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On this episode of the Harder Brunch Podcast, we celebrate Star Trek Day with Kat, Moni, and Alan, and talk about the Targs, Shatnerverse, and Swole the Barber… Welcome to the Harder Brunch Podcast, where we blend the finest flavors of comedy and culture, dishing out engaging and entertaining conversations with a diverse array of personalities from across various industries. We invite guests rocking the worlds of stand-up comedy, food service, entrepreneurship, and beyond each week with your hosts Dyke Michaels and Thaddaeus J Mckee. Our podcast celebrates good vibes and the magic that unfolds when you gather people around a table. We treat our guests to a delicious five-course brunch and then dive into intriguing conversations that'll have you craving more. Each episode of the Harder Brunch Podcast features an exceptional lineup of guests, including comedians making their mark on the stand-up scene, passionate food truck owners, talented musicians, and innovative entrepreneurs. As we share a delectable brunch specially prepared for our guests, we dive into deep and entertaining conversations that cover a range of topics - from the creative process behind stand-up comedy to the challenges of running a food business and everything in between. The Harder Brunch Podcast nourishes the mind, body, and soul with its unique fusion of humor, culture, and insight. Whether you're a comedy enthusiast, a food lover, or simply someone who appreciates thought-provoking conversations, our podcast is guaranteed to leave you feeling inspired, informed, and thoroughly entertained. So, pull up a chair, grab a plate, and get ready to indulge in the most satisfying brunch experience you'll ever have - the Harder Brunch Podcast! Remember to subscribe and tune in every Monday for a fresh serving of food, fun, and fascinating discussions with the personalities shaping our world today.

We're gonna set it straight, this neonate film series of all new Trek adventure with our ill communication about Star Trek 2009!New York Times bestselling author Alan Gratz returns to the show this week to talk about the film series that turned Trek into a blockbuster and introduced a whole new generation to the adventures of Kirk and crew. When Romulus is destroyed at the end of the 24th century, the vengeful Nero is thrown into an alternate 23rd century, where his rampage takes the life of George Kirk. Now, George's son Jim will have to overcome his personal flaws and realize his destiny to take command of the USS Enterprise to save Earth and the Federation!As the TNG series of films wound down at the box office, Paramount returned to a question that had plagued the studio for over 20 years: "How could you ever recast Captain Kirk?" To finally answer that question, they turned to genre tv and film wunderkind JJ Abrams to give the familiar characters and world of Star Trek a makeover for the new millennium. The result was a zippy and stylish film that eschewed almost 50 years of continuity to instead boil the characters of Kirk, Spock, et al. to their essential qualities. The result was a reinvigoration of the Trek film franchise and a welcoming of the often niche property into the fraternity of cinematic popcorn blockbusters. In the first half of our conversation about Star Trek 2009, we talk about the process behind reimagining the franchise for a new audience, interfacing with nostalgia, the "Wars-ening" of Star Trek, the previous attempts to reboot the franchise, Abrams as a director, the film's exemplary casting, and the importance of a memorable score.We also discuss built-in doomscrolling, Medea Goes to Qo'nos, spacing in comfort, avoiding "the chompers", rotoscoping Spock, wife vs. Spielberg, the Raimi Trek that never was, mining torpedoes, missing Remans, replicator questions, the lonely French horn in space, a different kind of cantina scene, the Shatnerverse, Kirk's "Maverick moment", and 721 lens flares!Reverse the curse!Follow Alan on Twitter and get his new book "Two Degrees"!http://www.twitter.com/alangratzhttps://www.alangratz.com/writing/two-degrees/Learn the story behind your favorite Trek episodes with BackTrekking!http://www.twitter.com/backtrekkingSay HELLO to us on Facebook and Twitter and the Just Enough Trope Discord!http://www.facebook.com/eistpodhttp://www.twitter.com/eistpodhttps://discord.gg/WVvCHVWqzfBuy us a Slusho on Patreon and Ko-Fi!http://www.patreon.com/eistpodhttps://ko-fi.com/E1E01M2UASubscribe to the show on iTunes!https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/enterprising-individuals/id1113165661?mt=2

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Judith and Garfield Reeves-Stevens have had a storied career writing for such properties as Batman: The Animated Series, Flash Gordon, and Star Trek. They've written 20 Star Trek novels including 10 with William Shatner. This week, as part of our crossover series, we welcome them to the podcast to talk about their novel Federation and the Shatnerverse. #startrek; #novels; #shatner; #shatnerverse; #thereturn; #federation; #zeframcochran; #trekker; #trekkie; #tng; #tos; #ds9; #voy; #ent; #enterprise; batman; #action; #adventure; #drama; #scifi

Judith and Garfield Reeves-Stevens have had a storied career writing for such properties as Batman: The Animated Series, Flash Gordon, and Star Trek. They've written 20 Star Trek novels including 10 with William Shatner. This week, as part of our crossover series, we welcome them to the podcast to talk about their novel Federation and the Shatnerverse. #startrek; #novels; #shatner; #shatnerverse; #thereturn; #federation; #zeframcochran; #trekker; #trekkie; #tng; #tos; #ds9; #voy; #ent; #enterprise; batman; #action; #adventure; #drama; #scifi

And so our journeys have brought you, poor listener, to discussion of the Shatnerverse. First, Judith and Garfield Reeves-Stevens were the ghostwriters/collaborators/spinning-crap-into-clay-ers of the Shatnerverse. Michael Jan Friedman is one person who also wrote Star Trek books, but didn't write these ASCII-compatible abortions so they're in the clear. I apologize for besmirching your good name, sir. While we're talking about Star Trek novel writers; Diane Duane is fantastic and Peter David is pretty cool. Duane wrote “Spock's World,” and “Rihannsu,” which got frequently ripped off in TNG. David wrote “New Frontier,” which used a lot of characters, from the show, including Commander Shel– We'll get to it. Also Victor Milan wrote for both Star Trek and Battletech, so there's a factoid for your next nerd party.

Collision Course. James T. Kirk. He has crossed the galaxy, fought Klingons, Romulans, and Borg, and lived through more than anyone ever thought possible. But how did this remarkable Starfleet captain get his start? While the story of his academy years has been told in a number of different stories, never before have we seen his young life from the perspective of the man who played him: William Shatner. In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Bruce Gibson and Dan Gunther discuss the final Shatnerverse novel, Academy: Collision Course. We talk about this novel's relationship with Star Trek 2009, Jim Kirk's relationship with Starfleet, his family dynamic, Spock in his youth, another perspective on Tarsus IV, how Collision Course fits in with Trek canon, why the Academy book series was cancelled, and wrap up with our final thoughts and ratings. In the news segment, we judge the upcoming Discovery novel Fear Itself by its cover and review the latest New Visions comic, The Enemy of My Enemy. News Fear Itself REAL cover (00:03:33) New Visions #21 (00:05:41) Feature: Collision Course Alternate Academy Years (00:17:08) No Love for Starfleet (00:20:28) Kirk (00:22:03) The Kirk Family (00:28:22) Spock (00:38:33) Vulcan for Sale (0046:30:) Another Conscience of the King (00:53:04) Fitting In (01:01:28) The Last Page (01:06:26) Ratings (01:12:09) Final Thoughts (01:15:33) Hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Bruce Gibson (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Jeffery Harlan (Associate Producer)

James Kirk is dead (again), until he isn't. He's wishing he could see Spock (again), until he does. He's at cross purposes with Picard (again), until they aren't. The more things change, the more they stay the same was we wrap up the third book in the first Shatnerverse trilogy. We return to Chal, talk about the failures of the Federation, and reflect on just how arrogant Vulcans are as we wrap up this journey in this side universe with perhaps the best of the three books. Join us, for the first time, for the hundredth. We are, as always, a Patreon supported show. Please go to patreon.com/abnormalmapping to find out how you can support us!This Month's BookAvenger by William Shatner, Judith & Garfield Reeves-StevensNext Month's BookDrastic Measures by Dayton WardThis Month's EpisodesTOS S1E26 - "Errand of Mercy"TOS S3E04 - "The Enterprise Incident"Next Month's EpisodesTAS S1E02 - "Yesteryear"TNG S4E11 - "Data's Day"

Captain's Glory. Since his resurrection thanks to the Borg in the novel The Return, James T. Kirk has embarked on many adventures in the 24th century, often alongside Captain Jean-Luc Picard and the crew of the Enterprise. However, all good things must come to an end. Kirk faces his most dangerous enemy yet and fights for all he holds dear: his family. In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Bruce Gibson and Dan Gunther talk about the Shatnerverse novel Captain's Glory. We discuss Kirk's tendency to go it alone, the plot against Starfleet, Kirk vs. Picard, the nature of the Totality, the connection to the galactic barrier, and wrap up with our final thoughts and ratings. In our news segment, we talk about the book Star Trek: The Next Generation Cats and review the comic Boldly Go #17, issue 5 of the I.D.I.C. miniseries. News Star Trek: The Next Generation Cats (00:03:34) Boldly Go #17 (00:09:24) Feature: Captain's Glory Another Shatnerverse Novel (00:15:32) The Search For Spock, Again (00:16:49) Lost and Found (00:20:18) Crew Relationships (00:29:21) Dark Matter (00:35:29) What Does God Needs With a Starship (00:47:05) There's Something About Kirk (00:51:54) Close to Destruction (00:55:44) Delta Vega (01:00:38) Ratings (01:03:31) Final Thoughts (01:07:21) Hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Bruce Gibson (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Jeffery Harlan (Associate Producer)

Captain's Blood. In front of a crowd of thousands of Romulans, Ambassador Spock is apparently killed in a terrorist bombing. Captain James T. Kirk, retired, is enlisted by Starfleet to lead a team to Romulus to investigate. However, not all may be as it seems, and this particular mission will have consequences that stretch throughout the Alpha and Beta Quadrants, and with a very personal connection to Kirk's own family! In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson discuss the Shatnerverse novel Captain's Blood, the second book in the Totality trilogy. We talk about Spock's apparent death, Reman society, Kirk's son Joseph, the threat of the Totality, crews of different generations coming together, and wrap up with our final thoughts and ratings. In the news this week, we discuss the release of the latest Discovery novel, Desperate Measures by Dayton Ward, and review the most recent New Visions comic, "Isolation." News Drastic Measures Release (00:02:53) New Visions #20 (00:05:25) Feature: Captain's Blood Shatnerverse Totality (00:25:48) Murder Most Foul (00:31:17) About Janeway (00:42:44) Nemesis Cues (00:46:45) Joseph (00:51:34) Norinda and Totality (00:59:48) One Big Happy Fleet (01:11:35) Ratings (01:16:23) Final Thoughts (01:19:40) Hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Bruce Gibson (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Jeffery Harlan (Associate Producer)

Captain's Peril. Saving the galaxy on a regular basis is pretty tiring work, and for Starfleet's finest, rest and relaxation is important. But when two legendary Starfleet captains decide to take a vacation on Bajor, it isn't long before another crisis arises, and it's up to Captain James T. Kirk and Captain Jean-Luc Picard to once again save the day. In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Bruce Gibson and Dan Gunther discuss the Shatnerverse novel Captain's Peril, the first book in the Totality trilogy. We talk about the murder mystery plot, philosophical differences between Kirk, Spock, and Picard, different ideas about risk, the Prime Directive debate, the huge left turn the story takes at the end, and wrap up with our final thoughts and ratings. In the news segment, we discuss a poll in our Goodreads group about where our listeners get their Star Trek novels. News Goodreads Poll (00:06:11) Feature: Captain's Peril More Shatnerverse (00:11:50) The Prologue (00:14:41) Murder, He Worte (00:17:39) Kirk and Picard Dynamic (00:26:45) A B-Story (00:29:00) "Risk is Our Business" (00:37:44) More Than One Murder (00:45:56) Paternalism (00:50:02) The Totality (01:01:25) Ratings (01:04:20) Final Thoughts (01:10:24) Hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Bruce Gibson (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Jeffery Harlan (Associate Producer)

Second Officer Slog makes a glorious return as we begin the epic journey that is The Shatnerverse. In this month's book we deal with Kirk's Horny Middle Aged Crisis and greatly relish in the thinly veiled metaphor it all is for the difficulty of being William Shatner. It's a really good podcast and it's spoiler free for DS9 and most important Star Trek so if you've been cautious about listening there has literally never been a better time to jump in!This Month's BookThe Ashes of Eden by William Shatner, Judith & Garfield Reeves-StevensNext Month's BookThe Return by William Shatner, Judith & Garfield Reeves-StevensThis Month's EpisodesTOS S1E3 - "Mudd's Women"TOS S1E19 - "Arena"Next Month's EpisodesTOS S1E26 - "The Devil in The Dark"TOS S2E05 - "Amok Time"

Preserver. What if our actions are not our own? What if all of us are merely pawns in a universe-spanning game, controlled by vastly older races with agendas and motivations that remain obscured? How would we know? And, most importantly, how would the mighty Captain Kirk deal with them? In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson talk about the Shatnerverse novel Preserver. We discuss the nature of the Preservers, fate versus free will, duplicate Earths, secret groups within the Federation, the two Kirks, Teilani, and wrap up with our final thoughts and ratings. In the news segment, we talk about Star Trek comic news from SDCC and review issue #10 of Boldly Go. News IDW Publishing Update From SDCC (00:05:02) Boldly Go #10 (00:10:36) Feature: Preserver The William Shatnerverse (00:20:16) The Preservers (00:23:53) Fate/Predestination (00:31:50) Duplicate Earths (00:47:36) Section 31? (00:51:55) Two Kirks (01:04:08) No Happy Ending (01:07:13) Ratings (01:14:13) Final Thoughts (01:18:17) Hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Bruce Gibson (Associate Producer)

Spectre. Captain James T. Kirk: a name that has blazed across the quadrant for over a hundred years, shaping political events and influencing hundreds of worlds. However, his influence is not limited merely to our universe. During his first five-year mission, Kirk convinced Spock from the Mirror Universe to rebel against the evil Terran Empire, and the consequences of that action have now caught up with the Starfleet legend in the 24th century! In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson welcome Matthew Rushing to talk about William Shatner's Spectre. We discuss the Shatnerverse, Kirk in the 24th century, responsibility, Kirk and Scotty, looking in the mirror, Janeway, a mirror imposter, the prime directive and our ratings. In the news we review Waypoint #3. News Waypoint # 3 (00:04:33) Feature: Spectre The Shatnerverse (00:23:07) Kirk in the 24th Century (00:28:13) Weight of Responsibility (00:35:49) Kirk and Scotty (00:40:19) Looking in the Mirror (00:43:23) Kate Janeway (00:51:58) Mirror Imposter (00:56:44) The Prime Directive (01:00:26) Ratings (01:07:43) Final Thoughts (01:10:37) Hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson Guest Matthew Rushing Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Bruce Gibson (Associate Producer)

The Ashes of Eden. In 1995, the first novel of what came to be known as the “Shatner-verse” hit bookshelves. This book spawned a series that would last for ten books and twelve years, featuring all-new adventures about James T. Kirk, penned by William Shatner himself. Journey with us back in time as we take a look at where it all began! In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther talk about William Shatner’s The Ashes of Eden. We discuss opinions on the Shatnerverse, getting older, when fantasies become reality, interesting villains, The Heart of Darkness and Insurrection, the crew reunited and our ratings. In the new segment we discuss the latest issue of Starfleet Academy #3 News Starfleet Acadamy #3 (00:02:39) Feature: Back in 1995 (00:14:27) Opinions on the Shatnerverse (00:16:51) Getting Older (00:20:57) When Fantasies Become Reality (00:23:31) Interesting Villains (00:30:52) The Heart of Darkness and Insurrection (00:42:44) Reunited and it Feels so Good (00:48:00) Ratings (00:54:20) Final Thoughts (00:59:24) Hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Will Nguyen (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Bruce Gibson (Associate Producer)

Shatner, Part 7: Recap. Many people have played themselves in movies. Cecil B. DeMille in Sunset Blvd. Will Smith in Jersey Girl. 65 different people in The Player. But no one has built a fictional mythology for their on-screen alter ego quite like William Shatner. In this episode of Commentary: Trek Stars, Max, John and Mike recap their series on William Shatner, looking at each film in which he plays himself, including Free Enterprise, Festival in Cannes, Showtime, Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story, and Fanboys. We also listen to some voicemail.   Running Time: 53 minutes 32 seconds   Hosts Max Hegel, John Mills and Mike Schindler   Editor and Producer Mike Schindler   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Coordinator Will Nguyen   Associate Producer Become one! Support Trek.fm and Commentary: Trek Stars at the $25/month level or plus! Visit http://patreon.com/trekfm http://patreon.com/trekfm   Chapters Free Enterprise (00:01:31) Festival in Cannes (00:08:00) Showtime (00:13:21) Dodgeball (00:16:49) Fanboys (00:23:44) Final Thoughts (00:32:02) Wrap-up (00:39:09)   Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm  Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm  Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm  Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact  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

Shatner, Part 6: Fanboys.   Many Trek.fm listeners may not know this, but there is another science fiction franchise which has gained a decent amount of popularity over the years. It's known as "Star Wars." The plot is insignificant. Basically, think Star Trek with magic.  Regardless, from 1977 to 1983, three films were made as part of something which is now referred to as the "Original Trilogy." Then, the franchise disappeared for 16 years, before finally returning in 1999 with the first film in the "Prequel Trilogy." During those 16 years, a small but devoted group of fans eagerly anticipated the return of their beloved space opera. These fans are the subject of this episode's movie, Fanboys. In the film, four lifelong Star Wars fans travel across country to break into Skywalker Ranch and steal a print of Star Wars: Episode I--The Phantom Menace before it's released. Along the way, they are helped by many people, including William Shatner. In this episode of Commentary: Trek Stars, Mike and Max take a look at the final film in the Shatner Cinematic Universe. We discuss the long, complicated history of Fanboys, Shatner's role in advancing the plot of the film, and how it fits into the Shatnerverse. We also debate how excited we should be for Star Wars: Episode VII--The Force Awakens.   Running Time: 48 minutes x40 seconds   Hosts Mike Schindler and Max Hegel   Editor and Producer Mike Schindler   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Coordinator Will Nguyen   Associate Producer Become one! Support Trek.fm and Commentary: Trek Stars at the $25/month level or plus! Visit http://patreon.com/trekfm http://patreon.com/trekfm   Chapters Fanboys (00:05:15) Cameos (00:17:25) Shatner (00:29:12) Wrap-up (00:41:58)   Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm  Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm  Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm  Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact  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

Shatner, Part 5: Dodgeball.   In 2004, William Shatner returned to the big screen for the fourth as himself in Rawson Marshall Thurber's Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story. The film stars Vince Vaughn and Ben Stiller as competing gym owners who face off in the Dodgeball World Championship. In this episode of Commentary: Trek Stars, John, Mike and Max look at Shatner's portrayal of himself as the Dodgeball Chancellor. We discuss the merits of the film's comedy, Shatner's performance, and whether or not this technically counts as an entry into the Shatner Cinematic Universe. We also remember Star Trek movie producer Harve Bennett.   Running Time: 53 minutes 31 seconds   Hosts John Mills, Mike Schindler and Max Hegel   Editor and Producer Mike Schindler   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Coordinator Will Nguyen   Associate Producer Become one! Support Trek.fm and Commentary: Trek Stars at the $25/month level or plus! Visit http://patreon.com/trekfm http://patreon.com/trekfm   Chapters Dodgeball (00:01:10) Shatner's Performance (00:16:46) Does it Fit in the Shatnerverse? (00:27:44) Harve Bennett (00:41:45)   Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm  Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm  Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm  Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact  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

Shatner, Part 4: Showtime.  One week after the release of Festival in Cannes, the third film in the Shatner Cinematic Universe made its way to the silver screen. Showtime features Robert De Niro and Eddie Murphy as two cops are forced to work together as part of a reality television show. Along the way, they receive tips on how to become TV cops, by none other than T.J. Hooker himself, William Shatner.  In this episode of Commentary: Trek Stars, Mike, Max and John look at William Shatner as himself in Showtime. We discuss the quality of the movie, how Shatner's performance elevates the entire picture, and what the film adds to the mythology of the Shatnerverse. We also reveal Mike and Max's unhealthy obsession with William Shatner in the workplace.    Running Time: 39 minutes 57 seconds   Hosts Mike Schindler, Max Hegel and John Mills   Editor and Producer Mike Schindler   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Coordinator Will Nguyen   Associate Producer Become one! Support Trek.fm and Commentary: Trek Stars at the $25/month level or plus! Visit http://patreon.com/trekfm http://patreon.com/trekfm   Chapters Showtime (00:04:15) Shatner's Performance (00:17:49) Final Thoughts  (00:30:27)   Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm  Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm  Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm  Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact  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

Shatner, Part 3: Festival in Cannes.   In 1999, William Shatner attended the Cannes Film Festival to promote his work in Free Enterprise. While there, he ran into his old friend Maximillian Schell, who was filming the largely improvised film, Festival in Cannes. Their reunion appears in that film, making it a part of the Shatner Cinematic Universe. In this episode of Commentary: Trek Star, John and Mike take a look Festival in Cannes. We discuss the film on the whole, Shatner's performance, and how it fits into the Shatnerverse. We also wonder why Entrapment opened the festival in 1999.   Running Time: 43 minutes 14 seconds   Hosts John Mills and Mike Schindler   Editor and Producer Mike Schindler   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Coordinator Will Nguyen   Associate Producer Become one! Support Trek.fm and Commentary: Trek Stars at the $25/month level or plus! Visit http://patreon.com/trekfm http://patreon.com/trekfm   Chapters Festival in Cannes (00:01:00) Shatner's Appearance (00:18:38) Wrap-up (00:33:44)   Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm  Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm  Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm  Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact  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

Shatner, Part 2: Free Enterprise.   In 1999, the "Shatnerverse" was created with the release of Free Enterprise. The film is about two Star Trek fans who are struggling to make it in Hollywood. During a time of personal crisis, they meet their idol, William Shatner (played by William Shatner), who may not be all that he appears to be.  In this episode of Commentary: Trek Stars, Max, John and Mike look at the first film in which Shatner plays himself. We discuss our thoughts on the film, Shatner's performance, and whether or the movie successfully launches the "Shatnerverse". We also debate whether or not the film played at the Biograph Theater in Chicago.   Running Time: 44 minutes 39 seconds   Hosts Max Hegel, John Mills and Mike Schindler   Editor and Producer Mike Schindler   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Coordinator Will Nguyen   Associate Producer Become one! Support Trek.fm and Commentary: Trek Stars at the $25/month level or plus! Visit http://patreon.com/trekfm http://patreon.com/trekfm   Chapters Free Enterprise (00:00:57) Shatner's Performance (00:15:33) The Shatnerverse (00:22:49) Wrap-up (00:32:06)   Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm  Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm  Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm  Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact  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

Shatner, Part 1: Trek.   William Shatner is excellent at what he does, which is everything. But one thing which he is the absolute best at is playing himself. In this episode of Commentary: Trek Stars, Mike, Max and John begin their new series which looks at the films of the "Shatnerverse," movies in which William Shatner plays himself. These include Free Enterprise, Festival in Cannes, Showtime, Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story, and Fanboys. In the first part of the series, we look at Shatner's work in Star Trek, as both an actor and director. We also get Max and Mike's opinions on the hiring of Simon Pegg and Doug Jung as writers of STAR TR3K.   Running Time: 52 minutes 34 seconds   Hosts Mike Schindler, Max Hegel and John Mills   Editor and Producer Mike Schindler   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Coordinator Will Nguyen   Associate Producer Become one! Support Trek.fm and Commentary: Trek Stars at the $25/month level or plus! Visit http://patreon.com/trekfm http://patreon.com/trekfm   Chapters William Shatner (00:02:05) Captain Kirk (00:12:36) Directing Star Trek V (00:24:51) Simon Pegg & Doug Jung (00:35:57) Wrap-up (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  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

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