Episodes
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Episode 10: Art Trek
What episode titles of Prodigy & Strange New World have literary references? Is the process of putting on a play essential to all living beings? Is there a reason for the ‘Shining’ reference? The Louvre still exists in the 23rd century? Would Shakesphere approve of being discussed in Star Trek? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss the art in Prodigy and Strange New Worlds.
The Strange New World section begins at 36:27.
SPOILER ALERT: Star Trek Prodigy seasons 1-2 & Strange New Worlds seasons 1-2.
This is the tenth and final episode of our Art Trek series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the art aspects of every Star Trek show, starting with the Original Series and ending with Strange New Worlds.
Next time, we’ll be headed to a catch up series!
DISCLAIMER: We do not own any of the rights to Star Trek or its affiliations. This content is for review only.
Our intro and outro is by Jerry Goldsmith.
Rule of Acquisition #109: “Dignity and an empty sack is worth the sack.”
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Episode 9: Art Trek
How does accessibility affect the creation of art? How is the sand mandala at odds with O’Connor’s ascension? Would you take a risk and perform at Jennifer’s Salon? What is Ransom’s art background? What are the easter eggs in the Collector’s Guild? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss the art in Lower Decks!
SPOILER ALERT: Star Trek Lower Decks & Collectors episodes from TNG. X
This is the ninth episode of our Art Trek series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the art aspects of every Star Trek show, starting with the Original Series and ending with Strange New Worlds.
Next time, we’ll be headed to the Protostar & Enterprise to check out the art that appears in both Prodigy & Strange New Worlds!
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Our intro and outro is by Jerry Goldsmith.
Rule of Acquisition #77: “If you break it, I’ll charge you for it.”
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Episode 8: Art Trek
Will we have inescapable popup ads in the future? Does Section 31 Moriarty have rights? Do you also dream of Data painting in a field? Was Data painting a daughter who looked like Lul? Did Bruce Maddox base Doj & Soji after his painting? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss the art in Picard!
SPOILER ALERT: Star Trek Picard
This is the eighth episode of our Art Trek series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the art aspects of every Star Trek show, starting with the Original Series and ending with Strange New Worlds.
Next time, we’ll be headed to the Cerritos to check out the art that appears in Lower Decks!
DISCLAIMER: We do not own any of the rights to Star Trek or its affiliations. This content is for review only.
Our intro and outro is by Jerry Goldsmith.
Rule of Acquisition #108: “Hope doesn’t keep the lights on.”
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Episode 7: Art Trek
What is the wisdom of Zora choosing a slapstick comedy for the crew to watch? Did Spock draw monsters as way to keep people at bay? Why is Sun Tzu’s "The Art of War" required reading at Starfleet Academy? Should Michael have used gloves to handle the book in the library? How old is the art of stained glass? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we watch movies in the cargo bay with the Discovery Crew.
SPOILER ALERT: Star Trek Discovery
This is the seventh episode of our Art Trek series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the art aspects of every Star Trek show, starting with the Original Series and ending with Strange New Worlds.
Next time, we’ll be headed to Picard’s vault to check out the art that appears in Star Trek: Picard!
DISCLAIMER: We do not own any of the rights to Star Trek or its affiliations. This content is for review only.
Our intro and outro is by Jerry Goldsmith.
Rule of Acquisition #100: “When it's good for business, tell the truth.”
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Episode 6: Art Trek
Did the writers intend to have Trip show them ancient movies or did the production team simply run out of cash? Is movie night an homage to M*A*S*H? Are books making the transition to fully digital in ENT era? Are movies a good way to learn about Human culture? Is escapism sometimes good for morale? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we watch movies in the galley with the Enterprise Crew.
SPOILER ALERT: Enterprise
This is the sixth episode of our Art Trek series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the art aspects of every Star Trek show, starting with the Original Series and ending with Strange New Worlds.
Next time, we’ll be headed to watch movies with Zora and the Discovery crew!
DISCLAIMER: We do not own any of the rights to Star Trek or its affiliations. This content is for review only.
Our intro and outro is by Jerry Goldsmith.
Rule of Acquisition #3: “Never spend more for an acquisition than you have to.”
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Episode 5: Art Trek
How does Janeway help Seven learn the creative process? How does Chaktoay handle his emotions while stranded on New Earth? How can holographic technology be used in art? Was being kidnapped the best thing that happened to holo Da Vinci? How does the Doctor’s struggle for artistic autonomy mirror real life? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we dive into the art in Voyager!
SPOILER ALERT: Voyager
This is the fifth episode of our Art Trek series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the art aspects of every Star Trek show, starting with the Original Series and ending with Strange New Worlds.
Next time, we’ll be headed to see what kind of art gets made on the first Warp Five ship in Star Trek: Enterprise.
DISCLAIMER: We do not own any of the rights to Star Trek or its affiliations. This content is for review only.
Our intro and outro is by Jerry Goldsmith.
Rule of Acquisition #289: “Shoot First, Count Profits Later.”
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Episode 4: Art Trek
How were the Bajorans Djara artists hired and paid in early Bajoran society? How does art play a role in incarceration? Is it okay for artists to destroy their own art? Does Odo love smut? How does Far Beyond the Stars break the fourth wall? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we dive into the art in Deep Space Nine!
SPOILER ALERT: Deep Space Nine
This is the forth episode of our Art Trek series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the art aspects of every Star Trek show, starting with the Original Series and ending with Strange New Worlds.
Next time, we’ll be headed to watch Kira poorly sculpt, as we discuss Art in the Deep Space Nine.
DISCLAIMER: We do not own any of the rights to Star Trek or its affiliations. This content is for review only.
Our intro and outro is by Jerry Goldsmith.
Rule of Acquisition #95: “Expand or Die.”
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Episode 3: Art Trek
This episode is rated R for language and colorful metaphors.
What is the value of an original piece of artwork with replication technology in play? What book would you bring on a long-term space mission? Why did Q choose the Robin Hood story? Why doesn’t Picard act with Data on the Holodeck? Where did the crew get the copies of A Midsummers Night's Dream? Did Bev strong-arm Riker to act in Frame of Mind?
Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we wax poetic about TNG’s Plays and Theater in Part II of our TNG Art Trek episode.
SPOILER ALERT: The Next Generation.
This is the third episode of our Art Trek series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the art aspects of every Star Trek show, starting with the Original Series and ending with Strange New Worlds.
Next time, we’ll be headed to watch Kira poorly sculpt, as we discuss Art in the Deep Space Nine.
DISCLAIMER: We do not own any of the rights to Star Trek or its affiliations. This content is for review only.
Our intro and outro is by Jerry Goldsmith.
Rule of Acquisition #47: “Don't trust a man wearing a better suit than your own.”
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Episode 2: Art Trek
How much of the Holonovels are designed by humans vs AI? Do the holostories get upgraded over time? Did Troi play cowboys in the holodeck as a child? Why doesn’t Beverly talk about her dancing? For Data’s parents, how much do they see him as their artwork versus child? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we wax poetic about TNG’s Holonovels, Poetry, Dance, and Paintings in Part 1 of our TNG Art Trek episode.
SPOILER ALERT: The Next Generation and First Contact
This is the second episode of our Art Trek series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the art aspects of every Star Trek show, starting with the Original Series and ending with Strange New Worlds.
Next time, we’ll be headed to rehearsal with Doctor Crusher, as we discuss Art in the Next Generation part 2!
DISCLAIMER: We do not own any of the rights to Star Trek or its affiliations. This content is for review only.
Our intro and outro is by Jerry Goldsmith.
Rule of Acquisition #62: "The riskier the road, the greater the profit."
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Join The Duras Sisters at Trek Long Island as they interview Daphne Ashbrook (Melora from DS9), Adele Shepherd (Ensign Kemi on Picard S2), Ursaline Bryant (Captain Tryla Scott from TNG), and Kathryn Leigh Scott (Nuria from TNG) for the Ladies of Star Trek Panel. We look back at their time in Trek, career highlights, and the ever-changing Hollywood scene for women.
Recorded live from Trek Long Island thanks to the TLI crew!
Listen next week as Ashlyn and Rhianna return to Art Trek in TNG part 2!
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Our intro and outro is by Jerry Goldsmith.
Rule of Acquisition #111: "Treat people in your debt like family… exploit them."
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A Trek Long Island Recap
Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about their time at Trek Long Island, participating in panels, hosting a vendor booth, and meeting besties in person. Listen as the sisters gush about how amazing the Trek community is.
SPOILER ALERT: Discovery Series Finale
This is a special recap episode!
Next time, we’ll be giving you more Trek Long Island panel content. Stay tuned!
DISCLAIMER: We do not own any of the rights to Star Trek or its affiliations. This content is for review only.
Our intro and outro is by Jerry Goldsmith.
Rule of Acquisition #3: “Never spend more for an acquisition than you have to.”
Please check out our Patreon and donate any $1, $6, $12, or $23 per month to access exclusive episodes of trivia, Galaxy Quest, and reviews of every episode of The Animated Series and our reviews of Lower Decks seasons 1-4! https://www.patreon.com/thedurassisterspodcast -
Special Release! LIVE from Trek Long Island 2024:
Ashlyn and Rhianna from The Duras Sisters Podcast and Julian and Emcee from Strange New Pod come together to delve into the deeper parts of being a part of the Star Trek fandom, and how the franchise has brought people together who would otherwise never have connected.
Listen to us each discuss found family in Lower Decks, Voyager, Deep Space Nine, and Strange New Worlds. -
Is Spock an expert on old Earth art? What is on Kahn’s bookshelf? Was Kirk a theater nerd? Would Sybok do therapeutic ballet? Why do Klingons love Shakespeare? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss the art aspects of the Original Series.
SPOILER ALERT: The Original Series
This is the first episode of our Art Trek series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the art aspects of every Star Trek show, starting with the Original Series and ending with Picard.
Grab your dancing shoes and prepare for next week’s episode, Art in the Next Generation.
DISCLAIMER: We do not own any of the rights to Star Trek or its affiliations. This content is for review only.
Our intro and outro is by Jerry Goldsmith.
Rule of Acquisition #3: “Never spend more for an acquisition than you have to.”
Please check out our Patreon and donate any $1, $6, $12, or $23 per month to access exclusive episodes of trivia, Galaxy Quest, and reviews of every episode of The Animated Series and our reviews of Lower Decks seasons 1-4! https://www.patreon.com/thedurassisterspodcast -
Episode 9: Love and Affection
Why is Pike’s dating history so sketchy? How do the writers create tension between these characters? What is the dynamic of two Captains dating? Did Kirk already know about Carol by “Lost in Translation?” What is the future of reproductive health in Trek? Listen as Ashlyn and Rhianna discuss the romantic pairings in seasons one and two of Strange New Worlds.
SPOILER ALERT: Strange New Worlds seasons 1 & 2, and the TOS Episode, the Cage/Menagerie.
This is the ninth episode of our Love and Affection Series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the Finales of every Star Trek show, starting with the Original Series and ending with Picard.
Join us next time as we begin our new Art Trek series.
DISCLAIMER: We do not own any of the rights to Star Trek or its affiliations. This content is for review only.
Our intro and outro is by Jerry Goldsmith.
Rule of Acquisition #66: “Someone's always got bigger ears.”
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How much does nostalgia play into this finale? How satisfying are the story arcs for these characters? Would you plug yourself into the Borg collective for those you love? How does this Finale mirror the pandemic? Can the Troi therapy scene be cut? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss the Picard Finale: “The Last Generation.”
SPOILER ALERT: Picard and All Good Things.
This is the seventh and last episode (for now) of our Finale Series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the Finales of every Star Trek show, starting with the Original Series and ending with Picard.
Join us next time as we return to a previous series to do a Catch-Up episode!
DISCLAIMER: We do not own any of the rights to Star Trek or its affiliations. This content is for review only.
Our intro and outro is by Jerry Goldsmith.
Rule of Acquisition #3: “Never spend more for an acquisition than you have to.”
Please check out our Patreon and donate any $1, $6, $12, or $23 per month to access exclusive episodes of trivia, Galaxy Quest, and reviews of every episode of The Animated Series and our reviews of Lower Decks seasons 1-4! https://www.patreon.com/thedurassisterspodcast -
From The Last Days of Disco Podcast Festival, originally airing on 4/3/24: Join Drew and Majeed from Yet Another Star Trek Podcast as they defend the one and only Captain Gabriel Lorca.
Did Lorca truly do nothing wrong? The gang brings their best defense in satirical fashion! -
From The Last Days of Disco Podcast Festival, originally airing on 4/3/24:
Join John & Olivia from I Quit Star Trek with special guest Patrick Patterson as they ask the question: Is Star Trek Discovery the Genest of Gene's Ultimate Vision over five seasons? -
From The Last Days of Disco Podcast Festival, originally airing on 4/2/24:
The Brides of Chaotica join The Last Days of DISCO Farewell Tour with a Discovery Panel!
Join hosts Elizabeth and Taylor, along with guests Jordan and Jen, as they explore the impact Star Trek and Discovery have had on fans as well as themselves. Plus, the ultimate goal of convincing Elizabeth to watch Discovery by the end of the show! -
From The Last Days of Disco Podcast Festival, originally airing on 4/1/24: Join Ryan and Rachel as they go over the many baddies who have given the crew of Discovery a hard time over four-plus seasons. What do they offer up to the series? How do Ryan and Rachel feel about them? Tune in to find out!
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From The Last Days of Disco Podcast Festival, originally airing on 4/1/24:
A special Star Trek Discovery Quiz event! Join host Emcee as Julian from Strange New Pod, Treksperts' own Davey, and The Duras Sisters' Ashlyn go head-to-head! They will also be raising money for the ALS Therapy Development Institute in honor of Kenneth Mitchell!
ALS Therapy Development Institute: https://www.als.net/ - Show more
