Measure of a Man - A Star Trek Podcast

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By: Tim Ross

Listen along as hosts (and brothers), Joe Ross and Tim Ross, talk about all things Star Trek.We grew up watching Star Trek TOS and TNG with our Dad, and we still love it to this day. Take a trip with us as we look back on all things Trek, lessons learned, how the series connects to our lives and memories, and much more. 

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MOAM 065 - Star Trek TNG - Family
MOAM 065 - Star Trek TNG - Family episode artwork
Yesterday at 11:00 PM

Joe and Tim talk about this unique episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation, Family. Following the events of Best of Both Worlds, we take a moment for characters. If you like Picard, this is the place you want to be. Take a listen with us!


MOAM 064 - Iconic Captain Moments
MOAM 064 - Iconic Captain Moments episode artwork
10/11/2026

Tim and Joe talk about some of their favorite Captain moments, from Kirk, Picard and Sisko eras. This is a fun one! Tune in and let us know what you think.


MOAM 063 - Star Trek The Motion Picture
MOAM 063 - Star Trek The Motion Picture episode artwork
10/04/2026

The first ever Star Trek movie. On this episode, Joe and TIm talk about Star Trek: The Motion Picture, a divisive entry into the franchise. 70's Trek! What could go wrong?


MOAM 062 - First Contact - Part 2
MOAM 062 - First Contact - Part 2 episode artwork
09/27/2026

The movie, audio commentary, and discussion continue! Join us for the thrilling conclusion of Star Trek: First Contact.


MOAM 061 - First Contact - Part 1
MOAM 061 - First Contact - Part 1 episode artwork
09/27/2026

Our collective favorite Star Trek: The Next Generation movie, First Contact is an awesome action adventure for Picard, Data and crew! Tune in to hear Tim and Joe share their thoughts in this audio commentary style episode.


MOAM 060 - Mid-season Strange New Worlds check in
MOAM 060 - Mid-season Strange New Worlds check in episode artwork
09/23/2026

Special mini-episode! How is Star Trek: Strange New Worlds going? Let's check in and have a brief conversation about it. This is a fun one....


MOAM 059 - Enterprise These Are The Voyages
MOAM 059 - Enterprise These Are The Voyages episode artwork
09/20/2026

One of the most controversial episodes in the franchise, Star Trek: Enterprise "These Are The Voyages..." is the final episode of that series, and the final episode during the 18 year 80's to 00's era of Star Trek. Joe and Tim talk about their impressions of this episode, why it is so reviled by fans, and if they feel the same way. Take a listen!


MOAM 058 - TNG The Pegasus
MOAM 058 - TNG The Pegasus episode artwork
09/13/2026

Tim and Joe talk about The Pegasus, a mid-season 7 episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation, that focuses on Riker and a choice he has to make. This episode comes back later in a controversial fashion...but that is skipping ahead a bit! Take a listen for a fun conversation.


MOAM 057 - Strange New Worlds - Valles Marineris
MOAM 057 - Strange New Worlds - Valles Marineris episode artwork
09/06/2026

Tim and Joe talk about Star Trek: Strange New Worlds for the very first time. This time we cover the first episode of the fourth season. We also talk about overall impressions of the series and where it is going. Tune in!


MOAM 056 - Alien
MOAM 056 - Alien episode artwork
08/30/2026

Joe and Tim complete their review of the original Alien trilogy, and in typical fashion it's out of order. This last instalment covers the 1979 original film and sci fi classic, Alien. Chest bursters, face huggers and so much more awaits!


MOAM 055 - Starfleet Academy - Kids These Days
MOAM 055 - Starfleet Academy - Kids These Days episode artwork
08/23/2026

Joe and Tim talk about the first episode of Starfleet Academy, "Kids These Days". Did they love it? Spoiler alert: probably not. See what some of the ultimate Star Trek fans thought about the latest offering of the franchise.


MOAM 054 - Alien 3
MOAM 054 - Alien 3 episode artwork
08/16/2026

A few weeks back we talked about the movie Aliens for it's 40th anniversary. During that episode, Tim said he did not care for Alien 3, which is one of Joe's favorite movies. Tim promised to rewatch the movie for the first time in decades and share what he thought of it. Did he still hate it? Was he right? Was Joe right? Listen in to the lively discussion.


MOAM 053 - Casino Royale
MOAM 053 - Casino Royale episode artwork
08/12/2026

Joe and Tim continue the break from Trek related content to chat about their 3rd collective favorite Bond film, Casino Royale. The beginning of the Daniel Craig era and the orgiin story of the character. Its a fun discussion of the film and overall franchise!


MOAM 052 -Aliens
MOAM 052 -Aliens episode artwork
07/20/2026

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the beloved sci-fi action movie, Aliens (which, of course, is the sequel to the just-as-amazing movie, Alien, Tim and Joe continue their deviation away from Star Trek to discuss this film. Spoiler alert, this is one of our favorite movies of all time, and we talk for about an hour about why that is. Tune in for the fun!


MOAM 051 - Bond. James Bond
MOAM 051 - Bond. James Bond episode artwork
07/12/2026

We are switing it up this epidose, and maybe more as we move forward. Tim and Joe take a break from Star Trek to talk about another media franchise: the James Bond movie series. We rate the actors who have played the famous spy, and list our Top 5 favorite Bond movies. It was a fun conversation!


MOAM 050 - Voyager - Flashback
MOAM 050 - Voyager - Flashback episode artwork
07/05/2026

Like our last episode, this ep of Star Trek: Voyager was meant as a tribute to the original series, originally airing 30 years ago for what was then Star Trek's 30th anniversary. Unlike our last episode...well...just tune in to see what Tim and Joe thought about this one. Was it good? Was it bad? Was it so spotty we will never watch it again?


MOAM 049 - DS9 - Trials and Tribble-ations
MOAM 049 - DS9 - Trials and Tribble-ations episode artwork
06/28/2026

Widely regarded as one of Deep Space Nine's best episode, this tribute to the orginial series aired 30 years ago, just in time for what was then Star Trek's 30th anniversary. Joe and Tim talk about the episode and why it is a stone cold classic.


MOAM 048 - The Voyage Home
MOAM 048 - The Voyage Home episode artwork
06/21/2026

The one with the whales. Tim and Joe talk about maybe the most famous Star Trek movie, The Voyage Home. This is, again, audio commentary style, so turn on the movie if you want and follow along with us.


MOAM 047 - The Search for Spock
MOAM 047 - The Search for Spock episode artwork
06/08/2026

Joe and Tim discuss the second installment of the unofficial "Genesis Trilogy", Star Trek III: The Search for Spock. This is a controversal entry into the franchise, one that moves our story forward, but has an almost equal share of detractors to fans. What did we think about it? Tune in to listen to our audio commentary to find out.


MOAM 046 - The Wrath of Khan
MOAM 046 - The Wrath of Khan episode artwork
05/24/2026

Tim, Joe, and special guest Jamie, do an audio commentary for an undisputed classic Trek film: The Wrath of Khan. Many people consider this to be the best Trek film of all time, even if they are wrong (it is The Undiscovered Country). Take a listed to what we have to say about this film, it's stars, and what it means to us.


MOAM 045 - TNG Chain of Command 2
MOAM 045 - TNG Chain of Command 2 episode artwork
03/22/2026

THERE ARE FOUR LIGHTS! While Chain of Command Part 1 was a very good set up episode, Part 2 is where "it really cooks" as the kids say. We talk about the incredible acting of Patrick Stewart and the realities of war on this episode. It's a fun one and we hope you join us!


MOAM 044 - TNG - Chain of Command 1
MOAM 044 - TNG - Chain of Command 1 episode artwork
03/15/2026

Tim and Joe discuss one of their mutual favorite episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation, Chain of Command. The episode is a two parter, so our podcast is also a two parter. What did we think of Captain Jellico? Was Will justified? Come hear us to find out!


MOAM 043 -Should we chat about Star Trek Acadamy
MOAM 043 -Should we chat about Star Trek Acadamy episode artwork
02/23/2026

Do we want to do this? Should we? Joe, Nathanael, and Tim, who each have different levels of experience with the new show, talk about their impressions based on what they have seen so far.


MOAM 042 - DS9 The Defiant
MOAM 042 - DS9 The Defiant episode artwork
02/16/2026

The second Thomas Riker episode! This time, Thomas poses as Will to steal DS9's new warship, the Defiant. We had a lot of fun with this one and hope you enjoy listening in.


MOAM 041 - TNG Second Chances
MOAM 041 - TNG Second Chances episode artwork
02/09/2026

WE'RE BACK! Tim, Joe and Nathanael dive into the first of two episodes featuring everyone's favorite transporter duplicate, Thomas Riker. We talk about the nature of humanity and how weird it would be to have a double. Listen in!


MOAM 040 -What should we talk about in the future
MOAM 040 -What should we talk about in the future episode artwork
01/12/2026

Another shorter form episode, celebrating 40 epidodes and kicking around ideas for future episodes. Needless to say: theres still A TON of things we can dive into in all things Trek.


MOAM 039 - 765874 - Unification
MOAM 039 - 765874 - Unification episode artwork
01/05/2026

In this shorter "snap" episode, Tim has shown Joe the afor mentioned online short Trek story reuniting Kirk and Spock. Will Joe think it's rubbish? Probably. Tune in to find out for sure.


MOAM 038 - Insurection
MOAM 038 - Insurection episode artwork
12/29/2025

Joe and Tim record an audio commentary for the 3rd Star Trek TNG cast movie, Insurection. A lot has been said about this movie, and we're gonna say a little more! Join us.


MOAM 037 -TNG - The Wounded
MOAM 037 -TNG - The Wounded episode artwork
12/08/2025

Tim and Joe talk about one of Tim's favorite eposides (an O'Brien episode!), The Wounded. Tune in to hear what we think about the Cardasians and all your other favorite subjects.


MOAM 036 - ANNIVERSARY SHOW Tims Top Ten
MOAM 036 - ANNIVERSARY SHOW Tims Top Ten episode artwork
11/27/2025

It's our one year anniversary as a podcast! Tim and Joe talk in this special episode about Tim's Top Ten TNG Episodes. Tune in to hear what we have to say about some of the best episodes The Next Generation has to offer.


MOAM 035 - TOS - The City On The Edge of Forever
MOAM 035 - TOS - The City On The Edge of Forever episode artwork
11/17/2025

Tim, Joe, and Jamie talk about one of the best espidoes of the original series (TOS), The City on the Edge of Forever. Think you understad a time paradox? Think again. We hope you enjoy this one.


MOAM 034-Meet Jaime and Favorite Characters
MOAM 034-Meet Jaime and Favorite Characters episode artwork
11/10/2025

Our friend and brother from another mother Jamie joins us on this week's episode, sitting in for Nathanael who is busy for a few weeks. Tim and Joe talk with Jamie about why he finds Star Trek so compelling, and the trio does an informal favorites list of their favorite character by series. Join us!


MOAM 033 - DS9 The Seige of AR 558
MOAM 033 - DS9 The Seige of AR 558 episode artwork
11/03/2025

Our second review of a DS9 epidode! War is hell, and this episode goes as dark and gritty as it gets. Hear Joe, Nathanael, and Tim share their views and talk about if war belong in Star Trek or not.


MOAM 032 - TNG Yesterdays Enterprise
MOAM 032 - TNG Yesterdays Enterprise episode artwork
10/26/2025

Widely regarded as one of the best episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generations, Yesterday's Enterprise remains a thrilling watch, even decades after it's first air date (35 years ago this year). Tune in as the fellas discussed their favorite parts and let's make sure history never forgets the name....Enterprise.


MOAM 031 - Starfleet Acadamy Trailer and Whats Next
MOAM 031 - Starfleet Acadamy Trailer and Whats Next episode artwork
10/19/2025

Emergency Podcast - Tim, Joe, and Nathanael watch the Starfleet Acadamy trailer and talk about their instant reactions. They also discuss where they would like the franchise to go in the future. Tune in and see what you think!


MOAM 030 - How To Fix Generations
MOAM 030 - How To Fix Generations episode artwork
10/05/2025

In this third part to our two part episode of Star Trek: Generations, we chat about what we would do to change the film if budget were no object. Tune it to hear our thoughts!


MOAM 029 - Generations Part 2
MOAM 029 - Generations Part 2 episode artwork
09/28/2025

The second half of Star Trek: Generations! This is where....the convo get spicy. Tune in to hear what we thought!


MOAM 028 - Generations Part 1
MOAM 028 - Generations Part 1 episode artwork
09/21/2025

Controversy ensues as Nathanael, Tim and Joe dive into the first TNG movie, Generations. What did we like? What did we hate? What is it about this movie? Tune in to find out.


MOAM 027 - TNG Tapestry
MOAM 027 - TNG Tapestry episode artwork
09/14/2025

Widely regarded as one of the best episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation, Tapestry tells a story about regrets, and the things that make us who we are. Joe, Nathanael, and Tim dive in and tackle the themes of this episode, and have a pretty good chat about life in the process.


MOAM 026 -Galaxy Quest
MOAM 026 -Galaxy Quest episode artwork
09/07/2025

Tim, Joe, and Nathanael discuss a quasi-Star Trek movie (???), Galaxy Quest. This movie was made with a lot of love, and I think it's safe to say we enjoyed the rewatch and recording this episode. Tune in to hear what we thought!