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In this vintage conversation from the 1990s, Lois McMaster Bujold joins Tony Tellado and Ernest Lilley at a moment when her acclaimed Vorkosigan Saga is evolving in bold, emotionally resonant ways. Speaking from the era of her then‑latest novel, Memory (1996), Bujold offers a candid, thoughtful look at the craft behind one of science fiction's most beloved universes. Now 76 and living in Minneapolis, Bujold remains a towering figure in speculative fiction — but here, listeners get to hear her voice from the period when Miles Vorkosigan's journey was taking its most introspective and transformative turn. BONUS: Vintage Radio Texture: Patrick Stewart & Ernest Lilley In this archival clip, Patrick Stewart reflects on what made Star Trek: First Contact such a defining moment for both Jean‑Luc Picard. Ernest Lilley Reviews Barbara Hambly Ernest offers a sharp, insightful review of Barbara Hambly SAVE 17% ON PLUS
Thirty years ago, Star Trek: First Contact brought one of the franchise's most important moments to life: humanity's first meeting with the Vulcans. This week on The Trek Files, host Larry Nemecek welcomes actor, writer, and Does It Fly? co-host Tamara Krinsky for a uniquely personal look behind the scenes of that iconic sequence. Using an original production call sheet from April 23, 1996, the conversation takes us to the nighttime shoot at Charlton Flats in the Angeles National Forest, where dozens of extras helped populate the post-war settlement that would witness history. Among them was a young aspiring actor named Tamara, hoping to gain experience and maybe earn a coveted SAG card. What happened next was something straight out of Hollywood legend. During filming, director Jonathan Frakes singled Tamara out from among the crowd, rebuilding part of the scene around her reaction shot. Her featured appearance in the finished film earned her a day-player contract, a SAG membership, and a memory that has stayed with her ever since. Along the way, Tamara shares stories of chilly overnight shoots, watching the legendary cast at work, and experiencing firsthand the creation of one of Star Trek's most beloved cinematic moments. Documents and Additional References Star Trek: Generations II (Star Trek: First Contact) production call sheet, April 23, 1996 Reference: Star Trek: First Contact Reference: Tamara Krinsky Reference: Jonathan Frakes Reference: James Cromwell Reference: Patrick Stewart Does It Fly? podcast The Trek Files Season 15 on Memory Alpha All episodes and documents: The Trek Files on Memory Alpha Visit the Trekland site for behind-the-scenes access and exclusive merchandise. The conversation continues on Discord with live chats and the Roddenberry Podcasts community! Join today!
Thirty years ago, Star Trek: First Contact brought one of the franchise's most important moments to life: humanity's first meeting with the Vulcans. This week on The Trek Files, host Larry Nemecek welcomes actor, writer, and Does It Fly? co-host Tamara Krinsky for a uniquely personal look behind the scenes of that iconic sequence. Using an original production call sheet from April 23, 1996, the conversation takes us to the nighttime shoot at Charlton Flats in the Angeles National Forest, where dozens of extras helped populate the post-war settlement that would witness history. Among them was a young aspiring actor named Tamara, hoping to gain experience and maybe earn a coveted SAG card. What happened next was something straight out of Hollywood legend. During filming, director Jonathan Frakes singled Tamara out from among the crowd, rebuilding part of the scene around her reaction shot. Her featured appearance in the finished film earned her a day-player contract, a SAG membership, and a memory that has stayed with her ever since. Along the way, Tamara shares stories of chilly overnight shoots, watching the legendary cast at work, and experiencing firsthand the creation of one of Star Trek's most beloved cinematic moments. Documents and Additional References Star Trek: Generations II (Star Trek: First Contact) production call sheet, April 23, 1996 Reference: Star Trek: First Contact Reference: Tamara Krinsky Reference: Jonathan Frakes Reference: James Cromwell Reference: Patrick Stewart Does It Fly? podcast The Trek Files Season 15 on Memory Alpha All episodes and documents: The Trek Files on Memory Alpha Visit the Trekland site for behind-the-scenes access and exclusive merchandise. The conversation continues on Discord with live chats and the Roddenberry Podcasts community! Join today!
Thirty years ago, Star Trek: First Contact brought one of the franchise's most important moments to life: humanity's first meeting with the Vulcans. This week on The Trek Files, host Larry Nemecek welcomes actor, writer, and Does It Fly? co-host Tamara Krinsky for a uniquely personal look behind the scenes of that iconic sequence. Using an original production call sheet from April 23, 1996, the conversation takes us to the nighttime shoot at Charlton Flats in the Angeles National Forest, where dozens of extras helped populate the post-war settlement that would witness history. Among them was a young aspiring actor named Tamara, hoping to gain experience and maybe earn a coveted SAG card. What happened next was something straight out of Hollywood legend. During filming, director Jonathan Frakes singled Tamara out from among the crowd, rebuilding part of the scene around her reaction shot. Her featured appearance in the finished film earned her a day-player contract, a SAG membership, and a memory that has stayed with her ever since. Along the way, Tamara shares stories of chilly overnight shoots, watching the legendary cast at work, and experiencing firsthand the creation of one of Star Trek's most beloved cinematic moments. Documents and Additional References Star Trek: Generations II (Star Trek: First Contact) production call sheet, April 23, 1996 Reference: Star Trek: First Contact Reference: Tamara Krinsky Reference: Jonathan Frakes Reference: James Cromwell Reference: Patrick Stewart Does It Fly? podcast The Trek Files Season 15 on Memory Alpha All episodes and documents: The Trek Files on Memory Alpha Visit the Trekland site for behind-the-scenes access and exclusive merchandise. The conversation continues on Discord with live chats and the Roddenberry Podcasts community! Join today!
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The League goes Trekking Through Trek again as they tackle Star Trek: First Contact. The crew of the Enterprise D travel back in time to battle the Borg for the fate of humanity. They also have to convince a drunken buffoon to fly a spaceship so aliens will spot him, and Captain Picard has to stave off obsession. All that, plus Data gets some!This week Matt, Clay, and John dive deep into the 1996 blockbuster Star Trek: First Contact — widely considered the best Next Generation film and one of the greatest Star Trek movies ever made. Directed by Jonathan "Two Takes" Frakes (who plays Commander Riker), this 30th anniversary classic pits the Enterprise-E crew against the relentless Borg Collective in a race through time back to April 4, 2063 — First Contact Day itself.We break down Picard's Ahab-level obsession with the Borg, the introduction of the terrifying yet oddly seductive Borg Queen, Data's very special encounter with her, and whether Zefram Cochran is the most reluctant hero in sci-fi history. We also get into the Rotten Tomatoes rankings across all Star Trek films, Jonathan Frakes' legendary "Two Takes" directing style, the practical model work by ILM on the Enterprise-E, and why the line "You're astronauts on some kind of Star Trek" might be the best/worst line in franchise history.Whether you're a lifelong Trekkie or just Trekking Through Trek for the first time, this is the episode for you.STAY CONNECTED!LISTEN & WATCH Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1crlHvsmYIRn4zjSdq44qn?si=5ee27c125ad54b70 The League on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@leagueofordinarygentlemenOFFICIAL SITES https://www.leaguepodcast.com http://vampcouncil.comTHE LEAGUE ON SOCIAL Facebook: https://facebook.com/leaguepodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leaguepodcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/leaguepodcast.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@leaguepodcastCLAY & DURSIN Dursin on IG: https://www.instagram.com/dursin Dursin's Substack: https://dursin.substack.com Clay on IG: https://www.instagram.com/claynferno Clay's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@claynferno Clay's Substack: https://claynferno.substack.com
The League goes Trekking Through Trek again as they tackle Star Trek: First Contact. The crew of the Enterprise D must travel back in time to battle the Borg for the fate of humanity. They also have to convince a drunken bufoon to fly a spaceship so aliens will spot him, and Captain Picard has to stave off obsession. All that, plus Data gets some!
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Today on THE ESSENTIAL SOUNDTRACKS, Erik Woods, Robert Daniels, and Randy Andrews continue their journey through the STAR TREK films and their soundtracks as they discuss the eighth movie in the series, STAR TREK: FIRST CONTACT. You'll hear them discuss the film in great detail, including such topics as the selection of Jonathan Frakes as director, the design of the new Enterprise E, Worf's return, the Defiant, the special effects as created by Industrial Light and Magic, the Borg Queen, and more. Also covered in great length is Jerry Goldsmith's incredible score (with help from son Joel). STAR TREK: FIRST CONTACT was released on November 22, 1996. James Cromwell, Alfre Woodard, and Alice Krige join cast members from the 1987 series STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION who were starring in their very first solo STAR TREK motion picture. In the film, the Borg travel back in time, intent on preventing Earth's first contact with an alien species. Captain Picard and his crew pursue them to ensure that Zefram Cochrane makes his maiden flight, reaching warp speed. The original soundtrack album was released at the time of the film's release on GNP Crescendo Records, featuring 44 minutes worth of score with two licensed songs. On April 2, 2012, GNP Crescendo Records announced a limited-edition collector's CD pressed to 10,000 copies. It features the complete score by Jerry Goldsmith with additional music by his son Joel, newly remastered by recording engineer Bruce Botnick, with an accompanying 16-page booklet including informative notes by Jeff Bond and John Takis. The album is still available to purchase at the time of this recording. NOTE - Our Patreon-only episode includes an extra segment discussing the cue "The Dish." You can listen to that version HERE. Enjoy the show! The Essential Soundtracks Theme by Alexander Schiebel. —— Special thanks to our Patreon supporters: Matt DeWater, David Ballantyne, Joe Wiles, Maxime, William Welch, Alan Rogers, Dave Williams, Max Hamulyák, Jeffrey Graebner, Don Mase, Victor Field, Jochen Stolz, Emily Mason, Eric Skroch, Alexander Schiebel, Alphonse Brown, John Link, Matt Berretta, Eldaly Morningstar, Jim Wilson, Glenn McDorman, Chris Malone, Steve Karpicz, Deniz Çağlar, Brent Osterberg, Jérôme Flick, Alex Brouns, Randall Derchan, Angela Rabatin, Larry Reese, Rudy Amaya, Stacy Livitsanis, Carl Wonders, Lee Wileman, Nathan Blumenfeld, Daniel Herrin, Scott Bordelon, James Alexander, Brett French, Ian Clark, Andy Gray, Joel Nichols, Steve Daniel, Corey O'Brien, John Leggett, Mim Williams, Grace Hamilton, Rob Kemp, Simon Parker, Harry Fiddlesticks, Jonas Wilstrup, Alexandre Richardson, Amy Stewart, Jack Zhu, Cole Losey. —— Cinematic Sound Radio is fully licensed to play music by SOCAN. Support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cinematicsoundradio Check out our NEW Cinematic Sound Radio TeePublic Store! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/cinematic-sound-radio Cinematic Sound Radio Web: http://www.cinematicsound.net Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/cinsoundradio Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/cinematicsound Cinematic Sound Radio Fanfare and Theme by David Coscina https://soundcloud.com/user-970634922 Bumper voice artist: Tim Burden http://www.timburden.com
Episode 147: John DuncanIn this episode, I'm joined by model maker John Duncan, whose career spans nearly fifteen years at Industrial Light & Magic and includes work across Star Wars, Star Trek, Galaxy Quest, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Matrix and more.John talks about his early fascination with building miniatures as a kid, making models out of paper and cardboard, and how that instinct to just try things eventually led him into the film industry. What started as architectural model work and a stint in television quickly turned into a career at ILM, beginning in 1993, where he arrived for what was meant to be a two-week job and stayed for over a decade .We get into the realities of model making for film, learning to build for the camera rather than for close inspection, working under tight deadlines, and letting go of work when it needs to be modified or destroyed for the shot.John also discusses his time as a concept model maker on the Star Wars prequels, working with Doug Chiang to create what he describes as “3D blueprints” for the wider production. These models helped bridge the gap between design, practical builds and digital assets, ensuring consistency across departments.There's plenty here on specific projects too, including building the Enterprise-E for Star Trek: First Contact, working on the ships for Galaxy Quest, and contributing to the large-scale pirate ships in Pirates of the Caribbean. He also shares stories about unusual materials, problem-solving on the fly, and the collaborative nature of the ILM model shop.We also talk about the shift from practical models to digital effects, where miniatures still have a place today, and why physical builds continue to resonate with filmmakers and audiences alike.John is thoughtful, practical, and clearly still passionate about the craft. This is a great insight into a side of filmmaking that often goes unnoticed, but is absolutely fundamental to how these films were made.Topics coveredGrowing up building models and early creative influencesFirst steps into the film industry via architectural modelsJoining ILM in 1993 and working alongside industry legendsBuilding models for camera vs building for displayWorking on Star Trek: First Contact and Galaxy QuestConcept model making on the Star Wars prequelsCollaborating with Doug Chiang and George LucasThe idea of “3D blueprints” in film productionPractical effects vs digital effectsWorking on Pirates of the CaribbeanMaterials, techniques and problem-solving in the model shopReplica prop community and fan researchWhy physical models still matterThis podcast is completely independent and made possible by listener support. If you'd like to help me keep making these episodes, you can join my Patreon community here: https://patreon.com/jamiebenning Watch more on YouTube:Check out the Filmumentaries YouTube channel for behind-the-scenes clips and extra content: https://youtube.com/filmumentariesAll my links
Listen below or click here for full show notes Main Mission, Part 1 (with an appropriate sound effect) Starfleet Academy cancelled Star Trek: Starfleet Academy EP Confirms Season 2’s Major Risk ‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’ Canceled After Two Seasons Why Paramount Plus Ended Star Trek: Starfleet Academy After Two Seasons Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Ending With Season 2 Breaking — STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY Ends with Season 2, Wrapping Known Kurtzman-Era Productions – TrekCore.com ‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’ To End With Season 2 At Paramount+ ‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’ to End With Season 2 (EXCLUSIVE) William Shatner Speaks Out After Starfleet Academy’s Cancellation: ‘That Aspect Of Star Trek I’ve Always Loved’ William Shatner Breaks Silence on Surprise ‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’ Cancelation – Men’s Journal Paramount+ Is Dismantling Star Trek After a Historic 9-Year Streaming Run Star Trek is Adrift: Why ‘Starfleet Academy’ is Folding After Season 2 The Real Reason for Paramount Dismantling Star Trek’s 9-Year Streaming Run Isn’t What You Think David Ellison On Cost Savings, Growth, The Tech Stack & AI As WBD Merge Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Cancellation Explained By Robert Picardo These 7 Rumored ‘Star Trek’ Shows Could Save the Franchise After ‘Starfleet Academy’s Cancelation The Star Trek Series Decades In The Making Lasted Just Over 2 Months Why Starfleet Academy's Cancelation Has Me Worried About The Star Trek Franchise ‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’ Offers the Franchise a Unique Way Forward STAR TREK’s TV Future Explained by Alex Kurtzman Amid Paramount Skydance Changes — GeekTyrant Subspace Chatter STAR TREK: YEAR ONE Has Already Been Pitched To Paramount Skydance STAR TREK: YEAR ONE Pitch Has Officially Reached Paramount Skydance -CBR “Star Trek: Year One” Has Been Pitched – Dark Horizons Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Fan Petition Hits Milestone After Paramount+ Cancellation Petition · Renew ‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy' for a third season – United Kingdom · Change.org Star Trek: Scouts Final Episodes Released on YouTube Star Trek: The Next Generation Star Remembers When They Weren’t Real Trek | Den of Geek NickALive!: The 16th Anniversary Bundle! | Star Trek Online 25 Years Later, Star Trek Has Revealed The Hidden Reason Starfleet Actually Began PREVIEW — Inside IDW's THE ART OF STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS – TrekCore.comAndy Weir Apologizes To Alex Kurtzman After Slamming Modern STAR TREK ‘Project Hail Mary' Author Stirs Controversy Over Failed Star Trek Pitch, Then Apologizes To Alex Kurtzman – TrekMovie.com Andy Weir ‘Star Trek’ Comments Draw Fire From Author Don Winslow ‘Star Trek’: How The Beatles Inspired Kirk and Spock's Reboot Bond Leonard Nimoy’s Positive Reaction To Star Trek: DS9’s ‘Trials and Tribble-ations’ Star Trek: Prodigy Wins Emmy Award Land The Shuttlecraft Galileo by Brian Mix — Kickstarter STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS Season 4 Premiere Expected In Late Summer Toy Fair ’26: Nacelle announces Lucille Ball & Gene Roddenberry action figures Action Figure Insider » Nacelle Toys Reveal New Star Trek Products at #Wondercon2026 Here are links to 57 additional stories.broken out by series, movies and other categories. CLASSIC TV SERIES (in order of premiere) Star Trek: The Original Series (1966 – 1969) [3 seasons] 57 Years Ago Today, Star Trek Released A Time Travel Masterpiece That The Franchise Has Never Beaten – ComicBook.com ‘Star Trek' Actress Admits She Had a Crush on William Shatner Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987 – 1994) [7 seasons] 10 Star Trek: The Next Generation Episodes To Skip On A Rewatch Star Trek: TNG’s Chain of Command Is Mandatory Viewing for Every Sci-Fi Fan Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993 – 1999) [7 seasons] One Of Star Trek's Best Episodes Was Created Out Of Spite Star Trek: Voyager (1995 – 2001) [7 seasons] The Star Trek Episode That Only Exists Because Of A Sex Joke STREAMING SERIES AND MOVIES (in order of premiere) Star Trek: Picard (2020 – 2023) [3 seasons] Why 1 Returning Star Trek: The Next Generation Star Was Disappointed by Picard Season 3's Reunion – ComicBook.com ‘Star Trek: Picard’ Never Confirmed ‘Voyager’s Alternate Future Captain La Forge Reveal Star Trek’s Marina Sirtis Explained Why Comparing Her Experience On Picard Season 3 To TNG Was ‘Depressing’ | Cinemablend Star Trek: Lower Decks (2020 – 2024) [5 seasons] Star Trek: Lower Decks Made An Abandoned Vulcan Character Franchise Canon Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (2022 – present) [4th season yet to premier, 5th/final season filmed] Star Trek director ‘was very proud of’ arguably the worst Strange New Worlds episode STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS Season 4 Promises “Classic” Episodes Alongside Bold New Experiments Star Trek: Starfleet Academy [2026 – present] [season 2 will end series] Star Trek Officially Confirms It Now Follows One of the Oldest Star Wars Rules – ComicBook.com Starfleet Academy Showrunner Teases Season 2: ‘The Dynamics You Thought Were Going to Be One Way Forever Start to Slowly Shift' – IGN REVIEW – Star Trek: Starfleet Academy “Rubincon” – Trek Central Starfleet Academy is Star Trek (despite what so-called fans would have you believe) Star Trek's Most Divisive Spin-Off Warps Past a Major Streaming Milestone Starfleet Academy's Finale Improved Because It Removed Terrible Star Trek Characters Star Trek: Starfleet Academy season 1 finale provides 6 unexpected glimpses of the future Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Is The Greatest Argument For The Return Of Long TV Seasons Yes, There Will Be a Starfleet Academy Season 2. Here’s What We Know About It – Reactor KUOW – ‘Starfleet Academy’ isn’t for everybody, but ‘Star Trek’ still is (Did ‘Star Trek’ jump the targ?) 39 Years Later, The Star Trek Franchise Just Put Itself On Trial — Again Jonathan Frakes Reacts to ‘Absurd’ Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Gag The United Federation of Planets Has a War College Now — Are We Gonna Talk About It? – Reactor Star Trek just fumbled what could have been an all-time villain reveal Star Trek: 3 Best Things About Starfleet Academy Season 1 (& The 5 Worst) – ComicBook.com Starfleet Academy season 1 finale makes it painfully obvious what's coming for the Doctor in season 2 Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Calls Out a Missing Piece of Starfleet Canon 60 Years Later Star Trek actor was Jonathan Frakes’ ‘secret weapon’ on Starfleet Academy Star Trek icon praises Starfleet Academy’s ‘great’ Khionian actor unannounced “Star Trek: Legacy” series Star Trek: Legacy Is ‘Never Gonna Happen’ Says TNG Icon Trek series that never were, for one reason or another, [such as “Phase II”] The Lost ‘Star Trek' Movies and Shows That Almost Happened—and the Stories Behind Them THEATRICAL MOTION PICTURES (in order of premiere) Star Trek: First Contact (1996) Tom Hanks Wanted To Play An Extremely Important Star Trek Character Fourth Kelvin-timeline movie [cancelled in 2025 after many false starts] Why Star Trek 4 Isn't Happening OTHER MEDIAStar Trek video games/board games We Boldly Go Hands-On With Star Trek: Infection & Live To Tell About It Star Trek toys/collectibles/other merchandise March STAR TREK Merch Roundup: Klingon Weapons, STARFLEET ACADEMY Pins, New EXO-6 Figures, and More! – TrekCore.com Star Trek Comics/graphic novels/magazines Star Trek: The Last Starship #8 Exclusive Preview Star Trek: The Last Starship #6 – Comic Book Preview MISCELLANEOUS Paramount+ / Paramount Skydance David Ellison On Cost Savings, Growth, The Tech Stack & AI As WBD Merger Star Trek related science news A Modest Proposal: Star-Trek-like Communicator Badges for Siri | Scientific American Franchise-wide/Miscellaneous All 10 Star Trek Series Finale Episodes, Ranked – AOL All 14 Star Trek Movies Ranked According To Rotten Tomatoes Paramount has a Star Trek Strategy Problem. Here Are Five Ways to Fix It. 10 essential Star Trek episodes to watch after Starfleet Academy season 1 Every Star Trek First Season Ranked Worst to Best – Reactor Everything We Know About the Future of ‘Star Trek’ Column | What ‘Star Trek' teaches us about the 21st century – The Pitt News Rod Roddenberry on Carrying Forward the STAR TREK Legacy – Nerdist The 10 Best Star Trek Episodes of All Time – ComicBook.com Where did ‘Star Trek’ go? And what does it mean for the future of Paramount – and movie theaters? – East Idaho News 10 Most Uncomfortable Star Trek Scenes Of All Time Star Trek Should Boldly Go Back To Network TV ‘Star Trek: The Next Generation’ Trivia: Take the World’s Hardest Quiz Actor Watch Jonathan Frakes Says STARFLEET ACADEMY Could Be His Last Time Directing STAR TREK — GeekTyrant Shatner's 95th sparks global Star Trek party Shatner Reveals Why He Avoids Watching Star Trek Main Mission, Part 2 (with an appropriate sound effect) Star Trek: The Cruise 2026 End Of Show It’s about time to refill the dilithium chamber and get on out of here. Find Clinton at Comedy4Cast Find Chuck and Kreg at Technorama Podcast (MUSIC IN) If you liked the show, please be sure to tell a friend about it. And subscribe, so you’ll never miss an episode. We’d love to hear from you. Follow us on BlueSky (@thetopicistrek), visit our Facebook page or call us at 816-TREKKER, that’s (816) 873-5537 Don’t put on the red shirt! 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Listen below or click here for full show notes Star Trek Honored At Saturn Awards, But No Wins For ‘Strange New Worlds' – TrekMovie.com Away Team Mission (with an appropriate sound effect) Discussion of the Omega molecule, as first seen in “Star Trek: Voyager” season 4, episode 21, “The Omega Directive” Main Mission, Part 1 Star Trek: Starfleet Academy“300th Night”Story by Kristen Beyer & Kenneth LinTeleplay by Kristen BeyerDirected by Jonathan Frakes Main Mission, Part 2 Star Trek: Starfleet Academy“Rubicon”Story by Noga Landau & Gaia VioloTeleplay by Alex Kurtzman & Kristen BeyerDirected by Olatunde Osunsanmi Here are links to 50 additional stories.broken out by series, movies and other categories. CLASSIC TV SERIES (in order of premiere) Star Trek: The Original Series (1966 – 1969) [3 seasons] ‘Star Trek’ Completely Rewrites the Rules of Sci-Fi Television in Just 50 Minutes Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987 – 1994) [7 seasons] Acclaimed Star Trek Director Calls Out Captain Picard's Favorite Hobby As Sadism | GIANT FREAKIN ROBOT Star Trek: Enterprise (2001 – 2005) [4 seasons] What Happened To Scott Bakula’s Captain Archer After Star Trek: Enterprise STREAMING SERIES AND MOVIES (in order of premiere) Star trek: Prodigy (2021 – 2024) [2 seasons] Star Trek: Prodigy Wins Emmy Award Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (2022 – present) [4th and 5th seasons yet to premier] Star Trek actor teases ‘challenging’ Strange New Worlds season 4 & 5 episodes Star Trek Scouts (2025 – present) NickALive!: Holodeck Rescues #8 | Star Trek Scouts Rescue a Moon Alien! | Star Trek: Scouts Star Trek: Starfleet Academy [2026 – present] [renewed for second season] ‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’ Episode 8 explained ‘Starfleet Academy”s latest episode reminds us why the Doctor is one of ‘Star Trek’s greatest ever characters | Space Star Trek: Starfleet Academy “The Life of the Stars” Review: Finding Hope in Grief – TREKNEWS.NET | Your daily dose of Star Trek news and opinion Theatre Kids — Star Trek: Starfleet Academy's “The Life of the Stars” – Reactor Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Episode 8 Review – Voyager's The Doctor Finally Gets His Episode – IGN ‘Star Trek' Actor Speaks Out After Receiving ‘Scary' Hate – Parade Recap/Review: ‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy' Gets Dramatic In “The Life Of The Stars” – TrekMovie.com Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Brings Back Another Discovery Veteran (And She’s A Great Fit) Starfleet Academy Episode 9 Review – Momma, I'm Coming Home Who Stephen Colbert Plays In Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Explaining ‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’s ‘Voyager’ Reference, Mary Wiseman’s Return, ‘Our Town’ Homage (Exclusive) ‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’ Has an 88% on Rotten Tomatoes. So Why Are Fans So Divided? – Parade Starfleet Academy Just Brought Back The Worst Thing About Star Trek: Picard | GIANT FREAKIN ROBOT “This Show Has Balls” – Jonathan Frakes Talks Directing Starfleet Academy Episode 9 | Den of Geek Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Finds Streaming Success on Paramount+ ‘Starfleet Academy’ Season 1’s Penultimate Episode Reminds Everyone the Furflies Are Coming ‘Starfleet Academy’ Draws Some Very Big Lines for Its Finale Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Follows The Blueprint Of An Underrated Star Wars Show R'uustai — Star Trek: Starfleet Academy's “300th Night” – Reactor Starfleet Academy season 1 is running out of time to make this character worthwhile After 30 Years, Star Trek Just Quietly Rewrote a Classic ‘Voyager' Episode Star Trek Just Explained a Legendary TNG Villain Perfectly in a Single Line – ComicBook.com 9 Years Later, One Newish Star Trek Character Is Suddenly Part Of The Old Guard Star Trek Finally Gave Voyager’s Doctor a Name (After 8 Failed Attempts) – ComicBook.com Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’s EPs Respond About Whether The Show Will Continue Past Season 2 Star Trek’s Returning Discovery Character Is Almost A Whole New Person Exclusive: ‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy' EPs Talk ‘Shocking” Season 2 Finale, Series Future – TrekMovie.com Star Trek’s Jonathan Frakes Responds To Negative Starfleet Academy Reactions THEATRICAL MOTION PICTURES (in order of premiere) Star Trek: First Contact (1996) Patrick Stewart’s Favorite Star Trek Movie Is One Of The Franchise Greats Trek movies that never were, for one reason or another, [such as Tarantino’s movie] Alec Baldwin Says ‘R-Rated Star Trek’ Is Worst Movie Idea He’s Ever Pitched OTHER MEDIAStar Trek video games/board games NickALive!: Two New Star Trek Games from Beadle & Grimm’s | Beadle and Grimm’s Star Trek Comics/graphic novels/magazines Star Trek Already Has a New Story For Starfleet Academy Fans Star Trek’s Next Big Series Will Ditch Popular TV Trend That’s Holding Starfleet Back MISCELLANEOUS Franchise-wide/Miscellaneous Star Trek is facing a critical moment – here’s how it can survive | Radio Times 7 Biggest Starfleet Losses in Star Trek History – ComicBook.com Why New Star Trek Feels So Different Star Trek Officially Ends an 11-Year Streak & Leaves the Franchise’s Future Uncertain – ComicBook.com 60 years of ‘Star Trek’: The colorful origins of the rainbow warp effect | Space ‘Star Trek’ Turns 60 With a Packed Year: Here’s Everything You Need to Know ‘The Trial of Spock': Star Trek-Inspired Opera Premieres at UCSC The Trial of Spock [Act I] – YouTube Actor Watch Star Trek Legend Teases Return of Legendary TNG Captain – ComicBook.com Star Trek: Starfleet Academy: Jonathan Frakes Discusses Directing the Scene That Made Him Cry – TV Guide Robert Picardo shares surprising reaction on returning to the ‘Star Trek’ franchise End Of Show It’s about time to refill the dilithium chamber and get on out of here. 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ON THIS EPISODE: (TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review of In The Blink Of An Eye. And should Christians abstain from Fantasy entertainment? We look at a passage in 1 Timothy used to support the view that we should, and yet there is a great irony in using this passage that way, and a responsibility for us who understand it correctly! AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:02:56 In The Blink Of An Eye Review 00:19:36 CGC & Christian Geek News(The Things We Can Change by Karyne Norton, Paeter's Sister!) 00:24:31 Christians, Fantasy & Myth (1 Timothy Geek Bible Study) 00:39:12 Listener/Viewer Questions & Feedback (Could social media be controlling our thinking? What Bible Verses Can Help Positively Motivate Exercise?) GEEK WEEK 00:56:40 MOVIES/TV SHOWS: Star Trek The Next Generation, Star Trek: First Contact, Star Trek Insurrection, 01:05:07 VIDEO GAMES: Star Trek Voyager: Across The Unknown, 01:14:24 On The Next Episode 01:16:46 Essential Issues Weekly: DC Comics Reactions (DC is "teaching" the existence of absolute, objective truth... possibly from a source you wouldn't expect! Wonder Woman 29, Superman Unlimited 9, Wonder Woman Black And Gold 2026 Special 1!) FREE STUFF BELOW! Get The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz & More Audio Entertainment From Spirit Blade Productions HERE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/44479037 or on youtube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNC7Qz41mx8 Visit Our In-Game “No Man's Sky” Base With TONS Of Free Resources! At any Euclid Galaxy Glyph Portal, enter the glyphs corresponding to this sequence: 4,2,15,6,16,8,7,9,4,5,6,13 (Top row of glyphs is 1-8, bottom row is 9-16) Support this podcast and enjoy exclusive rewards at https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductions Join Our Free Public Discord Channels! Invite HERE: https://discord.gg/5CRfFy2GG5 SUBSCRIBE TO PAETER'S SUBSTACK, @PAETERFRANDSEN: https://paeterfrandsen.substack.com/ Subscribe in a reader Open In i-tunes- itms://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-christian-geek-central-podcast/id258963175?mt=2 i-tunes Page Link- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-christian-geek-central-podcast/id258963175?mt=2 Get fun, exclusive rewards for your support! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductions Or Become a Patron! All episodes are archived and available for download at www.spiritblade.com , Resources used to prepare CGC Bible Study/Devotional content include:"Expositor's Bible Commentary", Frank E. Gaebelein General Editor (Zondervan Publishing House),"The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament", by Dr. John H. Walton, Dr. Victor H. Matthews & Dr. Mark W. Chavalas (InterVarsity Press), "The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament", by Dr. Craig S. Keener (InterVarsity Press),Thayer's Greek Lexicon, Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Blueletterbible.org, The Christian Geek Central Statement Of Faith can be found at: http://christiangeekcentral.blogspot.com/p/about.html The Christian Geek Central Podcast is written, recorded and produced by Paeter Frandsen. Additional segments produced by their credited authors. Logo created by Matthew Silber. Copyright 2007-2026, Spirit Blade Productions. Music by Wesley Devine, Bjorn A. Lynne, Pierre Langer, Jon Adamich, audionautix.com and Sound Ideas. Spazzmatica Polka by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Freesound.org effects provided by: FreqMan
Haunted by his past and a Borg collective that lives rent-free in his head, Captain Jean-Luc Picard must stop the cybernetic zombies from sabotaging Earth's first warp flight—the very moment that puts humanity on the galactic map. While the crew fights a high-stakes game of "hide and seek" in the Jefferies tubes, Picard must find his inner Ahab to stop the Borg Queen. Meanwhile, Commander Riker has to sober up the legendary, yet perpetually hungover, Zefram Cochrane just in time to make history.
When the Borg travel back in time to prevent Earth's first contact and assimilate the planet, the Enterprise must follow them through time to sop them. Will Picard's past connection with the Borg jeopardize their mission or will they succeed and stop the Borg? It's a thrilling space adventure in Star Trek: First Contact. We also talk the latest trailers for Toy Story 5 and The Mandolorian & Gorgu, plus some things we watched this week and more! Next week: Hook.
The QQ Cast: Answers to geek culture's most superfluous questions.
Why does Christopher Nolan obsess over time travel with extra steps? Should 12 Monkeys have been a comedy? How little do Star Trek First Contact and Voyage Home have in common? Won't you join us for a time traveling caper, dear listener?Time Travelers- Bill and Ted - Back to the Future- Donnie Darko- Majora's Mask- Into the BreachNews- Slay the Spire 2 Early Access in March- Caves of Qud out now on Switch- Yoshi Mario Galaxy Popcorn BucketTrailer- Toy Story 5
It's "Engage!", "Make it so!", and "Space—the final frontier!" as NostalgiaCast crosses another item off its bucket list with STAR TREK: FIRST CONTACT, directed by Jonathan Frakes and starring Patrick Stewart, James Cromwell, Alfre Woodard, Alice Krige, and the entire NEXT GENERATION crew. Jonny and Darin welcome director, photographer and fellow Trekker/Trekkie Rachel Masters to the 'Cast for a discussion of the stellar performances, timeless FX, and terrific balance of TREK lore and blockbuster filmmaking that define what is arguably TNG's finest big-screen adventure. Listen now or risk assimilation! Check out Rachel's podcast Film Fritter, here: https://www.youtube.com/@filmfritter Check out Rachel's music video work, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1HhIXH-v1g
When a mob enforcer's son witnesses a murder, he is forced to take to the road to survive after his wife and other child are killed. On the road to safety they find a bond they were missing but a turn of events make that road one that will only end in perdition. Tom Hanks, Paul Newman, and Daniel Craig star in Road To Perdition. We also discuss things we watched this week including Thunderblots, discuss the Super Bowl trailers for The Mandalorian & Grogu and The Adventures Of Cliff Booth and more.Next week: Star Trek: First Contact is our featured film!
This is a rebroadcast of episode 36In this episode of Libertarians Talk Psychology, we take on the danger of toxic followers, herd mentality, and the pressure to assimilate—politically, socially, and psychologically.Using concepts from group dynamics, social conformity, and psychological distortion, we explore how individuals surrender independent thought in exchange for belonging—and why this mindset is especially destructive to libertarian philosophy.We break down the importance of individual thinking, personal responsibility, and independent decision-making, drawing connections between psychology, politics, and culture.Clip from:Star Trek: First Contact — the Borg, collectivism, and the ultimate warning against forced unityResistance isn't futile. Individuality matters. https://amzn.to/4c1iMCDCheck out the video of this podcast:https://youtu.be/N1I5CZvotFY?si=Djv3lA7SSrDeGP46Follow Us:YouTubeTwitterFacebookBlueskyAll audio & videos edited by: Jay Prescott Videography
Welcome to another Star Trek Special!This week we'll be journeying back in time to look for a particularly warped individual, and find out just who has the most skin in the game when it comes to blending in. Yes, it's Star Trek: First ContactJoining me to realise that we're on some sort of ‘planet safari', is Paul Litchfield, or as he is known in Borg, Tony Tin-Can. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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AGT 205: The Evolution of a Species Pt 4: The Borg (Part 1) In this episode of All Good Things: A Star Trek Universe Podcast, host Christos is joined by Kelvin, Kristin, and Amy to begin a two-part deep dive into one of Star Trek's most iconic and terrifying adversaries: the Borg. Part 1 explores the Borg's evolution from their first chilling appearance in Star Trek: The Next Generation—where they function as an unknowable, unstoppable force of cosmic horror—to Star Trek: First Contact, where the introduction of the Borg Queen gives the Collective a face, a voice, and a more personal connection to Jean-Luc Picard's trauma. The panel examines key episodes including “Q Who,” “The Best of Both Worlds,” “I, Borg,” and “Descent,” discussing how fear, loss of identity, and inevitability defined the Borg at their peak. They also debate whether First Contact strengthened the Borg by making them cinematic—or weakened them by making them knowable. This is Part 1 of 2 in our Evolution of a Species series on the Borg. Part 2 will continue the discussion with Voyager and Picard. Resistance, as always, is optional. Join our listeners group The BQN Collective on Facebook Join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/wqJt68vnxg The Network: @BQNpodcasts (IG/Bluesky) The Show: @AllGoodPod (Bluesky) Amy: @amynelson522 (IG/Discord) Christos: @whatstheteabev (IG/Bluesky/Discord) Kelvin: @KelvinsTimeline (IG/X/Discord) Kristin: @Kstraz (IG)
Borg? Sounds Swedish....Definitely not Swedish. In a world where one man has only seen 30 or so movies comes a desire to learn from a master. A master of film. A master of cinema. A master who has led such a sad life. Logan seeks the knowledge and he turns to his own personal “Yoda”; Keithie. Join Logan & Keithie on a wild adventure to discover as we watch along with a new movie each episode in THE MOVIE EDUCATION OF LOGAN CROSLAND. This episode, Logan, Keithie & Tim go where no one has gone before; into the future, then into the past. Logan gets caught in the Crosland Fire here as Tim & Keithie share their perspectives on the Star Trek universe as the boys watch Star Trek: First Contact. They discuss the difference between the Captains; the movies & tv shows; Data's story arc and of course "the Trek vs the Wars". Does Logan have fun? You're blended alright. Does Logan end up being an amazing historical figure? Don't try to be a great man. Just be a man, and let history make its own judgements. Does Logan try to leave? 0.68 seconds sir. For an android, that is nearly an eternity. Does Logan learn anything? He learns that when it comes to the Borg; "THEY'VE ADAPTED"
Welcome to Captain's Pod, a Star Trek podcast presented by Ian and Deneé! Join the crew as Ian suspects Geordie actually invented warp drive, Deneé gives up Worf to Lily, and they both get philosophical about what a Borg even is. NEXT WEEK: Star Trek TNG: Family (S4E2)1) Ten Forward- Thoughts on the episode; what did the crew love and what can go out the airlock! (9:29) 2) The Jefferies Tubes- Bloopers and other goodies that didn't make it into the show. Don't tell Section 31! (2:18:50)Want early and ad-free access to the show PLUS other perks? Join the Tea-Flingers at the Ian and Deneé Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/iananddeneeConnect with us!Email: ian@iananddenee.comDiscord: https://discord.gg/cm4nxyKd2SBluesky! The Show: @captainspod.bsky.socialIan: @whittsinned.bsky.socialDeneé: @deneesays.bsky.socialAnd live long and Podsper!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
The Star Trek movie journey continues with one of the franchise's most talked-about entries: Star Trek: First Contact. For Episode 126, we're joined by special guest host Sonyl Nagale as Lanita watches the film for the very first time, continuing her path through the Star Trek movies as a true film virgin. With the Borg threatening humanity, Picard confronting his trauma, and the unforgettable Borg Queen making her chilling debut, we dig into what makes this film stand out—from its darker tone and action-forward energy to the character moments that still resonate decades later. Seeing it all through Lanita's fresh perspective sparks new conversations and a few surprises along the way. Does First Contact win her over, or is resistance still futile? Join us as we engage with one of Star Trek's most iconic cinematic chapters. Support us at: https://ko-fi.com/hailingfreqopen
Welcome to Captain's Pod, a Star Trek podcast presented by Ian and Deneé! Join the crew as Ian forgets that the enterprise isn't real, Deneé predicts too much of the movie, and they both still have no idea how many phasers it takes to kill a Borg.NEXT WEEK: Star Trek: First Contact Part 2!1) Ten Forward- Thoughts on the episode; what did the crew love and what can go out the airlock! (10:08) 2) The Jefferies Tubes- Bloopers and other goodies that didn't make it into the show. Don't tell Section 31! (1:45:55)Want early and ad-free access to the show PLUS other perks? Join the Tea-Flingers at the Ian and Deneé Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/iananddeneeJoin the live recording of the show! FRIDAY 01/02 at 5pm CENTRAL!YouTube: https://youtube.com/@iananddenee?si=sAmifSnfaDWnJzDATwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/deneesaysConnect with us!Email: ian@iananddenee.comDiscord: https://discord.gg/cm4nxyKd2SBluesky! The Show: @captainspod.bsky.socialIan: @whittsinned.bsky.socialDeneé: @deneesays.bsky.socialAnd live long and Podsper!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Star Trek: First Contact is a sci-fi action film in which Captain Jean-Luc Picard and the crew of the USS Enterprise must stop the Borg from altering a pivotal moment in Earth's history. As the threat forces them into humanity's past, Picard confronts his own trauma while the crew works to protect the event that will lead to first contact between humans and an alien civilization. Chad-Medium Jordan-Small
The Borg are back — and they're time-traveling! This week on Trekcast, we're reviewing Star Trek: First Contact, one of the most iconic films in the franchise. We'll break down why it still holds up, the best Borg moments, and how it shaped modern Star Trek. Plus, major Paramount news: Taylor Sheridan is reportedly leaving the studio — could this open new doors for the Star Trek universe? And in casting news, Zachary Quinto returns to play Spock in 2025, and Discovery's David Ajala (Booker) joins Law & Order. All that and more on the galaxy's longest-running Star Trek podcast — Trekcast!News:Taylor Sheridan's Yellowstone Exit Could Be the Best Thing to Happen to Star Trek in Yearshttps://www.cbr.com/taylor-sheridans-yellowstone-exit-better-for-star-trek/Booker Joins Law and Orderhttps://www.cinemablend.com/television/law-and-order-debuting-david-ajala-replace-mehcad-brooks--star-trek-vet-solid-fitZachary Quinto plays Spock in 2025, Sortahttps://www.cinemablend.com/television/zachary-quinto-suited-up-as-star-treks-spock-again-for-his-other-show-and-at-this-point-ill-take-itStar Trek: First Contact is a 1996 American science fiction film directed by Jonathan Frakes in his feature film debut. It is the eighth movie of the Star Trek franchise, and the second starring the cast of the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation. In the film, the crew of the starship USS Enterprise-E travels back in time from the 24th century to the 21st century to stop the cybernetic Borg from conquering Earth by changing the past.Trekcast: The Galaxy's Most Unpredictable Star Trek Podcast!Welcome to Trekcast, the galaxy's most unpredictable Star Trek podcast! We're a fan-made show that dives into everything Star Trek, plus all things sci-fi, nerdy, and geeky—covering Star Wars, Marvel, DC Comics, Stargate, and more. But Trekcast isn't just about warp drives and superheroes. If you love dad jokes, rescuing dogs, and even saving bears, you'll fit right in! Expect fun, laughs, and passionate discussions as we explore the ever-expanding universe of fandom. Join us for a wild ride throughJoin us for a wild ride through the stars—subscribe to Trekcast today! Connect with us: trekcasttng@gmail.comLeave us a voicemail - (570) 661-0001Check out our merch store at Trekcast.comHelp support the show - ko-fi.com/trekcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/star-trek-podcast-trekcast--5651491/support.
In a 32nd outing for the irregular ALTERNATE GALAXIES mini-podcast on our feed, we've sat down with Star Trek: First Contact - as voted for by YOU - and give our thoughts on it. What did we make of it? Patrick Stewart as Jean-Luc Picard Jonathan Frakes as William Riker Brent Spiner as Data LeVar Burton as Geordi La Forge Michael Dorn as Worf Gates McFadden as Beverly Crusher Marina Sirtis as Deanna Troi Alfre Woodard as Lily Sloane James Cromwell as Zefram Cochrane Alice Krige as Borg Queen Neal McDonough as Lieutenant Hawk Dwight Schultz as Reginald Barclay Robert Picardo as The EMH Doctor Contact us: X / Twitter: @theDWshow Bluesky: @thedwshow.net Facebook: facebook.com/theDWshow Email: hello@theDWshow.net
The crew of the U.S.S Mint Condition are together, join James, John, Josh, Joe and new crew member Toby as they follow the Enterprise back in time to save First Contact from being prevented by the Borg. The crew discuss time travel, why was Lily not remembered, was the Borg Queen a good idea and what would Gene Roddenberry have thought about this movie. Grab your phaser and pulse rifles and remember "The line must be drawn here!"
22. November 1996: Zwei Jahre nach ihrem Kinodebüt darf die Next-Generation-Crew ihr erstes, wirklich eigenständiges Leinwandabenteuer bestehen. Ein neues Schiff, neue Uniformen, ein neuer Sir Patrick – und in Form der Borg ein alter Widersacher mit neuer Chefin, der Queen. Außerdem führt ein Zeitreise-Rücksturz die ganze Bande zur Geburtsstunde von Star Trek. Widerstand gegen Action-Remmidemmi ist zwecklos. In Deutschland: Star Trek: Der erste Kontakt, uraufgeführt am 19. Dezember 1996.
A 59-Year Celebration Through Voices, Memories, and Missions My combined three-volume oral history and tribute, weaving together rare interviews, behind-the-scenes reflections, and heartfelt anecdotes from cast and crew across Star Trek: First Contact, Insurrection, and Nemesis. Supplemented by intimate conversations with actors from The Next Generation, Voyager, Deep Space Nine, Enterprise, and even a special Star Trek literary event. Featuring
Guter Freund, Bonvivant & Hof-Fotograf, das und mehr ist Pascalis für die zwei Tadderiche – und deswegen ist er zu Gast in den Trek Nights zwecks Umtrunk und Raumschiff-Gespräch. Freut euch auf eine Sendung, in der auch ihr mit einem Getränk eurer Wahl im Ohrensessel versinken könnt, so mellow ist die Angelegenheit. Muss aber auch, denn wir brauchen alle Kraft für das Kinofilm-Brett namens "Star Trek: First Contact", das unmittelbar bevorsteht. Vorher also noch Geschichten aus dem Taxi, Holo-Phantasien – und warum Pascalis ausgerechnet mit Voyager-Staffel 7 ins Franchise einstieg.
Jonathan Frakes is a prolific director, producer and actor. He is best known to audiences for his portrayal as ‘Commander William Riker' on “Star Trek: The Next Generation.” Frakes has most recently returned to the Star Trek family by directing episodes of “Star Trek: Discovery", "Star Trek: Picard," and "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" for CBS All Access as well as the new LEVERAGE: REDEMPTION for ELECTRIC ENTERTAINMENT on IMDB TV. He discovered his love and talent in directing during his seven years starring on “Star Trek: Next Generation” and ended up directing eight episodes of the series and was also invited to direct episodes from the spin-off series “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine” and “Star Trek: Voyager.” His other directing roles include “NCIS: Los Angeles,” “The Orville,” “Girlfriend's Guide to Divorce,” “Castle,” ”Falling Skies, “Leverage,” ”The Glades,” “Burn Notice,” “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,” “Hit the Floor” among others. In addition, he was a producing director for seasons three and four of the TNT hit show “The Librarians” and directed two movies within the Librarian franchise for TNT: “The Librarian: The Curse of the Judas Chalice” and “The Librarian: Return to King Soloman's Mine.” The role of ‘Commander William Riker' brought him worldwide fame which led to other acting roles in several television series including “NCIS: Los Angeles,” “Angie Tribeca,” “Hit the Floor,” “Criminal Minds,” and “The Glades.” Frakes will next be seen in the Hallmark movie "A Biltmore Christmas." He has also appeared as the lead in the primetime soap ”Bare Essence” and guest-starred on several classic hit primetime series including ”Charlie's Angels,” “Fantasy Island” and ”The Dukes of Hazzard.” Frakes received critical praise for his work as the director on the feature “Star Trek: First Contact,” making it the highest-grossing film of the franchise to date. He also directed the follow-up, ”Star Trek: Insurrection,” and the sci-fi feature “Clockstoppers.” He is an accomplished voiceover actor, with recent credits that include J'Son, king of the Spartax galactic empire and father of Peter Quill/Star-Lord on the Disney XD animated show “Guardians of the Galaxy.” His previous voice credits include “Gargoyles,” “Family Guy,” “Adventure Time,” “The Super Hero Squad Show,” “Futurama” and several Star Trek video games. We chat about Directing and Being in Movie Jail, Star Trek, Imposter Syndrome, Thunderbirds, Gratitude, Meditation, Christopher Reeves, Acting plus plenty more! Check Jonathan out on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathansfrakes/ Team Trek & Pancreatic Cancer (click the link on top right to donate): https://secure.pancan.org/site/TR?company_id=7699&pg=national_company ------------------------------------------- Follow @Funny in Failure on Instagram and Facebook https://www.instagram.com/funnyinfailure/ https://www.facebook.com/funnyinfailure/ and @Michael_Kahan on Insta & Twitter to keep up to date with the latest info. https://www.instagram.com/michael_kahan/ https://twitter.com/Michael_Kahan
It's another Star Trek movie with time travel, but this one has The Borg. And since they are easily better characters, this movie gets elevated so much more. Twitter: @comicrundownInstagram: @comicbookrundownThreads: @comicbookrundownEmail: comicbookrundown@gmail.comHosted by Joe Janero, Ron Hanes, Charlie Shaw and Chris Balga Edited by Joe JaneroTheme song provided by Cam Malidor Find our t-shirts at Redbubble and TeePublic https://www.redbubble.com/shop/comic+book+rundown?ref=search_boxhttp://tee.pub/lic/vBbIJZ4eLQ0
For over thirty years, Adam Scott has been one of the most engaging, hilarious, versatile actors we have working today. Born in Santa Cruz, California, Scott, the son of two teachers and the youngest of three children, sent all of his schooling in The Golden State, as he was a graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Post college, Scott started to get acting gigs in several feature films like Star Trek: First Contact, The Lesser Evil, High Crimes, and a notable supporting role in The Aviator, sharing scenes with Leonardo DiCaprio. At the same time, he had made a name for himself on the small screen with appearances on shows like Boy Meets World, Party of Five, and as a love interest on Six Feet Under. Growing up, Scott always dreamed of becoming either the next Al Pacino or David Letterman, becoming obsessed with Pacino as a beacon of acting for a generation as well with Letterman's obscure sense of humor tickling his funny bone. It's funny how life works out, because as Scott was making his mark in more dramatic work, the summer of 2008 changed his career forever when he starred in the latest comedy from director Adam McKay, Step Brothers, and without any improve skills to his resume, was able to land giant laughs opposite the biggest comedy star of the time, Will Ferrell. From this moment, things took off for Scott, as the following summer saw the release of the cult comedy television classic, Party Down, which followed a group of caterers in Los Angeles as they hope to make it in Hollywood. The show was cancelled after two seasons in 2010 (though it was brought back in 2023 for a third season), but as that door closed for Scott, another one opened with his role as Ben Wyatt on Parks and Recreation, a state auditor who slowly becomes the love interest for Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler). As a fan of the acclaimed NBC show, I can say that the best thing to happen to Parks and Recreation was the addition of Scott as Ben Wyatt, delivering one of the funniest characters on the show as well as one of the best television couples of the last twenty years. Since his time with the gang from Pawnee, Indiana, he's continued to showcase his range as an actor, with guest comedic spots on shows like The Good Place and Veep, was part of the ensemble for Big Little Lies, appeared in the sequel to Wet Hot American Summer, and even hosted comedic physical game show called Don't in 2020. But all of this work has lead him to the biggest role of his career so far as Mark on hit Apple TV+ drama, Severance. From the mind of creator Dan Erickson, Severance follows employeesat a mysterious company called Lumon Industries that have undergone a procedure known as “severance” to ensure that they have no memories to the outside world while they are at work, with no memory of their work life once they leave the building. This creates then the idea of an “innie” and “outie” personality within one's self, which would be dangerous if the worlds crosses, but that's exactly what happens to Mark at the end of season one, as he and his other colleges at Lumon briefly are able to bring their innie selves into the real world in their outie's body. The second season grapples with the repercussions of the rebellious Lumon employee's actions, as well as goes down various rabbit holes to show that the company that Mark works for is various dangerous as well as a deeper, personal connection to him that he could've ever known. It's riveting, thought-provoking, thrilling television that has slowly become the best show on television in large part to the excellent writing by Erickson, the inventive direction by Ben Stiller, and the incredible work by the show's massive ensemble, led by Scott, who in season two, not only gives the best performance of his career so far, but the best performance by any actor on television this year. In his glowing review of the season, our television editor Tyler Doster stated that Scott was “at his best this season,” finding “a new hunger” within his performance that grows this season as the mystery around Mark and the other characters begins to take shape. In my in-depth conversation with the Emmy nominated actor and producer, we discussed the anticipation of filming season two, the differences in playing Mark S. and Mark Scout, how trust is a key theme throughout the second season, and what it is like to be part of a global television phenomenon similar to The Twilight Zone and Lost; two shows that mean a lot to him and speak to the power of character forward storytelling. We also spoke about the dueling romantic relationships Mark finds himself in, what it is like working with co-stars Britt Lower and Dichen Lachman, the technical challenges of filming the camcorder and running sequences found in first and last episode of the season, as well as his versatility as a character actor; moving from drama to comedy, and how that helped him form who Mark is. In between all of this, Scott shared his favorite flavor of Gatorade, the need for bananas when performing stunts on set, his fondness for his time on his other beloved television series Party Down and Parks and Recreation, and why he loves the Fast and The Furious franchise. From comedy to drama to everything in between, Scott can do it all, and with Severance, he's showcasing a confidence of an actor who is destiny to continue to empty the tank until it's time to punch out his time card a long time from now. Adam Scott is Emmy-nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for the episode "Cold Harbor" of Severance. Music: Severance, Opening Title Sequence: Season 2 (intro) and “B-3” from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).
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Mark and Niall discuss the 1996 sci-fi sequel Star Trek: First Contact. Directed by Jonathan Frakes, and starring Patrick Stewart, Alfre Woodard, James Cromwell, and a bunch of Borg, the successful sequel is the highpoint for the Next Generation crew. In this episode, they also talk about even-numbered Star Trek films, holodecks, and Swedish Borg. Enjoy!
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Actor Neal McDonough | The Brett Allan Show | "Skill House" www.brettallan.com for more! Watch here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEekyAxAd2s&t=1063s Ten influencers are lured into a content house and forced to compete in social media challenges, because in Skillhouse, clout isn't just currency, it's survival. Neal McDonough is an American actor, producer, and writer from Dorchester, Massachusetts. He's known for his supporting and character roles in TV shows and films, including Desperate Housewives (2008–2009), Suits (2014–2019), Yellowstone (2019), Minority Report (2002), and Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li (2009). He also played Lieutenant Lynn "Buck" Compton in the HBO miniseries Band of Brothers and Lieutenant Hawk in Star Trek: First Contact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Strap in and set phasers to “tense banter” — this week's pick comes from Dave, who's boldly going where Chris would frankly rather not: Star Trek: First Contact (1996). As a lifelong Trekkie, Dave's diving into one of the most action-packed, fan-favourite entries in the franchise, while Chris braces for a full-on warp-speed assault of technobabble and space diplomacy. It's the Next Generation's big-screen showdown with the Borg... and maybe with Chris's patience too.Directed by Jonathan Frakes (aka Commander Riker himself), First Contact was the second film to feature the Star Trek: The Next Generation crew and the first where they fully took command of the franchise without the original cast. The production aimed to shake up the usual Star Trek formula, adding darker tones, more cinematic action, and a time-travel plot that brought the crew face-to-face with humanity's pivotal moment: first contact with alien life. With a larger budget than previous TNG films, the team delivered stunning effects, new sets like the sleek Enterprise-E, and intense Borg prosthetics that pushed the limits of the makeup department. The film was a hit with both fans and critics, and even skeptics had to admit: resistance was... well, maybe not entirely futile.If you enjoy the show we have a Patreon, so become a supporter.www.patreon.com/thevhsstrikesbackTrailer Guy Plot SummaryThe Borg are back—and this time, it's personal. When Earth's future is under siege by the galaxy's most relentless enemy, Captain Jean-Luc Picard must defy orders and lead the crew of the Enterprise-E into the past to stop them. With humanity's first contact with alien life hanging in the balance, and the Borg threatening to rewrite history, the stakes have never been higher. Explosions, assimilation, and a lot of dramatic stares through viewports—Star Trek: First Contact is warp-speed action with a side of philosophical time-travel. Resistance… is futile.thevhsstrikesback@gmail.comhttps://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback
Episode 377: Star Trek First Contact We are back after an unexpected impromptu summer break. It's been a while since we've touched on Star Trek and since 90% of Brian's Star Trek knowledge comes from lower decks I thought it would be good to have him watch Star Trek First Contact since the film was heavily referenced in one of the episodes of Lower Decks. This strategy seems to have worked so other future Star Trek discussions will likely have a tie into lower decks. I think Brian's perspective on Star Trek from a Lower Decks first approach is an interesting one. First day back and David had some Mic issues, sorry about that. If there is a show or movie you'd like us to discuss you can leave a comment or email us at Synthaholics@yahoo.com or leave a comment. https://www.twitch.tv/synthaholics Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/synthaholics If you would like to donate to us to help keep the show going please look at our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/Synthaholics?ty=h Join the Facebook conversation! https://www.facebook.com/groups/Synthaholics/ Email us synthaholics@yahoo.com Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/SynthaholicDuo Or Tumblr http://synthaholics.tumblr.com/ Subscribe to us on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/synthaholics-star-trek-podcast/id981239466?mt=2 Subscribe to us on Google Play https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Immzfeujybtpjrz54khq3luqj3m Subscribe to us on iHeartRadio https://www.iheart.com/show/263-synthaholics-a-star/ Or subscribe to us on Stitcher Radio http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/david-duncan/synthaholics?refid=stpr
In this episode of Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi, host Tony Tellado talked with the renowned actress Alice Krige, best known to Star Trek fans as the iconic Borg Queen. Alice discusses her powerful role in the film She Will, where she portrays Veronica Ghent, an aging movie star recovering from surgery in a mysterious Scottish retreat—a place infamous for its history with witch burnings. She delves into how trauma, vulnerability, and the quest for redemption shape her character and enrich the film's narrative. Alice shares fascinating behind-the-scenes insights about working with first-time director Charlotte Colbert, executive producer Dario Argento, and her talented co-stars, including Malcolm McDowell and Kota Eberhardt. She highlights the film's unique visual style and how nature and the cosmos are artfully interwoven with personal healing and justice. The conversation moves to Alice's multifaceted journey as the Borg Queen across multiple Star Trek projects, including her pivotal roles in Star Trek: First Contact, Star Trek: Voyager, and the animated series Lower Decks. Alice reflects on the character's enduring allure, mysterious qualities, and cultural significance as an archetype that evokes complex reactions in viewers. Tony and Alice also reminisce about her acclaimed performances in projects like Carnival Row, Ghost Story, and her broad theater background. Alice provides a candid look at how immersive roles can profoundly affect actors—sometimes lingering well past filming, as she recounts from her experience on Silent Hill. With warmth and wisdom, Alice credits her career's richness to a passion for storytelling, collaboration, and the enduring joy of working with devoted creative teams. Whether discussing the demands of fantasy roles, the art of transformation through makeup and costume, or her gratitude for a life spent in performance, Alice offers an inspiring perspective for fans and fellow artists alike. Start Your Free One Year Trial On Sci-Fi Talk Plus
We're wrapping up the 2025 Winter-Spring Books & Bites Bingo reading challenge with science fiction! Our picks include a prequel from a popular YA dystopian series; a novella for fans of Star Trek: First Contact; and a bittersweet comic novel about an alien sent to Earth to learn about humans.Don't forget to turn in your completed bingo sheets at the Customer Service, Ask a Librarian, or Teen Desks by June 30, 2025 for a chance to win a $100 Joseph-Beth gift card. Can't make it into the library? Submit your bingo card online.Thanks for reading along with us! Look for the Summer-Fall Books & Bites Bingo reading challenge in July.Jacqueline's PickSunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne CollinsPairing: Soft White Dinner RollsMichael's PickThe Scourge Between Stars by Ness BrownPairing: Xenomorph Egg CupsCarrie's PickBeautyland by Marie-Helene BertinoPairing: a sesame seed bagel from Pearl's Pizza
In this episode, we welcome Neal McDonough to the show. He is a prolific actor. He famously played the role of Buck Compton in Band of Brothers and has also been in many movies and TV shows, to include Star Trek: First Contact, Minority Report, Captain America: The First Avenger, Yellowstone, Justified, Tulsa King and Desperate Housewives. He has also been a part of several recent Angel Studios projects to include The Shift, Homestead, and The Last Rodeo. In this interview, we discuss what got him “cancelled” from Hollywood, how he almost succumbed to alcoholism, how his Christian faith saved him, his latest projects with Angels Studios, and much more. Let's get into it… Episode notes and links HERE. Donate to support our mission of equipping men to push back darkness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Prepare for warp speed as Gene Lyons and Big D travel back to the 24th century—and then to 2063—to review Star Trek: First Contact, the Next Generation crew's darkest and most action-packed cinematic outing. Commissioned by listener Jeremiah as part of a sci-fi classics series, this episode dives deep into the ethics of Picard's command decisions, the practical (and impractical) nature of Borg assimilation, and the horny weirdness of Star Trek fandom. Along the way, Gene and Big D debate Star Trek vs. Star Wars and ponder whether the Borg Queen really does have big “ASMR energy.” They also address critical questions like: What's the best Star Trek tech? And how many wipes does it take to remove Data's synthetic skin? Whether you're Team Trek or Team Wars, this episode is a hilarious, no-holds-barred deep dive into one of the franchise's most beloved films—and possibly its most awkward. Plot Summary In Star Trek: First Contact, Captain Jean-Luc Picard and the crew of the USS Enterprise-E defy Starfleet orders to confront the Borg, a cybernetic collective intent on assimilating Earth. After destroying a Borg cube near Earth, a Borg sphere escapes through a temporal vortex, altering the past to prevent humanity's first contact with alien life. The Enterprise follows the Borg to April 4, 2063—just before Zefram Cochran's historic warp flight that would attract the Vulcans. As the crew works to ensure history stays intact, Picard battles his trauma from past assimilation, while Lieutenant Commander Data is seduced—emotionally and physically—by the sinister Borg Queen. With humanity's future hanging in the balance, Picard must choose between revenge and reason, culminating in a high-stakes confrontation aboard a compromised Enterprise. Subscribe Now Android: https://www.shatpod.com/android Apple/iTunes: https://www.shatpod.com/apple Help Support the Podcast Contact Us: https://www.shatpod.com/contact Commission Movie: https://www.shatpod.com/support Support with Paypal: https://www.shatpod.com/paypal Support With Venmo: https://www.shatpod.com/venmo Shop Merchandise: https://www.shatpod.com/shop Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite: https://www.facebook.com/guyznite
Tim Ahlin joins us to talk about his favorite Star Trek movie. Daniel doesn't use a microphone. Generations: 00:00 First Contact: 55:23 Patreon YouTube
Hailing Frequencies Open - Send us a message!Marcy is lowered into the guest chair by black borg tubing to help Cameron digest his second contact with "First Contact." Riker remembers the morons, Worf needs some ointment, and Data gets a blow job. Meanwhile Cameron ignites his urine, Rob defends the best scene in movie history, Marcy misplaces Arnie, and John knows what to do with psycho ex-girlfriends. All this plus the most heated holodeck debate to date! Engage!Check out Marcy on her podcast, Idle Ride!Pick up some Green Shirt Merch
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