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Set Phasers to Fun!

Set Phasers to Fun!

By Charlie Fonville & Megan Gogerty

A podcast about Star Trek: The Next Generation for some reason
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Episode 13 - A Summer House in Serious Nerddom

Set Phasers to Fun!Sep 10, 2015

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Episode 40 - Behold My Complicated Knife!

Episode 40 - Behold My Complicated Knife!

This is 40! We strive to bring you consistently compelling and timely content, but this is what you get. At the behest of an Admiral's Club member, we talk spin-off ideas, midlife crises for our main characters, and of course, corn status.

Mar 03, 202145:44
Episode 39 - Monsanto? More Like Mon-Forgetto

Episode 39 - Monsanto? More Like Mon-Forgetto

We're back! This time we set our phasers to Picard! 

Aug 25, 202036:34
Episode 38 - An Android, Puffy and Painting

Episode 38 - An Android, Puffy and Painting

Megan and Charlie are back to put a bow on our TNG-centric format (for now). We wrap up all unfinished Next Gen business and boldly look forward to the January 23rd premiere of Picard. All that plus a TON of nonsense when you Set Phasers to Fun!
Jan 08, 202035:33
Episode 37 - Trade Your Bones For Dollars, Kids!

Episode 37 - Trade Your Bones For Dollars, Kids!

Megan and Charlie are back, just like Jean-Luc Picard. In this already outdated episode, your hosts discuss the Picard teaser trailer, but we recorded well before the newest trailer dropped. We sort of discuss the trailer, and so much more. All that and more corn nonsense from Megan when you Set Phasers to Fun!
Jul 23, 201934:19
Episode 36 - Igloo Iguana, Random Coincidence

Episode 36 - Igloo Iguana, Random Coincidence

Megan and Charlie return to the podwaves with another extremely well-informed, insightful, and elegant episode. Get your classic 3 C's of entertainment: childbirth, character arcs, and corn, only when you Set Phasers to Fun!
Feb 16, 201934:21
Episode 35 - Your Inner Super Nerd, Being Super Nerdy

Episode 35 - Your Inner Super Nerd, Being Super Nerdy

After a bit of a break, your humble hosts return with a lot of cutting insights into mothers, yoga, nerds, Wesley Crusher, and a lot of other things. You might learn something about Star Trek the Next Generation, but you will definitely learn something about yourself when you Set Phasers to Fun!
Dec 13, 201832:27
Episode 34 - Picard and Riker, Hot & Husky

Episode 34 - Picard and Riker, Hot & Husky

OMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMG Picard is back.
Aug 07, 201837:34
Episode 33 - The Enterprise: A Big Circle with a Porch

Episode 33 - The Enterprise: A Big Circle with a Porch

After a little break, your hosts are back in action and ready to entertain you, sort of. We get to hear a new episode of TNG thanks to the good folks at Botnik, we talk about deaths on the show, and Megan really ups the corn smut quotient on this episode's Corn Report. All that, listener mail, and more when you Set Phasers to Fun!
Jun 12, 201832:56
Episode 32 - Hal Holbrook, Asking For More Money.

Episode 32 - Hal Holbrook, Asking For More Money.

We're back with a ton of surprises in store, including a distinct lack of ear-splitting Megan-cackles. We follow up on some unifinished Riker/Riker/Trombone Business, answer questions from the Admirals Club, and debut a new piece of fan art. All this and more when you Set Phasers to Fun!
Feb 09, 201834:50
Episode 31 - Deanna, with a Yak Trimmed Djembe Drum

Episode 31 - Deanna, with a Yak Trimmed Djembe Drum

We're back with very special guest and SPTF composer Tony Thaxton. We talk about music on TNG. If you'd like an indication of how this episode went, there's a six minute monologue about Mike Oldfield's prog rock masterpiece Amarok on the cutting room floor.
Jan 18, 201801:05:05
Episode 30 - Admiral Softpants, Gnawing on a Turkey Leg

Episode 30 - Admiral Softpants, Gnawing on a Turkey Leg

We're back with the most disjointed and production value heavy epsiode yet! Our old pal Tony Thaxton has some surprises in store for us this week as we dive into corn bobbing, listener mail, and the Admiral's Club. All this and more when you Set Phasers to Fun!   @megangogerty on Twitter @charliefonville on Twitter & Instagram @setphaserspod on Twitter setphaserstofunpod@gmail.com @tonythaxton on Twitter
Nov 05, 201730:54
Episode 29 - Rhea, getting gum from the kitchen

Episode 29 - Rhea, getting gum from the kitchen

This week on Set Phasers to Fun, we welcome comedian and actor Rhea Butcher to the show! We talk about Tasha, Spock, how gum helped her avoid embarrassment as a child, and so much more.  Rhea and her wife Cameron Esposito are on a nationwide comedy tour RIGHT THIS SECOND so visit her website for tickets. @RheaButcher on Twitter & Instagram and www.rheabutcher.com. @megangogerty on Twitter @charliefonville on Twitter & Instagram @setphaserspod on Twitter setphaserstofunpod@gmail.com
Sep 28, 201742:50
Episode 28 - A Sex Ghost, covered in corn.

Episode 28 - A Sex Ghost, covered in corn.

We are BACK with an all-new episode. This time we crown some new superlisteners, answer listener mail, and tackle one of the most controversial episodes of the whole series.
In honor of Megan's trip to Scotland, this week is all about "Sub Rosa." Desires will be revealed. Alliances will be tested. Corn will be discussed.
All this and more when you Set Phasers to Fun!
Sep 07, 201732:26
Episode 27 - Jehophesat, With a Parasite

Episode 27 - Jehophesat, With a Parasite

Aaaaand we're back! This time around, Megan and Charlie discuss your Borg song puns, answer questions from a pair of would-be superlisteners, and Megan rants about food. All this and more when you Set Phasers to Fun!
Jul 10, 201730:52
Episode 26 - Your Hosts, Their Voices Unfurled in Glory

Episode 26 - Your Hosts, Their Voices Unfurled in Glory

Can you believe it! It's our second anniversary here at Set Phasers to Fun! Who knew such a humble podcast could stay so humble for 104 weeks? This week, we talk season-ending cliffhangers, open up the ol' listener mailbag, and take you on a musical journey through the stars. All this and more when you Set Phasers to Fun!
On a serious note, we really do appreciate everyone who listens. We will endeavour to keep churnin' out the gold.
Apr 22, 201739:28
Episode 25 - A Television Show, Becoming Good

Episode 25 - A Television Show, Becoming Good

Set Phasers to Fun returns with a guide to Season 3! Will the crew remember that they have replicators and don't need to trade anything? Will anyone ever be able to outsmart Picard? The answer is no, but you should still listen because we're so delightful! All this and more when you Set Phasers to Fun!
Mar 31, 201740:53
Episode 24 - Remember that Time We Boned All Those Planetary Ladies?

Episode 24 - Remember that Time We Boned All Those Planetary Ladies?

Megan and Charlie break their long hiatus with this almost comprehensive guide to Season 2. Will Dr. Pulaski be blown out of the airlock? Will Worf get over his galootness and get down with K'Ehleyr? Will there be any ladies on the Enterprise who are able to resist the charms of the quadrant's most mulleted rogue? Learn the answers to all these and more when you Set Phasers to Fun!
Jan 17, 201732:06
Episode 23 - An Actor, His Shoes Hurled in Anger
Oct 28, 201644:35
Episode 22 - Geordi, Alone with His Racket Game

Episode 22 - Geordi, Alone with His Racket Game

We're back! After a little summer hiatus, your hosts have returned with an episode guide to Season one, some games that don't go anywhere, and a lot of general nonsense. We get some gifts and we try to fire up the ol' comedy machine once again. All that and more when you Set Phasers to Fun!
Sep 27, 201634:37
Episode 21 - A Fainting Honor Goat

Episode 21 - A Fainting Honor Goat

Megan and Charlie are back with more ThinkGeek bashing, a discussion of appropriate fan attire, and "Rascals." We also answer listener mail, and do a smidge of Off-Topic Breezin'™. All this and more when you Set Phasers to Fun!
Jun 06, 201632:30
Episode 20 - For Science, Let's Bathe Each Other

Episode 20 - For Science, Let's Bathe Each Other

No one said we could do it, but Set Phasers to Fun celebrates our first anniversary, and this episode is a real humdinger. Megan & Charlie open up the ol' listener mailbag, talk "Relics," and conjure up some disturbing imagery. All this and more when you Set Phasers to Fun! We'd also like to offer a sincere Thank You to all our listeners. We would say that without you none of this would be possible, but that's not really the case. But still, thank you.
Apr 22, 201630:09
Episode 19 - Of Mirror Towels and Sweater Nanite Colonies

Episode 19 - Of Mirror Towels and Sweater Nanite Colonies

It's a real grab bag this episode as Megan and Charlie answer superlistener mail, talk Nanites, Ensign Sonya Gomez, some Trek news, and sexy space towels. All this and more when you Set Phasers to Fun!
Mar 03, 201634:37
Episode 18 - Space Eggers!

Episode 18 - Space Eggers!

Megan and Charlie storm into 2016 with an all new episode. Listener mail, lying in the 24th Century, Making a Murder, and more when you Set Phasers to Fun!
Feb 01, 201630:58
Episode 17 - To Boldy Go, if it's Not Too Much Trouble

Episode 17 - To Boldy Go, if it's Not Too Much Trouble

BREAKING NEWS EDITION! A new Trek series has been announced at CBS and Megan & Charlie have all the inside dirt. Actually they have none of the inside dirt but they have a lot of dumb ideas!
Nov 13, 201532:38
Episode 16 - Beck, His Pants Ill-Fitting

Episode 16 - Beck, His Pants Ill-Fitting

Is the "Darmok" episode a Shaka when the walls fell or a Zena and Anzo at Lunga? What does superlistener Jena have to look forward to in Season 3? We get to the bottom of this, do some Off-Topic-Breezin™, and more, all when you Set Phasers to Fun!
Nov 06, 201531:39
Episode 15 - Bellydancing at Khitomer

Episode 15 - Bellydancing at Khitomer

Megan and Charlie tackle the galaxy's only known knife-fight based culture, The Klingon Empire. K'Ehleyr sings us songs of Klingon and Earthly love, Worf's life choices are examined, and Gowron's eyeballs are celebrated. All this and more when you Set Phasers to Fun!You learn all about K'Ehleyr herself, Suzie Plakson, on her website, SuziePlakson.com, and you can get her album hereK'plah!
Oct 08, 201534:48
Episode 14 - Color Guard in a Goth Marching Band

Episode 14 - Color Guard in a Goth Marching Band

This week, Megan and Charlie talk faith in the 24th century. Where do Klingons shop for shoes? Could a religion be founded on wanting to kill Wesley? All this and more when you Set Phasers to Fun!
Sep 21, 201528:03
Episode 13 - A Summer House in Serious Nerddom

Episode 13 - A Summer House in Serious Nerddom

This week: Megan and Charlie are both exhausted, Alice Mae Fonville chimes in from time to time, and one of Megan's lifelong dreams is fulfilled. All this and more when you Set Phasers to Fun!
Sep 10, 201527:08
Episode 12 - Off-Topic Breezin' with Megan & Charlie
Aug 17, 201531:09
Episode 11 - Kids in SPAAAAAAAACE

Episode 11 - Kids in SPAAAAAAAACE

Your hosts are back, but now sleep deprived from newborn invasions and play rehearsals. What better topic to discuss than Wesley and the other annoying kids on the Enterprise, both real and imagined. We tackle this and more when you Set Phasers to Fun!
Aug 10, 201531:02
Episode 10 - Space Jazz Court is Now in Session

Episode 10 - Space Jazz Court is Now in Session

We all know weirdness goes down in space. Sometimes that weirdness leads to you staring yourself in the face, then you yelling at yourself for vague reasons. This week on Set Phasers to Fun, Megan and Charlie delve into the myriad of doppelgängers who torment the crew. They also propose a radical solution to fixing our criminal justice system. All that, listener mail, and more when you Set Phasers to Fun!
Jul 12, 201530:60
Episode 9 - Crusher? I hardly know her.

Episode 9 - Crusher? I hardly know her.

It's all things Crusher this week at Set Phasers to Fun. Is Wesley really the worst? Is Bev the best? Is it ok if we call her Bev? Also: Troi, Q, new Star Trek TNG spinoff show ideas, and more when you Set Phasers to Fun!
Jun 30, 201538:37
Episode 8 - Hey, we found someone worse than Piscopo!

Episode 8 - Hey, we found someone worse than Piscopo!

Charlie & Megan discuss fans' picks for rebooting the show, try to figure out which celebrities are Star Trek fans, and finally crack The Piscopo Conundrum. All this and more can be yours when you SET PHASERS TO FUN!
Jun 23, 201530:40
Episode 7 - Reboot!

Episode 7 - Reboot!

This week Megan and Charlie are rebooting TNG and announcing their casting picks. You will not believe how many roles go to one particular actor. All that, listener mail, and more when you Set Phasers to Fun!
Jun 11, 201530:21
Episode 6 - Deep Cut Nerd

Episode 6 - Deep Cut Nerd

Larry Pontius, an old Star Trek-loving friend of your hosts, pops in with a misguided assertion that the original series is better than TNG. Megan reveals what part Riker played in her journey to womanhood, and we try to figure out the story for the next TNG movie.
Jun 08, 201530:08
Episode 5 - A Warrior's Drink

Episode 5 - A Warrior's Drink

This week, Megan and Charlie wander on down to Ten Forward for happy hour. Also we answer some listener mail, struggle to remember things from the show, and play a game of FMK. This episode is a triple threat!Also, a warning for the easily excitable: carpeting is discussed.
May 28, 201535:24
Episode 4 - #FMK

Episode 4 - #FMK

This week we open the viewer mailbag for some hard hitting, real questions, we play a game of FMK, and of course, Piscopo rears his ugly head. Megan and Charlie get to the bottom of these pressing issues and more when you Set Phasers to Fun!
May 21, 201527:27
Episode 3 - #WesleysDirtyLegos

Episode 3 - #WesleysDirtyLegos

The holodeck is a transformative piece of technology that allows people to stay fit, to witness long-dead cultures first hand, to train for vital missions. And also to get next level weird in a downstairs way. Megan and Charlie get to the bottom of this and more when you Set Phasers to Fun!
May 15, 201535:40
Episode 2 - #AnybodyButPiscopo

Episode 2 - #AnybodyButPiscopo

Megan & Charlie are back by popular demand. What starts out as a freewheeling discussion on notable guest stars turns down a dark path. A path fraught with Piscopo.
Apr 30, 201526:09
Episode 1 - Meet the Enthusiasts

Episode 1 - Meet the Enthusiasts

Each week, your hosts Megan Gogerty and Charlie Fonville regale you with their limited knowledge and enthusiastic insight into Star Trek: The Next Generation. In this, the first episode, get to know Megan & Charlie, and why they like TNG so much.
Apr 22, 201531:50