Keeping Up With the Cardassians
by Keeping Up With The Cardassians
Join Rob, Nick, Sean, and Bill as we dive into the world of Nerd culture! Specializing in Star Trek, we also find our way into other things such as Comics, TV Shows, Movies, Music, and really anything that we find even slightly interesting. The first half is filled with a multitude of content. The second half of the show features a review of a show Rob and Nick find worth watching. This year, join us as we review the classic ”Star Trek-The Next Generation”
Episodes
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Star Trek: The Next Generation: “Homeward” and “Sub Rosa”
It’s a big week for us as we received our Invicta Rex Board Game, “SongFor War: Mediterranean Theater”. A crowdfunded game from one of our Patrons, we spend time talking about boardgames, and Bill’s love of Monopoly. Bill talks “The Simpsons” and Apu, Nick talks the “Deathstroke” movie that never...
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Star Trek: The Next Generation: Parallels and The Pegasus
James McAvoy and a young Picard series? Another delay on "The Batman: Part II". Sandra Bullock; America's Sweetheart or overrated? These are just a few of the things we talk before we dive into reviewing "Parallels" and "The Pegasus" in the 2nd half of the episode.
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Star Trek: The Next Generation: Inheritance
A new episode of the Cardassians means pop culture conversation. This week, we talk about the full season of "Lanterns", and talk Tom Cruise Box office bombs. Finally, we review the TNG episode, "Inheritance"
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Pop Culture Potpouri
Rob and Bill finally have full control of the podcast. Obviously, it won't be as good because Nick isn't there. But in the meantime, Rob and Bill talk general pop culture today, and dive into the future of Star Trek with the megacorporation mergers
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Keeping Up: The Wrath of Joe
It's our six year anniversary episode! What better thing to do to bring original host Joe back to air his grievances. We talk Trek, and spend time talking about the last six years of podcasting.
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The Mount Rushmore of Star Trek Movies
Sean is back from the dead. Join All four Cardassians as we talk "Lanterns", Sean's take on Spiderman, and his insane justification on why Galaxy Guest is the best Star Trek Movie ever made.
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Star Trek: The Next Generation "Dark Page" and "Attached"
In one of the more unhinged episodes, the Cardassians get lost in how many jars of mayonnaise they can eat. Nick goes on a rant about the Detroit Tigers, Bill eulogizes a jazz legend, and Rob...well Rob exists. In the 2nd half, we reviewed the season 7 episodes of TNG, "Dark Page" and "Attached"
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Star Trek: The Next Generation: "Gambit Part II" and "Phantasms"
This week, you get Nick and Rob-so deal with it. What topics do they bring to the table? Some conversation around Dolly Parton, The Batman (because Batman makes everything better) and we comment on a certain red hat in the video. In the 2nd half of the episode we review, "Gambit Part II" and...
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Star Trek: The Next Generation: "Interface" and "Gambit Part I"
Join in a lively discussion of Kurtzman Trek, which seems to be a near constant conversation with Star Trek Fandom. Nick talks, "Lanterns", Bill talks the X-Men casting, and Rob eulogizes the passing of Hayden Panetteire. In the 2nd half, we review the season 7 episodes, "Interface" and "Gambit...
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Star Trek: The Next Generation: "Descent Part II" and "Liasons"
It's time for season 7 of TNG! We're in the stretch run. Tune in as we review Descent Part II and Liaisons. In the first half of the episode, we go into major spoilers for "Spiderman: Brand New Day".
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Star Trek: The Next Generation: "Timescale" and "Descent"
Join us as we talk review Star Trek: The Next Generation’s “Timescape” & “Descent”. We catch up after being off for a few weeks. Supergirl gets reviewed. Bill catches us up on his Battlestar Galactica journey. The new season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is coming up and we cover so much more....
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Best Movies of the 90's
It's a challenge for Nick, Bill, and Rob: What are the BEST movies of the 90's? Not box office hits, or critical hits, but the BEST...in their opinion. Will there be any overlap?
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Star Trek: The Next Generation: "Rightful Heir" and "Second Chances"
We dive into Klingon politics and theology with a Worf centric episode in "Rightful Heir". Also, a Riker transporter mishap leads to some shenanigans with Deanna in "Second Chances".
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The Cardassians and Pop Culture
Today, we spend time talking DS9, as Bill and Sean continue their watch through. In addition, we talk "Masters of the Universe" and just generally get lost down in the rabbit hole of everything and anything.
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Star Trek: The Next Generation: "Frame of Mind" and "Suspicions"
Bill's into BSG now, and Nick is way too happy about it. Rob talks the new Apple TV series, "Star City" and James Bond movies. Finally, the Cardassians talk "Frame of Mind" and "Suspicions"
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Star Trek: TNG Season 6's "The Chase", Battlestar and More
In this week's episode Bill and Rob begin by revisiting a list put out by Rolling Stone where they list the "Best 100 Best TV themes of all time". Where does Bill land on the list. He also has started his Battlestar Galactica journey. Is he liking it? Before Bill and Rob begin their review of…
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Star Trek: The Next Generation: Starship Mine & Lessons
We get two Picard Centric episodes this week with him playing Die Hard in space, and falling in love. Do they hold up? Bill shows us his radio voice. Spirit Airlines has gone under, what do we all do? Also, Motor City Comic Con is coming! Sponsored by Dio Candle.
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Star Trek: The Next Generation: Birthright
Bill has been binge-watching "The Boys" from the beginning. What does he think as he reaches the halfway point of season 3? Rob asks a question that should have required more time to answer. We talk about the Dio candles, our wonderful sponsor. Finally, in the 2nd half, we review "Birthright"…
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Pop Culture and Getting to Know Bill
Welcome to a new episode of KUWTC. This week it's only Bill and Rob. How was that new Clayface teaser? Any interest in the new Michael Jackson biopic? There is a new Miami Vice movie coming out? Did you watch our newest Star Trek Jeopardy? And did you know there is a musical out there called…
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Star Trek: The Next Generation: Tapestry Part Duex
We do a re-review of "Tapestry" this week as Sean-our own personal Reginald Barclary, gets to offer his opinion. We also dive into this season of Daredevil, the cancellation of all Trek, Artermis II, and a whole bunch of other stuff.
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Star Trek: The Next Generation: Face of the Enemy
We talk classic movies, and Nick makes a startling confession of how many he actually hasn't seen. Bill continues his new recent obsession with Andy Weir talking about "Project Hail Mary" and "The Martian". In the 2nd half, we review the Deanna Troi episode, "Face of the Enemy"
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Star Trek: TNG: Ship In a Bottle & Aquiel
It's a new episode of "Keeping Up" and today we talk movies like "Saving Private Ryan" and the best movie trilogies of all time. We talk the cancellation of "Starfleet Academy" and the future of trek. Finally, we review the season six Moriarty episode "Ship in a Bottle" and Geordi continuing to…
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Star Trek: The Next Generation: Chain of Command
All four guys are present today as we talk the excellent two part TNG episode "Chain of Command". Before we dive into Trek, we talk the new Spiderman Trailer, Project Hail Mary, and the season finale of Starfleet Academy.
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Star Trek: The Next Generation: The Quality of Life
Nerd culture in the 80's and 90's when in High School: could you actually talk about it, or get beat up? That brings us to best villains of the 80's. We also talk Henry Cavill, The Batman, and the new Green Lantern Trailer. Finally, we review the episode "The Quality of Life"
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Star Trek: The Next Generation: A Fistful of Datas
We always have pop culture talk but this week we talk the new “Scrubs” show. Did you hear about the new slogan to promote LA’s Metro D-Line? Have you played the new Star Trek: Voyager Across The Unknown. Then we get into TNG’s “Fistfull of Data’s”
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Star Trek: The Next Generation: Rascals
It's time for "Rascals". Join us as we review this critically panned, but beloved episode of TNG. In the 1st half of today's episode, we talk "Scrubs", "Psych" "Send Help" and "The Smashing Machine". Rob also throws shade at some fellow Star Trek fans who are on the cruise right now.
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Star Trek: The Next Generation: True Q
Sean has watched more Star Trek in the past month that Bill and Nick have all year. Hear what his journey was like to "catch up" on "The Next Generation" so he could be ready to roll for the rest of the series. We also say goodbye to James Van Der Beak, who passed from cancer this week. In the…
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Star Trek: The Next Generation: Schisms
Today, we spend way too much time talking about "Batman" and "Captain America: Civil War". We also talk about the most recent episode of "Starfleet Academy"-which was billed as a "Loveletter to DS9". Finally, we review the season 6 episode "Schisms"
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Star Trek: The Next Generation: Relics
Scotty is back! Join Rob, Nick, and Sean as we discuss "Relics" in the 2nd half of the episode. Before we get to talk Scotty, Sean asks us our background in Trek, and we eulogize two titans of the film industry who have passed.
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Star Trek:TNG: Man of the People
Good thing Nick is back to get the guys on track. Today, before the Cardassians dive into "Man of the People" we talk the He-Man trailer, Rob's obsession with Rainbow Cake, and Starfleet Academy. ep 239
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TNG's Realm of Fear of Starfleet Academy
This week we have the first episode of KUWTC ever without Nick. Bill, Sean and Rob dive into many pop culture topics until getting to their review of TNG's season 6 episode "Realm of Fear". Among today's pop culture goodness is Kathleen Kennedy leaving Lucasfilm, those Avenger Trailers, Starfleet...
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TNG-Season 6 Opener
We are back baby! We review the season six opener of Star Trek: The Next Generation, "Time's Arrow: Part II". We also talk Tommy Lee Jones, Diddy, Bill’s Section 31 review, Tom Cruise. Sam Rockwell and any other topic that comes up!
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Christmas With the Cardassians
We're supposed to talk Christmas, but a rant against A.I occurs. Sean is ready to take down Skynet, and Nick welcomes our robot overlords. But once the Cardassians get past that, join Nick, Rob, Sean, and Bill for a discussion on Christmas movies and music in our last episode of 2025.
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Comedian Josh Weller
Join the Cardassians as we have the joy of speaking with comedian Josh Weller. Josh Weller is an English comedian, actor, musician, comic-book writer, and podcast host.
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Mark Altman of Inglorious Treksperts
Today we have the pleasure of interviewing Mark Altman. MARK A. ALTMAN is a television and motion picture writer/producer/director who is currently the showrunner/executive producer of the upcoming adaptation of the bestselling book series, Deathlands. Trek fans, of course, will know him from his...
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The Sometimes Toxic Trek Fandom
Rob, Nick, and Sydney talk about toxic culture, and how it is slowing overtaking all media. Join us for a discussion on how Star Trek fans have begun to "Eat our Own" and where we can go from here.
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The Future of Star Trek
We have exciting news! Join Rob and Nick as we introduce two new hosts that are joining the podcast. Who are they? You have to tune in to find out. Then join us as we talk the Lego Enterprise D and the future of Star Trek now that the Kelvin Verse is dead.
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Sydney Loves "Star Trek-Lower Decks"
Join us with another guest host! Sydney has us review the season three episode of Lower Decks titled, "The Stars at Night". Before we dive into Trek, we talk Candy, Halloween, Arby's Steak Nuggets, and a whole lotta other stuff!
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Introducing a Newbie to Trek
On Episode 230 of KUTWD, Rob and Nick bring in special guest host, Amanda! With the challenge of watching Trek for the first time, Amanda watches, "Duet" and "Far Beyond the Stars" from DS9. What did she think? Before we dive into Trek, we talk "Toys R Us" and "Post Life Purgatory"
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Episode 229-TOS, City On the Edge of Forever
It's another guest host week for Nick and Rob. Today, Sean joins us to discuss his favorite Star Trek episode of all time "City on the Edge of Forever". It wouldn't be the Cardassians without us wading into pop culture, talking Taylor Swift, John Candy and the movie, From Dusk Til' Dawn".
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Episode 228 Star Trek TNG: Tapestry
Join Rob and Nick with special guest host Bill as we review his favorite Star Trek Episode of all time, "Tapestry". If you could go back in time, and change things, would you? That is the dilemma Johnny Picard faces!
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Episode 227-Star Trek TNG: Season 5, Episodes 25 & 26
It's time for the season 5 finale of Star Trek: The Next Generation! Join the Cardassians as we talk "The Inner Light" and "Time's Arrow Part I". In the first half, we talk the plans for Paramount and Star Trek Day (Probably None), The Batman 2, Clayface, and a new Superman movie...ALREADY!?
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Episode 226-Star Trek TNG: Season 5, Episodes 23 & 24
It's a new day, and our review of Star Trek: The Next Generation continues with the episodes, "I, Borg" and "The Next Phase". Of course, before we dive into Trek, we have all other sorts of nonsense to discuss. This episode brought to you by Dio Candle. Go to Diocandlecompany.com and check them out
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Episode 225-Star Trek TNG: Season 5, Episodes 21 & 22
This episode sponsored by Dio Candle. The boys try Selena Gomez's cookies (Oreoes). We eulogize the passing of famed actor Terrance Stamp. We also talk alcohol consumption. It is down to a 80 year low. Why is it? In the 2nd half of the episode, we continue our review of Star Trek The Next...
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Episode 224-Star Trek TNG: Season 5, Episodes 19 & 20
Star Trek: The Convention Las Vegas. Why didn't we go, and why are we full of regrets? We spend some time talking about the upcoming WNBA contract negotiation. The Cardassians continue simping for DIO Candle. Finally, we continue our review of season 5 of Star Trek: The Next Generation reviewing...
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Episode 223-Star Trek TNG: Season 5, Episodes 17 & 18
Our podcast has good Jeans. Does that offend you? We talk about the Sydney Sweeney ad that has caused a cultural war. The Cardassians talk Fantastic Four box office numbers. In the 2nd half of the episode, we review the episodes "The Outcast" and "Cause and Effect". One of these episodes gets the...
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Episode 222-Star Trek TNG: Season 5, Episodes 15 & 16
It's been a rough months in celebrity deaths. Join us as we eulogy greats like Malcolm Jamal Warner and Ozzie Osbourne. We also discuss the legacy of Hulk Hogan. We talk movies you can't help but watch on TV. Nick reviews Fantastic Four. Finally, the Cardassians continues their review of TNG with...
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Episode 221-Star Trek TNG: Season 5, Episodes 13 & 14
It's time to get back into Star Trek! We are back to TNG reviewing the episodes, "The Masterpiece Society" and "Conundrum". In the first half of the episode, we talk the "Superman" box office haul, the danger of having an affair at a Coldplay Concert, and rant about Maroon 5.
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Episode 220-Superman
Rob and Nick are back from vacation, and are rubbing it in Joe's face. Joe tries to make it sound better by actually admitting he went to a Dave Matthew's Band concert. Finally, the guys deep dive into James Gunn's new film "Superman". Warning-there will be heavy spoilers!
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Retro Review Series Episode 1-Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
COWABUNGA! It's time to review the 1990 film "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles". Is it as good as we remember it, or are we victims of nostalgia? Tune in to find out!
About this show
Join Rob, Nick, Sean, and Bill as we dive into the world of Nerd culture! Specializing in Star Trek, we also find our way into other things such as Comics, TV Shows, Movies, Music, and really anything that we find even slightly interesting. The first half is filled with a multitude of content. The second half of the show features a review of a show Rob and Nick find worth watching. This year, join us as we review the classic ”Star Trek-The Next Generation”
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