Prodigy S02E05 + Voyager S05E18

Double trouble! Two more Prodigy episodes down, including a detour into existentialism when our heroes make holographic copies of themselves. Enjoy a spirited discussion of Prodigy S2E5 – “Observer’s Paradox,” and then S2E6 – “Imposter Syndrome.” Then, we follow that thought and join a copy of the Voyager crew in the similarly-themed Voyager S5E18 – “Course: Oblivion.” Join Chris Newcomer, Karie Coleman-Hinners and Mike Henley to discuss how often good things and come in twos…

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