To Baldly Go

Aaron Emery

Join me as I watch through Star Trek for the first time and discuss with my Trekkie friends

  1. 1d ago

    Star Trek TNG S04E04-06 Suddenly Human, Remember Me, Legacy – “Futuristic Enterprise Racquetball” | First Time Reaction – To Baldly Go Podcast (Ep. 059)

    This week on The To Baldly Go Podcast, Aaron and Nate continue their journey with the next three episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation Season 4: Suddenly Human, Remember Me, and Legacy. This week, we get: Different cultures, children making decisions, and abuse The importance of appreciating people when they are still around A not-very-good episode, so we talk about other stuff We covered: Suddenly Human Remember Me Legacy In Suddenly Human, we talk about futuristic Enterprise racquetball, whether the title is trying to be too clever, and why Nate may hate this episode. The conversation gets into the limits of network TV, kids making lasting decisions, adults making decisions for kids, internal series inconsistencies, and whether Picard and the crew get this one wrong. In Remember Me, we discuss a much stronger episode built around worry, anxiety, confusion, and clarity. Beverly Crusher has to figure out the nature of the universe as the people around her disappear, and the episode works because it lets the audience figure things out at the right time. We also touch on the Star Trek: The Original Series intro lyrics and how TNG is finding more depth than TOS. In Legacy, we hit one of the weakest episodes we have seen in a while, which means the side conversations take over. We talk about bad TV poker, 2-7 triple draw, card tricks on YouTube, Penn & Teller, and the milestone of The Next Generation surpassing The Original Series in total episodes. Join us as we discuss Star Trek: The Next Generation Season 4 episodes Suddenly Human, Remember Me, and Legacy. Nestor Hato card trick on Fool Us

    1h 6m

  2. Jun 30

    Star Trek TNG S04E01-03 The Best of Both Worlds Part II, Family, Brothers – “TNG Season 4 Kickoff” | First Time Reaction – To Baldly Go Podcast (Ep. 058)

    Star Trek: The Next Generation Season 4, Episodes 1-3: The Best of Both Worlds, Part II | Family | Brothers This week on The To Baldly Go Podcast, we kick off Season 4 of Star Trek: The Next Generation with the fallout from one of the biggest cliffhangers in Star Trek history, a quiet but powerful family story, and Brent Spiner putting on a full acting showcase. This week, we get: Triumph and consequences All in the Family Is there anything Brent Spiner can’t do? We covered: The Best of Both Worlds, Part II The Borg crisis comes to a close, but the emotional fallout is just beginning. We talk about the drop in tension from Part I, Picard’s trauma, the somber ending, the aftermath of the battle, the Captain’s chair, impulse power, and whether seeing the wreckage was more effective than seeing the battle itself. Family Nate revisits an episode he hated when he was younger and now loves. We discuss why Family feels different from a typical Star Trek episode, how it still fits the series, Picard in crisis, family dynamics, the limits of technology, and whether this is really The Best of Both Worlds, Part III. Brothers Brent Spiner takes center stage in an episode that feels like another mini movie in TNG’s growing run of weekly stories. We talk about Data, Lore, Dr. Soong, 24th-century deep fakes, how standalone episodes can still build something larger, and, somehow, 2025 movies and Minnesota versus Florida summer weather. Join us as we continue our first-time watch through Star Trek: The Next Generation.

    1h 35m

  3. Jun 23

    Star Trek TNG S03E25-26 Transfigurations, The Best of Both Worlds – “X-Men did it better” | First Time Reaction – To Baldly Go Podcast (Ep. 057)

    First-Time Watch – Star Trek: The Next Generation, Season 3, Episodes 25-26 This week on The To Baldly Go Podcast, Abbie is back as we finish Season 3 of Star Trek: The Next Generation with “Transfigurations” and “The Best of Both Worlds.” This week, we get: A conversation about evolution that may be more interesting than the episode itself A return to the Sarek discussion from last week More awkward Geordi romance, whether we wanted it or not The starship dating scene and a surprisingly long 10 Forward discussion A near-perfect slow-burn Borg episode Captain Picard absolutely not surrendering the Enterprise Shelby making waves without necessarily being wrong A cliffhanger that leaves Aaron genuinely unsure how Star Trek gets out of this We covered: Transfigurations: “Transfigurations” gives us a mysterious patient, questions about evolution, and a society afraid of what its people may become. We talk about how groups respond to customs and beliefs that clash with their own, especially when they are visitors in someone else’s house. We also spend time on the starship social scene, 10 Forward, and why the awkward Geordi episodes are starting to wear out their welcome. In the end, our conversation may have gone deeper than the episode did. The Best of Both Worlds: Then comes “The Best of Both Worlds,” one of the biggest episodes we have watched so far. We talk about the Borg, the perfectly executed slow burn, Shelby’s role, Riker’s dilemma, the cost to the crew, and whether this episode represents a turning point for the franchise. Aaron also insists that Picard did not surrender the Enterprise, and we struggle our way through some Season 3 trivia. Final Thoughts: As Season 3 comes to a close, we reflect on how much stronger The Next Generation has become. The storytelling is improving, the performances are more consistent, and the whole show feels like it has found another gear. A rising tide lifts all ships, and this season may be the clearest example yet. Next time: Star Trek: The Next Generation S04E01-03 – The Best of Both Worlds, Part II | Family | Brothers Never give up. Never surrender.

    1h 51m

  4. Jun 16

    Star Trek TNG S03E22-24 The Most Toys, Sarek, Ménage à Troi – “We don't talk about Spock” | First Time Reaction – To Baldly Go Podcast (Ep. 056)

    This week on The To Baldly Go Podcast, Aaron and Nate continue their release-order watchthrough with three more episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation: "The Most Toys," "Sarek," and "Ménage à Troi." This week, we get: Evil, terrifying characters Allegory Shakespeare We covered: The Most Toys Sarek Ménage à Troi In "The Most Toys," Data is left for dead and finds himself in the possession of a truly evil collector. We discuss how the episode works as part of the well-oiled machine of Season 3, the challenge of building tension when we know major characters are probably safe, and whether Data may be one of the most terrifying characters on the Enterprise when pushed far enough. In "Sarek," The Next Generation continues to stand on its own while still maintaining a strong connection to The Original Series. We talk about Patrick Stewart’s remarkable performance, Sarek’s emotional decline, aging, dignity, and whether the episode works as an allegory for Alzheimer’s or dementia. We also discuss the apparent rule against referencing Spock. In "Ménage à Troi," Lwaxana Troi returns, Shakespeare takes center stage, and the Ferengi are once again very Ferengi. We discuss judging episodes by their titles, whether Lwaxana is growing on Aaron, and how this episode lands after two heavier stories.

    1h 22m

  5. Jun 9

    Star Trek TNG S3E19-21 Captain’s Holiday, Tin Man, Hollow Pursuits - “Science Words” | First Time Reaction – To Baldly Go Podcast (Ep. 055)

    Star Trek: The Next Generation Season 3, Episodes 19-21: Captain’s Holiday | Tin Man | Hollow Pursuits This week on To Baldly Go, we continue our first-time watchthrough of Star Trek: The Next Generation with Captain’s Holiday, Tin Man, and Hollow Pursuits. This week we get: - An archaeological adventure looking for artifacts from the future - All the elements to make a great episode, but just missing the mark - Impostor syndrome In Captain’s Holiday, Picard takes some much-needed time away from the Enterprise, only to end up pulled into a time-travel archaeological adventure. We discuss the difficulties of time-travel stories, whether Picard is too trusting, unexpected chemistry between actors and characters, Star Trek shovels, Parks and Rec, and the real-life ramifications from this episode. In Tin Man, we talk about an episode that seems to have so many of the right ingredients, but never quite comes together the way it should. We get into The Story of the Tin Woodsman, fairy tales, the lack of tension, the music, strange sound-effect techniques, the number 47, and Starship Farragut. Finally, in Hollow Pursuits, we meet Barclay and discuss impostor syndrome, holodeck fantasies, unclear messaging, the fact that the holodeck apparently doesn’t lock, and whether the ending was inevitable. Join us as we discuss Captain’s Holiday, Tin Man, and Hollow Pursuits. Find us on X @BaldlyGoPodcast, on Facebook at To Baldly Go Podcast, and at tobaldlygopodcast.com.

    1h 18m

  6. Jun 2

    Star Trek TNG S03E16-18 The Offspring, Sins of the Father, Allegiance “The Scarlet K” | First Time Reaction – To Baldly Go Podcast (Ep. 054)

    This week on To Baldly Go, Aaron and Nate continue Star Trek: The Next Generation Season 3 with The Offspring, Sins of the Father, and Allegiance. We get a major Data episode that leads to a surprising split in ratings, a huge leap forward in Klingon lore, and a Picard mystery that feels a little like Star Trek: Among Us. This week we get: - Humanity and parenting - The Scarlet K - Do intentions matter? In The Offspring, Data creates a child, leading us into questions about humanity, parenting, knowledge, understanding, and whether this is one of the better “is Data alive?” stories. In Sins of the Father, Worf is pulled into Klingon politics, family history, and a major cultural reckoning that could fundamentally change his future. And in Allegiance, Picard is placed in a strange test of identity, authority, and intention, while an imperfect copy of him causes problems back on the Enterprise. Join us for another first-time reaction discussion as we continue our release-order watchthrough of Star Trek.

    1h 12m

  7. May 26

    Star Trek TNG S3E13-15 Deja Q, A Matter of Perspective, Yesterday’s Enterprise "Masterpiece Theater" | First Time Reaction - To Baldly Go Podcast (Ep. 053)

    This week on To Baldly Go, we continue our first-time watch of Star Trek: The Next Generation with Season 3, Episodes 13-15: Deja Q, A Matter of Perspective, and Yesterday’s Enterprise. This week we get: Q becomes human and mortal Judicial standards in the 24th century A masterpiece? In Deja Q, Q returns to the Enterprise stripped of his powers and forced to experience life as a human. We talk about Q growing on Aaron, the relationship between Q and Picard, Data explaining the human experience to Q, and Q explaining experiencing the human experience to Data. In A Matter of Perspective, Riker finds himself accused of murder, and the Enterprise crew must work through competing versions of the same events. We discuss whether anyone really wants to be in court in the 24th century, burden of proof, hearsay, and how being wrong does not necessarily mean someone is lying. And then we arrive at Yesterday’s Enterprise, widely considered one of the best episodes in all of Star Trek. We discuss the return of Tasha Yar, the alternate version of the Enterprise-D, Picard refusing to surrender, and why this episode shows exactly what this medium can do when Star Trek is firing on all cylinders.

    1h 32m

  8. May 21

    Star Trek TNG S1E12-14 The Big Goodbye | Datalore | Angel One - “Another Lost Episode” | First Time Reaction – To Baldly Go Podcast (Ep. 036.5)

    In this lost episode of To Baldly Go, we return to early Star Trek: The Next Generation with Season 1’s “The Big Goodbye,” “Datalore,” and “Angel One.” This week we get a decent episode with a weak close, a possible “Enemy Within” redux, and an episode that may be a bit too clever for its own good. We discuss Crusher’s strong showing in “The Big Goodbye,” the limits and missed potential of the holodeck, Brent Spiner’s excellent work in “Datalore,” Lore’s tell, Wesley’s role, and the strange execution of “Angel One.” We also wander into fake mystery novels, Sons of Anarchy, original-series movie lighting, Parks and Recollection, Romulan references, and Gates McFadden trivia.

    1h 42m
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  • Creator
    Aaron Emery
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    61
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    Explicit
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