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Beyond the Reading Rainbow, Roots and Star Trek
Season 1 · Episode 1

Beyond the Reading Rainbow, Roots and Star Trek

LeVar Burton

Dropping Names ...and other things · Dropping Names, LLC

January 29, 20261h 6mExplicit

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Show Notes

LeVar Burton sits down to reflect on a journey that shaped generations, from the cultural impact of Roots, to opening minds and imaginations on Reading Rainbow, to boldly going into the future with Star Trek.


It’s a candid, thoughtful look at the moments, choices, and experiences that defined his path as an actor, storyteller, and cultural icon. We talk about legacy, responsibility, creativity, and what it really means to be part of stories that outlive you.


Dropping Names ...and other things, is a podcast featuring Brent Spiner and Jonathan Frakes stepping away from the spotlight to share the real stories... the fans, the friendships, the near-misses, the unexpected moments, and the names you never thought they’d drop.


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