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David Mack: Harm's Way. One of the beauties of tie-in fiction is the ability to fill in the gaps between episodes, giving authors the ability to show how characters deal with the aftermath of the life-changing events that don't always get seen onscreen in the next episode. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt welcome back author David Mack to talk about his latest novel for The Original Series, Harm's Way. We discuss working Vanguard back in, aftermath, is a beautiful lie beautiful, Spock, respect, the prime directive, the Klingons, just say no, the future and our final thoughts. In the news we review two new comics, issue two of Resurgence and the first issue of The Illyrian Enigma. News Resurgence #2 (00:03:56) The Illyrian Enigma (00:08:52) Feature: David Mack A Gentlemen's Agreement (00:13:50) Weaving Vanguard Back In (00:19:24) Aftermath (00:33:25) Is a Beautiful Lie Beautiful (00:42:29) Spock (00:50:01) Respect (00:56:32) The Prime Directive (01:02:06) The Klingons (01:05:27) Just Say No (01:15:32) The Future (01:22:39) Final Thoughts (01:43:43) Hosts Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt Guest David Mack Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)

David Mack: Harm's Way. One of the beauties of tie-in fiction is the ability to fill in the gaps between episodes, giving authors the ability to show how characters deal with the aftermath of the life-changing events that don't always get seen onscreen in the next episode. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt welcome back author David Mack to talk about his latest novel for The Original Series, Harm's Way. We discuss working Vanguard back in, aftermath, is a beautiful lie beautiful, Spock, respect, the prime directive, the Klingons, just say no, the future and our final thoughts. In the news we review two new comics, issue two of Resurgence and the first issue of The Illyrian Enigma. News Resurgence #2 (00:03:56) The Illyrian Enigma (00:08:52) Feature: David Mack A Gentlemen's Agreement (00:13:50) Weaving Vanguard Back In (00:19:24) Aftermath (00:33:25) Is a Beautiful Lie Beautiful (00:42:29) Spock (00:50:01) Respect (00:56:32) The Prime Directive (01:02:06) The Klingons (01:05:27) Just Say No (01:15:32) The Future (01:22:39) Final Thoughts (01:43:43) Hosts Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt Guest David Mack Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)

Positively Trek 200: Book Club: Final Frontier by Diane Carey The Secret First Mission of the 1701!   Space… the final frontier. These are the voyages of the starship… um… we'll get back to you on that!   In this episode of the Positively Trek Book Club, hosts Bruce and Dan discuss a classic Star Trek novel: Final Frontier by Diane Carey, featuring the very first mission of the NCC-1701, before she was even christened Enterprise! We learn all about Captain Robert April, Commander George Kirk (“Jimmy” Kirk's father), and witness a clandestine mission that has been scrubbed from the history books!   Show page: http://www.positivelytrek.com/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/positively-trek/id1501468628 Twitter: http://twitter.com/positivelytrek Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositivelyTrek   Help support the podcast! Go to https://www.patreon.com/positivelytrek to help out!   Take a Chance by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4457-take-a-chance License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.   STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. Positively Trek is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.   Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Spoiler-Free Discussion (00:03:12) Patreon Shout Out (00:10:46) Review of Final Frontier (00:11:44) Final Thoughts (01:01:33) Closing (01:09:20)    Hosts Bruce Gibson Dan Gunther   Production  Bruce Gibson (Editor and Producer) Dan Gunther (Producer) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Earth: Belle Terre. It has been a long road for the colonists to get from Federation space to their new home Belle Terre and unfortunately the problems are only getting worse. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt talk about the second book in the New Earth series, Belle Terre. We discuss how we are feeling, getting to the new world, moon problems, Bones and the science team, no good choices, one solution, runaways, the moon solution, characterization, our ratings and final thoughts. Feature: Belle Terre How We Are Feeling (00:02:30) Getting to the New World (00:07:28) Moon Problems (00:14:34) Bones and the Science Team (00:18:18) No Good Choices (00:21:00) One Solution (00:23:54) Runaways (00:31:08) Moon Solution (00:35:35) Characterization (00:44:00) Ratings (00:46:30) Final Thoughts (00:48:18) Hosts Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)

New Earth: Belle Terre. It has been a long road for the colonists to get from Federation space to their new home Belle Terre and unfortunately the problems are only getting worse. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt talk about the second book in the New Earth series, Belle Terre. We discuss how we are feeling, getting to the new world, moon problems, Bones and the science team, no good choices, one solution, runaways, the moon solution, characterization, our ratings and final thoughts. Feature: Belle Terre How We Are Feeling (00:02:30) Getting to the New World (00:07:28) Moon Problems (00:14:34) Bones and the Science Team (00:18:18) No Good Choices (00:21:00) One Solution (00:23:54) Runaways (00:31:08) Moon Solution (00:35:35) Characterization (00:44:00) Ratings (00:46:30) Final Thoughts (00:48:18) Hosts Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)

Welcome to Yet Another Star Trek Podcast, a show where two Trekkies and a nerd decided to watch the entire TOS run of Star Trek for some reason. In this episode you will get to know the gang and their experience with Star Trek. Our fearless leader Drew hosts this episode with support from his two comic focused friends, Brad and Majeed. Listen in to hear fun stupidity and good laughs at themselves. Be sure to check out our website, social media, and join our Discord! Links for all are listed below: Website: http://yetanotherstpod.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yetanotherstpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/yetanotherstpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yetanotherstpod Discord: https://discord.gg/gApE8M2 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcF1JaCZUAIlWJrRC_Qnwyg “Warp Speed” and "To the Stars" was written and performed by William Grobbelaar Music. Check out his Soundcloud for more music: https://soundcloud.com/williamgrobbelaarmusic

Debt of Honor. James T. Kirk has lost a lot following the events of The Voyage Home and the one that weighs on him is the debt of honor he feels he owes the Enterprise herself, to reclaim her name in the eyes of the Starfleet. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Chris Jones talk about the comic Debt of Honor. We discuss the art, the framing device, the flashbacks, the present story, the Klingon power shift, losing a son but gaining a daughter, the wrap up, our ratings and final thoughts. Feature: Debt of Honor The Art (00:02:07) The Framing Device (00:05:58) On the Farragut (00:12:31) After the Doomsday Incident (00:25:54) After the Motion Picture (00:33:59) The Present Takes Over (00:41:10) Klingon Power Shift (00:45:00) Lost a Son but Gained a Daughter (00:49:10) The Wrap Up (00:52:05) Ratings (00:58:52) Final Thoughts (01:00:33) Hosts Matthew Rushing and C Bryan Jones Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)

Debt of Honor. James T. Kirk has lost a lot following the events of The Voyage Home and the one that weighs on him is the debt of honor he feels he owes the Enterprise herself, to reclaim her name in the eyes of the Starfleet. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Chris Jones talk about the comic Debt of Honor. We discuss the art, the framing device, the flashbacks, the present story, the Klingon power shift, losing a son but gaining a daughter, the wrap up, our ratings and final thoughts. Feature: Debt of Honor The Art (00:02:07) The Framing Device (00:05:58) On the Farragut (00:12:31) After the Doomsday Incident (00:25:54) After the Motion Picture (00:33:59) The Present Takes Over (00:41:10) Klingon Power Shift (00:45:00) Lost a Son but Gained a Daughter (00:49:10) The Wrap Up (00:52:05) Ratings (00:58:52) Final Thoughts (01:00:33) Hosts Matthew Rushing and C Bryan Jones Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)

We talk about Jonathan Frakes' hints that LaForge and Q will feature in the upcoming season of Picard, updated about when we might see Section 31, we talk Star trek Prodigy character designs and then? We’re continuing our 5-episode mission to explore great classic Trek with Star Trek The original Series 1x24 “Space Seed”!The Enterprise discovers an ancient spaceship carrying genetically enhanced supermen from late 20th century Earth and their enigmatic warlord leader: Khan Noonien Singh.Star Trek Universe Podcast #106

Greg Cox: A Contest of Principles. The crew of the Enterprise face a challenge unlike any other when when they are called to a system with three different inhabited planets and are asked to observe a contentious election on the only planet in the system the Federation has a relationship with. In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Matthew Rushing and C Bryan Jones welcome Greg Cox back to the show to talk about his book A Contest of Principles. We discuss keeping it fresh, the ethics of news, story genesis, part of the story, responsibility, re-litigating the past, finding out something new, does the right thing, working with new Trek, what Greg has coming up and where to find him online. In the news section we judge a book by it's cover, look at the recent as well as upcoming releases for 2021, then review the Year 5 comic issues 15 and 16. News Judge a Book by it's Cover (00:01:33) Upcoming Releases (00:05:03) Recent Releases (00:06:07) Year 5 Issues 15 and 16 Review (00:07:06) Feature: Greg Cox Keeping it Fresh (00:14:58) The Ethics of News (00:23:20) Story Genesis (00:26:59) Part of the Story (00:31:34) Responsibility (00:35:27) Re-litigating the Past (00:40:39) Finding Out Something New (00:50:06) Does the Right Thing (00:56:07) Working in New Trek (00:59:10) What's Next for Greg (01:04:50) Greg Online (01:06:49) Final Thoughts (01:09:12) Hosts Matthew Rushing and C Bryan Jones Guest Greg Cox Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)

Greg Cox: A Contest of Principles. The crew of the Enterprise face a challenge unlike any other when when they are called to a system with three different inhabited planets and are asked to observe a contentious election on the only planet in the system the Federation has a relationship with. In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Matthew Rushing and C Bryan Jones welcome Greg Cox back to the show to talk about his book A Contest of Principles. We discuss keeping it fresh, the ethics of news, story genesis, part of the story, responsibility, re-litigating the past, finding out something new, does the right thing, working with new Trek, what Greg has coming up and where to find him online. In the news section we judge a book by it's cover, look at the recent as well as upcoming releases for 2021, then review the Year 5 comic issues 15 and 16. News Judge a Book by it's Cover (00:01:33) Upcoming Releases (00:05:03) Recent Releases (00:06:07) Year 5 Issues 15 and 16 Review (00:07:06) Feature: Greg Cox Keeping it Fresh (00:14:58) The Ethics of News (00:23:20) Story Genesis (00:26:59) Part of the Story (00:31:34) Responsibility (00:35:27) Re-litigating the Past (00:40:39) Finding Out Something New (00:50:06) Does the Right Thing (00:56:07) Working in New Trek (00:59:10) What's Next for Greg (01:04:50) Greg Online (01:06:49) Final Thoughts (01:09:12) Hosts Matthew Rushing and C Bryan Jones Guest Greg Cox Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)

The Fearful Summons. There have been a few books that have brought the crew of the Enterprise back together after the events of The Undiscovered Country, but there is only one that was written by the co-writer of Star Trek VI itself! In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Chris Jones talk about The Fearful Summons by Denny Martin Flinn. We discuss a captain captured, the Beta Promethians, Starfleet bias, the dolpheels and peace, the crew in retirement, secretly being supported by Starfleet and our ratings. In the news section we announce our upcoming review schedule for the most recent comics that have been released. News Upcoming Comic Reviews (00:02:23) Feature: The Fearful Summons Captain Captured (00:04:49) The Beta Promethians (00:09:55) Starfleet Bias (00:21:25) The Dolpheels and Peace (00:25:03) Kirk in Retirement (00:30:46) Spock the Actor (00:40:27) The Others (00:47:10) Secretly Supported by Starfleet (00:49:56) Ratings (00:57:52) Final Thoughts (01:01:29) Hosts Matthew Rushing and C Bryan Jones Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)

The Fearful Summons. There have been a few books that have brought the crew of the Enterprise back together after the events of The Undiscovered Country, but there is only one that was written by the co-writer of Star Trek VI itself! In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Chris Jones talk about The Fearful Summons by Denny Martin Flinn. We discuss a captain captured, the Beta Promethians, Starfleet bias, the dolpheels and peace, the crew in retirement, secretly being supported by Starfleet and our ratings. In the news section we announce our upcoming review schedule for the most recent comics that have been released. News Upcoming Comic Reviews (00:02:23) Feature: The Fearful Summons Captain Captured (00:04:49) The Beta Promethians (00:09:55) Starfleet Bias (00:21:25) The Dolpheels and Peace (00:25:03) Kirk in Retirement (00:30:46) Spock the Actor (00:40:27) The Others (00:47:10) Secretly Supported by Starfleet (00:49:56) Ratings (00:57:52) Final Thoughts (01:01:29) Hosts Matthew Rushing and C Bryan Jones Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)

Dayton Ward: Agents of Influence. When the extraction of undercover agents from the Klingon Empire goes disastrously wrong, it’s up to Captain Kirk and the crew of the Enterprise to come to the rescue. The U.S.S. Endeavour, crashed on the surface of an asteroid, must hold out against Klingon reprisal and Orion attacks long enough to ensure they deliver their valuable passengers safely back to Federation space. In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Bruce Gibson and Dan Gunther are joined once again by author Dayton Ward to discuss his newest Original Series novel, Agents of Influence. We talk about the undercover agents at the center of this story, the U.S.S. Endeavour and her crew, the Klingon/Orion alliance, an unorthodox “ground assault” on a starship, Klingons and Humans coming to an understanding, a spy among Starfleet’s ranks, and wrap up with what Dayton is working on now and where he can be found online. At the top of the show, Bruce and Dan talk about their decision to move on from Literary Treks and where they will be continuing the Star Trek book and comics discussion in the future. We also respond to listener feedback from The Babel Conference for the previous episode, Literary Treks 305: The Nacene Scenes. News Changes to Literary Treks (00:03:12) Listener Feedback (00:08:55) Feature: Dayton Ward The Premise (00:13:17) Secret Agents (00:16:53) U.S.S. Endeavour (00:23:01) The Lirin (00:31:00) Orions and the Klingons (00:33:32) Bridging the Gap (00:35:57) Ground Assault (00:43:13) Dampening Field (00:46:35) The Dreamline (00:47:59) Who Done It (00:50:16) The Original Crew (00:54:59) More From Dayton (01:01:24) Final Thoughts (01:03:39) Hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson Guest Dayton Ward Production Bruce Gibson (Editor and Producer) Dan Gunther (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Jeffery Harlan (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)

Dayton Ward: Agents of Influence. When the extraction of undercover agents from the Klingon Empire goes disastrously wrong, it’s up to Captain Kirk and the crew of the Enterprise to come to the rescue. The U.S.S. Endeavour, crashed on the surface of an asteroid, must hold out against Klingon reprisal and Orion attacks long enough to ensure they deliver their valuable passengers safely back to Federation space. In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Bruce Gibson and Dan Gunther are joined once again by author Dayton Ward to discuss his newest Original Series novel, Agents of Influence. We talk about the undercover agents at the center of this story, the U.S.S. Endeavour and her crew, the Klingon/Orion alliance, an unorthodox “ground assault” on a starship, Klingons and Humans coming to an understanding, a spy among Starfleet’s ranks, and wrap up with what Dayton is working on now and where he can be found online. At the top of the show, Bruce and Dan talk about their decision to move on from Literary Treks and where they will be continuing the Star Trek book and comics discussion in the future. We also respond to listener feedback from The Babel Conference for the previous episode, Literary Treks 305: The Nacene Scenes. News Changes to Literary Treks (00:03:12) Listener Feedback (00:08:55) Feature: Dayton Ward The Premise (00:13:17) Secret Agents (00:16:53) U.S.S. Endeavour (00:23:01) The Lirin (00:31:00) Orions and the Klingons (00:33:32) Bridging the Gap (00:35:57) Ground Assault (00:43:13) Dampening Field (00:46:35) The Dreamline (00:47:59) Who Done It (00:50:16) The Original Crew (00:54:59) More From Dayton (01:01:24) Final Thoughts (01:03:39) Hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson Guest Dayton Ward Production Bruce Gibson (Editor and Producer) Dan Gunther (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Jeffery Harlan (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)

This week Simon Aiken joins Keith and Pete to discuss the pilots and finales of The Original Series and The Animated Series. Find more of Simon's work at http://www.independentrunnings.com/index.html   Special thanks as always to Neil Myers for our theme - see more of his work at NeilMyersMusic.com And to William McLaughlan for our logo- see more of his work at wasm19.wixsite.com   Check out Simon and Keith's previous podcast Movie Heaven Movie Hell- specifically:    1 - STAR TREK REBOOT MOVIES (18th August 2016)   In this podcast we kick-off our STAR TREK celebrations as the franchise turns 50, by talking about the reboot, or Kelvin Timeline, films. We are joined by Charles de Lauzirika as we discuss J.J. Abrams' reimagining of the adventures of the Enterprise, as the timeline is spilt off into an alternative one where Kirk is born in battle, Spock is more emotional and Bones is... well he is still surly. Spoilers abound as we talk about STAR TREK, INTO DARKNESS and BEYOND.   https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/movie-heaven-movie-hell/id983983433?i=1000374251172   2 - STAR TREK THE NEXT GENERATION MOVIES (25th August 2016)   We continue to celebrate 50 years of Star Trek by talking about The Next Generation films. We are join by filmmaker Alex Brunning to discuss the movie adventures of Picard, Data, Riker, Worf, Geordie, Deanna and Beverly on the Enterprise D and E as they face the Borg, The Nexus, Shinzon and Puberty. The films under discussion are GENERATIONS, FIRST CONTACT, INSURRECTION and NEMESIS.   https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/movie-heaven-movie-hell/id983983433?i=1000374525001   3 - STAR TREK THE ORIGINAL MOVIES (8th September 2016)   There are Klingons on the starboard bow as we finish our Star Trek celebrations by looking at the orginial Star Trek films. We are joined by Clive Ashenden and Rob Wickings from The A-Z Of SFF, as we talk about the cinematic adventures of Kirk, Spock, Bones, Sulu, Chekov, Uhura and Scotty. We talk about the death and resurrection of Spock, Kirk going up against God, why is the Enterprise always in disrepair, Scotty changing the past, Checkov always getting hurt, and was Bones beamed away from a disco? The films under discussion are THE MOTION PICTURE, THE WRATH OF KHAN, THE SEARCH FOR SPOCK, THE VOYAGE HOME, THE FINAL FRONTIER, and THE UNDISCOVERED COUNTRY.   https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/movie-heaven-movie-hell/id983983433?i=1000375050030   4 - STAR TREK DISCOVERY (2nd October 2017)   In this week's episode of the Podcast, Simon and Keith are joined by Producer Pete Mele to discuss the new series, STAR TREK DISCOVERY. Spoilers are a  plenty as we discuss the two opening episodes, THE VULCAN HELLO and BATTLE AT THE BINARY STARS. We give on our initial thoughts on the plotline, characters, the new look Klingons, it's place in the Star Trek Universe and where we think the series will lead.   https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/movie-heaven-movie-hell/id983983433?i=1000392941949   5 - STAR TREK DISCOVERY MID SEASON (30th November 2017)   As we have reached the mid season break in STAR TREK DISCOVERY, Simon and Keith are rejoined by Producer Pete Mele to talk about the series so far. Spoilers are a plenty as we discuss the good, the bad and the ugly of the first nine episodes of the show.   https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/movie-heaven-movie-hell/id983983433?i=1000395461443   6 - STAR TREK MIRROR UNIVERSE (26th January 2018)   As STAR TREK DISCOVERY is now in the Mirror Universe, we decided that our first podcast of 2018 should be about the other episodes that take place in that dark galaxy. We are rejoined by Producer Pete Mele as we put on evil goatees and daggers, and talk about the episodes MIRROR, MIRROR (The Original Series), Crossover, Through The Looking Glass, Shattered Mirror, Resurrection, The Emperor's New Cloak (Deep Space Nine), In A Mirror Darkly (Enterprise), and Despite Yourself, The Wolf Inside (Discovery). We briefly talk about the fan film, STAR TREK CONTINUES - FAIREST OF THEM ALL, which is a sequel to TOS episode.   https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/movie-heaven-movie-hell/id983983433?i=1000400808279   7 - STAR TREK CONTINUES (4th February 2018)   In this week's episode we talk to Vic Mignogna about stepping into the iconic shoes of Captain James T. Kirk, as he and crew of the starship Enterprise complete their 5 years mission in the fan film series, STAR TREK CONTINUES. We chat to Vic about making the show, casting, re-creating the sets, costumes and props from the original series, and his love of Star Trek.   https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/movie-heaven-movie-hell/id983983433?i=1000401343549   8 - STAR TREK DISCOVERY SEASON 1 FINALE (8th March 2018)   Now that season 1 of Star Trek Discovery is finished, Simon and Keith are joined by Producer Pete Mele to talk about their thoughts on the finale of the series and where they think season 2 will be heading.   https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/movie-heaven-movie-hell/id983983433?i=1000405567442   9 - STAR TREK DISCOVERY SEASON 2 (11th February 2019)   We kick off the new year by looking at the new season of Star Trek Discovery. We are joined by producer Pete Mele to talk about the first 2 episodes of the series, BROTHER and NEW EDEN, and what we think is going to happen as some familiar faces are going to be joining the crew.    https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/movie-heaven-movie-hell/id983983433?i=1000429648906   10 - STAR TREK DISCOVERY SEASON 2 WRAP UP (13th June 2019)   We come to the end of Series 2 of Star Trek Discovery, and Simon and Keith want to talk about it. They are joined by producer Pete Mele and newcomer to the podcast, Ryan Holloway. to give their thoughts on the overal series and that finale. Be warned that there are spoilers in this one.    https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/movie-heaven-movie-hell/id983983433?i=1000441436973

Vulcan's Glory. With the exception of the glimpses we see in "The Cage" and "The Menagerie," not much is known about Spock's early days aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise, or the crew that he served: Captain Christopher Pike and his stalwart first officer Number One. Now that Star Trek: Discovery is exploring this time period and these characters, we feel the time has come to look at some of the books that chronicled Pike's captaincy, starting with one authored by a true veteran of Star Trek writing. In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Bruce Gibson and Dan Gunther talk about Vulcan's Glory, written by Original Series writer Dorothy "D.C." Fontana. We discuss the references to past Star Trek such as The Animated Series, the crew of the Enterprise under Pike's command, how well we feel this connects to Star Trek: Discovery, the historical artifact known as "Vulcan's Glory," Pike's mission to the devastated planet Areta, a mysterious murder plot aboard the Enterprise, Scotty and his engine room hooch, and wrap up with our final thoughts and ratings. At the top of the show, Bruce and Dan review the final issue of IDW's Star Trek vs. Transformers and respond to feedback from The Babel Conference about Literary Treks 259: He's Gotta Grow Some and Just Do It. News Star Trek vs. Transformers #5 review (00:03:39) Listener Feedback (00:16:09) Feature: Vulcan's Glory 30th Anniversary (00:22:37) Yesteryear (00:28:02) First Pike Novel (00:33:15) Number One of Illyria (00:36:16) Picturing TOS and DSC (00:43:22) Historical Artifact (00:49:01) Family Squabbles on Areta (00:53:35) The Hunt for Glory (01:01:59) Spock's Love Interest (01:09:44) Engine Room Hooch (01:14:04) Ratings (01:18:33) Final Thoughts (01:23:24) Hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson Production Bruce Gibson (Editor and Producer) Dan Gunther (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Jeffery Harlan (Associate Producer)

It’s the exciting conclusion to the Summer of Star Trek, all the way in late October!   This time the gang finds themselves so wrapped in joy by Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (the one with the whales), that they can’t help but shoot this gigantic whale of a podcast right out of their quivering blowholes.  It’s bound to make quite a splash!  While the boys explain (in whale song) what makes this film such a charming and sweet time-travel adventure, they’ll also be taking a look at the Trek extended universe, finally uncovering the two reasons related to this film that Jack is in Japan, talkin’some beer, making dumb whale jokes, blowing open the lid on transporter technology, and dishing on deleted scenes and possible alternate directions for the film, and so much more.  Admiral, there be podcast gold here!

Philosophical Themes in "The Cage."   In the opening scenes of "The Cage," the unaired pilot episode of Star Trek: The Original Series, Captain Christopher Pike is having an existential crisis, feeling the weight of his responsibility as a starship captain, being responsible for the lives of the people under his command, and longing for a different kind of life (being home on Earth with a picnic lunch and horseback riding every day, or perhaps becoming an Orion trader). When Captain Pike is imprisoned by the Talosians and given the chance to have his every wish granted as an illusion, Captain Pike is forced to grapple with what he really wants in life and with the true nature of human happiness.   In this episode of Meta Treks, hosts Zachary Fruhling and Mike Morrison discuss the philosophical themes in "The Cage," from the existential angst of free will, making choices, and the burdens of responsibility, to the importance of human freedom and free will, risks and rewards, and of looking to the future and setting a course for the next adventure.   Chapters  Intro (00:01:19)  Criticisms and Observations of The Cage (00:03:34)  Alien Commentary (00:08:23)  Zoo: Humans as a Lower Life form (00:14:04)  Existential Tiredness (00:17:40)  A Galaxy of Illusions to Choose From (00:30:18)  The Pleasure Machine (00:35:43)  The Worth of a Man's Soul (00:38:37)  The New Adam and Eve (00:45:11)  A Faustian Deal with the Devil (00:50:41)  Free Will and the Human Condition (00:55:16)  Aftermath of Talosian War (01:00:37)  Final Thoughts About The Cage (01:07:06)  Closing (01:14:09)   Hosts  Zachary Fruhling and Mike Morison   Production  Mike Morrison (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Patrick Devlin (Associate Producer) Kay Shaw (Associate Producer) Mark Walker (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

The Original Series Season 1 - Essential Trek Philosophy.   The entire Star Trek franchise, with over 700 television episodes and 13 feature films (to date), owes its existence to the strength of season 1 of Star Trek: The Original Series. If season 1 hadn't been as strong as it was, we wouldn't have the Star Trek franchise we know and love today. Season 1 of The Original Series isn't just strong dramatically, however. It is also strong philosophically, episode by episode exploring abstract ideas, future human potential, and the human condition.   In this episode of Meta Treks, hosts Mike Morrison and Zachary Fruhling go back to where it all began in a discussion of their top picks for Essential Trek Philosophy from season 1 of Star Trek: The Original Series. Join Mike and Zachary as they discuss the four dominant philosophical themes in the premiere season of Star Trek: ethical and moral dilemmas, transhumanism and future human potential, the internal struggle of conflicting human natures, and the ethics of war.   Chapters  Intro (00:01:19)  Initial Thoughts on TOS Season One (00:01:58)  The Four Main Philosophical Themes (00:10:26)  Moral Choices and Ethical Conundrums (00:14:54)  The City on the Edge of Forever (00:15:07)  Transhumanism (00:21:13)  The Cage (00:22:24)  Arena (00:26:28)  Errand of Mercy (00:28:11)  The Return of the Archons (00:33:39)  Space Seed (00:37:47)  Where No Man Has Gone Before (00:39:52)  Charlie X/The Squire of Gothos (00:40:30)  What Are Little Girls Made Of? (00:42:32)  Miri (00:46:13)  Dagger of the Mind (0047:31)  Exploration of Human Nature (00:50:49)  The Enemy Within (00:52:06)  The Conscience of the King (00:56:21)  The Alternative Factor (00:58:03)  Ethics of War (01:03:48)  Balance of Terror (01:04:33)  A Taste of Armageddon (01:06:14)  This Side of Paradise (01:08:35)  Devil in the Dark (01:11:38)  Recap and Final Thoughts (01:15:08)  Closing (01:18:31)   Hosts  Mike Morrison and Zachary Fruhling   Production  Mike Morrison (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Patrick Devlin (Associate Producer) Kay Shaw (Associate Producer) Mark Walker (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

A monthly podcast where we explore one Trek fan's history with Star Trek and hear their story about their love of Trek. This episode's guest is Amy Nelson. Connect with her on Twitter at @MissAmyNelson If you liked the show, please head on over to iTunes or Google Play or wherever you listened and rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast, if you haven't already! Connect with the Trek Profiles podcast via:  - Email feedback@trekprofiles.com  - FB https://www.TrekProfiles.com  - Twitter https://twitter.com/trekprofiles  - Full show notes are posted at https://www.TrekProfiles.com This podcast brought to you by Stars and Sky Media Lab. It's Cosmic!  

The Conscience of the King.   To what extent does a person remain morally responsible for his or her actions over time, even after many years or after changes in character and experience? Can people ever change who they fundamentally are inside, or do they merely become better actors playing different roles?   In "The Conscience of the King" (Star Trek: The Original Series, Season 1), Captain Kirk suspects the 23rd-Century Shakespearean actor Anton Karidian of actually being the (believed-deceased) former governor of Earth colony Tarsus IV, Kodos "The Executioner," notorious for having executed over 4,000 people. Is Karidian really Kodos after all? And if so, is Karidian now a different person, in a moral sense, than the person he used to be? Or is Kodos "The Executioner" still there just beneath the surface and under the guise of Karidian the actor?   In this episode of Meta Treks, hosts Zachary Fruhling and Mike Morrison discuss the philosophical themes of moral responsibility and personal identity over time in "The Conscience of the King," including the inspired use of theater-acting and masks as metaphors for personal transformation, or perhaps the lack thereof.   Chapters  Intro (00:01:20)  Initial Thoughts about "The Conscience of the King" (00:02:30)  Morality and Identity Over Time (00:10:31)  Radical Conversion, Paul the Apostle, and Identity (00:16:31)  The Sins of the Father: Lenore Karidian (00:24:26)  Caesar of the Stars (00:26:46)  Kodos and Eugenics (00:32:18)  Not Very Human (00:41:03)  Truman on Trial (00:51:29)  Guilt and Culpability (00:57:10)  Riley and Revenge (01:00:25)  Closing (01:14:29)   Hosts  Zachary Fruhling and Mike Morrison   Production  Mike Morrison (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Patrick Devlin (Associate Producer) Kay Shaw (Associate Producer) Mark Walker (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Spock's World. Vulcan: more than any other fictional world within the Star Trek universe, this desert planet has captured the imaginations of Trek fans since we caught our first glimpse of it in the Original Series episode "Amok Time." We know a lot about Vulcans through Spock, Sarek, and the handful of other Vulcans we have met in Trek over the years, but what are the people of that world really like? What is the history of that alien world, and how do they view us, the illogical, emotional neighbors that might threaten their logical view of the universe? In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Bruce Gibson and Dan Gunther are joined by Earl Grey's Justin Oser to talk about a beloved classic Trek novel, Spock's World. We discuss the two tracks the story follows, the nature of Vulcans, a series of Vulcan TED talks, the diversity of the Enterprise crew, the Enterprise's BBS, and wrap up with our final thoughts and ratings. In the news segment, we talk about the recent announcement of a new TNG mirror universe comic that follows up on last year's Mirror Broken series. News Through the Mirror Announcement (00:03:53) Feature: Spock's World 30 Years (00:06:24) 2 Books in 1 (00:09:52) Vulcan: 1 Through 7 (00:19:05) Vulcan TED Talkas (01:00:23) Enterprise Online (01:23:50) Ratings (01:29:55) Final Thoughts (01:29:55) Hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson Guest Justin Oser Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Bruce Gibson (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Jeffery Harlan (Associate Producer)

The Philosophy of Color in Star Trek.   Star Trek: The Original Series is a colorful show, known for its striking set decorations and bold costuming, from the orange highlights on the Enterprise bridge to the primary colors of the Original Series uniforms, including the uniforms of the infamous Redshirts. But what exactly does it mean for a uniform to be red? Is redness a physical property of the uniform itself, or is redness an aspect of subjective mental experience for whomever observes the uniform? Can the uniform's color be reduced to its more basic physical properties or the basic properties of light itself (frequency, wavelength, and so on), or is color a fundamental part of reality, unable to be reduced to other physical properties? And does the property of "redness" exist as an abstract entity (similar to numbers or other abstract objects), or does color exist only in particular form within individual colorful objects like individual red uniforms?   In this episode of Meta Treks, hosts Zachary Fruhling and Mike Morrison discuss the philosophy of color in the Star Trek universe. From the physics of light to the physiology of color perception, and from concrete examples to the ontology of abstract entities, Zachary and Mike examine why physics and physiology struggle to give a fully adequate account of the existence and nature of color. Chapters  Intro (0001:20)  Is There a Philosophical Problem? (00:02:47)  Why Is the Red Shirt Red? (00:07:19)  Color Physicalism and the "Mystique" of Color Perception (00:18:19)  Abstract Entities (00:27:04)  A Red Shirt By Any Other Name (00:32:33)  The Inverted Spectrum Thought Experiment (00:35:18)  Color as an Emergent Property (00:44:20)  Color Primitivism (00:46:57)  Color Qualia (00:50:53)  Color Fictionalism (00:52:41)  Final Thoughts (01:00:52)  Closing (01:07:39)   Hosts  Zachary Fruhling and Mike Morrison   Production  Mike Morrison (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Patrick Devlin (Associate Producer) Kay Shaw (Associate Producer) Mark Walker (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Sarek. Vulcan Ambassador. Wife to Amanda. Father of Spock and Sybok. Guardian of Michael Burnham. Sarek has been many things during his long life, and few secondary characters have had the impact on the Star Trek universe that he has. But what are the innermost thoughts of this quiet, reserved character? And how will he respond to a crisis that may tear apart one of the founding worlds of the Federation and threaten the cohesion of that great institution? In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson are joined by Justin Oser of Earl Grey to talk about Sarek by A.C. Crispin. We discuss the setting, the bond between Sarek and Amanda, Klingon ambassador Kamarag, a timely topic of xenophobia, Kirk's nephew Peter, how Discovery's depiction of Sarek might compare, and wrap up with our final thoughts and ratings. In the news section, we talk about IDW's upcoming comics in December and review issue #11 of Boldly Go. News December Comics (00:02:44) Boldly Go #11 (00:06:07) Feature: Sarek A Classic Trek (00:12:43) Experiences (00:14:35) The Time Period (00:15:57) A Bond (00:20:59) Kamarag (00:31:33) A Fringe Group (00:35:39) Peter Kirk (00:48:56) To Death Do Us Part (00:58:11) Mistaken Identities (01:14:09) Sarek and Discovery (01:20:45) Ratings (01:25:22) Final Thoughts (01:32:21) Hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson Guest Justin Oser Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Bruce Gibson (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer)

Mudd In Your Eye. Harcourt Fenton Mudd: liar, thief, brigand, and frequent thorn in the side of Starfleet captain James T. Kirk. Most who encounter this man would say he has no redeeming qualities whatsoever. However, could it be possible that Mudd is now the architect of an unprecedented peace treaty between warring factions who have been fighting for millennia? In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Bruce Gibson and Dan Gunther are joined by The Edge and Melodic Treks' Brandon Shea-Mutala to discuss Mudd In Your Eye. We talk about silly reasons for war, transwarp beaming, the nature of death for the Nevisians, another society run by computer, Stella Mudd, how we think Mudd might compare in this novel to his depiction in the upcoming Star Trek: Discovery, and wrap up with our final thoughts and ratings. In the news segment, we discuss the release of David Mack's Desperate Hours and John Byrne's upcoming appearance at NYCC 2017. News Happy Discovery Day (00:01:29) John Byrne at NYCC 2017 (00:05:00) Feature: Mudd In Your Eye Numbered Books (00:07:30) Don't Eat the White Ones (00:10:13) The Humor and Characters (00:19:57) Transwarp Beaming (00:23:52) Death Becomes Her (00:28:47) Another Computer Run Society (00:35:09) Stella! (00:44:11) Mudd and Discovery (00:50:21) Ratings (00:55:50) Final Thoughts (01:01:00) Hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson Guest Brandon-Shea Mutala Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Bruce Gibson (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer)

Scott Mantz: Star Trek Fotonovels. Before VCRs, DVRs and Netflix, viewers had to watch Star Trek as it appeared on TV. There were no options to record. You couldn't buy the episodes on Blu-ray or download them online. To relive favorite episodes, fans were at the mercy of watching reruns on their local TV station. The only way to enjoy certain episodes over and over again on your own time was to open a book filled with full-color photographs and dialogue directly from the series. In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson are joined by Access Hollywood's Scott Mantz to talk about Star Trek Fotonovels from the 1970s. We discuss our fond memories of the '70s, Scott's favorite episode of all time, his collection of all twelve fotonovels, their influence on John Byrne's New Visions comics, and the interviews and glossaries found in the back of the books. In the news segment, we talk about new comics from IDW Publishing coming in November and the latest issue of Star Trek New Visions #17: "All the Ages Frozen." News November Comics (00:04:08) New Visions #17 (00:11:03) Feature: Scott Mantz A Special Guest (00:29:40) What Are They? (00:30:57) Episodes Adapted (00:34:12) John Byrne's Photo-comics (00:44:55) New Fotonovels (00:47:04) Why You Should Get Them (00:49:47) Coming Next For Scott (00:59:18) Final Thoughts (01:03:50) Hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson Guest Scott Mantz Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Bruce Gibson (Associate Producer)

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

The Original Series Season 2 - Essential Trek Philosophy.  Season 2 of Star Trek: The Original Series playfully explores human nature, what human nature is and what it could become, its place in the cosmos, and its relation to humanity's past, present, and future. From future Space Nazis in "Patterns of Force" to ancient Greek gods and Roman gladiators in space ("Who Mourns for Adonais?" and "Bread and Circuses"), TOS season 2 explores the best and the worst of human nature across the whole of human history. We also see the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise debate ethical questions about our relation to the unknown, from giant space amoebas in "The Immunity Syndrome" to the mystical powers of Korob and Sylvia in "Catspaw," along with the iterative development of one the defining concepts of the Star Trek universe, the noninterference principle known as "The Prime Directive."  In this episode of Meta Treks, hosts Mike Morrison and Zachary Fruhling continue their philosophical retrospective of every season of Star Trek, discussing their top choices for "Essential Trek Philosophy" from season 2 of Star Trek: The Original Series.   Chapters  Intro (00:01:08) Amok Time (00:12:57) Metamorphosis (00:14:29) A Private Little War (00:18:32) The Omega Glory (00:23:26) Patterns of Force (00:31:31) The Immunity Syndrome (00:36:19) Return to Tomorrow (00:41:31) The Deadly Years (00:46:20) The Apple (00:51:32) The Changeling and The Ultimate Computer (00:53:30) By Any Other Name (01:02:26) Who Mourns for Adonais? (01:07:33) Bread and Circuses (01:21:11) Closing (00:00:00)    Hosts Mike Morrison and Zachary Fruhling    Production Mike Morrison (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Patrick Devlin (Associate Producer) Kay Shaw (Associate Producer) Kit Loffstadt (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager) 

The Original Series Season 3 - Essential Trek Philosophy.   Season 3 of Star Trek: The Original Series is sometimes criticized for having lost its way without the creative direction of Gene Roddenberry. But in this episode of Meta Treks, hosts Mike Morrison and Zachary Fruhling compare their top picks for Essential Trek Philosophy from season three of Star Trek: The Original Series. From philosopher-kings in "Plato's Stepchildren" and philosophical zombies in "Spock's Brain," to the Marxist and collectivist themes in "The Cloud Minders," Mike and Zachary compare their favorite philosophical insights from the final season of Star Trek: The Original Series.   Chapters  Welcome to Episode 48 and Initial Thoughts (00:01:07)  For the World Is Hollow and I Have Touched the Sky (00:10:15)  Spock's Brain (00:28:23)  Plato's Stepchildren (00:36:30)  The Cloud Minders (00:43:48)  Let That Be Your Last Battlefield (00:53:43)  Turnabout Intruder (01:03:02)  The Lights of Zetar (01:11:01)  The Mark of Gideon (01:12:45)  TOS Season 3 Essentials Recap and Final Thoughts (01:18:45)   Hosts Mike Morrison and Zachary Fruhling   Production Mike Morrison (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Patrick Devlin (Associate Producer) Kay Shaw (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)   Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm  Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm  Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm  Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact  Visit the Trek.fm website at http://www.trek.fm/  Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network!Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Beyond Commentary, J.J. Abrams, Portal 47 Open House Larry Nemecek joins us to talk about the upcoming free online open house for Portal 47 featuring Robert Butler, director of the first TOS pilot "The Cage". Plus, Star Trek Beyond's commentary track, Patrick Stewart's latest projects, and J.J. Abram's affinity for lens flare. Stories Star Trek Beyond Commentary (00:01:06) TrekCore: http://trekfm.link/2dEU7ZV J.J. Abrams (00:01:48) Cinema Blend: http://trekfm.link/2dINlzb Huffington Post: http://trekfm.link/2dVHeGo Patrick Stewart (00:03:11) StarTrek.com: http://trekfm.link/2dZmL7M Star Trek Polls (00:03:38) StarTrek.com: http://trekfm.link/2dYWTDR Star Trek Beyond Bloopers (00:04:33) Blastr: http://trekfm.link/2dpWwCq Larry Nemecek on Portal 47 (00:05:10) Portal 47: http://portal47.net/ Open House: http://portal47.net/specialevent/ @larrynemecek on Twitter Host Luke Weir Production Luke Weir (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)

Leonard Nimoy Documentaries, The Roddenberry Vault, More 50th Anniversary Celebration. The highly anticipated documentary For The Love of Spock is now available, but it's not the only Leonard Nimoy doc coming this year. Also, we have more details about the Roddenberry Vault Blu-ray set, and you'll soon be able to take calls on your very own Bluetooth-enabled TNG combadge. Stories For The Love of Spock (00:00:22) Website: www.fortheloveofspock.com Details: http://trekfm.link/2cnHSfy Video Clip: http://trekfm.link/2cbIFBD COPD Documentary (00:01:55) Website: www.copdllap.com Details: http://trekfm.link/2c7z4gx More on COPD: http://trekfm.link/2c5LNvu The Roddenberry Vault (00:02:59) TrekCore: http://trekfm.link/2csBjds New TNG Comm Badge (00:04:06) Details: http://trekfm.link/2c5MQvr Preorder: http://trekfm.link/2cTSAu6 Facebook's Tribute (00:04:35) Entertainment Weekly: http://trekfm.link/2csuaXu TOS Theme Lyrics (00:05:23) The Los Angeles Times: http://trekfm.link/2co3TvI Recommended Reading (00:05:48) TOS Reviews: http://trekfm.link/2c7BoEj Janeway Tribute: http://trekfm.link/2cTT2IS Host Luke Weir Production Luke Weir (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)

Commercial-free CBS All Access, SpaceX Explosion, 50th Anniversary Products, Events and Marathons. Star Trek's 50th Anniversary is coming up on September 8. And whether you're staying home all day for a marathon, trying out some Star Trek-inspired makeup, or investing in a huge 30-disc TOS collector's set, there are lots of ways to geek out and celebrate the golden anniversary of your favorite franchise. Plus, CBS All Access finally has a commercial free option, and we talk about the SpaceX rocket explosion. Stories Commercial Free Option on CBS All Access (00:00:30) TrekCore: http://trekfm.link/2bVjZe4 CBS: http://trekfm.link/2bHouNg Nichelle Nichols on The Young and the Restless (00:01:54) StarTrek.com: http://trekfm.link/2bXL7fb SpaceX Explosion (00:02:31) Popular Mechanics: http://trekfm.link/2bVkJji Time: http://trekfm.link/2bHmP5q 50th Anniversary Celebrations Marathons (00:04:06) Canada: http://trekfm.link/2c9JR7T UK: http://trekfm.link/2bJjeXH US: http://trekfm.link/2c9J2Mj H&I: http://trekfm.link/2bON0aR Smithsonian (00:05:42) Building Star Trek Preview Video: http://trekfm.link/2ckkYZ9 Interview with Executive Producer: http://trekfm.link/2bVlfhr Boldly Go 50 Mashable: http://trekfm.link/2ciEfHn Film Screenings (00:07:37) Beyond Returns to IMAX IMAX: http://trekfm.link/2ckliHc TIFF Film Series StarTrek.com:http://trekfm.link/2bYRLTZ 50th Anniversary Collector's Blu-rays (00:08:15) IGN: http://trekfm.link/2cvkIb9 M-A-C Cosmetics (00:08:48) Makeup Tutorials: http://trekfm.link/2cvlxAE Photo Essay: http://trekfm.link/2c6nGB0 Host Luke Weir Production Luke Weir (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)

Return to Tomorrow. Having your body taken over by an alien is a risk every Starfleet officer takes. And, as Kirk has said, risk is our business. Being possessed of your own free will, however, isn't usually how it works. But when the disembodied voice of Jimmy Doohan asks a favor, it's hard to resist. That's what happens to Captain Kirk when the crew of the USS Enterprise visit a long-dead planet being used to store giant lightbulbs. In this episode of The Ready Room, we're joined by Brandon-Shea Mutala, Zachary Fruhling, and Phillip Gilfus to discuss the classic Star Trek episode “Return to Tomorrow.” Why did Kirk decide to let Sargon take over his body? Why was Doctor Pulaski so eager to be possessed as well? And how did Leonard Nimoy master the art of leaning at a 45-degree angle? Plus, what's with all the seed spreading? Join us to find out. In our news segment, we discuss details about the new TV series, straight from Les Moonves himself, and the stamp craze that has now spread to Canada. News Les Moonves Reveals Detail of the Next Star Trek Series (00:03:12) Star Trek Stamps Canada (00:17:40) Feature: Return to Tomorrow Synopsis and Initial Thoughts (00:32:17) A Questionable Decision (00:46:57) Disembodied Moments (00:55:28) Ancient Love Triangle (01:00:06) Where Did She Come From? (01:07:38) A Mechanical Life (01:10:33) Planting Your Seed (01:17:49) Biblical Acknowledgment (01:21:37) Katras and a Scheming Sargon (01:27:04) Oblivion … Together (01:33:22) The Music of “Return to Tomorrow” (01:43:24) Final Thoughts (01:45:36) Hosts C Bryan Jones and Brandon-Shea Mutala Guests Zachary Fruhling and Phillip Gilfus Production C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Renee Roberts (Associate Producer) Zachary Fruhling (Associate Producer) Sam Piassick (Associate Producer) Kay Elizabeth Janeway (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager)