Macrocosm.

Running Time: 1 hour 41 minutes 9 seconds
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Have you ever felt that Star Trek episodes are a bit too talky? A bit too “high and mighty”? Ever wish you could have a dash of Rambo with your Star Trek? Well, Brannon Braga thought so and thus sent Janeway—ripped biceps, tank top, and all—to save the crew from a giant bug infestation in the third-season episode “Macrocosm.”

In this episode of The Ready Room we’re joined by Phillip Gilfus, Charlynn Schmiedt, and Suzanne Abbott to discuss the germ-filled episode, how well it succeeds in achieving Braga’s goals, its role as CGI testbed for later Voyager, the space podcasting of Neelix, and the origins of the Tak Tak language. If you listen long enough, you may even find out about the Tak Tak version of William Shatner.

In our news segment, we find out what Ensign Williams needs in order to record her second set of Red Shirt Diaries, debate which Enterprise would be the best to captain, and take a moment to reflect on the recent tragedy involving Virgin Galactic.

News

Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo crashes during test flight (3:39)
Help make The Red Shirt Diaries Season Two a reality (9:49)
Poll: Which Enterprise would you choose to captain? (17:41)

Feature: Macrocosm

Intro and Synopsis (26:38)
The Language of the Tak Tak (30:26)
Neelix: Space Podcaster (38:02)
Getting Gooed On (40:15)
Looking for Some Action (43:51)
Too Much Rambo? (52:48)
CGI Test Run (58:29)
Footloose and Fancy Free (1:04:29)
Ambassador Neelix (1:10:22)
Vibrating Chakotay (1:13:23)
The Doctor Needs Directions? (1:15:42)
Final Thoughts (1:20:24)
Closing (1:27:55)

Hosts

Christopher Jones and Phillip Gilfus

Guests

Charlynn Schmiedt and Suzanne Abbott

Editor and Producer

Christopher Jones

Associate Producer

Renee Roberts

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