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| 11 Oct 2015 | It's Been A Long Road... | 01:01:35 | |
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:
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! | |||
| 20 Oct 2022 | Picard Season 2 Recap | 01:38:41 | |
This week, Bill and Dan take a look at the second (and penultimate) season of Star Trek: Picard! Forced into an alternate timeline by the return of Q, Picard and crew must travel back to the 21st Century to protect an ancestor and protect the future that they know. Oh, and there's the Borg Queen, so you know some serious *BLEEP* is going to happen there. It was a season that had a lot going on, and we'll try to make sense of it all--and we'll tell you how we'd rate it, and the answers might surprise you! Plus, Lew from FanSets stops by for an extended conversation about their new pin lines and drops an exclusive announcement on their special 2022 Holiday Pin (pending licensing approval)! And stick around after the closing theme for the longest after-show conversation ever with a special cameo by Bill's wife, Kelly--all in this week's episode of The Flagship! | |||
| 04 Nov 2020 | The Ship | 01:14:42 | |
While on a survey mission in the Gamma Quadrant to establish a potential mining colony, Sisko and company come across a Jem'Hadar transport ship that has crash landed. This could be the most significant intelligence find for Starfleet in recent memory--but it's not that easy. The Dominion want the ship back and it's the only thing keeping our crew safe. Tensions and stakes are incredibly high in "The Ship" from Season 5 of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, and this week we dive in on this incredible episode! FIVE YEAR MISSION The music of Trek Geeks comes from none other than Five Year Mission and Episode 24 of Five Year Mission: The Podcast is available now! This time, one Star Trek band sits down with another as Boldly Go comes by to talk about their new album and a bunch of other stuff! Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you download podcasts! 5YM, of course, is every note of music you hear on Rewind, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Go get yourself a copy of all their CDs: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Spock’s Brain, and The Trouble With Tribbles. It's easy head on over to FiveYearMission.net RIGHT NOW and get that physical media in your hands! We just KNOW you'll become huge fans of the band and their music! | |||
| 13 Oct 2022 | Defending Spock's Brain | 01:19:26 | |
Ask a lot of long-time fans of the original Star Trek what the worst episode of the series is and, odds are, you'll get a response like this: "UGH....Spock's Brain!" This much-maligned season 3 premiere of TOS has been beaten up for decades and, this week, Bill and Dan stand up in defense of this installment. Find out why this is an episode they love and why they think you need to watch it again. So, strap on that Teacher helmet and learn a whole bunch of reasons to fall in love with this very campy yet high-concept episode of Star Trek this week on The Flagship! | |||
| 22 Mar 2016 | Paul Lang & Tommy Kraft | 01:15:05 | |
It is amazing that Star Trek: Horizon has been viewed on YouTube over 500,000 times since its debut less than four weeks ago! What is even more amazing is that Captain Harrison Hawke himself, Paul Lang and Horizon mastermind, Tommy Kraft both join us on this week's podcast for another great Horizon discussion. It is truly amazing to Bill and Dan that this film has such amazing "Hollywood" quality knowing that 95% of the film was "green-screened." Paul discusses what is was like to have the Captain's Chair be the ONLY physical piece of the bridge, what it was like to do walking scenes--literally using a treadmill--as well as many other interesting filming tidbits for this online phenomenon. Later in the show, when Tommy joins us, we get an idea of why he chose the Enterprise time frame for this epic story, and what it was like trying to pull together all the cast to get filming during a cold Michigan winter. Hearing from the man himself on his vision and idea for this story is something you do not want to miss. | |||
| 21 Jul 2021 | Meteorologist Katie Teaches Weather to Two Idiots | 01:32:31 | |
What happens when a Force of Nature tries to teach weather to two Natural Disasters? Well, wonder no more! This week, Bill and Dan are joined by Meteorologist Katie Nickolaou from CBS 14 in Sioux City, Iowa to talk about her fandom, the extreme weather we've been experiencing across the country, Star Trek, and...PLINKO?! Yep. That's right. Plinko! Plus, more on "How to Vegas," with Mr. Convention himself--Ron Wrobel! Less than three weeks to go until the 55 Year Mission in Vegas, so download this episode and get ready! | |||
| 21 Jul 2023 | The SAG Strike & STLV | 01:06:36 | |
Bill & Dan preempt their discussion on Reg Barclay this week to tackle the news regarding the strike called by SAG-AFTRA and its members. With STLV starting in less than two weeks, it's important to know what is allowed for Union members and what isn't. Plus, they'll discuss the bad info that's out there and why fans can't be "scabs," and provide an important update regarding FanGeeks Party 2023! So, sit back, breathe easy, and get ready to pack your suitcase for Las Vegas with the Trek Geeks! | |||
| 10 Jul 2015 | Suzie Plakson | 01:03:58 | |
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! | |||
| 22 May 2018 | Star Trek (2009) | 01:03:22 | |
Few decisions in the Star Trek universe were more controversial than the announcement that there would be a new cast for movies featuring Captain Kirk, Mr. Spock, and the cast of Star Trek. This week, we'll look at that first film in what has become known as The Kelvin Timeline! Directed by JJ Abrams, this movie went on to become a global success, bringing a new generation of fans into the Star Trek universe. We'll discuss our reactions to the various announcements for this film--including the casting of the legendary Leonard Nimoy himself. We'll also look at the story and which elements we liked, as well as what things we might have liked to have seen changed. FIVE YEAR MISSION YEAR 4 IS HERE! Get the brand-new album from Five Year Mission RIGHT NOW at FiveYearMission.net While you're at it, you should also pick up Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock’s Brain! Please show them some support and download all their music! =/\= | |||
| 08 Aug 2015 | Geeks in Vegas, Part II | 00:15:29 | |
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! | |||
| 07 Oct 2021 | All Our Yesterdays | 01:15:42 | |
The Enterprise arrives at the planet Sarpeidon which is about to be destroyed by a supernova. Kirk, Spock, and McCoy beam down to investigate and are trapped in a planet's distant past--where Kirk is accused of being a witch and Spock finds love (or something) with an exiled woman. We'll discuss why we love this episode despite its obvious quirks and plot holes. Where does Spock think he's going to get seeds? Why doesn't McCoy regress? And what the hell happens to that cart once it goes through the Atavachron portal, anyway? Join Bill & Dan for All Our Yesterdays, this week on The Flagship! | |||
| 03 Sep 2019 | Trekonderoga | 01:19:58 | |
We had the incredible good fortune to attend this year's Trekonderoga convention in Ticonderoga, New York--home of the Star Trek Original Series Set Tour! Featuring Star Trek luminaries like Terry Farrell, Robin Curtis, Ethan Peck, JG Hertzler, and David Frankham, Trekonderoga had a fantastic track of Star Trek content. At the heart of it, the amazing recreation of the sets from Star Trek--lovingly and meticulously recreated by James Cawley. It was an immersive experience that made you feel like you were really there. We'll discuss our weekend at this intimate convention and why we'll be back next year! Plus, details about our conversations with Ethan Peck, and details on our standing room only panel! Plus, get your exclusive FanSets discount code and the news from TrekNews.net on the Flagship of the Trek Geeks Podcast Network! FIVE YEAR MISSION Episode 1 of Five Year Mission: The Podcast has premiered and we want you to get it in our ears now! It's a discussion of a lot of firsts and some favorite convention experiences. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you download podcasts! 5YM, of course, is every note of music you hear on the Trek Geeks podcast, and we couldn't be more grateful. Go get yourself a copy of all their CDs: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Spock’s Brain, and The Trouble With Tribbles. It's easy--head on over to FiveYearMission.net RIGHT NOW and get that physical media in your hands! We just KNOW you’ll become huge fans of the band and their music! =/\= | |||
| 22 Jul 2016 | Star Trek Beyond Press Event | 01:17:34 | |
Last week, Paramount held a screening of Star Trek Beyond for the media and hosted a press event the following day. TrekNews.net was there, and thanks to Laura Sirikul, we have the audio! You'll hear Scott Mantz from Access Hollywood moderate two panels: one with the cast of Star Trek Beyond featuring Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Karl Urban and others, and one with the production team including producer J.J. Abrams, director Justin Lin, as well as writers Simon Pegg and Doug Jung. It goes without saying that this audio contains spoilers of some nature, so if you haven't seen Star Trek Beyond yet, GO NOW! It opens today! SPECIAL THANKS Music for this Supplemental Episode was performed by Giancarlo C. Check out his YouTube channel and see his full performance of the Star Trek movie theme below! | |||
| 06 Nov 2015 | Star Trek - The Next Chapter | 01:04:06 | |
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.) | |||
| 11 Oct 2016 | Insurrection | 01:20:44 | |
The year was 1998. Dan and Bill were working in telephone support jobs supporting stock trading software and 56k dial-up modems ruled the day. One day at work, they got the bright idea to download the brand-new trailer for the third movie featuring the cast of The Next Generation--Star Trek: Insurrection! It took hours for the trailer to download and these two future Geeks looked forward to December. Then they saw the movie. The follow-up to First Contact didn't exactly overwhelm. It's been a long time since they've watched Insurrection, but the Trek Geeks will take a long look at this often maligned movie--and maybe even explain why it's really not as bad as people make it out to be. In addition to elements of the movie that they liked (and didn't), they'll answer the central question that this movie raises: would it have been better served as an episode of NextGen? It's a skin-stretchingly good time in Episode 79 of Trek Geeks--beam aboard, won't you?
SPECIAL THANKS We can't thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out--they're writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960's. Beam on over to their website at FiveYearMission.net and check out all of their fantastic albums! You can hear them all: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, the amazing Spock's Brain! Here's a rundown of the 5YM tracks we used in this episode! Themes Bumper Music =/\= | |||
| 01 Jan 2025 | Our Man Bashir: 007 Reasons to Love It | 01:39:41 | |
This week on Trek Geeks, Bill & Dan are donning their tuxedos (metaphorically, of course) and ordering their martinis "shaken, not stirred" as they dive into the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine classic, Our Man Bashir! Join us for a lively discussion of this holosuite caper that combines Star Trek's charm with a healthy dose of spy genre flair. But wait—there's more! The guys simply can't help themselves, so prepare for an avalanche of references to James Bond, Austin Powers, Our Man Flint, and even Matt Helm. From Sean Connery's suave moves to Mike Myers' groovy antics, nothing is off-limits as they connect the dots between 1960s spy kitsch and the future of Starfleet. You'll laugh, you'll groan (at Dan, mostly), and you might even be inspired to watch a Bond flick or two after this episode. Is this their most over-the-top discussion yet? Possibly. Is it a blast? Absolutely. Don't miss it! Grab your gadgets, geeks—this mission is about to self-destruct in 3… 2… 1… | |||
| 08 Sep 2022 | LIVE FROM VEGAS: Stump the Geek | 01:12:58 | |
For the first time ever, Bill & Dan had one of their legendary Stump the Geek contests live on the Las Vegas Strip as part of Creation Entertainment's 56 Year Mission Convention at Bally's Hotel and Casino! Ten questions. One massive bonus. Eleven lucky winners---and one panel-crashing Denobulan?! Join the Trek Geeks in Vegas and special surprise guest John Billingsley from Star Trek: Enterprise as they engage in the first-ever Stump the Geek LIVE! | |||
| 30 Apr 2021 | Resolutions | 01:19:26 | |
Voyager's Captain and First Officer have contracted a virus from an insect bite on an alien world and they've been marooned on the surface to live out the rest of their lives...but what will this do to their relationship and what will it mean for the future? ...I think we all know the answer to that one. ;) This week, Bill and Kasey take on the penultimate episode of Voyager's second season, "Resolutions." (Or, "The One Where Janeway & Chakotay Might Do It. Or Not. Probably Not.) | |||
| 25 Nov 2020 | Time Squared | 01:17:05 | |
This week, Bill & Dan look at the second season Star Trek: The Next Generation episode, "Time Squared!" This episode has long been one of Bill's favorites, and even Future Bill from six hours from now, too. It's one of the Season 2 standouts--even for a bottle show--and it shows why Patrick Stewart was at the top of the Call Sheet. It's an episode that Dan initially said to skip in the Season 2 See It or Skip It--Find out why we he's changed his vote on #TheFlagship! FIVE YEAR MISSION The music of Trek Geeks comes from none other than Five Year Mission and Episode 25 of Five Year Mission: The Podcast is available now! This time, the guys chat with Jim Moorhouse from Trek Ranks and Bill from Trek Geeks about their favorite Star Trek Podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you download podcasts! 5YM, of course, is every note of music you hear on Rewind, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Go get yourself a copy of all their CDs: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Spock’s Brain, and The Trouble With Tribbles. It's easy head on over to FiveYearMission.net RIGHT NOW and get that physical media in your hands! We just KNOW you'll become huge fans of the band and their music! | |||
| 12 Sep 2017 | Geek the Stump | 00:15:57 | |
This week, Dan puts Bill's Star Trek knowledge is to the test in a truly epic round of Geek the Stump! Five tough trivia questions. (Well, more like tough for "Teen Jeopardy.") One multi-part bonus. (Weeeellll...we'll see about that.) Bill can’t use any reference materials of any kind–he has to rely on the knowledge in his tiny pea brain to answer the questions posed to him! Will he be victorious?! I think we all know the answer to that but, still...find out on this week’s episode of Your Independent Star Trek Podcast! 5YM! We love FIVE YEAR MISSION and we can’t thank them enough for allowing us to use their music on Trek Geeks each and every episode. We’re huge fans and we hope you’ll become one, too–they’re writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960’s. Warp on over to their website at FiveYearMission.net and check out each andevery one of their incredible albums! You can hear them all: Year One, Year Two, Year Three, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, the amazing Spock’s Brain! Plus, don’t forget that they are working on Year Four right now! | |||
| 27 Oct 2021 | Moments Asunder with Dayton Ward | 01:20:07 | |
SPOILER ALERT It's the most epic Star Trek novel trilogy of all time! This week, we welcome our old friend, Dayton Ward, author of Star Trek: Coda Book 1: Moments Asunder. Starfleet and the Federation face possibly their gravest threat yet. We'll also discuss this trilogy concluding the novel continuity, and believe us there will be a lot of spoilers, so if you haven't read Moments Asunder yet, you're definitely going to want to! STARFLEET’S FINEST FACES A CHALLENGE UNLIKE ANY OTHER TOMORROW IS DOOMED WANDERER, ORACLE, ALLY EVERYTHING THAT WILL BE
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| 11 Mar 2020 | Blink of an Eye | 01:06:48 | |
Our year-long celebration of Star Trek: Voyager's 25th Anniversary continues and, this week, we look at one of Voyager's best. "Blink of an Eye" from Season 6 puts the crew in a situation we've never seen: stuck in the orbit of a planet where time passes much faster. They witness centuries of development of this planet and shape much of the society's progress. We'll discuss what makes this such an amazing episode of Star Trek, along with standout performances and the questions it makes us ask. Plus news and your weekly FanSets discount code on The Flagship! FIVE YEAR MISSION Every note of music you hear on Trek Geeks is the amazing work of the band Five Year Mission. They're writing one song for each episode of Star Trek--and we are HUGE fans! They even have a rather eponymously named podcast here on the Trek Geeks Network! This week, their kids take to the mic to tell us what they've learned about Star Trek from dudes in a Star Trek band! Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you download podcasts! 5YM, of course, is every note of music you hear on Rewind, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Go get yourself a copy of all their CDs: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Spock’s Brain, and The Trouble With Tribbles. It’s easy–head on over to FiveYearMission.net RIGHT NOW and get that physical media in your hands! We just KNOW you’ll become huge fans of the band and their music! | |||
| 10 Dec 2019 | T'Pol | 01:16:58 | |
This week, we continue with our Women of Star Trek spotlight series, focusing on the character of T'Pol from Star Trek: Enterprise! Hear why we love this character and why she's important to Star Trek in the 199th episode of The Flagship of the Trek Geeks Podcast Network! FIVE YEAR MISSION Episode 5 of Five Year Mission: The Podcast is available now and this week sees the band chatting with writer Steve Palopoli who penned a couple of 5YM related articles for StarTrek.com! Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you download podcasts! 5YM, of course, is every note of music you hear on the Trek Geeks podcast, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Go get yourself a copy of all their CDs: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Spock’s Brain, and The Trouble With Tribbles. It’s easy–head on over to FiveYearMission.net RIGHT NOW and get that physical media in your hands! We just KNOW you’ll become huge fans of the band and their music! | |||
| 28 Jan 2022 | TREK*talks with Jeri Ryan & John Billingsley | 01:39:10 | |
This week, we bring you the audio from our conversation with Star Trek: Voyager & Star Trek: Picard's Jeri Ryan! Then following that, we have a special TREK*talks follow-up segment with John Billingsley to talk about the telethon and plans for next year! Plus, tell you about everything else that's been going on in the lives of the Trek Geeks as we celebrate our 7th anniversary on this installment of The Flagship! SUPPORT THE HOLLYWOOD FOOD COALITION
If you didn't get a chance to check out TREK*talks, you can still watch it on our YouTube channel--and you can also make your tax deductible donation to the Hollywood Food Coalition today at https://donate.trektalks.net! | |||
| 15 Apr 2021 | Jonathan Archer | 01:19:15 | |
He's supposed to be the role model from which all other Captains gain inspiration, but is he? This week, Bill is joined by Discovering Trek's Kasey Shafsky (sitting in for Dan) to discuss this prototype captain and the qualities that make him who he is, and why he was perfect for the job he had. | |||
| 26 May 2016 | Star Trek Beyond Trailer Reaction | 00:30:08 | |
It's our first-ever Supplemental Episode and we examine the first full-length trailer for Star Trek Beyond! We'll share our thoughts on the trailer and analyze some of the scenes, discuss our hopes for the film, and decide whether or not we think Beyond is starting to look like a Star Trek movie--especially after the first trailer didn't receive a warm reception from some fans.
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| 21 Feb 2017 | See-It or Skip-It: TNG S2 | 01:25:18 | |
This week, we return with a favorite topic among listeners of Trek Geeks: SEE-IT OR SKIP-IT! This time we'll focus on the much-maligned second season of Star Trek: The Next Generation and decide whether that season deserves the reputation it has. Starting with "The Child" and progressing all the way through the infamous "Shades of Gray," we'll tell you which episodes you should definitely see, and which ones you might be OK to just avoid entirely. We'll be joined by fellow podcaster and Camp Khitomer member Rick Tetrault from the Simply Syndicated network of podcasts! He'll be tasked with keeping us on track and keeping the peace as Bill and Dan go head-to-head on their episode picks. (Poor guy!) Plus, news on the DS9 Documentary and we'll discuss the new DS9 DVD box set in Episode 93 of Your Independent Star Trek Podcast! GREAT JOY AND GRATITUDE! We love FIVE YEAR MISSION and we can't thank them enough for allowing us to use their music on Trek Geeks each and every episode. We're huge fans and we hope you'll become one, too--they're writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960's. Warp on over to their website at FiveYearMission.net and check out each and every one of their incredible albums! You can hear them all: Year One, Year Two, Year Three, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, the amazing Spock's Brain! Plus, don't forget that they are working on Year Four right now! These are the Five Year Mission songs you'll hear in this episode of Trek Geeks! Themes Bumper Music | |||
| 20 Jan 2021 | Goodbye 2020, Hello 2021 | 01:28:31 | |
This week, we're back with our first new episode of 2021! We'll take a look at the big events in Trek from 2020 and look ahead to the coming year to see what's in store. Joining us is TrekNews.net contributor Kyle Hadyniak to look at some of our favorite news form last year. Plus, the 6th Anniversary of Trek Geeks and news for the month of February! FIVE YEAR MISSION The music of Trek Geeks comes from none other than Five Year Mission and Episode 25 of Five Year Mission: The Podcast is available now on the Trek Geeks Podcast Network! Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you download podcasts! 5YM, of course, is every note of music you hear on Rewind, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Go get yourself a copy of all their CDs: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Spock’s Brain, and The Trouble With Tribbles. It's easy head on over to FiveYearMission.net RIGHT NOW and get that physical media in your hands! We just KNOW you'll become huge fans of the band and their music! | |||
| 15 Sep 2022 | 56 Year Mission Recap | 01:11:27 | |
This week, Bill & Dan review their first Vegas convention in over three years as they recap the goings on at the 56 Year Mission Convention which took place a couple of weeks ago. What went right, what went wrong, and what was up with that live music at the FanGeeks Party, anyway? They'll talk about it all and how they hope next year's return to the Rio All Suites Hotel brings back some qualities this year's show was apparently lacking. All things considered, we still want to thank Creation Entertainment for the great show they put on. As life gets closer to normal in some ways, it's good to be able to come together with our Trek Family. | |||
| 26 Aug 2021 | THE BEST OF TREK GEEKS: Nana Visitor | 00:49:27 | |
Originally Published: April 10, 2015 This week, Bill is having his wisdom teeth out so, in lieu of a brand new episode, we're sharing one of our favorite early conversations on Trek Geeks! In 2015, we were insanely lucky to have Nana Visitor from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine on the podcast to discuss creating the Kira character, women and the Star Trek Universe, 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! We hope you'll enjoy this Best of Trek Geeks episode--or enjoy it again! We'll be back with new episodes soon! | |||
| 14 Aug 2018 | STLV Recap | 01:27:31 | |
...at Star Trek Las Vegas, DEFINITELY gets talked about on Trek Geeks! There were a lot of developments at the biggest Trek Convention of the year, and we're going to talk about all the big news--including the gigantic surprise announcement: the return of Sir Patrick Stewart to Star Trek! We were there, and we'll tell you how it went down! Joining us this week to talk about all the news (on all da StarTrekz) is the founder and editor of TrekNews.net himself, Brian Wilkins. It was the weekend of a lifetime and we hope you'll join us in Episode 147 of Your Independent Star Trek Podcast. FIVE YEAR MISSION YEAR 4 IS HERE! Get the brand-new album from Five Year Mission RIGHT NOW at FiveYearMission.net PLEASE contact Creation Entertainment and tell the you want 5YM back as the house band for STLV 2019! They need to hear from all of us in order for it to happen, so let's make it so! While you’re at it, you should also pick up Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock’s Brain! Please show them some support and download all their music! =/\= | |||
| 07 Jul 2022 | The "Problem" with Discovery | 01:16:48 | |
Back in May, Bill wrote an op-ed style piece for TrekNews.net titled, "Star Trek: Discovery Has Problems (& How They Can Be Fixed)," which was a constructive look at the issues many fans feel that Discovery has as far as crisis fatigue. It was an article that caused a lot of discussion and, this week, Bill and Dan return to break down the points the article makes and discuss how this enormously successful show might improve. | |||
| 08 Nov 2016 | Khan Noonien Singh | 01:11:29 | |
This week we focus on the greatest adversary Captain James T. Kirk and the crew of the Starship Enterprise ever faced! We speak, of course, of Khan Noonien Singh! We'll examine the backstory of this genetically-engineered super human, look at his appearances in Star Trek and talk about the character's evolution from Space Seed all the way to Into Darkness! Plus, we'll also discuss some of Khan's other appearances in books and comics. Plus, we'll give our picks for the actors we would have cast as Khan in Star Trek Into Darkness--and some of our picks just might surprise you! All that and news--and did we mention we're giving away a thing--all in Episode 83 of the Trek Geeks Podcast! You'll want to chase us around the moons of Nibia and around the Antares Malestrom and around Perdition's Flame before you give this one up! WIN STAR TREK BEYOND!We're giving away a copy of the Star Trek Beyond Ultimate Blu-Ray Gift Set which is available only at Walmart! To be eligible, all you have to do is share the episode pinned to our Facebook and Twitter with your friends, telling them why you like Trek Geeks! For more details and official rules, go to http://trekgeeks.com/beyond RIGHT NOW! We'll announce the winner in the episode of the Trek Geeks Podcast dropping on November 29th, 2016! SPECIAL THANKS
Music for the Trek Geeks Podcast is graciously provided by FIVE YEAR MISSION and we can't thank them enough! You really should check them out--they're writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960's. Warp on over to their website at FiveYearMission.net and check out all of their fantastic albums! Here’s a rundown of the Five Year Mission songs you'll hear in this episode! Themes Bumper Music | |||
| 08 Apr 2020 | Say Something Nice, Part III | 01:42:08 | |
During this time of global pandemic, we thought to ourselves, "What could we do to give people a fun distraction and make them forget about COVID 19 for a while?" Then, we had the idea to take the normal episode of Trek Geeks we'd do and do it as a Live Stream! On Tuesday night, April 7, 2020, we did just that! We had a great time with everyone during "Say Something Nice, Part III," and we share the recording of that with you this week. Bill and Dan will each pick five things to say nice things about and, this time, they may be part of Trek or they may not! Plus some news and TWENTY PERCENT discount from FanSets this week on the Flagship! FIVE YEAR MISSION Every note of music you hear on Trek Geeks is the amazing work of the band Five Year Mission. They’re writing one song for each episode of Star Trek–and we are HUGE fans! They even have a rather eponymously named podcast here on the Trek Geeks Network! This week, their kids take to the mic to tell us what they’ve learned about Star Trek from dudes in a Star Trek band! Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you download podcasts! 5YM, of course, is every note of music you hear on Rewind, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Go get yourself a copy of all their CDs: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Spock’s Brain, and The Trouble With Tribbles. It’s easy–head on over to FiveYearMission.net RIGHT NOW and get that physical media in your hands! We just KNOW you’ll become huge fans of the band and their music! | |||
| 24 Apr 2015 | Andrew J. Robinson | 00:54:15 | |
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! | |||
| 28 Mar 2017 | TNG: Our Top 10 | 01:20:20 | |
Well, as the 30th anniversary of Star Trek the Next Generation continues to ramp up, we thought it would be fun to have another great "which is the best of the best" discussion. With 178 episodes of TNG to choose from, we figured there will be a great mix of expected episodes, and possibly a few surprises! But that's not all! Since we are doing another "ranking episode," it only makes sense to bring back is Mr. TrekRanks himself - yeah, yeah, the man who actually fired the phasers on the good ole NX-01, Mr EnterpriseExtra, Jim Moorhouse and we are thrilled he is joining us again for our TNG discussion. As with our previous TOS rankings, we have followed Jim's lead from his website and listed our episode, followed by a short 5 word description, and then an ultimate hashtag comment for each choice. Below are the choices of Dan and Bill for their Ultimate Top 10, and you can see Jim's TNG rankings at www.trekranks.com/tng-ranks! FIVE YEAR MISSIONWe love FIVE YEAR MISSION and we can't thank them enough for allowing us to use their music on Trek Geeks each and every episode. We're huge fans and we hope you'll become one, too--they're writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960's. Warp on over to their website at FiveYearMission.net and check out each and every one of their incredible albums! You can hear them all: Year One, Year Two, Year Three, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, the amazing Spock's Brain! Plus, don't forget that they are working on Year Four right now! These are the Five Year Mission songs you'll hear in this episode of Trek Geeks! Themes Bumper Music =/\= | |||
| 17 Dec 2021 | Oasis | 01:22:59 | |
Star Trek: Enterprise paved a lot of ground in its first season, creating characters and a history of Starfleet. However, it also dared to bring a regular cast member from another Star Trek series on board as a guest star, playing a character completely unrelated. We all know that the amazing René Auberjonois played Constable Odo for seven seasons on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, but many people forget he also played Ezral in the first season Enterprise episode, "Oasis." For the second anniversary of his passing, we'll consider this episode and what René brings to it specifically. Plus, we have a winner of some FanSets pins! We've got one more brand-new episode in 2021 after this, so we hope you'll join us for this episode of The Flagship. | |||
| 31 Mar 2021 | Acquisition | 01:09:56 | |
As we continue our celebration of #Enterprise20, we return after our impromptu week off with an episode that Dan selected... ...so blame him. No, really. Season 1's "Acquisition" is an episode that divides fandom: It's either great fan service or it's terrible fan service. This week, you'll get to decide! We'll tackle this MEHpisode and look at the things that worked, as well as a lot of things that didn't. | |||
| 05 Dec 2017 | See It or Skip It: TNG S7 | 01:49:52 | |
This week, we continue to wind down our coverage of Star Trek: The Next Generation's 30th Anniversary with our final "See It or Skip It" episode of 2017! Joining us for this fan-favorite episode is our great friend, Jason Inman of Geek History Lesson, DC All Access, and now also of the brand-new Jupiter Jet comic (available at comic stores nationwide and on Comixology)! We'll run down the 26 episodes in Season 7 and tell you which ones you should absolutely see, and which ones you could probably do without if you had to. Plus, find out how YOU can be a Guest Geek on Your Independent Star Trek Podcast for a future See It or Skip It and support FIVE YEAR MISSION at the same time! FIVE YEAR MISSION
We can’t thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out–they’re writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960’s. Warp on over to their website at FiveYearMission.net and check out all of their fantastic albums! You can hear them all: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, the amazing Spock’s Brain! Plus, they’re wrapping up Year 4 right now! Please show them some support and download all their music! | |||
| 28 Feb 2017 | Chain of Command | 01:17:46 | |
This week we take a look at the two-part Star Trek: The Next Generation episode, "Chain of Command!" Picard is captured and tortured by the Cardassians? This is perhaps one of TNG's darkest episodes, and we'll dive in and discuss all the aspects. Could this be a look inside the Obsidian Order? We'll examine the central questions of this episode, too: We'll discuss whether Edward Jellico was a bad Captain, whether Riker conducted himself like a Starfleet Officer, and whether or not this is Patrick Stewart's best turn as Captain Jean-Luc Picard. Plus--news on the DS9 Documentary, news on Star Trek Continues' 8th episodes (and the road to their series finale, new pins from our friends at FanSets, and a new premiere date for Discovery?? (Maybe the third time will be the charm!) "It's all in Episode 94 of Your Independent Star Trek Podcast" and we hope you'll join us! FIVE YEAR MISSIONWe love FIVE YEAR MISSION and we can't thank them enough for allowing us to use their music on Trek Geeks each and every episode. We're huge fans and we hope you'll become one, too--they're writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960's. Warp on over to their website at FiveYearMission.net and check out each and every one of their incredible albums! You can hear them all: Year One, Year Two, Year Three, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, the amazing Spock's Brain! Plus, don't forget that they are working on Year Four right now! These are the Five Year Mission songs you'll hear in this episode of Trek Geeks! Themes Bumper Music =/\= | |||
| 24 Sep 2020 | The News From TrekNews.net: 9/24/2020 | 00:09:12 | |
It's time for The News From TrekNews.Net! This week, Dan & Bill look at new ads for Uber Eats, awards for Star Trek, and what might have happened in the TNG movies! It's the Oldest Brand New #StarTrek News Podcast & we've got you covered! | |||
| 27 Mar 2019 | The Women of Star Trek | 01:27:22 | |
One of the reasons we love Star Trek is because of its incredible and amazingly strong women that have been a part of the franchise since the very beginning. Characters. Actors. Writers. Producers. Directors. Artists. They've all contributed to a rich tapestry for more than half a century and Star Trek wouldn't be what it is today without every single one of them. This week, we'll look at the characters that have helped shape this franchise at every turn. From Lieutenant Uhura to Michael Burnham, we'll discuss the characters that we feel are among the most ground breaking and those that have come to mean a lot to us. Obviously, there's no way we could discuss them all in a single Trek Geeks episode, so we'll spend the next year celebrating the contributions of women in Star Trek in every capacity. Plus, we'll have a special bonus segment with our dear friend, Lew Halboth, from FanSets to announce their brand new Women of Star Trek master set which will debut this summer at STLV---and how you could help determine future pins in this series! FIVE YEAR MISSION We are truly grateful to our friends FIVE YEAR MISSION for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. They’re creating one song for every episode of TOS and their brand new album is amazing! Get your copy of YEAR 4 right now over at FiveYearMission.net and, while you’re at it, grab a copy of all their other fantastic albums: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock’s Brain! We know you’ll become just as big a 5YM fan as we are, so what are you waiting for? Please show them some support and download all their music! =/\= | |||
| 21 Oct 2020 | The Augments Arc | 01:12:50 | |
Season 4 of Star Trek: Enterprise had several small, multi-episode arcs which helped extend the story telling and the characters. This week, we look at the first of those arcs which saw the return of a legendary Trek actor! In 2004, Brent Spiner returned to Star Trek on television to portray one of the ancestors of Data's creator, Arik Soong, who was pretty big on genetic engineering and it looks like his "kids"--the augments he'd raised from embryos--are on the verge of starting a war between Earth and the Klingons. It's The Augments Arc this week on the Flagship of the Trek Geeks Podcast Network! FIVE YEAR MISSION The music of Trek Geeks comes from none other than Five Year Mission and Episode 22 of Five Year Mission: The Podcast is available now! This time, Mike and Fark make up trivia for one another in another round of Real or Fake! Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you download podcasts! 5YM, of course, is every note of music you hear on Rewind, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Go get yourself a copy of all their CDs: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Spock’s Brain, and The Trouble With Tribbles. It's easy head on over to FiveYearMission.net RIGHT NOW and get that physical media in your hands! We just KNOW you'll become huge fans of the band and their music! | |||
| 18 Sep 2024 | STLV Recap | 02:10:51 | |
VIVA LAS VEGAS! (Corrected Version) Dan and Bill returned from their annual trip to the Star Trek Family Reunion and had a blast--even though it took Bill forever to edit this episode. Seriously, blame him for why the Trek Geeks haven't been in your ear holes. There was probably a better way to say that. Sorry. You'll get the full breakdown on their experience at STLV 2024: the good, the bad, and the potential for change. Plus, hear why Bill FINALLY enjoyed staying at the Rio for the first time in TEN YEARS! But wait, there's more! Audio from inside the vendor hall with Dan and Bill with special guest appearances from Lew from FanSets and also our first ever guest on Trek Geeks nearly ten years ago: Michele Specht! It's a super-sized episode and we hope you enjoy it! (Again, still Bill's fault.) | |||
| 22 Sep 2022 | David Livingston | 01:23:47 | |
This week, Bill and Dan welcome Star Trek royalty to the Trek Geeks Podcast! He's helmed a record 62 episodes of Star Trek across The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Voyager, and Enterprise. He's even directed the episode we refer to as "Star Trek's Finest Hour," DS9's "The Visitor," from Season 4. We are thrilled to be joined this week by our very good friend, David Livingston for a discussion about his time on Star Trek, the gift that was "The Visitor," the Hollywood Food Coalition, and meeting David Livingston cosplayers at Trek conventions! We hope you'll join us for an incredibly fun and enlightening discussion! | |||
| 28 Jan 2021 | Enterprise 20 | 01:22:12 | |
This week, Bill and Dan begin their year-long celebration of the 20th Anniversary of Star Trek: Enterprise! From concept to characters and beyond, they'll talk about why they love this series and why the appreciation for it has done nothing but grow over the years. Plus, we'll talk about some of our personal favorite episodes from Enterprise, as well as some of yours! FIVE YEAR MISSION The music of Trek Geeks comes from none other than Five Year Mission and Episode 25 of Five Year Mission: The Podcast is available now on the Trek Geeks Podcast Network! Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you download podcasts! 5YM, of course, is every note of music you hear on Rewind, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Go get yourself a copy of all their CDs: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Spock’s Brain, and The Trouble With Tribbles. It's easy head on over to FiveYearMission.net RIGHT NOW and get that physical media in your hands! We just KNOW you'll become huge fans of the band and their music! | |||
| 20 Jun 2017 | Star Trek: Nemesis | 01:10:15 | |
"Can you learn to see in the dark, Captain?" - Shinzon It was a dark movie. Literally and figuratively. It ended up being the last of the Star Trek movies with the TNG cast. But was it a worthy finale?? This week, the Trek Geeks will give their take on Star Trek: Nemesis. Their memories of the 2002 film are not as positive as other feature films, and they will jump right into the reasons why this was a less than stellar big screen exit for Picard and his crew. Prime Directive violations, dark sets, "tired" acting. This list goes on and on. But fear not, there are plenty of things that the Geeks liked, and they will get into those too! Plus, perhaps the biggest announcement ever from our good friends at Star Trek Continues dropped this week! Also, a familiar face recently got to test out the new Star Trek Bridge Crew virtual reality game. What did she have to say? In addition, if you are attending San Diego ComicCon or STLV, you may want to make some room for a new con exclusive Holiday Keepsake ornament! Finally, QMx is releasing a replica of a classic TOS piece of furniture and we have all the details for you! It's all in Episode 106 of Your Independent Star Trek Podcast! We hope you'll join us as we raise a glass of Chateau Picard! FIVE YEAR MISSION We can't thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out--they're writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960's. Warp on over to their website at FiveYearMission.net and check out all of their fantastic albums! You can hear them all: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, the amazing Spock's Brain! Plus, here is a little secret...they are working on Year 4 right now! Here’s a rundown of the Five Year Mission songs you'll hear in this episode! Themes Bumper Music SPECIAL THANKSThe Trek Geeks Delta was designed by Aaron Harvey. You can find him on Twitter @GeekFilter and please check out his podcast, "Saturday Morning Trek," on Trek.FM! | |||
| 30 Oct 2018 | Take Me Out to the Holosuite | 01:14:00 | |
It's the Great American Pastime in Space! One of Deep Space Nine's most memorable outings has to be the seventh season episode, "Take Me Out to the Holosuite." Sisko accepts the challenge of a Vulcan nemesis in his favorite sport, putting the honor of the DS9 senior staff on the line! It's an episode filled with humor and heart and perfect to discuss during this time of year when the baseball season comes to a close with the World Series. We'll talk about what makes this episode so classic and about the one, true obsession of Benjamin Sisko. This episode is recorded live at Northeast Trek Con in Albany, New York. Buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jack--it's Your Independent Star Trek Podcast and it's time to PLAY BALL! FIVE YEAR MISSION We truly grateful to our friends FIVE YEAR MISSION for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. They're creating one song for every episode of TOS and their brand new album is amazing! Get your copy of YEAR 4 right now over at FiveYearMission.net and, while you're at it, grab a copy of all their other fantastic albums: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock’s Brain! We know you'll become just as big a 5YM fan as we are, so what are you waiting for? Please show them some support and download all their music! =/\= | |||
| 12 Jan 2016 | To Axanar and Beyond! | 01:18:11 | |
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
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| 25 Apr 2019 | The Wrath of Khan | 01:10:06 | |
It is the Star Trek film to which all others are invariably compared at some point or another. Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan breathed new life into the Star Trek franchise in the summer of 1982, and began a string of successful films which eventually resulted in Trek returning to television. We'll discuss why we love this movie and what makes it the greatest of all time. Everything from favorite scenes to the captivating performance of the late Ricardo Montalban. Plus, news and this week's exclusive FanSets discount offer code on the Flagship of the Trek Geeks Podcast Network! FIVE YEAR MISSION We are truly grateful to our friends FIVE YEAR MISSION for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. They’re creating one song for every episode of TOS and their brand new album is amazing! Get your copy of YEAR 4 right now over at FiveYearMission.net and, while you’re at it, grab a copy of all their other fantastic albums: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock’s Brain! We know you’ll become just as big a 5YM fan as we are, so what are you waiting for? Please show them some support and download all their music! =/\= | |||
| 16 Jul 2019 | Our Character Series Choices | 00:32:27 | |
This week, while Dan and Bill are on vacation, we bring you one of our Carpool Conversations originally recorded for our Patreon subscribers. Star Trek: Picard promises a different look at Jean-Luc Picard at this phase of his life, and that got us to thinking about which other Star Trek characters we'd like to see examined in their own theoretical spin-off series! We'll discuss our spontaneous choices as we commute to work together in this episode! Plus, don't forget about your FanSets discount code in this week's episode of the Flagship of the Trek Geeks Podcast Network! FIVE YEAR MISSION We are truly grateful to our friends FIVE YEAR MISSION for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. They’re creating one song for every episode of TOS and their brand new album is amazing! Get your copy of YEAR 4 right now over at FiveYearMission.net and, while you’re at it, grab a copy of all their other fantastic albums: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock’s Brain! We know you’ll become just as big a 5YM fan as we are, so what are you waiting for? Please show them some support and download all their music! =/\= | |||
| 25 Sep 2016 | The Man Trap | 01:05:38 | |
This Episode of Trek Geeks is Dedicated to the Memory of Eric Cone
It quite possibly was the television event that forever changed history! On September 8, 1966 the very first episode of Star Trek was shown on NBC. It was "The Man Trap" and this week the Trek Geeks are ready to discuss the great Salt Vampire of M-113! Bill and Dan will discuss all the interesting and quirky things about this episode. After watching it countless times over the last 40+ years, they certainly have a lot to say about this unique premier episode! Was that REALLY red blood on Spock's forehead? Why does McCoy have a virtual pharmacy in his bedroom? And how does Ole Salty know to speak Swahili to Uhura? And what's with that hand-plant in the Botany Lab? In addition, they ask and discuss if hunting down the creature made this debut episode of Star Trek seem like every other space-themed tv show in the 1960’s where we kill what we don’t understand? Also, in the news, get your microwave popcorn ready because Star Trek Beyond is coming to digital download and DVD soon, past guest Manu Intiraymi's project "The Circuit" has started their Kickstarter fund raising, and Adam Nimoy's "For The Love of Spock" is now available! All this and more on what certainly is NOT the last of it's kind - it's Episode 77 of the Trek Geeks Podcast! THANKS AND GRATITUDE!
We can't thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out--they're writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960's. Beam on over to their website at FiveYearMission.net and check out all of their fantastic albums! You can hear them all: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, the amazing Spock's Brain! Here's a rundown of the 5YM tracks we used in this episode! Themes Bumper Music | |||
| 12 Feb 2020 | See It or Skip It: Voyager Season 2 | 01:30:43 | |
It's been fourteen months since we last went through a season of Star Trek with our votes to "See It or Skip It," and this week the fan favorite series returns! What better way to continue our year long celebration of Voyager's 25th Anniversary than to vote on the seasons! This week we're joined by Guest Referee, Debbie Moltisanti to go through Voyager's second season to pass judgment on each and every episode. Plus, we'll tell you where the members of our Official Facebook Group, Camp Khitomer, come down on each episode, too! Plus, your weekly FanSets discount code on the Flagship of the Trek Geeks Podcast Network! FIVE YEAR MISSION The music of Rewind comes from none other than Five Year Mission and Episode 9 of Five Year Mission: The Podcast is available now! This week the guys chat with Dan Deevy of Gaaays in Spaaace! Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you download podcasts! 5YM, of course, is every note of music you hear on Rewind, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Go get yourself a copy of all their CDs: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Spock’s Brain, and The Trouble With Tribbles. It’s easy–head on over to FiveYearMission.net RIGHT NOW and get that physical media in your hands! We just KNOW you’ll become huge fans of the band and their music! | |||
| 25 May 2024 | News of the Quadrant | 01:23:34 | |
They're Back! Calling all Trekkies! Set phasers to "stun" because Bill and Dan are back on the Bridge of the Trek Geeks for another exciting episode, this time diving headfirst into the latest Star Trek news. This episode promises a warp core-powered discussion of recent developments that are sure to energize any fan. Did you hear that filming for Strange New Worlds season 3 has finished? Bill and Dan will be dissecting what this might mean for SNW's future. Remember how we were all speculating on a new Starfleet Academy series? Well, buckle up, because the rumors have been confirmed with the casting of Holly Hunter in the lead role! The guys will be exploring what this means for the franchise. Plus, the Section 31 movie has finally wrapped filming! Bill and Dan talk about what excites them about this project as well as the return of an intriguing character. And if that wasn't enough to boldly go where no fan has gone before, Bill and Dan will also have some exciting news to share about their very own Trek Geeks panels at the upcoming Trek Long Island convention! So, if you're on the Eastern seaboard and looking for a chance to engage with fellow Trek enthusiasts, be sure to tune in for the details. Whether you're a Trekkie who's been boldly going since the days of Kirk and Spock, or a newer fan who's just discovering the wonders of the final frontier, this episode of Trek Geeks is sure to have something for you. So, raise a glass of replicated prune juice and get ready to geek out with Bill and Dan! | |||
| 22 Apr 2021 | The News From TrekNews.net: 04/22/2021 | 00:14:42 | |
IT'S TIME FOR THE NEWS FROM TREKNEWS.NET! This week, Bill & Dan discuss new high-end action figures, Star Trek army men, and a giant tease on social media from a TNG alum...that might have backfired? | |||
| 04 May 2015 | Walking the Promenade | 01:10:49 | |
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! | |||
| 13 Feb 2018 | The Conscience of the King | 01:18:32 | |
4,000 people. That's how many were executed at the directive of Governor Kodos of the failed Tarsus IV after a fungus destroyed most of the colony's food supply leaving 8,000 colonists to starve to death. Kodos ordered the deaths of the 4,000 so the other 4,000 colonists might live. Among those survivors was James T. Kirk and, now, he's left with the task of figuring out if actor Anton Karidian is really Kodos the Executioner. This week, we'll discuss this classic TOS episode and why it was one of Bill's favorites, even as a child. We'll talk about our favorite moments from this episode and examine the central question, "What, if anything, could Captain Kirk have done differently? Plus, news on a brand new Star Trek merchandise portal on the world's biggest retailer, how William Shatner thinks he could be incorporated into Star Trek again, and listener voice mails in this episode of Your Independent Star Trek Podcast!
FIVE YEAR MISSION We can’t thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out–they’re writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960’s. Warp on over to their website at FiveYearMission.net and check out all of their fantastic albums! You can hear them all: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, the amazing Spock’s Brain! Plus, they’re wrapping up Year 4 right now! Please show them some support and download all their music! =/\= | |||
| 05 Aug 2020 | Kathryn Janeway | 01:33:16 | |
Our year-long celebration of Star Trek: Voyager's 25th Anniversary continues and, this week, we examine the character of Captain Kathryn Janeway! We'll take a look at this unique and bold character in the Star Trek Universe and discuss why this Captain is among Starfleet's all-time best. Joining us in the discussion is our dear friend, Amy Imhoff! You've probably seen her in panels at Star Trek Las Vegas or even read her writing about Star Trek, The X-Files and Battlestar Galactica. This week, she joins us for the first time on The Flagship and it's a fantastic conversation that we're sure you'll enjoy! FIVE YEAR MISSION The music of Trek Geeks comes from none other than Five Year Mission and Episode 18 of Five Year Mission: The Podcast is available now! This time, the guys look at Sleeper Episodes--those that could use a little more love. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you download podcasts! 5YM, of course, is every note of music you hear on Rewind, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Go get yourself a copy of all their CDs: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Spock’s Brain, and The Trouble With Tribbles. It's easy head on over to FiveYearMission.net RIGHT NOW and get that physical media in your hands! We just KNOW you'll become huge fans of the band and their music! | |||
| 18 Oct 2016 | The Ultimate Crew | 01:11:23 | |
One of the coolest ideas in Star Trek Timelines is the ability to have any single member of the Star Trek Universe as part of your crew. We are talking ANY character from any series, ship, timeline, universe, etc. That got us thinking. Who would WE pick for our ULTIMATE Crew? We break down all the main crew assignments in this "infinite possibilities episode". Heck, even waste extraction is discussed because Bill thinks that would be perfect for Dan! In Star Trek news, perhaps one of the most EPIC and awkward pics in history was taken recently at Star Trek Destination Europe as almost two dozen Star Trek alums got together on the bridge of the Enterprise! Also, time to fork over some quatloos or gold pressed latinum because the revised and expanded Star Trek Encyclopedia is now available and the reviews are overwhelmingly positive! Finally, both Bill and Dan received some swag in the mail over the weekend. What did they get and who is more excited? It's Episode 80 of Trek Geeks--beam aboard, won't you? STAR TREK TIMELINES Special thanks to our friends at Disruptor Beam--the creators of the Star Trek Timelines game--for letting us use their artwork in our album cover this week! SPECIAL THANKS
We can't thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out--they're writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960's. Warp on over to their website at FiveYearMission.net and check out all of their fantastic albums! You can hear them all: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, the amazing Spock's Brain! Plus, here is a little secret...they are working on Year 4 right now! Here's a rundown of the 5YM tracks we used in this episode! Themes Bumper Music | |||
| 20 Jan 2023 | 2022 Outtakes Special, Part II | 02:25:06 | |
The Annual Airing of the Outtakes concludes this week with Part II of our Annual Special! In this second installment of the Outtakes Special, hear Bill and Dan's pre-show conversations from throughout the year. If you listen past the end theme of every episode, you've heard these in small doses. Now, you get them in their own episode. And, yes, people actually ask for us to publish this every year, believe it or not! We'll be back with an all-new episode soon! | |||
| 02 Apr 2020 | Chakotay | 01:32:30 | |
As our year-long celebration of Star Trek: Voyager's 25th Anniversary continues, this week we examine a character that we've really grown to love. As First Officer of the USS Voyager, he was responsible for executing the Captain's vision--but that wasn't how his path began in "Caretaker." A Maquis terrorist, he was thrust in to the role when stranded in the Delta Quadrant. Over time, he became indispensable to Captain Janeway and the epitome of what an outstanding Starfleet Officer should be. Join us this week as we look at Chakotay on the Flagship of the Trek Geeks Podcast Network! FIVE YEAR MISSION Every note of music you hear on Trek Geeks is the amazing work of the band Five Year Mission. They’re writing one song for each episode of Star Trek–and we are HUGE fans! They even have a rather eponymously named podcast here on the Trek Geeks Network! This week, their kids take to the mic to tell us what they’ve learned about Star Trek from dudes in a Star Trek band! Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you download podcasts! 5YM, of course, is every note of music you hear on Rewind, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Go get yourself a copy of all their CDs: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Spock’s Brain, and The Trouble With Tribbles. It’s easy–head on over to FiveYearMission.net RIGHT NOW and get that physical media in your hands! We just KNOW you’ll become huge fans of the band and their music! | |||
| 13 Nov 2018 | In the Pale Moonlight | 01:14:20 | |
It is a hour of Star Trek that is filled with compromise after disastrous compromise, and hanging in the balance is Benjamin Sisko's morality and self respect. Starfleet is losing the war against the Dominion and they need the Romulans in the fight, and Sisko does what he never expected he'd have to. We'll look at this incredible Deep Space Nine episode and discuss how Sisko has the weight of the Alpha Quadrant on his shoulders and humanity hangs in the balance. This episode of Trek Geeks is no FAAAAAAAAAAKE and we hope you'll join us! FIVE YEAR MISSION We truly grateful to our friends FIVE YEAR MISSION for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. They’re creating one song for every episode of TOS and their brand new album is amazing! Get your copy of YEAR 4 right now over at FiveYearMission.net and, while you’re at it, grab a copy of all their other fantastic albums: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock’s Brain! We know you’ll become just as big a 5YM fan as we are, so what are you waiting for? Please show them some support and download all their music! =/\=
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| 01 Apr 2016 | The Captain & The Lady/One If By Land/Centerfold | 01:02:56 | |
Introducing Lido Deck: A Love Boat Podcast! The definitive podcast for the classic television series! With every episode, we'll look at every guest star, every port of call, and every delicious cocktail that Isaac can serve! Join your hosts John Champion, Bill Smith, and Dan Davidson for an examination of the messages, morals, and meanings of the voyages of the Pacific Princess! Welcome aboard, it's LOVE! Episode 1: "The Captain & the Lady/One if by Land/Centerfold" SPECIAL THANKS MUSIC CREDITS | |||
| 09 Jan 2018 | DS9 25 | 01:19:23 | |
On January 3, 1993, Star Trek's second live-action spin-off series hit the airwaves and featured a completely different setting and mission! Over the years, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine has grown in popularity and is finally getting the love and respect it so richly deserves. This week, Bill and Dan consider the 25th anniversary of what has become their favorite Star Trek series by examining the pilot episode, "Emissary," and talking about the characters and relationships in this most different of Star Treks. Plus, lots of Star Trek news, 2017 by the numbers, and Dan and Bill talk about not winning the Parsec Awards. Journey with us to the Bajor Sector in Episode 125 of Your Independent Star Trek Podcast! FIVE YEAR MISSION
We can’t thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out–they’re writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960’s. Warp on over to their website at FiveYearMission.net and check out all of their fantastic albums! You can hear them all: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, the amazing Spock’s Brain! Plus, they’re wrapping up Year 4 right now! Please show them some support and download all their music! | |||
| 11 Jun 2019 | The People Who Made TOS Work | 01:36:53 | |
No one does it alone. Not even "The Great Bird of the Galaxy." The idea was Gene Roddenberry's, but it took an amazing group of people to help make it a reality. This week, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Turnabout Intruder--the last episode of The Original Series--we look at The People Who Made TOS Work to shed some light on some names you may or may not know, and why their contributions to Star Trek were essential. Joining us this week to look at some of the amazing contributors to Star Trek is our good friend Ken Tripp from Trek.FM's Standard Orbit podcast! FIVE YEAR MISSION We are truly grateful to our friends FIVE YEAR MISSION for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. They’re creating one song for every episode of TOS and their brand new album is amazing! Get your copy of YEAR 4 right now over at FiveYearMission.net and, while you’re at it, grab a copy of all their other fantastic albums: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock’s Brain! We know you’ll become just as big a 5YM fan as we are, so what are you waiting for? Please show them some support and download all their music! =/\= | |||
| 08 May 2018 | Balance of Terror | 01:23:31 | |
This week, we take a look at one of the best episodes of Star Trek. Seriously, this is one you show someone who has never seen Star Trek before--it's that good. It's one we've wanted to talk about for a while and the time has finally come! That episode is "Balance of Terror," from season one of The Original Series. We'll examine why this episode is so memorable--and how it made an impression on us at a young age. Plus, lots of news including brand new Star Trek swag, news of a brand new Discovery comic from IDW, a special milestone for the Trek Geeks Podcast, and we'll announce the winners of two copies of Drastic Measures, signed by author Dayton Ward himself! It's all in Episode 138 of Your Independent Star Trek Podcast, so beam aboard, Podfleet! FIVE YEAR MISSION We can’t possibly thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out–they’re writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960’s. YEAR 4 IS HERE! Get the brand-new album from Five Year Mission RIGHT NOW at FiveYearMission.netWhile you're at it, you should also pick up Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock’s Brain! Please show them some support and download all their music! =/\= | |||
| 06 Jun 2018 | Odo & Quark | 01:15:19 | |
Of all the relationships in Star Trek, perhaps none is as layered and complex as the one between Odo and Quark. On one side, you have the lawful Odo who is responsible for ensuring the safety of one of the Alpha Quadrant's most strategic locations. On the other, you have Ferengi bar owner Quark (he's *not* a barkeep) who seems to turn every situation into gray area with his dealings. It's an unlikely friendship and we'll dive in on it this week! Plus news, and an announcement from Dan and Bill on their new venture in this week's episode of Your Independent Star Trek Podcast! FIVE YEAR MISSION YEAR 4 IS HERE! Get the brand-new album from Five Year Mission RIGHT NOW at FiveYearMission.net While you're at it, you should also pick up Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock’s Brain! Please show them some support and download all their music! =/\= | |||
| 21 Aug 2018 | Gul Dukat | 01:20:56 | |
He is perhaps the greatest villain Star Trek has ever seen. Gul Dukat may only appear in 35 episodes of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, but his impact is felt through the entire series. We'll discuss the layers and complexities of Dukat and the remarkable performance by Marc Alaimo, plus we'll look at the various twists this character's development took over seven seasons. Plus, we welcome FanSets as a sponsor to Trek Geeks--and they have a special discount just for Trek Geeks listeners for this week only! FIVE YEAR MISSION YEAR 4 IS HERE! Get the brand-new album from Five Year Mission RIGHT NOW at FiveYearMission.net PLEASE contact Creation Entertainment and tell the you want 5YM back as the house band for STLV 2019! They need to hear from all of us in order for it to happen, so let's make it so! While you’re at it, you should also pick up Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock’s Brain! Please show them some support and download all their music! =/\= | |||
| 18 Nov 2022 | Operation -- Annihilate! | 01:13:43 | |
This week, Bill & Dan look at the season finale of Star Trek's first season! The Enterprise tries to rid the Deneva colony of single cell organisms that have wiped out an entire city--including Kirk's brother--and now threaten even more life in the galaxy! We'll dive in on this episode and tell you what we love about it--and the things we didn't. And, yes, flying fake vomit and Shatner in a mustache are on the table! | |||
| 22 Jul 2021 | The News From TrekNews.net: 07/22/2021 | 00:13:19 | |
This week, Bill and Dan cover the latest Star Trek movie news, new Star Trek action figures and playsets coming our way, and Emmy nominations! Plus, get a bonus segment on the recently announced tickets for Star Trek: Mission Chicago only available on the Trek Geeks mobile app! iOS/Apple Appstore: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/trek-geeks/id1569873516 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.podsquad.trekgeekspodcast | |||
| 29 Oct 2020 | The News From TrekNews.net: 10/29/2020 | 00:12:30 | |
IT'S TIME FOR THE NEWS FROM TREKNEWS.NET! This week, Bill and Dan discuss an incredible honor for Kate Mulgrew and Captain Janeway, a forthcoming novel about the Rikers aboard the Titan, Star Trek: Discovery getting a fourth season, and brand new Mego toys! | |||
| 29 Jun 2015 | Five Year Mission | 01:07:40 | |
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! | |||
| 18 Jan 2021 | A Conversation with Noah Averbach-Katz | ||
In this special crossover episode of Discovering Trek, Dan and Bill are honored to have Noah Averbach-Katz join them for a special discussion about his time on Star Trek: Discovery Season 3 as the Andorian, Ryn. The character quickly became one of the most popular of the season and Noah got to live out every Star Trek fans dream by playing a role in our beloved universe. During our conversation, we discuss his fandom when he was young, what it was like to be directed by the Star Trek legend Jonathan Frakes, and what it was like to work with his wife Mary Wiseman, aka Sylvia Tilly. Along the way we also find out just how...interesting it was to film scenes with the Queen herself - Grudge the cat! Bill and Dan cannot thank Noah enough for joining them on the podcast, and they hope you enjoy the conversation as much as they did on Discovering Trek! FIVE YEAR MISSION Music for Discovering Trek is provided by Five Year Mission. They’re writing one song for each episode of The Original Series! Plus, check out their podcast right here on the Trek Geeks Podcast Network! Find out more and download all 6 of their current albums at FiveYearMission.net | |||
| 15 Apr 2021 | The News From TrekNews.net: 04/15/2021 | 00:19:07 | |
IT'S TIME FOR THE NEWS FROM TREKNEWS.NET! This week, a new Star Trek mobile game, a new date for a new Star Trek film, and a huge award for Star Trek: Discovery! Join Bill & Dan for The News From TrekNews.net--the Oldest Brand-New Star Trek News Podcast from Trek Geeks! | |||
| 06 Mar 2018 | See It or Skip It: DS9 S2 | 01:42:08 | |
One of our most popular episodes is the "See It or Skip It" series where we rate an entire season of Star Trek and tell you which episodes you can check out or avoid entirely! We'll be making our way through Star Trek: Deep Space Nine in this 25th Anniversary Year and this week, we consider the sophomore season of the second live action spin-off series. Joining us as Special Guest Geek "for the full hour," is none other than Andy Fark--the percussive force of our favorite band, Five Year Mission! He'll guide us through the entire season and even tell us how he rates each and every episode along with us! How will this season rate? Check out Your Independent Star Trek Podcast now to find out! (Spoiler Alert: It's pretty FARKTASTIC!)
SPEAKING OF FIVE YEAR MISSION...We truly can’t thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are so grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out–they’re writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960’s. Get ready, because their brand-new album YEAR 4 debuts on April 27, 2018! To prepare, get yourselves over to FiveYearMission.net and get your mitts on their entire catalog! You can get them all: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock’s Brain! Please show them some support and download all their music! =/\= | |||
| 11 Apr 2015 | Nana Visitor | 00:49:27 | |
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 NANATwitter: http://twitter.com/nanavisitor Website: http://www.nanavision.com | |||
| 24 Feb 2016 | Kipleigh Brown | 00:58:34 | |
It isn't everyday that a guest responds to an invitation to come on our show in Klingon! How could we not be excited? In this weeks episode of Trek Geeks - A Star Trek Podcast, Dan and Bill welcome the very funny and very talented Kipleigh Brown to the show! As Lt. Barbara Smith, she has helped navigate Kirk and crew to new worlds and new civilizations in several episodes of Star Trek Continues, and we are thrilled to have her discuss her experiences on set! Additionally we talk about other projects Kipleigh has been seen in, such as "R.U.R.: Genesis" and "Yesterday was a Lie", both directed by our good friend James Kerwin, as well as Season 3's "The Forgotten" on Star Trek: Enterprise. Whether it is stand up comedy, drama, science fiction or sounding like a robot, Kipleigh is always full of energy and ready to share some great stories! In addition, the guys discuss Bills recent guest appearance on the Tricorder Transmissions Podcast as we finally "cross the podcast streams" with our good friends Jeff and Heather. Also, Tony Todd in the new Star Trek Series on CBS All Access? Your face in Star Trek: Wrath of Gems? The Trek Geeks Trek50 Project? All this and more on Episode 48 of Trek Geeks! | |||
| 01 May 2023 | The 300th One | 01:57:13 | |
Bill and Dan are back after an unintended and unscheduled hiatus to celebrate their 300th episode! They've planned this episode several times. At first, there were going to be special guests. Then, after that plan was scrapped, they were going to have someone else host Episode 300. After careful deliberation, they decided that the best way to celebrate such an epic landmark was to take it back to basics. So, in this episode, you'll get the guys talking about their friendship and the history of Trek Geeks--and they'll also work in some questions from the Trek Geeks Patreonicles and voice mails from Camp Khitomer! Sincere thanks to everyone that has ever taken the time to listen to the podcast. You are all a part of this journey and the fabric of Trek Geeks and, for that, Bill and Dan are truly grateful. Here's to 1,000 more! | |||
| 05 Nov 2020 | The News From TrekNews.net: 11/5/2020 | 00:09:43 | |
IT'S TIME FOR THE NEWS FROM TREKNEWS.NET! This week, Bill and Dan discuss a proposed statue to honor Leonard Nimoy in his hometown, Discovery Season 4 starts shooting, the new autobiography of Captain Janeway, and pretty sweet deal from CBS, Paramount, Amazon, and IDW Publishing! | |||
| 05 Aug 2021 | Best Laid Plans | 01:56:14 | |
To say we've been getting excited for Las Vegas and the 55 Year Mission Tour convention would be a vast understatement. As recently as a few days ago, we were preparing to make our trip to the desert. ...and then we changed our plans. This week, we pre-empt our planned episode on The Royale to discuss the decision to cancel FanGeeks Party 2021 and our trip to Las Vegas in the wake of the Delta Variant. Plus, we'll be joined by Lew Halboth from FanSets to discuss why they are still going to Vegas and what you can expect to see from them for new releases! Oh, and listen for an impromptu giveaway of a huge assortment of FanSets pins, too! And if you thought we wouldn't have the last of our "How to Vegas" series with Ron Wrobel, you'd be wrong! We'll talk about what to do once you get there--just keep in mind it was recorded before our decision. We hope everyone travelling to Vegas stays safe and healthy. Enjoy yourselves and look out for one another, because we'll sure miss you! | |||
| 12 Aug 2022 | Our Top 5 | 01:26:00 | |
With the Vegas convention on the horizon, we take a look at a topic that you can generally hear in casual conversation--our favorite episodes of Star Trek! Everyone has their own list, and in this episode of The Flagship, you'll hear ours! | |||
| 29 Mar 2015 | Richard Hatch | 01:22:15 | |
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 RICHARDWebsite: www.richardhatch.com AXANARSee 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/startrekaxanar BLU-RAY GIVEAWAY Learn more about the Trek Geeks Podcast Blu-Ray Giveaway at http://trekgeeks.com/contest
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| 14 Feb 2017 | Equinox | 01:12:44 | |
This week, we'll take a look at the fifth season cliffhanger/sixth season premiere of Star Trek: Voyager! "Equinox" premiered in May of 1999 and told the story of a second Starfleet ship stranded in the Delta Quadrant, the U.S.S. Equinox, and its crew has been doing some very dark things to get home. We'll discuss the events of this episode and some of the fantastic character moments and Captain Janeway's obsession with going after Captain Ransom and whether or not that was in character for her. We'll also talk about the genocide committed by the crew of the Equinox and whether there was any possible justification for their actions. Plus, we'll look at whether Chakotay should have relieved Captain Janeway of her command in this episode. Plus, we've got LOTS of news on Star Trek: Discovery including leaked photos and brand new casting information! It's all in episode 92 of Your Independent Star Trek Podcast!
FIVE YEAR MISSION! We love FIVE YEAR MISSION and we can't thank them enough for allowing us to use their music on Trek Geeks each and every episode. We're huge fans and we hope you'll become one, too--they're writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960's. Warp on over to their website at FiveYearMission.net and check out each and every one of their incredible albums! You can hear them all: Year One, Year Two, Year Three, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, the amazing Spock's Brain! Plus, don't forget that they are working on Year Four right now! These are the Five Year Mission songs you'll hear in this episode of Trek Geeks! Themes Bumper Music | |||
| 19 Nov 2020 | See It or Skip It: Voyager Season 6 | 01:39:53 | |
This week, Bill and Dan take a look at the penultimate season of Star Trek: Voyager in the penultimate See It or Skip It of the year! Actually, they probably just like using the word penultimate. They're joined by Thad Hait of the Delta Flyer podcast to take a look at Season 6. Which episodes will they see and which will they skip? You'll have to listen to find out! Plus, Bill sets a record, and not a great one. We hope you'll join us on this episode of The Flagship! FIVE YEAR MISSION The music of Trek Geeks comes from none other than Five Year Mission and Episode 25 of Five Year Mission: The Podcast is available now! This time, the guys chat with Jim Moorhouse from Trek Ranks and Bill from Trek Geeks about their favorite Star Trek Podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you download podcasts! 5YM, of course, is every note of music you hear on Rewind, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Go get yourself a copy of all their CDs: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Spock’s Brain, and The Trouble With Tribbles. It's easy head on over to FiveYearMission.net RIGHT NOW and get that physical media in your hands! We just KNOW you'll become huge fans of the band and their music! | |||
| 02 Jun 2022 | The Search for Spock | 01:19:18 | |
Dan and Bill return to The Flagship this week to discuss the third Star Trek film--the feature film directorial debut of Leonard Nimoy, "Star Trek III: The Search for Spock!" This is a movie that the Trek Geeks have been split on over the years and, in this episode, they'll discuss why. From casting, to script, to memorable scenes and what may just be William Shatner's finest performance in Star Trek, they'll cover it all this week on Trek Geeks! | |||
| 19 Jul 2016 | Shore Leave Crossover | 01:16:53 | |
It is certainly no secret how much we love the folks over at Tricorder Transmissions, and specifically Shore Leave! Heather, Jeff and the whole team are amazing and bring listeners awesome information about conventions each and every week! As STLV gets closer and closer and the excitement continues to build, we felt this would be the perfect time to welcome Heather Barker and Jeff Hulit to the podcast to talk about Vegas and what we can expect in just TWO SHORT WEEKS! We will discuss all kind of interesting details, from pre-registration to the "Cosplay Is Not Consent" movement! Additionally, there has been some amazing Star Trek news this week including Star Trek 4 already in the works, the new Trek Series to be on Netflix (for some people), and Dan will be geeking out very soon as he starts to build his Mega Bloks Enterprise! YOUR HOUSE BAND FOR STLV!
We can't thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out--they're writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960's. Beam on over to their website at FiveYearMission.net and check out all of their fantastic albums! You can hear them all: Year One, Year Two, Year Three, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, the amazing Spock's Brain! If you're headed to Creation Entertainment's 15th Annual Las Vegas Official STAR TREK Convention 2016, don't forget to check out their space in the Vendor's Room where they'll have some special STLV merch! Please show them some love and support them! Here's a rundown of the 5YM tracks we used in this episode! Themes Bumper Music =/\=
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| 19 Jan 2016 | James Kerwin | 00:59:53 | |
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! | |||
| 14 Mar 2015 | Cat Roberts | 00:38:17 | |
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 | |||
| 10 Dec 2020 | Year of Hell | 01:21:48 | |
After an unscheduled week off (sorry about that, everyone) we're back and we're continuing our celebration of #Voyager25 in a big way! Airing in 1997, "Year of Hell" quickly established itself as one of Voyager's best outings and a standout in the entire Star Trek franchise. This week, Bill and Dan take on this two-part epic discussing what makes this episode so different and how, for one of them, this really was a defining moment for Star Trek: Voyager. FIVE YEAR MISSION The music of Trek Geeks comes from none other than Five Year Mission and Episode 25 of Five Year Mission: The Podcast is available now on the Trek Geeks Podcast Network! Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you download podcasts! 5YM, of course, is every note of music you hear on Rewind, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Go get yourself a copy of all their CDs: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Spock’s Brain, and The Trouble With Tribbles. It's easy head on over to FiveYearMission.net RIGHT NOW and get that physical media in your hands! We just KNOW you'll become huge fans of the band and their music! | |||
| 25 Jul 2017 | TNG's 10 Worst | 01:21:16 | |
We're joined this week by our great friend Enterprise Extra--Jim Moorhouse from the Trek Ranks Podcast and TrekRanks.com to consider the ten worst episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation! Even bad Star Trek is worth watching, but these ones are at the bottom of our respective lists! We're following the Trek Ranks mantra of #NoWrongAnswers! Which episodes will be on our lists? Listen to Your Independent Star Trek Podcast now and find out! Plus, we've HIT OUR GOAL in the Trek Geeks Cosplay for Good campaign to raise money for the Nevada SPCA!! Skants WILL be worn! Bill will also tell us about an additional surprise now that we've raised $1,000! (We're not stopping there, though---find out what we have in store for STLV, you're going to love it!) Plus, the folks at FanSets have announced a Launch Party in Las Vegas---and we'll be part of it! Get all the details now! FIVE YEAR MISSION We can't thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out--they're writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960's. Warp on over to their website at FiveYearMission.net and check out all of their fantastic albums! You can hear them all: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, the amazing Spock's Brain! Plus, here is a little secret...they are working on Year 4 right now! | |||
| 05 Jan 2021 | SPECIAL PREVIEW: The Divine Treasury | ||
TREK GEEKS LISTENERS: We hope you'll enjoy this special, full-length preview of the first episode of a new podcast on the Trek Geeks Network! The Divine Treasury: A Star Trek Collectibles Podcast "Connecting Through Collecting." The Divine Treasury delves into collecting all things Star Trek. This podcast will feature conversations with collectors as they talk about the wonderful Star Trek treasures that they collect, share, and sell. More importantly, this podcast will examine the stories behind their collections, what drove them to collect, and which items hold the most important places in their hearts. Other episodes will include topics about the science of collecting and will feature interviews with industry professionals, such as Star Trek Licensees, manufacturers, suppliers, authenticators, and graders. The Divine Treasury is available now wherever podcasts are found and also on TrekGeeks.com! | |||
| 03 Apr 2019 | How to Be a Star Trek Fan | 01:28:44 | |
Social Media. It brings out the best and worst in people. This can be especially true of Star Trek fandom. The loudest voices are a small minority trying to impact the fandom of others. That's why we're here! We'll tell you about why Star Trek fandom is so great and how to enjoy this thing we all love even more. We aren't doing this alone, though. We put out the call to our Official Facebook Group, Camp Khitomer, for help! You'll get to hear from some of the Campers on what Star Trek means to them, and why fandom is so important. FIVE YEAR MISSION We are truly grateful to our friends FIVE YEAR MISSION for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. They’re creating one song for every episode of TOS and their brand new album is amazing! Get your copy of YEAR 4 right now over at FiveYearMission.net and, while you’re at it, grab a copy of all their other fantastic albums: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock’s Brain! We know you’ll become just as big a 5YM fan as we are, so what are you waiting for? Please show them some support and download all their music! =/\= | |||
| 07 Feb 2017 | Superbowl Stump The Geek | 00:35:55 | |
It's the biggest stage. It's the ultimate competition. It's a national past time. Football? Heck, no! We're talking, of course, about the return of Stump The Geek and this time, it's Superbowl Sized! Dan will have to answer double the amount of questions in addition to one mega bonus. It won't be easy, especially since some of the questions came from our Camp Khitomer Facebook Group! Will Dan be victorious and bring home the STG trophy? Find out in this special supplemental episode! FIVE YEAR MISSION!The Official Theme of Stump The Geek is "Miri," by our great friends in FIVE YEAR MISSION! Go and get their Year One album RIGHT NOW and hear the rest of the amazing tracks! They're writing an original song for each episode of The Original Series and every one of them is bound to become a favorite of yours. Check out their website at FiveYearMission.net and show them some love! They may even be playing at an event in your neck of the woods! | |||
| 16 Jan 2018 | The Motion Picture | 01:16:11 | |
December, 1979. Dan and Bill were both ten years old and went to see the first big screen adventure of the Starship Enterprise and her crew. It was a movie that made a lasting impression on them and, this week, they'll talk about it on Trek Geeks! Star Trek: The Motion Picture ushered in a brand new era and second life for Star Trek. It's a movie that has generated a lot of discussion, and they'll talk about their perceptions of this film then and now. Plus, STLV news, Discovery novel and ship news, and find out why Bill now calls Dan "Maestro" this week on Your Independent Star Trek Podcast! FIVE YEAR MISSION
We can’t thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out–they’re writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960’s. Warp on over to their website at FiveYearMission.net and check out all of their fantastic albums! You can hear them all: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, the amazing Spock’s Brain! Plus, they’re wrapping up Year 4 right now! Please show them some support and download all their music! =/\= | |||
| 06 Sep 2023 | United We Trek | 00:38:08 | |
This week on The Flagship, Bill & Dan are joined by actors Natalia Castellanos, Jonathan Del Arco, and John Billingsley for an update on the SAG-AFTRA & WGA strikes AND to tell us about an upcoming themed picket line event September 8th called "United We Trek!" As fans, we know September 8th as Star Trek Day. This Friday, actors, writers will be joining with other creatives and Star Trek fans to walk the picket lines at the Paramount in both Los Angeles and New York City. There's a LOT of information in this episode and you don't want to miss it! If you're not able to picket, there are other ways to support what's going on: Information on the letter writing campaign: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NoOUPICe1I3xKKSFItejxvol7SNB0Rmk/edit?fbclid=IwAR2OKy6PEtBCeLwRQTzKztAtK6MDqxn-6NdkEg9qW4cypgxB8jpnJJVsa0U Donate to the SAG-AFTRA Foundation to help those struggling to get by: | |||
| 24 Jun 2020 | Coda | 01:14:12 | |
Star Trek has always told stories about the human condition and, this week, we look at an episode that truly explores "the final frontier." "Coda" from the third season of Star Trek: Voyager is part time loop and part alien infiltration. In it we see Kathryn Janeway die over and over and over--and we learn things about her crew that we might not have learned otherwise. It is an amazing episode with layer upon layer of character building. We'll dive in on this hugely underrated episode in this week's Trek Geeks and tell you why it's better than you probably think it is! Plus news and discount codes from our friends at FanSets and Science Division! FIVE YEAR MISSION The music of Trek Geeks comes from none other than Five Year Mission and Episode 15 of Five Year Mission: The Podcast is available now! This week, the guys chat with the Chief Cosmetology Officer aboard the USS Enterprise, Moxie Ann Magnus! Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you download podcasts! 5YM, of course, is every note of music you hear on Rewind, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Go get yourself a copy of all their CDs: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Spock’s Brain, and The Trouble With Tribbles. It's easy head on over to FiveYearMission.net RIGHT NOW and get that physical media in your hands! We just KNOW you'll become huge fans of the band and their music! | |||
| 18 Mar 2021 | The News From TrekNews.net: 03/18/2021 | 00:10:20 | |
IT'S TIME FOR THE NEWS FROM TREKNEWS.NET! This week: new cast members for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, a new writer for yet another attempt at a Trek film, new heights for the Voyager Documentary crowdfunding, and a new deal for the Hageman brothers! | |||
| 03 May 2016 | The Dominion | 01:03:06 | |
This week on Trek Geeks, we take a look at what could possibly be the greatest adversary the Federation has ever faced--The Dominion! More menacing than the
Borg. From the introduction of the Jem'Hadar in Season 2 of Deep Space Nine, they would play a major role in the series through the finale, we'll discuss the far-reaching hand of the Founders and the Dominion! We'll talk about the aspects of the Founders, the Vorta, and the Jem'Hadar we appreciated the most--as well as some pretty big inconsistencies that we've always wondered about. In addition, we'll take a look at some of our favorite moments through out the Dominion story arc--plus, you'll learn what Dan thought the name of "The Great Link" was when he first heard it! Plus, we'll discuss The News from TrekNews.net, and we'll announce some great news for Android phone users regarding Google Play! We can vouch for the loyalty of these Geeks--receive this reward from them, may it keep you entertained! | |||
| 20 Aug 2019 | Majel Barrett Roddenberry | 01:30:37 | |
Our Women of Trek spotlight series continues this week as we take a look at one of Star Trek's original contributors. She was an absolute force of nature, and in this episode we'll examine the roles played by Majel Barrett Roddenberry in front of the camera, behind the scenes, and in fandom itself. Number One, Christine Chapel, Lwaxana Troi...even the Enterprise Computer, Majel left an indelible mark on the franchise and created characters that we continue to talk about to this day. But there was far more than that. Majel was an Ambassador of Trek, especially in the years after Gene passed, and we'll examine that aspect of her life as well, and consider her legacy. Plus, we'll have a full length preview of the brand new Five Year Mission Podcast at the end of this episode and don't forget about your exclusive FanSets discount code! FIVE YEAR MISSION Speaking of 5YM, every week you hear the music of Five Year Mission on the Trek Geeks Podcast and we are so grateful to them for allowing us to use their songs. You know they have Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, and now the Year 4 album. You know they even have the Spock’s Brain and The Trouble With Tribbles Albums. But get ready as they prepare the Five Year Mission Podcast debuting on the Trek Geeks Network in 2019! That means you need to get ready! Go to FiveYearMission.net RIGHT NOW and start by ordering copies of all their CDs–because physical media is key–and start listening! We just KNOW you’ll become huge fans of the band and their music! Please show them some support and get all their albums! =/\= | |||
| 04 Oct 2015 | Divided We Stand | 01:09:45 | |
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:
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! | |||
