Trek Geeks: A Star Trek Podcast

If you're caught up on Star Trek Continues, then you're definitely familiar with the work of this week's guest, director James Kerwin. In addition to his work writing, directing, and story editing on that series, he's also the writer and director of the amazing sci-fi noir film, "Yesterday Was a Lie," as well as the short film "R.U.R.: Genesis," based on the landmark 1919 science fiction story by Czech playwright, Karel Capek. James comes by to chat with Dan and Bill about Back to the Future II, his love of Doctor Who, why Bill hates "Yesterday's Enterprise," directing Star Trek Continues...and how he went from being an astrophysics student to making films! Grab your phaser, your sonic screwdriver, and your hoverboard and enjoy Episode 44 of the Trek Geeks Podcast!

While we were away on our holiday break, there were a few...uh...developments...in the world of Star Trek, too. The first trailer for Star Trek Beyond was released along with Star Wars: The Force Awakens! We'll break down what we thought of it--AND why we're not freaking out yet. We're also going to take some time to talk about the lawsuit brought against Axanar Productions by CBS and Paramount Pictures for copyright infringement. In full disclosure, we've both donated to Axanar on two different occasions. We are not attorneys and do not claim to know the intricacies of intellectual property law. There are things we’ve observed and questions/concerns was have AS DONORS that will be the focus of our discussion in today's episode. Allow us to say up front that we have absolutely no beef or problem with Alec Peters, Rob Burnett, or anyone associated with Axanar. We’ve had Alec on our podcast twice--once at our invite and once at Axanar's request. We've asked our listeners to consider donating to this project in the past, and we feel justified in asking some of these questions in the wake of the lawsuit. Let us also say that we do NOT believe that anyone associated with Axanar has done anything illegal or malfeasant in any way. That's not what this episode is about. Most importantly, we want to see the Axanar feature completed. We LOVE the concept. We LOVE the story. Truthfully, that's why we donated our money in the first place. We hope for a resolution in this dispute so the movie can be made and fans around the world can enjoy the movie. We'll also kick off our Trek50 Project for Star Trek's 50th Anniversary and YOU play a direct part in it! All you have to do is tell us about the very first time you ever watched Star Trek! Find out more in today's episode or on our Trek50 page! Axanar Reference Links TrekBBS Post on CBS' "Rules of Engagement" for fan films: http://www.trekbbs.com/threads/cbss-rules-of-engagement-for-star-trek-fan-films.187825/page-2 Official Axanar Podcast, Episode 20: http://www.trek.fm/axp/20 Official Axanar Podcast, Episode 31: http://www.trek.fm/axp/31 Trek Geeks Podcast, Episode 19: http://trekgeeks.com/archives/2462 Trek Geeks Podcast, Episode 23: http://trekgeeks.com/archives/2525 TheWrap article on Axanar/CBS Meeting in August: http://www.thewrap.com/how-1-1-million-star-trek-fan-movie-has-escaped-studio-shutdown-so-far/ Alec Peters' rebuttal to article on TheWrap: http://www.axanarproductions.com/axanar-and-cbs/ Official document of the suit filed against Axanar Productions: https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/2660454-Startreklawsuit.html Alec Peters' statement on the lawsuit: http://www.axanarproductions.com/cbs-and-axanar/

As 2015 draws to a close, we thought we'd put together some special bonus content before we return with an all-new episode on January 12, 2016! Many of you know that following the end theme of every podcast episode, there is an outtake--something that we talked about either immediately before or after recording that week's show. The Match Game theme...Coconut!...Dan's impersonations...Downton Abbey...they all got their start in the outtakes of the Trek Geeks Podcast and have taken on a life of their own. Some of you have heard them, and some of you haven't, so we assembled a collection of all our clips from 2015 in one super-sized, outtakes-only episode! We have had such a fun and amazing time with every episode and we can't thank all of you enough for being part of our first year! We wish you all the happiest of New Years and an amazing 2016!

After all the fun and frivolity that we had with Larry Nemecek last week, we just HAD to continue our special Wreath of Khan extravaganza, and this week we have upped the stakes!! Today, we continue our discussion about what may possibly be the best holiday movie ever with the one and only Ken Ray from Mission Log - A Roddenberry Star Trek Podcast! Ken has a tradition of watching Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan every Christmas Eve, so it just made sense that we wrap up our 2015 Podcasts talking to the legend himself! Enough of this A Christmas Story 24 hour Marathon on TBS nonsense...it's time for a change to things around and have a full day of KHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANNNNNNNNNNNNNN!! Ken will give us some great insight into his thoughts on ST:TWOK as well as why it is his holiday tradition. Additionally, we discuss some other tidbits of information that he has in the brain that he hopes one day is living in a robot body! Also, we have some special holiday thoughts and wishes for family friends, and you our wonderful listeners! It's all in Episode 42 of Trek Geeks - A Star Trek Podcast, "The Wreath of Khan - Part 2!"

It's the Holiday Season! At this time of year, many of us engage in traditions that make our holidays even more meaningful like watching some of our favorite films! Today, we're going to talk about the best holiday film in the history of cinema! Die Hard? Nope. It's a Wonderful Life? Puh-leeze. White Christmas? BOOOOORRRRINNNNGGGGGGG! Today, we we bring you the first part in our discussion on Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan! What's that, you say? It's not a holiday movie?! Hey, you can't spell "wreath" without "wrath," and that was all we needed. We'll be joined in our discussion today by none other than Dr. Trek, himself: Larry Nemecek! Join us as we talk about some of the history behind Star Trek II, how it became more naval and militaristic, and some of our favorite and least favorite moments in the movie! We'll also talk a little about the documentary Larry has been working on, "The Con of Wrath!" Plus, find out about Larry Nemecek's Portal 47--his insider access to all of the Trek-formation he's been compiling over the years! It's all in Episode 41 of Trek Geeks - A Star Trek Podcast, "The Wreath of Khan!"

It’s really no surprise that we are still riding high from our visit to the Star Trek Continues set recently. As a result of being immersed in the TOS Universe for several days, we felt it was only fitting to dedicate Episode 40 of the Trek Geeks Podcast to The Original Series. We will mix it up a bit by talking about things that we love as well as things that we hate about Kirk's crew. First we will discuss the characters from the Original Series that we truly despised for one reason or another. Which characters, whether special guests or series regulars that just got under our skin, and why? Then, as if were hit by the spores of Omicron Ceti III we delve into our most loved episodes of TOS! You may be surprised. As we like to say, the "Champion Rule" dictates that someone’s most loved episode is someone else’s most hated! Also, our friends at Star Trek Continues had a lot of news this past week. We will discuss the ribbon cutting ceremony they had for the new Engine Room, the announced title of Episode 6, the surprise visit of the one and only Rod Roddenberry to the set (yes we did get to meet him) and what it felt like for us when STC posted a pic of us with the Captain himself on their official Facebook page! In addition we will talk about the latest levels of the Star Trek Renegades fundraiser and whether or not we think they will meet there goal. With just days to go at the time of recording, they are close, but are they close enough? Plus, a short, fan made teaser for Star Trek Deep Space 9 on Blue Ray recently started getting some traction on the web. We will discuss why one of us is very excited about the possibility, while the other thinks is completely meaningless! All this, plus the triumphant return of a special all TOS version of Stump The Geek in this week’s all-new episode of Trek Geeks – A Star Trek Podcast.

Here in the United States, it's the week of both Thanksgiving (or "Treksgiving" as we like to call it) and Black Friday--the single biggest holiday shopping day of the year. In this week's episode of Trek Geeks, we'll take a look at some of the gifts our fellow Trek Geeks might be interested in receiving this holiday season. Plus, we'll take a few moments to share the things that we're thankful for this year on a personal level. Then...well...we'll need to level with everyone and be honest about something. As you might have noticed, we weren't able to publish an episode of the podcast last week because we were both travelling. What we haven't been able to tell you--until now--is where we were and why it postponed last week's regularly scheduled episode. The Trek Geeks were the invited guests of the Star Trek Continues cast and crew as they filmed an episode last week! Now that their shoot is over, we'll tell you a little bit about our trip and we'll recount stepping foot on the iconic Bridge of the Starship Enterprise for the very first time. We cannot thank the cast and crew of Star Trek Continues enough for their hospitality and their kindness. They are a truly amazing group of people and we were incredibly fortunate and grateful to spend a couple of days with them. All that, plus we'll talk about some of the latest Star Trek news in this week's all-new episode of Trek Geeks - A Star Trek Podcast. We hope that those of you traveling this week for the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States have a safe and Happy Treksgiving!

Ten long years. That's how long it's been since we've been able to watch new episodes of Star Trek. This week, CBS made an announcement that shook fandom to its very core: We're getting a brand new Star Trek series in January of 2017! Bill and Dan will take a look at the announcement made by CBS on November 2, 2015 which gave details on how the new series would be broadcast: a national premiere on the CBS Television Network with all episodes after that available on their streaming platform, CBS All Access. They'll discuss what we know from the announcement, what we don't know, and what we might be able to expect from a brand new Star Trek! In addition, they'll talk about the reaction among fans on social media, and how there have been some very loud, negative voices. Plus, voice mails and a listener question, all in this week's brand new episode of Trek Geeks - A Star Trek Podcast, "Star Trek - The Next Chapter!" ...and, by the way...did we mention WE'RE GETTING A NEW STAR TREK SERIES??!?!??!?!?!?!? (CORRECTION: In the podcast episode, Bill mentions that the first month is free on All Access when, in fact, the first week is free when you subscribe to the service.)

Halloween! The time of year when we love to be scared! Today, we're going to look at the episodes of Trek that would be perfect for your Halloween binge watching! We'll look at a list from the blog, Geeks of Doom, and then review their selections and re-write their list with suggestions of our own. Plus, we'll take a look at recent news in the world of Star Trek: Adam Nimoy guest starring on "The Big Bang Theory" with Wil Wheaton William Shatner's memoir on his friendship with Leonard Nimoy Star Trek: Renegades brand new Kickstarter campaign We'll even tell you our theory on what the next Star Trek: Renegades episode is about based on their casting news! So, grab a handful of candy from your kids' giant stash and join us for Episode 37 of Trek Geeks - A Star Trek Podcast! TRICK OR TREAT!

This week on Trek Geeks - A Star Trek Podcast, we take a look at the second live-action Star Trek series, Star Trek: The Next Generation! Premiering twenty-eight years ago, TNG was a risk in the eyes of a lot of fans. "If it doesn't have Kirk and Spock, it doesn't have me," was the attitude of many prior to the show's debut. Over the years, Next Gen has become the Gold Standard of modern era Trek with characters and stories we adore and cherish. It's hard to imagine trapping lightning in a bottle twice, but Gene certainly did it! Bill and Dan will examine the first two seasons and how challenging it was to get this series on the air, how season three changed the franchise, and whether or not TNG's success was a hindrance to the other live-action Trek shows that followed. Plus, we'll talk about episodes that fans typically love or hate and why we have the opposite view of them! (SPOILER ALERT: Both Bill's and Dan's most hated episodes list contains one of the most loved episodes of all time!) In addition, we'll take a look at some recent news in the world of Star Trek with an update on Star Trek Beyond, as well as updates on two independent productions: Star Trek Renegades and Star Trek Continues. REMEMBERING GENE This weekend also marks the 24th anniversary of the death of Star Trek creator, Gene Roddenberry. Bill has talked about his meeting Gene in the past, and today we'll recall where we were when we heard the news as well whether or not The Great Bird of the Galaxy would be pleased with the current state of Star Trek. Lastly, we'll respond to some feedback that was left on our Facebook page regarding our episode on Star Trek: Enterprise! It's a Super Sized Episode of Trek Geeks and we hope you'll join us!

We've spent a lot of time talking about some of the other Star Trek television series, and we decided it was finally time to give the most recent one some love! It's hard to believe that Star Trek: Enterprise went off the air just over ten years ago, isn't it? In this week's episode, we'll talk about a variety of topics regarding the last Trek show, including: Did we like the premise and characters? Was the Temporal Cold War a good idea? Did the Xindi arc kill the series? In addition, we'll also talk about Dan's favorite episodes--the Mirror Universe two-parter, of course! There's a lot that happened in "In a Mirror, Darkly," and we'll talk about what worked for us in that story and what didn't. Then, Dan seizes control of the show once again and subjects Bill to the second-ever edition of GEEK THE STUMP! Can Bill improve upon his disastrous showing in the last outing? Will he utterly embarrass himself like he did last time? It's a fun and engaging episode of the Trek Geeks Podcast and we hope you'll join us!

SPOILER ALERT!! As promised, this week we consider the latest episode from the amazing folks at Star Trek Continues! "Divided We Stand" is the fifth episode of the series and it finds Captain Kirk and Doctor McCoy in the midst of the American Civil War! We dive in on the episode and provide an extensive SPOILER-FILLED recap, examine what worked for us, how it compares to TOS, and we'll answer the ultimate question we raise with every Independent Production: Is it Star Trek? Plus, we'll review some of the latest news in the world of Star Trek, including: Star Trek Beyond begins filming in Dubai. Skype's new "Universal Translator." Hallmark's new Christmas Ornament featuring the death of Spock in Star Trek II. We'll also clarify something from last week--the Temporal Prime Directive! There's a lot to cover, but we can't stress this enough: THIS PODCAST EPISODE IS FILLED WITH SPOILERS. If you haven't seen "Divided We Stand" yet, stop now and watch the episode first!

Last week we examined the pilot episodes of the Star Trek universe, so this week it only made sense that we would take a look at the final episodes of the respective shows! Dan and Bill will discuss which pilots were... ...the best last episode of their series?...the best finale for a Trek series in general?...the worst last episode of their series?...the worst finale for a Trek series in general? Plus, which finale would we have made changes to entirely and told a slightly different story? And, find out which of the last episodes Bill thinks is a lot better than most Trek fans think! In addition, we'll also discuss some more developments in the world of Trek: "The Autobiography of James T. Kirk" by David A. Goodman. Star Trek: Wrath of Gems. The premiere of Star Trek Continues' fifth episode, "Divided We Stand." Jonathan Frakes' comments on the Star Trek: Enterprise finale, "These Are the Voyages." All that, and find out about our future Disney, X-Files, and Back to the Future podcasts in Episode 32 of the Trek Geeks Podcast!

The Trek Geeks are back after a one-week hiatus, and we certainly have plenty to talk about! In this week's episode, we'll spend a lot of time considering a lot of first episodes of various Star Trek series. Which ones stand out? Which ones aren't we fans of? Which ones are the best first episodes of their respective shows? Plus, we'll catch up on some recent developments in the world of Star Trek news: Season 2 Premiere of The Red Shirt Diaries The 49th Anniversary of Star Trek's premiere Star Trek Night at Fenway Park--presented by the Boston Red Sox and our friends at TrekNews.net The recent arrest of Star Trek: Voyager's Jennifer Lien Then, after some voice mail feedback regarding our recent Star Trek: Renegades review episode, Bill abuses Dan in an all-new version of Stump the Geek! It's our longest episode title ever and we hope you'll join us!

It's amazing where the inspiration for podcast content can come from--and this episode, truth be told, is due in large part to STLV. With "Force Friday" having happened this past week and it being Labor Day Weekend here in the United States, what better time to break from our standard format and have a round table discussion? One morning over a sumptuous breakfast of some incredible corned beef hash at the Hash House a Go Go in Las Vegas, Dan and Bill were joined by their good friends Craig Ewing and Chris Mumfrey in a discussion on Star Trek versus Star Wars...but from a completely different angle... Could Darth Vader be assimilated by the Borg?? Plus, we'll talk about the recent WatchMojo.com video where they pitted the two franchises against one another--and then we'll tell you why their video is thoroughly wrong. Bill might even confess to owning the entire Buck Rogers in the 25th Century series in this episode, too. Allegedly. We hope you'll enjoy this roundtable discussion on Episode 30 of the Trek Geeks Podcast! May the Force Be With You!

Since principal photography completed nearly two years ago, Renegades has been highly anticipated by Trek fans all over the globe. Well, the wait is finally over and Star Trek: Renegades has finally been released to the public! Bill and Dan have had the opportunity to watch the movie a few times by now and sit down to record their thoughts. GEEKS BEWARE–AHEAD BE SPOILERS! Seriously. We’re not kidding. We’re warning you now–in this podcast episode, there will be a thorough and comprehensive discussion of the movie from start to finish that will reveal nearly every single detail of the movie. If you haven’t seen Star Trek: Renegades yet, then PLEASE–do yourself a favor and do NOT listen to this episode of the podcast yet. It WILL be spoiled for you, otherwise.

It was one amazing time, that's for sure! Bill and Dan have returned from the gigantic Official Star Trek Convention in (Fabulous) Las Vegas, Nevada! They met new friends... They got autographs... They took pictures... ...and they laughed a LOT. They also came back with the mysterious "Khan Krud" that seemed to affect a lot of people who attended. Now that they've finally recovered from that, they wrap up their experiences at STLV and talk about some of their lasting memories from this year's trip! Plus, we're also joined by one of the new friends we made during the trip--none other than Ensign Williams from the web series, "The Red Shirt Diaries!" Ashley Victoria Robinson will talk about her favorite moments of the convention and tell us about the upcoming second season of RSD which debuts new, weekly episodes on YouTube starting Monday, September 14th! Plus, find out all about Dan's inability to set an alarm clock--all in this episode of the Trek Geeks Podcast!

It's the third of our minicasts from this year's Official Star Trek Convention in Las Vegas! Once again, Dan and Bill report on their experiences from high atop the Flamingo, overlooking the Las Vegas Strip! We met many listeners and new friends yesterday--and we hope to meet even more of you today as the KHAAANN winds down. Today we recap all the great cosplay, Dan's fanboy moments meeting Vic Mignogna, and our plans for today. Plus, hear about how Dan and Bill will randomly be screaming in the Dealer's Room with Michele Specht at various, unpredictable times. It's the last day of our global family reunion where they also happen to hold a Star Trek Convention! We hope you all enjoy it!

NOW we understand what the phrase means! Sure, it's a dry heat, but so is a kiln, honestly. It's a good thing we spent plenty of time basking in the air conditioning at the Official Star Trek Convention in Las Vegas! Dan and Bill recap their second full day of the KHAAANN--they extol the virtues of Hash House a Go Go and talk about their first hand experience playing Star Trek Timelines! To be honest, the awesome folks at Disruptor Beam practically had to pry the iPads out of our hands after we were done test driving the game---but you can find out more about that in today's episode! Plus, hear about the screening of "The White Iris" which was presented by our friends at TrekMovie.com! (Did you know how hard it is to get a cab in Vegas anywhere other than a hotel? Yep. We found out! LOL) Join us for Episode 25 of the Trek Geeks Podcast!

It's finally here! Bill and Dan have beamed down to Las Vegas for the annual KHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANNNNNNN and have a report on their first day! In this mini-episode, we discuss Dan's first impressions of walking through the Convention space for the first time, his "Vic Moment" in which he squealed like a young pre-teen, the enormity of the Dealer's Room, the brand new Original Series Bridge that Creation is making available for photo opps, and their plans for today. It's the first time we've ever recorded in the same room together and now we know why. If you're here in Vegas, please say "hi" if you see us and if you're not, we hope you this mini-cast gives you a sense of how amazing it is here so you join us for the 50th next August!!

It's the week Dan has been waiting for since Episode 1, Dan has been waiting for the right moment. Ever since the first installment of Stump the Geek, Bill has tasked him. He has tasked him and Dan shall have him. Dan has chased him around the Moons of Nibia and around the Antares Maelstrom and around Perdition's flames before he would give him up! Now, revenge shall be his. He shall leave Bill marooned for all eternity in the center of a dead planet...buried alive. Well, in truth, he's only going to torture Bill with his own trivia contest that is the Mirror Universe version of STG called, "Geek The Stump!" Plus, the guys have a discussion on the Borg, on their final preparations for the big Star Trek Convention in Las Vegas coming up in less than a week. It's a backwards episode of Trek Geeks and we hope you enjoy it!

If you were at the convention in Las Vegas last year, you probably saw the introduction of Star Trek Timelines, from Boston-based Disruptor Beam, Inc. Unlike other games in the Star Trek universe, this one will allow you to explore the galaxy and even resolve conflict instead of having to just shoot things. You'll be able to discover the Final Frontier from your computer, tablet, or mobile device! Today, we'll learn more from Timelines Lead Designer Tim Crosby and Principal Game Designer David Heron who chat about everything from concept, game play, and even their own personal love of Star Trek as fans. Then, Bill and Dan discuss their favorite (and their not-so-favorite) Star Trek games over the years across a variety of platforms. It's an All-Gaming Edition of the Trek Geeks Podcast, so line up your Code Red, your Doritios, and get ready to hit Start...it's GAME ON, and we've got next!

She's made only five appearances across various incarnations of Star Trek, but the characters she has portrayed have left an indelible impact on fans. A Vulcan...a half Klingon...a Q...an Andorian...we're speaking, of course, about our guest on this week's episode of the Trek Geeks Podcast--the amazing Suzie Plakson! Suzie chats with Dan and Bill on her appearances in Star Trek, her emceeing the closing ceremonies of Star Trek: The Experience in Las Vegas, her recurring role on the CBS sitcom How I Met Your Mother, and her book "The Return of King Lillian!" Plus, find out how you can get a free download of Suzie's audiobook of "The Return of King Lillian," in which she performs all of the characters! Suzie has also shared a couple of special photos from her personal collection. They are behind the scenes of her first appearance in Trek, in costume for TNG's "The Schizoid Man" in November of 1988! See them at TrekGeeks.com!

We're absolutely thrilled this week to be able to chat with Mike Rittenhouse, Andy Fark, and Chris Spurgin from the band Five Year Mission to talk about their brand new album, "Spock's Brain," dropping July 3rd! We'll chat about the new album, what it was like to be the House Band at the Official Star Trek Convention in Las Vegas last year, their upcoming CD release party, and there might even be a passing mention of the classic movie, "KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park." Plus, 5YM has a special treat for all the listeners of the Trek Geeks Podcast--they're debuting one of the songs off the new album exclusively in this episode! You'll get to hear the brand new track, "RC Spock" in this episode and only here prior to July 3rd. It's all in Episode 20 of the Trek Geeks Podcast!

What better way to follow up our special coverage of "The White Iris," than to sit down with one of the principal cast members from Star Trek Continues? We're talking about the Chief Medical Officer of the Starship Enterprise--Dr. McCoy himself, the one and only Chuck Huber! Dan and Bill talk to Chuck about conventions and fans, keeping things light on the set, "The White Iris," and what he might like to see for McCoy in future episodes of Star Trek Continues! We had a lot of fun talking with Chuck, and we hope you enjoy the episode. SPECIAL THANKS: Congratulations to Five Year Mission on the completion of their recent Kickstarter campaign! Thanks to you, we'll soon have their Spock's Brain album in our hot little hands soon! If you didn't get a chance to participate in the Kickstarter, head on over to http://fiveyearmission.net and check out their all-original songs for every episode of TOS! #MakeItSo!

The day has finally come! After what seemed like an eternity, the fourth episode from the amazing team at Star Trek Continues has premiered! Dan and Bill have been doing nothing but geeking out since it debuted and now sit down to podcast their thoughts. In this week's Special Edition of the Trek Geeks Podcast, they delve into "The White Iris!" (For the record, Dan has seen the episode 10 times and Bill has only seen it 9. Dan's always been a bit of an over-achiever and Dan thinks Bill doesn't try nearly hard enough.) However, BE WARNED: GEEKS BEWARE--AHEAD BE SPOILERS! Seriously. We're not kidding. We're warning you now--in this episode, there will be a thorough and comprehensive synopsis of the episode from start to finish that will reveal every single detail of the episode. If you haven't seen this episode yet, then PLEASE--do yourself a favor and do NOT listen to this episode of the podcast yet. It WILL be spoiled for you, otherwise. Instead go here first and watch Episode 4: http://www.startrekcontinues.com/episodes.html

Bill and Dan sit down and talk with co-host of the hugely popular Mission Log: A Roddenberry Star Trek Podcast, the truly delightful John Champion! (You know, the one that isn't looking to transplant his consciousness into a robot body. THAT guy.) John talks about the various pop culture influences he had growing up, how Mission Log was launched, Star Trek canon, and even his audition for the part of Wesley Crusher on Star Trek: The Next Generation! It's a conversation that brought us back to our geek roots growing up in the 70's--and we even sketch out a potential "Love Boat LIVE Podcast." We might even work in a discussion on the great Hal Needham! Join us for a great conversation with John! KEEP UP WITH MISSION LOG Website: http://missionlogpodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionLogPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/missionlogpod

With the giant Official Star Trek Convention in Las Vegas just a couple of months away, Dan and Bill talk about how to plan for #STLV if you've never been before. They also discuss Simon Pegg's comments this week and play yet another round of Stump The Geek! Plus, Dan has a HUGE surprise that leaves Bill absolutely stunned and speechless. All in Episode 15 of the Trek Geeks Podcast---join us, won't you?

This week, Bill and Dan are joined by Starfleet's finest Communications Officer on the Trek Geeks Podcast--the delightful Kim Stinger from Star Trek Continues! An actress who has appeared on television, in film, and in commercials, Kim chats about meeting the legendary Nichelle Nichols, taking on the iconic role of Uhura, and what it's like on the set of Star Trek Continues. Plus, Bill and Dan start the hashtag #GiveUhuraCommand while discussing the possibility of Kim taking the Center Seat on the Bridge of the Enterprise! We hope you enjoy our conversation with Kim Stinger! PRODUCTION NOTE: There are some audio quality issues due to internet lag during our Skype call with Kim. There are a couple of instances where it sounds like her audio goes in slow motion for a few seconds. We apologize in advance for the quality issues and hope you'll enjoy the episode.

In this "geekful" episode, Dan and Bill take a look at the last couple of podcast episodes featuring DS9's Nana Visitor and Andrew Robinson. Bill talks about his finally having read David Mack's "Sorrows of the Empire" while on vacation. Dan and Bill reveal the 5 episodes they'd each show someone to get them into Deep Space Nine. Dan is subjected to yet another round of "Stump the Geek." Plus, the winners of the Trek Geeks Blu-Ray Giveaway are announced! One lucky listener will win the Library of the first TEN Star Trek movies on Blu-Ray! Two other listeners will win a $35 e-gift card to Amazon.com and a t-shirt from the Trek Geeks Shop, respectively! Who will win?? Listen now and find out!

This week on the Trek Geeks Podcast, we're joined by the actor behind one of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine's most intriguing characters, Andrew J. Robinson! Given Garak's popularity among fans, it's hard to believe that he was only in 39 episodes of the series, isn't it? Andy chats with Bill and Dan about his time on DS9, his insight into creating his character Scorpio in "Dirty Harry," his novel based on Garak, and how the Mirror Universe episodes weren't exactly his favorite (Sorry, Dan.), and his role now as a Professor at the University of Southern California School of Dramatic Arts! He might also talk a little "Hellraiser" with us. Allegedly. ;) We hope you enjoy this week's episode as much as we did!

This week on the Trek Geeks Podcast, we're joined by the gracious and delightful Nana Visitor from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine! Nana played one of Star Trek's strongest and memorable characters--Colonel Kira Nerys of the Bajoran Militia, but is also known for her work on such television shows as Dark Angel, Wildfire, and even Seth MacFarlane's long-running Family Guy. She joins Bill and Dan for a great discussion on creating the Kira character, women and the Star Trek Universse, how DS9 has held up over time, how a new generation of fans is discovering the series, and even a little Friday the 13th talk! PROGRAM NOTE: The Trek Geeks Podcast will return in two weeks with episode 11. Bill thinks he deserves a vacation. For what, we're not exactly sure, but he's taking one, anyway. Must be nice, huh? KEEP UP WITH NANA Twitter: http://twitter.com/nanavisitor Website: http://www.nanavision.com

April 5th--First Contact Day! Although we're not in 2063 yet, Dan and Bill consider the film that introduced to this historic occasion--Star Trek: First Contact! Does the film hold up? What problems does it have? What alien species did Bill hate in TNG? Find out in today's episode! Plus--don't forget about the TREK GEEKS BLURAY GIVEAWAY!! Details available at http://trekgeeks.com/contest.

This week, we talk to sci-fi legend Richard Hatch! We reminisce about Battlestar Galactica, Captain Apollo, and Tom Zarek as well as discussing the upcoming Axanar, Kharn the Undying, Klingon teeth and lots of other interesting topics! KEEP UP WITH RICHARD Website: www.richardhatch.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Richard.Hatch.ActorTwitter: https://twitter.com/thumbfighter AXANAR See Richard as Kharn the Undying in the groundbreaking docu-style short film, "Prelude to Axanar" at: https://youtu.be/1W1_8IV8uhA Axanar on Twitter: https://twitter.com/startrekaxanarAxanar on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTrekAxanar BLU-RAY GIVEAWAY Learn more about the Trek Geeks Podcast Blu-Ray Giveaway at http://trekgeeks.com/contest

Dan and Bill sit down to talk with Todd Haberkorn from Star Trek Continues about his portrayal of Mr. Spock. Plus, Bill quizzes Dan in an "All-Vulcan" episode of Stump The Geek! Star Trek Continues: http://startrekcontinues.com Todd's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ToddHaberkorn

This week we get a chance to catch up with Cat Roberts who plays Lt. Elizabeth Palmer on Star Trek Continues. Cat is a practicing Radiologist by day, and the rest of the time she's a huge Trek fan who has been fortunate enough to be involved with STC! Cat makes her first appearance in the episode, "Fairest of Them All." If you want to find out more about Star Trek Continues, you can go to their website: http://www.startrekcontinues.com If you would like to follow Cat on social media, you can find her on Twitter. We discuss her unique Twitter handle in this week's episode: http://twitter.com/idatedfabio

Dan and Bill chat with "Dr. Trek" Larry Nemecek and Fred Becker about Enterprise in Space--a historic and educational space project that will design, build, and launch an orbiter named "Enterprise" into space with 100 student science projects! Find out more and become a Virtual Crew Member at http://enterpriseinspace.org Facebook: http://facebook.com/enterpriseinspace Twitter: http://twitter.com/enterprisesat Also, you can catch up to Larry online using the following outlets: On the web: http://larrynemecek.com and http://treklandblog.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/larrynemecek Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Larry-Nemeceks-Trekland/121273617091

Dan and Bill consider the legacy left on Star Trek and its fans by Leonard Nimoy who passed away on Friday, February 27.

Michele Specht (Dr. Elise McKennah from Star Trek Continues) joins us on the Trek Geeks Podcast as our first-ever guest! Please help support Star Trek Continues new KIRKstarter 2.0 effort to help secure funding for more episodes and Scotty's Engine Room! They're REALLY close and your support could help push them past that goal! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/trekcontinues/star-trek-continues-2015-kirkstarter-20

Episode 2 - There’s Coffee In That NebulaIn today’s episode, Bill and Dan discuss feedback from Episode 1, whether Trek 3 might “break bad,” Star Trek Continues’ fundraising effort, the Mirror Universe, Voyager’s 20th anniversary and, as always, Stump the Geek. Segment 1: Welcome & Episode 1 FeedbackSegment 2: Trek 3 Casting RumorsSegment 3: Star Trek Continues KirkStarter 2.0 / Mirror Universe Segment 4: Voyager @ 20 / Bill’s Voyager Challenge Segment 5: Stump the Geek Links for Episode 2:The Trek Geeks Podcast is now available on iTunes for your iOS device!https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=961451375 Malcolm Butler Interception to win Super Bowl XLIX:www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7rPIg7ZNQ8 Star Trek Continues:www.startrekcontinues.com KirkStarter 2.0:www.kickstarter.com/projects/trekcontinues/star-trek-continues-2015-kirkstarter-20 Mirror Universe Great Reads: Sorrows of Empire by David Mack:Sorrows of Empire via AmazonSorrows of Empire via Barnes & Noble Section 31: Disavowed by David Mack:Section 31: Disavowed via AmazonSection 31; Disavowed via Barnes & Noble Spectre by William ShatnerSpectre via AmazonSpectre via Barnes & Noble Dark Victory by William Shatner:Dark Victory via AmazonDark Victory via Barnes & Noble Bill’s Trek Geek shirt:http://www.cafepress.com/trekgeeks.867663169 Trek 3 Casting Rumors:http://www.denofgeek.us/movies/star-trek/243314/star-trek-3-casting-latest SyFy Blaster’s Top 10 Voyager Episodes:http://www.blastr.com/2015-1-16/20-years-later-our-top-10-episodes-star-trek-voyager

Rundown: Segment 1: Intros & Backgrounds Segment 2: The State of Star Trek Segment 3: Star Trek 3 Update Segment 4: "Stump the Geek" Music for the Trek Geeks Podcast provided by Five Year Mission! Listen to all-original songs based on episodes of Star Trek: The Original Series now at http://fiveyearmission.net Show Notes: Tenacious D performs the Star Trek theme on the Nerdist Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ojj9iGc6IE Star Trek Continues latest KiRkStarter to raise funds for Episode 4 and beyond: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/trekcontinues/star-trek-continues-2015-kirkstarter-20 Dan's original post on Bill dropping his Franklin Mint collectible Starship Enterprise http://trekgeeks.com/archives/1663 Garrett Wang from Voyager joins the cast of Axanar: https://www.facebook.com/StarTrekAxanar/posts/629011300546730 The scene that terrified Dan as a young child: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SK0cUNMnMM Star Trek Renegades: http://startrekrenegades.com/home/

After 80 or so episodes, we decided it was time for an introduction of sorts! Recorded in October of 2016, Bill and Dan introduce new listeners to the Trek Geeks Podcast, talk about their 20 year friendship, their Star Trek fandom, and what you can expect listening to "The Biggest Little Show This Side of the Alpha Quadrant!" Plus, they'll tell you about outtakes, highlight their favorite episodes so far, and discuss the show's unique sound courtesy of the band Five Year Mission! The journey is just beginning in Episode 0 of the Trek Geeks Podcast--thanks for downloading and listening! Here's a rundown of the Five Year Mission songs you'll hear in this episode! Themes The Cage – [Track 1] – Year One The Trouble With Tribbles 6 – [Track 6] – The Trouble With Tribbles Bumper Music Errand of Mercy – [Track 11] – Year Two Colder Than Russia – [Track 5] – Spock's Brain Metamorphosis – [Track 7] – Year Three