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The Duras Sisters Podcast

The Duras Sisters Podcast

The Duras Sisters Podcast is all about honoring the fantastic characters and storylines in the Star Trek Universes. Two sisters, Ashlyn and Rhianna Herd, join the House of Duras and partake in weekly discussions about every series of Star Trek through a philosophical lens and Series Theme. Each series will feature a theme and every new episode will travel from the Original Series to Prodigy, diving deeply into each detail of this epic franchise. We have covered these series: Pilot, Family, Love

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01:48:58

DS9: This is a Prime Directive Emergency!

The Duras Sisters Podcast ·

2024/11/19

Episode 5: Prime Directive What does “normal first contact procedures” mean on DS9? Were the Villagers ready to learn that they were holograms? Would Starfleet have chosen to go with Garak’s entire plan during “In The Pale Moonlight”? What is the hierarchy of wartime decisions between the Klingons and Starfleet? How would you handle the section 31 plot? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as they discuss the Prime Directive episodes in DS9. This is the fifth episode of the Prime Directive series, where

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02:25:11

TNG Part II: Riker F*cks for Diplomacy!

The Duras Sisters Podcast ·

2024/11/09

Episode 4: Prime Directive Rated R for Language Why would you ever send someone on a solo away mission? How does the Prime Directive handle spying? Why didn’t the away team ask about the laws in “Justice”? What are the unexpected consequences to “Homeward”? How do they evaluate the people running the duckblind? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss the rest of the Prime Directive episodes in The Next Generation! This is the fourth episode of the Prime Directive series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna

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01:29:17

TNG Part 1: Data Left the Singing Rock!? (With Guest,...

The Duras Sisters Podcast ·

2024/10/29

Episode 3: Prime DirectiveRated R for Language Is Data breaking the Prime Directive a writing flaw or an indicator he is more human than he thinks? Where was the Picard lecture? Is the Prime Directive broken in “Masterpiece Society”? Who do you agree with most in “Pen Pals”? What are the consequences of saving someone under the prime directive? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss the Prime Directive episodes “Pen Pals” & “Masterpiece Society” in TNG with Adeena, Brian, and Steve from The Big

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02:16:39

TOS: Most Comets You Have to Divert Aren’t Full of...

The Duras Sisters Podcast ·

2024/10/21

Episode 2: Prime Directive Rated R for Language Is there a protocol for beaming down next to a new culture in their uniforms? Why does McCoy still use phasers on primitive planets? Is naming a child Leonard James on another planet breaking the prime directive? Should they not beam down at all to planets under the prime directive? How many stagnant societies are in this episode? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss the Prime Directive episodes in TOS! This is the second episode of the Prime

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00:51:19

INTRO: Oh F*ck, I Already Broke the Prime Directive!

The Duras Sisters Podcast ·

2024/10/09

Episode 1: Prime Directive When was the Prime Directive created? What was your first perception of the Prime Directive? Which Captains are the worst violators? Where does the Prime Directive stop and First Contact Begin? Does anyone really understand the PD? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss the real and fictional origin of the Prime Directive! This is the first episode of the Prime Directive series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the good and bad examples in every Star Trek show,

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01:59:10

PIC: Sometimes the Tesla Hits Back

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2024/10/03

Series 5: VillainsAre you also sick of the repetitive Soong character storyline? Why is Borgati the Borg Queen in the future when she is 400 years old? Is Agnus still guarding the gates? Is there a hierarchy of villains in season 3? What do Agnes, Janeway, and the Changelings have in common? Ashlyn and Rhianna as they get into the heads of the best Villains of the season and third seasons of Picard! SPOILER ALERT: Picard seasons two and three. TRIGGER WARNING: Murder, Drugs, and other villainous

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00:59:45

PRO/SNW: Oh, To be a Stagehand!

The Duras Sisters Podcast ·

2024/08/28

Episode 10: Art TrekWhat episode titles of Prodigy & Strange New World have literary references? Is the process of putting on a play essential to all living beings? Is there a reason for the ‘Shining’ reference? The Louvre still exists in the 23rd century? Would Shakesphere approve of being discussed in Star Trek? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss the art in Prodigy and Strange New Worlds. The Strange New World section begins at 36:27. SPOILER ALERT: Star Trek Prodigy seasons 1-2 & Strange

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01:41:32

LOW: Oil Me Up!

The Duras Sisters Podcast ·

2024/08/21

Episode 9: Art TrekHow does accessibility affect the creation of art? How is the sand mandala at odds with O’Connor’s ascension? Would you take a risk and perform at Jennifer’s Salon? What is Ransom’s art background? What are the easter eggs in the Collector’s Guild? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss the art in Lower Decks! SPOILER ALERT: Star Trek Lower Decks & Collectors episodes from TNG. X This is the ninth episode of our Art Trek series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the art

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00:45:20

PIC: Moriarty Sings “What Was I Made For?”

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2024/08/14

Episode 8: Art TrekWill we have inescapable popup ads in the future? Does Section 31 Moriarty have rights? Do you also dream of Data painting in a field? Was Data painting a daughter who looked like Lul? Did Bruce Maddox base Doj & Soji after his painting? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss the art in Picard! SPOILER ALERT: Star Trek Picard This is the eighth episode of our Art Trek series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the art aspects of every Star Trek show, starting with the Original

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01:13:38

DSC: Sexy Saru Stumbles Upon the Elder

The Duras Sisters Podcast ·

2024/08/07

Episode 7: Art TrekWhat is the wisdom of Zora choosing a slapstick comedy for the crew to watch? Did Spock draw monsters as way to keep people at bay? Why is Sun Tzu’s "The Art of War" required reading at Starfleet Academy? Should Michael have used gloves to handle the book in the library? How old is the art of stained glass? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we watch movies in the cargo bay with the Discovery Crew. SPOILER ALERT: Star Trek Discovery This is the seventh episode of our Art Trek

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01:13:56

ENT: T’Pol Has Frankenstein Brainrot

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2024/07/24

Episode 6: Art TrekDid the writers intend to have Trip show them ancient movies or did the production team simply run out of cash? Is movie night an homage to M*A*S*H? Are books making the transition to fully digital in ENT era? Are movies a good way to learn about Human culture? Is escapism sometimes good for morale? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we watch movies in the galley with the Enterprise Crew. SPOILER ALERT: Enterprise This is the sixth episode of our Art Trek series, where Ashlyn and

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03:17:21

VOY: The Tuvok Orchard

The Duras Sisters Podcast ·

2024/07/17

Episode 5: Art TrekHow does Janeway help Seven learn the creative process? How does Chaktoay handle his emotions while stranded on New Earth? How can holographic technology be used in art? Was being kidnapped the best thing that happened to holo Da Vinci? How does the Doctor’s struggle for artistic autonomy mirror real life? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we dive into the art in Voyager! SPOILER ALERT: Voyager This is the fifth episode of our Art Trek series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the

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02:46:05

DS9: Emily Dickenson is the Emissary

The Duras Sisters Podcast ·

2024/07/10

Episode 4: Art TrekHow were the Bajorans Djara artists hired and paid in early Bajoran society? How does art play a role in incarceration? Is it okay for artists to destroy their own art? Does Odo love smut? How does Far Beyond the Stars break the fourth wall? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we dive into the art in Deep Space Nine! SPOILER ALERT: Deep Space Nine This is the forth episode of our Art Trek series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the art aspects of every Star Trek show, starting with

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02:16:38

TNG Part II: UNO Attack But With Shakespeare Quotes

The Duras Sisters Podcast ·

2024/06/25

Episode 3: Art TrekThis episode is rated R for language and colorful metaphors. What is the value of an original piece of artwork with replication technology in play? What book would you bring on a long-term space mission? Why did Q choose the Robin Hood story? Why doesn’t Picard act with Data on the Holodeck? Where did the crew get the copies of A Midsummers Night's Dream? Did Bev strong-arm Riker to act in Frame of Mind? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we wax poetic about TNG’s Plays and Theater in

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00:49:35

Special Release: The Ladies of Star Trek

The Duras Sisters Podcast ·

2024/06/19

Join The Duras Sisters at Trek Long Island as they interview Daphne Ashbrook (Melora from DS9), Adele Shepherd (Ensign Kemi on Picard S2), Ursaline Bryant (Captain Tryla Scott from TNG), and Kathryn Leigh Scott (Nuria from TNG) for the Ladies of Star Trek Panel. We look back at their time in Trek, career highlights, and the ever-changing Hollywood scene for women. Recorded live from Trek Long Island thanks to the TLI crew! Listen next week as Ashlyn and Rhianna return to Art Trek in TNG part

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01:09:05

Special Release: Elevator Pagh Reading

The Duras Sisters Podcast ·

2024/06/15

A Trek Long Island RecapAshlyn and Rhianna talk about their time at Trek Long Island, participating in panels, hosting a vendor booth, and meeting besties in person. Listen as the sisters gush about how amazing the Trek community is. SPOILER ALERT: Discovery Series Finale This is a special recap episode! Next time, we’ll be giving you more Trek Long Island panel content. Stay tuned! DISCLAIMER: We do not own any of the rights to Star Trek or its affiliations. This content is for review only

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00:56:17

Special Release: TLI 2024 Found Family Panel LIVE

The Duras Sisters Podcast ·

2024/06/06

Special Release! LIVE from Trek Long Island 2024: Ashlyn and Rhianna from The Duras Sisters Podcast and Julian and Emcee from Strange New Pod come together to delve into the deeper parts of being a part of the Star Trek fandom, and how the franchise has brought people together who would otherwise never have connected. Listen to us each discuss found family in Lower Decks, Voyager, Deep Space Nine, and Strange New Worlds.

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02:23:46

TNG: Fiction Expert dies by Fiction!

The Duras Sisters Podcast ·

2024/05/22

Episode 2: Art TrekHow much of the Holonovels are designed by humans vs AI? Do the holostories get upgraded over time? Did Troi play cowboys in the holodeck as a child? Why doesn’t Beverly talk about her dancing? For Data’s parents, how much do they see him as their artwork versus child? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we wax poetic about TNG’s Holonovels, Poetry, Dance, and Paintings in Part 1 of our TNG Art Trek episode. SPOILER ALERT: The Next Generation and First Contact This is the second

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02:17:18

TOS: Shatner and the Shakespeare Swagger

The Duras Sisters Podcast ·

2024/05/15

Is Spock an expert on old Earth art? What is on Kahn’s bookshelf? Was Kirk a theater nerd? Would Sybok do therapeutic ballet? Why do Klingons love Shakespeare? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss the art aspects of the Original Series. SPOILER ALERT: The Original Series This is the first episode of our Art Trek series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the art aspects of every Star Trek show, starting with the Original Series and ending with Picard. Grab your dancing shoes and prepare for

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03:03:48

SNW: Slaying the Citizens of Canada Via Chess

The Duras Sisters Podcast ·

2024/05/08

Episode 9: Love and Affection Why is Pike’s dating history so sketchy? How do the writers create tension between these characters? What is the dynamic of two Captains dating? Did Kirk already know about Carol by “Lost in Translation?” What is the future of reproductive health in Trek? Listen as Ashlyn and Rhianna discuss the romantic pairings in seasons one and two of Strange New Worlds. SPOILER ALERT: Strange New Worlds seasons 1 & 2, and the TOS Episode, the Cage/Menagerie. This is the ninth

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