Podcasts about TNG

In this episode we celebrate Father's Day with the best way we know how....discussing Star Trek! We look at TNG's "Bloodlines" when Captain Picard is surprised by a possible love child. What ensues is a web of lies and deceit by the former Daimon, Bok. We also look at Voyager's "Lineage" as Belanna and Paris find out that they are going to be first Time parents. However, Belanna's childhood haunts her with memories of being picked on for being part Klingon. Being a parent is hard and in the Star Trek universe, that is no different!

Llega ‘El final del viaje' de Wesley Crusher en TNG a la vez que se acerca el final del viaje de Star Trek Replay en el podcasting, al menos en lo que se refiere a TNG. El episodio, que pasamos a comentar a partir del minuto 46, intenta dar un digno final a Wesley Crusher en el Universo Trek explicando por qué era un genio, casi para autojustificar sus jóvenes hazañas durante las primeras temporadas de TNG, pero para hacerlo, lo convierte en prácticamente un mago o un ser con el poder de controlar el espacio-tiempo, casi un Jedi. La justificación lo vuelve a colocar en un pedestal. Por no hablar de lo borde que aparece en este episodio. Para nosotros, un paso atrás para el personaje respecto a sus dos últimos episodios, ‘Final Mission' y ‘The First Duty'. En el próximo episodio comentaremos la última Quedada Replay. Un fiestón inolvidable, lleno de increíbles sorpresas. Un éxito de asistencia y de buen rollo, donde vimos ‘All Good Things…' en pantalla grande y en compañía, y disfrutamos de conocernos en persona muchos Replayers y miembros del canal de Telegram. ¡Gracias a todos!

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Mr. Anderson! Come in, sit down, put on your comfiest headphones. It's time to discuss possibly the most iconic of Keanu Reeves' many iconic roles. It's time for "The Matrix", a movie that arguably had as big an impact on how Hollywood works as the original "Star Wars" did some twenty-two years before. Reeves is Neo, a man who finds out his world is not what he believed and he might be the Chosen One humanity needs to save it from its unwitting slavery. But first he needs to learn Kung Fu. Also this week: an unexpected "Trek" connection, that steak, and Reeves leads. [The Matrix: 2:41]

Live Fire Media Show Episode - Midwest MP5, AR-15 Overload, Snyder's Escape From New York & More!In this episode of the Live Fire Media Show we dive into the latest gear, hot takes, and random tangents that make the show what it is.Topics Covered: • Midwest Industries MP5 NV Optic Mount – We check out this slick night vision setup and how it changes the game for MP5 fans. • Star Trek TNG Web Comic – A deep dive into the fan-made USS Constitution C series. If you love TNG-era Trek, you need to see this. Check it out here: https://www.reddit.com/r/UssConstitutionC/ • How Much Stuff Is Too Much on an AR-15? – Lights, lasers, irons, optics… at what point does your rifle go from “tactical” to “Christmas tree”? We discuss how modern setups look “overloaded” only because we've been spoiled by decades of bone-stock ARs with nothing on them. • Zack Snyder Remaking Escape From New York – Thoughts on the news, what we want to see, and why this could be awesome (or a total disaster). • The Why Files – One of the best channels on YouTube right now. We talk about why it hits so hard and what makes it stand out. Plenty of banter, gear talk, movie nerding, and unfiltered opinions as always.If you enjoy firearms, gear, pop culture, and zero gatekeeping — this one's for you.Drop a comment and let us know: • What's the most ridiculous amount of stuff you've ever had on a rifle? • Are you excited for Snyder's Escape From New York? Support the Show: • Subscribe & hit the bell • Like if you learned something (or just had a good laugh) • Share with a fellow gear nerd or movie fan New episodes drop regularly — stay tuned! #LiveFireMedia #MP5 #AR15 #ZackSnyder #EscapeFromNewYork #WhyFiles #GunGear #TacticalTuesday Thanks for watching and for being part of the Live Fire Media crew! Where to find us: Livefire-media.com Rangehot.com Social Links: IG - @livefirem - @rangehot.com_offical X - @LiveFireM - @rangehotdotcom FB - Live Fire Media - Range Hot Live Fire Media on RSS.com Live Fire Media Show | Podcast on RSS.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!

Investigando uma nave científica à deriva, um grupo avançado traz de volta à Enterprise uma estranha doença que deixa todo mundo meio doido, como se estivessem embriagados, enquanto uma estrela gigante vermelha entra em colapso, em “The Naked Now”, o segundo episódio de Jornada nas Estrelas: A Nova Geração, que vamos abordar neste episódio de Revisitando. O post Revisitando “The Naked Now” (TNG 1×02) apareceu primeiro em Trek Brasilis.

TEX-TREK Mission 380: STAR TREK: TNG's "A Fistful of Datas" Back-Trekking RetrospectiveThis week we continue our Summer of Cowboys and Dinosaurs to prepare for STRANGE NEW WORLDS season 4 by returning the old west with Worf and Alexander. Join us for another western Back-Trekking Retrospective and revisit the Trek father/son cowboy adventure in TNG's "A Fistful of Datas."As always, available in both video and audio-only formats.Watch on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjgzPVS0zg4Get RSS feed:https://anchor.fm/s/f37edb0c/podcast/rssApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tex-trek/id1495605753?uo=4Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/6mdZ030Klldxwn7SSc5PKpJoin our Discord server:https://discord.gg/YXPeRyQh7ySupport us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/txtrekStar Trek: The Next Generation, Season 6 Episode 8"A Fistful of Datas"Teleplay by Robert Hewitt Wolfe and Brannon BragaStory by Robert Hewitt WolfeDirected by Patrick StewartAfter a computer malfunction, Worf, his son Alexander Rozhenko, and Counselor Deanna Troi are trapped in an Old West holodeck program wherein the interactive characters physically resemble and have the same enhanced abilities as Data.http://www.facebook.com/textrekhttps://www.instagram.com/txtrek/http://twitter.com/TxTrekhttps://www.tiktok.com/@txtrekEmail: fathereeactual@tex-trek.com

Star Trek: The Next Generation's "Timescape" Turns 33! We're celebrating the anniversary of one of TNG's most mind-bending episodes, originally airing on June 16, 1993. Does this classic time-travel mystery still hold up more than three decades later? We break it all down in our full review. Plus, the long-rumored Paramount-Warner Bros. merger takes a major step forward. What could it mean for the future of Star Trek and other iconic franchises? We also have new details on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4, as a producer teases what's ahead for Captain Pike and the crew of the Enterprise. And the drama surrounding Star Trek: Nemesis continues, with new revelations about the troubled film and its legacy.All that and more on Trekcast, your source for Star Trek news, reviews, and discussion!#StarTrek #StarTrekTNG #Timescape #TheNextGeneration #StrangeNewWorlds #StarTrekNews #StarTrekNemesis #Paramount #WarnerBros #CaptainPike #Trekcast #SciFi #StarTrekPodcastNews:https://www.npr.org/2026/06/12/nx-s1-5856567/paramount-acquisition-warner-bros-discovery-mergerhttps://trekmovie.com/2026/06/08/interview-star-trek-strange-new-worlds-writer-talks-fewer-big-swings-in-season-4-learning-from-season-3/https://www.slashfilm.com/2191502/star-trek-nemesis-cast-blame-director-movie-failure/"Timescape" is the 151st episode of the American science fiction television series Star Trek: The Next Generation, and the 25th episode of the sixth season. Set in the 24th century, the series follows the adventures of the Starfleet crew of the Federation starship Enterprise-D. In this episode, Captain Picard, Counselor Troi, Chief Engineer La Forge and Lt. Commander Data must save the Enterprise, which they find frozen in time, exploding, and taking weapons fire from an also-frozen Romulan Warbird.Trekcast: The Galaxy's Most Unpredictable Star Trek Podcast!Welcome to Trekcast, the galaxy's most unpredictable Star Trek podcast! We're a fan-made show that dives into everything Star Trek, plus all things sci-fi, nerdy, and geeky—covering Star Wars, Marvel, DC Comics, Stargate, and more. But Trekcast isn't just about warp drives and superheroes. If you love dad jokes, rescuing dogs, and even saving bears, you'll fit right in! Expect fun, laughs, and passionate discussions as we explore the ever-expanding universe of fandom. Join us for a wild ride through the stars—subscribe to Trekcast today! Connect with us: trekcasttng@gmail.comLeave us a voicemail - (570) 661-0001‬Check out our merch store at Trekcast.comHelp support the show - ko-fi.com/trekcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/star-trek-podcast-trekcast--5651491/support.

This week on Trek Masters Quiz, host Davey welcomes Dave Mader and Heather Narduzzi from Live Long and Podcast for an all Star Trek The Next Generation red shirts special, with quizmaster Jim McMahon stepping into the co host chair while MC recovers. Across three rounds, ensigns to commanders, captains and admirals, and a twenty-question Warp Speed finale, our Trekmasters tackle conn officers, ill-fated red shirts, Q's many disguises, Will Riker's command offers, the Battle of Wolf 359 and plenty more deep TNG trivia. A Captain Picard engage impression face-off decides who walks away with the title of Ultimate Trekmaster. New episodes of Trek Masters Quiz drop weekly on the BQN Podcast Network.Join our Discord: HERESupport the network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com.bqn

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What happens when a painter/sculptor and a sci-fi writer want to make an art film but can only get the budget for an action movie? The very, very confused "Johnny Mnemonic". Watch in confusion as Keanu is told to switch off his usual, easy charm to play a fairly wooden courier! Be annoyed as rights issues and studio meddling turned the much more interesting bodyguard character into a dull sidekick. And wonder why, for the love of God, they put Henry Rollins in this thing. Also this week: the greatest monologue in cinema, Val's choice, and old Chris yells at cloud. [Lost in Adaptation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-2S9TIdMzg ] [Ames Matrix-inspired fanfic: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/727743566816935936/tales-from-the-holodeck-voy-fanfic-amess ] [Favorite sci-fi novels: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/805753308327346176/top-five-sci-fi-novels ]

Welcome to Week In Geek Wednesday for our quick-hits segment of entertainment and interesting bits of internet debris for you... the people! This week, we run through some Star Wars news, Star Trek tidbits, and react to some new movie trailers!   FULL VIDEO EPISODES! That's right folks, you can see our bright smiling idiotic faces in full color on our YouTube channel. Full episodes available as well as clips.   LINKS OF INTEREST: - Here's the trailer for "The End of Oak Street" - Here's the "Supergirl" Final Trailer - Should Hollywood expedite a movie around one of Andy Weir's short stories? - Does Patrick Stewart's favorite TNG episode deserve the designation as a sci-fi masterpiece? - Did Star Wars miss the boat on one of their New Republic Heroes in Mando & Grogu? - Did Star Wars make one of their characters sound like the world's most famous stoner?   ...AND ANOTHER THING: THE MAN THEY CALL TIM suggests watching "Masters of the Universe" in theaters now UNCLE TODD suggests reading "Villa Incognito" by Tom Robbins   FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIAL MEDIAS: Facebook - http://facebook.com/freerangeidiocy Instagram - http://instagram.com/freerangeidiocy YouTube - http://youtube.com/@freerangeidiocy

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!

A série Revisitando está de volta ao Trek Brasilis em nova temporada, agora iniciando a saga de Jornada nas Estrelas: A Nova Geração. Em pleno século 24, a recém-comissionada Enterprise NCC-1701-D é enviada para investigar uma misteriosa base estelar, enquanto sua tripulação é colocada à prova por um ente todo-poderoso que se denomina Q, em “Encounter at Farpoint”, o primeiro episódio da série, que vamos revisitar agora. O post Revisitando “Encounter at Farpoint” (TNG 1×01) apareceu primeiro em Trek Brasilis.

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We're taking a break from our break (insert "Inception" horn) to check out "The Mandalorian and Grogu", the latest theatrical "Star Wars" outing! Everyone's favorite buckethead and baby are back, hunting down war criminals and fighting CG monsters. SO. MANY. CG monsters. Also this week: a hot Hutt (?), almost Minioning, and bringing back the board! [Mando and Grogu: 1:08] [Classic Board: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/666252313160286208/star-war-films-ranked ] [New Board: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/818430559275597824/star-wars-big-board-now-featuring-the-mandalorian ]

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!

TEX-TREK Mission 378: STAR TREK: TNG's "Data's Day" Back-Trekking Retrospective"Data's Day" has finally arrived! As requested, here is our Back-Trekking Retrospective on the classic TNG episode. Join us as Next Gen superfan Starfleet Sohail beams onboard to discuss "Data's Day" with Fatheree and Taylor.As always, available in both video and audio-only formats.Get RSS feed:https://anchor.fm/s/f37edb0c/podcast/rssApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tex-trek/id1495605753?uo=4Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/6mdZ030Klldxwn7SSc5PKpJoin our Discord server:https://discord.gg/YXPeRyQh7ySupport us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/txtrekStar Trek: The Next Generation, Season 4 Episode 11"Data's Day"Teleplay by Harold Apter and Ronald D. MooreStory by Harold ApterDirected by Robert WiemerData records a day in his life for Commander Bruce Maddox, including observations on Chief O'Brien's wedding, and the mystery of a Vulcan ambassador who apparently dies in a transporter accident.http://www.facebook.com/textrekhttps://www.instagram.com/txtrek/http://twitter.com/TxTrekhttps://www.tiktok.com/@txtrekEmail: fathereeactual@tex-trek.com

Título de juego de rol para este episodio de TNG, ‘Eye of the Beholder', en el que, realmente, Troi vive en primera persona el papel de un asesino vicario que acaba suicidándose, pero deja una huella psíquica por sus poderes telepáticos que provoca el suicidio de un joven tripulante, y casi el de Troi mismo. El episodio, que entramos a comentar a partir del minuto 33, también ahonda en la relación Troi-Worf, pero nuevamente fuera de la realidad y solo en la mente de Troi.

Remember when the transporter, Holodeck, warp core, etcetera malfunctioned and then,  fill in the blank disaster happens? Yeah, this episode THAT happens! It's episode 6, Season 6, “RASCALS” and it's kids, kids, kids! Up the space butt with the kids! And the show had just promised us it would tone down on the kids, didn't it? Did it, or was that just Ambassador Andrew's wishful thinking? Seems the Enterprise transporter has gone all wicky-wack, but in the tykiest of ways! Picard, Guinan, Ro, and Keiko are beaming back from a… wait, those four together on an away mission?… okay…. They're beaming back to the Enterprise when O'Brien screws the pooch on the materializing and these fools come in… young! That's right, the away team returns as younger versions of themselves! Some of them are cool about it-- Basically Guinan! And some are conflicted, for sure. Picard has to struggle with commanding a galaxy-class vessel, now with a full head of hair, and a full head lower than Number One! Ro has to struggle with returning to her childhood which was pretty fucked up! Keiko has to try to be a kid-mom and a weirdly awkward kid-wife to the douche that made this nonsense happen, her husband O'Brien! Then there's Whoopie, kid Whoopie, and she's chill with the whole being a kid thing again, like n`` n this second time around? Will Riker be able to take orders from his Middle School Captain? Will O'Brien be made the most uncomfortable member of the Next Gen cast in the creepiest of TNG scenes ever… EVER! Find out on this all new episode of ST:TNGeez! Not Another Star Trek Podcast!Even more available at: https://tngeez.com

TrekCore is excited to announce the launch of a second podcast to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Star Trek – Warp Factor 5: A Star Trek Rewatch Podcast. Launching alongside our longrunning WeeklyTrek news podcast, every two weeks on Thursdays host Alex Perry will be joined by a guest to discuss and rate the next five episodes of Star Trek in in-universe chronological order beginning with Star Trek: Enterprise and traveling forward from there. In each episode, Alex and his guest will discuss and rate five episodes of Star Trek, and then pick from across those five episodes the Best Series Regular Performance, Best Guest Performance, Best Production Design Element, Best Quiet Moment, and Best Loud Moment. They'll also discuss how these five episodes contribute to the larger Star Trek narrative across more than 900 episodes, and share memories of the first time they watched the episodes – was it live on UPN? BBC 2? WPIX Channel 11? Sky One? CIC VHS tapes? DVD? Netflix? Paramount+? There are two things that make Warp Factor 5 distinct from most Star Trek rewatch podcasts: discussing five episodes at a time, and moving through the franchise in in-universe chronological order. Examining five episodes at a time gives space to compare episodes in blocks, examining in greater detail differences in character and themes. And beginning with Enterprise and moving in in-universe chronological order gives a new way to enjoy the Star Trek story, as an inter-connected narrative spanning 60 years of real history and over one thousand years of narrative history.  The show will begin with Enterprise, followed by Discovery's first two seasons, Strange New Worlds, Star Trek, The Animated Series, The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Voyager, Lower Decks, Prodigy, Picard, Discovery's last three seasons, and Starfleet Academy. Where will the Kelvin Timeline movies fall? What about the Short Treks? The TNG movies? How will you handle the period during the 1990s when two Star Trek shows were on at once? You'll just have to listen to find out! This is a rewatch podcast, and we'll be discussing full spoilers for past and future Star Trek as we make our way through the shows. But you don't have to be a Star Trek expert to enjoy Warp Factor 5. Each episode discussion will include a synopsis of the episode we're talking about to jog your memory, with plenty of audio clips from the episodes so you can hear for yourself the moments that are being discussed. If you've always had the desire (like Alex has!) to rate every episode of Star Trek and figure out which episodes are your favorites (or least favorite!), we hope you'll join us at home, watch the episodes with us, and submit your ratings. Also make sure to let us know your picks for Best Series Regular, Best Guest Performance, Best Production Design Element, Best Quiet Moment, and Best Loud Moment! Alex will be gathering all the ratings and feedback received and at the end of each season will have a special episode discussing feedback and the final definitive ranking of that season's episodes.  Warp Factor Five is available now on all your podcast platforms so make sure to subscribe to ensure that you don't miss an episode. The first episode of the show, covering the Star Trek: Enterprise season one episodes "Broken Bow," "Fight or Flight," "Strange New World," "Unexpected," and "Terra Nova," will debut on Thursday, June 18. Join us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and more!

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Well, it took a lot longer than the writers hoped, but a third "Bill & Ted" finally graced our screens in 2020! With most of the world locked indoors, maybe all we really needed was a film with a simple message lacking in any cynicism. After your hosts' cool reception to "Bogus Journey" last week, did the more straightforward "Bill & Ted Face the Music" resonate with us? Listen and find out! Also this week: many side plots, the mystery of Cudi, and oddly touching moments! [B&TFTM: 01:35]

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!

Welcome to a classic episode of Casual Trek, featuring Matt Hardy!Matt's upcoming project can be found here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kryptothera-a-hunter/kryptothera-a-hunters-taleWe've got our first guest star in today's episode as we get the nonstop machine of comics crowdfunding Matthew Hardy to join us in talking about the First Lady of Star Trek: Majel Barrett!Majel's been in so many episodes, hell, so many SERIES of Star Trek over the years, so there's a lot to work with here. We've got shockingly little Majel in the TOS episode that ostensibly is a spotlight focus on her. Then we're in to the wild world of Lwaxana Troi as she gets kidnapped by Ferengi in TNG and that version of the Ferengi are the absolute worst. Like Internet Guy worst. Finally we get a surprisingly nice pairing of Lwaxana and Odo stuck in a lift together as a weird life form from the Gamma Quadrant has got into the computers.TOS: What Are Little Girls Made of?TNG: Ménage a TroiDS9: The ForsakenTalking points include: Westworld (both flavours), Babylon 5, Only Murders in the Building, Righteous Gemstones, Adam X the X-Treme, Ahsoka, Classic Dr Who, FMV PC games, Charlie's back on his Lost bullshit, From, Amnesiac City, Two time GLAAD award winner Peter Allan David, The Matrix, Terminator, I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream, The UK Office amount of awkwardness, Shoggoths, Tiny Clangers, The Prisoner, Legion of Super-Heroes fashion, Mario Kart-based declarations of love, Vampire: The Masquerade, The Mos Eisley Cantina Band, Lucille Bluth, Lwaxana Troi going full Mrs Bennet, Picard giving it all Shakespeare, More Classic Dr Who, Lord of the Rings for the SNES, Gilmore Girls, Tamagochi, War of the Worlds. Oh, and occasionally Star Trek. A surprising amount of Star Trek this time…Casual Trek is by Charlie Etheridge-Nunn and Miles Reid-Lobatto, our guest star was Matt Hardy.Music by Alfred Etheridge-NunnCasual Trek is a part of the Nerd & Tie Networkhttps://ko-fi.com/casualtrek Miles' blog: http://www.mareidlobatto.wordpress.com Charlie's blog: http://www.fakedtales.com Pedant's Corner:Gap-wise, the gap between TOS finishing & TNG airing was 18 years, the gap between Enterprise finishing and Discovery airing was 13 years“Time is an illusion, lunchtime doubly so” is the actual quoteCharlie couldn't think of the word “camper van” when describing FromMemory Alpha's reference to Lwaxana Troi saying she ‘made love' to DaiMon Tog, has a link to an article on Oo-mox

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!

Next stop on our Shore Leave jaunt is "Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey" and what can we say but: at least William Sadler is a delight. Your stalwarts find themselves a bit underwhelmed by this odd sequel, which maybe was a little TOO different from its predecessor. Something is just missing this time around, and no amount of weird robots or caked-up Martians can fix it. Also this week: sequel issues, more film trauma for little Chris, and forgetting their own rules.

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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!

TEX-TREK Mission 376: STAR TREK: TNG's "Tin Man" Back-Trekking RetrospectiveEarlier this year we met the the Betazoid cadet, Tarima, in STARFLEET ACADEMY who had some rare, extra powerful telepathic abilities. This week on TEX-TREK, we look back to the TNG episode that guest-starred a similar character above and beyond the typical 'Zoid telepath, "Tin Man." Join us on this Back-Trekking Retrospective on a fan favorite Next Gen classic.As always, available in both video and audio-only formats.Get RSS feed:https://anchor.fm/s/f37edb0c/podcast/rssApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tex-trek/id1495605753?uo=4Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/6mdZ030Klldxwn7SSc5PKpJoin our Discord server:https://discord.gg/YXPeRyQh7ySupport us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/txtrekStar Trek: The Next Generation, Season 3 Episode 20"Tin Man"Written by Dennis Putman Bailey & David BischoffDirected by Robert ScheererThe Enterprise races against Romulans to make first contact with a powerful entity code-named "Tin Man."http://www.facebook.com/textrekhttps://www.instagram.com/txtrek/http://twitter.com/TxTrekhttps://www.tiktok.com/@txtrekEmail: fathereeactual@tex-trek.com

And so the Star Trekkification of the 'Alien' franchise is complete, with a movie that's named after the ship it's set on and a plot that's straight out of the first season TNG episode "Datalore". But does that make it bad? Can those two tones be merged successfully? Is there a reason why they cast James Franco in this movie? Listen to this episode and find out!

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We're taking one of our patented Shore Leave breaks before the next leg of "Trek", and this time we're going over some choice cuts of the career of Keanu Reeves! So we're starting where you know we have to: "Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure"! It's a classic tale of two well-meaning dopes trying to pass history with the help of time travel so that they can be the foundation of a utopian future! Also this week: a very smart dumb movie, some poorly-aged things, and alternate Rufuses (Rufae?) [B&TEA: 02:58]

Miles and Charlie have come down with a case of the ‘too British for Star Trek' and are coping with it the only way they know how, by once more becoming Space Scamps and hopping over to Moonbase Alpha for three more episodes of Space 1999! We've an unintentional theme of guest stars here as ‘Force of Life' gives us a young Ian McShane coming down with a bad case of heat vamperism while ‘Alpha Child' gives us evil children, weird cosmic space incest with Julian Glover (he's been in a lot of stuff) and then finally, ‘Missing Link‘ gives us a guest turn by Peter Cushing in a costume choice slightly more dignified than Christopher Lee back in Space Scamps II and Charlie asks us a terrifying question… why have we not watched any season 2 yet…

EPISODES MENTIONED: Force of Life (09:14) Alpha Child (28:58) Missing Link (50:53)


TALKING POINTS: The Abominable Dr. Phibes, New Classic Doctor Who, The Employees, The House on the Borderland, Sailing, Rhinestone Cowboy, a very young Ian McShane who to Miles' surprise is NOT playing a scumbag, coworkers coming into work while sick, Space 1999's production values ALWAYS impress, Sunshine is a great movie, is this incest? Maybe. Avengers Issue 200 style shennanigans, Julian Glover, the Man the Myth the Legend, Alpha Child does TNG's The Child CORRECTLY, what the hell was TV Show ‘Swat?' also… who is second in command on Moonbase Alpha? Space-Rationalists are the worst. Space 1999 is the wrong show to be doing Logic vs. Emotion, this is why we have a stunt crew, Space 1999 would have made a great season of The Terror, we feel sorry for Moonbase Alpha's catering department

Miles and Charlie have come down with a case of the ‘too British for Star Trek' and are coping with it the only way they know how, by once more becoming Space Scamps and hopping over to Moonbase Alpha for three more episodes of Space 1999! We've an unintentional theme of guest stars here as ‘Force of Life' gives us a young Ian McShane coming down with a bad case of heat vamperism, while ‘Alpha Child' gives us evil children, weird cosmic space incest with Julian Glover (he's been in a lot of stuff). Finally, ‘Missing Link‘ gives us a guest turn by Peter Cushing in a costume choice slightly more dignified than Christopher Lee back in Space Scamps II, and Charlie asks us a terrifying question: why have we not watched any season 2 yet… EPISODES MENTIONED: Force of Life (09:14) Alpha Child (28:58) Missing Link (50:53)
 

TALKING POINTS: The Abominable Dr. Phibes, New Classic Doctor Who, The Employees, The House on the Borderland, Sailing, Rhinestone Cowboy, a very young Ian McShane who to Miles' surprise is NOT playing a scumbag, coworkers coming into work while sick, Space 1999's production values ALWAYS impress, Sunshine is a great movie, is this incest? Maybe. Avengers Issue 200 style shennanigans, Julian Glover, the Man the Myth the Legend, Alpha Child does TNG's The Child CORRECTLY, what the hell was TV Show ‘Swat?' also… who is second in command on Moonbase Alpha? Space-Rationalists are the worst. Space 1999 is the wrong show to be doing Logic vs. Emotion, this is why we have a stunt crew, Space 1999 would have made a great season of The Terror, we feel sorry for Moonbase Alpha's catering department [ Additional Show Notes ] Music by Alfred Etheridge-Nunn. Read Miles's blog or Charlie's blog. [ Support this show on Ko-fi ] Subscribe to this Podcast: Apple PodcastsSpotifyAndroidRSSThe post 95. Space Scamps – Oh Good, Another Breeding Program! first appeared on Nerd & Tie Network.

Episode 138 - BONUS Thread TNG 2-Parters   First Flight loves ALL Trek and today we bring you a bonus episode that lets Abby and Chris reflect and chat about all the two part episodes of TNG. The episodes discussed are: Encounter at Farpoint, Best of Both Worlds, Redemption, Unification, Time's Arrow, Chain of Command, Birthright, Descent, Gambit, All Good Things…  Feel free to let us know your thoughts on this thread or any Porthos' Picks, Grappler Ratings, Viewscreen On picks, VAMF and Flipping Duras Awards and/or your general thoughts so we can share them on our next Mail Bag episode.  (Please note, contributions might be shared on the podcast!) Find Us on Bluesky, Instagram, Threads and Facebook:  @FirstFlightPod Abby: @abbymsommer Chris: @ShelfNerds    Find Us on YouTube: Chris' Channel : Completing the Shelf

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This week we're looking at arguably the reason the reprehensible "Section 31" exists: the excellent "Everything Everywhere All At Once"! In a movie that turns the Chosen One narrative on its head, Michelle Yeoh plays Evelyn, who is the best hope for the multiverse because she is the worst version of herself. Come along for a story of generational trauma, nihilism, kindness, and the simplest little things actually being set-ups for something much more vital. Also this week: shockingly low-budget, director jump-scare, and a language tangent! [EEAAO: 1:27] [Classic Blog, Alternate Timelines: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/791154064875470848/through-more-and-more-looking-glasses ]

Sameer and I are heads-down on a few things this cycle, so we're resurfacing one of our favorite conversations from 2024. Adrian was such a great guest and we had to reshare! New episode coming soon. — IsmailIn Ep 27 of the Emotional Intelli-Gents Podcast the EQ Gents had the pleasure of sitting down with Adrian Koehler, leadership engagement expert and senior partner at the executive coaching firm, Take New Ground.  Adrian coaches execs and entrepreneurs in the art of science of leadership for themselves, their teams, and clients to create new, unprecedented results and experience fulfillment in their work.   Adrian's constant pursuit of people and experiences that push him closer to the edge is the way he has always lived his life.  His diverse career history and the anecdotes he shares in this episode are evidence of his unique approach to coaching.  During this episode we hit on a bunch of really interesting topics like: -       The Role of Crisis in Personal Growth-       Outward Mindset and Leadership-       The Influence of Past Experience-       The Fear of Vulnerability-       The Journey to AuthenticityMore about Adrian Koehler:He is the Founder and Senior Partner at Take New Ground, a leadership coaching, training, and consulting firm based in Los Angeles. TNG partners with select executives and organizations to get the results they want by creating the culture they need. He is the co-host of two engaging podcasts: Raising The Bar with Drybar Founder Alli Webb and The Naked Leadership Podcast with TNG Sr Partner Dan Tocchini.Drawing on his background in philanthropy, ministry, activism, and medicine, Adrian thrives in extreme environments and finds comfort in difficult conversations—in fact, his passion for human performance has taken him around the globe, serving people in times of crisis, transformation, and stalemates. Over the last decade, Adrian has trained and developed leaders at NIKE, Virgin Hyperloop One, Jeni's Ice Cream, Herschel Supply Co., Oprah Winfrey Network, Gavin DeBecker & Associates, Siegel & Gale, UCLA, and elsewhere.Prior to his work as an executive coach, Adrian was the founding executive director of The Cornerstone Project, a grant-giving foundation that supports positive life transformation and spiritual reconciliation for the incarcerated and those with criminal histories. Before moving to Los Angeles in 2005, Adrian worked as a pediatric intensive care specialist at Children's Memorial Hospital in Chicago. He has also served as a pastor and community organizer at Mosaic LA and founded serveLA, Mosaic's community dedicated to holistic development for the marginalized and vulnerable in Los Angeles. He received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing while playing football at Millikin University. Adrian resides in the heart of Hollywood, Los Angeles with his wife and four children.Connect with Adrian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adrian.k/?hl=enb Connect with Adrian  on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriankoehler/Link to learn more about Take New Ground: http://takenewground.com/Link to ‘The Naked Leadership' Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-naked-leadership-podcast/id1495058489Feel free to send us an email at info@emotionalintelligents.com and share your thoughts or visit us at https://linktr.ee/emotionalintelligentsSend us Fan Mail

Loyalty tests and entrance exams collide when the abrasive Remmick investigates the Enterprise while Wesley competes for a Starfleet Academy spot. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler on TNG's "Coming of Age."

Loyalty tests and entrance exams collide when the abrasive Remmick investigates the Enterprise while Wesley competes for a Starfleet Academy spot. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler on TNG's "Coming of Age." The post Coming of Age (TNG) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

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Brace yourself for "Section 31", the abysmal "Star Trek" movie that's a mashup of all the worst ideas from your favorite franchises and none of the good ones! Despite the universe seeming to not want it to happen, what had once been planned as a Shazad Latif–led spy series instead became a Michelle Yeoh heist vehicle. Brace yourself for samey, quippy dialogue, unlikable characters, and the most obvious "twists" you've ever seen! Also this week: ruining Rachel, nostalgia sickness, and being critical of criticism! [Section 31: 03:01]

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As we continue with our Starfleet's Finest? Spotlight Series, we arrive to TNG's Decent Part I & II. In this episode we highlight Admiral Alynna Nechayev, played by our dear friend Natalija Nogulich. When Data experiences an emotional response killing a Borg drone, something inside him snaps...leading to him involuntarily joining his brother Lore. Admiral Nechayev reminds Picard that if he is given another opportunity, like the one with Hugh, to rid the Federation of a mortal enemy, then he is to take it! The Enterprise follows after him but not at the expense of Troi, La Forge and Captain Picard being held prisoner.

Jonathan Frakes, Kitty Swink, and Armin Shimerman join Anthony and Laurie to talk about PanCAN, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, and the Purple Stride walk to support it on April 25. They talk about the importance of identifying symptoms early and making sure you see a doctor who knows about pancreatic cancer, and the joy of doing the walk with friends and supporters. Everyone also talks some Trek, taking a look at where the franchise is now (in a post-Academy and Strange New Worlds world), the state of the fandom, and a bit of TNG and DS9 history. They also talk about changes in the industry, like mergers and using AI to replace actors. The wrap up with a reminder to walk, donate, or share all the info about PanCAN and Purple Stride.

Jonathan Frakes, Kitty Swink, and Armin Shimerman join Anthony and Laurie to talk about PanCAN, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, and the Purple Stride walk to support it on April 25. They talk about the importance of identifying symptoms early and making sure you see a doctor who knows about pancreatic cancer, and the joy of doing the walk with friends and supporters. Everyone also talks some Trek, taking a look at where the franchise is now (in a post-Academy and Strange New Worlds world), the state of the fandom, and a bit of TNG and DS9 history. They also talk about changes in the industry, like mergers and using AI to replace actors. The wrap up with a reminder to walk, donate, or share all the info about PanCAN and Purple Stride.

When we've reached the end of an era and only three packages remain, their contribution to the show's well-documented problems makes it clear it's time to turn off auto-renew. But after a bunch of FoD questions elicit some new ideas for the show, it seems we're ready for 10 more years of indigestion and loose stool. Which type of museum would Ben and Adam open? What do wormhole aliens not care about at all? Who does Starfleet need to get into a uniform? It's the episode that paints a Godfather-like scene. Sign up for our mailing list! Get a thing at podshop.biz! Follow The Game of Buttholes: The Will of the Riker - Quantum Leap The Greatest Generation is produced by Wynde Priddy Social media is managed by Rob Adler and Bill Tilley Music by Adam Ragusea & Dark Materia Friends of DeSoto for: Labor | Democracy | Justice Discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestGen and find us on social media: YouTube | Instagram | Bluesky And check out these online communities run by FODs:  Reddit | USS Hood Discord | Facebook group | Wikia | FriendsOfDeSoto.social Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When Commander Riker is working his way through some deleted scenes of a TNG episode, he skips ahead to the good part on the holodeck where Shran shows up to ask for Captain Archer's help. But after diverting the NX-01 to rescue Shran's daughter, we lose a beloved character and Riker finally feels ready to defy Admiral Pressman's orders. What do the FoDs deserve? Who is fair game on the holodeck? When does HIPAA not apply? It's the episode that wants to talk Dr. Star Trek into a new drink. Support the production of The Greatest Generation Get a thing at podshop.biz! Sign up for our mailing list! Follow The Game of Buttholes: The Will of the Riker - Quantum Leap The Greatest Generation is produced by Wynde Priddy Social media is managed by Rob Adler and Bill Tilley Music by Adam Ragusea & Dark Materia Friends of DeSoto for: Labor | Democracy | Justice Discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestGen and find us on social media: YouTube | Instagram | Bluesky And check out these online communities run by FODs:  Reddit | USS Hood Discord | Facebook group | Wikia | FriendsOfDeSoto.social Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.