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Your source for Star Trek convention news, updates, and fan experiences!

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    • Jun 20, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 42m AVG DURATION
    • 13 EPISODES


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    013 - Unofficial STLV Events

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2023 45:59


    Join our host TrekkerRon as we look at 3 unofficial, fan organized events at the upcoming STLV Convention in Las Vegas! Our first event is co-hosted by the Trek Geeks and FanSets - the Trek Geeks party! This event will have surprise guests, lots of giveaways and is a good time for all. Held at the Millenium Fandom Bar, this event is sold out - but listen for your chance to win tickets! The second event is the Newbie and Solo Meet and Greet hosted by the admins of the Star Trek Convention Experiences Facebook Group and the Lambda Quadrant. Not just for Newbies and Solo Travelers, this event is the first night of STLV and a great way to kick off the festivities and meet new Trekkies! The third event is hosted by Yez, and the STLV Craft Swap Facebook group and is a daily event where Trekkies trade hand made, Trek themed crafts!

    012 - Intro to STLV - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2023 109:47


    Join our special guests John Krikorian of the Trek Profiles Podcast and Marina Kravchuk of the Shore Leave Podcast for an introduction to the upcoming Star Trek Convention in Las Vegas. In this episode we look at the layout of the convention space, the convention schedule, food offerings, autographs, photo ops and fan events. This is the episode to listen to if you're a first timer attending the convention!

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    011 - Introduction to STLV, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2023 52:27


    In this month's episode of the ConPod, we are joined by the host of the WeeklyTrek podcast Alex Perry, one of the hosts of the Trek Geeks podcast Bill Smith and, for her 2nd apperance on the ConPod, Brooke Horton. Our panel will do a deep dive introduction to the 57 Year Mission Convention in Las Vegas (STLV) this coming August! Some of the topics we discuss are transportation (flying to Vegas and getting around once you're there), hotel options (we look at the Rio, the Gold Coast and everything in between) as well as an indepth breakdown of all of the various ticket tiers.

    010 - Cosplaying with the Pros

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2023 39:44


    Join our panel of Star Trek Convention cosplayers Stephanie Dole, Liz Garman Davies and Kellan as we discuss Cosplay at Conventions. From things they wish they had known before their first cosplay, to tips on making the perfect thrifty costume, this episode dives into one of the more fun components of Star Trek conventions!

    009 - STLV on a Budget

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2023 28:11


    In this episode, our host Ron Wrobel will take a very brief look at the state of Star Trek Conventions in 2023 - touching upon Destination Trek, Star Trek: The Cruise and STLV: 57 Year Mission. We then do a deep dive on attending STLV on a budget, looking at Transportation to and From the Convention, Accommodations, Convention Tickets, Food & Drinks, Photo Ops and Autographs and Souvenirs!

    008 - Comparing Creation and ReedPop

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2022 60:29


    Join Ron and special guest Marina as we do a deep dive into comparing and contrasting both of the domestic Star Trek focused conventions - the 57 Year Mission Tour in Las Vegas, hosted by Creation Entertainment and Star Trek: Mission Seattle, hosted by ReedPop. We look at the differences in guest interactions, convention set ups, venues and more.

    006 - The Solo Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2022 37:25


    With 42 days until the Las Vegas convention, join us as we explore attending conventions for the first time while going solo. We talk a lot about the upcoming 56 Year Mission Tour in Las Vegas as well as about Star Trek: The Cruise. Our guests Jesse Oquendo (@OutRaJesOkendo) and Liz Garman Davies both bring unique perspectives with more convention tips and tricks! And - listen for a chance to win two tickets to the already sold out FanGeeks Party in Las Vegas!

    005 - 56 Year Mission Ticket Options

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 17:30


    Join our host Ron Wrobel on a deep dive to look at all of the various ticket options for the upcoming 56 Year Mission Convention in Las Vegas. With 4 ticket tiers, its important to know the differences in all the benefits and options. This episode will help you plan for the best convention experience you can have.

    004 - Navigating Conventions with Anxiety

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2022 53:45


    Join Heather Rae and cognitive behavioral therapist Dr. Ali Mattu who specializes in anxiety disorders as we look at ways to navigate conventions while dealing with anxiety.

    003 - Welcome to Las Vegas!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2022 37:19


    Join Jeff Walker (@JeffDoesVegas), the host of the Jeff Does Vegas Podcast as we explore the new host of the 56 Year Mission Convention, the Las Vegas Strip!

    002 - PostCon - Mission: Chicago

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2022 26:51


    Join our panel of guests Sean Gilmartin, Thad Hait (@Tyranicus) and Jenn Tifft (@eatatquarks) as we do a wrap up of the 2022 Star Trek Mission Chicago Convention!

    001 - PreCon: Star Trek Mission Chicago

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2022 40:52


    Join our guests Brooke Horton and Patrick Patterson as we jump into the nitty gritty planning and expectations for Star Trek: Mission Chicago!

    000 - Introduction

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 2:55


    Welcome to the Con Pod! With Star Trek Convention season firing back up, host Ron Wrobel introduces this newest show to the Trek Geeks Podcast Network and tells us what to expect in future episodes! Follow Con Pod on Twitter @TrekConPod or by email contrekpod@gmail.com

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