Hi, Folks, For nearly four years now you wonderful listeners have allowed Karen, Kennedy, and myself into your earholes so we could share our unmitigated nerdery with you. Recently, due to various ‘real’ life events our schedules have become unstable, and bringing you a fully staffed Starbase has grown increasingly difficult. So, in an effort [...]
This time the Admiral is joined by the redoubtable and mighty UNKK to discuss the recent announcement of plans to begin mining asteroids. Show notes: Suffering from a double dose of Vitamin K deficiency this week, with the mysterious absences of the bodacious Bajoran and the charismatic Kanadian, the Admiral did the only thing there [...]
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This week is a quickie, but it’s with the doyenne of the Alpha Quadrant, that actress, singer, sculptor, and now author Suzie Plakson!!! Listen and hear how we can help her get King Lillian home. Show notes: Never let it be said that the Starbase crew does anything halfheartedly (well, except for those anger management [...]
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March 29, 2012 – 12:04 pm
It is an auspicious occasion as all three members of the Starbase collective are on deck for a discussion of those Swiss Army Knives of the Delta Quadrant, the Borg. There is also a surprise visit from a prominent Simply Syndicated host, and there is some discussion of the age old question: is resistance fyoo-TYLE, [...]
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On this episode Kennedy and the Admiral take a suggestion from Quito, Ecuador and talk about the possible dangers of a robot uprising. Show notes: While Ro tries to convince HAL to open the pod doors before her rum stash drops to critical levels, the Admiral and Kennedy sit down at Ops for a look [...]
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February 23, 2012 – 3:58 am
In the second Doctor Who round table discussion about our favorite meddling Time Lord, Emma Lou, Shane, James, and Greg join the Admiral to talk about the second half of season 6. Show notes: Time to pack up the TARDIS and spin off from the Starbase for another roundtable romp with the Doctor and his [...]
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February 16, 2012 – 12:47 pm
This week Ro and the Admiral talk about immortality, its pros, cons, and genre representatives. Show notes: Listen to Episode 107: Immortality Immortality: A toy which people cry for, And on their knees apply for, Dispute, contend and lie for, And if allowed Would be right proud Eternally to die for. —Ambrose Bierce Do you [...]
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January 31, 2012 – 2:32 am
This week the Admiral’s friend Keith returns to chat about all things Tolkien. Show notes: He’s not Canadian, but his name starts with a “K,” and his prowess as a sensei of the Ring Trilogy and Beyond makes the Admiral’s friend Keith a favorite returning guest here at the Starbase! Join us as we talk [...]
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January 21, 2012 – 11:21 am
This week the crew are joined by Jakob and Mandi of the Nerd Hurdles podcast to discuss, amongst many a tangent, author Robert J. Sawyer’s contention that Star Wars ruined Science Fiction movies. Show notes: A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, George Lucas ruined the science fiction genre. At least that’s [...]
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January 9, 2012 – 11:52 pm
Kennedy and the Admiral discuss their very favorite, and not so favorite episodes of their very favorite Science Fiction TV series. Show notes: Seal the airlocks and post guards at all the shuttle bay doors, listeners! The Admiral finally found where the Bajoran disposed of Kennedy Kennedy’s away mission location and has brought him back [...]
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