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 6, 2024 · 1 hr 41 min
The Action Is the Vegetable Broth (VOY S7E25 & 26)
When Admiral Janeway has the sads on the anniversary of Voyager’s homecoming, she decides time travel is the best way to do a finale. But when Captain Janeway spreads the cheeks of a Borg-infested nebula, only vase face could decide the outcome of another shortcut home. Who needs to check for flight simulator updates? How did the loaf constrain the stakes? What’s at the bottom of the PAW Patrol kiddie pool? It’s the episode that keeps Marvin Berry in its thoughts. Get a thing at podshop.biz! Sign up for our mailing list! Follow The Game of Buttholes: The Will of the Caretaker! The Greatest Generation is produced by Wynde Priddy Social media is managed by Rob Adler and Bill Tilley Music by Adam Ragusea & Dark Materia Friends of DeSoto for: Labor | Democracy | Justice Discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestGen and find us on social media: YouTube | Facebook | X | Instagram | TikTok | Mastodon | Bluesky | Threads And check out these online communities run by FODs: Reddit | USS Hood Discord | Facebook group | Wikia | FriendsOfDeSoto.social Support the production of The Greatest Generation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 29, 2024 · 1 hr 11 min
Lennies of the World Unite (VOY S7E24)
When Dr. Mark is forced to go undercover by the Overlookers, he starts impersonating his colleagues and almost incites a mutiny. But when a kidnapped Captain Janeway would rather be sacrificed than saved, Dr. Mark goes eggy and doesn’t wait for a second opinion before making his confessions. What makes for a bad fire season in Southern California? Who is doing Voyager’s safety audits? Why does Tom Paris have a George Constanza wallet? It’s the episode that should have killed Vorik. Get a thing at podshop.biz! Sign up for our mailing list! Follow The Game of Buttholes: The Will of the Caretaker! The Greatest Generation is produced by Wynde Priddy Social media is managed by Rob Adler and Bill Tilley Music by Adam Ragusea & Dark Materia Friends of DeSoto for: Labor | Democracy | Justice Discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestGen and find us on social media: YouTube | Facebook | X | Instagram | TikTok | Mastodon | Bluesky | Threads And check out these online communities run by FODs: Reddit | USS Hood Discord | Facebook group | Wikia | FriendsOfDeSoto.social Support the production of The Greatest Generation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 22, 2024 · 1 hr 21 min
No One’s Paying For Perpetuity Around Here (VOY S7E23)
When Voyager finds Talaxians living in a rock, the Delta Flyer crashes there just in time for a demolition notice. But when Dexa and Brax take a liking to Neelix, he helps them draw a line in the regolith that only a Prime Directive breach could resolve. Which is the rarest Yeager? Do these Talaxians need an Iceland app? What’s the best way to avoid dancing at a wedding? It’s the episode that’s always down for a pierogi party. Get a thing at podshop.biz! Sign up for our mailing list! Follow The Game of Buttholes: The Will of the Caretaker! The Greatest Generation is produced by Wynde Priddy Social media is managed by Rob Adler and Bill Tilley Music by Adam Ragusea & Dark Materia Friends of DeSoto for: Labor | Democracy | Justice Discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestGen and find us on social media: YouTube | Facebook | X | Instagram | TikTok | Mastodon | Bluesky | Threads And check out these online communities run by FODs: Reddit | USS Hood Discord | Facebook group | Wikia | FriendsOfDeSoto.social Support the production of The Greatest Generation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 15, 2024 · 1 hr 16 min
Drape Knuck (VOY S7E22)
When a shuttle trip to a conference takes a predictable turn, Chakotay and Seven find themselves in an environment where the only way to make lifesaving inventions is out of household materials. But when Tom Paris gets forced to go to traffic school, he’ll have to sacrifice points on his license to save the day. Is it okay to call young people ‘primitive’? Can you start a fire with juice and rocks? What is the Bakula Modifier? It’s the episode that’s attached to a hunter gatherer. Get a thing at podshop.biz! Sign up for our mailing list! Follow The Game of Buttholes: The Will of the Caretaker! The Greatest Generation is produced by Wynde Priddy Social media is managed by Rob Adler and Bill Tilley Music by Adam Ragusea & Dark Materia Friends of DeSoto for: Labor | Democracy | Justice Discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestGen and find us on social media: YouTube | Facebook | X | Instagram | TikTok | Mastodon | Bluesky | Threads And check out these online communities run by FODs: Reddit | USS Hood Discord | Facebook group | Wikia | FriendsOfDeSoto.social Support the production of The Greatest Generation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 8, 2024 · 59 min
So Many Bubbrles (VOY S7E21)
When Voyager gets a mission from Admiral Philip Baker Hall, Harry Kim tracks down the ancient probe on an irradiated planet. But when the away team encounters bagMEN on the surface who give the Vidiians a run for their money, all it takes is some medical treatment and odor eaters to make their planet habitable again. Which adjustment might be too nippular for the costume department? Who has a dolly grip look? How much loaf can the transporter handle? It’s the episode that wants to launch more menacing probes! Get a thing at podshop.biz! Sign up for our mailing list! Follow The Game of Buttholes: The Will of the Caretaker! The Greatest Generation is produced by Wynde Priddy Social media is managed by Rob Adler and Bill Tilley Music by Adam Ragusea & Dark Materia Friends of DeSoto for: Labor | Democracy | Justice Discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestGen and find us on social media: YouTube | Facebook | X | Instagram | TikTok | Mastodon | Bluesky | Threads And check out these online communities run by FODs: Reddit | USS Hood Discord | Facebook group | Wikia | FriendsOfDeSoto.social Support the production of The Greatest Generation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 1, 2024 · 1 hr 26 min
All Crust, No Loaf (VOY S7E20)
When Voyager starts communicating in real time with the A-Quad, Dr. Mark takes the opportunity to deeply offend his colleagues. But when he’s finally convinced to revise his work, an episode within an episode barely has time to make any good law. Which vessel is ideal for champagne consumption? When is it ok to stop trying to hook new viewers? What does “let me know what you think” actually mean? It’s the episode where the alcohol shoe is on the other foot! Get a thing at podshop.biz! Sign up for our mailing list! Follow The Game of Buttholes: The Will of the Caretaker! The Greatest Generation is produced by Wynde Priddy Social media is managed by Rob Adler and Bill Tilley Music by Adam Ragusea & Dark Materia Friends of DeSoto for: Labor | Democracy | Justice Discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestGen and find us on social media: YouTube | Facebook | X | Instagram | TikTok | Mastodon | Bluesky | Threads And check out these online communities run by FODs: Reddit | USS Hood Discord | Facebook group | Wikia | FriendsOfDeSoto.social Support the production of The Greatest Generation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 25, 2024 · 1 hr 14 min
Cancel the Coin (VOY S7E19)
When it’s take your nepo child to work day, the lil’est De Lancie shows up on Voyager. But when Aunt Kathy’s new curriculum doesn’t set the boy straight, continuum-level consequences finally get through to him in the end. How did this episode affect Keegan De Lancie’s career? Is there a Cal Hudson scale for disappointed dad? Who does LeVar Burton need to avoid at a conference? It’s the episode where no one died on a toilet! It's MaxFun Drive! . Friends of DeSoto for Democracy. Friends of DeSoto for Justice. Friends of DeSoto for Labor. Follow The Game of Buttholes: The Will of the Caretaker! Music by Adam Ragusea & Dark Materia Follow The Greatest Generation on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestGen! The Greatest Generation is on YouTube. Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | Wiki Sign up for our mailing list! Get a thing at podshop.biz! Support the production of The Greatest Generation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 21, 2024 · 1 hr 42 min
Coffee is for Silent People Only (The Hunt for Red October)
When a satellite catches Red October in Polijarny inlet, Jack Ryan starts earning Sky Miles faster than he can spend them. But when he upstages the overhead projector guy in a high level briefing, he gets stuck trying to figure out exactly how the Soviet sub captain plans to ‘dump’ his crew. Why is Admiral Greer handcuffed to that creep? Will Seaman Jones find the stealth sub before his antiquated printer gives away their position? How are you supposed to pack when your mission orders are behind two layers of security? It’s a special thank you episode that could potentially save you four hundred billion quarters. We reached 1,000 members in this year's Greatest Gen Drive - THANK YOU! If you're not already a member, today and get instant access to the entire catalogue of bonus content! Music by Adam Ragusea The Greatest Generation is on YouTube. Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | Wiki Sign up for our mailing list! Get a thing at podshop.biz! Support the production of The Greatest Generation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 18, 2024 · 1 hr 8 min
Quid Pro Dome (VOY S7E18)
When Seven goes for the record on the holodeck instead of staying at her post, Voyager takes heavy damage and the simulation starts overloading her brains. But when she’s caught in the act by Dr. Mark, he introduces her to the idea of work/life balance but fails to admonish her terrible crimes. What do you get when you pimp the toast? Which slash fiction did this story inspire? How has Star Trek failed men across the decades? It’s the episode where the burlap belies the smash. It's MaxFun Drive! . Friends of DeSoto for Democracy. Friends of DeSoto for Justice. Friends of DeSoto for Labor. Follow The Game of Buttholes: The Will of the Caretaker! Music by Adam Ragusea & Dark Materia Follow The Greatest Generation on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestGen! The Greatest Generation is on YouTube. Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | Wiki Sign up for our mailing list! Get a thing at podshop.biz! Support the production of The Greatest Generation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 11, 2024 · 1 hr 10 min
Irish Guests (VOY S7E17)
When BLT’s abduction goes bad, it’s up to Neelix to remind her that the life she used to have on Voyager is better than the one she has now. But when Chakotay attempts to make the same case with Captain Janeway, her new lover could lose more than his security deposit. How much water does it take to qualify as a wet cohost? Is there any limit to what a desperate person would do for love? What can industry learn from assembly line lobotomies? It’s the episode that doesn’t need souvenirs to remember it! . Friends of DeSoto for Democracy. Friends of DeSoto for Justice. Friends of DeSoto for Labor. Follow The Game of Buttholes: The Will of the Caretaker! Music by Adam Ragusea & Dark Materia Follow The Greatest Generation on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestGen! The Greatest Generation is on YouTube. Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | Wiki Sign up for our mailing list! Get a thing at podshop.biz! Support the production of The Greatest Generation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 4, 2024 · 1 hr 31 min
Hot Tiki Drinks (VOY S7E16)
When most of the crew finds gainful employment on a planet with great public transportation, everyone seems to enjoy their new jobs, though no one can remember how they got there. But when Commander Mark and his minions track down the missing crew, their behavior gets creepy and with no memory of Voyager, their suspicions are hard to overcome. Does the UK have its own meat nectar? What’s the fallen samurai hair of establishing shots? Who deserves a raise at the flirt factory? It’s the episode that spared us the stabby stuff! . Friends of DeSoto for Democracy. Friends of DeSoto for Justice. Friends of DeSoto for Labor. Follow The Game of Buttholes: The Will of the Caretaker! Music by Adam Ragusea & Dark Materia Follow The Greatest Generation on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestGen! The Greatest Generation is on YouTube. Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | Wiki Sign up for our mailing list! Get a thing at podshop.biz! Support the production of The Greatest Generation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 26, 2024 · 1 hr 8 min
Bad Grain Thresher Mindset (VOY S7E15)
When Voyager gets sucked through a donut hole and into a void, it’s another space mugging and the crew has no way out. But when Captain Janeway starts building an alliance by giving away the store, her principles cause a stir but ultimately earn her some valuable new friends. How do you know when it’s door day? Does Garon have a passion outside of work? What could Neelix do to actually improve morale? It’s the episode where powders are wet all over the place! . Friends of DeSoto for Democracy. Friends of DeSoto for Justice. Friends of DeSoto for Labor. Follow The Game of Buttholes: The Will of the Caretaker! Music by Adam Ragusea & Dark Materia Follow The Greatest Generation on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestGen! The Greatest Generation is on YouTube. Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | Wiki Sign up for our mailing list! Get a thing at podshop.biz! Support the production of The Greatest Generation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 19, 2024 · 1 hr 31 min
It Seems Like a Plumbing Issue (VOY S7E14)
When Voyager finds a D7 full of very religious Klingons, they blow up their ship after learning BLT is pregnant. But when the fetus’ DNA also cures their deadly virus, the nearest barren planet looks perfect for their new empire. When is cleaning up poop like wiping your nose? Which drink is in honor of Dr. Star Trek? What did Kahless like to eat for breakfast? It’s the episode with a new ship’s surgeon! . Friends of DeSoto for Democracy. Friends of DeSoto for Justice. Friends of DeSoto for Labor. Follow The Game of Buttholes: The Will of the Caretaker! Music by Adam Ragusea & Dark Materia Follow The Greatest Generation on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestGen! The Greatest Generation is on YouTube. Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | Wiki Sign up for our mailing list! Get a thing at podshop.biz! Support the production of The Greatest Generation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 12, 2024 · 1 hr 21 min
To Smash His Hope Nuts (VOY S7E13)
When Voyager gets involved in an execution milk run, Tuvok shoots the hostage and starts building the cellblock of his dreams. But when Dr. Mark talks Seven into a nanoprobe donation, a killer with a new conscience only deepens her need for atonement. Who always looks like he’s on an emotional knife’s edge? What’s the secret to a great Keanu? Which was the hardest job of Yediq’s entire career? It’s the episode that totally forgot BLT was pregnant! . Friends of DeSoto for Democracy. Friends of DeSoto for Justice. Friends of DeSoto for Labor. Follow The Game of Buttholes: The Will of the Caretaker! Music by Adam Ragusea & Dark Materia Follow The Greatest Generation on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestGen! The Greatest Generation is on YouTube. Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | Wiki Sign up for our mailing list! Get a thing at podshop.biz! Support the production of The Greatest Generation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 5, 2024 · 1 hr 9 min
Hosting Trauma (VOY S7E12)
When an unforced error by John Torres makes BLT react badly to her new parasite, she’d rather go Gattaca in the holo research lab than listen to the people who care about her. But when she reprograms Dr. Mark to schism her in sicksbay, the suction cups come out and only childhood trauma can earn her forgiveness. What do gender reveal parties look like on a Federation starship? Who’s the morale officer of the family? How deep a hole can BLT dig? It’s the episode with too much headboard! . Friends of DeSoto for Democracy. Friends of DeSoto for Justice. Friends of DeSoto for Labor. Follow The Game of Buttholes: The Will of the Caretaker! Music by Adam Ragusea & Dark Materia Follow The Greatest Generation on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestGen! The Greatest Generation is on YouTube. Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | Wiki Sign up for our mailing list! Get a thing at podshop.biz! Support the production of The Greatest Generation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 29, 2024 · 1 hr 16 min
A Very Wet Inferno (VOY S7E11)
When Voyager gets hit by a chronometric banger, no one but Chakotay can move from shard to shard. But when he takes bun Janeway hostage and starts rebuilding her a bathtub, Seska stands in the way of restoring the correct timeline. Does Darwin the dog have a favorite movie? What makes a holiday puzzle diabolical? Who on the ship needs really good spatial reasoning? It’s the episode that has Kazon nostalgia! . Friends of DeSoto for Democracy. Friends of DeSoto for Justice. Friends of DeSoto for Labor. Follow The Game of Buttholes: The Will of the Caretaker! Music by Adam Ragusea & Dark Materia Follow The Greatest Generation on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestGen! The Greatest Generation is on YouTube. Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | Wiki Sign up for our mailing list! Get a thing at podshop.biz! Support the production of The Greatest Generation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 22, 2024 · 1 hr 11 min
Guilt Bank (VOY S7E10)
When the Mornhammered continues and Dr. Mark is in deep, his poor judgement with the holos puts BLT at risk. But when Iden starts going from candle store to cult leader, the Doc Kivas Fajos him for yet another disciplinary conversation with Captain Janeway. What’s the hydroxychloroquine of the Biden administration? Is there anything worse than flesh-colored tights? Does Paramount+ do anything well? It’s the episode that finally repays the long lost Coco-no-no! . Friends of DeSoto for Democracy. Friends of DeSoto for Justice. Friends of DeSoto for Labor. Follow The Game of Buttholes: The Will of the Caretaker! Music by Adam Ragusea & Dark Materia Follow The Greatest Generation on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestGen! The Greatest Generation is on YouTube. Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | Wiki Sign up for our mailing list! Get a thing at podshop.biz! Support the production of The Greatest Generation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 15, 2024 · 59 min
The Other Throat Goat (VOY S7E9)
When Dr. Mark gets swiped by a group of social holo-justice warriors, their vision for living free from Hirogen harassment puts him on the lookout for volleyball and colloidal silver. But when a double-barrel episode of Voyager proves too much for one Mornhammered episode to contain, Greatest Gen history gets made live on videotape. Which type of drink never gives head? Why aren’t all Hirogens ten feet tall? What’s the most important rule about yoga wear? It’s the episode that hasn’t remembered anything in fifteen years! . Friends of DeSoto for Democracy. Friends of DeSoto for Justice. Friends of DeSoto for Labor. Follow The Game of Buttholes: The Will of the Caretaker! Music by Adam Ragusea & Dark Materia Follow The Greatest Generation on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestGen! The Greatest Generation is on YouTube. Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | Wiki Sign up for our mailing list! Get a thing at podshop.biz! Support the production of The Greatest Generation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 8, 2024 · 1 hr 16 min
Syndicated Acne (VOY S7E8)
When Harry Kim talks his way into command of baby’s first away mission, his Nick Burns approach to management is doing no one any favors. But when Icheb misunderstands BLT’s interest in rock climbing for romance, he tries to let her down easy after blowing up his scanner in a very steamy Jeffries tube. Do starship windows have emergency levers? Who isn’t taking advantage of the luxury of cilantro? What’s the best part of making lasagne? It’s the episode that’s hitting all the low notes! . Friends of DeSoto for Democracy. Friends of DeSoto for Justice. Friends of DeSoto for Labor. Follow The Game of Buttholes: The Will of the Caretaker! Music by Adam Ragusea & Dark Materia Follow The Greatest Generation on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestGen! The Greatest Generation is on YouTube. Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | Wiki Sign up for our mailing list! Get a thing at podshop.biz! Support the production of The Greatest Generation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 1, 2024 · 1 hr 20 min
Food Cuck (VOY S7E7)
When Dr. Mark gets keistered during an attack on the Delta Flyer, Mark Seven gets a little too comfortable with their anti-photonic captors. But when the holodecks on Voyager become diplomatic fodder, Paris discreetly prescribes Tuvok a terrible crime. What’s Vulcan employment law w/r/t Pon Farr? Is there any gay panic to be found in this story? Who has a total subjugation blindspot? It’s the episode that wants Jeri Ryan to explore The Poehler Region! . Friends of DeSoto for Democracy. Friends of DeSoto for Justice. Friends of DeSoto for Labor. Follow The Game of Buttholes: The Will of the Caretaker! Music by Adam Ragusea & Dark Materia Follow The Greatest Generation on Twitter, and discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestGen! The Greatest Generation is on YouTube. Facebook group | Subreddit | Discord | Wiki Sign up for our mailing list! Get a thing at podshop.biz! Support the production of The Greatest Generation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.