To The Journey is a Trek.fm podcast dedicated to Star Trek: Voyager. Not an episode review show, To The Journey explores specific elements with hosts Suzanne Williamson, Kay Shaw, and Zachary Fruhling.
After 282 episodes, To The Journey is set for another transition as the current hosts disembark. In this special episode of To The Journey, hosts Liam Smart and Suzanne Williamson aimlessly talk about things to do with Star Trek Voyager. We talk about Voyager toys, hot aliens, and a bit of fanfic. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) It's Gonna Smell Terrible (00:04:04) It's Their Eyes (00:13:03) Divine!!! (00:16:21) Harry Dances With a Cow (00:20:29) Closing (00:38:19) Hosts Liam Smart and Suzanne Williamson Production Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Liam Smart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)
With over 160 episodes of Star Trek: Voyager, you could be forgiven for thinking a few can go on the ‘meh’ pile. There are also a lot of episodes that rise to the top when it comes to thinking of the best of the best. But it is almost impossible to choose just one episode from each series that is not to be missed. In this episode of To The Journey, hosts Liam Smart and Suzanne Williamson attempt to whittle down each season to just ONE episode that embodies Voyager. Of course they do not agree... Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Season 1 (00:07:40) Season 2 (00:12:58) Season 3(00:17:43) Season 4 (00:21:47) Season 5 (00:27:20) Season 6 (00:32:06) Season 7 (00:36:53) Closing (00:40:30) Hosts Liam Smart and Suzanne Williamson Production Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Liam Smart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)
One of the many, many (did we say many?) episodes of Star Trek: Voyager to feature the Borg, Season 6’s Survival Instinct focuses on members of Seven of Nine’s Unimatrix that crash landed with her on a random planet a few years prior to the events of the episode. These now ex-Borg are desperate to find a way of delinking themselves from the mini-collective they were forced to form by Seven, and now require Seven to help them undo it. In this episode of To The Journey, hosts Suzanne Williamson and Liam Smart are joined by Christopher D Littlefield for a commentary on Season 6 Episode 2, Survival Instinct. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Commentary (00:11:55) Closing (00:55:38) Hosts Liam Smart, and Suzanne Williamson Guest Christopher D. Littlefield Production Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Liam Smart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)
Farewells in Voyager and Farewell to Zachary. Star Trek: Voyager had its fair share of farewells, from the departure of Kes and Neelix to some emotional farewells between the Voyager crew and their alien love interests of the week. In this episode of To The Journey, we discuss the many farewells in Voyager—even one goodbye that's more of a "good riddance" than a farewell! And, in this special episode of To The Journey, hosts Suzanne Williamson and Liam Smart say their farewells to fellow host Zachary Fruhling, departing the show for the next leg of the journey, in podcasting and in life. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Good Riddance or FU? (00:08:07) Star Trek Men in Black (00:10:06) What Juicy Lungs You Have (00:22:47) Space Hemlock (00:35:29) Why Not All Three? (00:45:32) I Can Whittle You a Bath (00:56:10) To The Google! (01:02:28) Closing (01:14:16) Hosts Zachary Fruhling, Suzanne Williamson, and Liam Smart Production Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) Liam Smart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)
Tom/Tuvok Moments. In this episode of To The Journey, hosts Liam Smart and Zachary Fruhling are joined by TTJ associate producer Patrick Carlin to discuss their favorite Tom/Tuvok moments in Star Trek: Voyager. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) News (00:08:27) Our Picks (00:12:34) Closing (00:38:14) Hosts Liam Smart and Zachary Fruhling Guest Patrick Carlin Production Liam Smart (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)
Borg Collective Set, Part 2. In this episode of To The Journey, hosts Liam Smart, Suzanne Williamson and Zachary Fruhling are joined by Amy Nelson and Joe Keegan of Earl Grey, our sister podcast on Trek.fm dedicated to Star Trek: The Next Generation, for part two of our discussion of the Star Trek Fan Collective Borg episodes. Together with Amy and Joe, we discuss the following Borg episodes from Star Trek: Voyager: "Scorpion" (Parts 1 and 2), "Drone," "Dark Frontier" (Parts 1 and 2) "Unimatrix Zero" (Parts 1 and 2), and the series finale, "Engame." For part 1 of our Borg Fan Collective discussion, don't miss Earl Grey episode 323: Greebling the Borg. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Solar Powered Ocampa (00:06:14) There's Something About One (00:22:57) He's Got a Tiny Little Crown (00:34:36) This is Voyager's Descent (00:51:43) Time-Wimey Stuff Going On (00:59:44) Take it to the Next Level (01:10:10) Closing (01:18:54) Hosts Liam Smart, Suzanne Williamson, and Zachary Fruhling Guests Amy Nelson and Joe Keegan Production Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) Liam Smart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)
When we think of the shows that bring us comfort in difficult times, Star Trek Voyager is always at the top of the list for hosts Suzanne Williamson and Liam Smart. In this episode of To The Journey we pick out our top 5 episodes to get us through this crazy macrovirus quarantine period that the world has been flung into. Liam has typically chosen not to follow the “top 5” rules, however! Chapters Intro (00:00:00) BIG NEWS (00:03:40) Quarantine Playlist (00:07:06) Closing (00:40:22) Hosts Suzanne Williamson, and Liam Smart Production Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Liam Smart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)
Seven of Nine in Star Trek: Picard, Season 1. Fans of Star Trek: Voyager were excited to see the return of Seven of Nine to the Star Trek universe in the first season of Star Trek: Picard. The Seven of Nine that we see in Star Trek: Picard, however, is quite different than the Seven of Nine we are accustomed to from Star Trek: Voyager. From Borg drone to member of the Voyager crew to Fenris Ranger, hosts Zachary Fruhling, Suzanne Williamson, and Liam Smart discuss Seven of Nine's overall character arc and the differences between her appearances in Star Trek: Voyager and the first season of Star Trek: Picard. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Either Dead or in Jail (00:05:19) Momma Janeway (00:12:33) They are Both No Nonsense (00:15:05) Is it Noble (00:23:02) You Never Get Over It (00:28:19) Perfect Plot Device (00:34:36) Stupid Small Universe Syndrome (00:42:52) Closing (00:53:26) Hosts Zachary Fruhling, Suzanne Williamson, and Liam Smart Production Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)
"Fair Trade" Commentary. In this episode of To The Journey, hosts Liam Smart, Suzanne Williamson, and Zachary Fruhling give an audio commentary on the third-season Voyager episode "Fair Trade" and christen each other with new Talaxian names. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Commentary (00:09:06) Closing (00:55:36) Hosts Liam Smart, Suzanne Williamson, and Zachary Fruhling Production Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)
Hope and Fear. In this episode of To The Journey, hosts Suzanne Williamson and Zachary Fruhling discuss the season-four finale of Star Trek Voyager, "Hope and Fear." Chapters Intro (00:00:00) He Sounded Familiar (00:03:10) American Gladiator Parisses Squares (00:07:45) Space Mister Rogers (00:09:35) Is it Fan Service? (00:15:17) Future Jail (00:22:27) Poetic Justice (00:26:42) The Even Better than Warp Drive Warp Drive (00:31:33) Closing (00:38:26) Hosts Suzanne Williamson and Zachary Fruhling Production Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)
Season One Rewrite. In this episode of To The Journey, hosts Zachary Fruhling, Liam Smart, and Suzanne Williamson rewrite season one of Star Trek: Voyager with a season-long story arc involving the Vidiians as the main adversary instead of the Kazon. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Setting it all Up (00:03:13) No Black Latex (00:06:32) No One Touches Joe (00:13:55) Harry Kim Cardassian (00:24:20) We Need More Chakotay Punching People (00:29:57) Just Vulcaning Around (00:34:41) Closing (00:47:05) Hosts Zachary Fruhling, Liam Smart, and Suzanne Williamson Production Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) Liam Smart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)
Destroying the Caretaker, Killing Tuvix. attempted crew torture, not promoting Harry Kim, and breaking the Temporal Prime Directive. Captain Kathryn Janeway has had some outstandingly difficult command decisions to make with many often criticised by some within the fan base as poor decisions, and those same decisions applauded by others within the fan base. In this episode of To The Journey, hosts Suzanne Williamson and Liam Smart, chat about Janeway’s command decisions and which they think were good and which they think were bad. They do not agree on one particular decision - surprise, surprise! Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Opinions is My Middle Name (00:03:21) Caretaker Salt Lamp (00:07:16) Cosplayed a Pocketwatch (00:12:24) You Bore Me Ensign (00:15:09) I'm All for the Murder (00:19:13) Kirsten Beyer You Stabbed Me in the Heart (00:22:56) Vin Diesel the Vulcan (00:26:11) That's Why She Would be Court Martialed (00:30:06) That Makes Her a Major Hypocrite (00:36:13) Closing (00:39:43) Hosts Suzanne Williamson and Liam Smart Production Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Liam Smart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)
To The Journey 270: That’s a Game Changer Game Changers. Star Trek: Voyager is known for its infamous “reset button” but there are some moments that change the course of the show permanently. In this episode of To The Journey, hosts, Liam Smart and Zachary Fruhling, talk about some game changing moments in Voyager that were not affected by the reset button. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) The Reset Button (00:02:29) A Borg Series (00:07:11) It's a 50 Pound Albatross (00:09:25) Members of a Happy Voyager Family (00:12:50) Ensign Captain (00:17:17) Borg or Talaxian Tour Guide (00:19:17) They Could've Made a Decent Game Changer (00:22:18) They are Home (00:29:06) Super Kes (00:36:10) Closing (00:41:35) Hosts Zachary Fruhling and Liam Smart Production Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Liam Smart (Producer) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)
The 25th Anniversary of Voyager. Whether you watched the premier live or caught Voyager long after it aired, it is hard to believe that 25 years has passed since Voyager and her mishmash of Starfleet and Maquis crews were stranded in the Delta Quadrant. In this episode of To The Journey, hosts Suzanne Williamson and Liam Smart take a look back at what was going on in the world and their lives 25 years ago. They also discuss the legacy of Voyager, not just in the Star Trek universe but in our universe as well. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) What Was Happening in 1995? (00:03:26) It's Chuck's Dad (00:10:57) What Reckless Parents (00:14:33) They Should Not Have Meshed So Well (00:18:53) Alpha Dog of the Delta Quadrant (00:20:39) Want a Baby? (00:23:21) Why Did They Cut it From the Episode? (00:25:19) Stuck in the Sonic Shower (00:30:40) That Would Be Too Much Fun in One Episode (00:35:11) Voyager's Legacy (00:37:37) Closing (00:41:22) Hosts Suzanne Williamson and Liam Smart Production Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
11:59. It is rare that we see an actor take time out of their contracted role to play another character in the same show. Kate Mulgrew does just that in 11:59 where she plays Shannon O'Donnell, an ancestor of Kathryn Janeway in the year 2000. 11:59 is an episode that does not stick in one's mind as a memorable; however, it does bring to light some interesting questions on ancestry, the accuracy of history, and your own legacy. In this episode of To The Journey, hosts, Liam Smart, and Zachary Fruhling, discuss what they think of 11:59, their own ancestry, history, new year resolutions, and with the turn of the new decade: what the last decade's legacy has been. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Slipping in the Decaf (00:02:45) He Wants to be With His Books (00:09:12) Will We Ever Get to That Kind of Future? (00:16:44) It all Depends on Who's Writing the History (00:23:04) A Penny Farthing and Other Stories (00:32:27) The First Fleet (00:36:53) Form Good Habits (00:41:38) Q and Guinan?! (00:45:09) Crew Resolutions (00:48:58) Closing (00:52:55) Hosts Liam Smart Zachary Fruhling Production Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Liam Smart (Producer) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)
Voyager Q&A. In this episode of To The Journey, host Zachary Fruhling introduces a new co-host of To The Journey—Liam Smart! Join Zachary as he finds out all of Liam's Voyager secrets in a Voyager Q&A. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Announcement (00:01:45) Q&A: Begin! (00:03:21) Star Trek Tinder Profile (00:04:12) Intro to Voyager (00:08:21) Fond Voyager Memories (00:18:01) Favourite Episodes (00:29:02) Least Favourite Episodes (00:33:03) Voyager Relationships (00:36:16) Boy Crush (00:41:12) "Endgame" Was Not That Bad (00:42:09) Voyager: The Movie (00:47:33) To The Journey: The Future (00:51:15) Closing (00:53:58) End (01:01:49) Hosts Zachary Fruhling and Liam Smart Production Liam Smart (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)
Delta Quadrant Vacation/Holiday Destinations. In this episode of To The Journey, host Zachary Fruhling is joined by Liam Smart to discuss Delta Quadrant vacation/holiday destinations from Star Trek: Voyager. Join Zachary and Liam as they discuss everything from extreme water sports on the ocean planet in "Thirty Days" to a balmy tropical vacation in the Borg Unicomplex. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Like a Bull in a China Shop (00:02:02) Creepy Pleasure Guy (00:05:08) It's a Balmy 39 Degrees (00:08:54) Xenomarine Biology (00:12:51) Duck Blinds (00:16:49) Visiting a Museum (00:19:37) Risk is our Business (00:22:18) Vidiian Cosplay (00:25:31) Going to the Shire (00:28:00) It's Like the Holodeck, but it's Outside (00:29:57) Possible Crew Vacations (00:36:21) Closing (00:43:41) Host Zachary Fruhling Guests Liam Smart Production Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Seven of Nine Mini-Marathon. In this episode of To The Journey, hosts Zachary Fruhling and Suzanne Williamson go into their alcoves for a Seven of Nine three-episode mini-marathon! Find out which Seven of Nine episodes Zachary and Suzanne love, and which episodes they love to hate, including Zachary's own version of the Seven of Nine Paradox. Zachary and Suzanne also discuss the return of Seven of Nine in the upcoming series, Star Trek: Picard. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Spoiler! (00:02:12) Storytime With Chakotay (00:05:59) ZSNP (00:06:44) 1 of 2 (00:09:29) HASHTAG TangentTheJourney (00:13:08) Don't They Have Cameras? (00:15:37) It's the Loneliest Number (00:21:50) Kazon Have Kramer Hair (00:25:56) Closing (00:31:56) Hosts Zachary Fruhling and Suzanne Williamson Production Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
"The Cloud" Commentary. When Voyager is in serious danger of running out of replicator resources (and Captain Janeway her morning coffee), Voyager changes course toward a resource-rich nebula that turns out to be a vaporous spacefaring life form. Join hosts Suzanne Williamson and Zachary Fruhling for an audio commentary on the first-season Voyager episode, "The Cloud," the origin of more than one Voyager meme, everything from Chakotay-led animal guide vision quests to holodeck pool hustling with a French twist at Chez Sandrine. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Commentary (00:03:17) Closing (00:48:25) Hosts Suzanne Williamson and Zachary Fruhling Production Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Desert Island Episodes - Voyager Season 7. In this episode of To The Journey, hosts Zachary Fruhling and Suzanne Williamson wrap up their "Desert Island" podcast series with their top three Desert Island episode picks from Season 7 of Star Trek: Voyager. Also, find out which Star Trek novels Zachary has actually read, which moments from Voyager's past should have been revisited in Season 7, and why everyone in the Delta Quadrant seems to hate on holograms so much. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Guessing Game (00:02:57) S'up Tuvix (00:04:28) U.S.S. Disaster Zone (00:10:06) What's With the Anti-Hologram Sentiment? (00:16:16) Tuvok as Columbo (00:20:37) Hashtag HE READ A BOOK (00:24:27) Closing (00:33:19) Hosts Zachary Fruhling and Suzanne Williamson Production Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Voyager Romance. From the on-screen romance of B'Elanna Torres and Tom Paris to romantic moments between various members of Voyager's senior staff, to various alien romances of the week, Star Trek: Voyager is perhaps the most romantic series in the entire Star Trektelevision franchise. In this special Valentine's Day episode of To The Journey, hosts Suzanne Williamson and Zachary Fruhling explore the many romances, both good and bad, in Star Trek: Voyager. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Holograms Are People Too (00:02:21) He Seems Nice (00:08:21) Scruffotay (00:11:29) There Are Different Love Languages (00:15:45) Is Riker's List Equal to This? (00:23:08) I Like You, But I Hate You (00:35:11) Closing (00:37:54) Hosts Suzanne Williamson and Zachary Fruhling Production Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Message in a Bottle. Comedy in Star Trek can be hit or miss. The comedy duo of the Emergency Medical Hologram, Mark I (Robert Picardo) and the Emergency Medical Hologram, Mark II (Andy Dick), however, should go down in history as one of the great comedic duos of all time. In this episode of To The Journey, hosts Zachary Fruhling and Suzanne Williamson discuss the fourth-season Voyager episode "Message in a Bottle," also known as "Frasier and Niles in Space." Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Frasier in Space (00:02:56) Nitpicking Mode (00:06:25) Without the Lens Flare (00:09:58) Why Not Vulcan? (00:13:13) It's a Turning Point (00:17:13) Closing (00:22:03) Hosts Zachary Fruhling and Suzanne Williamson Production Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
"Mortal Coil" Commentary. It's Prixmas time once again at Trek.fm! While a (mostly) dead Neelix may not be the most festive of holiday podcast topics, "Mortal Coil" is where we first learn of the Talaxian holiday Prixin. In this episode of To The Journey, hosts Suzanne Williamson and Zachary Fruhling raise their glasses (or can, in the case of Suzanne) for a holiday salutation to ancestors and friends alike with an audio commentary on the fourth-season Voyager episode "Mortal Coil." Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Commentary (00:03:45) Closing (00:49:11) Hosts Suzanne Williamson and Zachary Fruhling Production Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Tom Paris Mini-Marathon. Of all the characters on Star Trek: Voyager, arguably Tom Paris had the biggest turnaround, from his character's beginning in a Federation penal colony in "Caretaker" to seeing the birth of his daughter in "Endgame." In this episode of To The Journey, hosts Zachary Fruhling and Suzanne Williamson compare their episodes picks for a three-episode Tom Paris mini-marathon. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Strap Him to the Couch (00:02:09) It's Goofier Than Spock's Brain (00:04:42) The Tom Paris Story (00:09:07) In the Navy! (00:11:39) Dick Dale and the Del-Tones (00:16:33) The Sappier of the Two (00:21:21) He's in Need of a Friend (00:23:19) Closing (00:25:41) Hosts Zachary Fruhling and Suzanne Williamson Production Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Faces. Like many of us (except for Suzanne!), B'Elanna Torres struggles with an inner dual nature. In B'Elanna's case, the struggle consists of finding the balance between her Klingon side and her human side. When B'Elanna's two halves are split into two distinct people, one fully Klingon and the other fully human, this inner struggle is acted out dramatically on screen between the two B'Elannas. In this episode of To The Journey, hosts Suzanne Williamson and Zachary Fruhling discuss the many faces of "Faces," from B'Elanna's dual nature and Chakotay's inner Vidiian to Sulan's inner Hannibal Lecter. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) No, I Can't Relate to That (00:02:47) Corn and Ranch Dressing (00:07:43) Not DNA Again (00:14:59) Are Rabbits Rodents? (00:20:25) Closing (00:22:34) Hosts Suzanne Williamson and Zachary Fruhling Production Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Desert Island Episodes - Voyager Season 6. In this episode of To The Journey, hosts Zachary Fruhling and Suzanne Williamson continue their season-by-season "Desert Island" episode lists. Find out which episodes from Season 6 of Star Trek: Voyager that Zachary and Suzanne would take along with them to a desert island, forsaking all other Season 6 episodes forever. Also find out why this podcast may be monitored for quality assurance and why Suzanne punched Zachary before giving him the silent treatment about one of his episode picks. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) 40 is the New 30 (00:03:12) It's Hard to Give Up the Pips (00:08:59) This Podcast May Be Monitored (00:12:45) Borgs Be Crazy! (00:17:24) Delete the Co-Host (00:21:44) Zach Always Skips This One (00:30:39) Honorable Mentions (00:32:43) Closing (00:38:53) Hosts Zachary Fruhling and Suzanne Williamson Production Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Kes Mini-Marathon. Everyone's favorite Ocampan, Kes, may have been in only three seasons of Star Trek: Voyager, but she left her mark on the Voyager crew and on Voyager fans alike. In this episode of To The Journey, hosts Suzanne Williamson and Zachary Fruhling put together an ultimate Kes mini-marathon. Find out which Voyager episodes Suzanne and Zachary choose as their essential Kes episodes, and which episodes didn't make the cut. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) We're Like Laverne & Shirley (00:01:56) The Worst Pick Up Line, Ever (00:05:05) Giant Phone Tree (00:09:26) 1950's Talaxian (00:15:42) Willy-Nilly Mind Melds (00:20:52) Menopause Kes (00:26:43) I Kill Pet Theories (00:35:40) Closing (00:42:25) Hosts Suzanne Williamson and Zachary Fruhling Production Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Things We Love and Hate about Neelix. Like many fans of Star Trek: Voyager, we have a love/hate relationship with the character of Neelix. His use as comic relief in the early seasons of Voyager is simultaneously both brilliant and groan-worthy, and it helped to establish the overall tone of Voyager as a fairly lighthearted installment of the overall Star Trek franchise. But while Neelix developed into a character with remarkable depth and subtlety, he is also not without his character flaws and faults. In this episode of To The Journey, hosts Zachary Fruhling and Suzanne Williamson discuss the things they love and hate about the character of Neelix. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Tubby Toys (00:03:20) Bork, Bork, Bork, All the Time (00:06:46) Making a Medicine Bundle With Chakotay (00:09:54) Two Men and a Wesley (00:17:19) Neelix or Bust! (00:19:59) Food Fight in the Mess Hall (00:24:36) Embracing Your Inner Klingon (00:28:47) Closing (00:30:36) Hosts Zachary Fruhling and Suzanne Williamson Production Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Innocence. Tuvok may be known for his Vulcan stoicism, but his Vulcan parenting skills are second to none. When Tuvok's shuttle crashes on one of the moons of Drayan Two, he's forced to care for three children who, unbeknownst to him, are actually elderly Drayans aging in reverse. In this episode of To The Journey, hosts Suzanne Williamson and Zachary Fruhling discuss the second-season Voyager episode "Innocence," in which we see a kinder, gentler Tuvok keeping the monsters away and singing the children to sleep with a Vulcan lullaby. Suzanne and Zachary also discuss reverse-aging as a metaphor for senility in old age and the fear of death, along with Chakotay's diplomacy learning curve. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Uncle Tuvok's Storytime Hour (00:01:55) Mind Meld?! (00:06:41) Old and Busted Version (00:15:59) A Simpler Way of Life (00:21:17) Is Death Something to Fear? (00:25:32) Propositioning an Ambassador (00:33:48) Closing (00:35:53) Hosts Suzanne Williamson and Zachary Fruhling Production Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Characters We Wanted More Of. Star Trek: Voyager had no shortage of one-off characters that made a lasting impression on us, so much so that we wish that they had joined the Voyager crew, or at least that they would have become recurring characters. In this episode of To The Journey, hosts Zachary Fruhling and Suzanne Williamson discuss one-off characters they wanted to see more of on Star Trek: Voyager. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Doing Klingon Stuff (00:02:45) Harry Squared (00:08:45) Co-X.O. or Ambassador? (00:15:45) Secret Agent Libby (00:25:51) You Don't Start Off Naked (00:32:38) Filling in on Tom's Days Off (00:35:54) You Have to Really Want This (00:38:34) Does She Really Count? (00:39:51) The Cutest Couple on Voyager (00:40:41) Like Your Friend's Annoying Best Friend (00:44:12) I Had Her on My List and Scratched Her Off (00:47:17) That's a lot of Enthusiasm (00:49:07) Closing (00:50:20) Hosts Zachary Fruhling and Suzanne Williamson Production Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Nothing Human. The real Crell Moset may have been a 24th-century Cardassian Dr. Mengele, but his holographic representation was always such a nice guy in the fifth-season Voyagerepisode "Nothing Human." In this episode of To The Journey, hosts Suzanne Williamson and Zachary Fruhling discuss the pros and cons of using Crell Moset's morally questionable medical research, and the possibly tainted medical knowledge it produced, to save the life of B'Elanna Torres against her own wishes. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) It's a Great Episode for Meta Treks (00:01:56) Everyone Has a Relative Like That (00:06:06) It's a Plot Device (00:09:26) There Has to be a Line Drawn in the Sand (00:14:02) I Need Holographic Help! (00:20:54) I'd Snuggle That (00:25:12) Who's Your Second Best? (00:28:22) Closing (00:34:55) Hosts Suzanne Williamson and Zachary Fruhling Production Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
"False Profits" Commentary. Ferengi in the Delta Quadrant? We thought we'd seen the last of the scheming Ferengi pair Arridor and Kol when they were stranded on the other side of the unstable Barzan Wormhole in the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode "The Price." Little did we know at the time that we would get a sequel to "The Price" in the form of the third-season Voyagerepisode, "False Profits." Unsurprisingly, with the help of a salvaged replicator, Arridor and Kol have co-opted the local mythology and cornered the market on lobe-shaped costume jewelry on a pre-warp planet in the Delta Quadrant. In this episode of To The Journey, hosts Zachary Fruhling and Suzanne Williamson bend the Prime Directive in an audio commentary on "False Profits." Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Commentary (00:03:40) Closing (00:49:23) Hosts Zachary Fruhling and Suzanne Williamson Production Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Top Harry Kim Moments. When stranded in the Delta Quadrant it's important to have a spirit of youthful optimism. In Star Trek: Voyager, this youthful optimism is provided by none other than Ensign Harry Kim. Brimming with excitement for his first deep space assignment, Ensign Kim is practically the poster figure for the ideal Starfleet officer. But along Voyager's sever-year journey home, we see Ensign Kim learn to stand up for himself and even break a rule or two from time to time. And while Ensign Kim doesn't often get to be in the limelight, he does get to take the center seat (well, on the night shift at least, twice a week). In this episode of To The Journey, hosts Suzanne Williamson and Zachary Fruhling compare their picks for the top Harry Kim moments in Star Trek: Voyager. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Meh (00:02:43) I Want to See a Soliloquy (00:04:38) That's a Gigantic Dining Room (00:07:49) It's All Hormones (00:13:31) Syndication, Baby! (00:18:07) Non-Memorable Death Scenes (00:22:31) Not a Harry Hater (00:28:02) Closing (00:32:34) Hosts Suzanne Williamson and Zachary Fruhling Production Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Desert Island Episodes - Voyager Season 5. Season 5 of Star Trek: Voyager is regarded by many fans to be one of the strongest seasons of Voyager's entire run, from the ongoing exploration of new aspects of Seven of Nine's humanity to Voyager's 100th episode, "Timeless." In this episode of To The Journey, hosts Zachary Fruhling and Suzanne Williamson continue their "Desert Island" series, comparing their choices for the top three episodes from season 5 to take with them to a desert island, forever abandoning all other episodes from season 5. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) It Is a Strange Pick (00:04:16) I Can't Stand That Episode! (00:07:51) The Shipperiest Episode (00:12:14) No Clarinets Allowed (00:14:44) All About the Boothby (00:22:29) All Hail the Queen (00:27:19) How to be Stern but Charming (00:32:03) Existential Anxiety (00:33:23) To The Journey Scavenger Hunt (00:36:13) The Return of the Bun of Steel (00:38:54) Here Begins a New Life (00:39:34) Closing (00:41:39) Hosts Zachary Fruhling and Suzanne Williamson Production Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
"Muse" Commentary. The Voyager story has always been epic in scope, with its 70-year journey home being reminiscent of Odysseus's ten-year voyage home to Ithaca after the fall of Troy in the ancient Greek epic poem, The Odyssey. With this epic scope of the Voyager story, it's no accident that Kelis, a poet and playwright from an alien society reminiscent of ancient Greece, finds creative inspiration in the mission logs from the wreckage of the Delta Flyerin the sixth-season Voyager episode "Muse." In this episode of To The Journey, hosts Suzanne Williamson and Zachary Fruhling give an audio commentary on "Muse" and explore whether the Voyager story, or perhaps Star Trekin general, really has the power to end wars and create peace through drama as inspiration and cathartic release. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Commentary (00:04:07) Denouement (00:47:19) Closing (00:52:29) Hosts Suzanne Williamson and Zachary Fruhling Production Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Doomed Voyager Relationships - Part 2. In this episode of To The Journey, hosts Zachary Fruhling and Suzanne Williamson continue their two-part discussion on doomed relationships in Star Trek: Voyager. In Part 2, Zachary and Suzanne explore the failed relationship attempts of B'Elanna Torres, Seven of Nine, Commander Chakotay, and Captain Janeway, from B'Elanna's old academy flame on the U.S.S. Equinox (who still wants his sweater back) to Captain Janeway's oddly specific holographic facial hair requirements. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) The Man in Black (00:02:43) He Went All Pon Farr (00:05:33) Lobster Has a Mind of its Own (00:11:05) Hey There Seven (00:14:16) Taxonomic Nomenclature (00:18:06) She Just Used Him for His DNA (00:21:24) Boothby Is In (00:25:37) She's Gonna go to Jail for This, Or Worse (00:30:28) Akoochimoya Cafe (00:33:14) Dear Janeway Letter (00:36:40) No Bathtub, Therefore Not a Good Match (00:39:19) This Is Jeff Foxworthy (00:43:25) He Has a Twinkle in His Eye (00:45:28) Q Means Well (00:48:26) Hashtag ReadTheBooks (00:52:20) Closing (00:56:03) Hosts Zachary Fruhling and Suzanne Williamson Production Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Doomed Voyager Relationships - Part 1. The relationship between B'Elanna Torres and Tom Paris is perhaps the only successful long-term relationship in all of Star Trek: Voyager. Far more numerous are the many failed relationship attempts, sometimes between members of the Voyager crew themselves, but more often between a member of the Voyager crew and a member of an alien species or (surprisingly often) a hologram. In this episode of To The Journey, hosts Suzanne Williamson and Zachary Fruhling have part one of their two-part discussion on doomed relationships in Star Trek: Voyager. From Harry Kim's notorious string of bad luck (sometimes while forgetting to file the proper paperwork!) to The Doctor's doomed relationship prospects, both organic and holographic, find out whether Suzanne and Zachary retain their shipper optimism in their exploration of doomed Voyager relationships. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Ensign Lonelyhearts (00:02:19) Kal-Toh 2000 (00:09:27) Alternate Universe Genealogy (00:13:06) It Sounds Like a Neil Diamond Song (00:18:12) Pretty Boy, Baby Face (00:21:05) Nanu Nanu (00:24:45) Freya Reset Button (00:30:42) No Air Quotes Needed (00:36:53) Closing (00:41:03) Hosts Suzanne Williamson and Zachary Fruhling Production Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Virtuoso. In this episode of To The Journey, hosts Zachary Fruhling and Suzanne Williamson discuss the sixth-season Voyager episode "Virtuoso." From The Doctor's existential crisis and newfound musical fame with the Qomar Planetary Alliance to the diversity of musical styles in the 24th century, Zachary and Suzanne discuss the fleeting nature of celebrity and the pitfalls of letting it go to one's holographic head. Plus, we give a comparative analysis of Klingon classic rock and smooth-jazz elevator/turbolift music from Harry Kim and the Kimtones. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) 24th Century Funko POP (00:06:12) Literally Jump Ship (00:11:46) The Bearded Doctor Lady (00:16:05) Sonic Regeneration Alcove (00:20:58) While Tuvok Was Sleeping (00:27:48) Classic Klingon Rock (00:30:27) Smooth Jazz Elevator Music (00:35:55) CMO Tom Paris (00:40:45) Closing (00:43:14) Hosts Zachary Fruhling and Suzanne Williamson Production Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Tuvix Alternatives. The second-season Voyager episode "Tuvix" featured some amazing acting on the part of actor Tom Wright as Tuvix, a transporter-created hybrid of Tuvok and Neelix, capturing the distinctive personality traits and mannerisms of both characters. In this episode of To The Journey, hosts Suzanne Williamson and Zachary Fruhling imagine alternative Voyagercharacter hybrids besides Tuvok and Neelix. Which character traits would be most prominent, and which actors or actresses would best capture the personality traits and mannerisms of these alternative character hybrids? Chapters Intro (00:00:00) We're Calling Him Chalix (00:02:37) B'Eleven of Nine (00:08:27) Chell Travolta (00:13:09) Tomix, He Was an Actor (00:16:29) Vulcan Opera in Your Camaro (00:21:06) Keurig Station (00:27:00) What About Jarry? (00:32:00) Stuck in His Vulcan Craw (00:38:28) Closing (00:41:18) Hosts Suzanne Williamson and Zachary Fruhling Production Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Halfway Home. The seventh-season episode "Shattered" offers a tiny glimpse into one possible future for the Voyager crew, 17 years into the future. If the events of the Voyager series finale "Endgame" had not occurred, presumably Voyager would have continued its long trek back to the Alpha Quadrant over a period of 75 years. In that time, there would naturally be changes aboard Voyager as crew members age, retire, or pass away, and with younger officers rising through the ranks to take their place. In this episode of To The Journey, hosts Zachary Fruhling and Suzanne Williamson discuss other possible futures for Voyager, 30 years into the journey and halfway home. Who would the captain of Voyager be after 30 years? What would the command structure be like? Who would the senior officers and department heads be? How would the careers of junior officers and the children born aboard Voyager develop over 30 years? And would there be any major changes to Voyager itself or the premise of the series as a whole? Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Ensign H. Kim (00:04:26) Redemption? (00:09:12) There are Garfields Everywhere (00:16:33) Standing Room Only (00:19:57) So Which One is Betty White? (00:22:25) Delta Quadrant Saltpeter (00:28:34) Pornstar Medallion (00:32:45) Commander Naomi Wildman (00:36:46) Certified Pre-Owned Starship (00:41:20) Whittling Away (00:49:38) Closing (00:52:53) Hosts Zachary Fruhling and Suzanne Williamson Production Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Seska...What If? Seska may be the character fans love to hate in Star Trek: Voyager. And sadly, or perhaps gladly, Seska met her demise at the beginning of Season 3. But what would have happened had Seska remained on Voyager for all seven seasons? How might the Voyagerstory have unfolded differently had Seska not in fact been a Cardassian spy, but instead an ordinary, run-of-the-mill (but still feisty) Bajoran? In this episode of To The Journey, hosts Suzanne Williamson and Zachary Fruhling explore alternative directions that the character of Seska could have taken in Voyager. What if Seska and Chakotay had maintained a long-term relationship and raised a family together? What if Seska were actually a changeling instead of a Cardassian? What if, instead of the Delaney Sisters, Voyager had more than one twin or clone Seska Sisters? And how exactly is laundry done aboard Voyager, and what does that have to do with Seska? Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Seska Sestras (00:02:41) Spies Aplenty (00:04:44) Voyager: The Soap Opera (00:07:42) Dime Store Changeling (00:11:00) But What About the Baby? (00:15:14) Alpha Seska (00:20:49) The Laundry Question (00:25:35) She's a Spitfire (00:30:15) Shippers Go Down With the Ship (00:34:11) Chell Is Like Klinger (00:42:27) Closing (00:46:09) Hosts Suzanne Williamson and Zachary Fruhling Production Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Course: Oblivion. Things are looking up for the Voyager crew at the beginning of the fifth-season episode "Course: Oblivion," from the wedding of Tom Paris and B'Elanna Torres to an enhanced warp drive. But that all changes when the ship and crew begin losing their molecular cohesion, only to discover that they are, in fact, merely biomimetic duplicates of the real Voyager ship and crew, created a year before when Voyager landed on the aptly named "Demon Planet." In this episode of To The Journey, hosts Zachary Fruhling and Suzanne Williamson (or perhaps their biomimetic duplicates; you be the judge!) discuss the merits of "Course: Oblivion." From the minutiae of the wedding of Fake-Tom and Fake-B'Elanna to the existential burdens of being a biomimetic duplicate, Zachary and Suzanne wrestle with whether "Course: Oblivion" is as riveting as they recall and whether "Course: Oblivion" is really just one big metaphor for our finite human lives. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Distinguished Melting Neelix (00:03:27) What about Harry Kim? (00:07:28) Warp Cores Are Like Cats (00:10:13) Who Is Ensign Harper?! (00:12:21) This Episode Is a Metaphor for Life (00:18:02) Goo People and an Enhanced Warp Drive (00:20:54) Tom with a Tommy Gun (00:25:07) Not as Riveting as We Remember (00:30:14) Goo Gone (00:34:40) Closing (00:37:49) Hosts Zachary Fruhling and Suzanne Williamson Production Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
What Voyager Means To Us. In this 50th episode of To The Journey with the hosting team of Kay Shaw, Suzanne Williamson, and Zachary Fruhling, we take a personal look at the Voyager moments and circumstances that meant the most to us in the course of our ongoing love affair with Star Trek: Voyager. From first impressions of Voyager to the ways Voyager has helped us through life's darkest moments, we take a personal look at the meaningfulness of Voyagerthrough our own personal stories and reflections. Plus we have an important announcement about the future of To The Journey and the journey ahead. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) An Announcement (00:01:52) It's Learning to Survive on Their Own That Will Help Them to Evolve (00:06:29) Like All Fear, You Eventually.... Vanish (00:11:12) Grandma's House (00:18:16) Who Am I? What Do I Want in Life? (00:23:20) The Truth About Harry Kim (00:29:57) They Belong Together as a Family (00:32:59) Introspection vs Action (00:35:57) To The Journey (00:38:47) Why Voyager? (00:45:21) Closing (00:50:50) Hosts Kay Shaw, Suzanne Williamson, and Zachary Fruhling Production Kay Shaw (Editor) Suzanne Williamson (Producer) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Non-Doctor/Seven Episodes in Seasons Five through Seven. Seasons five through seven of Star Trek: Voyager are known for their many memorable episodes featuring the great on-screen chemistry and friendship of Robert Picardo and Jeri Ryan as The Doctor and Seven of Nine, so much so that one might naturally think that seasons five through seven are really just the Doctor/Seven show! In this episode of To The Journey, however, hosts Suzanne Williamson, Kay Shaw, and Zachary Fruhling go in search of their favorite non-Doctor/Seven episodes from the last three seasons of Star Trek: Voyager. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Not Just The Doctor/Seven Show (00:01:53) Time Travelling with Zima (00:03:25) Harry Grows a Pair (00:08:45) Praaaaaaax!! (00:16:35) Sky People Action Figures (00:22:30) Klingons are Chekov (00:25:42) Feeling Meta Tonight (00:29:48) Baking with a Set Square (00:31:00) A Soldier AND a Philosopher (00:36:50) A Better Ending (00:41:31) A Holy Time of Awakening (00:46:19) Honorable Mentions (00:49:11) Closing (00:54:41) Hosts Suzanne Williamson, Kay Shaw, and Zachary Fruhling Production Kay Shaw (Editor) Suzanne Williamson (Producer) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
We Need to Talk about Chakotay. Unquestionably the character of Commander Chakotay was underutilized in Star Trek: Voyager. But beyond merely being underutilized, some Star Trek fans have developed a form of loathing for Commander Chakotay, partly because of his nonplussed demeanor and partly because of his amalgam of stereotypes about Native American beliefs and spirituality. In this episode of To The Journey, hosts Zachary Fruhling, Kay Shaw, and Suzanne Williamson come racing to Commander Chakotay's defense with a discussion of what they love about, and what was done right with Voyager's intrepid first officer. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) The Man in Black (00:01:55) She Didn't Know That He Liked Dante (00:07:00) Lost, or Found? (00:12:32) A Mashup of Han Solo and Indiana Jones (00:18:48) Jack of All Trades (00:25:13) Seska Is Very Questionable (00:30:43) Maybe We're All Chakotay (00:36:42) Closing (00:44:22) Hosts Zachary Fruhling, Kay Shaw, and Suzanne Williamson Production Kay Shaw (Editor) Suzanne Williamson (Producer) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
"Year of Hell" Commentary. The two-part episode "Year of Hell" is taken by many to be one of the highlights of season four of Star Trek: Voyager, if not of the entire Voyager series. From memorable moments with a certain replicated pocket watch to Annorax's Captain Ahab-like quest against time itself, "Year of Hell" shows the strength of the Voyager crew as a family, even in Voyager's darkest hours (the Voyager reset button aside). Switch on your temporal shielding and join hosts Kay Shaw, Zachary Fruhling, and Suzanne Williamson in this episode of To The Journey for an audio commentary on "Year of Hell," parts I and II. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Initial Thoughts (00:01:53) Commentary Part I (00:04:55) Commentary Part II (00:51:13) Final Thoughts (01:36:48) Closing (01:40:03) Hosts Kay Shaw, Zachary Fruhling, and Suzanne Williamson Production Kay Shaw (Editor) Suzanne Williamson (Producer) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Prixmas Potluck. Prixmas season is a time for merriment, Talaxian cheerfulness, and (of course) food! In this special holiday episode of To The Journey, hosts Suzanne Williamson, Zachary Fruhling, and Kay Shaw attend the Voyager Prixmas potluck in search of the crew's favorite Alpha Quadrant and Delta Quadrant holiday potluck dishes. Find out what the Voyager crew would bring for a little taste of home in the Delta Quadrant. Also, we solve the mystery of how exactly it's possible to burn food in the replicator. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Merry Happy Prixmas (00:01:53) Her Favorite Food (00:02:43) Burnt with Love (00:10:37) A Smorgas-borg (00:19:30) Captain Proton Rocket Grill (00:24:41) "It Tastes Good!" (00:29:13) Womaning the Pancake Station (00:34:00) Harry Dim Sum (00:38:41) Closing (00:44:50) Hosts Suzanne Williamson, Zachary Fruhling, and Kay Shaw Production Kay Shaw (Editor) Suzanne Williamson (Producer) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Desert Island Episodes - Voyager Season 4. Season 4 of Star Trek: Voyager saw a great deal of change with the departure of Kes and the arrival of Seven of Nine. But it's also safe to say that Voyager hit its full stride in season 4, with the exploration of Seven of Nine's reclaimed humanity and some of the most memorable episodes in Voyager's entire run. In this episode of To The Journey, hosts Zachary Fruhling, Suzanne Williamson, and Kay Shaw continue their "Desert Island" series, comparing their high-stakes choices for the top three Voyager episodes from this season that they would take with them to a desert island, forsaking all other episodes from season 4 forever. Find out who's coming over for Voyager night in whose desert-island hut, and who's watching which season 4 episodes alone. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Barbecues and Babies (00:01:53) It's All About the Pocket Watch (00:03:55) The 'Frasier' Episode (00:12:21) Voyager's 'Odyssey' (00:20:31) A Person in Uniform (00:29:09) They'd Have to Sedate Me (00:34:33) You Can't Go Wrong With Ray Wise (00:39:08) Honorable Mentions (00:43:42) Closing (00:52:18) Hosts Zachary Fruhling, Suzanne Williamson, and Kay Shaw Production Kay Shaw (Editor) Suzanne Williamson (Producer) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Daddy Issues. While the crew of Voyager rightly constitute their own adopted family aboard Voyager, an important aspect of many Voyager characters' backstories is their troubled, or at least challenged, relationship with their respective fathers and father figures. From Tom Paris's sense of inadequacy in living up to Admiral Paris's expectations to The Doctor's ongoing attempt to build a relationship with his father-figure and creator, Dr. Lewis Zimmerman, the crew of Voyager frequently explores the murky realm of parental and familial relations. In this episode of To The Journey, hosts Kay Shaw, Suzanne Williamson, and Zachary Fruhling explore the complex and often troubled paternal relationships of the Voyagercrew, building new bridges and tearing down old walls along the journey! Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Qualifying in the Daddy Issue Category (00:01:54) A Tattoo and a Quest for Vengeance (00:06:18) Salamander Blues (00:13:28) 'Son' Issues (00:17:52) Survivor Guilt (00:24:39) She Has All the Issues (00:30:08) 'Oh Look We Got Assimilated... Whoops!' (00:36:13) Looking at Her With Suspicion (00:41:38) Closing (00:49:21) Hosts Kay Shaw, Suzanne Williamson, and Zachary Fruhling Production Kay Shaw (Editor) Suzanne Williamson (Producer) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Defending "Threshold." The second-season episode "Threshold" is generally acknowledged to be one of the weakest episodes of Star Trek: Voyager. But in this episode of To The Journey, hosts Suzanne Williamson, Kay Shaw, and Zachary Fruhling respond to a recent challenge to give their best defense, an apologia in the classical Greek sense, of "Threshold," discussing only its merits and leaving any criticism of "Threshold" in their quarters. From the physics of traveling at Warp 10 and occupying every point in the universe simultaneously to the importance of "Threshold" for the character development of Tom Paris and his (um, professional) relationship with Captain Janeway, find out whether "Threshold" can be salvaged from the ash heap of Delta Quadrant history and reestablished as part of the pantheon of important and valuable episodes of Star Trek: Voyager. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) An 'Apologia' (00:01:53) Everywhere at Once (00:04:01) To Please Dad (00:07:58) A Trust-Fall Moment (00:13:33) Collecting Dubious Medical Data (00:17:38) He Doesn't Trust Her, She Doesn't Cry (00:21:49) Will It Go To His Head? (00:24:59) Neelix Saves the Day (00:28:18) Like the Spore Drive (00:31:47) Closing (00:37:16) Hosts Suzanne Williamson, Kay Shaw, and Zachary Fruhling Production Kay Shaw (Editor) Suzanne Williamson (Producer) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
The Conclusion. In this episode of To The Journey, hosts Zachary Fruhling, Kay Shaw, and Suzanne Williamson go back into the writers' room to craft the conclusion of their hypothetical Voyager feature film trilogy, The Progenitors 3: Dennis Alexio Must Die! From the Guardian of Forever to Henry Starling, the ever-present Q, time travel, Borg nanoprobes, and love triumphant, Zachary, Kay, and Suzanne follow the crews of the Starship Voyager and the Timeship Relativity on a fantastic journey through time, space, and the human heart. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) No Loose Ends (00:01:52) Where Were We? (00:04:28) The Redemption of Henry Starling? (00:07:31) Ship of the Damned (00:09:52) A Meshing of Two Old Favorites (00:11:38) Joe Carey Speaks Whale (00:15:08) There's No Place Like The Relativity (00:21:11) Let's Do the Time Loop Again (00:25:32) Dennis Alexio Must Die (00:29:13) Probing the Nanoprobes (00:34:54) It's Better Than Cheese (00:38:17) Henry Starling Invents the Tamagotchi (00:44:18) Closing (00:51:02) Hosts Zachary Fruhling, Kay Shaw, and Suzanne Williamson Production Kay Shaw (Editor) Suzanne Williamson (Producer) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
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