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ID 188: Lower Decks "Dos Cerritos" and "Shades of Green"Thad and Chrissie talk with Dan Gunther from Positively Trek about the the first two episodes of Star Trek Lower Decks season 5 and the news from New York Comic Con.Join us in BQN Podcast Collective on Facebook.Or on Discord: https://discord.gg/hNrrY68d59The BQN Podcast Collective is brought to you by our listeners. Special thanks to these patrons on Patreon whose generous contributions help to produce this podcast and the many others on our network!Nay nar nay nar AenarJason AndersonAnonymousJerry AntimanoVera BibleSusan L. De ClerckRyan DamonDavidChrissie De Clerck-SzilagyiLars Di ScenzaThad HaitMatt HarkerPeter HongWilliam JacksonJim McMahonJoe MignoneMahendran RadhakrishnanTom Van ScotterJenediah SeastrumJonathan SnowDavey WillettCarl WondersJoin the Hive Mind Collective at https://www.Patreon.com/BQN and become an integral part of our podcast. Your unique perspective and support will help us continue to produce high-quality content that you love!Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. “BQN” is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.

Chrissie and Thad talk about the Lower Decks episode “Parth Ferengi's Heart Place” with Dan Gunther of Positively Trek. Join us in BQN Podcast Collective on Facebook.Find us on Twitter:The Network: @BQNPodcastsThe Show: @IDICPodcast. Chrissie: @TheGoddessLivia. Thad: @Tyranicus.And our guest, Dan Gunther, @Kertrats and @PositivelyTrek News Links: https://blog.trekcore.com/2023/10/star-trek-hiya-toys-figures-kid-cudi-collaborationThe BQN Podcast Collective is brought to you by our listeners. Special thanks to these patrons on Patreon whose generous contributions help to produce this podcast and the many others on our network! Jason AndersonVera BibleSusan Capuzzi-De ClerckTim CooperChrissie De Clerck-SzilagyiLars Di ScenzaThad HaitMatt HarkerPeter HongJim McMahonJoe MignoneGreg MolumbyMahendran RadhakrishnanTom Van ScotterDavid WillettCarl WondersAnonymousDavidYou can join this illustrious list by becoming a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/BQN

Thad and Chrissie talk about John Jackson Miller's latest Star Trek: Strange New Worlds novel, The High Country, with Dan Gunther from Positively TrekJoin us in BQN Podcast Collective on Facebook. Find us on Twitter:The Network: @BQNPodcastsThe Show: @IDICPodcastChrissie: @TheGoddessLiviaThad: @TyranicusAnd our guest, Dan: @KertratsAnd his podcast: @PositivelyTrekThe BQN Podcast Collective is brought to you by our listeners. Special thanks to these patrons on Patreon whose generous contributions help to produce this podcast and the many others on our network! AnonymousTim CooperChrissie De Clerck-SzilagyiThad HaitPeter HongMahendran RadhakrishnanJim McMahonJoe MignoneGreg MolumbyJustin OserTom Van ScotterDavid Willett Carl WondersYou can join this illustrious list by becoming a patron here: https://www.patreon.comUnder Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. Infinite Diversity is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.

Chrissie and Thad talk to Dan Gunther about Picard season two while looking ahead to season three. Join us in BQN Podcast Collective on Facebook. Find us on Twitter:The Network: @BQNPodcastsThe Show: @IDICPodcast. Chrissie: @TheGoddessLivia. Thad: @Tyranicus. And our guest, Dan Gunther, @Kertrats and @PositivelyTrekThe BQN Podcast Collective is brought to you by our listeners. Special thanks to these patrons on Patreon whose generous contributions help to produce this podcast and the many others on our network! AnonymousTim CooperChrissie De Clerck-SzilagyiThad HaitPeter HongMahendran RadhakrishnanJim McMahonJoe MignoneGreg MolumbyJustin OserTom Van ScotterDavid Willett Carl Wonders You can join this illustrious list by becoming a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/BQN

Chrissie and Thad talk about Lower Decks “Crisis Point II” with Dan Gunther of Positively Trek. Join us in BQN Podcast Collective on Facebook. Find us on Twitter:The Network: @BQNPodcastsThe Show: @IDICPodcast. Chrissie: @TheGoddessLivia. Thad: @Tyranicus. And our guest, Dan Gunther, @Kertrats and @PositivelyTrekThe BQN Podcast Collective is brought to you by our listeners. Special thanks to these patrons on Patreon whose generous contributions help to produce this podcast and the many others on our network! AnonymousTim CooperChrissie De Clerck-SzilagyiThad HaitPeter HongMahendran RadhakrishnanJim McMahonJoe MignoneGreg MolumbyJustin OserTom Van ScotterDavid Willett Carl Wonders You can join this illustrious list by becoming a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/BQNUnder Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. Infinite Diversity is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.

In this latest episode of The Dark Corner, we mostly review the latest Dune film. In news, we purchase corrective lenses. Also, we receive a gift of gourmet popcorn. Moreover, we attend Mystery Science Theater 3000, the Time Bubble Tour. Furthermore, we review Pitch Perfect 2, The Crystal Ball, and the live action Cowboy Bebop. The Dark Track is Desertropolis by Encephalon from Psychgenesis. This Canadian band creates a blend of Belgian styled EBM and electroindustrial rock. Find them on Artoffact Records. Night of the Living Podcast features as our promo of this episode. Speaking of, Dave recently submitted The Legend of Hell House for review. Listen to the December 19th, 2021 episode for more. Finally, Brandi shouts out her YouTube partner, Dan Gunther, of the Kertrats YouTube channel. Dave mentions a new twitter follow, @CinemaCats.

Positively Trek 137: Prodigy Revealed!Prodigy's Opening Titles, Picard Casts a Major Villain, and More! This week, we have an all-news edition of Positively Trek! Dan Gunther returns to the host chair along with Bruce Gibson to discuss the newly-revealed opening title sequence for Star Trek: Prodigy, some major casting news for Star Trek: Picard's second season, plus a new prop replica to help with your Geordi LaForge cosplay! Watch Main Title Sequence For ‘Star Trek: Prodigy' With Theme From Michael Giacchino - https://trekmovie.com/2021/08/31/watch-main-title-sequence-for-star-trek-prodigy/ First Look At Villains From ‘Star Trek: Prodigy'; Showrunners Talk Series' Big Mystery - https://trekmovie.com/2021/08/31/first-look-at-villains-from-star-trek-prodigy-showrunners-talk-series-big-mystery/ ‘Star Trek: Picard' Wraps Production On Season 2, Moving On To Season 3 - https://trekmovie.com/2021/09/03/star-trek-picard-wraps-production-on-season-2-moving-on-to-season-3/ STAR TREK: PICARD Assimilates Annie Wersching to Reign as Season 2's Borg Queen - https://blog.trekcore.com/2021/09/star-trek-picard-annie-wersching-borg-queen-casting/ Join Geordi's Engineering Team with New STAR TREK: TNG Toolkit - https://blog.trekcore.com/2021/08/join-geordis-engineering-team-with-new-star-trek-tng-toolkit/ Show page: http://positivelytrek.libsyn.com/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/positively-trek/id1501468628 Twitter: http://twitter.com/positivelytrek Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositivelyTrek Help support the podcast! Go to https://www.patreon.com/positivelytrek to help out! Sunshine (version 2) by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4438-sunshine-version-2- License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Take a Chance by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4457-take-a-chance License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. Positively Trek is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise. HostsDan GuntherBruce GibsonProductionDan Gunther (Editor and Producer)Bruce Gibson (Producer)

Positively Trek 62: Book Club: The Autobiography of Kathryn JanewayWith Special Guest Una McCormack! Captain Kathryn Janeway and the crew of the U.S.S. Voyager captured the hearts and minds of the people of the Federation after making a miraculous 70,000 lightyear journey from the far side of the galaxy in only seven years. Now, hear the life story of one of Starfleet’s most famous captains in her own words, as edited by the amazing Una McCormack! In this episode of the Positively Trek Book Club, hosts Bruce Gibson and Dan Gunther are joined by renowned Star Trek author Una McCormack to discuss The Autobiography of Kathryn Janeway: The History of the Captain Who Went Further Than Any Had Before. We talk about the origins of the book, getting Janeway’s voice right, her early years, her career before Voyager, how events from the series were approached when writing the book, the inspirations that McCormack drew upon, the lives of the crew post-Star Trek: Voyager, and wrap up with what Una is up to now and where she can be found online.   Una McCormack on Twitter: https://twitter.com/unamccormack   Show page: http://positivelytrek.libsyn.com/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/positively-trek/id1501468628 Twitter: http://twitter.com/positivelytrek Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositivelyTrek   Sunshine (version 2) by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4438-sunshine-version-2- License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   Take a Chance by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4457-take-a-chance License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

A quick analysis of the season two premiere of ‘The Mandalorian’ along with news about John Boyega, Felicity Jones, Galaxy’s Edge merch, and our Boba’s Bounty. Bruce Gibson guest hosts with Dan Gunther. You can show your support of The Star Wars Report podcast by becoming a Patron at www.patreon.com/starwarsreport Get all kinds of exclusive bonus content for our […]

With Special Guest Kirsten Beyer! Kirsten Beyer’s journey as the caretaker of the Star Trek: Voyager novel series began over a decade ago with the publication of Full Circle, and novel readers were introduced to Voyager’s ambitious return to the Delta Quadrant. In the years since, we have shared the highs and lows of the voyages of the Full Circle fleet as they explore the former domain of the Borg Collective. With the publication of the tenth and final novel (for now) of the adventures of Voyager under Kirsten’s guiding hand, we find the crews of the fleet ships setting out on a new and unexpected adventure. In this episode of the Positively Trek Book Club, hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson are honored to be joined by Kirsten Beyer, Star Trek author and television writer to discuss her final Voyager opus, To Lose the Earth. We talk about the long road to the novel’s publication, the mystery of the U.S.S. Galen, Nancy Conlon’s journey, Aytar Gwyn’s dilemma, the role the Krenim and The Department of Temporal Investigations play in the story, the future mission of Voyager, the future of Star Trek novels, and what Kirsten is up to in the world of Trek on television.   Show page: http://positivelytrek.libsyn.com/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/positively-trek/id1501468628 Twitter: http://twitter.com/positivelytrek Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositivelyTrek   Take a Chance by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4457-take-a-chance License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Hortas… IN SPAAAACE!!! In the classic Trek episode “The Devil in the Dark,” we are introduced to the Horta: a strange, non-humanoid being whose fearsome aspect belies a gentle creature, only interested in protecting her many vulnerable young. However, while peaceful, the Horta is capable of great destruction thanks to its silicon-based physiology and its ability to spew highly concentrated, deadly acid. So what do you think might happen when twenty young Horta are suddenly released into the sealed environment of a space station? In this episode of the Positively Trek Book Club, hosts Bruce Gibson and Dan Gunther discuss the Deep Space Nine novel Devil in the Sky by Greg Cox and John Gregory Betancourt. We talk about the origin of the novel, the premise, Jake and Nog’s role in the crisis, the characterizations of the DS9 crew, Kira’s rescue mission, the solution to the Horta problem, and wrap up with our final thoughts and ratings. Show page: http://positivelytrek.libsyn.com/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/positively-trek/id1501468628 Twitter: http://twitter.com/positivelytrek Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositivelyTrek

Mike McMahan must have the same technology of "The Inner Light" probe because he crammed a 2 hour finale into 25 minutes! There was so much story we literally couldn’t talk about it all! Dan Gunther of Positively Trek joined us to unpack “No Small Parts” and to discuss the Trek news from New York Comic Con. So join us for one last trip to the Cerritos before we warp ahead a thousand years to Star Trek Discovery next week!

Mike McMahan must have the same technology of "The Inner Light" probe because he crammed a 2 hour finale into 25 minutes! There was so much story we literally couldn’t talk about it all! Dan Gunther of Positively Trek joined us to unpack “No Small Parts” and to discuss the Trek news from New York Comic Con. So join us for one last trip to the Cerritos before we warp ahead a thousand years to Star Trek Discovery next week!

Oh… The Jazz... The crew of the Cerritos faces their greatest trial yet when they come face to face with an old adversary. Meanwhile, Boimler and Mariner compete for the same promotion! In this week’s Lower Decks review episode of Positively Trek, hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson are joined by Trek YouTuber Jessie Gender to discuss the season finale, “No Small Parts”! Surprises and special guest stars abound in the final episode of Lower Decks’ first season! Jessie Gender on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/lostrekkie Jessie Gender on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jessiegender Show page: http://positivelytrek.libsyn.com/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/positively-trek/id1501468628 Twitter: http://twitter.com/positivelytrek Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositivelyTrek Feelin Good by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3744-feelin-good License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Mike McMahan: you may know him as the creator of Star Trek: Lower Decks. But in 2015, before the idea of Lower Decks had made its way to the ear of CBS, he created an episode guide for the little-known, never talked-about 8th season of Star Trek: The Next Generation. All 26 episodes were covered, including the one where Riker’s pajamas attempt to kill him, and the one where Barclay can’t seem to survive a bet between Q and fellow Continuum member “California Steve.” In this episode of the Positively Trek Book Club, hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson discuss Warped! An Engaging Guide to the Unaired 8th Season by Mike McMahan. We talk about the origins of the book, the format, the artwork, some of our favorite plots and moments from the various episodes, the book’s link to Lower Decks, and wrap up with our final thoughts and ratings.   Show page: http://positivelytrek.libsyn.com/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/positively-trek/id1501468628 Twitter: http://twitter.com/positivelytrek Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositivelyTrek

Photos from outside Pinewood Studios in Toronto, Ontario would seem to indicate that Star Trek: Discovery’s fourth season is underway! Hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson take a look at the evidence and weigh in with their opinions in this episode of Positively Trek. Plus, we have announcements of two new Trek novels coming in 2021, penned by a pair of writers who are new to the Star Trek literary universe. Could these novels mark a fundamental change in the direction of Star Trek novels to come?   Star Trek: Discovery season 4 Begins Filming?: https://screenrant.com/star-trek-discovery-season-4-filming-set-photo/ Original photograph of Discovery Season 4 sign: https://twitter.com/moekhalaf/status/1308727079945621505 Video of Discovery Season 4 sign: https://twitter.com/moekhalaf/status/1309456637015490560 New Trek Novels Announced for 2021: https://blog.trekcore.com/2020/09/new-star-trek-novels-alex-white-cassandra-rose-clark-2021/    Show page: http://positivelytrek.libsyn.com/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/positively-trek/id1501468628 Twitter: http://twitter.com/positivelytrek Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositivelyTrek

The four “Lower Deckers” are on trial! Or… are they? In this week’s episode of the Positively Trek Lower Decks Review show, hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson take a look at the off-the-wall episode “Veritas.” Some familiar voices and faces in this wild ride!   Show page: http://positivelytrek.libsyn.com/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/positively-trek/id1501468628 Twitter: http://twitter.com/positivelytrek Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositivelyTrek   Feelin Good by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3744-feelin-good License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Buckle up folks, we have news on the next Star Trek film, and it’s about what you’ve come to expect at this point. In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Bruce Gibson and Dan Gunther are joined once again by “Fandom Forecast” meteorologist Katie Nickolaou to discuss the latest news from the Star Trek universe. In addition to a Trek movie update, we discuss the announcement of Paramount+ replacing CBS All Access and Star Trek’s virtual presence at the 2020 New York Comic Con!   Katie Nickolaou on Twitter: https://twitter.com/weather_katie So Many Fandoms on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe6VSi0jOHIdOez6MfX3BTQ   Noah Hawley Star Trek Film Update: https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/noah-hawley-fargo-season-4-star-trek-lucy-in-the-sky-1234770060/ CBS All Access to Become Paramount+: https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/cbs-all-access-paramount-plus-rebrand-game-godfather-1234769980/ Star Trek Universe at Virtual New York Comic Con: https://treknews.net/2020/09/17/star-trek-nycc-details/   Show page: http://positivelytrek.libsyn.com/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/positively-trek/id1501468628 Twitter: http://twitter.com/positivelytrek Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositivelyTrek

A transporter accident and a genetically engineered “dog” send Boimler and Tendi to the mysterious “Farm,” under the direction of the possibly sinister Division 14! In this week’s Lower Decks review episode of Positively Trek, hosts Bruce Gibson and Dan Gunther are joined by returning guest host Katie Nickolaou to discuss “Much Ado About Boimler,” the seventh episode of Lower Decks!   Katie Nicholaou on Twitter: https://twitter.com/weather_katie So Many Fandoms on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe6VSi0jOHIdOez6MfX3BTQ   Show page: http://positivelytrek.libsyn.com/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/positively-trek/id1501468628 Twitter: http://twitter.com/positivelytrek Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositivelyTrek   Feelin Good by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3744-feelin-good License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Very few adversaries are capable of bringing the great Captain Jean-Luc Picard to his knees, and now two of them are coming together to make his life miserable. Lwaxana Troi, ambassador from Betazed and mother of Counselor Deanna Troi, has become enamoured with the extradimensional entity known only as “Q,” and life aboard the Enterprise may never be the same again. In this episode of the Positively Trek Book Club, hosts Bruce Gibson and Dan Gunther discuss the classic TNG novel Q-in-Law by veteran Trek author Peter David. We talk about Lwaxana Troi, the historic meeting between her and Q, Lwaxana’s relationship with her daughter Deanna, a sub-plot involving Wesley Crusher, lessons in love for Q, and wrap up with our final thoughts and ratings.   Show page: http://positivelytrek.libsyn.com/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/positively-trek/id1501468628 Twitter: http://twitter.com/positivelytrek Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositivelyTrek

In the infamous “Mirror Universe,” Khan Noonien Singh has been awoken. However, contrary to his Prime Universe counterpart, this Khan wishes to spread the ideals of peace and democracy across a fractured and violent galaxy. Can he lead a rebellion to overthrow the evil Terran Empire with the help of his closest advisor, Spock? In this episode of the Positively Trek Book Club, hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson are joined by guest host Brandon Shea-Mutala to discuss the new one-shot comic from IDW, Hell’s Mirror. We talk about Khan’s goals, Mirror-Kirk’s history, Khan’s “Satori” superweapon, and the role that Spock plays in Khan’s plans.   Show page: http://positivelytrek.libsyn.com/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/positively-trek/id1501468628 Twitter: http://twitter.com/positivelytrek Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositivelyTrek

Captain Kirk and the crew of the Enterprise are assigned to escort Ambassador Sarek to the planet Akiron, a world rich in dilithium deposits. However, upon arrival, they discover the people of Akiron under attack by strange creatures, described by their victims as “demons.” It is now up to Kirk, guided by a mysterious Kathikar mystic, to save the people of Akiron from these sinister “wights.” Meanwhile, Sarek’s Vulcan aide, L’Nel, has a diabolical plan in place for Spock--a plan that will result in his death! In this episode of the Positively Trek Book Club, Bruce Gibson and Dan Gunther are joined by author David Mack to discuss his Kelvin Timeline novel, More Beautiful than Death. We talk about the long road this book took to publication, how David wrote the characters of the Kelvin Timeline, Sarek’s role in the story, how Kirk’s beliefs inform his character, and the Spock/L’Nel subplot. We also talk about David Mack’s role as a consultant on Lower Decks and Prodigy, and wrap up with what he is working on now and where he can be found online.   David Mack’s website: http://davidmack.pro/   Show page: http://positivelytrek.libsyn.com/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/positively-trek/id1501468628 Twitter: http://twitter.com/positivelytrek Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositivelyTrek

These are the voyages of the starship Cerritos. Her mission: to boldly go where others have gone before! In this, the first episode of the Positively Trek Episode Review show, Bruce Gibson and Dan Gunther discuss “Second Contact,” the first episode of the all-new animated Star Trek series, Lower Decks. We talk about the characters, the jokes, the story, and what we felt was the deeper meaning of the episode.   Show page: http://positivelytrek.libsyn.com/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/positively-trek/id1501468628 Twitter: http://twitter.com/positivelytrek Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositivelyTrek   Music: Feelin Good by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3744-feelin-good License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In the history of the Federation, the story of first contact between Humans and Vulcans is well-known: Earth astronauts came to the rescue of a Vulcan ship, stranded in our system’s asteroid belt. The rest is, as they say, history. But what if the official story is not how it actually happened? What if first contact with the Vulcans actually came many years earlier? And what if Captain James T. Kirk and the crew of the Enterprise were instrumental in that event happening the way it did? In this, the first episode of the Positively Trek Book Club, hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson are joined by author Margaret Wander Bonanno to talk about her renowned and much-celebrated novel, Strangers From the Sky. We discuss how Margaret became a fan and an author of Trek books, how this story came about, how it stands up in the face of the canon that has moved on in the years since it was published, the characters that populate the story, and how its legacy has affected Trek Lit in the years since.   Margaret Wander Bonanno on the web: http://www.margaretwanderbonanno.com/   Show page: http://positivelytrek.libsyn.com/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/positively-trek/id1501468628 Twitter: http://twitter.com/positivelytrek Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositivelyTrek

Over a Torrent Sea. In the aftermath of the devastating events of the Destiny trilogy, the Starship Titan is once again assigned to deep space exploration beyond the farthest borders of the Federation. Investigating an oceanic world of abundant and mysterious life, the crew unwittingly causes distress to the ecosystem and to the lives of the inhabitants of the world, nicknamed Droplet. Now, Captain Riker and Ensign Lavena, cut off from the rest of the crew, must convince their captors of their sincere desire to help the people of Droplet before the damage becomes irreparable. In their final episode as hosts of Literary Treks, hosts Bruce Gibson and Dan Gunther discuss the Star Trek: Titan novel Over a Torrent Sea by Christopher L. Bennett. They talk about Titan's new mission, the Squales of Droplet, Ensign Aili Lavena and her past, a difficult maternal situation for Deanna Troi, the unintended consequences of the crew's decisions, atonement for past mistakes, and wrap up with their final thoughts and ratings. At the top of the show, Bruce and Dan review the first issue in IDW's new Deep Space Nine miniseries, Too Long a Sacrifice. News DS9: Too Long A Sacrifice Comic Review (00:06:03) Feature: Over a Torrent Sea Deep Space Mission (00:19:57) Droplet and the Squales (00:24:36) Aili Lavena (00:28:16) Sexual Rendezvous (00:32:06) Far Off Delivery Ward (00:38:22) Unintended Consequences (00:48:06) Atonement (00:53:53) Ratings (01:04:56) Final Thoughts (01:16:36) Hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson Production Bruce Gibson (Editor and Producer) Dan Gunther (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Jeffery Harlan (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)

Over a Torrent Sea. In the aftermath of the devastating events of the Destiny trilogy, the Starship Titan is once again assigned to deep space exploration beyond the farthest borders of the Federation. Investigating an oceanic world of abundant and mysterious life, the crew unwittingly causes distress to the ecosystem and to the lives of the inhabitants of the world, nicknamed Droplet. Now, Captain Riker and Ensign Lavena, cut off from the rest of the crew, must convince their captors of their sincere desire to help the people of Droplet before the damage becomes irreparable. In their final episode as hosts of Literary Treks, hosts Bruce Gibson and Dan Gunther discuss the Star Trek: Titan novel Over a Torrent Sea by Christopher L. Bennett. They talk about Titan's new mission, the Squales of Droplet, Ensign Aili Lavena and her past, a difficult maternal situation for Deanna Troi, the unintended consequences of the crew's decisions, atonement for past mistakes, and wrap up with their final thoughts and ratings. At the top of the show, Bruce and Dan review the first issue in IDW's new Deep Space Nine miniseries, Too Long a Sacrifice. News DS9: Too Long A Sacrifice Comic Review (00:06:03) Feature: Over a Torrent Sea Deep Space Mission (00:19:57) Droplet and the Squales (00:24:36) Aili Lavena (00:28:16) Sexual Rendezvous (00:32:06) Far Off Delivery Ward (00:38:22) Unintended Consequences (00:48:06) Atonement (00:53:53) Ratings (01:04:56) Final Thoughts (01:16:36) Hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson Production Bruce Gibson (Editor and Producer) Dan Gunther (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Jeffery Harlan (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)

John Jackson Miller: Die Standing. Philippa Georgiou, former Emperor of the Terran Empire in the Mirror Universe, has found herself in our universe and under the watchful eye of Section 31. Believing that she has knowledge and skills useful to the organization, she is recruited to take on a mission into a mysterious region of space known as the Troika. However, she has her own agenda. Will Georgiou make good on her desire to rebuild all she has lost in our universe? In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson are joined once again by New York Times bestselling author John Jackson Miller to talk about his most recent Discovery novel, Die Standing. We talk about Philippa Georgiou Augustus Iaponius Centarius, Section 31, a familiar face from The Original Series, a Trill gymnast named Emony Dax, a vampiric cloud creature, the mysterious Troika and the three species that comprise it, and wrap up with what John is working on now and where he can be found online. At the top of the show, Dan and Bruce review issue #12 of Star Trek: Year Five, and respond to listener feedback from The Babel Conference for Literary Treks 306: There's Shag Carpet on This Ship Somewhere. News Star Trek Year Five #12 Review (00:03:05) Listener Feedback (00:18:04)) Feature: John Jackson Miller Emperor Philippa Georgiou (00:23:57) Section 31 (00:46:03) Finnegan (00:50:06) Emony Dax (00:54:55) Quintilian and the Cloud (01:00:57) Completely Alien Aliens (01:13:31) Captain Eagan (01:19:20) The Cascade (01:20:16) The Final Journey (01:24:30) Discovery Season 3 Trailer (01:31:51) The Book Title (01:36:36) Kenobi (01:39:44) Evolving Star Trek (01:42:54) More From JJM (01:45:45) Final Thoughts (01:50:24) Hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson Guest John Jackson Miller Production Bruce Gibson (Editor and Producer) Dan Gunther (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Jeffery Harlan (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)

John Jackson Miller: Die Standing. Philippa Georgiou, former Emperor of the Terran Empire in the Mirror Universe, has found herself in our universe and under the watchful eye of Section 31. Believing that she has knowledge and skills useful to the organization, she is recruited to take on a mission into a mysterious region of space known as the Troika. However, she has her own agenda. Will Georgiou make good on her desire to rebuild all she has lost in our universe? In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson are joined once again by New York Times bestselling author John Jackson Miller to talk about his most recent Discovery novel, Die Standing. We talk about Philippa Georgiou Augustus Iaponius Centarius, Section 31, a familiar face from The Original Series, a Trill gymnast named Emony Dax, a vampiric cloud creature, the mysterious Troika and the three species that comprise it, and wrap up with what John is working on now and where he can be found online. At the top of the show, Dan and Bruce review issue #12 of Star Trek: Year Five, and respond to listener feedback from The Babel Conference for Literary Treks 306: There's Shag Carpet on This Ship Somewhere. News Star Trek Year Five #12 Review (00:03:05) Listener Feedback (00:18:04)) Feature: John Jackson Miller Emperor Philippa Georgiou (00:23:57) Section 31 (00:46:03) Finnegan (00:50:06) Emony Dax (00:54:55) Quintilian and the Cloud (01:00:57) Completely Alien Aliens (01:13:31) Captain Eagan (01:19:20) The Cascade (01:20:16) The Final Journey (01:24:30) Discovery Season 3 Trailer (01:31:51) The Book Title (01:36:36) Kenobi (01:39:44) Evolving Star Trek (01:42:54) More From JJM (01:45:45) Final Thoughts (01:50:24) Hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson Guest John Jackson Miller Production Bruce Gibson (Editor and Producer) Dan Gunther (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Jeffery Harlan (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)

Dayton Ward: Agents of Influence. When the extraction of undercover agents from the Klingon Empire goes disastrously wrong, it’s up to Captain Kirk and the crew of the Enterprise to come to the rescue. The U.S.S. Endeavour, crashed on the surface of an asteroid, must hold out against Klingon reprisal and Orion attacks long enough to ensure they deliver their valuable passengers safely back to Federation space. In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Bruce Gibson and Dan Gunther are joined once again by author Dayton Ward to discuss his newest Original Series novel, Agents of Influence. We talk about the undercover agents at the center of this story, the U.S.S. Endeavour and her crew, the Klingon/Orion alliance, an unorthodox “ground assault” on a starship, Klingons and Humans coming to an understanding, a spy among Starfleet’s ranks, and wrap up with what Dayton is working on now and where he can be found online. At the top of the show, Bruce and Dan talk about their decision to move on from Literary Treks and where they will be continuing the Star Trek book and comics discussion in the future. We also respond to listener feedback from The Babel Conference for the previous episode, Literary Treks 305: The Nacene Scenes. News Changes to Literary Treks (00:03:12) Listener Feedback (00:08:55) Feature: Dayton Ward The Premise (00:13:17) Secret Agents (00:16:53) U.S.S. Endeavour (00:23:01) The Lirin (00:31:00) Orions and the Klingons (00:33:32) Bridging the Gap (00:35:57) Ground Assault (00:43:13) Dampening Field (00:46:35) The Dreamline (00:47:59) Who Done It (00:50:16) The Original Crew (00:54:59) More From Dayton (01:01:24) Final Thoughts (01:03:39) Hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson Guest Dayton Ward Production Bruce Gibson (Editor and Producer) Dan Gunther (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Jeffery Harlan (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)

Dayton Ward: Agents of Influence. When the extraction of undercover agents from the Klingon Empire goes disastrously wrong, it’s up to Captain Kirk and the crew of the Enterprise to come to the rescue. The U.S.S. Endeavour, crashed on the surface of an asteroid, must hold out against Klingon reprisal and Orion attacks long enough to ensure they deliver their valuable passengers safely back to Federation space. In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Bruce Gibson and Dan Gunther are joined once again by author Dayton Ward to discuss his newest Original Series novel, Agents of Influence. We talk about the undercover agents at the center of this story, the U.S.S. Endeavour and her crew, the Klingon/Orion alliance, an unorthodox “ground assault” on a starship, Klingons and Humans coming to an understanding, a spy among Starfleet’s ranks, and wrap up with what Dayton is working on now and where he can be found online. At the top of the show, Bruce and Dan talk about their decision to move on from Literary Treks and where they will be continuing the Star Trek book and comics discussion in the future. We also respond to listener feedback from The Babel Conference for the previous episode, Literary Treks 305: The Nacene Scenes. News Changes to Literary Treks (00:03:12) Listener Feedback (00:08:55) Feature: Dayton Ward The Premise (00:13:17) Secret Agents (00:16:53) U.S.S. Endeavour (00:23:01) The Lirin (00:31:00) Orions and the Klingons (00:33:32) Bridging the Gap (00:35:57) Ground Assault (00:43:13) Dampening Field (00:46:35) The Dreamline (00:47:59) Who Done It (00:50:16) The Original Crew (00:54:59) More From Dayton (01:01:24) Final Thoughts (01:03:39) Hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson Guest Dayton Ward Production Bruce Gibson (Editor and Producer) Dan Gunther (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Jeffery Harlan (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)

String Theory, Book 3: Evolution. After incalculable losses, the crew of the U.S.S. Voyager continue to battle against the forces of "Phoebe Janeway" and her army of exiles, determined to re-enter Exosia. The effects of the conflict among the Nacene threaten to spill beyond the boundaries of the Monorhan system. The very underpinning of the universe threatens to unravel thanks to the actions of the exiled Nacene, and only Voyager stands in their way! In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson discuss the third and final book in the String Theory trilogy: Evolution by Heather Jarman. We talk about Tom & Harry's adventure in the Q Continuum, The Doctor's mission to Ocampa's past, the final showdown on Voyager, Janeway's absence in this novel, the plot elements that set us up for Voyager's future, and wrap up with our final thoughts and ratings. At the top of the show, we judge the upcoming More Beautiful Than Death by David Mack by its cover, review issue #11 of Star Trek: Year Five, and respond to feedback from The Babel Conference for Literary Treks 304: Vulcans Do Not Cry. News 'More Beautiful Than Death' Details (00:02:20) New Star Trek Comics Schedule (00:10:39) Star Trek Year Five #11 Review (00:12:17) Listener Feedback (00:23:59) Feature: String Theory: Evolution Tom and Harry’s Big Adventure (00:27:14) The Doctor's Quantum Leap (00:39:11) Showdown on Voyager (00:49:38) Lack of Janeway (00:54:49) Setting up for Season 5 (01:02:42) Ratings (01:09:08) Final Thoughts (01:14:29) Hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson Production Bruce Gibson (Editor and Producer) Dan Gunther (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Jeffery Harlan (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)

String Theory, Book 3: Evolution. After incalculable losses, the crew of the U.S.S. Voyager continue to battle against the forces of "Phoebe Janeway" and her army of exiles, determined to re-enter Exosia. The effects of the conflict among the Nacene threaten to spill beyond the boundaries of the Monorhan system. The very underpinning of the universe threatens to unravel thanks to the actions of the exiled Nacene, and only Voyager stands in their way! In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson discuss the third and final book in the String Theory trilogy: Evolution by Heather Jarman. We talk about Tom & Harry's adventure in the Q Continuum, The Doctor's mission to Ocampa's past, the final showdown on Voyager, Janeway's absence in this novel, the plot elements that set us up for Voyager's future, and wrap up with our final thoughts and ratings. At the top of the show, we judge the upcoming More Beautiful Than Death by David Mack by its cover, review issue #11 of Star Trek: Year Five, and respond to feedback from The Babel Conference for Literary Treks 304: Vulcans Do Not Cry. News 'More Beautiful Than Death' Details (00:02:20) New Star Trek Comics Schedule (00:10:39) Star Trek Year Five #11 Review (00:12:17) Listener Feedback (00:23:59) Feature: String Theory: Evolution Tom and Harry’s Big Adventure (00:27:14) The Doctor's Quantum Leap (00:39:11) Showdown on Voyager (00:49:38) Lack of Janeway (00:54:49) Setting up for Season 5 (01:02:42) Ratings (01:09:08) Final Thoughts (01:14:29) Hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson Production Bruce Gibson (Editor and Producer) Dan Gunther (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Jeffery Harlan (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)

Picard: Countdown Comics, with Literary Treks. The first stories related to Star Trek: Picard that were released were not seen on screen, but instead were part of a three-issue comic series called Star Trek: Picard: Countdown. Two comic issues came out before Star Trek: Picard premiered in January 2020 and gave readers their first glimpse into the world of a new series. A third issue came out shortly after the first episode, “Remembrance.” Now that we've seen the entirety Picard Season 1, how do the comics inform and add to the show? In this episode of The Line, hosts Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi, Brandon-Shea Mutala, and Justin Oser are joined by Bruce Gibson and Dan Gunther of Literary Treks to discuss the Star Trek: Picard: Countdown comic trilogy. We talk about the differences in the values held by the Romulans and the Federation, how the comics approach a story that is a prequel to the show, whether Starfleet was wrong to end the Romulan rescue mission, and more. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Initial Thoughts and Summary (00:03:33) Differences In Values (00:15:26) Story Approach (00:22:30) Was Starfleet Wrong? (00:27:11) Other Questions (00:37:20) What We Learned (00:43:44) Final Thoughts (00:53:25) Closing (01:01:10) Hosts Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi, Brandon-Shea Mutala, and Justin Oser Guests Bruce Gibson and Dan Gunther Production Justin Oser (Editor and Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Producer) Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

Picard: Countdown Comics, with Literary Treks. The first stories related to Star Trek: Picard that were released were not seen on screen, but instead were part of a three-issue comic series called Star Trek: Picard: Countdown. Two comic issues came out before Star Trek: Picard premiered in January 2020 and gave readers their first glimpse into the world of a new series. A third issue came out shortly after the first episode, “Remembrance.” Now that we’ve seen the entirety Picard Season 1, how do the comics inform and add to the show? In this episode of The Line, hosts Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi, Brandon-Shea Mutala, and Justin Oser are joined by Bruce Gibson and Dan Gunther of Literary Treks to discuss the Star Trek: Picard: Countdown comic trilogy. We talk about the differences in the values held by the Romulans and the Federation, how the comics approach a story that is a prequel to the show, whether Starfleet was wrong to end the Romulan rescue mission, and more. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Initial Thoughts and Summary (00:03:33) Differences In Values (00:15:26) Story Approach (00:22:30) Was Starfleet Wrong? (00:27:11) Other Questions (00:37:20) What We Learned (00:43:44) Final Thoughts (00:53:25) Closing (01:01:10) Hosts Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi, Brandon-Shea Mutala, and Justin Oser Guests Bruce Gibson and Dan Gunther Production Justin Oser (Editor and Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Producer) Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

String Theory: Fusion. As Voyager continues her exploration of the Monorhan star system, they encounter a vast array orbiting a black home. Tuvok, having been compelled to board the array, has come under the influence of a mysterious alien lifeform. Meanwhile, a powerful being in the guise of Captain Janeway's sister, Phoebe, carries out her sinister agenda aboard Voyager. In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Bruce Gibson and Dan Gunther discuss the second book in the String Theory trilogy, Fusion by Kirsten Beyer. We talk about Tuvok's journey, the mysterious array, the fourteenth tribe of Monorha and their role in the events unfolding, Phoebe Janeway, and the cliffhanger ending, wrapping up with our final thoughts and ratings. At the top of the show, we discuss the results of a recent poll in our Goodreads group, review the classic DS9 comic Blood & Honor written by Mark Lenard, and respond to listener feedback from The Babel Conference for Literary Treks 303: A Pair of Legs in Sickbay. News Post-Series Novels Poll (00:04:08) DS9 - Blood & Honor Comic Review (00:06:31) Listener Feedback (00:22:27) Feature: String Theory: Fusion Tuvok’s Music (00:29:16) The Array (00:32:47) The Fourteenth Tribe (00:36:23) Phoebe Janeway (00:39:00) Kol-ut-shan for Tuvok (00:46:09) Exosia (00:54:22) Cliffhanger Ending (00:58:11) Ratings (01:01:38) Final Thoughts (01:06:59) Hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson Production Bruce Gibson (Editor and Producer) Dan Gunther (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Jeffery Harlan (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)

String Theory: Fusion. As Voyager continues her exploration of the Monorhan star system, they encounter a vast array orbiting a black home. Tuvok, having been compelled to board the array, has come under the influence of a mysterious alien lifeform. Meanwhile, a powerful being in the guise of Captain Janeway's sister, Phoebe, carries out her sinister agenda aboard Voyager. In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Bruce Gibson and Dan Gunther discuss the second book in the String Theory trilogy, Fusion by Kirsten Beyer. We talk about Tuvok's journey, the mysterious array, the fourteenth tribe of Monorha and their role in the events unfolding, Phoebe Janeway, and the cliffhanger ending, wrapping up with our final thoughts and ratings. At the top of the show, we discuss the results of a recent poll in our Goodreads group, review the classic DS9 comic Blood & Honor written by Mark Lenard, and respond to listener feedback from The Babel Conference for Literary Treks 303: A Pair of Legs in Sickbay. News Post-Series Novels Poll (00:04:08) DS9 - Blood & Honor Comic Review (00:06:31) Listener Feedback (00:22:27) Feature: String Theory: Fusion Tuvok’s Music (00:29:16) The Array (00:32:47) The Fourteenth Tribe (00:36:23) Phoebe Janeway (00:39:00) Kol-ut-shan for Tuvok (00:46:09) Exosia (00:54:22) Cliffhanger Ending (00:58:11) Ratings (01:01:38) Final Thoughts (01:06:59) Hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson Production Bruce Gibson (Editor and Producer) Dan Gunther (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Jeffery Harlan (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)

String Theory: Cohesion. During its seven-year journey through the Delta Quadrant, the U.S.S. Voyager has encountered many strange phenomena and spatial anomalies. Among the strangest turns out to be an impossible binary star system, home to a people who should not be able to survive there. When the crew comes to the aid of the Monorhans, they discover that their desire to help may be outweighed by the terrible risks presented by this strange region of space. In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson discuss String Theory: Cohesion by Jeffrey Lang. We talk about the unique setting of the novel, the strange star system, the Monorhans, the effects of the strange radiation in the system, Seven and B'Elanna Torres's contentious relationship, the Key to Gramadia, and wrap up with our final thoughts and ratings. In the news segment, we talk about the upcoming Voyager: To Lose the Earth by Kirsten Beyer. We also respond to feedback from The Babel Conference for Literary Treks 302: What If A.I. Becomes Mommy? News VGR: 'To Lose the Earth' Cover (00:04:42) Listener Feedback (00:10:47) Feature: String Theory: Cohesion The Setting (00:15:52) An Odd System... (00:21:55) A Refugee Ship (00:25:02) The Monorhans (00:33:30) Radiation Craziness (00:38:13) Sem's Motivation (00:42:12) The Seven-B’Elanna Collective (00:47:40) The Key to Gremadia (00:59:26) Next Time on Voyager… (01:04:55) Ratings (01:07:55) Final Thoughts (01:10:47) Hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson Production Bruce Gibson (Editor and Producer) Dan Gunther (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Jeffery Harlan (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)

String Theory: Cohesion. During its seven-year journey through the Delta Quadrant, the U.S.S. Voyager has encountered many strange phenomena and spatial anomalies. Among the strangest turns out to be an impossible binary star system, home to a people who should not be able to survive there. When the crew comes to the aid of the Monorhans, they discover that their desire to help may be outweighed by the terrible risks presented by this strange region of space. In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson discuss String Theory: Cohesion by Jeffrey Lang. We talk about the unique setting of the novel, the strange star system, the Monorhans, the effects of the strange radiation in the system, Seven and B'Elanna Torres's contentious relationship, the Key to Gramadia, and wrap up with our final thoughts and ratings. In the news segment, we talk about the upcoming Voyager: To Lose the Earth by Kirsten Beyer. We also respond to feedback from The Babel Conference for Literary Treks 302: What If A.I. Becomes Mommy? News VGR: 'To Lose the Earth' Cover (00:04:42) Listener Feedback (00:10:47) Feature: String Theory: Cohesion The Setting (00:15:52) An Odd System... (00:21:55) A Refugee Ship (00:25:02) The Monorhans (00:33:30) Radiation Craziness (00:38:13) Sem's Motivation (00:42:12) The Seven-B’Elanna Collective (00:47:40) The Key to Gremadia (00:59:26) Next Time on Voyager… (01:04:55) Ratings (01:07:55) Final Thoughts (01:10:47) Hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson Production Bruce Gibson (Editor and Producer) Dan Gunther (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Jeffery Harlan (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)

Alan Dean Foster: The Unsettling Stars. The J.J. Abrams film Star Trek was released over a decade ago now, and as expected, novels featuring the new "Kelvin Timeline" crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise were solicited. Four novels were originally scheduled, but none of them were released... until now! Newly-minted Captain James T. Kirk leads the Enterprise on a rescue mission to save a ship of refugees. Settling them on a nearby planet, all seems well. However, the refugees and their new neighbors are soon at odds for what seems to be the strangest of reasons. In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Bruce Gibson & Dan Gunther welcome legendary author Alan Dean Foster to the show to discuss his new novel, The Unsettling Stars. We talk about the long path to publication for this novel, the experience of writing the alternate Trek characters, the two major alien races in the novel, the unique problem presented by the Perenoreans, Alan Dean Foster's contributions to the legacy of Star Trek, and wrap up with what he is working on now and where he can be found online. At the top of the show, we report on the newly-released cover for the newest Star Trek Little Golden Book. We also review a DS9 comic, "The Rules of Diplomacy," written by Aron Eisenberg, Nog himself! And finally, we discuss listener feedback from The Babel Conference for Literary Treks 301: Sing a Song of Sixpence. News Star Trek Alphabet Book Cover (00:03:23) DS9: The Rules of Diplomacy Comic Review (00:06:04) Listener Feedback (00:15:32) Feature: Alan Dean Foster Kicking Off the Kelvin Timeline (00:18:56) Writing the Alternate Characters (00:24:14) The Perenoreans and the SiBor (00:30:36) Being Too Helpful (00:36:25) No Flaws, Then No Drama (00:39:19) Making People Think (00:44:09) Identifying With Aliens (00:47:22) Contributions to Star Trek (00:51:45) More From Alan (01:00:09) Final Thoughts (01:03:08) Hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson Guest Alan Dean Foster Production Bruce Gibson (Editor and Producer) Dan Gunther (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Jeffery Harlan (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)

Alan Dean Foster: The Unsettling Stars. The J.J. Abrams film Star Trek was released over a decade ago now, and as expected, novels featuring the new "Kelvin Timeline" crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise were solicited. Four novels were originally scheduled, but none of them were released... until now! Newly-minted Captain James T. Kirk leads the Enterprise on a rescue mission to save a ship of refugees. Settling them on a nearby planet, all seems well. However, the refugees and their new neighbors are soon at odds for what seems to be the strangest of reasons. In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Bruce Gibson & Dan Gunther welcome legendary author Alan Dean Foster to the show to discuss his new novel, The Unsettling Stars. We talk about the long path to publication for this novel, the experience of writing the alternate Trek characters, the two major alien races in the novel, the unique problem presented by the Perenoreans, Alan Dean Foster's contributions to the legacy of Star Trek, and wrap up with what he is working on now and where he can be found online. At the top of the show, we report on the newly-released cover for the newest Star Trek Little Golden Book. We also review a DS9 comic, "The Rules of Diplomacy," written by Aron Eisenberg, Nog himself! And finally, we discuss listener feedback from The Babel Conference for Literary Treks 301: Sing a Song of Sixpence. News Star Trek Alphabet Book Cover (00:03:23) DS9: The Rules of Diplomacy Comic Review (00:06:04) Listener Feedback (00:15:32) Feature: Alan Dean Foster Kicking Off the Kelvin Timeline (00:18:56) Writing the Alternate Characters (00:24:14) The Perenoreans and the SiBor (00:30:36) Being Too Helpful (00:36:25) No Flaws, Then No Drama (00:39:19) Making People Think (00:44:09) Identifying With Aliens (00:47:22) Contributions to Star Trek (00:51:45) More From Alan (01:00:09) Final Thoughts (01:03:08) Hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson Guest Alan Dean Foster Production Bruce Gibson (Editor and Producer) Dan Gunther (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Jeffery Harlan (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)

Seven of Nine. In Star Trek: Voyager's fourth season, a new character was introduced: Seven of Nine, a former Borg drone liberated from the Collective by Captain Janeway and her crew. Played by Jeri Ryan, the character was an immediate hit, so it only makes sense that the character would eventually be introduced into the Voyager tie-in novels being published at the time. In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson welcome Suzanne Williamson to the show to discuss the Voyager novel Seven of Nine by Christie Golden. We talk about capitalizing on a new character, Annika Hansen and Seven's memories, the significance of the ravens, the Skedans and their vendetta against Emperor Beytek, ties to the wider lit-verse, and wrap up with our final thoughts and ratings. In the news segment, we discuss the delays in the publication of Trek comics thanks to COVID-19. We also respond to feedback from The Babel Conference for Literary Treks 300: Miss Cleo's Just a Spectre! News IDW Comics COVID-19 (00:02:56) Listener Feedback (00:08:19) Feature: Seven of Nine First Time Read? (00:13:33) Capitalizing on a New Character (00:17:05) Insights into Seven of Nine (00:20:14) Her Memories and Pathways (00:25:38) The Black Birds (00:36:28) The Skedans' Weapon (00:42:48) Poor Harry and Chakotay (00:49:10) Tom and B'Elanna (00:54:49) Ties to the Wider Lit-verse (00:56:52) Emperor Beytek and Xanarit (00:58:57) Ratings (01:01:21) Final Thoughts (01:07:47) Hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson Guest Suzanne Williamson Production Bruce Gibson (Editor and Producer) Dan Gunther (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Jeffery Harlan (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)

Seven of Nine. In Star Trek: Voyager's fourth season, a new character was introduced: Seven of Nine, a former Borg drone liberated from the Collective by Captain Janeway and her crew. Played by Jeri Ryan, the character was an immediate hit, so it only makes sense that the character would eventually be introduced into the Voyager tie-in novels being published at the time. In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson welcome Suzanne Williamson to the show to discuss the Voyager novel Seven of Nine by Christie Golden. We talk about capitalizing on a new character, Annika Hansen and Seven's memories, the significance of the ravens, the Skedans and their vendetta against Emperor Beytek, ties to the wider lit-verse, and wrap up with our final thoughts and ratings. In the news segment, we discuss the delays in the publication of Trek comics thanks to COVID-19. We also respond to feedback from The Babel Conference for Literary Treks 300: Miss Cleo's Just a Spectre! News IDW Comics COVID-19 (00:02:56) Listener Feedback (00:08:19) Feature: Seven of Nine First Time Read? (00:13:33) Capitalizing on a New Character (00:17:05) Insights into Seven of Nine (00:20:14) Her Memories and Pathways (00:25:38) The Black Birds (00:36:28) The Skedans' Weapon (00:42:48) Poor Harry and Chakotay (00:49:10) Tom and B'Elanna (00:54:49) Ties to the Wider Lit-verse (00:56:52) Emperor Beytek and Xanarit (00:58:57) Ratings (01:01:21) Final Thoughts (01:07:47) Hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson Guest Suzanne Williamson Production Bruce Gibson (Editor and Producer) Dan Gunther (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Jeffery Harlan (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)

The Higher Frontier. Mysterious armored warriors have reduced the Aenar population to nearly zero. Captain James T. Kirk and the crew of the Enterprise must investigate this brutal and seemingly unprovoked attack with the help of Miranda Jones and the Medusan ambassador, Kollos. However, the situation escalates when the targets of the mysterious attackers expands to include other telepaths, including members of the Enterprise crew. Can the mystery surrounding these dangerous warriors be solved before more lives are lost? In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Bruce Gibson and Dan Gunther discuss the new TOS novel The Higher Frontier by Christopher L. Bennett. We talk about Commander Thelin and the Aenar, the "New Humans," a sequel to "Is There in Truth No Beauty?," the war between the Spectres and the Lords, parallels to hate groups here on Earth, ending the novel on a hopeful note, some fun references from the author, and wrap up with our final thoughts and ratings. In the news segment, we talk about the recently announced TOS novel, A Contest of Principles by Greg Cox. We also respond to listener feedback from The Babel Conference for Literary Treks 299: We Need a Kick in Our Complacency. News TOS: A Contest of Principles Synopsis (00:05:45) Listener Feedback (00:09:23) Feature: The Higher Frontier The Aenar and Thelin (00:16:19) New Humans (00:24:16) Is There in Truth No Beauty? (00:30:16) The Spectres and Lords (00:34:53) V'Ger (00:41:22) Hate Groups (00:44:15) T'Nalae and the V'tosh ka'tur (00:51:53) Ending on a Hopeful Note (00:54:53) Admiral Morrow (00:57:35) Starfleet: The Enterprise Chronicles (00:59:37) Ratings (01:05:37) The Crew's New Positions (01:09:44) Final Thoughts (01:13:08) Hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson Production Bruce Gibson (Editor and Producer) Dan Gunther (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Jeffery Harlan (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)

The Higher Frontier. Mysterious armored warriors have reduced the Aenar population to nearly zero. Captain James T. Kirk and the crew of the Enterprise must investigate this brutal and seemingly unprovoked attack with the help of Miranda Jones and the Medusan ambassador, Kollos. However, the situation escalates when the targets of the mysterious attackers expands to include other telepaths, including members of the Enterprise crew. Can the mystery surrounding these dangerous warriors be solved before more lives are lost? In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Bruce Gibson and Dan Gunther discuss the new TOS novel The Higher Frontier by Christopher L. Bennett. We talk about Commander Thelin and the Aenar, the "New Humans," a sequel to "Is There in Truth No Beauty?," the war between the Spectres and the Lords, parallels to hate groups here on Earth, ending the novel on a hopeful note, some fun references from the author, and wrap up with our final thoughts and ratings. In the news segment, we talk about the recently announced TOS novel, A Contest of Principles by Greg Cox. We also respond to listener feedback from The Babel Conference for Literary Treks 299: We Need a Kick in Our Complacency. News TOS: A Contest of Principles Synopsis (00:05:45) Listener Feedback (00:09:23) Feature: The Higher Frontier The Aenar and Thelin (00:16:19) New Humans (00:24:16) Is There in Truth No Beauty? (00:30:16) The Spectres and Lords (00:34:53) V'Ger (00:41:22) Hate Groups (00:44:15) T'Nalae and the V'tosh ka'tur (00:51:53) Ending on a Hopeful Note (00:54:53) Admiral Morrow (00:57:35) Starfleet: The Enterprise Chronicles (00:59:37) Ratings (01:05:37) The Crew's New Positions (01:09:44) Final Thoughts (01:13:08) Hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson Production Bruce Gibson (Editor and Producer) Dan Gunther (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Jeffery Harlan (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)

Losing the Peace. The Federation has won the war. The Borg, once humanity's most lethal enemy, are gone forever. However, new challenges arise as the people of the Federation deal with the aftermath of the greatest, most unimaginable loss of life, leading to the displacement of countless Federation citizens. Will Starfleet have won the war only to lose the peace they've struggled so valiantly for? In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Bruce Gibson and Dan Gunther are joined by The Edge's Brandi Jackola to talk about Losing the Peace by William Leisner. We talk about Crusher's role in the story including flashbacks to her past, the refugee situation on Pacifica, Chen and Taurik's grief, Choudhury's journey, the grim reminder to listen to our better angels, and wrap up with our final thoughts and ratings. At the top of the show, we discuss the newly-revealed cover of *Agents of Influence* by Dayton Ward and respond to listener feedback from The Babel Conference for Literary Treks 298: Utopia is a Series of Choices. News Agents of Influence Cover (00:02:16) Listener Feedback (00:07:08) Feature: Losing the Peace Having Not Read the Books Before (00:13:47) Starting at Chateau Picard (00:18:58) Beverly Helping Others Selflessly (00:23:52) Refugees on Pacifica (00:31:27) Chen and Taurik’s Grief (00:40:25) Choudhury Coming to Terms (00:45:55) Listen to our Better Angels (00:51:45) Kadohata and Her Family (00:56:55) Captain Hernandez Reference (00:59:54) Ratings (01:01:02) Final Thoughts (01:09:30) Hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson Guest Brandi Jackola Production Bruce Gibson (Editor and Producer) Dan Gunther (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Jeffery Harlan (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)

Losing the Peace. The Federation has won the war. The Borg, once humanity's most lethal enemy, are gone forever. However, new challenges arise as the people of the Federation deal with the aftermath of the greatest, most unimaginable loss of life, leading to the displacement of countless Federation citizens. Will Starfleet have won the war only to lose the peace they've struggled so valiantly for? In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Bruce Gibson and Dan Gunther are joined by The Edge's Brandi Jackola to talk about Losing the Peace by William Leisner. We talk about Crusher's role in the story including flashbacks to her past, the refugee situation on Pacifica, Chen and Taurik's grief, Choudhury's journey, the grim reminder to listen to our better angels, and wrap up with our final thoughts and ratings. At the top of the show, we discuss the newly-revealed cover of *Agents of Influence* by Dayton Ward and respond to listener feedback from The Babel Conference for Literary Treks 298: Utopia is a Series of Choices. News Agents of Influence Cover (00:02:16) Listener Feedback (00:07:08) Feature: Losing the Peace Having Not Read the Books Before (00:13:47) Starting at Chateau Picard (00:18:58) Beverly Helping Others Selflessly (00:23:52) Refugees on Pacifica (00:31:27) Chen and Taurik’s Grief (00:40:25) Choudhury Coming to Terms (00:45:55) Listen to our Better Angels (00:51:45) Kadohata and Her Family (00:56:55) Captain Hernandez Reference (00:59:54) Ratings (01:01:02) Final Thoughts (01:09:30) Hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson Guest Brandi Jackola Production Bruce Gibson (Editor and Producer) Dan Gunther (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Jeffery Harlan (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)

Fan Response to “Broken Pieces.” After watching the eighth episode of Star Trek: Picard, “Broken Pieces,” fans had much to talk about! In this episode of Postcards on the Line, host Christopher D. Littlefield is joined by Dan Gunther to discuss all the comments we've received from listeners of The Line—both positive and negative! Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Fan Response (00:02:53) Questions and Concerns (00:29:02) Deeper Thoughts (00:45:10) Final Thoughts (00:54:12) Closing (00:54:59) Host Christopher D. Littlefield Guest Dan Gunther Production Christopher D. Littlefield (Editor and Producer) Mike Schindler (Producer) Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi (Producer) Justin Oser (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)

Fan Response to “Broken Pieces.” After watching the eighth episode of Star Trek: Picard, “Broken Pieces,” fans had much to talk about! In this episode of Postcards on the Line, host Christopher D. Littlefield is joined by Dan Gunther to discuss all the comments we’ve received from listeners of The Line—both positive and negative! Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Fan Response (00:02:53) Questions and Concerns (00:29:02) Deeper Thoughts (00:45:10) Final Thoughts (00:54:12) Closing (00:54:59) Host Christopher D. Littlefield Guest Dan Gunther Production Christopher D. Littlefield (Editor and Producer) Mike Schindler (Producer) Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi (Producer) Justin Oser (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)

Una McCormack: The Last Best Hope. Since the debut of Star Trek: Picard earlier this year, fans have been enjoying the continued adventures of Jean-Luc Picard as he delves into the mystery of Dahj and Soji, the android daughters of his former shipmate, Lt. Commander Data. However, many things have changed since Star Trek Nemesis and the year in which Picard is set. How did we get from there to here? In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson welcome Una McCormack, author of Picard: The Last Best Hope to the show. We discuss the process of writing the novel, the social issues it deals with, the threat of the breakup of the Federation, the research led by Dr. Amal Safadi, the crew of Picard's new ship, the Verity, the revenge of the synths, a melancholy ending, and wrap up with what Una is currently working on and where she can be found online. In the news segment, we judge the upcoming Star Trek: Discovery: Die Standing by its cover and back-cover blurb, and report on the pending sale of Simon & Schuster. We also respond to feedback from The Babel Conference for Literary Treks 297: A Palm Punch with No Follow Through. News DIS: Die Standing Cover (00:02:57) ViacomCBS Selling Simon & Schuster (00:06:39) Listener Feedback (00:10:09) Feature: Una McCormack The Process (00:12:21) Social Issues (00:21:30) Federation Secession (00:26:21) Critical Findings Remain Secret (00:32:10) Admiral Picard (00:41:37) A Melancholy Ending (00:46:27) U.S.S. Verity Crew (00:52:40) Revenge of the Synths (00:57:03) Close to Canon (01:02:51) Hollow Men and More (01:04:57) Final Thoughts (01:08:17) Hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson Guest Una McCormack Production Bruce Gibson (Editor and Producer) Dan Gunther (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Jeffery Harlan (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)

Una McCormack: The Last Best Hope. Since the debut of Star Trek: Picard earlier this year, fans have been enjoying the continued adventures of Jean-Luc Picard as he delves into the mystery of Dahj and Soji, the android daughters of his former shipmate, Lt. Commander Data. However, many things have changed since Star Trek Nemesis and the year in which Picard is set. How did we get from there to here? In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson welcome Una McCormack, author of Picard: The Last Best Hope to the show. We discuss the process of writing the novel, the social issues it deals with, the threat of the breakup of the Federation, the research led by Dr. Amal Safadi, the crew of Picard's new ship, the Verity, the revenge of the synths, a melancholy ending, and wrap up with what Una is currently working on and where she can be found online. In the news segment, we judge the upcoming Star Trek: Discovery: Die Standing by its cover and back-cover blurb, and report on the pending sale of Simon & Schuster. We also respond to feedback from The Babel Conference for Literary Treks 297: A Palm Punch with No Follow Through. News DIS: Die Standing Cover (00:02:57) ViacomCBS Selling Simon & Schuster (00:06:39) Listener Feedback (00:10:09) Feature: Una McCormack The Process (00:12:21) Social Issues (00:21:30) Federation Secession (00:26:21) Critical Findings Remain Secret (00:32:10) Admiral Picard (00:41:37) A Melancholy Ending (00:46:27) U.S.S. Verity Crew (00:52:40) Revenge of the Synths (00:57:03) Close to Canon (01:02:51) Hollow Men and More (01:04:57) Final Thoughts (01:08:17) Hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson Guest Una McCormack Production Bruce Gibson (Editor and Producer) Dan Gunther (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Jeffery Harlan (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)