Standard Orbit: A Star Trek Original Series Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Standard Orbit is a Trek.fm podcast dedicated entirely to Star Trek: The Original Series. Not an episode review show, Standard Orbit explores specific elements of TOS with host Haley Stoddart and her guests.
Kirk as captain.
Among Starfleet captains, Kirk certainly had his own style. Were the long-term effects considered during the decision-making process, or were they off-the-cuff style decisions? How was the crew affected by the choices of one person in relation to the Prime Directive and other measures set in place by Starfleet? Would we make the same decisions as Kirk when faced with the same choices?
In this episode of Standard Orbit, host Hayley Stoddart is joined by Mike Richards to discuss the leadership of Captain Kirk and how his decisions led to the results—whether positive or negative—that affected the crew of the Enterprise and others.
Host
Hayley Stoddart
Guest
Mike Richards
Production
Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer)
Star Trek V: The Final Frontier - The Audio Drama.
Star Trek V: The Final Frontier is a rather infamous film both in and out of Star Trek circles, but we here at Standard Orbit happen to love it. In celebration of our 300th episode, hosts Ken Tripp, Zach Moore and Hayley Stoddart decided to do something special: an audio drama of The Final Frontier based on an earlier draft of the film's script (featuring the rock monster) and with the dream casting of the film, Sean Connery as Sybok.
We can't thank our fellow hosts and listeners who participated in this massive undertaking enough: Tony Robinson, John Mills, Lee Sargent, Justin Oser, Richard Marquez, Amy Nelson, Duncan Barrett, Brandon-Shea Mutala, Zachary Fruhling, Norman C. Lao and A.J. Black. As the great man once said, "It was...fun"
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Star Trek V: The Final Frontier - The Audio Drama (00:01:28)
Hosts
Ken Tripp
Zach Moore
Hayley Stoddart
Guests
Tony Robinson
John Mills
Lee Sargent
Justin Oser
Richard Marquez
Amy Nelson
Duncan Barrett
Brandon-Shea Mutala
Zachary Fruhling
Norman C. Lao
A.J. Black
Production
Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 299: This Is Goodbye
Ken And Zach Disembark Standard Orbit.
This week on Standard Orbit hosts Ken Tripp and Zach Moore disembark the podcast after a nearly four year journey together behind the microphone. They reminisce with Hayley Stoddart about their fondest hosting memories, favorite episodes of the podcast, friendships forged over the years and say their final goodbyes.
Ken and Zach would like to thank TrekFM for giving them the opportunity to discuss The Original Series and everything surrounding it in such an incredible forum, and listeners and fellow hosts alike who've come with them on the journey - many of whom they now consider dear friends. Boldly listen, one last time!
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:28)
This Is Goodbye (00:02:35)
Standard Orbit Memories (00:11:09)
My Friends, My Family (00:21:39)
Behind The Scenes (00:42:38)
Patrons and Associate Producers (00:57:22)
We Stand Relieved (01:07:56)
POTFM (01:15:48)
Closing (01:17:47)
Hosts
Ken Tripp
Zach Moore
Hayley Stoddart
Production
Zach Moore (Editor & Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Mike Richards (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 298: The Rise Of Fan Service
JJ Abrams, Star Trek, Star Wars And Fan Service.
With the recent release of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, JJ Abrams has now directed two Star Trek and two Star Wars films. Each respective first film was embraced by the overwhelming majority of casual and die hard fans alike, while each respective second has been divisive to say the least. Is fan service (or attempted fan service) to blame?
This week on Standard Orbit hosts Ken Tripp, Zach Moore and Hayley Stoddart discuss the concept of fan service and how perhaps too much creeped in to JJ's second films in each franchise. What is fan service, is it what the writers and directors of our favorite franchises think it is, does is do more harm than good, and do we as fans really even want it? All this and more on this week's Standard Orbit, boldly listen!
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:28)
Star Trek, Star Wars And Fan Service (00:03:41)
Misguided Fan Service? (00:15:11)
JJ Abrams (00:27:13)
Misguided Fan Service?, Contd. (00:33:18)
Final Thoughts (00:44:51)
POTFM (00:46:55)
Closing (00:48:46)
Hosts
Ken Tripp
Zach Moore
Hayley Stoddart
Production
Zach Moore (Editor & Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Mike Richards (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 297: Inverted Commas
Season One With Darren Mooney.
This week on Standard Orbit, host Zach Moore is joined by author and critic Darren Mooney to discuss the first season of The Original Series. This concludes our backwards trilogy that started in Standard Orbit 196 with the third season, and continued in Standard Orbits 246 with the second season.
Where does the first season of TOS rank among all televisions season the Star Trek franchise? When did the series truly find itself and "become" the Star Trek we know and love? What were the hiccups in an otherwise fantastic season? All this and much more in this week's Standard Orbit, boldly listen!
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:28)
Beast Season Ever? (00:02:52)
Structuring Seasons, Production Order And Broadcast Order (00:09:49)
Star Trek Finding Itself, Reusing Pilots (00:15:27)
Watching In Any Order (00:25:27)
Universe Building (00:32:16)
Performances, Malleability (00:42:11)
A Taste Of Allegory (00:50:58)
Roughs In The Diamond (00:58:23)
Final Thoughts (01:06:06)
POTFM (01:10:51)
Closing (01:12:42)
Host
Zach Moore
Host
Darren Mooney
Production
Zach Moore (Editor & Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Mike Richards (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 296: Generosity
Jacqueline Kim Interview.
Fans might know her best as Demora Sulu from Star Trek: Generations, but Jacqueline Kim has a career that extends far beyond Star Trek! This week on Standard Orbit hosts Ken Tripp, Zach Moore and Hayley Stoddart are proud to welcome Jacqueline to the show and discuss her accomplishments as an actress, writer, director, artist and humanitarian!
Jacqueline's Website: www.jacquelinekim.net
Mobile Studio (via Fractured Atlas): bit.ly/mobile_studio
You Came From A Vagina online store: https://youcamefromavagina.bigcartel.com/
Instagram: @mmmobilestudio, @YouCameFromAVagina
Music: https://soundcloud.com/thisiheard
Facebook: facebook.com/thisiheard
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:28)
Jacqueline Kim, A Biography (00:02:25)
Star Trek: Generations (00:13:36)
Acting Life (00:22:40)
Advantageous (00:32:32)
Mobile Studio, Helping The Homeless (00:52:54)
Final Thoughts (01:06:42)
POTFM (01:17:32)
Closing (01:19:23)
Hosts
Ken Tripp
Zach Moore
Hayley Stoddart
Guest
Jacqueline Kim
Production
Zach Moore (Editor & Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Mike Richards (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 295: D.C. Fontana
Remembering Dorothy Fontana (1939- 2019).
This week on Standard Orbit, hosts Ken Tripp and Zach Moore reflect on the life and work of Dorothy "D.C." Fontana. Passing away this past week at the age of eighty, Dorothy was one of the foundational creative forces behind the Star Trek universe and we celebrate her legacy by exploring her incredible Star Trek resume.
A writer and eventual story editor on The Original Series, Dorothy received a writing credit for 10 episodes but had a hand in countless more, directly responsible for such classics as This Side of Paradise, Journey to Babel, and The Enterprise Incident. We take a look at all these episodes, her work beyond TOS in The Animated Series, The Next Generation and Deep Space Nine, and examine what made her writing so memorable and able to stand the test of time.
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit, Remembering Dorothy Fontana (00:08:25)
TOS Episodes (00:04:16)
TNG Episodes (00:26:06)
TAS, DS9 and Star Trek: New Voyages Episodes (00:30:05)
The Secret Of Vulcan Fury (00:39:40)
Final Thoughts (00:42:14)
POTFM (00:44:53)
Closing (00:46:44)
Hosts
Ken Tripp
Zach Moore
Production
Zach Moore (Editor & Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Mike Richards (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 294: Kelvin Trailers
Movie News and JJ's Trailers
This week on Standard Orbit hosts Ken Tripp and Hayley Stoddart discuss the news of a relaunching of a new Star Trek film from Paramount. They look at the new writer and director Noah Hawley and speculate on timing and direction. In addition; Ken and Hayley review the three trailers form the Kelvin timeline.
This week on Standard Orbit: Ken and Hayley discuss the news about a new Star Trek movie and then dive deep into the trailers that accompanied Kelvin Timeline films. You'll hear the trailers and the response and the noise that followed on social media. Boldly Listen!
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:27)
New Trek Movie (00:02:40)
Trailer for Star Trek 2009 (00:17:58)
Trailer for Into Darkness (00:25:21)
Trailer for Star Trek Beyond (00:33:30)
Your Opinion is your Opinion (00:41:57)
Final Thoughts (00:46:00)
POTFM (00:49:19)
Closing (00:53:48)
Hosts
Ken Tripp
Hayley Stoddart
Production
Zach Moore (Editor & Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Mike Richards (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 293: Team Kang
Day Of The Dove.
This week on Standard Orbit hosts Ken Tripp, Zach Moore and Hayley Stoddart talk the third season episode Day of the Dove. An underrated and oft-overlooked episode, we discuss the glimpses it gives us into Klingon culture, how it puts the folly of prejudice on full display, the influences it may or may not have had on the movie era and much more!
Despite their reputation as the crew of Enterprise's ever-present adversaries, the Klingons actually appear in a mere seven episodes of The Original Series; Day of the Dove might be the definitive Klingon episode of TOS! Only a fool fights in a burning house, but a wise man boldly listens to Standard Orbit!
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:27)
Synopsis Of The Dove (00:02:40)
General Thoughts Of The Dove (00:05:22)
Characters Of The Dove (00:09:58)
Forging The Future Klingons (00:18:36)
Overcoming Anger And Prejudice (00:29:23)
Final Thoughts (00:42:45)
POTFM (00:46:55)
Closing (00:48:46)
Hosts
Ken Tripp
Zach Moore
Hayley Stoddart
Production
Zach Moore (Editor & Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Mike Richards (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 292: Visions From The Twilight Zone
Arlen Schumer, The Twilight Zone and Star Trek.
This week on Standard Orbit host Zach Moore is joined by author, speaker, artist and historian Arlen Schumer to discuss The Twilight Zone and The Original Series! We discuss the influence Twilight Zone had on TOS, quintessential episodes vs. fan favorites and if and why there's a difference between them, the aesthetics of 1960s television and much more!
Did you know that Gene Roddenberry delivered the eulogy at Rod Serling's funeral? Is The City On The Edge Of Forever overrated? What Twilight Zone episode is the most Star Trek-esque? All this in this week's Standard Orbit, boldly listen!
Chapters Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:27)
Visions From The Twilight Zone (00:03:55)
The Twilight Zone and Star Trek (00:15:29)
"79 Episodes, About 30 Good Ones" (00:26:45)
Overrated On The Edge Of Forever, Favorite Episodes (00:35:17)
Aesthetics Are Everything, Black and White vs. Color (00:49:21)
Final Thoughts (01:05:34)
POTFM (01:17:07)
Closing (01:19:07)
Host
Zach Moore
Guest
Arlen Schumer
Production
Zach Moore (Editor & Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Mike Richards (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 291: The Aliens of Beyond
Star Trek Beyond's Best Aliens
Star Trek Beyond was released during Star Trek's 50th Anniversary and did you know that there were 50 Aliens in Star Trek Beyond? Hosts Hayley Stoddard and Ken Tripp discuss the key alien characters of the last Star Trek movie. They explore their design, key parts they played, and their characteristics and how technology has allowed the Star Trek universe to evolve.
Join Ken and Hayley as they discuss the five key aliens in Star Trek Beyond. They dive into their plot lines they drove and the value they brought to the movie. With great technology and effects in today's films; Star Trek Beyond brought more exciting alien characters to the big screen. Boldly Listen
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:27)
Alien Evolution (00:02:05)
Krall (00:06:10)
Kalara (00:15:25)
Syl (00:20:46)
Keenser (00:28:09)
Jayla (00:34:41)
Final Thoughts (00:42:00)
POTFM (00:46:10)
Closing (00:50:51)
Hosts
Ken Tripp
Hayley Stoddart
Production
Zach Moore (Editor & Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Mike Richards (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 290: A Friendship That Defined Them Both
Mind Meld.
In 2001, William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy sat down for a candid (as candid as can be expected in front of a film crew anyway) conversation about their lives, their friendship, and of course Star Trek. This was the documentary Mind Meld: Secrets Behind The Journey Of A Lifetime, and this week on Standard Orbit hosts Ken Tripp, Zach Moore and Hayley Stoddart discuss this peek into the minds of the two men most synonymous with Star Trek.
In what way did Nimoy's understanding of show business differ from Shatner in their early days? How did Shatner's casting as the then-new Captain Kirk influence Nimoy's performance as Spock? Why could Shatner stop smoking cold turkey while Nimoy battled addiction for decades? And what does all this say about both men? All this and more in this week's Standard Orbit, boldly listen!
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:27)
Hunter vs. Shatner (00:06:36)
Shatner, Nimoy...And Everybody Else (00:14:04)
Rivalry, The Genes, The Motion Picture (00:22:45)
Therapy And Addiction (00:37:26)
Best Friends (00:44:46)
Final Thoughts (00:50:59)
POTFM (00:51:53)
Closing (00:53:46)
Hosts
Ken Tripp
Zach Moore
Hayley Stoddart
Production
Zach Moore (Editor & Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Mike Richards (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 289: Battle At The Lithium Cracking Station
Where No Man Has Gone Before Commentary.
This week on Standard Orbit host Zach Moore is joined by Brandon-Shea Mutala from Warp 5 and Melodic Treks for another TOS commentary, this time on Where No Man Has Gone Before. Why the series' second pilot, you ask? Because it's both Brandon and Zach's favorite episode of The Original Series!
Is this a perfect "Episode 0" for The Original Series? Does absolute power corrupt absolutely? What's up with Kirk's middle initial? Where does this rank among the rest of the Star Trek pilots? All this and much more in this week's Standard Orbit, boldly listen!
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:27)
Where No Podcast Has Gone Before (00:01:54)
Where No Podcast Has Gone Before Commentary (00:03:40)
Final Thoughts (00:54:07)
POTFM (00:59:00)
Closing (01:00:52)
Host
Zach Moore
Guest
Brandon-Shea Mutala
Production
Zach Moore (Editor & Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Mike Richards (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 288: Lee Plays Old Games Poorly
Star Trek Video Games With Lee Sargent.
This week on Standard Orbit, host Zach Moore is joined by Lee Sargent from Lee Draws Stuff to discuss Star Trek video games. Not only is Lee an artist, he's also a video game aficionado and on his YouTube series Lee Plays Old Games...Poorly has been working through some classic (and not so classic) Star Trek games!
Did you know there was an unreleased NES game for The Final Frontier? What are the differences between it and its PC counterpart? What would we think about the classic 25th Anniversary and Judgment Rites games being transformed into animated episodes one day? All this and more in this week’s Standard Orbit, boldly listen!
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:27)
Lee Sargent: Gamer (00:02:00)
Star Trek Video Game Memories (00:04:47)
Star Trek V: The Final Frontier: The Game (00:12:59)
More Star Trek Video Game Memories, Final Thoughts (00:32:13)
POTFM (00:44:20)
Closing (00:46:12)
Host
Zach Moore
Guest
Lee Sargent
Production
Zach Moore (Editor & Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Mike Richards (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 287: Bigger is Better
The Size of Starships
It is time to geek out with Hayley and Ken as we discuss the size and functionality of starships in the Star Trek universe and beyond. Why are the bad ships always bigger? Should size even matter? Did the Kelvin timeline universe get it right or were they too big?
Starships have always been a mainstay and as much of a character as the cast. Ken and Hayley discuss the potential reasons for the size of the ships between the series and in the Kelvin timeline. Get you Geek on and Boldly listen!
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:27)
Trekkie01D (00:02:09)
Mission and Size (00:03:05)
From the Engines on Up (00:14:24)
JJ Enterprise (00:21:08)
Small and Tough (00:32:46)
Rotating Crews (00:40:25)
POTFM (00:49:12)
Closing (00:53:30)
Hosts
Ken Tripp
Hayley Stoddart
Production
Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 286: Return To Yesterday
Season 4 Episode Pitches.
As we all know, the USS Enterprise was on a five year mission. Unfortunately that mission was cut short by NBC when it canceled Star Trek after just three seasons, but what if it wasn't? This week on Standard Orbit, hosts Zach Moore and Hayley Stoddart each pitch a story idea for a hypothetical fourth season of TOS.
What kind of episodes would Zach and Hayley have wanted to seen on TOS? How would an almost certainly slashed budget affect these stories? What guest stars or alien races would make return appearances? Is there time travel involved? Spoiler: Of course there is! Boldly listen!
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:27)
Continuing TOS (00:02:09)
Zach's Pitch (00:03:05)
Hayley's Pitch (00:13:20)
Season 4 Wish List, Final Thoughts (00:22:46)
POTFM (00:33:03)
Closing (00:34:55)
Hosts
Zach Moore
Hayley Stoddart
Production
Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 285: A Convention and a Movie
FanX and The Motion Picture 40th Release
This week on Standard Orbit; Hayley and Ken catch up on a some recent events surrounding Star Trek. They explore the FanX Convention where four TrekFM hosts participated in a panel and discuss the challenges faced by fan artists. We then talk about the 40th Anniversary release of the Star Trek: The Motion Picture.
Did Star Trek: The Motion Picture hold up after a 40 year absence from the big screen? Was the FanX Convention truly an adventure? Why can't artist offer their renditions of iconic Star Trek images? Ken and Hayley have the answers this week on Standard Orbit. Boldly Listen!
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:27)
Trek Geeks (00:02:47)
FanX (00:06:28)
An Education on Fan Art (00:14:28)
TMP on the Big Screen (00:23:53)
Mike Richards Letter (00:27:00)
Picture Quality (00:30:32)
POTFM (00:42:41)
Closing (00:48:00)
Host
Ken Tripp
Hayley Stoddart
Production
Zach Moore (Editor & Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Mike Richards (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 284: Diversity in Star Trek
FanX Fall 2019 Panel.
Standard Orbit's Hayley Stoddart joins TrekFM hosts Amy Nelson, Zachary Fruhling, and Brandi Jackola in a discussion panel at the Salt Lake City FanX Fall 2019 event. This is a direct recording from the event and the show starts right at the introduction of the panel. Boldly Listen to this important and interesting discussion!
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:27)
FanX Star Trek Panel (00:02:47)
POTFM (00:51:35)
Closing (00:53:40)
Host
Hayley Stoddart
Guests
Amy Nelson
Zachary Fruhling
Brandi Jackola
Production
Ken Tripp (Editor & Producer) Zach Moore (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Mike Richards (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 283: "You Should Have Let Me Sleep!"
Villains Of The Kelvin Timeline.
The Star Trek movies have (with rare exception) usually featured a special guest villain, and this trend has continued into the Kelvin Timeline era. Nero, John Harr---Khan, and Krall have all faced off against the new cast of Captain Kirk and the Enterprise, and this week on Standard Orbit hosts Ken Tripp and Zach Moore discuss and rank them.
Was Nero just another Khan rehash or something more? Would John Harr---Khan been better off had has indeed merely been John Harrison? As the only one of the three not to get a fleshed out backstory in the Star Trek expanded universe of books and comics, is Krall ripe for more exploration as a character? All this on this week's Standard Orbit, boldly listen!
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:27)
"Hi Christopher, I'm Nero" (00:02:47)
"My Name Is Khan" (00:13:40)
Beyond Balthazar Edison (00:22:01)
Rankings, Final Thoughts (00:34:02)
POTFM (00:38:31)
Closing (00:40:21)
Host
Ken Tripp
Zach Moore
Production
Zach Moore (Editor & Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Mike Richards (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 282: I Am Unicorn Dog!
TOS Episodes In The Alternate Realities Collective.
"Star Trek Fan Collectives" were a series of DVD collections released in the 2000s that featured episodes from across all the series that shared a common theme. This week on Standard Orbit, hosts Ken Tripp, Zach Moore and Hayley Stoddart are joined by their counterparts from the 24th century Amy Nelson, Justin Oser and Joe Keegan from Earl Grey to discuss the TOS episodes included in the Alternate Realities Collective.
What makes Mirror, Mirror such a classic episode? Are The Alternative Factor and Turnabout Intruder really that bad? Like Kirk himself in the episode does The Enemy Within have two sides, both good and dark? Tune in to Earl Grey tomorrow for part two of this conversation where we talk the TNG episodes included in the Alternate Realities Collective, boldly listen!
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:27)
Fan Collectives (00:03:51)
The Enemy Within (00:06:04)
The Alternative Factor (00:024:59)
Mirror, Mirror (00:37:59)
Turnabout Intruder (00:51:32)
Final Thoughts (01:09:31)
POTFM (01:12:38)
Closing (01:15:16)
Hosts
Ken Tripp
Zach Moore
Hayley Stoddart
Amy Nelson
Justin Oser
Joe Keegan
Production
Zach Moore (Editor & Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Mike Richards (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 281: We Are Controlling Transmission
TOS Stars In The Outer Limits.
This week on Standard Orbit, host Zach Moore is joined by The Outer Limits Podcast’s Victor Gamboa to discuss The Outer Limits episodes featuring TOS actors, both members of the regular cast and guest stars! We talk the many connections between Star Trek and The Outer Limits, as well as The Twilight Zone. Did TOS borrow it’s opening monologue from William Shatner’s appearance on The Outer Limits? How many members of Captain’s Pike crew appear in these episodes? Is James Doohan’s Scottish accent really that different from his regular voice? All this and much more in this week’s Standard Orbit, boldly listen!
Chapters Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:54)
Star Trek, The Outer Limits and The Twilight Zone (00:02:56)
Whitney Experiment (00:12:20)
Cold Hands, Warm Shatner (00:22:48)
Season 1 vs. Season 2 (00:36:44)
Expanding Doohan (00:39:44)
I, Nimoy (00:50:07)
The 1990s Outer Limits and Beyond (00:59:26)
Final Thoughts (01:04:19)
POTFM (01:06:00)
Closing (01:08:36)
Host
Zach Moore
Guest
Victor Gamboa
Production
Zach Moore (Editor & Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Mike Richards (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 280: "I am Batman!"
Actors Who Were on Star Trek and Batman
This week on Standard Orbit, hosts Hayley Stoddart and Ken Tripp discuss the various actors who played roles on Batman the TV series and Star Trek. In addition we speak to the exciting announcement of Viacom and CBS agreeing to integrate into one company and what it may mean to Star Trek's Future.
Holy Standard Orbit, Batman! we're jumping into the 1960's actors who played key roles in Star Trek and Batman. Join Ken and Hayley as we review the characters and how different, or similar the two series cast these actors. All this and more on this week's Standard Orbit, boldly listen!
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit, STLV 2019 (00:01:27)
Welcome Back Hayley and STLV (00:02:30)
VIACOM and CBS and what it means (00:07:20)
Frank Gorshin (00:23:10)
Julie Newmar (00:25:50)
Joan Collins (00:27:16)
Roger C. Carmel (00:28:35)
Yvonne Craig (00:30:12)
Lee Meriwether (00:33:01)
Leslie Parrish (00:36:02)
Grace Lee Whitney (00:37:33)
Malachi Throne (00:39:05)
Final Thoughts (00:46:00)
POTFM (00:46:31)
Closing (00:51:34)
Host
Ken Tripp
Hayley Stoddart
Production
Zach Moore (Producer) Ken Tripp (Editor & Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Mike Richards (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 279: I Must Return To This Place Again
Ken and Zach's Star Trek Las Vegas 2019.
This week on Standard Orbit, hosts Ken Tripp and Zach Moore discuss their experience at Star Trek Las Vegas 2019. William Shatner and Walter Koenig's panels, The Motion Picture's 40th Anniversary panel, meeting actresses Robin Curtis and Jacqueline Kim, and much more!
We marvel at William Shatner being as sharp and entertaining as ever on stage as an octogenarian, special effects master Douglas Trumbull's insights on his work on The Motion Picture, and the amazing sense of community that Trekkies bring to the Mecca of Star Trek that is STLV. All this and more in this week's Standard Orbit, boldly listen!
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit, STLV 2019 (00:01:27)
William Shatner (00:04:16)
Walter Koenig (00:15:45)
Robin Curtis, Jaqueline Kim, Pictures (00:30:05)
The Motion Picture 40th Anniversary (00:37:56)
Final Thoughts (00:47:55)
POTFM (00:50:34)
Closing (00:52:46)
Host
Ken Tripp
Zach Moore
Production
Zach Moore (Editor & Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Mike Richards (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 278: Star Trek Las Vegas 2019
Trek.fm Host Roundtable Discussion.
It's that time of year again, Star Trek Las Vegas! Several hosts from the network made the annual pilgrimage to STLV 2019: Ken Tripp and Zach Moore from Standard Orbit, Amy Nelson, Justin Oser and Joe Keegan from Earl Grey (plus The Edge for Amy and The Line for Justin), and Mike Schindler from The Edge and The Line. This week on Standard Oribt, we share our Trek.fm host roundtable discussion where we discuss our convention likes, dislikes and experiences! Friend of the show Lance Laster also joins Zach to wrap things up after the roundtable.
What were some of our favorite panels? Which show will come next from CBS All Access? Is the Section 31 series still going to happen? Who made those amazing Discovery skant costumes you might've seen at this year's STLV? All this and much more, boldly listen!
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:27)
Trek.fm Hosts Roundtable Discussion (00:03:09)
Remembering El Paso (00:05:51)
Picard Panel (00:07:20)
Favorite Panels (00:11:05)
Picard Exhibit (00:15:55)
Upcoming Series, CBS/Paramount Merger (00:23:33)
Teaching Trek Panels (00:39:05)
Final Thoughts, Hopes For Future Conventions (00:42:58)
Zach and Lance Sunday Panel Discussion, Wrap Up (00:55:04)
POTFM (01:14:42)
Closing (01:16:56)
Hosts
Ken Tripp
Zach Moore
Amy Nelson
Justin Oser
Joe Keegan
Mike Schindler
Guest
Lance Laster
Production
Zach Moore (Editor & Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Mike Richards (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 277: Emergency Alert, Negative Control At Helm
The Motion Picture Theatrical Cut vs. Director's Edition.
With the fortieth anniversary of Star Trek: The Motion Picture upon us there have been whispers of a 4K upgrade of the film and beyond even that, a 4K (and for the first time, high definition) upgrade of the Director's Edition from 2001. This week on Standard Orbit, hosts Ken Tripp, Zach Moore and Hayley Stoddart discuss the likelihood of this coming to pass and also compare the theatrical and director's cuts of the film.
What changes to the Director's Edition work, and which don't? Are there some areas where the theatrical cut is superior? Can The Motion Picture finally start getting the respect it deserves? All this and more in this week's Standard Orbit, boldly listen!
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:27)
The Motion Picture In 4K (00:03:10)
Theatrical Cut vs. Director's Edition (00:05:51)
The Motion Picture In 4K, Contd. (00:37:37)
Final Thoughts (00:45:47)
POTFM (00:51:51)
Closing (00:54:12)
Hosts
Ken Tripp
Zach Moore
Hayley Stoddart
Production
Zach Moore (Editor & Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Mike Richards (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 276: William Shatner vs. The World
William Shatner, Fans and Social Media.
At eighty eight years old, William Shatner is as active as ever. Television, music albums, conventions and of course social media; there’s no slowing down The Shat. His continued interactions with fans and commentary on Twitter has not been without incident however, and this week on Standard Orbit hosts Ken Tripp and Zach Moore take a look at some of the more controversial situations Shatner has been a part of in recent years.
Should fans approach celebrities in public for autographs? What’s been the aftermath of some of Shatner’s Twitter wars? What is a fan to do in response to all this? All this and more in this week's Standard Orbit, boldly listen!
Chapters Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:27)
William Shatner and Social Media (00:02:07)
Autographs (00:18:28)
Convention Faux Pas (00:27:10)
Baby It's Cold Outside (00:40:04)
Hot Take (00:45:06)
Final Thoughts (00:55:25)
POTFM (00:58:22)
Closing (01:00:52)
HostKen Tripp
Zach Moore
Production
Zach Moore (Editor & Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Mike Richards (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Alternate TOS Movie Titles.
By popular demand, we're back one last time retitling the adventures of The Original Series crew in the style of "Berman Era" of Star Trek! This time hosts Ken Tripp, Zach Moore and Hayley Stoddart reimagine The Motion Picture through The Undiscovered Country with titles that would fit alongside Generations, First Contact, Insurrection and Nemesis.
Which TOS movie has the best title? Is The Wrath of Khan a better title than the originally intended The Vengeance of Khan? Is The Undiscovered Country a weak title? All this and more in this week's Standard Orbit, boldly listen!
Chapters Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:27)
Berman Era Titles For The TOS Movies (00:03:50)
Final Thoughts (00:28:54)
POTFM (00:37:26)
Closing (00:39:57)
Hosts
Ken Tripp
Zach Moore
Hayley Stoddart
Production
Zach Moore (Editor & Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Mike Richards (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Alternate TOS Episode Titles, Part III.
We're back with the third and final installment in our series retitling The Original Seriesepisodes in the style of "Berman Era" of Star Trek! This time host Zach Moore is joined by Brian Drew from TrekMovie.com's The Shuttle Pod(cast) to reimagine the third season, also talking the origins of Brian's Star Trek fandom and the fandom of the 1970s along the way.
What are our favorite episodes and episode titles of season three? What's the correct spelling of the empath's name in The Empath? Is this whole retitling thing harder than we'd thought? All this and more in this week's Standard Orbit, boldly listen!
Chapters Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:27)
Brian Drew: Star Trek Fan, 1970s Star Trek Fandom (00:02:56)
The Berman Era (00:14:08)
Favorite Third Season Episode Titles and Episodes (00:17:29)
Berman Era Titles For TOS Season 3 (00:22:55)
Final Thoughts (01:03:46)
POTFM (01:08:14)
Closing (01:10:12)
Host
Zach Moore
GuestBrian Drew
Production
Zach Moore (Editor & Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Mike Richards (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Alternate TOS Episode Titles, Part II.
Retitling season one of The Original Series was so much fun, we're back with more alternate episode titles for the second season! This time host Zach Moore is joined by host of Melodic Treks and Warp Five Brandon-Shea Mutala to take on the likes of Wolf in the Fold, A Private Little War and Return to Tomorrow and reimagine them as if they were titled at the height the "Berman Era" of Star Trek.
What are our favorite episode titles of season two? What do we think of Harry Mudd's episodes? Why is The Thaw the perfect Berman Era title? All this and more in this week's Standard Orbit, boldly listen!
Chapters Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:27)
Brandon's Take, Favorite Season 2 Episode Titles (00:10:15)
Berman Era Titles For TOS Season 2 (00:11:38)
Final Thoughts (00:54:34)
POTFM (00:58:51)
Closing (01:00:40)
Host
Zach Moore
GuestBrandon-Shea Mutala
Production
Zach Moore (Editor & Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Mike Richards (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 272: Less Creative Is The Goal
Alternate TOS Episode Titles.
The Original Series is well known for it's flowery, cultured and sometimes dare we say pretentious episode titles, so this week on Standard Orbit hosts Ken Tripp and Zach Moore thought it would be fun to do a run down of the first season's episode titles and reimagine them as if they were titled at the height the "Berman" era of Star Trek when the music was wallpaper and the titles were too.
What are our favorite episode titles of season one? Which titles would already fit perfectly into the "Berman" era among such classic titles like The Void, The Chute, The Catwalk, etc. Does Zach change the conditions of the test one too many times? All this and more in this week's Standard Orbit, boldly listen!
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:27)
Favorite Season 1 Episode Titles (00:02:08)
Wallpaper Music (00:04:31)
Berman Era Titles For TOS Season 1 (00:9:18)
Final Thoughts (00:51:54)
POTFM (00:56:41)
Closing (00:58:29)
Host
Ken Tripp
Zach Moore
Production
Zach Moore (Editor & Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Mike Richards (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 271: Beam Us Up!
The Best of Mr. Scott
Everyone loves Scotty, right? In this episode of Standard Orbit; Hayley Stoddart and Ken Tripp review and attempt to deliver Mr. Scott's most memorable lines and discuss how it defined his role and character on the show.
Follow us on a journey of memorable Scotty lines from the early days of the original series, through the movies, and onto the TNG episode Relics. Ken and Hayley discuss all things Montgomery Scott this week on Standard Orbit: Boldly Listen!
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:27)
Scotty's line from the early days on TOS (00:06:36)
From TMP to STVI-Scottyisms (00:22:32)
Relics! (00:43:46)
Final Thoughts (00:49:00)
POTFM (00:50:41)
Closing (00:59:25)
Host
Ken Tripp
Hayley Stoddart
Production
Zach Moore (Producer) Ken Tripp (Editor & Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Mike Richards (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
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Standard Orbit 270: Blogspock
Listener Mailbag.
It's been a while since we opened up the mailbag here on Standard Orbit, so this week hosts Ken Tripp, Zach Moore and Hayley Stoddart read your emails and answer your questions! We share some links, rock out to some music, and discuss military ranks in-depth!
Are you in the market for a Tribble? Do you wonder what the deal is with the Type 1 Phaser in TOS? Were you disappointed the Enterprise never got to truly strut it's stuff in the movies? We discuss all this and much more, plus a very special thank you to listener and artist David Koukol for this week's show art!
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:27)
CBS/Paramount Merger Update (00:02:02)
Chris Hemsworth Update (00:05:52)
Tribbles For Sale (00:12:50)
Type 1 Phaser, Charles Darwin (00:15:02)
The Intergalactic Officers of Evil (00:19:47)
Archeology and Anthropoogy (00:25:30)
Officers and Crew Size (00:27:53)
Home Video Release Archive (00:36:57)
Starfleet Ranks (00:39:39)
The Enterprise Never At Its Besat (00:44:18)
Final Thoughts (00:51:40)
POTFM (00:53:15)
Closing (00:54:59)
Host
Ken Tripp
Zach Moore
Hayley Stoddart
Production
Zach Moore (Editor & Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Mike Richards (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 269: Star Trek: Enterprise II
The Original Series in Discovery Season 2, Part 2.
This week on Standard Orbit, host Zach Moore is joined by Chris Clow to discuss the second season of Discovery through the lens of The Original Series. A host of Discovery Debrief: A Star Trek Podcast, Chris and his co-hosts have covered Discovery episode-by-episode and now that its second season (and time in the 23rd century) is complete, we look back on what worked and what didn't in regards to its TOS connections.
Should the 23rd century be brought to life as a period piece, or are updated aesthetics necessary for modern audiences? Is In Memory Serves the sequel to The Cage we never knew we needed? How do we feel about Michael Burnham pointing Spock in the direction of becoming friends with Kirk All this and more on this week's Standard Orbit, boldly listen!
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:27)
Reconciling Discovery With The Original Series (00:03:08)
The 23rd Century: A Period Piece? (00:09:38)
Previously On Star Trek (00:15:11)
Main Characters From Other Series (00:19:44)
Continuity Fixed? (00:27:53)
Kirk and Spock's Friendship, Thanks Michael! (00:30:29)
Star Trek: Enterprise II, Pike's Destiny (00:39:50)
Fandom Reaction (00:47:49)
Final Thoughts (00:54:40)
POTFM (01:01:18)
Closing (01:03:01)
Host
Zach Moore
Guest
Chris Clow
Production
Zach Moore (Editor & Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Mike Richards (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 268: TOS Season 0.5
The Original Series in Discovery Season 2, Part 1.
In the final scene of Discovery's first season, the U.S.S. Enterprise appeared and set Star Trek fandom on fire with anticipation for what that meant for the new series' sophomore year. What followed was Christopher Pike becoming the captain of the U.S.S. Discovery, spending half a season on the search for Spock, and some...convoluted explanations to attempt make everything fit with established canon.
This week on Standard Orbit, host Zach Moore is joined by co-creator and former co-host of Primitive Culture Tony Black to discuss what worked and what didn't about making Discovery's second season such a direct prequel to The Original Series. Does Spock having a secret sister pay off in any way? What did we think about the new bridge of the Enterprise? Can Star Trek continue to thrive by continuing to look backward? All this and more on this week's Standard Orbit, boldly listen!
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:27)
Zach and Tony's Discovery Thoughts (00:02:52)
TOS Season 0.5 (00:12:52)
Spock to Discovery = Worf to Deep Space Nine? (00:24:14)
Pike (00:31:14)
The Enterprise/The Bridge (00:40:19)
Spock (00:47:10)
New Timeline vs. Top Secret, Go Forward (01:06:05)
Final Thoughts (01:13:43)
POTFM (01:17:50)
Closing (01:20:00)
Host
Zach Moore
Guest
Tony Black
Production
Zach Moore (Editor & Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Mike Richards (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 267: The James Bond of Star Trek
The Many Faces of Captain Pike.
When Star Trek first went into production it wasn't Captain James Kirk in the center seat of the USS Enterprise, it was Captain Christopher Pike. First brought to life by actor Jeffrey Hunter, Pike went on to be portrayed by three other actors and has carved out his own niche in the mythos. This week on Standard Orbit hosts Ken Tripp, Zach Moore
and Hayley Stoddart discuss the many faces of Captain Pike and his resurgence as a character in recent years.
Could Jeffrey Hunter have carried a series as a leading man, and why did he leave Star Trek after the first pilot? What about Sean Kenney's important, but thankless turn as Pike? Did Bruce Greenwood's new take on the character in the Kelvin Timeline pave the way for Anson Mount's Pike on Discovery? All this and much more on this week's Standard Orbit, boldly listen!
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:02:05)
First Impressions of Pike (00:02:52)
Jeffrey Hunter's Pike (00:05:35)
Sean Kenney's Pike (00:22:04)
Bruce Greenwood's Pike (00:30:35)
Anson Mount's Pike (00:41:57)
Favorites, Final Thoughts (01:07:35)
POTFM (01:19:50)
Closing (01:22:00)
Hosts
Ken Tripp
Zach Moore
Hayley Stoddart
Production
Zach Moore (Editor & Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 266: Pale Blue Dot
The Voyager Program.
This week on Standard Orbit, host Zach Moore is joined by Tim Robertson, host of The Observers Notebook and Generations: A Star Trek Podcast to discuss NASA's Voyager program - the inspiration for V'Ger from The Motion Picture.
Was Voyager's mission really to learn all that was learnable? Why were there only two Voyager probes and not the six Star Trek promised us? How much longer will the Voyagers be operational? Science fiction meets science fact in this week's Standard Orbit, boldly listen!
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:27)
Tim Robertson, Star Trek Fan and Podcaster (00:02:52)
Voyager, The Real One(s) (00:05:21)
V'Ger (00:20:29)
Pale Blue Dot (00:25:45)
Mainstream Science, Future of Space Travel (00:28:33)
Final Thoughts (00:33:39)
POTFM (00:37:13)
Closing (00:39:14)
Host
Zach Moore
Guest
Tim Robertson
Production
Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 265: FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention 2019
TrekFM at FanX.
This week on Standard Orbit, hosts Ken Tripp and Hayley Stoddart discuss this year's FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention. Hayley had the privilege of being a guest panelist alongside The Edge's Brandi Jackola and To The Journey's Zachary Fruhling. We talk Hayley's FanX experience as well as include the panel in its entirety at the end of the podcast!
Also, with merger talks between CBS and Paramount heating up once again, our business correspondent Ken Tripp has the latest news and analysis of what this might mean for the streaming media world and for the future of Star Trek. Boldly listen!
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:27)
Hayley's FanX Experience (00:02:11)
CBS/Paramount Potential Merger (00:18:39)
TrekFm FanX Panel (00:34:16)
POTFM (01:27:50)
Closing (01:29:51)
Hosts
Ken Tripp
Hayley Stoddart
Production
Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
High Drama of TOS and The Movies.
This week on Standard Orbit, hosts Ken Tripp and Hayley Stoddart talk the most dramatic moments of TOS and the movies. Conspiracies, death and destruction across all three eras of Captain Kirk's crew. What moments provided a punch to the gut or a hit to the feels when it was least expected?
Is the impact of Spock's death diminished by his resurrection? Which Enterprise's destruction carries the most weight? As much as we hated to lose Bruce Greenwood's Pike, was his death a necessary lynchpin for the rest of Star Trek Into Darkness? All this and more on this week's Standard Orbit, boldly listen!
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:27)
First Drama in TOS (00:03:30)
Killing Spock (00:06:25)
Star Trek VI (00:11:55)
Spock's Brother (00:18:15)
Destruction of the Enterprise (00:24:50)
Drama of Star Trek 2009 (00:33:45)
Death of Pike (00:38:00)
Other Drama Moments (00:42:30)
POTFM (00:45:16)
Closing (00:47:18)
Hosts
Ken Tripp
Hayley Stoddart
Production
Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 263: Section 31 on TOS
TOS Episodes with Section 31
This week on Standard Orbit, hosts Ken Tripp, Zach Moore, and Hayley Stoddart talk Section 31 in the TOS universe. The Standard Orbit crew reviews the episodes that could have had Section 31 involved in the shadows.
Could Section 31 been behind the events of Assignment Earth, Journey to Babel, and Undiscovered Country and many others? Zach, Hayley, and Ken explore how this covert organization may have been behind some of the more suspicious plot lines involving Captain Kirk and the Enterprise team. Boldly Listen!
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:27)
Overview (00:02:23)
Assignment Earth (00:06:25)
Changeling (00:13:16)
Doomsday Machine (00:16:23)
Specter of the Gun (00:19:45)
Journey to Babel (00:23:55)
Wesley Crusher and TUC (00:34:18)
Hayley's Panel (00:48:00)
POTFM (00:51:40)
Closing (00:57:13)
Hosts
Ken Tripp
Zach Moore
Hayley Stoddart
Production
Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Turnabout Intruder Discussion.
This week on Standard Orbit, hosts Zach Moore and Hayley Stoddart talk Turnabout Intruder. We talk about how it fits as a final episode, what we might have liked to see instead as a series finale, and overall ideas and concepts of the story.
Does Turnabout Intruder work as a series finale? Is it really as awful as its reputation? What positives can we take from this traditionally maligned episode? All this and more in this week’s discussion, boldly listen!
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:27)
First Thoughts (00:03:00)
Alternative Finales (00:07:50)
Episode Concept (00:14:50)
Kirk's Ex-Girlfriends (00:17:45)
Lester Is Kirk (00:24:20)
Swapping Bodies (00:35:45)
Episode Title, Final Thoughts (00:44:20)
POTFM (00:47:47)
Closing (00:49:54)
Hosts
Zach Moore
Hayley Stoddart
Production
Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 261: Completely Illogical
Vulcans in the Immunity Syndrome
Hayley and Ken discuss whether it is logical that a crew of Vulcans would be unsuccessful in solving the mystery of the immunity syndrome. In this question and answer episode: Ken and Hayley challenge each other on this fascinating topic.
Would the best scientific minds in the Federation truly fail in thwarting the giant space amoeba? When something isn't logical does it really mean it is impossible to accept? Ken and Hayley explore the Vulcan mind-set and other examples of Vulcan behavior to understand if they could have survived. Boldly Listen to the this week's Standard Orbit.
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:27)
Why not Logic? (00:05:30)
Logic in the Moment (00:16:30)
Hayley's Introspective (00:27:30)
POTFM (00:36:41)
Closing (00:42:61)
Hosts
Ken Tripp
Hayley Stoddart
Production
Zach Moore (Producer) Ken Tripp (Editor and Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 260: How Do You View Your Trek?
Episodic vs. Serialized Viewing
Zach, Hayley, and Ken pilot Standard Orbit in a new direction by discussing the serialized approach of Discovery with the styles of TOS and the other Trek series and movies.
Viewing habits have evolved and so has Star Trek. Does a serialized series have a more difficult time than an episodic series? Did the TOS movies start the process of the longer story arc in Star Trek? What will CBS do with the new animated series or Picard out of the gate. Which series had the best formula? We debate it all so...Boldly Listen to the this week's Standard Orbit.
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:27)
Did the TOS films start all this? (00:08:50)
Different ways of story telling (00:14:03)
Trek Ratios (00:22:15)
Watching a cartoon?(00:27:54)
Instant Gratification (00:38:40)
POTFM (00:46:05)
Closing (00:51:21)
Hosts
Ken Tripp
Zach Moore
Hayley Stoddart
Production
Zach Moore (Producer) Ken Tripp (Editor and Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 259: Swipe Right For Science
The Cage.
With Discovery revisiting Talos IV in its most recent episode, hosts Ken Tripp, Zach Moore and Hayley Stoddart resvisit it was well to discuss Enterprise's first visit there in The Cage. We talk the cast and crew, the technology, and the legacy of The Original Series' rejected first pilot.
What would a Captain Pike lead Star Trek have looked like in 1965? With Number One still part of the crew, would Spock have become the logical being we came to know and love?What about the different aesthetic and technologies in this first pilot vs. the rest of the series? All this and more on this week's Standard Orbit.
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:27)
What If NBC Said Yes? (00:02:59)
Aesthetics, Uniforms, Sets, Etc. (00:20:51)
Young Sailor Tripp (00:26:17)
The History of The Future, Spock's Slow Career Track (00:29:30)
The Future Technology of Yesterday (00:33:52)
Opening Shot, Time Warp Factor Seven (00:42:01)
The Future Technology of Yesterday, Contd. (00:46:42)
Messages and Legacy (00:47:31)
POTFM (00:52:32)
Closing (00:54:35)
Hosts
Ken Tripp
Zach Moore
Hayley Stoddart
Standard Orbit 258: When Star Trek IV Voyaged Home
Star Trek IV's Videocassette Debut and How We Consume Media.
This week on Standard Orbit, hosts Zach Moore and Hayley Stoddart are joined by sociology professor and Star Trek historian John Tenuto to discuss he and his wife Mary Jo's latest article for StarTrek.com, "When Star Trek IV Voyaged Home."
We talk the evolution of the home video format, the debut of Star Trek IV on video cassette, promotional tie-ins, widescreen vs. pan-and-scan and so much more. Boldly listen!
http://www.startrek.com/article/when-star-trek-iv-voyaged-home-to-vhs-and-beta
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:27)
VHS, Beta, CED and Laserdisc (00:02:37)
Widescreen vs. Pan-and-Scan (00:23:51)
3D, 4DX, The Theatergoing Experience (00:35:04)
Paramount Director's Series (00:53:24)
Promotional Playing Cards, Retail Advertising and Tie-Ins (00:58:43)
The Theatergoing Experience, Contd. (01:12:31)
Final Thoughts (01:21:44)
POTFM (01:23:16)
Closing (01:25:26)
Hosts
Zach Moore
Hayley Stoddart
Guest
John Tenuto
Production
Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 257: The Soul of a Cosmic Baby
The Lost Episodes, Part IV.
This week on Standard Orbit, hosts Ken Tripp and Zach Moore continue the discussion of lost TOS episode with two more stories that never made it to the screen. Both of these would-be episodes were conceived by well-known names in Star Trek, D.C. Fontana and George Clayton Johnson.
In Joanna, we are introduced to Joanna McCoy, daughter of Leonard McCoy in a story that eventually became The Way To Eden. In Rock-A-Bye-Baby, or Die the soul of a cosmic baby takes over the Enterprise...and hijinks ensue. Boldly listen!
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:27)
Titles (00:02:06)
Joanna (00:03:09)
Rock-A-Bye-Baby, or Die (00:20:15)
Final Thoughts (00:32:28)
POTFM (00:37:06)
Closing (00:38:50)
Hosts
Ken Tripp
Zach Moore
Production
Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 256: We Forgot Nimbus III
Romulans and Klingons.
This week on Standard Orbit, hosts Ken Tripp and Zach Moore discuss the the two primary antagonists of The Original Series: the Romulans and the Klingons. One is an honorable foe with a cloaking device and a code of duty, the other is a ruthless adversary who often works behind the scenes to undermine the Federation by proxy. Which is which you ask? That depends on the era of Star Trek you're watching!
The Romulans and Klingons have shared and swapped many cultural traits over the years, sometimes in-universe like ship designs, other times by merely the executive decision of writers. We talk this back and forth as well as the roles each species played on TOS and beyond, and some what ifs had they been utilized differently in the movie era.
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:27)
Romulan and Klingon Debuts (00:02:15)
Episode Rundown (00:07:35)
Differences, Switching Species (00:15:30)
Movie What Ifs (00:35:56)
Romulans 2009 and Klingons Into Darkness (00:45:38)
Final Thoughts (00:52:22)
POTFM (00:54:29)
Closing (00:56:39)
Hosts
Ken Tripp
Zach Moore
Production
Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Godlike Beings of TOS, with the Trek Geeks.
This week on Standard Orbit, hosts Ken Tripp, Zach Moore and Hayley Stoddart are joined by Dan Davidson and Bill Smith from Trek Geeks to talk the many godlike beings of The Original Series and religion through the lens of Star Trek. This is part one of a two-part discussion, so be sure to listen to part two where we talk gods and religion on Deep Space Nine tomorrow on the Trek Geeks podcast episode 167!
What makes a god in the Star Trek universe? Would it really hurt to gather just a few laurel leaves for them? Does absolute power corrupt absolutely? Can we look past the third season production values of And The Children Shall Lead? These thoughts and many more on this week's Standard Orbit, boldly listen!
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:27)
Godlike Beings Of TOS (00:02:07)
Errand of Gods (00:04:34)
God X (00:08:31)
Who Mourns For God? (00:12:38)
The God Of Gothos (00:23:09)
Where No God Has Gone Before (00:29:37)
And The God Shall Lead (00:37:41)
Final Thoughts (00:48:55)
POTFM (00:56:41)
Closing (00:58:51)
Hosts
Ken Tripp
Zach Moore
Hayley Stoddart
Guests
Dan Davidson
Bill Smith
Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
The Sci-Fi Channel Special Edition On Zach's Top 3 Episodes.This week on Standard Orbit, host Zach Moore continues to showcase The Sci-Fi Channel Special Edition by sharing its "extras" on his top three episodes of TOS: Where No Man Has Gone Before, The City on the Edge of Forever and Arena.
These extras feature interviews with guest stars Sally Kellerman and Paul Carr as well as legendary writer Harlan Ellison and other behind-the-scenes insight from actors William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy and producer Herbert F. Solow. Boldly listen!
Chapters Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:27)Zach's #1 Episode (00:04:50)Where No Man Has Gone Before: The Sci-Fi Channel Special Edition (00:06:47)Zach's #2 Episode (00:16:21)The City On The Edge Of Forever: The Sci-Fi Channel Special Edition (00:18:51)Zach's #3 Episode (00:29:38)
Arena: The Sci-Fi Channel Special Edition (00:31:31)POTFM (00:41:32)Closing (00:44:55)
Host
Zach Moore Production
Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 253: A Piece of the Action
A TOS Classic
In this episode of Standard Orbit: Hayley Stoddart and Ken Tripp discuss this game changing episode, especially if you enjoy playing cards. A Piece of the Action allows our heroes to have some fun while fixing the damage from a book left behind from a starship 100 years earlier.
Hayley and Ken enjoy visiting a planet modeled after 1920s Chicago Gangsters. Let's talk Spocko, fizbin, tommy guns, and why this episode set the stage for a solid TOS movie. Enjoy this light and entertaining episode of Standard Orbit. Boldly Listen!
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:27)
It Can't Get Better than That (00:03:49)
Keys to the Episode (00:11:32)
"Kirking" (00:14:09)
Prime Risk (00:26:29)
POTFM (00:38:02)
Closing (00:43:30)
Hosts
Ken Tripp
Hayley Stoddart
Production
Zach Moore (Producer) Ken Tripp (Editor & Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 252: He's Weird, Whatever
Spock's Emotional Moments.
For someone who claimed to be emotionless and that emotions were "alien" to him, Spock certainly became "emotionally compromised" quite frequently over the years. This week on Standard Orbit hosts Ken Tripp, Zach Moore and Hayley Stoddart discuss Spock's emotional moments in The Original Series, the movies and the Kelvin Timeline.
What's up with the smiling and shouting Spock of the pilot era? Does it count as being emotionally compromised if external forces are at work? Is the Kelvin Timeline's Spock too emotional? All this and much more on this week's Standard Orbit, boldly listen!
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:27)
Half Human, Half Vulcan (00:02:07)
Emotional Spock in TOS (00:03:31)
Emotional Spock in The Movies (00:27:26)
Emotional Spock in The Kelvin Timeline (00:40:47)
Emotional Spock in TNG, Final Thoughts (00:53:16)
POTFM (00:57:27)
Closing (00:59:07)
Hosts
Ken Tripp
Zach Moore
Hayley Stoddart
Production
Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 251: Almost an Entirely New Enterprise?
The TMP Refit Enterprise
This week on Standard Orbit, hosts Hayley Stoddart, Zach Moore, and Ken Tripp discuss the refit USS Enterprise. Hayley received a bounty of collector editions of Star Trek the Magazine and the Standard Orbit team dove into the issue that focused on the refit USS Enterprise.
The refit is many legacy Star Trek fan's favorite ship. Ken, Hayley, and Zach review the changes, the features, and filming of this storied Starship. Is there any of the original starship a part of the refit? What about the new bridge, engineering, and landing gear? Secure your turbolock armrests, be ready for wormholes, and boldly listen!
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:27)
It's a main character (00:04:40)
The Changes (00:08:50)
All New Ship (00:14:00)
The Bridge (00:17:30)
Design Team and Deflector Dish (00:35:35)
Landing Gear (00:46:10)
Mickey Mouse and Warp Speed (00:51:45)
POTFM (01:03:25)
Closing (01:08:40)
Hosts
Zach Moore
Hayley Stoddart
Ken Tripp
Production
Zach Moore (Producer) Ken Tripp (Editor & Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 250: Who Mourns For Phillips?
Odd Jobs On The Enterprise.
This week on Standard Orbit, hosts Ken Tripp and Zach Moore discuss the odd jobs on the original Enterprise. From historians to meteorologists, often times the characters who hold these positions appear out of nowhere for one story and are never heard from again. Which of these highly specialized jobs make sense to have on a starship, which ones don't, and what other types of officers would we have liked to have seen on the Enterprise?
Do technicians really do all the work? Counselors weren't standard crew members until the 24th century, but there were psychiatrists on board in the 23rd and just as important. Shouldn't the Enterprise be leaving sociologists on every planet where they uproot the population's way of life before leaving for the next mission? All this and more in this week's Standard Orbit, boldly listen!
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:27)
Odd Jobs On The Enterprise (00:02:30)
Archaeology and Anthropology Officer (00:06:18)
Astrobiologist (00:11:16)
Astrophysicist (00:13:12)
Chemist (00:19:16)
Geologist, Geological Technician (00:23:08)
Historian (00:28:25)
Meteorologist (00:33:25)
Psychiatrist (00:37:04)
Radiation Specialist (00:44:38)
Sociologist (00:46:53)
Jobs We Wanted To See, Final Thoughts (00:51:15)
POTFM (01:00:18)
Closing (01:02:24)
Hosts
Ken Tripp
Zach Moore
Production
Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 249: The Toys That Made Us
Star Trek Toys With John Tenuto.
This week on Standard Orbit, host Zach Moore is joined by sociology professor and Star Trek historian John Tenuto to discuss the long history of Star Trek toys. We discuss John and his wife Mary Jo's appearances on Netflix's "The Toys That Made Us," the famous (and infamous in some cases) action figures by Mego, the ever-other-movie approach to toys and merchandise in the TOS movie era, the evolution of action figures in the modern age of collectables and many of John and Zach's favorite Star Trek toys from over the years.
What was the story behind the wildly inaccurate Mego Gorn action figure? Why did the licensees keep guessing wrong on when to make a merchandising push during the movie era? The TNG Galoob line: the forgotten Star Trek toy line? All this and much more in this special Christmas-sized edition of Standard Orbit! Merry Christmas!
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:27)
Favorite Star Trek Christmas Presents (00:02:10)
The Toys That Made Us (00:06:45)
1960s Toys, Label Swapping (00:11:48)
Mego (The Gorn, The Mugato, Etc.) (00:17:25)
The Motion Pictures (Every Other Movie) (00:26:30)
Galoob's TNG Line (00:48:08)
Playmates, Secrecy, Generations (00:56:09)
2000s, Art Asylum/Diamond Select (01:09:20)
Collectability vs. Playability (01:29:01)
Mature Francises Marketed At Kids (01:39:04)
Final Thoughts (01:51:24)
POTFM (01:57:53)
Closing (01:59:58)
Host
Zach Moore
Guest
John Tenuto
Production
Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 248: Renegade?
Captain Kirk's Evolution
Captain Kirk is one of the most popular characters in pop-culture and Science Fiction. Over the years his character has evolved and even redesigned. Hayley Stoddart and Ken Tripp explore the good Captain from TOS to the movies to the Kelvin Timeline.
This week on Standard Orbit, hosts Ken Tripp and Hayley Stoddart take a deep dive into what defines Captain Kirk. Is he really a cocky ladies-man rule breaking warrior or are these descriptions a big oversimplification? We ask you to boldly listen and decide for yourself!
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:27)
The notion of a Rule Breaker Cut (00:03:10)
Evolution of a Character (00:05:15)
Apple Breakdown (00:09:20)
Kelvin Kirk vs. TOS Kirk (00:16:46)
Court Martial Review (24:00)
Problem Solvers (43:56)
POTFM (00:48:40)
Closing (00:54:00)
Hosts
Ken Tripp
Hayley Stoddart
Production
Zach Moore (Producer) Ken Tripp (Editor and Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 247: The Scooby-Doo Ending
The Nicholas Meyer Director's Cuts.
As Leonardo da Vinci once said, "Art is never finished, only abandoned." Nicholas Meyer would seem to agree, as he returned to both of the Star Trek films he directed (The Wrath of Khan and The Undiscovered Country) to create alternate director's cut. These re-edits aren't to the extreme that some others films have undergone (Blade Runner, Batman v. Superman, etc.), but make a significant impact on the narratives none the less.
This week on Standard Orbit, hosts Ken Tripp and Zach Moore discuss the differences between these alternate versions and their original theatrical counterparts, which versions they find superior, and some of their non-Star Trek, favorite director's cuts. Boldly listen!
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:27)
Star Trek Director's Cuts (00:02:07)
The Wrath of Khan: Director's Cut (00:04:52)
Scenes Still Lost, Blu-ray Error (00:14:33)
The Undiscovered Country: Special Home Video Version (00:21:37)
Final Thoughts, Other Favorite Director's Cuts (00:37:48)
POTFM (00:44:23)
Closing (00:46:20)
Hosts
Ken Tripp
Zach Moore
Production
Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 246: A Tale Of Three Producers
Coon, Lucas and Roddenberry in Season Two.
This week on Standard Orbit, host Zach Moore is joined by author and critic Darren Mooney to discuss the second season of TOS and how each of its three show runners brought their own unique stamp to the episodes they produced. Gene Coon, John Meredyth Lucas and Gene Roddenberry all had a turn at the reins, all to very different results.
How did the two Genes differ in their approach to Star Trek? Was Gene Coon's use to familiar elements a double edged sword? Would Star Trek have endured if it had lasted only two seasons? What's so bad about The Omega Glory? All this and much more in this week's Standard Orbit, boldly listen!
Chapters Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:27)
A Tale of Three Producers (00:03:01)
The First Draft of History, Diversity in TOS (00:06:46)
Coon Era (00:16:26)
Coon vs. Roddenberry (00:33:40)
Lucas Era (00:43:29)
Roddenberry Era (00:54:52)
Season Finales, Season Premieres (01:03:22)
What If TOS Were Only Two Seasons? (01:08:53)
Final Thoughts (01:13:54)
POTFM (01:18:55)
Closing (01:21:03)
Host
Zach Moore
HostDarren Mooney
Production
Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 245: How Many Kellicams Is Beijing From Shanghai?
TOS In Stardate Order.
What would watching The Original Series in stardate order look like? Would it create any continuity errors? Would it solve any? How does The Animated Series fit into all this? Hosts Ken Tripp and Zach Moore go deep into the rabbit hole of TOS era stardates this week on Standard Orbit.
Many thanks to The Star Trek List, our main resource for this discussion:http://startreklist.blogspot.com/2011/04/list-of-all-star-trek-episodes-sorted.html
Chapters Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:27)
Stardates (00:03:53)
The Star Trek List, The Animated Series, Continuity Broken (00:08:10)
Continuity Fixed, More Continuity Broken (00:12:39)
Spock Stuff, Mudd Stuff (00:14:43)
More TAS in the Middle of TOS (00:17:04)
TOS Episode Without Stardates (00:19:10)
When Does It Matter? (00:22:02)
Post-TOS Stardates (00:24:35)
Final Thoughts (00:29:03)
POTFM (00:35:49)
Closing (00:38:01)
Hosts
Ken Tripp
Zach Moore
Production
Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 244: The Devil In The Details
The Devi In The Dark Episode Discussion.
This week on Standard Orbit hosts Ken Tripp, Zach Moore and Hayley Stoddart discuss the classic episode The Devil In The Dark. From its progressive message of understanding and communication to the minutia of Janus VI's maps and uniforms, it's a fun conversation about one of Star Trek's finest hours.
How is the crew's stance on the Horta different from that on the M-113 Creature? With all the talk of Phaser I and Phaser II, where is the phaser rifle from Where No Man Has Gone Before? Would a permanent chief of security character have fit in on TOS? All this and much more on this week's Standard Orbit, boldly listen!
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:27)
Initial Thoughts In The Dark (00:01:55)
Unique Teaser, Phaser I and Phaser II (00:09:16)
No Kill I (00:13:00)
The Horta (00:19:00)
You're A Healer, There's A Patient (00:24:02)
Janus VI Maps, Desk Decorations and Uniforms (00:27:44)
A TOS Security Chief (00:31:01)
No Uhura (00:35:31)
Final Thoughts (00:40:47)
POTFM (00:44:47)
Closing (00:46:59)
Hosts
Ken Tripp
Zach Moore
Hayley Stoddart
Production
Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 243: Northeast Trek Convention
Discussions and Starfleet International Interview
This week on Standard Orbit: Ken Tripp teams up with Brandon-Shea Mutala at the Northeast Trek Convention in Albany, New York. Ken and Brandon share their adventure and observations recorded from inside the Albany Capital Center.
For the first time Ken and Brandon were able to set up a station at a Star Trek convention and meet and greet Star Trek fans from all over. Lots of fellow podcasters were also on hand as well as the various Trek celebs, writers, and artists. Ken interviews two leaders from Starfleet International on the functions and charitable causes they drive in New York and New Jersey. Boldly Listen!
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:25)
Trek through Albany's restaurants (00:01:40)
The Convention Adventure (00:3:45)
Interview with Starfleet International (00:16:50)
POTFM (00:30:00)
Closing (00:31:28)
Hosts
Ken Tripp
Brandon-Shea Mutala
Zach Moore (Producer) Ken Tripp (Editor and Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 242: Grace
Grace Lee Whitney and YN Rand
This week on Standard Orbit hosts Hayley Stoddart, Zach Moore, and Ken Tripp discuss the life of actress Grace Lee Whitney and the impact her character, YN Janice Rand, had on Star Trek.
From her being one of the original faces of the franchise, to be written off the show; Grace was sexually assaulted during her time on set and fell into depression and addiction after her contract was cancelled. Ken, Zach, and Hayley explore her life, her recovery, and eventual return to the TOS movies. Boldly listen!
Chapters Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:25)
Thoughts on YN Rand (00:02:50)
Combat Yeoman (00:08:54)
Grace Lee Whitney (00:16:14)
You will never work again! (00:23:35)
Addiction (00:26:40)
Grace is a very appropriate name (00:36:16)
Rand is Back (00:37:18)
POTFM (00:44:29)
Closing (00:58:50)
Hosts
Ken Tripp
Zach Moore
Hayley Stoddart
Zach Moore (Producer) Ken Tripp (Editor and Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 241: Where Are The Robots?
Androids on TOS.
This week on Standard Orbit hosts Ken Tripp, Zach Moore and Hayley Stoddart discuss the androids featured throughout the course of The Original Series. From Ruk and Dr. Korby's creations to V'Ger's Ilia probe, there are more than you think!
How does TOS' take on humanoid, artificial intelligences differ from that of later series? Why is is always so easy to overwhelm these incredible machines with simple logic contradictions or powerful emotions? Would we want to live forever in the body of an android duplicate? All these tough questions and much more, boldly listen!
Chapters Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:28)
Pre-Soong Androids In Star Trek (00:02:40)
What Are Little Androids Made Of? (00:06:23)
I, Android (00:23:31)
Return To Androids (00:40:51)
Requiem for Androids (00:46:03)
Android: The Motion Picture (00:53:20)
Final Thoughts (01:00:52)
POTFM (01:08:28)
Closing (01:09:51)
Hosts
Ken Tripp
Zach Moore
Hayley Stoddart
Production
Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Let That Be Your Last Battlefield Roundtable.
This week on Standard Orbit hosts Ken Tripp are Zach Moore are joined by Chris Clow from Discovery Debrief and Lance Laster to discuss one of the most iconic episodes of TOS, Let That Be Your Last Battlefield. From the alien makeup design, the first appearance of the auto-destruct and of course its ever-relevant message, this episode is one of the greats.
We talk Jud Taylor's unique directorial style, the use of stock footage, Star Trek's shifting warp speed scale and why the parables of racism and hate this episode presents are unfortunately as relevant as ever today.
Chapters Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:27)
Let That Be Your Last Battlefield (00:02:19)
Captain Kirk vs. The Riddler (00:06:59)
Auto-destruct (00:12:27)
Dynamic Direction (00:18:57)
Stock Footage (00:23:08)
Stretching Out The Story, Warp Speed Rules (00:29:21)
Bonk Bonk On The Head But It Needs To Be (00:34:28)
Continued Relevance (00:44:29)
The Whole Spectrum Of Shatner (00:47:47)
Final Thoughts (00:50:25)
POTFM (00:57:27)
Closing (00:58:50)
Hosts
Ken Tripp
Zach Moore
Guests
Lance Laster
Chris Clow Production
Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 239: Double Your Shatner, Double Your Fun
What Are Little Girls Made Of Commentary.
This week on Standard Orbit host Zach Moore is joined by Brandon-Shea Mutala to complete their trilogy of commentaries on the episodes of TOS written by famous horror author Robert Bloch with What Are Little Girls Made Of. An episode that doesn't seem to generate much discussion in fan circles, its one of Zach and Brandon's favorites so strap yourself onto the turntable next to your android duplicate and get ready for a fun conversation!
Would you want to download yourself into an android body? Is there a "soul" component that would be missing if you did? What ARE little girls made of? All these questions and more pondered in this week's Standard Orbit!
Chapters Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:27)
What Are Little Podcasts Made Of? (00:01:54)
What Are Little Girls Made Of Commentary (00:06:11)
Final Thoughts (00:56:30)
POTFM (00:59:58)
Closing (01:01:56)
Host
Zach Moore
Guest
Brandon-Shea Mutala
Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 238: Can She Pronounce His First Name?
Spock and Uhura in the Kelvin Timeline
This week on Standard Orbit hosts Ken Tripp and Hayley Stoddart talk about what has to be one of the more complex relationships in Star Trek; Spock and Uhura during the Kelvin Timeline.
How does a relationship between a human and Vulcan work? How does the teacher/student, Senior Officer/Cadet, and the emotional/logical dynamics between Lt. Uhura and CDR Spock work in this new timeline? Boldly listen to Hayley and Ken as they discuss these facets and...can Uhura pronounce his first name?
Chapters Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:23)
Northeast Trek Con (00:01:55)
Feelings? (00:06:36)
Men are headlines Women are articles (00:11:22)
Working Couple on the Bridge (00:30:52)
Final Thoughts (00:43:20)
POTFM (00:45:34)
Closing (00:50:50)
Hosts
Ken Tripp
Hayley Stoddart
Zach Moore (Producer) Ken Tripp (Editor & Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 237: That Cheap Looking Sixties Show Is Everything
Lee Draws 365 Star Trek Scribbles, Part 2.
This week on Standard Orbit hosts Ken Tripp, Zach Moore and Hayley Stoddart continue their conversation with Lee Sargent from "Lee Draws 365 Star Trek Scribbles." We discuss his Alt Trek series of drawings that mix and match films and episodes with different crews, the inspiration behind them, and go down the rabbit hole of canon vs. head canon when it comes to our favorite franchise!
Do the uniforms from The Cage hold up? Is V'Ger connected to the Borg? What's so special about The Motion Picture? It's an open forum of Star Trek discussion with Lee, boldly listen!
Chapters Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:23)
Alt Trek (00:01:55)
Overdesigned (00:11:38)
Canon: Klingons, Tan Shirts, Chekov and More! (00:22:23)
The V'Ger/Borg Connection (00:40:37)
Close Encounters of the Motion Picture (00:43:59)
Final Thoughts (01:00:06)
POTFM (01:05:39)
Closing (01:07:51)
Hosts
Ken Tripp
Zach Moore
Hayley Stoddart
Guest
Lee Sargent
Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 236: Drawn To It
Lee Draws 365 Star Trek Scribbles.
This week on Standard Orbit hosts Ken Tripp, Zach Moore and Hayley Stoddart welcome Lee Sargent to discuss his 365 day drawing challenged appropriately titled "Lee Draws 365 Star Trek Scribbles." Lee shares the origins of his Star Trek fandom, his history with drawing challenges, some of his favorite subjects to bring to life on the page and also some of his most challenging, and other franchises he enjoys drawing.
What helps set Spock apart from other Vulcans in illustrations? How does an artist approach drawing the differences between men and women? What Star Trek movie do Lee and Zach share a mutual love for and bond over? We answer all this and much more, boldly listen!
Chapters Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:23)
Lee Sargent (00:02:01)
365 Day Drawing Challenge (00:06:48)
Lee's Favorites and Least Favorites To Draw (00:18:05)
No Need to Search for Search for Spock Love (00:29:24)
Personal Fandom (00:34:11)
Women of Star Trek Sketch Cards (00:42:54)
Babylon 5, Other Franchises, Discovery (00:49:28)
Lee's 50th Anniversary Suggestion (00:59:32)
Final Thoughts (01:01:35)
POTFM (01:04:47)
Closing (01:07:30)
Hosts
Ken Tripp
Zach Moore
Hayley Stoddart
Guest
Lee Sargent
Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Star Trek: The Sci-Fi Channel Special Edition.
In 1998 the Sci-Fi Channel remastered TOS in picture and sound quality, restored every episode to its original run time (they had been edited down over the years for syndication), and aired them five nights a week in their original broadcast order. But that's not all! They were hosted by William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy, as well as featured exclusive interviews with actors, writers and producers from The Original Series!
In this episode of Standard Orbit, hosts Zach Moore and Hayley Stoddart are joined by creator of the "Star Trek Scifi Channel Special Edition" Facebook group Joe Giannetti to discuss this amazing project, why it was cut short by the Sci-Fi Channel, and how fans are working to preserve this lost chapter of Star Trek history.
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:23)
The Sci-Fi Channel Special Edition (00:01:52)
Hosted By William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy (00:06:01)
Exclusive Interviews, Sets and Props (00:13:20)
VHS History Lesson (00:25:58)
Archiving the Special Edition (00:29:25)
"Till next time..." (00:40:29)
POTFM (00:42:11)
Closing (00:44:55)
Hosts
Zach Moore
Hayley Stoddart
Guest
Joe Giannetti
Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
This week hosts Ken Tripp, Zach Moore, and Hayley Stoddart explore the first roles Diana Muldaur on TOS with Return to Tomorrow and Is In There Truth no Beauty. The Standard Orbit team takes a good look at her remarkable Trek career that span two generations.
Join Hayley, Zach, and Ken as they review all three roles Diana Muldaur played on Star Trek across two generations. Boldly listen as we explore this dynamic and, from a TNG POV, controversial actress and her impact on Star Trek.
Welcome to Standard Orbit (00:01:23)
Taking us Back to the 80s (00:02:32)
The Colors are Wrong (00:04:30)
Sargon Calling (00:08:37)
Android Talk (00:14:14)
Dr. McKenna? (00:17:40)
Is In There Truth no Beauty (00:20:14)
IDIC (00:25:00)
24th Century (00:37:40)
POTFM (00:46:49)
Closing (00:49:53)
Hosts
Ken Tripp
Zach Moore
Hayley Stoddart
Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 233: Another Speaker At A Star Trek Convention
No Kirks and a New Spock.
This week hosts Ken Tripp, Zach Moore and Hayley Stoddart talk no Kirks in Star Trek 4 and a new Spock in Discovery. What would the next Kelvin Timeline film look like without Chris Pine? Should Captain Kirk be recast again, or just written out entirely? Same goes for his on screen dad Chris Hemsworth as George Kirk, who was teased as appearing in Star Trek 4 all the way back in 2016.
Speaking of recasting we have a new Spock coming to Discovery in the person of Ethan Peck, grandson of Hollywood legend Gregory Peck. How do we feel about a second "young Spock" existing concurrently with Zachary Quinto's? We also revisit the conversation about whether or not we'd have preferred to see Kelvin Timeline actors on Discovery, or for that matter any TOS characters at all.
Chapters Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:23)
No More Kirks? (00:02:08)
Planet of the Titans Pitch/Writing Out Kirk (00:11:17)
Ken Keeps Hope Alive (00:17:15)
Another New Spock (00:24:24)
Why Recast Again? (00:32:34)
Final Thoughts (00:43:36)
POTFM (00:46:49)
Closing (00:49:52)
Hosts
Ken Tripp
Zach Moore
Hayley Stoddart
Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
More Moments From STLV 2018.
This week hosts Ken Tripp, Zach Moore and Hayley Stoddart discuss more about the experiences that Zach and Hayley had while at Star Trek Las Vegas. Hayley shares about some of the personal interactions she had with friends and others while there.
We talk cosplay, new friendships made, old ones reinforced as well as this year’s convention in comparison to previous years and what the future might have in store. We’re still basking in the glow of Star Trek Las Vegas in this episode of Standard Orbit!
Chapters Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:23)
Safe Word is Banana (00:01:35)
Hayley's Start To the Week (00:04:45)
Ken's Explanation and "Promise" (00:08:45)
Cosplay at STLV (00:10:00)
Friendships at STLV (00:24:00)
Attendance This Year, Potential Next Year (00:30:25)
Hayley's STLV Advice (00:34:20)
Hayley's Surprise (00:37:40)
POTFM (00:41:37)
Closing (00:43:38)
Host
Ken Tripp
Zach Moore
Hayley Stoddart
Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
TOS and DS9 at STLV 2018.
This week host Zach Moore is joined by Lance Laster to debrief about the TOS presence at Star Trek Las Vegas 2018; Shatner, Takei, Koenig and more. How does this year's convention live up to their last visit for STLV 50? Was TOS truly as progressive as its reputation? All this and much more in this week's Standard Orbit.
They also discuss the celebration of DS9's 25th anniversary, the screening of Far Beyond The Stars, and how its even more relevant and poignant today that when it first broadcast.
Chapters Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:23)
STLV 2018 (00:03:25)
William Shatner (00:11:42)
George Takei (00:22:17)
Walter Koenig (00:29:20)
Nichelle Nichols and TOS Guest Stars (00:35:03)
DS9 at 25, What We Left Behind (00:39:00)
Far Beyond The Stars (00:44:34)
Final Thoughts (01:01:37)
POTFM (01:04:48)
Closing (01:06:47)
Host
Zach Moore
Guest
Lance Laster Production
Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
TOS and Batman: The Animated Series.
This week host Zach Moore is joined by fellow Trekkie and Batman superfan Chris Clow to talk the many crossover talents between The Original Series and what many consider the best animated show of all time, Batman: The Animated Series. With the recent announcement of Batman: The Animated Series being remastered and released in HD, this seemed like the perfect time to discuss the incredible actors who've graced both the stages of TOS and the sound booths of BTAS. From first-tier Batman villains to one-off supporting characters; Nichelle Nichols, Michael Ansara, David Warner, the list goes on!
We also talk Chris' Star Trek fandom and his own Trek podcast, Discovery Debrief!
Chapters Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:23)
Chris Clow: Star Trek Fan (00:01:55)
Batman: The Animated Series (00:13:06)
Michael Ansara, Mr. Freeze (00:16:45)
David Warner, Ra’s al Ghul (00:26:35)
Nichelle Nichols, Thoth Khepera (00:33:55)
Malcolm McDowell, Arcady Duvall (00:38:21)
Diana Muldaur, Leslie Thompkins (00:43:06)
Malachi Throne, The Judge/The New Batman Adventures = TOS Season 3 (00:46:11)
William Windom, Ethan Clark (00:54:03)
Paul Winfield, Earl Cooper (00:56:15)
George Murdock, Boss Biggis (01:00:24)
Brock Peters, Lucius Fox (01:05:12)
Final Thoughts (01:14:4 5)
POTFM (01:20:10)
Closing (01:22:46)
Host
Zach Moore
Guest
Chris Clow Production
Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 229: We Just Want More Trek
Star Trek News Update.
In this episode of Standard Orbit hosts Ken Tripp, Zach Moore and Hayley Stoddart discuss the recent news surrounding the possible merger of CBS and Paramount, the next two films involving our beloved crew, the possibility of more Star Trek returning to our TV screens and more TOS in Discovery.
Ken shares his knowledge about the possible merger, will it happen and what are the logistics of that if it does. We speculate on the ideas of the Khan mini-series, a Starfleet Academy show and what we would like to see. By golly, we just want the next Star Trek movie already!
Chapters
Intro (00:01:23)
CBS/Paramount Merger (00:02:00)
Khan Mini-Series (00:25:50)
Starfleet Academy Series (00:32:45)
Animated Series (00:39:15)
Between TUC and TNG (00:46:15)
Tarantino Trek and Star Trek 4 (00:49:45)
The Fans Must Suffer (01:00:30)
New Captain Pike (01:07:35)
Final Thoughts (01:13:00)
POTFM (01:15:45)
Closing (01:18:18)
Hosts
Ken Tripp
Zach Moore
Hayley Stoddart
Standard Orbit 228: A Tale of Two Saaviks
A Character Review
This week on Standard Orbit hosts Zach Moore, Hayley Stoddart, and Ken Tripp discuss the character of Saavik and the actors that portrayed her. This fan-favorite Vulcan is fun to explore from her origins to the very unique styles brought to her by Kirstie Alley and Robin Curtis.
The Standard Orbit team explore the perspectives, the history, and the approaches taken by Myer and Nimoy in making Saavik a part of the crew only to be written off and reinvented with Valeris (Kim Cattrall) in Star Trek VI. We invite you to explore LT. Saavik and give us your feedback and theories on the Babel Conference. Boldly Listen!
Chapters Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:23)
Hello Mr. Saavik (00:09:50)
Searching for Spock with a new Saavik (00:18:40)
A Theory on the Re-Casting (00:22:30)
Facial Expressions (00:33:10)
Written-Out (00:36:22)
From Saavik to Valeris (00:42:40)
Saavik Endures (00:53:50)
POTFM (01:00:38)
Closing (01:06:42)
Hosts
Zach Moore
Hayley Stoddart
Ken Tripp
Production
Zach Moore (Producer) Ken Tripp (Editor & Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 227: A Big Glass Ball in Space
Yorktown Station
This week on Standard Orbit hosts Hayley Stoddart and Ken Tripp discuss all things Space Station Yorktown. Star Trek Beyond was a hit for most fans and one of the more interesting locations was Yorktown Space Station. Ken and Hayley review the specifications, community, culture, and technology of this huge space station.
What was the first reaction to seeing Yorktown? Did we get to see enough of the Federation? How was the station lighted and how did the gravity function? Would you be able to ride the mono-rail without getting vertigo? Hayley and Ken do their best to explore these questions and other aspects as well as why it was named Yorktown. Boldly Listen!
Chapters Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:23)
Yorktown Specs (00:04:10)
Dubai and Disney World Combined (00:06:34)
Population and Purpose (00:17:46)
What's in a Name? (00:28:02)
The "A" (00:33:06)
POTFM (00:47:05)
Closing (00:49:12)
Hosts
Hayley Stoddart
Ken Tripp
Production
Zach Moore (Producer) Ken Tripp (Editor & Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 226: Put That Quote on a Shirt
Top 5 TOS Quotes.
This week on Standard Orbit hosts Ken Tripp, Zach Moore and Hayley Stoddart share their top five favorite quotes and phrases from The Original Series. Star Trek is personal for each of us and we each have something unique that resonates with us. Some quotes are widely enjoyed on a universal level, while others are personal and mean more to us individually.
Chapters Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:23)
Not a TOS Quote (00:03:23)
Put That Quote on a Shirt (00:05:52)
Getting All Philosophical (00:09:10)
Say It Like Shatner (00:14:38)
That's A Lot of Syllables (00:19:00)
Sticking With Spock (00:24:45)
Final Favorite (00:29:20)
Honorable Mentions (00:37:40)
POTFM (00:47:05)
Closing (00:49:12)
Hosts
Ken Tripp
Zach Moore
Hayley Stoddart
Production
Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 225: Layers: It's Cold In Space
Starfleet Uniforms.
This week hosts Ken Tripp, Zach Moore and Hayley Stoddart talk uniforms! Gold, blue and tan or gold, blue and red? Women: pants or skirts? And was Kirk's wrap around the only green duty uniform or did our eyes deceive us? How do the “pajamas” of TMP compare to their “monster maroon” successors?
All this and what our favorite uniform styles are, and what we might be wearing the next time you see us at a convention! Join Starfleet and don your uniform in this week’s Standard Orbit!
Chapters Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:23)
Ken's Thoughts On Discoprise (00:01:55)
Uniform Beginnings (00:05:10)
Tri-colored Uniforms (00:10:20)
Women in Dresses (00:13:25)
The Utility of the Uniforms (00:17:20)
Random Uniforms (00:19:00)
The Original Series Films (00:25:05)
The Kelvin Timeline Films (00:44:55)
Favorite Uniforms (00:57:15)
POTFM (01:06:56)
Closing (01:08:54)
Hosts
Ken Tripp
Zach Moore
Hayley Stoddart
Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 224: Bumphead
Steven Lance Interview, Part 2.
Just exactly what is a Bumphead you ask? Actor, author and convention host Steven Lance is back to give us all the details.
In this episode of Standard Orbit, Steven is back with hosts Zach Moore and Hayley Stoddart to continue the discussion about his time in the Star Trek universe. Steven shares his experience appearing in Star Trek: The Motion Picture and being designated as a Bumphead. We also talk about the book he is putting together about his time as master of ceremonies, with a call out to those fans who would like to share their experiences at those early conventions.
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:23)More Living With Scotty (00:02:13)Bumphead on The Motion Picture (00:03:58)
Stage Name (00:16:37)
Steven The Author (00:18:49)
Garden State Film Festival, Christopher Lloyd (00:23:06)
Jam Room Communications (00:31:29)
Final Thoughts (00:34:10)POTFM (00:35:25)
Closing (00:37:58)
Hosts
Zach Moore
Hayley Stoddart
GuestSteven Lance
Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 223: Pleased To Meet You Mr. Scott
Steven Lance Interview, Part 1.
If you were a Star Trek fan in the 1970s and were fortunate enough to attend a convention, odds your host was Steven Lance a.k.a. “Heash.”
In this episode of Standard Orbit, Steven joins hosts Zach Moore and Hayley Stoddart to discuss how he came to be a fan of Star Trek, a talent show at Lunacon 1973 that opened up the world of Star Trek conventions to him, his time as host of those conventions, and the close friendship he developed with James Doohan. Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:23)Steven Lance (00:02:10)
The Convention That Lead to Conventions (00:06:30)
Steven and The Actors (00:18:55)
The Fan Community (00:31:55)
James Doohan (00:40:20)
Ridiculous Fan Questions and Shatner's SNL Skit (00:51:30)POTFM (00:56:45)
Closing (00:58:52)
Hosts
Zach Moore
Hayley Stoddart
GuestSteven Lance
Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 222: Dumb and Death
Favorite Red Shirt Moments.
The term "red shirt" is an ingrained in pop culture as "live long and prosper," "warp speed" and "beam me up Scotty." If the stereotype is to be believed, wearing a red uniform on the Enterprise is basically a death sentence...but is it really?
In this episode of Standard Orbit, hosts Zach Moore and Hayley Stoddart explore the cliché, its validity, and discuss some of the their favorite red shirt moments from The Original Series.
Redshirts Are The Safest: Debunking A Star Trek Myth by EC Henry: https://youtu.be/GIRRDO7_SZI
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:23)
Redshirts Are The Safest: Debunking A Star Trek Myth (00:03:51)
Honorary Red Shirts (00:10:21)
A Red Shirt By Any Other Name (00:19:57)
More Red Shirt Moments (00:22:32)
Worst Ways To Die (00:31:51)
Dumb Red Shirt Moments (00:35:08)
Final Thoughts (00:39:49)
POTFM (00:41:33)
Closing (01:43:42)
Hosts
Zach Moore
Hayley Stoddart
Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 221: Trek Movie Madness
The Wrath of Khan vs. First Contact.
Trek Madness is back by popular demand! In this episode of Standard Orbit, hosts Ken Tripp, Zach Moore, and Hayley Stoddart are joined by the hosts of Earl Grey to debate the best of the best of the Star Trek movies: The Wrath of Khan vs. First Contact!
Nine out of ten Trekkies on the street would agree that these two films are the best of their respective film franchises, so how does TOS' cream of the crop measure up to TNG's? Both feature themes of revenge, returning villains, epic space battles and memorable musical scores; we compare and contrast all this and much more in Trek Movie Madness!
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:23)
The Wrath of Khan vs. First Contact (00:03:05)
Better Follow-Up to Episodes (00:16:17)
Nitpicking, Plot Holes, Retcons (00:28:57)
Khan vs. The Borg Queen...or The Borg? (00:40:19)
Genesis vs. Phoenix Subplots (00:51:31)
Space Battles and Special Effects (01:01:30)
Soundtracks (01:09:19)
"Assimilate This!" (01:15:18)
Final Thoughts (01:19:02)
POTFM (01:32:08)
Closing (01:34:38)
Hosts
Ken Tripp
Zach Moore
Hayley Stoddart
GuestsAmy Nelson
Richard Marquez
Justin Oser
Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 220: Discoprise
TOS in Discovery Season 2 and Star Trek 4 and 5.
In this episode of Standard Orbit hosts Zach Moore and Hayley Stoddart discuss the exciting news released recently regarding Discovery's second season, there being not one but two new Star Trek films in development, and how all this relates to The Original Series.
There is plenty of speculation and expectations amongst fans with regards to the meeting of the Enterprise and Discovery and their respective crews. With this in mind, we discuss what we are excited about...and maybe not so excited about. Then we share our excitement over having the first female director in the film franchise, what a fourth Kelvin Timeline movie might look like, and what the other (possibly Tarantino-directed) movie might be.
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:23)
Discovery Season 2 (00:02:26)
Redshirt Rant (00:07:20)
Spock in Discovery (00:14:58)
The Enterprise in Discovery (00:20:42)
Captain Pike and Anson Mount (00:29:23)
Not One, But Two Films (00:36:15)
S.J. Clarkson (00:37:39)
Tarantino's Film: A Return To TNG? (00:44:02)
Final Thoughts (01:01:00)
POTFM (01:02:04)
Closing (01:04:01)
Hosts
Zach Moore
Hayley Stoddart
Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 219: Treknology
Interview with Dr. Ethan Siegel
On this week's Standard Orbit; Hayley Stoddart and Ken Tripp have a great time discussing Dr. Ethan Siegel's book "Treknology". Ethan is a PhD astorphysicist, science writer, and author and a long time Star Trek fan. This high energy and entertaining look at some of Star Trek's key technology is a must listen and his book a must read.
Learn what traveling at Impulse Power would do to the human body. How deflector shields, phasers, and cloaking ability may not be that far away. We promise you'll be fully engaged; learning, laughing, and thinking about the wonders that may lay ahead if the Star Trek universe became a reality. Dr. Siegel, Hayley, and Ken invite you to sip some synthahol and boldly listen!
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:23)
From the Beginning (00:03:10)
Impulse Power Failure (00:18:33)
Deflector Shield Tech (00:25:03)
Quantum Torpedo (00:33:20)
Cloaking Technology (00:40:13)
Phasers and Synthahol (00:43:55)
Space Kilts and POTFM (01:00:50)
Closing (00:39:19)
Hosts
Hayley Stoddart
Ken Tripp
Guest:
Dr. Ethan Siegel
Zach Moore (Producer) Ken Tripp (Editor & Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 218: Space Spider
The Lost Episodes, Part III.
There are dozens of story ideas, outlines, and scripts submitted to or commissioned for TOS that never went into production. In this episode of Standard Orbit hosts Ken Tripp, Zach Moore and Hayley Stoddart share the synopses of and their thoughts on three more of these would-be episodes.
The crew visits a "Confederate States of America" planet, but with a twist. A sister ship of the Enterprise is found adrift, its crew dead, and an unseen menace is to blame. The Enterprise and another ship, the Momentous, get caught in a pre-Tholian web in space...in an episode written by William Shatner! Also, we discuss what's scarier: insects or reptiles.
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:23)
Portrait In Black And White (00:02:29)
Sister In Space (00:12:27)
The Web Of Death (00:21:44)
Final Thoughts (00:30:41)
POTFM (00:37:13)
Closing (00:39:19)
Hosts
Ken Tripp
Zach Moore
Hayley Stoddart
Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 217: Young Minds Fresh Ideas
New Line Up on Standard Orbit
In this episode of Standard Orbit: we officially welcome Hayley Stoddart as a new host and Trekspert. We explore her recent experience watching the entire original series, movies, and reboots and get her rankings for each season, original cast film, and the Kelvin timeline.
TrekFM is excited to have Hayley as part of the family and Standard Orbit is committed to bringing fresh topics and view-points to the foundational series of Star Trek. We hope you enjoy this introduction and discussion on this week's Standard Orbit. Boldly Listen!
Chapters
Welcome to Stoddart Orbit? (00:01:23)
Start Again, Intro and Season 1 (00:02:20)
Season 2 (00:17:30)
Season 3 (00:24:55)
The Movies (00:27:55)
Re-Boots (00:31:18)
POTFM (00:40:46)
Closing (00:45:54)
Hosts
Ken Tripp
Hayley Stoddart
Zach Moore (Producer) Ken Tripp (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 216: It Was Like Watching My Mom Fan-Dance
Star Trek V Panel Discussion.
In this episode of Standard Orbit: we have an all-star team assembled to discuss Star Trek V: The Final Frontier. Bill Smith, Hayley Stoddart, and Bryana Fern join host Ken Tripp to dive into the least popular of the TOS era films.
Does The Final Frontier get better with age? What worked and what could have been improved? What were the key themes that do resonate and is it as bad as its reputation? We explore the controversial themes, acting, writing, and the heart of this film. We hope you enjoy Bill's, Hayley's, and Bryana's considered thoughts and opinions on The Final Frontier in this week's Standard Orbit. Boldly Listen!
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:23)
Introduction to the panel (00:02:40)
What Went Well? (00:05:36)
What Were The Missed Ppportunities? (00:18:14)
The Score (0046:44)
A Lot Better Than Nemesis! (01:04:16)
POTFM (01:06:53)
Closing (01:12:25)
Hosts
Ken Tripp
Guests
William Smith
Hayley Stoddart
Bryana Fern
Zach Moore (Producer) Ken Tripp (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 215: Give It To Me On Flip Book
TWOK on VHS, Part 2.
In this episode of Standard Orbit hosts Ken Tripp and Zach Moore continue their conversation, or Khanversation if you will, with John Tenuto. We talk more odds and ends of The Wrath of Khan including deleted scenes and alternate cuts, as well as get John's take on Discovery and debate the merits of episodic vs. arc-based storytelling.
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:23)
TV Movie of the Week? (00:01:51)
Tenuto on Discovery (00:3:45)
Episodic vs. Story Arc TV (00:07:23)
Back to Wrath of Khan... (00:15:15)
Alternate Cuts and Deleted Scenes (00:24:45)
Final Thoughts (00:34:45)
POTFM (00:36:55)
Closing (00:39:13)
Hosts
Ken Tripp
Zach Moore
Guests
John Tenuto
Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan's importance in Star Trek history cannot be overstated, it revived the franchise from the brink of oblivion and paved the way for a feature film franchise that (with a brief interruption from 2002-2009) continues to this day. But did you know The Wrath of Khan also revolutionized the home video market?
In this episode of Standard Orbit, hosts Ken Tripp and Zach Moore are joined by master of all things Khan knowledge, John Tenuto to discuss how The Wrath of Khan became the best selling videocassette in history to that time and changed the way studios did business after a film exited theaters. We also discuss the past, present and future of Star Trek on home video.
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:23)
Mass Market VHS: The Great Experiment (00:02:00)
Renting, Rewinding, and Renewing TOS (00:17:37)
New Formats, Box Art, and Special Features (00:27:58)
Streaming: The Undiscovered Country and Nicholas Meyer (00:41:27)
To Be Continued... (00:53:25)
POTFM (00:53:58)
Closing (00:56:16)
Hosts
Ken Tripp
Zach Moore
Guests
John Tenuto
Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
In the spirit of March Madness we bring you Trek Madness. The mighty crew of Earl Grey take on the ship's company of Standard Orbit in a battle of the best of the worst! Season 7 of Next Generation versus Season 3 of TOS. The two teams complete their first cross-over two episode adventure as they remove their biases and discuss which episodes were the best of the worst.
Join Amy Nelson, Zach Moore, Justin Oser, Richard Marquez, and Ken Tripp for some bracketed competition between these two Star Trek franchises. Enjoy part one on Standard Orbit launching Monday, March 19th with the conclusion of the 24 round battle on Earl Grey on Tuesday March 20th. Boldly Listen!! Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:23)
Welcome Aboard Extra Great! (00:02:10)
Children vs Subrosa (00:09:00)
Plato's Stepchildren vs Interface (00:14:38)
Bloopers are included! (00:17:31)
Empath vs Eye of the Beholder (00:21:15)
Zetar vs Bloodlines (00:29:45)
Eden vs Masks (00:37:40)
Mark of Gideon vs Liaisons (00:46:38)
Spock's Brain vs Emergence (00:53:11)
Paradise vs Fantasms (01:00:00)
Turnabout Intruder vs Dark Page (01:09:00)
Spectre vs Genesis (01:21:00)
Elaan vs. First Born (01:30:34)
POTFM (01:44:35)
Closing (01:48:16)
Hosts
Ken Tripp
Zach Moore
GuestsAmy Nelson
Richard Marquez
Justin Oser
Zach Moore (Producer) Ken Tripp (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 212: Patching Up Continuity
Uniform Patches, Starships Names, and Registry Numbers.
Until Star Trek: The Motion Picture, each Starfleet vessel has its own unique insignia patch on its uniforms...or did it? In this episode of Standard Orbit, hosts Ken Tripp and Zach Moore are joined by Larry "Dr. Trek" Nemecek to discuss this hotly debated topic among fandom and how these seemingly incongruous and contradictory uniform patches can be reconciled within greater Star Trek continuity.
From production memos in response to The Omega Glory to the long-awaited Defiant uniform patches finally turning up on Enterprise, we attempt to trace the confusing history of the Starfleet insignias, and the starships and registry numbers associated with them.
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:23)
Uniform Patches (00:02:58)
Starship Names and Registry Numbers (00:28:08)
Fanon vs. Canon (00:37:15)
Enterprise-A and Constitution Class Refits (00:51:48)
Final Thoughts (00:58:14)
POTFM (01:00:15)
Closing (01:01:37)
Hosts
Ken Tripp
Zach Moore
GuestLarry Nemecek
Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 211: Kicked Upstairs
Gene Roddenberry and Harve Bennett
From the launch of the original series through Star Trek: The Motion Picture; Gene Roddenberry was synonymous with all things Star Trek. With the franchise's future in the balance and in order to bring in a new movie with strict cost control and more resembling the TV show: Harve Bennett was brought in to deliver.
Zach and Ken discuss this interesting dynamic between these two men and the unpleasantness surrounding their relationship. We focus on the irony of how both individuals actually had a great positive impact on each other but jealousy and pettiness never allowed these two giants in Star Trek lore reconcile their relationship.
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:23)
From the Beginning... (00:03:01)
He was a Tough Guy (00:07:26)
Brutally Honest (00:15:20)
Here is the Irony (00:28:19)
Their Last Conversation (00:38:40)
Final Thoughts (00:41:55)
Closing (00:49:58)
Hosts
Ken Tripp
Zach Moore
Zach Moore (Producer) Ken Tripp (Editory & Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 210: Foreheadgate
The Evolution of the Klingons.
There are few races in Star Trek as iconic as the Klingons. Introduced in the first season of The Original Series, the warrior race remains as relevant as ever over fifty years later playing an integral role in the latest entry in the franchise, Discovery.
In this episode of Standard Orbit, hosts Ken Tripp and Zach Moore talk the Klingons' ever-changing appearance from Kor to T’Kuvma, if the franchise may have gone too far in explaining out-of-universe production aesthetics in-universe, and how the Klingons are forever tied to the Romulans.
Also, Zach proves to be prophetic in his prediction of a certain starship's appearance in Discovery's season finale. Unintentional spoilers for Will You Take My Hand?, which aired the night after we recorded this podcast!
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:23)
The Refit Klingons (00:02:17)
Kor, Koloth and Kang (00:04:56)
The Refit Klingons, Contd. (00:09:24)
Trials and Tribble-ations and Explanations (00:16:08)
Klingons or Romulans? (00:23:45)
Final Thoughts (00:42:21)
POTFM (00:43:24)
Closing (00:45:30)
Hosts
Ken Tripp
Zach Moore
Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 209: The Lost Episodes, Part II
More Never-Produced TOS Episodes.
There are dozens of story ideas, outlines, and scripts submitted to or commissioned for TOS that never went into production. In this episode of Standard Orbit hosts Ken Tripp and Zach Moore share the synopses of and their thoughts on three more of these would-be episodes.
From the minds of renown Star Trek writers David Gerrold, Norman Spinrad, Gene Coon and John Meredyth Lucas, these stories present us with a distracting creature that creates mayhem, a megalomaniacal Federation sociologist, and a xenophobic, hidden civilization.
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:23)
Bandi (00:04:05)
He Walked Among Us (00:14:40)
The Lost Star (00:27:27)
Final Thoughts (00:40:36)
POTFM (00:43:52)
Closing (00:45:59)
Hosts
Ken Tripp
Zach Moore
Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 208: Spock Talk
Thoughts about Star Trek's most iconic character
Haley Stoddart joins Ken to discuss what is about Spock and Vulcan philosophy that is so attractive to Star Trek fans. Explore the Vulcan journey from TOS to the movies to the Kelvin Timeline. Deep dive into how this character and Leanord Nimoy impacted the show and the lives of many of their fans.
Ken and Haley look at how the character continues through Zachary Quinto. How the philosophical and behavioral aspects could be helpful to everyone AND how it is that Haley is "legally" Vulcan herself. Join us for another enjoyable episode of Standard Orbit and wish Zach well in his filming of Green Berets 3: Back in Training!
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:23)
Our Vulcan Hello (00:02:14)
Movie Spock (00:16:00)
Missing Leonard (00:19:40)
Quinto Spock (00:23:30)
Urban Bones (00:26:20)
Legally Vulcan (00:28:30)
Gene V Leonard (00:31:44)
Final Thoughts (00:33:44)
Closing (00:40:36)
Hosts
Ken Tripp
Haley Stoddart
Zach Moore (Producer) Ken Tripp (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 207: Ask Zach Anything
Host Zach Moore Answers Listener Questions.
In this episode of Standard Orbit, host Zach Moore answers your listener questions from the Babel Conference! What TOS episodes does he think are underrated? Overrated? What are some of his favorite TOS novels? What about Star Trek crossing over with other franchises? And what about fan fiction? All this and much more in Zach's first solo effort behind the mic!
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:23)
Favorite Kirk and Spock Actors, Discovery Connecting to TOS (00:02:14)
Mirror Universe Facial Hair (00:17:22)
Bread and Circuses (00:18:31)
Pitch a Star Trek Series (00:21:52)
Favorite TOS Novels, Favorite TOS Guest Star (00:28:33)
Crossovers with Other Franchises (00:35:33)
Episode That Bests Represents Spirit of Star Trek (00:37:53)
Gorgan Cosplay, Underrated Episode, Overrated Episodes (00:40:50)
The Tarantino Factor (00:49:39)
A Humanitarian and Peacekeeping Armada (00:52:00)
Fan Fiction (00:53:54)
Best Kirk Moment (00:56:09)
Final Thoughts (00:57:29)
POTFM (00:59:25)
Closing (01:01:18)
Hosts
Zach Moore
Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
In this episode of Standard Orbit, Zach Moore is joined by Brandon-Shea Mutala to continue our series of commentaries on the Robert Bloch episode of TOS. This time we're covering the second season's Wolf in the Fold! One of the few Scotty-centric episodes of the series, it features some...interesting story points including one of fiction's favorite go-to villains, Jack The Ripper!
Our conversation hits on this episode's awkward gender politics, the movies that scare us most, potential fifth season Enterprise plots, and if this might episode that Quentin Tarantino picks to remake as the new Star Trek 4.
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:23)
Wolf in the Fold Commentary (00:05:21)
Final Thoughts (00:55:48)
POTFM (01:00:16)
Closing (01:02:08)
Hosts
Zach Moore
Guests
Brandon-Shea Mutala
Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
NBC cancelled Star Trek during its third season two episodes shy of 26. Zach and Ken review the scripts that were written for episodes 25 and 26 as well as other written scenarios for the series prior to cancellation.
In this episode of Standard Orbit hosts Zach Moore and Ken Tripp provide the synopsis of each of these scripts and provide their thoughts on how they would have been received. Some very interesting plots, a returning villain, and the directorial debut from one of the key cast members were part of the plan that was not to be. Join us for another fascinating episode of Standard Orbit.
Chapters
Intro (00:01:02)
Deep Mudd (00:03:27)
The Joy Machine (00:11:45)
The God Head (00:21:21)
POTFM (00:34:22)
Closing (00:36:00)
Hosts
Zach Moore
Ken Tripp
Zach Moore (Producer) Ken Tripp (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 204: Where is Alameda?
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home
In this episode of Standard Orbit: Hayley Stoddart joins Ken to discuss the most critically acclaimed original cast movie: Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home. ST:IV was made to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Star Trek and it's phenomenal success and universal appeal resulted in the launch of the Next Generation of Star Trek.
Hayley and Ken review the fun facts about the film and where it fits in the financial rankings of the all the Star Trek movies. They then go into the great elements of it's heartfelt message, comedy, and the special scenes that incorporated the entire cast. This wonderful fish out of water story was the perfect Star Trek film at the perfect time. Enjoy!
Chapters
Intro (00:01:24)
Green Berets ll (00:02:01)
STIV Fun Facts (00:03:00)
The Score (00:06:10)
Movie Discussion (00:09:52)
Being Creative (00:31:00)
POTFM and Closing (00:42:09)
Hosts
Ken Tripp
Haley Stoddart
Zach Moore (Producer) Ken Tripp (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Happy New Year 2018
Our second show of the holiday season and we wish everyone a very Happy New Year! Zach and Ken review each of their top three Standard Orbit Podcasts from 2017. They add in a few honorable mentions to round-off this past year's slate of shows. We owe a lot of thanks to many of the guest hosts this past year in order to ensure we hit as many Monday launch dates as possible.
Looking ahead to Quentin Tarantino: we discuss some of his films and the possible approach he'll bring to Star Trek. We are hopeful that he will keep the Kelvin timeline crew intact so we can continue to enjoy the journey of Captain Kirk and the crew of the Enterprise! We thank all of you for listening and hope you enjoy this week's and first of the New Year Episode!
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:23)
Our six favorites of 2017 (00:04:30)
Honorable Mentions (00:27:50)
Thank you to our guest hosts! (00:33:20)
Crossovers are coming (00:35:20)
Quentin Tarantino (00:36:10)
POTFM and Closing (00:39:04)
Hosts
Zach Moore
Ken Tripp
Production
Zach Moore (Producer) Ken Tripp (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 202: Trek Wars
Star Trek vs. Star Wars.
Merry Christmas and a happy Star Wars season to you all! In honor of December now officially being Star Wars month, we thought it would be fun to pit the two trilogies of the George Lucas Star Wars saga against the six movies of the TOS cast and crew.
In this episode of Standard Orbit, hosts Ken Tripp and Zach Moore don't settle the great Star Trek vs. Star Wars debate one and for all, but they at least have a good time talking about that other Star franchise. It's their present to each other and the listeners this Christmas. May the Force be with you!
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:23)
Star Wars (A New Hope) vs. The Motion Picture (00:04:54)
The Empire Strikes Back vs. The Wrath of Khan (00:22:33)
Return of the Jedi vs. The Search for Spock (00:33:19)
The Phantom Menace vs. The Voyage Home (00:41:08)
Attack of the Clones vs. The Final Frontier (00:47:40)
Revenge of the Sith vs. The Undiscovered Country (00:57:51)
Closing (01:09:27)
Hosts
Ken Tripp
Zach Moore
Production
Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 201: TOS for a New Generation
Mother Daughter Intro to TOS
Ken and Zach are joined by Hayley Stoddart to discuss her and her daughter's first time watching of the original series. The discussion focuses on the first time view from an adult Star Trek fan and how a child views this iconic franchise.
Many Trek fan families introduce this special franchise to their kids and it creates a special bond in having a common interest. With all the shows in the Star Trek family; it is nothing but joy for Zach and Ken to talk through the original cast with Hayley and get introduced to a new generation of fans. Sit back and enjoy this episode of Standard Orbit!
Chapters
Intro (00:01:22)
Welcome Hayley (00:02:03)
A 60's Show (00:14:50)
Spock, Data, and humor (00:16:32)
Diversity and Inclusion (00:30:48)
Nobody knows what this is (00:49:19)
POTFM (00:54:21)
Closing (00:59:00)
Hosts
Ken Tripp and Zach Moore
Guests
Hayley Stoddart
Production Zach Moore (Producer) Ken Tripp (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 200: Talking About A Subject You Love With People You Like
Standard Orbit Celebrates Its Bicentennial.
In this episode of Standard Orbit, it's a reunion of hosts pasts and present! Ken Tripp and Zach Moore are joined by Mike Schindler and Norman C. Lao to talk about Standard Orbit's origins and transitions, reminisce on their time with the show, and respond to listener questions and comments.
We also share some of our Star Trek opinions that go against the grain of common fandom, and catch up with Jeffery "Mr. Atoz" Harlan via the Atavachron. Settle in for a feature length podcast celebrating our 200th episode!
Chapters
A Message From Starfleet Command (00:01:22)
Welcome To Standard Orbit (00:03:38)
Catching Up With Mike and Norm (00:06:04)
Standard Orbit Origins (00:14:57)
The Refit Crew (00:19:31)
The Reboot Crew (00:31:06)
Shows Past and Present (00:38:44)
Unpopular Star Trek Opinions (00:50:11)
Questions and Comments (01:09:08)
Finals Thoughts and What Is a Plank Owner? (01:36:03)
Mr. Atoz Returns Via the Atavachron (01:44:16)
Closing (02:02:00)
Hosts
Ken Tripp
Zach Moore
Guests
Mike Schindler
Norman C. Lao
Jeffrey Harlan
Production
Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 199: It is a Sci-Fi Little Mermaid
Metamorphosis
The second season episode Metamorphosis introduced some key canon to Star Trek. In this week's Standard Orbit; Zach and Ken explore this very under-rated episode and dive into the information we learned about the Federation, the Universal Translator, and Father of the Warp Drive.
Ken and Zach look at the key character moments and how this episode represents the best of Star Trek. The Standard Orbit crew look at how the show title "Metamorphosis" could apply to several aspects of this special TOS episode. Listener mail, Trek tech, Federation Data, Drama, and great character moments are all highlighted in this weeks exciting podcast.
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:22)
Listener Email (00:01:43)
Feedback on "Continues" (00:07:33)
Metamorphosis (00:16:00)
Re-watch Thoughts (00:17:01)
Synopsis (00:20:00)
"The Starfleet" (00:25:30)
Kirk's own Metamorphosis (00:26:14)
Strong Woman (00:29:40)
We must have struggle (00:43:06)
It is a Starfleet Little Mermaid! (00:48:03)
Universal Translator (00:51:20)
The Federation (00:54:40)
TNG Zephrym v TOS Zephrym (00:58:58)
POTFM (01:08:00)
Closing (01:13:55)
Hosts
Zach Moore and Ken Tripp
Production
Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Star Trek Continues.
The Original Series quite infamously was never able to complete the five year mission that was promised in its opening credits. This sly attempt by Gene Roddenberry to will a five season run of his new series into existence by mere narration was unfortunately not to be. In recent years many Star Trek fan productions have taken it upon themselves to complete the mission, and this month Star Trek Continues has done exactly that.
In this episode of Standard Orbit, Zach Moore is joined by host of Continuing Mission Tony Robinson to discuss this fan favorite fan series now that it's concluded, how it fits in with TOS, and also tease an exciting new collaboration coming soon to Trek.fm!
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:22)
Star Trek Continues (00:02:42)
Finding Continues (00:06:39)
Cast, Effects, Etc. (00:10:06)
Fitting Into the Five Year Mission (00:33:01)
Episodes (00:41:03)
To Boldly Finale (00:58:02)
Closing (01:14:35)
Host
Zach Moore
Guest
Tony Robinson
Production
Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
The Making of Star Trek V: The Final Frontier.
In this episode of Standard Orbit, hosts Ken Tripp and Zach Moore are joined by Tony Black to discuss the making of Star Trek V as told by William Shatner and his daughter Lisabeth in their respective books "Captain's Log: William Shatner's Personal Account of the Making of Star Trek V: The Final Frontier" and "Star Trek Movies Memories."
We talk the cons and pros of what many consider to be the worst film of the franchise, the many obstacles that Shanter faced trying to translate his ambitious ideas to the screen, where we rank The Final Frontier in the Star Trek movie canon, and much more. Stay tuned till the very end for a great Sean Connery impression by Tony!
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:22)
Making Star Trek Movie Memories From The Shatners (00:03:34)
Cons and Pros of The Final Frontier (00:08:48)
Putting The Final Frontier In Context (00:21:22)
Shatner's Compromised Vision (00:34:29)
Cons and Pros of The Final Frontier, Contd. (00:41:35)
Best of the Worst? (00:45:22)
Final Thoughts (00:52:04)
The Rock Men and Sean Connery (00:57:00)
Closing (01:05:30)
Hosts
Ken Tripp
Zach Moore
Guest
Tony Black
Production
Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 196: Star Trek Origins: Season 3
Iconic Star Trek in Season 3.
We've had an ongoing miniseries on Standard Orbit we've called "Star Trek Origins" where we explore certain touchstones both real and fictional that became defining focal points for the franchise for years to come. You can find these previous discussions in Standard Orbit 139, 145 and 161 and this week we're back at it again!
In this episode of Standard Orbit, host Zach Moore is joined by author and critic Darren Mooney to examine how the often maligned third season is responsible for a lot of what we now deem iconic Star Trek. Honorable Klingons, Klingon/Romulan coexistence, ladykiller Kirk...the list goes on!
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:22)
Darren Mooney: Star Trek Fan (00:02:17)
TOS Season 3 (00:13:23)
James Kirk: Ladies Man (00:17:38)
Forget vs. Remember, Black and White, Space Hippies (00:24:50)
Full Shatner (00:26:58)
Darren's Favorites (00:31:35)
Vulcans, Klingons, Romulans and More (00:34:16)
IDIC (00:43:14)
Kelvin Timeline (00:45:02)
James Kirk: Ladies Man, Contd. and Love Interests For Everyone (00:48:05)
Closing (00:57:16)
Host
Zach Moore
Guest
Darren Mooney
Production
Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 195: It's A Death Machine
The Transporter.
The transporter is at the same time one of the most remarkable and terrifying pieces of technology featured in Star Trek. It dissembles its subjects at a molecular level, converts their matter into energy, then reassembles as matter at their new location. Would you be willing to go through the process?
In this episode of Standard Orbit, hosts Ken Tripp and Zach Moore discuss if they themselves would be willing to use a transporter, whether or not it is a death machine, and its many uses that go beyond what was intended by Starfleet engineers.
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:23)
To Transport Or Not To Transport? (00:02:25)
One Goes In, Two Come Out (00:10:03)
Transport Into Yesterday (00:17:22)
Ion Storms Cause A Lot of Problems (00:22:48)
The Animated Transporter (00:29:16)
What We Got Back Didn't Live Long (00:42:40)
Poor Franklin (00:52:24)
The Kelvin Transporter (00:59:15)
Favorite Transporter Effect (01:13:13)
Closing (01:15:59)
Hosts
Ken Tripp
Zach Moore
Production
Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Catspaw Commentary.
Happy Halloween! If Star Trek ever had a Halloween episode, it was Catspaw. The first episode produced for the second season, it's probably for the best it was held back a few weeks to come out the week of Halloween in 1967. Amok Time, the first episode broadcast for the second season, is one of Star Trek's best episodes. This...is not.
In this episode of Standard Orbit, host Zach Moore is joined by Brandon-Shea Mutala for a commentary on what is widely considered one of The Original Series' worst episodes. Does it live up to its woeful reputation, or is it more treat than trick after all? Join us and find out!
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:23)
And The Children Shall Lead Commentary (00:04:05)
Closing (00:54:31)
Hosts
Zach Moore
Guests
Brandon-Shea Mutala
Production
Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Shuttlecraft in TOS.
As we see across the Star Trek franchise, a flight in a Federation shuttle craft is probably the riskiest thing you can do in the 23rd and 24th centuries. While it set the standard for all future "stranded in a shuttlecraft" stories with The Galileo Seven, TOS used its shuttles in more ways than just that and in this episode of Standard Orbit, hosts Ken Tripp and Zach Moore discuss all such instances in The Original Series and the films.
Did TOS shuttles have warp drive? How easy is it to steal a shuttlecraft? Why take a shuttle when you could just use the transporter? These questions and much more as well as Zach's plug for a guest spot on To The Journey!
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:23)
Warp Drive or No Warp Drive? (00:02:34)
Stealing Shuttles (00:07:57)
The Magnificent Galileo Seven (00:10:02)
The Magnificent Galileo Seven II (00:21:04)
Journey to Babel via Shuttlecraft (00:24:07)
Shuttle as a Probe (00:27:31)
Stealing More Shuttles (00:29:50)
The Final Shuttle (00:31:21)
Zach Wants to Voyage(r) to To The Journey (00:43:14)
Shuttle Odd and Ends (00:45:50)
Closing (00:50:34)
Hosts
Ken Tripp
Zach Moore
Production
Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Trials in TOS.
The Star Trek franchise has an excellent track record with courtroom dramas, and of course TOS is where it all started. In this episode of Standard Orbit, hosts Ken Tripp and Zach Moore discuss the many trials and court martials that took place over The Original Series and the films.
The conversation takes many turns including favorite courtroom drama TV series, the minutia of dress uniforms, and to the role of the death penalty in the Star Trek future. And you read that right, Zach is back!
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:23)
Zach is Back (00:01:47)
Judge Advocate General Ken and Zach: Special Victim's Unit (00:08:10)
The First Court Martial (00:13:32)
Ken on Court Martials (00:16:53)
The Next Court Martial in The Next Episode (00:22:05)
Dress Uniforms (00:28:00)
Khan and Marla (00:31:01)
The Last Court Martial in The Last Episode (00:39:34)
General Order Death Penalty (00:44:15)
The Ends Justify The Means (00:50:02)
Don't Wait For The Translation (00:54:36)
Closing (00:59:53)
Hosts
Ken Tripp
Zach Moore
Production
Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 192: Ape Face has the Conn
TOS and Planet of the Apes: How could one be the other?
In this episode of Standard Orbit: Nic Anastassiou, Amy Nelson and Ken Tripp talk about the idea of taking two great franchises who came into being in the same time-frame and meshing the two very different views of the future.
As fans of both franchises and fans of both Roddenberry and Serling; could an episode of the original series be constructed to incorporate the Planet of the Apes. Nic, Amy, and Ken come up with creative scenarios that explore combining the elements. Would it be an alien putting our crew in a different universe? Could it be a timeline disconnect? Could be a warning of complacency or a piece of what made Earth a utopia that fell apart? Enjoy this creative episode of Standard Orbit!
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:22)
The Concept (00:03:16)
1st Impressions (00:08:31)
PotA and Trek Parallels (00:18:53)
Serling and Roddenberry (00:27:00)
The Re-Write (00:30:39)
Ken Goes Dark (00:35:48)
Damage Control (00:56:51)
Is it "All Good Things?" (01:00:00)
Final thoughts and Sign-Off (01:14:25)
Hosts
Ken Tripp, Amy Nelson, and Nic Anastassiou
Production
Zach Moore (Producer) Ken Tripp (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Renee Roberts (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Aaron Harvey (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 191: If You Could Name a Starship...
Appropriate Names for Federation Starships
In this episode of Standard Orbit: Nic Anastassiou and Ken Tripp talk about the naming of Starships and what would be a good fit for a fleet that calls itself a humanitarian and peace-keeping Armada.
After our 6+ suggestions and the call-out on what has to be worst named starship; we ask our listeners to give us their opinions, names, and reasons as to what would be a great name for a Federation starship...After all: "we are all one big happy fleet..." See you in the Babel Conference.
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:22)
Famous Quotes (00:02:59)
Cousteau and Calypso (00:06:36)
The French Connection (00:07:14)
The Name Game (00:10:13)
Beacon of Hope (00:14:35)
NASA Program (00:17:48)
Alexandria (00:20:12)
Return of the Red Shirt Starship (00:24:31)
He Cheated eating an apple (00:31:00)
The Escort Ships (00:36:09)
Lazy Writing (00:37:45)
Final Thoughts (00:40:00)
So Long and "Calypso" (00:49:28)
Hosts
Ken Tripp and Nic Anastassiou
Production
Zach Moore (Producer) Ken Tripp (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Renee Roberts (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Aaron Harvey (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 190: Beyond Expectations
Best Trek Moments in the Latest Film
In this episode of Standard Orbit: Nic Anastassiou and Amy Nelson join Ken this week for the completion of the series reviewing the best Star Trek moments in the Kelvin Timeline movies. We enjoy some discussions on the premier of Discovery and how the premier of Beyond was handled.
A deep dive into a great Star Trek film with great discussions and some famous Standard Orbit tangents targeting the best of Beyond. Amy, Ken, and Nic dissect and drill into the core of this film and explore the great references to the original series. Please share your thoughts regarding this movie on the Babel Conference. LLAP
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:22)
More Tough times on the Islands and Mexico (00:02:08)
Amy's Adventure (00:04:00)
Nic's Updates (00:05:34)
Beyond Premier (00:09:41)
Opening Scene (00:14:10)
Quotes and Opinions (00:18:19)
Let it be the Corbomite Maneuver (00:20:00)
The Chekov Factor (00:46:02)
More Great Movie Quotes and we see the Federation (01:10:00)
Thanks for Listening (01:23:00)
Hosts
Ken Tripp, Nic Anastassiou, and Amy Nelson
Production
Zach Moore (Producer) Ken Tripp (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Renee Roberts (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Aaron Harvey (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 189: Into Darkness-There is Trek in You!
There is Trek in Darkness
In this episode of Standard Orbit: Ken reviews the best scenes that personify Star Trek within Into Darkness. From Captain Pike's interest in Kirk's success, Spock's response to discipline, and the incredible speech at the end of the movie; Into Darkness has its Star Trek moments.
Many fans feel Star Trek Into Darkness failed to meet expectations and it was just another high speed sci-fi action movie. Many felt the film didn't take the time to incorporate the elements long time fans were craving in the re-boots. While that is true in certain aspects; Star Trek Into Darkness may have some of the better character moments of the new movies. Enjoy listening to the key scenes that epitomize Star Trek and please let us know your opinions on the Babel Conference.
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:22)
Shout out to Zach, Houston, and Florida (00:02:08)
Intro to Into Darkness (00:02:38)
Some Social Issues (00:04:48)
Standing in front of the Admiral (00:08:00)
A True Mentor (00:11:40)
Death of Pike (00:15:04)
To Boldly Go (00:16:44)
The Journey Re-starts (00:19:45)
POTFM (00:22:05)
Thanks for Listening (00:26:24)
Host
Ken Tripp
Production
Zach Moore (Producer) Ken Tripp (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Renee Roberts (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Aaron Harvey (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
35th Anniversary.
Join Amy, Ken and Richard as they share their thoughts after viewing The Wrath of Khan in Denver, Colorado.
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:22)
Interview (00:001:23)
Closing (00:06:44)
Host
Ken Tripp
Guests
Amy Nelson and Richard Marquez
Production
Zach Moore (Producer) Ken Tripp (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Renee Roberts (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Aaron Harvey (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 188: ST09 The Best Trek Moments
Top Scenes that Epitomize Star Trek
In this episode of Standard Orbit: Ken take us through the key scenes of the movie that make it real "Trek". Star Trek 2009 successfully re-launched the franchise and brought many new fans into the fold. It was not a slam dunk as it did create some controversy amongst some corners of Star Trek fandom.
Ken discusses and plays some clips from the top three scenes from the movie that brought this new version of Star Trek into the greater Roddenberry Universe. Please let us know what you think by engaging in conversation in the Babel conference and utilizing these links to review the scenes for yourself.
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:22)
Prayers for Houston (00:02:02)
ST09 Overview (00:02:08)
Kirk's Birth (00:04:19)
Welcome aboard, Bones! (00:07:57)
Spock meets Spock (00:12:23)
POTFM(00:18:32)
Thanks for Listening (00:21:53)
Host
Ken Tripp
Production
Zach Moore (Producer) Ken Tripp (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Renee Roberts (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Aaron Harvey (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
The Journey through TOS
Kay Shaw joins Ken Tripp this week to discuss her recent journey through the original series. Kay grew up with TNG, VOY, and Enterprise. Over the last few months she has been viewing TOS for the first time. A fresh perspective on the foundational series.
Ken and Kay discuss the interesting aspect of going from the "modern" series back to where it all began. What was it like seeing the show for the very first time and does it hold up after all these years? Kay brings a great and fun perspective to the show. We hope you enjoy the journey through the series and movies strengths and opportunities as well as the great conversation with one of Trek.FM' s favorite podcasters.
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:22)
The Star Trek Journey (00:05:00)
First Impressions (00:09:12)
Synergies (00:14:30)
60"s Perspectives (00:18:32)
Old Show New Tech (00:23:00)
The Opportunities (00:28:30)
The One with the Whales (00:32:16)
Thanks for Listening (00:46:29)
Hosts
Ken Tripp and Kay Shaw
Production
Zach Moore (Producer) Ken Tripp (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Renee Roberts (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Aaron Harvey (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 186: Defined By A Sword In His Hand
TOS Stars in The Twilight Zone. If there is another television series as culturally relevant, as forward thinking, and truly as timeless as Star Trek, it's The Twilight Zone. Both in their storytelling style as modern day morality plays and their theatrical production style, the series share a lot of the same DNA, as well as actors!
In this episode of Standard Orbit, hosts Ken Tripp and Zach Moore are joined by Tom Elliot to discuss five episodes of The Twilight Zone that feature members of the TOS main cast. Tom it the host of The Twilight Zone Podcast and it's an honor to have him along with us on our journey into the fifth dimension. Next stop...the Twilight Zone!
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:22)
Next Stop...The Twilight Zone! (00:02:17)
Nick of Shatner (00:08:02)
A Quality of Nimoy (00:19:30)
Valley of the Doohan (00:29:54)
Shatner At 20,000 Feet (00:39:09)
Takei Encounter (00:48:12)
Closing (01:00:56)
Midnight Special (01:08:20)
Hosts
Ken Tripp
Zach Moore
GuestTom Elliot
Production
Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Renee Roberts (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Aaron Harvey (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 185: The Wrath Returns
The Wrath of Khan's Re-release.
The Wrath of Khan is returning to theaters in celebration of its 35th anniversary! In anticipation of this special Fathom Events event, hosts Ken Tripp and Zach Moore reflect on the most iconic Star Trek film of them all, discussing their first impressions, the Director's Cut, Nicholas Meyer's insightful commentaries, and more!
We also share our thoughts on the TWOK prequel miniseries that Nicholas Meyer is rumored to be developing. Aren't we all just dying to find out why Khan never takes his glove off?
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:23)
Fathom Events (00:01:42)
First Impressions of TWOK (00:07:31)
The Director's Cut (00:27:31)
Nicholas Meyer and His Commentaries (00:30:28)
New Khan Miniseries? (00:37:55)
Meyer, Nimoy and Roddenberry (00:40:26)
New Khan Miniseries?, Contd. (00:50:07)
Closing (00:53:50)
Hosts
Ken Tripp
Zach Moore
Production
Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Renee Roberts (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Aaron Harvey (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Scary Star Trek.
Zach welcomes Brandi Jackola to Standard Orbit to discuss the scariest scenes and episodes of TOS and the TOS movies.
How old were you when started watching Star Trek? Were you turning away or did something catch you so off guard it made you jump and catch your breath? Zach and Brandi warp into the scariest scenes from the lens of their childhood and how the views have changed or still have an impact as an adult viewer.
Buckle up and enjoy another deep diving, tangent filled, and fun episode of Standard Orbit.
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:23)
Star Trek can be scary (00:02:00)
The Twilight Zone Window (00:05:14)
Brandi's Trek Fandom (00:06:47)
Devil in the Dark (00:16:43)
Operation Annihilate (00:22:00)
Screaming in the Transporter (00:24:06)
Cornucopia of Death (00:30:34)
Star Trek's Star War's Holiday Special (00:36:39)
M100 Creature (00:41:42)
Doug (00:44:53)
POTFM (00:48:33)
Closing (00:53:11)
Hosts
Zach Moore
HostsBrandi Jackola
Production
Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Renee Roberts (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Aaron Harvey (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Is there money in the 23rd century? Reports may vary, but it certainly still exists in the here and now. For as long as the Star Trek franchise has been in existence, advertisers have been tapping into its cross culture popularity to sell their own products, which has lead to some very enjoyable advertisements over the years.
In this episode of Standard Orbit, hosts Ken Tripp and Zach Moore play and reflect on some of the most entertaining and memorable television commercials featuring the Star Trek brand, from William Shatner pitching a Commodore VIC-20 to Quicken Loans helping a Vulcan secure a homestead.
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
TOS Underrepresented? (00:02:14)
Star Trek in Commercials (00:05:42)
Commodore VIC-20 (00:07:34)
National Power (00:10:32)
MCI (00:14:13)
KFC (00:18:02)
Standard Standard Orbit Tangent (00:19:58)
Priceline (00:25:52)
Aleve (00:28:54)
DirecTV (00:31:18)
Verizon (00:34:50)
Audi (00:37:10)
Esurance (00:41:58)
Xfinity (00:43:32)
Quicken Loans (00:46:12)
Final Thoughts (00:48:36)
Closing (00:51:39)
Hosts
Ken Tripp and Zach Moore
Production
Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Renee Roberts (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Aaron Harvey (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Updates from Standard Orbit.
This week Ken has the con as Zach is busy winning awards for his business and reshoots his Green Beret scenes. Ken reviews the latest news around the network, talks Discovery and The Edge as well as reads an interesting letter regarding The Gospel According to Star Trek and your questions.
Kindly gather around and listen to a quick and light episode of Standard Orbit.
Chapters
Intro (00:01:23)
Latest Updates (00:02:05)
Gospel Letter (00:05:30)
Babel Questions (00:12:44)
Closing (00:31:09)
Host
Ken Tripp
Production
Ken Tripp (Editor and Producer) Zach Moore (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) [name] (Associate Producer) [name] (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 181: Last God Standing
Battle of the Gods.
There are many godlike, super-powerful beings the Enterprise encountered over the course of their five year mission, often requiring Kirk and crew to use their wits and ingenuity to overcome. But what if these beings didn't have to battle the crew of the Enterprise, but each other?
In this episode of Standard Orbit, hosts Ken Tripp and Zach Moore pit the "gods" of The Original Series against each other in a death match that will decide once and for all who is superior. There can be only one!
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:23)
Gods of Season 1 (00:03:45)
Gods of Season 2 (00:20:34)
Gods of Season 3 (00:25:28)
Gods Beyond TOS (00:35:38)
Closing (00:39:02)
Hosts
Ken Tripp
Zach Moore
Production
Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Renee Roberts (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Aaron Harvey (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 180: Stars who Trekked
Celebrities who became famous after their Trek appearance.
From Where No Man Has Gone Before to Star Trek: Beyond, Zach and Ken look at the guest actors who've appeared on the show and in the movies, who went on to have solid careers in Hollywood.
In this episode Zach and Ken go in order from the first episodes to the latest films utilizing a little known seldom used reserve activation list criteria; we discuss the careers of many of these talented actors post their appearance on TOS, TOS movies, and Kelvin Timeline. Get ready to explore the guest stars of Star Trek!
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:23)
The TOS Guest Stars (00:02:39)
TOS Movie Co- Stars (00:30:52)
Kelvin Timeline Co-Stars (00:57:18)
Previously on TrekFM (01:08:12)
Contacts and A/P Credits (01:09:46)
Closing (01:13:01)
Hosts
Ken Tripp and Zach Moore
Production
Zach Moore (Producer) Ken Tripp (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Renee Roberts (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Aaron Harvey (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 179: I Had Your Sash
Errand of Mercy.
While considered the big bad of The Original Series, the Klingons only appear in a handful of episodes. The first of which not coming until the tail end of the first season. Despite this, they made quite the impression and John Colicos' Kor became the template all future members of his species...until maybe Christopher Lloyd's Kruge.
In this episode of Standard Orbit, host Zach Moore is joined Trek.fm Content Manager Justin Oser to break down what works, what doesn't, and what we wanted to see more of in Errand of Mercy. Also to bookend the conversation, a bit of Kelvin Timeline and The Next Generation talk as they tie into Justin's recent resurgent Trek fandom.
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:23)
Errand of Justin (00:03:14)
Klingons! (00:05:44)
Kirk Is A Jerk (00:10:01)
The Great and Powerful Wizards of Organia (00:13:07)
Insert Spaceships Here, Theater of the Mind (00:21:33)
Quadrants, Vulcanians, and Pseudonyms (00:24:53)
Kirk Is A Jerk, Contd. (00:29:48)
Klingons Past, Present and Future (00:33:33)
Meanwhile on the Enterprise... (00:41:29)
Playing Favorites (00:47:27)
Closing (00:52:22)
Hosts
Zach Moore
Guests
Justin Oser
Production
Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Renee Roberts (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Aaron Harvey (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 178: The Gospel According to Star Trek
Author Kevin C. Neece Interview.
On first glance, the Christian worldview and the humanistic worldview of Star Trek would seem to have nothing in common. After all Star Trek takes place in a future when religion has essentially vanished from Earth. In that case, how can there even be a "gospel according to Star Trek"?
In this episode of Standard Orbit, hosts Ken Tripp and Zach Moore are joined by author and speaker Kevin C. Neece to answer that very question. Through The Gospel According to Star Trek book series and his The Undiscovered Country Project, Kevin poses questions about the spiritual significance of Star Trek as both popular art and cultural phenomenon from a Christian perspective.
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:23)
Kevin C. Neece: Trekkie (00:02:46)
Gene Roddenberry...Atheist? (00:08:44)
Reconciling Christianity and Humanism (00:13:57)
Bread and Circuses, Sun and Son (00:20:22)
The Return of the Archetypes (00:27:08)
Sympathy for the Devil (00:32:27)
The Movie Era, Spock as a Christ Figure (00:42:57)
The Kelvin Era, Free Will vs. Determinism (00:54:55)
Final Thoughts (01:01:46)
Closing (01:13:52)
Hosts
Ken Tripp and Zach Moore
Production
Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Renee Roberts (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Aaron Harvey (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 177: Revenge Is A Dish Best Served Cold
Revenge Stories.
As the old Klingon proverb goes, "Revenge is a dish best served cold." When it comes to Star Trek, it seems revenge is a dish best served again and again. It's a story trope the that franchise frequently revisits for better or for worse; sometimes you get The Wrath of Khan, sometimes you get Turnabout Intruder. In this episode of Standard Orbit, hosts Ken Tripp and Zach Moore examine the many instances where revenge drives the narrative of TOS episodes, movies and reboots, which motivations are more relatable than others, and what Star Trek tries to teach us through these extreme examples of obsession and vengeance.
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:23)
Listener Emails (00:01:48)
Revenge Is A Dish Best Served Again and Again and Again (00:18:47)
The Vengeance of The King (00:20:23)
Arena (of Vengeance) (00:24:56)
Revenge Court (Martial) (00:27:17)
The Moby Dick Machine (00:34:05)
Obsessed With Revenge (00:39:19)
Let That Be Your Last Revenge (00:42:00)
Turnabout Revenge (00:47:05)
To The Movies! (00:53:48)
The Vengeance Timeline (01:03:03)
Closing (01:14:41)
Hosts
Ken Tripp and Zach Moore
Production
Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Renee Roberts (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Aaron Harvey (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 176: Time Traveling Without a License
The Temporal Violations of James T. Kirk.
In the fan favorite DS9 episode "Trials and Tribble-ations," the Department of Temporal Investigations laments over James T. Kirk having the largest record of temporal violations on file; seventeen to be exact. We might not have seen all of them on screen, but Kirk did indeed often find himself in time periods that were not his own.
In this episode of Standard Orbit, hosts Ken Tripp and Zach Moore take the time to travel through Kirk and co.'s many escapees across the space time continuum, the mechanisms that brought them backward and forward through time, and the various schools of thought on time travel itself.
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:22)
Time Trek (00:03:40)
The Naked Time Travel (00:06:10)
We'll Figure Out the Rules Of Time Travel Tomorrow (Is Yesterday) (00:11:38)
The Guardian That Doesn't Guard (00:17:23)
Assignment: Spinoff (00:23:48)
Sarpeidon Nova (00:27:31)
Still Not Guarding Forever Very Well (00:34:30)
The Time Travel Home (00:37:30)
Nexus of Disappointment (00:42:16)
Comments from the Babel Conference (00:49:55)
Previously on Trek.fm (00:55:16)
Thank You for Listening to Standard Orbit (00:57:04)
Hosts
Ken Tripp and Zach Moore
Production
Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Renee Roberts (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Aaron Harvey (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 175: Continually Breaking Continuity
Continuity Conundrums in TOS
With the first trailer for Star Trek: Discovery hitting the Internet the fan reaction has been divisive. For a series that reportedly takes place in the Prime Timeline around the same time as The Cage, things don't exactly jibe. How could Star Trek contradict its own continuity so blatantly? Well...it's happened before.
Ken and Zach are joined by patron Nic Anastassiou to discuss some of their favorite continuity conundrums in the canon of TOS, as well as if breaks in established canon are truly deal breakers for enjoying a well told story. It's all in good fun this week on Standard Orbit, and Nic coins a new term that will now become part of Trek.Fm canon: PreOS!
Hosts
Ken Tripp and Zach Moore
Guests
Nicolas Anastassiou
Feature
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:08)
Star Trek: Continuity (00:02:01)
James R. Kirk (00:08:40)
First Federation? (00:13:30)
Mission Patches/Delta Shield (00:15:48)
What Is Canon? (00:18:30)
Cloaking Device (00:20:53)
In The 23rd Century... (00:25:36)
The Wrath of Continuity (00:27:28)
The Animated Series (00:30:18)
The Lucas Rule (00:38:12)
The Wrath of Continuity II (00:43:13)
Ultimately, Does It Matter? (00:46:12)
Final Thoughts (00:54:28)
Previously on Trek.fm (00:59:17)
Thank You for Listening to Standard Orbit (01:00:37)
Production
Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Renee Roberts (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Aaron Harvey (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
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Release Date
Monday, June 5, 2017
Duration
01 Hour 04 Minutes 01 Second
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Standard Orbit 174: Battle of the Battles
Battle of the Mutara Nebula Vs. Battle of Khitomer
Star Trek was never about big space battles but the movies, as well as the series, had some pretty intense skirmishes. In this week's Standard Orbit: we look at two big battles from the TOS movie timeline: TWOK's Battle of the Mutara Nebula and TUC's Battle of Khitomer.
Zach Moore is still off filming in an undisclosed location. Earl Grey's Richard Marquez joins me to discuss these two exciting scenes and compare the differences in approach, scale, tactics, and outcome. We talk about a possible different scenario for the Battle of Khitomer as well. We hope you enjoy this week's episode of Standard Orbit and share your insights and opinions on the Babel Conference.
Hosts
Ken Tripp and Richard Marquez
Feature
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:08)
The "Star" of Earl Grey (00:01:56)
Letter from Brad (00:03:02)
Battle of the battles (00:07:15)
Mutara Nebula (00:08:56)
A take on the fight (00:18:00)
Reliant vs. Enterprise (00:21:10)
The Undiscovered Country (00:25:05)
The Flaws (00:29:20)
Sulu takes one for the team (00:37:00)
Previously on Trek.fm (00:50:20)
Thank You for Listening to Standard Orbit (00:57:00)
Production
Zach Moore (Producer) Ken Tripp (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Renee Roberts (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Aaron Harvey (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
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Release Date
Monday, May 22, 2017
Duration
58 Minutes 18 Seconds
File Size
40.0 MB
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Standard Orbit 173: Full Motion Picture
Why Star Trek The Motion Picture Works
Excerpt (iTunes Subtitle)
This week on Standard Orbit we dive into the areas of Star Trek: The Motion Picture. What worked well, where were the gaps, and why this movie is growing in popularity as time passes.
Long time TMP advocate Ken is joined by another outspoken fan of the movie, Aaron Harvey, co-hosting while Zach is off filming the Green Berets. Aaron and Ken step back from their biases and discuss the various aspects of this picture. They connect the relationship to the original TV show through to the sequels and on to The Next Generation. Permission to come aboard is granted; as it is time to leave space dock and warp into a another fun episode of Standard Orbit.
Hosts
Ken Tripp and Aaron Harvey
Feature
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:08)
Meeting Christopher Jones (00:04:16)
What went right? (00:08:20)
The Music (00:12:35)
Structure (00:16:05)
Defined by creativity and dollars (00:18:00)
Attention to Detail (00:20:56)
The Flaws (00:29:04)
Directors Cut (00:41:12)
More Details, details, details (00:49:44)
Previously on Trek.fm (00:59:36)
Thank You for Listening to Standard Orbit (01:05:00)
Production
Zach Moore (Producer) Ken Tripp (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Renee Roberts (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Aaron Harvey (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
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Show Title: Standard Orbit 172: Star Trek is Everywhere
Star Trek in Pop-Culture
From Saturday Night Live to The Big Bang Theory; Star Trek is everywhere and it is good! Zach and Ken discuss some of the funniest and most popular references in TV and film from our beloved franchise. We took this subject to our phenomenal listeners and asked them to provide their favorite Star Trek parodies and references; we call them out and share a starter list of some of the best references we could find.
The scale and scope of Star Trek in pop-culture is Beyond belief and we hope you enjoy this light and fun show. We hope this podcast allows you to reflect on some of your favorite Star Trek moments within your own entertainment venues.
Welcome to Corey Elrod: Standard Orbit's newest Associate Producer!
Hosts
Ken Tripp and Zach Moore
Feature
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:08)
Enjoying the Inside Jokes (00:04:02)
Let the references begin! (00:04:58)
SNL had a few (00:05:04)
Get a Life (00:09:03)
Improv and James Carey (00:12:30)
Fan Boys (00:15:50)
Family Guy (00:20:28)
Seinfeld/Galaxy Quest/Spaceballs (00:23:23)
Futurama (00:34:32)
Our Listener's lists (00:37:36)
Previously on Trek.fm (01:00:22)
Thank You for Listening to Standard Orbit (01:04:26)
Star Trekkin Across the Universe (01:05:00)
Production
Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Renee Roberts (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Aaron Harvey (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
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Will Stape Interview. The Original Series was a very provocative series for its time often pushing the envelope in many categories. In this episode of Standard Orbit, Will Stape joins us to discuss the portrayal of love, relationships and sexuality in TOS as examined in his recent book, "Star Trek Sex: Analyzing the Most Sexually Charged Episodes of the Original Series."
Will is also one of a select few freelance writers who sold scripts to The Next Generation and Deep Space Nine back in the days of Star Trek's open script submission policy. He shares the inspiration and production stories behind his episodes Homeward and Prophet Motive!
Host
Zach Moore
Guest
Will Stape
Feature
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:08)
Will Stape, Star Trek Fan (00:03:25)
Will Stape, Howard Stern Fan (00:05:43)
Star Trek Sex (00:10:01)
In The 24th Century... (00:27:13)
Homeward (00:30:07)
Prophet Motive (00:33:35)
No Previews (00:35:49)
Holodecks (00:41:15)
More Star Trek Sex? (00:43:53)
Final Thoughts (00:45:28)
Previously on Trek.fm (00:45:15)
Thank You for Listening to Standard Orbit (00:47:27)
Production
Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Renee Roberts (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Aaron Harvey (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
And The Children Shall Lead Commentary. What is the worst episode of The Original Series? Some say Spock's Brain, some say The Alternative Factor, but we all know the real answer...And The Children Shall Lead. In this episode of Standard Orbit, we provide a commentary on this infamous hour of TOS, so let us be your companions the next time you rewatch Attorney Melvin Belli try to take over the Enterprise.
Ken is off shooting The Green Berets, so Zach has summoned Brandon the Friendly Cohost to join him for this journey of ring around the rosie, knives in space, rapid aging, and replicated ice cream. As you believe, so shall you do!
Hosts
Zach Moore
Guests
Brandon-Shea Mutala
Feature
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:08)
And The Children Shall Podcast (00:01:44)
And The Children Shall Lead Commentary (00:04:50)
Final Thoughts (00:55:39)
Previously on Trek.fm (00:57:53)
Thank You for Listening to Standard Orbit (00:59:02)
Production
Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Renee Roberts (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Aaron Harvey (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Movie Sequels to TOS Episodes. When Harve Bennett took the reins of the Star Trek franchise after The Motion Picture, he famously watched all 79 episodes of The Original Series to both familiarize himself with the show as well as mine it for potential sequel ideas. He zeroed in on Space Seed and the rest is history, but what if he'd picked something else?
In this episode of Standard Orbit, Ken and Zach each share their top three TOS episodes they would've liked to see movie sequels to. They also shout out to Standard Orbit's ever growing ranks of associate producers and read more listener email!
Movie Sequels to TOS Episodes. When Harve Bennett took the reins of the Star Trek franchise after The Motion Picture, he famously watched all 79 episodes of The Original Series to both familiarize himself with the show as well as mine it for potential sequel ideas. He zeroed in on Space Seed and the rest is history, but what if he'd picked something else?
In this episode of Standard Orbit, Ken ans Zach each share their top three TOS episodes they would've liked to see movie sequels to. They also shout out to Standard Orbit's ever growing ranks of associate producers and read more listener email!
Hosts
Ken Tripp and Zach Moore
Feature
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:08)
Associate Producer Recognition (00:01:28)
Listener Email (00:06:33)
Being Harve Bennett (00:15:08)
It's A Good Life on Talos IV (00:17:11)
Chariots of the Gods (00:20:58)
2 Doomsday 2 Machine (00:24:51)
A Few Good Court Martials (00:29:25)
Many Such Journeys Are Possible (00:33:15)
Still Obsessed (00:39:53)
What's It About? (00:45:05)
To Be Continued... (00:50:05)
Previously on Trek.fm (00:52:32)
Thank You for Listening to Standard Orbit (00:53:46)
Production
Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Renee Roberts (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Aaron Harvey (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
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Show Title
Standard Orbit 168: Horny Albino Unicorn Gorilla The Monsters and Creatures of TOS. Part of the U.S.S. Enterprise's five year mission was to seek out new life and new civilizations, and it certainly encountered some bizarre aliens, monsters and creatures in that time. This episode of Standard Orbit is all about those cuddly, adorable, slimy, scaly, secreting, suction cupping monsters of The Original Series. The Monsters and Creatures of TOS. Part of the U.S.S. Enterprise's five year mission was to seek out new life and new civilizations, and it certainly encountered some bizarre aliens, monsters and creatures in that time. This episode of Standard Orbit is all about those cuddly, adorable, slimy, scaly, secreting, suction cupping monsters of The Original Series.
Fifty years on, how do some of these more ambitious creature designs hold up? How do later reinventions of aliens like the Gorn and the Tholians in Enterprise compare to their original incarnations? And the real question of the day, does the Mugato enrich the tapestry of Star Trek?
Hosts
Ken Tripp and Zach Moore
Feature
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:08)
The Creature from M-113 (00:03:15)
The Killer Rabbit of Caerbannog (00:10:38)
So Easy A Caveman Can Do It (00:11:01)
Standard Standard Orbit Tangents (00:16:08)
An Instinctive Revulsion To Reptiles (00:17:06)
No Kill I (00:24:47)
Flying Fake Vomit (00:29:23)
A Mortal Enemy of the Empire (00:32:27)
Horny Albino Unicorn Gorilla (00:34:32)
Enriching the Tapestry (00:39:15)
A Tangled Web (00:41:00)
A Familiar Voice (00:44:51)
The Kelvin Monsters (00:48:51)
Final Thoughts (00:50:17)
Previously on Trek.fm (00:52:39)
Thank You for Listening to Standard Orbit (00:53:48)
Production
Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Renee Roberts (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Aaron Harvey (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
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Star Trek's Most Emotionally Powerful Events
In this week's Standard Orbit, Ken and Nic dive into the most life changing and emotionally charged events across the Star Trek spectrum. From key events in the TOS episodes to the birth of Kirk and simultaneous death of George Kirk and Beyond; we'll explore the impacts of the hardest life and death circumstances on the crew of the USS Enterprise.
As we explore our characters toughest moments; we discuss how did they impact the fans of the show. How might the incidents on the screen helped Star Trek fans deal with those difficult circumstances in their own lives.
Climb aboard as we view the life journey of our favorite characters with care, emotion, humor, and pull from those experiences in our own lives.
Host: Ken Tripp
Guest Host: Nicolas Anastassiou
Feature
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:08)
Nic arriving! (00:01:26)
The Subject of Loss (00:02:40)
Mirimani (00:05:38)
McCoy's Trials (00:12:48)
Scotty's Stories (00:19:23)
Movie Elements (00:25:20)
Kelvin Timeline (01:06:30)
POTFM (01:29:40)
Thank You for Listening to Standard Orbit (01:34:40)
Production
Zach Moore (Producer) Ken Tripp (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Renee Roberts (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Aaron Harvey (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
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Audible is the premiere source for audiobooks with more than 150,000 titles to choose from, and new titles coming every week. From classics to current bestsellers, and even some of the most famous Star Trek books like Prime Directive, Federation, and Spock’s World, Audible has something for everyone. As a Trek.fm listener you can get a free audiobook of your choice along with a 30-day trial to see just how great Audible is. So give it a try today, catch up on all those classic Star Trek books you’ve yet to read or that latest novel from you favorite author and support the network and our programming at the same time!
Starship in Peril.
How often has the Enterprise been in peril from the series through the movies? Zach and Ken have the answer as they explore the episodes and movies where our beloved Starship was in jeopardy of being destroyed (and in one case; it was destroyed).
Whether it was a giant hand in space, self destruct, powerful beings, advanced aliens, or those pesky Romulans and Klingons; the Starship Enterprise has it's share of close calls. Based on a listener suggestion; Zach and Ken provide a run down on the circumstances and the methods used to save everyone's favorite starship.
Hosts
Ken Tripp & Zach Moore
Feature
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:08)
Listener E-Mails (00:02:08)
Houston Envy (00:05:33)
Tom Flint's suggestion (00:10:48)
Enterprise Incidents (00:12:31)
Oh Canada (00:14:22)
Self Destruct (00:16:02)
Meow (00:38:29)
Now the Movies (00:56:13)
Previously on Trek.fm (01:08:56)
Thank You for Listening to Standard Orbit (01:13:28)
Production
Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Renee Roberts (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Aaron Harvey (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Sponsor
Audible is the premiere source for audiobooks with more than 150,000 titles to choose from, and new titles coming every week. From classics to current bestsellers, and even some of the most famous Star Trek books like Prime Directive, Federation, and Spock’s World, Audible has something for everyone. As a Trek.fm listener you can get a free audiobook of your choice along with a 30-day trial to see just how great Audible is. So give it a try today, catch up on all those classic Star Trek books you’ve yet to read or that latest novel from you favorite author and support the network and our programming at the same time!
Standard Orbit 165: Star Trek At Its Best Revisiting the TOS Film Era. In this age of franchises and sequels one could easily take the six TOS films for granted, but they are what many consider to be Star Trek at its best. In this episode of Standard Orbit, friend of the network Tony Black joins Zach to discuss their shared love of the TOS film era.
Releasing six films over twelve years is no easy feat, which is even more impressive when you consider there was no franchise road map or master plan. This singular focus of storytelling lead to a wide variety of films unmatched by any other franchise, and we celebrate that while part of a greater whole, each story stands alone as a unique, satisfying and self contained experience.
Hosts
Zach Moore
Guests
Tony Black
Feature
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:08)
The TOS Film Era, 1979-1991 (00:02:01)
Sequels in A Pre-Franchise Age (00:07:46)
The Motion Picture (00:13:48)
The Wrath of Khan (00:23:46)
The Search For Spock (00:33:43)
The Voyage Home (00:43:09)
The Final Frontier (00:48:48)
The Undiscovered Country (00:54:52)
Final Thoughts (01:03:03)
Previously on Trek.fm (01:06:58)
Thank You for Listening to Standard Orbit (01:08:37)
Production
Zach Moore (Producer) Ken Tripp (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Renee Roberts (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Aaron Harvey (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Sponsor
Audible is the premiere source for audiobooks with more than 150,000 titles to choose from, and new titles coming every week. From classics to current bestsellers, and even some of the most famous Star Trek books like Prime Directive, Federation, and Spock’s World, Audible has something for everyone. As a Trek.fm listener you can get a free audiobook of your choice along with a 30-day trial to see just how great Audible is. So give it a try today, catch up on all those classic Star Trek books you’ve yet to read or that latest novel from you favorite author and support the network and our programming at the same time!
Release Date
Monday, March 20, 2017
Duration
1 Hour 11 Minutes 41Seconds
File Size
71.8 MB
71,786,173 bytes
Standard Orbit 164: The Con of Wrath
Ultimate Fantasy 1982
Dr. Trek himself, Larry Nemecek joins Zach and Ken as we discuss his forthcoming documentary The Con of Wrath as well as Star Trek conventions then and now.
Long time Star Trek writer, author, publisher, and historian; Larry Nemecek talks about his first documentary about the legendary 1982 Houston Star Trek convention that devolved into quite the fiasco. He interviews several of the cast and production crew who were involved including the last interview ever given by the late Harve Bennett.
What would a new version Standard Orbit be without our famous tangents? We review the size and origins of Star Trek conventions right up to the current day. Prepare yourselves for the influx of Trek fandom we receive when Dr. Trek explores this universe like no else.
Hosts
Ken Tripp and Zach Moore
Guest
Larry Nemecek
Chapters
Intro (00:01:09)
Welcome Dr. Trek (00:01:51)
The origins of the documentary (00:03:16)
Ultimate Fantasy (00:10:54}
Back in the Day (00:19:34)
...and we're back (00:24:27)
Houston we have a problem (00:34:00)
Harve Bennett's Last Interview (00:38:10)
Be nice to the old guys (00:49:29)
POTFM (01:04:11)
Closing (01:09:12)
Production
Zach Moore (Producer) Ken Tripp (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Renee Roberts (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Aaron Harvey (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
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Release Date
Monday, March13, 2017
Duration
1 Hour 10 Minutes 05 Seconds
File Size
64.8 MB
67,643,979 bytes
Standard Orbit 163: Viewer Astern
Looking Back to Keep Moving Forward
30 Episodes have been published with the newest Standard Orbit team. Zach and Ken take a look at how the format is resonating and which shows took off and others that are still on the launch pad. They review the ratings, the hits, and the misses over the last 7 months of podcasting.
Like any other form of media there is a lot of data that is used to quantify what an audience is looking for in its subject matter. Zach and Ken share the downloads and responses from some of the key episodes as well as explore the ones that were really successful, those they thought would be successful and did not reach expectations, and their deep appreciate for the feedback and responses from Standard Orbit listeners.
Hosts
Ken Tripp and Zach Moore
Feature
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:08)
It is a Crazy World (00:09:05)
BBC reaction (00:27:00)
TNG to TOS (00:29:57)
Where did the time go? (00:38:08)
Sportscasters (00:42:46)
PTOFM (00:44:11)
Thanks for Listening (00:48:54)
Production
Zach Moore (Producer) Ken Tripp (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Renee Roberts (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Aaron Harvey (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
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Release Date
Monday, March 6, 2017
Duration
49 Minutes 38 Seconds
File Size
34 MB
35,709,350 bytes
Tales from the Set of Star Trek Into Darkness. Jon Lee Brody is an actor, writer, director and producer but more importantly in terms of Star Trek...a redshirt! In this episode of Standard Orbit, Jon shares his experiences of breaking into the film business, directing his own short film, and playing a security officer in Star Trek Into Darkness.
From inside jokes with JJ Abrams to breaking the ice with Simon Pegg, Jon recounts some great stories from his time on set. We also talk in depth about his short film Police Guys, and have a solid tangent about the DC Comics universe on film and television.
Hosts
Zach Moore
Guests
Jon Lee Brody
Feature
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:08)
Jon Lee Brody, From Basketball to Hollywood (00:02:18)
Breaking Into the Industry (00:10:48)
Police Guys (00:15:01)
Star Trek Into Darkness, Casting, Costumes and Codenames (00:26:13)
On Set, Inside Joke with JJ (00:32:15)
DC Comics Tangent (00:36:55)
On Set, Contd. (00:44:05)
JJ's Directing Style (00:49:43)
What's Next for Jon (00:53:07)
Final Thoughts (01:01:42)
Previously on Trek.fm (01:07:25)
Thank You for Listening to Standard Orbit (01:08:38)
Production
Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Renee Roberts (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Aaron Harvey (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
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Standard Orbit 161: Origins-USS Enterprise
The Storied History of the Real Ships named Enterprise
In 1964, Gene Roddenberry pitched a show about the Starship Yorktown under the Command of Captain Robert April exploring strange new worlds. As the show evolved the name of the ship was changed to Enterprise. Though there is nothing in the show history that tells us exactly why the name of the ship was changed, Zach and Ken explore the reason and the recent history of two incredible real life ships named Enterprise that could have influenced the decision.
Prepare yourselves for some really interesting history and some awesome parallels between our beloved starship and the accomplishments of the historical ships. We also are able to discuss the feasibility of so many older class starships continuing their service across the TNG and DS9 timelines. Sit back and enjoy learning why "history will never forget the name; Enterprise!
Hosts
Ken Tripp and Zach Moore
Feature
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:08)
A Listener Letter (00:02:11)
From Yorktown to Enterprise (00:07:20)
History of the Enterprise (00:11:50)
Decommissioning the Enterprise (00:18:00)
CVN-65: No Bloody A, B, C, or D (00:20:21)
How Old is the Enterprise? (00:26:00)
Reality Vs Virtual Reality (00:39:40)
On to Mars! (00:42:15)
Lost in the History Books (00:44:00)
POTFM (00:47:15)
See you next week- Sign off (00:51:35)
Production
Zach Moore (Producer) Ken Tripp (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Renee Roberts (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Aaron Harvey (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
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Release Date
Monday, February 20, 2017
Duration
51 Minutes 35 Seconds
File Size
35.8 MB
37,624,720 bytes
Categories
Star Trek, TrekFm, Standard Orbit, TOS, Movies, Enterprise, Podcasts
Tags
161, Star Trek, TrekFm, Standard Orbit, TOS, Movies, USN, Podcasts
Keywords
startrek, trekfm, standardorbit, tos, movies, enterprise, podcasts
URL
http://traffic.libsyn.com/standardorbit/so-161.mp3
Kirk's best romances
In this supplemental we look at the top romances Kirk had during his career. Kirk's love life has been greatly exaggerated over the years. Some of his experiences have been heartfelt and heartbreaking. Zach and Ken review some of the most meaningful relationships in Captain Kirk's history. Happy Valentine's Day Standard Orbit Listeners.
Hosts
Ken Tripp and Zach Moore
Feature
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:08)
Only 29? (00:03:12)
Paradise Syndrome (00:04:18)
Edith Keeler (00:08:14)
Rayna (00:16:24)
Mind-wipe (00:17:55)
I need my pain (00:20:02)
Enterprise (00:20:18)
White Iris (00:26:33)
POTFM (00:28:08)
See you next week (31:10)
Production
Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Renee Roberts (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Aaron Harvey (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Episodes Rebooted.
Zach and Ken welcome Nic Anastassiou to discuss which episodes would be fun to remake with the Kelvin timeline cast fitting within the new timeline narrative . Each person behind the mic has a list of three that no one had discussed prior to the show.
We think there are some great surprises coming for you and maybe a little controversy. Join this outstanding discussion on how these shows could be framed and changed to fit in the new timeline universe. We invite you to enjoy listening and providing your feedback to Nic, Zach, and Ken on the Babel Conference.
Hosts
Ken Tripp and Zach Moore
Guest
Nicolas Anastassiou
Feature
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:08)
Acknowledging Matt Rushing (00:02:11)
Nic's premise (00:03:25)
A Piece of the Action (00:8:45)
What are Little Girls Made of? (00:13:22)
The Immunity Syndrome (00:22:55)
Tholian Web (00:29:19)
The Omega Glory (00:37:58)
We interupt this broadcast...(00:48:44)
The Enterprise Incident (00:52:26)
Scotty, a Romulan? (00:55:00)
Amok Time (01:14:24)
Previous on Trek FM (01:23:00)
See you next week- Sign off (01:27:52)
Production
Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Renee Roberts (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Aaron Harvey (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Standard Orbit 159: Star of Freedom and Peace
Uhura and Her Actresses. Nyota Upenda Uhura is a truly beautiful name that translates to "star of freedom and peace." In this episode of Standard Orbit we discuss the impact of Uhura and how she has evolved as a character over the years from TOS and its movies, to the Kelvin Timeline, and even in fan productions such as Star Trek Continues.
Ken and Zach recount their personal encounters with Nichelle Nichols and Kim Stinger, as well as discuss the rise of Zoe Saldana as one of the biggest stars in Hollywood today, and how each actress has carried the mantle of Uhura with class.
Hosts
Ken Tripp and Zach Moore
Feature
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:08)
Nichelle Nichols as Uhura on TOS (00:02:03)
Meeting Nichelle (00:06:06)
TAS, Singing, NASA (00:9:34)
Nichelle Nichols as Uhura in the Movies, and Almost on Voyager (00:13:02)
Of Gods And Men (00:16:51)
Zoe Saldana as Uhura in the Kelvin Timeline (00:19:56)
The Modern Day Harrison Ford (00:25:23)
Kim Stinger as Uhura on Star Trek Continues (00:32:08)
Final Thoughts (00:36:35)
Previously on Trek.fm (00:43:19)
Thank You for Listening to Standard Orbit (00:44:41)
Production
Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Renee Roberts (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Aaron Harvey (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
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Release Date
Monday, February 6, 2017
Duration
48 Minutes 47 Seconds
File Size
47.4 MB
47,423,998 bytes
The BBC Banned Episodes. When Miri first broadcast in the UK in 1970 it caused such a stir that not only did the BBC take it off the airwaves for decades, but three other episodes (Plato's Stepchildren, The Empath and Whom Gods Destroy) were completely banned until 1990! In this episode of Standard Orbit we explore British vs. American censorship and sensibilities when it comes to entertainment, and what we think might've made these episodes too hot for TV in the UK.
Could the graphic depictions of disease and torture have gone too far in Miri and The Empath? Might the legendary interracial kiss between Kirk and Uhura have factored into the decision to ban Plato's Stepchildren? What's so offensive about Whom Gods Destroy? What other notable censorship edits did the BBC make to the episodes the did broadcast? All this as well as Ken and Zach's thoughts on two modern day sitcoms they just can't stand.
Hosts
Ken Tripp and Zach Moore
Feature
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:08)
British vs. American Censorship (00:03:37)
Miri (00:10:17)
Plato's Stepchildren (00:17:09)
The Empath (00:24:15)
Whom Gods Destroy (00:26:21)
Ways and Opportunities to Watch These Episodes in the UK (00:30:54)
Censorship Edits to Other Episodes (00:35:37)
More "Appropriate" Episodes to Ban? (00:40:37)
Final Thoughts (00:47:35)
Previously on Trek.fm (00:52:06)
Thank You for Listening to Standard Orbit (00:53:06)
Production
Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Renee Roberts (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Aaron Harvey (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
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Standard Orbit 157: There are no Star Destroyers in the Smithsonian
Subtitle: The creation of the refit Enterprise
Paul Olsen was the person who painted and worked on the most iconic Starship in movie history: The refit USS Enterprise. Tony Robinson guest hosts this week and joins Ken in a fascinating interview. Paul walks us through the behind the scenes of the creation of the ship for Star Trek: The Motion Picture
Paul brings us up to date on Project Enterprise; the venture of rebuilding the Enterprise by the people who originally brought the Enterprise to the screen. You'll learn what you can do to support this project and how this new bigger better model will be displayed for the public.
Please note this interview was done over zoom and the sound quality is not as strong as other shows where the hosts record locally.
Hosts
Ken Tripp
Guest Host
Tony Robinson
Feature
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:08)
Introducing Paul Olsen (00:03:36)
Paul's History (00:04:35)
There she was! (00:08:45)
Beautiful Design (00:22:00)
Lighting the Enterprise (00:27:00)
It was magnificent (00:32:44)
Where is the Enterprise now? (00:39:48)
Project Enterprise (00:43:00)
Previously on Trek.fm (01:09:15)
Thank You for Listening to Standard Orbit (01:12:56)
Production
Zach Moore (Producer) Ken Tripp (Editor Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Renee Roberts (Associate Producer) Aaron Harvey (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Space Stations. When the crew of the Enterprise isn't exploring strange new words or seeking out new life and new civilizations, they can often be found at one of the many space stations that populate the Star Trek universe. From K-7 to Yorktown, we're talking all the ports of call from TOS and the movies in this episode of Standard Orbit!
Space Stations When the crew of the Enterprise isn't exploring strange new words or seeking out new life and new civilizations, they can often be found at one of the many space stations that populate the Star Trek universe. From K-7 to Yorktown, we're talking all the ports of call from TOS and the movies in this episode of Standard Orbit!
What starbase design do Star Trek Remastered and Star Trek: Vanguard share? Why did Regula 1 already look so familiar in Star Trek II? Where can you find the United Federation of Planets truly represented? And what rejected Enterprise design can be seen in Spacedock in Star Trek III? Listen in and find out!
Hosts
Ken Tripp and Zach Moore
Feature
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:08)
K-7 (00:02:27)
Starbase 6 (00:09:11)
Epsilon IX (00:14:12)
Regula 0 (00:17:49)
Regula 1 (00:21:30)
Drydock and Spacedock (00:27:11)
The Kelvin Timeline (00:41:01)
Yorktown (00:43:18)
Previously on Trek.fm (00:51:56)
Thank You for Listening to Standard Orbit (00:53:10)
Production
Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Renee Roberts (Associate Producer) Aaron Harvey (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
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Release Date
Monday, January 16, 2017
Duration
57 Minutes 02 Seconds
File Size
55.8 MB
55,774,805 bytes
Episode 155: Upping the Game
There is Star Trek and everybody else...
When Star Trek launched it launched running on all thrusters. The chemistry, the writing, the plots, and a new view on human progress made this show a winner.
Zach and Ken explore the show that epitomized the advancement of thought and approach with the Corbomite Maneuver. We are able to demonstrate how Star Trek changed science fiction and upped the game in television and motion picture entertainment.
Hosts
Ken Tripp and Zach Moore
Features
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:09)
A new view (00:02:04)
United Earth Ship (00:04:22)
Well run ship (00:07:02)
Synopsis (00:07:55)
TMP with Action (00:15:33)
Functioning like a Submarine (00:21:33)
Red Shirt Navigators and Conn Officers (00:30:00)
YN Rand and General Quarters (00:35:00)
Face of the Unknown (01:10:09)
Previously on Trek.FM (01:12:55)
See you next week on Standard Orbit (01:17:01)
Production
Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Renee Roberts (Associate Producer) Aaron Harvey (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
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Release Date
Monday, January 09, 2017
Duration
1 Hour 17 Minutes 04 Seconds
File Size
53.4 MB
56,020,000 bytes
URL
http://traffic.libsyn.com/standardorbit/so-155.mp3
Standard Orbit 154: By Any Other Name
What is in a name? What is in a title? Zach and Ken explore the more interesting episode titles of the original series and "try" to correlate the names to the plots of the episodes. In some cases; they're an easy match. In other cases; there isn't a direct link as to what the episode was about. In a very humbling moment for Ken--confusion on a title and actual episode becomes apparent. No editing here-Ken owns his error and makes for some good fun at his own expense.
Zach and Ken explore all the more interesting titles and ask for your input as to what some of these titles mean to you and how you have been interpreting them. Ken and Zach put out a host of theories and reveal the history of some of these lines from great literature.
Hosts
Ken Tripp and Zach Moore
Features
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:09)
What will Discovery do? (00:03:20)
That's the wrong episode Ken!! (00:06:47)
City on the Edge of Forever (00:10:14)
Friday's Child (00:13:35)
The Immunity Syndrome (00:15:50)
Return to Tomorrow (00:17:26)
Bread and Circuses (00:20:00)
And the Children shall Lead (00:22:59)
Is there in Truth no Beauty (00:25:00)
Whom God's Destroy (00:27:01)
Mark of Gideon (00:29:21)
The Cloud Minders (00:30:45)
The Savage Curtain (00:32:00)
Requiem for Methuselah (00:34:18)
The Undiscovered Country (00:37:48)
Final Thoughts (00:48:19)
Thank you for listening (00:54:25)
Production
C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer), Ken Tripp (Executive Producer), Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer), Zach Moore (Editor), Renee Roberts (Associate Producer), Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer), Aaron Harvey (Associate Producer), Richard Marquez (Production Manager)
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Standard Orbit 153: Earl Grey Generations
Two Podcasts One Destiny. Zach and Ken attempt to discuss Star Trek's Christmas movie: Generations when the Earl Grey crew of Lee, Amy, and Richard beam into Standard Orbit studios. This crossover podcast discusses the Star Trek crossover movie. Why did they have to kill Capt. Kirk, the Enterprise, and Captain Picard's family? Was a good villain and was the Nexus a good plot device? How did the Flagship of the Federation lose to an old Bird of Prey?
With two podcast crews representing their genres; we explore this controversial film with good humor and real passion. We hope you enjoy this approach and one we hope to employ in the future when TOS and TNG elements cross paths. Be sure to listen to the end as a hidden challenge is revealed and we find out if it was successful.
Hosts (Standard Orbit)
Ken Tripp and Zach Moore
Guests (Earl Grey)
Amy Nelson, Richard Marquez, and Lee Hutchison
Feature
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:09)
Intruder Alert! (00:01:19)
We Surrender (00:02:22)
Generations Synopsis (00:02:37)
Earl Grey Christmas Time (00:06:58)
A lot of Death (00:11:56)
TNG should have stood alone (00:18:01)
Old Baldy (00:19:45)
Picard's Fantasy (00:31:00)
Kirk's Death (00:32:20)
Death of the "D" (00:38:09)
Star Wars Holiday Special Vs. Star Trek Holiday Special (00:49:42)
Final Thoughts (00:55:40)
Previously on Trek.fm (01:03:26)
Thank You for Listening to Standard Orbit (01:08:42)
Lee's Accomplishment (01:09:46)
Production
C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer), Ken Tripp (Executive Producer), Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer), Charlene Schmiedt (Executive Producer), Zach Moore (Editor), Renee Roberts (Associate Producer), Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer), Aaron Harvey (Associate Producer), Richard Marquez (Production Manager)
Standard Orbit 152: With Rolling Action
Excerpt (iTunes Subtitle)
TOS Action Figures and Toys. Fandom takes many forms, and when you're a kid that form is often toys. With it being the holiday season where many a gift will be given and received, we thought it would be a perfect time to take a look back at many of the TOS toys and action figures released over the years. Being a child of the late 80s, Zach spends extra attention on what truly marked he golden age of Star Trek toys...the Playmates line of the 1990s.
Which four characters were the precious few to have their own action figures released for Star Trek III? What's the story with the unique uniforms of the Star Trek: Generations action figures? And whatever happened to the bridge play-set that was promised in the Star Trek 2009 line? All this and much, much more as Zach educates Ken on the wonderful world of Star Trek toys in this episode of of Standard Orbit!
TOS Action Figures and Toys Fandom takes many forms, and when you're a kid that form is often toys. With it being the holiday season where many a gift will be given and received, we thought it would be a perfect time to take a look back at many of the TOS toys and action figures released over the years. Being a child of the late 80s, Zach spends extra attention on what truly marked he golden age of Star Trek toys...the Playmates line of the 1990s.
Which four characters were the precious few to have their own action figures released for Star Trek III? What's the story with the unique uniforms of the Star Trek: Generations action figures? And whatever happened to the bridge play-set that was promised in the Star Trek 2009 line? All this and much, much more as Zach educates Ken on the wonderful world of Star Trek toys in this episode of of Standard Orbit!
Hosts
Ken Tripp and Zach Moore
Feature
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:09)
Star Trek: The Motion Picture Happy Meal (00:02:52)
ERTL, Star Trek V & Star Trek III (00:06:15)
Hallmark Ornaments (00:13:20)
Playmates, 1990s (00:16:29)
Playmates, Star Trek: Generations (00:31:58)
Playmates, 1990s Contd. (00:43:29)
Playmates, Star Trek 2009 (00:46:06)
Final Thoughts (00:49:27)
Previously on Trek.fm (00:56:03)
Thank You for Listening to Standard Orbit (00:57:33)
Production
C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer), Ken Tripp (Executive Producer), Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer), Charlene Schmiedt (Executive Producer), Zach Moore (Editor), Renee Roberts (Associate Producer), Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer), Aaron Harvey (Associate Producer), Richard Marquez (Production Manager)
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Standard Orbit 151: Saving Earth
Excerpt (iTunes Subtitle)
From the earliest Star Trek episodes to the most recent motion pictures; Captain Kirk and the men and women of the Starship Enterprise have sprung into action to save the planet Earth. Whether the threat is direct or indirect or comes from revenge driven adversaries, big and small living machines, an overmedicated Chief Medical Officer and even our own short sightedness; The mighty crew of the USS Enterprise have kept the Earth safe for future generations.
Zach and Ken explore all the various threats to Earth the Enterprise crew have faced over the 50 year history of the original and rebooted cast. What were the most clever threats? What common themes have we seen multiple times? Join us on our journey from the earliest episodes through the newest movies in this exciting high energy episode of Standard Orbit.
Hosts
Ken Tripp and Zach Moore
Feature
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:09)
City on the Edge of Forever (00:02:34)
Balance of Terror (00:11:23)
The Changeling (00:14:25)
Errand of Mercy (00:16:20)
Assignment: Earth (00:22:40)
Immunity Syndrome (00:26:18)
Star Trek: The Motion Picture (00:32:20)
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (00:39:00)
Star Trek 2009 (00:51:18)
Final Thoughts (00:59:00)
Previously on Trek.fm (01:03:13)
Thank You for Listening to Standard Orbit (01:07:58)
Save the Earth- End theme (01:08:00)
Production
C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer), Ken Tripp (Executive Producer), Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer), Zach Moore (Editor), Renee Roberts (Associate Producer), Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer), Aaron Harvey (Associate Producer), Richard Marquez (Production Manager)
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Release Date
Monday, December 11, 2016
Duration
01 hour 08 minutes 07 seconds
File Size
63.6 MB
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Standard Orbit 150: Practically CGI
The Special Effects of the Star Trek Movies. Star Trek has always been more about substance than spectacle, but that's not to say the franchise hasn't given us its fair share of impressive visuals over the years, especially in the films. We're taking a look at the evolution of the special effects from The Motion Picture all the way up through the Kelvin Timeline films, discussing highlights, low-lights, and of course old school practical techniques vs. modern computer generated images. Is there truly no comparison to The Motion Picture? Are The Final Frontier's special effects really that bad? What were they thinking reusing footage from climax of The Undiscovered Country in the following film? All this and a fun story about whales from the Chief in this episode of Standard Orbit!
Hosts
Ken Tripp and Zach Moore
Feature
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:09)
Star Trek: The Motion Picture (00:03:19)
Star Trek II - Star Trek IV (00:11:07)
Star Trek V (00:31:03)
Star Trek VI (00:39:32)
Star Trek: Generations (00:44:05)
Star Trek: First Contact (00:51:35)
Star Trek: Insurrection (00:57:50)
Star Trek: Nemesis (01:02:26)
The Kelvin Timeline Films (01:08:16)
Final Thoughts (01:15:47)
Previously on Trek.fm (01:18:59)
Thank You for Listening to Standard Orbit (01:20:40)
Production
C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer), Ken Tripp (Executive Producer), Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer), Charlene Schmiedt (Executive Producer), Zach Moore (Editor), Renee Roberts (Associate Producer), Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer), Aaron Harvey (Associate Producer), Richard Marquez (Production Manager)
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Release Date
Monday, December 5, 2016
Duration
01 hour 24 minutes 39 seconds
File Size
81.7 MB
81,680,264 bytes
**Montalban v. Cumberbatch
"**Khan Noonien Singh is the most dangerous adversary the Enterprise ever faced. He is brilliant, ruthless and he will not hesitate to kill every single one of you." Those are the words Ambassador Spock used to describe Star Trek's most iconic villain, and in this episode of Standard Orbit our...Khanversation revolves around who makes a better Khan, Montalban or Cumberbatch? We're going to look at the Khans from the perspective of character, screen presence, passion, and villainy. A Khanparison if you will.
The Kelvin Timeline did not branch off from the Prime Timeline until 2233, so the Khan we meet in Into Darkness is truly the same Khan we meet in Space Seed. However, the circumstances surrounding their revivals are very different, which inform the character and his actions moving forward in both timelines. We delve into the drives and motivations of each, which Khan was a "greater" villain, the screen presence of both of the incredible actors who portrayed him. And it wouldn't be an episode of Standard Orbit without a few tangents for good measure.
Hosts
Ken Tripp and Zach Moore
Feature
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:09)
Similarities and Differences in Character (00:02:32)
Screen Presence (00:10:47)
Action! (00:16:19)
Secret Identity (00:19:52)
IDW Comics Khan Miniseries (00:23:45)
Motivations and Defeats (00:28:04)
The Bigger Villain (00:51:33)
iTunes Review Giveaway (00:58:21)
Previously on Trek.fm (01:01:06)
Thank You for Listening to Standard Orbit (01:02:47)
Production
C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer), Ken Tripp (Executive Producer), Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer), Charlene Schmiedt (Executive Producer), Zach Moore (Editor), Renee Roberts (Associate Producer), Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer), Aaron Harvey (Associate Producer), Richard Marquez (Production Manager)
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Release Date
Monday, November 28, 2016
Duration
01 hour 06 minutes 47 seconds
File Size
64.5 MB
64,517,181 bytes
Categories
Star Trek, TrekFm, Standard Orbit, TOS, Movies, Podcasts, Khan
Standard Orbit: Supplemental 3: Thankful and Grateful
We Appreciate You!
Hosts Zach and Ken stop all engines and secure all operations and take time to acknowledge their appreciation for the support of their listeners, contributors on the Babel Conference, new friends from STLV 50, and the Standard Orbit production team. They try to name them all!
After a thorough review of the past 4 months of threads and topics; Ken an Zach give a shout out to the folks that really make this show a joy to produce. Thank you for listening to Standard Orbit and contributing your time, thoughts, and opinions on the Babel Conference.
Hosts Ken Tripp and Zach Moore
Feature
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:09)
Thankful and Grateful (00:01:10)
Thank You for Listening to Standard Orbit (00:10:50)
Production
C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer), Ken Tripp (Executive Producer), Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer), Charlene Schmiedt (Executive Producer), Zach Moore (Editor), Renee Roberts (Associate Producer), Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer), Aaron Harvey (Associate Producer), Richard Marquez (Production Manager)
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Release Date
Thursday, November 24, 2017
Duration
11 Minutes 43 seconds
File Size
8.13MB
The Alternative Factor. The Alternative Factor is rather infamous in Star Trek fandom, and there are many factors (see what we did there?) and behind-the-scenes reasons for why things turned out the way they did. Who better to join us in our discussion on this episode than host of Melodic Treks Brandon Shea-Mutula, known for his unique taste when it comes to Star Trek, and who makes his case for why The Alternative Factor is one of his favorites!
We talk band-aids, beards, parallel universes, Jet Li's The One, and so much more, including all the behind-the-scenes drama surrounding The Alternative Factor, in this week's episode of Standard Orbit. Also, our iTunes giveaway has been extended to December 15, there's still time to win a Star Trek: The Next Generation's first season on Blu-ray!
Hosts
Ken Tripp and Zach Moore
Guests
Brandon-Shea Mutala
Feature
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:09)
Episode Synopsis (00:05:36)
Initial Thoughts (00:07:25)
Listener Comments (00:09:49)
The Episode As-Is (00:13:37)
The Episode As It Might Have Been (00:39:33)
Enjoyment of Entertainment Is Subjective (00:46:30)
Final Thoughts (00:51:10)
Previously on Trek.fm (00:55:30)
Thank You for Listening to Standard Orbit (00:57:11)
Production
C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer), Ken Tripp (Executive Producer), Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer), Charlene Schmiedt (Executive Producer), Zach Moore (Editor), Renee Roberts (Associate Producer), Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer), Aaron Harvey (Associate Producer), Richard Marquez (Production Manager)
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Release Date
Monday, November 21, 2016
Duration
01 hour 03 minutes 47 seconds
File Size
61.7 MB
61,52,669 bytes
Standard Orbit 147: Beyond Blu-Ray
Star Trek Beyond on Home Video. November 1, 2016 marked the release of Star Trek Beyond on home video, and there have been several versions made available to consumers. In this episode of Standard Orbit, Norman C. Lao returns to help us break down what makes each release unique and pros, cons, and differences between them!
Has a replica of the USS Franklin been on your wishlist? Do you like the way SteelBooks display on your shelf? Is behind-the-scenes material more your area of interest? These are all important factors to consider before deciding which version of Star Trek Beyond to get on Blu-ray. Target, Amazon, or Best Buy...where should you make your purchase? Ultimately that's for you to decide but we do our best to educate you into making the most informed decision!
Host
Zach Moore
Guest
Norman C. Lao
Feature
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:09)
Catching Up With Norm (00:02:33)
Star Trek Beyond on Home Video (00:06:36)
Amazon.com Release (00:08:42)
Wal-Mart Release (00:13:54)
Best Buy Release (00:20:41)
Target Release (00:24:36) iTunes Release (00:27:05)
Blu-Ray Special Features, Column A: Standard Blu-Ray (00:28:05)
Blu-Ray Special Features, Coulmn B: Target Exclusive (01:08:09)
Blu-Ray Special Features, Column C: iTunes Digital Download (01:32:51)
Final Thoughts (01:33:14)
Previously on Trek.fm (01:41:12)
Thank You for Listening to Standard Orbit (01:42:12)
Production
C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer), Ken Tripp (Executive Producer), Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer), Charlene Schmiedt (Executive Producer), Zach Moore (Editor), Renee Roberts (Associate Producer), Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer), Aaron Harvey (Associate Producer), Richard Marquez (Production Manager)
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Release Date
Monday, November 7, 2016
Duration
01 hour 47 minutes 22 seconds
File Size
103.5 MB
103,468,170 bytes
We had such a fun time transposing first season TNG episodes to fourth season TOS episodes, we thought we'd do it again! This time we're looking at the Next Generation's second season for potential adventures that could've easily been part of The Original Series' fifth.
Could Uhura have been the mother of The Child? What if Harry Mudd was The Outrageous Okana? Double the Shantner, double the fun in Time Squared? And could the much maligned Shades of Gray actually made for a fitting conclusion to the five year mission in 1971? All this and a few fun tangents as usual in this episode of Standard Orbit.
Hosts
Ken Tripp and Zach Moore
Feature
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:11)
The Child (00:03:40)
The Outrageous Okana (00:13:30)
Contagion (00:22:44)
The Royale (00:28:09)
Time Squared (00:32:58)
Up The Long Ladder (00:40:03) Shades of Gray (00:48:14)
Final Thoughts (00:57:57)
Thank You for Listening to Standard Orbit (00:52:32)
Production
C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer), Ken Tripp (Executive Producer), Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer), Charlene Schmiedt (Executive Producer), Zach Moore (Editor), Renee Roberts (Associate Producer), Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer), Aaron Harvey (Associate Producer), Richard Marquez (Production Manager)
Star Trek Origins: Cloaking Device In this episode of Standard Orbit, we launch into our second origins outline looking at the deployment and use of the cloaking device from its initial debut in Balance of Terror, to its evolution over the course of the franchise through The Next Generation and Deep Space Nine.
A game changing piece of technology, we explore how having the cloaking device adds such a huge tactical advantage to those who have it, try to understand the reasoning behind Starfleet not using it themselves (until the Dominion War) and its applications beyond starships such as personal cloaking tech and cloaked mines.
Hosts
Ken Tripp and Zach Moore
Feature
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:11)
Balance of Terror/The Enterprise Incident (00:01:57)
TOS Films (00:14:35)
The Next Generation Era (00:26:26)
Starfleet: To Cloak Or Not To Cloak? (00:33:06)
The Defiant (00:36:21)
Starfleet: To Cloak Or Not To Cloak?, Cont. (00:40:00)
The Jem'Hadar (00:42:12)
"All Good Things..." Enterprise-D (00:45:45)
Cloaked Mines (46:49)
Final Thoughts (00:48:43)
Thank You for Listening to Standard Orbit (00:52:32)
Production
C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer), Ken Tripp (Executive Producer), Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer), Charlene Schmiedt (Executive Producer), Zach Moore (Editor), Renee Roberts (Associate Producer), Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer), Aaron Harvey (Associate Producer), Richard Marquez (Production Manager)
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Release Date
Monday, October 31, 2016
Duration
00 hour 56 minutes 41 seconds
URL
http://traffic.libsyn.com/standardorbit/so-145
Episode 144: Across The Pond
Destination Star Trek Europe Destination Star Trek Europe was held in Birmingham, England earlier this month, and friend of the podcast Tony Black has the report for us from across the pond.
William Shatner, George Takei, Walter Koenig and Christopher Lloyd were the headliners at this year's Destination celebrating the 50th anniversary of Star Trek. Tony recounts his experiences at the convention, the opening ceremony, the after party and more. We also have a some fun tangents on Star Trek audio books, the voice of Ted Cassidy, and uniforms!
Hosts
Zach Moore
Guests
Tony Black
Feature
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:11)
Celebrity Guests (00:09:45)
William Shatner (00:12:57)
Opening Ceremony (00:18:10)
Convention Layout (00:27:17)
Costumes (00:30:09)
Opening Ceremony, Cont. (00:33:50)
Meeting Other Fans, After Party (00:40:04)
Merchandise (00:43:53)
Final Thoughts (00:45:34)
Thank You for Listening to Standard Orbit (00:56:21)
Production
C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer), Ken Tripp (Executive Producer), Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer), Charlene Schmiedt (Executive Producer), Zach Moore (Editor), Renee Roberts (Associate Producer), Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer), Aaron Harvey (Associate Producer), Richard Marquez (Production Manager)
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Release Date
Monday, October 24, 2016
Duration
01 hour 00 minutes 30 seconds
Standard Orbit 143: Right Click, Word Replacement
TNG as TOS.
The early seasons of Star Trek: The Next Generation get a bad rep, and are often criticized as feeling like an "extension of TOS" or "1960s TV in the 1980s." Right or wrong, good or bad, in this episode of Standard Orbit, Ken and Zach discuss a handful of season one TNG adventures that feel more at home on Kirk's Enterprise than Picard's.
The Naked Now, on TOS as originally planned? Angel One, would it be too progressive for the late 1960s? Too Short a Season, is it generic enough for any series? We'll Always Have Paris becoming I Left My Heart In San Francisco? We have a fun time pondering what these episodes could become with just a few uses of the word replacement tool. And stay tuned till the end to hear about our special iTunes giveaway!
Hosts
Ken Tripp and Zach Moore
Feature
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:11)
The Naked Now (00:03:52)
Code of Honor (00:09:47)
The Last Outpost (00:16:23)
Angel One (00:24:04)
Too Short A Season (00:31:22)
Home Soil (00:37:18)
We'll Always Have Paris (00:41:41)
Final Thoughts (00:47:08)
iTunes Giveaway (00:52:51)
Thank You for Listening to Standard Orbit (00:57:43)
Production
C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer), Ken Tripp (Executive Producer), Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer), Charlene Schmiedt (Executive Producer), Zach Moore (Editor), Renee Roberts (Associate Producer), Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer), Aaron Harvey (Associate Producer), Richard Marquez (Production Manager)
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Monday, October 17, 2016
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01 hour 01 minutes 52 seconds
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61.8 MB
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Standard Orbit 142: The Rebooted Fleet
The Ships of the Kelvin Timeline. In this episode of Standard Orbit, Ken and Zach give the listeners what they want...more starship talk! Following up on our recent thread in the Babel Conference, this is the second part of our discussion, this time focusing on the ships of the Kelvin Timeline!
With a bold new aesthetic for a new generation of moviegoers, things were familiar yet different in this rebooted timeline and the starships were no exception. From new spins old ideas like the Kelvin, re-imagined classics like The Enterprise, and totally unique designs like the Narada or Krall's Swarm, if it flew in the Kelvin Timeline movies we talk about it here!
Hosts
Ken Tripp and Zach Moore
Feature
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:11)
The Kelvin (00:02:17)
The Narada (00:12:03)
The Enterprise (00:19:00)
The Vengeance (00:46:30)
Klingon Ships (00:55:54)
Krall's Swarm (01:01:23)
The Franklin (01:04:02)
The Enterprise-A (01:08:26)
Final Thoughts (01:16:51)
Thank You for Listening to Standard Orbit (01:19:49)
Production
C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer), Ken Tripp (Executive Producer), Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer), Charlene Schmiedt (Executive Producer), Zach Moore (Editor), Renee Roberts (Associate Producer), Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer), Aaron Harvey (Associate Producer), Richard Marquez (Production Manager)
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Release Date
Monday, October 10, 2016
Duration
01 hour 23 minutes 58 seconds
File Size
83 MB
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Standard Orbit 141: Red Shirt Starship
The Ships of TOS Prime Timeline TV and Movies In this episode of Standard Orbit, Ken and Zach give the listeners what they want...starship talk! After our discussion thread on starship designs lit up the Babel Conference we decided it called for a podcast or two on the subject.
From the Enterprise's deflector dish and nacelles, the workhorse Miranda and Excelsior class, alien Birds-of-Prey and battle cruisers, and even DY-100 sleeper ships, we're talking the ships of TOS and the TOS movies. Buckle up with your arm rests and settle in for almost two hours of starship minutia!
Hosts
Ken Tripp and Zach Moore
Feature
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:11)
The Enterprise (00:02:17)
Klingon Battle Cruiser, D7 (00:22:46)
Romulan Bird-of Prey (00:31:59)
Misc. TOS Ships (00:37:09)
Galileo Shuttlecraft (00:46:57)
The Enterprise Refit (00:50:28)
Klingon Battle Cruiser, K't'inga Class (01:05:51)
The Reliant (01:09:58)
Vulcan Shuttle (01:18:25)
The Excelsior (01:21:22)
The Grissom (01:28:18)
Klingon Bird-of Prey (01:31:48)
Final Thoughts(01:39:03)
Thank You for Listening to Standard Orbit (01:42:03)
Production
C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer), Ken Tripp (Executive Producer), Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer), Charlene Schmiedt (Executive Producer), Zach Moore (Editor), Renee Roberts (Associate Producer), Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer), Aaron Harvey (Associate Producer), Richard Marquez (Production Manager)
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Release Date
Monday, October 3, 2016
Duration
01 hour 11 minutes 32 seconds
File Size
104.3 MB
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Standard Orbit 140: James R. Kirk Show Title
Standard Orbit 140: James R. Kirk
Where No Man Has Gone Before. In this episode of Standard Orbit, Ken and Zach are joined by Melodic Trek's Brandon-Shea Mutala to dive deep into Star Trek's second pilot and and discuss what makes Where No Man Has Gone Before such a great launching point for the original series.
Where No Man Has Gone Before. In this episode of Standard Orbit, Ken and Zach are joined by Melodic Trek's Brandon-Shea Mutala to dive deep into Star Trek's second pilot and and discuss what makes Where No Man Has Gone Before such a great launching point for the original series.
Where does this episode rank among the rest of TOS? Should it have been broadcast first instead of The Man Trap? What aesthetic changes were made to the series between Where No Man Has Gone Before and TOS proper, and were they for the better? All this and much more, plus our thoughts on Star Trek Remastered as well as Gary Lockwood and Sally Kellerman's panel at this year's Star Trek Las Vegas!
Hosts
Ken Tripp and Zach Moore
Guests
Brandon-Shea Mutala
Feature
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:11)
Episode Synopsis (00:03:03)
Initial Thoughts (00:04:37)
Shot First, Aired Third? (00:18:38)
Series Aesthetic: The Pilots vs. TOS (00:25:07)
Updated Special Effects/Star Trek Remastered (00:35:31)
Gary Lockwood and Sally Kellerman at STLV (00:50:58)
Final Thoughts (00:56:06)
Thank You for Listening to Standard Orbit (01:05:52)
Production
C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer), Ken Tripp (Executive Producer), Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer), Charlene Schmiedt (Executive Producer), Zach Moore (Editor), Renee Roberts (Associate Producer), Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer), Aaron Harvey (Associate Producer), Richard Marquez (Production Manager)
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Release Date
Monday, September 26, 2016
Duration
01 hour 11 minutes 32 seconds
File Size
78 MB
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Star Trek Origins: Star Trek III. In this episode of Standard Orbit, we start a new series of discussions focusing on the origins of key concepts and events that influenced the franchise for years to come. This week, Star Trek III: The Search For Spock!
Star Trek Origins: Star Trek III.
In this episode of Standard Orbit, we start a new series of discussions focusing on the origins of key concepts and events that influenced the franchise for years to come. This week, Star Trek III: The Search For Spock!
While being one of the more divisive entries in the film franchise, Star Trek III was our introduction to a great many things that went on to form a rich foundation for Star Trek's future series and movies. The Bird-of-Prey, the Excelsior, the depth of Vulcan religion and mind melds, the idea of honor for the Klingons, Earth Space Dock and even Transwarp drive. We discuss them all, and also a couple of things that didn't stick from The Search For Spock.
Hosts
Ken Tripp and Zach Moore
Feature
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:11)
New Models/Ship Designs (00:03:52)
Bird-of-Prey (00:07:51)
Vulcan Culture (00:14:50)
Klingon Culture (00:23:27)
Transwarp Drive (00:35:30)
Discontinuities (00:40:06)
Thank You for Listening to Standard Orbit (00:49:42)
Production
C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer), Ken Tripp (Executive Producer), Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer), Charlynne Schmiedt (Executive Producer), Zach Moore (Editor), Renee Roberts (Associate Producer), Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer), Aaron Harvey (Associate Producer), Richard Marquez (Production Manager)
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Release Date
Monday, September 19, 2016
Duration
53 minutes 51 seconds
File Size
61 MB
60,998,066 bytes
Kristine M. Smith discusses her friendship with DeForest Kelley. Her book; DeForest Kelly: Up Close and Personal, is a wonderful life journey that allows the reader to get to know the very kind and wonderful couple of DeForest and Caroline Kelley. Enjoy this great adventure of Trek conventions, working in Hollywood, and becoming DeForest's caregiver.
Hosts
Ken Tripp and Zach Moore
Guest
Kristine M. Smith
Feature
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:11)
Kristine's story (00:04:41)
Disco Bones (00:27:25)
Karl Urban's performance (00:33:04)
Book information (00:46:39)
Thank You for Listening to Standard Orbit (00:54:00)
Production
C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer), Ken Tripp (Executive Producer), Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer), Charlene Schmiedt (Executive Producer), Zach Moore (Editor), Renee Roberts (Associate Producer), Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer), Aaron Harvey (Associate Producer), Richard Marquez (Production Manager)
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The Man Trap Commentary. 50 years ago on this very day, Star Trek hit the airwaves for the very first time at 8:30pm EST on NBC. That episode was The Man Trap, and what better way to celebrate Star Trek's golden anniversary than by watching it along with us?
Although the sixth episode of the series produced, The Man Trap was chosen by NBC to be the first episode of Star Trek broadcast. This has spurred much debate over the years as to what would've been a more "proper" premiere and generated a lot of unfair criticism towards The Man Trap, which we actually found to be a great introduction to the series! So dim the lights, put some extra salt on your popcorn, and travel back to a simpler time when this hour of television was the entirety of the Star Trek franchise. We're still talking about it 50 years later, so it must have done something right!
HostsKen Tripp and Zach Moore
FeatureWelcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:11)
The Man Trap Commentary (00:04:41)
Final Thoughts (00:54:22)
Thank You for Listening to Standard Orbit (00:58:50)
ProductionC Bryan Jones (Executive Producer), Ken Tripp (Executive Producer), Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer), Charlene Schmiedt (Executive Producer), Zach Moore (Editor), Renee Roberts (Associate Producer), Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer), Aaron Harvey (Associate Producer), Richard Marquez (Production Manager)
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Release DateThursday, September 8th, 2016
Reflections on Standard Orbit and BEYOND.
From the Commodore's Personal Log: On January 11, 2016, the REFIT of Standard Orbit took to the airwaves with a new sound, a new crew and a new mission starting with Episode 111: Hailing Frequencies Open. My first and ONLY choice for First Officer was my good friend and literal Trek EXPERT Jeffrey Harlan, now lovingly known as as Mr. AtoZ. I also desperately wanted to bring in one of Trek.fm’s biggest supporters onto the show. The CHIEF Ken Tripp beamed on as Sound Engineer (editor) and we forged our very own TOS "triumvirate". I can’t thank them enough for what they have brought to the show and personally to my life as my good and dear friends.
On August 22, 2016 Mr. AtoZ and I had the pleasure to record our final episode together as hosts of Standard Orbit. Thank you everyone from the bottom of our hearts for making our journey here at Trek.fm so amazing. Thank you Christopher Jones for giving us the opportunity to share our Star Trek viewpoints with the fans and listeners. We have handed the command codes over to The Chief and Zach Moore, and I have every confidence that they will continue the mission with great zeal and honor. Thank you everyone for sharing this journey with us. Live Long and Prosper.
Feature
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:08)
Times They Are A-Changin' (00:02:00)
Reflecting on Standard Orbit (00:07:43)
Going Above and BEYOND (00:14:09)
The Enemy Within (00:44:34)
Canonizing ENTERPRISE (00:48:36)
The USS Frank Lin History WORKS (00:51:07)
The Commodore and Mr. AtoZ Stand Relieved (01:16:28)
Thank You for Listening to Standard Orbit (01:21:56)
Hosts
Norman C. Lao and Jeffrey Harlan
Production
C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer), Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer), Charlene Schmiedt (Executive Producer), Ken Tripp (Editor), Renee Roberts (Associate Producer), Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer), Aaron Harvey (Associate Producer), Richard Marquez (Production Manager)
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Star Trek Beyond. This episode of Standard Orbit marks the beginning of Phase III, the NCC-1701-A, call it what you will but either way Ken and Zach are excited to take the conn and discuss the latest and greatest installment in the Kelvin Timeline...Star Trek Beyond!
With 2016 marking the Star Trek franchise's golden anniversary, there was much anticipation for the third film in the newly christened Kelvin Timeline. Following the divisive reaction to Star Trek Into Darkness and the troubled production history leading up to its follow-up, Star Trek Beyond had a lot to overcome. We are happy to report, it succeeded with flying colors!
Now three years into their five year mission, where to we find our beloved crew? How did Justin Lin handle taking over the director's chair from J.J. Abrams? Has the villain-of-the-week code finally been cracked with Idris Elba's Krall? How did the passing of Leonard Nimoy influence the film? And where do we want to see the film series go next? Join us for our discussion of these questions...and BEYOND!
HostsKen Tripp and Zach Moore
FeatureWelcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:11)
Initial Thoughts (00:01:56)
Box Office (00:16:20)
Stand Out Moments (00:21:30)
Remembering Ambassador Spock (00:27:25)
Krall (00:33:55)
Jayla (00:43:36)
Music (00:46:36)
Final Thoughts, Looking Forward to Star Trek 4 (00:51:11)
Thank You for Listening to Standard Orbit (00:56:42)
ProductionC Bryan Jones (Executive Producer), Ken Tripp (Executive Producer), Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer), Charlene Schmiedt (Executive Producer), Zach Moore (Editor), Renee Roberts (Associate Producer), Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer), Aaron Harvey (Associate Producer), Richard Marquez (Production Manager)
Star Trek Las Vegas. In this episode of Standard Orbit, it's an away mission to the Rio Hotel in Las Vegas as Refit Crew takes a break from the convention floor to discuss their thoughts on Star Trek Las Vegas...from a TOS perspective of course!
It's not everyday one gets the opportunity to see all the surviving members of the TOS main cast live and in person, but we had the pleasure of exactly that at STLV50! In this round table we discuss Shatner being as lively as ever in his 80s, Koenig's recent thoughts on the decades old grudge between the "little four" and the captain, Takei's take on Sulu's sexuality in Star Trek Beyond, and finally the ever-elegant Nichelle Nichols. We wrap up with our favorite overall moments of STLV and areas where there might be room for improvement in future conventions.
HostsKen Tripp, Norman C. Lao, and Zach Moore
Guests
Brandon-Shea Mutala
FeatureWelcome to Standard Orbit! (00:00:58)
William Shatner's Panel (00:01:45)
Walker Koenig's Panel (00:10:05)
George Takei's Panel (00:28:55)
Nichelle Nichols' Tribute (00:38:15)
Favorite Moments, Room for Improvement (00:43:10)
Thank You for Listening to Standard Orbit (01:06:25)
ProductionC Bryan Jones (Executive Producer), Zach Moore (Editor and Executive Producer), Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer), Charlene Schmiedt (Executive Producer), Ken Tripp (Associate Producer), Renee Roberts (Associate Producer), Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer), Aaron Harvey (Associate Producer), Richard Marquez (Production Manager)
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Release DateMonday, August 15th, 2016
Duration01 hour 12 minutes 13 seconds
File Size69.2 MB
69,168,624 bytes
CategoriesStar Trek, TrekFm, Standard Orbit, TOS, Podcasts, Las Vegas
Tags135, Star Trek, TrekFm, Standard Orbit, TOS, Las Vegas
Keywordsstartrek, trekfm, standardorbit, tos, podcasts, lasvegas
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Norm's Reflections on The Kelvin Era Movies.
Over the last several shows on Standard Orbit - specifically episodes 133 and 134, the Commodore (Norman C. Lao) did not have the opportunity to participate in all of the thought provoking and exciting conversations as The Chief (Ken Tripp), Mr. AtoZ (Jeffrey Harlan) and new Standard Orbit crewmember Zach Moore delved deeply into the Kelvin Era cinematic universe. On the cusp of the epically anticipated Star Trek BEYOND, Norm really wanted to participate in his own way. So he decided to pull rank here and record his own thoughts on this new movie universe.
Admittedly he was ashamed of his attitude towards Star Trek 2009 and in this Supplemental Commodore's Log entry, he confesses how his fandom almost stalled as his love of the Original Series blinded him to the very tenant that Star Trek was built upon: IDIC...Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations. Challenged by that very ideal and axiom of TOS, Norm makes that very same plea to the Star Trek fandom at large and hopes that we all as the fanbase strive to understand the current state of Star Trek and move forward in a collective and positive manner.
Note: This recording was made PRIOR to the weekend before Star Trek BEYOND.
Host
Norman C. Lao
Production
C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer), Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer), Charlene Schmiedt (Executive Producer), Zach Moore (Editor), Renee Roberts (Associate Producer), Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer), Aaron Harvey (Associate Producer), Richard Marquez (Production Manager)
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Star Trek INTO DARKNESS.
In this episode of Standard Orbit, your Refit Crew continues their voyage through the Original Series “Kelvin Era” Movies with Star Trek INTO DARKNESS; the much anticipated sequel to Star Trek 2009. For the past few months, the Refit Crew has been discussing at length, the Original Series Era movies while navigating towards their final destination of BEYOND at temporal coordinates 07.22.16. After nearly 4 years of the critical and financial success of the 2009 Reboot, INTO DARKNESS roared back onto the big screen.
Even though it was the highest ever grossing Star Trek movie, earning over $467 million dollars worldwide, many “Trekkies” believed that this movie was the furthest from Gene Roddenberry’s original vision. The themes of this movie were of a darker tone, challenging not only veteran Trekkies, but a modern audience as well as INTO DARKNESS presented a future that was quite different from The Original Series source material. INTO DARKNESS definitely ushered in a new era of Star Trek cinematic storytelling. And then there was the "wrath" of Khan...or was it the "wrath" of the fans?
Hosts
Ken Tripp, Jeffrey Harlan and Zach Moore
Feature
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:20)
Trekking Into Darkness (00:02:45)
Maintaining a Positive Energy Field (00:06:06)
Losing Structural Integrity! (00:12:31)
To Khan or Not to Khan (00:21:07)
Bigger isn’t always Better (00:28:30)
The Marcus Legacy (00:34:37)
No Menagerie for Pike (00:42:06)
Out of Darkness? (00:55:11)
Thank You for Listening to Standard Orbit (01:04:29)
Production
C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer), Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer), Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer), Charlene Schmiedt (Executive Producer), Ken Tripp (Editor and Associate Producer), Renee Roberts (Associate Producer), Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer), Aaron Harvey (Associate Producer), Richard Marquez (Production Manager)
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Star Trek 2009.
In this episode of Standard Orbit, your Refit Crew continues their voyage through the Original Series “ERA” Movies with Star Trek 2009; the 11th film in the Star Trek cinematic universe. For the past several weeks, the Refit Crew has been discussing at length, the SIX Original Series Cast movies while navigating towards their final destination of BEYOND at temporal coordinates 07.22.16. Staying true to the focus of the TOS era movies, the Refit Crew circumnavigated Star Trek Generations to stay on course with the reboot of Star Trek under the newly christened ”Kelvin Timeline."
After nearly 7 years of being absent from the big screen post Nemesis, and 4 years since Enterprise and Star Trek in general left television in May of 2005…one monumental question hovered over the hearts and minds of Trekkies around the world: What is the future for Star Trek? When there were rumors of a possible return to the big screen, an even more daunting question spread throughout Trek fandom: How do you revive a franchise that is over 40 years old? Please join us as we take a look back to 2009 and the movie that rekindled Star Trek for (pardon the pun) the Next Generation.
Hosts
Ken Tripp, Jeffrey Harlan and Zach Moore
Feature
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:19)
Introducing Zach Moore to the Crew (00:02:21)
Navigating to 2009 and BEYOND (00:05:16)
The Trek Time Travel Tradition (00:09:41)
RISK is the Writers’ Business (00:17:32)
Hi Christopher…I’m Nero! (00:25:51)
NEW Tech - NO Babble (00:32:26)
Setting a New Star Trek Standard (00:43:30)
Did We Stump Mr. AtoZ? (00:50:25)
Thank You for Listening to Standard Orbit (00:52:28)
Production
C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer), Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer), Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer), Charlene Schmiedt (Executive Producer), Ken Tripp (Editor and Associate Producer), Renee Roberts (Associate Producer), Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer), Aaron Harvey (Associate Producer), Richard Marquez (Production Manager), Will Nguyen (Content Manager)
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Star Trek VI: The Re-Discovered Klingons.
In this episode of Standard Orbit, your Refit Crew continues their voyage through the Original Series Cast Movies with Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country; heading towards July 22 and BEYOND! In the fall of 1991, as the 25th anniversary was unfolding, many fans were hopeful that they would see the Original Series cast go out with grace and dignity. Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country was constantly under enormous development pressure as fans anticipated a much stronger showing for what was being rumored as the “swan song” for the Original Series Cast.
With Nicholas Meyer returning as director, coupled with the scripting collaboration of friend Denny Martin Flynn, Meyer set his team to task working off of an original idea from Leonard Nimoy; the “fall of the Berlin Wall in Space.” Re-interpreting social issues through the lens of science fiction has always been at the heart of successful Star Trek storytelling and Star Trek VI continues that tradition with incredibly heartfelt performances from the cast who, at the end, literally "signed off" their final appearances in their last feature film together as the Original Series crew.
Hosts
Norman C. Lao and Ken Tripp
Feature
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:03:46)
Rediscovering the Undiscovered Country (00:06:18)
The Commodore Salutes Anton Yelchin (00:10:30)
Navigating Turbulent Waters (00:15:24)
A Klingonesque December to Remember (00:20:50)
What the Hell is Gracie Law Doing Here? (00:26:35)
“CAPTAIN” Sulu…on Assignment (00:31:18)
Getting Past People like Kirk (00:34:52)
The Aliens’ Graveyard (00:44:40)
A Mind Meld Gone Too Far? (00:50:34)
The Memories of the Music (00:58:38)
Our Most Memorable Moments (01:04:14)
Never Ending Final Thoughts (01:10:56)
Thank You for Listening to Standard Orbit (01:29:44)
Production
C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer), Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer), Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer), Charlene Schmiedt (Executive Producer), Ken Tripp (Editor and Associate Producer), Renee Roberts (Associate Producer), Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer), Aaron Harvey (Associate Producer), Richard Marquez (Production Manager), Will Nguyen (Content Manager)
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No One Sets Out To Make A Bad Movie.
In this episode of Standard Orbit, your Refit Crew continues their voyage through the Original Series Cast Movies with Star Trek V: The Final Frontier; heading towards July 22 and BEYOND! After the enormous box office success of The Voyage Home, the studio decided to continue the cinematic universe with a fifth production: The Final Frontier. William Shatner, who had a contract that ensured he and Nimoy got equal footing, was given the reins to direct. The Final Frontier was a very challenged production and the Chief and Mr. AtoZ try to unpack the issues that plagued ST:V.
Was the plot an all too familiar and common trope in Star Trek? Did Shatner elevate the screen presence of the “Big Three” - Kirk, Spock and McCoy - at the expense of the rest of his crew and acting comrades? Did Laurence Luckinbill’s portrayal of an emotionally charged Vulcan fly in the face of what we knew of Vulcan canon from TOS Join us as we warp ahead into the finer points of The Final Frontier. We also reflect on the untimely and tragic passing of Anton Yelchin; a brilliant, young actor who will forever be loved by Star Trek fans as the Kelvin Era's Ensign Pavel Chekov.
Hosts
Ken Tripp and Jeffrey Harlan
Feature
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:08)
Remembering Anton Yelchin (00:03:00)
What Does God Need With a Shatner? (00:06:33)
A Very Familiar Final Frontier (00:12:20)
B…as in Barricade and B Plots (00:20:56)
Going Through the Motions? (00:26:00)
Playing to a Captive Audience (00:30:43)
A Very Volatile Vulcan (00:38:22)
Not So Special Effects (00:46:00)
It Could Have Been SO MUCH MORE! (00:55:45)
Thank You for Listening to Standard Orbit (01:06:54)
Production
C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer), Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer), Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer), Charlene Schmiedt (Executive Producer), Ken Tripp (Editor and Associate Producer), Renee Roberts (Associate Producer), Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer), Aaron Harvey (Associate Producer), Richard Marquez (Production Manager), Will Nguyen (Content Manager)
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Voyaging Home.
In this episode of Standard Orbit, your Refit Crew continues their voyages through the Original Series Cast Movies with Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, as they head towards July 22 and BEYOND! After the dramatic gravitas of The Wrath of Khan and The Search for Spock, there is a very obvious and light-hearted approach towards this movie as Leonard Nimoy wanted to take this in another direction. It wound up being the most successful of the Original Series cast movies at the time in 1986. And it was no secret that the return of Nicholas Meyer had a profoundly positive impact as well.
One of the strongest aspects to The Voyage Home was the story itself as the writing contributions of Harve Bennett and Nicolas Myer added to the overall partnership with Nimoy at the helm. Most of the cast got their "moment" in the movie and we discuss several of our favorite. We also discuss several Star Trek firsts in this film: we saw the first female Starfleet Captain, Christine Chapel in the background in charge of Starfleet Medical and, in our opinion, a story where the team is actually trying to make an impact to the timeline instead of restoring a timeline. We hope you enjoy our show!
Hosts
Ken Tripp and Jeffrey Harlan
Feature
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:03:02)
A Voyage Within The Voyage Home (00:04:45)
A Return to Trek’s Comedy Roots (00:11:33)
Magical Moments for the Crew (00:17:00)
Getting the Band (of writers) Back Together (00:23:22)
A Few Unfamiliar but Welcome Faces (00:26:24)
There Be Music Here (00:33:12)
Firsts of Many (00:37:36)
Thank You for Listening to Standard Orbit (00:49:32)
Production
C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer), Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer), Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer), Charlene Schmiedt (Executive Producer), Ken Tripp (Editor and Associate Producer), Renee Roberts (Associate Producer), Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer), Aaron Harvey (Associate Producer), Richard Marquez (Production Manager), Will Nguyen (Content Manager)
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Searching for Spock.
Star Trek BEYOND is nearly upon us and your refit crew felt that a “logical” follow-up to Temporal Trailer Park 1 & 2 would be to a return to the Original Series movie franchise starting with Star Trek III: The Search for Spock. Why Star Trek III? Well after the Chief's and the Commodore's conversation on Standard Orbit 123: TMP vs. TWOK: The Conversational Kobayashi Maru, the team felt that The Search for Spock would be the “logical” choice to continue covering the Original Series movie universe and to tap into all of the listeners’ nostalgia and emotional connection to those legendary stories.
The Refit Crew reminisces a great deal about how this film was Leonard Nimoy's directorial debut, how Harve Bennett wrote the entire script, discuss major themes of death and darkness in this movie starting with Valkris, through to David Marcus and culminating with the destruction of the Enterprise. Was it the right amount of drama or too much? Ultimately, this movie posited the ultimate question: Is Spock back? Join the Refit Crew, as they not only Search for Spock, but for the deeper meaning behind this wonderful contribution to the Original Series cinematic universe.
Hosts
Norman C. Lao, Jeffrey Harlan and Ken Tripp
Feature
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:02:45)
The Movies and Beyond towards BEYOND (00:03:43)
Plotting The Search for Spock (00:06:13)
How Do You Feel Mr. AtoZ? (00:10:30)
The Logical Choice for Director (00:15:36)
The Reverend Kruge (00:20:11)
The Excelsior of Comedy (00:27:24)
Bird of Prey-ing it Forward (00:31:00)
The NEW Saavik (00:34:45)
Unable to Cheat Death (00:38:21)
Vulcan Mysticism Brought Full Circle (00:48:14)
Why Not Pick Scotty? (00:54:24)
The Man Who Killed Spock (00:56:51)
A Clash About Klingons (01:04:17)
AtoZ on the Hot Seat (01:10:25)
Thank You for Listening to Standard Orbit (01:15:20)
Production
C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer), Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer), Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer), Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer), Ken Tripp (Editor and Associate Producer), Renee Roberts (Associate Producer), Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer), Richard Marquez (Production Manager), Will Nguyen (Content Manager)
Temporal Trailer Park Two.
As we continue our ramping-up to Star Trek BEYOND in July, we are going to take a look at the second-half of Star Trek movie trailers from Star Trek VI in 1991 through to the recently released BEYOND Trailer 2. Join us for a transmat beam down memory lane as we try to recall the feelings and emotions that we experienced when we first saw these trailers either in the theaters, on TV or most recently online. We also have a very special segment during the show where Mr. AND Mrs. AtoZ share their memories of a very special Paramount Studios screening of the new BEYOND trailer.
If crafted properly, movie trailers can tease, excite, and have the power to stir our imaginations into a frenzy of anticipation for an incredible motion picture experience! Trailers are a time honored tradition amongst film fans and in this case Star Trek fans. They have the power to inspire, to create wonder, and to fuel the imagination for the eventual theatrical release of the next installment in the Star Trek film franchise. As we begin counting the days to Star Trek BEYOND, let’s celebrate what this movie will mean to all of us as we continue to enjoy Star Trek’s 50th Anniversary. LLAP!
Hosts
Norman C. Lao, Jeffrey Harlan and Ken Tripp
Guest
Megan Harlan
Feature
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:05)
Strolling Down Transmat Lane (00:02:32)
1991 … The Rediscovered Country (00:03:41)
That Thorny Generational Gap (00:12:12)
Trekking forward to 2009 (00:19:26)
Trailing Into Darkness (00:29:24)
Going BEYOND with the AtoZ-es (00:37:00)
BEYOND Speculation (01:00:30)
Thank You for Listening to Standard Orbit (01:04:17)
Production
C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer), Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer), Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer), Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer), Ken Tripp (Editor and Associate Producer), Renee Roberts (Associate Producer), Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer), Richard Marquez (Production Manager), Will Nguyen (Content Manager)
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A Wagon of Trailers to the Stars.
Movie trailers…they tease, they excite, and if crafted properly, have the ability to stir our imaginations into a frenzy of anticipation for…the next trailer! But seriously, movie trailers are a time honored tradition amongst film fans and in this case Star Trek fans. They have the power to inspire, to create wonder, and to fuel the imagination for the eventual theatrical release of the next installment in the Star Trek film franchise. For this show, we are going to actually step into Mr. AtoZ' Atavachron and set the temporal parameters between 1979 and 1989 as we travel back time and in memory.
As we begin to ramp up to Star Trek BEYOND, we are going to take a look at a select group of Star Trek movie trailers from the first 10 years; starting with The Motion Picture and through to Star Trek V. Let's all take a transmat beam down memory lane as we try to recall the feelings and emotions that we experienced when we first saw these trailers either in the theaters or on TV. So please sit back, relax and breathe deeply as Mr. AtoZ sets the controls of his Atavachron to 1979 and hopefully Schmedlap isn't anywhere near us or this will be one helluva bumpy ride!
Hosts
Norman C. Lao, Jeffrey Harlan and Ken Tripp
Feature
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:07)
Gonna Go Back In Time (00:02:38)
Re-launching the Franchise in 1979 (00:04:10)
The Wrath of 1982 (00:14:31)
The Search for the Sequel’s Sequel (00:22:25)
Fun with Time-Traveling Whales (00:30:44)
Rocket Boots and Marshmellons (00:38:13)
Peak Poster Performance (00:47:38)
The Mind-Blowing Mr. AtoZ (00:56:54)
Thank You for Listening to Standard Orbit (01:01:50)
Production
C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer), Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer), Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer), Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer), Ken Tripp (Editor and Associate Producer), Renee Roberts (Associate Producer), Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer), Richard Marquez (Production Manager), Will Nguyen (Content Manager)
The Misconception of Perception.
As the old saying goes, Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder. The Original Series episode “Is There In Truth No Beauty?” from Season Three, is an incredibly deep and philosophical exploration into the more complex meanings behind the nature of one’s self. Does the superficial outweigh the essential? How can the truth survive amongst the shifting nature of human perception? As the Chief and AtoZ were away on respective missions, I beamed aboard my sisters from Educating Geeks, Alice and Megan, to help me unpack these philosophies.
At the end of this episode Spock and Miranda shared a wonderful exchange, “The glory of creation is in its infinite diversity. And the way our differences combine to create meaning and beauty." Did they tell a story that lead to the message or does the path not match with the destination? Does this episode fall into the Season Three stigma or did it set itself apart with this unique study of the human condition? Join us as we delve deeper into the IDIC, revel in the freshness of new visual POVs (especially Turbolift POV!), discover Alice’s passion for TOS Dress Uniforms and more!
Host
Norman C. Lao
Guests
Alice Baker and Megan Calcote
Feature
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:04)
Beaming In a Couple of Educated Geeks (00:02:04)
3 Perspectives on Truth and Beauty (00:07:04)
A Not So Trivial IDIC? (00:15:29)
Literally Literal First Impressions (00:17:46)
Interesting Points of View (00:24:43)
Is there in Dinner No Truth? (00:34:03)
The Abyss of IDIC (00:41:40)
Did the Truth Come Out? (00:50:18)
The International Flavor of Dress Uniforms (00:59:38)
Thank You For Listening to Standard Orbit! (01:03:42)
Production
C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer), Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer), Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer), Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer), Ken Tripp (Editor and Associate Producer), Renee Roberts (Associate Producer), Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer), Richard Marquez (Production Manager), Will Nguyen (Content Manager)
The A to Z of Trekipedia.com.
There is a truism when it comes to fandom: The Devil is in the Details ... or at many times, the lack or inconsistency thereof. Canon, in and of itself, is a very delicate proposition. It can change as easily as the creative and production teams change between projects, impacting the way that canonical information is distributed and applied to the overall fandom. We rely on these details so that we can faithfully extend our fandom and immersion. Yet, there are far too many instances where important and granular level details fall through some severely large and unstable singularities.
There is also another truism regarding fandom: If you want something done right, do it yourself. Jeffrey Harlan, Mr. Atoz of Trek.fm’s Standard Orbit, followed that very axiom and created Trekipedia.com; an encyclopedic online reference born out of a need to consolidate Star Trek facts, figures, lore and nomenclature. As a Star Trek fan-fiction writer and enthusiast, Jeffrey needed a very specific and dependable resource and database. Please join us as we discover how Trekipedia.com came to be - out of need at first, and later as both a public online resource and as a personal labor of love.
Hosts
Norman C. Lao, Jeffrey Harlan, and Ken Tripp
Feature
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:07)
The A to Z of Trekipedia.com (00:02:35)
If You Build It, Trekkies Will Come (00:06:02)
How Does One Start Using Trekipedia? (00:09:50)
Trying to Make Sense Of It All? (00:12:58)
D.I.Y. Star Trek History (00:16:47)
The Chief Grills Mr. Atoz! (00:21:32)
Granular Level Geekery (00:28:10)
The Nitpick of Nu Trek (00:40:54)
Future Challenges (00:48:01)
A One Man Mr. AtoZ Band (00:52:43)
Thank You for Listening to Standard Orbit (01:09:08)
Production
C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer), Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer), Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer), Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer), Ken Tripp (Editor and Associate Producer), Renee Roberts (Associate Producer), Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer), Richard Marquez (Production Manager), Will Nguyen (Content Manager)
Feedback from the Fans and The Babel Conference.
When the Standard Orbit “Refit” Crew began our shakedown voyage aboard the Trek.fm network on January 11, 2016, one of the tenants of our podcasting team for Trek.fm was to ensure that we - Norman C. Lao, Jeffrey Harlan and Ken Tripp - upheld the level of quality and content standards that the listeners of Standard Orbit and Trek.fm have come to expect from the incredible groundwork set by former hosts Drew Stewart and Mike Schindler. Theirs were large shoes to fill and the Refit Team had a daunting task to reach a bar that had been previously set so high with 110 shows.
Nearly four months and 14 episodes later, the Refit Team just wanted to check in with all of our supporters and listeners to see if we have settled into a nice and steady cruising speed. The Chief (Ken), Mr. AtoZ (Jeffrey) and I have a great deal of fantastic content planned for the future. But, we also want to keep all of our listeners and Red Shirts engaged in the show that is crafted for you. We have loved every second that we have brought you in these first few months and there is a great road ahead to BEYOND and STLV50! Thanks to everyone for supporting all of our efforts on Standard Orbit.
Hosts
Norman C. Lao and Ken Tripp
Feature
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:12)
E-Mail Epilogue (00:03:18)
In Defense of Mr. AtoZ (00:11:45)
Kicking the Tires (00:16:08)
Do YOU Like Italian? (00:20:11)
Our Future POV for TOS (00:24:31)
Teasing a Trailers Review (00:38:57)
The Alternative Factors (00:48:43)
Always Finding the Value in TOS (00:52:35)
The Schmedlap and Umptyscratch Awards (00:58:46)
Thank You for Listening to Standard Orbit (01:02:11)
Production
C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer), Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer), Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer), Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer), Ken Tripp (Editor and Associate Producer), Renee Roberts (Associate Producer), Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer), Richard Marquez (Production Manager), Will Nguyen (Content Manager)
The Motion Picture vs. The Wrath of Khan.
When Star Trek left the television airwaves in 1969, there was a void that was left in the hearts and minds of Trekkies around the world. The Original Series "re-runs" and the 1973 Animated Series tried to fill that void with varying degrees of success. But on May 25th, 1977, everything changed with the release of George Lucas’ STAR WARS. It created a shockwave in the film industry that challenged the very nature of science fiction storytelling and the projects that were being developed at that time, especially Star Trek: Phase II - the grandiose production to bring Star Trek back to television.
Many Trekkies believe that Phase II's evolution into Star Trek: The Motion Picture was necessary to strike while the proverbial "iron" was hot, and launch the film franchise through riding the epic financial tidal wave and wake of Star Wars. Conversely, there are also many who believe that the (arguably) most popular Star Trek movie of all time is The Wrath of Khan because it was more "profitable" as a film and because it has so totally permeated global pop culture to this very day. So ... what IS the movie that truly “saved” Star Trek and is this the "conversational" Kobayashi Maru for the Chief and the Commodore?
Hosts
Norman C. Lao and Ken Tripp
Feature
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:41)
Entering the Chief’s Movie Zone (00:03:15)
The Spark that Set this Off (00:04:42)
Tripp-ed Up by Emotional Ties (00:09:03)
Memoirs of a 10-Year Old Commodore (00:15:12)
A Wise Use of Scale (00:19:14)
The Humbling of a Hero (00:27:57)
Finding Spock Again (00:36:26)
Counselor Disco Bones (00:41:32)
Differences by Design (00:46:33)
The V’Ger Sized Element in the Room (00:57:15)
By the Numbers (01:03:26)
Settling the Scores (01:10:41)
Thank You for Listening to Standard Orbit (01:15:06)
Production
C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer), Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer), Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer), Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer), Ken Tripp (Editor and Associate Producer), Renee Roberts (Associate Producer), Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer), Richard Marquez (Production Manager), Will Nguyen (Content Manager)
The Essential Top TOS.
In this episode of Standard Orbit, we conclude our epic journey with what we believe to be the Top 15 TOS episodes for essential viewing. Over the course of Standard Orbit episodes 119, 120, and 121, we were able to academically and passionately deliberate and discover what we believe are the top five episodes for each individual season. And thank you to the members of The Babel Conference who voted to help create what can be considered as one of the most comprehensive "essential viewing" lists for any fan of The Original Series.
Our goal for this episode, and for all of the TOS "Essentials" podcasts, is to offer new perspectives to both new and veteran fans of The Original Series. Hopefully, our recommendations will be used as a TOS starter kit with episodes chosen from each season and not heavily influenced by any one in particular. We believe our listeners will truly enjoy these comprehensive recommendations compiled by their very own Refit Crew; podcasters and friends they have come to know and trust.
Feature
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:05)
A Recap of The Essentials (00:02:16)
A Balance of Season One (00:03:35)
The Season Two Machine (00:10:05)
The Unanimous Incident (00:19:45)
The Babel Conference Has Spoken! (00:24:10)
The Final, Fantastic, Fab ... Four (00:42:05)
Reflecting on the Retrospective (00:58:27)
A Message from the Chief (01:00:13)
Thank You for Listening to Standard Orbit (01:03:52)
Hosts
Norman C. Lao, Jeffrey Harlan, and Ken Tripp
Production
C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer), Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer), Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer), Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer), Ken Tripp (Editor and Associate Producer), Renee Roberts (Associate Producer), Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer), Richard Marquez (Production Manager), Will Nguyen (Content Manager)
Essential Season Three TOS.
In this episode of Standard Orbit, we continue our coverage from Episode 120; delving deeply into Season Three with a more finely tuned eye and critical perspective. When it comes to ranking the "best" episodes of The Original Series, there are Top Ten lists ... and there are TOP TEN lists. Unlike Season One, episodes from Season Three are rarely, if ever represented. Believing that these Top Ten lists are imbalanced in many ways, your Refit Team has revisited all three seasons of TOS to discover what we believe are true "essential viewing" recommendations.
Our goal for this episode, and for all of the TOS "Essentials" podcasts, is to offer new perspectives to both new and veteran fans of The Original Series. Hopefully, our recommendations will be used as a TOS starter kit with episodes chosen from each season and not heavily influenced by any one in particular. We believe our listeners will truly enjoy these comprehensive recommendations compiled by their very own Refit Crew; podcasters and friends they have come to know and trust.
Hosts
Norman C. Lao, Jeffrey Harlan, and Ken Tripp
Feature
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:11)
The Essentials Season Two Shakedown (00:03:15)
The A to Z of Peaks and Valleys (00:04:30)
Yesterday’s Web of Paradise (00:13:15)
Where the Money is Made (00:21:00)
Behind Curtain Number Four (00:34:13)
Once, Twice, Three times an AtoZ (00:43:08)
Two out of Three at Two (00:51:25)
Did the Team Get the Turkey? (00:59:16)
Polling The Babel Conference (01:11:28)
Hailing Frequencies Open (01:13:19)
Thank You for Listening to Standard Orbit (01:19:05)
Production
C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer), Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer), Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer), Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer), Ken Tripp (Editor and Associate Producer), Renee Roberts (Associate Producer), Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer), Richard Marquez (Production Manager), Will Nguyen (Content Manager)
Essential Season Two TOS.
When it comes to ranking the "best" episodes of The Original Series, there are Top Ten lists ... and there are TOP TEN lists. Unlike Season One, episodes from Seasons Two and Three are rarely represented. Believing these Top Ten lists are imbalanced in many ways, your Refit Team has revisited all three seasons of TOS to discover what we believe are true "essential viewing" recommendations. In this episode of Standard Orbit, we continue our coverage from Episode 119; delving deeply into Season Two with a more finely tuned eye and critical perspective.
Our goal for this episode, and for all of the TOS "Essentials" podcasts, is to offer a new and perhaps in many ways - different "best of" list for each season so that newcomers to The Original Series can use our recommendations as an essentials starter kit; episodes chosen from each season and not heavily influenced by any one in particular. We believe our listeners will truly enjoy these comprehensive recommendations compiled by their very own Refit Crew; podcasters and friends they have come to know and trust here on Standard Orbit.
Hosts
Norman C. Lao, Jeffrey Harlan, and Ken Tripp
Feature
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:10)
The Essentials Season One Shakedown (00:03:38)
Season Two … Essentially More Difficult (00:05:26)
A Piece of the Ultimate Pattern (00:12:30)
The Fantastic Five (00:21:28)
A Convergence at Four (00:28:25)
Atoz is Speechless at Three (00:36:29)
Essential Diversity at Two (00:42:53)
The Refit Team Never Bluffs (00:52:54)
Four Out of Five Ain’t Bad (01:01:12)
Hailing Frequencies Open (01:05:18)
Our Final Thoughts and Thank You (01:07:50)
Production
C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer), Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer), Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer), Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer), Ken Tripp (Editor and Associate Producer), Renee Roberts (Associate Producer), Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer), Richard Marquez (Production Manager), Will Nguyen (Content Manager)
Essential Season One TOS.
There are Top Ten lists ... and there are TOP TEN lists. This episode of Standard Orbit is about the latter. Many online lists, from prominent geek culture websites, favor Season One heavily and with good reason. Rarely if ever, are Seasons Two and Three as equally represented. These lists also cite City on the Edge of Forever as being the quintessential TOS episode of all time - if not for all of Star Trek. Feeling that these lists were imbalanced and incomplete, we wanted to look at each season of TOS for what we would recommend as "essential viewing."
Our goal for this episode, and for the upcoming TOS Essentials podcasts, is to offer a new and perhaps in many ways - different "best of" list for each season so that newcomers to The Original Series can use our recommendations as an essentials starter kit; episodes chosen from each season and not heavily influenced by any one in particular. We believe our listeners will truly enjoy these comprehensive recommendations compiled by their very own Refit Crew; podcasters and friends they have come to know and trust here on Standard Orbit.
Hosts
Norman C. Lao and Jeffrey Harlan and Ken Tripp
Feature
Out of the Chair Ken! (00:01:09)
How to Top the Top Ten TOS Lists (00:03:10)
Starting with Seven of Seven (00:05:07)
Shaking It Up with Pick Six (00:12:06)
Closing the Gap with Number Five (00:18:27)
Digging Deep … DEEP for Fourth Place (00:24:48)
Time to Get Serious with Number Three (00:30:34)
And Then There Were Essentially Two (00:37:42)
THE Most Difficult Choice (00:46:20)
Trimming the TOS Fat to Five (00:52:36)
Our Final Thoughts and Thank You (01:01:23)
Hailing Frequencies Open (01:06:26)
Production
C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer), Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer), Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer), Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer), Ken Tripp (Editor and Associate Producer), Renee Roberts (Associate Producer), Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer), Richard Marquez (Production Manager), Will Nguyen (Content Manager)
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The Commodores of The Original Series.
Several episodes in The Original Series introduced a few high-ranking and "intrusive" characters that shared one commonality: the rank of Commodore. From the Ahab-esque Matt Decker in The Doomsday Machine, to Robert Wesley who was in charge of the M-5 Multitronic System proceedings in The Ultimate Computer, to Commodore Stone who moderated the legal proceedings in Court Martial and several more; the Commodores were an authoritative, bureaucratic and at times overbearing extension of Starfleet Command.
The Commodores added an additional layer of dramatic effect in The Original Series as they were usually at odds with Captain Kirk, Mr, Spock and the ongoing Five Year Mission of the U.S.S. Enterprise. They were akin to the overbearing and controlling "authority figure" that Kirk, Spock and others had to struggle against and overcome; a dynamic to which many younger viewers in the late 1960's related. In the end, the Commodore rank never extended past The Original Series save a few minor references in Star Trek: The Next Generation.
Feature
Welcome to Standard Orbit (00:01:00)
And now … The Commodores! (00:01:49)
The Origins of the Rank and Title (00:02:26)
The Doomsday Decker (00:04:55)
The Multitronic Wesley (00:11:20)
A Red Shirt Commodore? (00:17:26)
Mental Projection Mendez (00:22:37)
Common Commodores (00:27:32)
The Disappearance of the Rank after TOS (00:34:34)
Hailing Frequencies Open (00:40:00)
Stump Mr. AtoZ (00:42:14)
Our Final Thoughts and Thank You (00:43:30)
Hosts
Jeffrey Harlan and Ken Tripp
Production
C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer), Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer), Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer), Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer), Ken Tripp (Editor and Associate Producer), Renee Roberts (Associate Producer), Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer), Richard Marquez (Production Manager), Will Nguyen (Content Manager)
The Enterprise Incident Commentary.
As a follow-up to Standard Orbit 116: The Real Enemy Is War Itself, The "Refit" Crew wanted to take a look at the only other episode in the entirety of the 79 of The Original Series that featured the Romulans. We also wanted to do something a little unorthodox for this podcast. We are doing a "live commentary" of The Enterprise Incident–a very polished and exciting episode from Season Three and what we felt was the perfect compliment and a fantastic continuation of the Romulans and their alluring mystique that began with Season One's Balance of Terror.
Please note that we will be commenting specifically on the HD remastered version and several of our comments address the amazing quality of the visual effects and overall production of The Enterprise Incident. If you are listening to this show in your car, or commuting to work or school, this probably won't make that much sense to you, unless of course you have this particular episode committed to memory. We hope you take the time and opportunity to sync up your rewatch of The Enterprise Incident with our commentary to accompany you. Enjoy!
Feature
Welcome to Standard Orbit (00:00:55)
Rewatching a Remastered Classic (00:01:46)
Three, Two, One … PLAY! (00:04:57)
Should Have Been The Premiere? (00:57:41)
Hailing Frequencies Open (01:03:51)
Our Final Thoughts and Thank You (01:11:46)
Subspace Signal Sweepstakes! (01:18:52)
Hosts
Norman C. Lao and Jeffrey Harlan
Production
C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer), Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer), Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer), Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer), Ken Tripp (Editor and Associate Producer), Renee Roberts (Associate Producer), Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer), Richard Marquez (Production Manager), Will Nguyen (Content Manager)
How The Enemy Below Influenced Balance of Terror.
The Enemy Below tells the story of the epic "cat and mouse" game between an American Destroyer Escort Captain and the commander of a German U-boat. This 1957 World War Two classic film directly influenced Star Trek writer Paul Schneider as he crafted the narrative for what would become one of Star Trek's greatest episodes. Balance of Terror was a ground-breaking episode for Star Trek, as it brought a "military" essence to Starfleet and allowed the audience to grasp the political tapestry of The United Federation of Planets in the 23rd Century.
Balance of Terror is a fan favorite for many reasons: the introduction of the Romulans, the humanizing of the enemy, and the application of sound naval tactics to help drive the narrative tensions. It was also famous for its bold decision to break yet another convention of the time: Women serving in combat. Almost 30 years later after this episode was produced, women were finally allowed to serve on warships. In addition, the military does not normally allow married couples on the same vessel for fear of that couple being killed outright in combat as almost seen with Robert Tomlinson and Angela Martine.
Hosts
Norman C. Lao and Jeffrey Harlan
Guest
Ken Tripp
Production
C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer), Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer), Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer), Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer), Ken Tripp (Editor and Associate Producer), Renee Roberts (Associate Producer), Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer), Richard Marquez (Production Manager), Will Nguyen (Content Manager)
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit (00:01:05)
Spock’s Brain Part Deux … Just Kidding! (00:02:48)
Ken’s Inspiration Behind Balance of Terror (00:03:45)
We Still Love Submarine Movies (00:08:55)
The Why of the Warrior (00:13:01)
Stiles of Bigotry in the 23rd Century (00:19:18)
Equal Opportunities in Peace and Wartime (00:28:06)
The Politics of Warriors (00:37:42)
Hailing Frequencies Open (00:47:28)
The NX-01 Trivia Challenge Winner! (00:52:45)
Did We Stump Mr. AtoZ? (00:54:36)
Our Final Thoughts and Thank You (00:57:48)
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The Alternative Factors.
Alternate realties, alternate universes, and alternate timelines essentially share the same family tree if you will. The point where the tree trunk meets the ground is the Big Bang; the focal point for every conceivable timeline. As the tree grows, limbs sprout off in every direction, branches sprout from those limbs, twigs sprout from those branches and so on and so forth. Most of the realities that we have seen on Star Trek are universally similar; the laws of physics, historical figures and events, significant locations and most importantly, the main cast of characters.
On May 8th 2009, the eleventh Star Trek feature film boldly went where no Trek had gone before: rebooting and reimagining the franchise under the aegis of J.J. Abrams and Bad Robot Productions. The film paid homage to the previous Star Trek continuity via a time-travel plot that ultimately created a new timeline; now only loosely connected to the prime universe. Whether it is called NuTrek or the JJ-verse, the Star Trek film continuity from 2009 is its own timeline. But the question remains: At what point did the timeline diverge from the original?
Hosts
Norman C. Lao and Jeffrey Harlan
Production
C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer), Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer), Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer), Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer), Ken Tripp (Editor and Associate Producer), Renee Roberts (Associate Producer), Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer), Richard Marquez (Production Manager), Will Nguyen (Content Manager)
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit (00:01:21)
The A to Z of Alternate Realities (00:02:37)
Defining the Terms of Temporal Engagements (00:07:58)
The Primey Wimey Timeline (00:14:51)
NARADA … and not Narendra (00:25:55)
Tiberius? You kidding me? (00:33:40)
The Specifics of Indirection (00:40:20)
There Are Always … Possibilities (00:46:43)
The NX-01 is the KEY to Time! (00:51:56)
Subspace Signals (01:01:39)
Our Final Thoughts and Thank You (01:04:44)
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Dissecting Spock's Brain.
On this episode of Standard Orbit, we prep for surgery and perform a deep dissection and examination of what Star Trek fans have labeled as the "worst" episode ever in the history of The Original Series, and was even parodied as a stage production in 2004 for a limited run in Irvine, California at the Irvine Improv! William Shatner, in his autobiography Up Till Now, and in his memoirs Star Trek: Memories, called this one of the series' worst episodes; a "tribute" to NBC executives who slashed the show's budget and placed it in a bad time slot.
There was a great deal of unrest happening behind the scenes at the beginning of Star Trek's third season. Gene Coon was trying to complete his writing contract and director Marc Daniels felt marginalized by executive producer Fred Freiberger. The show budget was always under pressure which in turn forced co-producer Robert Justman and Fred Freiberger to constantly redirect creative to fit production, increasing tensions between them and the NBC front offices. Did these underlying forces ultimately affect the return The Original Series on September 20th, 1968?
Hosts
Norman C. Lao and Jeffrey Harlan
Guest
Ken Tripp
Production
C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer), Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer), Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer), Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer), Ken Tripp (Editor and Associate Producer), Renee Roberts (Associate Producer), Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer), Richard Marquez (Production Manager), Will Nguyen (Content Manager)
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit (00:01:10)
The Most Hated Episode Ever? (00:02:37)
A Changing of the Guard (00:04:45)
The Remasters Show Production Stresses (00:08:21)
The Two Halves of Spock’s Brain (00:14:50)
A Tour DeForest Perfomance (00:23:30)
The WORST Episode Ever? (00:30:03)
Hailing Frequencies Open (00:46:29)
Our Final Thoughts and Thank You (00:50:19)
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Star Trek Beyond the Trailer.
The first trailer for Star Trek Beyond was released on December 14, 2015 and was immediately and severely criticized by the Star Trek fan community at large. Focusing too much on action, such as James T. Kirk performing some thrilling heroics on a motorcycle, the overwhelming fan response raised a very interesting question: Did the combination of Justin Lin, Director of The Fast and the Furious, in concert with the explosive styling of this trailer, cause an unjust reaction from the fans based solely on some ninety seconds of footage?
On this episode of Standard Orbit, we will take and in-depth look at the speculation surrounding the trailer, delve deeper into why the fans reacted in such a volatile manner and go even further … beyond the trailer itself. Two days after the trailer's release, Simon Pegg told audiences, “There’s a lot more story, and a lot more character stuff, and a lot more of what I would call ‘Star Trek stuff.’ But, you know, they’ve got to bring a big audience in, they’ve got to bang the drum. So to Star Trek fans, I’d say hang in there, be patient."
Hosts
Norman C. Lao and Jeffrey Harlan
Guests
Ken Tripp
Production
C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer), Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer), Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer), Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer), Ken Tripp (Editor and Associate Producer), Renee Roberts (Associate Producer), Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer), Richard Marquez (Production Manager), Will Nguyen (Content Manager)
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit (00:01:30)
The Trailer and BEYOND (00:03:14)
Being Teased by the Trailer (00:10:15)
When did Sulu have Time for a Family? (00:16:28)
A Fast and Furious Fan Response (00:30:15)
Repairing the Trust in Star Trek Fandom (00:42:34)
Being Optimistic up to a Point (00:47:11)
Our Final Thoughts and Thank You (00:57:58)
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What's Past Is Prologue.
Nostalgia is perhaps one of the most powerful forces that influences our lives. The Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary’s second definition of Nostalgia describes it as being “a wistful or excessively sentimental yearning for return to or of some past period or irrecoverable condition; also: something that evokes Nostalgia.” In today’s world of recycled Hollywood content, reboots, refreshes and retellings - has the entertainment industry created a rift in Star Trek fandom, to the point where preserving the "glory days" is the only way for some fans to move forward?
In this episode of Standard Orbit, hosts Norman C. Lao and Jeffrey Harlan are joined by Portal 47’s Larry Nemecek and Mission Log’s John Champion. They take a deep and concerned look at the power of Nostalgia and its undeniable influence over fandom's appreciation for Star Trek; specifically The Original Series, and share their observations towards Nostalgia as it continues to influence the interpretation of perhaps the greatest of Star Trek's tenants: IDIC - Infinite Diversity through Infinite Combinations.
Hosts
Norman C. Lao and Jeffrey Harlan
Guests
John Champion and Larry Nemecek
Production
C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer), Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer), Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer), Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer), Ken Tripp (Editor and Associate Producer), Renee Roberts (Associate Producer), Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer), Richard Marquez (Production Manager), Will Nguyen (Content Manager)
Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit (00:01:16)
The Definition of Nostalgia…Literally (00:04:49)
The Evergreen Influence of Nostalgia (00:05:53)
The Negativity of Nostalgia (00:13:05)
What Does Gene’s Vision Mean Today (00:30:15)
Hailing Frequencies Open (00:43:28)
Our Final Thoughts and Thank You (01:02:30)
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The Shakedown Cruise for your New Standard Orbit Team.
Welcome Original Series Fans...Trekkies...Standard Orbiters; if Enterprise has "Boomers" and Deep Space Nine has "Niners"...can Standard Orbit have "Orbiters?" Thank you for joining us on Standard Orbit's maiden voyage for 2016 with your NEW Podcasting Crew! I am incredibly proud to introduce my co-hosts: Trek.fm's Mr. AtoZ - Jeffrey Harlan, and introducing one of Trek.fm's generous Patrons who is an Associate Producer for the network and our new editor for Standard Orbit - Ken Tripp. Please give them a warm welcome as we fire up the impulse engines for a very exciting year!
Recently on the Babel Conference, Trek.fm's dedicated fan and listener page on Facebook, I have asked many of you to participate in a discussion. I wanted to hear from you; our listeners and supporters of Standard Orbit. I wanted to understand your expectations and the topics you would enjoy hearing during this new podcasting season. As your hosting team, we wanted to make sure that we are all on this journey together and keeping the "Hailing Frequencies Open" for me is a very important step. As Kirk said to Bones in 2009, "Buckle Up!"
Hosts
Norman C. Lao and Jeffrey Harlan
Guest
Ken Tripp
Production
C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer), Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer), Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer), Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer), Ken Tripp (Editor and Associate Producer), Renee Roberts (Associate Producer), Richard Rutledge (Associate Producer), Richard Marquez (Production Manager), Will Nguyen (Content Manager)
Chapters
Welcome Standard Orbiters! (00:01:32)
Introducing Your Refit Crew (00:02:18)
Hailing Frequencies Open (00:05:56)
Reactions to Our Transfer Orders (00:07:45)
Finding the Value In Every TOS Episode (00:13:10)
The Refit’s Mission for Season Three (00:18:53)
Reviewing the Historical Documents (00:22:15)
Keeping the Engines Positively Charged (00:32:58)
Talking About THEIR Generation (00:37:42)
A Literal Literary Crossover (00:45:30)
Our Final Thoughts and Thank You (00:51:10)
Standard Orbit 1.0 Finale.
All good things must come to an end. Thankfully for you, this is only going to be a change. In the final episode of Standard Orbit 1.0, Mike and Drew reminisce about the times they shared bringing you the past 109 episodes. We talk about the history of the show, the moments that stick out to us, and what we've learned from doing the show. Thanks for everything, and stay tuned for 2.0!
Also, we forgot to thank Doug E. Graves for letting us use his TOS.5 Enterprise as our cover image all these episodes!
Hosts Drew Stewart and Mike Schindler Editor and Producer Drew Stewart
Executive Producers
Norman C. Lao, Matthew Rushing, Charlynn Schmiedt, and C Bryan Jones
Associate Producers Renee Roberts and Richard Rutledge, Jr.
Production Manager Richard Marquez Content Manager Will Nguyen
ChaptersHistory of the Show (00:03:16) Favorite Moments (00:14:53) Least Favorite Moments? (00:22:06) Episode Opinion Change (00:26:42) What Have We Learned (00:30:33) Passing It On (00:35:06) Final Final Thoughts (00:37:48) Special Thanks (00:40:22) Closing (00:46:27)
The Ultimate Top Ten List.
If there's one thing Standard Orbit 1.0 loves, it's lists. So it's only appropriate that for the penultimate episode, Mike and Drew go over their top ten favorite TOS adventures. Some obvious choices, some shocking, and a surprising lack of crossover between the two lists make this truly The Ultimate Top Ten List.
Hosts Drew Stewart and Mike Schindler Editor and Producer Drew Stewart
Executive Producers
Norman C. Lao, Matthew Rushing, Charlynn Schmiedt, and C Bryan Jones
Associate Producers Renee Roberts and Richard Rutledge, Jr.
Production Manager Richard Marquez Content Manager Will Nguyen
Chapters
The Last List (00:01:05) Mike’s Number 10 (00:02:30) Drew’s Number 9 (00:04:32) Mike’s Number 9 (00:05:38) Mike’s Number 8 (00:07:08) Drew’s Number 8 / Mike’s Number 7 (00:08:33) Drew’s Number 7 (00:12:24) Mike’s Number 6 / Drew’s Number 10 (00:13:45) Drew’s Number 6 (00:16:01) Drew’s Number 5 (00:18:02) Mike’s Number 4 (00:19:52) Drew’s Number 4 (00:28:03) Drew’s Number 3 (00:33:09) Mike’s Number 2 (00:34:47) Drew’s Number 2 / Mike’s Number 5 (00:37:06) Mike’s Number 1 (00:38:26) Drew’s Number 1 / Mike’s Number 3 (00:42:33) Wrap-up (00:45:28) Closing (00:46:54)
City On The Edge Of Forever Commentary.
Sometimes you have to save the best for last. In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew do a commentary for arguably the best episode of the entire franchise, "The City On The Edge Of Forever". We debate if it is actually the best episode, and if you should show it to someone as a good example of what Star Trek is. We also talk about the early drafts compared to the final episode, debate which Terminator movie is the worst, if Magic Mike is Boogie Nights For Babies, and how you can't second guess every choice you make.
Hosts Drew Stewart and Mike Schindler Editor and Producer Drew Stewart
Executive Producers
Norman C. Lao, Matthew Rushing, Charlynn Schmiedt, and C Bryan Jones
Associate Producers Renee Roberts and Richard Rutledge, Jr.
Production Manager Richard Marquez Content Manager Will Nguyen
ChaptersInstructions (00:01:25) Commentary Start (00:02:41) Closing (00:52:41)
Unmade: Phase II with Ben Robinson.
Perhaps the greatest unmade project from the First Dark Ages of Trek was an abandoned series known now as "Phase II". In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew are joined by writer/editor Ben Robinson, who shares his discoveries about the series. From unmade episodes to unused actors, we go over as much as we could in the time we had. Ben also teases about the future of the Eaglemoss Starship Collection that he manages.
Hosts Drew Stewart and Mike Schindler
Guest
Ben Robinson Editor and Producer Drew Stewart
Executive Producers
Norman C. Lao, Matthew Rushing, Charlynn Schmiedt, and C Bryan Jones
Associate Producers Renee Roberts and Richard Rutledge, Jr.
Production Manager Richard Marquez Content Manager Will Nguyen
ChaptersMeet Ben (00:01:01) What was Phase II? (00:02:47) TOS Season 4 (00:05:40) Early TNG (00:16:42) The Design (00:20:02) “In Thy Image” (00:26:42) “The Child” & “Devil’s Due” (00:29:04) “Kitumba” (00:33:04) Other Unmades (00:38:42) The Writers (00:42:02) Alternate Future (00:43:56) Too Much Information (00:50:23) Eaglemoss (00:53:35) Goodbye to Ben (01:02:00) Closing (01:04:12)
Return of the Archons Commentary.
Before we go, there's a certain computer-god we have to address. In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew do a commentary for Landru and "Return of the Archons". Does The Purge have the “exact same plot” as this episode? Does Mike have a radical new interpretation of this episode? What does Drew want that dungeon set for? Find out all this and more, as we talk over another episode!
Hosts Drew Stewart and Mike Schindler Editor and Producer Drew Stewart
Executive Producers
Norman C. Lao, Matthew Rushing, Charlynn Schmiedt, and C Bryan Jones
Associate Producers Renee Roberts and Richard Rutledge, Jr.
Production Manager Richard Marquez Content Manager Will Nguyen
Chapters
Introduction (00:00:50) Commentary Start (00:02:53) Final Thoughts (00:54:10) Closing (00:55:14)
Ongoing Comics With Sarah Gaydos & Mike Johnson.
We spent a lot of time in the last 2 years talking about IDW's "Star Trek Ongoing" comic and comparing it to the original episodes. In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew are joined by Ongoing editor Sarah Gaydos and writer Mike Johnson to talk about how comics get made. We talk about timelines, contingencies, academies, legacies, and how right your hosts are about more than you think.
Hosts
Drew Stewart and Mike Schindler
Guests
Sarah Gaydos and Mike Johnson Editor and Producer Drew Stewart
Executive Producers
Norman C. Lao, Matthew Rushing, Charlynn Schmiedt, and C Bryan Jones
Associate Producers Renee Roberts and Richard Rutledge, Jr.
Production Manager Richard Marquez Content Manager Will Nguyen
ChaptersMeet Sarah and Mike (00:02:47) Planning In Advance (00:04:57) Leading Into Darkness and BEYOND (00:06:52) Comparison Comparisons (00:12:25) Time To Talk Timelines (00:17:35) Going Back to Comparisons (00:22:15) Contingency Plans (00:25:33) Crossovers (00:27:19) Starfleet Academy (00:31:01) Spock’s Legacy (00:36:44) Goodbye to Sarah and Mike (00:39:38) Drew & Mike Talk Series 6 (00:41:12) Closing (00:52:07)
Mike & Drew’s Final Thoughts on TAS.
While its come up a few times in conversation, we've not really delved deep into The Animated Series. In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew give their thoughts on the only Star Trek series from the 70's. Is the writing really that bad? Does the animation need to be updated? And who let Spock do magic?
Hosts Drew Stewart and Mike Schindler Editor and Producer Drew Stewart
Executive Producers
Norman C. Lao, Matthew Rushing, Charlynn Schmiedt, and C Bryan Jones
Associate Producers Renee Roberts and Richard Rutledge, Jr.
Production Manager Richard Marquez Content Manager Will Nguyen
Chapters
Remembering Howard A. Anderson Jr. (00:01:01) TAS: Canon? The Final Word (00:04:17) Our First Experiences (00:08:51) Animation: The Final Word (00:11:10) Writing: The Final Word (00:19:02) Worthwhile Episodes (00:22:22) Worthwhile Series? (00:27:43) The Clone Wars (00:30:53) Closing (00:35:44)
Unmade: Planet Of The Titans.
There are so many unmade Star Trek projects out there, it's good to have a source to help us sort them out. In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew are joined by "Knowledgeable Person Of Star Trek" John Tenuto to continue our miniseries on the post-TOS era. While there isn't an available script out there for "Planet of the Titans", there's plenty of behind the scenes information. Find out how George Lucas was involved in pre-production, who all was asked to direct, and how the story related to a similarly titled sci-fi movie.
Hosts Drew Stewart and Mike Schindler
Guest
John Tenuto Editor and Producer Drew Stewart
Executive Producers
Norman C. Lao, Matthew Rushing, and C Bryan Jones
Associate Producers Renee Roberts and Richard Rutledge, Jr.
Production Manager Richard Marquez Content Manager Will Nguyen
Chapters
The What If’s Of Star Trek (00:01:12) The God Thing (00:02:00) Writing Titans (00:12:58) What Went Wrong (00:31:15) Keeping It Alive (00:36:09) Wait, What? Come On. (00:41:36) TMP vs POTT (00:46:36) Goodbye To John (01:00:14) Closing (01:00:56)
BridgeMate Rematch.
Last week on Earl Grey 109, your "Maroon Monsters" were victorious in BridgeMates, the "how well do you know your cohost" game show. In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew welcome guest host Phillip Gilfus and "Team Free Enterprise" to the Rec Deck for a rematch. Can our TNG friends find victory in the 23rd century? Will your hosts' friendship last long enough to make it the last 8 episodes of their tenure? FIND OUT as we play the game that's been sweeping the network!
Hosts Drew Stewart and Mike Schindler
Guests
Phillip Gilfus, Daniel Proulx, and Darren Moser Editor and Producer Drew Stewart
Executive Producers
Norman C. Lao, Matthew Rushing, Charlynn Schmiedt, and C Bryan Jones
Associate Producers Renee Roberts and Richard Rutledge, Jr.
Production Manager Richard Marquez Content Manager Will Nguyen
Chapters
Introduction To The Game (00:02:50) Round 1 (00:06:31) Round 2 (00:19:44) Round 3 (00:33:19) Bonus Round (00:49:58) Bonus Bonus Round (00:51:17) Winners (00:54:00) Bon Voyage Team Free Enterprise (00:55:21) Closing (00:59:51)
Post-TOS with Marc Cushman.
Just because The Original Series ended didn't mean the story was over. In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew have Marc Cushman, author of the "These Are The Voyages" book series, on to give us hints about what happened in the 70's for our intrepid crew. From Paramount not being able to get a fourth network off the ground to NBC begging for more Star Trek to how on earth a Saturday morning cartoon was able to get away with Spock drawing a pentagram on the floor so he can do magic(k), we cover all kinds of subjects on our way to The Next Generation.
Hosts Drew Stewart and Mike Schindler
Guest
Marc Cushman Editor and Producer Drew Stewart
Executive Producers
Norman C. Lao, Matthew Rushing, Charlynn Schmiedt, and C Bryan Jones
Associate Producers Renee Roberts and Richard Rutledge, Jr.
Production Manager Richard Marquez Content Manager Will Nguyen
Chapters
Marc Cushman Continues (00:01:21) What Happens Next (00:06:37) Book 4mat (00:13:53) Memos (00:17:39) TAS (00:23:49) Making History (00:27:53) Starts And Stops (00:34:48) Publishing Woes (00:37:23) The Next Generation (00:41:51) Release Dates (00:50:12) Where To Find Them (01:01:19) Closing (01:09:23)
Favorite Episodes of Other Series.
After 100 episodes of talking about Original Series, you have to stop and give some love to the series that inherited it's mantle. In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew shake the other 615-ish episodes of the franchise to see what rises to the top. We spoil episodes, random movies and TV shows, and various other things that come up as we go through our favorite/best episodes, arcs, movies, and series.
DON'T MISS THE LAST HALF OF THE SHOW, where we have some VERY IMPORTANT spoilers on the FUTURE OF STANDARD ORBIT with some SECRET GUESTS!
Hosts Drew Stewart and Mike Schindler
Guests
???? Editor and Producer Drew Stewart
Executive Producers
Norman C. Lao, Matthew Rushing, Charlynn Schmiedt, and C Bryan Jones
Associate Producers Renee Roberts and Richard Rutledge, Jr.
Production Manager Richard Marquez Content Manager Will Nguyen
Chapters
ONE HUNDRED! (00:01:14) Drew’s Best/Favorite Single Episode (00:06:33) Mike’s Best/Favorite Single Episode (00:12:02) Drew’s Favorite/Best Multi-Part Episode (00:18:25) Mike’s Favorite/Best Multi-Part Episode (00:23:41) Both’s Best/Favorite Movie (00:29:05) Both’s Favorite/Best Series (00:36:15) IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT (00:44:34) Closing (01:19:32)
Deep Space Nine: “Trials and Tribble-ations” with Matthew Rushing.
Anniversaries should be special times, bringing loved ones together no matter how far apart they may be. In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew are joined by Matthew Rushing from The Orb to discuss Deep Space Nine's love letter to The Original Series, "Trials and Tribble-ations". We talk about the difficulty of picking the best episode of DS9, which version of the K-7 mission actually happened, and how it works for people who've only seen TOS.
Hosts
Drew Stewart and Mike Schindler
Guest
Matthew Rushing
Editor and Producer
Drew Stewart
Executive Producers
Norman C. Lao, Matthew Rushing, Charlynn Schmiedt, and C Bryan Jones
Associate Producers
Renee Roberts and Richard Rutledge, Jr.
Production Manager
Richard Marquez
Content Manager
Will Nguyen
Chapters
Much Trials. Many Tribbles. (00:02:07)
In The Top Ten? (00:10:00)
Perfecting Perfection (00:16:58)
From A TOS Perspective (00:28:35)
Goodbye To Matt (00:41:32)
Closing (00:42:52)
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IDW Ongoing Comic Comparison: The Tholian Webs.
Sometimes you can't help but go a little mad sometimes, especially when your ship gets caught in interphase and surrounded by an impenetrable web. In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew catch up with the IDW Ongoing comics and compare their "The Tholian Webs" with the original episode. During the episode, Mike manages to fix the logic of a similar Next Generation episode, we discuss why some people pronounce "Han" differently, and Drew comes up with another theory of what character Idris Elba is going to play in Star Trek Beyond.
Hosts
Drew Stewart and Mike Schindler
Editor and Producer
Drew Stewart
Executive Producers
Norman C. Lao, Matthew Rushing, and C Bryan Jones
Associate Producers
Renee Roberts and Richard Rutledge, Jr.
Production Manager
Richard Marquez
Content Manager
Will Nguyen
Chapters
Mike Fills In The Blanks (00:03:04)
Issue 1 (00:05:36)
Issue 2 (00:23:57)
Final Thoughts (00:31:26)
Closing (00:34:21)
Voyager: “Flashback” with Charlynn Schmiedt.
Not every crossover between series can be a winner. In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew are joined by Charlynn from To The Journey to flash back to "Flashback". While it is cool that they managed to get the entire crew from The Undiscovered Country back on board (except for Christian Slater), the episode begs a lot of questions like: How do memories see observers? Was Janeway too busy to watch TOS like the TNG crew did? Did she watch it later as inspiration for her actions in the later seasons of VGR? Is “Flashback” the canon expanded universe of Star Trek? Find out if we can answer these questions and more in our discussion! Also, we answer listener mail including a voicemail!
Hosts
Drew Stewart and Mike Schindler
Guest
Charlynn Schmiedt
Editor and Producer
Drew Stewart
Executive Producers
Norman C. Lao, Matthew Rushing, and C Bryan Jones
Associate Producers
Renee Roberts and Richard Rutledge, Jr.
Production Manager
Richard Marquez
Content Manager
Will Nguyen
Chapters
Getting The Crew Back Together (00:03:00)
Writing (00:08:41)
The Episode On The Whole (00:16:58)
From The TOS Perspective (00:24:17)
“The NEW Star Trek Excelsior With John Cho!” (00:32:07)
Final Thoughts (00:43:37)
Goodbye to Char (00:46:31)
Closing (00:48:01)
Trekipedia with Jeffery Harlan.
For some people, history is life, even if its fictional history. In this episode ofStandard Orbit, Mike and Drew talk to Jeffery Harlan about his website, "Trekipedia" and what has been called the "grand unified theory of Star Trek". As we get to know him and his site, Jeffery amazes us with trivia, gives us reading recommendations, and lets us know just how intensive building a site like this can be.
Hosts
Drew Stewart and Mike Schindler
Guest
Jeffrey Harlan
Editor and Producer
Drew Stewart
Executive Producers
Norman C. Lao, Matthew Rushing, and C Bryan Jones
Associate Producers
Renee Roberts and Richard Rutledge, Jr.
Production Manager
Richard Marquez
Content Manager
Will Nguyen
Chapters
Getting To Know Jeff (00:01:33)
What is Trekipedia? (00:24:56)
Goodbye To Jeff (00:46:21)
Closing (00:49:57)
The Next Generation: “Relics” with Earl Grey.
Sometimes in the run of a show, you pull out all the stops and have crazy guests from other shows. In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike & Drew are joined by the time-shifted crew of Earl Grey to discuss the time-shifted Scotty in "Relics". Can Scotty survive in a world of technobabble? Did the TNG crew watch TOS, so that’s why they don’t seem to care about Scotty? Does the Holodeck have an “I Feel Lucky” button? Is “Relics” a secret backdoor pilot to a future UPN show? Find out all this and more in this overflowing episode!
Hosts
Drew Stewart and Mike Schindler
Guests
Philip Gilfus
Darren Moser
Daniel Proulx
Editor and Producer
Drew Stewart
Executive Producers
Norman C. Lao, Matthew Rushing, and C Bryan Jones
Associate Producers
Renee Roberts and Richard Rutledge, Jr.
Production Manager
Richard Marquez
Content Manager
Will Nguyen
Chapters
Meet The Next Generation (00:00:48)
What Is This Show? (00:02:36)
Thoughts On The Whole (00:05:59)
The Holodeck Scene (00:36:07)
Final Thoughts (00:50:06)
Goodbye Earl (Grey) (00:58:40)
Closing (01:00:50)
Behind The Scenes of Star Trek VI.
Everyone knows the story of the making of most of the Star Trek movies, but it usually seems like Star Trek VI gets lost in the shuffle. In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew are joined by John Tenuto, who tells us the details of what happened in the making of the original crew's final solo mission. From abandoned concepts to the production to the people who worked behind the scenes, John lets us in on everything he knows. Also Mike asks "the nerdiest question ever asked on a Star Trek podcast" and gets it answered!
Cover Photograph Courtesy of Nicholas Meyer/The Papers of Nicholas Meyer Collection at the University of Iowa Library.
Hosts
Drew Stewart and Mike Schindler
Guest
John Tenuto
Editor and Producer
Drew Stewart
Executive Producers
Norman C. Lao, Matthew Rushing, and C Bryan Jones
Associate Producers
Renee Roberts and Richard Rutledge, Jr.
Production Manager
Richard Marquez
Content Manager
Will Nguyen
ChaptersThe Original Plans (00:02:42)
The All-New Plan (00:20:46)
The Production (00:29:04)
The Unsung Heroes (00:40:13)
The Post-Production (00:45:52)
The Release & Reactions (00:49:45)
Wrap Up (01:04:31)
Closing (01:07:39)
Star Trek Las Vegas 2015.
Every year, the City of Lights plays host to the largest Star Trek convention in the country. And every so often, one of your hosts is there. In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike tells Drew all about his experiences and thoughts on Star Trek Las Vegas 2015. Who'd he see? Who'd he get to hang out with? What'd he learn about? Find out this and his opinions on the convention in this Sin City-ful episode!
Hosts
Drew Stewart and Mike Schindler
Editor
Mike Schindler
Producer
Drew Stewart
Executive Producers
Norman C. Lao, Matthew Rushing, and C Bryan Jones
Associate Producers
Renee Roberts and Richard Rutledge, Jr.
Production Manager
Richard Marquez
Content Manager
Will Nguyen
Chapters
STLV 2015 (00:01:55)
Closing (00:40:45)
IDW Ongoing Comic Comparison: Untitled Gorn Comic.
Issue 24 of Star Trek Ongoing may not have a title, but it sure is the sequel to a video game no one played. In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew discuss the comic that references a video game that contradicts both the second movie and the comic it is also a sequel to. The Gorn are back, and more peaceful than ever! What will JJ-Kirk do when he has to face off against the Gorn? Why are these Gorn from a different galaxy? And why do the hosts talk about Indy Hat Bashing? Find out in this battle-tastic episode!
Hosts
Drew Stewart and Mike Schindler
Editor and Producer
Drew Stewart
Executive Producers
Norman C. Lao, Matthew Rushing, and C Bryan Jones
Associate Producers
Renee Roberts and Richard Rutledge, Jr.
Production Manager
Richard Marquez
Content Manager
Will Nguyen
Chapters
Sequel To A Video Game (00:00:54)
Issue Breakdown (00:08:25)
Conclusion (00:29:02)
Closing (00:32:30)
Casting An Excelsior Series.
It seems that everyone has an idea for what the next Trek series should be. In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew go through their ideal cast list for a show following Sulu on the JJ-Verse Excelsior. We have some unique choices of the characters that should be on the show, and some really unique choices of who should play them. Find out who made the fantasy casting couch and why in this unique episode!
Hosts
Drew Stewart and Mike Schindler
Editor and Producer
Drew Stewart
Executive Producers
Norman C. Lao, Matthew Rushing, and C Bryan Jones
Associate Producers
Renee Roberts and Richard Rutledge, Jr.
Production Manager
Richard Marquez
Content Manager
Will Nguyen
Chapters
The Next Next Generation (00:06:04)
Sulu (00:09:45)
Rand (00:10:23)
Tuvok (00:15:18)
Chapel (00:19:35)
Valtane (00:24:57)
Marcus & Saavik (00:26:46)
Wrap Up (00:33:54)
Closing (00:35:16)
The JJ-Verse Movies with @FirstTimeTrek.
Every good series must come to an end. In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew talk to Andi about her feelings on JJ Abrams' takes on the Star Trek Universe. We discuss 2009's crossover appeal, how the minor characters were used in both movies, and our shared problems with Into Darkness.
Hosts
Drew Stewart and Mike Schindler
Guest
Andi (@FirstTimeTrek)
Editor and Producer
Drew Stewart
Executive Producers
Norman C. Lao, Matthew Rushing, and C Bryan Jones
Associate Producers
Renee Roberts and Richard Rutledge, Jr.
Production Manager
Richard Marquez
Content Manager
Will Nguyen
Chapters
Space Adventure 2009 (00:01:53)
Into Trolling (00:21:47)
Into Conclusion (00:45:19)
Closing (00:49:20)
IDW Ongoing Comic Comparison: After Darkness.
There comes a time in every young Vulcan's life when he is drawn back to his home planet to mate or die. But what happens when that planet was sucked into an artificial black hole? In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew go through the "After Darkness" comic book series and compare it to "Amok Time". We discuss the idea of comic book events in general, how many times the five year mission gets started, and how cool it is to utilize existing technology to solve the Problem of the Week.
Hosts
Drew Stewart and Mike Schindler
Editor and Producer
Drew Stewart
Executive Producers
Norman C. Lao, Matthew Rushing, and C Bryan Jones
Associate Producers
Renee Roberts and Richard Rutledge, Jr.
Production Manager
Richard Marquez
Content Manager
Will Nguyen
Chapters
Lando’s Not A Comic, He’s A Man (00:00:59)
The Comic Book Event Of The Summer (00:02:56)
Issue 1 (00:07:54)
Issue 2 (00:15:35)
Issue 3 (00:25:00)
Closing (00:34:36)
Remembering James Horner.
When the producers of Star Trek II found they couldn't afford Jerry Goldsmith again, they found a young man by the name of James Horner to score their film. This launched Horner into becoming one of the most prolific film composers of the modern era. In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew go through Horner's work in honor of his recent passing. We discuss the films he worked on, the themes he uses throughout his scores, and touch on such diverse topics as the Black Sox Scandal of 1919, Jim Lovell, and The Jennifer Connelly Standing On A Pier Trilogy.
Hosts
Drew Stewart and Mike Schindler
Editor and Producer
Drew Stewart
Executive Producers
Norman C. Lao, Matthew Rushing, and C Bryan Jones
Associate Producers
Renee Roberts and Richard Rutledge, Jr.
Production Manager
Richard Marquez
Content Manager
Will Nguyen
Chapters
Another Loss (00:00:50)
Contribution to Trek (00:02:12)
Horner Style (00:08:21)
His Other Work (00:17:00)
Farewell (00:34:52)
Closing (00:35:57)
The Tholian Web Commentary.
The final part of our Mirror Universe series starts at the end. Or is it the beginning? Either way, the Enterprise is trapped in Tholian space and Kirk is stuck in a mirror. In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew do a commentary for the classic episode "The Tholian Web". We bring up questionable editing choices, bad effects, an infinite number of Kirk recordings, and Tholian obsession with sports. Did we spot Bashir’s great-great-grandfather toward the end there? Also, Mike teaches Drew old moonshine techniques and Drew tells Mike about adding digital lobsters to Annie Hall.
Hosts
Drew Stewart and Mike Schindler
Editor and Producer
Drew Stewart
Executive Producers
Norman C. Lao, Matthew Rushing, and C Bryan Jones
Associate Producers
Renee Roberts and Richard Rutledge, Jr.
Production Manager
Richard Marquez
Content Manager
Will Nguyen
Chapters
Intro (00:00:48)
Commentary Start (00:01:46)
Closing (00:52:10)
Enterprise: “In A Mirror Darkly” with Norman Lao.
When the producers of Enterprise decided to do a Mirror Universe episode in their final season, they went all out and made it a sequel AND prequel to two different episodes of The Original Series. In this episode of Standard Orbit, Drew and Mike are joined by Norman Lao from Warp Five to discuss the cross over between the two shows. How were they allowed to spend so much money on a show they knew wasn't coming back? Was using a bunch of that money to CGI some of the TOS aliens a wise choice? Are Mirror episodes even worth it to begin with? Find out what everyone thinks about these and more in this crossed over episode!
Hosts
Drew Stewart and Mike Schindler
Guest
Norman Lao
Editor and Producer
Drew Stewart
Executive Producers
Norman C. Lao, Matthew Rushing, and C Bryan Jones
Associate Producers
Renee Roberts and Richard Rutledge, Jr.
Production Manager
Richard Marquez
Content Manager
Will Nguyen
ChaptersNorm Drops Out Of Warp Five (00:00:50)
Sidequel to First Contact (00:02:16)
Those Opening Credits Though (00:10:45)
Sequel To The Tholian Web (00:20:24)
The Alien Effects (00:39:45)
ACTING! (00:48:43)
Prequel to Mirror Mirror (00:52:35)
Vulcan Facial Hair (00:55:36)
Closing (00:58:00)
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IDW Ongoing Comic Comparison: Mirrored.
The Mirror Universe: It's always there, lurking in the shadows, even in the JJ-Verse. In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew go through the IDW comic "Mirrored" and try to figure out what it all means. We compare the JJ-Mirror-Universe with the JJ-Verse, the Prime Universe, and the Prime-Mirror-Universe. And we ponder whether the JJ-Verse itself is an alternate timeline or an alternate universe.
Hosts
Drew Stewart and Mike Schindler
Editor and Producer
Drew Stewart
Executive Producers
Norman C. Lao, Matthew Rushing, and C Bryan Jones
Associate Producers
Renee Roberts and Richard Rutledge, Jr.
Production Manager
Richard Marquez
Content Manager
Will Nguyen
Chapters
Issue 1 Breakdown (00:01:15)
Issue 2 Breakdown (00:20:20)
Comparison With The Episode (00:32:45)
Closing (00:36:59)
The Classic TOS Movies with @FirstTimeTrek.
Do you remember watching the Star Trek movies for the first time? Andi sure does, because she just did! In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew have Andi share her thoughts on each of the 6 original Star Trek movies. Find out how she feels about each movie without having the benefit of growing up with them!
Hosts
Drew Stewart and Mike Schindler
Guest
Andi VanderKolk
Editor and Producer
Drew Stewart
Executive Producers
Norman C. Lao, Matthew Rushing, and C Bryan Jones
Associate Producers
Renee Roberts and Richard Rutledge, Jr.
Production Manager
Richard Marquez
Content Manager
Will Nguyen
Chapters
Finally Caught Up (00:01:21)
The First Picture (00:02:11)
The Wrath of First (00:11:22)
The First for Spock (00:13:51)
The Voyage First (00:26:59)
The Final First (00:35:23)
The Undiscovered First (00:45:44)
TO BE CONTINUED… (00:54:24)
Closing (00:56:26)
Plato’s Stepchildren Commentary With @FirstTimeTrek.
A lot of Season 3 episodes get a bad rap. Do they all deserve it? In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew are joined by Andi as she walks us through "Plato's Stepchildren", showing us that it may not be as bad as we think. We compare the episode to such diverse films as Airplane!, Harry Potter & The Goblet of Fire, and Eyes Wide Shut, while discovering that it's hard to draw the line between what is embarrassing for the character to do and what the actor has to do.
No animals were harmed in the making of this podcast.
Hosts
Drew Stewart and Mike Schindler
Guest
Andi (@FirstTimeTrek)
Editor and Producer
Drew Stewart
Executive Producers
Norman C. Lao, Matthew Rushing, and C Bryan Jones
Associate Producers
Rene Roberts and Richard Rutledge, Jr.
Production Manager
Richard Marquez
Content Manager
Will Nguyen
Chapters
Commentary Start (00:03:03)
Final Thoughts (00:54:05)
Farewells (00:57:30)
Closing (00:59:10)
Creating The Standard Orbit Canon: The Movies.
The time has come to fit the final piece of the puzzle into our canon. In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew go through the movies to decide what needs to be kept to tell the story of TOS. Do we need all the movies? Do we only really need The Undiscovered Country? What about those other movies? Each one goes on the chopping block in the lead up to the final reveal of the official "Standard Orbit Canon"!
Hosts
Drew Stewart and Mike Schindler
Editor and Producer
Drew Stewart
Executive Producers
Norman C. Lao, Matthew Rushing, and C Bryan Jones
Associate Producer
Richard Rutledge, Jr.
Production Manager
Richard Marquez
Content Manager
Will Nguyen
Chapters
The Final Canon (00:00:50)
The Motion Picture (00:02:32)
The Wrath of Khan (00:07:28)
The Search for Spock (00:09:55)
The Voyage Home (00:13:09)
The Final Frontier (00:15:30)
The Undiscovered Country (00:18:35)
Star Trek 2009 (00:22:30)
Into Darkness (00:27:04)
The Final Totals (00:28:44)
Closing (00:30:32)
IDW Ongoing Comic Comparison: The Redshirt's Tale.
Every series needs its "Lower Decks", where we witness events from the point of view of the lesser-known but still important people. In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew talk about the IDW comic that tells the story of "The Apple" from the point of view of the redshirts. This issue lets us know what the rest of the crew feels about everyone's rushed promotions at the end of Star Trek 2009, but more importantly, how important redshirts are for a ship to function. We also talk sports mascots, both real and fictional, how the uniforms of background characters may actually be different from the "hero" uniforms, and ponder what sort of Thanksgiving is actually celebrated in the future.
Hosts
Drew Stewart and Mike Schindler
Editor and Producer
Drew Stewart
Executive Producers
Norman C. Lao, Matthew Rushing, and C Bryan Jones
Associate Producer
Richard Rutledge, Jr.
Production Manager
Richard Marquez
Content Manager
Will Nguyen
ChaptersHendorff (00:02:33)
Re-Meeting The Crew (00:05:03)
The Redshirt Cliche (00:15:29)
The Actual Episode (00:17:46)
Cupcake Into Darkness (00:27:17)
Closing (00:30:07)
Season Three with @FirstTimeTrek.
Is the third season of The Original Series really as bad as Trekkies make it seem? Would it break first time watchers having to sit through it? In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew are joined again by Andi—a.k.a. "FirstTimeTrek"— who has been live tweeting her experience of watching Star Trek for the first time. Find out if she came through the season unscathed and if she managed to pluck any jewels from the slime.
Hosts
Drew Stewart and Mike Schindler
Guest
Andi (@FirstTimeTrek)
Editor and Producer
Drew Stewart
Associate Producer
Richard Rutledge, Jr.
Production Manager
Richard Marquez
Content Coordinator
Will Nguyen
Chapters
A Certain Amount of Baggage (00:01:38)
Thoughts on Season 3 (00:05:30)
Season Three Not Favorites (00:09:46)
The Paradise Syndrome (00:10:27)
Turnabout Intruder (00:14:21)
Season Three Favorites / The Enterprise Incident (00:18:36)
The Tholian Web / Whom Gods Destroy (00:21:28)
Let That Be Your Last Battlefield (00:29:00)
Decent But Not Great (00:32:40)
Thoughts On TOS Overall (00:34:50)
Looking Forward To The Movies(00:40:16)
Goodbye To Andi (00:43:00)
Closing (00:48:25)
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What If “The Cage” Got Picked Up.
Imagine a world in which NBC loved "The Cage" and didn't request any changes to the series. In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew brainstorm the alternate universe in which this happened. Would the show have been better? Would it be more popular than what we ended up with? Would having a better show earlier actually have changed the shape of the entire franchise? Explore the possibilities with us in this reality-warping episode!
Hosts
Drew Stewart and Mike Schindler
Editor and Producer
Drew Stewart
Associate ProducersRichard Rutledge, Jr.
Production Manager
Richard Marquez
Content Coordinator
Will Nguyen
ChaptersWhat If (00:00:49)
How Long Would It Have Lasted? (00:02:20)
Would It Have Been That Different? (00:07:26)
What Would Have Been Different (00:16:53)
Course Correction (00:22:42)
Comic Continuation (00:26:42)
Closing (00:28:21)
Assignment: Earth Commentary With @FirstTimeTrek.
For every First Time Trekker, there is a second time. In this episode of Standard Orbit, Andi (@FirstTimeTrek) joins us as she re-watches an episode of Star Trek for the first time, "Assignment: Earth"! We talk ninja cats, ear-hiding hats, short skirts, short ties, Doctor Who, Kirk and Spock's fighting styles, and so much more! Don't miss this opportunity to hear someone's first time watching an episode for the second time!
Hosts
Drew Stewart and Mike Schindler
Guest
Andi VanderKolk
Editor and Producer
Drew Stewart
Associate Producer
Richard Rutledge, Jr.
Production Manager
Richard Marquez
Content Coordinator
Will Nguyen
ChaptersIntro To The Episode (00:01:39)
Commentary Start (00:04:04)
Till Next Time, Andi (00:54:25)
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"Return To Tomorrow" Book with Preston Neal Jones
Sometimes a bad thing 40 years ago becomes a good thing today. In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew talk with author Preston Neal Jones about his oral history book on The Motion Picture, "Return To Tomorrow". Originally planned as a double-issue of the Cinefantastique magazine, Preston interviewed 60 people involved with the making of the first Star Trek movie while it was being made. Now these interviews are compiled into a 672-page book, making a "montage of memory" of what it was like to be there in 1979 in the lead up to release. What was the big problem with the making of the film? Was there more than one? And is it OK to call Trekkers "Trekkies"? We discuss this and more in this fascinating episode!
Hosts
Drew Stewart and Mike Schindler
Guest
Preston Neal Jones
Editor and Producer
Drew Stewart
Associate Producer
Richard Rutledge, Jr.
Production Manager
Richard Marquez
Content Coordinator
Will Nguyen
ChaptersThe Book (00:01:09)
How A Magazine Becomes A Book (00:05:34)
You Were There (00:10:31)
Full Access Pass (00:13:55)
Getting Into Journalism (00:16:42)
Trekkie vs Trekker (00:17:35)
Portrait of a Non-Trekkie (00:19:07)
Too Many Scripts (00:26:14)
Assigning Blame (00:28:10)
Misconceptions (00:32:55)
What If… (00:36:54)
Where To Get The Book (00:39:51)
Closing (00:42:06)
Season Two with @FirstTimeTrek.
Finding someone who is willing to share their feelings on a show as they watch it is rare, especially one who isn't carrying a lot of baggage. In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew are joined again by Andi—a.k.a. "FirstTimeTrek"— who has been live tweeting her experience of watching Star Trek for the first time. Having recently finished Season Two, Andi tells us about her favorite episodes from the season, some of her favorite moments, and what the show really does right. We also talk a bit about the fashion found in the second season and where primitive aliens could get acrylic nails. And Spock's hats, of course.
Hosts
Drew Stewart and Mike Schindler
Guest
Andi VanderKolk
Editor and Producer
Drew Stewart
Associate Producer
Richard Rutledge, Jr.
Production Manager
Richard Marquez
Content Coordinator
Will Nguyen
Chapters
Season Two Favorites (00:03:49)
Season Two Not Favorites (00:07:16)
Mirror, Mirror (00:14:01)
A Piece Of The Action (00:19:36)
Assignment:Earth Teaser (00:21:32)
The Trouble With Tribbles (00:22:28)
Amok Time (00:27:25)
The Doomsday Machine (00:29:45)
A Private Little War (00:32:48)
Patterns of Force (00:37:28)
Final Thoughts on Season Two (00:42:03)
Preview of Season Three (00:43:46)
Finding Andi (00:45:47)
Pitching Star Trek 13.
The 50th anniversary of Star Trek is coming up in 2016. We're also getting the next Star Trek movie that year. In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew pitch their ideas for what they would do if they were making this historic movie. Whether the mission continues after or if this is the end of the trilogy, this movie needs to make a statement. What would your hosts want that statement to be? What other anniversary would it most resemble? And what makes a trilogy a trilogy anyway? Find out all this and the etymology of a surprising phrase in this episode!
Hosts
Drew Stewart and Mike Schindler
Editor and Producer
Drew Stewart
Associate Producer
Richard Rutledge, Jr.
Production Manager
Richard Marquez
Content Coordinator
Will Nguyen
Chapters
It’s Easy To Pitch Trek (00:04:54)
Drew’s Pitch (00:05:48)
Mike’s Pitch (00:10:01)
What Makes A Trilogy (00:16:58)
Our Predictions (00:22:31)
Closing (00:27:21)
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Marc Cushman on Season Three, Part 2.
Ratings are the name of the game in television. In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew are rejoined by Marc Cushman, author of These Are The Voyages, to find out what the creative team behind Season 3 did to garner the ratings they did. Why did the season lead off with the episodes it did? Why did they hire a lawyer to play Gorgan? Ratings, my friends! Also, learn more about the two episodes that didn't get made, and why saving your best for last may not be the best idea.
Hosts
Drew Stewart and Mike Schindler
Guest
Marc Cushman
Editor and Producer
Drew Stewart
Associate Producer
Richard Rutledge, Jr.
Production Manager
Richard Marquez
Content Coordinator
Will Nguyen
ChaptersHow Marc Learned To Write (00:01:04)
And The Children Shall Lead (00:5:12)
The Lost Episodes / Escaping Reality (00:09:30)
Does BTS Hurt The Episode? (00:13:32)
Your Last Battlefield (00:21:15)
Cushman’s Plans (00:26:20)
Closing (00:33:32)
Marc Cushman on Season Three, Part 1.
The third season of Star Trek started with a lot of strikes against it, but not many people appreciate the work that went into making it the best it could have been. In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew are joined again by Marc Cushman, author of These Are The Voyages, to find out what really happened behind the scenes of Season 3. What happens when you have to take the action out of your space action-adventure show, while being told to leave the ship more often but also having a much more limited budget in a time slot no one wanted? You do the best you can, which is exactly what Season 3 producer Fred Freiberger did. Find out more about what he and the others did to keep things running on the Starship Enterprise during the last year of it's mission!
Hosts
Drew Stewart and Mike Schindler
Guest
Marc Cushman
Editor and Producer
Drew Stewart
Associate Producer
Richard Rutledge, Jr.
Production Manager
Richard Marquez
Content Coordinator
Will Nguyen
Chapters
What is TATV? (00:01:45)
Opinion of Season 3 (00:04:04)
Research Changes Things (00:09:42)
The Making of TV (00:14:35)
Making A Weekly Show From Nothing (00:20:10)
Adding A Twist to Themes (00:23:04)
What Could Have Been (00:28:55)
Fred Freiberger (00:34:22)
Closing (00:41:06)
Remembering Harve Bennett.
Over the last 50 years, only a handful of people can be said to have run the Star Trek franchise. In the 80's, that man was Harve Bennett, who we recently lost. In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew are joined by "Star Trek Khan Movie Expert Guy" John Tenuto to talk about what Harve brought to the franchise. He had a hand in writing and producing Star Treks 2-5 and worked closely with each director to help tell the best story possible and get it to the screen. Find out more about all the things Harve did for the franchise during our talk with John.
Hosts
Drew Stewart and Mike Schindler
Guest
John Tenuto
Editor and Producer
Drew Stewart
Associate Producer
Richard Rutledge, Jr.
Production Manager
Richard Marquez
Content Coordinator
Will Nguyen
Chapters
Hello John (00:01:07)
Star Trek II (00:02:15)
Collaborative Spirit (00:12:49)
Star Trek III (00:19:14)
Star Trek IV (00:25:16)
Star Trek V (00:30:17)
The Academy Years (00:35:44)
Final Thoughts (00:48:36)
Where To See John (00:52:56)
Closing (00:55:34)
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Remembering Leonard Nimoy.
Recently Star Trek experienced a great loss with the passing of Leonard Nimoy. In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew are joined by Marc Cushman, author of the "These Are The Voyages" book series, to talk about Nimoy's legacy.
Spock was such a unique character, and he needed a unique person to bring him to life. The part was written for Nimoy, and Nimoy took possession of it as only few could. In all things he did for the franchise, Nimoy was concerned not only for how Spock would be portrayed, but if his fellow actors were being treated fairly. He was a good friend to all. How do we deal with this loss? Marc helps us through this, and so much more.
Don't miss Marc's announcement of Books 4 and 5 of the "These Are The Voyages" series, revealed for the first time on Standard Orbit!
Hosts
Drew Stewart and Mike Schindler
Guest
Marc Cushman
Editor and Producer
Drew Stewart
Associate Producer
Richard Rutledge, Jr.
Production Manager
Richard Marquez
Content Coordinator
Will Nguyen
Chapters
Hi To Marc (00:00:52)
What Nimoy Brought To The Franchise (00:01:21)
Marc & Leonard (00:09:08)
He Loved His Crew (00:11:51)
He Was Spock (00:16:31)
Nimoy in the 70’s & 80’s [With Announcement!] (00:17:54)
The Announcement Continues (00:22:50)
Nimoy in the Next Generation (00:29:41)
Nimoy in the New Movies (00:31:36)
How To Deal With The Loss (00:39:46)
Thanks to Marc & Final Advice (00:45:13)
Closing (00:46:35)
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IDW Ongoing Comic Comparison: The Truth About Tribbles.
Everyone loves tribbles. Except for Klingons, but what do they know? I guess they know that tribbles can present an ecological menace, which is what Kirk and Starfleet finds out in this arc of the JJ-verse comic! In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew compare the original "Trouble With Tribbles" episode with the vastly different "Truth About Tribbles" comic. While we do find some plot holes in the comic, it also presents us with the largest ties into Into Darkness outside of the actual prequel! We also find the perfect director and plot for the next Star Trekmovie!
Hosts
Drew Stewart and Mike Schindler
Editor and Producer
Drew Stewart
Associate Producer
Richard Rutledge, Jr.
Production Manager
Richard Marquez
Content Coordinator
Will Nguyen
ChaptersDavid Gerrold Approved (00:01:56)
Issue 1 Breakdown (00:03:04)
Issue 2 Breakdown (00:12:34)
Conclusion (00:27:59)
Closing (00:30:51)
Season Three Top Five.
Season 3 of The Original Series is not anyone's favorite season. Fortunately, there's still some good in it. In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew each choose 5 favorite episodes from Season 3, surprisingly with very little crossover. There are several good concepts mediocrely executed. Does the whole season count as being "so bad it's good"? Is this where the anthology show concept loses its grip? Are there some genuinely good stories hiding in there?
We also have a quick news segment where we talk about the new writers for Star Trek 2016, Simon Pegg and Doug Jung and if we think they'll be a good fit for the franchise based on their past works.
Hosts Drew Stewart and Mike Schindler Editor and Producer Drew Stewart Associate Producer Richard Rutledge, Jr.
Production Manager Richard Marquez Content Coordinator Will Nguyen
Chapters
The Time Has Come (00:00:48) Drew’s #5: “Spock’s Brain” (00:02:46) Mike’s #4: “Is There in Truth No Beauty” (00:04:52) Drew’s #3 / Mike’s #3: “Day of the Dove” (00:07:29) TNG Interlude (00:09:20) Mike’s #2: “The Mark of Gideon” (00:11:47) Drew’s #2 / Mike’s #5: “The Tholian Web” (00:15:35) Mike’s #1 / Drew’s #4: “Let That Be Your Last Battlefield” (00:18:45) Drew’s #1: “The Enterprise Incident” (00:20:35) Recap (00:23:08) NEWS: Simon Pegg, Writer (00:23:36) Closing (00:33:59)
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Mudd’s Passion (TAS) Commentary.
Continuing our talk on villains, we decided to cover the most recurring villain in TOS: Harry Mudd? In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew do a commentary for Mudd's animated adventure, "Mudd's Passion". Battle lines are drawn regarding what should be done with The Animated Series, as we wonder if it was the inspiration for a certain Trek film and flip out over the best cutaway in all of Star Trek.
Don't worry if you haven't seen this one, we try to keep you updated with what is happening.
Hosts
Drew Stewart and Mike Schindler
Editor and Producer
Drew Stewart
Associate Producer
Richard Rutledge, Jr.
Production Manager
Richard Marquez
Content Coordinator
Will Nguyen
Chapters
Mudd Continuity (00:01:46)
Commentary Start (00:03:01)
Episode Thoughts (00:27:09)
Closing (00:29:16)
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Villains In The TOS Movies: Part 2.
Love them or love to hate them, villains are an integral part of the TOS movies. In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew talk about the villains of the last two TOS movies and the first two reboot movies. How villainous are villains you never really get to know? Is having an diverse group of villains better? Does having a weak villain make for a bad movie? Who would win in a fight between two villains? Find out what we think of these baddies in this evil episode!
Hosts
Drew Stewart and Mike Schindler
Editor and Producer
Drew Stewart
Associate Producer
Richard Rutledge, Jr.
Production Manager
Richard Marquez
Content Coordinator
Will Nguyen
Chapters
Sybok / “God” / Klaa? (00:01:25)
Chang & The Conspirators (00:08:05)
Nero (00:15:50)
Marcus / Khan (00:22:37)
Future Villains Teaser (00:29:09)
Closing (00:29:42)
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Villains In The TOS Movies: Part 1.
For many people, the mark of a good movie is having a good villain. The question is, are villains really necessary? In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew talk about the "villains" of the first four TOS movies. We discuss the finer points of villainy, question the nature of villains, and ask the question, "Does doing bad things make you a bad person?" Find out what we think in this very Probe-ing episode!
Hosts
Drew Stewart and Mike Schindler
Editor and Producer
Drew Stewart
Associate Producer
Richard Rutledge, Jr.
Production Manager
Richard Marquez
Content Coordinator
Will Nguyen
Chapters
"Boogie Night Orbit" Backdoor Pilot (00:00:50)
Quote Unquote Villain (00:05:02)
V’ger (00:06:31)
Khan (00:11:52)
Kruge (00:17:31)
The Whale Probe (00:25:03)
Closing (00:31:21)
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Transporter Ethics.
We’re told the transporter takes an object or person, disassembles them on a molecular level, transmits them to another place, then reassembles them. However, there are other instances where duplication happens. Where does that matter come from? Where does the matter for regular tranports come from?
McCoy has a distrust of the transporter. Is he crazy, or does he have a point? In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew discuss the transporter and the possible ethics of using it.
Hosts
Drew Stewart and Mike Schindler
Editor and Producer
Drew Stewart
Associate Producer
Richard Rutledge, Jr.
Production Manager
Richard Marquez
Content Coordinator
Will Nguyen
Chapters
Transporter-phobia (00:00:50)
How Exactly Does It Work? (00:01:34)
Are You Creating A New Person? (00:09:03)
Are You Killing Duplicates? (00:16:08)
Could You Keep Backup People? (00:20:01)
Does Stephen King Take Place in the Twilight Zone? (00:23:28)
Closing (00:29:55)
IDW Ongoing Comic Comparison: Return of the Archons.
The Star Trek Ongoing comics went back to their usual episode retellings in the next pair of issues, but there were still plenty of changes in the alternate timeline. In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew discuss "Return of the Archons" and how Landru has changed over the timelines. Is Landru a 6000-year-old alien computer or a 100-year-old Federation computer? Could he be both? Has Sulu secretly been a Section 31 agent the whole time? Find out what we think as we continue our comic comparisons!
Hosts
Drew Stewart and Mike Schindler
Editor and Producer
Drew Stewart
Associate Producer
Richard Rutledge, Jr.
Production Manager
Richard Marquez
Content Coordinator
Will Nguyen
Chapters
Return of the Archons or Return to the Archons (00:02:00)
Issue 1 Breakdown (00:04:27)
Issue 2 Breakdown (0020:41)
Conclusion (00:29:47)
Closing (00:31:09)
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Creating The Standard Orbit Canon: Season Three.
The time has come to confront the toughest choices ever made on a podcast: which episodes of The Original Series' third season are worthy of being included in our canon? In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew put each episode of Season Three on the scales to see how many weigh enough to make the cut to create the "Standard Orbit Canon". A surprising amount of episodes stand our test of continuity, play an important role in the future of Star Trek, and eventually lead to the finale of The Original Series, Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country.
After we take or leave Season Three, we talk about the recently announced director of Star Trek 13, Justin Lin. We discuss the titling of his previous movies and what we think of what we've seen of his work. Also be sure to stick around through the closing to hear perhaps the greatest Audible book in existence!
Hosts Drew Stewart and Mike Schindler Editor and Producer Drew Stewart
Production Manager Richard Marquez Content Coordinator Will Nguyen
Chapters
SO Canon Theme Opening Titles (00:01:26) Spock’s Brain through Spectre of the Gun (00:04:23)
Day of the Dove through The Empath (00:14:59) Elan of Troyius through The Lights of Zetar (00:22:03)
Requiem for Methuselah through Turnabout Intruder (00:30:22)
Recap (00:36:58) NEWS: Star Trek 13 Director Revealed (00:38:32) Closing (00:51:54)
Mirror, Mirror Commentary.
Wikipedia tells us that "the butterfly effect is the phenomenon whereby a minor change in circumstances can cause a large change in outcome." In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew do a commentary for the most butterfly-effecty episode of The Original Series, "Mirror, Mirror". While Drew may not care for the concept, he has to agree that this episode is a fantastic piece of work. However, he still had a few questions he and Mike discuss: Why are people so afraid of Vulcans in the Mirror Universe? How comfortable are the space beds everyone has in both universes? And what is the most trivial trivia that could possibly be pointed out? Find out the answers to these and so much more while we talk over one of our (and your!) favorite episodes!
Hosts
Drew Stewart and Mike Schindler
Editor and Producer
Drew Stewart
Associate Producers
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Chapters
Commentary Start (00:02:29)
Final Thoughts (00:52:51)
Closing (00:54:27)
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NEWS: Star Trek 13 Director Shake-Up.
Last week, some pretty big news about the next Star Trek movie broke and we couldn't keep our opinions to ourselves. In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew talk about what Roberto Orci leaving the director's chair means for the future of the 50th anniversary, what will happen to the existing script, and who might replace him. Does it sound like they need to replace the script? Do your hosts want to #BringBackRiker? Find out in this special news episode!
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Drew Stewart and Mike Schindler
Editor and Producer
Drew Stewart
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Chapters
Orci Out? (00:00:49)
Throw Out The Script? (00:05:30)
Edgar (W)right? (00:24:54)
Dream Directors (00:34:22)
Closing (00:40:04)
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Star Trek - The Motion Picture 35th Anniversary.
Thirty-five years ago this week, Star Trek was brought back from the dead in not just a movie, but a full-fledged Motion Picture. In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew discuss our first times seeing the film in its various forms, our first impressions, and how our opinion might have changed in the meantime. We rave about the music and the dialog scenes, and try to view it from The Original Generation who had to have been so excited to see their favorite crew on the big screen for the first time.
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Drew Stewart
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Chapters
Introduction of TMP (00:02:38)
First Viewings of TMP (00:04:00)
First Impressions of TMP (00:9:33)
Comparing The Cuts (00:14:31)
What We Like About TMP (00:19:48)
The Original Generation (00:25:31)
Final Thoughts (00:28:16)
Closing (00:31:01)
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Creating The Standard Orbit Canon: Season Two.
It's time again to help us pare down The Original Series into something even more manageable. In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew continue our exercise going through Season Two of The Original Series and deciding what really needs to be there to create the “Standard Orbit Canon.” No episode is automatically safe, each one must stand our test of continuity, play an important role in the future of Star Trek, and eventually lead to the finale of The Original Series, Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country and perhaps beyond!
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Drew Stewart and Mike Schindler
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Drew Stewart
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Chapters
Amok Time Through I, Mudd (00:03:13)
Metamorphosis through Gamesters of Triskelion (00:10:35)
A Piece of the Action through Assignment Earth (00:17:15)
Recap (00:26:17)
Closing (00:28:54)
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Balance of Terror Commentary.
No matter how far into the future Star Trek goes, the subject of racism never seems very far off. In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew bring you a commentary for "Balance of Terror." During our talk, we cover weddings (specifically Mike's), the Table of Comets coffee table book, Mark Leonard's awesomeness, how the episode influenced The Wrath of Khan, and which film directors each captain would choose to shoot their viewscreen.
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Drew Stewart
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Commentary Start (00:02:05)
Closing (00:53:09)
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IDW Ongoing Comic Comparison: Vulcan’s Vengeance.
The Star Trek Ongoing comics started out doing straight adaptations of episodes, but even when they went completely original they couldn't help but have shades of episodes present. In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew talk about the fourth set of IDW Ongoing comics "Vulcan's Vengeance.” Mike presents his theory that, because of all the changes to the timeline, this comic is actually a secret adaptation of "Balance of Terror.” Is the Vulcans' plan logical? Is this now a story of racism between Vulcans pretending to be Future Romulans and contemporary Romulans instead of a human being racist against a Vulcan for the actions of past Romulans? Find out how the Balance works out in our discussion!
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JJ’s Balance of Terror (1:32)
The Breakdown (3:57)
Final Thoughts (31:26)
Closing (32:47)
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Star Trek: Phase II.
Almost ten years after The Original Series went off the air, Paramount was ready to bring back the show as Star Trek II (not that one… or THAT one), also known as Star Trek: Phase II. While it went back and forth between being a movie and a series, the casting, sets, and a lot of the episodes were already prepared, and some were re-purposed into The Motion Picture and The Next Generation.
In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew talk about the series that mostly never was. Would it have worked? Would it have ended up like Mission Impossible II (not that one) and The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles, existing but remembered by few? We go through the new characters, the possible episodes, and several tangents on our way to Phase II.
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Launching a Fourth Network (2:42)
Look Who’s Back! (8:33)
Episode Possibilites (23:23)
Would It Have Worked? (35:59)
Closing (42:46)
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Nyota Uhura.
Of all the characters in The Original Series, probably none was more underutilized than Uhura. In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew talk about the communications officer of the original Enterprise who could have been so much more had times been different. It seems that Uhura was just filling a seat that needed to be filled on the bridge. Was this a matter of race, or just of her not being one of the three main characters? Find out what we think of how Uhura was used, and how more plots should have rightly focused on her.
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Meet Nyota (1:40)
Uhura in The Original Series (5:27)
Uhura in The Movies (14:26)
Uhura in The JJ-Verse (23:08)
Closing (29:18)
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Khan-mentary 3: Into Darkness Commentary.
It's finally time for the last part in our commentary series on everyone's favorite bad guy, Khan! In Khan-mentary 3, John Tenuto joins Mike and Drew to talk about Star Trek Into Darkness! We talk about how much the writers of this film may have pulled from early drafts of Wrath of Khan besides the obvious bits, whether the casting and subsequent secrecy of Khan drew unnecessary criticism, and if there's more to the movie than a series of action scenes.
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Commentary Start (1:53)
Final Thoughts (2:11:32)
Closing (2:18:15)
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Creating The Standard Orbit Canon: Season One.
There’s a lot of Star Trek out there that doesn’t really fit into the wider continuity. What if you could focus on only the episodes that just help tell the story of Star Trek? In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew conduct an editing exercise in which we go through Season One of The Original Series and figure out what we think really needs to be there in order to create the “Standard Orbit Canon.” No episode is automatically safe, each one must stand our test of continuity, play an important role in the future of Star Trek, and eventually lead to the finale of The Original Series, Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country.
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The Standard Orbit Canon (0:48)
The Pilots (4:04)
The Man Trap through The Corbomite Maneuver (7:21)
The Menagerie through Court Martial (18:13)
Return of the Archons through Operation: Annihilate! (28:17)
What’s Left (30:39)
Closing (31:15)
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Klingons in TOS.
If there was ever a big bad guy for The Original Series, it was the Klingons. Devious and scheming, the TOS Klingons were always trying to undermine the Federation, even into the movies. In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew attempt to understand these villains and how they change throughout the years. Listen to find out how far the Cold War analogy goes, and how proprietary their screws may be.
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TOS Season 1 (3:00)
TOS Season 2 (8:21)
TOS Season 3 (12:48)
The Movies (17:32)
A Touch on TNG (30:13)
Closing (32:38)
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Season Two Top Five.
It's time again to go through a season of Star Trek and pick favorites. In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew expose their favorite episodes from Season Two of The Original Series. We admit our love for Vulcans, Tribbles, androids, Andorians, gangsters, and even a wolf! A few of the choices are off beat, but then again, so are the hosts. Join us as we admit how funny we find the second season!
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Intro (1:11)
Drew’s #5: “Journey to Babel” (1:58)
Mike’s #5: “A Piece of the Action” (5:30)
Drew’s #4 / Mike’s #4: “Amok Time” (7:18)
Drew’s #3: “The Doomsday Machine” (9:28)
Mike’s #3: “Wolf in the Fold” (11:55)
Mike’s #2: “Mirror, Mirror” (13:58)
Drew’s #2 / Mike’s #1: “The Trouble With Tribbles” (17:45)
Drew’s #1: “I, Mudd” (19:57)
Recap (22:17)
Closing (22:49)
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Parallel Earths in Season Two.
There is a scientific theory that, since space is infinite, it's not impossible for there to be planets that are almost identical to our own. Of course, they would be impossibly far away. In the Star Trek universe, almost every other inhabited planet is a direct parallel to Earth. It was in Roddenberry's pitch to the networks and even explained in-show as "Hodgkin's Law of Parallel Planetary Development." By the second season of The Original Series, even NBC was tired of using this plot; but sometimes good sci-fi requires some obvious parallels. In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew talk about three examples from the second half of Season Two and how much of the reuse was the stories needing to be told versus how much money they could save.
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Chapters Introduction to Parallel Earths (0:56) Bread And Circuses (3:23) A Piece Of The Action (12:02) Patterns of Force (18:01) Closing (24:56)
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IDW Ongoing Comic Comparison: Operation—Annihilate! In the third set of IDW's Star Trek Ongoing series, we finally start getting real changes from the episodes they cover. In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew take on IDW's take on "Operation—Annihilate!" Does the comic flip the A and B plots, making the story more about family, or does it focus on Spock being too eager to sacrifice himself? Were there kids on the Kelvin? What does the addition of George Samuel Kirk Junior bring to the series? Find out all this and even more in this exciting episode!
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Alternate Tales (1:27)
Step-dad or Uncle? (5:19) Various Differences (8:13) George S. Kirk, Jr. (12:38) The New A Plot (17:29) Needs Of The Many (20:49) Continuity Coolness/Badness (24:54) Closing (26:42)
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Hikaru Sulu.
Few characters in Star Trek experience actual advancement in their careers. Even fewer of them go through as many random jobs to get there as Hikaru Sulu. In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew take a close look at Mr. Sulu, the head of astrosciences turned botanist turned helmsman turned starship captain. We talk about his many adventures on the Enterprise, how he got his own command, and how awesome of a captain he must have been.
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Sulu Finds His Place in TOS (2:02)
Sulu Pilots around TOS (8:51)
Casting Sulu (12:55)
Sulu In The Movies (15:02)
Sulu In The Two-Way Mirror Universe (27:48)
Closing (34:41)
Dragon Con & Parsec Awards Report.
In the game of Parsecs, you win or you lose. In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike & Drew tell the tale of their Atlanta Adventure to Dragon Con for the Parsec Awards! What panels did we attend? What celebrities did we see? Did we win the coveted "Best New Speculative Fiction Podcaster/Team" Parsec Award? Find out all this and more in this adventuresome episode!
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The Trip To Atlanta (2:06)
Dragon Con (5:44)
MST3K Panel (8:26)
Borg Reunion Panel (11:39)
Guardians of the Galaxy Panel (14:21)
Battlestar Galactica Panel (17:56)
The Parsec Awards (21:47)
The Voyage Home (28:26)
A Very Important Question (30:08)
Closing (31:22)
Spock in Command.
When Kirk is away, the crew will play Captain. What does Kirk try to teach his first officer when he's out of service? Does it take two passionate individuals to balance out the logical one? Does Spock use the lessons he learns under Kirk’s captaincy to make the right decisions to save his crew? Listen and find out in this episode of Standard Orbit as Mike and Drew discuss the idea of Spock in command of the Enterprise and examine instances where Spock is thrown into command, whether he wants to be or not.
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No Galileo Seven This Time (1:33)
Gamesters of Triskellion (2:43)
The Tholian Web (12:32)
The Wrath of Khan (22:47)
The Undiscovered Country (31:51)
The Other Spock (34:16)
Closing (36:32)
Season One Top Five.
Sometimes you just have to choose your favorite children. In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew pick their top five episodes from Season 1 of The Original Series. What choices do they have in common? Are there any surprises? And could TOS Season One be the best Season One in Trekdom? Find out in this Gorn-tastic episode!
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Intro (1:37)
Mike’s #5 / Drew’s #5: “Balance of Terror” (3:32)
Mike’s #4: “Space Seed” (5:29)
Drew’s #3: “The Corbomite Maneuver” (7:11)
Mike’s #3: “The Cage” (8:54)
Drew’s #2: “The Devil In The Dark” (10:46)
Mike’s #2: Drew’s #1 - “The City On The Edge Of Forever” (14:47)
Mike’s #1: Drew’s #4 - “Arena” (18:29)
Comics & Star Wars Sidebar (21:14)
TOS Season One vs Other Seasons Ones (25:11)
Closing (30:33)
Aspect Ratios of The Undiscovered Country and Into Darkness.
What happens when a film can't seem to decide what it's supposed to look like? In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike tells Drew all about the two most controversial aspect ratios in Star Trek history, those of The Undiscovered Country and Star Trek Into Darkness. What are the actual intended aspect ratios of these two films? What is the difference between 35mm and Super 35? What shape should IMAX be? Find out all about film and ratios in the final part of our aspect ratio series!
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Back into AR (0:55)
Aspect Ratio of TUC = 2.2:1 OR 2.39:1 (1:15)
And The Rest (TNG - ENT) (18:57)
Aspect Ratio of Star Trek 09 = 2.39:1 (22:34)
Aspect Ratios of Into Darkness = 1.9:1/2.39:1 OR 1.66:1/2.39:1 OR 1.78:1/2.39:1 OR 2.39:1 (24:59)
Should Mike Get A Tattoo? (40:25)
Closing (42:56)
Standard Orbit 43: It’s Two Point Three NINE to One!
Have you ever looked at TOS or one of the movies and wondered why there were black bars on the top or sides? In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike tells Drew all about aspect ratios, what they are and why they're different. What makes the movies look cinematic? Why does the Blu-ray of TOS not fill the screen of your HDTV? Mike answers all these questions and more in the first of our two-parter on the changing aspect ratios of Star Trek!
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The Assignment Earth for C.TS:1 (1:34)
What ARE Aspect Ratios, Mr. Schindler? (3:44)
Aspect Ratio of TOS & TAS = 1.33:1 (10:49)
Aspect Ratio of TMP = 2.39:1 (18:22)
Aspect Ratios of TWOK - TFF = 2.39:1 & 2.2:1 (27:36)
Changing Aspect Ratios for Home Video (30:26)
Closing (33:45)
Pavel Chekov.
Some people have to struggle to fit in, especially if they're young and new to the crew. In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew talk about poor Chekov and what he went through on the Enterprise. Unlucky at most things, Chekov finds himself in multiple positions around the ship, never really finding his place. Is he the Enterprise utility player, or a jack of all trades, master of none?
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Introducing Chekov (1:30)
Unlucky at Love (5:15)
Unlucky at Casting (7:49)
Unlucky at Everything (10:24)
Jack of All Trades (19:23)
Unlucky at Being in TNG (25:03)
Oh Yeah, Generations (28:37)
Closing (29:10)
Racism In TOS.
Good science fiction is known for addressing contemporary issues in creative ways, and The Original Series was no exception. In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew talk about racism and how TOS dealt with it (or didn't). We cover how the casting tried to overcome the racism of the era and how they directly tried to deal with it in the plots. We also discuss if McCoy being racist towards Spock undermined the integrity of the show's anti-racism message, and if it's okay that the entire crew acts racist towards the Klingons in Star Trek VI.
Khan-mentary 2: The Wrath of Khan Commentary, Part 2.
Khan khantinues! For the conclusion of Khan-mentary 2, Mike and Drew continue their discussion of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan with Khan expert John Tenuto. We explore what Roddenberry did and didn't like about the film, what scene is the best to quote along with in theaters, question of the nature of Jim and Carol's relationship, and dive into the Khan baby.
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Chapters
Intro (1:22)
Start Commentary (2:22)
Goodbye to John (53:07)
Outro (58:26)
Khan-mentary 2: The Wrath of Khan Commentary, Part 1.
It's time to talk about everyone's favorite villain again! For Khan-mentary 2, Mike and Drew are joined once again by Khan expert John Tenuto to discuss the first half of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. We discuss the nature of spoilers in the 1980s and why Khan only wears one glove. Plus, find out which relative of Kirk's invented the sound of V'Ger and how Kirk compares to Lex Luthor!
Programming Note: Because this commentary is very long, we have divided it into two parts. This portion of the commentary runs with the movie from 00:00:13 to 01:02:48, just as Terrell is saying how Khan went wild on the Regula 1 scientists. Twenty seconds of music has been added to warn the listener when the split comes.
J. Michael Straczynski & Bryce Zabel’s Re-Boot the Universe.
With all of Star Trek’s popularity, it’s no surprise that several creators wanted to get involved to save it in the early 2000s. In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew review of one of the pitches presented to CBS during Enterprise’s fade-out called “Star Trek: Reboot the Universe.” We talk about what the creators of Babylon 5 and Dark Skies promised to bring into Star Trek with their reboot pitch. Would the show have lasted long enough to get the full five-year plotting? Would the concept of TNG’s “The Chase” work as a huge story arc? Would we be okay with a female Scotty?
IDW Ongoing Comic Comparison: The Galileo Seven.
The missions of the new version of the old crew continue in the comics! In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew discuss issues 3 & 4 of the IDW Star Trek Ongoing series, based on the classic Spock episode "The Galileo Seven." We point out the changes and discuss whether Spock is more self-sacrificing or more motivated to save lives after the loss of Vulcan. We also pitch the next vignette for Star Trek Continues, featuring everyone's favorite thing: Vulcan PowerPoint Presentations!
Unlikely Spinoffs of TOS.
Did you ever wish there was more than the existing 725 episodes and 12 movies that took place in the Star Trek Universe? In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike tells Drew about three possible crossovers that you might not have considered. How does Michael Knight fit into Star Trek continuity? Does Django Unchained eventually lead into Star Trek? What else did J.J. Abrams bring into the universe? Find out all this and more in this mind-exploding episode!
Technology Influences of TOS.
Star Trek has been influencing people to better themselves for almost 50 years. But people haven’t just been bettering themselves, they’ve been bettering technology to go along with them. In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew discuss three technologies from TOS that influenced the way we interact today. We mourn the death of flip phones in this smartphone era, cover the contest to create a real-life medical tricorder, and talk about the video-chat technologies that enable this and our other podcasts to exist.
Star Trek V 25th Anniversary.
This year's final movie anniversary we're going to celebrate is the appropriately-titled Final Frontier. In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew reflect on Star Trek V on its 25th anniversary. We share our first viewings, what we think about it today, how it could be redeemed, and how much the lack of Rock Monsters hurt the final product. Plus, Mike tells us all about his favorite DVD bonus feature of all time, the infamous Star Trek V Press Conference. Could the press conference have been improved with more Rock Monsters? Find out in this thrilling episode!
Star Trek III 30th Anniversary.
A lot of times, the third movie in a franchise gets a bad rap. In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew look back on The Search For Spock on its 30th anniversary, discussing our first times seeing it, what we like about it, and how it might undo The Wrath of Khan. We talk about the odd-number-movie rule and if it's accurate, and even compare the movie to Alien3.
1999 TOS Homages.
It turns out that 1999 was a big year for science fiction franchises. Not only did people finally get a new Star Wars movie, but three homages to Star Trek saw wide release that year. In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew look at three movies that came out 15 years ago: Trekkies, Free Enterprise, and Galaxy Quest. Join us as we open up this time capsule and explore the conventions of the mid-Nineties, Mark Altman/Robert Meyer Burnett's not-really-biopic about nerds finding love in L.A., and the best movie about actors being mistaken for their characters since The Three Amigos!
Arena Commentary.
Events from The Original Series don't get mentioned much in the later series, so when they do, it's a big deal. When The Sisko wanted to talk to Kirk about battling the Gorn on Cestus III, it gave the impression that perhaps "Arena" was his favorite classic Trek. In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew bring you a commentary for this fan favorite. We talk visiting the Vasquez Rocks, the aspect ratio of the Enterprise viewscreen, and the concept of trench warfare vs meeting the enemy face-to-face, among a myriad of other subjects. And don't worry, you don't have to be watching the episode to enjoy our talk!
D.C. Fontana.
If Gene Roddenberry was the Founding Father of Star Trek, then D.C. Fontana was the Founding Mother. In this episode of Standard Orbit, we explore D.C.'s trek from secretary to script editor to writer to story consultant to show runner. We discuss her 10 episodes of The Original Series, her post-TOS episodes, and even touch on her non-Trek works. Find out more about this possible inspiration for a certain Mad Men character!
Star Trek 2009 Fifth Anniversary.
It's hard to believe that it's been five years since Star Trek was rebooted by J.J. Abrams. In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew celebrate the fifth anniversary of Star Trek 2009 by having Matt Hansen join us to discuss this controversial movie. We cover our thoughts before it came out, our first experiences seeing it, and what we think about it today. Join us as we make the most shiny and reflective podcast you've ever heard!
Dr. McCoy with Larry Nemecek.
If Kirk was the meat and Spock was the potatoes, then Leonard McCoy was the grumpy broth that held them all together. Now, finally, the good doctor is getting his due. In this episode of Standard Orbit, Drew and Mike are joined again by Larry Nemecek to discuss the original Enterprise’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. McCoy. We find out why Larry loves him so, share our favorite Bones scenes, and reveal how McCoy is finally getting the fan base he deserved from the beginning.
Star Trek Continues with Larry Nemecek.
No one seems content with the 80 episodes of The Original Series that we ended up with. Everyone wants more, even if they have to make it themselves. In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew are joined by Larry Nemecek to talk about Star Trek Continues and Larry's part in it. Find out more about how this continuation of TOS is being made, and even a bit about other fan projects you might never have heard of.
Season One with @FirstTimeTrek.
Believe it or not, there are some people out there who have yet to see Star Trek. In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew talk to Andi—a.k.a. "FirstTimeTrek"— who has been live tweeting her experience of watching Star Trek for the first time. We talk to her immediately after she finished Season One of The Original Series, so don't miss this unique point of view on TOS having seen only the first 29 episodes! We talk about her favorite stories and characters, and how she manages to make her tweets stand out.
Montgomery Scott.
Every ship needs an engineer, and every engineer wishes they were a miracle worker like Scotty. In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew discuss the always faithful Montgomery Scott. We cover him across the ages and parallel universes, with and without mustache, even comparing him to a Xenomorph from Alien for some reason. Find out all about the redshirt who defies all odds!
IDW Ongoing Comic Comparison: Where No Man Has Gone Before.
Between the first two J.J. Abrams Star Trek movies, IDW started publishing an ongoing comic of the continuing adventures featuring this new version of the old crew. In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew discuss the first two issues of this series, based on the second pilot "Where No Man Has Gone Before." They compare show vs. comic, point out some of the more interesting differences, and find that not everything has changed as much as you'd think in this new universe. Plus, in listener mail, you can hear Mike's episode selections for his Star Trek 50th Anniversary Party.
Amok Time Commentary.
The music is just one of the dozens of great things about "Amok Time," Spock's voyage home to get married. In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew are joined by Colin from Melodic Treks to finish their crossover on "Amok Time" by doing a commentary on the episode. Don't miss the soup throwing, fish spawning, and epic fights to the death, and that's just in the commentary!
The Enterprise.
Star Trek has been helping shape the design of the future for almost 50 years. One of the many iconic things that came out of The Original Series is the design of the lead ship, the Enterprise. In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew discuss Kirk’s various ships named Enterprise. From the classic design to the movie refit to the most recent iteration, no ship is left unturned. We also discuss the interiors and how the bridges of the various ships might have been able to configure themselves to their crew.
Marathons for New Viewers.
With 80 episodes plus six and a half movies, The Original Series can be daunting for first-time viewers. Where does one start? In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew go through their suggested ten-story marathon for beginners—some obvious, some not so obvious. Whether someone has never seen any Star Trek or doesn't know where to start on The Original Series, there's something here for everyone.
Where No Fan Has Gone Before Commentary.
The Original Series may have only trekked on television screen for three seasons, yet there are a surprising numbers of homages to such a short-lived voyage in various movies and television shows—a nod to the impact TOS has had on popular culture. In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew bring you a commentary for one of the most overt homages, the Futurama episode "Where No Fan Has Gone Before." Find out what happens when you get (almost) the entire living cast of TOS in (almost) the same room, while sending them to the year 3002… where Star Trek is show forbidden!
God-like Aliens.
For just three seasons on our TVs, Kirk and the crew seemed to run into a lot of all-powerful beings. In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew talk about the gods of The Original Series, what powers they had, and how Kirk defeated them. They also discuss how forward-thinking TOS could be before immediately taking two steps back!
Hal Sutherland and The Animated Series.
Classic Trek lost another creator recently, this time Animated Series director Hal Sutherland. In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew discuss Mr. Sutherland and his contribution to Star Trek, while trying to unravel the twisty time of the best episode of The Animated Series, “Yesteryear.” Plus, find out why the McCoy in the movies may be a completely different person than the one in TOS!
Khan-mentary 1: Space Seed Commentary.
Of all of the villains in the Star Trek universe, none is more well-known than Khan. In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew are joined by Khan expert John Tenuto for the first in a series of commentaries we're calling “Khan-mentaries.” The series focuses on Khan's appearances, starting with the classic episode "Space Seed.” Find out all about how Khan came to be, how he changed in drafts, and how he shaped up to be the villain we all know and love to hate.
Marc Cushman on Season Two.
A lot happened behind the scenes of the second season of The Original Series. In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew are joined by Marc Cushman, author of These Are The Voyages, to discuss some of the topics that are going to be covered in Marc's second book in his Star Trek series. Find out how Lucille Ball lost her studio, why NBC tried to kill the show, and who really wrote all your favorite episodes.
Pitching a Piece of the Action Movie.
Ready or not, another Star Trek movie is coming. In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew are once again joined by Max from Commentary: Trek Stars as we set up a writer's room to discuss how "A Piece Of The Action" might make for a great movie. Hear ridiculous crossover suggestions, then settle in as we break down how the third Abramsverse movie might redeem the whole thing.
A Piece of the Action Commentary.
Everyone loves a good gangster story. What better way to show your love than to have your television characters find a planet full of them?! In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew are joined by Mike's partner in commentary-crime, Max, for a commentary of “A Piece Of The Action.” They discuss Chicago, how a planet comprised of nothing but gangsters would work, and what might have happened had the Horizon left behind a copy of the original Star Wars trilogy instead. In the closing, they read some correspondence and a joke contributed by a listener!
Janice Rand.
From the very beginning, there were big plans for Kirk's yeoman. Unfortunately, few of them came to be. In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew discuss Janice Rand, why she was awesome, how she could have been more awesome, and how she continued to be awesome even after she left the show. Also, find out how Janice was a physical manifestation of the crew and how that affected her relationship with Kirk.
Romulans in TOS.
What happens when you put Romans in space? They become Romulans! In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew uncloak what the Romulans were up to in and before The Original Series, and how racism is apparently still a problem in the 23rd century. Plus, don't miss the listener mail during the closing, in which Kirk faces The Borg and jokes are attempted by the crew!
Star Trek Generations with Earl Grey.
The producers of the first Next Generation movie were told they needed some Original Series to help out, so the crews of Earl Grey and Standard Orbit decided they needed to do the same. In Part I, the combined crews take a look at Star Trek Generations from a TOS point of view, discussing champagne bottles, Kirk's real dreams, and why TNG didn't really need Kirk to pass the torch. Part II will be installed on Tuesday on Earl Grey!
The Unmade Starfleet Academy Movie.
Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country is a great movie, however it wasn't the only option for the 25th anniversary film. One of the options considered would have been a prequel to The Original Series that took place while the characters were together in the Academy. In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew discuss the outline of the Starfleet Academy movie, compare it to Star Trek (2009), and wonder if it might have been better than the existing Star Trek VI.
Rewriting Season One with Marc Cushman.
The first season of The Original Series is a great piece of television history. In this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew talk with Marc Cushman, author of the new book These Are The Voyages, about which episode of Season One the producers were most proud of and a couple of episodes that fell apart in rewrites. Find out what you missed from the first drafts of some of your less favorite episodes.
The Trouble with Tribbles Commentary.
Everyone loves tribbles. We love tribbles. You love tribbles. Uhura and Chekov love tribbles. Bones loves tribbles. Spock loves tribbles (even if he won't admit it). Kirk loves tribbles (but not too much). Sulu would've loved tribbles (if he had been in this week's episode). And Scotty loves tribbles (even if he is responsible for all of their deaths).
In this episode of Standard Orbit, Drew and Mike provide and audio commentary for “The Trouble with Tribbles.” So grab your copy of the episode, sit back, relax, and strap it down!
Talking Spock with Dave Rossi.
Mr. Spock may be one of the most intriguing characters in Star Trek. Two natures always battling. Logic vs emotion. What is that makes this character so special that pretty much all of the franchise is based on him? Mike and Drew are joined again by Dave Rossi (Visual Effects Producer for Star Trek Remastered) to talk Spock. Would the franchise have survived without Spock? Would Kirk? Was Spock's presence necessary in the latest movies? Plus, find out what Mike has engraved on his wedding band!
Dave Rossi on Star Trek Remastered.
How do you spice up a 40-year-old TV show for the 21st century while still being respectful of the originals? In this double-length episode of Standard Orbit, Mike & Drew talk to Dave Rossi, visual effects producer for Star Trek Remastered, about how he got involved in the project, the challenges, the fears, and the rules they tried to follow.
Gene Roddenberry.
There would be no Star Trek without its creator, Gene Roddenberry. In this episode of Standard Orbit, Drew and Mike take a look at the Great Bird of the Galaxy. We look at his work on The Original Series, how his vision of the future changed with The Next Generation, and what he would have thought of the Trek created after his death.
Kirk vs. Computers.
One of Captain Kirk's many talents is his ability to talk computers into self-destructing. In this episode of Standard Orbit Mike and Drew take a look at three such instances. We discuss how he got a little help from Spock in “The Return of the Archons,” how he mastered the skill in “The Changeling,” and how he just got lucky in “The Ultimate Computer.” We also ponder whether or not Clint Eastwood is a Trekkie.
James. Tiberius. Kirk.
There is no captain greater. And in this episode of Standard Orbit, Mike and Drew take a close look at Star Trek's original explorer-captain, Jim Kirk. Find out why they think he's the best, how being in movies changed Kirk, and how much Mike loves William Shatner (SPOILER: a lot). Plus, tune in to find how why Kirk doesn't like to lose!
Meet the Pilots.
The Original Series was a first for television in that the studio loved the pilot so much they ordered a second one. In honor of Standard Orbit's second episode, Mike and Drew compare and contrast the pilots and ponder what the future would have been like if the studio hadn't ordered a second pilot. Which pilot is better? Which one is deeper? Would the franchise have existed without Shatner?
Meet the Crew.
Welcome to Standard Orbit, Trek.fm's newest show on Star Trek's oldest show: The Original Series! What started as an "anthology show with standing sets" in the late 1960s has become a cultural icon over the past 47 years. In the premiere episode of Standard Orbit, Drew and Mike tell the stories of how they were introduced to Star Trek, discuss why The Original Series has endured for so long, and share some of their favorite episodes.