Podcast appearances and mentions of drew stewart

Brothers Pete and Paul Escarcega, are joined by Drew Stewart, to discuss "Beverly Hills Cop". With the release of Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, we're revisiting the film that transformed Eddie Murphy into a Superstar! Nominated for Best Screenplay, Beverly Hills Cop launched the Action comedy genre into another stratosphere. This is the first of seven Eddie Murphy movies in a row to open at #1 at the box office. Broke the 11-year record set by The Exorcist (1973) as the highest-grossing R-rated film domestically, and itself held the record for 19 years until surpassed by The Matrix Reloaded (2003). After adjusting for inflation, this is the third highest-grossing R-rated film domestically, after The Exorcist and The Godfather (1972). Included among the American Film Institute's 2000 list of the Top 100 Funniest American Movies.Nominated for Best Screenplay for ScreenBeverly Hills Cop (1984)DIRECTED BY: Martin Brest (Midnight Run, Scent of a Woman)WRITTEN BY: Daniel Petrie, Jr. (The Big Easy, Toy Soldiers), Danilo Bach(Story) (Beverly Hills Cop 2, 3, Axel F)STARRING: Eddie Murphy, Judge Reinhold, John AshtonA freewheeling Detroit cop pursuing a murder investigation finds himself dealing with the very different culture of Beverly Hills.BUDGET AND BOX OFFICE: $13 Million and grossed $316 MillionREVIEWS:  7.4  IMDB rating66 MetascoreThe group also picks their Top 5 Eddie Murphy Movies and Top 5 Best Cop Movies!To listen on Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aaaction-podcast/id1634666134To listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1L78fn3C6RlKKdUihtiLyR?si=f31450db95724290Please like and subscribe to the Aaaction podcast for more movie news and reviews!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzJFoiUHvdbaHaiIfN37BaQ#aaactionpodcast #podcast #film #movie #moviereview #classicmovies #tombstone #rocky #moviepodcast #beverlyhillscop #axelf #axelfoley #copmovies #top5 #eddiemurphy #comedy #jerrybruckheimer #beverlyhills 

Paul Escarcega is joined by Drew Stewart to chat about Fritz Lang's "M" (1931)MOVIE: M (1931)WHERE CAN WE WATCH: MaxDIRECTED BY: Fritz Lang (The Big Heat, Metropolis)WRITTEN BY: Fritz Lang (Metropolis, Fury) Thea von Harbou(MEtropolis) Egon Jacobsohn STARS: Peter Lorre, Ellen Widmann, Inge LandgutPREMISE: When the police in a German city are unable to catch a child-murderer, other criminals join in the manhunt.IMDB RATING: 8.3To listen on Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aaaction-podcast/id1634666134To listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1L78fn3C6RlKKdUihtiLyR?si=f31450db95724290Please make sure to like and subscribe to the Aaaction Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzJFoiUHvdbaHaiIfN37BaQ#aaactionpodcast #podcast #film #movie #moviereview #moviepodcast #classicmovies #paulsoldassmovieclassics #M #fritzlang #bestforeignfilm #germany #classiccinema #murdermystery 

Paul Escarcega is joined by Drew Stewart to chat about Billy Wilder's "Stalag 17"MOVIE: Stalag 17 (1953)WHERE CAN WE WATCH: Tubi, Roku Channel, Pluto TVDIRECTED BY: Billy Wilder (Double indemnity, Sunset Boulevard)WRITTEN BY: Billy Wilder (Double indemnity, Sunset Boulevard) Edward Blum (Adventures of Sherlock Holmes) Donald Bevan STARS: William Holden (Best Actor), Don Taylor, Otto PremingerPREMISE: After two Americans are killed while escaping from a German P.O.W. camp in World War II, the barracks black marketeer, J.J. Sefton, is suspected of being an informer.IMDB RATING: 8.0BOX OFFICE: Budget: $1.6 Mil, Gross: 3.3 MillionTo listen on Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aaaction-podcast/id1634666134To listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1L78fn3C6RlKKdUihtiLyR?si=f31450db95724290Please make sure to like and subscribe to the Aaaction Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzJFoiUHvdbaHaiIfN37BaQ#aaactionpodcast #podcast #film #movie #moviereview #moviepodcast #classicmovies #stalag17 #paulsoldassmovieclassics #billywilder  #warmovies #williamholden #ww2 #prisoncamp #oscarwinner #bestactor #oscarnominations 

Paul Escarcega is joined by Drew Stewart to chat about the All Time Classic, David Lean's "The Bridge on the River Kwai".MOVIE: A Bridge on the River Kwai (1957)WHERE CAN WE WATCH: AMC +, Criterion ChannelDIRECTED BY: David Lean (Lawrence of Arabia, Doctor Zhivago)WRITTEN BY: Pierre Boulle (Planet of the Apes Novel) Carl Foreman (High Noon, The Guns of Navarone) Michael Wilson (Lawrence of Arabia) STARS: Alec Guiness, William Holden, Jack Hawkins, Sessue Hayakawa (Swiss Family Robinson)PREMISE: British POWs are forced to build a railway bridge across the river Kwai for their Japanese captors in occupied Burma, not knowing that the allied forces are planning a daring commando raid through the jungle to destroy it.IMDB RATING: 8.1BOX OFFICE: Budget: $3 Mil, Gross: 27 MillionTo listen on Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aaaction-podcast/id1634666134To listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1L78fn3C6RlKKdUihtiLyR?si=f31450db95724290Please make sure to like and subscribe to the Aaaction Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzJFoiUHvdbaHaiIfN37BaQ#aaactionpodcast #podcast #film #movie #moviereview #moviepodcast #classicmovies #thebridgeontheriverkwai #bridgeontheriverkwai #paulsoldassmovieclassics #davidlean #warmovies #alecguinness #williamholden #ww2 #prisoncamp #AFItop100 #americanfilminstitute #top100moviesofalltime 

Brothers Pete and Paul Escarcega, joined by Drew Stewart and John Cardiel, revisit one of the best comedies of all time "Wedding Crashers".Wedding Crashers (2005)DIRECTED BY: David Dobkin (Fred Claus, The Change-Up, The Judge)WRITTEN BY: Steve Faber (We're the Millers) , Bob Fisher (We're the Millers, Overboard (2018)STARRING: Vince Vaughn, Owen Wilson, Rachel McAdams, Bradley CooplerJohn Beckwith and Jeremy Grey, a pair of committed womanizers who sneak into weddings to take advantage of the romantic tinge in the air, find themselves at odds with one another when John meets and falls for Claire Cleary.WHY ARE WE WATCHING THE FILM?One of the best Post 2000 Comedies, this film launched Vince Vaughn into a different stratosphere.BUDGET AND BOX OFFICE: $25 Million and grossed $56 MillionREVIEWS:  7.0  IMDB rating64 MetascoreTo listen to other episodes with both Drew Stewart and John Cardiel, tune in here:"Tombstone"https://youtu.be/N_Qgji280AA"Pulp Fiction":https://youtu.be/r88Xaxn0KdQ"Ghostbusters"https://youtu.be/sqRu77nwDsETo watch other Drew Stewart Episodes:"Star Wars":https://youtu.be/Avw7sgaaJP8"Jaws":https://youtu.be/Le9io7J3xdETo listen to other episodes with John Cardiel:"Hocus Pocus"https://youtu.be/url_BeH7PNA"Princess Bride"https://youtu.be/hz9GSHue0q4"Toy Story"https://youtu.be/AXMD3h2KGwgTo listen on Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aaaction-podcast/id1634666134To listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1L78fn3C6RlKKdUihtiLyR?si=f31450db95724290Please like and subscribe to the Aaaction podcast for more movie news and reviews!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzJFoiUHvdbaHaiIfN37BaQ#aaactionpodcast #podcast #film #movie #moviereview #classicmovies #moviepodcast #weddingcrashers #comedy #bestcomedy #vincevaughn #owenwilson #rachelmcadams #wedding #2000scomedies

Brothers Pete and Paul Escarcega are joined by Drew Stewart to discuss Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace (1999), with its re-release and 25th Anniversary.DIRECTED BY: George LucasWRITTEN BY: George Lucas STARRING: Ewan McGregor, Liam Neeson, Natalie PortmanTwo Jedi escape a hostile blockade to find allies and come across a young boy who may bring balance to the Force, but the long dormant Sith resurface to claim their original glory.WHY ARE WE WATCHING THE FILM?25th Anniversary of the film. Recently, re-released and made 8.7 Mil, tied for 2nd best re-release of all time beghind avatar.BUDGET AND BOX OFFICE: $115 Million and grossed $1.04 Billion ($484 Mil dom)Nominated for 3 Academy Awards:1.Best Sound2.Sound Effects editing (Ben Burtt) - To create the sounds of the spectators during the pod race scene, sound designer Ben Burtt took a recorder to a San Francisco 49ers game, and recorded the crowd's reactions.3.Visual EffectsREVIEWS:  6.5  IMDB rating51 MetascoreTo listen on Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aaaction-podcast/id1634666134To listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1L78fn3C6RlKKdUihtiLyR?si=f31450db95724290Please like and subscribe to the Aaaction podcast for more movie news and reviews!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzJFoiUHvdbaHaiIfN37BaQ#aaactionpodcast #podcast #film #movie #moviereview #classicmovies #starwars #jedi #episode1 #starwarsfan #phantommenace #amctheatres #alist #moviepodcast #yoda #darthmaul #emperorpalpatine #obiwankenobi #anakinskywalker 

Brothers Pete and Paul Escarcega are joined by Drew Stewart and John Cardiel to discuss the classic western "Tombstone".Tombstone (1993)DIRECTED BY: George P. Kosmatos (Cobra, Rambo: First Blood Part 2)WRITTEN BY: Kevin Jarre (Glory, Rambo: First Blood Part 2, The Mummy) STARRING: Kurt Russell, Val Kilmer, Sam Elliott, Powers Boothe, Michael BiehnA successful lawman's plans to retire anonymously in Tombstone, Arizona are disrupted by the kind of outlaws he was famous for eliminating.WHY ARE WE WATCHING THE FILM?Arguably considered one of the greatest westerns of all time, and probably the greatest modern western, Tombstone is a film stand represents everything great about the Western genre: Action, romance, Adventure, vengeance, and great lines!BUDGET AND BOX OFFICE: $25 Million and grossed $56 MillionREVIEWS:  7.8  IMDB ratingThe group also picks their Top 5 Modern Westerns (Post 1985) and Top 5 Kurt Russell films!To listen to other episodes with Drew Stewart, tune in here:"Ghostbusters"https://youtu.be/sqRu77nwDsE"Pulp Fiction":https://youtu.be/r88Xaxn0KdQ"Star Wars":https://youtu.be/Avw7sgaaJP8"Jaws":https://youtu.be/Le9io7J3xdETo listen to other episodes with John Cardiel:"Pulp Fiction"https://youtu.be/r88Xaxn0KdQ"Hocus Pocus"https://youtu.be/url_BeH7PNA"Princess Bride"https://youtu.be/hz9GSHue0q4"Toy Story"https://youtu.be/AXMD3h2KGwgTo listen on Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aaaction-podcast/id1634666134To listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1L78fn3C6RlKKdUihtiLyR?si=f31450db95724290Please like and subscribe to the Aaaction podcast for more movie news and reviews!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzJFoiUHvdbaHaiIfN37BaQ#aaactionpodcast #podcast #film #movie #moviereview #classicmovies #tombstone #western #kurtrussell #valkilmer #huckleberry #wyattearp #okcorral  #moviepodcast

Brothers Pete and Paul Escarcega are joined by Drew Stewart to discuss With the 4th/5th installment in the film franchise, we wanted to honor this classic that was a huge part of our childhood. Whether it's costumes, quotes, or even the music, Ghostbusters is a classic that still crushes today.The group also picks their Top 5 Bill Murray Movies and Top 5 Sci-Fi Comedy films!To listen to other episodes with Drew Stewart, tune in here:"Pulp Fiction":https://youtu.be/r88Xaxn0KdQ"Star Wars":https://youtu.be/Avw7sgaaJP8"Jaws":https://youtu.be/Le9io7J3xdETo listen on Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aaaction-podcast/id1634666134To listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1L78fn3C6RlKKdUihtiLyR?si=f31450db95724290Please like and subscribe to the Aaaction podcast for more movie news and reviews!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzJFoiUHvdbaHaiIfN37BaQ#aaactionpodcast #podcast #film #movie #moviereview #classicmovies #ghostbusters #billmurray #danackroyd #haroldramis #ghosts #comedy #scifi  #moviepodcast

Welcome to a new series that highlights pre-1980 films in sort of a Book club format that's available on a streaming service.For Episode 4, Paul Escarcega is joined by Drew Stewart as they review Charlie Chaplin's "Modern Times (1936)".WHERE CAN WE WATCH: HBO MAXDIRECTED BY: Charlie Chaplin (Gold Rush, The Great Dictator, City Lights)WRITTEN BY: Charlie Chaplin STARS: Charlie Chaplin, Paulette Goddard, Henry BergmanPREMISE: The Tramp struggles to live in modern industrial society with the help of a young homeless woman.IMDB RATING: 8.5BOX OFFICE: Budget: $1.5 Million, Grossed just under $450kModern Times has won many awards and honors. It was one of the first 25 films selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in the United States National Film Registry for being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant". In 2003, it was screened "out of competition" at the Cannes Film Festival.#aaactionpodcast #film #moviereview #moviepodcast #movie #classicmovies #movieclub #filmhistory #moderntimes #charliechaplin #silentfilm #hbomax

Welcome to a new series that highlights pre-1980 films in sort of a Book club format that's available on a streaming service.For Episode 3, Paul Escarcega is joined by Drew Stewart as they review John Howard Hawk's "El Dorado (1966)".WHERE CAN WE WATCH: Amazon Prime and Paramount Plus.DIRECTED BY: Howard Hawks (Scarface ((1932), Bringing Up Baby, Rio Bravo)WRITTEN BY: Leigh Brackett (The Big Sleep, Rio Bravo, Empire Strikes Back) & Harry Brown (Ocean's Eleven, Sands of Iwo Jima, Places in the Sun)STARS: John Wayne, Robert Mitchum, James CaanEl Dorado is a 1966 American Western film directed and produced by Howard Hawks and starring John Wayne and Robert Mitchum. Written by Leigh Brackett and loosely based on the novel The Stars in Their Courses by Harry Brown, the film is about a gunfighter who comes to the aid of an old friend who is a drunken sheriff struggling to defend a rancher and his family against another rancher trying to steal their water. The supporting cast features James Caan, Charlene Holt, Paul Fix, Arthur Hunnicutt, Michele Carey, R. G. Armstrong, Ed Asner, Christopher George, Adam Roarke and Jim Davis.Cole Thornton, a gunfighter for hire, joins forces with old friend, Sheriff J.P. Hara. Together with an old Indian fighter and a gambler, they help a rancher and his family fight a rival rancher who's trying to steal their water.The film was first released in Japan on December 17, 1966 and then in the United States on June 7, 1967. The film received critical praise and was commercially successful, generating North American rentals of $5,950,000 on box-office receipts of $12 million.[4]Roger Ebert awarded the film three and a half stars, stating: "El Dorado is a tightly directed, humorous, altogether successful Western, turned out almost effortlessly, it would seem, by three old pros: John Wayne, Robert Mitchum and director Howard Hawks."[10]The film has a 96% approval rating on review compiler Rotten Tomatoes based on 25 reviews, with a weighted average of 7.7/10.[11]To Watch on YouTube:https://youtu.be/0ADyIopi_SU#aaactionpodcast #film #moviereview #moviepodcast #movie #classicmovies #movieclub #filmhistory #eldorado #western #paramountplus #amazonprime #howardhawks #johnwayne

Welcome to a new series that highlights pre-1980 films in sort of a Book club format that's available on a streaming service.For Episode 1, Paul Escarcega is joined by Drew Stewart as they review George Roy Hill's "The Great Waldo Pepper". WHERE CAN WE WATCH: NETFLIXDIRECTED BY: George Roy Hill (Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, The Sting)WRITTEN BY: George Roy Hill & William Goldman (The Princess Bride, All the President's Men)STARS: Robert Redford, Susan Sarandon, Margot Kidder, Geoffrey LewisAfter WW1, an ex-pilot takes up barn-storming and chance-meets a former German ace fighter pilot with whom he co-stars in Hollywood war movies depicting aerial dog-fights.#aaactionpodcast #film #moviereview #moviepodcast #movie #classicmovies #movieclub #filmhistory #greatwaldopepper #robertredford #netflix

Brothers Pete and Paul Escarcega are joined by Drew Stewart & Dominique Diaz to discuss Frank Darabont's "Shawshank Redemption", based on Stephen King's short story.The group also picks their Top 5 Oscar-Winning Dramas, the Top 5 Morgan Freeman movies, as well as the Best Prison movies of all time!To listen to other podcasts with Dominique Diaz, tune in here:"The Goonies":https://youtu.be/ufAxQaPjJ44Jurassic Park:https://youtu.be/1GYp5FtaldM"Ferris Bueller's Day Off":https://youtu.be/EBT3Bh_njbE"E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial:https://youtu.be/6tTz0NU0oPo"Home Alone"https://youtu.be/r1NN_7YPU64To listen to other episodes with Drew Stewart, tune in here:"Pulp Fiction":https://youtu.be/r88Xaxn0KdQ"Star Wars":https://youtu.be/Avw7sgaaJP8"Jaws":https://youtu.be/Le9io7J3xdETo listen on Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aaaction-podcast/id1634666134To listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1L78fn3C6RlKKdUihtiLyR?si=f31450db95724290Please like and subscribe to the Aaaction podcast for more movie news and reviews!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzJFoiUHvdbaHaiIfN37BaQ#aaactionpodcast #podcast #film #movie #moviereview #classicmovies #shawshankredemption #prison #oscars #stephenking #drama #moviepodcast #morganfreeman

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Brothers Pete and Paul Escarcega are joined by John Cardiel & Drew Stewart to discuss Quentin Tarantino's masterpiece "Pulp Fiction".The group also debates the Top 5 Quentin Tarantino movies, the Top 5 Gangster Movies, as well as the Top 5 1990's Movies!To listen to our other podcasts with John Cardiel, tune in here:Raiders of the Lost Ark:https://youtu.be/ZKdqySz3XEgToy Story:https://youtu.be/AXMD3h2KGwgThe Princess Bride:https://youtu.be/hz9GSHue0q4Hocus Pocus: https://youtu.be/url_BeH7PNATo listen to our other podcasts with Drew Stewart, tune in here:Jaws:https://youtu.be/Le9io7J3xdEStar Wars:https://youtu.be/Avw7sgaaJP8To listen on Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aaaction-podcast/id1634666134To listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1L78fn3C6RlKKdUihtiLyR?si=f31450db95724290Please like and subscribe to the Aaaction podcast for more movie news and reviews!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzJFoiUHvdbaHaiIfN37BaQ#aaactionpodcast #podcast #film #movie #moviereview #pulpfiction #quentintarantino #classicmovie #90s #oscar #gangster #brucewillis #samuelljackson

Brothers Pete and Paul Escarcega are joined by Lawrence Morris & Drew Stewart to discuss the all-time classic that started it all, "Star Wars", directed by George Lucas. The group also debates the Top 3 Star Wars Movies of all-time, as well as the Best Star Wars Characters/Costumes, and of course, the Top 5 Science Fiction movies of all time!To listen to our other podcasts with Lawrence Morris, tune in here:Raiders of the Lost Ark:https://youtu.be/ZKdqySz3XEgYoung Guns 1 & 2 Part 1:https://youtu.be/RQ97jGXtOL0Young Guns 1 & 2 Part 2:https://youtu.be/MegCrZsWyFoTo listen to our other podcasts with Drew Stewart, tune in here:Jaws:https://youtu.be/Le9io7J3xdETo listen on Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aaaction-podcast/id1634666134To listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1L78fn3C6RlKKdUihtiLyR?si=f31450db95724290Please like and subscribe to the Aaaction podcast for more movie news and reviews!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzJFoiUHvdbaHaiIfN37BaQ#aaactionpodcast #podcast #film #movie #moviereview #starwars #scifi #sciencefiction #georgelucas #70s #moviepodcast #johnwilliams #maytheforcebewithyou #darthvader #lukesjywalker #disney #trilogy galaxyfarfaraway #yoda #classicmovie

Brothers Pete and Paul Escarcega are joined by newcomer Drew Stewart to discuss the classic thriller, "Jaws", directed by Steven Spielberg. The group also debates the Top 5 Best 70's Movies, as well as the best Animal Villains of All-time!To listen on Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aaaction-podcast/id1634666134To listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1L78fn3C6RlKKdUihtiLyR?si=f31450db95724290Please like and subscribe to the Aaaction podcast for more movie news and reviews!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzJFoiUHvdbaHaiIfN37BaQ#aaactionpodcast #podcast #film #movie #moviereview #jaws #sharks #thriller #stevenspielberg #70s #moviepodcast #johnwilliams

Football consists of three phases and we finally got our first special teamer on the show. Former App State Kicker Drew Stewart joins us to talk about his move from Marshall to Appalachian, breaking records and his unique practice schedule. Drew was apart of some great memories with Coach Moore and Coach Satt and has some of the best stories we've have had so far. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/offthemountain/support

Star Trek: Lower Decks, S01E01Welcome to the newest Star Trek series! It's time to shuttle aboard the California-class U.S.S. Cerritos and meet the ... ensigns. The trio is joined by Trek podcast veteran Drew Stewart to look at these new characters, the tone and pacing of the show, and what our favorite jokes were. What did we like? What did we love? And what are we looking forward to improving in the next nine episodes of season one? Let us know your stand-out moments from this first episode of "Star Trek: Lower Decks."

Star Trek: Lower Decks, S01E01 Welcome to the newest Star Trek series! It's time to shuttle aboard the California-class U.S.S. Cerritos and meet the ... ensigns. The trio is joined by Trek podcast veteran Drew Stewart to look at these new characters, the tone and pacing of the show, and what our favorite jokes were. What did we like? What did we love? And what are we looking forward to improving in the next nine episodes of season one? Let us know your stand-out moments from this first episode of "Star Trek: Lower Decks."

Ever seen the original Star Wars trilogy? Which versions? Multiple new “official” editions of the films have emerged since 1997, with the original films as seen in the 70s and 80s left without any official release. The work of tracking all these changes and preserving the originals has largely fallen to fans, one of whom, Drew Stewart, runs Star Wars Visual Comparisons, a compendium of every visual alteration to the original trilogy. Drew dropped by to talk about how and why all this happened to Star Wars, and how communities rise up when studios fail to protect the legacy of their films.

This week, I’m joined by the delightful Drew Stewart to rock out to “The Berenstain Bears Go Platinum!” It’s the gripping tale of Stan and Jan Berenstain really wanting to stick it to the music of today! https://ia601505.us.archive.org/21/items/DIBCEP147/DIBC-EP147.mp3

This week, I’m joined by the delightful Drew Stewart to rock out to “The Berenstain Bears Go Platinum!” It’s the gripping tale of Stan and Jan Berenstain really wanting to stick it to the music of today! https://ia601505.us.archive.org/21/items/DIBCEP147/DIBC-EP147.mp3

In this episode guest speaker Drew Stewart explains what we are on earth to do. Why on earth are we here? Mathew 28:18-20 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

Feedback from the Fans and The Babel Conference. When the Standard Orbit “Refit” Crew began our shakedown voyage aboard the Trek.fm network on January 11, 2016, one of the tenants of our podcasting team for Trek.fm was to ensure that we - Norman C. Lao, Jeffrey Harlan and Ken Tripp - upheld the level of quality and content standards that the listeners of Standard Orbit and Trek.fm have come to expect from the incredible groundwork set by former hosts Drew Stewart and Mike Schindler. Theirs were large shoes to fill and the Refit Team had a daunting task to reach a bar that had been previously set so high with 110 shows. Nearly four months and 14 episodes later, the Refit Team just wanted to check in with all of our supporters and listeners to see if we have settled into a nice and steady cruising speed. The Chief (Ken), Mr. AtoZ (Jeffrey) and I have a great deal of fantastic content planned for the future. But, we also want to keep all of our listeners and Red Shirts engaged in the show that is crafted for you. We have loved every second that we have brought you in these first few months and there is a great road ahead to BEYOND and STLV50! Thanks to everyone for supporting all of our efforts on Standard Orbit. Hosts Norman C. Lao and Ken Tripp Feature Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:12) E-Mail Epilogue (00:03:18) In Defense of Mr. AtoZ (00:11:45) Kicking the Tires (00:16:08) Do YOU Like Italian? (00:20:11) Our Future POV for TOS (00:24:31) Teasing a Trailers Review (00:38:57) The Alternative Factors (00:48:43) Always Finding the Value in TOS (00:52:35) The Schmedlap and Umptyscratch Awards (00:58:46) Thank You for Listening to Standard Orbit (01:02:11) Production C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer), Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer), Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer), Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer), Ken Tripp (Editor and Associate Producer), Renee Roberts (Associate Producer), Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer), Richard Marquez (Production Manager), Will Nguyen (Content Manager)

BridgeMates.Bridge officers get to know each other after years of service together, forming friendships, just like Data and Geordi La Forge's, that last a lifetime. But how well do they really know each other? That question is put to the test again with the now famous Star Trek: The Next Generation based-game, "BridgeMates." Phillip Gilfus plays game show host in a three-round competition (plus bonus round!) that places co-hosts Darren Moser and Daniel Proulx against the co-hosts of the sister Trek.fm podcast Standard Orbit, Drew Stewart and Mike Schindler. The two teams must answer TNG-based questions and see if they can correctly match the same answer that their co-host gives. Will the Next Genexperts Darren and Daniel redeem their reputations and finally win? Or will The Original Series duo of Drew and Mike use Kirk's fighting techniques and Spock's logic to carry the day? Join this fun-filled crossover podcast game show that asks the question, "How well do you know your #BridgeMates?"HostsDaniel Proulx, Phillip Gilfus, & Darren MoserGuests Drew Stewart & Mike SchindlerEditor / ProducerDarren MoserExecutive ProducersNorman C. Lao, Matthew Rushing, & C Bryan Jones Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Manager Will Nguyen ChaptersRound 1 (00:04:06)Round 2 (00:17:16)Round 3 (00:32:01)Bonus Round (00:54:19) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm/ Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep our shows coming to you every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

The Naked Time.   The Next Generation went out of its way to avoid connections with The Original Series, but one thing they have in common is crew members getting drunk on water. TNG fans know it as the Psi-2000 virus, but in Kirk's day it was just good ole polywater. Thanks to highly questionable environmental suit design and procedures that would make the CDC cringe, the crew of the Enterprise fell victim to some fancy water molecules that almost killed them. Potential cause of death? Strange behavior.   In this episode of The Ready Room we're joined by John Mills, Drew Stewart, and Norm Lao to discuss newly introduced characters acting out of character, crying Vulcans, and why there's always room for time travel. We also explain how to deal with shrinkage and space madness, and we do it all whilst singing a rousing rendition of “I'll Take You Home Again, Kathleen.”   In our news segment we discuss Paramount's plans for a resort in London, Kate Mulgrew's upcoming memoir Born with Teeth, and look back at 20 years of Star Trek Generations.   Hosts Christopher Jones and John W. Mills   Guests Drew Stewart and Norman C. Lao   Editor and Producer Christopher Jones   Associate Producer Renee Roberts   News Looking back at 20 years of Star Trek Generations (00:02:44) Paramount plans to open London resort with Star Trek (00:22:33) Kate Mulgrew to release memoir in 2015 (00:32:08)   Feature: The Naked Time Intro and Synopsis (00:36:10) Initial Thoughts (00:41:41) Vulcan's Don't Cry (00:46:02) Space Madness! (00:58:15) Dealing with Shrinkage (01:04:40) There's Always Room for Time Travel (01:10:08) Final Thoughts (01:25:10) Closing (01:30:05)   Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm   Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

The Enterprise Incident. The cloaking device is one of the most powerful strategic technologies in Star Trek, coveted by the Federation even in 24th century. So when the little space birds started tweeting about the Romulans having one, Kirk and Spock had no choice but to stage an elaborate play in order to get their hands on it. It came to be known as "The Enterprise Incident," and introduced a number of elements that would be revisited time and again throughout Star Trek. In this episode of The Ready Room we're joined by John Mills, Drew Stewart, and Jaime Sanchez to talk about Kirk and Spock's convoluted—and somewhat sensual—mission to steal a cloaking device, William Shatner's take on Romulans, why Joanne Linville should get more credit, and we reveal the true story behind the Romulan use of Klingon ship designs. In our news segment we debate the results of StarTrek.com's Mirror Universe poll, field listener Gene Russell's Question from the Fleet about pilot episodes and title sequences, and remember Arlene Martel, who portrayed T'Pring in one of the most famous Star Trek episode ever "Amok Time."   Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact   Chapters   News Remembering Alene Martel (2:23) And the Favorite Mirror Universe episode is… (9:30) Question from the Fleet: Pilot + Title Sequence Faceoff (18:44) Sponsor: Audible (31:40)   Feature: The Enterprise Incident Intro and Synopsis (36:43) Thoughts and Memories (43:19) You Pointy-Eared Bastard (49:09) A Convoluted Mission (55:36) Damn That Ship Looks Familiar! (1:05:23) Spock and [Redacted]: A Love Story (1:13:03) Influencing Later Trek (1:25:56) Final Thoughts (1:32:42) Closing (1:40:00)

A Taste of Armageddon. According to Elaine Benes, Tolstoy once said “War, what is it good for?” And while she may have been wrong about the source, apparently Kirk shared the sentiment. When the Enterprise was dispatched to establish diplomatic relations with a planet that apparently wanted no part of the Federation, Kirk and his crew found themselves casualties of a war fought through computers. The damage-free conflict—if you don't count the deaths from willing disintegration—didn't sit right with Kirk, and so he took the future of two worlds into his own hands by forcing them into choosing between full conflict or reconciliation. The outcome remains unknown. In this episode of The Ready Room we're joined by Charlynn Schmiedt, Drew Stewart, and Eric Brasure to discuss "A Taste of Armageddon," the antisceptic nature of the war between Eminiar VII and Vendikar, whether civilization is worth saving if the people no longer see the value of life, and debate if Kirk has the right to make the decision for an alien society. We also discuss Vulcan wall-telepathy, the new Eminiar line at Uniqlo, and uncover the real origins of General Order 24. In our news segment, we discuss Robert Picardo's newly available house, TMZ accosting Brannon Braga to get the answer to a question the rest of us left behind in 1991, and take a behind the scenes look at Star Trek Continues with the help of Condé Nast Entertainment and WIRED.   News Robert Picardo teams up with Coldwell Banker (3:50) TMZ accosts Brannon Braga to ask age-old question (5:57) Behind-the-scenes of Star Trek Continues (11:32) Reviews Promotion (22:11) Sponsor: TrekFan (23:03) Sponsor: Audible (24:58)   Feature: A Taste of Armageddon Intro and Synopsis (27:46) First Impressions of Eminiar VII (31:39) Protecting Civilization? (36:34) The Antiseptic Nature of War (43:14) The Naivety of Diplomacy (54:21) The Real Origin of General Order 24 (1:04:32) Father Kirk Knows Best (1:07:39) Uniqlo and Telepathy (1:16:20) Final Thoughts (1:20:25) Closing (1:29:44)

The Doomsday Machine. If you ask fans of The Original Series to name their favorite episodes, invariably “The Doomsday Machine” comes up. Even James Doohan named the episode his favorite of the series. In 1968, “The Doomsday Machine” received a Hugo Award nomination for Best Dramatic Presentation; but not all are in love with the story. D.C. Fontana named the episode her least favorite of the series, and the story's author, Norman Spinrad, has expressed disappointment with its translation to screen. Neverthless, "The Doomsday Machine" remains one of the essential hours of TOS. In this episode of The Ready Room we're joined by Daniel Handlin, Drew Stewart, and Suzanne Abbott to find out where we stand on this story of a captain (well… a commodore) destroyed by the loss of his crew, the Moby-Dick allegory, the social message that H-Bombs are bad, the origins of the planet killer itself, and our thoughts on the remastered version of the episode. In our news segment we learn about Five Year Mission's Las Vegas adventure, get technical with some advancements in the field of tractor beams and their possible applications, and look back at Star Trek III: The Search for Spock on the film's 30th anniversary.

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."

Imagining an Abramsverse DS9. It's been five years since the reimagined J.J. Abrams Star Trek landed on the big screen. In that time we've only gotten two movies, but the alternate timeline has expanded greatly off-screen through IDW's Star Trek Ongoing comics. A visit by Q to the Abramsverse in The Q Gambit will send James T. Kirk on quest that will see the Enterprise joining forces with familiar faces from Star Trek lore, beginning with the crew of "a certain space station…" Could this mean DS9? And if so, how would that work? In this episode of The Orb we're joined by Drew Stewart of Standard Orbit and Daniel Proulx of Earl Grey to imagine what a J.J. reboot of Deep Space Nine might look like. How would the storylines change? How big would the station be? Who would play Captain Sisko? And what does Mall of America have to do with it? Join us for this debate that spans eras, timelines, and every part of the Star Trek franchise.

The Mount Rushmore of Trek. Thousands of artists have helped to make Star Trek the thing it is today. But what if you had to pick just four of them to represent the franchise as a whole? For our third season finale, the Trek.fm crew tries determine which four faces belong on the Mount Rushmore of Trek. Max and Mike are joined by five guests from around the network, including Drew Stewart of Standard Orbit, Jason Genser of Star Trek: Equinox, Daniel Proulx and Phillip Gilfus of Earl Grey, and Christopher Jones of everything else, to give their unique perspectives on who deserves to be immortalized in stone.

Spectre of the Gun. The date is October 26, 1881. The place is Tombstone, Arizona. It's the day of the gunfight at the O.K. Corral. So what are Kirk and his crew doing here? Well, Chekov is here to hit on the ladies. That much is clear. But what about the others? It wasn't unusual for the Enterprise crew to visit locales that looked a lot like Earth. Usually the buildings in those places had four walls. But when budgets are thin you spread around the limited walls you have, and if you're creative you find a way to make it work in your favor. Such was the case in "Spectre of the Gun," a Western set in space at a time when Earth-bound Westerns were standard programming. In this episode of The Ready Room we're joined by Daniel Proulx, Drew Stewart, and Mariel Keeran to discuss TOS's trip to the wild, wild West, whether it's a remarkable exploration of the workings of the mind, or just an average chapter in a series trying to tell stories with limited resources. We also explore whether this was a prelude to holodeck malfunctions, why Chekov can't keep his hands to himself, and find out why sublimated snake venom might be better than scotch.  In our news segment we check out the new home at the Smithsonian for the original the Enterprise shooting model, spot starships landing in Japan, dicuss the upcoming changes to StarTrek.com—which include closing down the discussion boards—and learn more about Star Trek Timelines, a new strategy game heading for your mobile device.

Trials and Tribble-ations. When the 30th Anniversary of Star Trek rolled around in 1996, Deep Space Nine chose to pay homage to The Original Series with an ambitious episode that would push the computer technology of the time to the limit. Inspired by the revolutionary techniques of Forrest Gump, the DS9 writers set out to pen a story that would insert Sisko and his crew into the middle of one of the franchise's most iconic episodes—“The Trouble with Tribbles.” The result was one of the most memorable moments in Star Trek history. In this episode of The Orb we join forces with the hosts of Trek.fm's TOS show, Standard Orbit, as Drew Stewart and Mike Schindler sit in with Chris and Matt to discuss "Trials and Tribble-ations" from a TOS perspective. We pick our favorite moments, debate the hot topics it raises (those are Klingons?!), and perhaps talk a bit too much about Dax. But can you blame us? After all, she lived in that time.

TOS Impressions of Seasons 1 and 2. When announced, the basic premise of Enterprise was a trip back to the 22nd century for a story that would set up The Original Series. In actuality, the first season of Enterprise delivered a weaker than anticipated connection to Kirk's time, and this continued in the second year. This is not a bad thing—it gave the show an identity of its own—but it did leave many long-time Trekkies scratching their head. So how would a died-in-the-wool TOS fan feel about Enterprise after coming into the series with certain expectations. In this episode of Warp Five, we're joined by Standard Orbit co-host Drew Stewart to hear his take on Enterprise Seasons One and Two from a TOS perspective. How does a Kirk guy feel about Archer? How are the other characters received? What are Drew's favorite episodes and TOS connections from the first two seaons? And how would he have written the rest of the series beyond "Shockwave"? Join us for a trip from the 23rd century to the 22nd, with an unexpected sprinkling of X-Men.

Inside The Apple with Marc Cushman. Computers controlling humanoid populations is a common theme in The Original Series, as is the association between these situations and the worship of God here on Earth. In “The Apple,” the two were brought together in a most obvious way as Kirk and his landing party find themselves in the Garden of Eden. To drive the point home, Kirk is even cast in the role of Satan. In this episode of The Ready Room we're joined by Drew Stewart, Mike Schindler, and Marc Cushman, author of These Are the Voyages, for an inside look at this very dangerous trip to paradise. What was the public reaction in the 1960s to a story with such blatant Biblical parallels? How did Gene L. Coon, D.C. Fontana, and the rest of the TOS staff feel about the story? And how does "The Apple" fit into the overall narrative of TOS's second season? In our news segment we take a look at a new Paramount theme park coming to Spain that will feature Star Trek in its "Plaza Futura," Oregon-based Trek Theatre performing "The Measure of a Man," and io9's list of the ten times Kirk actually faced the no-win scenario—sort of.

Move Along Home as a TOS Episode. One of the most infamous episodes of Deep Space Nine, “Move Along Home” is almost universally hated by Niners. The moment of first official contact with a race from the Gamma Quadrant—a moment that Sisko took very seriously—was turned into a night of games. Nothing could be less DS9 than “Allamaraine!” right? Well, in this episode of The Orb hosts Christopher Jones and Matthew Rushing are joined by Standard Orbit's Drew Stewart to present an angle that might make “Move Along Home” a bit easier to swallow. What if this were not a DS9 episode, but rather a TOS one? It might be considered a classic. There are many similarities between these gaming aliens, the struggles of our crew, and 1960s Star Trek storytelling. Join us as we climb the shaps and see if you agree that cries of “Allamaraine!” could have been TOS gold.

Star Trek Generations with Standard Orbit. In this special episode of Earl Grey, hosts Phillip Gilfus, Darren Moser and Daniel Proulx are joined by the crew of Standard Orbit—Mike Schindler and Drew Stewart—for a special holiday analysis of Star Trek Generations. Continuing on from Part I of our discussion on Standard Orbit, the super-sized crew looks at the remainder of Generations from a TNG perspective including Kirk vs. Picard, Data’s character development, the Christmas scene, and much more. So join in as the two crews come together for the first time and make an episode to cross the generations.

The Squire of Gothos. Dealing with powerful aliens, computers, and the temper tantrums of children are all in a day's work for Kirk and the Enterprise crew. But how about rolling them all into one? That's what happened when the mysterious planet Gothos found its way into the path of the Enterprise—or vice versa—in the “The Squire of Gothos.” In this episode of The Ready Room we're joined by Charlynn Schmiedt, Drew Stewart, and John Mills to discuss Kirk's run-in with the Paramount props department and General Trelane (retired), his assumption that a machine was behind all the tricks, the casting of William Campbell, and whether or not Trelane is a Q. We also choose the time periods that would be our own obsessions and uncover the true history of Earth's salt vampire-infested past. In news we check in on Syfy's plans for a Thanksgiving-weekend Star Trek movie marathon, the release of Anthony Montgomery's new film Chariot, full details on the Enterprise Season Three Blu-ray extras, and we preview two more tracks from Five Year Mission's upcoming album Year Three. Plus, we remember Star Trek: The Motion Picture casting director Marvin Paige.

Ellison, Part 1: Trek. This week, Max and Mike begin a new series on writer Harlan Ellison, looking at his work on The Outer Limits. Ellison's “The City On the Edge of Forever” is considered by many to be Star Trek's finest hour. The story of Kirk finally falling in love, only to have that love snatched away by the Universe is both epic in scale and personal in emotion. It is thought of by most to be a masterpiece. But not by Ellison. The episode's road to the screen was undoubtedly the most troubled of any Trek episode. Ellison's original screenplay was thought to be unfilmable and uncharacteristic of Trek. As such, it was heavily rewritten by Gene Roddenberry and others, until it became something that Ellison despised. Three decades later, Ellison published his original screenplay along with an essay telling his side of the story. The book is almost as epic as the episode itself. For the first part in our series on Ellison, we are joined by Drew Stewart of Standard Orbit and John Mills of Words with Nerds to look at both the finished episode and the original screenplay. We discuss whether or not it is the best episode of Trek, how the aired version differs from the first draft, whether or not the changes are for the better, and what Ellison's essay says about the creative process.

The Naked Time. Unique outfits. Lack of outfits. Time travel. "The Naked Time" has it all. And in this episode of Trek News & Views we're joined by Drew Stewart and Charlynn Schmiedt to talk about the early TOS story in which the Enterprise crew becomes intoxicated by space germs. We delve into Spock's shower-curtain outfit, how we see his human side come to the fore, as well as how the loss of inhibition affects Kirk and how he divulges his two loves. Along the way we talk about topless Sulu and how the outfits of each department had unique qualities—including a highly absorbant red shirt.

The Man Trap. After "The Cage" was rejected by NBC, Gene Roddenberry was given an unprecedented second chance to bring Star Trek to the screen. Three new pilot outlines were written and finally one was chosen. The public's first glimpse of Star Trek was to take place on planet M-113—a world left deserted by a civilization with an apparent salt and stacking fetish—and tell a story that the studio felt was a safer first impression with its straightforward plot, monster action, and not-too-exotic setting. In this episode of The Ready Room we're joined by Mike Schindler and Drew Stewart to discuss "The Man Trap," why it was chosen as the first episode to air, how it stacks up to the other choices both as science fiction and as an introduction to Roddenberry's concept, and how the franchise might have differed had it followed this episode's format and approach to alien life. In news we learn about the next stop for Destination Star Trek—Frankfurt, Germany—how you can build your own NX class refit, look at the wide variety of 2014 Star Trek calendars, and discuss Bryan Fuller's desire to bring Star Trek back to television—and what form that might take. Plus, we learn about Mike's get-rich-quick scheme involving his cat, an ink pad, and a Star Trek convention. 

A Taste of Armageddon. In this episode of Trek News & Views Colin is joined by Drew Stewart and Max Hegel for another trip into the worlds of TOS with “A Taste of Armageddon.” We talk about sonic weapons, Apple-product love, synthetic burgers, Drew and his love of fabric, how the Vulcans made ancient Earth monuments, and of course how Kirk yet again leaves a planet on the brink of annihilation. 

The Devil in the Dark. The mission of the Enterprise is to seek out new life and new civilizations. And that's exactly what Kirk and his crew did when they visited Janus VI. But sometimes our heroes don't react to truly alien life in the way they perhaps should. In this episode of The Ready Room we're joined by Daniel Proulx, Drew Stewart, and Charlynn Schmiedt to discuss the realities of seeking out new life, the way TOS explores racial issues, and why we have more in common with the Horta than you might think. We also jump into The Great Phaser Debate, feel sorry for the nine unluckiest guys on the ship, and marvel at the magical properties of the Vulcan mindmeld. In our news segment we break down the Into Darkness Honest Trailer, discuss the "Unification” Blu-ray and the possibility of such releases for DS9 and Voyager, get an update on the WeLoveFine Star Trek t-shirt design contest, and pull up a table for Michael Dorn's Swallow Your Bliss Indiegogo campaign. Plus, we introduce a new segment, Messages from the Fleet. 

Spock's Brain. On September 20, 1968, after successfully rescuing Star Trek from cancellation, fans were greeted with the premiere of a third season. When you've been given a second chance, you want to put your best foot forward. So rather than going with the first new episode filmed, the producers reached deeper into the bag to pull out the season premiere. And the story they chose was “Spock's Brain.” In this episode of The Ready Room we're joined by Drew Stewart, Charlynn Schmiedt, and Jennie Zell to explore this legendary episode to find out why—rather than being the worst episode of Star Trek as is so often claimed—it is truly a brilliant work of art. In our news segment we look at the Smithsonian Channel's Real Story of Star Trek, an expanded soundtrack release for Insurrection from GNP Crescendo, some unique Into Darkness promotions from Japan—including a track featuring Kyary Pamyu Pamyu—and news about the next Star Trek film. Plus, we hit the club to try out the latest dance craze—the Riker Maneuver. 

Impressions of a First-time Niner. As hard as it is for we die-hard Niners to believe, there are many Star Trek fans who are just now viewing Deep Space Nine for the very first time. In many cases, they've heard from friends how DS9 is a rich series filled with character depth and complex story threads and have decided they must see this for themselves. And then, they get into Season One and wonder what all the hooplah is about. In this episode of The Orb we're joined by Trek.fm's own TOS editor Drew Stewart to find out about his own experience as he explores this corner of the Alpha Quadrant for the very first time. Plus, we reveal how “Move Along Home” could have been an instant classic.

Matheson, Part 1: Trek. Richard Matheson is one of the most influential genre writers of our time. He has written countless novels and short stories, including I Am Legend. He is responsible for numerous movies and TV shows, including sixteen episodes of The Twilight Zone. And he also wrote the sixth episode of Star Trek, “The Enemy Within.”  This week, we begin a new series looking at a cross section of Matheson’s career. Specifically, we will examine his novels that were adapted into movies, comparing those films to their source material.  In Part 1, Mike is joined by Trek.fm’s very own Christopher Jones and Drew Stewart to look at Matheson’s work on “The Enemy Within.” We discuss how Matheson’s style translates to episodic television, how the episode stacks up against Voyager’s “Faces,” whether or not the B-plot works, and how Matheson may be the perfect writer for William Shatner.

100 Things We Love About Star Trek. This week we reach a milestone: our 100th show! To help us celebrate the occasion we've gathered members of the Trek.fm crew from all around the globe for a double-length feature. In this episode of The Ready Room we forego our usual format as Matthew Rushing, Charlynn Schmiedt, Drew Stewart, Lorrie Sears, Thomas Baddeley, Max Hegel, Daniel Proulx, Mariel Keeran, and Matt Miller join us for an informal chat about a hundred things we love about Star Trek. In an abbreviated news segment we hear from one of our most devoted listeners and check in on Star Trek: The Exhibition as it kicks off in San Diego. We also look at some very limited autographed collectibles from Amazon and Celebrity Authentics signed by William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, and Zachary Quinto.

A Piece of the Action. When Gene Roddenberry was putting together his first proposal for Star Trek, he jotted down a one-sentence synopsis: “President Capone.” And from that eventually came the second-season episode “A Piece of the Action.” In this episode of The Ready Room we're joined by Matthew Rushing and Drew Stewart to discuss Kirk and Spock's romp through 1920s Chicago—or at least an alien world modeled after the gangster lifestyle—in one the most quintessential TOS stories around. And if you're lucky, you'll leave the show with a royale Fizzbin. In news we look at release dates for the Enterprise Season Two Blu-ray set, an expanded soundtrack for “The Best of Both Worlds” from GNP Crescendo, the premiere of Star Trek Continues, Space.com's Treknology infographic, the History Channel's Star Trek: Secrets of the Universe, and pre-order promotions for Star Trek Into Darkness. Plus, we learn the identify of Jeffrey Combs's female counterpart. She is everywhere!

Unexpected. The first rule of Xyrillian boating is you do not talk about Xyrillian boating. The second rule is you don't stick your hands into a box of pebbles with a stranger. This is something Trip Tucker learned the hard way when a seemingly innocent day on the holographic water left him with a few extra nipples and an alien baby. In this episode of The Ready Room we're joined by Drew Stewart, Mariel Keeran, and Enterprise associate producer Dave Rossi to discuss “Unexpected,” how it gives us a rare glimpse of a truly alien environment, introduces holodeck and replicator technology, the first hostile encounter between human and Klingon ships, and more. In news we look at a feature-length Blu-ray release for “Redemption,” recovered footage from “The Bonding,” the return of Star Trek fragrances, personalised Star Trek email addresses, a Facebook chat with George Takei and J.J. Abrams, a little known Star Trek Into Darkness TV spot, and the Into Darkness soundtrack. 

Vanishing Point. As it turns out, Travis isn’t the only crew member who feels he’s invisible. In “Vanishing Point,” Hoshi had the same sensation. In this episode of Trek News and Views Colin is joined by Drew Stewart, Lorrie Sears, and Mariel Keeran to discuss this second-season Enterprise episode, with a dash of “Samaritan Snare,” a bit of “Fallen Hero,” and a possible appearance by Monty Python.

The Conscience of the King. Shakespeare can be found throughout Star Trek, from simple quotes to lifted plotlines. Today we take the influence of the Bard on the franchise for granted; but it all started in first season of The Original Series with a story that digs deeply into the issues of justice, vengeance, and justifications. In this episode of The Ready Room we're joined by Drew Stewart and Charlynn Schmiedt to discuss “The Conscience of the King” and how a story that may seem like a simplistic, bad mystery is actually a multilayered gem that showcases the very best of Star Trek and the cast. In news we have the latest information on the Best of Both Worlds theatrical event, try on some tunic tanks, and take a look at Andorians in DK's upcoming Star Trek Visual Dictionary, IDW's May 2013 comic lineup, and the making of Star Trek: The Video Game. Plus, we share our impressions of Ongoing #18's trip into Uhura's past and the second part of Countdown to Darkness. A Star Trek IV homage may also be on deck.

It’s J.J. The Twitters were on fire this week with news of J.J. Abrams directing Star Wars VII, and regulars Greg Harbin, Kathryn Brihan, and Drew Stewart can barely contain their enthusiasm for how little they want to talk about it. Also on the rundown: Netflix posts a profit, Twitter adds video, “1952” has a box, Jan Jones is oblivious, WoW assassins are hired, and people are angry about not one but two biopics in this week’s Observation Lounge.

Stalking Sequels, Games, and Dinosaurs. This week on The Observation Lounge, Not-Co-host Drew Stewart manufactures a holodeck “accident” in order to become Acting Host. Then he invites over Trek.fm’s Charlynn Schmiedt and Jennie Zell of Playing Doctor and Mouthy BroadCast to give you your fill of geeky news. Unneeded sequels, Facebook stalking, and video games are just a few of the topics covered in this exciting episode!

Comics and TV News. Host Greg Harbin and Observation Lounge news editor Kathryn Brihan are joined by Trek.fm’s Drew Stewart for a smorgasbord of geeky news. Holodecks are on their way, Fraction’s “Hawkeye” can help Sandy victims, JGL is playing everyone, Stan Lee turns 90, Kathryn is packing her bags for the Wonderful World of Middle Earth, and much much more.

Trailers. Host Greg Harbin and Observation Lounge news editor Kathryn Brihan are joined by Trek.fm’s Drew Stewart and Geek Crash Course’s Michael Nixon to preview 2013’s finest films. Can they survive being taken “Into Darkness” before being assaulted by a Beard “of Steel” while trapped in an “Iron” cage? Can you repeat the past? Of course “Gatsby” can. Can two films survive “After Earth” without falling into “Oblivion”? Perhaps “GI Joe” can tell us before giant robots fight giant monsters on the “Pacific Rim”. These puns and more lie within.

Time Travel in Voyager. Time keeps on slipping… slipping… slipping… into the Delta Quadrant! In this episode of Trek News & Views, Colin is joined by Drew Stewart and Max Hegel to continue our ongoing discussion of time travel—this time as it pertains to Voyager. Along the way they go down a few wormholes including one for health care, one for vowels and the British need for the letter ‘u’, and one in which they find a new storyline in which Harry Kim is the only one not to die!

Sequels, Transformers, and Child’s Play. Violence erupts in this week’s episode of The Observation Lounge, detonating the panel and everything they stand for. Host Greg Harbin is joined by Trek.fm’s Drew Stewart and Tristan Riddell, along with Kathryn Brihan, to chat about some of this week’s geeky stories. Among the rundown: Syfy’s 20th anniversary, the future of TV distribution, a sequel to the Tron sequel, a man shoots his girlfriend over The Walking Dead, Ben Savage tries to save Girl Meets World, Japan builds actual Transformers, and Harrison Ford and Gavin Hood ruin Ender’s Game. In the staff meeting, Cory Doctorow proves the signal can’t be stopped, Matt Fraction proves sometimes all you need is a “Hawkguy,” The Dark Knight proves villains and heroes aren’t that different, and Child’s Play proves that gamers can give back. Oh, and the ISS Riddell releases his docking clamps.

Batman and Beyond. Could Heath Ledger have been Batman? So say we all! Rumors and speculation abound in this week’s episode of The Observation Lounge. Host Greg Harbin is joined by Kathryn Brihan and Drew Stewart, TOS Editor for Trek.fm, to discuss reports about future Batman and X-Men films, SyFy’s Battlestar Galactica: Blood & Chrome webisodes, upcoming Real Steel reality show, and Waterworld TV series. We also—allons-y!—discuss how very excited we all are about the upcoming 50th anniversary of Doctor Who, and share nuggets about All-New X-Men, The Ridiculous Menace, and the new novel from Steven King’s son Joe Hill.

Roddenberry Part 3: Assignment: Earth. After two seasons on the air, the cancellation of Star Trek seemed to be inevitable. In order to hedge his bets, Gene Roddenberry designed the probable series finale to be a backdoor pilot for a new show entitled Assignment: Earth. This week, Max and Mike are joined by Trek.fm’s TOS editor Drew Stewart to discuss what “Assignment: Earth” is and what it would have been, how it differs from Trek’s portrayal of Roddenberry’s world view, how it worked as a self-contained pilot and as an episode of Star Trek, and whether or not season one of Assignment: Earth would have been preferable to season three of Star Trek.

Blood and Chrome, Girl Meets World, iPad mini, and The Commbadge. In this week’s episode of The Observation Lounge host Greg Harbin is joined by Michael Fisher, Senior Editor at PocketNow, and Drew Stewart, TOS Editor for Trek.fm, to discuss a grab bag of topics including Battlestar Galactica: Blood and Chrome, Disney’s plans for a Boy Meets World sequel, Verizon’s cellular data blackhole, the iPad mini, and Indiegogo’s Bluetooth Commbadge project. Plus, we revisit last week’s Disney Star Wars debate and Michael reveals that all of his iPad reviews have at least one sex scene.

Star Wars and Disney. Even the Trek.fm crew needs to go off-duty from time to time. And when that time comes, we all gather in The Observation Lounge to talk about things not of the Star Trek universe. In our first show from that vaunted room of staff meetingness we take on the purchase of Lucasfilm and the Star Wars franchise by Disney. Is this a good thing for that galaxy far, far away? Who should lead the franchise into a new future? And what direction should this new journey take? We tackle all of these questions and more as host Greg Harbin sits down with Drew Stewart, Matthew Rushing, and Christopher Jones for a little bit of non-Trek chatter.

The Andorian Incident. The launch of Enterprise marked the return of one of Star Trek's favourite aliens—the Andorians. After four appearances on The Original Series, the Andorians were rarely seen. We caught glimpses twice each in TAS, TNG, and the TOS films. Then nothing. But Enterprise took the Andorians and made them a cornerstone of the 22nd century storyline with 16 appearances led by one of Star Trek's greatest actors, Jeffrey Combs. In this episode of The Ready Room we're joined by our TOS editor Drew Stewart and Ben McCormick of Dork Trek and Playing Doctor to discuss the triumphant return of our blue-skinned friends in “The Andorian Incident.” In news we discuss Ronald D. Moore's thoughts on a new Star Trek series, the Star Trek Renegades Kickstarter, confirmation of Enterprise and the possibility of DS9 on Blu-ray, our impressions of the first issue of Brannon Braga's Hive comic, and some movie news & rumours… including a very special exclusive. 

Time Travel, Part 2. This week Colin is joined by our own Drew Stewart, Miles McLoughlin of SciFi Diner, and Mike & Max of Commentary Track Stars for the second part of their discussion of time travel in Star Trek. 

Time Travel. This week Colin is joined by our own Drew Stewart, Miles McLoughlin of SciFi Diner, and Mike & Max of Commentary Track Stars to discuss time travel in Star Trek. 

The Return of the Archons. We're up for the Red Hour as we take on the classic TOS episode “The Return of the Archons.” In addition to the original story, the Star Trek universe has put a new twist on Landru and the mysteries of Beta III through IDW's Star Trek Ongoing comic series. As part of the development of the Abramsverse, this series—overseen by Robert Orci and Bad Robot—has been re-imagining classic episodes; and the most recent two-part release sheds new light on Landru. In this episode of The Ready Room we're joined by David Taylor and Drew Stewart to discuss both the original TV episode and the IDW comic version. In news we cover Patrick Stewart and the Olympic torch, the Star Trek Las Vegas event schedule, Star Trek Night at Dodger Stadium, and Greg recounts his night at the TNG theatrical event. Plus, we get into the spirit of summer competition with an event known to few humans—the Edo Olympics.

The Corbomite Maneuver. Think Kirk and the first thing that comes to mind just might be fisticuffs. While this may have been his first course of action in many cases, Kirk was also a thinking man. This important characteristic of leadership—and the one that came to define him in the long term—was on display from the very start of The Original Series in “The Corbomite Maneuver.” Sure, Kirk could have beamed over and pounded Balok into submission, but instead he outmaneuvered the threat to his ship intellectually. By changing the game from chess to poker, Kirk gained the upper hand—and he didn't even have to resort to “phaser weapons.” As an added bonus, he got a glass of tranya for his efforts. In this episode of The Ready Room we're joined by Charlynn Schmiedt and Drew Stewart to discuss “The Corbomite Maneuver” and the quick start out of the gates by TOS.  In news we cover the latest Star Trek London developments, Leonard Nimoy discussing The Wrath of Khan at the LA Film Festival, Jonathan Frakes on the evolution of Riker, the updated Communicator iPhone app from CBS, cast changes on Star Trek: Phase II, new uses from Star Trek drinkware from GiftTrek.Net,and some movie news and rumors. Plus Greg pulls out his guitar and performs his new song “Balok's Ballad.”

First Contact. The first big screen outing for Picard and crew was more a bridge between generations than an outright TNG film. But in 1996 the spotlight shown entirely on the men and women of the 24th century, bringing us a new ship and the return of a legendary villain. The scope of the threat couldn't have been larger. All of Earth had been assimilated by the Borg—in the past—and it was up to Mr. Jean-Luc to save the future. Under the direction of Jonathan Frakes, First Contact brought The Next Generation to what many consider the top of its game. In this episode of The Ready Room we're joined by Brian Finifter of Down In Front, Drew Stewart of Cinetropolis, and Mike Rittenhouse of Five Year Mission to discuss First Contact, how it changed the Borg, and how the film has stood the test of time. In news we cover the TNG Remastered theatrical schedule, some changes to TNG Blu-ray pricing, Star Trek attractions at a Paramount park in Spain, Star Trek.com's poll about Trek's best doctor, Spock Days 2012 in the City of Vulcan, plus we go all fashion diva with our discussion about hats.