Advertise on podcast: Holodeck Divas - A Star Trek Podcast

A group of aliens who are evil blankets want the Enterprise to move a group of human colonists in three days, or else everyone dies! That really is the plot of this episode. For this episode of Holodeck Divas we discuss the Star Trek - The Next Generation episode "Ensigns of Command" (s3e2). Data has to be a negotiator, but it doesn't come easy for him. Someone also has a huge crush on him and it feels weird. What else do the divas have to say about this episode? Listen and find out!

We have reached the third season! In this episode of Holodeck Divas we discuss the Star Trek - The Next Generation season 3 premire "Evolution" (s3e1). Wesley accidently lets his experiment eat the entire Enterprise, while another doctor is obsessed with an exploding star. Speaking of doctors, we see the return of another doctor! How did Stef and Chris feel about the episode? Listen and find out!

We finish season 2, with an episode that is VERY divisive in the Star Trek fandom. In this episode of Holodeck Divas we discuss the season 2 finale episode of Star Trek - The Next Generation "Shades of Grey" (s2e22). Commander Riker was stabbed by a beast claw, and we suddenly have a clip show. That really is the plot and if you want further explanation, you'll have to listen to this episode!

Why does this episode remind us of Nintendo's power glove? Remember the power glove?! Anyway, in this episode of Holodeck Divas we discuss the Star Trek - The Next Generation episode "Peak Performance" (s2e21). There is a famous "that guy" who is overseeing a crazy war game exercise which pits Captain Picard and Commander Riker against each other. Riker recruits a group of people from the Enterprise and encourages them to improv, which is basically cheating. What do the divas say about this episode? Listen and find out!

The crew of the Enterprise is tasked with capturing a mysterious box… which just so happens to contain Worf’s ex-girlfriend. In this episode of Holodeck Divas, Stef and Chris dive into Star Trek: The Next Generation’s “The Emissary” (S2E20), where a crew of Klingons wakes up after decades of cryosleep and immediately decides the Federation is still the enemy. As if that weren’t enough, Worf is suddenly talking about marriage. Honor, war, awkward romance, and some truly wild Klingon energy. What do Stef and Chris make of it all? Hit play and find out.

Trigger Warning for this episode: We know this episode demonstrates a lot of problematic behavior, and all things being equal, we would be outraged. Alas, it's a Lwaxana Troi episode! We explain early in the episode. In this episode of Holodeck Divas, we discuss the Star Trek - The Next Generation episode "Manhunt" (s2e19). Lwaxana Troi is looking for a mate, while the Enterprise's crew is responsible for escorting her to a summit since she's now an ambassador. Meanwhile, there are weird assassin fish people. Listen to this podcast to hear what Stef and Chris have to say!

Oh no Worf is sick, and then he isn't. We aren't sure what that has to do with the rest of the story, but Worf getting sick does happen. In this episode of Holodeck Divas we discuss the Star Trek - The Next Generation episode "Up the Long Ladder" (s2e18). Stef and Chris were extra chaotic in this episode, and that should tell you how they feel about the episode, though there's some fun stuff to talk about. Listen to hear what the divas have to say!

What does Picard having heart issues have to do with Geordi being kidnapped? Absolutely nothing, and that's part of the problem with this episode. In this episode of Holodeck Divas we discuss the Star Trek - The Next Generation episode "Samaritan Snare" (s2e17). Spoiler Warning: This wasn't our favorite episode. Listen to hear why!

We knew Q was going to be in the episode because of the title, but we didn't know it was THAT episode! In this episode of Holodeck Divas we discuss the Star Trek - The Next Generation episode "Q Who?" (s2e16). Q shows up to the Enterprise to cause some chaos, but is he actually doing something good? We witness the debut of one of the scariest villains in all of Sci-Fi. Listen to what the divas have to say about this important episode.

In this episode of Holodeck Divas we discuss the Star Trek - The Next Generation episode "Pen Pals" (s2e15). The Enterprise travels to a system no one has been to yet, and every planet is about to explode. Wesley receives his first command, and Data introduces all of the sci-fi conundrums! What do the divas have to say about this episode? Listen and find out!

TRIGGER WARNING: We are talking about abusive parents in this episode, which Stef and Chris may make a bunch of dark jokes about (it's a defense mechanism). Is suffering from "daddy issues" the same thing as a Sci-Fi conundrum? Let's fine out! In this episode of Holodeck Divas we discuss the Star Trek - The Next Generation episode "The Icarus Factor" (s2e14). We meet William Riker's Dad, and things go sideways very fast, but Dr. Pulaski seems to be in love with him. WHAT?! At least there's an enjoyable Worf-related B plot. Listen to hear what Stef and Chris have to say about this episode.

Small spoiler for this episode: This wasn't our favorite episode but we're told we are very entertaining when we don't like a episode. In this episode of Holodeck Divas we discuss another Maurice Hurley written episode of Star Trek - The Next Generation, Time Squared (s2e13). Captain Picard suddenly has a totally different personality, and Riker can't make a omelett (which has nothing to do with the rest of the story). Join us as we "celebrate" this episode of TNG.

What happens when members of the Enterprise are trapped in a second rate novel that doesn't make any sense? In this episode of Holodeck Divas we discuss the Star Trek - The Next Generation episode "The Royale" (s2e12). The Enterprise discovers that a group of Klingons found something strange near a planet that has pee storms, and it turns out it is an artifact from the 21st century. Listen to this episode to hear what Stef and Chris have to say!

Captain Picard visits his friend, he dies, but the jokes just keep on coming. Wait what?! That's actually a thing that happens in the Star Trek - The Next Generation episode "Contagion" (s2e11). Small spoiler, the divas actually liked this episode but it clearly had some problems, which we assume is due to the season 2 production rush. There are a few great moments in this episode, and some that are...well...you should listen to the episode to find out!

Why is there an evil bear?! In this episode of Holodeck Divas, we go from the highest of highs to whatever this episode is. We discuss the Star Trek - The Next Generation episode "The Dauphin" (s2e10). The Enterprise must escort a girl and her bodyguard to a different planet so she can become a leader of her people and end of civil war, but instead of exploring any of those concepts we decide to make this a story about Wesley Crusher's first love. WHAT?! There are some good moments that the divas talk about. Listen to what they have to say!