We’re back on the bridge! In this first real episode of USS Sisterhood, sisters Marissa and Lisa dive into Star Trek: The Next Generation episodes 1 & 2, which aired as a two-part premiere called “Encounter at Farpoint.” There’s a lot to cover: courtroom chaos, space jellyfish, aggressive eye contact, and the moral ambiguity of freezing people mid-sentence.

Lisa’s confused (but intrigued). Marissa’s nostalgic (but also confused). Together, they boldly go where thousands of fans have gone before… but for the first time.

🪐 In This Episode:

• Epcot-core aesthetics: is this a TV show or are we just in 1987 Spaceship Earth?
• Meet the crew: Picard journals, Riker beams in hot, and Data can’t whistle
• Q shows up as a Shakespearean space tyrant (with freezing powers and a big bell)
• Our first big moral dilemma: can five humans prove humanity deserves to exist?
• A surprise appearance by... space jellyfish soulmates??
• The hollow deck = space Casa Bonita (with imaginary cliff divers and puppet shows)
• Wesley Crusher: the ultimate early 2000s Tumblr soft boy
• Deanna Troi feels everything and might actually be the most powerful one aboard
• Behind-the-scenes trivia: spandex complaints, Patrick Stewart’s one-week suitcase, and that very old man you didn’t recognize

🧠 Big Themes We Loved:

• Sci-fi as real-world magic: how technology mirrors imagination
• Emotional intelligence as a form of strength and strategy
• The ethics of judgment, progress, and collective accountability
• Representation: from disability inclusion to gender-fluid uniforms to kids on the bridge

🔍 Favorite Quotes:

👯‍♀️ Sister Takes:

• Lisa’s fave: the guy who aggressively rings the courtroom bell
• Marissa’s fave: Data trying to whistle in a tree on the holodeck
• Shared confusion: was the game of Life spinner actually a jellyfish?

🚀 What's Next:

Next week, the sisters tackle S1E3: “The Naked Now” (and yes, they double-checked—it's Naked Now, not Naked Later).

Future episodes will cover five episodes at a time—this one was a special case to kick things off. Join us as we warp through Season 1 together!

⭐ Call to Action:

If you’re loving the USS Sisterhood vibes, beam us some five-star love! Ratings, reviews, and shares help other Trek-curious folks find us. And if you’ve got fun facts, theories, or trivia? Drop us a message—we love learning new lore.

🖖 Until next time… make it so.

Welcome aboard the USS Sisterhood! In this launch episode, sisters Marissa Garza and Lisa Garza set course for a new adventure: watching Star Trek: The Next Generation together for the first time—one seasoned casual fan, one total newbie, and zero working knowledge of the theme song.

Expect space jokes, sibling banter, and a heartfelt exploration of what it means to boldly go... as sisters.

🪐 In This Episode:

• Why this podcast exists and what inspired the idea
• Lisa's Star Trek exposure: limited to Lower Decks and vibes
• Marissa's casual Trekker roots: movies, space whales, and childhood TV memories
• Sci-fi vs fantasy, aphantasia, and what makes science feel like real-world magic
• Our sci-fi faves: Andor, The Expanse, Cocoon (yes, that 80s alien pool movie)
• The plan: Watch TNG Season 1 in batches of five episodes
• Theme music and art? All Lisa. Podcast nerdiness? All Marissa.
• The USS Sisterhood origin story (and its secret roots in GarageBand)

👯‍♀️ Why "USS Sisterhood"?

We’re eight years apart, but pop culture has always been our bridge. This podcast is a way to play, explore sci-fi, and document what happens when two sisters dive into a beloved universe—one warp core breach at a time.

🌌 Who This Show Is For:

• TNG newbies curious about Star Trek (but not ready to learn Klingon)
• Lifelong Trekkies looking for a fun, heart-forward rewatch
• Sci-fi fans who love pop culture, sisterhood, and deep tangents about ET
• Anyone who’s ever watched Lower Decks and wanted to see the real thing

⭐ Call to Action:

If you’re excited to take this journey with us, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review! (Especially if you believe five stars are the most stars in the known galaxy.)

🖖 Make it so.