Podcast appearances and mentions of zachary fruhling

Gladiator. Hollywood made a living for many years on historical epics that became known as sword and sandal films, yet just like the western, they slowly faded as new genres became more popular with the general public. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by Zachary Fruhling to talk about Gladiator. We discuss our history with the film, a return, the production value, script issues, the cast, historic fiction, meditations on power, gory games, the music and our ratings.   Chapters History With the Film (00:01:51) A Return (00:03:21) The Production Value (00:13:25) Script Issues (00:17:06) Russell Crowe (00:19:09) Joaquin Phoenix (00:22:11) Historic Fiction (00:24:16) Marcus Aurelius (00:27:38) Oliver Reed (00:32:08) Connie Nielsen (00:34:19) Meditation on Power (00:37:25) Gory Games (00:45:22) The Music (00:52:25) Ratings (00:57:04) Host Matthew Rushing Co-Host Zachary Fruhling  Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Social Twitter: @The602Club Instagram: @the602clubtfm

Gladiator. Hollywood made a living for many years on historical epics that became known as sword and sandal films, yet just like the western, they slowly faded as new genres became more popular with the general public. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by Zachary Fruhling to talk about Gladiator. We discuss our history with the film, a return, the production value, script issues, the cast, historic fiction, meditations on power, gory games, the music and our ratings. Chapters History With the Film (00:01:51) A Return (00:03:21) The Production Value (00:13:25) Script Issues (00:17:06) Russell Crowe (00:19:09) Joaquin Phoenix (00:22:11) Historic Fiction (00:24:16) Marcus Aurelius (00:27:38) Oliver Reed (00:32:08) Connie Nielsen (00:34:19) Meditation on Power (00:37:25) Gory Games (00:45:22) The Music (00:52:25) Ratings (00:57:04) Host Matthew Rushing Co-Host Zachary Fruhling Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Social Twitter: @The602Club Instagram: @the602clubtfm

Armageddon. Hollywood studios have always competed with one another but in the late 90s the competition seemed to heat up as they went head to head with competing disaster movies about the same types of disasters. In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Zachary Fruhling discuss Armageddon. We talk about multiple movies, Armageddon experiences, movie length and cast, the effects, accumulated knowledge, the needs of the many, the soundtrack and our ratings.    Chapters Multiple Movies (00:01:59) Armageddon Experiences (00:08:11) Movie Length and Cast (00:11:40) The Effects (00:20:01) The End of the World As We Know It (00:24:30) Accumulated Knowledge (00:34:16) The Needs of the Many (00:37:32) The Soundtrack (00:47:08) Ratings (00:50:55) Host Matthew Rushing Co-Host Zachary Fruhling  Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Social Twitter: @The602Club Instagram: @the602clubtfm

Armageddon. Hollywood studios have always competed with one another but in the late 90s the competition seemed to heat up as they went head to head with competing disaster movies about the same types of disasters. In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Zachary Fruhling discuss Armageddon. We talk about multiple movies, Armageddon experiences, movie length and cast, the effects, accumulated knowledge, the needs of the many, the soundtrack and our ratings. Chapters Multiple Movies (00:01:59) Armageddon Experiences (00:08:11) Movie Length and Cast (00:11:40) The Effects (00:20:01) The End of the World As We Know It (00:24:30) Accumulated Knowledge (00:34:16) The Needs of the Many (00:37:32) The Soundtrack (00:47:08) Ratings (00:50:55) Host Matthew Rushing Co-Host Zachary Fruhling Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Social Twitter: @The602Club Instagram: @the602clubtfm

Casablanca. The 1940s was the heyday of the studio system in Hollywood were films were pumped out like sausage, yet in this system some movies found a way to transend their humble beginnings and captivate audiences for generations. In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Zachary Fruhling talk about Casablanca. We discuss our history with the movie, the movie's history, why it still finds an audience, the set up, redemption?, moral dilemmas, freedom, Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Paul Henreid, the look of the film, the score and our ratings.   Chapters History With the Film (00:03:24) The Movie's History (00:07:16) What it Still Has an Audience (00:09:08) The Set Up (00:13:27) Redemption? (00:20:19) Moral Dilemmas (00:26:51) Freedom (00:37:04) Humphrey Bogart (00:39:07) Ingrid Bergman (00:43:35) Paul Henreid (00:46:47) The Look of the Film (00:51:20) The Score (00:56:06) Ratings (00:59:38) Host Matthew Rushing Co-Host Zachary Fruhling  Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Social Twitter: @The602Club Instagram: @the602clubtfm

Casablanca. The 1940s was the heyday of the studio system in Hollywood were films were pumped out like sausage, yet in this system some movies found a way to transend their humble beginnings and captivate audiences for generations. In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Zachary Fruhling talk about Casablanca. We discuss our history with the movie, the movie's history, why it still finds an audience, the set up, redemption?, moral dilemmas, freedom, Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Paul Henreid, the look of the film, the score and our ratings. Chapters History With the Film (00:03:24) The Movie's History (00:07:16) What it Still Has an Audience (00:09:08) The Set Up (00:13:27) Redemption? (00:20:19) Moral Dilemmas (00:26:51) Freedom (00:37:04) Humphrey Bogart (00:39:07) Ingrid Bergman (00:43:35) Paul Henreid (00:46:47) The Look of the Film (00:51:20) The Score (00:56:06) Ratings (00:59:38) Host Matthew Rushing Co-Host Zachary Fruhling Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Social Twitter: @The602Club Instagram: @the602clubtfm

Braveheart. Hollywood made a name for itself in the 50s and 60s by creating epic films with a scale that made the big screen almost too small, yet has the years went on, these types of movies went out of style. In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Zachary Fruhling talk about Braveheart. We discuss something epic, being noble, compromise, freedom, useful fiction, the cast, the music and our ratings.    Chapters Something Epic (00:02:05) Being Noble (00:11:13) Compromise (00:21:40) Freedom (00:28:04) Useful Fiction (00:32:28) Mel Gibson (00:46:36) Catherine McCormack (00:49:26) Angus Macfadyen (00:51:34) Patrick McGoohan (00:53:49) Sophie Marceau (00:56:29) The Music (00:59:46) Ratings (01:03:29) Host Matthew Rushing Co-Host Zachary Fruhling  Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Social Twitter: @The602Club Instagram: @the602clubtfm

Braveheart. Hollywood made a name for itself in the 50s and 60s by creating epic films with a scale that made the big screen almost too small, yet has the years went on, these types of movies went out of style. In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Zachary Fruhling talk about Braveheart. We discuss something epic, being noble, compromise, freedom, useful fiction, the cast, the music and our ratings. Chapters Something Epic (00:02:05) Being Noble (00:11:13) Compromise (00:21:40) Freedom (00:28:04) Useful Fiction (00:32:28) Mel Gibson (00:46:36) Catherine McCormack (00:49:26) Angus Macfadyen (00:51:34) Patrick McGoohan (00:53:49) Sophie Marceau (00:56:29) The Music (00:59:46) Ratings (01:03:29) Host Matthew Rushing Co-Host Zachary Fruhling Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Social Twitter: @The602Club Instagram: @the602clubtfm

Planet of the Apes. In the 1960s, science fiction was not well regarded in cinema since the 1950s had tarnished its reputation by making them cheap "B" movies for Saturday afternoon matinees. In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Zachary Fruhling talk about Planet of the Apes. We discuss entering the ape house, from page to screen, what drives men, facts and faith, keeping them separated, destroyer of worlds, character, make up and effects, the music and our ratings.   Chapters Entering the Ape House (00:02:58) From Page to Screen (00:07:52) What Drives Man (00:14:26) Facts and Faith (00:23:38) Keeping Them Separated (00:35:42) Destroyer of Worlds (00:45:17) Characters (00:51:24) The Make Up and Effects (00:56:13) The Music (00:58:59) Ratings (01:02:54) Host Matthew Rushing Co-Host Zachary Fruhling  Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Social Twitter: @The602Club Instagram: @the602clubtfm

Planet of the Apes. In the 1960s, science fiction was not well regarded in cinema since the 1950s had tarnished its reputation by making them cheap "B" movies for Saturday afternoon matinees. In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Zachary Fruhling talk about Planet of the Apes. We discuss entering the ape house, from page to screen, what drives men, facts and faith, keeping them separated, destroyer of worlds, character, make up and effects, the music and our ratings. Chapters Entering the Ape House (00:02:58) From Page to Screen (00:07:52) What Drives Man (00:14:26) Facts and Faith (00:23:38) Keeping Them Separated (00:35:42) Destroyer of Worlds (00:45:17) Characters (00:51:24) The Make Up and Effects (00:56:13) The Music (00:58:59) Ratings (01:02:54) Host Matthew Rushing Co-Host Zachary Fruhling Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Social Twitter: @The602Club Instagram: @the602clubtfm

TRON. In the 1980s the Walt Disney Company was having a bit of an identity crisis which lead it to try a lot of different types of movies, both in animation and live action.  In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing welcomes Zachary Fruhling to talk about TRON. We discuss our introductions to the movie, mirroring real life, decentralization, religious programs, the cast, getting into the world, movie breakthroughs, the music and our ratings.  Chapters TRON Introduction (00:03:37) Mirroring Real Life (00:07:33) Decentralization (00:23:25) Religious Programs (00:28:16) The Cast (00:45:32) Getting Into the World (00:53:44) Movie Breakthroughs (00:58:49) The Music (01:03:25) Ratings (01:08:55) Host Matthew Rushing Co-Host Zachary Fruhling Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Social Twitter: @The602Club Instagram: @the602clubtfm

TRON. In the 1980s the Walt Disney Company was having a bit of an identity crisis which lead it to try a lot of different types of movies, both in animation and live action. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing welcomes Zachary Fruhling to talk about TRON. We discuss our introductions to the movie, mirroring real life, decentralization, religious programs, the cast, getting into the world, movie breakthroughs, the music and our ratings. Chapters TRON Introduction (00:03:37) Mirroring Real Life (00:07:33) Decentralization (00:23:25) Religious Programs (00:28:16) The Cast (00:45:32) Getting Into the World (00:53:44) Movie Breakthroughs (00:58:49) The Music (01:03:25) Ratings (01:08:55) Host Matthew Rushing Co-Host Zachary Fruhling Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Social Twitter: @The602Club Instagram: @the602clubtfm

Gnosticism, Esotericism, and Secrecy in Star Trek.   We often take for granted that philosophers and Starfleet officers mean what they say. But there is a rich history of esoteric writing in the history of philosophy, whether for pedagogical, protective, or political purposes. The same is often true within the Star Trek universe itself. All of Star Trek can interpreted as a form of esoteric expression on the part of its creator Gene Roddenberry as a way of expressing his own social and political messages while evading television censors of the late 1960s. And within the Star Trek universe, from starship captains and Federation diplomats to the esoteric practices of and ceremonies of various alien races and religions, certain practices, beliefs, and various forms of dangerous knowledge are kept secret from the average Federation citizen and Starfleet officer. In this episode of Meta Treks, hosts Mike Morrison and Zachary Fruhling lift the veil of secrecy to explore and reveal the many forms of gnosticism, esotericism, and secrecy in the Star Trek universe. Chapters Intro (00:01:19)  Initial Thoughts (00:02:59)  The Naivety of Enterprise and Knowledge in the Interstellar Community  (00:10:31)  Neoplatonist Gnostic Societies (00:14:10)  Janeway and the Omega Directive (00:18:02) Different Types of Esotericism (00:20:16) Simon Tarses, Julian Bashir and Defensive Esotericism (00:26:23) Challenging the Notion of the Star Trek Universe as a Utopian Ideal (0030:56) Captain Archer and Political Esotericism in A Night in Sickbay (00:37:44) Deep Space Nine and the Federation Agenda (00:44:08) Pedagogical Knowledge and The Traveler from TNG (00:48:31) Parables, The Gospels, and Theological Esoteric Knowledge (00:53:24) Geordi's Powerpoints and Pedagogical Clarity (00:58:36) Klingon Tea Ceremonies and Performative Expressions of Knowledge (01:04:04) Secret Societies and Secret Knowledge in the Star Trek Universe (01:05:47) Young Tuvok and Pedagogical Esotericism (01:12:29) Is the Q Continuum Q-soteric? (01:14:20) Mysticism and the Vulcans (01:19:08) Justified True Belief and Authentic Esotericism (01:23:35) Closing (01:28:54)   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)

Gnosticism, Esotericism, and Secrecy in Star Trek. We often take for granted that philosophers and Starfleet officers mean what they say. But there is a rich history of esoteric writing in the history of philosophy, whether for pedagogical, protective, or political purposes. The same is often true within the Star Trek universe itself. All of Star Trek can interpreted as a form of esoteric expression on the part of its creator Gene Roddenberry as a way of expressing his own social and political messages while evading television censors of the late 1960s. And within the Star Trek universe, from starship captains and Federation diplomats to the esoteric practices of and ceremonies of various alien races and religions, certain practices, beliefs, and various forms of dangerous knowledge are kept secret from the average Federation citizen and Starfleet officer. In this episode of Meta Treks, hosts Mike Morrison and Zachary Fruhling lift the veil of secrecy to explore and reveal the many forms of gnosticism, esotericism, and secrecy in the Star Trek universe. Chapters Intro (00:01:19) Initial Thoughts (00:02:59) The Naivety of Enterprise and Knowledge in the Interstellar Community (00:10:31) Neoplatonist Gnostic Societies (00:14:10) Janeway and the Omega Directive (00:18:02) Different Types of Esotericism (00:20:16) Simon Tarses, Julian Bashir and Defensive Esotericism (00:26:23) Challenging the Notion of the Star Trek Universe as a Utopian Ideal (0030:56) Captain Archer and Political Esotericism in A Night in Sickbay (00:37:44) Deep Space Nine and the Federation Agenda (00:44:08) Pedagogical Knowledge and The Traveler from TNG (00:48:31) Parables, The Gospels, and Theological Esoteric Knowledge (00:53:24) Geordi's Powerpoints and Pedagogical Clarity (00:58:36) Klingon Tea Ceremonies and Performative Expressions of Knowledge (01:04:04) Secret Societies and Secret Knowledge in the Star Trek Universe (01:05:47) Young Tuvok and Pedagogical Esotericism (01:12:29) Is the Q Continuum Q-soteric? (01:14:20) Mysticism and the Vulcans (01:19:08) Justified True Belief and Authentic Esotericism (01:23:35) Closing (01:28:54) 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)

Lower Decks pre-launch speculation. Starfleet is preparing to become animated once again in the new CBS All Access series Star Trek: Lower Decks. Mike McMahan, writer and producer of the Cartoon Network animated comedy series Rick and Morty and creator of the Hulu animated series Solar Opposites, is introducing us to the people who really make a starship run. Apart from two 2019 installments of Short Treks—“Ephraim and Dot” and “The Girl Who Made the Stars”—Lower Decks marks the first “cartoon” incarnation of the franchise since Star Trek: The Animated Series (1973–74) and follows the support crew serving on one of Starfleet’s least important ships, the USS Cerritos, in the year 2380. In this premiere episode of Interphase, Trek.fm’s new Star Trek Universe podcast, host C Bryan Jones is joined by Hayley Stoddart, Zachary Fruhling, and Chris Chaplin to discuss our expectations, whether Star Trek is the right platform for comedy, our thoughts on the crew and the ship, and whether a fractured fandom can—or should—be reunited. Host C Bryan Jones Guests Hayley Stoddart, Zachary Fruhling, and Chris Chaplin Production C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Renee Roberts (Associate Producer)

Lower Decks pre-launch speculation. Starfleet is preparing to become animated once again in the new CBS All Access series Star Trek: Lower Decks. Mike McMahan, writer and producer of the Cartoon Network animated comedy series Rick and Morty and creator of the Hulu animated series Solar Opposites, is introducing us to the people who really make a starship run. Apart from two 2019 installments of Short Treks—“Ephraim and Dot” and “The Girl Who Made the Stars”—Lower Decks marks the first “cartoon” incarnation of the franchise since Star Trek: The Animated Series (1973–74) and follows the support crew serving on one of Starfleet’s least important ships, the USS Cerritos, in the year 2380. In this premiere episode of Interphase, Trek.fm’s new Star Trek Universe podcast, host C Bryan Jones is joined by Hayley Stoddart, Zachary Fruhling, and Chris Chaplin to discuss our expectations, whether Star Trek is the right platform for comedy, our thoughts on the crew and the ship, and whether a fractured fandom can—or should—be reunited. Host C Bryan Jones Guests Hayley Stoddart, Zachary Fruhling, and Chris Chaplin Production C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Renee Roberts (Associate Producer)

Comedic Star Trek Moments. The Patrons’ Roundtable is a chance for us to get together with the wonderful supporters of Trek.fm to talk about Star Trek in the same format we do on our shows! In this 65th roundtable, Hayley Stoddart and Zachary Fruhling are joined by Trek.fm Patrons Jim McMahon, Mike Richards, Mahendran Radhakrishnan, Casey Pettitt, Patrick Carlin, and Rob Chapman to discuss those Star Trek moments that make us laugh. Thanks to Mike Richards for editing! Want to support the network and take part in the roundtables? Visit http://patreon.com/trekfm! Listen on our website or through the Trek.fm Complete Master Feed: http://www.trek.fm/patrons-roundtable/65 http://itunes.com/trekfm http://trekfm.net.libsyn.com/rss http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=48773&refid=stpr

Farewells in Voyager and Farewell to Zachary.  Star Trek: Voyager had its fair share of farewells, from the departure of Kes and Neelix to some emotional farewells between the Voyager crew and their alien love interests of the week. In this episode of To The Journey, we discuss the many farewells in Voyager—even one goodbye that's more of a "good riddance" than a farewell! And, in this special episode of To The Journey, hosts Suzanne Williamson and Liam Smart say their farewells to fellow host Zachary Fruhling, departing the show for the next leg of the journey, in podcasting and in life.   Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Good Riddance or FU? (00:08:07) Star Trek Men in Black (00:10:06) What Juicy Lungs You Have (00:22:47) Space Hemlock (00:35:29) Why Not All Three? (00:45:32) I Can Whittle You a Bath (00:56:10) To The Google! (01:02:28) Closing (01:14:16)  Hosts Zachary Fruhling, Suzanne Williamson, and Liam Smart  Production Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) Liam Smart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)

Farewells in Voyager and Farewell to Zachary. Star Trek: Voyager had its fair share of farewells, from the departure of Kes and Neelix to some emotional farewells between the Voyager crew and their alien love interests of the week. In this episode of To The Journey, we discuss the many farewells in Voyager—even one goodbye that's more of a "good riddance" than a farewell! And, in this special episode of To The Journey, hosts Suzanne Williamson and Liam Smart say their farewells to fellow host Zachary Fruhling, departing the show for the next leg of the journey, in podcasting and in life. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Good Riddance or FU? (00:08:07) Star Trek Men in Black (00:10:06) What Juicy Lungs You Have (00:22:47) Space Hemlock (00:35:29) Why Not All Three? (00:45:32) I Can Whittle You a Bath (00:56:10) To The Google! (01:02:28) Closing (01:14:16) Hosts Zachary Fruhling, Suzanne Williamson, and Liam Smart Production Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) Liam Smart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)

Tom/Tuvok Moments.  In this episode of To The Journey, hosts Liam Smart and Zachary Fruhling are joined by TTJ associate producer Patrick Carlin to discuss their favorite Tom/Tuvok moments in Star Trek: Voyager.   Chapters Intro (00:00:00) News (00:08:27) Our Picks (00:12:34) Closing (00:38:14)   Hosts Liam Smart and Zachary Fruhling   Guest  Patrick Carlin   Production Liam Smart (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)

Tom/Tuvok Moments. In this episode of To The Journey, hosts Liam Smart and Zachary Fruhling are joined by TTJ associate producer Patrick Carlin to discuss their favorite Tom/Tuvok moments in Star Trek: Voyager. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) News (00:08:27) Our Picks (00:12:34) Closing (00:38:14) Hosts Liam Smart and Zachary Fruhling Guest Patrick Carlin Production Liam Smart (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)

Borg Collective Set, Part 2.  In this episode of To The Journey, hosts Liam Smart, Suzanne Williamson and Zachary Fruhling are joined by Amy Nelson and Joe Keegan of Earl Grey, our sister podcast on Trek.fm dedicated to Star Trek: The Next Generation, for part two of our discussion of the Star Trek Fan Collective Borg episodes. Together with Amy and Joe, we discuss the following Borg episodes from Star Trek: Voyager: "Scorpion" (Parts  1 and 2), "Drone," "Dark Frontier" (Parts 1 and 2) "Unimatrix Zero" (Parts 1 and 2), and the series finale, "Engame."  For part 1 of our Borg Fan Collective discussion, don't miss Earl Grey episode 323: Greebling the Borg.   Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Solar Powered Ocampa (00:06:14) There's Something About One (00:22:57) He's Got a Tiny Little Crown (00:34:36) This is Voyager's Descent (00:51:43) Time-Wimey Stuff Going On (00:59:44) Take it to the Next Level (01:10:10) Closing (01:18:54)  Hosts Liam Smart, Suzanne Williamson, and Zachary Fruhling  Guests Amy Nelson and Joe Keegan  Production Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) Liam Smart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)

Borg Collective Set, Part 2. In this episode of To The Journey, hosts Liam Smart, Suzanne Williamson and Zachary Fruhling are joined by Amy Nelson and Joe Keegan of Earl Grey, our sister podcast on Trek.fm dedicated to Star Trek: The Next Generation, for part two of our discussion of the Star Trek Fan Collective Borg episodes. Together with Amy and Joe, we discuss the following Borg episodes from Star Trek: Voyager: "Scorpion" (Parts 1 and 2), "Drone," "Dark Frontier" (Parts 1 and 2) "Unimatrix Zero" (Parts 1 and 2), and the series finale, "Engame." For part 1 of our Borg Fan Collective discussion, don't miss Earl Grey episode 323: Greebling the Borg. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Solar Powered Ocampa (00:06:14) There's Something About One (00:22:57) He's Got a Tiny Little Crown (00:34:36) This is Voyager's Descent (00:51:43) Time-Wimey Stuff Going On (00:59:44) Take it to the Next Level (01:10:10) Closing (01:18:54) Hosts Liam Smart, Suzanne Williamson, and Zachary Fruhling Guests Amy Nelson and Joe Keegan Production Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) Liam Smart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)

Borg Collective Set. "We are the Borg. Lower your shields and surrender your ships. We will add your biological and technological distinctiveness to our own. Your culture will adapt to service us. Resistance is futile." These immortals words were spoken by one of the Enterprise crews most relentless enemies - The Borg. We cover the topics of the evolution of the Borg from Q's first introduction in "Q Who" to Lore's mini-collective in "Descent" and continue the conversation on the next episode of To The Journey. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Joe Keegan and Amy Nelson are joined by TrekFM's To The Journey hosts Liam Smart and Zachary Fruhling to discuss the Borg episodes from The Next Generation and Voyager included in the Borg Fan Collective set. The episodes discussed include, Enterprise's "Regeneration" and TNG's "Q Who," "Best of Both Worlds," "I, Borg," and "Descent." Chapters Intro (00:01:12) TTJ Intro (00:05:44) "Regeneration" (00:09:41) "Q Who" (00:22:28) "Best of Both Worlds" (00:31:01) "I, Borg" (00:46:01) "Descent" (00:55:05) Final Thoughts (00:59:46) Preview (01:07:35) Closing (01:10:19) Hosts Joe Keegan, Amy Nelson Guests Zachary Fruhling, Liam Smart Production Amy Nelson (Editor and Producer) Joe Keegan (Producer) Tony Robinson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Joe Keegan (Associate Producer) Jim McMahon (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

Borg Collective Set.   "We are the Borg. Lower your shields and surrender your ships. We will add your biological and technological distinctiveness to our own. Your culture will adapt to service us. Resistance is futile." These immortals words were spoken by one of the Enterprise crews most relentless enemies - The Borg. We cover the topics of the evolution of the Borg from Q's first introduction in "Q Who" to Lore's mini-collective in "Descent" and continue the conversation on the next episode of To The Journey. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Joe Keegan and Amy Nelson are joined by TrekFM's To The Journey hosts Liam Smart and Zachary Fruhling to discuss the Borg episodes from The Next Generation and Voyager included in the Borg Fan Collective set. The episodes discussed include, Enterprise's "Regeneration" and TNG's "Q Who," "Best of Both Worlds," "I, Borg," and "Descent." Chapters Intro (00:01:12) TTJ Intro (00:05:44) "Regeneration" (00:09:41) "Q Who" (00:22:28) "Best of Both Worlds" (00:31:01) "I, Borg" (00:46:01)  "Descent" (00:55:05)  Final Thoughts (00:59:46)  Preview (01:07:35)  Closing (01:10:19) Hosts Joe Keegan, Amy Nelson Guests Zachary Fruhling, Liam Smart Production Amy Nelson (Editor and Producer) Joe Keegan (Producer) Tony Robinson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Chris Tribuzio (Associate Producer) Joe Keegan (Associate Producer) Jim McMahon (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art)

Seven of Nine in Star Trek: Picard, Season 1. Fans of Star Trek: Voyager were excited to see the return of Seven of Nine to the Star Trek universe in the first season of Star Trek: Picard. The Seven of Nine that we see in Star Trek: Picard, however, is quite different than the Seven of Nine we are accustomed to from Star Trek: Voyager. From Borg drone to member of the Voyager crew to Fenris Ranger, hosts Zachary Fruhling, Suzanne Williamson, and Liam Smart discuss Seven of Nine's overall character arc and the differences between her appearances in Star Trek: Voyager and the first season of Star Trek: Picard. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Either Dead or in Jail (00:05:19) Momma Janeway (00:12:33) They are Both No Nonsense (00:15:05) Is it Noble (00:23:02) You Never Get Over It (00:28:19) Perfect Plot Device (00:34:36) Stupid Small Universe Syndrome (00:42:52) Closing (00:53:26) Hosts Zachary Fruhling, Suzanne Williamson, and Liam Smart Production Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)

Seven of Nine in Star Trek: Picard, Season 1.  Fans of Star Trek: Voyager were excited to see the return of Seven of Nine to the Star Trek universe in the first season of Star Trek: Picard. The Seven of Nine that we see in Star Trek: Picard, however, is quite different than the Seven of Nine we are accustomed to from Star Trek: Voyager. From Borg drone to member of the Voyager crew to Fenris Ranger, hosts Zachary Fruhling, Suzanne Williamson, and Liam Smart discuss Seven of Nine's overall character arc and the differences between her appearances in Star Trek: Voyager and the first season of Star Trek: Picard.   Chapters Intro (00:00:00)  Either Dead or in Jail (00:05:19)  Momma Janeway (00:12:33)  They are Both No Nonsense (00:15:05)  Is it Noble (00:23:02)  You Never Get Over It (00:28:19)  Perfect Plot Device (00:34:36)  Stupid Small Universe Syndrome (00:42:52)  Closing (00:53:26)   Hosts Zachary Fruhling, Suzanne Williamson, and Liam Smart   Production Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)

Philosophical Themes in Star Trek: Picard, Season 1. The recently completed first season of Star Trek: Picard deals with an impressive amount of philosophical material in a mere ten episodes. In this episode of Meta Treks, hosts Zachary Fruhling and Mike Morrison discuss the philosophical themes and concepts within the premier season of Star Trek: Picard. From Rios's broody existentialism to the metaphysics of android neurons, join Zachary and Mike as they practice absolute candor in their discussion of Season 1 of Star Trek: Picard. Chapters Intro (00:01:19) Initial Thoughts on Season One of Star Trek: Picard (00:03:15) Broody Existentialism and Broken Characters (00:08:50) Picard's Identity and Sartre's First Principle of Existentialism (00:16:08) Aristotelian Acorns and Human Potential (00:29:23) Stoicism and Order Out of Chaos (00:34:14) Starfleet Isn't Starfleet Anymore (00:43:43) Mortality and the Meaning of Life (00:46:30) The "New" Transporter Problem and Consciousness (00:54:26) Consequentialist Ethics and the Death of Bruce Maddox (01:03:15) Philosophy of Mind and Synthetic Picard (01:05:45) Philosophical Disappointments in Star Trek: Picard, Season One (01:11:17) Closing (01:25:12) 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)

Philosophical Themes in Star Trek: Picard, Season 1.  The recently completed first season of Star Trek: Picard deals with an impressive amount of philosophical material in a mere ten episodes. In this episode of Meta Treks, hosts Zachary Fruhling and Mike Morrison discuss the philosophical themes and concepts within the premier season of Star Trek: Picard. From Rios's broody existentialism to the metaphysics of android neurons, join Zachary and Mike as they practice absolute candor in their discussion of Season 1 of Star Trek: Picard.   Chapters Intro (00:01:19) Initial Thoughts on Season One of Star Trek: Picard (00:03:15) Broody Existentialism and Broken Characters (00:08:50) Picard's Identity and Sartre's First Principle of Existentialism (00:16:08) Aristotelian Acorns and Human Potential (00:29:23) Stoicism and Order Out of Chaos (00:34:14) Starfleet Isn't Starfleet Anymore (00:43:43) Mortality and the Meaning of Life (00:46:30) The "New" Transporter Problem and Consciousness (00:54:26) Consequentialist Ethics and the Death of Bruce Maddox (01:03:15) Philosophy of Mind and Synthetic Picard (01:05:45) Philosophical Disappointments in Star Trek: Picard, Season One (01:11:17) Closing (01:25:12)  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)

"Fair Trade" Commentary.  In this episode of To The Journey, hosts Liam Smart, Suzanne Williamson, and Zachary Fruhling give an audio commentary on the third-season Voyager episode "Fair Trade" and christen each other with new Talaxian names.   Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Commentary (00:09:06) Closing (00:55:36)  Hosts Liam Smart, Suzanne Williamson, and Zachary Fruhling  Production Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)

"Fair Trade" Commentary. In this episode of To The Journey, hosts Liam Smart, Suzanne Williamson, and Zachary Fruhling give an audio commentary on the third-season Voyager episode "Fair Trade" and christen each other with new Talaxian names. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Commentary (00:09:06) Closing (00:55:36) Hosts Liam Smart, Suzanne Williamson, and Zachary Fruhling Production Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)

Hope and Fear.   In this episode of To The Journey, hosts Suzanne Williamson and Zachary Fruhling discuss the season-four finale of Star Trek Voyager, "Hope and Fear."   Chapters Intro (00:00:00)  He Sounded Familiar (00:03:10)  American Gladiator Parisses Squares (00:07:45)  Space Mister Rogers (00:09:35)  Is it Fan Service? (00:15:17)  Future Jail (00:22:27)  Poetic Justice (00:26:42)  The Even Better than Warp Drive Warp Drive (00:31:33)  Closing (00:38:26)   Hosts Suzanne Williamson and Zachary Fruhling   Production Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)

Hope and Fear. In this episode of To The Journey, hosts Suzanne Williamson and Zachary Fruhling discuss the season-four finale of Star Trek Voyager, "Hope and Fear." Chapters Intro (00:00:00) He Sounded Familiar (00:03:10) American Gladiator Parisses Squares (00:07:45) Space Mister Rogers (00:09:35) Is it Fan Service? (00:15:17) Future Jail (00:22:27) Poetic Justice (00:26:42) The Even Better than Warp Drive Warp Drive (00:31:33) Closing (00:38:26) Hosts Suzanne Williamson and Zachary Fruhling Production Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)

Star Trek V: The Final Frontier - The Audio Drama.   Star Trek V: The Final Frontier is a rather infamous film both in and out of Star Trek circles,  but we here at Standard Orbit happen to love it. In celebration of our 300th episode, hosts Ken Tripp, Zach Moore and Hayley Stoddart decided to do something special: an audio drama of The Final Frontier based on an earlier draft of the film's script (featuring the rock monster) and with the dream casting of the film, Sean Connery as Sybok. We can't thank our fellow hosts and listeners who participated in this massive undertaking enough: Tony Robinson, John Mills, Lee Sargent, Justin Oser, Richard Marquez, Amy Nelson, Duncan Barrett, Brandon-Shea Mutala, Zachary Fruhling, Norman C. Lao and A.J. Black. As the great man once said, "It was...fun" Chapters Intro (00:00:00)  Star Trek V: The Final Frontier - The Audio Drama (00:01:28)   Hosts Ken Tripp Zach Moore Hayley Stoddart   Guests Tony Robinson John Mills Lee Sargent Justin Oser Richard Marquez Amy Nelson Duncan Barrett Brandon-Shea Mutala Zachary Fruhling Norman C. Lao A.J. Black Production Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Star Trek V: The Final Frontier - The Audio Drama. Star Trek V: The Final Frontier is a rather infamous film both in and out of Star Trek circles, but we here at Standard Orbit happen to love it. In celebration of our 300th episode, hosts Ken Tripp, Zach Moore and Hayley Stoddart decided to do something special: an audio drama of The Final Frontier based on an earlier draft of the film's script (featuring the rock monster) and with the dream casting of the film, Sean Connery as Sybok. We can't thank our fellow hosts and listeners who participated in this massive undertaking enough: Tony Robinson, John Mills, Lee Sargent, Justin Oser, Richard Marquez, Amy Nelson, Duncan Barrett, Brandon-Shea Mutala, Zachary Fruhling, Norman C. Lao and A.J. Black. As the great man once said, "It was...fun" Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Star Trek V: The Final Frontier - The Audio Drama (00:01:28) Hosts Ken Tripp Zach Moore Hayley Stoddart Guests Tony Robinson John Mills Lee Sargent Justin Oser Richard Marquez Amy Nelson Duncan Barrett Brandon-Shea Mutala Zachary Fruhling Norman C. Lao A.J. Black Production Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Season One Rewrite. In this episode of To The Journey, hosts Zachary Fruhling, Liam Smart, and Suzanne Williamson rewrite season one of Star Trek: Voyager with a season-long story arc involving the Vidiians as the main adversary instead of the Kazon. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Setting it all Up (00:03:13) No Black Latex (00:06:32) No One Touches Joe (00:13:55) Harry Kim Cardassian (00:24:20) We Need More Chakotay Punching People (00:29:57) Just Vulcaning Around (00:34:41) Closing (00:47:05) Hosts Zachary Fruhling, Liam Smart, and Suzanne Williamson Production Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) Liam Smart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)

Season One Rewrite.  In this episode of To The Journey, hosts Zachary Fruhling, Liam Smart, and Suzanne Williamson rewrite season one of Star Trek: Voyager with a season-long story arc involving the Vidiians as the main adversary instead of the Kazon.   Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Setting it all Up (00:03:13) No Black Latex (00:06:32) No One Touches Joe (00:13:55) Harry Kim Cardassian (00:24:20) We Need More Chakotay Punching People (00:29:57) Just Vulcaning Around (00:34:41) Closing (00:47:05)  Hosts Zachary Fruhling, Liam Smart, and Suzanne Williamson  Production Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) Liam Smart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)

Fan Response to “Absolute Candor.” After watching the fourth episode of Star Trek: Picard, “Absolute Candor,” fans had much to talk about! In this episode of Postcards on the Line, guest host Hayley Stoddart is joined by Zachary Fruhling to discuss all the comments we've received from listeners of The Line—both positive and negative! Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Initial Thoughts (00:02:21) Fan Response (00:03:54) Questions and Concerns (00:32:56) Last Words (00:46:33) Final Thoughts (00:52:25) Closing (00:058:33) Host Hayley Stoddart Guest Zachary Fruhling Production Christopher D. Littlefield (Editor and Producer) Mike Schindler (Producer) Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi (Producer) Justin Oser (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)

Fan Response to “Absolute Candor.” After watching the fourth episode of Star Trek: Picard, “Absolute Candor,” fans had much to talk about! In this episode of Postcards on the Line, guest host Hayley Stoddart is joined by Zachary Fruhling to discuss all the comments we’ve received from listeners of The Line—both positive and negative! Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Initial Thoughts (00:02:21) Fan Response (00:03:54) Questions and Concerns (00:32:56) Last Words (00:46:33) Final Thoughts (00:52:25) Closing (00:058:33) Host Hayley Stoddart Guest Zachary Fruhling Production Christopher D. Littlefield (Editor and Producer) Mike Schindler (Producer) Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi (Producer) Justin Oser (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)

To The Journey 270: That’s a Game Changer Game Changers. Star Trek: Voyager is known for its infamous “reset button” but there are some moments that change the course of the show permanently. In this episode of To The Journey, hosts, Liam Smart and Zachary Fruhling, talk about some game changing moments in Voyager that were not affected by the reset button. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) The Reset Button (00:02:29) A Borg Series (00:07:11) It's a 50 Pound Albatross (00:09:25) Members of a Happy Voyager Family (00:12:50) Ensign Captain (00:17:17) Borg or Talaxian Tour Guide (00:19:17) They Could've Made a Decent Game Changer (00:22:18) They are Home (00:29:06) Super Kes (00:36:10) Closing (00:41:35) Hosts Zachary Fruhling and Liam Smart Production Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Liam Smart (Producer) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)

To The Journey 270: That’s a Game Changer   Game Changers.  Star Trek: Voyager is known for its infamous “reset button” but there are some moments that change the course of the show permanently.  In this episode of To The Journey, hosts, Liam Smart and Zachary Fruhling, talk about some game changing moments in Voyager that were not affected by the reset button.    Chapters Intro (00:00:00) The Reset Button (00:02:29) A Borg Series (00:07:11) It's a 50 Pound Albatross (00:09:25) Members of a Happy Voyager Family (00:12:50) Ensign Captain (00:17:17) Borg or Talaxian Tour Guide (00:19:17) They Could've Made a Decent Game Changer (00:22:18) They are Home (00:29:06) Super Kes (00:36:10) Closing (00:41:35) Hosts Zachary Fruhling and Liam Smart Production Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Liam Smart (Producer) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)

11:59. It is rare that we see an actor take time out of their contracted role to play another character in the same show. Kate Mulgrew does just that in 11:59 where she plays Shannon O'Donnell, an ancestor of Kathryn Janeway in the year 2000. 11:59 is an episode that does not stick in one's mind as a memorable; however, it does bring to light some interesting questions on ancestry, the accuracy of history, and your own legacy. In this episode of To The Journey, hosts, Liam Smart, and Zachary Fruhling, discuss what they think of 11:59, their own ancestry, history, new year resolutions, and with the turn of the new decade: what the last decade's legacy has been. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Slipping in the Decaf (00:02:45) He Wants to be With His Books (00:09:12) Will We Ever Get to That Kind of Future? (00:16:44) It all Depends on Who's Writing the History (00:23:04) A Penny Farthing and Other Stories (00:32:27) The First Fleet (00:36:53) Form Good Habits (00:41:38) Q and Guinan?! (00:45:09) Crew Resolutions (00:48:58) Closing (00:52:55) Hosts Liam Smart Zachary Fruhling Production Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Liam Smart (Producer) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)

11:59.    It is rare that we see an actor take time out of their contracted role to play another character in the same show. Kate Mulgrew does just that in 11:59 where she plays Shannon O'Donnell, an ancestor of Kathryn Janeway in the year 2000. 11:59 is an episode that does not stick in one's mind as a memorable; however, it does bring to light some interesting questions on ancestry, the accuracy of history, and your own legacy.  In this episode of To The Journey, hosts, Liam Smart, and Zachary Fruhling, discuss what they think of 11:59, their own ancestry, history, new year resolutions, and with the turn of the new decade: what the last decade's legacy has been. Chapters Intro (00:00:00)  Slipping in the Decaf (00:02:45)  He Wants to be With His Books (00:09:12)  Will We Ever Get to That Kind of Future? (00:16:44)  It all Depends on Who's Writing the History (00:23:04)  A Penny Farthing and Other Stories (00:32:27) The First Fleet (00:36:53) Form Good Habits (00:41:38) Q and Guinan?! (00:45:09) Crew Resolutions (00:48:58) Closing (00:52:55)   Hosts Liam Smart Zachary Fruhling   Production Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Liam Smart (Producer) Zachary Fruhling (Producer)  C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)

Dante in the Delta Quadrant. Far away from home, everyone could do with a guide. That’s true whether you’re a 14th-century Italian poet embarking on an ultramundane journey through the afterlife or a Starfleet captain stranded on the far side of the galaxy. While Dante is lucky enough to be aided by the ancient Roman poet Virgil, Kathryn Janeway—who received a copy of Dante’s Divine Comedy as an engagement gift from her fiancé, Mark—must turn to Neelix to guide her through her own dark wood. In this episode of Primitive Culture, host Duncan Barrett is joined by Zachary Fruhling of Meta Treks and To The Journey for a look at how Dante’s Vita Nuova and Divine Comedy are referenced in Star Trek: Voyager, in the episodes “Latent Image” and “Shattered,” respectively. More generally, we consider how well Dante’s archetypal characters—Beatrice, Virgil, and the poet himself—might map onto some of Star Trek’s own protagonists. We also ask whether the cosmology of heaven, purgatory, and hell can tell us anything about the route home from the Delta Quadrant. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Lost in Translation (00:23:05) 70,000 Light Years from Florence (00:38:24) Dante’s Cosmology (01:02:26) The (Other) Undiscovered Country (01:27:00) Final Thoughts (01:35:32) Host Duncan Barrett Guest Zachary Fruhling Production Duncan Barrett (Editor, Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Tony Black (Associate Producer) Clara Cook (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Amy Nelson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)

Dante in the Delta Quadrant. Far away from home, everyone could do with a guide. That’s true whether you’re a 14th-century Italian poet embarking on an ultramundane journey through the afterlife or a Starfleet captain stranded on the far side of the galaxy. While Dante is lucky enough to be aided by the ancient Roman poet Virgil, Kathryn Janeway—who received a copy of Dante’s Divine Comedy as an engagement gift from her fiancé, Mark—must turn to Neelix to guide her through her own dark wood. In this episode of Primitive Culture, host Duncan Barrett is joined by Zachary Fruhling of Meta Treks and To The Journey for a look at how Dante’s Vita Nuova and Divine Comedy are referenced in Star Trek: Voyager, in the episodes “Latent Image” and “Shattered,” respectively. More generally, we consider how well Dante’s archetypal characters—Beatrice, Virgil, and the poet himself—might map onto some of Star Trek’s own protagonists. We also ask whether the cosmology of heaven, purgatory, and hell can tell us anything about the route home from the Delta Quadrant. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Lost in Translation (00:23:05) 70,000 Light Years from Florence (00:38:24) Dante’s Cosmology (01:02:26) The (Other) Undiscovered Country (01:27:00) Final Thoughts (01:35:32) Host Duncan Barrett Guest Zachary Fruhling Production Duncan Barrett (Editor, Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Tony Black (Associate Producer) Clara Cook (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Amy Nelson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)

Voyager Q&A.  In this episode of To The Journey, host Zachary Fruhling introduces a new co-host of To The Journey—Liam Smart! Join Zachary as he finds out all of Liam's Voyager secrets in a Voyager Q&A.   Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Announcement (00:01:45) Q&A: Begin! (00:03:21) Star Trek Tinder Profile (00:04:12) Intro to Voyager (00:08:21) Fond Voyager Memories (00:18:01) Favourite Episodes (00:29:02) Least Favourite Episodes (00:33:03) Voyager Relationships (00:36:16) Boy Crush (00:41:12) "Endgame" Was Not That Bad (00:42:09) Voyager: The Movie (00:47:33) To The Journey: The Future (00:51:15) Closing (00:53:58) End (01:01:49)  Hosts Zachary Fruhling and Liam Smart  Production Liam Smart (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)

Enterprise Season 1 - Essential Trek Philosophy.  Like the first season of any new television series, Season 1 of Enterprise struggled to find its footing, especially coming out of the the successful run of Star Trek: The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, and Voyager throughout the 1990s. And while Season 1 of Enterprise had important overarching themes, such as human technological progress, showing the Star Trek universe to be a possible future for us in the emerging 21st century, getting back to Star Trek's roots as a "wagon train to the stars," and building unity through diversity, Season 1 of Enterprise had several philosophically important episodes as well. In this episode of Meta Treks, hosts Mike Morrison and Zachary Fruhling discuss the philosophical themes and compare their choices for Essential Trek Philosophy from Season 1 of Star Trek: Enterprise.   Chapters Intro (00:01:19) Initial Thoughts about Enterprise Season One (00:04:07) Understanding the Larger Themes of Enterprise Season One (00:13:28) Star Trek Post September 11th (00:23:52) Terra Nova (00:27:02) Dear Doctor (00:34:44) The Andorian Incident (00:44:23) Shuttlepod One (00:53:41) Breaking the Ice (01:00:17) Detained (01:09:42) Honorable Mention: Fusion (01:14:03) Final Thoughts on the History of Philosophy and Enterprise (01:14:50) Recap of Essential Trek Philosophy (01:17:51) Closing (01:18:38)  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)

Delta Quadrant Vacation/Holiday Destinations.  In this episode of To The Journey, host Zachary Fruhling is joined by Liam Smart to discuss Delta Quadrant vacation/holiday destinations from Star Trek: Voyager. Join Zachary and Liam as they discuss everything from extreme water sports on the ocean planet in "Thirty Days" to a balmy tropical vacation in the Borg Unicomplex.   Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Like a Bull in a China Shop (00:02:02) Creepy Pleasure Guy (00:05:08) It's a Balmy 39 Degrees (00:08:54) Xenomarine Biology (00:12:51) Duck Blinds (00:16:49) Visiting a Museum (00:19:37) Risk is our Business (00:22:18) Vidiian Cosplay (00:25:31) Going to the Shire (00:28:00) It's Like the Holodeck, but it's Outside (00:29:57) Possible Crew Vacations (00:36:21) Closing (00:43:41)   Host Zachary Fruhling   Guests Liam Smart   Production Suzanne Williamson (Editor) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Patrick Carlin (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Death Wish. Nineteenth-century German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche held that Western philosophers from Socrates onward have had a gigantic death wish in the form of philosophical escapism and denial of our nature as finite, embodied beings with our own uniquely individual perspectives, drives, and desires. Philosophers in the Q Continuum likewise seem to have a death wish, especially Quinn, the Q Continuum's greatest philosopher. In this episode of Meta Treks, hosts Zachary Fruhling and Mike Morrison discuss the philosophical and existential themes in the second-season Voyager episode "Death Wish." Although "Death Wish" is usually interpreted as a moral dilemma about assisted suicide—itself a hot moral topic since the 1990s—Zachary and Mike argue instead that "Death Wish" is a subtler but highly-developed example of Nietzschean philosophy of embodiment, perspectivism, and metaphorical self-expression.  Zachary and Mike also discuss the question of meaning as it relates to death, the finitude of human life, and the possibility of immortality—in the Q Continuum or in any form of the afterlife. Chapters Intro (00:01:19) Initial Thoughts on Voyager: "Death Wish" (00:03:32) Philosophical Overview and Examples of Nietzschean Philosophy (00:06:43) Quinn: Genius or Madman? (00:16:39) The Meaningfulness of Life (00:26:16) The Problem with Perfect Being Theology and the Death of God (00:42:04) Camus and The Myth of Sisyphus (00:43:18) Existentialism and the Subjectivity of Fulfillment in Life (00:48:31) Marcus Aurelius and the Question of Legacy (00:55:15) How the Q Continuum is Depicted in Death Wish (00:58:49) Comparing and Contrasting How Star Trek Depicts the Q Continuum (01:08:25) Is All of Star Trek Escapist? (01:11:38) A Few Final Questions About "Death Wish" (01:21:17) Closing (01:25:56)   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) Mar Walker (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Standard Orbit 284: Diversity in Star Trek  FanX Fall 2019 Panel. Standard Orbit's Hayley Stoddart joins TrekFM hosts Amy Nelson, Zachary Fruhling, and Brandi Jackola in a discussion panel at the Salt Lake City FanX Fall 2019 event. This is a direct recording from the event and the show starts right at the introduction of the panel. Boldly Listen to this important and interesting discussion! Chapters  Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:27) FanX Star Trek Panel  (00:02:47) POTFM (00:51:35) Closing (00:53:40) Host Hayley Stoddart Guests Amy Nelson Zachary Fruhling Brandi Jackola Production Ken Tripp (Editor & Producer) Zach Moore (Producer)  Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Mike Richards (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)