Episode 14

"Encounter at Farpoint"

Published on: 3rd April, 2023

The time has come for Star Trek to answer for the crimes of humanity. Let's hope the answer they come up with is a good one, because this is the premiere of the franchise's first reincarnation. How does this new generation stack up against the original? Has the franchise improved or is it forever doomed? Join us as we examine the case, weigh the evidence, and pass sentence.

This is a continuation of our 100 episode list, Venturing Through The Universe, in which we're examining how the Star Trek franchise has grown and changed over its history. In this second batch of episodes from our list, we're going to be looking at The Growing Pains of The Next Generation--that infamous rocky start to what would eventually become Star Trek's Golden Age. This will be a ten episode selection focusing on the first season of Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987-88).

Episode discussion starts at 19:56.

Hosted by Jaron Hatch, Aaron Cole, with Jake Barnes & Ellen Lewis.

Email us at storiedstartrek@gmail.com

Visit our Discord Server at https://discord.gg/6ynq25Zvkh

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About the Podcast

Star Trek Stories
A Watch-Along Podcast
A podcast where we hang out with friends, watch episodes from across the Star Trek franchise, and chat about them! This is a show for both newcomers and long-time fans alike, as part of we what do here is explore perspectives on Star Trek and storytelling in general.

We are currently in Phase II of our podcast, which we have titled "Spinning Off Into The Unknown." In this phase, we're exploring the larger franchise beyond the world of its most popular incarnation, Star Trek: The Next Generation, and examining how all the other shows approach their own unique takes on Star Trek. We'll go on adventures with Lieutenant Arex, listen to Kate Mulgrew laugh in the faces of her male co-stars, and see if Michael Burnham can ever truly find redemption. Covering the good, the bad, and the ugly, we'll get a look at just about everything Star Trek has to offer (except for TNG and Picard). So grab your headphones, cue up an episode, and get lost in a silly little Star Trek story with us. Make it so!

Created by Jaron Hatch and Aaron Cole.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StarTrekStories1701
Email: storiedstartrek@gmail.com
Discord: https://discord.gg/6ynq25Zvkh



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