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A Star to Steer Her By

A Star to Steer Her By

New episodes every Thursday! Podcasts: a frontier that isn"t actually very final at all. These are the voyages of the podcast A Star to Steer Her By. Our continuing mission: to watch every single episode of Star Trek (even the dumb ones), to comment on and snark at whatever suits our fancy, to boldly split infinitives that no man has split before. Follow our crew of Chris, Jake, Ames, and Caitlin as we explore the universe of Trek, go on wild tangents, crack wise, and make more fart jokes than

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01:13:12

Episode 133 That Escalated Quickly

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2019/05/30

TNG is saving a lot for the end of both the episodes we're looking at this week! First up, NOTHING HAPPENS FOR AGES and then EVERYTHING HAPPENS AT ONCE in the dreary "Force of Nature". After that, a lot of interesting character moments lead up to a somewhat-rushed moral dilemma in "Inheritance". Also this week: a correction, death by passive-aggression, and Claymation (TM) (C) (R) (whatever else). [note: before any of you can get all clever in the comments, yes, after recording we found out this

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01:06:44

Episode 132 Betazoids Are Great At Keeping Secrets

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2019/05/23

What lurks in the mind of a telepath? In "Dark Page" we find out that powerful minds can bury secrets far deeper than most can imagine. After that, Picard and Crusher learn stuff about one another that Troi surely already knew in "Attached". Also this week: the Troi accent, Ames's astronomer trauma, and mispronouncing Orangina. Content Warning: child death discussed as it is a plot point. Timestamps: Dark Page: 1:04; Attached: 33:33

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01:12:27

Episode 131 Rick Berman Is Made of Lies

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2019/05/16

Season 7 of TNG leaves your hosts cold again this week, tho opinions are divided over what's worse. First up: something we might be seeing more of as Picard tussles with smugglers in "Gambit", parts 1 and 2. After that, more Data dreams may tie into a malfunctioning warp core in "Phantasms". Also this week: Worf puns, a "Voyager" tangent, and the tables are turned on Gordo. Timestamps: Gambit: 3:20; Phantasms: 42:59

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00:52:52

Episode 130 Been There, Done That

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2019/05/09

It's a week of old "Trek" plots that have been done better previously on TNG. First up, aliens have a weird way of experiencing unfamiliar human (and Klingon) sensations in "Liaisons". After that, Geordie plays VR while aliens play pretend to get help in "Interface". Also this week: 90s crap, the bulge patrol, and "Tristram Shandy". Note: spoilers for "Dolores Claiborne" at 22:11 - 22:18 Timestamps: Liaisons: 2:02; Interface: 25:37

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01:14:41

Ten Forward 10 RoboCop

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2019/05/02

We're going way off our usual path for THIS 10 Forward, as we discuss the 1987 satirical classic "RoboCop"! When officer Alex Murphy is killed in the line of duty, the evil Omni Consumer Products turns him into their new weapon/PR stunt for the City of Detroit Police Department. What follows is over-the-top violence and SO MANY "Trek" actors. Also this week: can Bobby fly? When do b*tches leave? And what the hell do Batman and Sailor Moon have to do with all this?!

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01:10:40

Episode 129 A Star to Steer Into

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2019/04/25

Time to finish off Season 6 and start Season 7 (my God, how are we already to the final season of TNG?!) with "Descent". Data likes feeling, the Borg like individuality, and Lore likes manipulating all of them! Also this week: getting derailed in record time, "Gordy" v. "Babe", and mocking the guest! Timestamps: Descent: 1:52; Season 6 wrap up: 44:17

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01:20:27

Episode 128 Too Many Clones, Not Enough Time!

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2019/04/18

It's our first three-episode...uh...episode in quite some time, so we've got a guest to help us through! Justus joins us again as we chat the truth of a man claiming to be Kahless in "Rightful Heir". After that, Riker gets a hard look at his past and doesn't like what he sees (but Troi sure does!) in "Second Chances". Lastly, old man draws in cloud while chronological sanity straight up breaks in "Timescape". Also this week: Justus does impressions, pajama jazz, and science mysteries! Timestamps:

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00:57:43

Episode 127 Seeking Truth

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2019/04/11

It's two different kinds of truth-seeking this week on TNG. First up, Riker's very understanding of reality is challenged in "Frame of Mind". After that: was it a failed experiment or sabotage? Was it suicide...or murder?! And WHY is Beverly the one trying to figure it out in "Suspicions"?! Also this week: episode recipe, another nonsensical investigation, and Q v Q. Note: sirens on the recording briefly around the 53 minute mark Timestamps: Frame of Mind: 0:48; Suspicions: 19:35

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00:57:51

Episode 126 Let's Get It On

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2019/04/04

Everybody's gettin' busy this week on TNG! First up, Picard takes advantage of Starfleet's idiotic lack of anti-fraternization rules to date one of his crew in "Lessons"! After that, some aliens got so lonely they metaphorically did it with a bunch of planets just so their ghosts would have someone to talk to in "The Chase"! Also this week: the continuing placemat saga, "Brief Encounter", and educational content! Timestamps: Lessons: 4.08; The Chase: 27:36

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01:08:58

Episode 125 Do Klingons Dream of Hans Gruber

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2019/03/28

Everything is personal this week on SSHB. First: it's a two parter with too much. Data learns more about himself and his abilities with the help of Doctor Bashir and poor OSHA compliance in one story, while Worf seeks rumored Klingon prisoners - one of which might be his dad! - in "Birthright", parts one and two! After that, Picard is on his own protecting the "Enterprise" in "Starship Mine". Also this week: coked-up producers, lost ideas, and Francis Pumphandle. Timestamps: Birthright: 0:56;

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01:20:30

Episode 124 HD Ruins Reveals

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2019/03/21

We've another returning guest this week for SSHB, in the form of Michael Fisher! Last seen for "Best of Both Worlds", now he's joining us for a Troi-centric episode that knocks our socks off with "Face of the Enemy". After that, it's another all-time TNG classic when Picard is given a chance by Q to relive the past in "Tapestry"! Also this week: never go to conferences, young Picard's dance card, and our most irresponsible outro yet! Timestamps: Face of the Enemy: 3:51; Tapestry: 36:06

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01:07:53

Episode 123 The Rossi Method

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2019/03/14

This week, our returning guest Rossi brings us a method to try and create some order on the bridge, but mostly gets guff for it because we're jerks. We also see the return of an old, computerized foe in "Ship in a Bottle" AND the return of Geordi's unfortunate ability to fall for women he's never met in "Aquiel". Also on deck: a spunky opening, existential nightmares, and bad mysteries. Timestamps: Ship in a Bottle: 3:35; Aquiel: 36:34

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01:03:53

Episode 122 There! Are! Four! Shifts!

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2019/03/07

We've made it to "Chain of Command", a two parter so famous we decided to give it its own episode! It's Jellico's command when Captain Picard is sent off on a mission that maybe really should've been handled by anyone else. So what did your SSHB stalwarts think of this oft-praised ep? Well listen and find out! Also this week: terrible plans, David Warner on short notice, and a bit of tangent about the planned Picard series. Timestamps: synopses: 1:06; Chain of Command: 8:20

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01:00:53

Episode 121 The Beard Got An Arc

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2019/02/28

Season Six both disappoints and actually tells a good story this week on SSHB. First up, Worf is stuck playing a bad video game with his horrible son and Data is somehow underutilized in "A Fistful of Datas". After that, an old conversation is redone pretty well in "The Quality of Life". Also this week: ransoms, director Frakes, and other TV sci-fi Timestamps: synopses: 1:22; A Fistful of Datas: 6:47; Quality of Life: 26:40

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01:13:16

Episode 120 Coming of Age

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2019/02/21

Season six of TNG continues its trend of "meh" this week. First up: a young woman with big dreams for her future finds there is more to her late parents - and herself - than anyone realized in "True Q". After that, the most ill-conceived transporter technobabble yet turns four "Enterprise" crew into children who then have to save the ship from...really?...the Ferengi in "Rascals". Lord. Also this week: a boisterous intro, Trek dogs, and repeat Ferengi. Timestamps: synopses: 1:30; True Q: 7:45;

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01:06:39

Episode 119 The Holodeck is Too Clever

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2019/02/14

The holodeck lends a hand a bit too well this week in both episodes of TNG, but that's honestly a tenuous connection at best. First up: the powers that be get another TOS alumnus to appear, as Mister Scott beams aboard in "Relics". After that, a middling attempt at an alien abduction story, "Trek"-style in "Schisms". We mostly end up talking about cake. Also this week: bad Scotty impressions, a 90s drink tangent, and probably failing to woo a sponsor. Timestamps: synopses: 0:43; Relics: 2:52;

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01:04:12

Episode 118 Nonsense Endings

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2019/02/07

It was hard to muster any enthusiasm this week on SSHB. First up, a Barclay appearance is wasted on a meh episode with a bizarre ending in "Realm of Fear". After that, the show lazily puts Troi through the wringer in predictable, sexist ways before resolving it with a moronic ending in "Man of the People". Also this week: Jake zoned out, never ask Dr. Internet, and literally writing by committee. Timestamps: synopses: 2:02; Realm of Fear: 16:34; Man of the People: 35:27

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01:45:01

Episode 117 Back in the Day

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2019/01/31

The past is the place to be - either virtually or actually - on TNG this week! First up, Picard lives the final decades of a long-dead alien world in the fan-favorite "The Inner Light". After that, "Star Trek" goes full "Doctor Who" with paradoxes and historical guest stars in the two-part "Time's Arrow". Also this week: more soup, Jake goes Frisco, and wrapping S.5! Timestamps: synopses: 0:52; The Inner Light: 6:20; Time's Arrow: 34:47; Season 5 wrap up: 1:14:02

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01:04:04

Episode 116 An Enemy in Need is a Fiend in Deed

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2019/01/24

It's all about helping foes on TNG this week. First up, what do you do when you get your hands on a lone drone in "I, Borg"? After that: a Romulan experiment goes awry leading to La Forge and Ensign Ro being out of synch with the universe in "The Next Phase". Also this week: we sure are doing a show; how many things can we compare the Borg to; phased state doesn't make a ton of sense. Timestamps: synopses: 2:19; I, Borg: 11:45; The Next Phase: 44:32

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01:00:00

Episode 115 And the Winner Is Nobody

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2019/01/17

This is the worst pairing we've had in a LONG time, folks. First up, Famke Janssen makes her first appearance opposite Patrick Stewart in the otherwise reprehensible "The Perfect Mate". After that, OH BOY it's a child-focused episode in "Imaginary Friend". Also this week: Chris mispronouncing "Famke", special eggs, and Caitlin's revelation re: men's bathroom habits. Timestamps: synopses: 1:02; The Perfect Mate: 7:43; Imaginary Friend: 30:46

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