Best Lauren / We Own This Town Podcasts (2025)

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From Small-Town Indiana to Shaping Western Sports: Jenna Morr on building brands, athletes, and a movement 30:31

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14h ago30:31

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A small-town girl who planned on dentistry ends up redefining how the world sees cowboys and cowgirls...this is Jenna Morr's story, and it’s packed with lessons any brand or athlete can use. We sit down with Jenna to chart her leap from Big Ten athletics and the Denver Broncos to PBR, Cavender’s, and now Teton Ridge, where she leads social and cont…

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Ep 15: Interview with Cowgirl Cait: Saddle Up for Second Chances 34:17

2M ago34:17

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The power of defying expectations runs throughout Cowgirl Cait's Oponski's blood. As a first-generation cowgirl who built a horse rescue from scratch, Cait demolishes the myth that you need generational knowledge to make an impact in the Western community. Follow us on IG here. DM us on IG for sponsorship info or how we can help promote your busine…

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Ep 14: Interview with Amanda Haradon - The Neon Cowgirl 42:50

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When Amanda Neon Wrangler first attended NFR in 2017, she had "no fashion sense" by her own admission – just a barrel racer who threw on whatever was comfortable. Fast forward to today, and she's transformed into one of the most recognizable faces in Western influencing with her signature vibrant style that breaks all the neutral-tone norms of the …

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Ep 13: Interview with Lorinda Van Newkirk: From Ranch Life to Retail Success 36:48

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Discover the inspiring journey of Western fashion trailblazer Lorinda Van Newkirk in this captivating conversation about authenticity, entrepreneurship, and evolution within the Western industry. Follow us on IG here. DM us on IG for sponsorship info or how we can help promote your business on our wildly popular social media pages.…

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Ep 12: Viral Western Designer: An Interview with Chantel Lauren 18:22

4M ago18:22

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An interview with Chantel Lauren, a pioneer Western bridal and evening wear designer, who transformed the industry by confidently pairing wedding dresses with cowboy hats despite industry skepticism. Her authentic Texas roots and refusal to follow trends have positioned her as a trendsetter whose designs are now sought after by brides and celebriti…

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Ep 11: Our current fav products & life hacks 26:05

4M ago26:05

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Ali Dee and Nicole James share their current favorite products and life hacks that have been game changers in their busy lives as entrepreneurs and moms. • Nicole's discovery of Field and Flower whipped beef tallow for treating hormonal acne • Ali's skincare transformation using affordable Korean skincare from MediCube • The double cleansing method…

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Ep. 10: Breaking Barriers: A Conversation with Sami Jo Smith 27:45

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The revolution in women's rodeo has a powerful champion, and her name is Sami Jo Smith. As a 2025 Western Life and Style 30 Over 30 winner and the Director of Operations for Women's Rodeo World Championship, Smith brings an infectious passion and strategic vision to transforming women's Western sports. Follow Women's Rodeo here: https://womensrodeo…

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Ep 9: 30 Over 30 Buckle Ceremony Recap 17:16

5M ago17:16

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Here's the tea on our first in person 30 Over 30 Buckle Ceremony that was held in conjunction with Women's Rodeo at the historic Fort Worth Stockyards. For a full list of winners current and past or to become a sponsor visit our website here Follow us on IG here. DM us on IG for sponsorship info or how we can help promote your business on our wildl…

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Ep 8: The state of the economy, Celeb Sightings, & WESA recap 20:21

9M ago20:21

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The tea from WESA and what the economy looks like for 2025, plus celebrity sightings. Follow us on IG here. DM us on IG for sponsorship info or how we can help promote your business on our wildly popular social media pages.By Nicole James & Ali Dee

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Episode 7: Announcement of our 30 over 30 winners for 2024 20:20

1+ y ago20:20

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The 2024 class of the Western Life and Style 30 Over 30 Winners is announced in this episode of the Western Life and Style Trailblazers podcast. Follow us on IG here. DM us on IG for sponsorship info or how we can help promote your business on our wildly popular social media pages.By Ali Dee & Nicole James

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Episode 6: The OG of Western Influencers, Brianna Bigbee, Joins Us 19:08

2y ago19:08

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In this episode, we chat with the original western influencer, the one who changed the game, the Cosmopolitan Cowgirl herself, Brianna Bigbee. Follow us on IG here. DM us on IG for sponsorship info or how we can help promote your business on our wildly popular social media pages.By Ali Dee & Nicole James, Brianna Bigbee

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Episode 5: Wholesale Market WESA Report and Trends 21:28

2y ago21:28

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In this episode, Ali Dee and Nicole James discuss the recent WESA market at Dallas Market Center, from what it is, to how it works, and trending products. Follow us on IG here. DM us on IG for sponsorship info or how we can help promote your business on our wildly popular social media pages.By Ali Dee & Nicole James

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Episode 4: Unintentional Success with Ranching Advocate Natalie Kovarik 24:05

2+ y ago24:05

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In this weeks episode of the Trailblazers Podcast, we speak with the incredible Natalie Kovarik. We learn about the unintentional success that has come her way within the Ag industry after deciding to share her daily ranching life on social media. She has since created a massive following, her own podcast called Discover Ag, and more. Natalie also …

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Episode 3: Top Western Influencer Marijka Hunsaker joins us to discuss social media for business and more 28:28

2+ y ago28:28

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In this episode of the Trailblazers Podcast we have the incredible Marijka Hunsaker joining hosts Ali Dee and Nicole Nava James to discuss everything social media. Marijka drops some serious knowledge bombs when it comes to knowing how to use social media as a business, the do's and don't of building a loyal audience, and more. She takes us through…

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(Star Trek) Parents Just Don’t Understand 1:16:05

2+ y ago1:16:05

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Whether it’s it’s Lwaxana Troi and Deanna or Kyle Riker and Will or Worf and Alexander, L&L take a look at some of your favorite space parents and their relationships with their space kiddos. Also invited to the party is some of Trek’s non-traditional parents including Odo and Squishy Baby Changeling (plus his own “F@*k You, Dad!” dynamic with Dr. …

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Episode 2: Meet your hosts Ali Dee & Nicole James, and learn more about Western Life & Style 18:30

2+ y ago18:30

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In this episode of Trailblazers Podcast, we learn more about what Western Life & Style is and how it came to be. You'll also get to know your co-hosts for the podcast, and the founders of Western Life & Style, Ali Dee and Nicole James. Follow us on IG here. DM us on IG for sponsorship info or how we can help promote your business on our wildly popu…

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Episode 1: Announcing the list of the very first 30 Over 30 from Western Life & Style 16:05

2+ y ago16:05

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On Episode 1 of Trailblazers, show hosts Ali Dee and Nicole James announce the debut class of the Western Life & Style 30 over 30 dedicated to women over the age of 30 who have made an impact in the western community. Listen to learn more about each woman who made the list and their accomplishments. Follow us on IG here. DM us on IG for sponsorship…

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Western Life & Style Trailblazers - Trailer 1:08

2+ y ago1:08

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Join us on Western Life & Style's Trailblazers Podcast, a business podcast focused on the western industry hosted by Emmy Award winning TV Personality and brand owner, Ali Dee, and Nicole James, a western business owner and master of social media and sales. Each episode we sit down with successful professionals in the field to learn about their car…

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Enjoying Strange New Worlds 1:19:14

2+ y ago1:19:14

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Larissa and Lauren are finally back in the actual studio to talk about Star Trek and the newest Trek series Strange New Worlds. What follows are the reasons why Pike might be one of the best captains, observations about casting (and recasting) some of our favorite characters, and how a strong knowledge of alien sports can help when -dammit- you jus…

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A Chat With Discovery’s Kyle Jarrow 52:37

3+ y ago52:37

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What do you do when you have a Star Trek podcast and find out that someone you went to elementary school with writes for Star Trek? Obviously, you invite them on your podcast! Larissa and Lauren chat with writer and co-executive producer of Star Trek: Discovery, Kyle Jarrow, about new Trek, writing for TV, which character in the franchise Kyle wish…

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Star Trek REMIX: SmorgasBORG! 1:23:58

3+ y ago1:23:58

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Larissa and Lauren FINALLY get to talk about one of their favorite episodes, TNG‘s “I, Borg”. The iconic episode gave us one of the most beloved minor characters, Hugh, and L&L are ready to squish his cheeks and talk about how he compares to VOY’s borg pet One from “Drone”. Subscribe to catch all the new episodes and follow @intothewormhole.podcast…

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Joy to Bajor The Emissary Has Come: Part 2 1:11:07

4y ago1:11:07

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The ladies are back for the second half of their chat with Akie Bermiss of Set Phasers: A Highly Illogical Star Trek Podcast. The trio makes sure this podcast lives up to its name, taking trips through several wormholes to discuss Picard, Discovery, and of course, favorite moments from the final episodes of DS9, its beloved Emissary, and all their …

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Joy to Bajor The Emissary Has Come: Part 1 56:16

4y ago56:16

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Let Bajor recieve her Emissary! Or… maybe he’ll fall into a pit of flames. In a special two part Holiday/Ha’mara themed episode, the ladies are joined by special guest Akie Bermiss, musician extraordinaire (Lake Street Dive) and co-host of Set Phasers: A Highly Illogical Star Trek Podcast to discuss everyone’s favorite Bajoran Jesus, and the somewh…

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Star Trek: The Animated Series and Space Cats!!! 1:00:29

4y ago1:00:29

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Larissa and Lauren are talking about the animated series! No, the other one. No, the OTHER other one. The 1970’s gave us bell bottoms, free love, and the first Star Trek animated series (which even featured the voices of the original cast members). The ladies viewed two episodes ,”Yesteryear” and “The Slaver Weapon”, to review the good, the bad, an…

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The Cage and Strange New Worlds 1:27:49

4y ago1:27:49

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Fans are constantly getting more sneak peaks for new Star Trek shows, including 2022’s “Strange New Worlds.” The ladies go back to the beginning and watch the TOS pilot “The Cage”, getting deep into the episode that started it all. Will Number One finally get to have something nice? Will we have more aliens that are just humans wearing brain hats? …

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Picard’s Ladies 1:07:29

4y ago1:07:29

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That cutie Picard just can’t help stumbling into a few space romances as he explores the galaxy! Larissa and Lauren discuss some of the most iconic women to ever catch the captain’s fancy during TNG: Vash, Nella Daren, and Kamala. Of course, things wouldn’t be complete without going into Picard’s friendship and feelings towards our favorite tap-dan…

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Star Trek Villains: Shinzon 1:01:39

4y ago1:01:39

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2002’s movie Nemesis gave Tom Hardy his first big Hollywood role as Shinzon, Picard’s clone that is moody AF, obviously the bad guy, and knows how to wear a cape. The ladies adore Hardy and his noteworthy performance, but lament the final TNG movie that lacked true TNG vibes and the wasted potential of Shinzon’s character. CONTENT WARNING: Includes…

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Music Therapy in Star Trek: IDIC Podcast Festival 56:23

4y ago56:23

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Larissa and Lauren are excited to share their live podcast from the recent IDIC Podcast Festival (presented by Women at Warp)! They are joined by board-certified music therapist and Trekkie Amanda Maestro-Scherer to talk about instances in the franchise in which characters have therapeutic relationships or experiences with music. The trio discuss p…

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Star Trek REMIX: The Measure of A Man and Author, Author

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As we all know, Star Trek not only has a history of repeating itself, but also a history of touching on themes of human rights, equality, and the laws that uphold them. L+L look at two episodes that focus specifically on the rights of AI characters, TNGâ€s â€œMeasure of a Manâ€� and VOYâ€s â€œAuthor, Authorâ€�. They find some similarities and a LOT…

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Villains: God Save The Borg Queen 1:08:45

4+ y ago1:08:45

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The ladies come out of their alcove to talk about the second character in their Star Trek Villains series: THE BORG QUEEN! First introduced in 1996’s movie First Contact, The Borg Queen is a character who is cool for about 15 minutes before you really start thinking about it. What comes next is a conversation about why BQ came to be in the first pl…

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Larissa’s Fav Asians on Trek 1:07:01

4+ y ago1:07:01

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It’s API Heritage Month, and what better way to celebrate than to discuss Larissa’s favorite API characters from Star Trek? From Sulu to Georgiou, L&L get into a deep and sometimes silly discussion about the representation of the Asian diaspora in the franchise and what it meant personally to Larissa as a member of both the API & Trek communities. …

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Star Trek Guest Stars: Iggy Pop 1:02:31

4+ y ago1:02:31

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Yes. Yes, Iggy Pop was on Star Trek. Listen to Larissa and Lauren discuss how the icon Iggy Pop came to be Yelgrun, a Vorta who finds himself opposite of Quark and Gang in DS9’s episode “The Magnificent Ferengi.” Moogie! Rom! Nog trying to Starfleet sooooo haaaaard. And also, VORTA HAIR. Subscribe to catch all the new episodes and follow @intothewo…

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Lower Decks Part 2: The Revenge of Peanut Hamper! 57:52

4+ y ago57:52

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The ladies FINALLY continue their discussion on Star Trek’s animated cartoon Lower Decks. They laughed! They Cried! They thought oh gee, have I seen this episode that they’re referencing because I might be a little lost here with this joke… Find out why Microsoft Word is relevant in 2021, which one-episode TNG character stole the show, and what sea…

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Our Very Own Year of Hell 1:01:58

4+ y ago1:01:58

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TIME’S UP. Well, just on season one that is! Join the ladies as they celebrate a whole year of Into The Wormhole With Larissa & Lauren AND that darn ole pandemic by hearing them discuss Voyager’s episode “Year of Hell” with guest star Kurtwood Smith. Considered one of the better instalments of the series, Lauren admits that it’s not one of her favo…

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Going Where “Faith of The Heart” Takes Us 1:08:25

4+ y ago1:08:25

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In 2001 Star Trek: Enterprise first aired and the fandom was introduced to a new crew, a space beagle, and…a song from the movie Patch Adams?!?! That’s right, the main title song – originally performed by Rod Stewart and written by Diane Warren – was created for the Robin Wiiliams movie about a doctor helping patients by wearing a clown nose. Confu…

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Star Trek: Remix! The Naked Time & The Naked Now 57:26

4+ y ago57:26

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Death by partying! Larissa and Lauren take on their second Star Trek Remix episode by comparing TOS’s “The Naked Time” and TNG’s “The Naked Now”. Both surprisingly early episodes, the ladies discuss why these stories would have been more successful if aired later in their respective series, the wonderfully ineffective hazard suits of TOS, and why t…

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Villains: Dukat 1:04:59

4+ y ago1:04:59

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Are you ready to talk about DU-HOT in the first Villains episode?!?! Larissa and Lauren sit down for a casual chat about Marc Alaimo’s portrayal of Dukat, the ultimate Cardassian in Star Trek. From his complicated relationships to his role as a cult leader in the last season of DS9, the ladies discuss what exactly made Dukat a fan favorite and an u…

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Guilty Pleasures: Havens Help Us! 1:11:27

5y ago1:11:27

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It’s 2021 and Larissa and Lauren fully support indulging in all your vices a bit- Romulan Ale, a Troi-sized chocolate sundae, and those Star Trek episodes that you KNOW aren’t very good but – gosh darn – you just love them. In this episode, the ladies each pick a guilty pleasure episode for different reasons. Larissa’s pick of VOY’s “Fair Haven” is…

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Let’s Cry About “Dark Page”

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Whatâ€s more festive than watching a super emotional episode of TNG with your sister? Larissaâ€s OG Number One and board certified music therapist, Amanda, is this weekâ€s special guest! The sisters discuss the TNG episode â€œDark Pageâ€�, which is the last appearance of Lwaxana and Deanna Troi together onscreen. They get deep into the impressively…

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Oops, the Federation are Colonizers, Happy Thanksgiving! 1:08:09

5y ago1:08:09

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With Lauren on maternity leave, Larissa invites Ashley and Tavius from â€œThe Mixerâ€� to have an entertaining and intense conversation about how the heart of Trek can sometimes be in cognitive dissonance with its presentation of the Federation as a military style hierarchical empire. Is the Federation even a democracy? Is Bajor basically Puerto Ri…

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Lower Decks 1-3: Infinite Trek References in Infinite Combinations 1:08:13

5y ago1:08:13

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Lauren and Larissa discuss the first few episodes of “Star Trek: Lower Decks” and cover the rapid fire Trek references, diversity in the voice cast, “buffer time”, and how big a nerd they think Mike McMahan might be. P.S. This is Lauren’s last episode before her maternity leave! Subscribe to catch all the new episodes and follow @intothewormhole.po…

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Spook Trek: Happy Halloween! 1:01:11

5y ago1:01:11

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BOO! Time for Pumpkin Spiced everything, warm Bajoran sweaters, and Star Trek Halloween viewings! Larissa and Lauren each nominate an episode to see if they deliver spooky Trek vibes. First up is Larissa’s nostalgic pick, TNG’s “Night Terrors”, known for its iconic scene of Crusher surrounded by a room of seemingly reanimated corpses and- unfortuna…

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The Maternity Episode 1:10:35

5y ago1:10:35

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To celebrate Lauren’s pandemic pregnancy, The ladies are talking Star Trek maternity episodes and all the fun sci-fi issues that come along with it! This means focusing on one of the most pregnancy-related episodes, TNG’s “The Child” with Troi (and a very bizarre-acting Riker), DS9’s “The Begotten” with Kira’s and Odo’s stumble into parenthood, and…

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Into The Wormhole is Judged by Your Inner Child is an Idiot 57:02

5y ago57:02

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Remember how Q was judging Picard and all of humankind? That’s pretty much how Larissa and Lauren feel as they continue their discussion with Damon and DJ of Your Inner Child is an Idiot! The Next Gen chat continues while the ladies await the final verdict from their fellow podcasters. Is it Warp 9 all the way, or do Damon and DJ need to be transpo…

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Into the Wormhole meets Your Inner Child Is An Idiot 1:47:42

5y ago1:47:42

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Remember when The Jetsons met The Flintstones? Or The X-Files had a run in with COPS (yes, that ACTUALLY happened)? Larissa and Lauren join the crossover fad when they team up with DJ Phillips and Damon Xanthopoulos on their podcast Your Inner Child is an Idiot! Together this foursome go into a handful of episodes and explore the good, the bad, and…

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Watching “Past Tense” In The Present 1:31:58

5y ago1:31:58

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In 1995, Deep Space Nine premiered “Past Tense”, a two-part episode that finds Sisko, Bashir, and Dax in San Francisco in 2024 – a time when the broken “Sanctuary Districts” for the houseless/jobless are overflowing with underserved and disenfranchised citizens. Our characters end up in the middle of the Bell Riots, a watershed moment that will cre…

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Our Siblings Asked Us To Watch “Threshold” 1:08:47

5y ago1:08:47

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The ladies roll around in the dirt with some space salamanders when Larissa’s sister and Lauren’s brother BOTH independently request that the ladies subject themselves to Voyager’s “Threshold” and answer their questions. Most fans will know that “Threshold” is considered one of the WORST Star Trek episodes ever made, and L&L talk about it all: body…

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The Lowdown on Lower Decks 1:14:21

5y ago1:14:21

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CBS’s new Star Trek animated series Lower Decks is premiering August 6th, so naturally the ladies decided to look back at TNG’s season 7 episode by the same name before reviewing the newly released trailer! This brings the conversation to the earlier episode “The First Duty” and the continuation of Ensign Sito Jaxa as well as other fun topics inclu…

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Star Trek’s Tragic Hybrids, Part 2 59:40

5+ y ago59:40

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Larissa and Lauren continue their conversation on the troubling portrayal of Star Trekâ€s mixed race characters from last episode with inaugural guest; cellist and sci-fi nerd Joshua Dent. Why did DS9s writers give Tora Ziyal so much dang work to do? Does Spockâ€s Vulcan heritage make him a more well rounded character? How did Larissa forget about …

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Star Trek’s Tragic Hybrids

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Larissa and Lauren welcome their very first guest, cellist and sci-fi nerd Joshua Dent! The trio gets deep into discussion about Star Trekâ€s mixed race characters, and what their depictions say to and about the mixed race community. How does Worf feel about Romulan/Klingon hybrid fun times? Do you need a whole ass Klingon to test genetic viral imm…