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If Wishes Were Horses (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (DS9), S1 E16) was recommended by Rugger (They/Them), who said: This is the episode where the crew of DS9 figured out their chemistry. The plot doesn't matter and just strings together the hijinks. But this is the episode where the crew really enjoys each other—where they become a team.If Wishes Were Horses first aired on May 16, 1993, written by story by Nell McCue Crawford & William L. Crawford, teleplay by Nell McCue Crawford, William L. Crawford and Michael Piller, and directed by Robert LegatoDeep Space Nine is put in jeopardy when the crew's thoughts manifest themselves, and such figures as Rumpelstiltskin appear.The Joy of Trek is hosted by Khaki & Kay, with editing & production by Chief Engineer Greg and music by Fox Amoore (Bandcamp | Bluesky)Send us your recommendations, or support us on Patreon.Find us at joyoftrek.com · Twitter · Facebook

13. Oktober 1997: Teil 3 des großen Staffel-6-Handlungsbogens. Auf der IKS Rotarran heuert ein bekanntes Gesicht an: Worfs Sohn Alexander, von dem er sich in den letzten Jahren tüchtig entfremdet hat. Will der Junge tatsächlich fürs Imperium in den Krieg ziehen oder versucht er verzweifelt, die Beziehung zu kitten? Auf der Station möchte Ziyal eine verrückte Familie mit ihrem Vatermonster Dukat und Kira erzwingen. In Deutschland: Söhne und Töchter, ausgestrahlt am 23. Mai 1998.

Star Trek has inspired generations of fans with its optimistic vision of the future, but where does the franchise stand today? In this episode of Eat Sleep Nerd, we tackle one of the biggest questions in modern sci-fi:Is Star Trek broken?From classic series like The Original Series, The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, and Voyager to newer entries like Discovery, Picard, Strange New Worlds, and more, we explore what's working, what isn't, and whether the franchise has lost its way.More importantly, we each pitch our own ideas for how to fix Star Trek. Should the franchise return to its roots? Take more risks? Slow down? Focus on new crews and new stories? We debate it all.

Keiko's got a bun in the oven... but is it in someone else's bakery? And Quark faces mortality as Jeffrey Combs returns...but which Jeffrey Combs??[Episode discussion begins around 1:11]

Come with us as we continue into season 3 of Deep Space 9! In this episode, we discuss Through The Looking Glass, Improbable Cause, The Die is Cast, and Explorers. We have an email address now! tvshowinspace@gmail.com, send us your thoughts!

Never before have your two hosts had such differing opinions as we put "Rules of Engagement" on the stand! Joseph thinks it's a good attempt at making Starfleet more of a millitary organization while furthering Worf's story, while Peter hated it because he thought the 'evil plan' was too weak. Is Peter just too talented at human manipulation to enjoy it for what it is, or is Joseph too eager to make excuses for it? Listen and decide! 

It is fanfic time again! We're dipping back one last time to the "Discovery" well to tell tales of friendship, loss, and meta weirdness! Join us why not? Jake: 02:54 https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/822238731175067648/tales-from-the-holodeck-dis-fanfic-jakes Chris: 31:45 https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/822239224513314816/tales-from-the-holodeck-dis-fanfic-chriss Caitlin: 48:26 https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/822239764069711872/tales-from-the-holodeck-dis-fanfic-caitlins Ames: 1:05:04 https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/822241364583563264/tales-from-the-holodeck-dis-fanfic-amess

Season 14, Episode 30  Star Trek: Deep Space Nine #4.14 "Sons of Mogh"    Unlike Worf, we don't forget Alexander! Stephen is still down on Klingon episodes, but like Olivia, is intrigued by what is brewing between Dax and Worf.     Edited by Olivia James, with assistance from Resound.fm   It's All Been Trekked Before is produced by IABD Presents entertainment network. http://iabdpresents.com 

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Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan is regarded as one of the finest entries in the franchise, but even classics continue to evolve right up until release. This week on The Trek Files, Larry Nemecek welcomes authors and historians John and Maria Jose Tenuto to examine a fascinating production document: a March 23, 1982 retake script created just weeks before the film premiered. The pages reveal subtle but important changes to some of the movie's most memorable moments, from Kirk's first encounter with David Marcus to the famous "Remember" scene between Spock and McCoy. How much did Kirk originally know about his son? Who actually performed the mind-meld hand seen in the reshoot? And how did a handful of pickup shots help shape what would become one of Star Trek's greatest films? Along the way, John and Maria Jose pull back the curtain on Nicholas Meyer's production, Harve Bennett's stewardship of the franchise, and the extraordinary efficiency that turned a modestly-budgeted sequel into a science-fiction masterpiece. Documents and Additional References Document of the Week Star Trek II Retakes Script Pages — March 23, 1982 Additional References Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan: The Making of the Classic Film Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan Nicholas Meyer Harve Bennett ⁠Titan Books author page for Maria Jose Tenuto

Tawny shares her love of Gattaca while Andrew tries to understand the magical realism of this fantastic Trek episode without any context! ▶Sign up for the Syfy Sista's Dinner - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fine-alpinist-ranch-supporter-seat-pre-reservation-tickets-1992084897554?aff=oddtdtcreator ▶Call us at: 323-389-7223 ▶Check out the crew's bonus shows at http://suboptimalpods.com. ▶Subscribe to the audio podcast wherever you get your favorite podcasts: https://omny.fm/shows/startertrek ▶See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. ▶A Fine Alpinist Ranch Production - http://www.finealpinistranch.com ✔ SOCIAL MEDIA ✔ ▶Twitter - https://x.com/yoisthisracist ▶Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yoisthisracist/ ▶TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@suboptimalpods ✔ CREDITS ✔▶Produced By Jessie Earl ▶Edited by AJ McKeon ▶Original Music by Jay IsraelsonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Time for a classic two parter, or at least the start of one: it's Past Tense Part 1 from Deep Space Nine! Travel back to the far flung year of 2024 with us as we discuss angry doctors, timeline destruction, and an awful lot about character actor Dick Miller.

We get another one of those great hidden DS9 bangers as we review "Accession". When Sisko finds a mild mannered guest star in a Faster Than Lumber, he seems to have a clean out on being Space Elijah. However, when the new guys turns out to be a bit too in to old timey Bajoran racisim he has to finally decide if actually belives in what is happening to him. Meanwhile, The Best Wife in Starfleet wanders back into the story all kocked up, and O'Brien copes with middle aged fatherhood in a way Peter could definitly identify with. 

Come with us to the early 2020s, when WB was busy making legacy sequels and canning random completed movies for tax breaks and check out "The Matrix Resurrections". One of the Wachowskis comes back under duress since the trilogy was going to become a tetralogy (quadrilogy?) whether they liked it or not, so they figured they may as well try to say something with it. It's very meta, oddly introspective, and sometimes a little sad while also still being over the top and loud. It's definitely interesting, if nothing else. Also this week: some great Keanu work, a possible Wachowski Rosetta stone, and the collapse of the industry.

Welcome to Captain's Pod, a Star Trek podcast presented by Ian and Deneé! Join the crew as Ian talks about a cactus, Deneé hates a classic, and they both appreciate Harris Yulin, RIP. Next Week: Star Trek TNG: Tapestry (S6E15)1) Ten Forward - Thoughts on the episode; what did the crew love and what can go out the airlock! - (11:44) 2) The Jefferies Tubes- Bloopers and other goodies that didn't make it into the show. Don't tell Section 31! (1:02:28) Want early and ad-free access to the show PLUS other perks? Join the Tea-Flingers at the Ian and Deneé Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/iananddenee Connect with us!Email: iananddenee@gmail.comDiscord: https://discord.gg/cm4nxyKd2SAnd live long and Podsper!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What if Star Trek's most iconic technology was really just a clever budget solution? This week on The Trek Files, Larry Nemecek welcomes back actor, writer, and Does It Fly? co-host Tamara Krinsky to explore one of the foundational documents of Star Trek: an excerpt from Gene Roddenberry's August 1966 Writer-Director Information guide. Among its many insights is an early explanation of the transporter, the device that would become one of the franchise's most recognizable inventions. What began as a practical solution to avoid expensive weekly landing sequences quickly evolved into a storytelling engine unlike anything else in science fiction. Together, Larry and Tamara examine how the transporter shaped Star Trek's pacing and opened the door to some of the franchise's most memorable stories. Drawing on Tamara's work analyzing science fiction concepts on Does It Fly?, the conversation ventures into questions of physics and philosophy. Is transporting matter actually possible? What happens to consciousness during transport? And how did a production shortcut become one of the most enduring ideas in popular culture? From Gene Roddenberry's original vision to modern discussions of science and storytelling, this episode beams directly into what makes Star Trek work. Documents and Additional References Star Trek Writer-Director Information (Revised August 30, 1966) – transporter section and production notes Gene Roddenberry Transporter Tamara Krinsky Does It Fly? podcast⁠ Does It Fly? – Is Star Trek's Transporter Really Possible?

6. Oktober 1997: Teil 2 des großen Staffel-6-Handlungsbogens. Wann immer Ben Sisko mit einem Starfleet-Team auf einem brüllend heißen Planeten strandet, sind pflichtbewusste Jem'Hadar und verschlagene Vorta nicht weit. Findet sich diesmal ein Weg, die genetische Konditionierung mit Roddenberry-Idealen zu durchbrechen? Auf Terok Nor stellt Kira entsetzt fest, dass sie über Nacht zur Kollaborateurin wurde. In Deutschland: Entscheidungen, ausgestrahlt am 16. Mai 1998.

When Klingons destroy the conference she was headed to, Kira ends up teaching guerrilla tactics to a demoted Dukat. Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin unpack DS9 S4E14's moral complexity, Damar's debut, and whether Dukat is tragic or just evil.

When Klingons destroy the conference she was headed to, Kira ends up teaching guerrilla tactics to a demoted Dukat. Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin unpack DS9 S4E14's moral complexity, Damar's debut, and whether Dukat is tragic or just evil. The post Return to Grace (DS9) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Front Row Classics is celebrating one of television's greatest shows. Brandon welcomes writer/producer Marc Scott Zicree to discuss his third edition of "The Twilight Zone Companion". Brandon and Marc chat about the show's origins and Rod Serling's impact on popular culture. They also discuss some of the most memorable episodes along with Marc's journey through researching the show. "The Twilight Zone Companion Third Edition" is available from Silman-James Press wherever books are sold. Marc Scott Zicree has written and produced hundreds of hours of TV for most of the major studios and networks. His credits include Star Trek: The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Babylon 5, Sliders, Friday the 13th: The Series, He-Man, The Real Ghostbusters, The Smurfs, and numerous other shows. Regarded as one of the country's top media experts, Zicree is a regular guest on late-night radio's Coast to Coast and has lectured at many colleges (including USC, UCLA, Stanford, and Ithaca College), professional conferences, and museums throughout the world. The Twilight Zone Companion has been credited with creating the modern genre of books on TV series and inspiring a generation of series creators and filmmakers. Zicree has also co-written (with Guillermo del Toro, Barbara Hambly, and others) four additional books. Along with his wife, Elaine, Marc is currently writing, directing, and producing Space Command, an epic science-fiction TV series.

Hailing Frequencies Open - Send us a message!The gang get whispering all about Deep Space Nine's "Distant Voices!" They cover surprise parties, old age make-up, stage falls, tennis jokes, and Rob lets us know what each of us represent inside his brain. Engage!

This week Dana and Dan review another horrible Star Trek episode from the Deep Space Nine series called "Move Along Home." A new species from the Gamma Quadrant visit the station. Quark puts the command team in peril through his quest for riches. The guys talk about how stupid the new species is and discuss their experiences with colonoscopies. Of course, there is much rambling! We'd love to hear from you. Please leave a message on the Damnit Jim Hotline, 509-676-6298, or send us an email at damnitjimpodcast@gmail.com Music courtesy of https://ende.app/en

Direct from Andy's parents' apartment, here's your delayed ep of DS9 TNC! Bashir and Dax visit a planet of diseased folks - can Bashir save them? Or will he get too mired in his teddy bear story? We canceled our deaths for you, crew! We were really looking forward to it.[Episode discussion begins around 1:07]

Come with us as we continue into season 3 of Deep Space 9! In this episode, we discuss Prophet Motive, Visionary, and Distant Voices We have an email address now! tvshowinspace@gmail.com, send us your thoughts!

We get the funny side of negotiating a Collective Bargining Agreement as we review "Bar Association"! When Dr. Bashir accidentaly violates the Prime Directive and introduces Rom to Marxisim, it isn't long before things begin to escalate. Brunt shows up with Naussicans! Quark gets charged rent! Also Worf starts a barfight over his living arrangements? Uh...sure!

It's the original end of "The Matrix" trilogy as we take a look at the very noisy "The Matrix Revolutions"! We've got a big CG battle loaded with characters we don't care about, we've got another visit with the Merovingian, and we've got a new Oracle (did you notice?!). Sense has largely left the building in this messy, loud, and frankly perplexing finale. Also this week: who's who in Zion, unsubtle imagery, and the answer is always hubris. [Revolutions: 2:17] [Classic Blog Top 5 Sci-Fi Films: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/805114279084900352/top-five-sci-fi-movies ]

Season 14, Episode 28   Star Trek: Deep Space Nine #4.13 "Return to Grace"    Stephen and Olivia are wishing for a third wheel, in the podcast and within this story. We also get into recurring character episode counts.    Edited by Olivia James, with assistance from Resound.fm   It's All Been Trekked Before is produced by IABD Presents entertainment network. http://iabdpresents.com 

Our Starfleet's Finest? Spotlight Series brings us to DS9 with the amazing 2 part episode "The Maquis Pt. 1 & 2"! In this episode, we highlight Lt Commander Cal Hudson, a longtime close friend of Commander Sisko. Cal might be the most unique character in our Spotlight Series as he's not a Captain or Admiral. However, as mentioned in Part 1, he and Sisko are the two ranking officers along the Cardassian border and his role in the Federation's struggle with the Maquis is critical. But he doesn't agree with what the Federation has done in abandoning their citizens to keep the treaty...a price to high for the Maquis and for Cal. Cal Hudson is probably the most difficult character in our Starfleet's Finest series. Do you think he's one of Starfleet's Finest or not? Let us know!

Before Star Trek or The Lieutenant Gene Roddenberry explored his role as a television creator by developing a series for one of Hollywood's biggest stars: Joan Crawford. This week, Larry welcomes Roddenberry Podcasts Technical Director and Gene-ology co-host Earl Green to examine a 1961 memo in which Gene proposes major revisions to The Joan Crawford Show, a legal drama pilot titled A Man's World. The project never made it to series, but the document reveals a writer already demonstrating the storytelling instincts, character focus, and production savvy that would later define his career. Along the way, Earl and Larry explore Crawford's complicated transition from film to television, the realities of early TV development, Gene's final months at Screen Gems, and the behind-the-scenes negotiations that surrounded the project. They also discuss why the pilot script itself—examined in depth on Gene-ology—may rank among Gene Roddenberry's strongest pre-Star Trek works. What begins as a rewrite memo becomes a look into Hollywood in transition and Gene Roddenberry honing his craft years before the Enterprise ever left spacedock. Documents and Additional References Joan Crawford rewrite memo (April 28, 1961) Gene Roddenberry Joan Crawford on IMDb The Lieutenant on IMDb DeForest Kelley Gene-ology: A Man's World episode⁠

Os traemos un podcast dividido en 3 partes. En la primera parte comentamos la memorable quedada Replayer. Un fiestón inolvidable. Más de 8h de encuentro, compartiendo merienda, cine, cena y copas con un grupo de más de 30 personas. Estamos muy agradecidos por vuestra amabilidad y simpatía. En la segunda parte, tenemos la última tertulia de Star Trek Replay, dedicada convenientemente a los episodios finales de TNG, DS9, Voyager y Enterprise. Y en la tercera parte, a partir de 1h24m, comentamos ‘Firstborn', el cierre de Alexander, el hijo de Worf, en TNG. Un episodio más de familia. Una idea a lo Terminator 2, con Alexander viniendo del futuro para corregirse a sí mismo, pero con un resultado mucho menos brillante.

Hailing Frequencies Open - Send us a message!The gang peer in DS9's "Eye of the Needle!" Rob wants to dress wormhole aliens, Cameron has pajama notes, Bobi names one of her body parts, and Marcy has thoughts on Harry Holes. Engage!

Worf finds out that being Klingon nobility isn't all it's cracked up to be as we review "Sons of Mogh"! All that Kling-ron backstory comes back to haunt our newest Deep Sheetz Nine officer as his brother Kurn shows up with a dire request. We dig deep on Worf realizing how human he has become, the uncounted consequences of his actions, and just how many serious felonies Sisko is going to let slide on this station. 

"The Matrix" is BACK, baby, and it's bringing along WAY more money and WAY more special effects for "The Matrix Reloaded"! Get ready for MORE fighting, MORE Agent Smith, and MORE uncomfortably long gyrating rave scenes! What, you don't want that last thing? TOUGH, it's there and it ain't leaving! Also this week: too much movie, who's Tank, and story time with an 8 year old! [Reloaded: 01:51] [Ames's fanfic again because why not: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/727743566816935936/tales-from-the-holodeck-voy-fanfic-amess]

Earlier this season, we explored an unusual piece of Star Trek history: a proposed sitcom starring Lwaxana Troi. Now, the story takes an unexpected turn. When listeners helped identify one of the creators behind the never-produced project, The Trek Files tracked down writer and media innovator Jack Myers, who hadn't seen the pitch document in decades. Together, Larry and Jack revisit Lwaxana in the 24th Century, uncovering how the project came together, Majel Barrett Roddenberry's personal investment in the series, and why Hollywood never gave it a chance. Jack shares memories of Majel's determination, her frustrations with the industry's limitations, and her belief that Lwaxana could carry a series of her own. Looking back today, many of the pitch's ideas (from AI-powered homes and android assistants to questions of identity, family, and cultural division) feel surprisingly ahead of their time. It's a rare opportunity to hear the history behind an unproduced Star Trek project directly from one of the people who helped create it, while reflecting on the changing world of television and the legacy of Majel Barrett Roddenberry. Documents and Additional References Lwaxana in the 24th Century pitch treatment (circa 1992) Majel Barrett Roddenberry Lwaxana Troi Jack Myers official site Star Trek: The Next Generation Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

29. September 1997: Vor drei Monaten übernahm das Dominion (inklusive Cardassia) Deep Space Nine, pardon, Terok Nor. Die auf der Station zurückgebliebenen Charaktere – Kira, Odo, Jake, aber auch Quark – wurschteln sich durch das komplexe Geflecht neuer politischer und interpersoneller Beziehungen. Unterdessen gehen Sisko & Co. per Jem'Hadar-Schiff auf ein Himmelfahrtskommando in Feindesgebiet. In Deutschland: Zeit des Widerstands, ausgestrahlt am 9. Mai 1998.

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We go all the way back to Season the First of DEEP SPACE NINE when RANDOM ‘SODE lands on “Battle Lines.” Then we can't be full of more giggles to talk about the “Best & Worst Top Fives” of STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS! PLUS ****HUGE*** Announcement about the Future of the Show!Drop us a line at secretfriendsunite@gmail.com and let us know what you're enjoying in the ‘world of nerd' and we might feature your comments on the show! Find us online at secretfriendsunite.com for ALL of our episodes, additional content and bios of our SFU Network stars!Hear Peter on STARSHIP EXCELSIOR at https://starshipexcelsior.com/episodes/#s6Subscribe to our podcasts on Apple and SpotifyHit us up on Threads, Instagram & BlueSky: @Secret.Friends.Unite, @Secretfriendsunite, @TheCeeThreeCheck out our LinkTree for all the ways to reach usGet all your SECRET FRIENDS UNITE merch at our Redbubble store! Click here

Boys flirting! Bi panic! There's also some ethics of resistance stuff, and a Kira and Sisko figuring out how to trust each other. But let's face it most of us remember this episode for the disaster bisexual boys meet-cute.Podcast socialshttps://bsky.app/profile/9to5scifipod.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@9to5scifipodhttps://www.tumblr.com/9to5scifipodhttps://www.tumblr.com/9to5scifipodhttps://patreon.com/9to5scifipodOur vital info:Sara Ezzat (she /her)Creator: The Fat Culture Critichttps://www.youtube.com/c/TheCostumeCodexhttps://bsky.app/profile/saraezzat.bsky.socialRen (they/she/he)Creator: Ren the Barbarianhttps://www.youtube.com/c/RenTheBarbarian/featuredhttps://www.instagram.com/renthebarbarian/https://www.tumblr.com/victorian-sexstachehttps://bsky.app/profile/renthebarbarian.bsky.socialZylla Black (she/they)Creator: Zyllas Athenaeumhttps://www.youtube.com/@ZyllasAthenaeumhttps://www.patreon.com/zyllas_athenaeumhttps://ko-fi.com/zyllablackhttps://bsky.app/profile/zyllable.bsky.socialMusic by Samantha Duke (she /her) aka Skalfxkwww.youtube.com/@SKALFXK https://linktr.ee/skalfxk

Hailing Frequencies Open - Send us a message!The gang marvel at Deep Space 9's "Visionary!" Rob peeks into the future, Cameron loves the O'Brien bromance, Bobi muses how Picard would've handled this, and John images this episode with Keiko in it. Engage!

A special treat for WeeklyTrek subscribers: a special bonus episode with the complete Warp Factor Five premiere! Back this weekend with a regular episode of WeeklyTrek covering the latest Star Trek news. Warp Factor 5 host Alex Perry is joined by TrekRanks host Jim Moorhouse to kick off Warp Factor Five! This week, Alex and his guest discuss the Star Trek: Enterprise season 1 episodes: Broken Bow Fight or Flight Strange New World Unexpected Terra Nova Alex and his guest discuss and rate each episode (giving each episode a warp factor rating between 1 and 5), and pick from this block of episodes the best series regular performance, best guest star performance, best production design element, best quiet moment, and best loud moment. We'll also share our memories of the first time we watched these episodes, and discuss how this block of five episodes contributes to the larger Star Trek story. Submit Your Ratings I want to hear from you about these episodes! What ratings do you give them? Rate them between Warp Factor 1 and Warp Factor 5 (half warp factors are acceptable!)  Who gave the best series regular performance? Who was the best guest star? What was the best production design moment? Best quiet moment? Best loud moment?  Send your thoughts on these episodes to Alex at warpfactorfive@trekcore.com or @alexandertperry on X or @alextperry on BlueSky and Threads. At the end of each season we'll hold a season recap episode ranking the episodes of each season, include your ratings, and talk about your picks.  About Warp Factor 5 Warp Factor 5 is a Star Trek rewatch podcast covering the entire Star Trek franchise in chronological, in-universe order, five episodes at a time. Twice a month, host Alex Perry is joined by a guest to review and discuss the next five episodes of Star Trek, exploring over 60 years of rich, connected storytelling from the earliest days of the NX-01 to the far future of the 32nd century. From Star Trek: Enterprise and Discovery through Strange New Worlds, The Original Series, The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Voyager, Lower Decks, Prodigy, Picard, and Starfleet Academy, Warp Factor Five gives you a new way to rewatch and enjoy the Star Trek franchise. Happy 60th anniversary!

Come with us as we continue into season 3 of Deep Space 9! In this episode, we discuss Life Support, Heart of Stone, and Destiny. We have an email address now! tvshowinspace@gmail.com, send us your thoughts!

The most enertianing one-sided romantic plotline in TV history kicks into high gear as we review "Return to Grace"! When Kira hitches a ride on her least favorite Cardassian's busted hooptie. she and Dukat are forced to the most awkward co-parenting relationship of all time. When the Klingons show up long enough to make them both mad, Kira teaches him a few terror tactics, he decides to kill all his enemies, and I'm sure that ending shot won't be important at all!

Mr. Anderson! Come in, sit down, put on your comfiest headphones. It's time to discuss possibly the most iconic of Keanu Reeves' many iconic roles. It's time for "The Matrix", a movie that arguably had as big an impact on how Hollywood works as the original "Star Wars" did some twenty-two years before. Reeves is Neo, a man who finds out his world is not what he believed and he might be the Chosen One humanity needs to save it from its unwitting slavery. But first he needs to learn Kung Fu. Also this week: an unexpected "Trek" connection, that steak, and Reeves leads. [The Matrix: 2:41]

The story of Star Trek's officially licensed 1994 stage production continues this week on The Trek Files as actor Adrian Cohen returns to share even more memories from Star Trek: The Lost Voyage of the Enterprise. Using a rare 1995 review from Total Theatre Magazine as the document of the week, Adrian and Larry Nemecek dig deeper into the ambitious London production that somehow brought transporters, Klingons, time travel, and a full-scale Enterprise bridge to the live stage — all during the height of 1990s Trek mania. This time, Adrian shares stories from the chaotic opening night when the lighting system catastrophically crashed just hours before curtain, forcing the audience to wait until 9:30 PM for a performance that somehow still became a hit with fans. He also reflects on the enormous pressure of portraying Mr. Spock, the audience reaction to seeing the crew materialize live on stage, and the bittersweet realization that the production's planned Broadway future would never quite materialize. Along the way, the conversation uncovers surprising connections to Adrian's later move to America, the early career of producer John Gore, and how one strange theatrical experiment became an almost-forgotten chapter of Star Trek history. Documents and Additional References Total Theatre Magazine review of Star Trek: The Lost Voyage of the Enterprise (Spring 1995) Adrian Cohen on IMDB Reference: Leonard Nimoy John Gore on IMDB John Gore on BroadwayWorld The Trek Files Season 15 on Memory Alpha All episodes and documents: The Trek Files on Memory Alpha Visit the Trekland site for behind-the-scenes access and exclusive merchandise. The conversation continues on Discord with live chats and the Roddenberry Podcasts community! Join today!

Today, we spend time talking DS9, as Bill and Sean continue their watch through. In addition, we talk "Masters of the Universe" and just generally get lost down in the rabbit hole of everything and anything.

The Tower of Dour earns his name as Peter hates on "Crossfire", an episode Joseph thinks is very good and didn't do anything wrong. We dig deep on legitimiate flaws - Shakaar kinda sucks - but is Sad Odo really as bad as Peter says? Or is Joseph right that this is a unique episode demonstrating the character's depth? Listen and decide for yourself!

In a plot-packed thrill ride, the crew team up with the Gom Jabbars (or so Jay Leno thinks), Jeffrey Combs continues his unbroken Trek character home run streak, and Matt and Andy pause from asking, "Why isn't Odo using his T-1000 hands?" to ask, "Why did they wait so long to bring Odo in to use his T-1000 hands?"[Episode discussion begins around 1:25]

Hailing Frequencies Open - Send us a message!The gang are feeling charitable as they discuss Deep Space Nine's "Prophet Motive." We discuss Self Sealing Stem Bolts, Space Chekhovs, singing bags, and sympathize with Kai Winn. Engage!

An Andy's Theory (or prediction?) finally comes true - SECUNDA!! And is Kasidy Yates up to something? The crew continues to discuss her whether she's onscreen or off.[Episode discussion begins around 1:38 (!)]Post your PRIORITY ONE comments and/or questions here and they'll get special consideration to be read in the TNC prime pod or Patreon bonus pods! And if you're in the President's Circle, you may be the honored recipient of a Christopher Pike Medal of Valor! [Brief and concise raises your chances of reaching air as there is generally no editing of hails, but you do you!]If you have jingles or sound bites or images to send, use sttncpod@gmail.com but let us know whether you're on the Lieutenants level or in the President's Circle and include the title of episode your hail is regarding in the subject heading.Send voice hails to (816) TREK-TNC – be sure to mention that you're a member of these lofty lounges so we can give you the special attention a Starfleet officer deserves!Or, y'know, just feel free to chat here with each other, for you special members of our crew are indeed the best and the brightest.

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