Podcasts about TNG

Prepare yourself for the epic conclusion to Season 1 of "Star Trek: Picard" in "Et In Arcadio Ego, Part 2"! Charge up for the excitement that's been building all season to be unleashed in a torrent of payoff! Will any of it land, or will it all just kind of fizzle out in the face of an incredibly stupid magical gambit? Also this week: RIP Picard, "Nemesis" apologies, and wrapping the season! [EIAE2: 01:15] [S.1 wrap: 53:27] [Nothing more to see: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/829198012943302656/picard-season-1-sheer-fucking-umbrage ]

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Mission Log: Reactor recaps the Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season finale "Tomorrow's Enterprise" with Jessica and John, and then John and Holly return with Mission Log Live to hear what listeners thought of this season's time-bending wrap-up. If you missed our Mission Log: Reactor episode covering "Tomorrow's Enterprise," be sure to check it out on YouTube for our full recap and review. Sign up at: https://www.patreon.com/MissionLog   Then join us every Monday at 7pm PT / 10pm ET for Mission Log Live, our weekly audience call-in show where you can share your thoughts about the latest Star Trek episodes.   Streaming FREE on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/missionlog   For more Star Trek podcasts, videos, and discussion: https://www.missionlogpodcast.com/

As Star Trek celebrates its 60th anniversary, The Trek Files welcomes a performer who was there before the beginning and then came back for the episode that introduced the series to television audiences. Stunt performer Sandy Gimpel first entered the Star Trek universe as one of the Talosians in "The Cage." When the series went into production, she returned to inhabit one of its most memorable creatures: the shape-shifting M-113 creature, better known to generations of fans as the Salt Vampire, in "The Man Trap." This week's document is an excerpt from George Clayton Johnson's June 16, 1966 final draft of "The Man Trap." Before the story even begins, a note to the director explains the creature's ability to appear differently to different people and suggests giving "Nancy" an identifiable gesture to help the audience follow her transformations. The script's cast list, meanwhile, simply identifies the creature as a silent role ("CREATURE (?)") giving little indication of the character that would become one of the most recognizable images from early Star Trek. Sandy joins Larry to remember what bringing that creature to life actually required in 1966: a plaster cast of her head, a custom-made mask and costume, severely restricted vision, and an ingenious low-tech technique for matching her position to actress Jeanne Bal so the two could transform into one another on camera. When the costume made it nearly impossible for Sandy to hit her mark opposite William Shatner, she asked Gene Roddenberry to let her rehearse without it, counted her steps like the dancer she was, and then repeated the movement once she had been sewn back inside the creature. The conversation also reaches beyond Star Trek, tracing Sandy's remarkable career from dancer and background performer to stuntwoman, stunt coordinator and director. Documents and Additional References The Man Trap final draft by George Clayton Johnson (June 16, 1966) Sandy Gimpel on IMDb Stunt Lady: Falling for the Stars by Sandy Gimpel Reference: "The Man Trap" Reference: "The Cage" 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!

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton namedrop Gary Mitchell while closing out Strange New Worlds' fourth season with the finale episode Tomorrow's Enterprise. From two Uhuras, to Scotty romance and Pike's shrinking screentime, the duo weigh in.  Join our Facebook page for exclusive content such as videos and bonus episodes. And you can also visit our blog, or follow us on Twitter and YouTube! Send any other questions, topic ideas or feedback to subspacetransmissionspod@gmail.com! Related Podcast Episodes: Strange New Worlds: "Quality of Mercy" TNG: "Yesterday's Enterprise" commentary Trek Does Time Travel   Join us next time as we tackle the classic TNG episode Timescape!

Send us Fan MailMark, Ben, Dylan and Richie go on a pub crawl from Ten Forward to Quark's Bar and beyond as they chart the golden age of Star Trek from the franchise's 25th anniversary in 1991 to the end of Enterprise in 2004.Was the success of TNG responsible for the return of Doctor Who in 2005? What do DS9 and Voyager have in common with the work of Bill Baggs? What happened when Jon Pertwee met William Shatner? What was Leonard Nimoy doing if he wasn't directing the Doctor Who TV Movie or Star Trek Generations? The Treklash Bridge Crew try to answer all these questions and more.Support the showFollow us on BlueskyLike us on FacebookBuy us a pint

TNG 9-20-2026 Understanding Christian Maturity - Part 1 by The Naples Gathering

You asked, Holly answers! Before Mission Log sets a course for Star Trek: Enterprise, we put our new co-host through a listener-supplied Trek interrogation. Holly talks about growing up with Star Trek, the characters and episodes closest to her heart, her work as an archivist, and even makes a case for some of Trek's less-loved corners. Plus, we look ahead to what Holly and John are most excited to explore when Mission Log tackles Enterprise. We'll be back with one more Q&A (this time, Anything But Star Trek) before Enterprise officially goes into the Mission Log in just a few weeks. Hosted by John Champion and Holly Amos Welcome to Mission Log, a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, where we explore the Star Trek universe one episode at a time. Each week, Mission Log examines a single episode of Star Trek, diving into its ethical subtext, metaphors, and cultural significance. From the show's most iconic moments to its hidden gems, we analyze what makes Star Trek one of the greatest science fiction sagas of all time. In every episode of Mission Log we… Recap the story and analyze key moments. Discuss the morals, messages, and meanings of the dilemmas presented. Debate whether the episode holds up and if the themes are still relevant. Join the Conversation: For as little as $1 a month, you can gain access to our exclusive Discord Community! There, we continue the discussion with dedicated channels and  weekly video chats with the hosts. Become a member of our Patreon today! https://www.Patreon.com/MissionLog SPECIAL THANKS the supporters of this week's show: Chris Garis, Julie Miller, Stuart, Michael Park, Paul Shadwell, Matt Esposito, Alan Simonis, Mike Richards, David Takechi, Mike Schiable, VADM Erickson, and Lars Seme Thanks to all of our Patreon Supporters https://www.missionlogpodcast.com/sponsors/ Want to share your thoughts on an upcoming episode? Email us at MissionLog@Roddenberry.com for a chance to be featured during the episode. Follow us on Social Media: INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/RoddenberryEntertainment THREADS https://www.threads.net/@roddenberrypodcasts FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/MissionLogPod Did you know we're on YouTube? Find the video versions of your favorite shows like Mission Log: Prodigy, The Orville, as well as exclusive content only available on YouTube. Subscribe now:  https://www.youtube.com/@RoddenberryEntertainment?sub_confirmation=1 Our shows are part of the Roddenberry Entertainment family. For more great shows and to learn more about how we live the legacy of Gene Roddenberry, creator of Star Trek, follow us here: RODDENBERRY PODCASTS https://www.instagram.com/roddenberrypodcasts RODDENBERRY ENTERTAINMENT https://www.instagram.com/roddenberryofficial THE RODDENBERRY FOUNDATION https://www.instagram.com/theroddenberryfoundation   THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY:Listeners like you - Support Mission Log on Patreon for early access to shows and the Mission Log Discord! Subscribe and Stay Updated:Never miss an episode! Subscribe on your preferred podcast player, leave a review, and join Mission Log on the journey of weekly deep dives into the Star Trek universe. Technical Director - Earl Green Producer - John Champion Associate Producer - Jessica Lynn Verdi Executive Producer - Eugene "Rod" Roddenberry Roddenberry Entertainment | All Rights Reserved

We're in the homestretch of season one with "Et in Arcadia Ego, Pt. 1"! Come to the shoes-off homeworld of the synths, which it turns out is overseen by YET ANOTHER SOONG. Can't get away from these sociopaths no matter how hard we try. You also can't escape the fact that they love making transparently evil androids. Also this week: they kind of remembered the storms, brainitis, mid "Mass Effect". [EIAE1: 01:16]

Rob and Kevin discover their respective dogs are magical doppelgangers of each other, and decide to merge their personalities into a potion that makes you a dragon or grants you peace and happiness or something. Deciding not to dwell on these events, they turn their attention to other Star Trek pets, including Porthos in “A Night in Sickbay” (ENT) and Spot in “Genesis” (TNG). SNW 4×09 Once La'an a Time SNW 1×08 The Elysian Kingdom Episode #0: Mixing it Up Runa Pelia Livingston ENT 2×05 A Night in Sickbay Porthos ENT 1×13 Dear Doctor TNG 7×19 Genesis Spot Reginald Barclay VOY 2×15 Threshold Star Trek Original Series Set Tour (00:00) - Episode 100: Pets (SNW 4×09 Once La'an a Time) (01:04) - SNW 4×09 Once La'an a Time (25:42) - Pets (26:36) - ENT 2×05 A Night in Sickbay (38:02) - TNG 7×19 Genesis (48:51) - Next week Music: Distänt Mind, Brigitte Handley

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Mission Log: Reactor recaps the Star Trek: Strange New Worlds episode "Once La'an a Time" with Jessica and John, and then John and Holly return with Mission Log Live to hear what listeners thought of what was a decidedly more surreal episode than usual! If you missed our Mission Log: Reactor episode covering "Once La'an a Time," be sure to check it out on YouTube for our full recap and review. Sign up at: https://www.patreon.com/MissionLog   Then join us every Monday at 7pm PT / 10pm ET for Mission Log Live, our weekly audience call-in show where you can share your thoughts about the latest Star Trek episodes.   Streaming FREE on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/missionlog   For more Star Trek podcasts, videos, and discussion: https://www.missionlogpodcast.com/

Not everyone who appeared on Star Trek got a line, a screen credit, or even their name on the call sheet. Nearly sixty years later, that can turn a face clearly visible on screen into a genuine archival mystery. This week, The Trek Files welcomes veteran Deep Space Nine assistant director B.C. Cameron for a look at the working life of Hollywood's background performers. The starting point is a mystery explored in the latest Inside the Roddenberry Archive: identifying Al Jones, an uncredited performer prominently seen as one of the thralls in "The Gamesters of Triskelion." The episode's production call sheets tell us which principal actors were required, which sets were in use, and simply how many "atmosphere" players and stand-ins were needed but not necessarily who those background performers were. Separate Extra Talent Call Sheets from Independent Casting provide the missing names, allowing the surviving paperwork to be pieced together and Jones finally identified. B.C. brings useful perspective to that paperwork. Before spending all seven seasons working as an assistant director on Deep Space Nine, she began her own career as a background performer and stand-in, including an early job standing in for Jane Fonda on Comes a Horseman. B.C. and Larry explore the hierarchy between credited actors, featured performers, union and non-union extras; why call sheets generally listed background by type or number rather than name; and what life was like when tomorrow's paycheck could depend on a call from Central Casting. They also look at how Deep Space Nine developed its own reliable stable of recurring background players and how "Trials and Tribble-ations" required the production to cast performers who could actually match the extras seen in footage shot three decades earlier. Documents and additional resources Star Trek, "The Gamesters of Triskelion" production call sheet, October 24, 1967. Independent Casting Extra Talent Call Sheet for "The Gamesters of Triskelion," October 24, 1967. Inside the Roddenberry Archive — investigation identifying uncredited "The Gamesters of Triskelion" background performer Al Jones. "The Gamesters of Triskelion" — Star Trek: The Original Series, production no. 60346. Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, "Trials and Tribble-ations"

I den populære TNG-æraen av Star Trek har vi fått et eventyrspill med både kamp og diplomati på kjøpet. Et ganske ambisiøst spill med hele castet fra TV-serien. Med på mimringen har vi fått med oss Jostein Hakestad fra Rad Crew. Spillhistorie har skrevet en artikkel om episoden. Støtt oss gjerne på Patreon. Følg oss gjerne på Bluesky, X, Facebook, og Podchaser.

Send us Fan MailMark commands another voyage through the six decades of Star Trek and Doctor Who, ably assisted by his trusty bridge crew; Ben Verth, Richie Morgan and Dylan Rees.This episode, we visit the 1980s and observe the rise of the Star Trek movie franchise, the difficult birth of the Next Generation, and the dying days of Doctor Who. Does The Wrath of Khan have anything in common with Earthshock? How were the early days of TNG a bit like RTD2? And which of us is the Captain Will Decker of podcasting? All this and more in Treklash 2: Gin of Evil.Support the showFollow us on BlueskyLike us on FacebookBuy us a pint

TNG 9-13-2026 Faith - Part 5 by The Naples Gathering

Tread Perilously's annual Star Trek month continues with an episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation called "Ensign Ro." When the Enterprise is ordered to handle a potentially explosive Bajoran crisis near the Cardassian border, Captain Picard's superiors assign Ensign Ro Laren to the mission. One of the few Starfleet officers of Bajoran ancestry, she would be an invaluable asset if not for the fact she let eight people die on her last away mission. Or is there another reason why people don't like having her around? Also, is there more to the operation than Picard understands? Will Ro come to trust him and reveal what she knows? Erik and Justin sit back for an extra-long discussion as Ro is only the beginning of several ideas that will eventually bear fruit on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Erik tries to map Ro onto the Babylon 5 pitch document while also naming the Star Trek equivalent of the Narn Regime. Justin recalls TNG's premise is rooted in the 1980s. The pair determine when the '90s began as a consequence. Riker's proclivities come into focus. Mr. Mot debuts. The discussion of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds continues. Favorite TNG episodes are revealed. Starfleet Admiral's Disease is outlined and an important truth about TNG is revealed.

We're speeding towards the end of season one in "Broken Pieces" and it's time for dramatic backstory reveals! Aren't you excited?! Hello? Anyone...? Don't you suddenly want to care about Narissa a bit more now that we know her backstory? No, you still think she's awful? OK, well, isn't it neat finding out why Rios is so messed up? What's that? You find it convenient how much it ties into the overall season plot? Hmm. Yeah, look, I got nothing, just enjoy some holograms. Also this week: going to the office, everything's so tidy, and a massively wasted opportunity. [Broken Pieces: 01:16]

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Last week, The Trek Files followed Gene Roddenberry to the 1966 World Science Fiction Convention in Cleveland, where he hoped to convince a skeptical audience of serious science-fiction fans that his new television series was worthy of their attention. This week, Glen E. Swanson, author of Inspired Enterprise, returns to examine what happened next. Our document is a December 1966 letter from science-fiction fan Mike Deckinger, who tells Desilu that he was among more than 1,000 people who watched Roddenberry preview Star Trek at Tricon and witnessed the audience give him a standing ovation. By then, Star Trek had been on the air for three months, and Deckinger was already urging the studio to protect a series he believed was offering television something different: mature stories, intelligent ideas, and contributions from established science-fiction writers. His brief letter gives us a valuable eyewitness account of a moment that Roddenberry himself would recount for years to come. Glen and Larry then trace the ripples from that weekend through Roddenberry's excited telegrams back to Hollywood, a special award from the convention that Gene kept on his office wall for decades, and the award's later appearance in a full-page trade advertisement promoting Star Trek for Emmy consideration. What began as an attempt to win over one of science fiction's toughest audiences became something more lasting: an early stamp of approval from the community Star Trek most wanted to take it seriously. Documents and additional resources Mike Deckinger letter to Desilu Studios, December 7, 1966 Star Trek "For Your Consideration" trade advertisement featuring the Tricon award and endorsements from science and science-fiction figures, 1967. Glen E. Swanson, Inspired Enterprise: How NASA, the Smithsonian and the Aerospace Community Helped Launch Star Trek — Inspired Enterprise Glen E. Swanson — official website Glen E. Swanson, "Mission Impossible: How Star Trek Used the Aerospace Community to Try and Win an Emmy," The Space Review, September 8, 2026 - The Space Review

Mission Log: Reactor recaps the Star Trek: Strange New Worlds episode "Orders Of Magnitude" with Jessica and John, and then John and Holly return with Mission Log Live to take listeners' calls about the ethics and the potential plot impacts of the episode! If you missed our Mission Log: Reactor episode covering "Orders Of Magnitude," be sure to check it out on YouTube for our full recap and review. Sign up at: https://www.patreon.com/MissionLog   Then join us every Monday at 7pm PT / 10pm ET for Mission Log Live, our weekly audience call-in show where you can share your thoughts about the latest Star Trek episodes.   Streaming FREE on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/missionlog   For more Star Trek podcasts, videos, and discussion: https://www.missionlogpodcast.com/

Deja Q (Star Trek: The Next Generation (TNG), S3 E13) was recommended by Kyle Anderson (he/him), who said: I feel like this episode is TNG doing comedy right. It's one of my go-to episodes, and Data's laugh seals the deal. I love that Q gave Data that emotion to feel. It shows hidden depths to that character. And it's just a riot.Deja Q first aired on February 5, 1990, written by Richard Danus, and directed by Les LandauThe Q Continuum strips Q (John De Lancie) of his powers, and dumps him aboard the Enterprise.The Joy of Trek is hosted by Khaki & Kay, with editing & production by Chief Engineer Greg and music by Fox Amoore (Bandcamp | Bluesky)Send us your recommendations, or support us on Patreon.Find us at joyoftrek.com · Twitter · Facebook

De serie cancelada a franquicia de catorce películas: en este segundo programa de nuestro especial del 60 aniversario repasamos toda la historia de Star Trek en la gran (y no tan grande) pantalla. La tripulación original (I-VI): desde la contemplativa y fría "La película" (1979) hasta la obra maestra indiscutible de la saga, "La ira de Khan". La era The Next Generation: por qué ni siquiera "Primer contacto" consigue que el cine de TNG despegue del todo, y cómo "Némesis" (2002) hunde la franquicia en salas durante siete años. El universo Kelvin: J.J. Abrams reinventa Star Trek como blockbuster de acción con el reboot de 2009, "En la oscuridad" (2013) bate récords de taquilla en medio de la polémica por Khan, y "Más allá" (2016) cierra la trilogía... sin que se haya vuelto a estrenar una peli de Trek en cines desde entonces. Presupuestos, cifras de taquilla, puntuaciones de crítica y las anécdotas de rodaje más frikis de cada película, para debatir si el cine es o no el formato natural de Star Trek. Con Mon Suárez. Y los memes de @diamocasin. Con El Selenita a cargo de la creatividad digital. Y el Dictador Supremo Frikimalismo se meterá con vosotros por ver esta maravilla de programa y para recordaros que hay que mandar MX Dollars. Haz eso que no haces nunca de darle la LIKE y SUSCRIBIRTE. Twitter: @frikimalismofm Instagram: @frikimalismofm

In this chapter of Star Trek at 60, Tony revisits Star Trek: Insurrection, the ninth film in the franchise and the third cinematic adventure for the Next Generation cast. Directed by Jonathan Frakes and released on December 11, 1998, the film centers on a moral crisis: when the crew of the USS Enterprise‑E uncovers a conspiracy between Starfleet and the alien Son'a to forcibly relocate the peaceful Ba'ku in order to exploit their planet's rejuvenating properties, Captain Picard and his crew choose to rebel — against orders, against politics, and against the erosion of Starfleet's ideals. Featuring performances by Patrick Stewart, F. Murray Abraham, Donna Murphy, and Anthony Zerbe, Insurrection blends ethical drama with character‑driven humor and romance. Though critics offered mixed responses — some praising Stewart's gravitas and Frakes's direction, others comparing the film to an extended TNG episode — the movie earned $118 million worldwide and secured nominations for both the Saturn Award and Hugo Award. This episode draws from Tony's 1998 roundtable interviews with Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, and Brent Spiner, capturing their reflections at the moment the film was stepping into the world. SAVE 17% ON PLUS   

On this week's episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore's news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Nacelle Company CEO Brian Volk-Weiss for a supplemental interview special. SPOTIFY LINK Brian returns to WeeklyTrek to discuss The Center Seat season two, which is streaming now. Hosted by Gates McFadden, The Center Seat's second season traces Star Trek's transitions between movies — first, the handoff from the original Star Trek crew to The Next Generation and their four movie run, followed by the three JJ Abrams Kelvin Timeline movies. Alex and Brian discuss what Brian learned about the TNG and Kelvin Timeline movies from making this documentary, the challenges of presenting an honest accounting of projects that are still relatively recent, and some of the tips and tricks for making a compelling documentary.  *** Do you have a wish or theory you'd like to share on the show? Tweet to Alex at @WeeklyTrek, or email us with your thoughts about wishes, theories, or anything else about the latest in Star Trek news!

TNG 9-6-2026 Faith - Part 4 by The Naples Gathering

60 years ago, "Star Trek" premiered. 10 years ago, the second-most-important "Star Trek"–related thing premiered. Yes, it's somehow been a DECADE of "A Star To Steer Her By"! We're flexing our usual anniversary fanfics to a whole new level by pitching entirely new series! With the future of the franchise very vague right now, we're stepping in to show the suits at Paramount how it's done! Caitlin brings us an unexpected legacy sequel spun off from her favorite show! Chris goes traditional! Ames goes experimental! And Jake blows his chance to make something about the Iconians! Thank you all for being with us all this time. [Caitlin: 05:18] [Chris: 17:38] [Ames: 29:48] [Jake: 55:16] [Ames's Pitch: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/827309305865863168/series-pitch-star-trek-relativity] [Jake's Pitch: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/827309468184395777/series-pitch-star-trek-concord]

Jon and Blaine look at an episode that connects the TOS adventure “The Doomsday Machine” to the Borg of TNG using the TNG era crew. Also available, episode 000 with introductions to the hosts and podcast premise and episode 001 where we discuss Mission to Horatius and the first three James Blish adaptation collections.

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For Star Trek Day 2026 we have a bonus episode of the podcast with an interview with Star Trek superfan and the CEO of the Nacelle Company, Brian Volk-Weiss. Five years ago The Center Seat: 55 Years of Star Trek docuseries took a deep dive into franchise history, with 11 episodes that covered TOS, TNG, DS9, Voyager, and Enterprise, as well as the TOS movies. The series is produced by the Nacelle Company and directed by Volk-Weiss. Now the second season picks up where they left off, covering the TNG movies and the Kelvin movies with 5 more episodes, titled The Center Seat II: 60 Years of Star Trek. And it all drops today (Star Trek Day, September 8), Together Tony, Laurie and Brian take a deep dive into the 5-episode second season, all of which dropped today for Star Trek Day. We really get into the weeds on how to make a Star Trek documentary, who were the biggest interviews, how getting people like Rick Berman to open up, coolest insights revealed in season 2, and much more. He also gives us his thoughts on the Star Trek franchise today, what’s next for Nacelle’s Star Trek toys, and much more. The entire five-episode season of The Center Seat: 60 Years of Star Trek is available now on Amazon Prime Video, Tubi, Apple TV and Nacelle's YouTube page. The All Access Star Trek podcast will be back on Friday for our regularly scheduled episode, reviewing episode 406 of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.

For Star Trek Day 2026 we have a bonus episode of the podcast with an interview with Star Trek superfan and the CEO of the Nacelle Company, Brian Volk-Weiss. Five years ago The Center Seat: 55 Years of Star Trek docuseries took a deep dive into franchise history, with 11 episodes that covered TOS, TNG, DS9, Voyager, and Enterprise, as well as the TOS movies. The series is produced by the Nacelle Company and directed by Volk-Weiss. Now the second season picks up where they left off, covering the TNG movies and the Kelvin movies with 5 more episodes, titled The Center Seat II: 60 Years of Star Trek. And it all drops today (Star Trek Day, September 8), Together Tony, Laurie and Brian take a deep dive into the 5-episode second season, all of which dropped today for Star Trek Day. We really get into the weeds on how to make a Star Trek documentary, who were the biggest interviews, how getting people like Rick Berman to open up, coolest insights revealed in season 2, and much more. He also gives us his thoughts on the Star Trek franchise today, what’s next for Nacelle’s Star Trek toys, and much more. The entire five-episode season of The Center Seat: 60 Years of Star Trek is available now on Amazon Prime Video, Tubi, Apple TV and Nacelle's YouTube page. The All Access Star Trek podcast will be back on Friday for our regularly scheduled episode, reviewing episode 406 of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.

Mission Log: Reactor recaps the saucy, soapy plot developments of the Star Trek: Strange New Worlds episode "Like Chronitons Through The Hourglass" with Jessica and John, and then John and Holly return with Mission Log Live for insightful discussions, meaningful pauses, totally expected plot twists, surprisingly persistent soft focus, and listener calls! If you missed our Mission Log: Reactor episode covering "Off-Hour," be sure to check it out on YouTube for our full recap and review. Sign up at: https://www.patreon.com/MissionLog   Then join us every Monday at 7pm PT / 10pm ET for Mission Log Live, our weekly audience call-in show where you can share your thoughts about the latest Star Trek episodes.   Streaming FREE on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/missionlog   For more Star Trek podcasts, videos, and discussion: https://www.missionlogpodcast.com/

On September 8, 1966, Star Trek made its American television debut. But just days earlier, Gene Roddenberry was in Cleveland trying to convince some science fictionfans that his new television series deserved to be taken seriously. On this special 60th anniversary edition of The Trek Files, Glen E. Swanson, author of Inspired Enterprise, returns to examine Roddenberry's appearance at Tricon, the 24th World Science Fiction Convention, over Labor Day weekend in 1966. Our document of the week is the March 8 invitation from Tricon chairman Ben Jason asking Roddenberry to attend the convention, speak to the fans, and bring along both Star Trek pilots. The original Tricon program provides another remarkable artifact: a "sneak preview" of two episodes of a new science-fiction television series called Star Trek. Television science fiction still had a credibility problem, particularly among fans and writers who had seen Hollywood turn sophisticated ideas into bug-eyed monsters and juvenile adventure. Roddenberry arrived with something to prove: that Star Trek intended to treat science fiction with respect. Glen and Larry explore the expectations surrounding the convention, Roddenberry's deliberate courtship of the science-fiction community, and why taking time away from a frantic production schedule to spend Labor Day weekend in Cleveland may have been one of the smartest promotional decisions he could make. And that's only half the story. Next week, Glen returns for Part Two, as we examine what actually happened when the lights went down, the Star Trek pilots went up on the screen, and the legend of Tricon began. Related Documents Letter from Ben Jason to Gene Roddenberry — March 8, 1966 Tricon Program Book — 24th World Science Fiction Convention, Cleveland, Ohio, 1966 Additional References Glen E. Swanson – official website Glen E. Swanson at the Internet Movie Database Inspired Enterprise "Mission Impossible: How Star Trek Used the Aerospace Community to Try and Win an Emmy" — Glen E. Swanson, The Space Review

In one of the more unhinged episodes, the Cardassians get lost in how many jars of mayonnaise they can eat. Nick goes on a rant about the Detroit Tigers, Bill eulogizes a jazz legend, and Rob...well Rob exists. In the 2nd half, we reviewed the season 7 episodes of TNG, "Dark Page" and "Attached"

Matt and Deb rank all thirteen of the theatrically-release Star Trek movies! Listen as we share how we discovered the original TV show, personal memories of when and how we saw some of the films, and which ones are our favorites.

What makes TNG … TNG? That's the target of this week's TrekRanks as we get into the "Top 5 TNG Vibes," the fifth of our deep dives into the original five live-action legacy Trek series. Our panel of host Jim Moorhouse and TNG experts Lee Hutchison and Duncan Barrett take their vibe choices in quite a few unexpected directions on this one, leaving no "carpet" unturned in this analysis of arguably Trek's most popular ever series. Episode Rundown: Diagnostic Cycle: We let you know exactly what we mean by a "vibe" and get you set up for thie unique topic. Prime Directive: Each guest on this week's panel reveals exactly how they narrowed down their list and made their final choices. The Order of Things: All the picks are revealed with the TrekRanks' original "Five words and a hashtag" summary, along with one episode that helps frame their choice. Secondary Systems: For a few extra picks that just missed our final list. Regeneration Cycle: The panel recaps their picks and we dissect some of the interesting statistical anomalies that arose from the discussion. Temporal Inversion: We flashback to a voicemail for episode 232 and our topic on the "Top 5 Ride or Die Characters." If you have your own picks you would like to relay to us, please hail us at 757-828-RANK (7265) and record your own personal TrekRanks log to let us know your Top 5 TNG Vibes. (Or you can record it yourself and just DM us @TrekRanks.com on Bluesky.) Your comments could be used as part of a Temporal Causality Loop on an upcoming episode (and might get you a chance to be a guest on a future episode, too).  And don't forget to check out TrekRanks.com for our entire back catalog of episodes and a detailed rundown on every episode of Star Trek ever.

TNG 8-30-2026 Faith - Part 3 by The Naples Gathering

The cracks are really showing this week in "Nepenthe". Character motivations, actions, and the location of props all just seem to exist because the writers need them to, and not because it feels natural or rational. But hey, ignore all that because Riker and Troi are here! And it's probably some of the best writing the entire franchise has given the poor woman. Unfortunately that is easy to miss since it appears alongside one of the most egregious just-for-shock-value moments in the series. Also this week: Clint Frakes, a very convenient illness, and an even MORE convenient tag! [Nepenthe: 01:35]

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Mission Log: Reactor recaps the Star Trek: Strange New Worlds episode "Off-Hour" with Jessica and Mike Richards, while Holly and Heather Rae count down with Mission Log Live's callers weighing in on the latest episode. If you missed our Mission Log: Reactor episode covering "Off-Hour," be sure to check it out on YouTube for our full recap and review. Sign up at: https://www.patreon.com/MissionLog   Then join us every Monday at 7pm PT / 10pm ET for Mission Log Live, our weekly audience call-in show where you can share your thoughts about the latest Star Trek episodes.   Streaming FREE on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/missionlog   For more Star Trek podcasts, videos, and discussion: https://www.missionlogpodcast.com/

Recorded live at STLV, filmmaker and author Jeffrey Morris returns to The Trek Files with a 1989 research report on the landmark Star Trek: The Next Generation episode "Who Watches the Watchers." The production notes scrutinize everything from radiation exposure and memory modification to the logic of sending Riker and Troi undercover, and even question whether Picard telling a Mintakan to "shoot me" feels a little too much like a Kirk move. Morris calls "Who Watches the Watchers" not his favorite or even the best episode of Star Trek, but the most important: a story about a society struggling out of superstition and fear, and Picard's determination not to push it backward. Drawing from his book "A Future Askew," Morris and Larry Nemecek consider whether our own civilization is approaching a similar crossroads, retreating from science, diplomacy and accumulated knowledge at precisely the moment we need them most.  From the Prime Directive to fandom activism to the responsibilities of ordinary people, the discussion comes back to a simple idea: Star Trek was never really promising us better gadgets. It was imagining what might happen if humanity finally chose to grow up. Document of the week: David Paige Research Report — "Who Watches the Watchers," Second Draft Outline — June 19, 1989 Additional references: Jeffrey Morris — A Future Askew: Urgent Essays Inspired by the 60th Anniversary of Star Trek "Who Watches the Watchers" Michael Okuda The Making of Star Trek  

Jim Henson’s Creature Shop collaborates to turn the Enterprise crew into puppets, followed by a Strange New Worlds take on the TNG classic episode “Hollow Pursuits” in which very competent crew members trust each other to prevent imminent disaster. In this installment of the Transporter Lock podcast, Commander Jarrod Kailef and Chief Engineer Ken Gagne debate what a “gimmick” is, the degree to which this season of Strange New Worlds has relied on them, and whether they support or overshadow the narrative. Stream the audio edition of Transporter Lock above or subscribe on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, Overcast, Pandora, Pocket Casts, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Podchaser, or the Internet Archive. See also a behind-the-scenes look at Star Trek puppetry and why Scots shouldn’t use voice-activated elevators. (The post Strange New Worlds S4E05–06: Level-Five Transporter Accident & Off-Hour first appeared on Transporter Lock - A Star Trek podcast.)

TNG 8-23-2026 Faith - Part 2 by The Naples Gathering

In "The Impossible Box", we go to the Borg cube, where Narek has a special puzzle box, which helps him wheedle out the mysteries hiding out in the metaphorical box that is Soji's mind. See what they did there? So more than 1/2 way through the series, Picard springs into action just in time for Soji to rescue herself from her idiot boyfriend, and ruins everything for Hugh just like he ruins everything he touches in this dang series. Also this week: everyone's a manipulator, Geordi erasure, and the Roddenberry Dream! [TIB: 01:16]

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Mission Log: Reactor recaps the Star Trek: Strange New Worlds episode "Level-Five Transporter Accident" with John and Jessica, while Holly and Ashley see if Mission Log Live's listeners felt the puppet love, or if they felt the episode had too many strings attached. If you missed our Mission Log: Reactor episode covering "Level-Five Transporter Accident," be sure to check it out on YouTube for our full recap and review. Sign up at: https://www.patreon.com/MissionLog   Then join us every Monday at 7pm PT / 10pm ET for Mission Log Live, our weekly audience call-in show where you can share your thoughts about the latest Star Trek episodes.   Streaming FREE on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/missionlog   For more Star Trek podcasts, videos, and discussion: https://www.missionlogpodcast.com/

One hundred episodes in, and for the first time ever, the people who ask the questions have to answer them.Davey and Emcee step out from behind the desk and into the contestant chairs for the Trek Masters Quiz 100th episode and Season 4 finale. Neither of them saw a single question in advance. Neither of them knew the rounds. Neither of them enjoyed it.Taking the host's chair is Jim McMahon, who wrote the entire quiz from scratch with one goal: to find out whether the two people who have spent four seasons judging everyone else's Star Trek knowledge actually have any of their own.Play along at home. Pause when you need to, keep your own score, and see whether you can beat a host. Post your total in the Discord, and we will read out the best ones next season.This is the audio replay of our live broadcast from Sunday 23 August 2026. If you want to see the faces, the scoreboard and the exact moment one of us realises we have got it wrong, the video version is on YouTube.Watch the video version: HEREJoin the Discord: HERE

TNG 8-16-2026 Faith - Part 1 by The Naples Gathering

There's tonal whiplash and then there's the absolute disaster of a clustered mess that is "Stardust City Rag". It's a comedy heist, except we opened on some of the most needlessly explicit violence in the franchise's history! There's wacky accents and also Seven of Nine is in a REALLY dark place! Elnor is confused by the great big world and Raffi is going through a personal crisis! It's like they threw five scripts into a blender and hit purée. Also this week: effort for nothing, killed by a hat, and Don Knotts! [SCR: 02:21]

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