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Adam Nimoy Talks Star Trek, Documentary, and Dad. Perhaps no one better symbolizes Star Trek—and the message behind  it—than Leonard Nimoy. Just as fathers influence their children, Leonard Nimoy did this for millions around the world. And in this episode of The Ready Room, recorded on Father's Day, hosts Christopher Jones and Larry Nemecek are joined by someone who knows this better than anyone: Leonard's son, Adam. Currently working on a documentary called “For The Love of Spock,” Adam helps us all remember the incredible talent and influence that his father brought to the world as we discuss the project, his life growing up with a famous dad, his own work directing episodes of TNG, and much more. In our news segment, we share our thoughts on the recent news that Paramount has invited a fan to pitch their idea for a TV series—previously called Star Trek Beyond, but now renamed Star Trek Uncharted. We also check in on Nichelle Nichols's recovery, and Mike Rittenhouse and Noah Butler of the band Five Year Mission drop by to preview their upcoming EP release, “Spock's Brain.”   Hosts Christopher Jones and Larry Nemecek   Guests Adam Nimoy, Noah Butler, and Mike Rittenhouse   Editor and Producer Christopher Jones   Executive Producers Matthew Rushing and Norman C. Lao   Associate Producer Renee Roberts   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Manager Will Nguyen   News Paramount invites Michael Gummelt to pitch Star Trek Uncharted (00:04:34) Five Year Mission previews the “Spock's Brain” EP (00:20:05) Nichelle Nichols recovering well from stroke (00:39:03)   Feature: Adam Nimoy: For the Love of Spock The Genesis of the Documentary (00:45:35) Reactions to Leonard Nimoy's Passing (00:48:58) A Personal Story (00:52:44) Father-Son Dynamic (01:03:13) Directing Star Trek: The Next Generation (01:10:21) Views on the J.J. Abrams Films (01:18:56) Leonard Nimoy's Last Few Years (01:23:10) Status of the Documentary (01:27:12) How You Can Help Make “For the Love of Spock” (01:34:23) Closing (01:44:47)   Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm   Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

The Orb Supplemental: The Orb of Mail Feedback Show.   In each episode of The Orb we delve into the minutiae of Deep Space Nine, which generates a lot of feedback from you, our loyal listeners. When the messages start piling up, it's time to gaze into the Orb of Mail. In this special show we share our thoughts on your thoughts and questions about past episodes. Join us as we further explore the relationship between Dukat and his daughter Ziyal, debate at what point the show becomes “DS9 proper,” and discuss whether or not you should skip episodes when doing a rewatch—and which Season One episodes might be safely discarded.   Hosts Christopher Jones and Matthew Rushing   Editor and Producer Christopher Jones   Executive Producers Matthew Rushing and Norman C. Lao   Associate Producers Ruth Ward, Will Nguyen, and Ken Trip   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Manager Will Nguyen   Chapters Ziyal and Dukat (00:05:21) DS9 Season One (00:15:39) Closing (00:48:48)   Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm   Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Axanar Production Update. Questions about where we are with production come in all the time. So in this episode of the official Axanar podcast, hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Alec Peters bring you a massive update on the state of Axanar. From the building of the bridge and the crowdsourced construction of the art department to the impending arrival—in your hands—of the soundtrack and the Blu-ray, things are zipping along at Ares Studios. The summer convention circuit is also exciting, including the first ever Axanar panel at San Diego Comic-Con! Also kicking off soon is the third and final Kickstarter, which promises to deliver you the most rewards ever. Plus, the first filming for the main Axanar film begins, on location, June 13… and it all started with Rob and a Dana Scully action figure. Listen on to find out why!   Hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Alec Peters   Editor and Producer Christopher Jones   Associate Producer Norman C. Lao   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Manager Will Nguyen   Chapters The Bridge Is Built! (00:00:42) Crowdsourcing Art (00:02:41) Captain’s Log (00:04:52) Soundtrack and Blu-ray Arriving! (00:06:21) Axanar and Summer Conventions (00:08:02) The Next (and Final) Kickstarter (00:11:52) Looking for Volunteers (00:20:15) Production Begins! (00:21:26) Closing (00:44:36)   Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm   Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Déjà Q. After three appearances as a thorn in Picard's side, Q has been kicked out of the omnipotence club. With only a split second to decide his own fate, Q chose to be made human and sent to the ship of his only friend in the universe: Jean Luc Picard. But was this really a good idea? In this episode of The Ready Room, we're joined by Will Nguyen, Andi VanderKolk, and Daniel Handlin to discuss the third-season TNG episode “Déjà Q.” We take a look at the cruel and unusual punishment meted out by Q's fellow superfriends, how he handles terrifying experiences like getting hungry and falling asleep, and what he learns about being human from Data. We also reach into the Magic Bag of B-Plot Crises and pull out the “falling moon” card… just like the writers! In our news segment, we share our thoughts on Simon Pegg's comments that Paramount found Orci's original Star Trek 3 script “too Trek-y,” what the Chinese starship building really looks like to us, and the potential of the upcoming game Star Trek Timelines. Plus, stick around for the closing segment where we discuss listener feedback about a new Star Trek series and CBS All Access.   Hosts Christopher Jones and Will Nguyen   Guests Andi VanderKolk and Daniel Handlin   Editor and Producer Christopher Jones   Executive Producers Matthew Rushing and Norman C. Lao   Associate Producer Renee Roberts   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Manager Will Nguyen   News China's Star Trek Starship Building (00:02:24) Simon Pegg Says Paramount Doesn't Want “Too Trek-y” (00:04:40) Star Trek Timelines Nearing Launch (00:19:15)   Feature: Déjà Q Intro and Synopsis (00:30:14) First Impressions (00:34:23) Banished from the Continuum (00:42:46) Cruel and Unusual Punishment: Q as a Human (00:51:54) The Magic Bag of Crisis Plots (01:05:56) Data Teaches Humanity 101 (01:19:05) A More Serious Tone? (01:28:14) Final Thoughts (01:31:48) Closing: Star Trek and CBS All Access (01:35:44)   Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm   Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

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

The City On the Edge of Forever. Nearly 50 years after it was written, “City” remains one of the most beloved of all Star Trek episodes. It's the first time travel story that most fans remember (sorry “Naked Time” and “Tomorrow Is Yesterday”) and made screwing with the past cool long before it became Star Trek's go-to trope. But, as a story that really lacks most of what makes TOS what it is, why does this story transcend time? In this episode of The Ready Room, we're joined by Phillip Gilfus, Andi VanderKolk, and Daniel Proulx to seek out the answer. We explore the premise, the time travel mechanism, soft-focus lighting, Edith Keeler's place in time, Kirk's dilemma, and what the story might have been like had it been set in Chicago—as Harlan Ellison originally wrote it. And, along the way, we find all the culture. Or at least most of it. In our news segment, we share our thoughts on Jonathan Frakes's recent comments about Star Trek not returning to television, and we remember the woman who, with her beehive hair and just eight appearances, helped define The Original Series.   Hosts Christopher Jones and Phillip Gilfus   Guests Andi VanderKolk and Daniel Proulx   Editor and Producer Christopher Jones   Executive Producers Matthew Rushing and Norman C. Lao   Associate Producer Renee Roberts   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Manager Will Nguyen   News Remembering Grace Lee Whitney (00:04:11) Frakes Says No New Star Trek on TV (00:10:48)   Feature: The City On the Edge of Forever Intro and Synopsis (00:23:31) First Impressions (00:29:27) The Grandaddy of Time Travel Stories (00:37:40) Edith Keeler Must Die! (00:47:56) Spot-on Spock and Kirk (00:58:47) Kirk's Decision (01:01:05) Unitards, Sequels, and CULTURE! (01:07:38) Final Thoughts (01:15:13) Closing (01:27:13)   Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm   Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

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

Profit and Lace Commentary. The sixth season of Deep Space Nine brought us some of Star Trek's best episodes. In fact, it delivered what is considered by many to be the best hour of DS9—and one of the best in the entire franchise—with “In the Pale Moonlight.” But it also gave us what is widely considered to be DS9's worst: “Profit and Lace.”  In this episode of The Orb, hosts Christopher Jones and Matthew Rushing step out of their usual world of serious discussion and into the Bosom Buddies reality, where Quark is a woman and Doctor Bashir performs gender-altering operations in the name of Ferengi politics. Was there merit to the original idea? What happened on the road from paper to screen that made this episode go so wrong? And which world leader does Grand Nagus Brunt remind us of? Grab your Slug-o-Cola and get set to gaze into another side of The Orb.   Hosts Christopher Jones and Matthew Rushing   Editor and Producer Christopher Jones   Executive Producers Matthew Rushing and Norman C. Lao   Associate Producers Ruth Ward, Will Nguyen, and Ken Trip   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Manager Will Nguyen   Chapters Commentary (00:07:37) Final Thoughts (00:55:09) Closing (01:01:01)   Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm   Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Judgment. After a number of run-ins with the Klingons during Enterprise's first two seasons, Captain Archer finally found himself in a place familiar to Star Trek fans: a Klingon courtroom. “Judgment” takes us back to the ice caves of Rura Penthe, but it also does more than simply repeat the events of The Undiscovered Country. It also attempts to add some depth to Klingon society. In this episode of The Ready Room, we're joined by Norm Lao, Will Nguyen, and Phillip Gilfus to discuss Archer's trial, why the Klingons have it out for him, whether the use of Star Trek VI tie-ins was a clever connection or a creative crutch, and why the Klingons should be glad Mystery, Inc. didn't make a cameo. In our news segment we share our thoughts on Sofia Boutella's signing to a lead role in the next Star Trek film, and we discuss the StarTrek.com poll that asked which alien race you would most want to make first contact with.   Hosts Christopher Jones and Norman C. Lao   Guests Phillip Gilfus and Will Nguyen   Editor and Producer Christopher Jones   Associate Producer Renee Roberts   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Coordinator Will Nguyen   News Sofia Boutella signs on for lead role in Star Trek 3 (00:02:02) Poll: The alien you want to make first contact with is… (00:14:06)   Feature: Judgment Intro and Synopsis (00:28:32) Kolos and the Rise of the Warrior Class (00:36:02) Meeting Duras Again… for the First Time (00:50:57) Communicating the Details (00:56:47) Rura Penthe: Creative Crutch? (01:02:26) A Clever Lampshade (01:16:14) Archer on Trial (01:20:24) Final Thoughts (01:28:11) Closing (01:35:51)   Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm   Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

The Dominion Invasion, Part 3 of 7: Rocks and Shoals. Deep Space Nine is often seen as that series about the war. But, in fact, the Dominion War didn't really begin until the end of the fifth season. Squadrons of insect-like Dominion ships pouring out of the wormhole was the harbinger of the greatness and danger to come, and to a unique approach to Star Trek storytelling. The sixth season of DS9 was to begin not only with an unprecedented six-episode arc, but also with the scattering of our heroes and the loss of the space station whose very name is in the title of the show. In this episode of The Orb hosts Christopher Jones and Matthew Rushing continue their series that takes you through the Season Six opener. This time around we wander out into the sunlight for “Rocks and Shoals” as we discuss the real sense of danger facing our heroes, how loyalties are tested, why we must question the order of things, Kira's awakening, and more.   Hosts Christopher Jones and Matthew Rushing   Editor and Producer Christopher Jones   Executive Producers Matthew Rushing and Norman C. Lao   Associate Producers Ruth Ward, Will Nguyen, and Ken Trip   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Manager Will Nguyen   Chapters A Sense of Danger (00:04:43) Facing Reality (00:016:09) Loyalties Tested (00:31:01) Kira's Awakening (00:43:20) Questioning the Order of Things (00:50:20) Closing (00:56:32)   Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm   Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

PR, Kickstarter, and Building Community & Brand. Axanar exists because of all of you, those who have supported the project through Kickstarter and other avenues. What began as a top-notch fan film has grown into a full-fledged independent production. It’s more than we ever originally imagined. In fact, as Arlo Guthrie said, you may think it’s a movement—and that’s what it is. In this episode of the official Axanar podcast, hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Alec Peters are joined by Mike Bawden, the marketing and PR pro who will be heading up the next Axanar Kickstarter, to talk about building community through supporters, being accountable to those who fund projects, and how continuity and collaboration are key to success.  In our news segment, Alec and Rob recount their experiences presenting Axanar at WonderCon in Anaheim.   Hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Alec Peters   Guest Mike Bawden   Editor and Producer Christopher Jones   Associate Producer Norman C. Lao   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Coordinator Will Nguyen   News WonderCon Recap (00:00:00)   Feature: PR, Kickstarter, and Building Community & Brand PR Strategy (00:05:55) Why Another Kickstarter? (00:10:43) Spending Money Wisely (0:17:25) The Importance of Continuity and Brand (00:23:01) Collaboration and Accountability (00:28:39) Details about the Next Kickstarter (00:34:12) Closing (00:37:15)   Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm   Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Persistence of Vision. Someone didn't have their coffee this morning. And when you're a starship captain with little faith in your first officer, you gotta have your joe. There's never enough time to do everything that needs to be done, and keeping the ship running smoothly has left Janeway with little time to eat (but apparently time to go goth—not in the way you think). In this episode of The Ready Room, we're joined by Charlynn Schmiedt, Suzanne Abbott, and Phillip Gilfus to unravel the mysteries of “Persistence of Vision,” Janeway's exhaustion and hallucinations that may be caused by a creepy alien (but may be due to problems with the holodeck… or both), why Sybok is in the Delta Quadrant, and, of course, to get down with Mrs. Templeton. In our news segment we share our thoughts on the Latino Review article claiming that CBS is preparing to bring Star Trek back to television, Simon Pegg's comments about the next film, and we kick off our traditional speculation on a possible villain (this time we're sure it's not Khan).   Hosts Christopher Jones and Charlynn Schmiedt   Guests Suzanne Abbott and Phillip Gilfus   Editor and Producer Christopher Jones   Associate Producer Renee Roberts   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Coordinator Will Nguyen   News CBS looking to being Star Trek back to TV? (00:04:13) Simon Pegg, Idris Elba, and Star Trek 3 (00:14:06)   Feature: Persistence of Vision Intro and Synopsis (00:22:50) Gothic Janeway (00:27:20) Grumpy Janeway (00:37:31) Lonely Janeway (00:46:26) Tom's Mystery Dad (00:51:16) Voyager's Sybok (00:55:15) B'Ekotay (00:59:54) Random Notes (01:04:42) Final Thoughts (01:14:28) Closing (01:21:47)   Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm   Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Axanar Directors Roundtable: Part 2. From script to screen, making an independent film is an intricate process involving many hats—both creative and administrative. In this episode of the official Axanar podcast, we conclude our two-part roundtable with Robert Meyer Burnett, Alec Peters, Christian Gossett, and Charles de Lauzirika. This time they discuss their work beyond Star Trek, their journey from childhood fan to pro, how they retain that sense of wonder, and more. In our news segment we get an update on construction in Ares Studios, the status of the Axanar script (it’s locked!), the next Kickstarter, and plans for WonderCon.   Hosts Robert Meyer Burnett, Alec Peters, and Christopher Jones   Guests Christian Gossett and Charles de Lauzirika   Editor and Producer Christopher Jones   Associate Producer Norman C. Lao   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Coordinator Will Nguyen   News Studio Construction Update (00:02:53) Daily Captain’s Logs (00:06:40) Script Locked! (00:08:17) The Next Axanar Kickstarter (00:13:30) Axanar at WonderCon (00:19:28)   Feature: Directors Roundtable, Part 2 Geek Is the New Black (00:22:44) From Childhood to Pro (00:30:04) Alec’s Journey to Geekdom (00:38:36) Christian and the Lightsaber (00:45:45) The Battlestar Galactica Auction (00:50:27) Making Blade Runner Go… Again (00:53:52) Retaining That Sense of Wonder (00:59:12) Closing (01:18:17)   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

Ziyal. As the overseer of the Occupation, it isn't surprising the Dukat would have conceived a child with a Bajoran woman. But that this child would become a driving force in the stories of so many characters is. Through just nine appearances on DS9, Tora Ziyal changed the course of life for not only her father but also Kira, Garak, and others. In this episode of The Orb hosts Christopher Jones and Matthew Rushing take a close look at Ziyal, her introduction in “Indiscretion,” the repercussions her existence had on Dukat's life back home, her sister-like relationship with Kira, romantic feelings for Garak, and more. Plus, we debate the role her death played in Dukat's actions from “Sacrifice of Angels” forward.   Hosts Christopher Jones and Matthew Rushing   Editor and Producer Christopher Jones   Associate Producers Norman C. Lao, Ruth Ward, Lisa Stevens, Will Nguyen, and Kenneth Trip   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Coordinator Will Nguyen   Chapters Meeting Ziyal (00:02:32) Dukat's Little Secret (00:05:55) Influencing Kira and Others (00:19:19) Relationship with Garak (00:26:35) Bridging Cultures (00:32:45) The Breaking Point (00:37:30) Final Thoughts (00:49:41) Closing (00:49:46)   Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm   Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Axanar Directors Roundtable: Part 1.  From script to screen, making an independent film is an intricate process involving many hats—both creative and administrative. In this first part of a special directors roundtable, hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Alec Peters are joined by Christian Gossett and Charles de Lauzirika to discuss scripts, shooting, creative challenges, music, and more.   Hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Alec Peters   Guests Christian Gossett and Charles de Lauzirika   Editor and Producer Christopher Jones   Associate Producer Norman C. Lao   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Coordinator Will Nguyen   News Studio Construction Update (00:00:52) Blu-ray Update (00:02:38)   Feature: Directors Roundtable Intro (00:08:45) The Script Process (00:11:03) Shooting Philosophy (00:14:18) Production Challenges (00:18:56) Creative from Page to Film (00:25:09) The Power of Music (00:37:45) Closing (00:37:20)   Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm   Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Looking for par'Mach In All the Wrong Places. Sometimes love is staring you right in the face, and other times you have to search for it. Both were the case when Grilka, Quark's ex-wife, came aboard the Station. Smitten with the unattainable and “glorious” Klingon Lady, Worf decided to win her heart by proxy when he concocted a plan to help Quark reconnect with his lost love. To pull it off, Worf employed the help of the woman whose heart he could have, if only he'd wake up and smell the raktajino.    In this episode of The Ready Room we're joined by Matthew Rushing and Will Nguyen to discuss Deep Space Nine's foray into romantic comedy, “Looking for par'Mach In All the Wrong Places.” We explore its basis in Edmond Rostand's Cyrano de Bergerac, the comedic timing of Michael Dorn, Terry Farrell, and Armin Shimerman, why Worf is riddled with contradictions, and, of course, the blossoming romantic tendencies of the other O'Briens. In our news segment we discuss the Certificate of Commendation Star Trek Fan Club and Communicator founder Dan Madsen received from Colorado State Representative Paul Rosenthal, and Paramount's upcoming release of The Wrath of Khan as a steelbook.   Hosts Christopher Jones and Matthew Rushing   Guest Will Nguyen   Editor and Producer Christopher Jones   Associate Producer Renee Roberts   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Coordinator Will Nguyen   News Trek Legislative Caucus Honors Dan Madsen (00:04:19) Paramount to Release Wrath of Khan Steelbook (00:12:01)   Feature: Looking for par'Mach In All the Wrong Places Intro and Synopsis (00:19:13) First Thoughts (00:22:10) Playing Comedy (00:26:21) Cyrano de Bergerac In Reverse (00:28:12) Riddled with Contradictions (00:38:43) The Kelp of Discontent (00:47:27) The Other O'Briens (00:57:41) Final Thoughts (01:09:00) Closing (01:17:04)   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

Remembering Harve Bennett. Right off the heels of Leonard Nimoy's death came the news that another Star Trek great, Harve Bennett, had passed on as well. Bennett was the man behind Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, a film without which the majority of Star Trek would not exist. Following the mixed reception of Star Trek: The Motion Picture, the future of the franchise seemed in doubt. But thanks to his vision the second big-screen outing for Kirk and crew was a resounding success, and secured a long and fruitful life for Gene Roddenberry's creation. In this episode of The Ready Room, Christopher Jones and Larry Nemecek sit down for a special episode remembering Bennett and his contributions to Star Trek. Larry recounts his meetings with Harve over the years and we discuss the pivotal moments of his career both within and beyond Trek, and how, without him, TNG and everything after would not exist.   Hosts Christopher Jones and Larry Nemecek   Editor and Producer Christopher Jones   Associate Producer Renee Roberts   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Coordinator Will Nguyen   Chapters Have Bennett's Contributions to TV and Film (00:04:33) A Pivotal Man (00:15:15) Confusion About the Date of Death (00:20:33) Talking with Harve (00:30:44) Harve Bennett and Star Trek V (00:37:37) …And Star Treks III and IV (00:47:02) The Academy Idea (00:52:32) Keeping the Memory of Harve Bennett Alive (00:58:46) Closing (01:02:04)   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

Bonnie Moss Talks Fandom, Photography, and Encounters with Leonard.   Leonard Nimoy is, of course, best known for his role as Spock. Not only was he there in the Original Series pilot episode “The Cage,” he was also there in the most recent film, Star Trek Into Darkness. No one epitomizes Star Trek more than Leonard Nimoy. But beyond the screen and stage—and he appeared in many productions beyond Star Trek—Leonard was also know for his photography. And from behind the camera, he moved people just as he did on film.   In this episode of Matter Stream, Christopher Jones and Larry Nemecek bring you an interview with Bonnie Moss, a fan who fell in love with Nimoy as a girl, went on to meet him, and then to work with him on the exhibiting of his photography. Bonnie shares her story and the experience of getting to know the man who was the original Vulcan, her feelings upon learning of his death, and how an upcoming exhibit will honor Leonard by putting his photography in front of new viewers.   Hosts Christopher Jones and Larry Nemecek   Guest Bonnie Moss   Editor and Producer Christopher Jones   Associate Producer Become one! Support Trek.fm and Matter Stream at the $25/month level or higher! Visit http://patreon.com/trekfm   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Coordinator Will Nguyen   Chapters A Fandom is Born (00:04:08) Meeting Leonard Nimoy (00:08:15) More Than a Fan (00:18:42) Reaction to the News of His Death (00:33:39) Nimoy’s Final Appearances (00:39:12) Looking Ahead (00:52:41) Closing (00:36:47)   Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm   Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Leonard Nimoy's Influence on DS9. The passing of Leonard Nimoy marks a shift in Star Trek universe. Perhaps no character from the franchise is better known that Spock. And while this endearing Vulcan never graced the corridors of Terok Nor, his influence—and that of the man who played him—is never far away. In this episode of The Orb hosts Christopher Jones and Matthew Rushing take a moment to remember Nimoy, how his interpretation of Spock informed the writing and performances of characters in orbit of Bajor all those years later, and even imagine some scenarios in which Leonard could have made a cameo on Deep Space Nine in a way that would have felt completely natural.   Hosts Christopher Jones and Matthew Rushing   Editor and Producer Christopher Jones   Associate Producers Norman C. Lao, Ruth Ward, Lisa Stevens, Will Nguyen, and Kenneth Trip   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Coordinator Will Nguyen   Chapters Spock Influences (00:04:52) Playing with Vulcans (00:09:28) Disseminating Spock and TOS (00:13:28) Odo and Spock Connections (00:23:23) Spock on DS9 (00:28:36) Nimoy's Impact on Star Trek (00:34:58) Closing (00:36:47)   Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm   Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Lessons. They say music brings us all together, and that was certainly the case when Captain Picard met Lt. Commander Nella Darren. “Lessons” is perhaps the best glimpse we got into Picard's emotional side—at least where relationships are concerned—during The Next Generation's seven-year TV run. It was an attempt by the writers to tackle the subject of workplace romance, as well as the challenges and isolation faced by a captain. But did the resolution really connect with the message? In this episode of The Ready Room we're joined by Matthew Rushing and Charlynn Schmiedt to discuss Picard's extended robe time, how one stellar cartography officer took over the entire ship—and the captain's heart—and why Geordi's hearing knocking in engineering. We also connect Picard's openness here with what we see in the character during TNG's film run, and we revel in the music and how melodies can take us back to specific places in time. In our news segment we discuss the possibility of a new Star Trek attraction at Universal Orlando, and which character from each series would be the most fun to hand out with on the weekend.   Hosts Christopher Jones and Matthew Rushing   Guest Charlynn Schmiedt   Editor and Producer Christopher Jones   Associate Producer Renee Roberts   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Coordinator Will Nguyen   News Is Star Trek Returning to Universal Orlando? (00:04:18) The Most Fun Character to Hand Out With Is… (00:14:43)   Feature: Lessons Intro and Synopsis (00:25:32) The Captain's Off Hours (A.K.A. Robe Time) (00:32:22) Writing Future Relationships (00:36:21) The Dating Captain (00:46:48) Picard's Continuity (00:59:28) Falling In Love for the First Time (01:09:04) Musical Connections in Space and Time (01:17:02) Final Thoughts (01:19:26) Closing (01:27:12)   Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm   Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Building Ares Studios with Curtis Laseter and Dean Newberry. Making a studio-quality feature film requires proper facilities. Ares Studios, the new home of Axanar, is set to take independent Star Trek productions where they’ve never gone before. But before this can happen, there’s a lot of work to be done. In this episode of the official Axanar podcast, hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Alec Peters are joined by two members of the construction team to bring you the inside story. Curtis Leseter, who brings his Babylon 5 experience to Axanar, explains how the sound stage is being built, while Dean Newberry of Propworx talks about transforming the warehouse into a full-fledged studio. Plus, Alec and Rob share their thoughts on the passing of Leonard Nimoy.   Hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Alec Peters   Guests Curtis Laseter and Dean Newberry   Editor and Producer Christopher Jones   Associate Producer Norman C. Lao   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Coordinator Will Nguyen   News Remembering Leonard Nimoy (01:33:45) Axanar Updates (00:13:10)   Feature: Building Ares Studios Dean Newberry (00:18:08) Curtis Laseter (00:29:51) Closing (00:37:20)   Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm   Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

He inspired generations. As Spock, Leonard Nimoy became one of the most recognizable figures in the world, changing the lives of countless fans, the nature of pop culture, and bringing a rare creative vision and kindness to the world. In his final public statement he said “A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved, except in memory. LLAP.” Just three days later, on February 27, 2015, he passed away. The collective reaction from around the world has shown just how much he meant to so many. And in this special episode of The Ready Room, Christopher Jones and Larry Nemecek sit down to reflect on Leonard Nimoy's life and career.   Hosts Christopher Jones and Larry Nemecek   Editor and Producer Christopher Jones   Associate Producer Renee Roberts   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Coordinator Will Nguyen   Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm   Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

The Dominion Invasion, Part 2 of 7: A Time to Stand. Deep Space Nine is often seen as that series about the war. But, in fact, the Dominion War didn't really begin until the end of the fifth season. Squadrons of insect-like Dominion ships pouring out of the wormhole was the harbinger of the greatness and danger to come, and to a unique approach to Star Trek storytelling. The sixth season of DS9 was to begin not only with an unprecedented six-episode arc, but also with the scattering of our heroes and the loss of the space station whose very name is in the title of the show. In this episode of The Orb hosts Christopher Jones and Matthew Rushing continue their series that takes you through the Season Six opener. This time around we tackle the actual season premier, “A Time to Stand,” the uneasy alliance aboard the station, Sisko's unexpected career turn as a master strategist, the ever-adaptable nature of Odo, the new path for a grown-up Jake, and the incredible display of arrogance delivered by one Skrain Dukat, Esq.   Hosts Christopher Jones and Matthew Rushing   Editor and Producer Christopher Jones   Associate Producers Norman C. Lao, Ruth Ward, Lisa Stevens, Will Nguyen, and Kenneth Trip   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Coordinator Will Nguyen   Chapters A Feeling of Weariness (00:02:50) The Minefield Takes Center Stage (00:08:09) Dukat on Display (00:12:25) Uneasy Allies (00:15:54) Odo Adapts… Again (00:22:54) Why Do We Fight? (00:29:56) Sisko's Unexpected Career Turn (00:33:43) Garak and a Jem'Hadar Come to Dinner… (00:41:49) Jake Becomes His Own Man (00:48:16) Closing (00:42:12)   Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm   Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Making Independent Films with Charles de Lauzirika. Creating any film is an enormous undertaking, but when you go the independent route there are unique challenges the big productions don’t necessarily face. Yet some of the most talented and creative minds in storytelling have chosen to work with small teams and small budgets—and the results are incredible. But how is it done without the resources of a large Hollywood studio? In this episode of the official Axanar podcast, hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Alec Peters are joined by Charles de Lauzirika, creator and director of Crave and producer of DVD/Blu-ray extras for Alien, Blade Runner, and Twin Peaks, to learn about his process for independent filmmaking. Charles, Rob, and Alec share their experiences working on projects including Crave, Prelude to Axanar, and Free Enterprise.   Hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Alec Peters   Guest Charles de Lauzirika   Editor and Producer Christopher Jones   Associate Producer Norman C. Lao   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Coordinator Will Nguyen   News Broadcasting from Ares Studios (00:00:42) Introducing Charlie (00:03:14)   Feature: Starships with Tobias Richter Making an Independent Film (00:06:04) From Script to Production (00:16:12) Casting on a Budget (00:26:26) Building a Crew (00:35:43) A Day in the Life of Production (00:40:35) Post Production (00:47:19) The Results (00:51:46) Closing (00:58:18)   Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm   Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

The Tholian Web. The third season of TOS is a divisive one for many Star Trek fans. The fight for survival behind the scenes led to shoestring budgets, sparse sets, unbalanced scripts, and—in eyes of many—questionable directions for Spock. But before this feeling really set in, Judy Burns and Chet Richards delivered a bottle show that put Spock in the command chair, at odds with Bones, and in search of Captain Kirk. What's more, they delivered one of the franchise's most intriguing attempts at a truly different alien in the Tholians. In this episode of The Ready Room we're joined by Larry Nemecek and Norm Lao to discuss “The Tholian Web,” the mysterious disappearance or the USS Defiant (not that one), Captain Kirk (yes that one), spacesuit design, the poor track record of Constitution-class starships not named Enterprise, Scotty's love of drinking, and why nerve gas can sometimes save your life.   In our news segment we discuss Simon Pegg and the next Star Trek film script, and the possibility of a TNG reunion on screen.   Hosts Christopher Jones and Larry Nemecek   Guest Norman C. Lao   Editor and Producer Christopher Jones   Associate Producer Renee Roberts   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Coordinator Will Nguyen   News Simon Pegg co-writing Star Trek 3 (00:03:07) Could the TNG crew come back to the screen? (00:15:34)   Feature: The Tholian Web Intro and Synopsis (00:26:53) The Original Defiant (00:37:30) The Roots of the Tholian Web (00:39:27) An Enterprising Follow-up (00:49:18) Spock In Command (00:58:41) Super Spacesuits and Chaos (01:04:42) Watch with Scotch (01:13:08) Final Thoughts (01:26:39) Closing (01:33:38)   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

Horizon. Fans often cite Travis Mayweather as the most underdeveloped character on Enterprise, but the episode “Horizon” sets out to change that perception with a story focusing exclusively on the Ensign, his family, and his past. It's a good look into the character, though surprisingly comes near the end of Season Two.  In this episode of The Ready Room we're joined by Tommy Kraft and Will Nguyen to discuss Travis's trip back home, the cargo culture, and the puzzling discrepancy between the background developed for the character and what the writers actually did with over the course of the series. We also reveal in the excitement that is Movie Night aboard the NX-01 and T'Pol's newfound love of Frankenstein. In our news segment we discuss the latest on Tommy's film Star Trek: Horizon and debate the results of the StarTrek.com poll in which fans picked the alien race with the best starships.   Hosts Christopher Jones and Tommy Kraft   Guest Will Nguyen   Editor and Producer Christopher Jones   Associate Producer Renee Roberts   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Coordinator Will Nguyen   News Star Trek: Horizon Production Update (00:02:25) Poll: The alien race with the best starships is… (00:11:59)   Feature: Horizon Intro and Synopsis (00:22:12) A Misplaced Story? (00:26:28) Fleshing Out Travis (00:30:39) Cargo Culture (00:35:01) It's a Family Matter (00:41:42) The Isolation of Distance (00:48:58) Movie Night! (00:55:57) Travis Saves the Day! (01:06:43) Final Thoughts (01:13:24) Closing (01:22:36)   Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm   Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Tobias Richter Talks Building Beautiful Starships. Star Trek may be more about the ideas and the people, but incredible ships and visual effects tie it all together. And while modern technology theoretically gives anyone the power to create effects once possible only in a big Hollywood studio, computers are merely a tool. To create truly stunning and believable visuals requires a rare talent. Axanar has one of the best in the business in Tobias Richter, whose work is renowned not just here on Earth but in every corner of the Alpha Quadrant—and beyond. In this episode of the official Axanar podcast, hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Alec Peters are joined by Tobias to learn about his love of starships, how he came to be one of the genres leading designers, how he came to work on Axanar, his starship workflow, and what he has in store for us next. In our news segment we bring you an update on Ares Studios, pay a visit to patch heaven, get the latest on model production, and find out more about the Four Years War book anthology.   Hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Alec Peters   Guest Tobias Richter   Editor and Producer Christopher Jones   Associate Producer Norman C. Lao   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Coordinator Will Nguyen   News Ares Studios Update (00:00:43) Patch News (00:04:21) More Model Kits on the Way (00:10:57) The Four Years War Anthology (00:12:05)   Feature: Starships with Tobias Richter Tobias’s Background (00:15:31) Making Sense of Starships (00:18:43) Tobias Meets Axanar (00:21:57) Building Beautiful Starships (00:23:19) VFX and Starship Movement (00:27:01) Working with Alec and Christian (00:30:53) It’s a Matter of Scale (00:39:08) Tobias’s Thoughts on Axanar (00:46:49) Models vs. CG (00:50:01) Tobias’s Next Axanar Steps (00:54:52) Closing (01:02:27)   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 Year In Review. 2014 ended in a way we never imagined when the first Axanar Kickstarter was launched. What began in the spring as a project to create a unique fan film that was a notch above what had been done before turned into a juggernaut. Support for Prelude to Axanar was incredible, but what came afterwards was unbelievable. Thanks to you, our amazing supporters, Axanar has transformed into a professional studio production that shows the power of Star Trek fans as well as their thirst for great storytelling. In this episode of the official Axanar podcast, hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Alec Peters look back at the year that was, how the initial steps were planned and executed, the appeal of Axanar, and how a devoted community has turned this dream into a movement. We also delve into the future of Star Trek, where the franchise might go on television, and what we’d like to see in the years to come. In our news segment we bring you an update on Ares Studios, learn about the upcoming Propworx Star Trek auction, and find out what Alec was doing along with many of our favorite Trek actors as they stepped back in time to the Mercury Theatre on the Air.   Hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Alec Peters   Editor and Producer Christopher Jones   Associate Producer Norman C. Lao   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Coordinator Will Nguyen   News Ares Studios Update (00:00:46) New Propworx Star Trek Auction (00:02:51) Alec in The War of the Worlds (00:06:01)   Feature: The Year In Review Looking Back (00:08:48) The Initial Kickstarter Process (00:10:03) The Appeal of the Story (00:17:13) The Star Trek Universe is Real! (00:23:07) Creating Axanar and Kickstarter Lessons (00:30:01) The Rise of the Axanar Community (00:33:46) The Literally Element (00:41:25) Star Trek’s Future (00:47:35) Summing Up Axanar’s 2014 (00:58:59) Closing (01:01:05)   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

Live Fast and Prosper. How much would you pay for Federation membership? Apparently in the Delta Quadrant you can get quick approval if you've got enough money—or ten kilotons of bolomite. Given that Voyager was constantly leaving her influence behind as she made her way back to Earth, it's surprising that more aliens didn't try impersonating the crew for their own gain. We know that at least one group did, and they played the part with unwavering dedication—especially in the case of faux Tuvok.  In this episode of The Ready Room we're joined by Charlynn Schmiedt and Matthew Rushing to discuss “Live Fast and Prosper,” the Dala who would be Janeway, Bizarro Chakotay, and Mobar, the alien who truly believed he was Vulcan. In our news segment we discuss the 20th anniversary of Voyager as we remember the premiere of “Caretaker,” and debate the results of StarTrek.com's poll about which doctor fans would most want as their own.   Hosts Christopher Jones and Charlynn Schmiedt   Guest Matthew Rushing   Editor and Producer Christopher Jones   Associate Producer Renee Roberts   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Coordinator Will Nguyen   News Remembering 20 Years of Voyager (00:02:49) Poll: The doctor fans would most want as their own is… (00:15:04)   Feature: Live Fast and Prosper Intro and Synopsis (00:23:34) Loose Lips Sink Ships (00:27:22) Imposters! (00:32:29) Reputation Harmed (00:42:58) Flaws In Execution (00:51:05) Doctor In Drag (00:58:44) One Redeeming Thing (01:06:15) Final Thoughts (01:13:32) Closing (01:20:39)   Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm   Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

The Dominion Invasion, Part 1 of 7: Call to Arms. Deep Space Nine is often seen as that series about the war. But, in fact, the Dominion War didn't really begin until the end of the fifth season. Squadrons of insect-like Dominion ships pouring out of the wormhole was the harbinger of the greatness and danger to come, and to a unique approach to Star Trek storytelling. The sixth season of DS9 was to begin not only with an unprecedented six-episode arc, but also with the scattering of our heroes and the loss of the space station whose very name is in the title of the show. In this episode of The Orb hosts Christopher Jones and Matthew Rushing kick off a new series of episodes that will take you through the Season Six opener. We begin with the finale of Season Five, "Call to Arms," an episode that is not a cliffhanger in the traditional Star Trek sense but certainly leaves fans on the edge of their seats.   Hosts Christopher Jones and Matthew Rushing   Editor and Producer Christopher Jones   Associate Producers Norman C. Lao, Ruth Ward, Lisa Stevens, Will Nguyen, and Kenneth Trip   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Coordinator Will Nguyen   Chapters Turning Points (00:06:07) Mining the Wormhole (00:16:31) Sisko and Symbolism (00:29:37) WAR! (00:35:24) Closing (00:42:12)   Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm   Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Modeling the Ares.   Seeing your favorite ships on screen is wonderful, but being able to build them yourself, bringing them to life in 3D, is even better. In this episode of the official Axanar podcast Robert Meyer Burnett and Alec Peters are joined by Dennis St. Pierre of Starcraft Models to learn about the manufacturing process of the Ares garage kit, how Dennis first encountered Axanar, and plans for the Klingon D6 and future ships. Alec and Rob also bring you an update on the new studio space and plans for renovation.   Hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Alec Peters   Guest Dennis St. Pierre   Editor and Producer Christopher Jones   Associate Producer Norman C. Lao   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Coordinator Will Nguyen   News Ares Studios Renovation Plans (00:00:56)   Feature: Modeling the Ares How the Kit Came to Be (00:07:32) More About Dennis and Starcraft Models (00:09:14) Greenlighting the Kit (00:12:57) Manufacturing the Ares (00:15:09) The D6 and Lighting Models (00:20:20) Future Axanar Kits (00:23:05) Closing (00:30:32)   Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm   Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

The New Studio and More. A lot has happened for Axanar to close out 2014, and as we transition to a new and exciting year we bring you up to date. In this episode of the official Axanar podcast Christopher Jones passes the hosting baton over to Robert Meyer Burnett who then digs deep into the key developments that have set Axanar up to find the essence of Star Trek. In fact, we discover that independent productions may just be a way of life! Find out about the new Ares Studios in Valencia—soon to be home to Axanar sets and the sci-fi film school—plans for production, the thirty-mile rule, and catch up on the status of the Axanar Blu-ray and DVD development with the producer himself.   Hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Alec Peters   Editor and Producer Christopher Jones   Associate Producer Norman C. Lao   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Coordinator Will Nguyen   News Introducing Ares Studios and Production Framework (00:02:47) Production Transmission: Acting Class (00:14:28) These Are The Voyages and Ares Model Kit (00:18:09) More Axanar Model Kits on the Way? (00:23:37) Axanar Blu-ray and DVD (00:25:04) High-End Donors and Associate Producers (00:30:53) Sci-fi Film School (00:32:51) It’s a Way of Life (00:35:27) Thoughts on Justin Lin Directing Star Trek 2016 (00:39:27) Axanar Books (00:42:59) Closing (00:45:16)   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

Destiny. When Sisko first arrives at Bajor in “Emissary,” he learns that he is viewed by the Bajorans as a religious icon. It's an identity he struggles with through much of the series, but eventually comes to terms with. By “Rapture” at the midpoint of Season Five, Sisko has fully embrace prophecy and matters of Bajoran faith are guiding many of his actions. The road to “Rapture” was a long one, however. The easily overlooked linchpin is the third-season episode “Destiny,” a quiet story about scientific cooperation between Cardassia, Bajor, and the Federation. In this episode of The Ready Room we're joined by John Mills and Norman Lao to discuss this short-lived thawing of relations between warring factions, the religious and political forces tugging at the process, how Trakor's Third Prophecy is a turning point for both Kira and Sisko, how our own views and agendas color our interpretation of Deep Space Nine, and how “Destiny” plays into Sisko's overall character arc. In our news segment we discuss Paramount's decision to airlock Orci, whether or not Frakes could actually take the helm, and what the various rumored directors could mean for the film and Star Trek. We also debate the results of StarTrek.com's poll about which series made the best use of the holodeck.   Hosts Christopher Jones and John W. Mills   Guest Norman C. Lao   Editor and Producer Christopher Jones   Associate Producer Renee Roberts   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Coordinator Will Nguyen   News Paramount dumps Orci. Could Frakes take command? (00:02:57) Poll:  The Star Trek series that made the best use of the holodeck was... (00:13:24)   Feature: Destiny Intro and Synopsis (00:19:36) All In on Faith (00:22:47) Scientific Cooperation (00:25:46) Diversity and Interpretation (00:38:06) Testing Sisko's Faith (00:47:51) Agendas and Viewpoints (00:58:44) Final Thoughts (01:05:04) Closing (01:10:15)   Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm   Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Little Green Men Commentary. One of the most fascinating incidents in American history is the alleged crash of a flying saucer near Roswell, New Mexico, in 1947. The supposed cover-up of the event, examination of aliens, and storage of the actual craft has become a thing of legend. What if it came with the added twist of a Star Trek connection?   In this episode of The Orb, hosts Christopher Jones and Matthew Rushing bring you a commentary for the fourth-season episode “Little Green Men” as we discuss just such a twist. In one of the more clever tie-ins to real-world history, Deep Space Nine revealed that the aliens recovered from the Roswell crash were actually Ferengi. We pull out the baseball, root beer, darts and atom bombs for a fun romp through Hangar 18.   Hosts Christopher Jones and Matthew Rushing   Editor and Producer Christopher Jones   Associate Producers Norman C. Lao, Ruth Ward, Lisa Stevens, and Will Nguyen   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Coordinator Will Nguyen   Chapters Commentary (00:04:25) Closing (00:52:03)   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

Visual Effects with Adam Howard. Prelude to Axanar has been praised for its visuals, but it is only the beginning of what Axanar has in store for Star Trek fans. As we move toward the full film, the VFX team is stepping up its game with the addition of EMMY Award winner Adam Howard, who worked on all four post-TOS Star Trek series as well as First Contact and Insurrection.  In this episode of the official Axanar podcast, Alec Peters and Christopher Jones are joined by Adam to discuss his work in Star Trek, what drew him to Axanar, creating VFX on a limited budget, and his visions for The Four Years War. In our news segment we find out about more exciting potential additions to the Axanar creative team, including costume designer Robert Blackman and Voyager assistant director Mike DeMeritt, get updates on the Ares Studios sound stage, and learn what Alec and Christian were up to in their recent script meeting.   Hosts Christopher Jones and Alec Peters   Guest Adam Howard   Editor and Producer Christopher Jones   Associate Producer Norman C. Lao   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Coordinator Will Nguyen   News Star Trek veteran Mike DeMeritt talks to the Axanar team (00:00:43) Ares Studios sound stage news (00:02:41) Robert Blackman bringing costume design to Axanar? (00:05:21) Alec and Christian hunker down for a script meeting (00:06:57)   Feature: Visual Effects with Adam Howard How Adam Became Involved in Axanar (00:12:22) Working on Past Star Trek (00:16:06) VFX on a Budget (00:21:06) Thinking About the Script (00:30:11) Visions for the Visual Effects of Axanar (00:33:33) Closing (00:37:19)   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 Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

The Final Chapter, Part 10 of 9: What We Left Behind. Wrapping up a series as complex as Deep Space Nine cannot be done with a traditional finale—or a single podcast. In the ninth part of our nine-part series, Chris and Matthew had way too much to say—and thus we bring you an additional 86 minutes of discussion as we look back on DS9. In the first part of our “What You Leave Behind” Orb we discussed Damar's last stand and the Alpha/Beta Alliance decision to push on and finish the war, the parallels with our own great wars on Earth, the touching last gathering in Vic's, and the showdown between good and evil in the Fire Caves. In this episode of The Orb, we focus on the individual character arcs and relationships, how they were wrapped up by the writers, delve into the end of Sisko's journey, look back at the road to the Final Chapter and how it was set up, and we explore the legacy of Deep Space Nine and how it changed the Star Trek franchise.   Hosts Christopher Jones and Matthew Rushing   Editor and Producer Christopher Jones   Associate Producers Norman C. Lao, Ruth Ward, Lisa Stevens, and Will Nguyen   Chapters The Road to the Final Chapter (00:09:17) Finally Together: Ezri and Julian (00:22:18) Bosom Buddies: Miles and Julian (00:26:05) The Inevitable Goodbye: Odo and Kira (00:31:39) The Great Sorrow: Sisko and Kasidy (00:38:34) That Man Loves Me: Quark and Odo (00:47:21) Love On the Rocks: Winn and Dukat (00:49:11) Missing Dad: Jake (00:53:59) Becoming a God: The End of Sisko's Journey (00:56:36) The Legacy of Deep Space Nine (01:05:50) Closing and Feedback (01:14:08)   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 Naked Now. When The Next Generation launched, Gene Roddenberry and the writers wanted to make sure it had its own identity and wasn't perceived as a rehash of The Original Series. So for the second episode, they pulled out a script written in 1967 as a planned sequel to "The Naked Time" and reworked it a bit to feature the crew of this new Galaxy Class starship. More fancy water molecules meant more life-threatening strange behavior, and a story that felt wildly familiar to the fans TNG was trying to win over. In this episode of The Ready Room we're joined by Daniel Proulx, Suzanne Abbott, and Andi VanderKolk to discuss this second take on polywater intoxication, the different ways in which the Enterprise-D crew behave, Riker's obsession with the showering habits of the 23rd century, weepy drunks, angry drunks, Acting Captain Wesley Crusher, and much more. In our news segment we look back at 18 years of Star Trek First Contact, find out about the final push for Marc Cushman's These Are the Voyages Volume 3, and debate which crew faced the most adversity.   Hosts Christopher Jones and Daniel Proulx   Guests Suzanne Abbott, and Andi VanderKolk   Editor and Producer Christopher Jones   Associate Producer Renee Roberts   News Marking 18 years since First Contact (00:02:59) Poll: The crew that faced the most adversity was... (00:22:19) Support Marc Cushman's These Are the Voyages, Volume 3 (00:32:27)   Feature: The Naked Time Intro and Synopsis (00:43:34) A Second Dose of Polywater (00:50:45) Android Love and Fashion: Writing Yar (00:59:59) Horny Doctor (01:05:45) Confused Counselor (01:08:52) Riker's Leggy Playground (01:13:21) Weepy Drunk, Angry Drunk (01:18:34) If You Prick Him, Does He Not Leak? (01:27:47) Acting Captain Wesley Crusher (01:33:39) Nekkid Remastering (01:37:01) Closing (01:45:06)   Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm   Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Set Design with John Iacovelli. Axanar may look more like a large studio production than an independent one, but the incredible work we’ve seen has been done on an extremely limited budget. Bringing aboard talent that knows how to work within those constraints is part of the magic; and few know how to do this better than Emmy Award-winner John Iacovelli, series production designer on Babylon 5. In this episode of the official Axanar podcast, Alec Peters and Christopher Jones are joined by John to find out how he came to sign on to the production, the challenges of and approaches to working with small budgets, what has influenced his approach to design, and his visions for Axanar. In our news segment we get the latest on the search for the home of Ares Studios, Aaron Dembski-Bowden joining the team to write the novelization of Axanar, plans for a behind-the-scenes videocast by Alec and Robert Meyer Burnett, and Alec explains why the Star Trek branding is being removed from Axanar.   Hosts Christopher Jones and Alec Peters   Guest John Iacovelli   Editor and Producer Christopher Jones   Associate Producer Norman C. Lao   News Ares Studios space search update (00:00:49) New camera and plans for behind-the-scenes Axanar videocast (00:05:13) Aaron Dembski-Bowden to write Axanar novelization (00:07:23) Removal of Star Trek branding from Axanar (00:10:35)   Feature: Set Design with John Iacovelli How John Became Involved in Axanar (00:13:57) Working with Small Budgets (00:22:12) John’s Design Influences (00:28:43) Visions for the Production Design of Axanar (00:31:45) Closing (00:38:49)     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 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 Final Chapter, Part 9 of 9: What You Leave Behind. Wrapping up a series as complex as Deep Space Nine cannot be done with a traditional finale. To tackle a task so large, the writers needed a grand canvas upon which to paint the final strokes; but even eight episodes left so much still undone. The ninth and final installment—a double-thick bookend to the series opener "Emissary"—had a lot to live up to. Not only were there countless character threads and story arcs to conclude, but, when it came to final episodes, DS9 was still living in the shadow of "All Good Things…" Could the incredible writing team behind DS9 really pull it off? In this episode of The Orb hosts Christopher Jones and Matthew Rushing conclude our series of shows that take you through the entire nine-part, ten-hour Deep Space Nine finale with the very last piece of the story, "What You Leave Behind." We discuss Damar's last stand and the Alpha/Beta Alliance decision to push on and finish the war, the parallels with our own great wars on Earth, the touching last gathering in Vic's, the showdown between good and evil in the Fire Caves, and more. And as the title of this episode of The Orb implies, we're not quite done yet. With too much to cover in just one hour, this is part one of our own two-part series finale.   Hosts Christopher Jones and Matthew Rushing   Editor John W. Mills   Producer Christopher Jones   Associate Producers Norman C. Lao, Ruth Ward, Lisa Stevens, and Will Nguyen   Chapters Final Resolution (5:29) Damar's Last Stand and the Cardassian Resistance (10:34) To Fight or Fall Back: Finishing the War (20:05) World War II Parallels (31:01) Changing the Founders (37:47) One Last Night in Vic's (42:15) Showdown In the Fire Caves: The Final Battle (51:44) The Perfect Ending (1:01:12) Closing (1:03:34)   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

Constantine. The shadowy figure of John Constantine fully revealed himself to comic readers in June of 1985. His Hellblazer comic went on to be the longest running Vertigo comic ever, and now he has come to the small screen on NBC's new fall show Constantine. In this episode of The 602 Club, host Matthew Rushing is joined by Jose Munoz of The Zero Room podcast as well as Norman Lao to talk about Constantine. They dive into the history of the character, first impressions of the show, and where it hits the mark, while mentioning the things that might still need some tweaking.   Host Matthew Rushing   Guests Norman C. Lao and Jose Munoz   Editor and Producer Christopher Jones   Associate Producers Norman C. Lao   Chapters The History of Constantine (2:37) A Universe All His Own (16:50) Constantine's TV: First Impressions (25:34) The DC Essence (34:55) Television Potential (40:08) Expectations (50:18) Closing and Feedback (1:02:20)   Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm   Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep our shows coming to you every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Cogenitor. When we see injustices, it's natural for us to want to change them. But when those injustices involve an alien culture, is it really fair for us to impose our human views on others? This was one of the biggest challenges for early explorers and comes into play when Trip encounters a situation that seems very wrong to him, but is perfectly normal, accepted, and in fact critical to the Vissians. Despite good intentions, his actions to right a perceived wrong have devastating consequences. In this episode of The Ready Room, we're joined by Daniel Proulx and Matthew Rushing to discuss “Cogenitor,” the idea of a species that requires three genders to reproduce, the reasons why the Vissians may oppress the cogenitors, the repercussions of Trip's actions, and, of course, the sensual cheese eating habits of Malcolm Reed. In our news segment we find out how Wesley Crusher's amazing technicolor sweater can keep you warm this winter, which senior officer post fans most want to fill, and how you can design an actual Enterprise that will orbit the Earth.   Hosts Christopher Jones and Daniel Proulx   Guest Matthew Rushing   Editor and Producer Christopher Jones   Associate Producer Renee Roberts   News Wesley Crusher technicolor sweater now available! (2:35) Poll: The senior officer position most fans want to hold is… (13:46) Help Enterprise In Space design the NSS Enterprise orbiter (21:58)   Feature: Cogenitor Intro and Synopsis (27:04) The Birds and the Bees… and the Ants? Tri-Gendered Reproduction (32:18) Oppression for the Greater Good? (42:43) Cultural Differences and Self Control (1:01:43) The Sensual Cheese Eating Habits of One Malcolm Reed (1:13:48) Don't Think About the Language (1:16:17) Repercussions and Lessons Learned (1:20:14) Final Thoughts (1:24:35) Closing (1:28:57)   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 Orb Supplemental: The Orb of Mail Feedback Show. In each episode of The Orb we delve into the minutiae of Deep Space Nine, which generates a lot of feedback from you, our loyal listeners. When the messages start piling up, it's time to gaze into the Orb of Mail. In this special show we share our thoughts on your thoughts and questions about past episodes. Join us as we expand upon the possible connection between Section 31 and Red Squad, the new Starfleet-designed Deep Space 9 station, Sisko mentoring Worf, the tag-team funnies of Worf and Dax, more thoughts on Keiko, Miles, and Kira, what an eighth season of DS9 night have looked like on television, and much more.   Hosts Christopher Jones and Matthew Rushing   Editor and Producer Christopher Jones   Associate Producers Norman C. Lao, Ruth Ward, Lisa Stevens, and Will Nguyen   Chapters Could Red Squad be a training ground for Section 31? (3:03) What do you think about the new Deep Space 9? (7:05) Might Keiko have felt guilty about not carrying the baby? (12:11) Did Sisko see Worf as a command protege? (20:36) Were Worf and Jadzia the ultimate funny couple? (24:30) Could Jadzia Dax have been named Ambassador to Qo'noS? (27:27) Which DS9 episodes have stuck with you over time? (31:10) What would a DS9 Season Eight have looked like on TV? (38:52) What if Section 31 knew about “In the Pale Moonlight”? (42:42) Closing (45:28)   Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm   Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Macrocosm. Have you ever felt that Star Trek episodes are a bit too talky? A bit too “high and mighty”? Ever wish you could have a dash of Rambo with your Star Trek? Well, Brannon Braga thought so and thus sent Janeway—ripped biceps, tank top, and all—to save the crew from a giant bug infestation in the third-season episode “Macrocosm.” In this episode of The Ready Room we're joined by Phillip Gilfus, Charlynn Schmiedt, and Suzanne Abbott to discuss the germ-filled episode, how well it succeeds in achieving Braga's goals, its role as CGI testbed for later Voyager, the space podcasting of Neelix, and the origins of the Tak Tak language. If you listen long enough, you may even find out about the Tak Tak version of William Shatner. In our news segment, we find out what Ensign Williams needs in order to record her second set of Red Shirt Diaries, debate which Enterprise would be the best to captain, and take a moment to reflect on the recent tragedy involving Virgin Galactic.   Hosts Christopher Jones and Phillip Gilfus   Guests Charlynn Schmiedt and Suzanne Abbott   Editor and Producer Christopher Jones   Associate Producer Renee Roberts   News Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo crashes during test flight (3:39) Help make The Red Shirt Diaries Season Two a reality (9:49) Poll: Which Enterprise would you choose to captain? (17:41)   Feature: Macrocosm Intro and Synopsis (26:38) The Language of the Tak Tak (30:26) Neelix: Space Podcaster (38:02) Getting Gooed On (40:15) Looking for Some Action (43:51) Too Much Rambo? (52:48) CGI Test Run (58:29) Footloose and Fancy Free (1:04:29) Ambassador Neelix (1:10:22) Vibrating Chakotay (1:13:23) The Doctor Needs Directions? (1:15:42) Final Thoughts (1:20:24) Closing (1:27:55)   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

Composing the Music of Axanar with Alexander Bornstein. The visual and sound design of Axanar is incredible, but without a full musical score the experience of The Four Years War would be quite different. Many great composers have guided the sound of Star Trek over the decades, each bringing their own unique flavor while at the same time maintaining a common, special feel that tells viewers as once that what they are hearing is Trek. With Axanar, that proud history continues with the talents of Alexander Bornstein. In this episode of the official Star Trek: Axanar podcast, Alec Peters and Christopher Jones are joined by Alex to learn about his musical training, his time working under Bear McCreary, his approach to composing for Prelude to Axanar, the classical and film influences on his music, and his plans for the full Axanar film. In our news segment we learn about the new warehouse space that may become Axanar Studios, the first design meeting with John Iacovelli, and more discussions on fleshing out the creative team that will bring the rest of the Axanar story to life.   Hosts Christopher Jones and Alec Peters   Guest Alexander Bornstein   Editor and Producer Christopher Jones   Associate Producer Norman C. Lao   News Checking out a new studio space (2:30) Updates on creative meetings and new team members (6:02)   Feature: Composing the Music of Axanar with Alexander Bornstein Discovering Alex (16:31) Alex’s Star Trek Fandom and Influences (22:17) The Process of Composing Axanar (25:43) Classical Inspirations (33:22) Planning the Sound of the Full Film (38:19) Closing (45:38)   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

Odo on Terok Nor. Long before he was chief of security for Captain Sisko, Odo served in the same position under Gul Dukat during the Cardassian Occupation of Bajor. It was a time when Odo was just beginning his life amongst solids, and as a result his sense of right and wrong were not well developed. He changed a lot in the years that followed, and that change was shared and contrasted with the audience thanks to unusual circumstances that led to Odo reliving key events from seven years prior in “Things Past.” In this episode of The Orb, hosts Christopher Jones and Matthew Rushing discuss the Odo-specific elements of this story as they delve into Odo's Cardassian background, the line between order and justice, his role in the executions of the Bajorans Ishan, Jillur, and Timor, and how his take on those events changed over time.   Hosts Christopher Jones and Matthew Rushing   Editor and Producer Christopher Jones   Associate Producers Norman C. Lao, Ruth Ward, Lisa Stevens, and Will Nguyen   Chapters Odo's Cardassian Background (3:17) The Line Between Order and Justice (10:06) Looking Back at Things Past (18:40) Ishan, Jillur, and Timor (24:45) Final Thoughts (30:28) Closing (33:47)   Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm/ Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm   Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

J.G. Hertzler talks Samuel Travis. In Star Trek: Axanar, the story of The Four Years War is told from both the Federation and Klingon sides of the conflict. And while the USS Ares plays a central role in the war efforts—guided by the reluctant yet inspiring commander Kevlar Garth—other Starfleet figures are key to victory. One of these is Samuel Travis, one of the most senior captains in the fleet. Garth's actions during the war capturing the respect of Travis, a man of few words but an inspiring presence himself. In this episode of the official Star Trek: Axanar podcast, Alec Peters and Christopher Jones are joined by the man behind Travis, none other than J.G. Hertzler, to learn more about his approach to the character, what drew him to the project, the inspiration for Travis, and J.G.'s own life experiences that play into the role. In our news segment we get an update from Alec on more "crewing up" as Babylon 5 legend John Iacovelli beings his Emmy Award-winning design talent to Axanar.   Hosts Christopher Jones and Alec Peters   Guest J.G. Hertzler   Editor and Producer Christopher Jones   Associate Producer Norman C. Lao   News John Iacovelli joins the Axanar creative team (00:52)   Feature: J.G. Hertzler talks Samuel Travis Signing On to Axanar (4:29) Playing a Human for a Change (13:40) Inspirations for Captain Travis (18:20) Collaborating On Character Development (24:08) Future Directions for Travis (32:26) What's Next for J.G.? (35:10) Closing (38:05)    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 Other O'Briens: Miles and Kira. When an actress becomes pregnant during the run of a television show, the writers often have trouble figuring out how to deal with it. You can try to hide it with camera work and props, as they did with Roxann Dawson, or you can send the character on a trip somewhere. There are many options, but finding one that truly fits with the show can be difficult. Luckily, science fiction opens up some unique doors, so when Nana Visitor became pregnant during DS9 the writers found away to write the pregnancy into the series by tying it to an existing storyline involving the O'Briens. In this episode of The Orb, hosts Christopher Jones and Matthew Rushing take a look at the effect this unique storyline has on the three characters involved—Kira, Miles, and Keiko, the flirtation often cited by fans, the difficult situation Kira and Miles find themselves in, and why Keiko seems determined to be an unwitting matchmaker.   Hosts Christopher Jones and Matthew Rushing   Editor and Producer Christopher Jones   Associate Producers Norman C. Lao, Ruth Ward, Lisa Stevens, and Will Nguyen   Chapters Dealing with Nana's Pregnancy (3:10) Keiko the Matchmaker? (11:28) Final Thoughts (23:45) Closing and Feedback (26:28)   Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm/ Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm   Support the Network!   Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Sarek. First introduced in “Journey to Babel,” Sarek of Vulcan is one of the best known characters from The Original Series, perhaps due primarily to his role in The Search for Spock and subsequent TOS films. Following McCoy's cameo in “Encounter at Farpoint,” it took a while for familiar faces from Star Trek's past to return to the screen. Finally, in the TNG's third season, the wall between past and present began to come down as Spock's father came aboard Picard's Enterprise. Seeing Sarek shed tears at a musical performance and lose control of his emotions was a major advancement in making Vulcans more than just "logical," but making this happen wasn't as straightforward as one would think. In this episode of The Ready Room, we're joined by Matthew Rushing, Larry Nemecek, and John Champion to discuss the episode "Sarek," how the evolution of the story showed continuing reservations on the part of Gene Roddenberry about connecting TOS and TNG even near the end of TNG's third season, as well as Sarek's place within the Star Trek universe and the battle to speak Spock's name on screen. In our news segment, we debate which series deserved an additional season, io9's list of the Top 100 episodes, and play with Larami's classic Star Trek: The Motion Picture tie-in toys from 1979.   Hosts Christopher Jones and Matthew Rushing   Guests Larry Nemecek and John Champion   Editor and Producer Christopher Jones   Associate Producer Renee Roberts   News Looking back at Larami Star Trek: The Motion Picture Tie-ins (3:02) Poll: Which Star Trek series deserved another season? (11:51) io9's list of the Top 100 Star Trek episodes (28:56) Sponsor: Audible (37:46)   Feature: Sarek Intro and Synopsis (41:24) Sarek's Place in Star Trek (44:20) Bring Sarek to The Next Generation (52:39) Evolving Vulcans, Shedding Light on Emotion (1:16:30) Slapping John Champion Crusher (1:29:12) Spock Is Voldemort (1:33:42) Final Thoughts (1:42:34) Closing (1:50:11)   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

Perks Fulfillment with Diana Kingsbury. We all donate to Axanar first and foremost to help create an amazing film. But let's be honest… those perks are pretty cool, too. From patches to programs, CDs to Blu-rays, Axanar isn't just a movie—it's a full-on Star Trek experience. Getting those goodies out to donors, however, is an even bigger task than you might think. And leading the charge is none other than Diana Kingsbury, Fulfillment Director. In this episode of the official Star Trek: Axanar podcast, Alec Peters and Christopher Jones are joined by Diana to talk about the process from donation to actual shipment of perks. Find out how Kickstarter collects the required information, how BackerKit plays into the process, and, of course, when your stuff will be heading your way! In our news segment we get an update on the rewriting of the Axanar film script, an autograph party that featured a blossoming bromance between Richard and Gary, and some potentially exciting news for fans of Babylon 5.   Hosts Christopher Jones and Alec Peters   Guest Diana Kingsbury   Editor and Producer Christopher Jones   Associate Producer Norman C. Lao   News Script development update (1:02) Autograph Session (4:32) Could Babylon 5 be lending a hand to Axanar? (8:25)   Feature: Perks Fulfillment with Diana Kingsbury Overview of the process and BackerKit (14:01) Collected Information, Missing Information (21:23) The Role of the Donor Store (30:32) Closing (36:39)   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

Catspaw. Many TV series have Halloween specials, but Star Trek is NOT one of them. Of course, it isn't like they didn't try. The Original Series did its part; the later series just didn't follow suit. On October 27, 1967, Kirk, Spock, and Bones got quite a fright with the airing of “Catspaw.” It was the first episode produced for Season Two, yet was held until the week of Halloween. In this episode of The Ready Room we're joined by Charlynn Schmiedt, Drew Stewart, and Jennie Zell to discuss the concept of a Star Trek Halloween episode, haunted house aliens Korob and Sylvia, sympathetic magic, dungeons, cats, and, of course, Chekov's hair. In our news segment we break down the results of StarTrek.com's Captains vs. Zombies poll, check out some spiffy new LCARS wallpaper for iPhone, and tour the country to find out which state has the most Star Trek fans.   Hosts Christopher Jones and Charlynn Schmiedt   Guests Drew Stewart and Jennie Zell   Editor and Producer Christopher Jones   Associate Producer Renee Roberts   News Star Trek Captains vs. Zombies (3:53) New LCARS wallpaper for your iPhone 6 and 6 Plus (10:59) The States with the most Star Trek fans (18:13) Sponsor: Audible (26:33)   Feature: Catspaw Intro and Synopsis (29:20) Halloween in Space (40:30) Have You Met Chekov's Hair? (48:10) Meet the Koroborator (54:41) Sylvia [Actual Chapter Title Redacted] (1:07:15) Sympathetic Magic and Other Oddities (1:16:12) Final Thoughts (1:22:30) Closing (1:31:49)   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

Worf with Earl Grey. Over the course of seven seasons, Worf became a fan favorite on The Next Generation. With Michael Dorn now free from the week-to-week requirements of life aboard the Enterprise-D, he was available to lend a hand on that old Cardassian space station—which those in power felt was just want the young spinoff needed. The idea was praised by some, rejected by many. While it may have initially been viewed as a gimmick, hindsight shows us that not only was the decision to bring Worf to DS9 a good one, the station turned out to be just the environment the character needed to thrive. In this episode of The Orb, hosts Christopher Jones and Matthew Rushing are joined by the crew from our TNG show Earl Grey—Phillip Gilfus, Darren Moser, and Daniel Proulx—for the second half of our two-part crossover look at Worf. The TNG gang give us their perspective on seeing one of their own make DS9 home, how Worf meshed with the station's crew, his relationship with Jadzia and Ezri, where he ended up at the end of his two-series arc, and more.   Hosts Christopher Jones and Matthew Rushing   Guests Phillip Gilfus, Darren Moser, and Daniel Proulx   Editor and Producer Christopher Jones   Associate Producers Norman C. Lao, Ruth Ward, Lisa Stevens, and Will Nguyen   Chapters Countdown to Worf (4:44) Worf's Arrival on Deep Space Nine (10:59) Meshing with the DS9 Crew (21:59) Being Allowed to Fail (30:52) Worf and Jadzia… and Ezri (35:25) Where Worf Ended Up (48:26) Closing (1:00:18)   Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm/ Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm   Support the Network!   Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Patch Design with Thomas Marrone. Some of the most popular perks from the Axanar Kickstarters have been the beautiful patches created for the Ares Class Development Project, the various fleets, and more. The final embroidered patches are great, but have you ever wondered how these designs go from original concept to your mailbox? In this episode of the official Star Trek: Axanar podcast, Alec Peters and Christopher Jones are joined by Thomas Marrone, designer of the patches, to talk about the inspiration, the process of design, and special considerations when creating an intricate patch that must translate from screen to fabric. Plus, in our news segment, we learn more about the live cast makeup video, the ongoing evolution of the Axanar script, and the Donors' Store than it now open to those who have already backed the project.   Hosts Christopher Jones and Alec Peters   Guest Thomas Marrone   Editor and Producer Christopher Jones   Associate Producer Norman C. Lao   News Script development update (1:14) Live cast makeup video update (7:11) Axanar Donors' Store now open (8:18)   Feature: Patch Design with Thomas Marrone Overview of the Patches (11:25) Thomas, Design, and Star Trek Online (14:08) Inspiration for the Patches (15:56) The Process of Creating a Patch (22:19) Where Are the Klingon Patches? (29:57) Patch Design Challenges (31:46) Future Plans (33:56) Closing (38:20)   Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm/ Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm   Support the Network!   Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

The Final Chapter, Part 8 of 9: The Dogs of War. Through the first seven parts of DS9's final arc, the writers set up an unwieldy number of threads. Some were concluded along the way, but many remained. As a result, a bridge was needed between the bulk of the story and the events of the finale. That bridge came in the form of "The Dogs of War," an episode that spread out the pieces of the puzzle, locked some of them in place, and clarified where the remaining ones would go. In this episode of The Orb hosts Christopher Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our series of shows that will take you through the entire nine-part, ten-hour Deep Space Nine finale with the penultimate episode "The Dogs of War." We discuss the replacement of the Defiant, Odo's reaction to learning of his betrayal by the Federation, the endgame of the Bashir-Ezri dance, why Grand Nagus Rom makes a lot more sense than most people think, and why Bonnie Tyler is ultimately responsible for the defeat of the Dominion.   Hosts Christopher Jones and Matthew Rushing   Editor and Producer Christopher Jones   Associate Producers Norman C. Lao, Ruth Ward, and Lisa Stevens   Chapters Replacing the Defiant (3:23) An Odo Betrayed (13:46) Bashir, Ezri, and the Turbolift (26:02) Grand Nagus Quark… or Rom (30:43) Damar's True Source of Inspiration (40:01) It's a Baby! (51:08) Closing (53:49)   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

Precious Cargo. As one of the Starfleet's earliest explorers, James T. Kirk gained a reputation for finding an alien love interest on every world he visited. A century earlier, in Kirk-like fashion, Trip Tucker found himself in a situation that could have easily taken place on The Original Series as he rescued a princess. It's Sleeping Beauty with a twist—and a dash of Han and Leia—packaged with a strip of jerkey and a swamp swim. "Precious Cargo" is an episode that the creators considered so bad that Brannon Braga reportedly begged Rick Berman not to air it. Is it really that terrible? In this episode of The Ready Room we're joined by Matthew Rushing, Charlynn Schmiedt, and John Mills to discuss this story that takes inspiration and connections from not only TOS but from TNG as well. With a princess telling Trip "you're my only hope" (seriously), Archer and T'Pol playing Good Cop/Bad Cop, and the ship from Pigs In Space, there's so much fun to explore that we're left scratching our heads in light of the creators' scorn. In our news segment we find out about the Smithsonian's Enterprise move, Orci shunning the Power Rangers to focus on Star Trek, and a look at what's coming up at Destination Star Trek London.   Hosts Christopher Jones and Matthew Rushing   Guests Charlynn Schmiedt and John Mills   Editor and Producer Christopher Jones   Associate Producer Renee Roberts   News The Smithsonian starts its Enterprise move (3:54) Orci shuns the Power Rangers to focus on Star Trek (8:28) Destination Star Trek London (14:00) Support Trek.fm on Patreon (20:25) Sponsor: Audible (21:57)   Feature: Precious Cargo Intro and Synopsis (24:50) Please Don't Air This Crap! Signed, the Creators (28:22) Why Matthew Loves Precious Cargo: A Theory (34:14) A TOS Feel (35:59) The Evolution of Human Naivity (41:02) I'm King of the Swamp! (48:43) Acting Princess (54:28) Trip's Influence on Kaitaama (1:03:23) Good Cop, Bad Cop (1:12:53) A Missed Opportunity to Revisit? (1:20:59) Final Thoughts (1:24:56) Closing (1:33:02)   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   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

Shawn Case and Larry Nemecek on Enterprise In Space. There is perhaps no ship name in history better known than Enterprise. From the HMS Enterprise of 1705 to the 26th-century USS Enterprise-J seen in the episode "Azati Prime," it's a name that captures the spirit of exploration—always. The next ship to bear the name may just come from the project known as Enterprise In Space, an educational and scientific endeavor connected with the non-profit National Space Society. In this episode of Matter Stream we're joined by Enterprise In Space founder Shawn Case and Star Trek historian Larry Nemecek, who serves as Promotions Manager for EIS, to learn more about the project that will design and launch an eight-foot orbiter named NSS Enterprise, which will carry more than 100 student-designed science experiments into space, and return the craft to Earth.   Host Christopher Jones   Guests Shawn Case and Larry Nemecek   Editor and Producer Christopher Jones   Associate Producer Become one! Support Trek.fm and Matter Stream at the $25/month level or higher! Visit patreon.com/trekfm   Chapters The EIS Mission (2:20) Shawn's Background (5:15) Larry Joins the Team (7:08) Meet the EIS Team (9:47) The NSS Enterprise Orbiter (20:03) The Orbiter Design Contest (26:19) Testing Space Technologies (31:25) Support the Grassroots Effort (38:38) Find Out More About Enterprise In Space (44:32) Closing (47:59)   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   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

Pathfinder. Reginald Barclay is a fan favorite from The Next Generation despite appearing in only five episodes. But did you realize he appeared in more episodes of Voyagerthan TNG? It took the writers a long while to bring Reg back after his appearance in the second-season episode “Projections,” but once they did he played a key role in getting Voyager home starting with “Pathfinder” in Season Six. In this episode of The Ready Room we're joined by Charlynn Schmiedt, Suzanne Abbott, and Jaime Sanchez to discuss Barclay's counseling session with Deanna Troi, his status as top dog of coolness amongst the holographic Voyager crew, what the episode says about those with addictions, and whether or not there should have been more stories throughout the series about Starfleet's search for the missing ship. In our news segment we look at Rittenhouse Archives' new alien trading cards series, imagine which card series would reel us in, find out what Starship Farraguthas in store for fans, and get an inside scoop on the prospects for DS9 Blu-rays viaThe Digital Bits.    Hosts Christopher Jones and Charlynn Schmiedt   Guests Suzanne Abbott and Jaime Sanchez   Editor and Producer Christopher Jones   Associate Producer Renee Roberts   News Rittenhouse Archives unveils new alien trading cards (2:40) The Digital Bits fields DS9 Blu-ray question (9:45) Starship Farragut launches Kickstarter for "The Crossing" (15:58) Join our discussion in The Babel Conference (20:25) Support Trek.fm through Patreon (25:02) Sponsor: Audible (27:15)   Feature: Pathfinder Intro and Synopsis (30:09) Initial Thoughts (37:02) Reg and Deanna, Welcome Back (45:56) Crossing the Boundaries of TOS and  TNG (53:33) Starfleet Remembers Voyager! (56:48) Commentary on Holo-addiction (1:04:58) Over the Top or Just Right? (1:17:23) Final Thoughts (1:20:20) Closing and Feedback (1:27:52)   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   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

Pre-Production Begins! Prelude to Axanar has raised the level of expectations for independent Star Trek productions and generated excitement not only amongst fans but in the media as well. After the amazing short, fans are eagerly anticipating the full-length film. What does the full Axanar have in store for us? A few tidbits are now at hand as pre-production has begun! In this episode of the official Star Trek: Axanar podcast, Alec Peters and Christopher Jones are joined by director Christian Gossett to find out what's happened so far in pre-production, from some new casting to the evolution of the script. Diana Kingsbury even makes an off-mic guest appearance! (Listen and see if you can spot her.) Plus, in our news, segment we get an update from Alec about initial makeup tests for the full Axanar film and preparations for Comikaze.   Hosts Christopher Jones and Alec Peters   Editor and Producer Christopher Jones   Associate Producers Norman C. Lao   News Visiting Makeup Effects Lab (0:56) Preparing for Comikaze (4:01)   Feature: Pre-Production First Steps (6:52) Casting: Ana Alexander (8:40) Makeup Tests (10:41) Other Aliens We May See In Axanar (13:09) Evolution of the Script (16:34) Getting the Crew In Place (26:44) Final Thoughts (32:50) Closing (36:13)   Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact   Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm/   Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm

In the Cards Commentary. Just before it all hit the fan, station Deep Space 9 played host to an auction that gave birth to a wild chase for a rare baseball card. It's a unique story within Star Trek that flips the usual format on its head by relegating the serious elements to the B-story whilst focusing primarily on what many might consider the frivilous—a vintage mint-condition 1951 Willie Mays rookie baseball card. In this episode of The Orb hosts Christopher Jones and Matthew Rushing bring you a commentary for "In the Cards" as they explore the dynamic between Jake and Nog, the rare glimpse of respect for Sisko shown by Kai Winn, the critical sixth-season story elements that are being set up in the background, and speculate on just what happens when you climb inside Dr. Elias Giger's cellular regeneration and entertainment chamber.   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   Hosts Christopher Jones and Matthew Rushing   Editor and Producer Christopher Jones   Associate Producers Norman C. Lao, Ruth Ward, and Lisa Stevens   Chapters Commentary Start (4:53) Closing (52:54)