Lessons from Star Trek

Kristi Riley | Kitty Underwood

Life. The most challenging frontier. Lessons from Star Trek follows The Next Generation (TNG) crew through the galaxy, joining in their adventures and learning a variety of life-lessons along the way. Need to sharpen your leadership skills? Captain Picard can show you a thing or two. Ever wonder what it really means to be human? I know an android who might be able to help. Fans and first-timers alike are sure to enjoy this unique analysis of Star Trek TNG and its many valuable lessons. Your Hosts: Kristi Riley (Trekkie till I die!) Kitty Underwood (trained in the ways of the Jedi!)

Episodes

  1. 16/03/2020

    S1:E12 | The Big Goodbye

    Playing the part of the character Detective Dixon Hill from his favorite book series, Picard enters the holodeck along with his resident history expert, Officer Whalen, as well as Beverly Crusher, and of course Mr. Data. All is well until... The holodeck screws up and not only are they stuck in the holonovel and surrounded by armed gangsters, but the safety protocols are off so the unreal bullets can do some very real damage. What to do when the holoprogram just won't end and tips for using the right pronoun when introducing oneself to alien insects, on today's episode of Lessons from Star Trek.

    53 min

  2. 09/03/2020

    S1:E11 | Haven

    The Enterprise arrives at Haven - a planet said to mend souls and heal broken hearts. They welcome aboard counselor Troi's mom, Lwaxana, as well as Steven and Victoria Miller and their son, Wyatt, whom we learn is Deanna's soon-to-be husband in a long-awaited arranged marriage. Annoying dinner bells, miniature holoporn and awkward family gatherings in this weeks episode of Lessons from Star Trek!

    46 min

  3. 02/03/2020

    S1:E10 | Hide and Q

    The Enterprise is flying nacelles to the wall to get to the Sigma III solar system and provide rescue and recovery help to a federation mining colony that's suffered multiple casualties following an explosion. Q has other plans for the crew, and once again they find themselves at the mercy of the not-so-ambivalent god-wanna-be. Eighteenth century French warthogs, phase muskets, penalty boxes and Rikers inflated ego, in this weeks episode of Lessons from Star Trek!

    40 min

  4. 24/02/2020

    S1:E9 | The Battle

    The Enterprise has been sent to the Xendi Sabu system to rendezvous with a Ferengi Alliance vessel. For three days there has been no message from the Ferengi except "Stand by, Enterprise." When the Ferengi Captain - Daemon Bok finally makes contact, he gifts Captain Picard with an old, beat-up constellation class starship - the USS Stargazer - which just happens to have been under Picard’s command when it met it’s demise 9 years prior. Unbeknownst to anyone, Bok is using a secret mind-control weapon (that looks like a giant, glowing, Pokemon Ball) to Gaslight Picard and give him migraines. Why? Stay tuned to find out! Phantoms of the past, the pitfalls of revenge, and how to catch em all… in this episode of Lessons from Star Trek!

    1h 2m

  5. 16/02/2020

    S1:E8 | Justice

    Wesley finds himself on death row for crushing some flowers and the Enterprise is held hostage by the Wizard of Rubicon 3. Legal troubles and talking bubbles in this weeks episode of Lessons from Star Trek!

    46 min

  6. 09/02/2020

    S1:E7 | Lonely Among Us

    Enterprise encounters a blue energy demon while playing Uber to the rat king and sleestaks. Blue light possession and Data's obsession in this episode of Lessons from Star Trek.

    32 min

  7. 02/02/2020

    S1:E6 | Where No One Has Gone Before

    The Enterprise gets flung to the outermost reaches of space and worse, stuck there with an insufferable know-it-all who has no clue how they got there or how to get them back. Royal jack wagons, time-space management, Klingon targs, and Captain Picard's mom... in this weeks episode of Lessons from Star Trek!

    53 min

  8. 26/01/2020

    S1:E5 | The Last Outpost

    The Enterprise breaks down while in hot pursuit of Ferengi thieves, Riker nearly gets his ear chopped off, and a 600,000 year old know-it-all makes a friend. Electric pool noodles, wisdom from Sun Tzu and chicks with phasers on this week's episode of Lessons from Star Trek.

    1h 2m

  9. 19/01/2020

    S1:E4 | Code of Honor

    The Enterprise crew is in a mad dash to aquire a life saving vaccine from the Ligonians. Tasha gets kidnapped and is forced into a fight to the death. Pompous patriarchies, poisoned weapons, and an oddly satisfying conclusion. Join Kitty and I as we unpack the "Worst episode ever" of Star Trek TNG.

    49 min

  10. 12/01/2020

    S1:E3 | The Naked Now

    Party like it's 2399! The crew of the USS Enterprise catch a bad case of poly-water-intoxication and find themselves in a race against the clock to find the cure before they are annihilated by a giant rock, or worse, each other. Geordi gets hot, Tasha gets a snootful, and Data gets... educated. Join me, Kristi (trekkie til I die!) and Kitty (trained in the ways of the Jedi!) as we break it down.

    54 min

  11. 05/01/2020

    S1:E1 | Encounter at Farpoint, Parts 1 & 2

    An arrogant and omnipotent being puts humanity on trial, apples appear out of thin air, and giant space jellyships find freedom and love. Join Kitty (Star Wars forevererr!!!) and me, Kristi (Trekkie til I die!!!) as we unpack this fun filled season premiere of Star Trek TNG.

    34 min
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Life. The most challenging frontier. Lessons from Star Trek follows The Next Generation (TNG) crew through the galaxy, joining in their adventures and learning a variety of life-lessons along the way. Need to sharpen your leadership skills? Captain Picard can show you a thing or two. Ever wonder what it really means to be human? I know an android who might be able to help. Fans and first-timers alike are sure to enjoy this unique analysis of Star Trek TNG and its many valuable lessons. Your Hosts: Kristi Riley (Trekkie till I die!) Kitty Underwood (trained in the ways of the Jedi!)

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  • Creator
    Kristi Riley | Kitty Underwood
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  • Episodes
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