Legacy Trek: A Star Trek Podcast

On episode 39, we discussed doing an episode about the 10 pilots we've had for the Star Trek Universe. We're joined by our producer Jamie Rogers and his son, Blake. We'll discuss some of the high points and definitely discuss what we think aren't the strongest points. Producer: Jamie Rogers Music by: Captain Meatshield and David Kaylor  

It's rare that a father and daughter who love Star Trek get to have a conversation with an actor from the show. But Noah isn't just any actor, his mother brought him to conventions and watched with him as a kid, so he knows a little something about what we do here at Legacy Trek. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did. Producer: Jamie Rogers Music by: David Kaylor and Captain Meatshield

It's been a long time coming. Our 5 up/5 down of Voyager season 1 with Kerry Purvis. Many fans have rediscovered Voyager as one of their favorite series in the Star Trek franchise during this, its 25th anniversary. Do all 3 of us feel the same about season 1?  Producer: Jamie Rogers Music by: David Kaylor and Captain Meatshield

As we round out the main cast of the Original Series, we welcome Norman Lao from the Mission Log podcast to discuss Walter Koenig. We'll consider our favorite Chekov episodes and dive a little into a role that competes for Koenig's best... even considering his time as Chekov.

Just to be very open about this... Emilie talks a lot. So, commentary on an episode seemed the way to go. It's not what you would expect from a commentary. Think MST3K and you'll be on board with this episode.

Much like Star Trek returning to animation after a long layoff, Mike and Emilie return after almost 2 months. They jump right into how awesome they feel Lower Decks is and talk a little bit about upcoming plans.

Convention season is upon us... except that it's not? Social distancing and containment of COVID-19 have led many conventions to postpone their activities, and Shore Leave is one of those cons. Emilie and Mike talk to Mike Schilling from Shore Leave to discuss the convention and what to look forward to from Shore Leave 42 and 41.5! Producer: Jamie Rogers Musical contributions: Captain Meatshield and David Kaylor

Mike and Emilie hosted a table at CONnected Community Con and recorded a live podcast about Family and Star Trek. Discussion will surround how family life was developed in Star Trek and how family may have started some of the attendees love of Star Trek.

Mike and Emilie put a bow on Enterprise with the last season. Joining them is a guest who talks about his time on Enterprise... just a little bit, Jim Moorhouse of Trek Ranks.

We flashback to when COVID-19 was something across the world and conventions were still live and not virtual. Seems like last year, right? It was only February. Emilie and Mike discuss their time at Farpoint, and talk with of some of the convention goers. There's also an interview with best selling author, David Mack, and the co-chairs of the Farpoint convention. Producer: Jamie Rogers Music by: Captain Meatshield and David Kaylor

Most of us who love Star Trek, love Star Trek collectibles. With the COVID-19 crisis, small businesses have been in jeopardy because of isolation. So, we thought it would be great to talk to some of those who are licensees of Star Trek thru CBS. We got to chat with Jay and Kayleigha with Science Division and Lou with Fansets. It was such a great time! Do what you can to support Science Division and Fansets! Producer: Jamie Rogers Music by: Captain Meatshield and David Kaylor

So we know sportsball isn't everyone's thing... but a fun part of it is fantasy drafts. We thought, "Why not do it with Star Trek?" The first of a series of these events brings together a whole cast of characters and hilarity ensues. Special guests: Bill Smith and Dan Davidson from Trek Geeks, Jenn Tifft from Snap Trek, John Krikorian from Trek Profiles, Hayley Stoddart from Standard Orbit, Jim Moorhouse from Trek Ranks and Jamie Rogers, producer of Legacy Trek. Music provided by Captain Meatshield and David Kaylor.

It's the end of new Star Trek for a little while...  But while we wait for the pandemic to stop rearing it's ugly head, we wrap up the end of season 1 of Star Trek: Picard. Mike and Emilie discuss the last 4 episodes of the season, their overall feelings for the season and who their favorite character is. Producer: Jamie Rogers

The Xindi, Vulcan zombies and Fraggle Rock? Season 3 of Enterprise was a huge story arc that introduced us to some new characters and species. Join Mike and Emilie as they're joined by Kerry Purvis to discuss the top and bottom episodes of the season. Producer: Jamie Rogers Music by: Captain Meatshield and David Kaylor

SPOILER ALERT!!! Ok, you've been warned. We had a lot of catching up to do when it came to reviewing episodes of Star Trek: Picard... even though we only do 5 minute reviews of the latest episodes. So, we decided to pack the last 5 PIC episodes into one show in preparation for Nepenthe.  Producer: Jamie Rogers

Lots of great episodes or a bunch of clunkers? Mike and Emilie discuss their favorite and least favorite entries from season 2 of Enterprise. Joining them on this adventure is Melanie to help breakdown what was great about season 2 and what may have needed some help. Producer: Jamie Rogers

How is it going to end??? Well, spoiler alert, Star Trek: Picard means that the intrepid captain survives. However, Riker earned his 4th pip with his unorthodox strategy to rescue him. Part 2 of our conversation with Jamie Rogers on The Best of Both Worlds. Producer: Jamie Rogers Musical contributions: Captain Meatshield and David Kaylor

What is considered a seminal episode of Star Trek in general, but definitely among the best of TNG. As part of our countdown to Star Trek: Picard, we're joined by producer Jamie Rogers to discuss "The Best of Both Worlds." Nobody watching in 1990 had any idea what this episode would mean to the fabric of the franchise, but this would launch it toward heights never seen, and make the golden age we're entering now possible. Producer: Jamie Rogers  

Normally an actor is satisfied if they have 1 iconic character in their career. William Shatner had that and more! Special guest Bill Smith joins us to discuss Mr. Shatner's career on screen and makes Captain Kirk a lynchpin to the Star Trek franchise. Producer: Jamie Rogers

We are going through the StarTrek.com list of episodes in preparation for Star Trek: Picard. The first on that list... Datalore. We're sorry. How does the 15 year old ensign figure out everything that all the trained officers not figure out? We'll break down what's going on in this early season 1 TNG episode. Producer: Jamie Rogers Music: Captain Meatshield & David Kaylor

We got to do a lot in our first year of podcasting. We talked about some of them, discussed some fallen Star Trek icons and talked about the first animated Star Trek to grace our screens since 1974! Plus, a small preview of what's to come in 2020. Producer: Jamie Rogers Music by: David Kaylor and Captain Meatshield

It's easy to say that without our guest, there would be no Legacy Trek, because your hosts would not have existed. In this episode, we talk to Mike's dad and Emilie's granddad, Stephen Bovia. He's attended a couple of conventions with us recently and we get his thoughts and his Star Trek backstory, as well as how he feels about having a 3rd generation fan in the family now. Produced by: Jamie Rogers Recorded at: Benson Mountain Studios

We're joined by producer Jamie Rogers to discuss the career of George Takei and his impact on the Star Trek franchise. We talk about some of our favorite moments of him as Sulu and how he was able to grow the character. Producer: Jamie Rogers Recorded at Benson Mountain Studios

The Animated Series takes a lot of heat for stories that aren't always the strongest. However, Yesteryear is not one of those episodes. Mike and Emilie discuss how this episode has almost singlehandedly kept TAS in the "canon" conversation for years and some curious calls on how those Vulcan kids' wardrobe was drawn. Producer: Jamie Rogers

Since 1964, when we saw the original captain of the USS Enterprise, fans have wanted to know more about Christopher Pike. With season 2 of Discovery, we got just that. Mike and Emilie discuss a character who has quickly become a fan favorite now that there is more of him on screen and some of his best moments as captain. Recorded at Benson Mountain Studios Producer: Jamie Rogers

Hall of Fame edition Mike and Emilie are joined by the 23 Year Old Trekkie, Aly Martinez to discuss the career of Nichelle Nichols and her contributions to Star Trek. Fans still continue to flock to conventions to see Nichelle, even in this, her last year on the convention circuit. Uhura showed she was more than just an operator as her character grew over the course of 25 years on screen. Listen as we talk about all of these things and more!

You all know the words, sing along! Allamaraine, 3rd shap. Emilie loves "Move Along Home", so since she's the star of the show, we do what she wants. Mike finds that he does have more likes than dislikes of the episode... but still chooses to not watch it if he doesn't have to.   Producer: Jamie Rogers

We've been gone for a bit, but wanted to fill you in on where we've been and what we're looking forward to. Plus, a dedication of our studio in honor of a fallen loved one.

1964: Uniforms were dull colors and made from crushed velvet. Transporter chiefs wore glasses and Vulcans did smile. "The Cage" is the initial showing for the Starship Enterprise, but it's under the command of Captain Pike. Mike and Emilie talk about this episode and how good of a start it was for an historic franchise.   Producer: Jamie Rogers

Mike and Emilie discuss going to Star Trek conventions, and bring in their friends Blake and Jamie Rogers as guests. Jamie has been bringing Blake to conventions since he was 2 1/2 and has some fun stories to tell. Mike finds out who the real star of the podcast is, too.

Argument over cannon in Star Trek has probably been around since the formation of TNG, but it exploded with J.J. Abrams & Co.'s interpretation in 2009. On the month of it's 10th anniversary, Mike and Emilie discuss the movie. Mike gets into how, he himself was gatekeeper when this movie came out and how he saw through his own Star Trek prejudice.

Hall of Fame edition Mike and Emilie are joined by special guest Zach Moore of Standard Orbit on Trek.fm to discuss James Doohan and Scotty. Jimmy was a fan favorite on the convention circuit and was an inspiration to many. Scotty loved the Enterprise and her engines and was awesome in command. Plus some great sportsball talk between Mike and Zach!

With the end of season 2 of Discovery on the board, Mike and Emilie dive into the 2 part prologue of Discovery - "The Vulcan Hello" and "Battle At The Binary Stars".

5 Up and 5 Down: Enterprise Season 1 On this episode, Mike and Emilie are joined by Jim Moorhouse of the Trek Ranks podcast to consider the best and the worst from Enterprise's first season. There is an "Unexpected" episode that sneaks into the 5 up segment.

Kes has a grandchild and is married to Tom.  Harry is their son-in-law. The Doctor has hair and a name.  Something is going on with the Voyager crew that we're not aware of.  Emilie and Mike discuss Before and After from Voyager.  We'll also talk about one of the finest hours of Star Trek in this week's Discovery recap.  #oatmealface

Mike & Emilie talk about the episode The City On The Edge Of Forever. Though it is an episode that ranks in many people's top 10 all time for Trek, Emilie complains about the eye shadow on the male actors. In their review of the latest episode of Discovery, each of them says how they believe Season 2 will end.

Mike and Emilie revisit the animated series and find some glaring weaknesses when put up against the continuity of future Trek series (I blame Voyager). Old/new friend Robert April becomes the topic of the education of Emilie.

Hall of Fame edition Mike and Emilie are joined by special guest Dr. Trek, Larry Nemecek to discuss DeForest Kelley and by extension, Dr. McCoy.  Larry relates why he liked De and Bones so much as a fan and what made both of them an "everyman".

Normally we create a clever title, but there's none necessary as we cover one of the best episodes of TNG.  Mike and Emilie discuss Picard living a different life and bid farewell to one of Em's favorite Discovery characters.

Mike and Emilie explore Jadzia's exploration of her previous hosts as they discuss DS9's "Facets." Despite really liking Dax, Emilie finds she doesn't like all of the hosts. In the Discovery recap, there is a bit of dessension in the ranks when they mention their thoughts regarding "If Memory Serves."

Recorded on location at Kennedy Space Center.   Mike and Emilie talk about the things they see on a visit to Kennedy Space Center.  They interview an engineer who worked on the Apollo and space shuttle programs and tie together some science fiction with science fact. Note - due to on location recording, some sound quality may not be 100% up to par.

You can't help but feel the room is dusty when watching Demons and Terra Prime from season 4 of Enterprise. Emilie and Mike discuss the these episodes as a beginning of the Federation and the impact of baby Elizabeth.  Plus, Emilie has a special tribute to the Trek Geeks. I'm not crying, you're crying!

Emilie and Mike discuss their thoughts on Enterprise's Daedalus.  You might think this would be a good episode, considering the father of the transporter is featured... if you think that, you're probably wrong.

We discuss one of Emilie's favorite episodes... and generally one of the most loathed episodes in fandom, Threshold from Voyager. Can we find actual good qualities from this episode? 

Legacy Trek Hall of Fame Mike and Emilie discuss Leonard Nimoy's career and his work on Star Trek as Mr. Spock with Trek.fm Standard Orbit co-host Hayley Stoddart.  They discuss why he is an ideal first choice to the Hall of Fame and how his work made Spock into an iconic character.

Lt. Commander Data Often a fan favorite, we look at Data's interpersonal relationships, as well as his hobbies.  We also explore the challenges he faced in his quest to be more human, such as emotions, recognition as sentient and being in command.

TNG Season 5's "Darmok" has always been a fan favorite.  Mike and Emilie discuss why good communication is so important and Emilie learns where the number 47 references originated.

Mike and Emilie discuss their thoughts on "Magic To Make the Sanest Man Go Mad" and how many times Lorca bites the dust in the episode. 

Find out a little about Mike and Emilie and dive into the 3 episodes featuring the subject of "The Songs of the Great Tribble Hunt".