This is the official annoucement that the podcast is ending as of this recording. The podcast will be delisted on January 26th so be sure to download any episodes you want to save. The rest of the show will be uploaded to YouTube and saved there for posterity.  Thanks you for listening and we hope you follow us to where ever the next podcast takes us.

This is the official annoucement that the podcast is ending as of this recording. The podcast will be delisted on January 26th so be sure to download any episodes you want to save. The rest of the show will be uploaded to YouTube and saved there for posterity.  Thanks you for listening and we hope you follow us to where ever the next podcast takes us.

The End of the Podcast

This week we do our wrap-up of season 1 including our overall thoughts, MVPs of the main cast and guest stars, best episode, and we rate the entire season. Also Jack gives the best sign-off in podcast history.

This week we do our wrap-up of season 1 including our overall thoughts, MVPs of the main cast and guest stars, best episode, and we rate the entire season. Also Jack gives the best sign-off in podcast history.

Season 1 Wrap-Up

This week we discuss the season finale, our feelings on how the plotlines wrapped up, and we discuss that 'surprise' end to the season.

This week we discuss the season finale, our feelings on how the plotlines wrapped up, and we discuss that 'surprise' end to the season.

Live Long and Discover - Will You Take My Hand (S1E15)

This week we discuss a very plot heavy episode, a frustrating conversation with Ash and Michael, and we acknowledge we are likely in the minority on our opinion of the show.

This week we discuss a very plot heavy episode, a frustrating conversation with Ash and Michael, and we acknowledge we are likely in the minority on our opinion of the show.

The War Without, The War Within (S1E14)

This week we discuss a fun but trashy episode. We also discuss how much it feels like a season finale, how we all thing a dead character will come back, and how a not dead character will die.

This week we discuss a fun but trashy episode. We also discuss how much it feels like a season finale, how we all thing a dead character will come back, and how a not dead character will die.

What's Past is Prologue (S1E13)

This week we discuss more twists and turns, our frustrating with the Hugh story line, and we (mostly Ben) go on a huge rant about the state of modern television.

This week we discuss more twists and turns, our frustrating with the Hugh story line, and we (mostly Ben) go on a huge rant about the state of modern television.

Vaulting Ambitions (S1E12)

This week we discuss all the twists (which we mostly predicted), our problems with an extended stay in the mirror universe, and we worry one character probably isn't coming back like we may have hoped.

This week we discuss all the twists (which we mostly predicted), our problems with an extended stay in the mirror universe, and we worry one character probably isn't coming back like we may have hoped.

The Wolf Inside (S1E11)

This week we discuss the thrilling return to the show, how much we are looking forward to the show's new direction, and how one terrible scene basically ruins all of it.

This week we discuss the thrilling return to the show, how much we are looking forward to the show's new direction, and how one terrible scene basically ruins all of it.

 Despite Yourself (S1E10)

Merry Christmas! Today we talk for almost two hours about every episode of The Orville, give our final thoughts on the series, and off-air we promise to never record something this long ever again.

Merry Christmas! Today we talk for almost two hours about every episode of The Orville, give our final thoughts on the series, and off-air we promise to never record something this long ever again.

The Orville (Part 2)

This week we talk about the Seth McFarlane show The Orville. SPOILER ALERT: We think it's better than Star Trek: Discovery. However we talk more than that. This week we discuss general thoughts and go over the cast and main characters. Next week we'll discuss each episode and give our final thoughts!   TV Guide article on Orville's critic/audience rating - http://www.tvguide.com/news/the-orville-critics-fans-reviews/

This week we talk about the Seth McFarlane show The Orville. SPOILER ALERT: We think it's better than Star Trek: Discovery. However we talk more than that. This week we discuss general thoughts and go over the cast and main characters. Next week we'll discuss each episode and give our final thoughts! TV Guide article on Orville's critic/audience rating - <a href="http://www.tvguide.com/news/the-orville-critics-fans-reviews/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.tvguide.com/news/the-orville-critics-fans-reviews/</a>

The Orville (Part 1)

Welcome to Live Long and Discover, the podcast where 4 Star Trek fans discuss the new series Star Trek: Discovery. Will it live up to the hype? How much budget could this thing get? Anyone wanna share their CBS All Access passwords? Join us as we analyze these questions and more with our episode by episode discussion!

This week we discuss the odd conclusion to the half-season. We also discuss the troublesome Ash plot line, how this show has no elevator pitch, and we wonder just when is this show going to feel stable. 0:00 -  2:35  - Intro/Cast Introductions 2:36 - 5:59 - Summary: “Into the Forest I Go”   6:00 - 42:05 - Discussion: “Into the Forest I Go” 42:06- 50:50 - Predictions/Hopes 50:51 - 53:20 - Close

This week we discuss the odd conclusion to the half-season. We also discuss the troublesome Ash plot line, how this show has no elevator pitch, and we wonder just when is this show going to feel stable. 0:00 - 2:35 - Intro/Cast Introductions 2:36 - 5:59 - Summary: “Into the Forest I Go”   6:00 - 42:05 - Discussion: “Into the Forest I Go” 42:06- 50:50 - Predictions/Hopes 50:51 - 53:20 - Close

Into the Forest I Go (S1E9)

This week a very tired LLAD discusses their most hated episode yet as well as terrible color grading, what the hell is going on with the Klingons, and Jack eats chips.  0:00 -  5:19  - Intro/Cast Introductions 5:20 - 8:46 - Summary: “Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum”   8:47 - 38:36 - Discussion: “Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum” 38:37- 41:43 - Predictions/Hopes 41:44 - 45:34 - Close

This week a very tired LLAD discusses their most hated episode yet as well as terrible color grading, what the hell is going on with the Klingons, and Jack eats chips. 0:00 - 5:19 - Intro/Cast Introductions 5:20 - 8:46 - Summary: “Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum”   8:47 - 38:36 - Discussion: “Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum” 38:37- 41:43 - Predictions/Hopes 41:44 - 45:34 - Close

Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum (S1E8)

This week disagree on the wackiest episode yet as well as discussing the odd changes to Harry Mudd, when the show will feel steady, and we theorize what a Patrick Stewart podcast would be like.  0:00 -  5:09  - Intro/Cast Introductions 5:10 - 10:17 - Summary: “Lethe”   10:18 -  38:25 - Discussion: “Lethe” 38:26 - 44:10 - Predictions/Hopes 44:11 - 45:34 - Close

This week disagree on the wackiest episode yet as well as discussing the odd changes to Harry Mudd, when the show will feel steady, and we theorize what a Patrick Stewart podcast would be like. 0:00 - 5:09 - Intro/Cast Introductions 5:10 - 10:17 - Summary: “Lethe”   10:18 - 38:25 - Discussion: “Lethe” 38:26 - 44:10 - Predictions/Hopes 44:11 - 45:34 - Close

Magic to Make the Sanest Man Go Mad (S1E7)

This week we discuss how the show seems to be finding its footing, which characters are the glue of their respective Star Trek shows, and we create a new position in the Star Trek production crew. 0:00 -  3:42  - Intro/Cast Introductions 3:43 - 7:42 - Summary: “Lethe”  7:43 -  43:32 - Discussion: “Lethe” 43:33 - 1:04:00 - Predictions/Hopes 1:04:00 - 1:06:36 - Close

This week we discuss how the show seems to be finding its footing, which characters are the glue of their respective Star Trek shows, and we create a new position in the Star Trek production crew. 0:00 - 3:42 - Intro/Cast Introductions 3:43 - 7:42 - Summary: “Lethe”  7:43 - 43:32 - Discussion: “Lethe” 43:33 - 1:04:00 - Predictions/Hopes 1:04:00 - 1:06:36 - Close

Lethe (S1E6)

This week discuss our complicated thoughts on the 5th episode in a very punchy episode. We also discuss our continuing dislike of the new Klingons, the weird torture subplot, and we laugh about the TNG Mirror Universe doubles. 0:00 -  2:33  - Intro/Cast Introductions 2:34 - 6:00 - Summary: “Choose Your Pain”   6:01 -  40:56 - Discussion: “Choose Your Pain” 40:57 - 56:03 - Predictions/Hopes 56:04 - 57:09 - Close 57:10 - 59:11 - Bloopers    Mirror Universe Wesley: https://i.imgur.com/mlSGKBi.jpg

This week discuss our complicated thoughts on the 5th episode in a very punchy episode. We also discuss our continuing dislike of the new Klingons, the weird torture subplot, and we laugh about the TNG Mirror Universe doubles. 0:00 - 2:33 - Intro/Cast Introductions 2:34 - 6:00 - Summary: “Choose Your Pain”   6:01 - 40:56 - Discussion: “Choose Your Pain” 40:57 - 56:03 - Predictions/Hopes 56:04 - 57:09 - Close 57:10 - 59:11 - Bloopers    Mirror Universe Wesley: <a href="https://i.imgur.com/mlSGKBi.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://i.imgur.com/mlSGKBi.jpg</a>

Choose Your Pain (S1E5)

This week we discuss our favorite episode so far as well as one of the dumbest moves by an Trek character, some more thoughts on the new Klingons, and a warp drive powered by tears. 0:00 -  3:25  - Intro/Cast Introductions 3:26 - 6:36 - Summary: “The Butcher's Knife Cares Not for the Lamb's Cry”   6:37 -  44:00 - Discussion: “The Butcher's Knife Cares Not for the Lamb's Cry” 44:01 - 50:19 - Predictions/Hopes 50:20 - 52:30 - Close

This week we discuss our favorite episode so far as well as one of the dumbest moves by an Trek character, some more thoughts on the new Klingons, and a warp drive powered by tears. 0:00 - 3:25 - Intro/Cast Introductions 3:26 - 6:36 - Summary: “The Butcher's Knife Cares Not for the Lamb's Cry”   6:37 - 44:00 - Discussion: “The Butcher's Knife Cares Not for the Lamb's Cry” 44:01 - 50:19 - Predictions/Hopes 50:20 - 52:30 - Close

The Butcher's Knife Cares Not for the Lamb's Cry (S1E4)

This week we discuss the third episode and defacto pilot as well as the use of mystery box storytelling, our first impressions of the crew, and what the hell exactly is a “breath print”. 0:00 - 1:18  - Intro/Cast Introductions 1:19 - 4:45 - Summary: “Context is for Kings”  4:46 - 36:20 - Discussion: “Context is for Kings” 36:30 - 45:38 - Predictions/Hopes 45:39 - 47:56 - Close

This week we discuss the third episode and defacto pilot as well as the use of mystery box storytelling, our first impressions of the crew, and what the hell exactly is a “breath print”. 0:00 - 1:18 - Intro/Cast Introductions 1:19 - 4:45 - Summary: “Context is for Kings”  4:46 - 36:20 - Discussion: “Context is for Kings” 36:30 - 45:38 - Predictions/Hopes 45:39 - 47:56 - Close

Context is for Kings (S1E3)

This week we discuss the enjoyable pilot episodes of Star Trek: Discovery. We discuss the incredible production values, the unique set-up of the first two episodes, and if the Klingons are a bit overdesigned. Timeline: 0:00 - 6:53  - Intro/Cast Introductions 6:54 - 10:10 - Summary: “The Vulcan Hello”  10:11 - 36:06 - Discussion: “The Vulcan Hello” 36:07 - 39:19 - Summary: “Battle at the Binary Stars” 39:20 -  1:15:55 - Discussion: “Battle at the Binary Stars” 1:15:56 - 1:28:19 - Predictions/Hopes 1:28:19 - 1:29:54 - Close #startrek #startrekdiscovery #discovery #vulcanhello #livelonganddiscover #LLAD

This week we discuss the enjoyable pilot episodes of Star Trek: Discovery. We discuss the incredible production values, the unique set-up of the first two episodes, and if the Klingons are a bit overdesigned. Timeline: 0:00 - 6:53 - Intro/Cast Introductions 6:54 - 10:10 - Summary: “The Vulcan Hello”  10:11 - 36:06 - Discussion: “The Vulcan Hello” 36:07 - 39:19 - Summary: “Battle at the Binary Stars” 39:20 - 1:15:55 - Discussion: “Battle at the Binary Stars” 1:15:56 - 1:28:19 - Predictions/Hopes 1:28:19 - 1:29:54 - Close #startrek #startrekdiscovery #discovery #vulcanhello #livelonganddiscover #LLAD

The Vulcan Hello/Battle at the Binary Stars (S1E1 - S1E2).

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Why are you still watching.

Really looking forward to a brand-new Trek series, and so excited to listen to this fun group of people talking about it!

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