In this double-barreled episode of The Prime Subjective, the crew (Chris Newcomer, Karie Coleman-Hinners, Jai Nim and Michael Henley) tackle back-to-back Trek! Something new and something old!

First up: we explore fantasies come to terrible life in “Mining the Mind’s Mines” (Lower Decks S3E3)

Then: Michael Henley talks about one of his favorite episodes of the franchise, TNG’s “Tapestry” (S6E15), as Q gives Picard the worst possible version of a second chance at life, showing him that regrets aren’t all they’re cracked up to be. Expect time travel, May-December romances, and a pointed examination of your past!

UPCOMING CROSSROADS EVENTS
The next live show run for Crossroads will be the Philly Fringe Festival! September 14th – 18th at Theatre Exile in South Philly. Lots of great shows including Not Yet Rated’s Improvised Rom-com, a collab with Runnin’ Late, multiple nights for the Sideshow and Borrowed Time and so much more. Check out xroadscomedy.com/shows for more info.

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