Gates McFadden Investigates: Who do you think you are?

Actor Ethan Peck (Spock in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds) is a thoughtful, sincere, and strong man with many talents. His kindness and wisdom shines through in this episode where we discuss his journey of self discovery, his legendary grandfather, Gregory Peck, and his determination to know himself better as an artist and man. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Connor Trinneer played Cmdr. Charles 'Trip' Tucker III in Star Trek: Enterprise. In this episode we discuss the random moment that changed Connor's career trajectory, how his family inspired his growth as an actor, and our thoughts on Jacques Lecoq's world-renowned acting techniques. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Actor Doug Jones, who plays Saru in Star Trek: Discovery, sits down with me to talk about his life growing up in the midwest United States, how his illustrious acting career came to be, and the acting techniques that helped him become not only a versatile actor, but one of Guillermo Del Toro's favorites. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Ajala plays Cleveland Booker in Star Trek: Discovery. In this episode, we explore David's cultural heritage, his family's journey to the United States and how they've inspired him along the way. David's charm, curiosity and confidence shine through in this one-on-one conversation a half a world apart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Actor, Activist, and Artist Michelle Hurd plays Raffaela Musiker in Star Trek: Picard. Her range of roles is enormous, from her portrayal of Detective Monique Jeffries in "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit", to Colleen Manus in "The Glades”. Michelle joins me to discuss today's political climate in America, the historic SAG-AFTRA strike, and her family's longtime dedication to activism, and the impact it's had on her life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Actor, Visual Artist and Model Jess Bush is a delightful young woman with a fantastic sense of humor.  She radiates talent and beauty everywhere she goes, with an uncanny ability to be approachable, honest and grounded. Her role as Christine Chapel in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is just the beginning of her incredibly bright future and career. Amongst many other topics, Jess dives deep into the inspiration behind her love of visual art and how her art has shaped her career throughout adulthood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sonequa Martin-Green's talent, humor and leadership abilities shine through in this episode that touches on her strength of character and the impactful moments in her life that led her to a successful career in acting. From her role as Cmdr. Michael Burnham in “Star Trek: Discovery” to her portrayal of Sasha Williams in “The Walking Dead", Sonequa has become a household name in entertainment through likability and incredible acting chops. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Todd Stashwick, Captain Liam Shaw in Star Trek: Picard joins me to discuss our individual journeys to Los Angeles, how his Midwestern upbringing shaped his adulthood, and how his love of Dungeons and Dragons has enhanced his life as a father and human. With the energy of a two year old, and the wisdom of a 100 year old, Todd shocks and surprises in this candid, must-listen episode that touches on his time in Second City, his love of coffee, and of course… Viking Lore! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anson Mount played Captain Pike on Paramount Plus' Discovery and now on Strange New Worlds. His background was theatre before he was scooped up by Hollywood. He is a lover of carpentry, nature, and podcasting. Smart and funny, he opens up about how he got into acting and his growing up going to school in Tennessee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ed Speleers is my surprise guest. Someday know him from his work on Downton Abby and Outlander, but if you listen to our podcast you will learn lots of new things about this fantastic actor who is one of the stars of Picard Season 3. You are going to fall in love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Terry Matalas, executive producer and show runner of Picard Season is on the fast track to become one of the most prolific and creative writer-producers in Hollywood. Among his many credits, he co-created 12 Monkeys and just finished directing his pilot for Disney. We find out a bit of what makes him tick on this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexander Siddig has a long resume of film and television work. His performances are full of mystery, grace and surprises. So too is his conversation with Gates. He speaks about his wonderful, crazy life beginning with his Sudanese and British roots and how he ended up living in Massachusetts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's guest is a well-known character actor you have seen a million times but did not always recognize due to his acting talent—John Billingsley. The beloved Doctor from Star Trek Enterprise is full of surprising stories about his family and upbringing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rosalind Chao, the actress of Star Trek TNG and DS9 fame, talks theatre, television and film. She acted in one of my favorite films, The Joy Luck Club and has rarely been out of work since. Not only an actor with a wide range, she has recently become a “Matchmaker.” Take a listen and find out more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The talented Jack Quaid, a star in both Amazon Studios' The Boys, and Paramount Plus' The Lower Decks, is the episode guest. It is a fun conversation since this is Gates' first encounter with Jack since their initial 10 minute meet and greet at the San Diego Comic Con. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kate Mulgrew covers a lot of ground in her conversation with Gates. Topics include Kate's books, her ambition, Catholicism, mothers favorite writers, politics, mortality, children and even some questions about Crusher and Picard. Tune in the hear Mulgrew and McFadden share some stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tawny Newsome and Gates find they have many things in common: love of home, crafts, improv, clowning and much laughter. Topics bound from bake sales to being in a band, ending with a discussion about lamps……yes, that kind of lamp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

William Shatner hangs with Gates and talks about childhood, parents, leaving home and how writing songs has been an incredibly fulfilling journey—-one that has given him not only a way to reflect on his lie, but also a path to one of his very treasured artistic endeavors at The Kennedy Center. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Actress and Choreographer Gates McFadden, on this light-hearted and intimate sit-down conversational series that features close friends and former co-stars reminiscing on careers, personal life and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Check out a special sneak peek at the first 10 minutes of The Center Seat After Show podcast Episode 1: "Lucy Loves Star Trek"! This is the official after show podcast for the brand new History Channel series "The Center Seat: 55 Years of Star Trek," executive produced and voiced by Gates McFadden herself. To listen to the first episode in its entirety, just search "Center Seat" on your favorite podcast platform. New episodes dropping every Friday immediately following each episode of the television series! For more information, visit the link below... https://www.nacellecompany.com/catalog/the-center-seat-55-years-of-trek-aftershow-raw-unfiltered/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The official after show podcast to the upcoming television series The Center Seat: 55 Years of Trek, premiering on November 5th! Each week, join us here as director Brian Volk-Weiss and professors Mary Jo and John Tenuto take an even deeper dive into each episode of the series that celebrates TV's most groundbreaking series. The Center Seat is the ultimate deep dive into the world of Star Trek. Timed to coincide with the iconic sci-fi franchise's 55th anniversary this year, it will offer Trekkies a behind-the-scenes look at pivotal moments in the franchise's history — from its inception at Lucille Ball's production company Desilu through recent film and television adaptations. Subscribe to "The Center Seat After Show" now so you don't miss the peremiere on November 5th! Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Speaking with Make-up artist, Academy Award-winner and author Michael Westmore is like getting to know a national treasure, and getting the keys to his treasure chest! He knows everything about the history of the film industry, coming from a long lineage of Westmore family of Make-up artists, a truly extraordinary legacy. Westmore created his own legacy through his work on Star Trek, and few men know Gates' face as well as he does. Michael Westmore is adored by those he's worked with across several iterations of Star Trek, and we're sure you'll adore this conversation as well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While Gates and Denise Crosby never really had much time to hang out during Star Trek: The Next Generation, Gates has come to know Denise as one of the most multi-talented and creative human beings she's ever met. For one, she has gorgeous taste in all things aesthetic, and is fearless in all things creative. Learn just how astonishingly gifted Denise Crosby is in this week's episode of InvestiGates! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You're invited to join two space docs on the front porch of cyber-space, so kick up your feet and have a cool glass of lemonade as Gates and Robert Picardo pilot their mental spaceships and investigate their respective universes! In other words, enjoy Part 2 of this engaging conversation! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who is that man with the deep rich voice and a humor that knows no bounds? It's none other than Robert Picardo! Robert and Gates have both played doctors in a universe without boundaries, similarly Robert's own resume is boundless as well; packed with amazing television and film projects. He also has a love of science and space exploration that's nothing short of contagious. His friendship means a lot to Gates, and over the years that friendship has only flourished. Join them for Part 1 of their conversation full fond memories, stories and of course some jokes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Before the second part of Gates' conversation with Michael Dorn, she reflects on what she's learned so far from her dear friends who have joined her on this journey. Also, a friendly notice that Gates will take a brief, 3-week break before coming back with more new episodes! Stay tuned and enjoy more of the incomparable Michael Dorn! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Dorn has more self-discipline and curiosity than anyone else Gates knows; he's an actor, writer, director, pilot, athlete and a vegan. Needless to say, once Michael makes a decision there's no stopping him, so don't even try. Charming, hilarious and a true gentleman, join Gates as she opens this inspiring conversation with Michael using one of their normal riffs upon greeting each other. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Regardless of where she is, Marina Sirtis is a woman with both feet planted firmly on the ground. Over the years she's played many kinds of roles, but she is especially remembered for her portrayal of Deanna Troi on Star Trek: The Next Generation. Listen in as Gates talks with Deanna about her decision to return to her homeland and much more in this lively conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For years, Star Trek fans have asked "Just who exactly is Q, and how can he do all the stuff he does?" Gates has also always asked herself that very same question about John de Lancie, the actor who plays Q. John has worked in theater, film and television non-stop since he graduated from Juilliard...except of course when he's Captaining his sailboat across the Pacific Ocean. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A continuation of Gates' conversation with Nana Visitor, starting with an unexpected reaction from Gates to Nana's story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gates and guest Nana Visitor have a lot in common; they're both dancers, choreographers, actors, of course Star Trek regulars as well as mothers. Curious and disciplined, Nana has always been ready to do the hard work, however she also has a fun side. And a parrot bodyguard. In this episode, Nana shares memories of her family and career, as well as a deeply personal, traumatic event. *Please note, this episode may be inappropriate for young listeners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Decades ago in Brooklyn, while watching Brent Spiner rehearse for live-theater, Gates was immediately impressed by his skilled, well-crafted performance; a performance that was at once funny, cynical, smart and sometimes crazy. Brent Spiner knows how to maneuver his characters between comedy and drama with a remarkable finesse. Enjoy this conversation about family, comedy and hear Gates have her biggest belly-laugh of 2020! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"As Gates' conversation with Wil Wheaton continues, they dive into philosophical questions about heroes, role-models, forgiveness, the Spice Girls and of course, science!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Not everyone is blessed with a space-son, let alone one as remarkable as Wil Wheaton. Gates is, and she sits down with the accomplished TV Host/Actor/Blogger/Author in Part 1 of this powerful and captivating conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Award winning actor/writer/director/host LeVar Burton has spent most of his adult life sharing knowledge, becoming a beloved role-model for multiple generations along the way. Prepare to be inspired as Gates reminisces with LeVar about their respective journeys through life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"You may best recall him as "Number 1", however Actor/Director Jonathan Frakes has proven throughout his career to be the same wise, reliable presence in everything he's a part of. Listen in as he joins Gates to discuss life, work, jazz and more." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gates McFadden personally invites you to check out her new podcast, Gates McFadden InvestiGates: Who Do You Think You Are?, and hints at a list of guests that are out of this world! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices