:1722/10/2018
79 "Remember Me" (TNG S4 E6)

79 "Remember Me" (TNG S4 E6)

Buckle up, Beverlovers! Dr. Crusher gets caught in a warp bubble, Matt & Andy slap on the helmets of the Star Wars Destroyers, and... you know where to send the hails đź––Episode Discussion begins at 1:03. Update from eagle eared listener Josh Munro 9:41pm Oct 14ATTN Matt Mira - with the spoiler stuff you added, the ep discussion actually starts at 1:13:31sorry I messed up everyone. Enjoy the remaining hour and 45 minutes.
02:52:3815/10/2018
78: "Suddenly Human" (TNG S4 E5)

78: "Suddenly Human" (TNG S4 E5)

Matt and Andy do their best to get through an episode that poses the questions that no-one asked. Like, "What would Picard be like if he were roommates with a teenager?" Or "Where does Data store his memory of "Slapstick" Comedy?"Episode Discussion begins at the 40:00 minute mark.
01:52:5508/10/2018
77: "Brothers" (TNG S4 E4)

77: "Brothers" (TNG S4 E4)

Matt and Andy find out what an Android can do once a homing beacon is activated. They also watch Brent Spiner play three people in the same scene and take a special trip to Andy Secunda's School of Specific Acting.
01:50:1101/10/2018
Saucer Section 1 -  (BROTHERS TNG S4 E4)

Saucer Section 1 - (BROTHERS TNG S4 E4)

We've heard you! So whenever time allows we will be posting the first part of the pod (before episode discussion as its own episode) Admirals Club, Hails, Facegroup, Presidents, and random thoughts from both Andy and Matt. For those who didn't like the idea of having to scrub forward!
48:0628/09/2018
76: "Family" (TNG S4. E2)

76: "Family" (TNG S4. E2)

Matt and Andy agree that Worf's parents seem nice but Picard's brother is a 24th century Amish wine maker. Episode discussion begins at the 45 minute mark.
02:21:4924/09/2018
75 "The Best Of Both Worlds Part 2"  (TNG S4, E1)

75 "The Best Of Both Worlds Part 2" (TNG S4, E1)

Andy is excited about epic space battles and Matt is mostly excited about Riker's temporary promotion.
02:26:4617/09/2018
74.  "Trekkies"  (1997 Documentary)

74. "Trekkies" (1997 Documentary)

Matt and Andy take a break from TNG to watch the 1997 Documentary Trekkies. And quickly discover that they are also Trekkies.
02:04:0610/09/2018
73: "The Best of Both Worlds Part 1" (TNG S3 E26)

73: "The Best of Both Worlds Part 1" (TNG S3 E26)

Matt and Andy have finally engaged the Borg. It's the episode we have been waiting for since we started this show. Does it live up to the hype? Does Andy have any theories? Does Shelby know how to use a communicator? Episode Discussion starts at 28:00
03:00:3803/09/2018
72: "Transfigurations" (TNG S3, E25)

72: "Transfigurations" (TNG S3, E25)

The Enterprise picks up a John. No, really. There's lots of Andy's theories floating around this one and we think he might be onto something. Episode Discussion begins at the 46:00 mark.
02:38:3627/08/2018
71 "Menagé A Troi" (TNG S3 E24)

71 "Menagé A Troi" (TNG S3 E24)

Matt and Andy exchange gifts and then spend a lot of time debating who is the best at being a Ferengi and also whether or not this episode is good. Episode Discussion begins at the 51 Minute mark.
02:16:2620/08/2018
70 "Sarek" (TNG S3 E23)

70 "Sarek" (TNG S3 E23)

Matt and Andy return from Star Trek Las Vegas to discuss the convention, the new Picard series and of course the uncontrollable emotion of SAREK. Episode discussion begins at the 53 minute mark.
02:41:1713/08/2018
69 "The Most Toys" (TNG S3 E22)

69 "The Most Toys" (TNG S3 E22)

Matt and Andy talk a lot about toys, and about Andy's theory that Data has emotion... He's just not telling anyone. Episode discussion begins at 55:45 (sorry/notsorry)
02:43:1106/08/2018
68 "Hollow Pursuits"  (TNG S3, E21)

68 "Hollow Pursuits" (TNG S3, E21)

Matt and Andy spend a lot of time on the Holodeck with their new best friend Reginald Barclay. Only Guinan "gets" them. Episode discussion begins at the 35(isn) minute mark.
02:09:3330/07/2018
67 "Tin Man"  "(TNG S3, E20)

67 "Tin Man" "(TNG S3, E20)

Matt and Andy finally meet a real Betazoid from Betazed. Turns out he is annoying and has no social tact. Just like our hosts!Episode discussion starts at 46:00
02:15:2223/07/2018
66 "Captain's Holiday"  (TNG S3, E19)

66 "Captain's Holiday" (TNG S3, E19)

Matt and Andy go on vacation to Risa but when they run into Captain Picard, they realize there isn't enough story to go around. Episode discussion begins at 40:00
02:01:0916/07/2018
65 "Allegiance" (TNG S3, E18)

65 "Allegiance" (TNG S3, E18)

Matt and Andy react very differently to authority. But not different enough for either of them to be replaced by an alien replica that acts much friendlier. Captain Picard on the other hand...Episode Discussion starts at 47:00You can now support this show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/startrektnc
02:04:1009/07/2018
64 "Sins of the Father" (TNG S3, E17)

64 "Sins of the Father" (TNG S3, E17)

Andy and Matt get to know Worf's brother and quite frankly they think he is better at Klingon-ing than Worf.Episode Discussion starts at the 46:00 mark! (We know it's a little crazy. We'll try to be shorter in the future.)Oh and our Patreon is finally up! Support us if you want? https://www.patreon.com/startrektnc
02:09:2002/07/2018
63. "The Offspring" (TNG S3, E16)

63. "The Offspring" (TNG S3, E16)

Andy and Matt watch Data make a baby. Oh, and Jonathan Frakes swings by(!!?!) for the first installment of ASK FRAKES! Episode discussion begins at 31:00
01:59:2825/06/2018
62. "Yesterday's Enterprise"  (TNG S3, E15)

62. "Yesterday's Enterprise" (TNG S3, E15)

Andy finally lays his eyes on one of the GREAT episodes of TNG. But what is is reaction?! Well, we talk about it for a full two hours. Episode discussion begins at 33:00
02:35:0918/06/2018
61. "A Matter Of Perspective" (TNG S3, E14)

61. "A Matter Of Perspective" (TNG S3, E14)

Andy and Matt each recount the same episode from different perspectives but arrive at the same conclusion. Riker is kind of a creep and this episode is not good. Episode discussion begins around the 42:00 mark.
02:04:3611/06/2018
60. "Deja Q" (TNG S3, E13)

60. "Deja Q" (TNG S3, E13)

Andy wishes he was omnipotent and Matt wishes there was more to talk about.Episode Discussion begins around the 32:00 mark.
01:38:1504/06/2018
59 "The High Ground" (TNG S3 E, 12)

59 "The High Ground" (TNG S3 E, 12)

Matt and Andy find themselves sympathizing with no one in an episode that helped us discover how people should use inter-dimensional transporters. Episode Discussion starts at 24:00
01:29:3828/05/2018
58 "The Hunted"  (TNG S3, E11)

58 "The Hunted" (TNG S3, E11)

Andy and Matt disagree on a lot about this episode. But they both agree that the idea that you can just will a transporter beam to not work, causing an explosion that blinds 4 officers on the Enterprise, is pretty much the dumbest thing yet.Episode Discussion begins around 34:00
01:42:5421/05/2018
57 "The Defector" (TNG S3 E10)

57 "The Defector" (TNG S3 E10)

Andy and Matt once again enter the Neutral Zone. But this time they find a plot. Episode Discussion begins at the 28:00 mark
01:53:2914/05/2018
56 "The Vengeance Factor" (TNG S3 E09)

56 "The Vengeance Factor" (TNG S3 E09)

Andy and Matt are getting tired of warring planets with rogue factions. But when Riker gets a little too close, things still don't get interesting.Episode discussion starts at the 00:31:00 mark
01:37:1107/05/2018
55 "The Price"   (TNG S3, E8)

55 "The Price" (TNG S3, E8)

Matt and Andy almost get lost in the Delta quadrant. Which would be a better outcome than having to watch this episode again. Even though we get a lot of Troi and a man who is supposed to be wooing her but is just negotiating for a useless wormhole. Episode Discussion begins at 46:00... yes it took that long.
02:06:3530/04/2018
54 "The Enemy" (TNG S3, E7)

54 "The Enemy" (TNG S3, E7)

Matt and Andy cross into federation space as Geordi finds Galorndon Core to be less than enjoyable.
01:29:4423/04/2018
53 "Booby Trap"  (TNG S3, E6)

53 "Booby Trap" (TNG S3, E6)

It's one of Matt's favorite episodes and It proves one of Andy's oldest theories!
01:34:5916/04/2018