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TAS wird 50. Tendi will gratulieren. Scotty fühlt sich beleidigt. Riker bringt eine Posaune mit.

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

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

Alles hat ein Ende nur die Worst hat zwei Riker und Dr. Crusher erleben einen ersten Kontakt. Eigentlich der große Föderationsmoment: Eine neue Zivilisation erreicht den Warp-Antrieb, die Sternenflotte erscheint, alle begegnen einander mit Respekt, Neugier und großer humanistischer Geste. Leider ist das hier „Worst Contact“.

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

Die Enterprise wird von Klingonen angegriffen. Eigentlich ein lösbares Problem. Leider sitzt auf dem Captain's Chair ein Mann, der beschlossen hat, die Krise mit englischen Redewendungen zu verschärfen.

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

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

Voyager findet eine Verbindung in den Alpha-Quadranten – und schickt den Doctor als holografischen Datenstrom los. Auf der USS Prometheus wartet allerdings kein Empfangskomitee, sondern ein romulanischer Schiffsraub, ein überforderter EMH Mark II und ein Sternenflotten-Prototyp mit Multi-Vector Assault Mode. Wir sprechen über „Message in a Bottle“ als perfekte Mischung aus Buddy-Comedy und Serienwendepunkt: erster echter Kontakt zur Sternenflotte, erste Hirogen, Dominion-Krieg-Schatten, Prometheus-Lore, Robert Picardos Gags, Lisa Klink, Nancy Malone und Janeways leisen Moment am Ende. #StarTrekVoyager #MessageInABottle #DiscoveryPanel #StarTrekPodcast

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

Warum brauchen wir Star Trek? Diese Frage haben wir live auf der FedCon 2026 gestellt – vor Publikum, mit offenen Mikrofonen, Community-Bingo und der leisen Gefahr, dass jemand sehr überzeugend Deep Space Nine sagt und danach alle kurz nicken müssen. In dieser Livefolge sprechen Andreas Dohm und Sebastian Sonntag über Star Trek als Hoffnungserzählung, als Streitkultur-Training, als Kindheitserinnerung, als moralischen Kompass und als ziemlich schöne Zumutung: Vielleicht ist Zukunft ja doch möglich, wenn wir aufhören, jedes Problem wie einen Zielkonflikt mit geladenem Phaser zu behandeln. Es geht um The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Voyager, Starfleet Academy, moderne Trek-Debatten, alte Liebe, neue Zweifel und die Frage, warum Star Trek gerade dann wichtig wird, wenn die echte Welt aussieht, als hätte jemand Black Mirror mit Haushaltsdefizit geschrieben. #StarTrek #FedCon2026 #DiscoveryPanel #StarTrekPodcast #FedCon34 #StarfleetAcademy #DeepSpaceNine #TheNextGeneration #Voyager #StrangeNewWorlds

Here comes the rough patch, folks. While these TOS episodes for the most part didn't light our worlds on fire, they did get the gears turning in this discussion. How did Star Trek: TOS reflect Cold War fears and liberal anxieties? Why does Kirk HAVE to kiss someone every episode when it's not even Spock? IS Bones or Spock the best character of the entire franchise? Load up your heaters, put on your questionable historical garb, and munch down on some quadrotriticale as you enjoy this, the latest episode of TrekChatz! Magellan's newsletter Bluesky Twitch Chatzums Email: chatzpod@gmail.com Our main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/

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

Unsere Website war einmal eine harmlose Begleitseite für einen Star-Trek-Podcast. Inzwischen besitzt sie eine eigene Währung, ein vollständiges Episodenarchiv, tägliche und wöchentliche Spiele, Badges, Community-Votings und ein persönliches Mission-Log. Quark wäre stolz. Oder würde uns verklagen. In dieser Folge stellen wir euch die neue Discovery-Panel-Website ausführlich vor:

Before there was streaming Trek or "immersive experiences," there was something almost unbelievable: an officially licensed Star Trek stage play in London in 1994. This week on The Trek Files, Larry Nemecek welcomes actor Adrian Cohen (credited at the time as Adrian Neil), who played Mr. Spock in the ambitious theatrical production mounted during the height of the Star Trek: The Next Generation era. Using a clipping from the London Evening Standard as the document of the week, Adrian recounts the surreal experience of stepping onto a full-scale Enterprise bridge in front of packed houses of passionate British Trek fans. What began as a skeptical audition ("I can't play Spock!") quickly evolved into a whirlwind production featuring transporter effects, Klingons, time travel, elaborate costume changes, and even an Enterprise flying out over the audience. Adrian and Larry explore how producer John Gore approached the material with both reverence and playful theatricality, creating something that celebrated Star Trek rather than parodying it. Along the way, Adrian shares memories of discovering just how intense Trek fandom could be, the pressure of channeling Leonard Nimoy's iconic presence, and the unexpectedly emotional reaction from audiences seeing Star Trek brought to life on stage for the very first time. This week, The Trek Files points a spotlight at a little-known corner of improbable yet completely inevitable Trek history. Documents and Additional References London Evening Standard clipping covering the 1994 Star Trek stage production Reference: Adrian Cohen on IMDB Reference: Leonard Nimoy John Gore on IMDB John Gore on BoradwayWorld 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!

FedCon 2026 – unser Rückblick auf die Starfleet-Academy-Gäste! In dieser Folge sprechen wir nicht über die komplette FedCon, sondern gezielt über die Gäste aus Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. Wir schauen auf Panels, Bühnenmomente, Cast-Chemie, Publikumsreaktionen und natürlich auf all die kleinen Andeutungen, aus denen man mit genug Star-Trek-Wahnsinn ganze Theorien bauen kann. Mit dabei: Zoë Steiner, Karim Diané, Kerrice Brooks, Bella Shepard und George Hawkins – und unsere Frage, was diese FedCon-Auftritte über die neue Generation von Star Trek erzählen. War da schon ein Blick auf die Zukunft der Serie? Haben die Gäste mehr verraten, als sie wollten? Oder haben wir einfach wieder viel zu viele Gedanken zu sehr kleinen Gesichtsausdrücken? Die Antwort lautet vermutlich: ja. #FedCon2026 #StarfleetAcademy #StarTrek #DiscoveryPanel #StarTrekPodcast

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

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!

Star Trek IV – The Voyage Home, Teil 17: 400 Tonnen Wal, ein beleidigter Spock & klingonischer Gegenwind! Kirk will nur schnell zurück ins 23. Jahrhundert, aber Gillian Taylor denkt sich: schöne Zeitreise, ich komme mit. Also hebt die getarnte Bounty aus dem Golden Gate Park ab, wirbelt Jogger:innen um, sucht Wale auf einer viel zu groben Frequenz und steuert mit fragwürdiger Physik Richtung Beringsee. Ganz normaler Dienstag in San Francisco, nur mit mehr Buckelwal und weniger funktionierender Kausalität. In dieser Folge rechnen wir uns durch Scottys berühmte 400 Tonnen, erklären, warum 401 Megahertz gleichzeitig erstaunlich gut und absolut unbrauchbar ist, schauen auf das Presidio als zukünftigen Sitz der Sternenflotte und erleben McCoy in Höchstform, wenn er Spock mit einem einzigen Satz liebevoll diagnostiziert. Dazu: Transporter-Horror, Full Impulse als atmosphärischer Scheibenvernichter und die Frage, ob Star Trek gerade aus einem alten Militärposten eine Zukunft baut, die endlich etwas gelernt hat.

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

The Trek Files welcomes back visual effects veteran Stuart Ziff for a firsthand trip into the making of Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home. This time, the documents are original production call sheets from April 1986, detailing the now-legendary "B-Tank" shoot where the Klingon Bird-of-Prey splashed down into San Francisco Bay with George and Gracie the humpback whales. Stu recalls the practical filmmaking wizardry behind the scenes: giant wave machines, lightning rigs, whale effects, and an enormous outdoor water tank built on the Paramount lot. Along the way, he shares stories about building a mechanical whale eye (for the wrong side of the whale), experimenting with blue dye for the tank water, and watching old Hollywood effects crews create movie magic in real time. Larry and Stu also circle back to Star Trek: The Motion Picture and Stu's experiences during the turbulent Robert Abel & Associates era, including a revealing memory involving a young Paramount executive named Jeffrey Katzenberg. It's a fond look back at the kind of filmmaking that required wind machines, carbon-arc lightning effects, scuba divers, towels, and "wetsuits for cast and crew." Plus: Stu discusses the new documentary being produced about his life and career, and how fans can help support it. Documents and additional references Star Trek IV production call sheets, April 18–24, 1986 Stuart Ziff documentary campaign:  Indiegogo – The Stuart Ziff Documentary Reference: Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home Reference: Leonard Nimoy 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!

FedCon 34, Tag 3: Wir blicken zurück auf Zoë Steiners, George Hawkins' und Karim Dianés Panel vom Samstag – und auf die großen Gruppenpanels von Strange New Worlds und Starfleet Academy am Sonntag. Außerdem sprechen wir über unsere eigene Talkshow „Warum wir Star Trek brauchen!“: ein Live-Podcast über Haltung, Hoffnung, Zukunft, Werte und die Frage, warum dieses Franchise nach fast 60 Jahren immer noch mehr kann als hübsche Raumschiffe mit dramatischer Beleuchtung. Natürlich geht es auch um den tragischen Ausfall von Kerrice Brooks, deren FedCon-Auftritt leider am galaktisch banalsten aller Gegner scheiterte: verlorenem Gepäck. Star Trek erzählt von Subraumkommunikation, Transportern und Warpantrieb – und trotzdem gewinnt am Ende manchmal der Flughafen. Faszinierend. Aber nicht gut. Ein Rückblick auf den letzten FedCon-Tag: emotional, chaotisch, liebevoll und mit sehr viel Sternenflottenherz. #FedCon34 #FedCon2026 #StarTrek #StrangeNewWorlds #StarfleetAcademy #ZoeSteiner #GeorgeHawkins #KarimDiane #KerriceBrooks #DiscoveryPanel #WarumWirStarTrekBrauchen #StarTrekPodcast

FedCon 34, Tag 2: Wir blicken zurück auf Panels mit Babs Olusanmokun, Bella Shepard und Paul Wesley – und natürlich auf unsere eigene Star-Trek-Quizshow. Ja, richtig gelesen: Wir waren nicht nur im Publikum, wir standen auch selbst auf der Bühne. Es gab Fragen, Punkte, Spannung, Publikum, akute Sternenflottengefühle und vermutlich mindestens einen Moment, in dem irgendwo eine Regelkommission innerlich geweint hat. Also eigentlich: perfekte Bedingungen. Bei Zoë Steiner und Karim Diané waren wir auch – darüber sprechen wir aber erst morgen. Heute geht es um Tag 2, um Panels, Con-Vibe, Strange-New-Worlds-Energie, Starfleet-Academy-Vorfreude und die Frage, wie man nach so einem Tag eigentlich noch schlafen soll, ohne dass im Kopf weiter ein Buzzer läuft. #FedCon34 #FedCon2026 #StarTrek #StrangeNewWorlds #StarfleetAcademy #BabsOlusanmokun #BellaShepard #PaulWesley #DiscoveryPanel #StarTrekQuiz #StarTrekPodcast

Before Star Trek: The Motion Picture reached theaters, its visual effects production was already becoming legendary… for all the wrong reasons. This week on The Trek Files, Larry Nemecek welcomes visual effects veteran Stuart Ziff for a firsthand account of the chaotic early days of TMP production under Robert Abel & Associates. Using internal memos and legal correspondence from 1977 and 1978, Larry and Stu trace the rapidly escalating budget, the mounting pressure from Paramount, and the growing realization that the ambitious effects work was spiraling out of control. But this isn't just a story about production disaster. Stu shares what it was actually like inside Abel's experimental effects operation during a revolutionary moment in Hollywood filmmaking, where engineers, artists, and filmmakers were inventing techniques on the fly in the years between Star Wars and the digital era. Along the way, Stu reveals how some of his work survived the production shakeup and made it into the finished film, including contributions to the unforgettable V'Ger probe sequence aboard the Enterprise bridge. It's a candid look at one of the most turbulent creative periods in Star Trek history, and a reminder that sometimes cinematic magic emerges from absolute chaos. Documents and additional references: December 6, 1977 legal correspondence regarding Robert Abel & Associates' agreement for Star Trek: The Motion Picture. May 17, 1978 Paramount memo objecting to Robert Abel & Associates' revised visual effects budget. Guest: Stu Ziff Reference: Star Trek: The Motion Picture Additional reference: the upcoming Stu Ziff documentary crowdfunding campaign at  Indiegogo – Stuart Ziff Documentary Project 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!

FedCon 34, Tag 1: Wir sind angekommen, leicht reizüberflutet, sehr glücklich und irgendwo zwischen Opening Ceremony, Panel-Marathon und Föderationsgefühlen verloren gegangen. In dieser Folge blicken wir auf den ersten Tag der FedCon 34 im Maritim Hotel Bonn zurück: Panels mit Tim Russ, Jess Bush, Sandro Rosta, Ethan Peck und Martin Quinn, die Opening Ceremony und die Talkshow „60 Jahre Star Trek“. Kurz gesagt: sehr viel Star Trek, sehr viel Herz, sehr viel „Ich wollte nur kurz gucken und jetzt ist mein Tag komplett eskaliert“. Wir sprechen über den besonderen FedCon-Vibe, über Strange-New-Worlds-Momente, Starfleet-Academy-Neugier, Tuvok-Würde, Scotty-Charme und darüber, warum Star Trek nach 60 Jahren immer noch nicht einfach ein Franchise ist, sondern ein ziemlich wirksames Gegenmittel gegen Weltuntergangsstimmung mit schlechter Beleuchtung. #FedCon34 #FedCon2026 #StarTrek #StrangeNewWorlds #StarfleetAcademy #TimRuss #JessBush #EthanPeck #MartinQuinn #SandroRosta #DiscoveryPanel #StarTrekPodcast

What if Star Trek had spun off into a full-blown sitcom starring Lwaxana Troi? To kick off Season 15 of The Trek Files, Larry Nemecek welcomes actor, writer, comedian, and Star Trek: Lower Decks star Tawny Newsome for a deep dive into an early-1990s pitch centered on Majel Barrett Roddenberry's Betazoid ambassador. The document up for discussion is a never-produced sitcom concept built around Lwaxana Troi; equal parts fish-out-of-water comedy, family chaos, and larger-than-life Trek energy. Together, Larry and Tawny unpack why the pitch feels both very of-its-time and strangely ahead of its time, especially now that Star Trek comedy has found new life through projects like Lower Decks. As someone who has not only starred in Trek comedy but also developed her own comedic Trek ideas, Tawny brings a unique perspective to the conversation: what makes sci-fi comedy work and how Gene Roddenberry's world always had room for humor alongside the philosophy and adventure. It's a fascinating look at a road not taken in Star Trek history and a reminder that sometimes the weirdest ideas in the archive are the most revealing. Documents and additional references ca. 1992 sitcom pitch centered on Lwaxana Troi and a proposed Star Trek comedy spinoff Guest: Tawny Newsome Reference: Lwaxana Troi Additional reference: Star Trek: Lower Decks 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!

Die FedCon 34 startet am Ende der Woche – und wir sind emotional ungefähr dort, wo ein Warpkern kurz vor „sehr hübsch, sehr laut“ steht. In unserer FedCon-Preshow schauen wir zurück auf die FedCon 33: auf Begegnungen, Panels, kleine magische Momente, Hotelflur-Gespräche und dieses besondere Gefühl, wenn aus Podcast, Fandom und Sternenflotten-Sehnsucht plötzlich ein echtes Wochenende mit echten Menschen wird. Dann blicken wir nach vorn auf die FedCon 34 im Maritim Hotel Bonn. Wir reden über Vorfreude, Erwartungen, Convention-Rituale und natürlich über unsere beiden Programmpunkte: Samstag, 23.05.26 · 20:00 Uhr Die große Star-Trek-Quizshow Sonntag, 24.05.26 · 12:00 Uhr Warum wir Star Trek brauchen! Diese Folge ist unser Warm-up für alle, die schon Koffer packen, Programmpläne markieren oder innerlich seit Tagen im Foyer stehen. #FedCon34 #FedCon2026 #DiscoveryPanel #StarTrekPodcast #StarTrek #FedConPreshow #StarTrekDeutschland #Convention

Jake gets an alien writing teacher who wants to teach him how to be a famous writer and Lwaxana is back in town! Lwaxana and Jake-writing-episode fans rejoice![Episode discussion begins around 1:20ish (sort of, there are more digressions after that

Zum Staffelfinale von Star Trek: Scouts wird es plötzlich ernst: Eine Horta taucht auf, verwandelt Steine in Diamanten – und genau deshalb will Shrix sie haben. In „Asteroid Blasters #10“ besprechen wir den großen TOS-Callback, den Gorgonite-Asteroiden, die Einführung einer echten Bösewichtin und die schöne Trek-Idee, dass nicht das härteste Werkzeug gewinnt, sondern das richtige Verständnis eines Lebewesens. Diesmal geht es um:

Ein Cookie-Asteroid aus der Baker's Galaxy rast auf die Star Trek Scouts zu – natürlich mit extra Chocolate Chips. Und als wäre ein gigantischer Keks im All nicht schon genug, taucht auch noch Finn auf und kapert Sprockets Replikator. Wir besprechen „Asteroid Blasters #9“ und schauen auf eine Folge voller Küchenlogik, Wortspiele und erstaunlich sauberer Problemlösung. Diesmal geht es um:

Ein Bubblegum-Asteroid aus der Candy Core Galaxy rast auf die Star Trek Scouts zu – und diesmal läuft wirklich alles klebrig. Wir besprechen „Asteroid Blasters #8“ und schauen auf eine Folge, in der ein Snow Cone erst einen Schneesturm erzeugt, klappernde Zähne am Eis scheitern und ein Phaser am Ende nicht als Waffe, sondern als Heizgerät benutzt wird. Außerdem geht es um:

SON OF A GLITCH. Control of the Enterprise is given over to a computer program programmed by a one-time wiz-kid who is trying to invent The Next Big Thing. But is automated space exploration that thing? Probably not. Bryan and Kristen are joined by Anthony Pascale & Laurie Ulster from TrekMovie.com's All Access Star Trek Podcast to discuss an episode from The Original Series that resonates today as much as it did upon first airing. Thank you for listening to us all these years. It's Trek Marry Kill's **200TH** EPISODE! Check out TrekMovie.com's All Access Star Trek podcast here or wherever you listen to podcasts: The TrekMovie.com Star Trek Podcast Network - Podcast - Apple Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ein Disco-Kugel-Asteroid aus dem Boogie Belt rast auf die Star Trek Scouts zu – und natürlich ist Finn wieder da, um alles schlimmer zu machen. Wir besprechen „Asteroid Blasters #7“ und schauen uns an, wie Star Trek: Scouts seine kleinen Geschichten baut: über Wortfelder, klare Motive und Lösungen, die nicht einfach stärker, sondern passender sind. Diesmal geht es um:

Ein gigantisches Maiskorn aus dem Klingon Corn Cluster rast auf die Star Trek Scouts zu – und plötzlich hängt das Schicksal der Schule von Butter, Mikrowellen-Technologie und einem Mini-Deflektor ab. Wir besprechen „Asteroid Blasters #6“ aus Star Trek: Scouts und reden darüber, warum diese Serie viel konsequenter gebaut ist, als man zunächst denkt. Warum funktionieren die Lösungen fast immer semantisch statt physikalisch? Warum wird Technologie hier selten als Waffe genutzt? Und wie schafft es Star Trek eigentlich schon wieder, aus Popcorn ein moralisches Konzept zu machen? Außerdem:

Star Trek IV – The Voyage Home, Teil 16: McCoy betritt ein Krankenhaus der 80er und reagiert ungefähr so entspannt wie ein Vulkanier auf Improtheater. In dieser Episode sprechen wir über Chekovs Kopftrauma, epidurale Hämatome, Operationsmethoden damals und heute, McCoys medizinischen Furor, „Image Therapy“, 80er-Onkologie, Nierenregeneration per Zukunftspille und die Frage, ob unsere heutige Medizin in 300 Jahren vielleicht auch wie höflich beleuchtetes Mittelalter wirkt. Außerdem geht es um Spock nach seiner Wiedergeburt: Der neue Spock entfernt sich sichtbar vom vulkanischen Utilitarismus. McCoy behandelt Chekov nicht als Missionsrisiko, sondern als Zweck an sich. Kant hätte applaudiert. Innerlich. Wahrscheinlich. Unterstützt uns:

In this episode Jude and Wayne discuss the Starfleet Academy episode "Series Acclimation Mil" and Jude goes nuclear... Follow us on all our social media accounts:Facebook: facebook.com/trekmate1701TikTok: tiktok.com/@trekmate1701Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/trekmate.bsky.socialInstagram: instagram.com/trekmate1701/Twitch: twitch.tv/trekmate Why not check out our YouTube channel: YouTube.com/@trekmate Find our non Trek related YouTube content here: https://www.youtube.com/@NonTrekMate  Join in the Trek talk and chat with us directly at The Trek Mate Communicator Facebook group or join our Discord here: discord.gg/a39w7X7p6J⁠ Email us at TrekMate1701@gmail.com

Die beste erste Staffel Star Trek? Wir müssen über Starfleet Academy reden. Zehn Folgen Starfleet Academy liegen hinter uns – und jetzt wird verhandelt: War das einfach eine gute erste Staffel? Eine überladene, wilde, emotionale Wundertüte? Oder vielleicht tatsächlich eine der stärksten Auftaktstaffeln, die Star Trek je hatte? Wir sprechen über die große Serienidentität zwischen Academy-Coming-of-Age, politischem Drama, Trauma-Erzählung und Föderationsmanifest. Wir diskutieren, welche Figuren die Staffel wirklich tragen, wo Entwicklung glaubwürdig erzählt wird und wo das Drehbuch vielleicht ein bisschen sehr selbstbewusst behauptet, was es noch nicht ganz gezeigt hat. Außerdem geht es um die Staffelarchitektur vom Burn-Erbe über Nus Braka bis Omega 47, um den enormen Gegenwind aus Teilen des Heritage-Fandoms – und um die Frage, ob Starfleet Academy gerade durch Schmerz, Zweifel, Reibung und beschädigte Institutionen vielleicht besonders starkes Star Trek ist. Am Ende steht natürlich die große Frage: Ist das die beste erste Staffel einer Star-Trek-Serie? Antwort: It depends. Natürlich. Wir sind hier schließlich nicht bei einem binären Warpkern. #StarTrek #StarfleetAcademy #DiscoveryPanel #StarTrekPodcast #PodcastDeutsch #ScienceFiction #Federation #Starfleet #NusBraka #Omega47

After a casual hang with Mirror Jennifer Sisko, Jake and Ben take a day trip back to the Mirror Universe to help MirrO'Brien fix up the the MirroDefiant. Meanwhile, is that Mirror Bashir? Or someone who's playing the villain in a childrens' play?[Episode discussion begins around 56:00]

O'Brien torture porn in full swing! The Chief is put behind bars... and when he gets out Bashir can't wait to box out Keiko for their reunion! [ENDING WAS CLIPPED, DELETE AND RE-UPLOAD IF IT IS][Episode discussion begins around 1:09]

Welcome aboard the Yum Yum Academy in which we your intrepid hosts Ryan, Rachel, and Bartek try to break down episodes of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy without having a breakdown ourselves. This week on Yum Yum Trek we're discussing the first season of Starfleet Academy. Engage the Yum Yum! SUPPORT US: patreon.com/yumyumpod EMAIL US:yumyumpod@gmail.com FOLLOW US:Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Reddit | Bluesky | Tiktok | Tumblr | Discord LISTEN ON:Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify | Amazon Music / Audible | Simplecast | Goodpods | Podchaser | Podcast Addict | Castbox | iHeartRadio | TuneIn SUPPORT US: patreon.com/yumyumpodEMAIL US:yumyumpod@gmail.comFOLLOW US:Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Reddit | Bluesky | Tiktok | Tumblr | DiscordLISTEN ON:Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify | Amazon Music / Audible | Simplecast | Goodpods | Podchaser | Podcast Addict | Castbox | iHeartRadio | TuneIn

Tim Russ joins Mission Log for a wide-ranging conversation about his life before, during, and after Star Trek: Voyager. From music to directing, from the discipline of Tuvok to the chaos of television production, Tim shares stories from a career that stretches far beyond the Delta Quadrant. Along the way, we dig into how characters are shaped, how stories are told, and why sometimes the most logical approach isn't enough.   Mission Log welcomes Tim Russ for a conversation that goes well beyond "fascinating."   Hosted by John Champion and Earl Green Welcome to Mission Log, a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, where we explore the Star Trek universe one episode at a time. Each week, Mission Log examines a single episode of Star Trek, diving into its ethical subtext, metaphors, and cultural significance. From the show's most iconic moments to its hidden gems, we analyze what makes Star Trek one of the greatest science fiction sagas of all time. In every episode of Mission Log we… Recap the story and analyze key moments. Discuss the morals, messages, and meanings of the dilemmas presented. Debate whether the episode holds up and if the themes are still relevant. Join the Conversation: For as little as $1 a month, you can gain access to our exclusive Discord Community! There, we continue the discussion with dedicated channels and  weekly video chats with the hosts. Become a member of our Patreon today! https://www.Patreon.com/MissionLog SPECIAL THANKS the supporters of this week's show: Chris Garis, Julie Miller, Stuart, Michael Park, Paul Shadwell, Matt Esposito, Alan Simonis, Mike Richards, David Takechi, Mike Schiable, VADM Erickson, and Lars Seme Thanks to all of our Patreon Supporters https://www.missionlogpodcast.com/sponsors/ Want to share your thoughts on an upcoming episode? Email us at MissionLog@Roddenberry.com for a chance to be featured during the episode. Follow us on Social Media: INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/RoddenberryEntertainment THREADS https://www.threads.net/@roddenberrypodcasts FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/MissionLogPod Did you know we're on YouTube? Find the video versions of your favorite shows like Mission Log: Prodigy, The Orville, as well as exclusive content only available on YouTube. Subscribe now:  https://www.youtube.com/@RoddenberryEntertainment?sub_confirmation=1 Our shows are part of the Roddenberry Entertainment family. For more great shows and to learn more about how we live the legacy of Gene Roddenberry, creator of Star Trek, follow us here: RODDENBERRY PODCASTS https://www.instagram.com/roddenberrypodcasts RODDENBERRY ENTERTAINMENT https://www.instagram.com/roddenberryofficial THE RODDENBERRY FOUNDATION https://www.instagram.com/theroddenberryfoundation   THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY:Listeners like you - Support Mission Log on Patreon for early access to shows and the Mission Log Discord! Subscribe and Stay Updated:Never miss an episode! Subscribe on your preferred podcast player, leave a review, and join Mission Log on the journey of weekly deep dives into the Star Trek universe. Technical Director - Earl Green Producer - John Champion Associate Producer - Jessica Lynn Verdi Executive Producer - Eugene "Rod" Roddenberry Roddenberry Entertainment | All Rights Reserved

Sisko takes time out of running the station to defend Worf from being too Klingon-y. Is it another great Trek legal foray or will this episode be overruled by Matt or Andy?[Episode discussion begins around 1:12]

The Sisko is joined by another guy who thinks he's the Emmisary (what, can ANYBODY call themselves an emmisary?) and quiet discussion ensues! Oh, and a casual homicide. And the boys asks the question: have Bajorans always been religious kooks?[Episode discussion begins around 53:00]

After our Mission Log: Reactor review of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Episode 10, "Rubincon," it's time to open the hailing frequencies. On this week's Mission Log Live, John and Jessica welcome callers to share their reactions to Starfleet Academy's first season finale. Listeners have thoughts on Nus Braka's past and his future, and predictions (and wish lists) for the second season. If you missed our Mission Log: Reactor episode covering "Rubincon," be sure to check it out on YouTube for our full recap and review.   Mission Log Patrons get Mission Log: Reactor a day early! Sign up at: https://www.patreon.com/MissionLog   Then join us every Monday at 7pm PT / 10pm ET for Mission Log Live, our weekly audience call-in show where you can share your thoughts about the latest Star Trek episodes.   Streaming FREE on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/missionlog   For more Star Trek podcasts, videos, and discussion: https://www.missionlogpodcast.com/

Welcome aboard the Yum Yum Academy in which we your intrepid hosts Ryan, Rachel, and Bartek try to break down episodes of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy without having a breakdown ourselves. This week on Yum Yum Trek we're discussing the Starfleet Academy episodes "300th Night" & "Rubincon" Engage the Yum Yum! SUPPORT US: patreon.com/yumyumpod EMAIL US: yumyumpod@gmail.com FOLLOW US:Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Reddit | Bluesky | Tiktok | Tumblr | Discord LISTEN ON:Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify | Amazon Music / Audible | Simplecast | Goodpods | Podchaser | Podcast Addict | Castbox | iHeartRadio | TuneIn SUPPORT US: patreon.com/yumyumpodEMAIL US:yumyumpod@gmail.comFOLLOW US:Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Reddit | Bluesky | Tiktok | Tumblr | DiscordLISTEN ON:Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify | Amazon Music / Audible | Simplecast | Goodpods | Podchaser | Podcast Addict | Castbox | iHeartRadio | TuneIn

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Rom becomes a union man! O'Brien reveals just how bored he was on the Enterprise! And Worf...is vaguely disgruntled with living on DS9?[Episode discussion begins around 1:15]

Tony Todd returns, killing it as Kurn as he demands that Worf kills him! Is Worf's solution honorable or extra weird and messed up?[Episode discussion begins around 55:00]

It's back-to-back weirdos being weird about Kira, but this time it's Dukat! In an A plot that runs the length of the episode without check-ins back at the station, Kira and the ex-Gul enter a game of cat and mouse (or Bird of Prey and defrocked Cardassian?) and Matt and Andy are along for the ride.[Episode discussion begins around 45:00]

Kira forgets about Odo in this heart-breaking, difficult-to-watch, but undeniably great episode. And Odo FINALLY doesn't forget to use his T-1000 silver weapon hands to do SOMETHING.[Episode discussion begins around 51:00]