# TNG: "The Royale" (s2e12) with writer Cory Marciel

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Podcast: [Trek Marry Kill](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trek-marry-kill-5783356)
Published: 2026-04-14T07:01:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.trekmarrykillpod.com
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Duration seconds: 5061

## Resource

ALIEN ANT HOTEL. Riker, Data, and Worf get caught in an alien habitat setup to mimic the story of a trashy airport novel carried by a long-dead NASA astronaut. "Are We Sure It Was Bad?" Month continues with this season two headscratcher from TNG. Will Bryan and guest co-host Cory give this one a TREK, MARRY, or KILL? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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