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Episode 6: The Self Destruct Series Why are there no Self-Destruct codes in this time period? What is the Enterprise movie? How can Self-Destruct codes be sent to another ship/station? Why does Archer seem more hesitant to Self-Destruct the station? Why is the station security lax? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss all the Self-Destruct scenarios in Enterprise! This is the sixth episode of our Self-Destruct Series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the episodes involving a self-destruct in every Star Trek show. SPOILER WARNING: Enterprise Next time, we’ll be watching the crew of the Discovery deal with Self-Destructs! DISCLAIMER: We do not own any of the rights to Star Trek or its affiliations. This content is for review only. Our intro is by Jerry Goldsmith and our outro is the movement “Jupiter” by Gustolv Holst. Rule of Acquisition #1: “Once you have their money, you never give it back.” Please check out our Patreon and donate any $1, $6, $10, or $20 per month to access exclusive episodes of trivia, documentary review, and reviews of every episode of The Animated Series, Lower Decks and the Short Treks, plus our mini-series. Head to https://www.patreon.com/thedurassisterspodcast for all this and more!

Episode 5: The Self Destruct Series Why did the Caretaker’s Self Destruct fail? Which Self-Destruct Janeway is most unhinged? Is Janeway the most self-sacrificial captain? Is there a Self-Destruct class in the Command Training Program? Why did they remove the scan before Self Destruct? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss all the Self-Destruct scenarios in Voyager! This is the fifth episode of our Self-Destruct Series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the episodes involving a self-destruct in every Star Trek show. SPOILER WARNING: Voyager, Picard and The Next Generation TRIGGER WARNING: Ritual suicide, war, and bombings Next time, we’ll be watching Archer deal with Self-Destructs in Enterprise! DISCLAIMER: We do not own any of the rights to Star Trek or its affiliations. This content is for review only. Our intro is by Jerry Goldsmith and our outro is the movement “Jupiter” by Gustolv Holst. Rule of Acquisition #31: “Never insult a Ferengi’s mother.” Please check out our Patreon and donate any $1, $6, $10, or $20 per month to access exclusive episodes of trivia, documentary review, and reviews of every episode of The Animated Series, Lower Decks and the Short Treks, plus our mini-series. Head to https://www.patreon.com/thedurassisterspodcast for all this and more!

Episode 4: The Self Destruct Series What are your Trek Vocal Stims? Why is the scanner still in use for the Self-Destruct system? Why are Engineers better in Self Destruct situations? Why is the Self Destruct code the same in the prime and mirror universes? Why are Garak and Jadzia such a powerful one-time engineering team? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss all the Self-Destruct scenarios in Deep Space Nine! This is the fourth episode of our Self-Destruct Series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the episodes involving a self-destruct in every Star Trek show. SPOILER WARNING: Deep Space Nine Next time, we’ll be counting down in the Delta Quadrant, with Voyager! DISCLAIMER: We do not own any of the rights to Star Trek or its affiliations. This content is for review only. Our intro is by Jerry Goldsmith and our outro is the movement “Jupiter” by Gustolv Holst. Rule of Acquisition #31: “Never insult a Ferengi’s mother.” Please check out our Patreon and donate any $1, $6, $10, or $20 per month to access exclusive episodes of trivia, documentary review, and reviews of every episode of The Animated Series, Lower Decks and the Short Treks, plus our mini-series. Head to https://www.patreon.com/thedurassisterspodcast for all this and more!

Episode 3: The Self-Destruct Series Why is there a male countdown voice in “11001001” rather than the regular computer? Is fingerprint coding a good idea? Why do first officers struggle with self destruct situations? Is Riker traumatized by self destruct? How did Data turn off the self destruct in Nemesis? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss all the Self Destruct scenarios in The Next Generation! This is the third episode of our Self Destruct Series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the episodes involving a self destruct/countdown of every Star Trek show. SPOILER WARNING: TNG Next time, we’ll be counting down on Deep Space Nine! DISCLAIMER: We do not own any of the rights to Star Trek or its affiliations. This content is for review only. Our intro is by Jerry Goldsmith and our outro is the movement “Jupiter” by Gustolv Holst. Rule of Acquisition #65: “Win or lose, there’s always Huyperian beetle snuff.” Please check out our Patreon and donate any $1, $6, $10, or $20 per month to access exclusive episodes of trivia, documentary review, and reviews of every episode of The Animated Series, Lower Decks and the Short Treks, plus our mini-series. Head to https://www.patreon.com/thedurassisterspodcast for all this and more! Thanks to CertifiblyInGame’s Youtube video The Self Destruct System: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjjhNUdStWg

Episode 2: The Self Destruct Series Why would the Short Treks add eggs into the belly of the Enterprise during Search for Spock?! Is “Beyond the Farthest Star” foreshadowing for the Voyage Home? Why does TAS have the Ultimate Self Destruct episode? Is this the first time that McCoy is useful on the bridge? When Scotty’s Trapped in the Tube… Why Was He in There?! Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss all the Self Destruct scenarios in The Animated Series! This is the second episode of our Self Destruct Series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the episodes involving a self destruct/countdown of every Star Trek show. SPOILER WARNING: TAS and Short Trek: Ephram and Dot: Next time, we’ll be counting down in the The Next Generation! DISCLAIMER: We do not own any of the rights to Star Trek or its affiliations. This content is for review only. Our intro is by Jerry Goldsmith and our outro is the movement “Jupiter” by Gustolv Holst. Rule of Acquisition #104: “Faith moves mountains... of inventory.” Please check out our Patreon and donate any $1, $6, $10, or $20 per month to access exclusive episodes of trivia, documentary review, and reviews of every episode of The Animated Series, Lower Decks and the Short Treks, plus our mini-series. Head to https://www.patreon.com/thedurassisterspodcast for all this and more!

Episode 1: The Self Destruct Series Why is there so much engineering technobabble in the Self Destruct series? Why did the “Counting Man” remind Spock of his dad?! Are Self Destruct episodes Spock’s downfall? Is the 5-0 second rule real or a Kirk bluff? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss all the Self Destruct scenarios in The Original Series! This is the first episode of our Self Destruct Series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the episodes involving a self destruct/countdown of every Star Trek show. SPOILER WARNING: TOS, The Motion Picture, and The Search for Spock Next time, we’ll be counting down in the Animated Series! DISCLAIMER: We do not own any of the rights to Star Trek or its affiliations. This content is for review only. Our intro is by Jerry Goldsmith and our outro is the movement “Jupiter” by Gustolv Hoslt. Rule of Acquisition #47: Don't trust a man wearing a better suit than your own. Please check out our Patreon and donate any $1, $6, $10, or $20 per month to access exclusive episodes of trivia, documentary review, and reviews of every episode of The Animated Series, Lower Decks and the Short Treks, plus our mini-series. Head to https://www.patreon.com/thedurassisterspodcast for all this and more!

Family Episode 12 What do the Tendi family episodes reveal about Orion culture? Is Billup’s mom the worst? Does Badgey’s evolution follow Rutherford's? Should Freeman have told Starfleet that the crew now knows that her daughter is Mariner? Does women’s health improve by the 24th century? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as they discuss the remaining family episodes in seasons 2-5 of Lower Decks! This is the twelfth and final episode (for now!) of our Family Series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the family episodes of every Star Trek show. SPOILER WARNING: Lower Decks seasons 2-5 Next time, we will head to the start of a brand new series: SELF DESTRUCT! DISCLAIMER: We do not own any of the rights to Star Trek or its affiliations. This content is for review only. Our intro and outro is by Jerry Goldsmith. Rule of Acquisition: Rule 123: Even a blind man can recognize the glow of Latinum. Please check out our Patreon and donate any $1, $6, $10, or $20 per month to access exclusive episodes of trivia, documentary review, and reviews of every episode of The Animated Series, Lower Decks and the Short Treks, plus our mini-series. Head to https://www.patreon.com/thedurassisterspodcast for all this and more!

Episode 13: The Trial Series Where is Chancellor’s Aka trial? How many previous court proceedings have happened before the trial in the first episode? Why does Vance use the trials of the Burn to justify child separation? What is really hidden behind a lot of amazing Starfleet Trial speeches? When does Brakka’a trial fall apart? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as they discuss the trials episode in Starfleet Academy season one! This is the thirteenth and FINAL episode of our Trial Series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the Trial episodes of every Star Trek show. SPOILER WARNING: Starfleet Academy Next time, we will head to catch up on another series! DISCLAIMER: We do not own any of the rights to Star Trek or its affiliations. This content is for review only. Our intro and outro is by Jerry Goldsmith. Rule of Acquisition #41: Profit is its own reward Please check out our Patreon and donate any $1, $6, $10, or $20 per month to access exclusive episodes of trivia, documentary review, and reviews of every episode of The Animated Series, Lower Decks and the Short Treks, plus our mini-series. Head to https://www.patreon.com/thedurassisterspodcast for all this and more!

Episode 12: The Trial Series What does a dishonorable discharge look like in Starfleet? Why is Star Trek obsessed with romantic partners being part of trials? How did Batel know that Una was an Illyrian? How were La’an and M’Benga able to lie on the stand? Where does this rank with the other trial episodes in Trek? Join Ashlyn, Rhianna, and Chris Garis as we discuss the only Trial episode in Strange New Worlds. This is the twelfth episode of our Trial Series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the Trial episodes of every Star Trek show. SPOILER WARNING: Strange New Worlds Next time, we will finish the Trial Series out by discussing the first season of Starfleet Academy! DISCLAIMER: We do not own any of the rights to Star Trek or its affiliations. This content is for review only. Our intro and outro is by Jerry Goldsmith. Rule of Acquisition #41: Profit is its own reward Please check out our Patreon and donate any $1, $6, $10, or $20 per month to access exclusive episodes of trivia, documentary review, and reviews of every episode of The Animated Series, Lower Decks and the Short Treks, plus our mini-series. Head to https://www.patreon.com/thedurassisterspodcast for all this and more!

Episode 11: The Trial Series What is the judicial system on Solum? Does the Val’lu’ra have a different challenge for each trial? Why aren’t there many trials by combat in Trek? Would Gwyn have won the trial if it weren’t for her phasing? Is there a magical connection to Gwyn’s ancestors here? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss the Trial episode in Prodigy. This is the eleventh episode of our Trial Series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the Trial episodes of every Star Trek show. SPOILER WARNING: Prodigy TRIGGER WARNING: Child trafficking and child slavery Next time, we are joined by a guest to discuss Una’s Trial in Strange New Worlds. DISCLAIMER: We do not own any of the rights to Star Trek or its affiliations. This content is for review only. Our intro and outro is by Jerry Goldsmith. Rule of Acquisition #9: Opportunity plus instinct equals profit. Please check out our Patreon and donate any $1, $6, $10, or $20 per month to access exclusive episodes of trivia, documentary review, and reviews of every episode of The Animated Series, Lower Decks and the Short Treks, plus our mini-series. Head to https://www.patreon.com/thedurassisterspodcast for all this and more!

Episode 10: The Trial Series Is Rutherford a bad witness? Why was Freeman’s trial so public? What are the full combat rules for Barter By Combat on Orion? Why do the courts rely so much on technological evidence? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss the Trial episodes in Lower Decks! This is the tenth episode of our Trial Series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the Trial episodes of every Star Trek show. SPOILER WARNING: Lower Decks Next time, we’ll talk about a trial by combat in Prodigy! DISCLAIMER: We do not own any of the rights to Star Trek or its affiliations. This content is for review only. Our intro and outro is by Jerry Goldsmith. Rule of Acquisition #Rule 58: There is no substitute for success. Please check out our Patreon and donate any $1, $6, $10, or $20 per month to access exclusive episodes of trivia, documentary review, and reviews of every episode of The Animated Series, Lower Decks and the Short Treks, plus our mini-series. Head to https://www.patreon.com/thedurassisterspodcast for all this and more!

Episode 9: The Trial Series What can we learn from Q’s created future? Do Seven and Picard have empathy for the Borg Queen? What is the justice system like in this dark future? Who evokes more power in this trial? Who would you want to see in a criminal trial in Picard? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss the Trial episode in Picard! This is the ninth episode of our Trial Series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the Trial episodes of every Star Trek show. TRIGGER WARNINGS: Fascism SPOILER WARNING: Picard Next time, we’ll go to the Cerritos to talk about Lower Decks! DISCLAIMER: We do not own any of the rights to Star Trek or its affiliations. This content is for review only. Our intro and outro is by Jerry Goldsmith. Rule of Acquisition #8: Small print leads to large risk. Please check out our Patreon and donate any $1, $6, $10, or $20 per month to access exclusive episodes of trivia, documentary review, and reviews of every episode of The Animated Series, Lower Decks and the Short Treks, plus our mini-series. Head to https://www.patreon.com/thedurassisterspodcast for all this and more!

Episode 8: The Trial Series What do you make of Michael’s sentencing scene? Would Georgiou have been convicted of war crimes if she survived? What are the parallels from today’s prisons and “The Examples”? Why do Vulcan’s love withholding essential data? Is Gabrielle Burnham’s presence a conflict of interest? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss the Trial episodes in Discovery! This is the eighth episode of our Trial Series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the Trial episodes of every Star Trek show. TRIGGER WARNINGS: War crimes, wrongful imprisonment, and the prison industrial complex. SPOILER WARNING: Discovery Next time, we’ll get shoved by Q to the disturbing reality in Picard! DISCLAIMER: We do not own any of the rights to Star Trek or its affiliations. This content is for review only. Our intro and outro is by Jerry Goldsmith. Rule of Acquisition #89: “Ask not what your profits can do for you, but what you can do for your profits.” Please check out our Patreon and donate any $1, $6, $10, or $20 per month to access exclusive episodes of trivia, documentary review, and reviews of every episode of The Animated Series, Lower Decks and the Short Treks, plus our mini-series. Head to https://www.patreon.com/thedurassisterspodcast for all this and more!

Episode 6: The Trial Series Where have all the lawyer jokes gone? Was it wise for Archer to personally attack the Klingons on the stand? Does Kolos’ actions in the trial have a lasting impact for Klingon judicial systems? Was it T’Pol’s husband or a man who looks exactly like him? Would you do the same thing as Trip in “Cojenitor?” What are the similarities between Earth diseases and Pendar Syndrome? Join Ashlyn, Rhianna, and one half of The Legal Geeks, Joshua Gilliland as we discuss the Trial episodes in Enterprise! This is the seventh episode of our Trial Series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the Trial episodes of every Star Trek show. TRIGGER WARNINGS: Suicide, genocide, war, slavery, the death penalty, assault, & stigmatized illnesses SPOILER WARNING: Enterprise, The Undiscovered Country. Next time, we’ll jump in the mycelial network to discuss trial episodes in Discovery! DISCLAIMER: We do not own any of the rights to Star Trek or its affiliations. This content is for review only. Our intro and outro is by Jerry Goldsmith. Rule of Acquisition #76: Every once in a while, declare peace. It confuses the hell out of your enemies Please check out our Patreon and donate any $1, $6, $10, or $20 per month to access exclusive episodes of trivia, documentary review, and reviews of every episode of The Animated Series, Lower Decks and the Short Treks, plus our mini-series. Head to https://www.patreon.com/thedurassisterspodcast for all this and more!

Episode 6: The Trial Series How did art lead to a trial? Do we finally see the limiting of the Doctor’s programming? Why was this specific Q sent as Quinn’s prosecutor? How do you see “Distant Origin” as a 2026 viewer? How are memories valid evidence in “Ex Post Facto”? Join Ashlyn, Rhianna, and the Brides of Chaotica (Elizabeth and Taylor) as we discuss the next set of Trial episodes in Voyager! This is the sixth episode of our Trial Series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the Trial episodes of every Star Trek show. TRIGGER WARNINGS: Suicide, War, Anti-Immigration Dinosaurs, and Sexual Harassment SPOILER WARNING: Voyager Next time, we’ll head back in time to discuss trial episodes in Enterprise. DISCLAIMER: We do not own any of the rights to Star Trek or its affiliations. This content is for review only. Our intro and outro is by Jerry Goldsmith. Rule of Acquisition #47: Don't trust a man wearing a better suit than your own. Please check out our Patreon and donate any $1, $6, $10, or $20 per month to access exclusive episodes of trivia, documentary review, and reviews of every episode of The Animated Series, Lower Decks and the Short Treks, plus our mini-series. Head to https://www.patreon.com/thedurassisterspodcast for all this and more!