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"The Wolf Inside" Analysis"Star Trek Discovery" finally commits to revealing some long-awaiting plot twists in "The Wolf Inside," but unfortunately the Mirror Universe swallows co-host Darren Moser. However, Daniel and Phillip welcome Andi VanderKolk (@firsttimetrek) to help discuss Lt. Ash Tyler's tendency to sweat and look nauseous, when it's appropriate to tell someone who their Mirror version counterpart is, and Captain Lorca's true identity. Join this Mirrorverse trio, and then let us know what you thought of this episode.What do you think the future holds for the Burhnam-Tyler romance? Were you surprised by the Empereor's arrival?
Plato's Stepchildren. Uncontrolled power will turn even saints into savages. This is what Captain Kirk explains to Parmen, the sadistic leader of the Platonians in “Plato's Stepchildren.” Despite saving the man's life, Kirk, Spock, and McCoy are held hostage and tortured—along with Uhura and Nurse Chapel—when they refuse to leave the doctor behind and accept some random gifts. In this episode of The Ready Room, we're joined by Aaron Harvey, Andi VanderKolk, and Mike Morrison to discuss this episode that—despite being amongst TOS's campiest—has been an inspiration to many since it first aired in 1968. In our news segment, Aaron shares a first-hand account of the Star Trek Beyond press conference held at the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills on July 14, and his spoiler-free impressions of the movie, which was shown the day before at LA's Century City. We also discuss the news that there will be a fourth film set in the Kelvin Timeline and how they should handle the loss of Anton Yelchin. News Star Trek Beyond LA Press Conference (00:06:13) First (Spoiler-free) Impressions of Star Trek Beyond (00:16:21) A Fourth Film? Do We Want It? (00:20:52) Sponsor: The Eaglemoss Official Star Trek Starships Collection (00:28:17) Feature: Plato's Stepchildren Synopsis and Initial Thoughts (00:32:04) Alexander the Great (00:44:54) The Kiss (00:57:26) The Ministry of Silly Walks (01:08:16) A Problem of Pacing (01:11:28) Bitter Dregs (01:21:03) Final Thoughts (01:32:53) Hosts C Bryan Jones and Aaron Harvey Guests Andi VanderKolk and Mike Morrison Production C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Renee Roberts (Associate Producer) Zachary Fruhling (Associate Producer) Sam Piassick (Associate Producer) Kay Elizabeth Janeway (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) David Shuford (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager)
Saturday Morning Trek: A Podcast About Star Trek in the 1970s
The Infinite Vulcan. On the planet Phylos, the Enterprise crew encounters a geneticist from the Eugenics Wars in the form of a clone. A giant clone. And he wants to duplicate Spock in his own image as part of a plan to create a galactic peacekeeping force. What could possibly go wrong? On this planet of sentient foliage, Kirk and crew must dodge purple plants that look like tribbles on stilts, flying dragon plants with springs instead of legs, and shields that nearly drain the dilithium crystals—all in an effort to save Spock! In this episode of Saturday Morning Trek, we're joined by Andi VanderKolk as we try and weed through this giggle-worthy episode to find the katra at the center: What happens to a warrior who becomes obsolete in an age of peace? We also ponder how can we bring The Animated Series back into the fold in this new age of Star Trek. Saturday Morning Trek would also like to welcome aboard Mike Bovia, our second associate producer! Want to become a patron of the network yourself? Just go to www.patreon.com/trekfm and become part of the team! Chapters Intro (00:01:30) Walter Koenig Reprise (00:02:59) Synopsis (00:04:53) Airdate, Writer, and Voices (00:05:38) Initial Thoughts (00:07:54) Bringing Back the Eugenics Wars (00:15:59) Mind-Touch Your Cousin (00:28:06) Mego Superman and Wonder Woman Commercial (00:30:28) Bloopers and Chronology (00:30:57) Bringing TAS Back into the Fold (00:33:08) Closing (00:47:30) Giant Spock Police Force—Dance Remix (00:49:35) Host Aaron Harvey Guest Andi VanderKolk Production Aaron Harvey (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) Eric Extreme (Associate Producer) Mike Bovia (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager)
Saturday Morning Trek: A Podcast About Star Trek in the 1970s
The Survivor. When the Enterprise rescues a one-man ship on the edge of the Romulan Neutral Zone, the crew is shocked to discover that the ship is registered to Carter Winston, a famous philanthropist who has been missing for five years. Even more shocked is his fianceé, Anne, a security officer aboard the Enterprise. How would you react if your long lost fiancé returned to you … and then said he can’t marry you? Ever. Oh yeah, and he’s an alien. And the human he is impersonating is rich—rich in a culture with no money. Those are just some of the issues tackled in “The Survivor.” In this episode of Saturday Morning Trek, the wood-paneled den gets a visit from Andi VanderKolk of Women at Warp as we tackle this installment of The Animated Series. Chapters Intro and Beyond! (00:01:53) Synopsis (00:08:00) Air Date and Writer (00:9:53) Voices (00:10:12) Blame It on Lt. Kyle (00:14:31) Vendorians, Romulans, and Bad Command Decisions (00:16:00) Rewriting Legends (00:34:51) The Flash Cartoon with Ted Knight (00:36:15) Continuity and Technology (00:36:47) Who Is Carter Winston Now? (00:39:52) Leisure Suit Carter (00:43:32) Final Thoughts (00:49:12) Host Aaron Harvey Guest Andi VanderKolk Production Aaron Harvey (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) Eric Extreme (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager)
BridgeMates - Women at Warp. BridgeMates is a game that asks a team of two trek.fm co-hosts whether they really know their BridgeMate. Team Free Enterprise, comprised as always of Daniel and Darren, add another letter to their logo and attempt to win their first victory. This time, they are up against one half of trek.fm's Women of Warp show - Jarrah Hodge and Andi VanderKolk. This Council of Mistresses are ready to take on the wide variety of The Next Generation-based questions to ensure Daniel and Darren keep their losing streak. Phillip hosts this popular trek.fm Earl Grey game show. The two teams must make it through three rounds of questions. In the first two rounds, each co-host team member "leaves" the mic, while their partner-in-crime answers questions about their co-host. We then see if BridgeMates can "match" answers when their co-host returns to answer the same question. The third round involves BridgeMates "matching" the answers of their co-hosts on previously e-mailed questions. Will Team Free Enterprise make it to the Bonus Round for the first time? Will the Council of Mistresses join the ranks of Team Lizard Babies and the Maroon Monsters? Join Earl Grey, and their Women at Warp guests, for the latest episode of BridgeMates. CHAPTERS Intro (00:01:27) Round 1 (00:03:52) Round 2 (00:18:51) Round 3 (00:34:09) Bonus Round (00:51:12) Conclusion (00:58:14) HOSTS Daniel Proulx, Phillip Gilfus, & Darren Moser GUESTS Jarrah Hodge and Andi VanderKolk. PRODUCTION Darren Moser (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Stephen Boyd (Associate Producer) Ron Saarna (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm/ Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network!Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep our shows coming to you every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm
Thor. After The Incredible Hulk and Iron Man 2 it was time for the Marvel Cinematic Universe to stretch itself and bring in something mythical, the Norse god of thunder Thor, as well as truly begin the ramp-up to the coming Avengers movie. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by Andrea Coffman and Andi VanderKolk to talk about Marvel's Thor. We discuss the tale of the hammer, the cast and story, Thor, Jane, Oden and Frigga, Idris Elba, the Thor-tourage, slowing it down, a whole new world, the MCU connection and our ratings. Chapters The Not So Dark World (00:01:08) Tale of the Hammer (00:03:47) The Cast and Story (00:09:53) Thor (00:10:21) Jane (00:17:55) Oden and Frigga (00:29:59) Idris Elba (00:31:45) The Thor-tourage (00:33:30) A Whole New World (00:43:46) The MCU Connections (00:49:56) Ratings (00:56:06) Host Matthew Rushing Guests Andrea Coffman Andi VanderKolk Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlene Schmidt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer)
Jessica Jones. In the spring of 2013, Marvel announced that it would be doing live actions series of Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Iron Fist and Luke Cage on Netflix with each series playing it's part in setting up the characters for a miniseries based on the Defenders. In this supplemental episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by Andi VanderKolk, Daniel Proulx and Michael Schindler to talk about Jessica Jones. We start off by discussing the new trailer for Batman V Superman then move to Jessica Jones history, the characters and actors, Luke Cage, Daredevil?, Trish Walker, Malcolm, Jeri Hogarth, David Tennant - Best MCU villain?, pacing, PTSD, total depravity, parenting and responsibility, wrapping up with our ratings. Host Matthew Rushing Guests Andi VanderKolk Daniel Proulx Micheal Schindler Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Chapters Introduction (00:01:06) Batman V Superman Trailer (00:02:16) Jessica Jones History (00:10:41) The Characters and Actors (00:15:09) Luke Cage (00:24:27) Daredevil? (00:27:06) Trish Walker (00:32:06) Malcolm (00:42:18) Jeri Hogarth (00:44:05) David Tennant - Best MSC Villain? (00:50:31) Pacing and the End (01:06:28) PTSD (01:17:10) Total Depravity, Parenting and Responsibility (01:22:57) Ratings (01:33:11) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2. In 2008 The Hunger Games took the literary world by force, as a new franchise captured the imaginations of all who read it, cementing that it would find it's way to the silver screen and now the final film in the series is here. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by victor Andi VanderKolk to talk about Mockingjay Part 2. We discuss the splitting the end, why and how we fight, movie vs book, PTSD, the Peeta-Gale-Katniss dynamic wrapping up with our ratings and rankings. Host Matthew Rushing Guest Andi VanderKolk Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Chapters Would We Call This Fun? (00:00:53) The End Has Come (00:02:51) Why and How We Fight (00:11:40) Movie vs. Book (00:25:01) PTSD (00:33:23) Peeta-Gale-Katniss Dynamic (00:48:50) Ratings and Rankings (00:55:35) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm
In Theory. The last person you'd expect to be looking for love on the Enterprise is Data. But that's just what happens in “In Theory.” Well, Data wasn't actually looking for love, but once it presented itself the prospect got its own subroutine … and the 1701-D became The Love Boat, filled with advice from corners both expected and not. In this episode of The Ready Room, we're joined by Charlynn Schmiedt, Andi VanderKolk, and Zachary Fruhling to discuss our robotic loverboy, the Riker book of moves, the future of human-android relations, and, unexpectedly, what cats do on starships. It's all part of the fun when we share our theory of “In Theory.” In our news segment, we discuss William Shatner's idea for a Star Trek musical, The Oatmeal's retelling of a famous Gene Roddenberry story, and some exciting news about our network. News Shatner interested in a Star Trek musical? (00:03:45) The Oatmeal tells Gene Roddenberry's story (00:13:45) Trek.fm merchandise now available! (00:21:52) Feature: In Theory Synopsis and Initial Thoughts (00:30:20) Robotic Loverboy (00:36:20) Geordi La Forge: Love Counselor (00:57:20) Random Observations (01:18:30) B-Plot Unnecessary? (01:25:33) Final Thoughts (01:33:00) Hosts C Bryan Jones and Charlynn Schmiedt Guests Andi VanderKolk and Zachary Fruhling Production C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Renee Roberts (Associate Producer) Zachary Fruhling (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) In Theory. The last person you'd expect to be looking for love on the Enterprise is Data. But that's just what happens in “In Theory.” We discuss our robotic loverboy, the Riker book of moves, and much more.
The Trouble with Tribbles. They're the cutest, most prolific aliens in the Star Trek universe—and also the furriest. They are, of course, Tribbles. And at six credits a head—or a body—they also make for good business. At least that's what Cyrano Jones thought … until the critters got hankerin' for some wheat. “The Trouble with Tribbles” remains one of the most beloved Star Trek episodes nearly 50 years after it aired, and in this episode of The Ready Room we're joined by Matthew Rushing, Andi VanderKolk, and Zachary Fruhling to discuss why that is. In our news segment, we discuss Nichelle Nichols's upcoming NASA flight, Shatner's mosaic tribute to Leonard Nimoy, and Creation's plans for Star Trek's 50th anniversary in Vegas. And, we also remember TOS guest star Yvonne Craig. Hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing Guests Andi VanderKolk and Zachary Fruhling Editor and Producer C Bryan Jones Executive Producers Matthew Rushing and Norman C. Lao Associate Producers Renee Roberts and Zachary Fruhling Production Manager Richard Marquez Content Manager Will Nguyen News Remembering Yvonne Craig (00:03:55) Nichelle Nichols to Fly with NASA's SOFIA (00:07:27) Shatner's Creates a Mosaic Tribute to Nimoy (10:40) Star Trek Las Vegas 2016 Dates Set! (00:15:19) Feature: The Trouble with Tribbles Synopsis and Initial Thoughts (00:22:32) Blending Seriousness and Humor (00:32:49) Ecological Messages (00:44:10) The Proto Quark (00:49:30) Continuity in TOS? (00:52:55) There Be Klingons Here! (00:57:38) Different Perspectives (01:03:13) An Elegant Symmetry (01:10:26) Final Thoughts (01:19:54) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm
Fantastic Four. The Fantastic Four has had a rough time of it in the cinema. The first movie was released in 2005 and was met with a Rotten Tomatoes score of 27% and when The Silver Surfer was released in 2007 the reviews came in at 37%. Fast forward to 2015 and Fox has successfully handled the X-Men franchise and looked again to try it's hand at Marvel's first family. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by the other members of the Marvel Posse, Andi VanderKolk and Daniel Proulx to talk about Fantastic Four. We discuss the previous films, why so serious, the good, what went wrong, the story, the effects and production and wrap up with our ratings. Host Matthew Rushing Guests Andi VanderVolk Daniel Proulx Editor and Producer Matthew Rushing Executive Producers C Bryan Jones and Norman C. Lao Associate Producers Ken Tripp Production Manager Richard Marquez Content Manager Will Nguyen Chapters Fantastic Four? (00:02:27) Why So Serious? (00:10:13) The Good? (00:18:17) What Went Wrong? (00:32:09) Story? (00:44:46) Effects Have to be Good, Right? (00:57:07) Ratings (01:03:21) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm
Ant-Man. Marvel's Ant-Man has been in development since 2006 when Edgar Wright was hired to co-write the film and direct. He worked diligently on the movie until creative differences with the Marvel executives forced him to leave his pet project in the hands of Peyton Reed. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by Andi VanderKolk and Michael Schindler to talk about Marvel's Ant-Man. We discuss the impressions we had going into the film with the backstage drama, it being a smaller story, whether it's fresh or formulaic, the Wasp story, actors and characters, the themes, Phase 2 and Phase 3, wrapping up with final thoughts and ratings. Host Matthew Rushing Guests Andi VanderKolk Michael Schindler Editor and Producer Matthew Rushing Richard Marquez Executive Producers Norman C. Lao and C Bryan Jones Associate Producers Ken Tripp Production Manager Richard Marquez Content Manager Will Nguyen Chapters First Impressions With All the Backstage Drama (00:03:28) A Smaller Story (00:24:06) Fresh or Formulaic? (00:27:58) The Wasp Story (00:39:28) Actors and Characters (00:48:00) Themes (00:55:13) Phase 2 and Phase 3 (01:00:59) Final Thoughts and Ratings (01:14:50) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm/ Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep our shows coming to you every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm
Yar/Sela.Star Trek: The Next Generation was not the first, nor the last, Trek series to kill off a main character. Lieutenant Natasha Yar, the first tactical officer of the NCC-1701-D, appeared in 22 episodes of season one before being unceremoniously killed off, due to conflict between Denise Crosby and the studio. However, Yar (and Crosby) did not end her TNG journey with "Skin of Evil." Phillip, Darren, and Daniel are joined by Andi VanderKolk and Jarrah Hodge (co-hosts of Women at Warp) in a character profile of Lt. Yar, as well as her half-Romulan daughter, Commander Sela. Yar is a surprisingly complex character, introduced with perhaps the most definite backstory of all the main crew in "Encounter at Farpoint." However, season one did not give Yar many character-focused stories, and the episodes that did focus on Yar are probably best not mentioned. However, Yar's memorable appearances in two outstanding episodes, "Yesterday's Enterprise" and "All Good Things...", provided the audience and Crosby with a more complete Tasha Yar. Earl Grey explores Yar's role in Data's development, the best/worst Yar moments, and if Crosby's portrayal of Commander Sela ("The Mind's Eye," "Redemption, Parts I and II," and "Unification, Part II") added anything to Next Gen. Put on your skin tight yellow unitard, open hailing frequencies, and join Earl Grey (along with Women at Warp 2) as they discuss their character profile of Lt. Tasha Yar. HostsDaniel Proulx, Phillip Gilfus, & Darren MoserGuestsAndi VanderKolkJarrah HodgeEditor / ProducerDarren MoserExecutive ProducersNorman C. Lao, Matthew Rushing, & C Bryan Jones Production Manager Richard Marquez Content Manager Will Nguyen ChaptersFirst impressions (00:04:23) Episodes Highlights (00:21:11)Death (00:35:03) "Yesterday's Enterprise" and "All Good Things..." (00:41:20)Sela (00:47:47)Final Thoughts (00:56:20) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm/ Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep our shows coming to you every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm
Jurassic Park. Once in a while a film comes along that captures the imaginations of everyone, from children to adults and Jurassic Park was one of these. Steve Spielberg's ode to dinosaurs awed us and in the process changed the way films were made forever. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by Andi VanderKolk and Will Nguyen to talk about the original Jurassic Park. We share our JPS (Jurassic Park stories), what we love so much about the film, scientific discovery vs. nature, changing film making, the music of Williams, nitpicks and if it still holds up. Host Matthew Rushing Guests Andi VanderKolk Will Nguyen Editor and Producer Matthew Rushing Richard Marquez Executive Producers Norman C. Lao and C Bryan Jones Associate Producers Ken Tripp Production Manager Richard Marquez Content Manager Will Nguyen Chapters JPS (00:02:28) What We Love So Much (00:12:19) Scientific Discovery vs. Nature (00:20:12) The Nature Aspect (00:42:04) Changing Film Making Again (00:45:52) The Music of Williams (00:54:27) Nitpicks (00:59:57) Does it Hold Up? (01:04:29) Closing (01:08:28) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm/ Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep our shows coming to you every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm
Déjà Q. After three appearances as a thorn in Picard's side, Q has been kicked out of the omnipotence club. With only a split second to decide his own fate, Q chose to be made human and sent to the ship of his only friend in the universe: Jean Luc Picard. But was this really a good idea? In this episode of The Ready Room, we're joined by Will Nguyen, Andi VanderKolk, and Daniel Handlin to discuss the third-season TNG episode “Déjà Q.” We take a look at the cruel and unusual punishment meted out by Q's fellow superfriends, how he handles terrifying experiences like getting hungry and falling asleep, and what he learns about being human from Data. We also reach into the Magic Bag of B-Plot Crises and pull out the “falling moon” card… just like the writers! In our news segment, we share our thoughts on Simon Pegg's comments that Paramount found Orci's original Star Trek 3 script “too Trek-y,” what the Chinese starship building really looks like to us, and the potential of the upcoming game Star Trek Timelines. Plus, stick around for the closing segment where we discuss listener feedback about a new Star Trek series and CBS All Access. Hosts Christopher Jones and Will Nguyen Guests Andi VanderKolk and Daniel Handlin Editor and Producer Christopher Jones Executive Producers Matthew Rushing and Norman C. Lao Associate Producer Renee Roberts Production Manager Richard Marquez Content Manager Will Nguyen News China's Star Trek Starship Building (00:02:24) Simon Pegg Says Paramount Doesn't Want “Too Trek-y” (00:04:40) Star Trek Timelines Nearing Launch (00:19:15) Feature: Déjà Q Intro and Synopsis (00:30:14) First Impressions (00:34:23) Banished from the Continuum (00:42:46) Cruel and Unusual Punishment: Q as a Human (00:51:54) The Magic Bag of Crisis Plots (01:05:56) Data Teaches Humanity 101 (01:19:05) A More Serious Tone? (01:28:14) Final Thoughts (01:31:48) Closing: Star Trek and CBS All Access (01:35:44) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm
The Original Series as Prerequisite. Viewers of The Next Generation started watching at different points in their Trek fandom -- for some, it was their first exposure to Star Trek, while other "legacy" Trekkies came to it after The Original Series and movies featuring Captain James T. Kirk and his crew. Guest co-host Andi VanderKolk, aka @FirstTimeTrek, joins Daniel, Darren, and Phillip in discussing how knowledge of TOS enhances the TNG viewing experience. Earl Grey explores whether it makes a difference if you discovered the character of Ambassador Sarek in the Next Gen episode "Sarek" without first seeing TOS "Journey to Babel." Does the appearance of Scotty ("Relics") and Spock ("Unification, Parts 1 and 2") have meaning without first experiencing the adventures of the NCC-1701 (no bloody A, B, C, or D!). We discuss "copy and paste" episodes like "The Naked Now" compared to "The Naked Time," and the use of Star Trek: Phase II scripts in TNG. Grab your copy of the 1966-1969 series, and explore how TOS is a required prerequisite for TNG.HostsDaniel Proulx, Phillip Gilfus, & Darren MoserGuestAndi VanderKolkEditor / ProducerDarren MoserExecutive ProducersNorman C. Lao, Matthew Rushing, & C Bryan Jones Production Manager Richard Marquez Content Manager Will Nguyen ChaptersHow Important is Knowing the Backstory? (00:08:32)McCoy on Encounter at Farpoint (00:17:22)Scotty / Relics (00:22:08)Spock / Sarek (00:30:44)The Naked Now (00:48:23)Where No One Has Gone Before (00:53:44) The Child (00:55:20)Devils Due (00:56:20)TNG handling TOS (01:03:32)Closing (01:06:43) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm/ Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep our shows coming to you every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. 1950 saw the publication of one of the most beloved fantasy novels of all time, C.S. Lewis' The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe which began The Chronicles of Narnia series. Over the many years it has been adapted for television, the stage and most recently for the silver screen. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by Maureen Moser and Andi VanderKolk to talk about the movie The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. We discuss our history with Narnia, bringing the classic to life, books vs. film, the cast, creatures and their voices, music, production, our ratings and the future of Narnia. Host Matthew Rushing Guests Andi VanderKolk Maureen Moser Editor and Producer Matthew Rushing Richard Marquez Associate Producers Norman C. Lao Ken Tripp Production Manager Richard Marquez Content Coordinator Will Nguyen Chapters History With Narnia (00:01:52) Bringing a Classic to Life (0:08:34) Book vs. Film (00:14:50) Cast and Characters (00:19:40) Creatures and Voices (00:37:09) Recasting Aslan (00:43:27) Beloved Story (00:47:57) Music, Production and the Rest (00:53:07) Ratings (01:00:11) Future of Narnia (01:02:14) Closing (01:06:07) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm/ Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep our shows coming to you every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm
The City On the Edge of Forever. Nearly 50 years after it was written, “City” remains one of the most beloved of all Star Trek episodes. It's the first time travel story that most fans remember (sorry “Naked Time” and “Tomorrow Is Yesterday”) and made screwing with the past cool long before it became Star Trek's go-to trope. But, as a story that really lacks most of what makes TOS what it is, why does this story transcend time? In this episode of The Ready Room, we're joined by Phillip Gilfus, Andi VanderKolk, and Daniel Proulx to seek out the answer. We explore the premise, the time travel mechanism, soft-focus lighting, Edith Keeler's place in time, Kirk's dilemma, and what the story might have been like had it been set in Chicago—as Harlan Ellison originally wrote it. And, along the way, we find all the culture. Or at least most of it. In our news segment, we share our thoughts on Jonathan Frakes's recent comments about Star Trek not returning to television, and we remember the woman who, with her beehive hair and just eight appearances, helped define The Original Series. Hosts Christopher Jones and Phillip Gilfus Guests Andi VanderKolk and Daniel Proulx Editor and Producer Christopher Jones Executive Producers Matthew Rushing and Norman C. Lao Associate Producer Renee Roberts Production Manager Richard Marquez Content Manager Will Nguyen News Remembering Grace Lee Whitney (00:04:11) Frakes Says No New Star Trek on TV (00:10:48) Feature: The City On the Edge of Forever Intro and Synopsis (00:23:31) First Impressions (00:29:27) The Grandaddy of Time Travel Stories (00:37:40) Edith Keeler Must Die! (00:47:56) Spot-on Spock and Kirk (00:58:47) Kirk's Decision (01:01:05) Unitards, Sequels, and CULTURE! (01:07:38) Final Thoughts (01:15:13) Closing (01:27:13) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm
Avengers: Age of Ultron. In 2012 Marvel did something with it's heroes that had not yet been seen from either of the two major comic companies, it put its biggest superhero team on screen, together. It had one of the biggest opening weekends in box office history and is now considered a classic. The question became, “Can you ever top this?” In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is once again joined by Marvel enthusiasts Andi VanderKolk and Daniel Proulx to talk about Age of Ultron. We discuss how we felt as we left the theater, making sense of the story, needing more time, Tony tapping out, Tony and Steve, destruction in comic book movies, the idea that it's all connected, Black Widow, new Avengers, hammer time, the villain, our Marvel film rankings and our ratings. Host Matthew Rushing Guests Andi VanderKolk Daniel Proulx Editor and Producer Matthew Rushing Richard Marquez Associate Producers Norman C. Lao Ken Tripp Production Manager Richard Marquez Content Coordinator Will Nguyen Chapters Walking Out (00:03:12) Making Sense of the Story (00:07:43) More Time (00:12:51) Tony Taps Out (00:30:41) Tony and Steve (00:35:29) Destruction in Comic Book Movies (00:40:31) It's All Connected (00:46:36) Black Widow (00:53:07) New Avengers (01:04:42) Hammer Time (01:18:39) Villain (01:21:28) Marvel Film Rankings (01:29:27) Ratings (01:32:41) Closing (01:34:10) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm/ Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep our shows coming to
Daredevil. The last time Daredevil was seen on screen it was 2003 in theaters with the all-star cast of Ben Affleck, Jennifer Garner, Michael Clark Duncan and Colin Farrell. Despite the star-power, the movie failed to capture audiences and quickly became synonymous with failure. Marvel came to the rescue when it announced it would create four different shows for Netflix based on it's comics and Daredevil would be among them. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by Andi Vanderkolk and Daniel Proulx to talk about this new Daredevil. We start by by discussing the new Fantastic 4 trailer, the news that Daredevil will be getting a second season, our first impressions, Kingpin, the juxtaposition of the hero and villain, the priest, secret identities, the story-telling style, the acting, how evil destroys itself, final thoughts, ratings, creative freedom, Claire and try to close. Host Matthew Rushing Guests Andi VanderKolk Daniel Proulx Editor and Producer Matthew Rushing Richard Marquez Associate Producers Norman C. Lao Kenneth Trip Production Manager Richard Marquez Content Coordinator Will Nguyen Chapters Fantastic 4 Trailer (00:03:16) Breaking News: Daredevil Gets a Second Season (00:10:07) First Impressions (00:10:50) Kingpin (00:19:38) Two Men and a City (00:26:20) The Priest (00:32:30) Secret Identities (00:40:28) Story Telling Style (00:47:07) The Acting (00:56:42) Evil Destroys Evil (01:05:04) Final Thoughts and Ratings (01:07:56) Creative Freedom (01:11:43) Claire (01:15:51) Closing......Sort of (01:19:50) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm/ Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep our shows coming to you every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm
Iron Man. Some movies spend years languishing in development hell and Iron Man was one of the longest. From 1990 to 2005 it bounced around from studio to studio; it wasn't until 2006 that Marvel acquired back the rights and decided to use it as the launching pad for it's own studio as well as a cinematic universe that the film would finally materialize. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by Jose Munoz, Andi VanderKolk and Daniel Proulx to talk about Iron Man. We discuss the long production history of the film, our first thoughts, realism in comic book movies, The cast, the villain, story, music, direction and ask if it still holds up. Host Matthew Rushing Guests Andi VanderKolk Daniel Proulx Jose Munoz Editor and Producer Matthew Rushing Richard Marquez Associate Producers Norman C. Lao Kenneth Trip Production Manager Richard Marquez Content Coordinator Will Nguyen Chapters A Long Road (00:01:40) First Thoughts About Iron Man (00:03:33) Realism (00:13:00) The Cast (00:28:48) Gwyneth Paltrow (00:41:58) Terrance Howard (00:45:06) The Villain (00:50:39) Story, Music, Direction (00:55:09) Does it Hold Up? (01:09:13) Closing (01:16:18) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm/ Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep our shows coming to you every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm
Agent Carter. Captain America: The First Avenger and Captain America: The Winter Solider both left us with the impression that Peggy Carter continued to be a respected member and founder of what became S.H.E.I.L.D. Yet what if the road to founder was a little rougher than was first thought? In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by agents Andi VanderKolk and Norman Lao to talk about the Agent Carter mini series but before that we take time to remember Leonard Nimoy and his life. We discuss whether Agent Carter should have been Agents of S.H.E.I.L.D., things we liked and didn't, the characters, the importance of a good foil for the hero, continuity, women at work after WWII and our ratings. Host Matthew Rushing Guests Andi VanderKolk Norman Lao Editor and Producer Matthew Rushing Richard Marquez Associate Producers Norman C. Lao Kenneth Trip Production Manager Richard Marquez Content Coordinator Will Nguyen Chapters Remembering Leonard Nimoy (00:02:49) Agent Carter (00:11:48 Why Was This Not S.H.E.I.L.D? (00:12:29) Things We Liked, Things We Didn't (00:23:20) The Characters (00:33:56) Question About Peggy (00:35:42) Peggy and Jarvis (00:43:13) Chad Michael Murray as Thompson (00:45:37) Only as Good as Your Foil (00:52:02) One Connected Universe (00:56:23) Women at Work After WWII (01:01:54) Ratings (01:11:27) Something to Add (01:15:30) Closing (01:19:34) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm/ Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep our shows coming to you every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm
Galaxy Quest. 1999 saw the release of three films aimed at sci-fi fandom and more specifically, Star Trek - Free Enterprise, Trekkies and Galaxy Quest. Galaxy Quest seemed to hit that sweet spot for many fans and at Star Trek Las Vegas it's ranked as a Star Trek Movie. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by Norman Lao and Andi VanderKolk to talk about Galaxy Quest. We ask the question of whether it should be considered a Star Trek film, our reactions to the movie then and now, themes, crew dynamics, what works, as well as what doesn't, if the movie would have been better if it had been rated R and if there should be a sequel. Host Matthew Rushing Guests Andi VanderKolk Norman Lao Editor and Producer Matthew Rushing Richard Marquez Associate Producers Norman C. Lao Production Manager Richard Marquez Content Coordinator Will Nguyen Chapters Party Like It's 1999 (00:01:57) Is it a Star Trek Movie? (00:02:57) First Impressions, Again (00:05:46) Crew Dynamics (00:18:04) Digging in Deeper (00:29:49) Rated R? (00:48:02) Where's the Sequel? (00:55:15) Final Thoughts (00:59:12) Closing (01:03:28) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm/ Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep our shows coming to you every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm
It's a Wonderful Life Doctor. Every year geeks gather around their television sets to see what will happen to The Doctor and his companion at the holidays. The Christmas special usually combines elements of well know stories of the season with a sic-fi twist and this year was no different In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by Andi VanderKolk to talk about Last Christmas, the 2014 holiday special. We discuss the things we liked about the episode, things we didn't as well as the themes, then reach back to look at season 8 as a whole and what we hope to see in the upcoming season 9 which will again star Peter Capaldi and Jenna Louise Coleman. Host Matthew Rushing Guest Andi VanderKolk Editor and Producer Matthew Rushing Richard Marquez Associate Producers Norman C. Lao Production Manager Richard Marquez Content Coordinator Will Nguyen Chapters Doctor Who Christmas Specials (00:01:42) Last Christmas First Impressions (00:05:54) Lying to Each Other (00:10:47) Genres Collide (00:13:19) Nick Frost as Santa (00:15:59) A Dream to Save Us (00:19:25) Other Things (00:23:29) Clara's Growth (00:28:26) Season 8 as a Whole (00:31:27) Final Thoughts and The Mistress (00:41:18) Closing (00:46:20) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm/ Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep our shows coming to you every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm
Mockingjay Part 1. Susanne Collins' Hunger Games series took the world by storm in 2008 and has continued to do so through the film adaptations. Host Matthew Rushing is join by Andi VanderKolk in The 602 Club to discuss the first part of the finale Mockingjay Part 1. Together they dive into the first two films, the decision to split the final book into two movies, while dissecting the themes and topical nature of the series and rounding out the discussion with the validity of female lead films. Host Matthew Rushing Editor and Producer Matthew Rushing Associate Producers Norman C. Lao Chapters Hunger Games History (00:01:39) The First Movie (00:06:07) The Second Movie (00:13:28) The Bombshell (00:18:09) The Movie Itself - Mockingjay Part 1 (00:22:20) Better Than The Book? (00:28:26) The New Characters (00:35:05) The Themes (00:40:08) The Topical Nature Of The Series (00:46:15) Female Action Heroes (00:53:30) Closing (01:02:46) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm/ Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep our shows coming to you every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm
The Naked Now. When The Next Generation launched, Gene Roddenberry and the writers wanted to make sure it had its own identity and wasn't perceived as a rehash of The Original Series. So for the second episode, they pulled out a script written in 1967 as a planned sequel to "The Naked Time" and reworked it a bit to feature the crew of this new Galaxy Class starship. More fancy water molecules meant more life-threatening strange behavior, and a story that felt wildly familiar to the fans TNG was trying to win over. In this episode of The Ready Room we're joined by Daniel Proulx, Suzanne Abbott, and Andi VanderKolk to discuss this second take on polywater intoxication, the different ways in which the Enterprise-D crew behave, Riker's obsession with the showering habits of the 23rd century, weepy drunks, angry drunks, Acting Captain Wesley Crusher, and much more. In our news segment we look back at 18 years of Star Trek First Contact, find out about the final push for Marc Cushman's These Are the Voyages Volume 3, and debate which crew faced the most adversity. Hosts Christopher Jones and Daniel Proulx Guests Suzanne Abbott, and Andi VanderKolk Editor and Producer Christopher Jones Associate Producer Renee Roberts News Marking 18 years since First Contact (00:02:59) Poll: The crew that faced the most adversity was... (00:22:19) Support Marc Cushman's These Are the Voyages, Volume 3 (00:32:27) Feature: The Naked Time Intro and Synopsis (00:43:34) A Second Dose of Polywater (00:50:45) Android Love and Fashion: Writing Yar (00:59:59) Horny Doctor (01:05:45) Confused Counselor (01:08:52) Riker's Leggy Playground (01:13:21) Weepy Drunk, Angry Drunk (01:18:34) If You Prick Him, Does He Not Leak? (01:27:47) Acting Captain Wesley Crusher (01:33:39) Nekkid Remastering (01:37:01) Closing (01:45:06) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm
Doctor Who. On November 23, 1963 the BBC aired the first episode of Doctor Who; a show about a time traveler from the planet Gallifrey who, along with his companions, works to save the galaxy from various foes and right injustice. On Christmas Day, 2013, Peter Capaldi became the 12th Doctor (or the 13th, from a certain point of view) making this the longest running sci-fi show ever. In this episode of The 602 Club, host Matthew Rushing and his guests Andi VanderKolk and Norman Lao discuss this British sci-fi institution, their favorite Doctors and companions, as well as their thoughts about Series Eight and Capaldi. Host Matthew Rushing Guests Andi VanderKolk and Norman C. Lao Editor and Producer Mike Schindler Associate Producer Norman C. Lao Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm/ Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm
A Matter of Time. We've all asked ourselves, at least once, if the crew of the Enterprise-D has a grasp of the fundamentals. And, of course, the best way to find out would be to travel to the year 2368 and observe them first hand. That's what Professor Berlinghoff Rasmussen did in the fifth-season episode “A Matter of Time,” where the "inventor" from 22nd-century New Jersey with a 26th-century time ship posed as a historian observing Picard's mission to Penthara IV. In this episode of The Ready Room we're joined by Sebastian Prooth, Andi VanderKolk, and Daniel Handlin to discuss Matt Frewer's guest appearance on TNG as well as what the episode might have been like had the role been played by the actor it was originally written for, Robin Williams. We also explore the dilemma faced by Picard with the possibility of advance knowledge at hand, the concept of using time travel for historical research, and finally figure out who Future Guy from Enterprise really is. In our news segment we talk about the premiere of The Red Shirt Diaries, explain how you can help get the USS Titan into the Official Starships Collection, and debate which captain was best under pressure. Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Chapters News The Red Shirt Diaries premieres (3:06) And the captain who was best under pressure is… (8:43) Support Trek.fm on Patreon (15:25) Help get the USS Titan into the Official Starships Collection (17:33) Sponsor: Audible (24:15) Feature: A Matter of Time Synopsis and Initial Thoughts (29:03) Seeking Help from the Future (35:31) Mork or Max Headroom? Choosing the Best Rasmussen (39:23) Crew Reactions to Rasmussen (52:32) Using Time Travel as a Tool for Historians (1:04:52) Picard's Dilemma (1:16:20) Final Thoughts (1:23:11) Closing (1:29:46)
Is TNG a Children's Show?A lot of fans began their love of The Next Generation as children and continued their fandom into adulthood. In this episode of Earl Grey, Phillip Gilfus, Darren Moser, and Daniel Proulx examine their TNG experiences as children versus as adults. Special guest Andi Vanderkolk, aka @FirstTimeTrek, provides a different perspective as someone who began watching the series as an adult. Join us as we find what aspects of TNG speak specifically to children and what concepts remain universal, despite any fan's age.