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More perks. Easier access. Trek.fm is made possible by our listeners. For quite some time now we've been looking at ways to better deliver perks and exclusive content to you. We've finally found the solution, and it’s called Patron Zone. But what does that mean? In this episode of Hyperchannel, Trek.fm Executive Producer Norm Lao and Content Manager Will Nguyen (who happen to both have quarters aboard the NX-01), join me to talk about why they first decided to support the network, how they became so involved in what we’re doing, and how we can all take ownership of our fandom. We also give you a rundown of what our new perks system is and what it means for you. LinksPatron Zone: http://patron.zoneTrek.fm Patreon: http://patreon.com/trekfm HostC Bryan Jones GuestsNorman C. Lao and Will Nguyen ProductionC Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager)

Writing Axanar with Bill Hunt. Axanar takes place during war time. Does that mean it isn’t a Star Trek story? Some fans believe that war is incompatible with the Star Trek vision; but a story set against conflict doesn’t have to be all about the fight. In this episode of the official Axanar podcast, hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Alec Peters are joined by Axanar co-writer Bill Hunt to discuss what makes a great tale, why characters are at the heart of any good script, and how they are opening up the  story. They also dig into the writing process, and do something else fans love to do: debate canon.   Hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Alec Peters   Guest Bill Hunt   Editor and Executive Producer C Bryan Jones   Associate Producer Norman C. Lao   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Manager Will Nguyen   News Intro + Dragon Con Recap (00:00:00) Indiegogo Still Going Strong! (00:04:31) Axanar Production Update (00:07:09) Axanar FASA Miniatures (00:11:27)   Feature: The State of Axanar Meeting Bill (00:13:42) What Makes a Great Star Trek Story? (00:15:32) Characters and Opening Up the Story (00:20:22) Bill and Alec Join Forces (00:20:22) The Writing Process (00:45:23) What’s Canon? (01:02:23)   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

Star Wars Aftermath. As Return of the Jedi faded from theaters in late 1983, Star Wars fans entered what would become known as the “Dark Times”. Toys began disappearing from the shelves and slowly Star Wars faded into the cultural zeitgeist. Before faint whispers about Special Editions and Prequels, Heir to the Empire awakened a hunger for Star Wars that had been just under the geek surface for years. It was the first book to be licensed by Lucasfilm to continue the story after Return of the Jedi. Bringing back Luke, Leia and Han as well as introducing us to Mara Jade, Grand Admiral Thrawn, Talon Karrde and a plethora of others who would become staples of the Star Wars Expanded Universe, Timothy Zahn cemented himself as the second coming of George Lucas for fans. The SWEU flourished with varied success over the 23 years it ran, ending when Disney acquired Lucasfilm and announced that the EU would be reorganized in the Legends line and a new official run of canon books and comics would be forthcoming. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by intrepid Rebels Bruce Gibson, Darren Moser and John Mills to talk about Star Wars Aftermath. We discuss the old SWEU and the the new canon, a new hope, characters, small cameos, things we liked, ask a question, the Amazon issue and wrap up with ratings and final thoughts.    Host Matthew Rushing   Guests Bruce Gibson Darren Moser John Mills   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 Introduction (00:01:21) Old History, New Canon (00:05:04) A New Hope (00:18:43) Characters (00:36:55) Small Cameos (01:03:08) Things We Liked (01:07:54) A Question (01:16:00) The Amazon Issue (01:21:31) Ratings and Final Thoughts (01:28:20)   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 Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

The Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens. In this supplemental episode of The 602 Club Jedi Masters Matthew Rushing and John Mills dive into some of the new Star Wars books released on Force Friday. We talk about Weapon of the Jedi about Luke, Moving Target which is Leia's story and Smuggler's Run that is a Han and Chewie adventure. While each one of these books takes place in the Original Trilogy era they each include clues to the upcoming movie The Force Awakens. As we dissect each book we look for the clues as well as consider how each story adds to the canon knowledge of Luke, Leia and Han, ending with our final thoughts and ratings.     Host Matthew Rushing   Guest John Mills   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 Weapon of the Jedi - Luke (00:03:42) Moving Target - Leia (00:33:32) Smuggler's Run - Han and Chewie (00:58:42) Final Thoughts and Ratings (01:21:41)   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  

Arrow: Season 2. As season 2 of Arrow approached fans wondered how the series would top itself after a truly remarkable first season that had left viewers on the edge of their seats as Oliver Queen walked the tightrope of vigilante and hero. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by fellow Suicide Squad members Alice Baker and Daniel Proulx to talk about Arrow: Season 2. We discuss our initial thoughts, coming back to Oliver, a new villain, new characters, The Flash, consequences, is it dark or just serious, spin offs and our ratings.    Host Matthew Rushing   Guests Alice Baker 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 New Season, New Thoughts (00:05:00) Coming Back to Oliver (00:10:46) New Villain, Old Friend (00:18:03) New Characters (00:27:47) The Flash (00:44:10) Consequences (00:50:59) Dark or Just Serious? (00:59:11) Spin Off (01:01:40) Ratings (01:09:09)   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 Visitor. One of Deep Space Nine's most loved episodes is an enigma in and of itself. Focusing on just one main character, played by someone other than the normal actor, “The Visitor” highlights the power of DS9's concept to tell character-driven stories that transcend the usual Star Trek formula. This tale of Jake Sisko's life after losing his father in a freak accident tugs at the heartstrings for so many viewers—and the intensity of this effect depends on your own life experiences. In this episode of The Ready Room, we're joined by Will Nguyen, Phillip Gilfus, and Jeremy Reed to discuss the unusual concept, the performances of Tony Todd and Rachel Robinson, the father-son relationship between Benjamin and Jake Sisko, how Star Trek uses the future time frame, and much more. In our news segment, we discuss the VFX fixes found only in the Netflix version of TNG, and share our thoughts on the diverse and Star Wars-like aliens found in the Abramsverse.   Hosts C Bryan Jones and Nguyen   Guests Phillip Gilfus and Jeremy Reed   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 TNG Visual Fixes for Netflix (00:06:57) The Aliens of the Abramsverse: Good or Bad? (00:17:03)   Feature: The Visitor Synopsis and Initial Thoughts (00:26:34) The Concept (00:38:40) Tony Todd as Jake Sisko (00:46:49) Mental Health in the Future (00:54:22) Remember (01:02:26) Jake's Path (01:08:11) Father and Son (01:12:49) Rachel Robinson (01:17:24) The Future Time Frame (01:22:46) Star Trek's Best? (01:32:24) Final Thoughts (01:39:28)   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 Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Devil's Due. We've all heard the expression “selling your soul to the Devil.” The people of Ventax II took this perhaps a bit too literally when nature started getting restless and a con-artist with a claim to the planet showed up. Who can save the day? Well, Kirk, of course. We mean Picard. This is a TNG episode, after all. Only it isn't. In this episode of The Ready Room, we're joined by Daniel Proulx, Jarrah Hodge, and Zachary Fruhling to discuss all things Ardra, how the script for “Devil's Due” was repurposed for TNG from the aborted Phase II series, how societies fall into apocalyptic thinking, whether Picard's role would have worked better with Kirk, and much more. In our news segment, we discuss the first major update to the Star Trek Encyclopedia in 16 years, leaked photos from the next film, and who we think the Star Trek Beyond villain might be.   Hosts C Bryan Jones and Daniel Proulx   Guests Jarrah Hodge 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 Star Trek Encyclopedia Due for Major Update (00:04:30) Star Trek Beyond Leaked Images and Villain (00:11:41)   Feature: Devil's Due Synopsis and Initial Thoughts (00:26:09) The TOS of it All: Adapting the Phase II Script (00:37:46) Picard/Data or Kirk/Spock (00:47:34) Apocalyptic Thinking (00:51:42) Ardra's Motivations (01:06:53) The Holodeck Setup (01:18:12) Final Thoughts (01:22:02)   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

An Axanar Deep Dive with “The Jew and the Gentile.” It’s been a busy month for the Axanar crew. With the success of the Indiegogo campaign, work is well underway on production of the full Axanar film. Ares Digital has launched. Blu-rays are shipping. And, apparently, some media outlets aren’t happy about it. In this episode of the official Axanar podcast, hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Alec Peters are joined by Adam Feuerberg and Andy Maiorano, the team behind “The Jew and the Gentile” podcast, to delve into a wide range of topics related to Axanar. From the Wrap article to budget realities, animosity in fandom to how the industry is changing, if there’s something that’s been on your mind about Axanar chances are it’s covered in this double-length episode.   Hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Alec Peters   Guest Adam Feuerberg and Andy Maiorano   Editor and Executive Producer C Bryan Jones   Associate Producer Norman C. Lao   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Manager Will Nguyen   News Indiegogo Update (00:01:04) Blu-rays + DVDs Shipping! (00:05:09) Ares Digital Now Online (00:12:03) Game Pieces and the Korolev Model Kit (00:20:27)   Feature: The State of Axanar The Wrap Article (00:22:30) What Axanar Means for the Industry (00:26:09) The Future of Axanar and Ares Studios (00:35:13) Star Trek Is Sacred (00:39:44) Budget Realities (00:48:59) Animosity in Fandom (00:52:35) Is Axanar a Fan Film? (01:14:02) About the Jew and the Gentile (01:16:21) A Few More Thoughts on Fan Films (01:33:24)   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 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

Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith. As May 19th 2005 approached, Star Wars fans eagerly awaited what was believed to be the last film in the Saga. The end had come and the only question was whether it coould satisfy the imaginations of a generation.  In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by Jedi Masters Bruce Gibson and John Mills to talk about Revenge of the Sith. We discuss our Episode III experiences, the end, personal themes, the fall of Anakin and the Republic, speculation about Episode VII, in light of The Clone Wars, Mustafar scene, missing scenes and our ratings.     Host Matthew Rushing   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 Introduction (00:03:38) The Episode III Experience (00:05:08) The End? (00:12:32) Personal Themes (00:30:10) The Fall of Anakin Skywalker (00:36:28) The Fall of The Republic (00:48:02) Speculation About Episode VII (00:53:21) In Light of The Clone Wars (00:59:27) Mustafar Scene (01:05:56) Missing Scenes (01:17:30) Ratings (01:30:42)   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 w       Host Matthew Rushing   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 Introduction (00:03:38) The Episode III Experience (00:05:08) The End? (00:12:32) Personal Themes (00:30:10) The Fall of Anakin Skywalker (00:36:28) The Fall of The Republic (00:48:02) Speculation About Episode VII (00:53:21) In Light of The Clone Wars (00:59:27) Mustafar Scene (01:05:56) Missing Scenes (01:17:30) Ratings (01:30:42)   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 Circle Trilogy, Part 2 of 3: The Circle. Enterprise gets much praise for its unique three-episode storytelling style that defined the fourth season. But a decade earlier, DS9 took the format for a trial run with what has come to be known as “The Circle Trilogy.” Comprising “The Homecoming,” “The Circle,” and “The Siege,” the three-part story remained unique within Star Trek until the NX-01 entered the Borderland. In this episode of The Orb, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue their miniseries that takes you through the arc. We discuss the Bajoran preparations for a coup, Sisko's distaste with governmental staffing decisions, and how Vedek Bareil whips out the spiritual pickup lines at just the right moment. We also debate the Federation decision to walk away rather than help the Bajorans, and we check in on Admiral Chakotay.   Hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing   Editor and Producer C Bryan Jones   Executive Producers Matthew Rushing and Norman C. Lao   Associate Producers Ruth Ward, Will Nguyen, and Ken Tripp   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Manager Will Nguyen   Chapters Jumping Into the Middle (00:05:29) Odo and Kira (00:11:42) Family and Trust (00:15:09) Exploring Useless: Vedek Bareil (00:22:33) Checking in on Li Nalas (00:34:09) To Intervene or Not to Intervene (00:43:17) Bajoran Politics (00:50:18)   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 Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

The Man From U.N.C.L.E.  The original television show The Man From U.N.C.L.E. ran for four seasons from 1964 to 1968 and was conceived of as James Bond on TV. It found a loyal following of fans and because of this had been in development for a feature film for over 20 years, finally finding it's way to the silver screen in 2015.  In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by super spies Alice Baker, John Champion and Norman Lao to talk about Guy Ritchie's The Man From U.N.C.L.E. We discuss the history of the show and development of the movie, the spy, period spies today, coming together and give our ratings.    Host Matthew Rushing   Guests Alice Baker  John Champion  Norman Lao   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 The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (00:02:31) Mission History (00:04:26) The Spies (00:16:33) Period Spies Today (00:32:53) Coming Together (00:52:38) Ratings (01:07:10)   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 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  

  Christie Golden: Dark Disciple. In this supplemental episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing and John Mills welcome author Christie Golden to talk about her book Star Wars: Dark Disciple. We discuss her Star Wars story, favorite characters, researching The Clone Wars, things that stood out to her, Obi-Wan, Yoda and the Council, a moral quagmire, personal arcs, favorite and hardest things to write, Vos, the writing process, love and death, eras to write and where to find Christie online.    Host Matthew Rushing   Guests John Mills  Christie Golden   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 Intro (00:00:29)   Dark Disciple Author (00:04:13)   Christie's Star Wars Story (00:05:13)   Favorite Characters (00:07:54)   Researching The Clone Wars (00:09:56)   Things That Stood Out (00:15:01)   Obi-Wan, Yoda and The Council (00:18:55)   Moral Quagmire (00:22:32)   Personal Arcs (00:29:20)   Favorite Things, Hardest Things (00:33:06)   The Dude Abides (00:36:20)   The Writing Process (00:38:42)   Love and Death (00:42:04)   Eras to Write (00:46:40)   Christie Online and Upcoming Work (00:48:00)     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

Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation. In 1996 Mission Impossible became the third highest grossing movie of the year which insured that there would be more impossible missions. Parts II, III and IV have all up the ante and continued to actually improve on the last. Can the fifth movie in the franchise continue that trend? In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing covertly meets with agents Bruce Gibson and Norman Lao to discuss Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation. We talk about the theme music, the previous missions, the new mission, new friends and enemies, rogue intelligence, the stunts, future mission and wrap up with ratings and rankings.    Host Matthew Rushing   Guests  Bruce Gibson  Norman Lao   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 Something New in Theaters? (00:05:01) The Theme Music (00:05:20) Mission History (00:07:04) The New Mission (00:24:25) New Friends, New Enemies (00:41:05) Rogue Intelligence (00:48:29) The Stunts (00:58:39) Future Missions (01:03:08) Ratings and Rankings (01:08:29)   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 Dominion Invasion, Part 5 of 7: Behind the Lines. Deep Space Nine is often seen as that series about the war. But, in fact, the Dominion War didn't really begin until the end of the fifth season. Squadrons of insect-like Dominion ships pouring out of the wormhole was the harbinger of the greatness and danger to come, and to a unique approach to Star Trek storytelling. The sixth season of DS9 was to begin not only with an unprecedented six-episode arc, but also with the scattering of our heroes and the loss of the space station whose very name is in the title of the show. In this episode of The Orb, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue their series that takes you through the Season Six opener. This time around we go behind the lines to explore the changing nature of character relationships in the face of conflict. Sisko gets a desk job, Quark has a change of heart, Odo commits a sin of omission, and Kira gets angrier than ever as we inch closer to the end of the Dominion Invasion/Station Occupation arc.   Hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing   Editor and Producer C Bryan Jones   Executive Producers Matthew Rushing and Norman C. Lao   Associate Producers Ruth Ward, Will Nguyen, and Ken Tripp   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Manager Will Nguyen   Chapters Sisko Gets a Desk Job (00:04:28) Quark's Change of Heart (00:15:47) Drinking with Damar (00:26:13) Odo's Loyalties in Question (00:29:57) The Link: An Ocean and a Drop (00:38:43) Kira Is Majorly Angry (00:46:07) Jadzia and Final Thoughts (00:52:00)   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

Inside Axanar Perks and Fulfillment with Diana Kingsbury (and Boomer). The enormous support for Axanar has brought with it an equally enormous tasks: perk fulfillment. We value each and every donor, and making sure that everyone is taken care of is a monumental job. But never fear, Diana Kingsbury—along with her first officer Boomer—are working night and day to make sure that all of the goodies stay organized and get transported to your coordinates. In this episode of the official Axanar podcast, hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Alec Peters are joined by Diana for an update on the Prelude to Axanar Kickstarter fulfillment, as well as the first Axanar Kickstarter and special perks for the current Indiegogo campaign. She even shares a bit of Boomer’s origin story. In our news segment, Alec and Rob bring you an update on the Indiegogo campaign, the story and script, explain why the ships of Axanar look the way they do (and how they fit into canon), and preview some of the next steps in production.   Hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Alec Peters   Guest Diana Kingsbury   Editor and Executive Producer C Bryan Jones   Associate Producer Norman C. Lao   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Manager Will Nguyen   Chapters Intro, Indiegogo Update (00:00:00) The Story, Script, Ships, and Canon (00:05:53) Next Production Steps (00:17:49) Feature: Perk Fulfillment with Diana Kingsbury (00:22:40)   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

Casino Royale. After Die Another Day, the Bond franchise found itself in an interesting place, the movie had become the highest grossing Bond movie ever, yet it had left Bond occupying a fantasy world more that the real one. The decision was made to bring Bond back to his roots and make Casino Royale, now that it's rights had finally been secured.  In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by John Champion and Norman Lao to talk about Casino Royale. We discuss grounding Bond, the legitimacy of reboots and origin stories, the blonde Bond, Bond's history, a Bond-ing, when Bond strikes, feeling the Bond, Le Chiffre and our final thoughts and ratings.    Host Matthew Rushing   Guests John Champion Norman Lao   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 Craig Retrospective (00:02:25) Grounding Bond (00:04:33) The Blonde Bond (00:27:26) Bond's History (00:41:48) A Bond-ing (00:55:41) When Bond Strikes (01:06:50) Feeling the Bond (01:18:10) Le Chiffre (01:28:41) Ratings and Final Thoughts (01:31:42)   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

Bounty. Along with the Andorians, the Tellarites are one of the most memorable races from Star Trek that got almost no love after The Original Series went off the air. Even the TOS films merely gave them blink-of-an-eye-cameo attention (in The Voyage Home and The Undiscovered Country). But never fear! As with their fellow, antennae-donning Federation-founders, Enterprise came to the rescue. Sort of. The first Tellarite the 22nd-century gave us didn't look—nor act—much like those we met in “Journey to Babel.” In this episode of The Ready Room, we're joined by Larry Nemecek, Norm Lao, and Will Nguyen, to discuss our hoofed friends and the episode “Bounty.” We explore the first draft of the script, in which the bounty hunter was not Tellarite, and also delve into what it takes to make a new Star Trek series that meets fan expectations for in-universe connections, yet feels fresh at the same time. In our news segment, we catch up with Larry post-San Diego Comic-Con to talk about the state of Star Trek fandom at conventions, preview plans for Star Trek Las Vegas, and find out what secrets Larry has stashed away in a portal labeled 47.   Hosts C Bryan Jones and Larry Nemecek   Guests Norman C. Lao and Will Nguyen   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 Larry's San Diego Comic-Con Recap (00:01:55) Star Trek Las Vegas + Geek Nation Tours Update (00:10:10) Introducing Portal 47 (00:17:43)   Feature: Bounty Intro and Synopsis (00:32:36) Tellarite Spotting (00:35:42) Becoming Tellarite (00:52:14) The D Plot (01:02:25) Making a Better Show? (01:10:56) Missing TOS Links (01:28:17) Final Thoughts (01:33:12)   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

The Circle Trilogy, Part 1 of 3: The Homecoming. Enterprise gets much praise for its unique three-episode storytelling style that defined the fourth season. But a decade earlier, DS9 took the format for a trial run with what has come to be known as “The Circle Trilogy.” Comprising “The Homecoming,” “The Circle,” and “The Siege,” the three-part story remained unique within Star Trek until the NX-01 entered the Borderland. In this episode of The Orb, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing begin a new miniseries that will take you through the arc, beginning with the return of Bajoran legend Li Nalas. We discuss how the show established a new feel for the series, how tragedy can fuel xenophobia, the evolving relationships between our main characters, whether a legend is more important than the truth, and much more.   Hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing   Editor and Producer C Bryan Jones   Executive Producers Matthew Rushing and Norman C. Lao   Associate Producers Ruth Ward, Will Nguyen, and Ken Tripp   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Manager Will Nguyen   Chapters New Season, New Tone (00:06:46) Ben and Jake's First Date (00:12:26) Post-tragedy Xenophobia and Fractured Unity (00:14:27) Violent Tendencies (00:20:16) Evolving Relationships (00:25:09) The Reluctance of Li Nalas (00:33:55) Truth vs. Legend (00:40:35) Final Thoughts (00:46:40)   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

Richard Hatch. To win a conflict like the Four Years War requires strong leadership, and on the Klingon side, that comes in the form of Supreme Commander Kharn. The old-school, TOS flavor that Kharn brings to Axanar, brilliantly delivered by Battlestar Galactica legend Richard Hatch, has Star Trek fans everywhere talking about how true-to-Trek Axanar is. In this episode of the official Axanar podcast, hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Alec Peters are joined by Richard to talk about the role, why Richard was attracted to the project, and what he hopes to bring to the story. The discussion goes beyond Axanar itself into the realm of why people fight, the toll that conflict takes on leaders, and even why he loves the most recent incarnation of Star Trek. In our news segment, Alec and Rob also bring you an update on the Indiegogo campaign, the Blu-ray, and a recap of San Diego Comic-Con. NOTE: There is an audio glitch around the 46-minute mark. It has been left in the show so as not to lose what Richard is explaining. Just think of it as podcasting at warp speed.   Hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Alec Peters   Guest Richard Hatch   Editor and Executive Producer C Bryan Jones   Associate Producer Norman C. Lao   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Manager Will Nguyen   Chapters Intro, SDCC + Blu-ray Update (00:00:00) Reaction to the Vulcan Scene + Indiegogo (00:02:58)   Feature: Richard Hatch Streets of San Francisco + BSG (00:07:49) New BSG and Tom Zarek (00:11:12) Kharn and the Dynamics of War (00:16:21) The Crowdfunding Movement (00:29:33) The Excitement of Collaboration (00:35:10) Changing the Film Industry (00:49:06) What is Star Trek? (00:58:55) Closing (01:11:02)   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

Star Wars: Attack of the Clones. After The Phantom Menace many fans wondered just what would happen in the upcoming Star Wars movie and with the release of the title there was massive speculation that the hallowed Clone Wars would finally be seen on the big screen. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing and intrepid Jedi Masters John Mills and Bruce Gibson discuss Star Wars: Episode II: Attack of the Clones. We actually start the show giving our thoughts on the latest Batman V Superman trailer, then we jump into our Episode II experience, the wunderkind, Obi-Wan being like Qui-Gon, John outdoing himself, the spiral down, the love story, a vast galaxy, the dark side, questioning Dooku's truth-telling, one last question and our ratings.     Host Matthew Rushing   Guests John Mills Bruce Gibson   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 Batman V Superman Trailer (00:02:05) The Episode II Experience (00:14:04) Wunderkind (00:22:38) Obi-Wan Like Qui-Gon (00:35:25) John Out Does Himself (00:40:23) The Spiral Down (00:42:16) The Love Story (00:48:45) A Vast Galaxy (00:59:55) The Dark Side (01:11:33) Why Does Dooku Tell the Truth? (01:19:03) One More Question (01:22:17) Ratings (01:26:46)   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

Eye of the Needle. When Voyager first started making its way home from the Delta Quadrant, the crew were full of hope that they would find a way home that was as quick as the one that stranded them. In “Eye of the Needle,” such a thing almost happened, and the helping hand came from a familiar foe: the Romulans. In this episode of The Ready Room, we're joined by Charlynn Schmiedt, Will Nguyen, and Zachary Fruhling to discuss this story from when Voyager was still fresh, the Doctor's identity dilemma, the crew's family connections, and the science behind it all. In our news segment we take a first look at Hallmark's 2016 Star Trek ornaments lineup, William Shatner and the Autobiography of Captain James T. Kirk, and discuss Idris Elba's role as lead villain in the first Peggverse film.   Hosts C Bryan Jones and Charlynn Schmiedt   Guests Will Nguyen 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 First look at Hallmark's 2016 ornaments (00:05:42) Shatner reads Captain Kirk's autobiography (00:18:06) Idris Elba and Star Trek Beyond's lead villain (00:22:59)   Feature: Eye of the Needle Initial Thoughts (00:33:14) The Science of It All (00:43:48) Delta Debbie Downer (00:58:14) The Doctor's Identity Crisis (01:04:38) All in the Family (01:14:58) Too Soon to the Well? (01:20:16) Final Thoughts (01:28:25)   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

Star Wars: Dark Disciple. When Disney purchased Lucasfilm in the fall of 2012 it marked the end of The Clone Wars. It was as if millions of voices suddenly cried out in horror, yet instead of being silenced, they have only continued to speak strongly, with the hashtag #SaveTheCloneWars still a staple of Twitter to this day. Since it's demise, Dave Filoni and Pablo Hidalgo have worked tirelessly to find the best venue for all the displaced stories that were in development. It is no surprise that one of these untold stories has found it's way into a novel.  In this supplemental episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing and John Mills dive into the latest edition to the Star Wars canon Dark Disciple by Christie Golden. We discuss a little bit of the history of the book, the writing style, what happened to redemption, Windu, a canary in the coal mines, worthy Jedi, could the story have been about Obi-Wan, foreshadowing, reconciling Yoda, the Jedi Code, an Obi-Wan question and just how good the book is.    Host Matthew Rushing   Guest  John Mills   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 A Little History (00:03:44) The Writing Style (00:10:50) Whatever Happened to Redemption (00:12:52) Windu - The Hammer (00:18:44) Canary in the Coal Mines (00:22:07) Worthy Jedi (00:27:17) Could it Have Been Obi-Wan? (00:30:52) Foreshadowing? (00:35:00) Reconciling Yoda (00:39:25) The Jedi Code (00:43:01) Tapped In (00:50:17) An Obi-Wan Question (00:57:17) How Good This Book Is (01:03:23) Closing (01:08:14)   Resources  John's Written Review Matt's Written Review   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

Terminator Genisys. In 1884, James Cameron put Arnold Schwarzenegger on the map and made him an international star with the original Terminator. Since then the long road to judgement day has continued with each subsequent film.  In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by some of the ladies of Educating Geeks, Alice Baker and Andrea Coffman to talk about Terminator Genisys. We discuss our road to judgement day, Genisys, the nostalgia train, old "friends", Arnold, the other character and actors, capability, old not obsolete, random parts, ratings, rankings and a closing deal.   Host Matthew Rushing   Guests Alice Baker Andrea Coffman   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 The Road to Judgement Day (00:02:02) Genisys (00:09:11) The Nostalgia Train (00:18:13) Old "Friends" (00:22:03) He's Back (00:22:07) Kyle Reece (00:28:02) Sarah Connor (00:31:05) Capability (00:37:26) John Connor (00:43:54) Old Not Obsolete (00:49:50) Random Parts (00:55:23) Ratings and Rankings (01:03:23) A Closing Deal (01:08:06)   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 our shows coming to you every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Axanar. There's a movement that is taking Star Trek fandom by storm. It's on a screen near you, but it isn't coming from the studios you'd expect. The movement is Axanar, and it's Star Trek that fans at conventions—seeing it on screen in the booth—have mistaken for the next TV series. After the success of Prelude, it's time for the final push to film the full Axanar. In this episode of The Ready Room, hosts C Bryan Jones and Norman C. Lao are joined by Axanar creator and executive producer Alec Peters and director Robert Meyer Burnett to discuss why they want to make the best independent Star Trek film you've ever seen, how they plan to do it, how you can help, and why they're sure that the Star Trek universe really does exist. In our news segment we discuss Adam Nimoy's Kickstarter success, an official costume contest for Star Trek Las Vegas, and whether Star Trek 3 will pay homage to Star Trek V.   Hosts C Bryan Jones and Norman C. Lao   Guests Alec Peters and Robert Meyer Burnett   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 For the Love of Spock Funded (00:05:13) Official STLV Costume Contest(00:13:47) Star Trek 3 Loves Star Trek V? (00:26:21)   Feature: Axanar What is Axanar? (00:36:56) Born of FASA and Geekdom (00:45:28) Canon, Time Periods, and Design Philosophy (00:51:04) The Challenges of Continuity(00:57:29) Beholden to our Donors (01:07:07) Collaboration Makes It Better(01:13:53) The Indiegogo Campaign (01:24:47) Culmination of a Lifelong Dream(01:49:26) Closing(01:55:33)   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

Getting Set for Filming and Indiegogo. With the first scene from Axanar in final post, the crew is gearing up for the next round of crowdfunding and the start of the full shoot. In this episode of the official Axanar podcast, hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Alec Peters update you on the status of the project, the purpose of the upcoming crowdfunding campaign (and why we’re switching from Kickstarter to Indiegogo), and all the exciting plans and perks surrounding it. We also look back at the progress Axanar has made so far, evolving from mere idea to professional-level independent production.   Hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Alec Peters   Editor and Executive Producer C Bryan Jones   Associate Producer Norman C. Lao   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Manager Will Nguyen   Chapters Intro and First Scene (00:00:00) What Past Crowdfunding Has Built (00:03:41) Purpose of the Next Crowdfunding (00:07:31) Preparing for the Film (00:11:54) Special Plans for the Indiegogo Campaign (00:17:12) Plans for Shooting Axanar (00:21:31) Indiegogo Perks (00:27:01) The Indiegogo Details (00:36:41) Looking Back at Progress (00:46:30) Closing (00:51:10)   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 Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Arrow Season One. For ten years Smallville told us the story of Clark Kent and how he became Superman, setting the stage for how to do a modern comic book television show. As it wrapped up the question of what would follow was answered when Arrow burst on to the scene in the fall of 2012.  In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by Alice Baker and Daniel Proulx to talk about the first season of Arrow. We remember the beginning, it being two shows in one, the characters and actors, strong female characters, a quick aside, the first season arc, shipping, our final thoughts and ratings.    Host Matthew Rushing   Guests Alice Baker Daniel Proulx   Editor and Producer Matthew Rushing Richard Marquez   Executive Producers Norman C. Lao and C Bryan Jones   Associate Producers Norman C. Lao Ken Tripp   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Manager Will Nguyen   Chapters Remembering the Beginning (00:03:00) Two Shows in One (00:12:07) Characters and Actors (00:23:08) Stephen Amell (00:23:59) The Trinity (00:29:22) Borg Queen (00:30:55) John Barrowman (00:33:38) Manu Bennett (00:35:58) Strong Female Characters (00:36:55) Thea and Laurel (00:37:59) Colton Haynes (00:44:49) A Quick Aside (00:45:56) Paul Blackthorne and Colin Donnell (00:53:20) First Season Arc (00:55:55) Shipping (01:00:35) Final Thoughts and Ratings (01:07:28) Closing (01:13:40)   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

His Way. When you can start a show with a lengthy cold-open featuring a tuxedo-clad James Darren crooning a jazz standard—and do it on a Cardassian-built space station in the 24th century—you know you've got something special. And that's just what the Deep Space Nine writers did near the end of the show's sixth season with “His Way.” It was the culmination of a game a romantic cat-and-mouse between Odo and Kira, but also solidified a creative freedom that would ensure that DS9's final season would not be hindered by a studio that would make the show square. In this episode of The Ready Room we're joined by Will Nguyen, Sue Kaye, and Jeffrey Harlan to discuss how a light bulb with pretty sweet pipes gave DS9 a special twist, what he meant to the Station's crew, holographic rights, the Odo-Kira relationship, and more. In our news segment we debate the results of StarTrek.com's DS9 Captains poll, discuss the first Trek.fm Patrons Roundtable, and remember James Horner, who brought us so many great film scores.   Hosts C Bryan Jones and Will Nguyen   Guests Sue Kaye and Jeffrey Harlan   Editor and Producer C Bryan Jones   Executive Producers Matthew Rushing and Norman C. Lao   Associate Producer Renee Roberts and Zachary Fruhling   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Manager Will Nguyen   News Remembering James Horner (00:04:29) The first Trek.fm Patrons Roundtable (00:09:01) Poll: The DS9 Character who would make the best captain is… (00:14:39)   Feature: His Way Intro and Synopsis (00:23:15) Initial Thoughts (00:27:18) DS9 Gets Jazzy: Introducing Vic (00:30:54) AI and Sentience: An Ethical Quandary (00:39:11) Three Couples Walk Into a Bar… (00:50:18) Don't Be a Square: Prepping Odo for Romance (00:57:31) A Loving Outcome (01:13:37) Pairing Off On the Station (01:23:54) Final Thoughts (01:29:50) Closing (01:37:02)   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

Star Wars Rebels Season 2 Premiere. Disney has given Star Wars fans a Summer surprise by airing the premiere for season 2 of Star Wars Rebels before if comes back for the rest of the season in the Fall. In this supplemental episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by fellow rebel John Mills to break down Star Wars Rebels season 2 premiere. We discuss our first reactions, the weight of Vader, an Inquisitor question, what the heck happened to Darth Maul, being in an Empire Strikes Backs state of mind, Lando, the apprentice lives, bringing Obi-Wan in, who survives, more character discussions, Ezra, the music in the show and our final thoughts.   Host Matthew Rushing   Guest John Mills   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 Season 2 Premiere (00:02:41) The Weight of Vader (00:10:02) Inquisitor Question (00:20:33) What the Heck Happened to Darth Maul (00:25:46) Empire Strikes Back State of Mind (00:27:42) Lando Shows Up (00:33:09) The Apprentice Lives (00:35:07) Bringing in Obi-Wan (00:40:07) Who Survives? (00:44:18) The Other Characters (00:46:47) Ezra (00:50:59) Music in the Episode (00:55:13) Final Thoughts (01:02:30) Closing (01:05:47)   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 Dominion Invasion, Part 4 of 7: Sons and Daughters. Deep Space Nine is often seen as that series about the war. But, in fact, the Dominion War didn't really begin until the end of the fifth season. Squadrons of insect-like Dominion ships pouring out of the wormhole was the harbinger of the greatness and danger to come, and to a unique approach to Star Trek storytelling. The sixth season of DS9 was to begin not only with an unprecedented six-episode arc, but also with the scattering of our heroes and the loss of the space station whose very name is in the title of the show. In this episode of The Orb, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue their series that takes you through the Season Six opener. This time around we delve into family with the episode that focuses on… well… sons and daughters. We discuss the tension between Worf and Alexander, how Worf struggles to be a father to a son who feels abandoned, and how Martok steps in to mentor them both. We also discuss Dukat's decision to bring Ziyal back to the Station, the difficulties she faces, and how her separate relationships with both Dukat and Kira almost bring the two enemies together.   Hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing   Editor and Producer C Bryan Jones   Executive Producers Matthew Rushing and Norman C. Lao   Associate Producers Ruth Ward, Will Nguyen, and Ken Trip   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Manager Will Nguyen   Chapters Our First Attempt to Start the Discussion (00:04:36) Father and Son: Worf and Alexander (00:07:38) Fatherly Influence: Martok and Worf (00:16:05) Father and Daughter: Dukat and Ziyal (00:29:24) Like Divorced Parents: Dukat and Kira (00:34:42) Closing (00:43:54)   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

Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. In 1999, the dark times for Star Wars fans came to an end. George Lucas, inspired but the work of Steven Spielberg on Jurassic Park decided that technology had caught up to his vision for the Prequels. When the movie was released the reaction of the public was varied to say the least. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by Bruce Gibson, John Mills and Michael Schindler to talk about The Phantom Menace. We look back at our Episode I experience, going backward in the timeline, new and old, Qui-Gon, Ewan McGregor, Yoda, symbiosis, music, production and our final thoughts.    Host Matthew Rushing   Guests Bruce Gibson John Mills Michael Schindler   Editor and Producer Matthew Rushing Richard Marquez   Executive Producers Norman C. Lao and C. Bryan Jones   Associate Producers Norman C. Lao Ken Tripp   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Manager Will Nguyen   Chapters The Episode I Experience (00:04:14) Going Backwards (00:14:05) New and Old (00:31:07) Qui-Gon (00:40:05) Ewan McGregor (00:47:58) Yoda (00:49:32) Symbiosis (00:54:56) Music and Production (01:06:11) Final Thoughts (01:15:04) Closing (01:22:40)   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

Forwarding the Axanar Movement.   The excitement surrounding Axanar is incredible. The passion that fans are pouring into the project has given the story of Garth and The Four Years War a life of its own. In fact, this energy has created a movement; and in a time devoid of new Star Trek on television, the Ares is leading the way into a bold new future. In this episode of the official Axanar podcast, hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Alec Peters are joined by Trek.fm Publisher Christopher Jones and Trek.fm Executive Producer Norman C. Lao to discuss how and why this movement has taken shape—and where it is headed.   In our news segment, Rob and Alec recount their weekend on location for the shooting of the first scene from Axanar, and reveal some of the exciting new perks coming to the next Kickstarter.   Hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Alec Peters   Editor and Executive Producer Christopher Jones   Associate Producer Norman C. Lao   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Manager Will Nguyen   News Shooting the First Scene (00:00:00) The Next Kickstarter and Bridge Update (00:09:41)   Feature: Axanar as a Movement First Encounters with Axanar (00:13:09) Is Axanar Canon? (00:17:58) Modernizing While Staying True (00:22:29) Connecting with Fans’ Hunger for Star Trek (00:34:36) On the Eve of New Axanar (00:38:05) Trusting One Another Creatively (00:46:37) Connecting the Star Trek Dots (00:50:26) Hopes for Axanar and the Future (01:08:41) Closing (01:12:46)   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 Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Adam Nimoy Talks Star Trek, Documentary, and Dad. Perhaps no one better symbolizes Star Trek—and the message behind  it—than Leonard Nimoy. Just as fathers influence their children, Leonard Nimoy did this for millions around the world. And in this episode of The Ready Room, recorded on Father's Day, hosts Christopher Jones and Larry Nemecek are joined by someone who knows this better than anyone: Leonard's son, Adam. Currently working on a documentary called “For The Love of Spock,” Adam helps us all remember the incredible talent and influence that his father brought to the world as we discuss the project, his life growing up with a famous dad, his own work directing episodes of TNG, and much more. In our news segment, we share our thoughts on the recent news that Paramount has invited a fan to pitch their idea for a TV series—previously called Star Trek Beyond, but now renamed Star Trek Uncharted. We also check in on Nichelle Nichols's recovery, and Mike Rittenhouse and Noah Butler of the band Five Year Mission drop by to preview their upcoming EP release, “Spock's Brain.”   Hosts Christopher Jones and Larry Nemecek   Guests Adam Nimoy, Noah Butler, and Mike Rittenhouse   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 Paramount invites Michael Gummelt to pitch Star Trek Uncharted (00:04:34) Five Year Mission previews the “Spock's Brain” EP (00:20:05) Nichelle Nichols recovering well from stroke (00:39:03)   Feature: Adam Nimoy: For the Love of Spock The Genesis of the Documentary (00:45:35) Reactions to Leonard Nimoy's Passing (00:48:58) A Personal Story (00:52:44) Father-Son Dynamic (01:03:13) Directing Star Trek: The Next Generation (01:10:21) Views on the J.J. Abrams Films (01:18:56) Leonard Nimoy's Last Few Years (01:23:10) Status of the Documentary (01:27:12) How You Can Help Make “For the Love of Spock” (01:34:23) Closing (01:44:47)   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

Jurassic World. Over 20 years ago the original Jurassic Park became this highest grossing movie of the year and was followed by two sequels, generally considered mediocre. Yet 14 years after the release of Jurassic Park III, the park is open once again, but can it recapture the magic of the original? In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by Andrea Coffman and Daniel Proulx to talk about Jurassic World. We discuss our first impressions, where the movie lost Daniel, continuing the themes of the original, caring about the finale, running in high heals, selling out, unchecked scientific research, being our own worse enemy, philosophies of science, Owen, music, other tidbits, breaking the bank and our ratings.    Host Matthew Rushing   Guests Andrea Coffman Daniel Proulx   Editor and Producer Matthew Rushing Richard Marquez   Executive Producers Norman C. Lao and C Bryan Jones   Associate Producers Norman C. Lao Ken Tripp   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Manager Will Nguyen   Chapters First Impressions (00:02:26) Where it Lost Daniel (00:06:02) Continuing the Themes (00:14:20) Caring About the Finale (00:18:30) High Heels Running (00:24:20) Selling Out (00:34:20) Unchecked Scientific Research (00:40:02) Own Worst Enemy (00:41:57) Philosophies in Science (00:43:28) Owen (00:48:16) Music (00:50:14) Other Tidbits (00:54:36) Breaking the Bank (01:04:52) Ratings (01:13:17) Closing (01:18:15)   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 Orb Supplemental: The Orb of Mail Feedback Show.   In each episode of The Orb we delve into the minutiae of Deep Space Nine, which generates a lot of feedback from you, our loyal listeners. When the messages start piling up, it's time to gaze into the Orb of Mail. In this special show we share our thoughts on your thoughts and questions about past episodes. Join us as we further explore the relationship between Dukat and his daughter Ziyal, debate at what point the show becomes “DS9 proper,” and discuss whether or not you should skip episodes when doing a rewatch—and which Season One episodes might be safely discarded.   Hosts Christopher Jones and Matthew Rushing   Editor and Producer Christopher Jones   Executive Producers Matthew Rushing and Norman C. Lao   Associate Producers Ruth Ward, Will Nguyen, and Ken Trip   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Manager Will Nguyen   Chapters Ziyal and Dukat (00:05:21) DS9 Season One (00:15:39) Closing (00:48:48)   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 Lost World/Jurassic Park III. After the original Jurassic Park dominated 1993 to become that year's highest grossing film it was inevitable that there would be sequels. It took 4 years for Steven Spielberg to return the dinosaurs to the screen in The Lost World and another 4 before Joe Johnston would fulfill his wish to direct Jurassic Park III. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by John Mills, Megan Calcote and Mike Schindler to talk about the Jurassic Park sequels. We jump right in with The Lost World, the ways it succeeds, getting lost in translation, Malcolm as the lead, if the third time is the charm, does anything work in III, dino droppings, wrapping up with final thoughts, rankings and ratings.    Host Matthew Rushing   Guests John Mills Megan Calcote  Mike Schindler   Editor and Producer Matthew Rushing Richard Marquez   Executive Producers Norman C. Lao and C Bryan Jones   Associate Producers Norman C. Lao Ken Tripp   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Manager Will Nguyen   Chapters We've Back on the Island Again, at Least it's a Different (00:02:18) Ways it Succeeds (00:09:45) Lost in Translation (00:21:03) Malcolm as the Lead (00:36:49) JPIII: Third Time the Charm? (00:43:01) Does Anything Work? (00:46:30) Dino Droppings (00:50:57) Final Thoughts, Rankings and Ratings (01:04:37) Closing (01:08:53)   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

Axanar Production Update. Questions about where we are with production come in all the time. So in this episode of the official Axanar podcast, hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Alec Peters bring you a massive update on the state of Axanar. From the building of the bridge and the crowdsourced construction of the art department to the impending arrival—in your hands—of the soundtrack and the Blu-ray, things are zipping along at Ares Studios. The summer convention circuit is also exciting, including the first ever Axanar panel at San Diego Comic-Con! Also kicking off soon is the third and final Kickstarter, which promises to deliver you the most rewards ever. Plus, the first filming for the main Axanar film begins, on location, June 13… and it all started with Rob and a Dana Scully action figure. Listen on to find out why!   Hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Alec Peters   Editor and Producer Christopher Jones   Associate Producer Norman C. Lao   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Manager Will Nguyen   Chapters The Bridge Is Built! (00:00:42) Crowdsourcing Art (00:02:41) Captain’s Log (00:04:52) Soundtrack and Blu-ray Arriving! (00:06:21) Axanar and Summer Conventions (00:08:02) The Next (and Final) Kickstarter (00:11:52) Looking for Volunteers (00:20:15) Production Begins! (00:21:26) Closing (00:44:36)   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

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

David Gerrold talks Star Trek, the Hugo Awards, and more. Rob calls him “legendary” … and he doesn’t like it. But let’s be honest; David Gerrold *is* legendary! Without him, Star Trek wouldn’t be the same. So it’s only fitting that the man who penned “The Trouble with Tribbles” all those years ago is part of Axanar today. If there’s great Star Trek being produced, you can bet David is nearby. In this episode of the official Axanar podcast, hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Alec Peters are joined by David to discuss a wide range of subjects including the controversy surrounding this year’s Hugo Awards, the state of America, the ins and outs of the publishing industry in 2015, and whether or not Star Trek has a future.  In our news segment, Alec and Rob talk Parsec Awards and film festival nominations, the hip-hop story behind Prelude to Axanar’s sound mix, deliver updates on the soundtrack and Blu-ray, and fill fans in on the departure of director Christian Gossett.   Hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Alec Peters   Guest David Gerrold   Editor and Producer Christopher Jones   Associate Producer Norman C. Lao   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Manager Will Nguyen   News Parsec Awards and Film Festival Nominations (00:00:33) Christian Gossett Departs + Production Updates (00:02:06) Explaining Prelude to Axanar’s Sound Mix (00:09:00) Convention, Soundtrack, and Blu-ray Updates (00:12:26)   Feature: Interview with David Gerrold The Hugo Controversy (00:16:37) The State of the Country (00:23:09) Are We Afraid of Excellence? (00:28:23) The Inspiration of Star Trek (00:33:05) Does Star Trek Have a Future? (00:39:33) The Idea of Excellence (00:39:33) Reading the Axanar Script for the First Time (01:10:14) Is Star Trek Antiquated? (01:13:49) Closing (01:17:46)   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 Star Trek talk coming 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

James Cawley talks Star Trek, Phase II, and Axanar. He’s the one who showed us all the way. Star Trek fan films and independent productions are flourishing today, but more than a decade ago James Cawley set forth as a true pioneer. Star Trek: New Voyages, now known as Phase II, was the first to chart the territory that makes Axanar possible. Cawley truly is the father of Star Trek fan films.  In this episode of the official Axanar podcast, hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Alec Peters are joined by James to discuss why he decided to create his own stories, the experience of shooting new Star Trek, what makes a great fan film, what he has planned for the 50th anniversary and beyond, and his advice to Axanar.  In our news segment, Alec and Rob recount Axanar’s awards haul from Treklanta, the now-available digital download of Prelude to Axanar, more perks, an update on bridge construction, and more!   Hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Alec Peters   Guest James Cawley   Editor and Producer Christopher Jones   Associate Producer Norman C. Lao   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Manager Will Nguyen   News The Independent Star Trek Fan Film Awards (00:00:54) Ares Digital and Other Perks (00:02:19) Bridge Construction and Gearing Up (00:05:39)   Feature: Interview with James Cawley James and Star Trek (00:10:41) World Enough and Time (00:14:39) What Makes a Great Fan Film? (00:17:19) The Father of Fan Films (00:20:14) Plans for the 50th Anniversary (00:25:35) Keeping the Spirit Alive (00:28:35) The Internet and Fandom (00:37:54) Doing It for the Fun (00:43:42) Big Steps for New Voyages (00:48:20) Building the Ares Bridge (00:52:34) James’s Advice (00:58:17) Closing (00:37:15)   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

Profit and Lace Commentary. The sixth season of Deep Space Nine brought us some of Star Trek's best episodes. In fact, it delivered what is considered by many to be the best hour of DS9—and one of the best in the entire franchise—with “In the Pale Moonlight.” But it also gave us what is widely considered to be DS9's worst: “Profit and Lace.”  In this episode of The Orb, hosts Christopher Jones and Matthew Rushing step out of their usual world of serious discussion and into the Bosom Buddies reality, where Quark is a woman and Doctor Bashir performs gender-altering operations in the name of Ferengi politics. Was there merit to the original idea? What happened on the road from paper to screen that made this episode go so wrong? And which world leader does Grand Nagus Brunt remind us of? Grab your Slug-o-Cola and get set to gaze into another side of The Orb.   Hosts Christopher Jones and Matthew Rushing   Editor and Producer Christopher Jones   Executive Producers Matthew Rushing and Norman C. Lao   Associate Producers Ruth Ward, Will Nguyen, and Ken Trip   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Manager Will Nguyen   Chapters Commentary (00:07:37) Final Thoughts (00:55:09) Closing (01:01:01)   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 Dominion Invasion, Part 3 of 7: Rocks and Shoals. Deep Space Nine is often seen as that series about the war. But, in fact, the Dominion War didn't really begin until the end of the fifth season. Squadrons of insect-like Dominion ships pouring out of the wormhole was the harbinger of the greatness and danger to come, and to a unique approach to Star Trek storytelling. The sixth season of DS9 was to begin not only with an unprecedented six-episode arc, but also with the scattering of our heroes and the loss of the space station whose very name is in the title of the show. In this episode of The Orb hosts Christopher Jones and Matthew Rushing continue their series that takes you through the Season Six opener. This time around we wander out into the sunlight for “Rocks and Shoals” as we discuss the real sense of danger facing our heroes, how loyalties are tested, why we must question the order of things, Kira's awakening, and more.   Hosts Christopher Jones and Matthew Rushing   Editor and Producer Christopher Jones   Executive Producers Matthew Rushing and Norman C. Lao   Associate Producers Ruth Ward, Will Nguyen, and Ken Trip   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Manager Will Nguyen   Chapters A Sense of Danger (00:04:43) Facing Reality (00:016:09) Loyalties Tested (00:31:01) Kira's Awakening (00:43:20) Questioning the Order of Things (00:50:20) Closing (00:56:32)   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