Romulans and Star Trek (2009). We discuss the connections between the first J.J. Abrams film and Star Trek: Picard, including the Romulan supernova, Nero and the Nerada, and the theme of survivors who lost their homeworlds.
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The Line 26: I Would Play a Sliding Door /
Dominic Burgess Interview. We talk to the English actor and lifelong Star Trek fan about his experience playing the reptiloid Mr. Vup in “Stardust City Rag.”
Read MoreThe Line 25: Bruce and Dan are the Same Person /
Picard: Countdown Comics. We're joined by Bruce and Dan of Literary Treks to discuss how comic trilogy informs Season 1 of the series.
Read MoreThe Line 24: Living Life in a Kirk Kind of Way /
Casey King interview. We talk to the Star Trek: Picard actor who plays Icheb in “Stardust City Rag” about one of the most intense scenes in the series, working with Jonathan Frakes and Jeri Ryan, and the controversy around Icheb’s death.
Read MoreThe Line 23: Laughing All Night in a Borg Cube /
Evan Evagora Interview. We talk to the Star Trek: Picard actor who plays Elnor, a warrior with a charming innocence unlike that of any Romulan we've seen before, about his experience on the show.
Read MorePostcards on the Line 12: Yet Another Instance of Eye Removal /
Fan Response to “Et in Arcadia Ego, Part 2.” We discuss all the comments we’ve received from listeners of The Line—both positive and negative.
Read MoreThe Line 22: The Wrench of Requirement /
Et in Arcadia Ego, Part 2. We discuss the behavior and motivations of Commodore Oh and her Romulan followers, the emotional interaction between Data and Picard, the death and resurrection of Jean-Luc, and more.
Read MoreTracks on the Line 16: Et in Arcadia Ego, Part 2 /
Commentary Track. Mike Schindler and Max Hegel bring you a commentary for “Et in Arcadia Ego, Part 2,” the final episode of Star Trek: Picard Season 1.
Read MoreTracks on the Line 15: Et in Arcadia Ego, Part 1 /
Commentary Track. Mike Schindler and Max Hegel bring you a commentary for “Et in Arcadia Ego, Part 1,” the penultimate episode of Star Trek: Picard.
Read MoreTracks on the Line 14: Broken Pieces /
Commentary Track. Mike Schindler and Max Hegel bring you a commentary for “Broken Pieces,” the eighth episode of Star Trek: Picard.
Read MoreThe Line 21: God’s Cloaking Device /
Et in Arcadia Ego, Part 1. We discuss the introduction of Altan Inigo Soong, the synth society on Coppelius, Sutra and her reinterpretation of the Admonition, and more.
Read MorePostcards on the Line 11: New Lore State of Mind /
Fan Response to “Et in Arcadia Ego, Part 1.” We discuss all the comments we’ve received from listeners of The Line—both positive and negative.
Read MorePostcards on the Line 10: Why Do You Exist Here? /
Fan Response to “Broken Pieces.” We discuss all the comments we’ve received from listeners of The Line—both positive and negative.
Read MoreThe Line 20: He Undeclined His Decline /
Broken Pieces. We discuss the ancient warning called The Admonition, Seven's creation of a mini-Collective on the Artifact, Soji continuing to explore her nature and where she fits into the wider universe, and more.
Read MoreTracks on the Line 13: Nepenthe /
Commentary Track. Mike Schindler and Max Hegel bring you a commentary for “Nepenthe,” the seventh episode of Star Trek: Picard.
Read MorePostcards on the Line 9: That Which Chases Away Sorrow /
Fan Response to “Nepenthe.” We discuss all the comments we’ve received from listeners of The Line—both positive and negative.
Read MoreThe Line 19: Thad R. R. Martin /
Nepenthe. We discuss the much-anticipated reunion of Picard, Riker, and Troi, their charming daughter Kestra and her friendship with Soji, the dangerous turn of events for Elnor and Hugh, and more.
Read MorePostcards on the Line 8: Romulan Rubik’s Cube from Hell /
Fan Response to “The Impossible Box.” We discuss all the comments we’ve received from listeners of The Line—both positive and negative.
Read MoreThe Line 18: Madam Bjayzl /
Midseason Supplemental. We discuss whether Seven of Nine’s actions were justified, ask if The Last Best Hope is essential for watching Star Trek: Picard, and explore differences in the portrayal of sex and violence.
Read MoreTracks on the Line 12: The Impossible Box /
Commentary Track. Mike Schindler and Max Hegel bring you a commentary for “The Impossible Box,” the sixth episode of Star Trek: Picard.
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