The Greatest Generation

Adam Pranica, Benjamin Ahr Harrison, Uxbridge-Shimoda LLC

An irreverent roast and celebration of everything Star Trek, The Greatest Generation is the most listened to and highest rated Star Trek podcast in the world. For ten years Ben and Adam have laughed their way through TNG, DS9, VOY and ENT watch-throughs, and now we’re rewatching them all over again. What's different ten years in? How have we changed? How have the costumes stayed so tight in the crotch area? Listen every Monday as we laugh our way through the best television show ever.

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May 21, 2018 · 58 min
Apropos of Nothing (But Sort of What We Were Talking About) (DS9 S2E13)
When an alien race that REALLY doesn’t like Shake Weights decides to liquidate their gym, Dr. Bashir and Chief O’Brien are there to help. But when those in charge want to change the scope of the project, it’s up to Commander Sisko to take a break from his buffet long enough to investigate the matter. Who are the “Geordi & Data of DS9”? What is Colm Meaney’s “Con Face”? Why is there so much implied gluttony? It’s the episode that shares the hosts’ favorite Judith B. Raskin park bench quotes. Support the production of The Greatest Generation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 14, 2018 · 1 hr 7 min
We’re Really Luxuriating in this Maron (DS9 S2E12)
A doctor to whom Odo bears a striking family resemblance arrives on Deep Space Nine with a gift-wrapped mystery for his former lab animal. But when the team’s road trip to Planet Bucket unleashes a gassy banger, it’s not clear which member of the away team gets the worst side-effects. What’s the best drug to take when listening to the Melota Remix? What is motivating Sisko’s dimmer decisions? Is a female’s love interest something we can really categorize as a ‘dilemma?’ It’s the episode where we show our whole soft spot.Follow The Game of Buttholes: The Will of the Prophets! Support the production of The Greatest Generation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 7, 2018 · 59 min
Knuck Spanx (DS9 S2E11)
When the probability on DS9 gets out of whack, a new gambling hall across from Quark’s Bar may be to blame. But when O’Brien and Keiko start getting along, THAT’s the point when the crew becomes suspicious. How many liters of Odo are there? Does O'Brien prefer to play with himself? Where’s the knuck? It’s the episode that’s a real weird bit of business. Support the production of The Greatest Generation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 30, 2018 · 1 hr 10 min
One Horn Player Does Not Make an Artist Community (DS9 S2E10)
When frumpy refugees come through the hole, Kira has to stop finishing Sisko’s sandwich. But when the houseguests start threatening to extend their stay, Bajor is confronted with a potential avalanche of skin flakes. Is an opaque door the only thing that will get Adam and Ben back into square jobs? !s the hotel discount at Se7enCon a good deal? Is “hey, you like hip-hop?” an effective pickup line? It’s the episode that might need to get a referral to a specialist.Follow The Game of Buttholes: The Will of the Prophets! Support the production of The Greatest Generation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 23, 2018 · 1 hr 1 min
They Went to Jake Clips (DS9 S2E9)
On the anniversary of a significant event in Federation history, Sisko falls for a woman who keeps ghosting him. But after an awkward conversation at a dinner party, their fantasy romance goes nova. Is Jennifer Sisko reanimated, somewhere? Could a marriage be a “correctable situation”? Why doesn’t anyone want to take shore leave on DS9? It’s the episode where one of the hosts is still numb! Support the production of The Greatest Generation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 16, 2018 · 1 hr 15 min
The Canoe Has Ridges (DS9 S2E8)
When Quark finds himself in a real film noir situation, it jogs memories with very muted colors for Odo. But when the case connects to events from the past, the sets get even smokier. Did Bajoran jewelers ever go through a modernist design period? What is Rom ever even doing? Are the Siskos being written off the show? It’s the episode where we goo through all the doors.Follow The Game of Buttholes: The Will of the Prophets! Support the production of The Greatest Generation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 9, 2018 · 1 hr 9 min
Slickback Emeritus (DS9 S2E7)
When Quark brokers a deal with someone who has a severe case of “bad guy face,” he needs help from a coworker. But when Rom discovers what she’s been hiding under her bed, it forces Quark to choose between his moral and legal codes. Why does the promenade close? What’s the best pretzel in the game? Is Morn is a hobo? It’s the episode that recounts our frequent history of make-out erasure! Support the production of The Greatest Generation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 2, 2018 · 1 hr 16 min
Chekhov’s Nose (DS9 S2E6)
When Dr. Bashir tries to give a new ensign “The Brahms Treatment,” he actually manages to charm her. But when she and Dax are taken hostage with Quark, she briefly turns her weakness into a strength. What’s the worst bodily substance in microgravity? Has Dax just been jackin’ it for the last 150 years? How does science work? It’s the episode that retrofits as much of the podcast as possible for ADA compliance.HELP SUPPORT US IN THE #MaxFunDrive AT MAXIMUMFUN.ORG/DONATE!Follow The Game of Buttholes: The Will of the Prophets! Support the production of The Greatest Generation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 26, 2018 · 1 hr 15 min
Lennying It to Death (DS9 S2E5)
When a Cardassian boy bites Garak, it’s hard to blame him. But when Sisko and Bashir investigate further, their digging into the child’s Ancestry.com profile reveals some troubling facts w/r/t the "warphanages" on Bajor. Is the costume department “hattero-normative”? Does Gul Dukat watch the show? Are those Nilla Wafers? It’s the episode that thinks things are bathrooms that aren’t bathrooms! Support the production of The Greatest Generation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 19, 2018 · 1 hr 6 min
We Get Worse in Both Directions (DS9 S2E4)
When Quark prays for bandits to take over the station, he gets more than a sticky gym sock. But when they come for Jadzia’s ankylosaur (anklyosaur?), the crew has to make fists with more than their toes. Are these Klingons seeking the right thing? How much are they charging these days at Vulcan supercuts? Are there any good tricks for finding Mareel’s loaf? It’s the episode where we trade honey sticks for latinum.Follow The Game of Buttholes: The Will of the Profits! Support the production of The Greatest Generation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 12, 2018 · 57 min
Limp Swagger (DS9 S2E3)
When the Bajorans seek to occupy Deep Space Nine, they arrive to find it nearly deserted. But when Sisko trusts the wrong messenger with the true nature of the coup, it’s up to his scrappy band of Jeffries tube rebels to fight off a legion of corduroy catbasket-clad soldiers before time runs out. What’s the first thing you should do after unboxing a RealSisko™? Who brings a guitar to a campout? Is Morn smart or dumb? It’s the episode that questions our own heroism! Support the production of The Greatest Generation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 5, 2018 · 1 hr 9 min
A Lotion for Everything and Everything in its Lotion (DS9 S2E2)
When a new first officer begins his career on DS9, the old one has a lot of emotional goodbyes to say. But when Quark is deputized by Odo, the mystery of What’s Even Happening gets blown wide open. Which Avenger is Jake Sisko reminding us of? Is Kira as sweaty as Ben thinks? Is the Three Day Rule Lifestyle a pyramid scheme? It’s the episode where we throw all orb continuity out the window.Follow the board game! www.gagh.biz/game Support the production of The Greatest Generation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 26, 2018 · 1 hr 8 min
Irish Wank (DS9 S2E1)
When an ex-investment banker is sentenced to hard labor in a resort town, Major Kira goes behind enemy lines to rescue him. But when the stories he tells the tourists don’t end up holding any water, it’s up to Bajoran leadership to decide whether to keep his legend alive. What is proper "stream etiquette"? Why are dance crew contests still a thing in the 24th century? What are Klingon food safety rules? It’s the episode that questions the age limit on holosuites. Support the production of The Greatest Generation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 19, 2018 · 1 hr 22 min
Space Butthole Curriculum (DS9 S1E19)
When a fundamentalist religious leader comes on board the station, Keiko inherits more than the wind. But when one of her husband’s wrenches goes missing, his work wife starts to keep him on his toes too. Who ate all the M&Ms out of the trail mix at the Craft Services table? What happened to the popsicle continuity in this episode? Does Neela want the jumja? It’s the episode where we teach the controversy. Support the production of The Greatest Generation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 12, 2018 · 1 hr 2 min
Loaf is on the Pillow (DS9 S1E18)
When a man with a mysterious past beams onto DS9 to see a doctor, the only treatment he gets are accommodations in the brig. But when the crew begins to doubt the person’s true identity, Kira must come to grips with what she really wants out of their relationship. Which DS9 character would you FMK? What are the sexual ethics of the holosuites? Is there a best pre-murder meal to order from a take-out window? It’s the episode that has no lollipop b-story! Support the production of The Greatest Generation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 5, 2018 · 1 hr 1 min
Pins & Limp Thread (DS9 S1E17)
When a Klingon’s dying breath is to proclaim victory, the crew get dramatic about it. But while Odo becomes even more perplexed than normal about his colleague’s behavior, they’re cutting the phone lines and reenacting the death throes of a dying civilization. Should colleges and universities divest in Valeria? Is O’Brien going to have to get used to doing it in front of other people? Where is Quark in the cum hierarchy? It’s the episode where we go “full tube” to preserve our privacy. Support the production of The Greatest Generation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 29, 2018 · 1 hr 4 min
Cotton Candy Thundercloud (DS9 S1E16)
When Lwaxana Troi visits DS9, she’s not the only diplomat causing problems for the crew. But when Odo turns to putty in her hands, it becomes a moment of truth for the both of them. Are "social charisma" and "work charisma" different things? Does “picnic” mean grabbing something other than a basket? What is a Yamato Truther? It’s the episode NOT sponsored by a garbage can company! Support the production of The Greatest Generation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 22, 2018 · 1 hr 12 min
Consensual Mornhammer (DS9 S1E15)
When characters from imagination and fantasy start arriving without a ship, it ruins bedtime for Deep Space Nine. But when llamas turn into bangers, the crew’s dreams turn into nightmares. Does Writer Salad make a filling meal? What’s Jake going to do with that baseball bat? Will Adam ever learn how to pronounce ‘denouement?’ It’s the drunken episode that nobody asked for (and the episode that will probably get us kicked off Maximum Fun). Support the production of The Greatest Generation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 15, 2018 · 1 hr 8 min
Bajoran Gothic (DS9 S1E14)
When Nog and Jake inherit a boat load of a Cardassian condiment, they propose a deal where anything more than nothing should be a win. But as Major Kira oversees the construction (and then the destruction) of an out of the way Bajoran Pizza Kitchen franchise, her gamble on diplomacy has her losing her shirt. Is Morn packing a hammer? What ever happened to “Genital Knees”? Is there anything higher than empire? It’s the episode that dares you to eat a sauce you don’t understand! Support the production of The Greatest Generation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 8, 2018 · 1 hr 13 min
A Troubling Amount of Knuck (DS9 S1E13)
When Sisko is presented with a perfect opportunity to redeem his reputation as a diplomat, he fails to recognize it for what it is. Meanwhile, Chief O’Brien is trying to keep a safe distance between himself and the doctor and failing miserably. How many clown shoes fit in the average bag? Is this old man set in his ways, or is the whole town? What’s the problem with Jake Sisko? It’s the episode with sub-Nagilum-level effects. Support the production of The Greatest Generation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.