Pit bulls, with Sara Ondrako. We welcome the founder and CEO of the American Pit Bull Foundation to discuss common misconceptions about pit bulls and what the inclusion of a pit bull in Star Trek: Picard may mean for public perception of the breed.
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Logan and Picard. We discuss whether Patrick Stewart’s experience bringing an end to Professor X’s storyline in the 2017 X-Men film influenced his decision to come back to Star Trek.
Read MoreThe Line 7: Integrity and Wisdom /
Picard’s impact on fans. We discuss listener feedback on the important influence that Picard has had on so many Star Trek fans, and how that many continue with the premiere of Star Trek: Picard.
Read MoreTracks on the Line 5: I, Borg /
Commentary Track. Mike Schindler and Max Hegel bring you a commentary for the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode, “I, Borg”.
Read MorePostcards on the Line 1: The Definition of Space Dad /
Fan Response to the Star Trek: Picard trailer. On the maiden voyage of our new listener feedback show, we discuss all the comments we’ve received from listeners of The Line. Be sure to listen for a special message after the closing music!
Read MoreThe Line 6: B-4 in a Drawer /
Five-Episode Picard-Prep Marathon. Each host shares a list of five essential episodes from The Next Generation and Voyager to watch before Star Trek: Picard premieres in January 2020.
Read MoreThe Line 5: Star Trek: Picard, Starring David Paymer /
News from New York Comic-Con 2019. We discuss the latest news about Star Trek: Picard revealed at New York Comic-Con 2019, including a full analysis of the exciting new trailer!
Read MoreTracks on the Line 4: The Best of Both Worlds, Part II /
**Commentary Track.** Mike Schindler and Max Hegel bring you a commentary for the *Star Trek: The Next Generation* episode, “The Best of Both Worlds, Part II”.
Read MoreThe Line 4: A Huge Responsibility /
Hanelle M. Culpepper Interview. We talk to the first woman to direct a premiere episode of a new Star Trek series about her experiences working with Sir Patrick Stewart and helping to create the new world of Star Trek: Picard.
Read MoreTracks on the Line 3: The Best of Both Worlds, Part I /
**Commentary Track.** Mike Schindler and Max Hegel bring you a commentary for the *Star Trek: The Next Generation* episode, “The Best of Both Worlds, Part I”.
Read MoreThe Line 3: It’s Always a Game of Chess /
Picard and the Romulans. We look at the key role Jean-Luc has played in relations between the Federation and this long-time foe, and discuss what form that may take in the new series.
Read MoreTracks on the Line 2: All Good Things … /
Commentary Track. Mike Schindler and Max Hegel bring you a commentary for the Star Trek: The Next Generation finale, “All Good Things …”
Read MoreThe Line 2: Papa Picard /
Picard as a Family Man. We discuss the changes in Picard’s attitude toward children and family over the course of his life and what we see in The Next Generation.
Read MoreTracks on the Line 1: Encounter at Farpoint /
Commentary Track. Mike Schindler and Max Hegel bring you a commentary for Star Trek: The Next Generation premiere episode “Encounter at Farpoint.”
Read MoreThe Line 1: The Ultimate Diplomat /
Key Picard Moments. In the premiere episode of The Line, our hosts pick their three most important Picard moments and explore how these might play into the continuation of Jean-Luc’s story.
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