This Week in Trek: A Star Trek Podcast

Discord: http://discord.thisweekintrek.com Twitch: http://twitch.tv/starmiketv Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/starmike We take a look at Discovery S2E3, "Point of Light"

Discord: http://discord.thisweekintrek.com Twitch: http://twitch.tv/starmiketv Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/starmike Review spreadsheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zWUJXbg-ShYgZLfBWIqCih3G_DgFdujgkZsrDsFllxA/edit?usp=drive_web#gid=1 News Discovery S2E1 is on Youtube for free The Ready Room DSC S2 titles IDW S comic with Hildebrant cover Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: Do you think that today’s Star Trek episodes/movies can influence people like TOS did when it first aired on TV? Star Trek in pop culture: Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert at the D.C. “Rally to restore sanity” Oct 30, 2010. Here’s part of a skit about politicians seeding fear. Last week in Trek Episode insight: TOS: The Corbomite Maneuver. S1, E10 Character insight - Dr. M'Benga Subspace communications

Discord: http://discord.thisweekintrek.com Twitch: http://twitch.tv/starmiketv Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/starmike We take a look at S2E2, "New Eden"

Discord: http://discord.thisweekintrek.com Twitch: http://twitch.tv/starmiketv Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/starmike Review spreadsheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zWUJXbg-ShYgZLfBWIqCih3G_DgFdujgkZsrDsFllxA/edit?usp=drive_web#gid=1 News Section 31 spinoff with Georgeou. Georgeou will also be in S3. Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: With Trek 4 seemingly dead, what are the chances that we will see some Trek movies in the prime universe made for CBS All Access? Star Trek in pop culture: Key & Peele. S2, E9. Comedy standup & sketch show. From the beginning of an episode. Last week in Trek Episode insight: TNG 2x22: Shades of Gray Character insight - William Lucking

Discord: http://discord.thisweekintrek.com Twitch: http://twitch.tv/starmiketv Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/starmike We take a look at S2E1, "Brother"

Discord: http://discord.thisweekintrek.com Twitch: http://twitch.tv/starmiketv Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/starmike Review spreadsheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zWUJXbg-ShYgZLfBWIqCih3G_DgFdujgkZsrDsFllxA/edit?usp=drive_web#gid=1 News Picard show linked with destruction of Romulus. So… JJVerse? New kids cartoon series in the works. Cartoon Short Treks coming after end of S2. Trek 4 shelved. In DSC S2, Spock is in a battle between his human & vulcan halves. DSC S2 has another bridge entrance added & other ship design changes. Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: What do u think is the best example of a Trek alien race that was introduced in one series and improved upon in another series? My choice is the Ferengi from TNG to DS9. Star Trek in pop culture: Being Erica S4, E9. Erica describes her perfect man and travels with her guide to meet him in an alternate reality. Last week in Trek Episode insight: TNG 6x03: Man of the People

Discord: http://discord.thisweekintrek.com Twitch: http://twitch.tv/starmiketv Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/starmike Review spreadsheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zWUJXbg-ShYgZLfBWIqCih3G_DgFdujgkZsrDsFllxA/edit?usp=drive_web#gid=1 News “The Escape Artist” is Darrell’s favorite DSC Trek, whether S1 or short. 2020 Trek Cruise 3 begins booking Jan 14. Kate Mulgrew. Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: What are you most looking forward to in Trek in 2019? Do you think we will get any more announcements of future Trek projects this year? Star Trek in pop culture: 3rd Rock from the Sun, 1996. George Takei shows up. (2 clips) Last week in Trek Episode insight: DS9 S7 "Inter Arma Enim Silent Leges”. 2 of 3 with 1 being “Inquisition”. Character insight - Tallera Subspace communications

Discord: http://discord.thisweekintrek.com Twitch: http://twitch.tv/starmiketv Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/starmike Review spreadsheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zWUJXbg-ShYgZLfBWIqCih3G_DgFdujgkZsrDsFllxA/edit?usp=drive_web#gid=1 News More Axanar drama Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: I have seen a lot of top Trek villain lists that have Q in them. Do you consider Q a villain? Star Trek in pop culture: Joey S1, E14. There’s a party, and Brent Spiner is there. Last week in Trek Episode insight: TNG - All Good Things Character insight - Best of Picard

Discord: http://discord.thisweekintrek.com Twitch: http://twitch.tv/starmiketv Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/starmike Review spreadsheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zWUJXbg-ShYgZLfBWIqCih3G_DgFdujgkZsrDsFllxA/edit?usp=drive_web#gid=1 News Discovery short trek: The Escape Artist Jan 3 S2 begins Jan 17 Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: We have seen Dr. Crusher take command of the Enterprise D. Any thoughts on why we never seen McCoy take command in TOS? Would that have been something you would have like to have seen? Star Trek in pop culture: Drop Zone (1994), Wesley Snipes, Gary Busey. Here, some security guards are watching a portable tv on-the-job and guess what’s on. Episode insight: ENT, S2 E6: Singularity Character insight - The best of Q

Discord: http://discord.thisweekintrek.com Twitch: http://twitch.tv/starmiketv Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/starmike Review spreadsheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zWUJXbg-ShYgZLfBWIqCih3G_DgFdujgkZsrDsFllxA/edit?usp=drive_web#gid=1 News John Van Citters named vice president of Star Trek brand development. The job description: “Primarily working on content development and new brand initiatives ranging from original fiction to gaming to online content and live events. Creative liaison to writers rooms and production teams across the Star Trek brand.” DSC S2 expanded from 13 episodes to 14. Came out MINUTES after we finished recording last ep. Picard series: 8 episodes have been written so far. Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: Which of the following do u think should have never been introduced in Trek due to the complications involved with it: time travel or the mirror universe? Star Trek in pop culture: Duckman S3, E15 (1996) Last week in Trek Episode insight: TNG S7E8 "Attached" Character insight - Solbor

Discord: http://discord.thisweekintrek.com Twitch: http://twitch.tv/starmiketv Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/starmike Review spreadsheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zWUJXbg-ShYgZLfBWIqCih3G_DgFdujgkZsrDsFllxA/edit?usp=drive_web#gid=1 News The Picard show: Late 2019. Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: Which Star Trek actor/actress would you like to write a biography about? Star Trek in pop culture: Royal Pains, S4 E7. Someone gets their blood drawn and it’s green. Last week in Trek Episode insight: VOY: Author, Author Short Trek insight - "The Brightest Star" with @xandara

Discord: http://discord.thisweekintrek.com Twitch: http://twitch.tv/starmiketv Review spreadsheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zWUJXbg-ShYgZLfBWIqCih3G_DgFdujgkZsrDsFllxA/edit?usp=drive_web#gid=1 News Star Trek Cruise 3. Almost sold out. 40 rooms left. $1000 each. Inside only. DSC S2 Trailer is out: trekne.ws/2Q4JEZL DSC S1 Blu-ray now only $30! amzn.to/2E72g4W Movies 1-10 all for $32! amzn.to/2Q4XVG4 Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: What do you think is the best known catch phrase for each TOS character? Star Trek in pop culture: MIT: First ion drive airplane flown. https://youtu.be/boB6qu5dcCw Last week in Trek Episode insight: VOY: S6 Life Line Character insight - Marco Rodriguez

Discord: http://discord.thisweekintrek.com Twitch: http://twitch.tv/starmiketv Review spreadsheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zWUJXbg-ShYgZLfBWIqCih3G_DgFdujgkZsrDsFllxA/edit?usp=drive_web#gid=1 News Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: Which of the following would you give your cohost as a present for Christmas: Singing lessons from Uhura, saxophone lessons from Riker, bagpipe lessons from Scotty or flute lessons from Picard? (I think he means trombone) Star Trek in pop culture: Will & Grace S1, E6. Someone walks in wearing a stereotypical sci-fi halloween style costume. Last week in Trek - None Episode insight: ENT - Carpenter Street - S3, E11 Character insight - Wesley Crusher Subspace communications

Discord: http://discord.thisweekintrek.com Twitch: http://twitch.tv/starmiketv Review spreadsheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zWUJXbg-ShYgZLfBWIqCih3G_DgFdujgkZsrDsFllxA/edit?usp=drive_web#gid=1 News DSC S1 Blu-ray is out now. Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: Do you feel that there was a great opportunity missed in not showing a prequel or sequel to TNG “Cause and Effect” with the crew of the USS Bozeman? Star Trek in pop culture: Sent in by Rene in Denmark! NCIS New Orleans, S4, E12 Last week in Trek Episode insight: DS9 Children of Time S5, E22 Subspace communications

Discord: http://discord.thisweekintrek.com Twitch: http://twitch.tv/starmiketv Review spreadsheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zWUJXbg-ShYgZLfBWIqCih3G_DgFdujgkZsrDsFllxA/edit?usp=drive_web#gid=1 News Another Star Trek Golden Book is on the way. Too Many Tribbles! – July 2, 2019 4.99 https://amzn.to/2P8LmsF CBS is in talks with actress Michelle Yeoh to lead a new Star Trek TV series. Star Trek: Section 31? Nobody knows. Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: Which sacrifice had the least emotional impact on you: Decker in TMP, David in Trek 3 or Sybok in Trek 5? Star Trek in pop culture: Buffy S6, E19. The nerd trio are doing something stupid in a bar Episode insight - TNG S1, "Code of Honor" Character insight - Lydia Anderson Subspace communications Our review of Short Trek, "Calypso"

Discord: http://discord.thisweekintrek.com Twitch: http://twitch.tv/starmiketv Review spreadsheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zWUJXbg-ShYgZLfBWIqCih3G_DgFdujgkZsrDsFllxA/edit?usp=drive_web#gid=1 News TNG-Era Starfleet Uniform Jumpsuit (2018 Pre-Order) $ 650.00. Shipping FALL 2019 Artist @larkistin89 on Twitter. Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: What alien Trek race do u think has the most unrealistic trait? My first choice is Betazoids. Being able to read people emotions on a planet while orbiting in a starship is really stretching it IMO. Star Trek in pop culture: Mythbusters S10, E4. Adam Savage is in a bubbling tank of water trying to find out if its possible to swim in bubbly water. Last week in Trek Episode insight - TOS S3 - "The Empath" Character insight - Pulaski

Discord: http://discord.thisweekintrek.com Twitch: http://twitch.tv/starmiketv Review spreadsheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zWUJXbg-ShYgZLfBWIqCih3G_DgFdujgkZsrDsFllxA/edit?usp=drive_web#gid=1 News Star Trek: Lower Decks- An animated comedy series coming by Rick & Morty writer Mike McMahan. It will likely have the flavor of @TNG_S8 (same writer) AND the Short Treks short, The Escape Artist (same writer) is our preview (Jan 3, 2019). Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: Which would u rather have: a great season 3 of TOS, a great season 6 & 7 of TNG or 7 seasons of TAS? Star Trek in pop culture: Victorious, S3 E11. What’s in Pawnie’s backpack? Last week in Trek - no Episode insight: VOY S4: Prey Character insight - Ghosts

Discord: http://discord.thisweekintrek.com Twitch: http://twitch.tv/starmiketv Review spreadsheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zWUJXbg-ShYgZLfBWIqCih3G_DgFdujgkZsrDsFllxA/edit?usp=drive_web#gid=1 News Montgomery Scott scotch Destination Star Trek in the UK Star Trek set with Shatner $1000 which is $1000 too much Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: Do u feel a slight void in Trek history since we practically know nothing about the Enterprise B and slightly more with the Enterprise C? Star Trek in pop culture: The Simpsons S15, “Pie Man Serves Justice”: Comic Book guy sends Nichelle Nichols an invitation for tea & chit-chat. She shows up, sees that comic book guy was attacked by Pie Man, and leaves. Episode insight: ENT: S1 Oasis Character insight EPISODE 300 - William T. Riker

Discord: http://discord.thisweekintrek.com Twitch: http://twitch.tv/starmiketv Review spreadsheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zWUJXbg-ShYgZLfBWIqCih3G_DgFdujgkZsrDsFllxA/edit?usp=drive_web#gid=1 News The Metal Hallmark Enterprise can be ordered now and is $45.99. Ships Oct 17. Actress Hannah Spear to play Saru’s Kelpien sister Serana in DSC S2. Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: Was xmas shopping & thought: What holidays that we celebrate now will make it to the 23rd century? Star Trek in pop culture: The Lord’s Prayer in Klingon by Michael Roney Jr. Last week in Trek - 00:58 Episode insight: TNG: S6 Rightful Hair

Discord: http://discord.thisweekintrek.com Twitch: http://twitch.tv/starmiketv Review spreadsheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zWUJXbg-ShYgZLfBWIqCih3G_DgFdujgkZsrDsFllxA/edit?usp=drive_web#gid=1 News NYCC No mid-season break for DSC S2. S2 begins Jan 17. S2 shot in 2.39:1 instead of 2:1. If you subscribe to CBS All Access at the cheaper with-commercials rate, the shorts still have no commercials. S2: L’Rell is seen with hair. The explanation is that Klingons DO have hair - they just shave their heads in wartime. Ep 9 of DSC wrapped last week. Director: Jonathan Frakes Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: If you had to choose just one item to be fan service in the Picard series, what would it be? For me, I would love to see the flute from The Inner Light. Star Trek in pop culture: Paul (2011). Starring Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Seth Rogen. From IMDB: “Two English comic book geeks traveling across the U.S. encounter an alien outside Area 51.” In this clip, the 2, and an alien are traveling in an RV when Nick Frost finds the alien & tries to strangle it. 00:18 Last week in Trek 2:26 Episode insight: VOY: S2 Death Wish (Q) Character insight - Sir Issac Newton Our review of the new Short Trek "Runaway"

Discord: http://discord.thisweekintrek.com Twitch: http://twitch.tv/starmiketv Review spreadsheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zWUJXbg-ShYgZLfBWIqCih3G_DgFdujgkZsrDsFllxA/edit?usp=drive_web#gid=1 News Lenovo PC that is an Enterprise A model with built-in projector pic.twitter.com/zzVVOFedaZ https://hothardware.com/news/lenovo-uss-enterprise-star-trek-pc-warp-speed-core-i9-rtx-2080 The Star Trek Tour in Ticonderoga, NY will feature Anson Mount as Captain Pike “Christmas with the Captains” Dec 7 & 8. They’re building a set from “The Cage” for photos. Oh and William Shatner will be there too. NYCC in one week Star Trek: Discovery Short Treks on Thursday Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: What is it with Trek characters and their “missing” relatives they suddenly discover? Data with 2 brothers and a mother, Kirk with a son, Troi with a sister, Worf with a brother and son. Almost a trope if u ask me. Star Trek in pop culture: Lucifer S2, E9. The crime scene investigator puts a shattered champagne glass back together, and says this. Last week in Trek Episode insight: TNG: S4 Final Mission Character insight - Work Subspace communications

Discord: http://discord.thisweekintrek.com Twitch: http://twitch.tv/starmiketv Review spreadsheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zWUJXbg-ShYgZLfBWIqCih3G_DgFdujgkZsrDsFllxA/edit?usp=drive_web#gid=1 News 4 Short Treks begin Oct 4 on CBS All Access: Runaway (unknown aliens) Calypso (Tilly) The Brightest Star (Saru) The Escape Artist (Harry Mudd) October 19 - 21, 2018​ you can visit the ST Continues studios for free! There will be guests including Chris Doohan. https://www.stage9studios.com/visit Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: Which actor or actress do u think has handled the fame the best in being a part of Star Trek? Star Trek in pop culture: Leonard Nimoy narrated a Star Wars Documentary in 1982 Last week in Trek Episode insight - DS9: S6 E18 - Inquisition Character insight - Bok Subspace communications

Discord: http://discord.thisweekintrek.com Twitch: http://twitch.tv/starmiketv Review spreadsheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zWUJXbg-ShYgZLfBWIqCih3G_DgFdujgkZsrDsFllxA/edit?usp=drive_web#gid=1 News: Picard show will take place in 2399 Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: With all of the Trek series and movies that have happened after TOS, I am kind of shocked that The Guardian of Forever hasn’t been used or even mentioned (I think). Does that surprise you as well? Star Trek in pop culture: Stargate Atlantis. S3 E18 00:17 Last week in Trek Episode insight - TNG S3, "Allegiance" Subspace communications

Discord: http://discord.thisweekintrek.com Twitch: http://twitch.tv/starmiketv Review spreadsheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zWUJXbg-ShYgZLfBWIqCih3G_DgFdujgkZsrDsFllxA/edit?usp=drive_web#gid=1 News Yesterday was Star Trek day. (Sept 8) The end of DSC had a treaty signing with the Klingons - deleted. DS9 composer Dennis McCarthy to score “What We Left Behind” documentary. Star Trek Discovery will be at NYCC. Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: Which Kirk relationship would you have like to have seen more of: Carol Marcus or Edith Keeler? (or others?) Star Trek in pop culture: House. S4, E3. A patient has mysterious green blood. Last week in Trek Episode insight: ENT: North Star Character insight - Deanna Troi Subspace communications

Discord: http://discord.thisweekintrek.com Twitch: http://twitch.tv/starmiketv Review spreadsheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zWUJXbg-ShYgZLfBWIqCih3G_DgFdujgkZsrDsFllxA/edit?usp=drive_web#gid=1 News Star Trek is the 2018 Governer’s Award recipient. Even more generic Star Trek t-shirts now available on Amazon. Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: In all seriousness, why do u think the security in TOS was written to be so bad? Star Trek in pop culture: Beale street after dark, S1 E3. They’re given an assignment based on a legal case that doesn’t exist. Last week in Trek 2:08 Episode insight: Voy: The Cloud Voyager torpedo count https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIGxMENwq1k Subspace communications

Discord: http://discord.thisweekintrek.com Twitch: http://twitch.tv/starmiketv Review spreadsheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zWUJXbg-ShYgZLfBWIqCih3G_DgFdujgkZsrDsFllxA/edit?usp=drive_web#gid=1 News Exclusive Voyager tees on Amazon: amzn.to/2wg1tZi pic.twitter.com/bSb1GTbwPJ Star Trek Tour Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: Which would u rather do: go bowling with the TOS crew on the Enterprise or go on a holodeck adventure with the TNG crew on the Enterprise D? Star Trek in pop culture: That 70s Show S2, E10. Red & wife come home to find the kids watching tv. Episode insight: TAS: The Ambergris Element Character insight: Sonya Gomez Subspace communications

Discord: http://discord.thisweekintrek.com Twitch: http://twitch.tv/starmiketv Review spreadsheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zWUJXbg-ShYgZLfBWIqCih3G_DgFdujgkZsrDsFllxA/edit?usp=drive_web#gid=1 News Discovery’s Spock to be played by Ethan Peck. (Gregory Peck’s grandson) Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: Which are you more excited for: Discovery season 2 or the Picard series? Star Trek in pop culture: Kyle XY, S3, E9. His girlfriend is moving away and doesn’t know what to do. 01:09 Last week in Trek 2:08 Episode insight: TAS: The Loreli Signal Character insight: Shakaar Edon

Discord: http://discord.thisweekintrek.com Twitch: http://twitch.tv/starmiketv Review spreadsheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zWUJXbg-ShYgZLfBWIqCih3G_DgFdujgkZsrDsFllxA/edit?usp=drive_web#gid=1 News (clip 1:09) Patrick Stewart announcing the new show (massive applause edited out). CBS wants Star Trek to be on year-round, not necessarily many shows at once. Season 1 of DSC is available for preorder now & ships in November. $50. DCS Makeup designer Glenn Ketrick says the Klingons will be revamped again, some with hair, because the different houses are all genetically different. Paramount salary negotiations with Chrises Pine & Hemsworth break down. Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: I think the odds are good that we will either see The Borg or Q in the upcoming Picard series. Both have had a huge impact on Picard and would bring in the Trek audience to watch. What are your thoughts on this? Star Trek in pop culture: Stitchers. S1 E8. Someone writes down a molecular formula they’ve memorized & asks what it means. Last week in Trek Episode insight: TOS S2 - I, Mudd

Discord: http://discord.thisweekintrek.com Twitch: http://twitch.tv/starmiketv Review spreadsheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zWUJXbg-ShYgZLfBWIqCih3G_DgFdujgkZsrDsFllxA/edit?usp=drive_web#gid=1 News Something about a Picard series set 20 years after Nemesis? Kelvin universe spawned 8 years after Nemesis, so whatever that means. The Harry Mudd short will be directed by Rainn Wilson. Written by Rick & Morty writers!?? Jonathan Frakes was directing a DSC episode just this last week. S2 will explore Spock’s formation & family. Gold Bubble has a line of Star Trek themed dresses and has just added Wesley Crusher and Terran Empire versions. Picard desk monitor $2500. Uh no. Backlit graphic, on/off. Capt. Tilly in Star Trek Online “What we left behind” DS9 doc to be released this year. Lots of cast members posting on socmed. Back in my con days - that NEVER happened. Lots from Mary Chieffo, Rekha Sharma. Special Report about Star Trek - Las Vegas from Aly Martinez (@TTrekkie) Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: Who was more popular when TOS was first aired on TV: Kirk or Spock? How about now? Star Trek in pop culture: Arrested Development, S4, E5. Someone eats a Star Trek chess set’s worth of butter & is rushed to the hospital. Last week in Trek Episode insight: TAS - The Practical Joker Character insight - Majel Barrett Subspace communications

Discord: http://discord.thisweekintrek.com Twitch: http://twitch.tv/starmiketv Review spreadsheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zWUJXbg-ShYgZLfBWIqCih3G_DgFdujgkZsrDsFllxA/edit?usp=drive_web#gid=1 News Rumor: Michael Trucco cast as Spock. (special guest star with no role specified) https://twitter.com/karterhol/status/1022628314740023296 S2 Early 2019. Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: Getting rdy to mow my yard in the hot muggy 90 degree weather. Do u think by the 23rd century humans could have any control over Mother Nature? Star Trek in pop culture: Rick & Morty 208 Last week in Trek Episode insight: TNG - Peak Performance Character insight - Number One

Discord: http://discord.thisweekintrek.com Twitch: http://twitch.tv/starmiketv Review spreadsheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zWUJXbg-ShYgZLfBWIqCih3G_DgFdujgkZsrDsFllxA/edit?usp=drive_web#gid=1 News Discovery season 2 trailer is up! Rebecca Romjin cast as Number One S2 is about family (not exploration?) We will see Spock 4 Mini-Trek shorts 10-15 minutes each. Will feature Tilly, Saru & Harry Mudd. S2 starts in Jan. Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: What do u think was the biggest bust in Trek: the Galactic Barrier or Transwarp Drive? Star Trek in pop culture: 'Fist Fight' director Richie Keen in an interview with the Hollywood Reporter talking about the zaniness of Tracy Morgan when the cameras stop rolling. Last week in Trek 1:26 Episode insight: TAS - The Magics of Megas Tu Character insight - Captain Pike

Discord: http://discord.thisweekintrek.com Twitch: http://twitch.tv/starmiketv Review spreadsheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zWUJXbg-ShYgZLfBWIqCih3G_DgFdujgkZsrDsFllxA/edit?usp=drive_web#gid=1 News DSC nominated for Emmys in makeup & sound editing Black Mirror Trek spoof got 7 noms Jonathan Frakes directing another Orville episode. Full DSC cast to be at STLV Target to carry new 8” Mego figures including TOS Sulu Saurian to be part of the DSC crew. Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: Your cohost has dishonored the House of Duras and they claim vengeance by killing him. Which Star Trek character would u recruit to protect him? Star Trek in pop culture: Newsradio, S3 E4. Someone hands the boss a piece of paper which he signs without looking at it. Episode insight: DS9 614: One Little Ship - Suggested by TheBigJB on Twitter

Discord: http://discord.thisweekintrek.com Twitch: http://twitch.tv/starmiketv Review spreadsheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zWUJXbg-ShYgZLfBWIqCih3G_DgFdujgkZsrDsFllxA/edit?usp=drive_web#gid=1 News Remembering Leonard Nimoy documentary released on DVD The DS9 documentary is now in post production. “What We Left Behind”. There will be HD footage. Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: Getting rdy for vacation at the beach and have to overcome crowds, sunburns, itchy sand, traffic, bad weather, and insane wait times at restaurants. Would a vacation on a holodeck be better? Star Trek in pop culture: Cherios “Win a walk-on role in TNG” 1987. An old lady won it and took cash instead. Last week in Trek Episode insight: VOY S5: Someone to Watch Over Me Character insight - Ensign Wright Subspace communications

Discord: http://discord.thisweekintrek.com Twitch: http://twitch.tv/starmiketv Review spreadsheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zWUJXbg-ShYgZLfBWIqCih3G_DgFdujgkZsrDsFllxA/edit?usp=drive_web#gid=1 News Harlan Ellison: “For a brief time I was here, and for a brief time, I mattered.”—HE, 1934-2018. 6/28 Star Trek Discovery, Sonequa Martin-Green Win Saturn Awards. http://www.startrek.com/article/discovery-martin-green-win-saturn-awards The president of Bell Media recently purchased Pinewood Studios where Discovery is produced. May start offering tours. CBS would have to agree. Kirk & Picard 7" figures from McFarlane Toys delayed from June to Sept. bit.ly/2t81n4W Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: Why do you think there was no communications officer in TNG? Star Trek in pop culture: Think Like a Man. (2012) Chris Brown, Gabrielle Union. Something about a relationship being like war. 00:12 Last week in Trek Episode insight: DS9: The Emissary pt2 Character insight - Admiral Leyton and Erika Benteen Subspace communications

Discord: http://discord.thisweekintrek.com Twitch: http://twitch.tv/starmiketv Review spreadsheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zWUJXbg-ShYgZLfBWIqCih3G_DgFdujgkZsrDsFllxA/edit?usp=drive_web#gid=1 News Alex Kurtzman signed for 5 year mission to create “new series, mini-series and other content opportunities, including animation, as well as give CBS Television Studios exclusive rights to produce all television content created and developed by Kurtzman and his Secret Hideout production banner.” Star Trek TAS / Transformers crossover comic from IDW coming in Sept. Golden Books style TOS books coming in 2018/2019. bit.ly/2M3yeis Star Trek Cruise 3: 1.4.19 - 1.10.19, m/s Norwegian Jade Miami, Great Stirrup Cay, Grand Cayman, Jamaica. $2000-$3400 Go Trek Yourself Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: What TOS sound effect when heard outside of an episode is the most recognizable to you? Star Trek in pop culture: Big Bang Theory S3, E5: Someone’s trying to get Sheldon to sign up for a gaming tournament. Last week in Trek Episode insight: DS9: The Emissary Part One Subspace communications

Discord: http://discord.thisweekintrek.com Twitch: http://twitch.tv/starmiketv News Bad tempers / personality conflicts lead to firing showrunners Gretchen Berg and Aaron Harberts. Akiva Goldsman quit. Alex Kurtzman is lone show runner. They still have 14 producers. Movie “Please Stand By” is now on Hulu. IMDB: A young autistic woman runs away from her caregiver in an attempt to submit her manuscript to a "Star Trek" writing competition. Star Trek: The Motion Picture Poster Is Getting A Limited Edition Release trekne.ws/2JAMTF5 pic.twitter.com/Ud0nnPE8Al Anovos phaser rifle: $1500 Star Trek Poster Books Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: What is your favorite and least favorite thing that came out of TNG? My favorite is the Borg and least favorite is the Holodeck. Star Trek in pop culture: I, Tonya (2017). Jeff Galooly and Tanya’s bodyguard just found out Nancy Kerrigan was attacked. Episode insight: TNG: S3 A Matter of Perspective Character insight: Danara Pel

Discord: http://discord.thisweekintrek.com Twitch: http://twitch.tv/starmiketv News Polar Lights to launch DSC model line. 1/2500 scale. http://bit.ly/polardisco https://trekmovie.com/2018/06/05/watch-6-star-trek-discovery-emmy-consideration-vids-featuring-new-behind-the-scenes-footage/ Patrick Stewart says he’ll soon have a good reason to watch DSC. What’s it mean? Marina Sirtis? Crowdfunded movie: 5th Passenger. Doug Jones, Tim Russ, Marina Sirtis, Armin Shimerman http://www.comingsoon.net/movies/trailers/949899-5th-passenger-trailer-unites-star-trek-cast-members-for-sci-fi-thriller#eLGP1g6jX56ctjjr.99 The reason for the cancellation of McFarland Toys’ phaser is they refused to comply with laws about “toy guns”. Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: Which Star Trek scene was the most disturbing for you to watch: Worm in ear in Trek 2, transporter accident in TMP or creature death by phaser in TNG “Conspiracy”? Star Trek in pop culture: From Jordan on Twitter. The Flash season finale S4E23). They’re trying to make someone else have flash powers. Episode insight: ENT: S3E8 Twilight Character insight - Helena Rozhenko

Discord: http://discord.thisweekintrek.com Twitch: http://twitch.tv/starmiketv News Give a rating to unrated episodes Ralph McQuarrie Study model up for auction: http://trekcore.com/blog/2018/05/planet-of-the-titans-star-trek-model-up-for-auction/ McFarlane toys DSC phaser preorders canceled by retailers. https://trekmovie.com/2018/05/27/todd-mcfarlane-remains-hopeful-following-star-trek-discovery-phaser-pre-order-cancellations/ Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: Which potential next Trek series do you think would most likely be made by CBS All Access: Kirk on the USS Farragut or Picard on the USS Stargazer? Star Trek in pop culture: Trek easter eggs on the Amazon Echo. Last week in Trek Episode insight: VOY: Inside Man Character insight - Helena Rozhenko

Discord: http://discord.thisweekintrek.com Patreon: http://patreon.com/starmike Twitch: http://twitch.tv/starmiketv Special guest Holly Amos (@hollyamos22), former archivist for Star Trek at CBS, drops in to talk about Star Trek: Adversaries which she is currently working on, Trek fandom, Discovery, and even the animated series.

Discord: http://discord.thisweekintrek.com Patreon: http://patreon.com/starmike Twitch: http://twitch.tv/starmiketv News - Victoria Day Give a rating to unrated episodes CBS has put forth over 15 Emmy submissions acting production & other categories. Nicholas Meyer’s secret project was a 3 episode miniseries. Currently on hold while CBS & Viacom bicker about ownership. Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: What was your reaction when you learned that there was a “Battle Bridge” on the Enterprise D? Mine was probably could use a different name. Star Trek in pop culture: Timeless (NBC) season finale. Someone travels back in time 130 years and a photo is taken of them to send a message to the future. In the photo is a matt on the ground with an inscription in… chinese? Nope. 00:19 Trek easter eggs on the Amazon Echo. (plug its ears now) 00:57 Last week in Trek Episode insight: TAS: The Time Trap Character insight - Emory Erickson Subspace communications

Discord: http://discord.thisweekintrek.com Patreon: http://patreon.com/starmike Twitch: http://twitch.tv/starmiketv News Give a rating to unrated episodes Marina Sirtis is in Toronto and wont say why. A photo is out of her and Jonathan Frakes behind the scenes of DSC. Cameo? I say yes. Captain Pike's uniform has been seen, and it's not far from those seen in The Cage. Blue & red uniforms are seen too. Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: Which Trek series benefitted the most when they added a new character midway in the series: Worf in DS9 or Seven in Voyager? Star Trek in pop culture: The Boondock Saints (1999). Willem Dafoe, Sean Patrick Flanery. Two Irish Catholic brothers become vigilantes and wipe out Boston's criminal underworld in the name of God. Last week in Trek Episode insight: TNG S3: The High Ground: Character insight - Michael Rostov

Discord: http://discord.thisweekintrek.com Patreon: http://patreon.com/starmike Twitch: http://twitch.tv/starmiketv News Give a rating to unrated episodes 2 New Trek movies in the works from Paramount. SJ Clarkson to direct the first one, so not Quinton Terentino. Yet. Next wave of Anovos phasers up for sale! (wave 6.1) delivering in Nov 2018. Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: After 50+ years of Star Trek, how hard would you imagine it would be to write an original story in the Trek universe? Star Trek in pop culture: Querty (2012). A scrabble champion realizes what a license plate means, and yells it out loud at work & everyone peeks over their cubicle walls. Last week in Trek Episode insight: DS9: S7 "Once More Unto the Breach" Character insight - Kalita

Discord: http://discord.thisweekintrek.com Patreon: http://patreon.com/starmike Twitch: http://twitch.tv/starmiketv News CBS All Access Expands To Canada, but without DSC. bit.ly/2qS3Lff https://trekmovie.com/2018/04/19/see-and-hear-the-2018-hallmark-star-trek-ornaments-in-action/ (there’s no music in the sulu one!) Original Series t-shirts at amzn.to/2EZVeLC pic.twitter.com/Jdv5UuIEEB Star Trek Adversaries now on Steam Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: Being assimilated by the Borg, tortured by the Cardassians, living another life in “The Inner Light”, possessed/captured by numerous aliens; when does it become unrealistic on how much Picard or anyone can endure? Star Trek in pop culture: The Five-Year Engagement (2012) Jason Segel, Emily Blunt, Chris Pratt In this clip, he’s trying to propose to her & gets interrupted Last week in Trek Episode insight: TAS: BEM Subspace communications

Discord: http://discord.thisweekintrek.com Patreon: http://patreon.com/starmike Twitch: http://twitch.tv/starmiketv News DSC nominated for Peabody Award in the entertainment category to “honor the most powerful, enlightening and invigorating stories in television, radio and digital media. Other nominees: Better Call Saul, The Handmaid’s Tale, and Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. TNG won a Peabody award in 1988 for "The Big Goodbye" (Holodeck, Dixon Hill). DSC Season 2 began filming yesterday! Jonathan Frakes will direct ep 2 & 10. Many ask who will play Spock, but he wasn't the first officer in "The Cage", that was Number One played by Majel Barrett. Chief Engineer Denise Reno of the USS Hiawatha, played by Tig Notaro! Last week Amazon started selling exclusive DS9 shirts. They've now done the same with TNG. Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: Which TOS character (Scotty, Uhura, Chekov or Sulu) deserved to have more screen time and backstory better told? Star Trek in pop culture: The Middleman (2008) S01E12 The Palindrome Reversal Palindrome Last week in Trek Episode insight: VOY: Bride of Chaotica Character insight - Enabran Tain

Discord: http://discord.thisweekintrek.com Patreon: http://patreon.com/starmike Twitch: http://twitch.tv/starmiketv News Anson Mount is Capt. Pike New DS9 shirts only at Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=ds9+shirts Robert Duncan McNeill (Lt Paris) and Robert Picardo (the EMH) both back working on The Orville, S2. Star Trek: Lost Scenes Hardcover – August 21, 2018. Preorder now. $39.95 @StarmikeT Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: Do u think that Trek 2 saved the Trek movie franchise and sets the bar for all other movies? Star Trek in pop culture: From a 2012 NASA video about why it’s hard to go to Mars. https://youtu.be/fturU0u5KJo Last week in Trek Episode insight: ENT S3: The Shipment Character insight - Vice Admiral Nakamura Subspace communications

Discord: http://discord.thisweekintrek.com Patreon: http://patreon.com/starmike Twitch: http://twitch.tv/starmiketv News Dan Curry stuff up for auction at Heritage Auctions https://entertainment.ha.com/c/search-results.zx?N=53+793+794+792+4294948259+4294967090 DSC episode Magic to Make the Sanest Man Go Mad nominated for Hugo award in the the Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form category. DSC Vinyl soundtrack has now been revealed by Lakeshore Records, coming this summer! 2 record set, 2 per customer. $34.98. Misc. comments on Twitter about DSC S2. @StarmikeT Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: You are in charge of your cohosts bachelor party. Which 3 Star Trek characters would you invite to it? Star Trek in pop culture: What’s My Line 1974 Last week in Trek Episode insight: TOS S2: Friday’s Child Character insight - Hugh

Discord: http://discord.thisweekintrek.com Patreon: http://patreon.com/starmike Twitch: http://twitch.tv/starmiketv News https://twitter.com/startrekcbs/status/977685643689017344 From CBS on Twitter: “The backdrop of Season 1 was war. Next season will have a more exploratory and diplomatic tone.” Season 2 will be 13 episodes. Filming begins in April. Shazad Latif is confirmed to be back. Jonathan Frakes to direct an early DSC S2 episode. If CBS re-merged with Viacom (Paramount), CBS management would be in charge. Terry Farrell and Adam Nimoy got married yesterday @StarmikeT Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: At the dentist office now. Do u think there will be a need for dentists by the 23rd century? Star Trek in pop culture: Levar Burton was on Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me last weekend. Episode insight: TNG S6: Descent part 2

Discord: http://discord.thisweekintrek.com Patreon: http://patreon.com/starmike Twitch: http://twitch.tv/starmiketv News Saturn Awards nominations: Best New Media Television Series Sonequa Martin-Green for Best Actress on a Television Series Jason Isaacs for Best Actor on a Television Series Doug Jones for Best Supporting Actor on a Television Series Michelle Yeoh for Best Guest-Starring Performance on a Television Series Jason Isaacs won best actor in a TV Series from Empire Magazine Simon pegg sez the Tarantino Trek would not be rated R and is an old idea. Sets now under construction for season 2. Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: Do u think that Voyager overused the Borg in that any other potential series couldn’t use them with any effectiveness? Star Trek in pop culture: NPR’s interview of Jimmy Buffett about his new musical, Margeritaville. Last week in Trek Episode insight: TNG S6: Descent part 1 Character insight: The characters of Brock Peters

Discord: http://discord.thisweekintrek.com Patreon: http://patreon.com/starmike Twitch: http://twitch.tv/starmiketv News The Anovos phaser is based on an early prototype & isn't what's on-screen. It was changed from the original design for ease of show production. Creation Entertainment has canceled all its Trek cons except for STLV. @StarmikeT Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: If you consider the Doctor on Voyager a sentient being, then would all EMH’s be considered the same? Star Trek in pop culture: Gilmore Girls. 2004. S4 E11. A character named Kirk tells of his Tinnitus. Last week in Trek Episode insight: VOY: False Profits Character insight: Timothy Lang

Discord: http://discord.thisweekintrek.com Patreon: http://patreon.com/starmike Twitch: http://twitch.tv/starmiketv News 2-foot Polar Lights K’t’inga Klingon Battlecrusier Model Kit Coming This Fall bit.ly/r2ktinga THinkGeek Ent-D speaker OVERPRICED GARBAGE @StarmikeT Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: Do u think Discovery succeeded in bringing new fans to Star Trek? Star Trek in pop culture: 30 Rock. 2012 S7 E4. Discussing an upcoming election and a scandalous photo. Last week in Trek Episode insight: TNG: S3 The Price Character insight: Dr. Timicin