Crusher Convo Podcast
A deep dive into Star Trek through the eyes of Dr. Beverly Crusher and the Crusher Family. Where we are Crushing the Conversation, One episode at a Time! (Not affiliated with Gates McFadden. Fan Podcast ONLY!)
Ep: 097 Prison Break | Review of Star Trek: Prodigy's "Touch of Grey"
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It’s time for a daring rescue mission as the Protostar kids are captured and face the threat of extinction.
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The Women of Next Gen | Celebrating Beverly Crusher Day 2026
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It’s that time of year again! And this time, we’re not just celebrating Beverly Crusher, we’re celebrating the incredible women who stood alongside her.
With the 40th Anniversary of The Next Generation right around the corner, let’s shine a spotlight on three unforgettable women of the Enterprise: Tasha Yar, Beverly Crusher, and Deanna Troi!
Special Guests: Vernon Smith and FlippeKikee!
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Ep: 096 Game of Deception | Review of Star Trek: TNG's "The Defector"
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Can a Romulan ever be trusted? Uncover the secrets, lies, and hidden agendas as I dive deep into Star Trek: The Next Generation’s “The Defector.”
Special Guest: Kate
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React & Review: Strange New World's Finale "Tomorrow's Enterprise"
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The Strange New Worlds Season 4 finale is here, and there’s so much to talk about! With all the callbacks, Easter eggs, and nods to Star Trek’s past, let’s break it all down together and crush the conversation!Â
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Ep: 095 Burden of the Past | Review Star Trek: Picard's "The End is the Beginning"
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When Picard realizes that his actions have consequences, he struggles to find help as he searches for Bruce Maddox and the mysterious Soji.
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React & Review: Strange New World's "Once La'An a Time"
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La’An embarks on her own journey through the Elysian Kingdom, while the Enterprise crew encounters storybook characters and begins to uncover the reason behind the kingdom’s existence.
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React & Review: Strange New World's "Orders of Magnitude"
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A revered admiral takes command of the Enterprise under the guise of saving lives, but beneath his noble intentions lies a dark secret that only James T. Kirk can uncover.
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Ep: 094 The Center Seat II: 60 Years of Star Trek | Conversation with Brian Volk-Weiss
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A new Center Seat has dropped just in time to celebrate 60 years of Star Trek! I sat down with Brian Volk-Weiss to get his take on everything from the most shocking moments to the absolute funniest ones. You don’t want to miss this one!
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BONUS: Unite 4 Archer | Celebrating 60 years of Star Trek
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Happy Star Trek Day! I had the chance to sit down with Sean from Letters 4 Legacy to talk about his exciting new project, Unite 4 Archer, the future of the franchise, and why AI still has a lot of work to do before it’s ready for the Roddenberry Future!
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Ep: 093 The Next Generation | Review Star Trek: Voyager's "Collective"
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The Delta Flyer crew is captured by the Borg and discovers abandoned Drone children fighting to survive. When Seven arrives, will she save them or leave them behind?
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React & Review: Strange New World's "The Chronitons through the Hourglass"
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The Enterprise gets caught in a cosmic soap opera as Pike reunites with Trelane and confronts a sadness he’d rather ignore. So, like chronitons through the hourglass, so go the days on the Enterprise!
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React & Review: Strange New World's "Off-Hour"
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"Disaster” is an understatement when the Enterprise crew has just one hour to escape a wormhole while grappling with injuries and the emotional consequences of their ordeal.
NOTE: These episodes are from a live broadcast that you can view on my YouTube channel, @CrusherConvo. You can also find me on Instagram, Threads, BlueSky, and TikTok! I am not affiliated with Gates McFadden or her team. This is a fan-base podcast that admires and enjoys her work!
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React & Review: Strange New World's "Level-Five Transporter Accident"
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Everyone is a… PUPPET?! Yep! The Enterprise suffers yet another transporter accident, leaving Spock to save the crew while battling a band of troublesome Orions. It’s high-jinks, chaos, and classic Star Trek fun in this wild episode!
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React & Review: Strange New World's "A Case of Chiaroscuro"
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Put your Dixon Hill hat on, because this week’s Strange New Worlds honors a classic with a mysterious twist. As Una, M’Benga, and Uhura solve a mystery to survive, La’An faces a mystery of her own - or is it all in her head?
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The Next Celebration | 4th Anniversary of Crusher Convo
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The 4th anniversary of Crusher Convo is here! And I am ready to celebrate 60 years of Trek with two amazing Geeks. Join us as we talk about our top moments of Trek and what's to come at STLV!
Special Guest: Bill and Dan from Trek Geeks Podcast
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React & Review: Strange New World's "The Griffin Incident"
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Episode 2 of Strange New Worlds ventures into the unknown in one of the series' scariest episodes yet! Let's break down "The Griffin Incident."
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React & Review: Strange New World's "Valles Marineris"
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The wait is over! Strange New Worlds Season 4 has arrived! Here's my review of the premiere, "Valles Marineris"
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Ep: 092 Where it all Began | Star Trek's "Where no man has gone Before" Review
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We're traveling back to 1966 to revisit one of the original Star Trek pilot episodes. Set a course for warp speed as we explore this fan favorite and take a deep dive into the qualities that helped define the franchise.
Special Guest: ‪Rik Carranza‬ from "My Next Generation" Podcast
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Ep: 091 The Last One Standing | Review Star Trek: Enterprise "Cease Fire"
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When a territorial dispute between the Andorians and the Vulcans threatens to erupt into open conflict, Archer and the Enterprise must bridge the divide and forge a lasting peace between the two worlds.
Special Guest: John Baker
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Ep: 090 The Forgotten Memories | Review of Star Trek: Voyager's "Remember"
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When B'Elanna begins having strange dreams of another life, she sets out to discover whether they are meaningless fantasies or something far more significant.
Special Guest: Patrick from It's Got Star Trek Podcast
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Ep: 089 "Dreaming Big" | Conversation with Martin Roth
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Sit down and enjoy this wonderful conversation I had with the CEO of Cherry Tree INC, Martin Roth. He talks about his love for Trek and how his company came to be!
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Ep: 088 The Lost Generation | Review of Star Trek: DS9's "Children of Time"
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When the Defiant crew comes face to face with their descendants on a distant world, they must confront an impossible choice: remain and ensure the colony's survival, or leave and erase an entire future from existence.
Special Guest: Abby from First Flight Podcast
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Ep: 087 Beyond Time and Space | The Crossover of River Song and Beverly Crusher
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We cross time and space to explore the shared brilliance, independence, and emotional depth of River Song and Beverly Crusher, and why both remain iconic women in science fiction.
Special Guest: Ed from Boosting the Signal Podcast
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Ep: 086 Back on the Bridge | Review of Star Trek: Picard's "The Last Generation"
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As the Enterprise-D and her former crew face a formidable enemy, the crew must make impossible choices to save the universe.
Special Guest: Jason from 60,000 Light Years Podcast
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Ep: 085 "Behind the Lens" | Conversation with Robert Duncan McNeill
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I sat down with actor and director Robert Duncan McNeill for an engaging conversation about his journey through acting and the spark that ignited his passion for directing.
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Ep: 084 Fear of the Unseen | Review of Star Trek: Enterprise's "Silent Enemy"
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Enterprise is attacked by a silent, unknown alien ship, forcing Archer to deploy risky new phase cannons—while Hoshi scrambles to uncover Reed’s favorite food for an awkward birthday surprise.
Special Guest: Edwin from Enjoying Stories Together Podcast
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Ep: 083 Trek Against Pancreatic Cancer 2026 | Conversation with Kitty Swink
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I welcome back Kitty Swink to discuss this year's Purple Stride and the goal they have set for this year's 60th anniversary.
Please visit https://pancan.org/ to donate!
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Ep: 082 Animated Chaos | Review of Strange New World's "Those Old Scientists"
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When Boimler is sent to the 23rd century, the Enterprise crew must get him home without disrupting the timeline. But the mission quickly unravels when Mariner shows up, throwing everything into chaos.
Special Guest: Jeff from Renegade Shipyards
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Ep: 081 "Warp Drive Imagination" | Conversation with Doug Drexler
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I had the opportunity to chat with Academy Award–winning artist Doug Drexler about his remarkable career, Star Trek, and everything in between—this is one conversation you won’t want to miss!
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Ep: 080 Three Little Ships | Star Trek: Lower Deck's "wej Duj" Review
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Boimler hunts for a “bridge buddy” with awkward results, and we explore how lower deck crews operate on Klingon and Vulcan ships.
Special Guest: John Orquiola from Screenrant
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Ep: 079 Symbiotic Love | The Next Generation's "The Host" Review
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Tonight, I’m joined by special guest Rebecca as we unravel Beverly Crusher’s not-so-happily-ever-after in The Host!
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Ep: 078 "Letter Decks!! Letter Decks!!" | Conversation with Duncan K. Fraser
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I had the honor of chatting with OG Lower Decker, Duncan K. Fraser, to dive into his time on Enterprise and hear what it was really like working as a background actor in the final frontier.
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Ep: 077 First Watch: Entering the Disco | Season 4 Premiere
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The time has finally come as I see Star Trek: Discovery for the first time! Here are my thoughts on the Trek that brought the franchise back!
Special Guest: Wes from Twin Cities Trekkies Podcast
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BONUS: Starfleet Academy S1 Finale "Rubincon" - Glue on your Shoe
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With the Federation on the brink of destruction, the Cadets must overcome their fears and work together to stop Nus—and save Anisha and Nahla.
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BONUS: Starfleet Academy's "300th Night" - A Design Flaw
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With SAM’s help, Caleb finally finds his mother, while the Federation discovers Nus Braka’s dangerous plan in the penultimate episode of Season 1.
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BONUS: Starfleet Academy "The Life of the Stars" - Trauma Counseling
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When the cadets are forced to confront their trauma, the doctor must face his own painful past in order to save Sam.Â
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BONUS: Starfleet Academy "Ko-Zeine" - Warp Slugs and Arranged Marriages
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Darem’s arranged marriage is suddenly fast-tracked, catching Jay-Den off guard. Meanwhile, Genesis tricks Caleb into helping her erase key reasons for getting into the Academy, risking her potential future in Command.
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BONUS: Starfleet Academy "Come, Let's Away" - Sacrifices and Sonic Screams
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Tragedy strikes the schools when the cadets are taken hostage during a routine exercise. With time running out, Starfleet must turn to their worst enemy for help.
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BONUS: Starfleet Academy "Series Acclimation Mil" - The Journey as Emissary
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S.A.M.’s journey shifts as she begins to understand who Benjamin Sisko really is, challenging her purpose, loyalties, and her sense of what it means to be an emissary.
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BONUS: Starfleet Academy "Vox in Excelso" - The Klingon Way
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In this emotionally impacted episode, Jay-Den faces conflict between his birthright and his true self, as the Klingon Empire faces the brink of extinction.
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