The Artificial Tango: A Star Trek Picard Podcast

by TFM
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Formerly known as The Line, this podcast follows the story of Jean-Luc Picard, one of Starfleet’s most beloved and decorated figures, and the many faces—familiar and new—who surround him in the early 25th century. Join hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing for discussion of each new episode as Season 2 and the fight to save the future unfolds.

Recent Episodes
  • 21: Bye Bye Borgie
    Apr 25, 2023 – 01:25:56
  • 20: The Best of All Worlds
    Apr 18, 2023 – 01:20:56
  • 19: Evolution, My Dear Watson!
    Apr 12, 2023 – 01:22:23
  • 18: Many Ways to the Ocean
    Apr 4, 2023 – 01:24:10
  • 17: Poetic Drive-By Observations
    Mar 28, 2023 – 01:20:36
  • 16: Visions from the Fire Caves
    Mar 21, 2023 – 01:18:16
  • 15: A Gift of Provenance
    Mar 16, 2023 – 01:15:32
  • 14: Yoda Was Right
    Mar 7, 2023 – 01:20:45
  • 13: The Son in the Room
    Feb 25, 2023 – 01:15:02
  • 12: Picard’s Romantic Mix Tape
    Feb 19, 2023 – 01:25:47
  • 11: Honoring the Saga
    Feb 2, 2023 – 01:00:36
  • 10: A Thread’s Pull Away
    May 11, 2022 – 01:01:17
  • 9: Follow the Memory
    May 4, 2022 – 58:11
  • 8: The Warm Glow of Meaning
    Apr 27, 2022 – 55:12
  • 7: Unstuck
    Apr 19, 2022 – 55:16
  • 6: Shadows of the Night
    Apr 12, 2022 – 01:02:56
  • 5: A Thread of Melancholy
    Apr 5, 2022 – 01:01:25
  • 4: A Bowl of Time Salad
    Mar 29, 2022 – 01:04:35
  • 3: Shatter to Mend
    Mar 22, 2022 – 58:55
  • 2: Fear Run Amok
    Mar 15, 2022 – 56:34
  • 1: We’ll Always Have Laris
    Mar 10, 2022 – 01:03:32
  • Name Change: The Line is now The Artificial Tango
    Mar 10, 2022 – 01:41
  • 27: Why Is There Water on the Floor?
    Jul 15, 2020 – 37:48
  • 26: I Would Play a Sliding Door
    Jul 9, 2020 – 01:08:10
  • 25: Bruce and Dan are the Same Person
    Jun 15, 2020 – 01:07:27
  • 24: Living Life in a Kirk Kind of Way
    May 10, 2020 – 51:35
  • 23: Laughing All Night in a Borg Cube
    Apr 15, 2020 – 01:02:35
  • P12: Yet Another Instance of Eye Removal
    Apr 2, 2020 – 01:58:49
  • 22: The Wrench of Requirement
    Mar 31, 2020 – 02:38:40
  • T16: Et in Arcadia Ego, Part 2
    Mar 28, 2020 – 01:14:07
  • T15: Et in Arcadia Ego, Part 1
    Mar 25, 2020 – 53:33
  • T14: Broken Pieces
    Mar 25, 2020 – 01:03:41
  • 21: God’s Cloaking Device
    Mar 25, 2020 – 01:55:45
  • P11: New Lore State of Mind
    Mar 25, 2020 – 01:37:49
  • P10: Why Do You Exist Here?
    Mar 17, 2020 – 58:37
  • 20: He Undeclined His Decline
    Mar 16, 2020 – 02:12:59
  • T13: Nepenthe
    Mar 15, 2020 – 01:09:41
  • P9: That Which Chases Away Sorrow
    Mar 11, 2020 – 01:06:09
  • 19: Thad R. R. Martin
    Mar 10, 2020 – 02:04:51
  • P8: Romulan Rubik’s Cube from Hell
    Mar 4, 2020 – 52:09
  • 18: Madam Bjayzl
    Mar 3, 2020 – 42:42
  • T12: The Impossible Box
    Mar 3, 2020 – 01:16:49
  • 17: Locutus?
    Mar 2, 2020 – 01:57:30
  • P7: Ocean’s Seven (of Nine)
    Feb 26, 2020 – 01:16:55
  • 16: Bejeweled Bedazzled Björk
    Feb 23, 2020 – 02:07:36
  • T11: Stardust City Rag
    Feb 23, 2020 – 53:47
  • T10: Absolute Candor
    Feb 19, 2020 – 58:00
  • P6: Still Sort of ... Nowhere
    Feb 18, 2020 – 01:00:47
  • 15: A Promise Is a Prison
    Feb 17, 2020 – 01:49:49
  • T9: The End Is the Beginning
    Feb 11, 2020 – 55:17
Recent Reviews
  • JBFan010
    Thoughtful Star Trek commentary!
    This podcast is one of the most thoughtful and intellectual out there reviewing Star Trek Picard S3. Of particular interest at least to me is the hosts actually think the Picard/Beverly relationship is interesting and worthy of discussion.
  • Reflector75
    One of the best Trek podcasts
    From the prolific podcasters of the Trek.FM network, the hosts are some of the most knowledgeable fans and experienced in covering the Trek universe. I appreciate the thoughtful discussion, always Trek positive even when critical of some aspect. Professionally produced and regularity cadences - which are huge pluses for me. I would also recommend Warp 5 and The Orb for the anniversary chapter by chapter rewatch coverage of Enterprise and DS9.
  • T'Ruth L'Anne
    Conversation With Dear Friends
    I cherish these conversations between Christopher and Matt about the show we love. I love the depth and nuance and gentleness with which they approach the discourse. I listen while I’m working and doing chores and I find these podcasts deepen my love and appreciation for the Picard show, a show I have had much love but some ambivalence toward. Listening to the podcast is like a conversation with dear friends. Thank you both for all the hard work that goes into podcasting.
  • sjsharksfan39
    Podcast is Great but Does it Need to be 2 Hours?
    I've been enjoying The Line quite a bit, as I feel that of all the Picard podcasts I listen to, this is the one that really delves into the details of the episodes and had a serious, but casual discussion on the topics and issues that each episodes raise. I love the chemistry of the hosts, and I love how dedicated they all are to this podcast. Justin brings a certain analytical quality to to the show, Brandon brings passion and a little bit of a critical need so we can hear both positive and negative, and I really enjoy the historical context that Crissie brings with each episode. On this current one talking about episode 5, I love the new history segment because I think it is important for the issues that Picard does bring up. However, this show only gets 4 stars for one reason. The length of each episode is getting to be a little long. Again, it's nothing against the dedication, but I wonder if the episodes could be cut by like 20 minutes and you still can get everything that is said in each episode. I think one way to do this is to merge the predictions/comments and concerns into the main meat of the show. It might make the conversation flow better and I've noticed that once we get to the prediction portion of the show, things have already been said and you don't need to repeat it. Other than that, I really do enjoy this companion peice to Star Trek Picard and its allowing me to think about each episode some more. I'm looking forward to finishing the season with this podcast and what is to come into the future.
  • Spiffy T
    Best Podcast
    I love this podcast and I really look forward to it coming out each week. I don’t really have any hardcore Trek fans in my life, so this is my only outlet. I like hearing what all three podcasters ideas about Picard. I especially love my fellow Michigander Chrissie’s dry wit. Thank you for publishing this every week and doing such a great and thoughtful job!
  • Strekster
    A bad time for all
    Really a drag with one of the hosts bullying the other two. Has to have his way no matter what even on the most minor points. The other two cower in terror. Put somebody on who knows and loves Star Trek, not thee three.
  • Trekkie Jim
    The line
    Really good podcast about Picard. Good discussion about the episodes and it’s lively. Don’t agree on everything that the hosts say but they are passionate and that’s what I like. 3.5 stars
  • Pluto's Orbit
    Super fun!
    I’m a huge fan. The Line is super fun to listen to. The topics are excellent. I’m a huge fan of Justin from Earl Grey and the other hosts are growing on me fast. Looking forward to the future of this podcast. I listen to every episode and wait for the next with anticipation. I hope to meet y’all at STLV in 2020. I’ll be the guy looking like the Ryker whose reality is extremely bad in Parallels and my lady will be Deanna Troy in Barclay’s holo program.
  • The.J.Mann
    Best Star Trek: Picard podcast out there.
    Of all the Picard podcasts I’ve heard, this is the very best one.
  • chupie12
    ST Picard podcast arrives!
    Really excited for this. Give the first episode a listen. Right now it will be a great brush up for the show and I’m sure great discussions once it starts! Solid podcasting from all of Trek.fm.
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