Explore every episode of the podcast Crusher Convo Podcast
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| Ep: 070 Nightmare on the Enterprise: A Crusherween Special about "Night Terrors" | 01 Nov 2025 | 00:43:13 | |
Happy Crusherween, Everyone! Go to sleep with one eye open, as I talk about the hauntingly scary episode of The Next Generation "Night Terrors"! How did Beverly (with Data's help) save the day while she was suffering herself? Let's find out! 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 fanbase podcast that admires and enjoys her work! | |||
| Ep: 069 Beckett's Burden: A deeper look at Lower Decks' "The Inner Fight" | 18 Oct 2025 | 00:49:03 | |
My guest, Emmett, and I will have a deeper look at the emotional impact that Lower Decks' "The Inner Fight" had and how Beverly Crusher could make a difference in this episode. 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 fanbase podcast that admires and enjoys her work! | |||
| BONUS: The Sehlat Who Ate Its Tail Review - Old School Wins! | 23 Aug 2025 | 00:18:50 | |
James Kirk's first day as Captain does not go as planned when the Enterprise is captured by a scavenger ship. And by an alien that isn't what it seems! NOTE: These episodes are off a LIVE broadcast that you can see at my YT 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 fanbase podcast that just admires and enjoys her work! | |||
| BONUS: Through the Lens of Time Review - RIP Ensign Gamble :( | 12 Aug 2025 | 00:14:33 | |
The Enterprise encounters a Strange New World with a VERY dark secret! NOTE: These episodes are off a LIVE broadcast that you can see at my YT 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 fanbase podcast that just admires and enjoys her work! | |||
| BONUS: A Space Adventure Hour Review - SAFETY PROTOCOLS!!! | 02 Aug 2025 | 00:10:40 | |
Murder Mystery Time on the Enterprise, as La'An tests a prototype that could put the entire crew in danger! NOTE: These episodes are off a LIVE broadcast that you can see at my YT 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 fanbase podcast that just admires and enjoys her work! | |||
| BONUS: Shuttle to Kenfori Review - Don't say the "Z" word! | 26 Jul 2025 | 00:11:56 | |
What mission is our captain and doctor on? and how does Batel and Ortegas fit into it all? Let's find out! NOTE: These episodes are off a LIVE broadcast that you can see at my YT 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 fanbase podcast that just admires and enjoys her work! | |||
| BONUS: Wedding Bell Blues Review - He's baaaaack!!! | 26 Jul 2025 | 00:10:10 | |
Is there a wedding in sight for our two favorite captains? Or does Nurse Chapel have some bad news to tell Spock? And who is this mystery man? And what amazing surprise came at the end?! NOTE: These episodes are off a LIVE broadcast that you can see at my YT 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 fanbase podcast that just admires and enjoys her work! | |||
| BONUS: Hegemony Part II Review - Gorn vs The Enterprise! | 26 Jul 2025 | 00:07:55 | |
After almost two years of waiting, we finally learn the fate of our Enterprise Crew, as they try to escape their most dangerous enemy! Will Batel survive? Is Pelia being too hard on Scotty? Where is the Away Team?! NOTE: These episodes are off a LIVE broadcast that you can see at my YT 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 fanbase podcast that just admires and enjoys her work! | |||
| Ep: 065 The Deadliest Games of Star Trek | 12 Jul 2025 | 00:47:34 | |
Join me as I dive into the most deadly game episodes of Star Trek and see who survived and who didn't! NOTE: These episodes are off a LIVE broadcast that you can see at my YT 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 fanbase podcast that just admires and enjoys her work! | |||
| Ep: 064 "Behind the Chakram" - Conversation with Steven L. Sears | 05 Jul 2025 | 00:43:31 | |
I crossed the steams between fantasy and sci-fi, as I got the amazing opportunity to sit down with Writer/Producer/Actor, Steven L. Sears. From his work on Xena to his love of Star Trek, there is so much to unpack that you will not be disappointed! NOTE: These episodes are off a LIVE broadcast that you can see at my YT 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 fanbase podcast that just admires and enjoys her work! | |||
| Ep: 063 The Sons of Picard: TNG's Bloodlines VS Season 3 of Picard | 29 Jun 2025 | 00:47:22 | |
Did you know that 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' introduced us to the idea of Picard having a son way back in Season 7, but it wasn't until 'Picard' Season 3 that we finally explored that storyline in depth? My guest, Wes from Twin Cities Trekkies, and I take a deep look into the similarities of Jason and Jack. NOTE: These episodes are off a LIVE broadcast that you can see at my YT 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 fanbase podcast that just admires and enjoys her work! | |||
| Ep: 062 Star Trek Prodigy's "Kobayashi" | 14 Jun 2025 | 00:55:11 | |
There is no winning in this scenario as I discuss the episode that brought back Beverly Crusher, with special guest and comic book artist, Vernon Smith! NOTE: These episodes are off a LIVE broadcast that you can see at my YT 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 fanbase podcast that just admires and enjoys her work! | |||
| BONUS: Beverly Crusher Day - Top 10 Moments that define her Legacy | 16 Oct 2025 | 01:32:14 | |
It is Beverly Crusher Day! Join me and my special guest, Ryan Thomas Riddle, as we dive deep into the world of our favorite doctor and try to uncover what truly makes Beverly Crusher a legend! 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 fanbase podcast that admires and enjoys her work! | |||
| Ep: 061 The Life and Death of Jack Crusher | 07 Jun 2025 | 00:51:45 | |
We honor the patriarch of the Crusher Family, as Bryan from Trek Marry Kill Podcast, and I deep dive into the best and worst of Jack Crusher's story. NOTE: These episodes are off a LIVE broadcast that you can see at my YT 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 fanbase podcast that just admires and enjoys her work! | |||
| Ep: 060 "Breaking the High Ground" - Conversation with Melinda Snodgrass | 31 May 2025 | 00:58:49 | |
One of my favorite TNG writers, the incomparable Melinda Snodgrass, sat down with me to discuss her career and her love of Sci-Fi. NOTE: These episodes are off a LIVE broadcast that you can see at my YT 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 fanbase podcast that just admires and enjoys her work! | |||
| Ep: 059 WWBD: Star Trek: Enterprise's "The Breach" | 17 May 2025 | 00:48:59 | |
In this "What would Beverly Do?" episode, I sit down with Jay to discuss ENT's "The Breach" where Phlox's moral compass is put to the ultimate test! NOTE: These episodes are off a LIVE broadcast that you can see at my YT 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 fanbase podcast that just admires and enjoys her work! | |||
| Ep: 058 "These are the Voyages" - Conversation with The Beverly Crushers Band | 10 May 2025 | 00:48:15 | |
I had a deep conversation with Rob, from the Beverly Crushers Band. We talk about the philosophy of Star Trek, his music and what Trek means to him! So tune those instruments and jam with us! NOTE: These episodes are off a LIVE broadcast that you can see at my YT 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 fanbase podcast that just admires and enjoys her work! | |||
| Ep: 057 "Take me out to the Holosuite" [Jackie Robinson Tribute] | 03 May 2025 | 01:14:38 | |
Grab some Cracker Jack during that 7th inning stretch, as Joe Dove from Captains Quadrant joins me in discussing DS9's Take me out to the Holosuite, and also pay tribute to my favorite baseball player, Jackie Robinson! Will we bat a 1000 or hit a Grand Slam? Join us and find out! NOTE: These episodes are off a LIVE broadcast that you can see at my YT 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 fanbase podcast that just admires and enjoys her work! | |||
| BONUS: Trek against Pancreatic Cancer with Kitty Swink and Armin Shimerman | 20 Apr 2025 | 00:49:55 | |
It's that time of year again! I sat down with Kitty Swink and Armin Shimerman to discuss this year's PurpleStride and why this year is oh so important! NOTE: These episodes are off a LIVE broadcast that you can see at my YT 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 fanbase podcast that just admires and enjoys her work! | |||
| Ep: 056 "Where no one has gone before" - Conversation with Brian Volk-Weiss | 12 Apr 2025 | 00:39:03 | |
I sat down with Brian Volk-Weiss from Nacelle Company to discuss his upcoming toy line and what Star Trek means to him! NOTE: These episodes are off a LIVE broadcast that you can see at my YT 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 fanbase podcast that just admires and enjoys her work! | |||
| Ep: 055 The Greenshirt Journey with Cameron Harrison | 05 Apr 2025 | 00:48:52 | |
I have the amazing Cameron Harrison as we discuss his trek through the next generation over the last 7 years and what his thoughts on this journey now that he has finished! Check out his podcast Greenshirt: A Newbie's Trek through the Next Generation, on where you find your podcasts! NOTE: These episodes are off a LIVE broadcast that you can see at my YT 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 fanbase podcast that just admires and enjoys her work! | |||
| BONUS: Trek Talks 4 with John Billingsley | 29 Mar 2025 | 00:52:56 | |
It is that time of year again! Trek Talks 4 premieres on April 5th, 2025 to help benefit the Hollywood Food Coalition. I sat down with John to discuss this year's event and what it means to him. This conversation was recorded on January 6th, just days before the wildfires in California and before the postponement of Trek Talks before it was moved to April 5th. Panels and Guests are subject to change. Check their website at Trektalks.net for more information! NOTE: These episodes are off a LIVE broadcast that you can see at my YT 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 fanbase podcast that just admires and enjoys her work! | |||
| Ep: 054 The City on the Edge of Forever: Time Travel Favorites | 27 Mar 2025 | 00:52:19 | |
Tim from FSF Popcast is BACK and to discuss The City on the Edge of Forever and Time Travel favorites! What time period would you want to go back and visit? NOTE: These episodes are off a LIVE broadcast that you can see at my YT 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 fanbase podcast that just admires and enjoys her work! | |||
| Ep: 068 The Family of the Enterprise: A Crusher Family Tribute | 08 Oct 2025 | 01:15:59 | |
The Crusher family takes center stage as I delve into the fascinating world of Beverly, Wesley, and Jack Crusher! Exploring their struggles, triumphs, and sacrifices that have made them an integral part of the Star Trek universe. Special Guest: John Orquiola from Screen Rant! 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 fanbase podcast that admires and enjoys her work! | |||
| Ep: 053 David Jones: From J'Gal to the Terran Empire | 15 Mar 2025 | 00:56:14 | |
I sit down with Star Trek actor, David Jones, as we discuss his love for Star Trek, his time on set and other amazing projects! And he turned the tables on me with his own questions! NOTE: These episodes are off a LIVE broadcast that you can see at my YT 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 fanbase podcast that just admires and enjoys her work! | |||
| Ep: 052 The Borg vs The Crushers | 09 Mar 2025 | 01:12:49 | |
The moment has finally come as I welcome Kenny, from Trek Wars Podcast, to discuss The Borg and the Crushers, and why Beverly's Hippocratic Oath turned against her 30 years later. NOTE: These episodes are off a LIVE broadcast that you can see at my YT 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 fanbase podcast that just admires and enjoys her work! | |||
| Ep: 051 Happy Birthday, Gates! | 02 Mar 2025 | 00:37:43 | |
Today I celebrate Gates' 76th Birthday! Join me as I chime in on my favorite Trek and Non-Trek of her amazing career! NOTE: These episodes are off a LIVE broadcast that you can see at my YT 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 fanbase podcast that just admires and enjoys her work! | |||
| Ep: 050 Holodeck Fun: The Bride of Chaotica! (S3 Premiere) | 22 Feb 2025 | 01:13:15 | |
Welcome to the Season 3 Premiere of Crusher Convo! Laurie from TrekMovie.com sits down with me as we discuss a fan favorite of Star Trek: VOY "Bride of Chaotica!" and how the holodeck had some good and not so good moments! NOTE: These episodes are off a LIVE broadcast that you can see at my YT 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 fanbase podcast that just admires and enjoys her work! | |||
| Trailer | 28 Dec 2024 | 00:00:53 | |
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| Ep: 049 React & Review of Lower Decks "The New Next Generation" | 28 Dec 2024 | 01:19:48 | |
Marcy from Idle Ride Podcast, joins me as we wrap up the final episode of Star Trek Lower Decks, and close off Season 2 of Crusher Convo. Will the episode bring us tears of joy? or will it feel unfinished? Listen and find out! | |||
| Ep: 048 React & Review of Lower Decks "Fissure Quest" | 26 Dec 2024 | 00:47:01 | |
Our favorites from Star Trek past show up for one last adventure, as we hit the Penultimate episode of the final season of Lower Decks, with special guest and new listener, Eric! | |||
| Ep: 047 "The Dancing Doctor Is In" Interview with Gates McFadden | 14 Dec 2024 | 00:20:20 | |
My podcast has come full circle as I got the opportunity to sit down with Gates McFadden and discuss her career and what means the most to her! And don't forget to listen to her podcast, InvestiGates, wherever you listen to your podcasts! | |||
| Ep: 046 React & Review of Lower Decks "Upper Decks" | 07 Dec 2024 | 00:38:27 | |
It is the Upper Deckers turn to have fun as we see their day to day life on the Cerritos! This episode causes some good and yet not so good mayhem! | |||
| Ep: 045 React & Review of Lower Decks "Fully Dilated" | 30 Nov 2024 | 00:41:07 | |
It's Carbon Creek meets Inner Light in this next episode of Lower Decks and we get to enjoy one of our favorite characters in TNG! (if not all of Star Trek). Let's drink our Micheladas and talk about "Fully Dilated". | |||
| Ep: 067 Is this Series Finale the best of ALL TIME? - Review of All Good Things... | 21 Sep 2025 | 00:51:06 | |
Join me as we boldly go where many have gone before and revisit the iconic finale of Star Trek: The Next Generation. Is "All Good Things..." truly a masterclass in storytelling, or has time not been kind to this beloved episode? Let's dive in and explore the highs and lows of this concluding chapter, and see if it still holds up today. NOTE: These episodes are off a LIVE broadcast that you can see at my YT 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 fanbase podcast that just admires and enjoys her work! | |||
| Ep: 044 React & Review of Lower Decks "Of Gods and Angles" | 29 Nov 2024 | 00:41:20 | |
Demi-Gods, Geometric Shapes and Cursing? OH MY! This episode had a lot to unpack so let's jump right in like T'Ana body slamming Boimler and talk about this start of the second half of the finale season of Star Trek Lower Decks! | |||
| Ep: 043 React & Review of Lower Decks "Starbase 80?!" | 16 Nov 2024 | 00:57:47 | |
We are stuck at Starbase 80 with anaphasic lifeforms and zombie crew, but do not worry, I have my friend Alexa with me to give us her insight as a new watcher to the franchise! Let's kick some El-Aurian butt and crush the conversation! | |||
| Ep: 042 React & Review of Lower Decks "A Farewell to Farms" | 09 Nov 2024 | 00:57:57 | |
We got Dr. Migleemo, Klingons and Farming? We shall see what this episode cooks up as I review Episode 4 of the final season of Star Trek Lower Decks. With Special Guest: Larry Nemecek! | |||
| Ep: 041 React & Review of Lower Decks "The Best Exotic Nanite Hotel" | 02 Nov 2024 | 00:44:21 | |
It seems the nanites that Wesley Crusher created has been wrecking havoc at a local space hotel and our Cerritos Crew is up for the hunt! Let's see how many Crusher references we get in this episode of Lower Decks! | |||
| Ep: 040 "Farewell Cerritos" Interview with Mike McMahan | 26 Oct 2024 | 00:17:28 | |
As the final season of Star Trek Lower Decks comes to a close, I got the chance to sit down with creator Mike McMahan to discuss this magical ride with the Cerritos Crew. We definitely crushed the conversation and gushed about Beverly! | |||
| Ep: 039 React & Review of Lower Decks "Dos Cerritos" & "Shades of Green" | 26 Oct 2024 | 00:41:42 | |
I discuss the Final Season Premiere of Star Trek: Lower Decks, Dos Cerritos and Shades of Green, and how this paves the way for the final season. Let's Crush the Conversation by Celebrating the Cerritos Crew! | |||
| BONUS: Beverly Crusher Day 2024 - React & Review of "Open a Channel" | 15 Oct 2024 | 00:55:52 | |
Happy Beverly Crusher Day, Everyone! Come join me as I react and review Nana Visitor's new book "Open a Channel" and discuss how Beverly Crusher made an impact on me. | |||
| Ep: 038 "The Vulcan Warrior" Interview with Stephanie Czajkowski | 01 Oct 2024 | 01:12:30 | |
**LISTENER DISCRETION ADVISED** | |||
| Ep: 037 "The Time Loop Enigma" featuring Patrick | 29 Sep 2024 | 01:20:28 | |
I am joined by Patrick from It's Got Star Trek Podcast to discuss his favorite TNG episode "Cause & Effect" and other amazing Sci-fi (and not so Sci-fi) timey wimey episodes. And Happy Star Trek Day Everyone! LLAP | |||
| Ep: 036 React & Review of Prodigy Ep: 16-20 | 22 Sep 2024 | 01:18:52 | |
As we close off Season 2 of Prodigy, Jay (@JayR_Xx) and I express our love and favorite moments this season had. And we get the reunion we all have been waiting for! | |||
| Ep: 066 "The Battle Hearted Mothers" - Xena's 30th Anniversary Special | 14 Sep 2025 | 01:20:38 | |
Let's talk about these kick ass moms as we celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Xena: Warrior Princess. I have special guest, Marcy, from Idle Ride Podcast, to help me break down the similarities and why Xena/Beverly are such a staple among women. NOTE: These episodes are off a LIVE broadcast that you can see at my YT 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 fanbase podcast that just admires and enjoys her work! | |||
| Ep: 035 React & Review of Prodigy Ep: 11-15 | 08 Sep 2024 | 01:02:36 | |
Time for Jay (@JayR_Xx) and I to talk about Episodes 11-15 of Star Trek Prodigy and literally blow our minds about Beverly Crusher's return! You don't want to miss this! | |||
| Ep: 034 React & Review of Prodigy Ep: 6-10 | 01 Sep 2024 | 00:59:22 | |
I review Episode 6-10 of Season 2 of Star Trek Prodigy! This is the day we have been waiting for, The return of Wesley Crusher! | |||
| Ep: 033 React & Review of Prodigy Ep: 1-5 Featuring Jay | 14 Aug 2024 | 01:13:40 | |
Jay (@JayR_Xx) and I review Episode 1-5 of Season 2 of Star Trek Prodigy! Lot's of fun conversations and how confusing the timey wimey stuff is! | |||
| Ep: 032 "The Tragedy of Sub Rosa" featuring Dani | 05 Aug 2024 | 00:59:50 | |
Dani from @ComicsAnd_ is in the hot seat with me as we deep dive a Beverly Crusher favorite, Sub Rosa. No Candle was safe during the taping of this episode! | |||