
This Week in Trek: A Star Trek Podcast
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Episode 196, "Keenser is not a pet"
News Bluetooth Communicator. By same people as the phaser. Also $150. Star Trek Beyond is filming in-studio for the month of July. Filming in Dubai in Oct. Keenser (Scotty’s pet) is back in ST3. Contest $10 enters a chance to be in the movie (Vancouver). Benefits Cast’s charities. You Can Win a Walk-On Role in STAR TREK BEYOND Another Star Trek auction from Propworks coming Aug 9. Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: Which starship destruction had the most impact on you: the original Enterprise or the Enterprise D? Star Trek in pop culture: Ex Machina (2015) (Clip: 00:28) Episode insight: ENT S1: Fortunate Son Character insight - Admiral Hayes Subspace communications Sunshine is in Norway Ken P.
Episode 195, "Ctrl-Alt-Doc"
News The Red Shirt Diaries Meetup Geekscape booth #3919. Thursday, July 9th from 12:30 - 1:30 and Friday, July 10th from 3 - 4 Meet stars & creators Ashley Victoria Robinson and Jason Inman, see the first trailer for season 2, and pick up an exclusive Scott Johnson Red Shirt Diaries print. http://www.tssbulletproof.com/optically-clear-aluminum-provides-bulletproof-protection/ The Perth Mint of Australia has released silver collector coins featuring Deep Space Nine and Captain Benjamin Sisko. $1 Legal tender in Tuvalu. Run of 5000. Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: What do u think is the best race/species created on Trek? My vote is the Borg. Star Trek in pop culture: Under the Dome - Pilot (2013) - I dunno. Something about a force field. (Clip: 00:06) Episode insight: VOY S2: Projections (suggested by Joe on Twitter) Character insight - Minuet Subspace communications Ekn P.
Episode 194, "This bumps it three points"
News Chris Pine & Zachary Quinto contracted for 4th film. But they’re the only 2 so far. Probably a precautionary measure just in case. For the Love of Spock kickstarter has reached its goal! MIchael Dorn’s name for what we hope never happens: Star Trek: The Next Generation: The Worf Chronicles. Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: Could the next Star Wars movie help Trek in that it could get people back into watching more Sci Fi films? Star Trek in pop culture: Parenthood (Clip: 0:28) Episode insight: TNG S4: In Theory Character insight - characters that were in TOS and TAS Ken P.
Episode 193, "Spockumentary"
News James Horner passed away Star Trek: The Ultimate Voyage - Boston/NYC The codename for ST3 is “Washington”. Now filming in Vancouver under that name. FAAAAAKE hopes for new TV series [clip!] For the Love of Spock - last 5 days Our interview with Adam Nimoy https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/adamnimoy/for-the-love-of-spock-a-documentary-film Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: Good or Bad idea: CBS produce/finance the next Trek series and the Trek fans write the stories? Star Trek in pop culture: Hawaii 5-0 5th Season episode: Ke Koho Mamao Aku (2014). Someone gets a gift. (Clip: 01:29) Episode insight will return next week Character insight - Abramsverse Spock Subspace communication Ken P.
Episode 192, "We want our fuzzy dice back"
News Nichelle Nichols says she is as "wild and woolly as ever" after stroke, saying "I'm a fighter!" Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: Is your love for Trek starting to diminish since there hasn't been anything released on TV for quite some time? Star Trek in pop culture: Mystery Science Theater 3000. The cast reenacts several William Shatner scenes while being strangled by a disembodied rubber hand. (Clip: 01:05) Episode insight: DS9: S5 The Ship Character insight: Alynna Nechayev Subspace communications Ken P.
Episode 191, "Kirk pressed latinum"
News Nichelle Nichols - Minor stroke last Wed. Awake, eating, in good spirits, full conversations. Asteroid 4864 Nimoy has been named in honor of Leonard Nimoy. Orbits outside the orbit of Mars. Trek 3 director Justin Lin was always a Trek fan. ‘Star Trek 3′ Will Introduce ‘New Worlds & Species’. Star Trek V released today in 1989 Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: If a person is having a Star Trek themed birthday party, what would they have to do to entertain the guests? Star Trek in pop culture: Stargate SG1: Directly from Youtube: “Before Lt. Colonel Cameron Mitchell can celebrate his 200th trip through a Stargate, he and his team must work with Martin Lloyd on several ideas for the TV movie adaption of Wormhole X-Treme!.” From Season 10 Episode 6. (Clip: 01:20) Episode insight: TAS: The Jihad Character insight - Jannar Subspace communications Billybob
Episode 190, "What would a spider ladder look like?"
News The White Iris is out. Quick review & ratings? https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/adamnimoy/for-the-love-of-spock-a-documentary-film/comments (For the Love of Spock - Adam Nimoy) Today is the date that “Turnabout Intruder” aired. Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: Which style communicator do u like best: flip from TOS, wrist from TMP, or badge from TNG? Star Trek in pop culture: Stargate Atlantis: Season 3: Submersion (Clip: 00:17) Episode insight: ENT S1: Fight or Flight Character insight - Degra Subspace communications Ken P.
Episode 189, "Holo game of thrones"
News Chinese software company says, yes, its new headquarters is a copy of the starship Enterprise. Licensed? It’s not an exact copy any ship I know of - so why would it be? Walter Koenig is Acting in, writing, & producing a 45 minute film regarding the adventures of Capt. Pike. He says: “My vision is to make it as edgy as "Mad Men" and "Game of Thrones".””Our Star Trek” “The White Iris” Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: What was your reaction when u learned that there was going to be a "counselor" as a crew member on TNG? Star Trek in pop culture: Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me - May 23. Bobcat Goldthwait. (1:35) Episode insight: VOY S1: Heroes & Demons Character insight - Ensign Brooks Subspace communications Ken P.
Episode 188, "The grass is greener in the other sector"
News Simon Pegg: "Trek 3" Script Still in Draft Phase; Filming Begins in 5 Weeks. Kickstarter: A full album inspired by the Star Trek the Original Series episode, Spock's Brain. Smashed their goal of $1500 with 3 weeks to go. Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: Would your podcast be any different if u had new Trek shows to discuss and review? Star Trek in pop culture: Severed Footage (2013): IMDB- Twelve severed feet in running shoes found on the shores of Western Canada have baffled Police. A videotape is leaked anonymously from the authorities. This paranormal thriller may solve the mystery of the severed feet. (Clip: 00:40) Episode insight: TNG S1: Heart of Glory Character insight - Admiral Ross Subspace communications
Episode 187, "Star Trek is expensive"
News 30 new concert dates announced for Star Trek: The Ultimate Voyage concert tour. Propworx Star Trek Auction VI, May 30th 2015 12pm PST. Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: Is there any improvement u can think of that would have made the TOS Enterprise better? One exception: no holodecks! Star Trek in pop culture: Will & Grace, S8, E18. Buy Buy Baby. 2006. George Takei has a cameo. (Clip: 00:41) Episode insight: TOS S1: Charlie X Character insight - Mr. Homn Subspace communications Ken P.
Episode 186, "Pop goes the episode"
News Grace Lee Whitney passed away this weekend. Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: How good was the special effects on TOS as it aired originally in the 60's? Were they good for the time or bad? Star Trek in pop culture: Suggested by Mike Bogle: Lost, S1, E11, 16 minutes in. Thought we’d done it but maybe not! (Clip: 00:36) Episode insight: DS9 S6: The Magnificent Ferengi Character insight - Yeoman Janice Rand Ken P.
Episode 185, "What's the speed of gullibility?"
News Pegg Confirms Idris Elba Will Play a "Kickass" New Character in "Star Trek 3" go.cbr.cc/1DAROGW pic.twitter.com/7uVSmZA0TH Paramount: Galaxy Quest series coming to TV. Because they wanna do Trek but can’t because CBS owns it? Star Trek: New Voyages - “Mind Sifter” Principal photography finished on Red Shirts Diaries Season 2 Propworx auction this May is the complete set of Refit model filming miniature parts used to dress the 6-foot Enterprise-D filming miniature for the series finale "All Good Things". This set will consist of all 13 parts that were attached, including the main third nacelle. Nominated Parsec award Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: Has there been any note worthy plot twists in any episode in any Trek series? If so, what is your favorite? Star Trek in pop culture: Psych S2E1 - American Duo. Discussing a game show that’s a rip off of another game show. (Clip: 00:13) Episode insight: VOY S1: Ex Post Facto Character insight - The Doctor Ken P.
Episode 184, "We got hugs"
News Astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti wear’s Captain Janeway uniform on the ISS. http://www.people.com/article/samantha-cristoforetti-astronaut-star-trek-uniform Shatner Proposes $30 Billion Kickstarter Campaign To Save California From Drought cbsloc.al/1QbB1ny Buy my phasers Ten Forward: Joseph Gates on Twitter - What is the worst thing that could be put in the next Star Trek film? Something that would make you hate it. Star Trek in pop culture: Royal Pain - Fools Russian (2012). In this clip, someone is being asked questions to see if they’re an alien. First thing he says (hard to understand) is “Picard ever get married?” (Clip: 00:21) Episode insight: DS9: In the Cards (Suggested by Barry) Character insight - Private S. Money Subspace communications
Episode 183, "Everything is better with blacklights"
News Sanja Hays is on as Costume Designer. That was her role on all 7 Fast/Furious as well as Trek: Insurrection. Cinematographer Stephen F. Windon from FF is also on board. Sofia Boutella will be in a lead role. Ten Forward: Darrell on Twitter: Which series had the best team of actors? Rate each from best to worst. Darrell Says: TOS, VOY, TNG, DS9, ENT Star Trek in pop culture: Parks & Rec (Clip: 00:18) Candorville comic is often Trek centric. Episode insight: ENT: Vox Sola Character insight: Boothby Subspace communications Ken P.
Episode 182, "CBS needs a kick in the ass"
News Trek - Green Lantern x-over. William Shatner’s tv idea - a 50th anniv special focusing on the themes & ideas in Trek. Ten Forward: (Chris is our Guinan) Chris on Twitter: After doing the show for awhile, is there any Trek episode u would like to revisit to give another rating? Star Trek in pop culture: Larry Crowne (2011), Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts. After losing his job, a middle-aged man reinvents himself by going back to college. In this scene, Julia Roberts is the teacher. The guy talking is wearing a blue DS9 uniform. (Clip: 00:52) Episode insight: DS9: Waltz Character insight - Kurn Subspace communications Ken P.
Episode 181, "Check Your Dates"
News Old news from 2006 passed off as new (Brian Singer’s Trek proposal). 'Trek 3' About Adventure, Exploration; Bob Orci’s Script Ignored disq.us/8mr04s pic.twitter.com/pWRgx4lcHZ “Luther” and Thor star Idris Elba is in talks for the lead villain role in the upcoming Star Trek 3. Adam Nimoy to produce & direct "For the love of Spock". (there’s also a 30 min one already on youtube) Collectables Got a reply from the Star Trek store about selling those old posters, and they completely misunderstood the question. Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: When was the last time you found out something about TOS that surprised you? Star Trek in pop culture: Will Ferrell on The Late Late Show with James Corden (Clip: 00:55) Episode insight: TOS: Spectre of the Gun Character insight: Subspace communications: John Farrell Ken P.
Episode 180, "Three False Starts"
News Funko Pop Vinyl Gorn figure coming soon for the Star Trek series 2 collection. pic.twitter.com/XPfavleiYC X-Files Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: What was it like meeting your first Trek actor/actress in person? Collectables Mike finally grabbed his Star Trek holy grail collectable-Lou Feck Enterprise poster from 1971. Star Trek in pop culture: God Bless America (2011). Written & Directed by Bobcat Goldthwait. Starring Joel Murray & Tara Lynne Barr. No lead-in required. (Clip: 00:43) Episode insight: TNG: S5 Disaster Character insight - Admiral Cartright Subspace communications Ken P.
Episode 179, "Ctrl-Alt-Delete"
News Anovos is releasing a small run (40) of Season 1 Kirk Wraps $750 (preorder): bit.ly/1wUNrK5 bringtrekback.com launched a Facebook & Twitter site. Visit and share with the hashtag #TrekBack pic.twitter.com/eeAGIEfcM6 DVD ONLY (BOO!!) Captain Kirk’s Boldest Missions, a 2-disc DVD set containing these 8 episodes: “The Corbomite Maneuver”, “The Conscience of the King”, “Balance of Terror”, “Space Seed”, “The City on the Edge of Forever”, “Mirror, Mirror”, “The Doomsday Machine”, and “Return to Tomorrow” along with special features: What makes a good captain?, The importance of the “Captain’s Log”, Captain Kirk’s Legacy, and an introduction by William Shatner and Joan Collins. Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: Have u ever been ridiculed for being a Trek fan? If so, how did you handle it? Vulcan death grip? Star Trek in pop culture: Suggested by James Warriner: (new) Hawaii Five-O. Season 1 Episode 19. A crime is under investigation at “Spec-tac-u-con”. (Clip: 00:24) Episode insight: VOY: Deadlock S2 E21 first aired tomorrow in 1996. Character insight - Fairhaven Subspace communications Ken P.
Episode 178, "Acme Android Company"
News: Star Trek Spock magazine Auditions open for next Trek film. Filming to begin June 3, 2015. fb.me/6uYytP8Fv Music Of Star Trek Goes On Tour In 2016 1701news.com/node/786/music… Joan Collins who played Edith Keeler in The City on the edge of Forever will be attending STLV Aug 6-9, 2015. Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: Which is worse, a good Trek episode that doesn't follow cannon or a bad Trek episode that does? Star Trek in pop culture: Castle - Episode: The Wrong Stuff (Clip: 00:17) Episode insight: TNG: The Offspring Character insight - Doctor Soong's androids Subspace communications Ken P.
Episode 177, "Live long and prosper"
Our insight on Leonard Nimoy.
Episode 176, "She was a bad spy"
News Thursday Leonard Nimoy admitted to hospital with severe chest pain. MTBF = Mean Time Between Failure - how often something has to be replaced. Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: If an alien race came here offering advanced tech, should we refuse it by the principal of the prime directive? Star Trek in pop culture: We watched the ending credits of that one Simpsons-like Star Trek episode, but there was actually some dialog in the episode itself… and here it is. [Suggested by Stewart in Utah] (S26, E10) (Clip: 00:46) Episode insight: ENT S1: Two Days and Two Nights Character insight: Vic Fontaine Subspace communications
Episode 175, "Banana Equivalent Dose"
News: Funko action figures coming soon. pic.twitter.com/9sKNPZ7DFG Huge Star Trek auction - propworx: http://www.liveauctioneers.com/catalog/66488_propworx-star-trek-auction-iv Actual Star Trek coin currency on island nation of tuvalu: http://www.geeksaresexy.net/2015/02/10/beautiful-star-trek-coins-let-buy-actual-stuff-island-nation-tuvalu/ (Tuvalu is halfway to Hawaii from Australia) Star Trek Continues has an engine room set! fb.me/7lnLFYZ9S Star Trek Continues Ep4 Premiere! Phoenix Comicon! We are excited and thrilled to... fb.me/3AsLNHaQF (A Piece of the Action sequel?) Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: Who do you think is more advanced, Data or The Doctor? Star Trek in pop culture: Being Human. S2, E5. Here, Sally is trapped in someone else’s body and uses her knowledge about someone’s favorite TOS movie to prove it. And it involves Trek. (Clip: 00:37) Episode insight: TNG: Galaxy’s Child Character insight - Schran Subspace communications Ken P.
Episode 174, "Kenny G LaForge"
News Smithsonian Enterprise restore: Twirly nacelle lights might be made to work. Last restore, pylons were hollowed out & wiring harness was moved inside. Top of saucer has original paint. Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: Which do u think has caused the most controversy of not being shown on TOS: a bathroom or the bowling alley? Star Trek in pop culture: Bob & Doug McKenzie Great White North Album (Clip: 00:37) Episode insight: TNG S3: Booby Trap Character insight - Alexander Subspace communications Ken P.
Episode 173, "Spoonus III"
News Filming to begin April 15, 2015. Bryan Cranston (WW BB) in talks to be the bad guy. Original TOS phaser prop expected to fetch $60,000 at auction Feb 21. Liveauctioneers.com. $40,000 opening bid. “Midgrade, 1 of 2 surviving” I know there are 2 heroes and 2 or more midgrades and stunt versions. Several nice costumes too. Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: In your opinion, what are three items that any die hard Trek fan must have? Star Trek in pop culture: Casper: A Spirited Beginning. 1997. Steve Guttenberg, Lori Loughlin, Rodney Dangerfield. In this clip, the kid is welcoming a woman to the house and being all friendly. She picks up a picture of him as a Klingon & this happens. (Clip: 00:11) Episode insight: TNG S7: Parallels Character insight - Saavik Subspace communications Ken P.
Episode 172, "Clown Town"
News How Many Lens Flares Are There in J.J. Abrams' STAR TREK Movies? - Video Simon Pegg to co-write Trek 3 with Doug Jung Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: Which Trek series do u think had the best and worst security personnel? Star Trek in pop culture: Two Broke Girls (CBS) Sent in by Thorenx (Clip: 00:47) Episode insight: Voy S2: The Thaw Character insight - David Markus Subspace communications
Episode 171, "Phaser beam computers"
News Darrell is watching To Be Takei on Netflix. Star Trek Continues Launches Kirkstarter 2.0 To Fund New Episodes Ten Forward: What DO those logos mean in the TOS insignias? Star: Command - like “jason of” Basketball (or atom / chemical / orbiting objects) E is for engineering, styled to resemble a bolt Lights of Zetar - Scotty has a basketball insignia on a red shirt. Star Trek in pop culture: Jobs. 2013. Ashton Kutcher, Dermot Mulroney, Josh Gad. - This is the conversation between Jobs and Woz that named Apple Computer. (Clip: 00:55) Episode insight: DS9, S4: The Quickening Character insight - Miles O'Brien Subspace communications Ken P.
Episode 170, "Treknado"
News RUMOR: Universal Orlando Eyeing ‘Star Trek’-Themed Attraction http://www.trektoday.com/content/2014/11/trek-actors-in-war-of-the-worlds-fundraiser/ CW Would like to be the home of a new Trek Series Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: Does romance belong in Trek? Are the episodes that deal with personal relationships the weakest? Star Trek in pop culture: Listener David Taylor sent this in. Patrick Stewart on NPR’s Wait Wait don’t tell me explaining why he didn’t have a French accent. (Clip: 00:32) Episode insight: TOS: The Way to Eden Character insight - Keiko O'Brien Subspace communications Ken P.
Episode 169, "Marvel, not Marvel"
News Star Trek 3’s release date is July 8, 2016. Roxanne Dawson tweeted: “Star Trek is Paramount’s (and CBS’s) Marvel, and they don’t even know it.” NCC-1701 model is now at Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center where they have a giant x-ray machine for determining fatigue and repairs needed. Infra-red photography has determined the paint is cracking due to shrinkage. Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: If u were offered a job as a consultant for the next Trek series but had to quit your current job and move, would u? Star Trek in pop culture: The Simpsons Ricochet (1991) An attorney is terrorized by the criminal he put away years ago when he was a cop. Denzel Washington, John Lithgow, Ice-T. This is your typical cops at the carnival scene. (Clip: 00:32) Episode insight: ENT: Stratagem Character insight - Leah Brahms Subspace communications Ken P.
Episode 168, "Plausibabble"
News ‘Fast & Furious’ Director Justin Lin set as director for ‘Star Trek 3′ Collectibles Star Trek ice cube tray fun Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: What are you most tired of seeing on Trek: Transporters malfunction, Holodecks go haywire or time travel mishap? Star Trek in pop culture: Treasure Planet. Disney 2002 (Clip: 00:17) Episode insight: VOY, Drone Character insight - Christmas Subspace communications Ken P.
Episode 167, "Italia VII is for pizza"
News Bob Orci says a time travel story was never considered. Paramount wants Trek to be more like Guardians of the Galaxy. Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: Is there any canon that tells what happened during the last 2 years of the 5 year mission? Star Trek in pop culture: Beavis & Butthead - suggested by a listener (Clip: 00:17) Episode insight: TNG, S6: The Chase Character insight - Pvt.W. Wooods Subspace communications Ken P.
Episode 166, "Hull Integwity"
News Bob Orci is out as director. Script may be out too. (Time travel plot to save Vulcan) #bringinriker fan movement on twitter & Facebook to have Jonathan Frakes direct next movie. #TheRedShirtDiaries IndieGoGo hit $4,200.00! We are gunna shoot on a TOS bridge! Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: Do you think that TOS had the best first season than any of the other Trek shows? If so, why? Star Trek in pop culture: .(From Sam on Twitter) Supernatural S1, E6: Discussing a shapeshifter who’s impersonating someone. (Clip: 00:12) Episode insight: VOY, S6: The Voyager Conspiracy Character insight - Ashmore from Voyager Subspace communications Ken P.
Episode 165, "Clip 8"
Show #165 - Clip 8 News THANK YOU FOR THE DONATION - Chris H. Next Generation Pop Vinyls from Funko http://bit.ly/1yz8XA6 TNG Seasons 1-6 on sale $20-$32!!! Preorder Now: Kate Mulgrew's memoir "Born With Teeth," coming April 2015 http://filmadelphia.org/events/trek35/ Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: What do u think about the Galaxy class ships designed to have families onboard? Isn't space to dangerous for that? Star Trek in pop culture: Sent in by Mystery Science Theater 3000 right before they watch the terrible movie “Laserblast”. (Clip: 00:23) Episode insight: TNG, S5: Power Play Character insight - Michael Eddington Subspace communications Ken P.
Episode 164, "Too pajama-like"
An update with Ashley and Jason from The Red Shirt Diaries News Trek Core’s Youtube channel is back on-line. (SD/HD Comparisons) CBS helped clear up everything. Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: When do u think Trek was at its peak of popularity? At its current direction, do u think it will ever get back? Star Trek in pop culture: Big Bang Theory - Sent in by Kim in Australia (Clip: 00:13) Episode insight: DS9, S3: Explorers Character insight: Geordi LaForge Subspace communications Ken P.
Episode 163, "Chia Pests"
News TNG S7 Blu-Ray available for preorder. Ohio State Marching Band Does Impressive Star Trek-themed Halftime Show The Red Shirt Diaries Funded Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: If you were given a tour of the Enterprise and were able to steal one item without getting caught, what would it be? Star Trek in pop culture: From Thorenx: Wet Hot American Summer (Clip: 00:13) Episode insight: Suggested by Patrick McCartney. Enterprise S2 Future Tense. Character insight - Alyssa Ogawa Subspace communications
Episode 162, "Out of Brink"
News IndieGoGo campaign for the second season of THE RED SHIRT DIARIES: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-red-shirt-diaries-season-2 Mike will have a part in Red Shirt Diaries Season 2 Star Trek Online has lowered its lifetime subscription option by $100 to $199.99 thru Nov. 20, 2014. This includes the newly playable Talaxian race, access to all veteran rewards, priority login, a ship upgrade token and 500 ZEN a month to spend on gear and ships. Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: How big of a deal was the Kirk and Uhura kiss at the time in the 60's? Do u think Trek was able to get away with it because it was "forced"? Star Trek in pop culture: Mike’s thing Episode insight: TNG S4: (Worst episode of the best season?) Night Terrors Character insight - The curious case of Ensign Bennett Subspace communications Ken P.
Episode 161, "LARV-EYE"
News Found a flyer from around 1988 passed out by an angry TOS fan about how TNG is terrible. Red Shirt Diaries Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: Which Trek tech. do u think has the best chance of becoming real: transporters or warp speed? If both, which first? Star Trek in pop culture: Latest NCIS A new recruit fails a test similar to one from Star Trek. This is what follows. (Clip: 00:58) Episode insight: Similitude from Enterprise S3 Character insight - Lemli Subspace communications Ken P.
Episode 160, "Adrenaline!"
News The complete set of IDW’s City on the Edge of Forever is coming soon (if next year is soon)! 128 pages, $24.99. Star Trek Continues to launch Kickstarter page to make more episodes. https://www.facebook.com/StarTrekContinues Red Shirt Diaries Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: What is Shatners best performance on TOS? My vote is The Deadly Years and NOT City on the Edge of Forever. Star Trek in pop culture: Thanks Sunshine Reardon: Space Ghost Coast to Coast Ep "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed" William Shatner comes on the ship’s monitor & this happens. (Clip: 01:27) Episode insight: VOY: S2 Tuvix Character insight - Corporal Ryan from Enterprise Subspace communications Ken P.
Episode 159, "Deep thoughts with Jim Kirk"
News Harlan Elison of “City o.t.e.o. Forever” fame has had a stroke. He’s in the hospital. His right side is paralyzed. Darrell makes a video (Starfleet Training Films - How to Fight Ninjas) youtu.be/0pEoKqwtbA4 Michael Dorn expects a yes/no from Paramount on his proposed “Captain Worf” series within 2 weeks. Why Paramount & not CBS? NYCC Delta Rising - Star Trek Online launched today The Red Shirt Diaries Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: Which regular TOS character do u think was the most underdeveloped on the show? My vote is Sulu. Star Trek in pop culture: Continuum, S3, E4. Some are long, some are short, like this. Someone travels through time & meets himself. (Clip: 00:14) Episode insight: TOS: S3 The Mark of Gideon Character insight - Jonas Subspace communications Ken P.
Episode 158, "Snarky of Nine"
News TrekCore Youtube channel taken offline. (The HD/SD comparisons we’ve all seen) Reason unknown. http://trekcore.com/blog/2014/10/trekcorevideo-youtube-channel-now-offline/ Oscar winning ‘Life of Pi’ Cinematographer Claudio Miranda on board for Star Trek 2016. Shatner & Nimoy RUMORED to play old alt versions of Pine & Quinto (not main timeline). http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=123722 TNG Full Journey blu-Ray, UK, Dec 15. £219.99. Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: What is the most outrageous thing u have seen someone do to express their love for Star Trek? Star Trek in pop culture: The Office (US Version), S1, E4. Discussing birthday ideas and coming up with nothing, then this happens. (Clip: 00:23) Episode insight: VOY: S7 The Void - because we’ve only done 2 S7 eps. Character insight - Ro Laren Subspace communications Ken P.
Episode 157, "Never go against a Ferengi when death is on the line"
News Smithsonian Enterprise model restoration: Evaluation for structural integrity, sag, paint. Original restoration in 1991 changed the paint radically. May put back to 1966 specs. TNG 27th anniversary as of Sept. 28. Mayor of Seoul South Korea says ST3 will be filming there. Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: Besides Stewart, which actor/actress do u think has had the best career after Trek? Star Trek in pop culture: True Romance (1993) Clarence marries hooker Alabama, steals cocaine from her pimp, and tries to sell it in Hollywood, while the owners of the coke try to reclaim it. Director: Tony Scott, Writer: Quentin Tarantino. Stars: Christian Slater, Patricia Arquette, Dennis Hopper, Christopher Walken, Samuel L. Jackson. (Clip: 00:22) Episode insight: DS9: Profit & Lace Character insight - Brunt Subspace communications Ken P.
Episode 156, "Backwards Day"
News TNG cast coming to NYCC Rumor: Bad Ass Digest’s Devin Faraci is reporting that he has “learned” that "Star Trek 3 includes a scene that reteams Shatner and Nimoy onscreen as Kirk and Spock." VW Germany Teases Star Trek-themed Campaign Featuring Shatner & Nimoy http://tinyurl.com/l25d9tb Red Shirt Diaries #4 is up Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: After reviewing several episodes of Enterprise, has your original dislike of the show changed? I always loved it. Star Trek in pop culture: The Spirit (2008) Gabriel Macht, Samuel L. Jackson, Scarlett Johansson Rookie cop Denny Colt returns from the dead as The Spirit, a hero whose mission is to fight against evil in Central City. In this clip, Samuel L. Jackson’s chr is reminding The Spirit about the day he died (Clip: 00:15) Episode insight: TNG S2: Time Square Character insight - Cyrano Jones Subspace communications Ken P.
Episode 155, "Slugbase Alpha"
News Population with highest % of Trek fans: #1 Oregon, #2 Alaska, #3 Washington. Population with lowest % of Trek fans: #48 New Jersey, #49 Louisiana, #50 Mississippi. New movie starts filming in 6 months Red Shirt Diaries #3 Smithsonian Enterprise being moved Ten Forward: Do you care about old Star Trek drama? Star Trek in pop culture: Two for the Money (2005) with Matthew McConaughey, Al Pacino, Rene Russo After suffering a career-ending injury, a former college football star aligns himself with one of the most renowned touts in the sports-gambling business. Somebody picks a football game winner by pure luck, but he says he has Spock-like abilities. (Clip: 00:12) Episode insight: ENT: Rogue Planet Character insight - birthdays Subspace communications Ken P.
Episode 154, "I have the Survivor immunity idol"
News Yesterday: Trek's 48th anniversary. The Star Trek Compendium has been released. STO: “Delta Rising” expansion adding Voyager actors Jeri Ryan, Robert Picardo, Ethan Phillips. Time Russ, Garret Wang already there. Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: Can u please explain how a 60's Sci Fi show can still be relevant in today's society? People just don't get it. Star Trek in pop culture: The Island (2005) Episode insight: TNG: Captain’s Holiday Character insight - Khan Subspace communications Ken P.
Episode 153, Stardate 1408.26 "I got an A in Q"
News Smithsonian’s TOS Enterprise studio model will go off display mid-Sept. in prep. for display in Boeing #MilestonesofFlight Hall in 2016 Red Shirt Diaries interview at the end of the show iOS app update Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: What is the worst Trek couple: Worf/Troy, Kira/Odo, or Picard/Vash? (DS: Spock/Uhura in the JJverse) Star Trek in pop culture: Taps (1981) IMDB: Military cadets take extreme measures to insure the future of their academy when its existence is threatened by local condo developers. George C. Scott, Timothy Hutton, Ronny Cox In this clip, cadets are watching “Spock’s Brain” when news of a shooting comes on TV (Clip: 00:32) Episode insight: DS9: Q-Less Character insight - Borg Queen Interview with Ashely Robinson and Jason Inman from "The Red Shirt Diaries" Subspace communications ken P.
Episode 152, Stardate 1408.19 "Worst. Episode. Ever."
News Genes birthday today. 93 Collectors edition with all Bluray special features out Sept 9 j.mp/BuySTCompendium pic.twitter.com/L5YnrMKzFK Star Trek: City on the Edge of Forever #1-5 Subscription SOLD OUT. 66 of their Trek editions are sold out. William Shatner accepts the Ice Bucket Challlenge (to increase awareness of ALS) [CLIP 00:11] Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: Which movie had a better closure for its characters: Trek 6 for TOS or Nemesis for TNG? Star Trek in pop culture: Temple Grandin (2010): Starring Claire Danes, Julia Ormond, David Strathairn A biopic of Temple Grandin, an autistic woman who has become one of the top scientists in the humane livestock handling industry. In this scene she befriends a blind roommate who shares an interest in a certain TV show. (Clip: 00:19) Episode insight: VOY: Threshold Character insight - General Chang Subspace communications Ken P.
Episode 151, Stardate 1408.12 "U.S.S. Zoo"
News Gene Roddenberry Project funded on Kickstarter. About the beginnings of Trek. 30 min 1985 interview cut from a documentary. William Shatner doing a documentary about the beginnings of TNG. Plumber David Waddell speaks Klingon & is a write-in candidate for NC US Senate. TNG Season 7 Blu-ray out in December. Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: What were your thoughts of Crosby leaving TNG at the time it happened? How different would TNG be if she stayed? Star Trek in pop culture: British National Power commercial. There’s more than what we’re playing, but it’s purely visual. Listen for the beaming sound. Kirk is beamed an umbrella and says “I don’t need a brolly you wally”. Totally British! 1990 Episode insight: TNG S7: Genesis Character insight - John Harrison / Khan Subspace communications Ken P.
Episode 150, Stardate 1408.5 "Uni Corndog"
News Prelude to Axanar thoughts. Avery Brooks had to cancel STLV appearance due to health reasons, then Cirroc Lofton (Jake Sisko) asked for thoughts & prayers. Serious? Who knows. (Via Chris G) Tv remote phaser: you do not pay for it until it ships out,you can save $20 if you pre order Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: What do u think works best for Trek: a new villain of the week or a recurring antagonist? Star Trek in pop culture: "Orange is the New Black" S02E04 at about 38:50 (Suggested by Dan on Twitter) There’s probably more to this than it appears. Family on a bench on a sunny day & an older woman starts talking to them. Episode insight: TOS: The Enemy Within Character insight - M'Ress Subspace communications Ken P.
Episode 149, Stardate 1407.29 "Medibabble"
News Alexander Siddig cast on Game of Thrones. http://trekmovie.com/2014/07/28/deluxe-soundtrack-for-star-trek-into-darkness-released-giacchino-contrasts-st09-stid-scores/ thinkgeek.com borg cube minifridge http://shop.startrek.com/star-trek-command-retro-watch/detail.php?p=457248&v=startrek_new-arrivals&ecid=SMM-ST-00312&pa=SMM-ST-00312 Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: Who do u think has the most annoying scream in Trek? My vote: Chekov. Star Trek in pop culture: Zodiac (2007) Episode insight: VOY: Flashback Character insight - Shin'zon Subspace communications Ken P.
Episode 148, Stardate 1407.22 "Synthajuana"
News Bob Orci not actually hired to direct Trek3 yet? http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Roberto-Orci-Hasn-t-Actually-Been-Hired-Direct-Star-Trek-3-66262.html TONS of stuff for SDCC (too many to list) Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: What are the best ways to get involved with the Trek Community? Star Trek in pop culture: Sega - Star Trek (US) (1983) TV Spot Episode insight: TOS: Day of the Dove Character insight - Admiral Marcus Subspace communications Ken P.
Episode 147, Stardate 1407.15 "47474747"
News New Remote Control Phaser from Think Geek coming. Netflix removing and adding Star Trek films. Axanar trailer looks interesting. New Star Trek should be during 5-year mission. Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: With all of those away missions in Trek, why do u think video recording wasn't a standard piece of equipment? Star Trek in pop culture: Dr Who-S6, E12 Closing Time. Episode insight: DS9: Blood Oath Character insight - Dr. Soren Subspace communications Ken P.