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The Battle Bridge

by TrekMate Family

The Battle Bridge is a weekly podcast discussing everything that is Star Trek: The Next Generation. We hope to entertain with episode and movie commentaries unlike any other around, in funny and interesting ways. The Battle Bridge wants to engage the listener by allowing anyone to come on the show and guest host your favorite episode of TNG.

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  1. Emergence, TNG S7 E23 Review, The Battle Bridge

    A series of puzzling events on and off the holodeck lead the crew of the Enterprise to a surprising conclusion: The ship is creating its own offspring. The crew has to assist with this arduous process to ensure the survival of the emerging lifeform – and their own. Today James and Lou discuss...

  2. Bloodlines, TNG S7 E22 Review, The Battle Bridge

    DaiMon Bok threatens the life of a son Picard never knew he had. Today James and Lou discuss (Bloodlines) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Chris Johnson. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage All...

  3. Firstborn, TNG S7 E21 Review, The Battle Bridge

    A mysterious family friend and advisor encourages Worf’s son Alexander to become a warrior. Today James and Lou discuss (Firstborn) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Bryan Detamore. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith...

  4. Journey’s End, TNG Season 7 Episode 20 Review, The Battle Bridge

    As a result of a long-disputed treaty with the Cardassians, the Federation has agreed to return several planets to Cardassian control. One such planet, Dorvan V, is inhabited by the descendants of Native Americans. They do not wish to leave their new home, which they had spent many years…

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  5. Genesis, TNG S7 E19 Review, The Battle Bridge

    Enterprise crew members de-evolve into prehistoric creatures after a medical treatment by Dr. Crusher goes wrong. Today James and Lou discuss (Genesis) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Marc Stamper. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed…

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  6. Masks, TNG S7 E17 Review, The Battle Bridge

    While investigating a rogue comet, the cultural archive concealed inside begins taking over both the Enterprise and Data. Today James and Lou discuss (Masks) and what we think of it. Please note, Colin Higgins, a long time friend to the Lou Trek Show and Battle Bridge podcasts, was slated to be a...

  7. Thine Own Self, TNG S7 E16 Review, The Battle Bridge

    Data suffers amnesia in a primitive society while Troi applies for a promotion. Today James and Lou discuss (Thine Own Self) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Chris Johnson. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and...

  8. Lower Decks, TNG S7 E15 Review, The Battle Bridge

    Junior officers speculate on the reasons for recent unusual actions taken by the command crew near the Cardassian border. Today James and Lou discuss (Lower Decks) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Colin Higgins. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy...

  9. Sub Rosa, TNG S7 E14 Review, The Battle Bridge

    Worf’s foster brother violates the Prime Directive by saving a group of villagers from a doomed planet. Today James and Lou discuss (Sub Rosa) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest hosts Chris “The Teacher” Johnson and Krys “Kieran MacDuff” Kujawa. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was...

  10. Homeward, TNG S7 E13 Review, The Battle Bridge

    Worf’s foster brother violates the Prime Directive by saving a group of villagers from a doomed planet. Today James and Lou discuss (Homeward) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest hosts Data Logan. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry...

  11. The Pegasus, TNG S7 E12 Review, The Battle Bridge

    When Riker’s first commanding officer comes aboard to aid in the search for the vessel they served on, he is forced to rethink the actions he took at that time. Today James and Lou discuss (The Pegasus) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest hosts Colin Higgins and Shawn Vanderloo. Credit:...

  12. Parallels, TNG S7 E11 Review, The Battle Bridge

    After Worf returns from a bat’leth tournament, he is the only person who notices subtle changes on the Enterprise. Today James and Lou discuss (Parallels) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Shawn Vanderloo. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and...

  13. Inheritance, TNG S7 E10 Review, The Battle Bridge

    Data meets Juliana Tainer, former wife of Dr. Noonian Soong and Data’s “mother,” but she holds a shocking secret that even she doesn’t know she carries. Today James and Lou discuss (Inheritance) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Christopher Johnson. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV...

  14. Testing TBB Stats and RSS Feed.

    This is a test that I am running to determine if my stats with Blubrry are being recorded correctly and to see if my RSS feed is working properly. You are welcome to download the file attached as it was one where we thought of ways to kill Wesley Crusher. I think we came up with a bunch of stuff…

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  15. Force Of Nature, TNG S7 E09 Review, The Battle Bridge

    Investigating the disappearance of several ships, the Enterprise discovers two scientists who claim that warp drive is destructive to the fabric of subspace. Today James and Lou discuss (Force of Nature) and what we think of it. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy…

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  16. Attached, TNG S7 E08 Review, The Battle Bridge

    After escaping imprisonment on an alien world, Picard and Dr. Crusher find that their thoughts are connected by brain implants. Today James and Lou discuss (Attached) and what we think of it. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and...

  17. Dark Page, TNG S7 E07 Review, The Battle Bridge

    Lwaxana Troi visits the Enterprise, but she’s preoccupied by a dark secret she has carried for years. Today James and Lou discuss (Dark Page) and what we think of it. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage All audio...

  18. Phantasms, TNG S7 E06 Review, The Battle Bridge

    The crew help Data investigate when his dream program suddenly begins generating nightmares which make him act strangely. Meanwhile, Captain Picard attempts to avoid attending a boring Starfleet banquet. Today James and Lou discuss (Phantasms) and what we think of it. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV...

  19. Gambit, Part II, TNG Season 7 E05 Review, The Battle Bridge

    Picard and Riker try to find out what the pirates want while the Enterprise pursues them. Today James and Lou discuss (Gambit, Part 2) and what we think of it. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage All audio used…

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  20. Gambit, Part 1, TNG S7 E04 Review, The Battle Bridge

    While investigating Picard’s apparent death, Riker is captured by pirates pillaging Romulan archaeological sites. Today James and Lou discuss (Gambit, Part I) and what we think of it. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander...

  21. Interface, TNG S7 E03 Review, The Battle Bridge.

    La Forge uses a virtual reality probe to explore a wrecked ship inside a gas giant, but he’s preoccupied by the disappearance of his mother’s ship. Today James and Lou discuss (Interface) and what we think of it. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by...

  22. Liaisons, TNG S7 E02 Review, The Battle Bridge

    As alien dignitaries visit the ship, Picard’s shuttle crashes on a desolate planet where he meets a woman who has been stranded there for seven years. Today James and Lou discuss (Liaisons) and what we think of it. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by...

  23. Decent, Part 2, TNG S7 E01 Review, The Battle Bridge

    Picard tries to free Data from Lore’s control; the Enterprise battles the Borg ship. (Season premiere) Today James and Lou discuss (Decent Part 2) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Collin Higgins. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by...

  24. The Undiscovered Country, STVI Movie Review, The Battle Bridge

    An interstellar cataclysm cripples the Klingon Empire’s homeworld, leading to their Chancellor seeking peace with the Federation. But covert acts attempt to thwart the peace process with the assassination of the Klingon Chancellor. With Captain James T. Kirk and Dr. Leonard McCoy as the prime...

  25. Descent, TNG S6 E26 Review, The Battle Bridge

    The Borg begin a new offensive against the Federation, but this time they’re acting as individuals; Data experiences his first emotions while fighting them. (Season finale) Today James and Lou discuss (Descent) and what we think of it, as well as feedback, with tonight’s guest host Colin Higgins....

  26. Second Chances – TNG S6 E24 Review, The Battle Bridge

    The Enterprise finds a second Will Riker on a planet that he helped evacuate eight years ago. Today James and Lou discuss (Second Chances) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Matt Degear. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry...

  27. Rightful Heir, TNG S6 E23 Review, The Battle Bridge

    At the Klingon monastery on Boreth, Worf sees a very real vision of Kahless the Unforgettable. Today James and Lou discuss (Rightful Heir) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Bryan Detamore . Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry...

  28. Suspicions, TNG S6 E22 Review, The Battle Bridge

    Dr. Crusher violates Starfleet regulations and medical ethics when she investigates the death of a Ferengi scientist. Today James and Lou discuss (Suspicions) and what we think of it. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander...

  29. Frame of Mind, TNG S6 E21 Review, The Battle Bridge

    Riker thinks he is losing his mind when reality keeps shifting between an alien hospital and the Enterprise, where he is rehearsing a play. Today James and Lou discuss (Frame of Mind) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Chris Johnson . Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was…

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  30. The Chase, TNG S6E20 Review, The Battle Bridge.

    Picard tries to finish his old archaeology teacher’s monumental last mission: solving a puzzle that leads Humans, Romulans, Klingons and Cardassians to the secret of life in this galaxy, revealing the origin of humanoid life. Today James and Lou discuss (The Chase) and what we think of it, with...

  31. Lessons, TNG S6 E19 Review, The Battle Bridge

    Picard falls in love with one of his subordinates, but he can’t deal with having to order her into dangerous situations. Today James and Lou discuss (Lessons) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Krys, aka Keiran McDuff. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis...

  32. Starship Mine, TNG S6 E18 Review, The Battle Bridge

    On an evacuated USS Enterprise-D, Picard plays a deadly game of cat-and-mouse with terrorists who want to steal explosive toxic waste from the warp core as a lethal beam sweeps the ship. Today James and Lou discuss (Starship Mine) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Shawn Vanderloo...

  33. Birthright, Part II, TNG S6E17 Review, The Battle Bridge

    In the Romulan prison camp, Worf teaches the Klingon children about their culture. Today James and Lou discuss (Birthright Part II) and what we think of it. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and composed by Gerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage All audio used is...

  34. Birthright, Part I, TNG S6 E16 Review, The Battle Bridge.

    At Deep Space 9, Worf investigates reports that his father is still alive and an engineering accident causes Data to experience a vision of his father; Dr. Soong. Today James and Lou discuss (Birthright Part I) and what we think of it. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis...

  35. Tapestry, TNG S6 E15 Review, The Battle Bridge.

    After being attacked on an away mission, Picard dies and meets Q in the afterlife who offers him the chance to change a crucial moment in his history and prevent the mistakes he made in his youth. Today James and Lou discuss (Tapestry) and what we think of it. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit)…

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  36. Face of the Enemy, TNG S6 E14 Review, The Battle Bridge

    Troi is captured and forced to masquerade as a Romulan intelligence officer in a plot to aid the defection of several high-ranking Romulan officials. Today James and Lou discuss (Face of the Enemy) and what we think of it. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis McCarthy and...

  37. Ship in a Bottle, TNG S6 E12 Review, The Battle Bridge.

    Holy crap… Has it been a while. Circumstances have changed and Lou is now working for himself, by himself and with himself. Therefor, as an independent contractor, he has the ability to schedule work and the show for whenever he wishes. So We will be on a weekly track from now on, unless…

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  38. Chain of Command Part II, S6E11 Review, The Battle Bridge.

    Captain Picard’s secret mission fails, leading to him being captured by Cardassians. As he is tortured by his captors, Captain Jellico and the Enterprise attempt to prevent war with the Cardassian Union. Today James and Lou discuss (Chain of Command, Part II) and what we think of it, with…

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  39. Chain of Command Part I, S6E10 Review, The Battle Bridge.

    Picard, Worf, and Dr. Crusher are reassigned from the Enterprise to a secret mission. Meanwhile, the Enterprise is under the command of Captain Edward Jellico, who immediately starts making changes, much to the dismay of the crew. Today James and Lou discuss (Chain of Command, Part I) and what we...

  40. The Quality of Life, TNG S6 E09 Review, The Battle Bridge

    Data discovers a group of robots that he believes qualify as lifeforms. Tiny little lifeforms…Precious little lifeforms…. Today James and Lou discuss (The Quality of Life) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Matthew Degear. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis...

  41. A Fistful of Datas, TNG S6 E08 Review, The Battle Bridge

    After a computer malfunction, Worf, his son Alexander Rozhenko, and Counselor Deanna Troi are trapped in an Old West holodeck program wherein the interactive characters physically resemble and have the same enhanced abilities as Data. Today James and Lou discuss (A Fistful of Datas) and what we...

  42. Rascals, TNG S6 E07 Review, The Battle Bridge

    Captain Picard, Ensign Ro, Guinan, and Keiko O’Brien are regressed physiologically to age 12 by a transporter accident, but retain their adult memories, resulting in different reactions from each. When rogue Ferengi hijack the Enterprise, the young crewmembers, along with Alexander Rozhenko, lead...

  43. True Q, TNG S6 E06 Review, The Battle Bridge

    I have my new permanent schedule, so I’m hoping to get some consistency in this show. So please hang on with us as we get into a rhythm, one that includes me working an overnight shift…zzzzZZZZzzzzz. On to the show. Q once again graces the Enterprise with a visit, claiming that a young intern...

  44. Schisms, TNG S6 E5 Review, The Battle Bridge

    Enterprise crew members report that they go to sleep but wake up exhausted; a mysterious subspace pocket forms inside a cargo bay. Today James and Lou discuss (Schisms) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Colin Higgins. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by Dennis...

  45. Relics, TNG S6 E04 Review, The Battle Bridge

    The Enterprise discovers a ship that crashed on a Dyson sphere more than seventy-five years prior with a single survivor suspended in the transporter buffer: Captain Montgomery Scott. Today James and Lou discuss (Relics) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest hosts Paul Finch and Krys...

  46. Man of the People, TNG S6 E03 Review, The Battle Bridge

    As an ambassador mediates peace talks to end a fierce civil war, Deanna Troi begins to act erratically after spending some time with him. Today James and Lou discuss (Man of the People) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Chris (Hot for Teacher) Johnson. Credit: Main Title Theme…

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  47. Realm of Fear, TNG S6 E2 Review, The Battle Bridge

    Lieutenant Barclay faces his fear of transporting, but now he thinks that he’s being attacked by a creature inside the transporter beam. Today James and Lou discuss (Realm of Fear) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Matt Degear. Credit: Main Title Theme (TV Edit) was arranged by...

  48. Star Trek V: The Final Frontier, Movie Review, The Battle Bridge

    When a renegade Vulcan captures the Federation, Klingon, and Romulan ambassadors on Nimbus III, “the planet of galactic peace”, it can only mean one thing: the vacation is over; Captain James T. Kirk and the crew of the new Starship Enterprise-A are pressed back into service to come to the…

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  49. Times Arrow Part 2, The Battle Bridge, TNG S6 E1 Review

    Trapped in 19th century San Francisco, the crew of the Enterprise must locate Data and prevent his death while stopping the Devidians from destroying Earth’s history. (Season 6 premiere) Today James and Lou discuss (Times Arrow Part 2) and what we think of it, with tonight’s guest host Collin...

  50. Times Arrow, TNG S5 E26 Review, The Battle Bridge

    Sorry guys….lots of scheduling, work and life issues. An engineering team finds evidence of an alien presence on Earth in 19th century San Francisco: Data’s severed head, buried five hundred years ago. (Season 5 finale) Today James and Lou discuss (Times Arrow) and what we think of it, with...

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The Battle Bridge is a weekly podcast discussing everything that is Star Trek: The Next Generation. We hope to entertain with episode and movie commentaries unlike any other around, in funny and interesting ways. The Battle Bridge wants to engage the listener by allowing anyone to come on the show and guest host your favorite episode of TNG.

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