Literary Treks: A Star Trek Books and Comics Podcast

Live By the Code. In his Rise of the Federation series, Christopher L. Bennett has attempted an ambitious project: telling the story of the early days of the Federation, and showing how we got from there to here (to coin a phrase). Brain-sucking computers, smooth-headed Klingons, and interplanetary bigotry and conflict are just a few of the challenges that the young United Federation of Planets faces during this turbulent time. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther are joined by Bruce Gibson to talk about Live By the Code. We discuss the interesting series, the greater good, Trip's soul and Section 31, Klingon connections, interference, fanatical racism, a full plate, the problem of dependency and our ratings. In our news segment we discuss the latest comic in the Legacy of Spock series, Ongoing #56. News Ongoing #56 (00:01:48) Feature: Live By the Code Continuing Enterprise (00:08:19) Interesting Stories (00:10:11) The Greater Good (00:11:19) Trip's Soul and Section 31 (00:17:31) Klingon Connection (00:21:45) Interference (00:27:13) Fanatical Racism (00:41:15) A Full Plate (00:48:21) The Problem of Dependency (00:53:02) Ratings (00:58:55) Final Thoughts (01:03:38) Hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther Guest Bruce Gibson Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Will Nguyen (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Bruce Gibson (Associate Producer)

Star Trek: Mirror Images. The Mirror Universe: there are many familiar faces there, but the reality is very different from our own. Rather than the kind, benevolent Federation we know and love, Earth is at the center of a vast empire, ruled by dark passions and the desire for conquest. There have been many stories set in this dark reality in the 50 years Star Trek has existed, each featuring familiar characters, but with a barbaric twist. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther talk about the comic series Mirror Images. We discuss the fun, characterizations, a focused story, something's missing, more points, how it wraps up, an interesting interlude and our ratings. In the news segment we discuss the news of DRM free Star Trek books being available. News DRM Free Star Trek Books (00:01:59) Feature: Mirror Images Something Fun (00:10:05) Characterization (00:14:22) Very Focused (00:16:13) Something's Missing (00:20:54) More Story Points (00:25:08) How it Wraps Up (00:30:37) Interesting Interlude (00:32:47) Ratings (00:36:29) Final Ratings (00:39:34) Hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Will Nguyen (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Bruce Gibson (Associate Producer)

The Return. Shortly after Star Trek: Generations was released, William Shatner pitched a story featuring the return of Captain Kirk to the land of the living. Paramount passed on the story, but undeterred, Shatner sold the idea as a novel. The Return would prove to be a great seller, with many fans wanting to read the story of the resurrection of a Star Trek legend. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther talk about William Shatner's The Return. We discuss bringing back Kirk, maniacal Borg, V'ger and the Borg, an empty grave, Kirk worship and our ratings. In the new segment we discuss the cover and blurb for Force and Motion as well as the penultimate issue of Starfleet Academy and Ongoing #55, the Legacy of Spock. News Force and Motion: Cover and Blurb (00:01:44) Starfleet Acadamy #4 (00:06:34) Ongoing #55 (00:11:16) Feature: The Return Critical Mass (00:17:07) Bringing Back Kirk (00:18:02) Maniacal Borg (00:24:48) V'gee and the Borg (00:30:44) An Empty Grave (00:38:08) Kirk Worship (00:47:50) Ratings (00:58:02) Final Thoughts (01:02:28) Hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Will Nguyen (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Bruce Gibson (Associate Producer)

The Latter Fire: James Swallow. Star Trek has always featured outlandish ideas such as huge space creatures and other pretty out-there science fiction concepts. However, at its core, Star Trek is really about the struggles that we all face in overcoming negative forces such as violence and fear to come together to build a better world. No one understands that basic idea more than renowned Trek author James Swallow! In this episode off Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther are joined by James Swallow to talk about his latest book The Latter Fire. We discuss the genesis of the story, world-building, fear, prejudice and preconceptions, a romantic foil, stretching the Prime Directive, a cosmozoan, everyone has something to do, what's next for James and where to find him. News Welcome (00:01:34) Feature: James Swallow James First Time in TOS (00:04:40) Genesis of the Story (00:05:26) Wonderful World-building (00:11:30) Fear (00:17:47) Prejudice and Preconceptions (00:24:05) Romantic Foil (00:27:27) Stretching the Prime Directive (00:30:00) The Idea for the Cosmozoan (00:37:00) Everyone Has Something to Do (00:42:45) What's Next for James (00:54:18) Finding James Online (00:57:32) Final Thoughts (00:59:22) Hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther Guest James Swallow Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Will Nguyen (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Bruce Gibson (Associate Producer)

Gold Key: Vol. 2: Part 2. The Gold Key comics: The Star Trek that might have been. Though the stories may be somewhat ridiculous and the artwork might not quite look like the Star Trek we know and love, there is still a lot to enjoy about these stories from Star Trek's early days. Giant space genies, disembodied Vulcan boogeymen, and swashbuckling pirates are the subject of this week's episode! In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther talk about the second half of Gold Key Comics Vol. 2. We discuss Spectre of the Sun, The Brain Shockers, The Flight of the Buccaneer and give our rankings. In the news segment we talk about the latest book news from Margaret Clark. News Book News from Margaret Clark (00:02:01) Feature: Gold Key Vol.2: Part 2 Love These Nights (00:07:21) Spectre of the Sun (00:07:53) The Brain Shockers (00:21:53) The Flight of the Buccaneer (00:32:38) Rankings (00:39:49) Final Thoughts (00:42:54) Hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Will Nguyen (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Bruce Gibson (Associate Producer)

Miasma. The TOS movie era is a period of Star Trek history rife with story possibilities. Kirk's crew aboard the Enterprise-A has been through a lot together, and that experience has molded them into some of Starfleet's most valuable officers. Imagine if a television series had been set in this period. The episodes of that imaginary series might have been very much like the e-novella we are discussing this week. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther discuss the newest enovella Miasma. We talk about it feeling like an episode, the setting, growth for the characters, Spock and Saavik, logic vs. compassion and our ratings. In the news we take a look at Ongoing #54. News Star Trek Ongoing #54 (00:03:40) Feature: Miasma Feels Like an Episode (00:15:11) The Setting (00:19:12) Growth for Characters (00:23:16) Spock and Saavik (00:28:02) Logic Vs. Compassion (00:34:15) Ratings (00:41:14) Final Thoughts (00:42:48) Hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Will Nguyen (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Bruce Gibson (Associate Producer)

The Ashes of Eden. In 1995, the first novel of what came to be known as the "Shatner-verse" hit bookshelves. This book spawned a series that would last for ten books and twelve years, featuring all-new adventures about James T. Kirk, penned by William Shatner himself. Journey with us back in time as we take a look at where it all began! In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther talk about William Shatner's The Ashes of Eden. We discuss opinions on the Shatnerverse, getting older, when fantasies become reality, interesting villains, The Heart of Darkness and Insurrection, the crew reunited and our ratings. In the new segment we discuss the latest issue of Starfleet Academy #3 News Starfleet Acadamy #3 (00:02:39) Feature: Back in 1995 (00:14:27) Opinions on the Shatnerverse (00:16:51) Getting Older (00:20:57) When Fantasies Become Reality (00:23:31) Interesting Villains (00:30:52) The Heart of Darkness and Insurrection (00:42:44) Reunited and it Feels so Good (00:48:00) Ratings (00:54:20) Final Thoughts (00:59:24) Hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Will Nguyen (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Bruce Gibson (Associate Producer)

A Pocket Full of Lies: Kirsten Beyer. Ever since Full Circle hit bookshelves in 2009, the Voyager relaunch novels under Kirsten Beyer have become a highlight of the Star Trek novel line. In this, the 50th anniversary year of Star Trek, the bar is raised once again as another stellar Voyager novel continues the story of the Full Circle fleet's exploration of the Delta Quadrant. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther are joined by Kirsten Beyer to talk about her latest Star Trek Voyager book "A Pocket Full of Lies". We discuss planning this story, wrapping up with a bow, using episodes, home is where the heart is, despair and depression, Tuvok, the Obi-Wan thing, forgiveness, the Denzit's end, a new Janeway, juggling, reader interaction, coming up next and hints. Hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther Guest Kirsten Beyer Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Will Nguyen (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Bruce Gibson (Associate Producer) News An Awesome Author (00:01:29) Feature: Kirsten Beyer Finally Here (00:05:44) Kinda the Plan (00:07:42) Wrapping with a Bow (00:17:07) Things From Episodes (00:21:18) Home Is Where the Heart Is (00:25:16) Despair and Depression (00:29:09) Tuvok (00:36:33) The Obi-Wan Thing (00:45:00) Forgiveness (00:50:25) The Denzit's End (00:52:36) A New Janeway (00:58:49) Juggling (01:03:31) Reader Interaction (01:09:37) Coming Up Next (01:19:01) Little Hints (01:21:58) Final Thoughts (01:26:53) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

The Good That Men Do. When the final episode of Star Trek: Enterprise aired, it was promoted as a "valentine" to the fans. However, it's reception left much to be desired. Featuring a nonsensical plot and laughable villains, "These Are the Voyages" was not well-loved. Therefore, when it was announced that an Enterprise "relaunch" story would undo some of the worst parts of that episode, many Enterprise fans rejoiced! In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther talk the Enterprise novel The Good That Men Do. We discuss the last episode of Enterprise, the audacity to rewrite canon, the set up, bringing Trip back, lack of vision, prequels are interesting, a tight story, swiss cheese, head canon, Trip and T'Pol, foundation of the Romulan War and our ratings. In the news we remind everyone that A Pocket Full of Lies is out! Hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Will Nguyen (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Bruce Gibson (Associate Producer) News A Pocket Full of Lies (00:03:03) Feature: The Good That Men Do The Last Episode of Enterprise (00:05:49) The Audacity to Rewrite Canon (00:08:17) The Set Up (00:12:40) Bringing Back Trip (00:17:16) Lack of Vision (00:21:59) Prequels are Really Interesting (00:27:09) A Tight Story (00:30:55) Swiss Cheese (00:33:20) Head Canon (00:36:23) Trip and T'Pol (00:37:51) Foundations of the Romulan War (00:42:27) Ratings (00:45:58) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Ascendance: David R. George III. The Deep Space Nine relaunch had been building to a showdown with the Ascendants and The Soul Key left fans with a massive cliffhanger but with Star Trek Destiny bringing all the crews together, the Ascendants story line was dropped in order to align the DS9 books with the rest of the 24th century. Fans have long wondered what transpired with the Ascendants and how it spurred major changes for many of the DS9 characters, luckily the answers have finally arrived. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther are joined by author David R. George III to talk his latest Deep Space Nine book Ascendance. We discuss weaving the tapestry, research, what to tell and what not to tell, prophesies, character arcs, Sisko, faith and belief, working things in, what's next and where to find David online. In the news segment we let everyone know that we are covering The Good That Men Do next week. Hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Will Nguyen (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Bruce Gibson (Associate Producer) News Next Week (00:01:39) Feature: David R. George III First Interview of the Year (00:03:58) Weaving the Tapestry (00:05:05) Research (00:09:08) What to Tell and What Not to Tell (00:12:20) Prophesies (00:15:51) Character Arcs (00:18:29) Sisko (00:23:42) Faith and Belief (00:31:11) Working Things In (00:38:01) Coming Up (00:43:48) David Online (00:48:22) Final Thoughts (00:50:32) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Gold Key Comics Vol. 2, Part 1. If the writers and artist in Far Beyond the Stars who worked with Benny wrote and illustrated a comic that imagined the universe of Star Trek, what they would have produced would have surely looked and felt like the Gold Key Comics. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther talk about Gold Key Comics Volume 2. We discuss the evolution of the comics, Voodoo Planet, The Youth Trap, The Legacy of Lazarus and our final thoughts. In the news section we look at the newest comics, Starfleet Academy #2, Ongoing #53 and New Visions #10. Hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Will Nguyen (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Bruce Gibson (Associate Producer) News Starfleet Academy #2 (00:03:43) New Visions #10 (00:09:19) Ongoing #53 (00:12:22) Feature: Gold Key Vol. 2 Evolution of the Comics (00:19:35) Voodoo Planet (00:21:19) The Youth Trap (00:29:24) The Legacy of Lazarus (00:36:22) Final Thoughts (00:46:23) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Child of Two Worlds. 2015 has been a banner year for Star Trek literature. With just one more book to talk about, we go back to where it all began: The Space Ship Enterprise under the command of Captain Christopher Pike. An incident involving a young woman torn between two worlds may lead to open conflict with the Klingon Empire! In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther talk about the last new book of the year, Child of Two Worlds. We discuss exploring Spock, another child of two worlds, The Cage era, media, mobs and violence and our ratings. In the news section we announce some news about the upcoming year and look back at our favorite books of 2015. Hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Will Nguyen (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Bruce Gibson (Associate Producer) News Show News (00:02:35) Our Favorite Books of the Year (00:07:13) Feature: Child of Two Worlds End of the Year (00:14:43) Exploring Spock (00:16:03) Another Child of Two Worlds (00:27:42) The Cage Era (00:33:42) Media, Mobs and Violence (00:37:31) Ratings (00:44:27) Final Thoughts of the Year (00:45:55) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Mere Anarchy: Its Hour Come Round. The film Star Trek: Generations saw the loss of a legend: Captain James T. Kirk, presumed dead during the maiden voyage of the Enterprise-B. The loss is a devastating one, especially for his former crew and the lives he has touched over the many years of his Starfleet career, including the people of the ravaged planet Mestiko. As the people of that world debate joining the Federation, the former crew of the Enterprise come together one last time to usher in a new era for the Payav. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther talk about the last book in the Mere Anarchy series It's Hour Come Round. We discuss another end, the loss of Kirk, Bones, family, parallels, adversity bringing people together, an ambiguous ending and our ratings. In the news segment we take a look the brand new comic Starlet Academy issue #1 Hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Will Nguyen (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Bruce Gibson (Associate Producer) News Funny Story (00:01:50) Starfleet Acadamy #1 (00:02:26) Feature: It's Hour Come Round Another End (00:09:58) The Loss of Kirk (00:10:53) Bones (00:16:54) Family (00:18:47) Parallels (00:20:49) Adversity Bring People Together (00:23:34) Ambiguous Ending (00:29:28) Ratings (00:34:05) Final Thoughts (00:36:22) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

When the Deep Space Nine relaunch began in 2001, readers were treated to a great series of stories that laid the groundwork for the shared continuity of the 24th century novels. Unfortunately, the ongoing story of DS9 under Captain Kira came to an unexpected halt with The Soul Key, the final novel before the narrative was jumped forward to catch up with the rest of the shared universe. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther talk about The Soul Key. We discuss the end, a convoluted plot, Ghemor and her plot, characters we know and love, forgotten characters, comparisons, the cover and our ratings. In the news segment we talk about Ongoing #52 and Star Trek/Green Lantern #6. Hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Will Nguyen (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Bruce Gibson (Associate Producer) News Wrap-Up Podcast (00:03:00) Ongoing #52 (00:04:08) Star Trek/Green Lantern #6 (00:07:11) Feature: The Soul Key The End (00:14:04) Convoluted Plot (00:18:41) Ghemor and Her Plot (00:21:56) Characters We Know and Love (00:24:35) Forgotten Characters (00:28:55) Comparisons (00:33:07) The Cover (00:36:41) Ratings (00:38:34) Final Thoughts (00:41:13) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Who Killed Captain Kirk? Comics have been an integral part of Star Trek, from the first Gold Key Comics in 1967 to Marvel Comics which picked up the license in 1979 and ran until 1982, after which DC Comics continued the adventures of the Enterprise with writers like Diane Duane and Peter David. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther talk about Peter David's Who Killed Captain Kirk?. We discuss old comic series, Aspiring to Angels, taking a turn, confusion, a Kirk question, what does Bearclaw do?, an interesting conversation, a wedding, Dante's Inferno, You're Dead, Jim, another shift, it's Finnegan, ratings and final thoughts. Hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Will Nguyen (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Bruce Gibson (Associate Producer) News The Weather Report (00:01:35) Feature: Who Killed Captain Kirk? Old Comic Series (00:05:09) Aspiring to Angels (00:07:12) Takes a Turn (00:16:16) Confusion (00:20:54) Kirk Question (00:26:12) What Does Bearclaw Do? (00:29:16) Interesting Conversation (00:31:00) A Wedding (00:35:26) Dante's Inferno (00:36:42) You're Dead, Jim (00:43:43) Another Shift (00:48:12) It's Finnegan (00:51:59) Ratings (00:58:04) Final Thoughts (01:00:21) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Mere Anarchy: The Blood-Dimmed Tide. Journeying thought The Original Series timeline the Mere Anarchy series have given fans a taste of what was happening in every period of the characters lives as well as the important events they were apart of and the penultimate book in the series is no exception. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther talk about The Blood-Dimmed Tide. We discuss Mestiko becoming a focal point, the oversight issue, bureaucracy, setting up the milieu of The Undiscovered Country, the Klingon Empire as a metaphor, Kirk's prejudice, frustration acting out and our ratings. In the news segment we talk about the new covers and blurbs for Elusive Salvation and Live by the Code, the German Prometheus trilogy and Doug Drexler's upcoming covers for the Prey trilogy. Hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Will Nguyen (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Bruce Gibson (Associate Producer) News Elusive Salvation Cover and Blurb (00:02:27) Live by the Code Cover and Blurb (00:06:21) German Prometheus Trilogy (00:10:18) Prey Covers (00:13:08) Feature: The Blood-Dimmed Tide Crazy to Think (00:15:38) Mestiko Becoming a Focus (00:16:42) The Oversight Issue (00:20:22) Bureaucracy (00:24:49) Setting Up the Milieu of The Undiscovered Country (00:26:19) The Klingon Empire as a Metaphor (00:34:54) Kirk's Prejudice (00:39:11) Frustration Acting Out (00:46:17) Ratings (00:52:22) Final Thoughts (00:54:24) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Seekers 4: All That's Left. Seeking out strange new worlds and new civilizations was not just the mission of the Enterprise, there were many other ships in Starlet who boldly went forth to do just that and the crew of the Endeavor was no exception. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther welcome authors Dayton Ward and Kevin Dilmore to talk about their latest book in the Seekers series, All That's Left. We discuss continuing Seekers, a new spin on an old idea, character work, the title, technology, progress and information, artwork, the future of Seekers and what's next for these gentlemen. In the news segment we discuss Ongoing #52 and the penultimate Star Trek/Green Lantern issue. Hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther Guests Dayton Ward Kevin Dilmore Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Will Nguyen (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Bruce Gibson (Associate Producer) News We'll Let Dayton Tell You (00:02:35) Ongoing #51 (00:03:00) Star Trek/Green Lantern #5 (00:07:14) Feature: All That's Left Introduction (00:12:13) Continuing Seekers (00:12:56) New Spin on an Old Idea (00:17:56) Character Work (00:23:40) The Title (00:33:38) Technology, Progress and Information (00:36:21) Artwork (00:50:45) The Future of Seekers (00:56:43) What's Next? (01:00:02) Final Thoughts (01:14:46) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Assimilation²: Volume 2. Doctor Who and Star Trek both continue to delight fans and create new converts even though they have both been around for 50 years and as each new generation finds them, the inevitable question becomes, "What would happen if the two shows crossed over?". Luckily there are comics to answer that question! In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther talk about the Star Trek/Doctor Who crossover comic Assimilation²: Volume 2. We discuss Dan's progression through Doctor Who, a shift in the comic series, fun things, negotiating with the Borg, the ending and some things we liked and didn't. In the news segment we mention a few interesting celebrations. Hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Will Nguyen (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Bruce Gibson (Associate Producer) News Celebrations (00:01:33) Feature: Assimilation²: Volume 2 Where Dan is in Doctor Who (00:05:23) Shift in the Series (00:09:45) Fun Things (00:24:54) Negotiating With the Borg (00:31:50) The Ending (00:34:46) Liked or Didn't (00:36:32) Final Thoughts (00:39:35) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Fearful Symmetry. Deep Space Nine was the first Star Trek series since the original to make use of the Mirror Universe and as the relaunch series worked it's way to telling the showdown with the Ascendents, a wrinkle was thrown in as Iliana Ghemmor from the prime universe was revealed to be the one behind Taran'atar's recent madness and that was only the beginning of her diabolical plan to become the only Kira in the multiverse. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther talk about Fearful Symmetry. We discuss a couple quick notes, the gimmick, the "present day" story, the backstory, fanning the flames of fanaticism, the Sisko, our ratings and how the new series might affect the books. In the news segment we look at Star Trek: Hollow Man, the latest photo comic. Hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Will Nguyen (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Bruce Gibson (Associate Producer) News Star Trek: Hollow Man (00:02:25) Feature: Fearful Symmetry A Couple of Notes (00:13:09) An Interesting Gimmick (00:15:43) "Present Day" Side (00:25:55) Backstory (00:29:35) Fanning the Flames of Fanaticism (00:35:10) The Sisko (00:39:45) Ratings (00:46:49) New Star Trek Series and the Books (00:50:35) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Mere Anarchy: The Darkness Drops Again. The film era of TOS is rife with story possibilities since there is so much time between The Motion Picture and The Undiscovered Country and the films only give us a small percentage of the story, leaving space for the authors to fill in the details. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther talk about Mere Anarchy: The Darkness Drops Again. We discuss the interesting era and character growth, self-determination, the world not revolving around our world, honesty and government, the media and the truth, wrapping up with our ratings. In our news segment we remind everyone Seekers 4 is out and talk about the latest information on books coming out next year, Force and Motion and Miasma. Hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Will Nguyen (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Bruce Gibson (Associate Producer) News Seekers 4 is Out (00:02:48) Force and Motion (00:04:17) Miasma (00:07:07) Feature: The Darkness Drops Again Interesting Era and Character Growth (00:16:36) Self-Determination (00:22:44) The World Does Not Revolve Around Your World (00:31:58) Honestly and Government (00:35:45) The Media and Truth (00:43:35) Ratings (00:51:48) Final Thoughts (00:53:33) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Warpath. Deep Space Nine was the one Star Trek series that was not afraid to show the darker side of the universe, so it should come as no surprise to readers of the relaunch novels that the books continued that tradition as the story continued to unfold. In this episode of Literary Treks Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther talk about David Mack's book Warpath. We discuss going from bad to worse, lack of direction, main characters that aren't main, Prynn and Vaughn, setup syndrome, a trip to Bajoran Minis Tirith, person and our ratings. In the news segment we judge the cover to James Swallow's upcoming book The Latter Fire, talk about the latest issue of Star Trek/Green Lantern and Ongoing's 50th issue. Hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Will Nguyen (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Bruce Gibson (Associate Producer) News The Latter Fire Cover (00:01:55) Star Trek/Green Lantern #4 (00:07:58) Star Trek Ongoing #50 (00:10:16) Feature: Warpath Mirror Universe Series (00:17:03) From Bad to Worse (00:18:32) Lack of Direction (00:22:08) Main Characters That Aren't Main (00:29:25) Prynn and Vaughn (00:31:25) Setup Syndrome (00:35:16) Trip to Bajoran Minis Tirith (00:38:34) Personhood (00:43:26) Ratings (00:46:59) Final Thoughts (00:49:32) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

The Dominion: Olympus Descending. As Deep Space Nine ended, The Dominion was left in disarray, they had lost the war and found themselves without clear direction. As Odo rejoins the Link he works to influence it, sharing his experiences among the solids with the changeling community, with the hope of fostering change, but something else has captivated the Link and it's nothing Odo could have ever predicted. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther discuss the last Worlds of DS9 book Olympus Descending. We discuss Great Link confusion, Changeling culture, some long awaited resolution, a really hard time, what we place our faith in, massive disappointments and our ratings. No news this week as Dan is in the infirmary. Hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Will Nguyen (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) News A Quick Message (00:01:15) Feature: Olympus Descending Worlds of DS9 (00:03:32) Great Link Confusion (00:04:45) Changeling Course (00:06:30) Long Awaited Resolution (00:18:38) A Really Hard Time (00:26:06) What We Place Our Faith In (00:29:52) Massive Disappointments (00:37:38) Ratings (00:42:35) Final Thoughts (00:45:16) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

James Swallow: Sight Unseen. The Fall series brought about massive changes for the crew of the Titan as the ship was recalled from the Gum Nebula region and Riker was promoted to Admiral, but the changes continue as the ship receives a new mission and some new crew members. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther are joined by James Swallow to talk about his book Sight Unseen. We discuss Titan's new course, Riker and Vale, the new characters, juxtaposition, survival, horror Trek, bringing things back, personal moments, new elements, James' other projects and our final thoughts. In the news segment we judge the cover of Pocket Full of Lies. Hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther Guest James Swallow Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Will Nguyen (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) News Judging the "Pocket Full of Lies" Cover (00:02:27) Feature: James Swallow Introduction (00:11:19) Titan's New Course (00:12:09) River and Vale (00:17:25) The New Characters (00:24:41) Juxtaposition (00:36:05) Survival (00:43:40) Horror Trek (00:47:04) Bringing Things Back (00:52:42) Personal Moments (00:55:33) New Elements (00:58:19) James' Other Projects (00:59:57) Final Thoughts (01:11:56) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

David A. Goodman: The Autobiography of James T. Kirk. There are very few characters from television, film or literature that loom as large as Captain Kirk, he's become a part of the cultural zeitgeist alongside Bond, Superman and Darth Vader, but never before has he been presented to the world in his own words. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther are joined by David A. Goodman, the editor of The Autobiography of James T. Kirk. We discuss where the idea came from for the book, the small clues, merging canon, Star Trek V, the people Kirk bumps into, more books, the artwork and footnotes, wrapping up with our final thoughts. In the news segment we remind everyone that Sight Unseen is out. Hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther Guest David A. Goodman Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Will Nguyen (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) News Sight Unseen is Out (00:02:35) Feature: David A. Goodman A Treat (00:06:00) The Idea (00:07:19) Small Clues (00:18:56) Merging Canon (00:27:49) Star Trek V (00:33:00) People Kirk Meets (00:38:07) Other Books? (00:43:30) Coming Up and Online (00:51:10) The Art (00:53:02) Footnotes (00:54:34) Final Thoughts (00:58:21) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Ferenginar: Satisfaction is Not Guaranteed. The world of Ferenginar was first seen on Star Trek in the Deep Space Nine episode, Family Business and would only be seen one other time in the series yet the planet was home to some of the show's most beloved characters so it was an obvious choice to visit again in the Worlds of DS9 books. In this episode of Literary Treks Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther brave the weather on Ferenginar to talk about Satisfaction is Not Guaranteed. We discuss this being a "Ferengi Episode", how it fits with the rest of the book series, an outsider's look, rounding out Quark, cleaning up the Ferengi, ratings and our final thoughts. In the news we take a look at the latest issue of Star Trek Ongoing, #49. Hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Will Nguyen (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) News Star Trek Ongoing #49 (00:02:41) Feature: Satisfaction is Not Guaranteed Ferenginar (00:11:35) The "Ferengi Episode" (00:12:03) Does it Fit? (00:22:05) Outside Looking In (00:26:39) Rounding Out Quark (00:31:53) Cleaning Up the Ferengi (00:36:26) Ratings (00:45:50) Final Thoughts (00:47:10) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Kirsten Beyer: Atonement The relaunch of Voyager under the direction of Kirsten Beyer has seen the return of the crew and the Full Circle fleet to the Delta Quadrant as well Kathryn Janeway back from the "dead" with the trilogy that began in Protectors coming to a rapid conclusion. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther are joined by Kirsten Beyer to talk about Atonement. We discuss the puzzle pieces coming together, creation, neat cameos, character arcs, B'Elanna, Chakotay and Janeway, downtime, the truth, At-Onement, some of her favorite things and what's coming next. In the news segment we talk about the latest issue of the Star Trek/Green Lantern crossover #3. Hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther Guest Kirsten Beyer Editor and Producer Matthew Rushing Executive Producers C Bryan Jones and Norman C. Lao Associate Producers Ken Tripp Will Nguyen Brandon-Shea Mutala Production Manager Richard Marquez Content Manager Will Nguyen News Star Trek/Green Lantern #3 (00:02:19) Feature: Kirsten Beyer Thinking Back (00:12:18) Puzzle Pieces (00:13:56) Some Creation (00:19:28) Neat Cameo Appearances (00:28:21) Talking About Characters (00:31:48) Back to B'Elanna (00:38:01) Chakotay and Janeway (00:44:23) Downtime (00:49:45) The Truth Will Set You Free (00:51:34) At-Onement (00:59:58) Some of Her Favorite Things (01:03:55) Coming Up Next and Kirsten Online (01:07:11) Final Thoughts (01:19:11) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Peter David: The Returned There are very few authors out there that can say they have worked for Dc Comics, Marvel and Dark Horse Comics and have written almost every major comic book character at some point in their career and to top it all off have gotten to play in the Star Trek universe, creating completely new characters and working with the established to build his own Trek playground. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther welcome Peter David to talk about The Returned series. We discuss his favorite working experiences and characters, the genesis of New Frontier, creating original characters, the tone of New Frontier, The Returned, writing Calhoun, The return of Q, The Dayan, what's next for New Frontier, where to find Peter online and our final thoughts. In the news segment we talk about New Visions #8 as well are the release of the new James T. Kirk book. Hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther Guest Peter David Editor and Producer Matthew Rushing Executive Producers C Bryan Jones and Norman C. Lao Associate Producers Ken Tripp Will Nguyen Brandon-Shea Mutala Production Manager Richard Marquez Content Manager Will Nguyen News New Visions #8 (00:02:49) James T. Kirk Book is Out (00:08:06) Feature: Peter David Introduction (00:12:11) Favorite Working Experience (00:13:02) Favorite Character to Write (00:14:25) New Frontier's Genesis (00:16:13) Creating Original Characters (00:19:29) The Tone of New Frontier (00:22:37) The Returned (00:24:37) Writing Calhoun (00:27:49) The Return of Q (00:29:28) The Dayan (00:30:17) Next for New Frontier (00:33:02) Peter Online (00:35:03) Final Thoughts (00:37:04) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Shadows of the Indigent. There are very few times in The Original Series where the trinity of Kirk, Spock and McCoy is not apart of an episode, but during the years between TOS and TMP the characters had taken different paths, Kirk was an admiral, McCoy a country doctor and Spock was on Vulcan attending to a private matter. With the Mere Anarchy series spanning the entirety of TOS, it gives the writers an opportunity to do something a little different with the characters. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther talk about Shadows of the Indigent. We discuss the ebook series, the Motion Picture era, dissatisfaction, a buddy cop feel, strange bedfellows, greed and our ratings. In our news segment we remind everyone that Atonement is out now! Hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther Editor and Producer Matthew Rushing Executive Producers C Bryan Jones and Norman C. Lao Associate Producers Ken Tripp Will Nguyen Production Manager Richard Marquez Content Manager Will Nguyen News Atonement is Out! (00:02:13) Feature: Shadow of the Indigent Ebook Series (00:09:43) The Motion Picture Era (00:11:11) Dissatisfaction (00:18:00) Buddy Cop Movie (00:21:14) Strange Bedfellows (00:26:04) Greed (00:29:55) Ratings (00:33:48) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

David Mack: Seekers 3: Long Shot. What if the laws of probability were no longer a factor and the most improbable and nigh unthinkable things began to happen? This is exactly what the crew of the Sagittarius runs into in the latest Seekers novel and the solution may just cost them more than they bargained for. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther welcome back author David Mack to discuss his latest book Seekers 3: Long Shot. We talk about it's creation, being villainless, illustrating the Prime Directive, scientific research, crew interactions, personal connections, life to the fullest, what's next for David and where to find him online. In the news section we talk about TNG: Warped and it's humorous ideas for a season 8 of The Next Generation. Hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther Guest David Mack Editor and Producer Matthew Rushing Executive Producers C Bryan Jones and Norman C. Lao Associate Producers Ken Tripp Will Nguyen Production Manager Richard Marquez Content Manager Will Nguyen News TNG: Warped (00:02:16) Feature: David Mack Introduction (00:05:12) Creation (00:06:34) Villianless (00:15:03) Illustration the Prime Directive (00:18:32) Scientific Race (00:24:44) Crew Interaction (00:29:46) Personal Connection (00:37:21) Life to the Full (00:42:14) Up Next for David (00:54:02) Finding David Online (01:02:01) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Bajor: Fragments and Omens. Unity saw Bajor finally make it into the Federation as a member world, fulfilling one the biggest storylines of the Deep Space Nine television series. Transition is never easy and Bajor now finds itself experiencing the growing pains of integrating itself into the interstellar community. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther talk about the Worlds of DS9 story Bajor: Fragments and Omens. We discuss the different pace, the changing times, Jake Sisko, Bajoran conspiracy theories, the endgame, theology and science, people making the place and our ratings. In the news segment we rejoice at the announcement of a new Star Trek encyclopedia, the Star Trek: Prey trilogy, new books from Christopher L. Bennett and review Star Trek/Green Lantern #2. Hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther Editor and Producer Matthew Rushing Richard Marquez Executive Producers C Bryan Jones and Norman C. Lao Associate Producers Ken Tripp Will Nguyen Production Manager Richard Marquez Content Manager Will Nguyen News New Star Trek Encyclopedia (00:04:07) Star Trek: Prey Trilogy (00:07:01) New From Christopher L. Bennett (00:10:00) Star Trek/Green Lantern #2 (00:11:54) Chapters: Bajor: Fragments and Omens Worlds of DS9 (00:17:50) A Different Pace (00:19:13) Times They Are A Changin' (00:23:19) Jake Sisko Appears in This Book (00:29:03) Baron Conspiracy Theories (00:34:57) Endgame (00:36:08) Theology and Science (00:43:04) People Make the Place (00:45:46) Ratings (00:49:10) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

New Frontier: The Returned Part 2. Part one of The Returned left us with a classic cliffhanger as Calhoun and his crew had traveled to a pocket universe in hot pursuit of the aliens responsible for the genocide of the Xenexians and to rescue the Starfleet personnel they had taken hostage. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther discuss The Returned Part 2. We talk about as the universe turns, how the story is for a long-time reader, it's a trap, a captain on the edge, a lively universe, a surprising guest, being in middle book purgatory, permanent political classes, the fight for survival and the good that men don't do. In the new segment we discuss the latest issue of Star Trek Ongoing #48 Hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther Editor and Producer Matthew Rushing Richard Marquez Executive Producers Norman C. Lao and C Bryan Jones Associate Producers Will Nguyen Ken Tripp Production Manager Richard Marquez Content Manager Will Nguyen News Ongoing #48 (00:02:06) Feature: The Returned Part 2 As the Universe Turns (00:10:45) How is the Story? (00:11:26) It's a Trap! (00:14:11) Captain on the Edge (00:18:31) A Lively Universe (00:23:02) A Surprise Guest Star (00:25:52) Middle Book Purgatory (00:29:49) Permanent Political Class (00:31:19) Fight for Survival (00:35:18) The Good That Men Don't Do (00:39:09) Wrapping Up (00:43:15) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm/ Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Goodreads: Goodreads Group Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep our shows coming to you every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Trill: Unjoined. The Deep Space Nine book Unity left the Trill people shaken to their very core with the revelation that the parasites were actually somehow related the symbionts. With the planet in turmoil, Julian Bashir and Ezri Dax travel to Trill in hopes of unraveling the mystery of the parasites and bringing peace to a planet on the brink of civil war. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther navigate the deep philosophical waters of Trill: Unjoined. We discuss the world building, a society of secrets, Star Trek genetics gone wrong, the universe being grey, class warfare, history, Julian and Ezri and wrap up with our ratings. In the news we remind everyone that David Mack's Seekers 3: Long Shot is now available. Hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther Editor and Producer Matthew Rushing Richard Marquez Executive Producers Norman C. Lao and C Bryan Jones Associate Producers Will Nguyen Ken Tripp Production Manager Richard Marquez Content Manager Will Nguyen News Seekers 3 is Out! (00:02:50) Feature: Trill: Unjoined Worlds of DS9 (00:04:33) The World Building (00:06:11) A Society of Secrets (00:12:13) Star Trek Genetics Gone Wrong (00:20:22) The Universe is Grey (00:24:05) Class Warfare (00:28:16) History (00:37:55) Julian and Ezri (00:43:15) Ratings (00:49:58) Wrapping Up (00:52:16) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm/ Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Goodreads: Goodreads Group Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep our shows coming to you every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Mere Anarchy: The Centre Cannot Hold. The Original Series is often seen as an anthology show since the Enterprise hops from planet to planet with no real connection to what came before. The literary universe gives the authors the opportunity to show that just because a specific mission is over that does not mean the the crew never returns to further the relationship that has begun. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther discuss the book The Centre Cannot Hold, the second part of the Mere Anarchy series. We talk about being back on Mestiko, the cold war era, spanning TOS, the Federation V Klingons, the long game, the dangerous game and give our ratings. In the news segment we wrap up the Tholian Webs comic arc with Ongoing number 47. Hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther Editor and Producer Matthew Rushing Richard Marquez Executive Producers Norman C. Lao and C Bryan Jones Associate Producers Will Nguyen Ken Tripp Production Manager Richard Marquez Content Manager Will Nguyen News Ongoing #47 (00:02:26) Feature: The Centre Cannot Hold Meanwhile Back on Mestiko (00:10:31) Cold War Era (00:12:21) Spanning the Entire Series (00:15:55) Federation V Klingons (00:17:00) The Long Game (00:20:54) Dangerous Game (00:26:23) Ratings (00:31:33) Wrap Up (00:34:16) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm/ Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Goodreads: Goodreads Group Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep our shows coming to you every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

David R. George III: Sacraments of Fire. When The Soul Key ended in 2009, Star Trek fans were left with a massive cliffhanger as Illiana Ghemor stood in front of the Ascendants and proclaimed; " I am the Fire." Unfortunately the story of the Ascendants arc was lost as the DS9 books caught up with the rest of the 24th century in the Typhon Pact series. that is, until now. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther welcome author David R. George III back to discuss is latest DS9 novel, Sacraments of Fire which begins the final arc of the Ascendants story. We talk about stitching together the DS9 quilt, what goes where, the different faces of faith, Ro's growth, a place for Sisko, the many plot threads, the new DS9, tidbits about Ascendance and where to find David online. Hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther Guest David R. George III Editor and Producer Matthew Rushing Richard Marquez Executive Producers Norman C. Lao and C Bryan Jones Associate Producers Will Nguyen Ken Tripp Production Manager Richard Marquez Content Manager Will Nguyen News Comic News from ComicCon (00:01:57) Feature: David R. George III David at ComicCon (00:08:28) Stitching Together the Quilt (00:11:15) What Goes Where (00:21:05) Ro Grows (00:35:23) A Place for Sisko (00:45:27) So Many Plots (00:53:22) Time on the New DS9 (00:58:16) Tidbits About Ascendance (01:06:18) Closing (01:17:26) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm/ Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Goodreads: Goodreads Group Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep our shows coming to you every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

New Frontier: The Returned, Part 1. When the New Frontier series began in 1997 it was a bold experiment for Pocket Books, a series without lead characters from on of the Star Trek series. Over the years it's popularity has grown and has a loyal following which has lead to a new three part ebook series. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther discuss The Returned, Part 1. We talk about New Frontiers return, working for a resolution, jumping in late, popcorn Trek, the legacy of New Frontier, a demigod, 3 instead of 1, if this is the end and why people should read the series. For the news segment we look at New Visions issue 7 as well as the beginning of The Spectrum War, Star Trek's crossover with Green Lantern. Hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther Editor and Producer Matthew Rushing Richard Marquez Executive Producers Norman C. Lao and C Bryan Jones Associate Producers Will Nguyen Ken Tripp Production Manager Richard Marquez Content Manager Will Nguyen News New Visions 7 (00:02:21) Star Trek/Green Lantern: The Spectrum War (00:08:39) Feature New Frontier is Back (00:12:38) working for the Resolution (00:14:09) Jumping in Late (00:15:43) Popcorn Trek (00:18:11) New Frontier's Legacy (00:24:54) A Demigod as Deus Ex Machina (00:29:05) 3 Instead of 1 (00:30:19) If This is the End (00:33:01) Why People Should Read New Frontier (00:35:31) Closing (00:38:09) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm/ Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Goodreads: Goodreads Group Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep our shows coming

Ex Machina. The Motion Picture left Star Trek fans with as many questions as it answered and when the story picked up in The Wrath of Khan, a lot of them did not truly get adressed leaving the audience to wonder, what happened to the crew after Kirk said, "Out there..... thataway." In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther discuss Christopher L. Bennett's, Ex Machina. Well talk about what happens after The Motion Picture, the profound changes, the questions the book raises, the McCoy problem, fallout from TMP, true freedom, bad sales and our ratings. In the news segment we have new blubs for upcoming, Voyager, Original Series and Enterprise books to discuss. Hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther Editor and Producer Matthew Rushing Richard Marquez Executive Producers Norman C. Lao and C Bryan Jones Associate Producers Will Nguyen Ken Tripp Production Manager Richard Marquez Content Manager Will Nguyen News New Blubs for VOY, TOS and ENT books (00:03:23) Feature: Ex Machina After the Motion Picture (00:13:05) Profoundly Changed (00:16:27) The Questions (00:27:20) The McCoy Problem (00:29:55) Fallout from The Motion Picture (00:39:02) True Freedom (00:41:20) Bad Sales (00:50:02) Ratings (00:52:41) Closing (00:55:43) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm/ Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Goodreads: Goodreads Group Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep our shows coming to you every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Andor: Paradigm. The Andorians have always been one of Star Trek's best looking races, yet even by the time the DS9 relaunch started, they had been little more than window dressing. The relaunch team set out to change that by bringing on a new character to the station, allowing the authors to create a vivid culture for the Andorians. It is no surprise that when the Worlds of DS9 series started that Andor was one of the planets visited. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther wrap up the first book in the Worlds of DS9 series with Andor: Paradigm. We discuss the differences Enterprise created, the Andorian culture, alien races being alien, science and biology, Prynn and Shar, the Prynn problem, where things end and our ratings. In the news segment we talk about Dayton Ward's newest book In History's Shadow II: Temporal Boogaloo and the possibilities for cover art as well as look at Christopher Jones' new monthly column on StarTrek.com Hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther Editor and Producer Matthew Rushing Richard Marquez Executive Producers Norman C. Lao and C Bryan Jones Associate Producers Will Nguyen Ken Tripp Production Manager Richard Marquez Content Manager Will Nguyen News In History's Shadow II (00:01:58) New StarTrek.com Column (00:05:20) Feature: Andor Paradigm (00:07:52) Difference With Enterprise (00:08:40) The Andorians (00:11:53) Alien Races Being Alien (00:17:55) Science and Biology (00:24:20) Shar and Prynn (00:30:40) The Prynn Problem (00:32:35) Wrapping it Up (00:36:14) Ratings (00:40:47) Closing (00:44:50) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm/ Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Goodreads: Goodreads Group Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep our shows coming to you every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Cardassia: The Lotus Flower. The Dominion War left Cardassia ravaged. The planet is on the edge of a knife, as it's people scrounge for food, power and answers, trying to rebuild a once proud civilization. The question becomes, do they look to the past for answers or forge something new? In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther talk about Una McCormack's book Cardassia: The Lotus Flower which kicks off the Worlds of DS9 series. We discuss a broken world, faith and belief, rehabilitating a vedek, being out of Mile's shadow, science's purity and give our ratings. In our news segment we look at the new Ongoing #46 as it starts a new story The Tholian Webs. Hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther Editor and Producer Matthew Rushing Richard Marquez Executive Producers Norman C. Lao and C Bryan Jones Associate Producers Will Nguyen Ken Tripp Production Manager Richard Marquez Content Manager Will Nguyen News Ongoing #46 (00:01:48) Feature: Cardassia Continuing the DS9 Relaunch (00:09:48) The Lotus Flower Blurb (00:10:35) Right Off the Bat (00:11:12) A Broken World (00:13:00) Faith and Belief (00:19:08) Rehabilitation of a Vedek (00:27:33) Out of Mile's Shadow (00:34:55) Science Purity (00:41:15) Ratings (00:48:34) Closing (00:51:02) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm/ Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Goodreads: Goodreads Group Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep our shows coming to you every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Armageddon's Arrow. It has been a long road of recovery for the Federation since the events of Destiny. Captain Picard once asked during a previous war, "Does anyone remember when we use to be explorers?". Now the time has come for the Enterprise to once again boldly go and author Dayton Ward has given us a front row seat in Armageddon's Arrow. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther are joined by Dayton Ward to talk about this latest adventure for the TNG crew. We discuss changing course in the 24th century, the new crew with the old, Picard's changes, creating races and technology, being careful what you wish for, literary on ramp, balancing resources, how things circle back, section 1701, what Taurik saw, the ending, trying to surprise readers and upcoming things from Dayton. In the news section we find out exactly what Dan was doing for Section 31 in Iceland and talk about the soon release of The Wit and Wisdom of Star Trek. Hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther Guest Dayton Ward Editor and Producer Matthew Rushing Richard Marquez Executive Producers Norman C. Lao and C Bryan Jones Associate Producers Will Nguyen Ken Tripp Production Manager Richard Marquez Content Manager Will Nguyen News Dan is Back! (00:02:06) The Wit and Wisdom of Star Trek (00:05:16) Feature: Dayton Ward Back to the First (00:07:07) Changing Course (00:08:33) New With the Old (00:17:01) Picard's Changes (00:18:41) Creating Technology and Races (00:27:43) Be Careful What You Wish For (00:32:02) Literary On-Ramp (00:33:43) Balancing Resources (00:37:45) As Much as Things Change (00:40:18) Section 1701 (00:45:14) What Did Taurik See? (00:47:08) The Ending (00:54:20) Trying to Surprise Us (00:56:34) Upcoming for Dayton and Finding Him Online (00:58:52) Closing (01:06:19) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm/ Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Goodreads: Goodreads Group Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep our shows coming to you every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Born With Teeth. Kate Mulgrew burst on to the scene for Star Trek fans in the winter of 1995 and became the first female lead in the franchise, but Kate's life did not start there. She had a full life way before Trek came around. In this episode of Literary Treks host Matthew Rushing is joined by To The Journey's own Charlynn Schmiedt to talk about Kate Mulgrew's new memoir Born With Teeth. We discuss our expectations going in to the book, literally being born with teeth, Kate's eccentric upbringing, a haunting, the menagerie of men, the book end and how to rate a memoir. Hosts Matthew Rushing Guest Charlynn Schmiedt Editor and Producer Matthew Rushing Richard Marquez Executive Producers Norman C. Lao and C Bryan Jones Associate Producers Will Nguyen Ken Tripp Production Manager Richard Marquez Content Manager Will Nguyen News A Guest Host (00:01:53) Feature: Born With Teeth A Different Literary Treks (00:04:09) Expectations (00:04:38) Literally Born With Teeth (00:07:25) Eccentric Upbringing (00:13:08) A Haunting (00:20:02) Menagerie of Men (00:28:24) The Book End (00:35:08) Rating ? (00:41:51) Closing (00:44:29) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm/ Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Goodreads: Goodreads Group Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep our shows coming to you every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Assimilation². In 1963 a BBC production by the name of Doctor Who premiered and just four years later Star Trek would premiere on NBC. Little did anyone know that these two shows would continue for so long or become such a part of the cultural zeitgeist. Yet the two franchises would not be brought together till 2012 in the form of a comic crossover. In this episode of Literary Trek hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther talk about the Star Trek: The Next Generation and Doctor Who crossover comic, Assimilation². We discuss the post Wolf 359 Federation, the timeline of the story, being a Doctor Who fan verses a novice, whether Guinan is part Time Lord, the art, crossovers and give our ratings. For our news segment we judge the covers for Atonement, Star Trek Costumes and Child of Two Worlds, then review Ongoing #45 and New Visions Resistance. Hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther Editor and Producer Matthew Rushing Richard Marquez Associate Producers Will Nguyen Ken Tripp Production Manager Richard Marquez Content Coordinator Will Nguyen News Atonement Cover (00:02:07) Star Trek Costumes Cover (00:05:34) Child of Two Worlds Cover (00:10:01) Ongoing #45 (00:15:00) New Visions Resistance (00:19:25) Feature Challenge Accepted (00:24:44) Post Wolf 359 Federation (00:26:42) Timeline (00:31:03) Fan vs Novice (00:37:54) Guinan, Time Lord? (00:42:02) Wrapping it Up (00:44:38) The Art (00:47:43) Crossovers (00:50:00) Ratings (00:52:34) Closing (00:53:56) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm/ Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Goodreads: Goodreads Group Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep our shows coming to you every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Dave Galanter: Crisis of Consciousness. Star Trek books have always been good at filling in the gaps and giving us a deeper understanding for the decisions the characters make on screen, it's one of the joys of Treklit. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther are joined by author Dave Galanter to talk about his newest TOS book, Crisis of Consciousness. We discuss his Star Trek story, coming up with new adventures, his influences, writing the TOS cast and them working together, dovetailing with his first book, the psychology of Star Trek and where to find him online. In the news segment we take a look at the newest Titan novel cover and talk about the blub. Hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther Guest Dave Galanter Editor and Producer Matthew Rushing Richard Marquez Associate Producers Will Nguyen Ken Tripp Production Manager Richard Marquez Content Coordinator Will Nguyen News Book Cover Judging and Blub (00:02:04) Feature: Dave Galanter Introduction (00:06:07) Dave's Star Trek Story (00:07:13) New Adventures (00:10:05) Influences (00:25:35) Writing the Cast (00:26:23) Working Together (00:33:14) Writing Scotty (00:46:07) McCoy (00:49:43) Zhatan's Confusion (00:52:02) Dovetailing Troublesome Minds (00:56:06) Psychology of Star Trek (00:58:47) Star Trek's Special Place (01:08:10) Finding Dave Online (01:19:15) Closing (01:24:11) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm/ Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Goodreads: Goodreads Group Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep our shows coming to you every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Mere Anarchy: Things Fall Apart. 2006 saw the celebration of 40 years of Star Trek and to celebrate Pocket Books put together an ebook series comprising of six books that would span the entire Original Series timeline. Each story would build on the next as Kirk and his crew dealt with the aftermath of a disaster on the planet Mestiko. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther talk about the first book in the Mere Anarchy series, Things Fall Apart. We discuss the setting, the dilemma of the people on Mestiko, Kirk's burden, The Prime Directive, and the series long game. In our news segment we rave about Rob Caswell's new Seekers book covers for Long Shot and All That's Left. Hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther Editor and Producer Matthew Rushing Richard Marquez Associate Producers Will Nguyen Ken Tripp Production Manager Richard Marquez Content Coordinator Will Nguyen News Book Covers to Judge (00:02:45) Feature: Things Fall Apart New Series (00:13:19) Quick Question (00:14:05) The Setting (00:14:49) The Dilemma (00:21:21) Kirk's Burden (00:26:50) The Prime Directive (00:33:21) The Long Game (00:38:49) Closing (00:43:35) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm/ Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Goodreads: Goodreads Group Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep our shows coming to you every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Unity. In 2001 S.D. Perry kicked off the Deep Space Nine Relaunch and set Star Trek books on a bold new path, continuing the adventures of the crew like more season of the show. As she started the "season" so she would end it, with two books acting as an epic finale, Rising Son and Unity. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther discuss Unity. We talk how it wraps up season 8, how DS9 made another TNG idea better, the path of the Emissary, the impact of the story on The Prophets, time, love and our ratings. In our news segment we look at some of the books and comics we are excited about that are coming out soon. Hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther Editor and Producer Matthew Rushing Richard Marquez Associate Producers Will Nguyen Ken Tripp Production Manager Richard Marquez Content Coordinator Will Nguyen News Things We're Excited About (00:03:41) Feature: Unity I Own the Hardback (00:07:08) Setting the Stage (00:08:45) Season 8 Finale (00:11:47) Making TNG Better (00:21:22) The Path of the Emissary (00:27:19) Who are The Prophets? (00:43:59) Time and Love (00:50:14) Ratings (00:55:31) Closing (00:57:51) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm/ Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Goodreads: Goodreads Group Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep our shows coming to you every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Gold Key Comics Vol.1 Part 2. Starting with issue one, Gold Key created a unique look at what Star Trek might have been without the philosophy Gene Roddenberry and basis in scientific extrapolation. The pulp wackiness of the series has delighted readers for close to 50 years. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther finish their look at the first volume of IDW's reprints. We talk about some of the ways things from the show begin to creep in to the comic, issues 4-6, where we laugh a lot and give our ratings. In our news segment we review Ongoing #44. Hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther Editor and Producer Matthew Rushing Richard Marquez Associate Producers Will Nguyen Lisa Stevens Kenneth Trip Production Manager Richard Marquez Content Coordinator Will Nguyen News Ongoing #44 (00:03:47) Feature Gold Key Comics (00:11:50) Back in the Saddle (00:12:02) The Peril of Planet Quick Change (00:16:19) The Ghost Planet (00:29:31) When Planets Collide (00:45:43) Ratings (00:58:41) Closing (01:02:53) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm/ Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Goodreads: Goodreads Group Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep our shows coming to you every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Rising Son. The last time Jake Sisko was seen in the Deep Space Nine relaunch, he had bought a ship from Quark and was headed into the wormhole, in an effort to fulfill a prophecy that seemed to indicate he would be reunited with his father. It would not be till six books later that we would have an answer to the question, "What happened to Jake?". In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther talk about Rising Son. We discuss our first impressions, Opaka's escape, Jake's life in his father's shadow, how we live, free will, predestination, responsibility, life's purpose, planting the seeds for the future and our ratings. In our news segment we talk about the way the Star Trek books hold up, judge a book by it's cover and then celebrate the 100th episode by talking about some of the favorite books we've covered, interviews and a sincere thank you to all of the listeners for their support as well as to the authors for being so generous with their time. Hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther Editor and Producer Matthew Rushing Richard Marquez Associate Producers Will Nguyen Ken Tripp Production Manager Richard Marquez Content Coordinator Will Nguyen News How the Books Hold Up (00:02:39) Judge a Book by it's Cover (00:05:21) Thanks for 100 Episodes and to 100 More (00:10:53) Feature: Rising Son First Impressions (00:21:48) Opaka's Escape? (00:24:49) In His Father's Shadow (00:27:42) How Do I live? (00:32:19) Free Will, Predestination and Responsibility (00:41:03) Life's Purpose (00:51:23) Planting the Seeds (00:54:42) Final Thoughts and Rating (00:57:23) Closing (01:00:51) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm/ Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Goodreads: Goodreads Group Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep our shows coming to you every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Gold Key Comics Vol. 1. The first company to produce Star Trek comics was Gold Key. Armed in the beginning with only production art and never having seen the show, these comics give fans a picture of what Star Trek might have been without the philosophy and hope for the future Roddenberry instilled in the franchise. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther go back to issues 1 though 3 of the Gold Key comics, collected in IDW's stunning Volume 1. We discuss the impact of creators who had never seen Star Trek beyond publicity stills and how this impacts the look, feel and interpretation of Star Trek, asking the question; "If this was what Star Trek had been, would it have lasted 50 years?". We walk through each issue and conclude with our ratings for the first 3 issues. In our news segment we talk about the upcoming Star Trek/Green Lantern crossover as well as take a look at the last issue of the Trek/Apes series. Hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther Editor and Producer Matthew Rushing Richard Marquez Associate Producers Will Nguyen Ken Tripp Production Manager Richard Marquez Content Coordinator Will Nguyen News Star Trek/ Green Lantern Coming Soon (00:02:22) Trek/Apes Conclusion (00:06:43) Feature: Gold Key Vol. 1 Issues 1-3 Reaching All the Way Back (00:16:01) Not Much to Go On (00:17:13) K-G, Planet of Death! (00:25:08) The Devil's Isle of Space (00:37:07) Automated Destroyer! (00:44:56) Ratings (00:52:31) Closing (00:58:46) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm/ Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Goodreads: Goodreads Group Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep our shows coming to you every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Uncertain Logic. There is always a beginning and The Rise of the Federation series is the story of how a fledgling group of planets will become the shining beacon of hope known as the Federation we see in The Original Series and beyond. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther dive into the latest book by Christopher L. Bennett, Uncertain Logic. We talk about the surprise of learning there is another Enterprise in Starfleet, the politics in this period of Federation history, filling in the gaps, the Deltan story line, the power of devaluation, the battle for the Vulcan soul, the price of lies and our ratings. Hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther Editor and Producer Matthew Rushing Richard Marquez Associate Producers Will Nguyen Lisa Stevens Kenneth Trip Production Manager Richard Marquez Content Coordinator Will Nguyen News Introduction (00:02:33) Feature An Andorian Enterprise? (00:03:21) Politics of the Prequels (00:04:40) Filling in the Gaps (00:15:41) Deltans and the Power of Empathy (00:18:47) The Power of Devaluation (00:24:31) The Battle for the Vulcan Soul (00:32:56) The Price of Lies (00:45:14) Ratings (00:52:16) Closing (00:56:09) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm/ Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Goodreads: Goodreads Group Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep our shows coming

Shadow of the Machine. In the aftermath of The Motion Picture the TOS characters were seen supposedly going back to the final frontier but what if they went back to Earth first for repairs and shore leave first? In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther discuss Shadows of the Machine, the latest enovella by Scott Harrison. We talk about the how heroes are real people, some of the continuity issues with other novels, dive into the stories of Kirk, Sulu and Spock, and give our ratings. In the news segment we judge the covers for the New Frontier novellas, talk about blurbs for the upcoming Titan, Seekers, TOS, and DS9 books, discuss the news of a 50th anniversary trilogy, finishing up by reviewing the new issues of the Trek/Apes crossover and Ongoing #43. Hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther Editor and Producer Matthew Rushing Richard Marquez Associate Producers Will Nguyen Lisa Stevens Kenneth Trip Production Manager Richard Marquez Content Coordinator Will Nguyen News Multiple Covers to Judge (00:02:30) Titan: Sight Unseen Blurb (00:09:09) Seekers: All That's Left Blurb (00:12:08) TOS: Child of Two Worlds (00:14:53) DS9: Ascendance (00:17:04) 5Oth Anniversary Trilogy (00:24:39) Trek/Apes 4 (00:27:38) Ongoing #43 (00:32:39) Feature: Shadows of the Machine Shadows of the Machine (00:38:01) Heroes are Real People (00:39:25) Continuity Issues (00:44:10) Kirk's Story (00:48:27) Sulu's Story (00:52:47) Spock's Story (00:58:14) Final Thoughts and Ratings (01:03:30) Closing (01:06:15) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm/ Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep our shows coming to you every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Tony Daniel: Savage Trade. One of the joys of Star Trek literature is what it can add to the series, even the bad episodes can be improved upon through a well written book or comic. In this episode of Literary Treks Matthew Rushing is joined by author Tony Daniel to talk about his latest novel, Savage Trade that follows up on the classic TOS episode, Savage Curtain. We discuss the genesis of the book, building from what is seen in the show, good and evil, historical characters, expanding on the Vulcans, writing the ensemble, why Tony chose certain figures from history, creating races for the book, his upcoming projects and lastly where to find Tony online. With Dan on a super-secret, Section 31 mission we are saving news and comic reviews till the next episode. Hosts Matthew Rushing Guest Tony Daniel Editor and Producer Matthew Rushing Richard Marquez Associate Producers Will Nguyen Lisa Stevens Kenneth Trip Production Manager Richard Marquez Content Coordinator Will Nguyen News Introduction (00:01:16) Feature: Tony Daniel Savage Trade (00:02:24) Genesis of the Book (00:02:59) Spoiler Warning (00:04:51) Building from TOS (00:04:51) Good and Evil? (00:08:04) Historical Characters (00:13:20) Expanding Vulcans (00:18:16) Writing as an Ensemble (00:23:59) Why Those Historical Characters? (00:26:35) Creating Races for the Book (00:29:55) Upcoming Projects (00:41:14) Tony Online (00:48:15) Closing (00:50:24) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm/ Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep our shows coming to you every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm