Episode 114: Why Star Trek: The Next Generation Still Matters, 30 Years Later

Happy birthday, Star Trek: The Next Generation! It's been 30 years since we first met the crew of the Enterprise-D, who in turn introduced us to Worf always getting his butt kicked (despite being head of security), Troi's only intermittently-helpful telepathic abilities, Q, the Ferengi, and -- of course -- The Picard Maneuver. The Picard Maneuver is forever…

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In this episode of TR3, Scott and Phil look back on our first Next Gen memories, our favorite things about the show, how much it improved beyond the pilot “Encounter at Farpoint” and why the series is still so special on its 30th anniversary.



We also mourn/celebrate the loss of another Red Shirt -- straight from Encounter at Farpoint! So before you watch the next ep of Discovery, listen to the latest Transporter Room 3 now…

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Episode 113: Star Trek: Discovery Lives!

It’s finally here -- Star Trek’s return to TV. Scott and Phil dive deep into the series premiere of Star Trek: Discovery as only they can, with a review full of high praise, nerdy complaints, cheap shots, and more…

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That’s right -- we talk full spoilers about the first two episodes of Discovery, “The Vulcan Hello” and “Battle at the Binary Stars.” Yes, this is a Star Trek show that managed to not show its titular ship at all in its first two hours… are we O.K. with that?



We also delve into our thoughts on the new characters First Officer Michael Burnham, Captain Georgiou, and Lt. Saru, what the deal is with these crazy-looking new Klingons, why it’s maybe O.K. that the tech and costumes look so different from what was established in “The Cage,” and much more.

And Scott regales us with tales from the Discovery premiere party in Hollywood where he hobnobbed with Jonathan Frakes, two Daxes, a Nog, and many other Trek luminaries. Name dropper! Plus, of course, we cart out another Red Shirt… right out the airlock, that is!



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Episode 112: That Time We Visited the Star Trek: Discovery Set

It's a special-ish episode of Transporter Room 3 this week, as Scott beams in with a report from the set of Star Trek: Discovery. Did he go on the bridge and hang out in the transporter room? You bet your sweet Terran butt, he did.

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We also (finally) review TNG's "The Masterpiece Society." One of us kinda sorta liked it, one of us didn't. And we have some reader mail, some weird news of the week, and two Red Shirts from the Delta Quadrant (RIP) too burnt (literally) for a photon torpedo casket…



So put on your genetically-superior-but-super-bland leisure suit and listen to the newest episode now!

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Episode 111: The One with William Shatner!

This episode is also the one where our heads figuratively explode.

William Shatner -- James T. Kirk himself -- beams on down for a special episode of Transporter Room 3, just in time for Fathom Event's special Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan nationwide screening!

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Shatner reveals a few behind-the-scenes secrets about the making of this classic, which turned 35 this year. He also reveals things you (probably) never knew about Gene Roddenberry's original Star Trek. This may be the best thing to happen to Trek fans since elastic waistbands.



Plus, a very special Red Shirt also joins us from Khan, and he took a ride up the turbolift to get here (reference!). So put on your antique glasses, pour a glass of "for medicinal purposes only" Romulan Ale, and listen to the newest episode of TR3 now!

This is the one. This is the one they’ll remember us for…

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Episode 110: Everything You Need to Know About Star Trek: Discovery

We're back from Comic-Con with a shiny new episode, and lots of interviews, about your next Trek obsession: Star Trek: Discovery.

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This week, we take a break from reviewing episodes to break down the new, explosion-y trailer for Discovery, what we know about the show (so far), that Entertainment Weekly cover story, why Bryan Fuller really left the series, and whether or not we like what we've seen so far. (Spoiler: Phil and Scott disagree on something for once, guys -- clutch the pearls!). And Scott has some great interviews with the cast and producers, including Alex Kurtzman and Akiva Goldsman!



We also have six Red Shirts to eulogize (thanks, Krall!), so put on your best Discovery cosplay, get comfy, and listen now to the newest episode of TR3…

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Episode 109: Of Data Kids and Alien Violations

Two episodes in one this week, as Transporter Room 3 doubles-down on our reviews of Star Trek: The Next Generation Season 5. It’s robot kids and telepathic predators this time out!

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We're revisiting "Hero Worship" -- you know, the one where a little kid kinda stalks Data and copies his look -- and "Violations," AKA "The One Where Troi Screams a Lot." How well do they hold up? Um... listen and find out.



This week, we also celebrate Wrath of Khan's 35th birthday and we, sadly, also mourn a few Red Shirts with the help of Geordi.

So slick back your hair, put on your wannabe Data tunic and listen now!

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Episode 108: Time Travel and Daddy Issues, Star Trek-Style!

A time-traveling (fake) historian and Alexander pay us a visit on this week's Transporter Room 3 for a double-header of Next Generation Season 5 action.

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That’s right, we have two TNG episodes this week -- Rick Berman's "A Matter of Time" and "New Ground," a.k.a. Worf Doesn't Know His Son's Birthday. One's kinda meh, the other is kinda underrated. So if you like people talking about temporal repercussions in offices, or watching Worf be the worst dad ever, then this episode of TR3 is for you!



Red Shirts, all the way from Cardassia, pay us a visit, too. Plus, new Star Trek toys were just announced. It's a double-sized episode this week -- with a space plant animal puppet thing to boot! -- so get comfy and listen now…

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