Earl Grey 122: The Bald and the Beard

Picard/Riker Relationship.

The Kirk/Spock relationship dominates all other depictions
between characters in Star Trek. That said, the captain/first
officer dynamic of Captain Jean-Luc Picard and Commander William
T. Riker created a unique and interesting command team for TNG
fans. The beard-less, energetic, and fun-loving former first
officer of the U.S.S. Hood that we met in "Encounter at Farpoint"
was mentored by the senior commander, formerly of the starship
Stargazer,  for seven years on television and throughout
four motion pictures before earning the right to call him a
fellow captain. Daniel, Darren, and Phillip discuss how Picard
and his Number One learned to lead the Enterprise-D together,
their ups and downs, and how a rocky introduction led to a
wonderful relationship that would guide the ship and crew through
several adventures.

Earl Grey discusses moments of Picard versus Riker in episodes
like "The Best of Both Worlds," "Peak Performance," and "The
Measure of a Man," as well as times the two officers "pranked"
one another in "Captain's Holiday" and "Gambit, Parts 1 and 2."
The trio focus on Riker's pursuits of the Enterprise's center
chair and Picard's mentoring of Will in order for him to finally
evolve into the seasoned Captain Riker of the U.S.S. Titan.

Hosts
Daniel Proulx, Phillip Gilfus, & Darren Moser

Editor / Producer
Darren Moser

Executive Producers
Norman C. Lao, Matthew Rushing, & C Bryan Jones



Production Manager


Richard Marquez


 


Content Manager


Will Nguyen


Chapters

Relationship Overview (00:03:30)
Milestones (00:18:48)
Picard vs. Riker (00:33:15)

Pegasus (00:46:22)
Final Thoughts (00:56:13)








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