138. No Trek Home (Q-Squared)

Episode 139 of the Antimatter Pod podcast, hosted by Anika and Liz, titled "138. No Trek Home (Q-Squared)" was published on May 9, 2023 and runs 42 minutes.

May 9, 2023 ·42m · Antimatter Pod

Summary

While Anika builds a machine that lets her enter the heart of the universe, Liz is reduced to atoms and hangs around the galactic barrier for a few centuries. OR ... we got together for part 3 of our deep dive into Peter David's Q-Squared. And we discuss... Tommy Riker versus Jean-Luc Picard Guys, don't send a deeply traumatised former POW off to have a haircut from a stranger without getting his consent and giving him a Xanax first! Track B Worf seems great, right up until you realise he's Qanon Worf Jack Crusher and Liam Shaw: how to build a character Anika explains how Jack Crusher and Jar Jar Binks are the same Beverly and Picard TOUCH HANDS and it's a lot A brief public service announcement: Michelle Yeoh is not Asian-American and should not be the face of AANHPI Month for Paramount+ We have very limited tolerance for Q's stream-of-consciousness and also Gary Mitchell There are hints -- they're pretty subtle, but they're there -- that Picard and Q have some sort of … bond? On a profound level? Huge if true WAR GUINAN If you love this novel as much as we do, please consider throwing some money towards the fundraiser for Mr David's medical expenses.

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