The Artificial Tango: A Star Trek Picard Podcast

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.

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.

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.

The best Picard podcast out there!

Brandon should be in the writer’s room. His theories and story pitches are better than the episodes themselves. Love the podcast.

My first Trek FM podcast and I really like it. Love the interesting and calm discussions and different viewpoints. Also the length - which is more close to the long episodes of most German Trek podcasts - is a plus for me. English casts are often too short for my liking.

Just wanted to say a massive thank you to the guys on 'The Line'. An hour long Epsiode just doesn't quite feel enough for our Trek appetite so your shows give us the much needed dessert & after meal drinks to cap it all off. Love checking in each week. Keep up the good work - The lads from Pic-Hard Talk Podcast

Contrary to other feedback, I think this podcast is the perfect length. What is it to be a trek fan, if not to get stuck into the minutia? I think you do a great job and offer my deep appreciation. Please keep up the good work.

Thanks a lot! LLAP \\//

Keep it up guys, love this podcast

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 n... more

This podcast follows a familiar format shared by other shows on this network, Trek FM. It dives into the details of the show and how it relates to the franchise. The podcast asks questions of the Picard show and discusses it in a way that is both playful and entertaining. You don’t have to be a full on nerd to enjoy the conversation, but it is more enlightening if you are. The hosts inject humor that breaks the fourth wall by bringing in outside references such as Spaceballs to remind us not to ... more

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!

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.

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