The Nexus #116 "The Pirates of Orion" & "Ensign Ro" (Patreon)

On this edition of our Star Trek recap show, The Nexus, we're back on schedule, chatting about the season two premiere of TOSTAS, as well as a really great ep of TNG!

First up on TOSTAS, yes, we're talking about the season two premiere, "The Pirates of Orion"! Originally airing on September 7, 1974, this episode features the Enterprise in crisis as Spock is stricken with a nearly incurable disease! We've also got McCoy being his usual cantankerous self (racist toward Vulcans), Shatner pronouncing "sabotage" hilariously, and these Orion pirates looking to go to Hell tonight!

Then across the Neutral Zone on TNG, we're chatting about the fantastic season five episode, "Ensign Ro." Originally airing on October 7, 1991, this episode introduces that kick-ass Michelle Forbes character, Ensign Ro Laren! We've also got an obnoxious appearance by Mott the Barber, a fantastic Guinan appearance, another crooked Starfleet admiral, and the first mention of the Cardassian/Bajoran conflict.

The Nexus is a WHM podcast where the guys futilely go through two Star Trek series at the same time. Thank you so much for continuing to support our family of shows—we couldn't do it without you! We know you have lots of options for pods and we're super-stoked you chose to spend some time with us—thanks again!

Cover art by Felipe Sobreiro.