Podcast appearances and mentions of David R George

From Hell's heart, we take a stab this week at encompassing the excellence of "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan"!New York Times and USA Today best-selling author David R. George III returns to the show to discuss the sequel to "The Motion Picture" and many fans' pick for the best Star Trek film. As he turns 50, Admiral Kirk has resigned himself to the fact that his days of space-faring danger are behind him. But when an old flame asks for his help recovering a dangerous experiment, he'll learn that danger isn't through with him and that some debts can never be repaid. "Star Trek: The Motion Picture" wasn't exactly a failure, but Paramount had no interest in spending another $45 million dollars while dealing with Gene Roddenberry. So instead, they spent $12 million dollars and hired TV producer Harve Bennett to make the sequel to the first film. Eventually, Bennett hired novelist, screenwriter, and Trek virgin Nicholas Meyer to direct (and later write) the film. Meyer envisioned Star Trek II as a rollicking naval adventure in the style of Horatio Hornblower . . . apparently unaware that the British naval hero was one of the chief inspirations for the Original Series. Meyer changed a lot about what audiences knew about Trek, both on the big and small screen, but he did so in a way that only underlined the core of the characters we had come to know and love. On this episode, we talk about the human and relatable themes in WoK, Meyer's incredible achievement in writing the script in 12 days, the bold use of negative space in the film, the film's impressive editing, the controversies associated with the film, and its lasting legacy.We also discuss getting old, literary antiheroes, injecting some fresh blood, bucking tradition by embracing a different one, fixing the air conditioner, and killing Spock the *right* way!It's the most fun movie about, death, loss, and absentee parenting!Learn more about David's work and read his film reviews!https://drgiii.comhttps://moviereviewsbygeorge.com/Learn the story behind your favorite Trek episodes with BackTrekking!http://www.twitter.com/backtrekkingLend us an ear on Facebook and Twitter and the Just Enough Trope Discord!http://www.facebook.com/eistpodhttp://www.twitter.com/eistpodhttps://discord.gg/WVvCHVWqzfBuy us an apple on Patreon and Ko-Fi!http://www.patreon.com/eistpodhttps://ko-fi.com/E1E01M2UASubscribe to the show on iTunes!https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/enterprising-individuals/id1113165661?mt=2

Positively Trek 99: Book Club: One Constant StarWait, Which Captain Sulu Was That Again? The voyages of the Enterprise-B continue as Captain Demora Sulu and her crew confront a mysterious device on the surface of an unknown world that leaves one crewman missing and the first officer critically injured. When the captain herself disappears, the crew must rely on Admiral John Harriman, who may ultimately have the solution. In this episode of the Positively Trek Book Club, hosts Bruce and Dan discuss The Lost Era: One Constant Star by David R. George III. We talk about the mysterious Rejarris II portal, first officer Xintal Linojj, an unexpected family reunion, Admiral Harriman and his wife Amina Sasine, an improvised rescue mission, the Odyssey solution, 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 Help support the podcast! Go to https://www.patreon.com/positivelytrek to help out! 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. Hosts Bruce GibsonDan GuntherProduction Bruce Gibson (Editor and Producer)Dan Gunther (Producer)William Smith (Associate Producer)

Positively Trek 96: Book Club: Serpents Among the RuinsHarriman’s “In the Pale Moonlight” Episode The voyages of the Enterprise-B are some of the biggest unknowns in the Star Trek universe. Besides the fateful first voyage at the beginning of Star Trek: Generations, almost nothing is known about the trials and tribulations of the third Federation starship to bear the name Enterprise. What a perfect opportunity for the novels to step in and chronicle one of the many adventures of Captain John Harriman and his crew as they attempt to stop a horrific war with the Romulans before it starts!In this episode of the Positively Trek Book Club, hosts Dan and Bruce discuss the Lost Era novel Serpents Among the Ruins by David R. George III. We talk about the impending war with the Romulans, Harriman’s tumultuous relationship with his father, the rehabilitation of a Starfleet captain, the Tomed Incident, some familiar lit-verse characters, 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 Help support the podcast! Go to https://www.patreon.com/positivelytrek to help out! 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. Hosts Dan GuntherBruce GibsonProduction Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer) Bruce Gibson (Producer) William Smith (Associate Producer)

Get ready to meet cute this week as we search for "Someone to Watch Over Me"!New York Times and USA Today best-selling author David R. George III returns to the show to discuss an episode of Star Trek: Voyager that puts an intriguing twist on an old standard. Seven of Nine is ready to start dating, and the Doctor makes a bet with Paris that he can show her the ropes of relationships and romance. But when the teacher falls for his student, Voyager's EMH will have to choose between his responsibility to his pupil and his feelings for Seven!Star Trek has never been opposed to borrowing from other media for a good story hook, and some of Trek's best hours have been the product of an "old" idea seen through the lens of a new generation. This episode begins as pure "Pygmalion" (with a little "My Favorite Year" mixed in) and ends as a touching examination of the complexities of romance on a ship of outsiders. On this episode, we talk about love being part of the human adventure, putting your own spin on a classic tale, Trek's frequent use of homage and pastiche, the net increase in complexity among modern TV series, the (exaggerated) death of the five-act structure, the winning chemistry of Jeri Ryan and Robert Picardo, the way new Trek quotes and responds to old Trek, why love and romance are often dangerous in Trek, and why series regulars can't have significant others.We also discuss Trek's love of the outsider character, "doing a Rashomon", Gilligan in space, man vs. whatever, Voyager as the first broadcast fanfic series, Dr. McCoy being unlucky in love, whether a hypothetical 4th season of TOS would have embraced the counterculture of 1969, showing not telling, adults being kids being adults at a tea party, redeeming "The Way to Eden", the dangers of fraternization, Dave talks about his Voyager episode "Prime Factors", and Kal debuts his theory about movies named after pop songs!We Can't Hardly Wait for you to hear this episode!Follow Dave on Twitter and check out his film reviews!https://twitter.com/DavidRGeorgeIIIhttps://moviereviewsbygeorge.com/https://drgiii.com/Learn the story behind your favorite Trek stories with Backtrekking!http://www.twitter.com/backtrekkingGo out with us on Facebook and Twitter and the Just Enough Trope Discord!http://www.facebook.com/eistpodhttp://www.twitter.com/eistpodhttps://discord.gg/UeytGNPBuy us lobster on Patreon and Ko-Fi!http://www.patreon.com/eistpodhttps://ko-fi.com/E1E01M2UASubscribe to the show on iTunes!https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/enterprising-individuals/id1113165661?mt=2

Get ready to meet cute this week as we search for "Someone to Watch Over Me"!New York Times and USA Today best-selling author David R. George III returns to the show to discuss an episode of Star Trek: Voyager that puts an intriguing twist on an old standard. Seven of Nine is ready to start dating, and the Doctor makes a bet with Paris that he can show her the ropes of relationships and romance. But when the teacher falls for his student, Voyager's EMH will have to choose between his responsibility to his pupil and his feelings for Seven!Star Trek has never been opposed to borrowing from other media for a good story hook, and some of Trek's best hours have been the product of an "old" idea seen through the lens of a new generation. This episode begins as pure "Pygmalion" (with a little "My Favorite Year" mixed in) and ends as a touching examination of the complexities of romance on a ship of outsiders. On this episode, we talk about love being part of the human adventure, putting your own spin on a classic tale, Trek's frequent use of homage and pastiche, the net increase in complexity among modern TV series, the (exaggerated) death of the five-act structure, the winning chemistry of Jeri Ryan and Robert Picardo, the way new Trek quotes and responds to old Trek, why love and romance are often dangerous in Trek, and why series regulars can't have significant others.We also discuss Trek's love of the outsider character, "doing a Rashomon", Gilligan in space, man vs. whatever, Voyager as the first broadcast fanfic series, Dr. McCoy being unlucky in love, whether a hypothetical 4th season of TOS would have embraced the counterculture of 1969, showing not telling, adults being kids being adults at a tea party, redeeming "The Way to Eden", the dangers of fraternization, Dave talks about his Voyager episode "Prime Factors", and Kal debuts his theory about movies named after pop songs!We Can't Hardly Wait for you to hear this episode!Follow Dave on Twitter and check out his film reviews!https://twitter.com/DavidRGeorgeIIIhttps://moviereviewsbygeorge.com/https://drgiii.com/Learn the story behind your favorite Trek stories with Backtrekking!http://www.twitter.com/backtrekkingGo out with us on Facebook and Twitter and the Just Enough Trope Discord!http://www.facebook.com/eistpodhttp://www.twitter.com/eistpodhttps://discord.gg/UeytGNPBuy us lobster on Patreon and Ko-Fi!http://www.patreon.com/eistpodhttps://ko-fi.com/E1E01M2UASubscribe to the show on iTunes!https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/enterprising-individuals/id1113165661?mt=2

Dayton Ward and David R. George III: How to Write Star Trek Novels. For almost the entire history of Star Trek, novels have played a part in many people's experience of the fandom. They are a way to go beyond what we see on the screen, and Star Trek fiction novels now account for scores more adventures than the television shows and films. But how does a Star Trek novel come to be, and what goes into the writing of a Star Trek adventure in book form? In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson are joined by veteran Star Trek authors Dayton Ward and David R. George III to discuss how to write Star Trek novels. We talk about how they got their start in writing, the process of how a Trek novel is published, how writing tie-in fiction differs from writing original fiction, how they approach writing the established characters, working with CBS licensing, and what is required for someone to become a Star Trek author. We wrap up by talking about what projects they currently have on the go, and where they can be found online. In the news segment, we report on a new Discovery novel coming in December, a schedule change for The Autobiography of Mr. Spock, and a new Voyager Mirror Universe comic coming from IDW. We also review the sixth and final issue of The Q Conflict, as well as respond to listener feedback from The Babel Conference for Literary Treks 274: An Old Man in the Park Feeding Pigeons. News DSC: Dead Endless Announced (00:02:37) Autobiography of Mr. Spock in 2020 (00:05:57) Voyager Mirror Universe Comic Announced (00:08:29) The Q Conflict #6 Comic Review (00:11:30) Listener Feedback (00:26:17) Feature: Dayton Ward and David R. George III Getting Started (00:30:48) Star Trek Books Process (00:39:37) Keeping Up with Continuity (00:45:20) Painting a Star Trek Picture (00:54:32) Writing Characters (01:01:25) Pushing the Envelope (01:06:31) Working with CBS Licensing (01:12:09) How to Get Published (01:18:37) What's in the Works (01:38:14) Final Thoughts (01:43:47) Hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson Guests Dayton Ward David R. George III Production Bruce Gibson (Editor and Producer) Dan Gunther (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager) 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)

Farpoint is CANCELLED because we're being tested by "All Good Things..."!New York Times and USA Today best-selling author David R. George III is back on the show this week for a look at the finale of Star Trek: The Next Generation, a tour de force, feature-length episode that celebrates the genius and success of the series it concludes. Captain Picard is mysteriously travelling through the past, present, and future, taking him from the Enterprise-D's very first mission to the seeming last days of his life. But when Q appears to deliver the Continuum's final, damning verdict for humanity, the Enterprises of three eras must cooperate to save the galaxy and the future of humanity among the stars!Any show that experienced the kind of extended creative and critical success that Next Generation did could be forgiven for limping across the finish line or seeing its inspiration run dry. However, the Hugo Award-winning "All Good Things..." stands as one of the series's finest entries, putting the capstone on a show that had not only brought Trek back to life, but one that had also set the standard for sci-fi shows to come. During our discussion, we talk about the evolution of the series over its seven seasons, the perfect distillation of a TNG episode, keeping time travel fresh, the real life power of John de Lancie, the true nature of the Q Continuum, and the pressures of filming a double-sized episode while you're making a movie.We also talk about the source of Q's name, never working with omnipotent children or computers, dropping the show's name in the episode, the way that rules enable jeopardy, Q as evil Doctor Who, only Americans passing God's tests, whether Q is an angel or a devil, the Yar that could have been, Dave praises the good parts of Turnabout Intruder, and Aaron's still hung up on them god-like aliens!No crying at the poker table!Explore David's work and his movie reviews on his website!https://drgiii.com/Follow David on Twitter!https://twitter.com/davidrgeorgeiiiRead David's latest Trek novel, Original Sin!https://amzn.to/2U1x1zVGet our Trek T-shirts for 305 off on Teepublic!https://www.teepublic.com/user/justenoughtropeTrek with us on Facebook and Twitter and our Facebook group!http://www.facebook.com/eistpodhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/eistpod/http://www.twitter.com/eistpodBuy us cat food on Patreon!http://www.patreon.com/eistpodSubscribe to the show on iTunes!https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/enterprising-individuals/id1113165661?mt=2

Farpoint is CANCELLED because we're being tested by "All Good Things..."!New York Times and USA Today best-selling author David R. George III is back on the show this week for a look at the finale of Star Trek: The Next Generation, a tour de force, feature-length episode that celebrates the genius and success of the series it concludes. Captain Picard is mysteriously travelling through the past, present, and future, taking him from the Enterprise-D's very first mission to the seeming last days of his life. But when Q appears to deliver the Continuum's final, damning verdict for humanity, the Enterprises of three eras must cooperate to save the galaxy and the future of humanity among the stars!Any show that experienced the kind of extended creative and critical success that Next Generation did could be forgiven for limping across the finish line or seeing its inspiration run dry. However, the Hugo Award-winning "All Good Things..." stands as one of the series's finest entries, putting the capstone on a show that had not only brought Trek back to life, but one that had also set the standard for sci-fi shows to come. During our discussion, we talk about the evolution of the series over its seven seasons, the perfect distillation of a TNG episode, keeping time travel fresh, the real life power of John de Lancie, the true nature of the Q Continuum, and the pressures of filming a double-sized episode while you're making a movie.We also talk about the source of Q's name, never working with omnipotent children or computers, dropping the show's name in the episode, the way that rules enable jeopardy, Q as evil Doctor Who, only Americans passing God's tests, whether Q is an angel or a devil, the Yar that could have been, Dave praises the good parts of Turnabout Intruder, and Aaron's still hung up on them god-like aliens!No crying at the poker table!Explore David's work and his movie reviews on his website!https://drgiii.com/Follow David on Twitter!https://twitter.com/davidrgeorgeiiiRead David's latest Trek novel, Original Sin!https://amzn.to/2U1x1zVGet our Trek T-shirts for 305 off on Teepublic!https://www.teepublic.com/user/justenoughtropeTrek with us on Facebook and Twitter and our Facebook group!http://www.facebook.com/eistpodhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/eistpod/http://www.twitter.com/eistpodBuy us cat food on Patreon!http://www.patreon.com/eistpodSubscribe to the show on iTunes!https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/enterprising-individuals/id1113165661?mt=2

It's our first pièce de résistance this week as we present a film whose merits were evident on its release, but the movie industry had to catch up before it was heralded as a classic. Just in time for Halloween, it's 1979's Alien!New York Times and USA Today Best-Selling Author and film critic David R. George III visits the show to talk about a film that's more than a monster movie and more than a "haunted house in space." When the menial crew of the mining ship Nostromo stop to investigate a strange signal on company orders, they discover a lifeform that lacks eyes, weaknesses, or mercy. Now they must scour their ship for their deadly passenger, as it hunts them in return with the patience of the grave.It's nearly unthinkable now, but critics really were divided upon Alien's release, and on the program, we discuss the cultural environment the film was released into, as well as address some critical specific responses. We also talk about the film's genesis from the death of Jodorowsky's Dune, the path it took from script to screen, the triumph of its casting, the verisimilitude of its fantastic setting, the impossible evolution of the creature, and the monumental talent of the man who designed it.Plus, we talk about the sensibility and necessity of a Veronica Cartwright, the vision and execution of Ridley Scott in creating atmosphere, talk about "that" scene, debate whether Ripley is a "Final Girl", we ask whether Dallas is amazingly brave or amazingly foolish, Aaron wonders if God is evil in this universe, Dave shares his taste in baseball films, and we go HAM on a hypothetical Movie Vault podcast!The eighth passenger is DEATH!Alien ScoresRotten Tomatoes: 97%Metacritic: 83IMDB: 8.2/10IMDB Top 100: #52Browse David's many books on Amazon!https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/entity/author/B001IR1BJI?_encoding=UTF8&node=283155&offset=0&pageSize=12&sort=date-desc-rank&page=1#formatSelectorHeaderGet the 35th anniversary release of Alien on Blu-ray!https://amzn.to/2Q723RHHear us scream on our Facebook and Twitter pages!http://www.facebook.com/craftdisserviceshttp://www.twitter.com/craftdisservice

It's our first pièce de résistance this week as we present a film whose merits were evident on its release, but the movie industry had to catch up before it was heralded as a classic. Just in time for Halloween, it's 1979's Alien!New York Times and USA Today Best-Selling Author and film critic David R. George III visits the show to talk about a film that's more than a monster movie and more than a "haunted house in space." When the menial crew of the mining ship Nostromo stop to investigate a strange signal on company orders, they discover a lifeform that lacks eyes, weaknesses, or mercy. Now they must scour their ship for their deadly passenger, as it hunts them in return with the patience of the grave.It's nearly unthinkable now, but critics really were divided upon Alien's release, and on the program, we discuss the cultural environment the film was released into, as well as address some critical specific responses. We also talk about the film's genesis from the death of Jodorowsky's Dune, the path it took from script to screen, the triumph of its casting, the verisimilitude of its fantastic setting, the impossible evolution of the creature, and the monumental talent of the man who designed it.Plus, we talk about the sensibility and necessity of a Veronica Cartwright, the vision and execution of Ridley Scott in creating atmosphere, talk about "that" scene, debate whether Ripley is a "Final Girl", we ask whether Dallas is amazingly brave or amazingly foolish, Aaron wonders if God is evil in this universe, Dave shares his taste in baseball films, and we go HAM on a hypothetical Movie Vault podcast!The eighth passenger is DEATH!Alien ScoresRotten Tomatoes: 97%Metacritic: 83IMDB: 8.2/10IMDB Top 100: #52Browse David's many books on Amazon!https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/entity/author/B001IR1BJI?_encoding=UTF8&node=283155&offset=0&pageSize=12&sort=date-desc-rank&page=1#formatSelectorHeaderGet the 35th anniversary release of Alien on Blu-ray!https://amzn.to/2Q723RHHear us scream on our Facebook and Twitter pages!http://www.facebook.com/craftdisserviceshttp://www.twitter.com/craftdisservice

Season Three of Enterprising Individuals takes a serious turn as we look at the tangle of thorns that is "Duet"!New York Times best-selling author David R. George III returns to the show to talk about one of Deep Space Nine's (and Trek's) finest and most brutal episodes. Kira thinks she's captured a monster, but she learns that war and cruelty make victims of everyone. Our discussion touches upon the genius of Harris Yulin, the reality of history being edited by the victors, the importance of victim accounts, the practice of sin-eating, and the banality of evil. We also shift gears and talk about less somber topics, like Prussian valves and "proficient service", the drawbacks of acting like a jerk to your neighbors, the "Cardassian Monologue", Death and the Maiden, and Stabby Otis from Mayberry! Okay . . . slightly less somber.Plus, Kal contemplates a career as a Trek fact researcher, Dave talks about some of his favorite films, the Benjamin Buttoning properties of volcanic vapors are discussed, there's a shout-out to Robert Shaw, and an update on a possible sighting of The Most Interesting Man in the World!We're pulling for you, Clint Howard! One day at a time!Buy Original Sin and the rest of Dave's work on Amazon and visit his site and Twitter page for movie reviews and more!http://amzn.to/2t9moivhttps://www.amazon.com/David-R.-George-III/e/B001IR1BJI/ref=dp_byline_cont_ebooks_1https://drgiii.comhttps://twitter.com/DavidRGeorgeIIIGet more info about the Original Series Set Tour Authors Day!https://www.startrektour.com/authors-day/Keep your facts straight with Trek Fact Check on Twitter!http://www.twitter.com/trekfactcheck ‏Realize we're not so different on Facebook and Twitter!http://www.facebook.com/eistpodhttp://www.twitter.com/eistpodSupport the show on Patreon!http://www.patreon.com/eistpodSubscribe to the show on iTunes!https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/enterprising-individuals/id1113165661?mt=2

Season Three of Enterprising Individuals takes a serious turn as we look at the tangle of thorns that is "Duet"!New York Times best-selling author David R. George III returns to the show to talk about one of Deep Space Nine's (and Trek's) finest and most brutal episodes. Kira thinks she's captured a monster, but she learns that war and cruelty make victims of everyone. Our discussion touches upon the genius of Harris Yulin, the reality of history being edited by the victors, the importance of victim accounts, the practice of sin-eating, and the banality of evil. We also shift gears and talk about less somber topics, like Prussian valves and "proficient service", the drawbacks of acting like a jerk to your neighbors, the "Cardassian Monologue", Death and the Maiden, and Stabby Otis from Mayberry! Okay . . . slightly less somber.Plus, Kal contemplates a career as a Trek fact researcher, Dave talks about some of his favorite films, the Benjamin Buttoning properties of volcanic vapors are discussed, there's a shout-out to Robert Shaw, and an update on a possible sighting of The Most Interesting Man in the World!We're pulling for you, Clint Howard! One day at a time!Buy Original Sin and the rest of Dave's work on Amazon and visit his site and Twitter page for movie reviews and more!http://amzn.to/2t9moivhttps://www.amazon.com/David-R.-George-III/e/B001IR1BJI/ref=dp_byline_cont_ebooks_1https://drgiii.comhttps://twitter.com/DavidRGeorgeIIIGet more info about the Original Series Set Tour Authors Day!https://www.startrektour.com/authors-day/Keep your facts straight with Trek Fact Check on Twitter!http://www.twitter.com/trekfactcheck ‏Realize we're not so different on Facebook and Twitter!http://www.facebook.com/eistpodhttp://www.twitter.com/eistpodSupport the show on Patreon!http://www.patreon.com/eistpodSubscribe to the show on iTunes!https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/enterprising-individuals/id1113165661?mt=2

David R. George III: The 34th Rule. Deep Space Nine was known for, among other things, the quality of its writing and the depth of its characters. The care that the writers put into developing each character along with the obvious passion the actors themselves had for the roles made the character development on DS9 second to none. With that in mind, what better way could there be to explore a character in novel form than to turn the reigns over to a prolific writer and a talented actor who knows his own character inside and out? In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Bruce Gibson and Dan Gunther welcome author David R. George III back to the show to discuss The 34th Rule, a novel he co-wrote with DS9's Armin Shimerman, whom you may know as Quark! We talk about the genesis of the story, the Ferengi belief system, politics, racism towards the Ferengi, the cycle of violence, and wrap up with our final thoughts and ratings and where you can find David R. George III online. In our news segment, we review issue 16 of Boldly Go, the fourth part of the "I.D.I.C." miniseries. News Boldly Go #16 (00:03:00) Feature: David R. George III An Oldie But a Goodie (00:13:10) Coming Together (00:15:04) The Title (00:19:38) Business is Religion (00:20:47) Fear Leads to Anger... (00:31:38) Racism is All Ears (00:41:40) Character Voices and Comedy (00:50:43) The Cycle of Violence (00:53:50) Good Men Do Nothing (01:03:54) Ratings (01:05:45) David Online (01:10:35) Final Thoughts (01:13:13) Hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson Guest David R. George III Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Bruce Gibson (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Jeffery Harlan (Associate Producer)

David R. George III: Original Sin. Benjamin Sisko has inhabited many roles in his life: husband, Emissary, and Starfleet Captain. But when a terrifying alien force attacks the USS Robinson and abducts 87 children, including Sisko's daughter Rebecca, his role as her father threatens to overwhelm all of the others, especially since this incident mirrors the kidnapping of Rebecca as a toddler six years earlier. Can he remain objective through this crisis and see it to a peaceful end, or will the possibility of the loss of his daughter spell doom for the mission? In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson are joined by author David R. George III to talk about his latest book, Deep Space Nine: Gamma: Original Sin. We discuss the two stories told in tandem, the character of Jasmine Tey, crime drama as Star Trek story, the nature of Rebecca Sisko, a completely alien encounter, the possibility of a Gamma series going forward, and where to follow David R. George III online. In the news segment, we invite Amy Nelson of Earl Grey and The Edge back on the show to discuss issue number four of the Mirror Broken comic series from IDW. News Mirror Broken #4 (00:02:42) Feature: David R. George III Two Stories (00:19:28) Jasmine Tey (00:31:12) Crime Drama (00:35:43) Spoilers (00:40:28) What's Going on With Rebecca (00:53:42) 2386 (01:01:44) Next for Sisko (01:13:44) Coming Up for David (01:16:57) Final Thoughts (01:18:39) Hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson Guests David R. George III Amy Nelson Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Bruce Gibson (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer)

We don't always talk about The Corbomite Maneuver, but when we do, it's on this episode! New York Times and USA Today best-selling author David R. George III joins the show to talk about the first non-pilot episode of Star Trek, and along the way, we discuss how Trek became Trek, the inclusiveness of Trek's future, what it takes to command a starship, and the search for the unknown!Plus, we discuss the show's humanistic principles in a military sci-fi setting, we share mutual love for a good countdown, we talk deus ex devices, and Dave gives us insight into the process of developing a Star Trek script while I try to convince him that The Most Interesting Man in the World is in this episode!Take all that, add Clint Howard and three fingers of tranya, pour into your ears and enjoy!Go to Amazon to pre-order David's new Star Trek novel, Original Sin, available on September 26th!https://www.amazon.com/Original-Sin-Star-Trek-Space/dp/1501133225/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8Check out David's work on his website and follow him on Twitter!https://drgiii.com/https://twitter.com/davidrgeorgeiii?lang=enHead to Patreon to hear our live Wrath of Khan episode recorded at CONvergence 2017!http://www.patreon.com/eistpodDon't forget to like and follow us on Facebook and Twitter!http://www.facebook.com/eistpodhttp://www.twitter.com/eistpodSubscribe to the show on iTunes!https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/enterprising-individuals/id1113165661?mt=2Check out the new show on the Just Enough Trope network, Craft Disservices!http://www.craftdisservices.com

We don't always talk about The Corbomite Maneuver, but when we do, it's on this episode! New York Times and USA Today best-selling author David R. George III joins the show to talk about the first non-pilot episode of Star Trek, and along the way, we discuss how Trek became Trek, the inclusiveness of Trek's future, what it takes to command a starship, and the search for the unknown!Plus, we discuss the show's humanistic principles in a military sci-fi setting, we share mutual love for a good countdown, we talk deus ex devices, and Dave gives us insight into the process of developing a Star Trek script while I try to convince him that The Most Interesting Man in the World is in this episode!Take all that, add Clint Howard and three fingers of tranya, pour into your ears and enjoy!Go to Amazon to pre-order David's new Star Trek novel, Original Sin, available on September 26th!https://www.amazon.com/Original-Sin-Star-Trek-Space/dp/1501133225/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8Check out David's work on his website and follow him on Twitter!https://drgiii.com/https://twitter.com/davidrgeorgeiii?lang=enHead to Patreon to hear our live Wrath of Khan episode recorded at CONvergence 2017!http://www.patreon.com/eistpodDon't forget to like and follow us on Facebook and Twitter!http://www.facebook.com/eistpodhttp://www.twitter.com/eistpodSubscribe to the show on iTunes!https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/enterprising-individuals/id1113165661?mt=2Check out the new show on the Just Enough Trope network, Craft Disservices!http://www.craftdisservices.com

Welcome to the first in our irregular series of episodes focused around Star Trek comics! No episodes this time, it's a much shorter and looser affair, as we take you through on a journey of a random Star Trek comic we picked off the digital shelf.This time, we are reading Perchance to Dream, a comic from 2000 set on the Enterprise-D between the events of All Good Things and Generations. It is extremely, extremely bad, and we had a great time experiencing the trainwreck. Please, come experience it with us.For your viewing pleasure, we have an imgur gallery of panels right here of select moments for you to enjoy.Find us on iTunes! Give us reviews and subscribe and tell your friends!This Month's Comic: Perchance To DreamWriter: Keith R.A. DeCandidoArtists: Peter Pachoumis and Lucian RizzoNext Month's Book: Mission Gamma Book One: Twilight by David R. George IIINext Month's Episodes: "Balance of Terror" TOS S01E08"Mirror Mirror" TOS S02E10

In this month's Second Officer Slog we take a deep dive into everyone's favourite Star Trek pairing: that's right, Troi and Riker! Now, before you all leave the website in disappointment, I'm here to tell you that this is a raucous and entertaining episode complete with NO DS9 SPOILERS!!!So for any more casual Star Trek fans who haven't been able to listen to prior episodes, this is a great time to jump on in. We have a ridiculous time with a ridiculous book, and you're all invited.Find us on iTunes! Give us reviews and subscribe and tell your friends!This Month's Book: Imzadi by Peter DavidNext Month's Book: Mission Gamma Book One: Twilight by David R. George IIIThis Month's Episodes: "Haven" TNG S01E11 "Second Chances" TNG S624Next Month's Episodes: "Balance of Terror" TOS S01E08"Mirror Mirror" TOS S02E10

The Long Mirage: David R. George III. We once again return to everyone's favorite space station, Deep Space Nine! Kira has returned from her time in the celestial temple, Morn is still missing, and Nog wants his friend Vic Fontaine back. All of these stories end up tied together in ways you couldn't possibly imagine! In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson are joined by author David R. George III to talk about his latest DS9 adventure, The Long Mirage. We discuss where the characters are now, the possible sentience of Vic Fontaine, Quark's relationships, Ro's choices, Sisko's absence, tying the Vic Fontaine and Morn stories together, faith and belief, and the meaning behind the title. In the news segment, we preview the Jean-Luc Picard autobiography, anticipate the release of Section 31: Control, review the new Star Trek Deviations comic, and announce the title of David Mack's upcoming Star Trek: Discovery novel! News Autobiography of Jean-Luc Picard (00:02:04) Section 31: Control (00:05:16) Star Trek Deviations #1 (00:07:30) Desperate Hours (00:12:18) Feature: David R. George III Back on DS9 (00:18:30) Setting Up (00:19:41) The Importance of Vic Fontaine (00:28:52) Morn (00:34:34) Quark and Ro (00:39:32) Kira's Perspective (00:49:22) Sisko (00:52:52) Tying it All Together (00:56:41) Faith and Belief (01:09:02) Meaning of the Title (01:22:21) On the Horizon (01:25:51) Final Thoughts (01:30:32) Hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson Guest David R. George III Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Bruce Gibson (Associate Producer)

Ascendance: David R. George III. The Deep Space Nine relaunch had been building to a showdown with the Ascendants and The Soul Key left fans with a massive cliffhanger but with Star Trek Destiny bringing all the crews together, the Ascendants story line was dropped in order to align the DS9 books with the rest of the 24th century. Fans have long wondered what transpired with the Ascendants and how it spurred major changes for many of the DS9 characters, luckily the answers have finally arrived. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther are joined by author David R. George III to talk his latest Deep Space Nine book Ascendance. We discuss weaving the tapestry, research, what to tell and what not to tell, prophesies, character arcs, Sisko, faith and belief, working things in, what’s next and where to find David online. In the news segment we let everyone know that we are covering The Good That Men Do next week. Hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Will Nguyen (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Bruce Gibson (Associate Producer) News Next Week (00:01:39) Feature: David R. George III First Interview of the Year (00:03:58) Weaving the Tapestry (00:05:05) Research (00:09:08) What to Tell and What Not to Tell (00:12:20) Prophesies (00:15:51) Character Arcs (00:18:29) Sisko (00:23:42) Faith and Belief (00:31:11) Working Things In (00:38:01) Coming Up (00:43:48) David Online (00:48:22) Final Thoughts (00:50:32) 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

David R. George III: Sacraments of Fire. When The Soul Key ended in 2009, Star Trek fans were left with a massive cliffhanger as Illiana Ghemor stood in front of the Ascendants and proclaimed; " I am the Fire." Unfortunately the story of the Ascendants arc was lost as the DS9 books caught up with the rest of the 24th century in the Typhon Pact series. that is, until now.  In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther welcome author David R. George III back to discuss is latest DS9 novel, Sacraments of Fire which begins the final arc of the Ascendants story. We talk about stitching together the DS9 quilt, what goes where, the different faces of faith, Ro's growth, a place for Sisko, the many plot threads, the new DS9, tidbits about Ascendance and where to find David online.   Hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther   Guest David R. George III   Editor and Producer  Matthew Rushing  Richard Marquez   Executive Producers Norman C. Lao and C Bryan Jones   Associate Producers Will Nguyen Ken Tripp   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Manager Will Nguyen   News Comic News from ComicCon (00:01:57)   Feature: David R. George III David at ComicCon (00:08:28) Stitching Together the Quilt (00:11:15) What Goes Where (00:21:05) Ro Grows (00:35:23) A Place for Sisko (00:45:27) So Many Plots (00:53:22) Time on the New DS9 (00:58:16) Tidbits About Ascendance (01:06:18) Closing (01:17:26)   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 Goodreads: Goodreads Group    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

Kirsten Beyer: Acts of Contrition. When we last left the Full Circle Fleet, Admiral Janeway had just assumed control. Her first order of business is to open diplomatic negotiations with The Confederacy of the Worlds of the First Quadrant, a potential ally for the Federation in the Delta Quadrant. At the same time, Seven is back on Earth to assist Starfleet Medical with the catomic plague while Tom Paris is engaged in the fight of his life as his mother questions his fitness to be a father. In this episode of Literary Treks, author Kirsten Beyer joins hosts Matthew Rushing and Christopher Jones to discuss her latest book, Acts of Contrition, including the social issues represented in The Confederacy of the Worlds of the First Quadrant, the liberation of Tom Paris as a character, and Seven's continued journey to adulthood. Plus, Kirsten teases what is to come in the final installment, Atonement. In our news segment, we learn that legendary author Harlan Ellison has suffered a stroke, find out a bit about Sacraments of Fire from David R. George III, and judge The Missing by its cover.   Hosts Matthew Rushing and Christopher Jones   Guest Kirsten Beyer   Editor and Producer Christopher Jones   Associate Producers Become one! Support Trek.fm and Literary Treks at the $25/month level or higher! Visit patreon.com/trekfm   News Judge a Book By Its Cover: The Missing (4:03) David R. George III teases Sacraments of Fire (7:38) Harlan Ellison suffers stroke (9:43) Sponsor: Audible (10:51)   Feature: Kirsten Beyer: Acts of Contrition Continuing the Voyager Story (14:19) Finding Social Commentary (22:38) A Fearful Federation (25:51) Rampant Consumerism (31:14) Powers of Belief (32:21) Building the Confederacy (37:49) Moving Kathy Forward (44:58) Tom’s Story (49:29) The Influence of Technology (1:01:11) Atonement Teasers (1:07:34) Writing Tamarian (1:20:43) Future Voyager Books (1:23:17) What’s Next for Kirsten (1:27:01) Closing (1:31:47)   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

David R. George III: One Constant Star. Many fans know Demora Sulu merely as the daughter of Hikaru and helmsman of the Enterprise-B. We only catch a glimpse of her in Generations, but as the literary universe has evolved we've come to know her through novels like The Captain's Daughter and Serpents Among the Ruins. For David R. George III, Demora has been an important character and the relationship between her and Captain John Harriman has been central to his view of the Lost Era—the time period between 2293 and 2369. Returning to the Lost Era for the first time in nine years, David's new novel brings us back to Demora, who is now captain of the Enterprise-B. In this episode of Literary Treks, Dan Gunther of TrekLit Reviews sits in for Matthew as we're joined by David to discuss the genesis of the novel, his goals in exploring the relationship between Demora, Hikaru, and Harriman, what it was like returning to the Lost Era after writing so much 24th-century political fatigue, the sense of isolation that pervades Demora's life, and the sense of responsibility that friends and colleagues have for one another. In our news segment we look Cross Cult's covers for a new German edition of Greg Cox's Eugenics Wars duology.

Serpents Among the Ruins. The Tomed Incident is a famous event in Star Trek history. But like so many such incidents, it's something we've heard in passing dialogue but never really learned much about. It was mentioned in three episodes of TNG—"The Neutral Zone," "The Defector," and "The Pegasus"—and one episode of Enterprise—"These Are the Voyages…" Okay... so four episodes of TNG. But what actually happened? This is what David R. George III answers in his Lost Era novel, Serpents Among the Ruins. In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Matthew Rushing and Christopher Jones are joined by Drew Stewart and Dan Gunther to discuss the novel, what led to the Treaty of Algeron, why the Romulans retreated from galactic politics before resurfacing on TNG, and to the ban on Federation cloaking technology. In our news segment we take a look at the final covers for Star Trek: Seekers 1 and 2 and get set for John Byrne's New Visions "The Mirror, Cracked."

This week, Sina is privileged to be joined by David R. George III, David Mack, James Swallow and Dayton Ward for a roundtable discussion about the Star Trek: The Fall miniseries, their upcoming projects, and their favorite adult beverages.  Along the way there may have been a tangent or two.  Stay for the end of […]

Doug Drexler: Designing Star Trek Continues. New Star Trek may no longer grace our televisions each week, but fans who are creative professionals such as actors, writers, and effects designers—many of whom worked on the shows themselves—are now producing original content out of their sheer love for Star Trek. And it's amazing. One such fan is Doug Drexler, the Academy Award-winning designer whose hand can be seen across the franchise on TV, film, and beyond. In this, the inaugural episode of our new show dedicated to exploring the ways in which fans are keeping Star Trek alive, we're joined by Doug to discuss his work on Star Trek Continues and his previous work on Star Trek: Phase II. We also find out how he became a Star Trek fan in the first place, how he landed his first gig in Hollywood, and how he got hired onto TNG. Plus, moving beyond the screen, we learn about the design process of the new Starfleet-built Deep Space 9 that first appears in David R. George III's Revelation and Dust.   Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact   Chapters 2:13 Early Fandom 10:17 Getting Hired on TNG 15:35 Star Trek Through the Years 22:30 Working on Star Trek Continues 39:43 Designing the New DS9 50:22 The Future of Independent Productions 55:42 Closing

This week on book club/The Captain’s Table, Sina and Michael discuss the book Star Trek The Fall: Revelation and Dust with New York Best Selling author David R. George III. We have a great chat about the crucial plot point that drives the entire five book series and discuss several beloved characters and their journeys […]

David R. George III: Revelation and Dust. The Star Trek universe as you know it is about to change. Over the past decade the prime universe has grown richly complex as print adventures have taken over where television left off. Now, in a new five-book series titled "The Fall," some of Star Trek's greatest authors are going to rock the Federation to its core with an adventure that takes place over a period of sixty days and involves TNG, DS9, and Titan. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Christopher Jones kick off The Fall with special guest David R. George III, whose DS9 novel Revelation and Dust sets the stage for the series. We discuss the incredible new Starfleet-built Deep Space 9 station, how Doug Drexler, Andy Probert, and Douglas E. Graves helped shape the visual design, the continuation of Kira's journey and the broader DS9 story, the challenges of writing a book that builds upon so many past novels while making the story accessible to new readers, and how Revelation and Dust not only sets up The Fall but also pays tribute to Deep Space Nine on its 20th anniversary. Plus, in news, we take a close look inside Larry Nemecek's Stellar Cartography. 

Greg Cox. A lifelong Star Trek fan and prolific author of franchise tie-in fiction, Greg Cox penned his first Star Trek novel in 1995. Devil In the Sky, a numbered DS9 book written together with John Gregory Betancourt, marked the beginning of a long stream of fan-favourites spanning nearly two decades. In this episode of Literary Treks we're joined by Greg to talk about his new TOS novel The Weight of Worlds, as well as many of his other works including The Q Continuum trilogy, The Eugenics Wars, and some of his non-Trek books, too. In our news segment we discuss new teasers about "The Fall" from Una McCormack, David R. George III, and David Mack, tell you which books you need to read to prepare for the series, look at a second part to Rise of the Federation titled "Tower of Babel" along with the Star Trek Space-Spanning Treasury Edition from IDW, and we review Countdown to Darkness #4. 

David R. George III. Beginning with the Voyager episode "Prime Factors," David R. George III has become a key contributor to Star Trek lore over the course of nearly two decades. His first literary foray also had a TV connection as he penned the DS9 novel The 34th Rule together with Armin Shimerman in 1999. Since then David has come to play a pivotal role in Trek's literary world with more than a dozen novels. In this episode of Literary Treks we're joined by David for an extensive look at his work on the relaunch of Deep Space Nine, his new TOS novel Allegiance in Exile, and how he got into Star Trek in the first place.  In our news segment we get an update on Hive #4 and discuss our thoughts after reading Ongoing #18 and Countdown to Darkness #2.

David Mack. No one has shaken up the Star Trek universe quite like David Mack. His contributions to the miniseries "A Time to..." helped bridge the gap between Insurrection and Nemesis, his Destiny series revealed the Alpha and the Omega of the Borg, and his latest work—Cold Equations—resurrects Data and sees the continuing transformation of Picard. In this episode of Literary Treks we're joined by David to discuss the evolving nature of the post-television Star Trek universe, the genesis of Destiny, why the Borg had to go, why Picard is no longer the man Beverly remembers, and we learn the real story behind the naming of the upcoming series "The Fall." In our news segment we look at Greg Cox's upcoming TOS novel The Weight of Worlds, a new book that helps you learn How To Speak Klingon like a warrior, and David R. George III's Allegiance in Exile. We also speculate on what Countdown to Darkness will bring us, share our thoughts on the Mirror Universe of Ongoing #15 and #16, and reveal how a theme from Chris's own life has been stolen and used as a sinister plot device. 

David R. George, III, co-wrote Star Trek: Voyager episode "Prime Factors", one of season one's best episodes! David authored the following novels: Star Trek : Deep Space Nine 23. The 34th Rule (1998) (with Armin Shimerman) These Haunted Seas (2008) (with Heather Jarman) The 34th RuleThese Haunted Seas Star Trek : Deep Space Nine : Mission Gamma 1. Twilight (2002) Twilight Star Trek : The Lost Era Serpents Among the Ruins (2003) Serpents Among the Ruins Worlds of Deep Space Nine (with Keith R A DeCandido) 3. The Dominion and Ferenginar (omnibus) (2005) The Dominion and Ferenginar Star Trek : The Original Series Crucible: McCoy: Provenance of Shadows (2006) Crucible: Spock: The Fire and the Rose (2006) Crucible: Kirk: The Star for Every Wandering (2007)! Join us as we chat up all of his works, detail his newest projects and we'll just have wonderful time as we turn our attention to the world of fiction!