Emissaries of Profits is our Star Trek: Deep Space Nine review show. We talk about every episode of DS9 in varying levels of detail.
- Emissaries of Profits — “Hippocratic Oath”
The boys are back at it with Season 4 Episode 4 – Hippocratic Oath. Julian and Miles are stranded on a planet with Jem’Hadar and have the first big fight of their relationship. On the station, Worf is learning to adjust to his new role and butts heads with Odo. - EOP Indiscretion with The Anime SickosAt long last we settle the question… Is DS9 Anime. Specialist and swell guys Tom and Jo Remind us that DS9 is great, that jobs suck, and we exaggerate the value of suffering.
- Emissaries of Profits — “The Visitor” ft. SyFy SistasWe are joined by SyFy Sistas, an incredible Star Trek podcast, to discuss Deep Space Nine’s second episode, “The Visitor”. It’s a heart wrenching episode and a great representation of family and black love. Here is a link to the wonderful interview SyFy Sistas did with Cirroc Lofton.
- Emissaries of Profits – “The Way of the Warrior”Season 4 has arrived and the Klingons are up to something. Marshall and Steve are reviewing Season 4 Episode 1, “The Way of the Warrior”.
- Emissaries of Profits Special Edition – Voyager “Caretaker”
In honour of the completion of Season Three of Deep Space Nine. We are covering the space station’s guest appearance on the pilot episode of Star Trek Voyager – “Caretaker”. In this episode, Marshall and Steve talk about how Voyager contrasts with Deep Space Nine and how Voyager un-critically replicates problematic ideas in it’s quest …Continue reading “Emissaries of Profits Special Edition – Voyager “Caretaker””
- Emissaries of Profits — “Facets” and “The Adversary”
We finish of season 3 of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine with “Facets” and “The Adversary”, two episodes about identity and belonging . - Emissaries of Profits—”Explorers”, “Family Business”, and “Shakaar”
An experimental episode where unpack a perfect trifecta of DS9 Season 3. We nerd out about weird stuff from elevator pricing, to Thor Heyerdahl, and our favorite theocracy the UK. Three times the episode. Three times the weirdness. - Emissaries of Profits – “Improbable Cause” and “The Die is Cast”
We discuss Tain’s Plot to preempt the Dominion War in Deep Space Nine episodes 20 and 21, “Improbable Cause” and “The Die is Cast”. We get into the real life failings of spies and the probability of hiding - Emissaries of Profits — “Through the Looking Glass” ft. Leslie LeeThe boys sit down with Struggle Session co-host Leslie Lee to talk about DS9 Season 3 Episode 19 “Through the Looking Glass” and reflect on the meaning of the mirror universe. Through the Looking Glass Ben is abducted from Deep Space Nine and taken to the mirror universe where he bones the counterparts of his …
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- Emissaries of Profits — “Visionary” and “Distant Voices”O’Brien sees himself die and deals with it. Bashir worries about turning 30 and how eventually one day he’ll die and it almost kills him. We also discuss the wisdom of provoking the Dominion and the shortcomings of Jungian analysis. Visionary Romulans are on the station to discuss the Dominion threat and O’Brien is time …
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- Emissaries of Profits — “Destiny” and “Prophet Motive”Stephen and Marshall review Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Season 3 Episode 15 “Destiny” and Season 3 Episode 14 “Prophet Motive”. We talk about everyone’s favorite topic… Imaginary religions.
- Emissaries of Profits — “Fascination” and “Heart of Stone”Is it love, or is it psychic contagion? We talk love, relationships, and vaccines as the boys review season 3 episodes 10 and 14, “Fascination” and “Heart of Stone”. Come for the kissing and stay for listener questions.
- Emissaries of Profits — “Life Support”Political intrigue, medical ethics, cross cultural dialogue, and teen dating… If that seems like too much for one episode of DS9 you’re right! Come with us as we muddle through this beautiful mess of an episode.
- Emissaries of Profits — “Past Tense Part 1 & 2”This week’s episode is a rare look into our own future, as Sisko travels back to 2024. In a world of Neo Trotskyists, walled ghettos, net tycoons and Quad Cycles the Federation’s own time travel policy must be violated to save it.
- Emissaries of Profits — “Meridian” and “Defiant”To Coup or not to Coup? Things get political as the news on your side Androids and Assets team talks about headlines from 1994. Reviewing Season 3 episodes 8 and 9. Meridian The crew of Deep Space Nine is exploring the Gamma Quadrant, which is totally their job, and using a little warship to do …
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- Emissaries of Profits — “The Abandoned” and “Civil Defense” ft. Continuum DragContinuum Drag joins the boys to review… Pogs, I guess, and Season 3 episodes 6 and 7. The Abandoned Odo is a father for a day after Quark buys a Jem’Hadar baby and immediately surrenders it to the state. Jake is dating an older woman and Ben doesn’t approve. Difficult fathering situations abound. We reference …
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- Emissaries of Profits—”Equilibrium” and “Second Skin” Ft. Adventures in IdeologyWe are joined by Candace and Charis of Adventures in Ideology to discuss “Equilibrium” and “Second Skin” from season 3. Equilibrium Jadzia Dax is vaguely remembering things that never happened and the Dax symbiont is beginning to die. The crew must take her to the Trill home world for gaslighting and reluctant medical treatment. Second …
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- Emissaries of Profits – House of QuarkQapla’ friend. You look cold and weary… step inside, rest your old bones, have some Gagh and Blood Wine. Look into my deep set eyes and I will tell you the tale of this grand old house. These days they call it House Grilka, but way back they called it the House… of Quark!
- Emissaries of Profits—The Dominion Introduction ArcWe’ve reached the end of season 2 and that means the Dominion is a thing! We’re covering the final episode of season 2 and the first two of season three. It’s all about the Dominion and remembering where Odo came from.
- Emissaries of Profits — “Tribunal”Consulting legal eagles from the Hugo, Girl! help us break down the Cardassian court system as we review Star Trek: Deep Space Nine‘s “Tribunal”. Season 2, episode 25.
- Emissaries of Profits — “The Collaborator”Vedek Bareil is running for Kai of Bajor but our favourite villain, Vedek Winn, sows doubt about his suitability and encourages Kira to look into his past. Kira discovers that the man she loves may have been responsible for the death of 43 Bajoran freedom fighters. Referenced Video What is Gold-Pressed Latinum worth? by EC …
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- Emissaries of Profits – “The Wire” and “Crossover”In “The Wire” Bashir and Garak explore the intricacies of addiction and effective methods for treatment. In “Crossover” we are subjected to the first mirror universe episode of Deep Space Nine. Kira and Bashir accidentally visit the mirror universe and change the course of history in an alternate world. Here’s the link to our conversation …
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- EOP-The Maquis Part 1 and 2 Ft. AlanThe scientific application of Gun Smoke Theory (GST) is transforming the field of DS9 studies. Join us as we sit down with GST luminary and Steve’s Dad, Alan, to analyze The Maquis Parts 1 and 2.
- Emissaries of Profits — “Profit and Loss” and “Blood Oath”We talk about Season 2 episode 18 and 19 “Profit and Loss” and “Blood Oath”. Both episodes are about being a bro: what obligations do you have to other people and how do those obligations act as incentives? We also have our inaugural segment “Hey Fellas” where we talk to our bros and provide important …
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- Emissaries of Profits – Paradise and ShadowplayThis week we have two episodes, one spiritual essence. A journey into the existential horror of two people, and the healing power of sweet Crude Oil. The boys sit down to review Season 2 Ep 15 and 16 of Deep Space Nine.
- Emissaries of Profits — Whispers ft. EvanOur good friend Evan, from Kino Lefter, joins us to discuss “Whispers”. O’Brien senses something is wrong on Deep Space Nine when the crew and his family begin acting strangely around him after he returns from a mission. As he unravels the mystery he finds even senior Starfleet officers are lying to keep secrets from …
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- Emissaries of Profits – The Alternate and Armageddon GameThe Alternate Dr. Mora shows up on Deep Space Nine and tells Odo he may have found the planet Odo comes from. They visit the planet and Odo is poisoned with Freudian gas putting the station and Dr. Mora at great risk. Armageddon Game O’Brien and Bashir are working together to help an alien civilization …
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- Emissaries of Profits – Rivals ft. CandaceVeteran Androids and Assets guest Candace returns. The team weighs in on critical controversies in the Star Trek Universe as we discus Deep Space 9 Season 2 Episode 11 Rivals. Listen to the end for critical breaking news about a startling source of disinformation that may be lurking in your own home.
- Emissaries of Profits – Second Sight and Sanctuary ft. LauraLaura samples Deep Space Nine for the first time to join us to discuss “Second Sight” and “Sanctuary”. Second Sight For the first time since the death of his wife, Sisko falls in love. However, his new interest is the psychic projection of a woman in trauma. Sanctuary A group of refugees from the Gamma …
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- Emissaries of Profits — Necessary Evil ft. DonDon of You Can’t Win Podcast joins us t o discuss collaborators, the nature of crime, and Rom’s wailing. Don also reminds us of important real world 1993 baseball context.
- Emissaries of Profits — Rules of AcquisitionQuark is given the opportunity of the lifetime when Grand Nagus Zek asks him to negotiate a deal with a Gamma quadrant species. Zek keeps sabotaging the deal, though, and Quark learns he’s been working with a female. If he just sticks to the Rules of Acquisition, he’ll be fine. Our outro music this week …
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- Emissaries of Profits — Cardassians and MeloraCardassians Sisko settles a custody dispute of an orphaned Cardassian between his adoptive Bajoran parents and his biological father. Garak and Bashir work to uncover the machinations of Gul Dukat. Melora Bashir and O’Brien make adjustments to the station as a new crew member joins DS9. Melora battles discrimination, misplaced well meaning gestures, and inappropriate …
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- Emissaries of Profits – A Study of Trill
Today we’re experimenting with moving away from a strict episode by episode review and instead are looking at two second season episodes that focus on the fascinating lives of Trill. Invasive Procedure and Playing God provide insight into Trill society and the massive inequality that exists there. We talk about the Trill quest to gain … - Emissaries of Profits – The Bajoran Coup Arc AKA Vedek with Benefits FT. KarenOn this week’s episode, we are extremely happy to host the amazing Karen, @prairieflaneur, contributor to Alberta Advantage and Format Guardian podcasts, as we discuss the inaugural episodes of Deep Space Nine Season Two, often known as The Bajoran Coup Arc. We hope you enjoy our detailed analysis and wild speculation as we ask… What …
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- Emissaries of Profits – In the Hands of the ProphetsAt long last we come to the end of season 1 of Deep Space Nine. Kick back and enjoy a detailed analysis of Episode 19, In the Hands of the Prophets. We look at contemporary controversies surrrounding religion and education in 1993, as well as religious politics in the Bajorian military. Our next episode will …
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- Emissaries of Profits – Duet with Barry of PolitreksAndroids and Assets teams up with Barry DeFord of Politreks to discuss the political roller coaster that is Season 1 Episode 18 Duet . Kira investigates a notorious, or maybe not notorious, war criminal guilty of perpetrating, or perhaps assisting with, war crimes during the Cardassian occupation of Bajor. You can find more Politreks content …
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- Emissaries of Profits – The Forsaken and Dramatis PersonaeIn this episode the Androids and Assets boys watch the DS9 crew muddle through awkward situations with the opposite sex and a strange mental contagion. We talk about the unmitigated humanitarian disaster that is the war in Yemen and Canada’s sinister role. Errata Stephen misspoke and called Sana’a the capital of Yemen, it is the …
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- Emissaries of Profits – If Wishes Were Horses
It’s harder to decide what’s more incredible: little Molly O’Brien’s storybook Rumpelstiltskin coming to life or Jadzia Dax as a sex kitten. When the crew’s fantasy come to life, anything could happen. - Emissaries of Profits – ProgressIn this weeks episode the androids and assets team revisits Deep Space Nine Se. 1 Ep. 14 Progress, in which Kira find herself on the “other side” and Nog cuts his teeth in the Yamok Sauce biz. Politics and comerce abound, so buckel up for a wild ride.
- Emissaries of Profits – The StorytellerCommander Sisko “negotiates” a disupte between rival Bajoran nations and Chief O’Brien is reluctantly adopted as spiritual leader by a Bajoran village that annually follows the “Storyteller” to fight a demon of the town’s collective fears.
- Emissaries of Profits – Vortex and Battle LinesVortex Odo gets seduced by one of Quark’s criminal conspirators and helps them to escape an unjust fate. Battle Lines Kai Opaka is killed when a runabout carrying Sisko, Kira, and Bashir crashes on a penal moon. The prisoners are forced to fight a never ending war propped up by nanite resurrection technology.
- Emissaries of Profit Ep. 8 The NagusThe Androids and Assets team brings its ruthless analytic rigor to DS9 Ep. 10 Se. 1 The Nagus. In which we fail to deliver on last episodes promise of Princes Bride jokes and Stephen comes up with some extremely non-real and 100% fictional examples of international development…. So hold on to your lobes as we …
- Emissaries of Profit Ep. 7 Move Along HomeQ:What kind of a game do space-time folding beings from the gamma quadrant play? A: Hasbro’s Sorry! Join us as we talk casinos and garment production in our deep dive of Move Along Home S:1 Ep:10 of Deep Space 9.
- Emissaries of Profits – Dax and The PassengerThe nature of Trill symbiosis is explored when a Klaestron commando legal team tries to kidnap Jadzia Dax for alleged treason committed by Curzon, the prior Dax host. & The master Kobliad criminal-scientist Rao Vantika is presumed dead after an inmate transport fire, but his wily pursuer Ty Kajada is not so sure.
- Emissaries of Profits – Q LessWe’re talking about episode six of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Shadier elements of the alpha quadrant speculate about the value of gamma quadrant artifacts, Quark holds an auction, and a space manta ray goes home. The station is also almost destroyed. This is Androids and Assets, the podcast that discusses the political and economic …
- Emissaries of Profits – Babel & Captive Pursuit
An aphasia-like virus planted in DS9’s food replicator system by the Bajoran underground against their onetime oppressors lies dormant until being activated during refurbishment. & The first two species to visit through the wormhole are hardly ceremonial: one, described only as “Tosk,” is being hunted in a formal, ritualized sport that both he and his …Continue reading “Emissaries of Profits – Babel & Captive Pursuit”
- Emissaries of Profits – Past PrologueKira has barely gotten to know her new DS9 colleagues or settled in as a “legitimate” officer of post-occupation Bajor when she has to confront an old fellow freedom-fighter who can’t give up the fight — and the infamous Duras sisters from TNG are a surprise part of his plans.
- Emissaries of Profits – A Man AloneA review of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Season 1 Episode 2 – A Man Alone. Odo is immature and the Federation has a dearth of teachers.
- Emissaries of Profits – Season 1 Episode 1 – EmissaryEmissaries of Profits! A bi-weekly review of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. We discuss the first episode “Emissary”. We’re seeing themes of colonialism, echoes of the cold war, and the USA in space. This is gonna be fun.