Trek Geeks: A Star Trek Podcast: Recent Episodes

Trek Geeks

The Biggest Little Show This Side of the Alpha Quadrant!

Trek Geeks is a casual discussion on Star Trek between two friends that have known each other for 20 years. Each week, Dan Davidson and Bill Smith will highlight various Star Trek topics covering The Original Series, The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Voyager, and Enterprise...as well as the new feature films and independently produced shows!

In addition, they'll stump one another with trivia and have conversations with various contributors and celebrities throughout the Star Trek Universe.

The road to 60 years of Star Trek starts here.

In this episode of Trek Geeks, Bill and Dan launch an all new series counting down Star Trek's 60 Greatest Moments, building right up to the franchise's 60th anniversary this September. Six decades, hundreds of hours of television and film, and one impossible question: which moments actually made the cut? The countdown begins now.

This time out, the guys open with entries 60 through 51, the first ten slots in a list that spans every era of the final frontier. From the Original Series to the movies, from Next Gen to the modern shows, these are the scenes, the lines, and the gut punches that earned their spot. Some picks you will nod right along with, a few you will want to argue about, and at least one that will have you shouting "that is only number 57?" at your earbuds.

The best part of a countdown like this is the debate, and we want to hear yours. Which moments are you already worried we left off? What did we rank too low? Reach out and let us know, because your picks help shape where this conversation goes over the coming weeks.

If you enjoy the show, follow or subscribe wherever you listen, leave a rating and a review, and share this one with a fellow fan. Then settle in as we begin the countdown to 60. Live long and prosper.

This week on Trek Geeks, Bill and Dan are pointing the sensors straight at the elephant in the room: artificial intelligence. From Data's quest to be more human to the Doctor demanding his own holonovel rights, Star Trek has been wrestling with what it means for a machine to think, feel, and occasionally take over the ship for the better part of sixty years. We dig into the franchise's best and weirdest takes on AI and ask what the writers got right, what they got hilariously wrong, and what suddenly feels a little too close to home.

Of course, you can't talk about AI in Trek without talking about AI in your actual living room. We look at where real-world artificial intelligence stands right now, how fast it's moving, and how it stacks up against the rosy — and not so rosy — futures Trek has been showing us all along. Nobody on this show has a degree in machine learning, but we've all yelled at a chatbot at least once, so consider us experts.

That brings us to the big question we genuinely cannot agree on: when the dust settles, is our AI future going to look more like Zora, the warm and weirdly wise heart of the USS Discovery, or more like a certain time-traveling cyborg who is absolutely not here to make friends? We've also got some very exciting news to share. The Trek Geeks network is growing, and we're introducing brand new shows joining the family. You'll want to hear who's coming aboard and what they've got in store.

So grab a drink, charge your favorite device responsibly — we don't want any uprisings — and let's figure out together whether the future is going to save us or come back in time to ruin our whole day.

This week on Trek Geeks, we're peeling back the layers of prosthetics to sit down with a true cinematic legend. Star Trek: Discovery's Saru himself, Doug Jones, joins the show alongside Executive Producer Derek Maki to discuss their upcoming documentary, "Get Me Doug Jones" — a film that chronicles the incredible career of a man who has spent decades bringing film and television's most iconic creatures to life while remaining one of the industry's most humble (and huggable) figures.

The documentary is far more than a highlight reel of silicone and spirit gum; it's an intimate exploration of the man under the mask. From his early days as a mime to his transformative, award-winning work in The Shape of Water, Pan's Labyrinth, and Hellboy, Derek Maki and his team capture the physical discipline and emotional vulnerability required to dominate the genre. We discuss the creative process behind the film, the challenge of condensing such a prolific career into a single narrative, and why Doug's story is essentially the heart of modern creature effects.

We get the inside scoop on the production, the footage being unearthed for the project, and what it's like for Doug to finally step out from behind the makeup for a retrospective this personal — complete with plenty of behind-the-scenes stories and the usual brand of banter.

Grab a drink and join the conversation. Whether you're a fan of Saru, the Silver Surfer, or just high-quality documentary filmmaking, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

Star Trek Mixtape, Volume 2 is here, and Bill Smith and Dan Davidson are back at it, adding more tracks to the ultimate Star Trek marathon playlist.

The concept is simple but irresistible: curate a collection of Star Trek episodes the way you'd build a perfect mixtape, where every selection fits a theme and each one flows into the next as part of a larger story. No random favorites here. Every track has to earn its place.

In this volume, Bill and Dan dig deeper into the ideas that have always defined Star Trek: empathy, identity, sacrifice, and the enduring hope that humanity can become something better. From intimate character studies to big philosophical swings, these are the episodes that remind you why Star Trek still resonates across generations of fans.

Expect passionate debate, a few unexpected picks, and the kind of conversation that makes you want to fire up your own marathon the moment the episode ends.

What would your Star Trek mixtape sound like? Hit play and find out. 🖖📼

This week on Trek Geeks, we're bringing you the best moments from a recent Thursday Night Geeks where things got bold, loud, and unapologetically opinionated.

Bill and Dan took a stand on "The Trek Hill I'm Willing to Die On," sharing the Star Trek hot takes they'll defend to the very end. No fence-sitting. No safe answers. Just pure, unfiltered fandom. From controversial episodes and underrated characters to creative decisions that still spark debate, nothing across the Trek universe was off limits.

Along the way, there's plenty of laughter, some spirited back-and-forth, and a few moments that might have you shouting at your podcast app. And of course, the community weighed in too, proving once again that every fan has their hill.

The real question is: what's yours?

So settle in and get ready...because this is one climb you won't want to miss.

GOLDEN GLOBE WINNER & TWO-TIME OSCAR NOMINEE!

In this special episode of Trek Geeks, we present our Trek Talks panel featuring acclaimed actor and Star Trek fan Paul Giamatti. Known for his incredible range across film and television, Paul joins us for a conversation that blends his love of storytelling, his appreciation for Star Trek, and his thoughts on what makes science fiction such a powerful lens for exploring the human condition.

During the panel, Paul discusses his relationship with Star Trek, the impact the franchise has had on generations of fans, and why science fiction continues to resonate in a world that often feels like it's catching up to the stories we've been telling for decades. The conversation explores fandom, creativity, performance, and the unique optimism that sits at the heart of Star Trek.

We also talk about the importance of storytelling in uncertain times, the responsibility artists sometimes feel when contributing to beloved franchises, and how Star Trek continues to inspire hope, curiosity, and empathy. It's a thoughtful, funny, and engaging discussion that Trek fans and film fans alike will truly enjoy.

YOU CAN HELP THE HOLLYWOOD FOOD COALITION TODAY!

Trek Talks is more than just conversations like this one. It's an annual telethon that brings together Star Trek actors, writers, and fans to raise money for a truly important cause while celebrating the community that Star Trek has built over nearly 60 years.

If you'd like to support Trek Talks and the Hollywood Food Coalition, you can donate by visiting https://givebutter.com/trektalks5 or by texting TREK to 53-555. Every donation helps provide meals and support for people in need, and we're incredibly grateful for your support.

This week on Trek Geeks, Bill and Dan welcome a special guest and good friend of the show, Trek Talks co-producer Laurie Ulster from TrekMovie.com! With Trek Talks just around the corner, Laurie joins the show to preview this year's telethon, talk about what viewers can expect, and share some behind-the-scenes insight into how this incredible annual event comes together to support the Hollywood Food Coalition.

In addition, Bill and Dan discuss the surprising and disappointing news that Star Trek: Starfleet Academy has reportedly been canceled by Paramount. What does this mean for the future of Star Trek on streaming? Is this part of a bigger shift for the franchise? The guys will share their thoughts on what we know so far and what it could mean for Trek fans moving forward.

But it's not all serious news. There's also a new rumor floating around about a potential new Star Trek LEGO set that could be arriving later this year, and Bill and Dan will break down what we're hearing and what they hope to see if the rumor turns out to be true.

It's news, rumors, Trek Talks, and plenty of laughs, so join us!

TREK TALKS IS SATURDAY, MARCH 28!

Visit https://trektalks.net to get all the information and to donate securely to the Hollywood Food Coalition!

In this special episode of Trek Geeks presented by FanSets, hosts Bill Smith and Dan Davidson celebrate the 60th Anniversary Year of Star Trek with a look back at the moments, series, and stories that shaped the franchise across six decades.

Sixty years after the debut of Star Trek: The Original Series, Star Trek continues to inspire new generations of fans, creators, and dreamers. Bill and Dan explore the legacy of the franchise from the optimism of The Next Generation to the moral complexity of Deep Space Nine, the resilience of Voyager, and the bold spirit of Strange New Worlds. Along the way, they discuss the characters, episodes, and themes that still resonate today, and how Star Trek has continued to evolve while holding onto its hopeful vision of the future.

The conversation also touches on what this milestone anniversary means for fandom today, from conventions and collectibles to the exciting new productions expanding the universe.

Plus, the guys are joined by a surprise guest: Cirroc Lofton, beloved for his role as Jake Sisko on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and recently seen reprising the character on Starfleet Academy. Cirroc drops in to share his thoughts on Star Trek's legacy, fandom, and what it means to return to the role of Jake all these years later.

It's a celebration of sixty years of Star Trek filled with great conversation, plenty of laughs, and a reminder of why this franchise continues to boldly go where no one has gone before.

Visiting the Past and Discovering the Future

We kick off our 2026 in a big way as we celebrate the 60th Anniversary Year of Star Trek with a show built for fans who love both the history and the future of the franchise. This premiere is all about connection. Connection to the real places where Star Trek was made and connection to where the universe is headed next.

First up, we're joined by Larry "Dr. Trek" Nemecek and Teras Cassidy from Geek Nation Tours to talk about Exploring Trek shooting locations. From iconic West Coast filming sites to the unforgettable landscapes of Nevada's Valley of Fire, we'll dive into what makes these locations so special and why standing where Star Trek history was made hits differently in an anniversary year. If you've ever wanted to walk in the footsteps of your favorite crews, this conversation is for you.

Then we shift gears to the future with a spoiler-light discussion of the premiere of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. We'll share our impressions of the first two episodes, what immediately grabbed us, and where the series feels like it's boldly going. From tone to characters to themes, we'll break down what's working and what we're excited to see develop as the season unfolds.

It's the perfect way to launch a new season of Trek Geeks: Thursday Night Geeks. Part celebration, part exploration, and part thoughtful fandom chat with friends. Whether you're planning your next Trek adventure or just settling in to watch the next chapter of Star Trek begin, this Season Two premiere sets the tone for what's ahead.

EMMY AND ACADEMY AWARD WINNER

This week, we're beyond thrilled to welcome a true legend of Star Trek and Hollywood craftsmanship — the one and only Doug Drexler! From his early days in the makeup department on Star Trek: The Next Generation to his groundbreaking work in visual effects on Deep Space Nine, Enterprise, and Battlestar Galactica, Doug's creative fingerprint can be found across some of the most beloved moments in science fiction. He's an Academy Award and Emmy Award winner, a designer, an artist, and above all, a lifelong fan whose passion for Trek helped shape the look and feel of entire eras of the franchise.

Doug joins us to talk about his incredible career and his newest adventure — the upcoming documentary Trek Star, now crowdfunding on Kickstarter. Directed by Jason Smith, Trek Star explores how a kid from the Bronx became one of Star Trek's most influential creative minds, chronicling a career that's as inspiring as it is entertaining. From the bridge of the Enterprise to the design labs of Hollywood, this is the story of a fan who truly made his dreams real.

We'll dive into Doug's time in makeup on Dick Tracy, his collaboration with icons like Michael and Denise Okuda, his work designing for Star Trek: Enterprise and Picard, and his love for the fans who have supported him throughout his journey. Expect laughs, insight, and heartfelt reflection as we celebrate one of Star Trek's most passionate visionaries.

This is an unforgettable conversation with the incomparable Doug Drexler — a man who embodies the creative spirit of Trek itself. This is one episode you won't want to miss.

SUPPORT THE TREK STAR DOCUMENTARY NOW! Head on over to DrexlerFilm.com to find out more and support the Kickstarter campaign!

The galaxy is calling once again, and Thursday Night Geeks presented by FanSets is answering! This week, Bill and Dan take a deep dive into Season 3, Episode 4 of Strange New Worlds, "A Space Adventure Hour." With a title like that, you know fans are in for a ride that blends exploration, danger, and the kind of heartfelt storytelling the series has become known for.

This episode manages to balance character development with classic Trek-style wonder. Our hosts will unpack the way it captures the essence of what makes Strange New Worlds feel both nostalgic and fresh. Expect a thoughtful conversation about themes of teamwork, leadership, and the choices that define the crew as they continue their journey.

As always, the guys will bring their trademark humor and passion to the discussion. They'll connect the dots between what longtime fans love and what newer audiences might find exciting, all while keeping the conversation lively. If you've seen the episode, you'll nod along; if you haven't--what are you waiting for?

So grab your favorite drink, settle into your command chair, and join Thursday Night Geeks presented by FanSets for another night of geeky fun. "A Space Adventure Hour" may only be one episode, but it's sure to spark a galaxy's worth of conversation.

Plus, stay tuned after the end theme for an all-new outtake!

SPOILER ALERT

This week, we’re bringing you the audio as we dig into Strange New Worlds Season 3, Episode 3: “Shuttle to Kenfori.” It’s an hour of Trek that leans hard into horror, complete with fast-moving zombies, eerie ruins, and Klingons with secrets of their own.

We talk through the episode from start to finish, spoilers and all, including the tension-filled performances, character dynamics, and what this story might mean for the rest of the season. From Pike and M’Benga’s haunted mission to Ortegas’ growing unease, we’re breaking it all down.

So if you missed the livestream or just want to experience it again in podcast form, sit back, grab your favorite mug of raktajino, and get ready to revisit one of the creepiest corners of the final frontier.

New Star Trek Action Figures from The Nacelle Company

We're diving deep into the world of Star Trek collectibles with none other than Brian Volk-Weiss, CEO of The Nacelle Company! Fresh off the exciting announcement of their brand-new line of Star Trek action figures, Brian joins us to discuss what fans can expect from these highly anticipated releases. From the design process to character selection and the passion behind bringing these figures to life, this is an episode no Trek collector will want to miss!

But that's not all--we'll also chat with Brian about his incredible career in entertainment and toy production. As the mastermind behind The Toys That Made Us and The Center Seat: 55 Years of Star Trek, he has a deep love for pop culture and storytelling that shines through in every project he touches. He'll share insights into his journey, the challenges of creating high-quality collectibles, and why Star Trek remains such an enduring phenomenon.

Join us live for a fun and geeky conversation packed with behind-the-scenes stories, exclusive details on the new Star Trek figures, and maybe even a few surprises along the way! Whether you're a hardcore collector or just love geeking out over all things Trek, this is a Thursday Night Geeks episode you won't want to miss. Set your reminders, grab your favorite Trek memorabilia, and beam in for the conversation!

Things get gloriously weird as we dive into "Wedding Bell Blues," the second episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3. After a three-month time jump, the Enterprise is docked at Starbase One for the Federation's 100th anniversary, but Spock has something more personal on his mind: the return of Nurse Chapel. Unfortunately for him, she's not alone. Enter Chapel's date, Dr. Roger Korby, her old mentor, and the unfortunate spark for Spock's emotional tailspin.

What begins as an awkward love triangle quickly warps into a full-blown rom-com fever dream. Spock wakes up engaged to Chapel, the crew is prepping for a wedding instead of a centennial celebration, and reality itself seems to be playing fast and loose with the facts. While some members of the crew are blissfully swept up in the festivities, others start to sense something is very, very off--especially a confused and suspicious Dr. Korby.

We'll dig into the emotional core of the episode, including Ethan Peck's fantastic performance as a Vulcan barely holding himself together, and how Strange New Worlds continues to blend genres without losing its heart. Director Jordon Canning, who brought us last season's rom-com "Charades," once again balances comedy, sci-fi, and surprising depth in a story that explores how emotions shape our reality.

After almost two full years, Strange New Worlds is finally back and we're jumping straight into the action with the highly anticipated Season 3 premiere, “Hegemony, Part 2.” This week, we're breaking it all down in real time, just hours after the episode drops. Pike and the Enterprise crew are back and there's no easing back into this one.

We'll be digging into all the fallout from last season's cliffhanger, exploring how the show handled the return to the Gorn conflict and whether the emotional stakes lived up to the build-up. Did Pike make the right call? Was the rescue worth the cost? And what does this episode signal for the rest of the season? We’ve definitely got thoughts.

Of course, it wouldn't be Trek Geeks without some hot takes, speculation, and your live comments fueling the chaos. This is a spoiler-filled discussion, so if you haven’t seen the episode yet, maybe warp out and come back after. But if you have watched, grab a drink, fire up the viewscreen, and join us as we kick off another season of SNW with the passion only Trek Geeks can deliver.

AUDIO FROM THURSDAY NIGHT GEEKS

Bill and Dan are boldly going where few fans dare to tread: straight into the heart of Star Trek controversy. Everyone has a hot take, but not all opinions are created equal—and tonight, they're putting theirs on display. From the final frontiers of franchise canon to the captains, crews, and creative choices that divide the fandom, no corner of the Trek universe is safe.

Expect a lively and honest conversation that challenges long-held beliefs and re-examines the things we all thought were settled. The guys are pulling no punches as they each share five of their most unpopular Star Trek opinions—and believe us, some of them might raise a Vulcan eyebrow or two. Whether it's about storylines, characters, or what should (or shouldn't) count as "real Trek," these takes are bound to get people talking.

Of course, it's all in good fun. Thursday Night Geeks is a celebration of everything Star Trek—disagreements and all. So pour a raktajino, strap in, and get ready to yell at your screen (or maybe nod in silent agreement). You might not agree with everything said... but you'll definitely have an opinion about it.

Be sure to hang around after the end theme for a brand-new outake from Bill and Dan recorded after this episode livestreamed!

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We're charting a course straight into the explosive Season 2 finale of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds — "Hegemony." With tensions high and the Gorn deadlier than ever, the crew of the Enterprise faces a nightmare scenario that pushes Starfleet ideals to the breaking point. We'll examine how the series handles high-stakes conflict, moral dilemmas, and the weight of command in this harrowing final chapter of the season.

We'll dive deep into Captain Pike's impossible choice and the toll it takes—not just on him, but on his relationships with his crew. From Spock's desperate search for Christine Chapel to La'an's cold tactical edge, every major character is tested under fire. We'll also take a closer look at the return of the Gorn as a modern Trek threat—what works, what terrifies, and what it all means for Starfleet going forward.

And of course, we'll talk about that ending. The final moments of "Hegemony" leave us on the edge of our seats and wondering how the crew can possibly regroup. Has the Enterprise ever been this outmatched? Join us as we unpack the emotional weight, story structure, and cinematic style of the episode that's redefining what a Trek finale can be.

Thanks for listening to this special episode of Trek Geeks, featuring the audio from our Thursday Night Geeks livestream! If you enjoyed the conversation, be sure to follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with your fellow Trek fans. It really helps us grow the community.

Want to be part of the fun as it happens? Join us live for Thursday Night Geeks every week on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/trekgeeks. Hit subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a stream. We'd love to have you in the chat, sharing your thoughts and Trek takes in real time.

Until next time... Live Long and COCONUT!

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We're thrilled to welcome actor, artist, and all-around creative force Bruce Horak to the livestream! Best known to Star Trek: Strange New Worlds fans as Hemmer, the gruff but endearing Aenar engineer of the U.S.S. Enterprise, Bruce brings a unique perspective as the first legally blind actor to play a recurring character in the Star Trek franchise. Join us as we talk about his time on the show, his experience stepping into the Trek universe, and how he helped redefine what representation in science fiction can look like.

But Bruce's journey doesn't stop with Strange New Worlds. He's embarking on a deeply personal new mission: a documentary titled "Boldly Going", which chronicles his life as a visually impaired artist, performer, and now cultural trailblazer. We'll explore the inspiration behind this project, how fans can support it through his current Indiegogo campaign (https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/boldly-going-documentary#/), and why this story of resilience, creativity, and vision is so important in today's media landscape.

Expect laughs, insights, and maybe even a few tears as Bruce shares how his love of storytelling—and Star Trek itself—has shaped his path. We'll also dig into his stage work, his incredible portrait paintings, and what it means to truly "go boldly" as an artist who defies expectations at every turn.

And of course, it wouldn't be Thursday Night Geeks without some behind-the-scenes tidbits. Set phasers to "inspired" and don't miss this heartwarming, eye-opening episode with one of the most fascinating voices in modern Trek.

Thanks for listening to this special episode of Trek Geeks, featuring the audio from our Thursday Night Geeks livestream! If you enjoyed the conversation, be sure to follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with your fellow Trek fans. It really helps us grow the community.

Want to be part of the fun as it happens? Join us live for Thursday Night Geeks every week on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/trekgeeks. Hit subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a stream. We'd love to have you in the chat, sharing your thoughts and Trek takes in real time.

Until next time... Live Long and COCONUT!

After a FOUR YEAR absence, a legendary fan-favorite RETURNS to The Flagship!

It's time for another thrilling edition of See It or Skip It, and this time, we're heading back to the golden age of Star Trek with Season 2 of The Original Series! Join Bill and Dan as they revisit the highs and lows of this legendary season, from iconic episodes like Amok Time and The Trouble with Tribbles to some… less memorable outings. Every episode gets a verdict: should it be essential viewing for fans, or is it one you can safely pass by?

Joining us for this mission is our Guest Geek, author and podcaster Brian Donahue! As the host of The BIG Sci-Fi Podcast and Planet Zero: An Original Science Fiction Story, Brian brings a deep love of classic sci-fi and some strong opinions about TOS Season 2. Will he agree with Bill and Dan's assessments, or will there be some heated debates over what truly deserves a "See It" rating? Get ready for fun, laughs, and maybe even a few surprises as we break it all down!

Whether you're a longtime Trekkie or just discovering The Original Series, this episode is packed with nostalgia, insight, and plenty of friendly banter. So grab your Romulan ale, set phasers to "opinionated," and join us for a lively discussion on one of the most beloved seasons in Star Trek history.

Will your favorites make the cut? There's only one way to find out--listen now!

Trek Against Pancreatic Cancer

In this very special episode of Trek Geeks, we're proud to present the audio from a powerful livestream event originally aired on Thursday Night Geeks. Featuring an incredible lineup of guests: Jonathan Frakes, John Billingsley, Kitty Swink, Armin Shimerman, and Juan Carlos Coto--this heartfelt conversation centers around their support for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) and the upcoming PurpleStride event on April 26, 2025.

You'll hear deeply personal stories from our guests, including Kitty Swink’s remarkable journey as a pancreatic cancer survivor and Armin Shimerman’s reflections on being by her side through the fight. John Billingsley and Jonathan Frakes speak passionately about their ongoing advocacy and the urgent need to fund research, while Juan Carlos Coto shares a moving tribute to his brother, the late Manny Coto, and his family's connection to this cause.

Whether you missed the livestream or want to hear these inspiring voices again, this audio edition brings their messages directly to your ears. It’s a powerful blend of Trek family, personal resilience, and a unified call to action.

There’s still time to make a difference. PurpleStride happens on April 26, and your support can help fund critical research, raise awareness, and offer hope to those impacted by this devastating disease. Visit TrekAgainstPancreaticCancer.com to donate, join a team, or learn more about how you can stride with a purpose.

This week on Trek Geeks, we’re bringing you a special episode featuring the audio from Thursday Night Geeks, presented by FanSets! Hosts Bill and Dan sit down with the incredible Nana Visitor—best known as Major Kira Nerys on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine—for an insightful conversation about her new book, Open a Channel: A Woman’s Trek.

In this engaging discussion, Nana shares the inspiration behind her book, which highlights the stories of women who have shaped Star Trek, both on-screen and behind the scenes. She reflects on her own experiences, the groundbreaking women she interviewed, and the impact of female representation in the franchise.

Join us as we celebrate Star Trek’s trailblazing women and the powerful voices that have paved the way for future generations. Whether you’re a longtime DS9 fan or passionate about Star Trek’s legacy, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!

This week on Trek Geeks, Bill & Dan are donning their tuxedos (metaphorically, of course) and ordering their martinis "shaken, not stirred" as they dive into the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine classic, Our Man Bashir! Join us for a lively discussion of this holosuite caper that combines Star Trek's charm with a healthy dose of spy genre flair.

But wait—there's more! The guys simply can't help themselves, so prepare for an avalanche of references to James Bond, Austin Powers, Our Man Flint, and even Matt Helm. From Sean Connery's suave moves to Mike Myers' groovy antics, nothing is off-limits as they connect the dots between 1960s spy kitsch and the future of Starfleet.

You'll laugh, you'll groan (at Dan, mostly), and you might even be inspired to watch a Bond flick or two after this episode. Is this their most over-the-top discussion yet? Possibly. Is it a blast? Absolutely. Don't miss it!

Grab your gadgets, geeks—this mission is about to self-destruct in 3… 2… 1…

Bill and Dan return to the mic and take on the classic DS9 episode, "Little Green Men!"

On a trip to deliver Nog to Starfleet Acadamy in Quark's brand new shuttle, Quark, Rom, and Nog time travel and crash land in Roswell, New Mexico in 1947 becoming the first extra terrestrials to visit Earth--and possibly to negotiate a deal for profit!

Will Quark take over the planet? How will they get home? Plus, don't forget about the premiere of "Thursday Night Geeks," the livestream from Trek Geeks premiering on Thursday, January 30th at 8pm ET!

Are you ready for some Star Trek? ;)

VIVA LAS VEGAS!

(Corrected Version)

Dan and Bill returned from their annual trip to the Star Trek Family Reunion and had a blast--even though it took Bill forever to edit this episode. Seriously, blame him for why the Trek Geeks haven't been in your ear holes.

There was probably a better way to say that. Sorry.

You'll get the full breakdown on their experience at STLV 2024: the good, the bad, and the potential for change. Plus, hear why Bill FINALLY enjoyed staying at the Rio for the first time in TEN YEARS!

But wait, there's more! Audio from inside the vendor hall with Dan and Bill with special guest appearances from Lew from FanSets and also our first ever guest on Trek Geeks nearly ten years ago: Michele Specht!

It's a super-sized episode and we hope you enjoy it! (Again, still Bill's fault.)

No Panels, No Parties? NO PROBLEM!

In Episode 315 of Trek Geeks, hosts Bill and Dan dive into their recent adventure at the Trek Long Island convention. They share their excitement about meeting fellow Trekkies, attending fascinating panels, and exploring the vibrant vendor hall. The hosts recount memorable moments and what made the convention an unforgettable experience.

Looking ahead, Bill and Dan eagerly discuss their upcoming trip to Star Trek Las Vegas. They outline their plans for the event which include--for the first time ever--ABSOLUTELY NOTHING! Fret not, though! Despite the fact they have no panels and no parties, they plan to have MORE than their fair share of fun!. Their enthusiasm is palpable as they anticipate the camaraderie and celebration of all things Star Trek.

As a special treat for listeners, Bill drops a surprise announcement about an upcoming convention he'll be at on the East Coast.

Plus an exclusive reveal for FanSets and all the conventional things on this most unconventional show!

RECORDED LIVE AT TREK LONG ISLAND

In this special episode of the Trek Geeks Podcast, join hosts Bill Smith and Dan Davidson as they take you straight to the heart of the Trek Long Island convention. Episode #314 is a treat for all Star Trek enthusiasts as it features exclusive audio from an unforgettable panel with two beloved stars of the franchise: Ethan Phillips, known for his role as Neelix on Star Trek: Voyager, and Armin Shimerman, the iconic Quark from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.

Recorded live at the convention, this episode captures the dynamic and entertaining conversation between Phillips and Shimerman. With their unique perspectives and decades of experience, they share behind-the-scenes stories, share some memories of Rene Auberjonois, and reflect on the enduring legacy of Star Trek. Fans will relish the camaraderie and humor that these seasoned actors bring to the table, offering insights that only they can provide.

Plus, find out why Ethan hates Dan so much! (No, really.)

Whether you're a long-time fan of Voyager and Deep Space Nine or new to the Star Trek universe, this episode is sure to delight and inspire. The engaging dialogue, humor, and heartfelt moments captured at the Trek Long Island convention make Episode #314 a must-listen for anyone who loves Star Trek. Tune in and join the Trek Geeks Podfleet as we celebrate the magic of Star Trek with Ethan Phillips and Armin Shimerman!

They're Back!

Calling all Trekkies! Set phasers to "stun" because Bill and Dan are back on the Bridge of the Trek Geeks for another exciting episode, this time diving headfirst into the latest Star Trek news.

This episode promises a warp core-powered discussion of recent developments that are sure to energize any fan. Did you hear that filming for Strange New Worlds season 3 has finished? Bill and Dan will be dissecting what this might mean for SNW's future. Remember how we were all speculating on a new Starfleet Academy series? Well, buckle up, because the rumors have been confirmed with the casting of Holly Hunter in the lead role! The guys will be exploring what this means for the franchise.

Plus, the Section 31 movie has finally wrapped filming! Bill and Dan talk about what excites them about this project as well as the return of an intriguing character. And if that wasn't enough to boldly go where no fan has gone before, Bill and Dan will also have some exciting news to share about their very own Trek Geeks panels at the upcoming Trek Long Island convention! So, if you're on the Eastern seaboard and looking for a chance to engage with fellow Trek enthusiasts, be sure to tune in for the details.

Whether you're a Trekkie who's been boldly going since the days of Kirk and Spock, or a newer fan who's just discovering the wonders of the final frontier, this episode of Trek Geeks is sure to have something for you. So, raise a glass of replicated prune juice and get ready to geek out with Bill and Dan!

The All-Outtake Episode!

2023 was a sad, sad year. The traditional year-end Outtakes Super Edit didn't happen as planned and the dozen of Trek Geeks fans everywhere were crestfallen that their holidays suddenly had no meaning whatsoever.

Bill and Dan have decided to make up for it this week with an entire episode about NOTHING! Now, now...calm down, Andy Fark. We know you're gonna say, "EVERY episode is about nothing," and, while you might be right, this one is even more nothinger. So THERE. Take that, doodoohead.

So, this episode is what happens when Bill and Dan have no plan at all. There's some Star Trek in this episode, so all is not lost. However, if you want to hear the origins of the phrases "turkey neck" and "man up or s*it in your hat" in their lives, then be sure to listen all the way through.

[Please do not operate any heavy machinery or vehicles while listening to this episode. We are not responsible if you fall asleep.]

Our scheduled episode of Trek Geeks has been pre-empted for a discussion on the life and career of Kenneth Mitchell who passed away on February 24, 2024 at the age of 49.

The Flagship returns! (We know--we're pretty excited, too.) Bill and Dan take on the Season 4 NextGen episode, "Future Imperfect," where CAPTAIN Will Riker has lost 16 years of his memory, has to complete peace negotiations with the Romulans, and...oh...did we mention he happens to have a son named JEAN-LUC?!?!

Something's not quite right in Riker's imperfect future, and we'll discuss it all!

Also, Bill calls an audible on next week's episode and a 20 minute outtake?! You read that right. Stay tuned after the end theme for a TWENTY MINUTE BABBLEFEST!

It's all in Episode 310 of The Biggest Little Show This Side of the Alpha Quadrant!

Back in the Saddle Again (See, this is a Western episode and "Back in the Saddle" is a song sung by a cowb...never mind.) Some might say that it's been a long road gettin' from there to here. They might also say it's been a long time, but our time is finally near. Well, that time is NOW! That's right Geeks, the Flagship has entered standard orbit and is beaming down a classic Star Trek episode this week: "Spectre of the Gun." Bill & Dan have loved this episode since childhood and think it gets unfairly maligned with a good portion of Season 3. They'll tell you why everyone else is wrong and why you should give it another watch! Plus, a recap of Trek Talks 3, new FanSets product news, and a celebration of 9 years of The Biggest Little Show in the Alpha Quadrant in the episode Bill's wife Kelly calls, "Episode Three Hundred and IT'S ABOUT F***ING TIME!"

We've been away for a while but, this week, we're back and we'll be talking about our annual epic event! Enterprise's John Billingsley joins us for a preview of the upcoming Trek Talks 3--the streaming telethon inspired by Star Trek to benefit Hollywood Food Coalition! We'll discuss stars, we'll discuss panels, we'll discuss how this event keeps growing and how Star Trek fans help make it the only event of its kind in any fandom!. Plus, Bill & Dan talk a little about what's kept them away and how good it is to be back in episode 308 of The Flagship!

This week, Bill and Dan welcome Trek Long Island organizer Stefanie Gangone and Matthew Kaplowitz of the Trek Untold Podcast to talk about the 2024 version of the convention!

Hear all about how this convention got off the ground and the philosophy behind it, as well as some of the amazing Star Trek celebrities coming to Hauppauge, NY in late May!

Stefanie will have an exclusive announcement of two Star Trek villains being added to the slate of guests and you are hearing it here FIRST!

In addition, Matthew will talk about the state of Star Trek toys and the latest news from the 2023 North American International Toy Fair that took place recently in New York City.

Get all the details in this episode of The Flagship!

This week, we bring you the exclusive live audio of Trek Geeks: Live in Las Vegas from FanGeeks Party 2023 with special guests John Billingsley, Bonnie Gordon, and Michelle Hurd!

What do you talk about when you can't talk about Star Trek? Listen this week and find out!

Huge thanks to our dear friends and partners at FanSets for an amazing time and to Alex and the entire team at Millennium Fandom for being amazing hosts!

This week on The Flagship, Bill & Dan are joined by actors Natalia Castellanos, Jonathan Del Arco, and John Billingsley for an update on the SAG-AFTRA & WGA strikes AND to tell us about an upcoming themed picket line event September 8th called "United We Trek!"

As fans, we know September 8th as Star Trek Day. This Thursday, actors, writers will be joining with other creatives and Star Trek fans to walk the picket lines at the Paramount in both Los Angeles and New York City.

There's a LOT of information in this episode and you don't want to miss it!

If you're not able to picket, there are other ways to support what's going on:

Information on the letter writing campaign: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NoOUPICe1I3xKKSFItejxvol7SNB0Rmk/edit?fbclid=IwAR2OKy6PEtBCeLwRQTzKztAtK6MDqxn-6NdkEg9qW4cypgxB8jpnJJVsa0U

Donate to the SAG-AFTRA Foundation to help those struggling to get by: https://sagaftra.foundation/

Bill & Dan have returned from Fabulous Las Vegas and STLV! There were laughs, there were amazing meals, there were reunions, but more importantly, there was a TON of Star Trek!

They'll look back on their entire week in the desert and their return to the Rio All Suites Hotel and Casino for the first time in three years.

Hear about opening night in the Vendor Hall, some of the people they met--including Bill's conversation with a self-described "toxic Star Trek fan," and all about FanGeeks Party 2023 at Millennium Fandom Bar with special guests John Billingsley, Bonnie Gordon, and Michelle Hurd!

Plus, they'll each pick their most favorite thing from this trip--and Dan's has absolutely nothing to do with Trek.

It was one of their favorite trips to Vegas EVER, and you get to hear why this week!

Bill & Dan preempt their discussion on Reg Barclay this week to tackle the news regarding the strike called by SAG-AFTRA and its members. With STLV starting in less than two weeks, it's important to know what is allowed for Union members and what isn't.

Plus, they'll discuss the bad info that's out there and why fans can't be "scabs," and provide an important update regarding FanGeeks Party 2023!

So, sit back, breathe easy, and get ready to pack your suitcase for Las Vegas with the Trek Geeks!

Just for fun, let's copy in what ChatGPT said about this episode!

Episode 302 of the Trek Geeks Podcast dives deep into the highly anticipated third and final season of Star Trek: Picard. Hosts Bill and Dan embark on an enthralling exploration of the latest chapter in the life of the iconic Jean-Luc Picard. With a mix of excitement and trepidation, they analyze the key elements of the season, sharing their thoughts on the overall story arc, character developments, and the impact on the Star Trek universe as a whole.

In the first segment, Bill and Dan delve into the season's overarching narrative. They discuss the bold direction the writers took, weaving together complex themes of identity, sacrifice, and redemption. The hosts dissect the major plot points, from Picard's quest to save the galaxy once again to the unexpected return of old allies and adversaries. With their trademark enthusiasm, they examine how the season's storylines resonate with the legacy of Star Trek and the enduring character of Jean-Luc Picard.

Moving on, the hosts dedicate a segment to the character developments in Season 3. They highlight the growth and evolution of not only Picard but also the supporting cast. Bill and Dan explore the challenges faced by each character and their personal journeys throughout the season. They discuss the emotional depth and nuance brought to the performances, as well as the impact of the events on the characters' motivations and relationships. Fans can expect an engaging analysis of beloved characters and their triumphant or tragic arcs.

The final segment of the episode focuses on the broader implications of Season 3 within the Star Trek universe. Bill and Dan reflect on the ways in which the season expands the lore and mythology of Star Trek. They examine the connections to previous series and the potential ramifications for future storytelling. With a keen eye for detail, they explore the Easter eggs, references, and thematic callbacks that will surely delight fans of the franchise. By the end of the discussion, listeners will have gained a comprehensive understanding of the impact of Season 3 on the Star Trek canon.

I mean, that's kinda what happens, but not really.

Bill & Dan talk about the return of our beloved TNG characters and the amazing performances by newer cast members--oh, and did you SEE that Enterprise D bridge?!

Catch it all in this episode of The Flagship. Without that "comprehensive understanding." I don't know what ChatGPT is talking about.

WEEK OF JUNE 28, 2023

Bill and Dan look at the shocking cancelation of Star Trek: Prodigy after one season, and its removal from the Paramount+ streaming service.

In episode 301 of Trek Geeks, Dan and Bill dive into the first episode of Star Trek: Discovery, "The Vulcan Hello."

The episode begins with Commander Michael Burnham and the crew of the USS Shenzhou investigating a mysterious object in space. When they discover it is a Klingon vessel, tensions rise as the Klingons reveal they are there to protect their territory from the Federation. This leads to a deadly confrontation that sets the tone for the rest of the season.

How did they feel about the return of Star Trek to television after twelve years? Find out this week!

(Don't forget, when you listen to this one, don't spoil the surprise that's dropped for anyone else! #IKnow!)

It's the start of 5 consecutive episodes of The Flagship, get ready and strap in!

Bill and Dan are back after an unintended and unscheduled hiatus to celebrate their 300th episode!

They've planned this episode several times. At first, there were going to be special guests. Then, after that plan was scrapped, they were going to have someone else host Episode 300. After careful deliberation, they decided that the best way to celebrate such an epic landmark was to take it back to basics.

So, in this episode, you'll get the guys talking about their friendship and the history of Trek Geeks--and they'll also work in some questions from the Trek Geeks Patreonicles and voice mails from Camp Khitomer!

Sincere thanks to everyone that has ever taken the time to listen to the podcast. You are all a part of this journey and the fabric of Trek Geeks and, for that, Bill and Dan are truly grateful.

Here's to 1,000 more!

Just a few weeks ago, we were incredibly fortunate to be joined by so many of our Star Trek icons to support the Hollywood Food Coalition in TREKtalks2. Plus, with the help of this amazing fandom, we were able to beat last year's total and then some!

This week, we bring are proud to bring you some of the highlights of that day.

We'll be joined first by Enterprise's John Billingley to talk about how TREKtalks2 went and get his thoughts on the day--as well as an updated total on fundraising!

Then, we bring you the audio of our conversation with the Captain of the Enterprise himself, Anson Mount from Star Trek: Strange New Worlds!

After that, it's the Captain of the first Enterprise--the one and only Scott Bakula from Star Trek: Enterprise!

Don't forget you can STILL make a donation to the telethon by going to givebutter.com/trektalks today!

It's a star-filled 299th episode of Trek Geeks and we hope you'll join us!

The Annual Airing of the Outtakes concludes this week with Part II of our Annual Special!

In this second installment of the Outtakes Special, hear Bill and Dan's pre-show conversations from throughout the year. If you listen past the end theme of every episode, you've heard these in small doses. Now, you get them in their own episode.

And, yes, people actually ask for us to publish this every year, believe it or not!

We'll be back with an all-new episode soon!

It's become a tradition on the Trek Geeks Podcast and one of the most requested episodes we publish every year--the annual Airing of the Outtakes!

In this first installment of the Outtakes Special, hear Bill and Dan's pre-show conversations from throughout the year. If you listen past the end theme of every episode, you've heard these in small doses. Now, you get them in their own episode.

You'll laugh. You'll cry. You'll seek therapy*.

( = Trek Geeks cannot be held responsible for any therapy you may seek as the result of listening to the podcast.)*

Happy New Year, one and all!

So, it's been a few minutes since Dan & Bill have behind the microphone and this week, they're back to catch everyone up on life, the universe, and everything. (Hey, that's got a really nice ring to it!)

Find out what they've been up to, the challenges life has presented, their highlights for the past year and their hopes for 2023.

Plus, we'll have a special chat with Jay and Kayleigha from Science Division to talk about why they are not renewing their license to produce Tribbles.

It's the one where we barely talk about Trek and we hope you'll join us.

This week, Bill & Dan look at the season finale of Star Trek's first season!

The Enterprise tries to rid the Deneva colony of single cell organisms that have wiped out an entire city--including Kirk's brother--and now threaten even more life in the galaxy!

We'll dive in on this episode and tell you what we love about it--and the things we didn't. And, yes, flying fake vomit and Shatner in a mustache are on the table!

Bill and Dan discuss the cancellation of Star Trek: Mission Seattle by ReedPOP, the officially licensed producer of Star Trek conventions in the United States.

Our good friend Dr. Erin Macdonald returns to The Flagship to talk about her new book--and it's not what you might expect!

Sure, she's an astrophysicist and an official Star Trek science advisor, but she's penned her very first children's book titled "My First Book of Space" and it explains things in space to kids. It also features original illustrations set against real photographs of space, which will let kids see space like they never have before (and get a little Star Trek in their lives)!

Plus, she'll answer the question of why the crew of the Protostar doesn't turn into lizards when they travel really fast--and it actually makes sense to Bill and Dan! (No, really...)

Bill & Dan have talked about a LOT of Star Trek in almost 8 years. Every now and then they forget that they've discussed a particular episode but, this time, they forget WHY they wanted to talk about an episode.

They'll look at Voyager's "Prey" from Season 4 which features a performance by the wonderful Tony Todd, as well as some standout tension between Seven and Janeway.

Oh, and there are a LOT of corridor walk-and-talks in this episode. No, seriously. Like way too many.

While they certainly had no idea why this was on the schedule, they sure do find a lot to discuss in this week's episode of The Flagship!

This week, Bill and Dan take a look at the second (and penultimate) season of Star Trek: Picard!

Forced into an alternate timeline by the return of Q, Picard and crew must travel back to the 21st Century to protect an ancestor and protect the future that they know. Oh, and there's the Borg Queen, so you know some serious BLEEP is going to happen there.

It was a season that had a lot going on, and we'll try to make sense of it all--and we'll tell you how we'd rate it, and the answers might surprise you!

Plus, Lew from FanSets stops by for an extended conversation about their new pin lines and drops an exclusive announcement on their special 2022 Holiday Pin (pending licensing approval)!

And stick around after the closing theme for the longest after-show conversation ever with a special cameo by Bill's wife, Kelly--all in this week's episode of The Flagship!

Ask a lot of long-time fans of the original Star Trek what the worst episode of the series is and, odds are, you'll get a response like this: "UGH....Spock's Brain!"

This much-maligned season 3 premiere of TOS has been beaten up for decades and, this week, Bill and Dan stand up in defense of this installment. Find out why this is an episode they love and why they think you need to watch it again.

So, strap on that Teacher helmet and learn a whole bunch of reasons to fall in love with this very campy yet high-concept episode of Star Trek this week on The Flagship!

Dan and Bill discuss the 35th Anniversary of Star Trek: The Next Generation, the off-again 4th Kelvin Timeline movie, revisiting Deep Space Nine, and the death of Academy Award winning actress Louise Fletcher.

This week, Bill and Dan welcome Star Trek royalty to the Trek Geeks Podcast!

He's helmed a record 62 episodes of Star Trek across The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Voyager, and Enterprise. He's even directed the episode we refer to as "Star Trek's Finest Hour," DS9's "The Visitor," from Season 4.

We are thrilled to be joined this week by our very good friend, David Livingston for a discussion about his time on Star Trek, the gift that was "The Visitor," the Hollywood Food Coalition, and meeting David Livingston cosplayers at Trek conventions!

We hope you'll join us for an incredibly fun and enlightening discussion!

This week, Bill & Dan review their first Vegas convention in over three years as they recap the goings on at the 56 Year Mission Convention which took place a couple of weeks ago.

What went right, what went wrong, and what was up with that live music at the FanGeeks Party, anyway? They'll talk about it all and how they hope next year's return to the Rio All Suites Hotel brings back some qualities this year's show was apparently lacking.

All things considered, we still want to thank Creation Entertainment for the great show they put on. As life gets closer to normal in some ways, it's good to be able to come together with our Trek Family.

For the first time ever, Bill & Dan had one of their legendary Stump the Geek contests live on the Las Vegas Strip as part of Creation Entertainment's 56 Year Mission Convention at Bally's Hotel and Casino!

Ten questions. One massive bonus. Eleven lucky winners---and one panel-crashing Denobulan?!

Join the Trek Geeks in Vegas and special surprise guest John Billingsley from Star Trek: Enterprise as they engage in the first-ever Stump the Geek LIVE!

After more than 3 years, Bill and Dan FINALLY return to the Vegas Star Trek Convention, and to kick off their trip, they're looking at one of TNG's Season 2 episodes!

Five years ago, they reviewed TNG's second season in a See It or Skip It episode. Both Bill and Dan gave "The Royale" a big SKIP IT! Now, they look at this casino-themed episode and explain why their views on it have changed! Plus, how would they rate it today?

Find out in this week's episode of The Flagship! VIVA LAS VEGAS!

Kor.
Koloth.
Kang.

Three names which would strike fear into even the bravest of Starfleet officers. They were among the finest warriors in the Klingon Empire in the time of Captain James T. Kirk!

Eight decades later, the elderly warriors have arrived at Deep Space Nine to fulfill an oath of vengeance. They're seeking their old ally Curzon Dax, and they are surprised to find their friend looks a little different. Will Jadzia be able to help them complete their Blood Oath?

With the Vegas convention on the horizon, we take a look at a topic that you can generally hear in casual conversation--our favorite episodes of Star Trek!

Everyone has their own list, and in this episode of The Flagship, you'll hear ours!

These are the episodes we each think are the five all-time best episodes of Star Trek, plus a list of honorable mentions. How does our list compare to yours? Let us know!!

This week, Dan and Bill recall the life, career, and legacy of Nichelle Nichols who passed away at the age of 89 on July 31, 2022.

Bill and Dan return to The Flagship with a look at a classic episode from the original Star Trek!

Season 3 saw Captain Kirk trapped in a different universe after investigating what killed the crew of the U.S.S. Defiant. He can't get back to the Enterprise in time and the crew has precious few chances to get him back in one of Dan's favorite episodes, "The Tholian Web!"

We'll look at why this episode is one of Season 3's best, what bothers us about it, and some of the times this episode has been revisited in later Treks.

We also announce a return to weekly episodes of The Flagship! HUZZAH!!

This week, it's the return of The News from TrekNews.net: Prodigy premieres on Nickelodeon, Creation announces no discount tickets this year, even more guests for Vegas, and the Season Finale of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds!

Back in May, Bill wrote an op-ed style piece for TrekNews.net titled, "Star Trek: Discovery Has Problems (& How They Can Be Fixed)," which was a constructive look at the issues many fans feel that Discovery has as far as crisis fatigue.

It was an article that caused a lot of discussion and, this week, Bill and Dan return to break down the points the article makes and discuss how this enormously successful show might improve.

Dan and Bill return to The Flagship this week to discuss the third Star Trek film--the feature film directorial debut of Leonard Nimoy, "Star Trek III: The Search for Spock!"

This is a movie that the Trek Geeks have been split on over the years and, in this episode, they'll discuss why.

From casting, to script, to memorable scenes and what may just be William Shatner's finest performance in Star Trek, they'll cover it all this week on Trek Geeks!

SPOILER ALERT!

This week, Bill and Dan look at the debut of the latest live action Star Trek series, "Strange New Worlds!" Normally this is a topic reserved for Discovering Trek, but with all of the acclaim the series has received from fans and critics alike, they couldn't help but talk about it on this installment of The Flagship!

In addition to talking about the characters, they'll also discuss highlights from the series' first two episodes, "Strange New Worlds," and "Children of the Comet."

If you HAVEN'T watched Star Trek: Strange New Worlds yet, you might want to wait until you do before you dive in on this episode!

Plus, news about FanGeeks Party 2022 in Fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada that you're not going to want to miss!

Thanks to a global pandemic, it's been nearly three years since there has been an Official Star Trek Convention to attend.

That all changed a few weeks ago when ReedPOP--the new licensee for Star Trek conventions--held their first event in Chicago, Illinois! Star Trek: Mission Chicago saw fans of all ages return to the convention scene to celebrate the franchise we love, and it wasn't without its issues.

Bill and Dan will be joined by Ron Wrobel, host of the brand-new podcast "Con Pod: A Star Trek Conventions Podcast," to talk about the good, the bad, and the disappointing with this first travelling show.

They'll be looking at the categories of Schedule, Vendors, Celeb Experience, and Overall Experience and assigning a grade to each. How will they rate the convention? Listen now and find out!

It's been over two years since there's been an official Star Trek Convention and, this weekend, we gather again to celebrate the franchise we love!

Bill and Dan are headed to Star Trek: Mission Chicago and, this week on the Flagship, they look at this new convention experience looks like. From panels to vendors, Bill and Dan break it down. They'll also talk about what they hope to see from their weekend on Chicago's South Side.

With all the craziness in our lives, it's been a while since we've been able to talk about some of the amazing news we've had in the Star Trek Universe the past couple of months. In this episode, we attempt to rectify that gap in your podcast listening!

We'll discuss a bunch of major Trek stories including Kelvin Timeline movies, action figures, casting news, Mission Chicago updates and so much more!
Plus, Dan announces the winner of the Farkism contest and reads the best Farkism this podcast has ever had!

(Audio Note: Some of Bill's audio in parts of the podcast has quality issues in this episode due to an issue with our recording platform. We apologize that his mellifluous tones aren't as mellifluous as they normally are. Luckily, his face is still glorious. Yes, Bill wrote this.)

This week, Bill & Dan look at the standout Season 7 episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, "It's Only a Paper Moon!"

Nog returns to DS9 after losing his leg in the events of "The Siege of AR-558" in an effort to continue his recovery. Starfleet has put him on medical leave, but Nog wants nothing to do with the real world. He escapes into the holosuites and the Vic Fontaine program--but will he ever leave?

Aron Eisenberg truly shines in this episode, and we'll talk about all the reasons why. Plus, we'll look at Nog's escapism and compare it to how many people--including us--have dealt with the pandemic the last couple of years.

This is one you're not gonna want to miss, pally.

Last year at this time, we invited a relatively new podcast called SyFy Sistas to take over the Trek Geeks Podcast for an episode during Black History Month. They wowed us with their passion and they spoke to our hearts with their positivity.

Shortly after that they became part of the Trek Geeks family and we celebrate that--and them--today as Bill and Dan welcome Tamia, Yvette, and Subrina to The Flagship to discuss their fandom, how the podcast started, the concept of Afrofuturism, and what they hope to do next!

Plus, did you know you could write a Farkism for Dan and possibly win a $50 gift card to FanSets? YUP! It's all in this week's episode!

This week, Bill & Dan are honored to welcome a very special guest to the podcast.

When Trek Geeks began seven years ago, this person was one of the first we put on our "wish list" of guests--those we really hoped to be able to chat with some day.

Armin Shimerman from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine joins The Flagship to discuss his time on Trek, his novels, his involvement with the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) and why that charity means so much.

This is a discussion you won't want to miss!

Plus, Dan wants you to write a Farkism for him--be sure to listen for details!

PanCAN PURPLE STRIDE!
Help Bill & Dan raise money for the PanCAN Purple Stride walk in Los Angeles. If they can raise $2,500.00, they'll fly out to Los Angeles to walk in the event with Kitty Swink!

https://trekgeeks.com/pancan

READ ARMIN'S NOVELS
Check out Armin's novels in the Illyria series from his publisher, Jumpmaster Press!

https://www.jumpmasterpress.com/product-page/illyria-series

This week, we bring you the audio from our conversation with Star Trek: Voyager & Star Trek: Picard's Jeri Ryan! Then following that, we have a special TREK*talks follow-up segment with John Billingsley to talk about the telethon and plans for next year!

Plus, tell you about everything else that's been going on in the lives of the Trek Geeks as we celebrate our 7th anniversary on this installment of The Flagship!

SUPPORT THE HOLLYWOOD FOOD COALITION

If you didn't get a chance to check out TREK*talks, you can still watch it on our YouTube channel--and you can also make your tax deductible donation to the Hollywood Food Coalition today at https://donate.trektalks.net!

Star Trek: Enterprise paved a lot of ground in its first season, creating characters and a history of Starfleet. However, it also dared to bring a regular cast member from another Star Trek series on board as a guest star, playing a character completely unrelated.

We all know that the amazing René Auberjonois played Constable Odo for seven seasons on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, but many people forget he also played Ezral in the first season Enterprise episode, "Oasis." For the second anniversary of his passing, we'll consider this episode and what René brings to it specifically.

Plus, we have a winner of some FanSets pins!

We've got one more brand-new episode in 2021 after this, so we hope you'll join us for this episode of The Flagship.

(This episode has been tagged as explicit for adult language.)

You'd think that after 55 years, we'd know just about everything about the making of Star Trek, right?

Guess again!

This week, we're joined by Brian Volk-Weiss--producer and director of a brand new docu-series airing on the History Channel, "The Center Seat: 55 Years of Star Trek." We'll discuss getting this 10 episode series made and hear some of the stories around its production--some of which haven't been heard very often in the last half century.

Plus, we'll hear about some of the items in Brian's collection and how his fandom started--and maybe he'll even give Bill a new reason to watch Star Trek: Generations?

Oh, and by the way, there MIGHT be a surprise giveaway this week--be sure to listen for details!

This week, we're joined by one of the most positive and joyful people in the Star Trek Universe!

This accomplished actor has been in so many memorable roles and, sometimes, we bet you didn't even know it was him! His ability to act while covered up under layers of latex and makeup make him one of the most talented human beings on the face of the Earth.

His character, Saru, on the highly acclaimed and award winning series, "Star Trek: Discovery" was the main focus of an article written by Bill which was published on StarTrek.com called "What I’ve Learned from Saru," which was also the focus of Trek Geeks #191.

We are honored to welcome the incredible Doug Jones to Trek Geeks for a discussion about his career, portraying Saru, and some of the other roles he's had which are among our favorites!

SPOILER ALERT

It's the most epic Star Trek novel trilogy of all time!

This week, we welcome our old friend, Dayton Ward, author of Star Trek: Coda Book 1: Moments Asunder. Starfleet and the Federation face possibly their gravest threat yet.

We'll also discuss this trilogy concluding the novel continuity, and believe us there will be a lot of spoilers, so if you haven't read Moments Asunder yet, you're definitely going to want to!

STARFLEET’S FINEST FACES A CHALLENGE UNLIKE ANY OTHER

TOMORROW IS DOOMED
Time is coming apart. Countless alternate and parallel realities are under attack, weakening and collapsing from relentless onslaught. If left unchecked, the universe faces an unstoppable descent toward entropy.

WANDERER, ORACLE, ALLY
Scarred and broken after decades spent tracking this escalating temporal disaster, while battling the nameless enemy responsible for it, an old friend seeks assistance from Captain Jean-Luc Picard and the crew of the Starship Enterprise. The apocalypse may originate from their future, but might the cause lie in their past?

EVERYTHING THAT WILL BE
Identifying their adversary is but the first step toward defeating them, but early triumphs come with dreadful costs. What will the price be to achieve final victory, and how will that success be measured in futures as yet undefined?

Parents: This episode is tagged as explicit for adult language and situations. There is no "bleeping" in this episode.

This week, we're excited to welcome John Billingsley to The Flagship!

For four seasons, he portrayed the NX-01's Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Phlox and today he stops by to talk a little bit about the 20th Anniversary of Star Trek: Enterprise.

In addition, we'll talk to him about an organization he's passionate about: the Hollywood Food Coalition! They've been feeding the homeless in the Los Angeles area for nearly 35 years and the organization has never missed a night.

Plus, Dan throws out an idea that is pretty awesome--and something you'll be hearing more about very soon!

The Enterprise arrives at the planet Sarpeidon which is about to be destroyed by a supernova. Kirk, Spock, and McCoy beam down to investigate and are trapped in a planet's distant past--where Kirk is accused of being a witch and Spock finds love (or something) with an exiled woman.

We'll discuss why we love this episode despite its obvious quirks and plot holes. Where does Spock think he's going to get seeds? Why doesn't McCoy regress? And what the hell happens to that cart once it goes through the Atavachron portal, anyway?

Join Bill & Dan for All Our Yesterdays, this week on The Flagship!

This week, The Flagship is back! Bill and Dan return after a somewhat unplanned absence to talk about the developments from Star Trek Day!

There were lots of announcements, some trailers, and some premiere dates. We'll break it all down and explain why Star Trek Day is now one of our favorite days of the year!

Originally Published: April 10, 2015

This week, Bill is having his wisdom teeth out so, in lieu of a brand new episode, we're sharing one of our favorite early conversations on Trek Geeks!

In 2015, we were insanely lucky to have Nana Visitor from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine on the podcast to discuss creating the Kira character, women and the Star Trek Universe, how DS9 has held up over time, how a new generation of fans is discovering the series, and even a little Friday the 13th talk!

We hope you'll enjoy this Best of Trek Geeks episode--or enjoy it again! We'll be back with new episodes soon!

To say we've been getting excited for Las Vegas and the 55 Year Mission Tour convention would be a vast understatement. As recently as a few days ago, we were preparing to make our trip to the desert.

...and then we changed our plans.

This week, we pre-empt our planned episode on The Royale to discuss the decision to cancel FanGeeks Party 2021 and our trip to Las Vegas in the wake of the Delta Variant.

Plus, we'll be joined by Lew Halboth from FanSets to discuss why they are still going to Vegas and what you can expect to see from them for new releases! Oh, and listen for an impromptu giveaway of a huge assortment of FanSets pins, too!

And if you thought we wouldn't have the last of our "How to Vegas" series with Ron Wrobel, you'd be wrong! We'll talk about what to do once you get there--just keep in mind it was recorded before our decision.

We hope everyone travelling to Vegas stays safe and healthy. Enjoy yourselves and look out for one another, because we'll sure miss you!

With just two weeks to go until Vegas, we're chatting briefly with Star Trek: Discovery's Anthony Rapp about Season 3 now that you can get it from your favorite retailer on DVD, Blu-Ray, and Steelbook! We'll talk about the importance of Discovery jumping to the year 32nd century, some of the challenges, and more!

Plus, Bill and Dan talk favorite Season 3 moments and another of our "How to Vegas" segments with "Mr. Convention," Ron Wrobel!

This week, Bill and Dan cover the latest Star Trek movie news, new Star Trek action figures and playsets coming our way, and Emmy nominations!

Plus, get a bonus segment on the recently announced tickets for Star Trek: Mission Chicago only available on the Trek Geeks mobile app!

iOS/Apple Appstore: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/trek-geeks/id1569873516

Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.podsquad.trekgeekspodcast

What happens when a Force of Nature tries to teach weather to two Natural Disasters? Well, wonder no more!

This week, Bill and Dan are joined by Meteorologist Katie Nickolaou from CBS 14 in Sioux City, Iowa to talk about her fandom, the extreme weather we've been experiencing across the country, Star Trek, and...PLINKO?! Yep. That's right. Plinko!

Plus, more on "How to Vegas," with Mr. Convention himself--Ron Wrobel!

Less than three weeks to go until the 55 Year Mission in Vegas, so download this episode and get ready!

This week, Bill and Dan are joined by none other than Star Trek: Discovery/Picard/Lower Decks/Prodigy/Strange New Worlds executive producer, Rod Roddenberry to talk about the 100th birthday of his father, Gene Roddenberry!

We'll discuss the legacy of Gene as his centennial approaches, as well as "Gene's Vision," and Rod's thoughts fandom, storytelling in Star Trek, what he's learned in the ten years since his documentary "Trek Nation" was released, as well as the Roddenberry #thinkTREK campaign!

Plus, we'll have another How to Vegas segment with our good friend, Ron Wrobel in this episode of The Flagship!

FINALLY

It's been a long road...getting to this See It or Skip It, but here we are and, this week, we're taking a look at Season 1 of Star Trek: Enterprise! We're looking at all 26 episodes and, well, you know how it goes: some of them we'll see and some of them we won't even remember.

Joining us as special Guest Referee is Sara from Rewind and Discovering Trek: Enterprise! She'll try to keep us on track as we talk about each episode which, as you know, is no small task...but we have faith...of the...well, you know.

This week, we welcome Star Trek: Discovery's Ryn, Noah Averbach-Katz, to discuss an race in Star Trek he might know a little about.

We'll discuss everybody's favorite ice-planet dwelling xenophobes, the Andorians! We'll get some special insight from Noah on bringing Ryn to life as well as some of the complexities of this alien's dealings.

Plus, we bring you another in our series of "How to Vegas," with our good friend Ron Wrobel! This week, it's all about the budget and we'll give you some ideas on how you can maximize yours when you're there for the con!

It's been a long time since we've been able with our Trek Family in Las Vegas, and this summer we're finally back in the desert to celebrate this franchise we all love.

Joining us to talk about the 50th Anniversary of Creation Entertainment and to preview some of what you'll see during the show is Creation's Co-CEO, Adam Malin!

You've seen him on stage asking questions of our Star Trek stars, and now we'll ask him all about getting the first Star Trek convention off the ground and the challenges in scheduling, rescheduling, and rescheduling the 2021 show!

Plus, Adam makes a special reveal about the 2022 show that you're not gonna want to miss!

Don't forget to go to creationent.com to get all the info to prepare for this year's convention and we'll see you in Vegas!

This week, Bill & Dan look at a lot of news from a lot of Star Trek shows in production, new Mirror Universe comics, and the cast announcement for Star Trek: Prodigy!

Plus, get a bonus segment on the Star Trek: Picard teaser trailer only available on the Trek Geeks mobile app!

iOS/Apple Appstore: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/trek-geeks/id1569873516

Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.podsquad.trekgeekspodcast

This week, Dan and Bill return to take their first-ever look at an episode from Star Trek: Picard--and what better episode to do that with than the fan-favorite, "Nepenthe!"

The seventh episode of Picard's first season, Jean-Luc Picard and Soji seek shelter from Will Riker and Deanna Troi, while Hugh assists Elnor on the Artifact and Agnes Jurati looks for a way out. There's a lot that happens in this one and even more emotion.

We'll look at all the developments that happen in Nepenthe and why we think this episode is so amazing.

This week, Bill & Dan spend a lot of time wishing and hoping! They've come up with their ultimate wish lists of actors they'd love to see in Star Trek someday as well as some characters they might play. We think some of the picks might surprise you!
Of course, there are rules:

6-10 actors, none of whom can be Lance Reddick
Actors must be living at time of recording
Can't ever have been in Star Trek in any capacity (no guest stars, no extras)
Someone you'd want to see as a series regular, either in a current series or a theoretical, made-up future series or reboot.
Be specific as to the role you'd like to see them play and why.

Who is on YOUR ultimate wish list? Let us know!

This week, we not only see the return of Dan Davidson, but we also have an incredibly special guest! We welcome none other than Star Trek icon Gates McFadden to the Trek Geeks Podcast!

We'll talk about her brand new podcast where she talks to a lot of her Star Trek family, "Gates McFadden InvestiGates: Who Do You Think You Are?" and what it's like to go from zero to podcasting in the course of a pandemic.

Gates' new podcast is available on all podcasting platforms, so be sure to check it out today! Episode 1 is a conversation with her good friend, Jonathan Frakes!

Voyager's Captain and First Officer have contracted a virus from an insect bite on an alien world and they've been marooned on the surface to live out the rest of their lives...but what will this do to their relationship and what will it mean for the future?

...I think we all know the answer to that one. ;)

This week, Bill and Kasey take on the penultimate episode of Voyager's second season, "Resolutions." (Or, "The One Where Janeway & Chakotay Might Do It. Or Not. Probably Not.)

IT'S TIME FOR THE NEWS FROM TREKNEWS.NET!

This week, Bill & Dan discuss new high-end action figures, Star Trek army men, and a giant tease on social media from a TNG alum...that might have backfired?

IT'S TIME FOR THE NEWS FROM TREKNEWS.NET!

This week, a new Star Trek mobile game, a new date for a new Star Trek film, and a huge award for Star Trek: Discovery!

Join Bill & Dan for The News From TrekNews.net--the Oldest Brand-New Star Trek News Podcast from Trek Geeks!

He's supposed to be the role model from which all other Captains gain inspiration, but is he?

This week, Bill is joined by Discovering Trek's Kasey Shafsky (sitting in for Dan) to discuss this prototype captain and the qualities that make him who he is, and why he was perfect for the job he had.

This past week, Star Trek fans celebrated First Contact Day and Star Trek did not disappoint. We were treated to great panels, surprise teaser trailers, and a big announcement and, this week, we'll talk about it all!

Joining us to break down all the day's events is TrekNews.net contributor, Kyle Hadyniak. How did we feel about the new Discovery teaser, Hologram Janeway, and Chicago? Find out this week!

FIVE YEAR MISSION

The music of Trek Geeks comes from none other than Five Year Mission and Episode 34 of Five Year Mission: The Podcast is available now on the Trek Geeks Podcast Network! This time, the guys have another installment of "What Are Little Songs Made Of?" as they look the episode "A Taste of Armageddon" and the song it inspired!

Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you download podcasts!

5YM, of course, is every note of music you hear on Rewind, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Go get yourself a copy of all their CDs: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Spock’s Brain, and The Trouble With Tribbles. It's easy head on over to FiveYearMission.net RIGHT NOW and get that physical media in your hands! We just KNOW you'll become huge fans of the band and their music!

IT'S TIME FOR THE NEWS FROM TREKNEWS.NET!

This week, Bill and Dan discuss a memorial for Leonard Nimoy in his hometown, First Contact Day events, new Star Trek merch, and The Biggest Thing of the Week: the Voyager Documentary finishes its crowdfunding!

tact Day events, new Star Trek merch, and The Biggest Thing of the Week: the Voyager Documentary finishes its crowdfunding!

After five years, we bring you the landmark 200th episode of Lido Deck: A Love Boat Podcast!

Kicking off Season 6: Gopher is kidnapped by a lookalike, a young woman resists an arranged marriage, and divorce looms on a couple's 50th anniversary.

Join us in Italy for Lido Deck: Episode 200!

Special thanks to the Rumpus Room Podcast Network, the home of Lido Deck and other great classic television podcasts!

As we continue our celebration of #Enterprise20, we return after our impromptu week off with an episode that Dan selected...

...so blame him.

No, really.

Season 1's "Acquisition" is an episode that divides fandom: It's either great fan service or it's terrible fan service. This week, you'll get to decide! We'll tackle this MEHpisode and look at the things that worked, as well as a lot of things that didn't.

IT'S TIME FOR THE NEWS FROM TREKNEWS.NET!

This week, Bill & Dan discuss a milestone birthday for The Captain, an award for Hanelle Culpepper, a special day for Leonard Nimoy in The Hub of the Universe, and an update on the Voyager Documentary--including a new name!

IT'S TIME FOR THE NEWS FROM TREKNEWS.NET!

This week: new cast members for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, a new writer for yet another attempt at a Trek film, new heights for the Voyager Documentary crowdfunding, and a new deal for the Hageman brothers!

In the last year, many of us have watched a lot of Star Trek, so this week, we're going to mix it up for you a little--and we do mean that literally!

We'll be joined by our friend and PoliTreks co-host Barry DeFord to discuss the themes for our episode marathons and which installments we've selected to watch!

FIVE YEAR MISSION

The music of Trek Geeks comes from none other than Five Year Mission and Episode 32 of Five Year Mission: The Podcast is available now on the Trek Geeks Podcast Network! This time, the guys have another installment of "What Are Little Songs Made Of?" as they look the episode "Space Seed" and the song it inspired!

Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you download podcasts!

5YM, of course, is every note of music you hear on Rewind, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Go get yourself a copy of all their CDs: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Spock’s Brain, and The Trouble With Tribbles. It's easy head on over to FiveYearMission.net RIGHT NOW and get that physical media in your hands! We just KNOW you'll become huge fans of the band and their music!

This week, Bill & Dan reconvene to discuss the state of the Star Trek franchise, Trek conventions, and Trek's very fandom itself!

What do they think is going right--and what, in particular, do they think is not going well at all? Find out in this week's episode of The Flagship.

FIVE YEAR MISSION

The music of Trek Geeks comes from none other than Five Year Mission and Episode 32 of Five Year Mission: The Podcast is available now on the Trek Geeks Podcast Network! This time, the guys have another installment of "What Are Little Songs Made Of?" as they look the episode "Space Seed" and the song it inspired!

Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you download podcasts!

5YM, of course, is every note of music you hear on Rewind, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Go get yourself a copy of all their CDs: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Spock’s Brain, and The Trouble With Tribbles. It's easy head on over to FiveYearMission.net RIGHT NOW and get that physical media in your hands! We just KNOW you'll become huge fans of the band and their music!

IT'S TIME FOR THE NEWS FROM TREKNEWS.NET!

This week, a big opening day for the Voyager Documentary on Indiegogo, a first look at Star Trek: Prodigy characters, more tiny starships, and we have a winner of the FanSets Pinmoji characters!

IT'S TIME FOR THE NEWS FROM TREKNEWS.NET!

This week, Bill & Dan discuss a new Star Trek game for your browser where you could win some big prizes, Ethan Peck's Instagram post from Toronto, and a return of The Outrageous Okona?

We'll catch you up on the biggest stories of the week in less than 15 minutes on The Oldest Brand-New Star Trek News Podcast: The News From TrekNews.net!

YOU KNOW WE'RE GONNA SAY IT...

For all the newz on all the Star Trekz, yo...please visit our good friends at TrekNews.net, online at treknews.net!

This week on Trek Geeks, we continue our month-long series of special episodes for Black History Month.

We wanted to elevate the voices in our fandom that we thought you needed to hear so all February long, we’ll be featuring content from African American podcasters from our Star Trek fandom! Bill and Dan will bookend each episode, but we hope you enjoy the special content that has been put together by these amazingly talented and wonderful people.

In this episode, we welcome Lance Laster & Kevonte Chilous from "Always Hold On to Arrow" on the United Federation of Podcasts to discuss the truly legendary Deep Space Nine episode, Far Beyond the Stars. No matter how many times you've seen this episode, this conversation will have you look at it differently on your next watch.

ALWAYS HOLD ON TO ARROW

You can find out more about Lance & Kevonte's podcast, Always Hold On to Arrow, at the United Federation of Podcasts or by searching on your favorite podcast app.

IT'S TIME FOR THE NEWS FROM TREKNEWS.NET!

This week, Bill & Dan discuss an award nomination for Hanelle Culpepper, digital distribution for the Nichelle Nichols documentary, "Woman in Motion," and the passing of a Hollywood legend.

PLUS--A CONTEST!

FanSets is giving away a set of brand new pins that won't be available to the general public for some time, and you have the chance to win them before ANYBODY else! Listen to this week's episode to find out how!

This week on Trek Geeks, we continue our month-long series of special episodes for Black History Month.

We wanted to elevate the voices in our fandom that we thought you needed to hear so all February long, we’ll be featuring content from African American podcasters from our Star Trek fandom! Bill and Dan will bookend each episode, but we hope you enjoy the special content that has been put together by these amazingly talented and wonderful people.

In this episode, our friend David Majors from the Promenade Merchants Podcast will talk about an often over-looked character in the Star Trek Universe: Deep Space Nine's Jake Sisko! Joining him in the discussion to look at this pivotal character is his sister Maimunah!

PROMENADE MERCHANTS PODCAST
Our sincere thanks go out to David and Maimunah for sharing their thoughts and their voices with the Trek Geeks audience!

You can find out more about the Promenade Merchants Podcast which features David and co-host Heather Kirby on their Twitter page: @PromTrekPod and download their podcast on your favorite podcast app.

IT'S TIME FOR THE NEWS FROM TREKNEWS.NET!

This week, Bill & Dan discuss a new documentary featuring the iconic Nichelle Nichols, a new mem-noir from a Next Gen favorite, and cryptic comments from Alex Kurtzman!

PLUS--A CONTEST!

FanSets is giving away a set of brand new pins that won't be available to the general public for some time, and you have the chance to win them before ANYBODY else! Listen to this week's episode to find out how!

This week on Trek Geeks, we begin a month-long series of special episodes for Black History Month.

We wanted to elevate the voices in our fandom that we thought you needed to hear so all February long, we'll be featuring content from African American podcasters from our Star Trek fandom! Bill and Dan will bookend each episode, but we hope you enjoy the special content that has been put together by these amazingly talented and wonderful people.

Up first, our friends the SyFy Sistas will talk about the legacies of Nichelle Nichols and her iconic character Lt. Nyota Uhura, as well as what both of these women mean to them personally.

SYFY SISTAS PODCAST

We are so truly grateful to Tamia, Fran, Subrina, Yvette, and JD for sharing their creativity, their positivity and their Star Trek fandom with the Trek Geeks audience.

You can find out more about the SyFy Sistas on their website, syfysistas.com, and their fantastic podcast can be found just about everywhere.

Plus, you can find them on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram so be sure to give them a follow!

IT'S TIME FOR THE NEWS FROM TREKNEWS.NET!

This week, Bill & Dan discuss the new audiobook narrator for "The Autobiography of Kathryn Janeway, the upcoming Star Trek: Voyager documentary from 455 Films, and a new look for CBS All Access.

This week, Bill and Dan begin their year-long celebration of the 20th Anniversary of Star Trek: Enterprise!

From concept to characters and beyond, they'll talk about why they love this series and why the appreciation for it has done nothing but grow over the years.

Plus, we'll talk about some of our personal favorite episodes from Enterprise, as well as some of yours!

FIVE YEAR MISSION

The music of Trek Geeks comes from none other than Five Year Mission and Episode 25 of Five Year Mission: The Podcast is available now on the Trek Geeks Podcast Network!

Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you download podcasts!

5YM, of course, is every note of music you hear on Rewind, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Go get yourself a copy of all their CDs: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Spock’s Brain, and The Trouble With Tribbles. It's easy head on over to FiveYearMission.net RIGHT NOW and get that physical media in your hands! We just KNOW you'll become huge fans of the band and their music!

This week, we're back with our first new episode of 2021! We'll take a look at the big events in Trek from 2020 and look ahead to the coming year to see what's in store.

Joining us is TrekNews.net contributor Kyle Hadyniak to look at some of our favorite news form last year.

Plus, the 6th Anniversary of Trek Geeks and news for the month of February!

FIVE YEAR MISSION

The music of Trek Geeks comes from none other than Five Year Mission and Episode 25 of Five Year Mission: The Podcast is available now on the Trek Geeks Podcast Network!

Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you download podcasts!

5YM, of course, is every note of music you hear on Rewind, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Go get yourself a copy of all their CDs: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Spock’s Brain, and The Trouble With Tribbles. It's easy head on over to FiveYearMission.net RIGHT NOW and get that physical media in your hands! We just KNOW you'll become huge fans of the band and their music!

In this special crossover episode of Discovering Trek, Dan and Bill are honored to have Noah Averbach-Katz join them for a special discussion about his time on Star Trek: Discovery Season 3 as the Andorian, Ryn. The character quickly became one of the most popular of the season and Noah got to live out every Star Trek fans dream by playing a role in our beloved universe.

During our conversation, we discuss his fandom when he was young, what it was like to be directed by the Star Trek legend Jonathan Frakes, and what it was like to work with his wife Mary Wiseman, aka Sylvia Tilly. Along the way we also find out just how...interesting it was to film scenes with the Queen herself - Grudge the cat!

Bill and Dan cannot thank Noah enough for joining them on the podcast, and they hope you enjoy the conversation as much as they did on Discovering Trek!

FIVE YEAR MISSION

Music for Discovering Trek is provided by Five Year Mission. They’re writing one song for each episode of The Original Series! Plus, check out their podcast right here on the Trek Geeks Podcast Network!

Find out more and download all 6 of their current albums at FiveYearMission.net

In the second year of the Trek Geeks Podcast, Dan started doing puns during our weekly thanks to the band Five Year Mission. Before too long, those evolved into Farkisms--where he'd take the name of drummer Andy Fark and turn that into some kind of pun on an episode name.

For years, people have been asking us of an episode of just the Farkisms, and there are so many, we had to break it up! So, this week, enjoy our first installment of Farkisms in "Farking Awesome, Volume 1!"

2020 is coming to a close and that means it’s time for a long standing tradition here on Trek Geeks!

In 2015, we started to include our pre/post-show banter as a little clip after the end theme of the podcast and, since then, it’s really taken on a life of its own. It provides a tiny glimpse into our friendship and typically has us laughing quite a bit.

This week we conclude our two part 2020 Outtakes Special, featuring all of the “Bing Bong” moments from throughout the year.

We hope you all have a safe, happy, and healthy New Year!

TREK GEEKS LISTENERS:

We hope you'll enjoy this special, full-length preview of the first episode of a new podcast on the Trek Geeks Network!

The Divine Treasury: A Star Trek Collectibles Podcast

"Connecting Through Collecting."

The Divine Treasury delves into collecting all things Star Trek. This podcast will feature conversations with collectors as they talk about the wonderful Star Trek treasures that they collect, share, and sell. More importantly, this podcast will examine the stories behind their collections, what drove them to collect, and which items hold the most important places in their hearts. Other episodes will include topics about the science of collecting and will feature interviews with industry professionals, such as Star Trek Licensees, manufacturers, suppliers, authenticators, and graders.

The Divine Treasury is available now wherever podcasts are found and also on TrekGeeks.com!

2020 is coming to a close and that means it's time for a long standing tradition here on Trek Geeks!

In 2015, we started to include our pre/post-show banter as a little clip after the end theme of the podcast and, since then, it's really taken on a life of its own. It provides a tiny glimpse into our friendship and typically has us laughing quite a bit.

This week and next week we have for you our two part 2020 Outtakes Special, featuring all of the "Bing Bong" moments from throughout the year.

We hope you all have a safe, happy, and healthy New Year!

IT'S TIME FOR THE NEWS FROM TREKNEWS.NET!

This week, Bill and Dan discuss a new Discovery coffee table book, Chris Pine's thoughts on the continuation of the Kelvin Timeline films, and the passing of acclaimed Star Trek author Dave Galanter.

This week, we take a look at the series finale of Star Trek: Voyager, the much loved "Endgame!"

The journey of Captain Janeway and crew comes to a close, but how do they get there--and do we like it?

We'll tell you all about it this week! Plus, yep...Dan gets a ship name wrong. (He knows, Doctor. He knows.)

FIVE YEAR MISSION

The music of Trek Geeks comes from none other than Five Year Mission and Episode 25 of Five Year Mission: The Podcast is available now on the Trek Geeks Podcast Network!

Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you download podcasts!

5YM, of course, is every note of music you hear on Rewind, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Go get yourself a copy of all their CDs: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Spock’s Brain, and The Trouble With Tribbles. It's easy head on over to FiveYearMission.net RIGHT NOW and get that physical media in your hands! We just KNOW you'll become huge fans of the band and their music!

Our celebration of #Voyager25 continues as we take a look at the final season of Star Trek: Voyager in the highly anticipated final See It or Skip It of 2020!

Joining us to referee the chaos this episode is our friend, Jess Vachon, of the Simple Suchness podcast! She has the unenviable task of attempting to keep us on track and talking about Star Trek. (Good luck to her on that one!)

We'll also have the results of the See It or Skip It poll in our Official Facebook Group, Camp Khitomer, so we hope you'll join us!

FIVE YEAR MISSION

The music of Trek Geeks comes from none other than Five Year Mission and Episode 25 of Five Year Mission: The Podcast is available now on the Trek Geeks Podcast Network!

Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you download podcasts!

5YM, of course, is every note of music you hear on Rewind, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Go get yourself a copy of all their CDs: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Spock’s Brain, and The Trouble With Tribbles. It's easy head on over to FiveYearMission.net RIGHT NOW and get that physical media in your hands! We just KNOW you'll become huge fans of the band and their music!

IT'S TIME FOR THE NEWS FROM TREKNEWS.NET!

This week, Bill and Dan discuss an update on the Star Trek: Voyager documentary, the new "build it yourself" subscription model of the Enterprise D from Eaglemoss Hero Collector, and an update on the Creation Convention in Las Vegas slated for this coming August---and more!

After an unscheduled week off (sorry about that, everyone) we're back and we're continuing our celebration of #Voyager25 in a big way!

Airing in 1997, "Year of Hell" quickly established itself as one of Voyager's best outings and a standout in the entire Star Trek franchise.

This week, Bill and Dan take on this two-part epic discussing what makes this episode so different and how, for one of them, this really was a defining moment for Star Trek: Voyager.

FIVE YEAR MISSION

The music of Trek Geeks comes from none other than Five Year Mission and Episode 25 of Five Year Mission: The Podcast is available now on the Trek Geeks Podcast Network!

Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you download podcasts!

5YM, of course, is every note of music you hear on Rewind, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Go get yourself a copy of all their CDs: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Spock’s Brain, and The Trouble With Tribbles. It's easy head on over to FiveYearMission.net RIGHT NOW and get that physical media in your hands! We just KNOW you'll become huge fans of the band and their music!

IT'S TIME FOR THE NEWS FROM TREKNEWS.NET!

This week, Bill and Dan discuss an online petition to make LeVar Burton the next host of "Jeopardy!", Anson Mount's new search for alien life in the galaxy, and the passing of a key figure in Star Trek history.

This week, Bill & Dan look at the second season Star Trek: The Next Generation episode, "Time Squared!"

This episode has long been one of Bill's favorites, and even Future Bill from six hours from now, too. It's one of the Season 2 standouts--even for a bottle show--and it shows why Patrick Stewart was at the top of the Call Sheet.

It's an episode that Dan initially said to skip in the Season 2 See It or Skip It--Find out why we he's changed his vote on #TheFlagship!

FIVE YEAR MISSION

The music of Trek Geeks comes from none other than Five Year Mission and Episode 25 of Five Year Mission: The Podcast is available now! This time, the guys chat with Jim Moorhouse from Trek Ranks and Bill from Trek Geeks about their favorite Star Trek Podcasts.

Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you download podcasts!

5YM, of course, is every note of music you hear on Rewind, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Go get yourself a copy of all their CDs: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Spock’s Brain, and The Trouble With Tribbles. It's easy head on over to FiveYearMission.net RIGHT NOW and get that physical media in your hands! We just KNOW you'll become huge fans of the band and their music!

This week, Bill and Dan take a look at the penultimate season of Star Trek: Voyager in the penultimate See It or Skip It of the year!

Actually, they probably just like using the word penultimate.

They're joined by Thad Hait of the Delta Flyer podcast to take a look at Season 6. Which episodes will they see and which will they skip? You'll have to listen to find out!

Plus, Bill sets a record, and not a great one.

We hope you'll join us on this episode of The Flagship!

FIVE YEAR MISSION

The music of Trek Geeks comes from none other than Five Year Mission and Episode 25 of Five Year Mission: The Podcast is available now! This time, the guys chat with Jim Moorhouse from Trek Ranks and Bill from Trek Geeks about their favorite Star Trek Podcasts.

Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you download podcasts!

5YM, of course, is every note of music you hear on Rewind, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Go get yourself a copy of all their CDs: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Spock’s Brain, and The Trouble With Tribbles. It's easy head on over to FiveYearMission.net RIGHT NOW and get that physical media in your hands! We just KNOW you'll become huge fans of the band and their music!

IT'S TIME FOR THE NEWS FROM TREKNEWS.NET!

This week, Bill and Dan discuss a proposed statue to honor Leonard Nimoy in his hometown, Discovery Season 4 starts shooting, the new autobiography of Captain Janeway, and pretty sweet deal from CBS, Paramount, Amazon, and IDW Publishing!

While on a survey mission in the Gamma Quadrant to establish a potential mining colony, Sisko and company come across a Jem'Hadar transport ship that has crash landed. This could be the most significant intelligence find for Starfleet in recent memory--but it's not that easy.

The Dominion want the ship back and it's the only thing keeping our crew safe. Tensions and stakes are incredibly high in "The Ship" from Season 5 of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, and this week we dive in on this incredible episode!

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The music of Trek Geeks comes from none other than Five Year Mission and Episode 24 of Five Year Mission: The Podcast is available now! This time, one Star Trek band sits down with another as Boldly Go comes by to talk about their new album and a bunch of other stuff!

Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you download podcasts!

5YM, of course, is every note of music you hear on Rewind, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Go get yourself a copy of all their CDs: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Spock’s Brain, and The Trouble With Tribbles. It's easy head on over to FiveYearMission.net RIGHT NOW and get that physical media in your hands! We just KNOW you'll become huge fans of the band and their music!

IT'S TIME FOR THE NEWS FROM TREKNEWS.NET!

This week, Bill and Dan discuss an incredible honor for Kate Mulgrew and Captain Janeway, a forthcoming novel about the Rikers aboard the Titan, Star Trek: Discovery getting a fourth season, and brand new Mego toys!

Who doesn't love a Ghost Story?

The power is out ship-wide. There's a lantern. There's even snacks. It's the perfect setting for a scary tale!

Voyager Morale Officer Neelix spins a yarn for the Borg kids aboard the ship about The Haunting of Deck Twelve.

Bill and Dan will dive in on this penultimate episode of Voyager's sixth season and talk about what works and what doesn't. It's the perfect episode in advance of Halloween---or is it?

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The music of Trek Geeks comes from none other than Five Year Mission and Episode 22 of Five Year Mission: The Podcast is available now! This time, Mike and Fark make up trivia for one another in another round of Real or Fake!

Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you download podcasts!

5YM, of course, is every note of music you hear on Rewind, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Go get yourself a copy of all their CDs: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Spock’s Brain, and The Trouble With Tribbles. It's easy head on over to FiveYearMission.net RIGHT NOW and get that physical media in your hands! We just KNOW you'll become huge fans of the band and their music!

IT'S TIME FOR THE NEWS FROM TREKNEWS.NET!

This week, Bill and Dan are joined by TrekNews.net Contributor, Kyle Hadyniak, to discuss the rescheduled Star Trek convention in Las Vegas and how that event moves forward without CBS as a partner.

Season 4 of Star Trek: Enterprise had several small, multi-episode arcs which helped extend the story telling and the characters. This week, we look at the first of those arcs which saw the return of a legendary Trek actor!

In 2004, Brent Spiner returned to Star Trek on television to portray one of the ancestors of Data's creator, Arik Soong, who was pretty big on genetic engineering and it looks like his "kids"--the augments he'd raised from embryos--are on the verge of starting a war between Earth and the Klingons.

It's The Augments Arc this week on the Flagship of the Trek Geeks Podcast Network!

FIVE YEAR MISSION

The music of Trek Geeks comes from none other than Five Year Mission and Episode 22 of Five Year Mission: The Podcast is available now! This time, Mike and Fark make up trivia for one another in another round of Real or Fake!

Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you download podcasts!

5YM, of course, is every note of music you hear on Rewind, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Go get yourself a copy of all their CDs: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Spock’s Brain, and The Trouble With Tribbles. It's easy head on over to FiveYearMission.net RIGHT NOW and get that physical media in your hands! We just KNOW you'll become huge fans of the band and their music!

IT'S TIME FOR THE NEWS FROM TREKNEWS.NET!

This week, we look at the end of an 18 month break for Star Trek: Discovery and the truly EPIC news that Kate Mulgrew is returning to Star Trek as Kathryn Janeway!

This week, our discussion on Christopher Pike, Vina, and the Talosians wraps up with a look at Star Trek: Discovery!

In Discovery's second season, we returned to Talos IV in an episode titled, "If Memory Serves." Michael Burnham needed the help of the Talosians to unlock Spock's memories and that wasn't all.

This episode saw a reunion of Pike and Vina 54 years after The Cage was produced, and we learned even more about the bond between these characters.

We'll talk about this continuation of their story and why it worked so very well. Plus news and special discounts from FanSets and Science Division in this week's episode of The Flagship!

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The music of Trek Geeks comes from none other than Five Year Mission and Episode 21 of Five Year Mission: The Podcast is available now! This time, talk about the episode and song Court Martial!

Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you download podcasts!

5YM, of course, is every note of music you hear on Rewind, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Go get yourself a copy of all their CDs: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Spock’s Brain, and The Trouble With Tribbles. It's easy head on over to FiveYearMission.net RIGHT NOW and get that physical media in your hands! We just KNOW you'll become huge fans of the band and their music!

IT'S TIME FOR THE NEWS FROM TREKNEWS.NET!

This week, we look at a Jonathan Frakes interview, a group of Star Trek alums coming together to promote free and fair elections, and comments by Zachary Quinto!

This week, we bring you the first in a two part series on Captain Christopher Pike, Vina, and Talos IV!

We'll take a look at the episode that could have started it all 1965's pilot for Star Trek, "The Cage," with a particular focus on the characters of Pike and Vina and what they mean to one another, as well as to Star Trek at that time.

FIVE YEAR MISSION

The music of Trek Geeks comes from none other than Five Year Mission and Episode 21 of Five Year Mission: The Podcast is available now! This time, talk about the episode and song Court Martial!

Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you download podcasts!

5YM, of course, is every note of music you hear on Rewind, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Go get yourself a copy of all their CDs: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Spock’s Brain, and The Trouble With Tribbles. It's easy head on over to FiveYearMission.net RIGHT NOW and get that physical media in your hands! We just KNOW you'll become huge fans of the band and their music!

It's time for The News From TrekNews.net!

This week, we look at rescheduled dates for Destination Star Trek in London, new Star Trek novels and authors, panel events for NYCC's Virtual Metaverse, and an exclusive field report from Chris Tribuzio on the brand new TNG Slot Machine in Las Vegas!

Five categories. Twenty-five questions. One gargantuan bonus round.

This week, Stump The Geek gets turned on its ear. Dan will face a board of questions designed to torture him. He's never faced a challenge like this and this week, we'll see how well his two brain cells recall random trivia!

This one's guaranteed to be an instant Stump the Geek classic!

FIVE YEAR MISSION

The music of Trek Geeks comes from none other than Five Year Mission and Episode 21 of Five Year Mission: The Podcast is available now! This time, talk about the episode and song Court Martial!

Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you download podcasts!

5YM, of course, is every note of music you hear on Rewind, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Go get yourself a copy of all their CDs: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Spock’s Brain, and The Trouble With Tribbles. It's easy head on over to FiveYearMission.net RIGHT NOW and get that physical media in your hands! We just KNOW you'll become huge fans of the band and their music!

It's time for The News From TrekNews.Net! This week, Dan & Bill look at new ads for Uber Eats, awards for Star Trek, and what might have happened in the TNG movies! It's the Oldest Brand New #StarTrek News Podcast & we've got you covered!

Our celebration of #Voyager25 rolls on with another episode in our fan favorite series, "See It or Skip It!"

We'll focus in on Season 5 of Star Trek: Voyager and go episode by episode rating each one and telling you why we'd See It or Skip It. Joining us for the conversation to referee the chaos is our old friend and Trek Geeks producer, Matt McGonagle!

Plus, we'll have the results from our Season 5 poll in our Official Facebook Group, Camp Khitomer!

FIVE YEAR MISSION

The music of Trek Geeks comes from none other than Five Year Mission and Episode 20 of Five Year Mission: The Podcast is available now! This time, the guys chat with the amazing Denise and Mike Okuda about their time on Star Trek and other projects!

Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you download podcasts!

5YM, of course, is every note of music you hear on Rewind, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Go get yourself a copy of all their CDs: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Spock’s Brain, and The Trouble With Tribbles. It's easy head on over to FiveYearMission.net RIGHT NOW and get that physical media in your hands! We just KNOW you'll become huge fans of the band and their music!

It's The News From TrekNews.net!

In the news this week, an interesting photo from the Star Trek Original Series Set Tour, a special award for Star Trek, and a rebranding of CBS All Access in 2021. Join Bill & Dan for a look at this week's stories!

It's time for The News From TrekNews.net!

This week, Bill and Dan look at cast additions to Star Trek: Discovery, the new offerings of Star Trek Wines, an update from FanSets, the new OFFICIAL Star Trek podcast (which still isn't us), a special guest star on Star Trek: Lower Decks, and reaction to the Star Trek: Discovery third season trailer which debuted on Star Trek Day!

They've boldly gone and explored strange new worlds. They've made the decisions of life and death for those under their command. They've upheld the best traditions of Starfleet.

With the 54th anniversary of Star Trek being celebrated this week, Bill & Dan take a look at the central figures from most of the Star Trek series: the Captains.

From Captain Christopher Pike in "The Cage" to Acting Captain Saru in Star Trek: Discovery, we'll look at what makes these characters worthy of the Center Seat and why they embody the best of Starfleet.

BONUS PREVIEW!

This episode also contains a full-length preview of the introductory episode of Deep Space Pride: A Gay Star Trek Podcast, so be sure to keep listening after the end theme! You can find out more about Deep Space Pride by visiting deepspacepride.com and SUBSCRIBE NOW on Apple Podcasts!

FIVE YEAR MISSION

The music of Trek Geeks comes from none other than Five Year Mission and Episode 20 of Five Year Mission: The Podcast is available now! This time, the guys chat with the amazing Denise and Mike Okuda about their time on Star Trek and other projects!

Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you download podcasts!

5YM, of course, is every note of music you hear on Rewind, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Go get yourself a copy of all their CDs: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Spock’s Brain, and The Trouble With Tribbles. It's easy head on over to FiveYearMission.net RIGHT NOW and get that physical media in your hands! We just KNOW you'll become huge fans of the band and their music!

As we continue our celebration of Star Trek: Voyager's 25th Anniversary, this week we take a look that a character that came on board almost mid-way through the series but very quickly became nothing short of legendary.

Born Annika Hansen, she was assimilated by the Borg at six years old. Eighteen years later, she would be separated from the Collective and become a valued member of the Starship Voyager's crew. This week, we look at the character of Seven of Nine!

This was a character that added some new qualities and different relationships for Voyager and, once again, gave us a character struggling with the concept of their own humanity--albeit in a very different way. We'll discuss why this character has become one we truly love and why we're very glad her story is far from over!

No One Talks Trek Like We Do.

FIVE YEAR MISSION

The music of Trek Geeks comes from none other than Five Year Mission and Episode 20 of Five Year Mission: The Podcast is available now! This time, the guys chat with the amazing Denise and Mike Okuda about their time on Star Trek and other projects!

Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you download podcasts!

5YM, of course, is every note of music you hear on Rewind, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Go get yourself a copy of all their CDs: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Spock’s Brain, and The Trouble With Tribbles. It's easy head on over to FiveYearMission.net RIGHT NOW and get that physical media in your hands! We just KNOW you'll become huge fans of the band and their music!

A cliffhanger.

A new crew member.

A crew member on her way out.

An old threat.

A new threat.

The third season cliffhanger and fourth season premiere covered a lot of ground and really changed the stakes for the crew of the USS Voyager. "Scorpion" added new elements that in a way that really turned the show on its ear by introducing an adversary that even the Borg feared!

This is definitely one of Voyager's best and we can't wait to talk about it as our celebration of #Voyager25 rolls on!

Plus, news and discount codes from FanSets and Science Division! It's all here on The Flagship.

No One Talks Trek Like We Do.

FIVE YEAR MISSION

The music of Trek Geeks comes from none other than Five Year Mission and Episode 19 of Five Year Mission: The Podcast is available now! This time, the guys answer fan questions.

Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you download podcasts!

5YM, of course, is every note of music you hear on Rewind, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Go get yourself a copy of all their CDs: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Spock’s Brain, and The Trouble With Tribbles. It's easy head on over to FiveYearMission.net RIGHT NOW and get that physical media in your hands! We just KNOW you'll become huge fans of the band and their music!

It's the latest Star Trek series and the first animated series set in the Star Trek Universe in almost fifty years. In this bonus episode of Discovering Trek and Trek Geeks, Dan and Bill sit down to talk with Star Trek: Lower Decks creator and executive producer, Mike McMahan about the show, its comedy, the DNA it shares with The Animated Series, and how it's inspired fans already.

WE COVER LOWER DECKS LIKE NO ONE ELSE

Interested in great talk about Star Trek: Lower Decks? Look no further than the Trek Geeks Podcast Network! Discovering Trek breaks down every episode on Mondays with our own Lower Decks crew of Dan, Sara, Kasey and Bill. Plus, check out Infinite Trek on Tuesdays with Brandi Jackola and Aaron Harvey (co-author of Star Trek: The Official Guide to the Animated Series)!

No One Talks Trek Like We Do.

FIVE YEAR MISSION

Music for Discovering Trek and Trek Geeks is provided by Five Year Mission. They’re writing one song for each episode of The Original Series! Plus, check out their podcast right here on the Trek Geeks Podcast Network!

Find out more and download all 6 of their current albums at FiveYearMission.net

This week, we took to YouTube and Facebook Live to answer your questions in an all-new Ask Us Anything!

What is our favorite uniform?

Which episodes are most proud of?

What's Bill's favorite moment in Star Trek: Generations?

These questions, and many more, will be answered in this week's episode of The Flagship!

FIVE YEAR MISSION

The music of Trek Geeks comes from none other than Five Year Mission and Episode 19 of Five Year Mission: The Podcast is available now! This time, the guys answer fan questions. Hey, that sounds familiar. I wonder where we got that idea?

Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you download podcasts!

5YM, of course, is every note of music you hear on Rewind, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Go get yourself a copy of all their CDs: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Spock’s Brain, and The Trouble With Tribbles. It's easy head on over to FiveYearMission.net RIGHT NOW and get that physical media in your hands! We just KNOW you'll become huge fans of the band and their music!

Our year-long celebration of Star Trek: Voyager's 25th Anniversary continues and, this week, we examine the character of Captain Kathryn Janeway!

We'll take a look at this unique and bold character in the Star Trek Universe and discuss why this Captain is among Starfleet's all-time best.

Joining us in the discussion is our dear friend, Amy Imhoff! You've probably seen her in panels at Star Trek Las Vegas or even read her writing about Star Trek, The X-Files and Battlestar Galactica. This week, she joins us for the first time on The Flagship and it's a fantastic conversation that we're sure you'll enjoy!

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The music of Trek Geeks comes from none other than Five Year Mission and Episode 18 of Five Year Mission: The Podcast is available now! This time, the guys look at Sleeper Episodes--those that could use a little more love.

Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you download podcasts!

5YM, of course, is every note of music you hear on Rewind, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Go get yourself a copy of all their CDs: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Spock’s Brain, and The Trouble With Tribbles. It's easy head on over to FiveYearMission.net RIGHT NOW and get that physical media in your hands! We just KNOW you'll become huge fans of the band and their music!

In this special full-length preview of Infinite Trek: Exploring the Star Trek Universe, hosts Aaron Harvey and Brandi Jackola introduce us to their brand new podcast on the Trek Geeks Podcast Network!

Infinite Trek will cover EVERYTHING Star Trek from animation to live action, comics to novels, from games to real life tech—if it’s Star Trek or even Star Trek adjacent, it’s here!

So, get ready to talk about Trek no matter what your knowledge level is. Whether you’ve been watching since the 1960s or just discovered Star Trek 47 minutes ago, we welcome you!

Infinite Trek will be debuting on the Trek Geeks Network soon so subscribe today in your favorite podcast app!

SEE INFINITE TREK LIVE!

Infinite Trek streams live to Twitch every Saturday at 11:00am PT on the _outpost_13 channel!

We continue our celebration of Star Trek: Voyager's 25th Anniversary with another installment of See It or Skip It!

We'll look at the fourth season of this fourth live action Star Trek series and joining us to look at each and every episode is our dear friend, Marina Kravchuk from Shore Leave on the Tricorder Transmissions Network of Podcasts!

Plus, we'll tell you how our official Facebook group, Camp Khitomer voted on each and every episode.

Which ones will we see and which ones will we skip? Find out on this week's installment of The Flagship!

FIVE YEAR MISSION

The music of Trek Geeks comes from none other than Five Year Mission and Episode 18 of Five Year Mission: The Podcast is available now! This time, the guys look at Sleeper Episodes--those that could use a little more love.

Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you download podcasts!

5YM, of course, is every note of music you hear on Rewind, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Go get yourself a copy of all their CDs: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Spock’s Brain, and The Trouble With Tribbles. It's easy head on over to FiveYearMission.net RIGHT NOW and get that physical media in your hands! We just KNOW you'll become huge fans of the band and their music!

It's cited by many fans as one of their least favorite Star Trek movies, but is it really that bad?

When Star Trek V: The Final Frontier hit theaters in 1989, it was on the heels of the wildly successful fourth movie that had a wide appeal. Expectations and anticipation were high, but the movie left fans feeling somewhat disappointed. We'll take a look at some of the challenges this movie had to overcome.

We'll also look closely at the things that work extremely well in this movie and why the movie might be a lot better than people think. Our feelings just might have changed about this movie in the 31 years since it was released, and we can't wait to tell you why.

Joining us to look at this movie is New York Times bestselling author and friend of the show, Dayton Ward! It's a conversation we hope you'll enjoy and, we promise, no fan dancing.

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The music of Trek Geeks comes from none other than Five Year Mission and Episode 16 of Five Year Mission: The Podcast is available now! Speaking of two-parters, this week the guys take a look at the epic DS9 episodes, "Past Tense I & II" with Jim Moorhouse from the Trek Ranks Podcast!

Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you download podcasts!

5YM, of course, is every note of music you hear on Rewind, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Go get yourself a copy of all their CDs: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Spock’s Brain, and The Trouble With Tribbles. It's easy head on over to FiveYearMission.net RIGHT NOW and get that physical media in your hands! We just KNOW you'll become huge fans of the band and their music!

Some episodes of Star Trek are just so epic, they can't be contained to a mere hour of television.

The precedent started in 1966 with Star Trek's, "The Menagerie," and it's a format that occurred all the way up through Star Trek: Enterprise: the two-part episode!

Sometimes they're a cliffhanger to give us something to anticipate over the summer hiatus and, other times, they're stories that happen mid-season. In any case, there are things to love about all of them and we'll dive into some of that this week.

Joining us to talk about some legendary two-parters are Patreon producers Christina Werther and Chris Tribuzio! It's a fun discussion that we hope you'll enjoy. Plus, like the topic at hand, it takes more than an hour to talk about this fantastic topic!

Plus, since there's no possible way we could talk about them all, we want to know YOUR favorite two-parters! Let us know on social media!

FIVE YEAR MISSION

The music of Trek Geeks comes from none other than Five Year Mission and Episode 16 of Five Year Mission: The Podcast is available now! Speaking of two-parters, this week the guys take a look at the epic DS9 episodes, "Past Tense I & II" with Jim Moorhouse from the Trek Ranks Podcast!

Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you download podcasts!

5YM, of course, is every note of music you hear on Rewind, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Go get yourself a copy of all their CDs: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Spock’s Brain, and The Trouble With Tribbles. It's easy head on over to FiveYearMission.net RIGHT NOW and get that physical media in your hands! We just KNOW you'll become huge fans of the band and their music!

This week, we're incredibly proud to bring you the audio from our Feeding America Charity Livestream with Star Trek: The Next Generation's Jonathan Frakes!

We'll talk about his career, returning to the Captain's Chair as Captain William T. Riker, and we'll even put Jonathan in the hot seat and play a game of "This or That!"

It was an amazing night and we raised money to provide just over 56,000 meals to people in need! While our campaign is over, you can still help those in need by donating to Feeding America directly through their website.

THIS OR THAT

What were the choices Jonathan Frakes had to make in the game we played with him? See the images that he saw on the Trek Geeks website!

FIVE YEAR MISSION

The music of Trek Geeks comes from none other than Five Year Mission and Episode 15 of Five Year Mission: The Podcast is available now! This week, the guys chat with the Chief Cosmetology Officer aboard the USS Enterprise, Moxie Ann Magnus!

Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you download podcasts!

5YM, of course, is every note of music you hear on Rewind, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Go get yourself a copy of all their CDs: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Spock’s Brain, and The Trouble With Tribbles. It's easy head on over to FiveYearMission.net RIGHT NOW and get that physical media in your hands! We just KNOW you'll become huge fans of the band and their music!

Star Trek has always told stories about the human condition and, this week, we look at an episode that truly explores "the final frontier."

"Coda" from the third season of Star Trek: Voyager is part time loop and part alien infiltration. In it we see Kathryn Janeway die over and over and over--and we learn things about her crew that we might not have learned otherwise. It is an amazing episode with layer upon layer of character building.

We'll dive in on this hugely underrated episode in this week's Trek Geeks and tell you why it's better than you probably think it is!

Plus news and discount codes from our friends at FanSets and Science Division!

FIVE YEAR MISSION

The music of Trek Geeks comes from none other than Five Year Mission and Episode 15 of Five Year Mission: The Podcast is available now! This week, the guys chat with the Chief Cosmetology Officer aboard the USS Enterprise, Moxie Ann Magnus!

Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you download podcasts!

5YM, of course, is every note of music you hear on Rewind, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Go get yourself a copy of all their CDs: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Spock’s Brain, and The Trouble With Tribbles. It's easy head on over to FiveYearMission.net RIGHT NOW and get that physical media in your hands! We just KNOW you'll become huge fans of the band and their music!

What happens when you take someone who is an astrophysicist and consults on Star Trek and subject her to explaining the science behind things to...well...us?

We're not sure, either, but we're pretty sure that her head exploding might be a possible outcome!

You might have seen her at STLV or maybe even in her online series, "Dr. Erin Explains the Universe." This week, we welcome Dr. Erin MacDonald to the podcast to talk about the science of things in Star Trek and whether or not some of these things make sense.

Plus, we'll talk about the rescheduled dates for STLV and give you an update on our online fundraiser for Feeding America in this week's episode of The Flagship of the Trek Geeks Podcast Network!

FIVE YEAR MISSION

The music of Trek Geeks comes from none other than Five Year Mission and Episode 15 of Five Year Mission: The Podcast is available now! This week, the guys chat with the Chief Cosmetology Officer aboard the USS Enterprise, Moxie Ann Magnus!

Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you download podcasts!

5YM, of course, is every note of music you hear on Rewind, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Go get yourself a copy of all their CDs: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Spock’s Brain, and The Trouble With Tribbles. It's easy head on over to FiveYearMission.net RIGHT NOW and get that physical media in your hands! We just KNOW you'll become huge fans of the band and their music!

It's only taken us four years but this week on Trek Geeks, we'll right a grievous error.

If you recall our 100th episode, "A Journey to Future's Past, Part I: Beaming Aboard Star Trek Continues," we told the story of our trip Kingsland, Georgia and visit to sets of this legendary fan film series. We told you about the people we met and how our love for The Original Series had been rekindled. We brought you a story of family. It was the most ambitious episode we've ever done: an audio documentary in the style of National Public Radio, and it's become a favorite among Trek Geeks listeners. It was an episode we still get feedback about, and it even led to us being a finalist for the Parsec Awards.

It was our every intention to bring you part two of that story, and then CBS started making more Star Trek. They launched Discovery and we started a second podcast. Then we started a network. Now with eight Star Trek series in some form of production, we decided that we needed to bring you the conversations from Day 2 of our trip.

So, in this episode, you'll hear from Grant Imahara, Wyatt Lenhart, and our dear friend Kasey Shafsky. Plus, we'll also have some audio of our final walkthrough of the sets before we said goodbye to the Starship Enterprise for the last time.

Plus, find out about our charity livestream with Jonathan Frakes from Star Trek: The Next Generation coming up on June 11th! Get all the details!

FIVE YEAR MISSION

The music of Trek Geeks comes from none other than Five Year Mission and Episode 15 of Five Year Mission: The Podcast is available now! This week, the guys chat with the Chief Cosmetology Officer aboard the USS Enterprise, Moxie Ann Magnus!

Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you download podcasts!

5YM, of course, is every note of music you hear on Rewind, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Go get yourself a copy of all their CDs: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Spock’s Brain, and The Trouble With Tribbles. It’s easy–head on over to FiveYearMission.net RIGHT NOW and get that physical media in your hands! We just KNOW you’ll become huge fans of the band and their music!

Our celebration of #Voyager25 continues and, this week, we bring back the all-time fan favorite "See It or Skip It" series focusing on Star Trek: Voyager's third season!

Joining us as Guest Geek in this episode is none other than The 24 Year Old Trekkie herself, Aly Martinez! Aly is one of the most positive Trek fans on social media, and she has the job of refereeing Bill and Dan--certainly no easy task.

Plus, find out how our official Facebook Group, Camp Khitomer, voted on each episode. How did we do? Find out in this week's episode of The Flagship!

FIVE YEAR MISSION

The music of Trek Geeks comes from none other than Five Year Mission and Episode 15 of Five Year Mission: The Podcast is available now! This week, the guys chat with the Chief Cosmetology Officer aboard the USS Enterprise, Moxie Ann Magnus!

Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you download podcasts!

5YM, of course, is every note of music you hear on Rewind, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Go get yourself a copy of all their CDs: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Spock’s Brain, and The Trouble With Tribbles. It’s easy–head on over to FiveYearMission.net RIGHT NOW and get that physical media in your hands! We just KNOW you’ll become huge fans of the band and their music!

Over the decades, Star Trek has become part of international pop culture--to the point where references and parodies turn up in other productions. They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery and, if that's true, Star Trek is probably one of the most imitated and referenced shows in history.

This week, we'll take a look at some of our favorite occurrences of Star Trek popping up in other media. Joining us for the conversation is our dear friend and fellow podcaster, Hayley Stoddart!

Plus, get the details on Hayley's brand new podcast, SCIENCE STATION 2, coming to the Trek Geeks Network this year!

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The music of Trek Geeks comes from none other than Five Year Mission and Episode 15 of Five Year Mission: The Podcast is available now! This week, the guys chat with the Chief Cosmetology Officer aboard the USS Enterprise, Moxie Ann Magnus!

Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you download podcasts!

5YM, of course, is every note of music you hear on Rewind, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Go get yourself a copy of all their CDs: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Spock’s Brain, and The Trouble With Tribbles. It’s easy–head on over to FiveYearMission.net RIGHT NOW and get that physical media in your hands! We just KNOW you’ll become huge fans of the band and their music!

For seven seasons, he played Dr. Julian Bashir on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and, this week, actor Alexander Siddig sits down with Bill and Dan to chat about his time on Star Trek as well his experiences on other shows such as Game of Thrones and Gotham.

Plus, find out how he's passing the time during this period of self-quarantine--and what games he's fond of playing!

It's a truly delightful conversation and we hope you'll join us!

SPECIAL THANKS to Mel at Sid City for her assistance in helping to make this episode a reality.

FIVE YEAR MISSION

The music of Trek Geeks comes from none other than Five Year Mission and Episode 15 of Five Year Mission: The Podcast is available now! This week, the guys chat with the Chief Cosmetology Officer aboard the USS Enterprise, Moxie Ann Magnus!

Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you download podcasts!

5YM, of course, is every note of music you hear on Rewind, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Go get yourself a copy of all their CDs: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Spock’s Brain, and The Trouble With Tribbles. It’s easy–head on over to FiveYearMission.net RIGHT NOW and get that physical media in your hands! We just KNOW you’ll become huge fans of the band and their music!

Star Trek has always given us things to think about and topics to examine and discuss, but few episodes have generated the type of reaction as the one we'll discuss this week.

We'll continue our salute to Star Trek: Voyager's 25th Anniversary this week as we look at the second season episode, "Tuvix." Part Tuvok, Part Neelix, and all the makings of a legendary hour of the franchise.

Did Captain Janeway do the right thing--and what did it cost her? We'll discuss that and more this week!

Plus news and a brand new discount from our friends at Science Division on the adoption of a new Tribble on The Flagship of the Trek Geeks Podcast Network, presented by FanSets!

FIVE YEAR MISSION

The music of Trek Geeks comes from none other than Five Year Mission and Episode 15 of Five Year Mission: The Podcast is available now! This week, the guys chat with the Chief Cosmetology Officer aboard the USS Enterprise, Moxie Ann Magnus!

Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you download podcasts!

5YM, of course, is every note of music you hear on Rewind, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Go get yourself a copy of all their CDs: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Spock’s Brain, and The Trouble With Tribbles. It’s easy–head on over to FiveYearMission.net RIGHT NOW and get that physical media in your hands! We just KNOW you’ll become huge fans of the band and their music!

Over the decades, Star Trek has provided us with some incredible moments that have run the gamut of emotion.

In this week's episode, Bill and Dan will examine Trek's best Tearjerkers--those episodes that have provided moments so emotional that they've made us shed a tear or two...or a thousand.

Of course, this is by no means a definitive list. We want to know your picks for Trek's most emotional moments. Let us know!

Plus news, your weekly discount code from FanSets, and we welcome a brand new Star Trek licensee as a sponsor to the podcast!

FIVE YEAR MISSION

The music of Trek Geeks comes from none other than Five Year Mission and Episode 15 of Five Year Mission: The Podcast is available now! This week, the guys chat with the Chief Cosmetology Officer aboard the USS Enterprise, Moxie Ann Magnus!

Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you download podcasts!

5YM, of course, is every note of music you hear on Rewind, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Go get yourself a copy of all their CDs: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Spock’s Brain, and The Trouble With Tribbles. It’s easy–head on over to FiveYearMission.net RIGHT NOW and get that physical media in your hands! We just KNOW you’ll become huge fans of the band and their music!

The return of Jean-Luc Picard to Star Trek was truly epic. The first season may have been only ten episodes, but it truly took viewers where no Star Trek had gone before.

It also marked the first Trek series since Trek Geeks began that Bill & Dan just got to watch and enjoy as fans.

For the first time, they'll talk about their reactions to the season--from the time it was announced at Star Trek: Las Vegas to the final moments of the season finale, they'll talk about it all.

Plus, one sentence reviews from our Official Facebook Group, Camp Khitomer and your weekly FanSets discount code on The Flagship!

FIVE YEAR MISSION

Every note of music you hear on Trek Geeks is the amazing work of the band Five Year Mission. They’re writing one song for each episode of Star Trek–and we are HUGE fans!

They even have a rather eponymously named podcast here on the Trek Geeks Network! This week, their kids take to the mic to tell us what they’ve learned about Star Trek from dudes in a Star Trek band! Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you download podcasts!

5YM, of course, is every note of music you hear on Rewind, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Go get yourself a copy of all their CDs: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Spock’s Brain, and The Trouble With Tribbles. It’s easy–head on over to FiveYearMission.net RIGHT NOW and get that physical media in your hands! We just KNOW you’ll become huge fans of the band and their music!

During this time of global pandemic, we thought to ourselves, "What could we do to give people a fun distraction and make them forget about COVID 19 for a while?"

Then, we had the idea to take the normal episode of Trek Geeks we'd do and do it as a Live Stream! On Tuesday night, April 7, 2020, we did just that! We had a great time with everyone during "Say Something Nice, Part III," and we share the recording of that with you this week.

Bill and Dan will each pick five things to say nice things about and, this time, they may be part of Trek or they may not!

Plus some news and TWENTY PERCENT discount from FanSets this week on the Flagship!

FIVE YEAR MISSION

Every note of music you hear on Trek Geeks is the amazing work of the band Five Year Mission. They’re writing one song for each episode of Star Trek–and we are HUGE fans!

They even have a rather eponymously named podcast here on the Trek Geeks Network! This week, their kids take to the mic to tell us what they’ve learned about Star Trek from dudes in a Star Trek band! Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you download podcasts!

5YM, of course, is every note of music you hear on Rewind, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Go get yourself a copy of all their CDs: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Spock’s Brain, and The Trouble With Tribbles. It’s easy–head on over to FiveYearMission.net RIGHT NOW and get that physical media in your hands! We just KNOW you’ll become huge fans of the band and their music!

As our year-long celebration of Star Trek: Voyager's 25th Anniversary continues, this week we examine a character that we've really grown to love.

As First Officer of the USS Voyager, he was responsible for executing the Captain's vision--but that wasn't how his path began in "Caretaker." A Maquis terrorist, he was thrust in to the role when stranded in the Delta Quadrant. Over time, he became indispensable to Captain Janeway and the epitome of what an outstanding Starfleet Officer should be.

Join us this week as we look at Chakotay on the Flagship of the Trek Geeks Podcast Network!

FIVE YEAR MISSION

Every note of music you hear on Trek Geeks is the amazing work of the band Five Year Mission. They’re writing one song for each episode of Star Trek–and we are HUGE fans!

They even have a rather eponymously named podcast here on the Trek Geeks Network! This week, their kids take to the mic to tell us what they’ve learned about Star Trek from dudes in a Star Trek band! Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you download podcasts!

5YM, of course, is every note of music you hear on Rewind, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Go get yourself a copy of all their CDs: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Spock’s Brain, and The Trouble With Tribbles. It’s easy–head on over to FiveYearMission.net RIGHT NOW and get that physical media in your hands! We just KNOW you’ll become huge fans of the band and their music!

Let's face it. Depending on where you live, you've probably been socially distancing in your house, trying to help flatten the curve of COVID-19. It's probably been at least a couple of weeks and you might be starting to get a little stir crazy.

That's where we come in!

We've all seen Star Trek a bunch, so we came up with some themed re-watches to help you watch the episodes a little differently and help pass the time!

Joining us is our great friend, Trek Geeks Producer, and Camp Khitomer Admin, Jackie Hackney and between the three of us, we'll have some great suggestions for you!

FIVE YEAR MISSION

Every note of music you hear on Trek Geeks is the amazing work of the band Five Year Mission. They’re writing one song for each episode of Star Trek–and we are HUGE fans!

They even have a rather eponymously named podcast here on the Trek Geeks Network! This week, their kids take to the mic to tell us what they’ve learned about Star Trek from dudes in a Star Trek band! Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you download podcasts!

5YM, of course, is every note of music you hear on Rewind, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Go get yourself a copy of all their CDs: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Spock’s Brain, and The Trouble With Tribbles. It’s easy–head on over to FiveYearMission.net RIGHT NOW and get that physical media in your hands! We just KNOW you’ll become huge fans of the band and their music!

This is the audio-only version of the live stream to Facebook/YouTube on March 19, 2020.

There’s a lot going on in the world, so let’s get together and talk about…well…nothing! We could all use a distraction so we’re going to do our best to provide one. We don’t even know if we have a topic or a plan, but we’ll give this a shot anyway!

Join Bill, Sara, Barry, and Dan for a discussion about whatever comes up to distract us from the news of the day!

Last week we looked at one of Star Trek: Voyager's best episodes and now the pendulum must swing the other direction.

It's probably one of the most maligned Voyager episodes of all time, and this week, we're going to look at it a little differently.

Join us as we kick off a new series which looks at some episodes that aren't as popular and finds a reason to love them! It's "Embracing the Suck," and in this episode we'll examine Voyager's "Threshold" in our first installment.

Even Brannon Braga calls it terrible, but we'll look at the reasons why you should love it and why it might not be as bad as nearly everyone thinks.

Plus news, an update on our first-ever live show, and your weekly FanSets discount on The Flagship!

FIVE YEAR MISSION

Every note of music you hear on Trek Geeks is the amazing work of the band Five Year Mission. They’re writing one song for each episode of Star Trek–and we are HUGE fans!

They even have a rather eponymously named podcast here on the Trek Geeks Network! This week, their kids take to the mic to tell us what they’ve learned about Star Trek from dudes in a Star Trek band! Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you download podcasts!

5YM, of course, is every note of music you hear on Rewind, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Go get yourself a copy of all their CDs: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Spock’s Brain, and The Trouble With Tribbles. It’s easy–head on over to FiveYearMission.net RIGHT NOW and get that physical media in your hands! We just KNOW you’ll become huge fans of the band and their music!

Our year-long celebration of Star Trek: Voyager's 25th Anniversary continues and, this week, we look at one of Voyager's best.

"Blink of an Eye" from Season 6 puts the crew in a situation we've never seen: stuck in the orbit of a planet where time passes much faster. They witness centuries of development of this planet and shape much of the society's progress.

We'll discuss what makes this such an amazing episode of Star Trek, along with standout performances and the questions it makes us ask.

Plus news and your weekly FanSets discount code on The Flagship!

FIVE YEAR MISSION

Every note of music you hear on Trek Geeks is the amazing work of the band Five Year Mission. They're writing one song for each episode of Star Trek--and we are HUGE fans!

They even have a rather eponymously named podcast here on the Trek Geeks Network! This week, their kids take to the mic to tell us what they've learned about Star Trek from dudes in a Star Trek band! Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you download podcasts!

5YM, of course, is every note of music you hear on Rewind, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Go get yourself a copy of all their CDs: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Spock’s Brain, and The Trouble With Tribbles. It’s easy–head on over to FiveYearMission.net RIGHT NOW and get that physical media in your hands! We just KNOW you’ll become huge fans of the band and their music!

They're one of the most feared and most deceitful adversaries we've ever seen.

From their first appearance in Balance of Terror, the Romulans have been a constant threat to Starfleet and the security of the United Federation of Planets.

They've been featured pretty heavily in Star Trek: Picard, so we decided this would be a great time to look at this race. We'll examine the Romulan society and the history of the Romulans, plus we'll take a look at some of our standout episodes and some of our favorite Romulans ever.

Plus news and your weekly FanSets discount code on The Flagship of the Trek Geeks Podcast Network---JOLAN TRU!

FIVE YEAR MISSION

Every note of music you hear on Trek Geeks is the amazing work of the band Five Year Mission. They're writing one song for each episode of Star Trek--and we are HUGE fans!

They even have a rather eponymously named podcast here on the Trek Geeks Network! This week, they engage of another installment of "Real or Fake" challenging each other with Star Trek "facts." Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you download podcasts!

5YM, of course, is every note of music you hear on Rewind, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Go get yourself a copy of all their CDs: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Spock’s Brain, and The Trouble With Tribbles. It’s easy–head on over to FiveYearMission.net RIGHT NOW and get that physical media in your hands! We just KNOW you’ll become huge fans of the band and their music!

Trapped on a planet where electronics and devices are rendered inoperable, Sisko and O'Brien are taken in by a group of human colonists in the Gamma Quadrant--but what are they doing there?

All is not as it appears as we look at Deep Space Nine's "Paradise" from Season 2.

We'll examine the things that work (or don't) in this episode and how it might be even more relevant today than it was in 1994.

Plus, when we tell you that there's a lot of news from FanSets, that's almost not doing it justice. We have a lot to announce and, well...let's just say you're going to save some quatloos in the process.

It's all in this week's episode of The Flagship, so join us, won't you?

FIVE YEAR MISSION

Every note of music you hear on Trek Geeks is the amazing work of the band Five Year Mission. They're writing one song for each episode of Star Trek--and we are HUGE fans!

They even have a rather eponymously named podcast here on the Trek Geeks Network! This week, they engage of another installment of "Real or Fake" challenging each other with Star Trek "facts." Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you download podcasts!

5YM, of course, is every note of music you hear on Rewind, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Go get yourself a copy of all their CDs: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Spock’s Brain, and The Trouble With Tribbles. It’s easy–head on over to FiveYearMission.net RIGHT NOW and get that physical media in your hands! We just KNOW you’ll become huge fans of the band and their music!

It's been fourteen months since we last went through a season of Star Trek with our votes to "See It or Skip It," and this week the fan favorite series returns!

What better way to continue our year long celebration of Voyager's 25th Anniversary than to vote on the seasons!

This week we're joined by Guest Referee, Debbie Moltisanti to go through Voyager's second season to pass judgment on each and every episode. Plus, we'll tell you where the members of our Official Facebook Group, Camp Khitomer, come down on each episode, too!

Plus, your weekly FanSets discount code on the Flagship of the Trek Geeks Podcast Network!

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The music of Rewind comes from none other than Five Year Mission and Episode 9 of Five Year Mission: The Podcast is available now! This week the guys chat with Dan Deevy of Gaaays in Spaaace!

Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you download podcasts!

5YM, of course, is every note of music you hear on Rewind, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Go get yourself a copy of all their CDs: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Spock’s Brain, and The Trouble With Tribbles. It’s easy–head on over to FiveYearMission.net RIGHT NOW and get that physical media in your hands! We just KNOW you’ll become huge fans of the band and their music!

Photo Credit: @StarfleetMom

Recently, Bill and Dan made the trip out to Hollywood, California to attend the red carpet premiere for Star Trek: Picard--the latest series in the Star Trek universe starring none other than Sir Patrick Stewart.

This week, they'll talk about their trip to the La-La Land from dinner at Hollywood's oldest restaurant, to a special VIP tour of Paramount Pictures, all the way through the screening of the first three episodes of Picard!

It was an experience of a lifetime and we'll tell you all about it this week on The Flagship of the Trek Geeks Podcast Network!

FIVE YEAR MISSION

The music of Rewind comes from none other than Five Year Mission and Episode 9 of Five Year Mission: The Podcast is available now! This week the guys chat with Dan Deevy of Gaaays in Spaaace!

Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you download podcasts!

5YM, of course, is every note of music you hear on Rewind, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Go get yourself a copy of all their CDs: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Spock’s Brain, and The Trouble With Tribbles. It’s easy–head on over to FiveYearMission.net RIGHT NOW and get that physical media in your hands! We just KNOW you’ll become huge fans of the band and their music!

This week, we return after our holiday hiatus with a look at Star Trek: Voyager!

As we prepare to celebrate Voyager's 25th Anniversary all year long, we'll look at Voyager's premiere back in 1995 and the hope we had for the series and how our appreciation has evolved over the last quarter century.

Plus, we'll look at Voyager's characters and how they were able to break new ground while also creating stories that engaged and made us think.

Plus news, and your weekly FanSets discount on The Flagship!

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We’d also like to thank Five Year Mission for their support and for saying “yes” to an email request they received from two geeks in New Hampshire about using their music in a podcast.

We’re proud to feature the music of Five Year Mission exclusively on Trek Geeks and we hope that you’ll become a big fan of their music as we are!

Go get yourself a copy of all their CDs: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Spock’s Brain, and The Trouble With Tribbles. It’s easy–head on over to FiveYearMission.net RIGHT NOW and get that physical media in your hands!

Plus, subscribe to Five Year Mission: The Podcast from the Trek Geeks Podcast Network, available now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you download podcasts!

This week, we return to our microphones to pause and reflect on the passing of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine's René Auberjonois who died last month at the age of 79.

After the end music of every episode of Trek Geeks, Bill and Dan have an outtake–a bit of their conversation before the actual podcast recording. Last year, we didn’t do an Outtakes Special and we heard from a lot of people.

So, back by popular demand, it’s the return of our year-ending Outtakes Special, and this week we bring you the second part of this year's shenanigans!

Regular episodes of Trek Geeks return on January 21, 2020!

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In the mean time, check out Five Year Mission: The Podcast here on the Trek Geeks Podcast Network!

5YM is every bit of music you hear on Trek Geeks and we want you to become big fans of theirs, just like we are!

Seriously, go and get yourself a copy of all their CDs: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Spock’s Brain, and The Trouble With Tribbles. It’s easy–head on over to FiveYearMission.net RIGHT NOW and get that physical media in your hands!

After the end music of every episode of Trek Geeks, Bill and Dan have an outtake--a bit of their conversation before the actual podcast recording. Last year, we didn't do an Outtakes Special and we heard from a lot of people.

So, back by popular demand, it's the return of our year-ending Outtakes Special, and this year we have two installments for you!

Part 1 will drop on Christmas Eve, and Part 2 will drop on January 7th, 2020!

We hope you have a safe and happy Holiday Season!

This week, we celebrate a milestone in the history of the Trek Geeks Podcast: the release of our 200th Episode!

It's been a long road, getting from there to here--and we've had nothing but fun along the way! Join the hosts for this special episode, Barry DeFord and Shashank Avvaru from PoliTreks as they discuss the history of Trek Geeks, chat with special guests, and remind Bill and Dan exactly how much they've forgotten about their own podcast!

Plus, there's an extra special discount from FanSets this week--one you definitely won't want to miss!

Bill and Dan also wish to offer their thanks to their wives Kelly Smith and Susan Davidson, to Barry and Shashank for taking on the hosting duties of this epic episode, to their supporters on Patreon, and to everyone that has downloaded and listened to Trek Geeks over the last five years. We truly wouldn't be here without you and we're so incredibly grateful.

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We'd also like to thank Five Year Mission for their support and for saying "yes" to an email request they received from two geeks in New Hampshire about using their music in a podcast.

We're proud to feature the music of Five Year Mission exclusively on Trek Geeks and we hope that you'll become a big fan of their music as we are!

Go get yourself a copy of all their CDs: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Spock’s Brain, and The Trouble With Tribbles. It’s easy–head on over to FiveYearMission.net RIGHT NOW and get that physical media in your hands!

Plus, subscribe to Five Year Mission: The Podcast from the Trek Geeks Podcast Network, available now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you download podcasts!

This week, we continue with our Women of Star Trek spotlight series, focusing on the character of T'Pol from Star Trek: Enterprise!

Hear why we love this character and why she's important to Star Trek in the 199th episode of The Flagship of the Trek Geeks Podcast Network!

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Episode 5 of Five Year Mission: The Podcast is available now and this week sees the band chatting with writer Steve Palopoli who penned a couple of 5YM related articles for StarTrek.com!

Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you download podcasts!

5YM, of course, is every note of music you hear on the Trek Geeks podcast, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Go get yourself a copy of all their CDs: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Spock’s Brain, and The Trouble With Tribbles. It’s easy–head on over to FiveYearMission.net RIGHT NOW and get that physical media in your hands! We just KNOW you’ll become huge fans of the band and their music!

Dr. Julian Bashir has one of his toughest patients yet.

At lunch with plain, simple Garak one afternoon, the Cardassian tailor begins to experience a severe headache. It turns out that a device in Garak's head meant to help him survive torture, is now helping him survive his exile on Deep Space Nine.

Now he's addicted to it, and the device is starting to break down after nearly two years of constant use, and Garak's life hangs in the balance.

We'll look at this amazing second season entry for Deep Space Nine and the standout performances by both past Trek Geeks guest Andy Robinson and Alexander Siddig.

Plus, your weekly FanSets discount code on the Flagship of the Trek Geeks Podcast Network!

FIVE YEAR MISSION

Episode 5 of Five Year Mission: The Podcast is available now and this week sees the band chatting with writer Steve Palopoli who penned a couple of 5YM related articles for StarTrek.com!

Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you download podcasts!

5YM, of course, is every note of music you hear on the Trek Geeks podcast, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Go get yourself a copy of all their CDs: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Spock’s Brain, and The Trouble With Tribbles. It’s easy–head on over to FiveYearMission.net RIGHT NOW and get that physical media in your hands! We just KNOW you’ll become huge fans of the band and their music!

In the wake of the newly realized Borg threat, Starfleet has begun war games to test the strategy and the battle readiness of the crew and the USS Enterprise is front and center.

Their opponent is the derelict starship USS Hathaway that shouldn't have a chance--but with Will Riker in command, anything is possible!

"Peak Performance" is the last totally original episode in Season 2 of Star Trek: The Next Generation before the 1989 Writers Strike, and it's a fun watch. Sure, this episode has a bunch of issues, but it doesn't take away from how truly fantastic it is, and we'll talk about why!

Joining us to break down this episode is our great friend Dan Garcia, the host of Trek Geeks Game Night on our YouTube channel!

Plus, we'll giveaway the framed FanSets Women of Trek set to one lucky listener on this week's episode of The Flagship!

FIVE YEAR MISSION

Episode 5 of Five Year Mission: The Podcast is available now and this week sees the band chatting with writer Steve Palopoli who penned a couple of 5YM related articles for StarTrek.com!

Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you download podcasts!

5YM, of course, is every note of music you hear on the Trek Geeks podcast, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Go get yourself a copy of all their CDs: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Spock’s Brain, and The Trouble With Tribbles. It’s easy–head on over to FiveYearMission.net RIGHT NOW and get that physical media in your hands! We just KNOW you’ll become huge fans of the band and their music!

There are approximately 750 hours of Star Trek and fans who have seen every episode and movie are typically referred to as "completists."

Until recently, Bill had not been part of that club. He hadn't seen most of Star Trek: Voyager and had a goal of finishing that by the 25th anniversary of the series in 2020.

Just a couple of weeks ago he completed the series, earning him his completist badge and we figured it would be a great time to hear his thoughts on the fourth live action Star Trek series.

Joining us to celebrate the milestone is our good friend John Krikorian from the Trek Profiles podcast--who is also in the midst of trying to finish Voyager for the first time! We'll discuss Bill's reactions to the series and he may even have to answer a lightning round of questions!

Plus, your FanSets discount checkout code this week on The Flagship!

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Episode 4 of Five Year Mission: The Podcast is available now and this week sees Chris, Mike, and Fark answer random ice breaker questions about music, Star Trek and life!

Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you download podcasts!

5YM, of course, is every note of music you hear on the Trek Geeks podcast, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Go get yourself a copy of all their CDs: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Spock’s Brain, and The Trouble With Tribbles. It’s easy–head on over to FiveYearMission.net RIGHT NOW and get that physical media in your hands! We just KNOW you’ll become huge fans of the band and their music!

Our Women of Star Trek spotlight series continues with a character that broke the mold for female characters in Trek!

She's the First Officer of space station Deep Space Nine and the Bajoran military liaison to Starfleet. A former terrorist, we meet her as part of the mainstream government that settled in after the Cardassian occupation of Bajor.

This week, we examine the character of Kira Nerys and her journey across the seven seasons of Deep Space Nine. We'll discuss the arc of her character's development and what makes her one of the most important Women of Trek.

Plus, our friends at FanSets have a truly amazing giveaway for one lucky Trek Geeks listener. Find out how you can win one of their framed Women of Star Trek master sets in this week's episode!

FIVE YEAR MISSION

Episode 4 of Five Year Mission: The Podcast is available now and this week sees Chris, Mike, and Fark answer random ice breaker questions about music, Star Trek and life!

Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you download podcasts!

5YM, of course, is every note of music you hear on the Trek Geeks podcast, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Go get yourself a copy of all their CDs: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Spock’s Brain, and The Trouble With Tribbles. It’s easy–head on over to FiveYearMission.net RIGHT NOW and get that physical media in your hands! We just KNOW you’ll become huge fans of the band and their music!

A Vulcan Monastery on a planet that's not on the star charts?

That's what the crew of the NX-01 decides to visit and they soon discover that they're not alone.

This week, we look at the Season 1 episode, "The Andorian Incident" from Star Trek: Enterprise! Airing on Halloween Night 2001, this episode brought back an alien species that we hadn't seen since The Animated Series in the 1970's--and they cast the incredible Jeffrey Combs (Weyoun, DS9) as the perfect foil for Captain Jonathan Archer!

We'll dive in on this episode and talk about why the Vulcans are such jerks, and why this episode is fantastic despite that.

Plus, we'll announce the winner of the FanSets AI pins and have your special discount code for fansets.com--all on The Flagship!

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Episode 3 of Five Year Mission: The Podcast is available now and this week sees the return of their series, "What Are Little Songs Made Of?" They'll look at the song "The Galileo 7" and the episode that inspired it.

Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you download podcasts!

5YM, of course, is every note of music you hear on the Trek Geeks podcast, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Go get yourself a copy of all their CDs: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Spock’s Brain, and The Trouble With Tribbles. It’s easy–head on over to FiveYearMission.net RIGHT NOW and get that physical media in your hands! We just KNOW you’ll become huge fans of the band and their music!

It seems that technology touches our everyday lives, and Star Trek seems to have inspired it all!

From smart phones to digital assistants, Trek showed us that artificial intelligence would become part of our daily routines, and how right it was.

We'll examine everything from computers to androids and photonic beings! Joining us in this special roundtable discussion are two of our Patreon Producers, Jamie Rogers and Ken Byrd!

It's a discussion that our favorite Vulcan might call...fascinating!

Plus, news and your weekly FanSets discount code on The Flagship!

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Episode 2.5 of Five Year Mission: The Podcast is available now and you’ll hear Mike and Fark discuss the passing of Aron Eisenberg and the episode, “It’s Only a Paper Moon” with Jim Moorhouse from the TrekRanks Podcast.

Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you download podcasts!

5YM, of course, is every note of music you hear on the Trek Geeks podcast, and we couldn’t be more grateful.

Go get yourself a copy of all their CDs: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Spock’s Brain, and The Trouble With Tribbles. It’s easy–head on over to FiveYearMission.net RIGHT NOW and get that physical media in your hands! We just KNOW you’ll become huge fans of the band and their music!

It was the third hour of Star Trek ever produced, and it's considered among the best of The Original Series.

"The Corbomite Manuever" was also the episode that launched Bill's Star Trek fandom in the mid-1970's as the first episode he ever saw.

This week, we'll examine this classic episode of Star Trek and discuss why it still means so much today. Plus, we'll talk about the impact this episode had on us as children and what it means to us today.

Plus news and your weekly FanSets discount code on the Flagship of the Trek Geeks Podcast Network!

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Episode 2.5 of Five Year Mission: The Podcast is available now and you’ll hear Mike and Fark discuss the passing of Aron Eisenberg and the episode, "It's Only a Paper Moon" with Jim Moorhouse from the TrekRanks Podcast.

Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you download podcasts!

5YM, of course, is every note of music you hear on the Trek Geeks podcast, and we couldn’t be more grateful.

Go get yourself a copy of all their CDs: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Spock’s Brain, and The Trouble With Tribbles. It’s easy–head on over to FiveYearMission.net RIGHT NOW and get that physical media in your hands! We just KNOW you’ll become huge fans of the band and their music!

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This week, we pause to reflect on the sudden passing of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine's Aron Eisenberg who died this past weekend at the age of 50.

Special thanks to Mike Rittenhouse of Five Year Mission for his acoustic rendition of the Deep Space Nine theme.

PARENTAL ADVISORY: The following episode contains adult themes, adult language, and a frank discussion on child abuse and its aftermath. PARENTAL DISCRETION IS STRONGLY ADVISED.

Earlier in 2019, Bill wrote a column for the Official Star Trek Website titled, "What I've Learned From Saru." In it, he discussed what the Kelpien from Star Trek: Discovery has taught him in his journey living with anxiety.

As he continued to examine the character, he found that he identified with Saru in more ways than he thought.

This episode contains very personal and disturbing revelations about Bill's childhood and, as a result, we are cautioning parents that this installment may not be suitable for younger listeners.

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Episode 2 of Five Year Mission: The Podcast is available now and you'll hear Mike and Fark have a discussion on "Is It REEEEEAL Or Is It FAAAAAAAAKE?"

Make your Mondays suck a whole lot less and subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you download podcasts!

5YM, of course, is every note of music you hear on the Trek Geeks podcast, and we couldn’t be more grateful.

Go get yourself a copy of all their CDs: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Spock’s Brain, and The Trouble With Tribbles. It’s easy–head on over to FiveYearMission.net RIGHT NOW and get that physical media in your hands! We just KNOW you’ll become huge fans of the band and their music!

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This week, we examine what is quite possibly the best Deanna Troi episode in all of Star Trek: The Next Generation!

Romulans...intrigue...defectors...kidnapping...and a surgically altered Deanna?! "Face of the Enemy" debuted in 1993 and it instantly became a favorite of fans everywhere.

Counselor Troi is kidnapped by Romulans and her appearance is changed so she can assume the identity of a Tal'Shiar operative to help dissidents defect to the Federation.

Meanwhile, a traitor to Starfleet returns and brings Jean-Luc Picard a message from Ambassador Spock and the Enterprise becomes part of this crucial mission.

We'll discuss it all in this episode of Trek Geeks! From the development created for Deanna Troi to the amazing performance by Marina Sirtis! We love this episode, and we'll tell you why!

Plus, we'll have news and your weekly FanSets discount code!

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Episode 1 of Five Year Mission: The Podcast has premiered and we want you to get it in our ears now! It’s a discussion of a lot of firsts and some favorite convention experiences.

Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you download podcasts!

5YM, of course, is every note of music you hear on the Trek Geeks podcast, and we couldn’t be more grateful.

Go get yourself a copy of all their CDs: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Spock’s Brain, and The Trouble With Tribbles. It’s easy–head on over to FiveYearMission.net RIGHT NOW and get that physical media in your hands! We just KNOW you’ll become huge fans of the band and their music!

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We had the incredible good fortune to attend this year's Trekonderoga convention in Ticonderoga, New York--home of the Star Trek Original Series Set Tour!

Featuring Star Trek luminaries like Terry Farrell, Robin Curtis, Ethan Peck, JG Hertzler, and David Frankham, Trekonderoga had a fantastic track of Star Trek content.

At the heart of it, the amazing recreation of the sets from Star Trek--lovingly and meticulously recreated by James Cawley. It was an immersive experience that made you feel like you were really there.

We'll discuss our weekend at this intimate convention and why we'll be back next year! Plus, details about our conversations with Ethan Peck, and details on our standing room only panel!

Plus, get your exclusive FanSets discount code and the news from TrekNews.net on the Flagship of the Trek Geeks Podcast Network!

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Episode 1 of Five Year Mission: The Podcast has premiered and we want you to get it in our ears now! It's a discussion of a lot of firsts and some favorite convention experiences.

Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you download podcasts!

5YM, of course, is every note of music you hear on the Trek Geeks podcast, and we couldn't be more grateful.

Go get yourself a copy of all their CDs: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Spock’s Brain, and The Trouble With Tribbles. It's easy--head on over to FiveYearMission.net RIGHT NOW and get that physical media in your hands! We just KNOW you’ll become huge fans of the band and their music!

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Our Women of Trek spotlight series continues this week as we take a look at one of Star Trek's original contributors.

She was an absolute force of nature, and in this episode we'll examine the roles played by Majel Barrett Roddenberry in front of the camera, behind the scenes, and in fandom itself.

Number One, Christine Chapel, Lwaxana Troi...even the Enterprise Computer, Majel left an indelible mark on the franchise and created characters that we continue to talk about to this day.

But there was far more than that. Majel was an Ambassador of Trek, especially in the years after Gene passed, and we'll examine that aspect of her life as well, and consider her legacy.

Plus, we'll have a full length preview of the brand new Five Year Mission Podcast at the end of this episode and don't forget about your exclusive FanSets discount code!

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Speaking of 5YM, every week you hear the music of Five Year Mission on the Trek Geeks Podcast and we are so grateful to them for allowing us to use their songs.

You know they have Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, and now the Year 4 album. You know they even have the Spock’s Brain and The Trouble With Tribbles Albums. But get ready as they prepare the Five Year Mission Podcast debuting on the Trek Geeks Network in 2019!

That means you need to get ready! Go to FiveYearMission.net RIGHT NOW and start by ordering copies of all their CDs–because physical media is key–and start listening! We just KNOW you’ll become huge fans of the band and their music!

Please show them some support and get all their albums!

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We had an amazing time at Star Trek Las Vegas and the biggest Trek convention on the planet. We saw a lot of old friends, made some new ones, and experienced a great celebration of this franchise we all love so deeply.

This week, we'll look at the state of the Star Trek franchise and discuss everything the states of fandom, the convention, and even the franchise itself!

We'll also announce the winners of tickets to Trekonderoga at the Star Trek Original Series Set Tour in Ticonderoga, NY on August 23-25, 2019!

Plus, your exclusive FanSets discount code in this week's episode of The Biggest Little Show This Side of the Alpha Quadrant!

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Every episode, you hear the music of Five Year Mission on the Trek Geeks Podcast and we are so grateful to them for allowing us to use their songs.

You know they have Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, and now the Year 4 album. You know they even have the Spock's Brain and The Trouble With Tribbles Albums. But get ready as they prepare the Five Year Mission Podcast debuting on the Trek Geeks Network in 2019!

That means you need to get ready! Go to FiveYearMission.net RIGHT NOW and start by ordering copies of all their CDs--because physical media is key--and start listening! We just KNOW you'll become huge fans of the band and their music!

Please show them some support and get all their albums!

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What better way to kick off the week of STLV than to focus on some high stakes gambling!

This week we look at the classic TOS episode, The Gamesters of Triskelion! Drill Thralls, pain collars, Providers, and lots of wagering highlight this second season installment. It's an episode we've been watching as kids, but in this episode of The Biggest Little Show, we'll examine what makes this episode classic, flaws and all.

Plus, don't forget about your exclusive FanSets discount code on the Flagship of the Trek Geeks Podcast Network!

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We are truly grateful to our friends FIVE YEAR MISSION for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. They’re creating one song for every episode of TOS and their brand new album is amazing!

Get your copy of YEAR 4 right now over at FiveYearMission.net and, while you’re at it, grab a copy of all their other fantastic albums: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock’s Brain! We know you’ll become just as big a 5YM fan as we are, so what are you waiting for?

Please show them some support and download all their music!

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San Diego Comic-Con is one of the biggest fandom conventions on the planet, and this weekend some of the biggest news was all Star Trek related!

Three different Star Trek series were represented in a giant panel named, "Star Trek Universe," and there were surprises aplenty!

We'll review the latest details on "Star Trek: Discovery," chat about the newly-introduced characters of the second animated series in Star Trek history, "Star Trek: Lower Decks," and we'll react to the thoroughly jaw-dropping reveals in the "Star Trek: Picard" panel!

Joining us to break it all down is Barry DeFord--co-host of "PoliTreks" and the host of the forthcoming "Trek Geeks: Picard LIVE!" debuting later this year!

There's a lot to talk about, and we're excited to bring it to you!

Plus, don't forget about your exclusive FanSets discount code in this latest episode of the Flagship of the Trek Geeks Podcast Network!

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We are truly grateful to our friends FIVE YEAR MISSION for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. They’re creating one song for every episode of TOS and their brand new album is amazing!

Get your copy of YEAR 4 right now over at FiveYearMission.net and, while you’re at it, grab a copy of all their other fantastic albums: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock’s Brain! We know you’ll become just as big a 5YM fan as we are, so what are you waiting for?

Please show them some support and download all their music!

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This week, while Dan and Bill are on vacation, we bring you one of our Carpool Conversations originally recorded for our Patreon subscribers.

Star Trek: Picard promises a different look at Jean-Luc Picard at this phase of his life, and that got us to thinking about which other Star Trek characters we'd like to see examined in their own theoretical spin-off series!

We'll discuss our spontaneous choices as we commute to work together in this episode!

Plus, don't forget about your FanSets discount code in this week's episode of the Flagship of the Trek Geeks Podcast Network!

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We are truly grateful to our friends FIVE YEAR MISSION for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. They’re creating one song for every episode of TOS and their brand new album is amazing!

Get your copy of YEAR 4 right now over at FiveYearMission.net and, while you’re at it, grab a copy of all their other fantastic albums: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock’s Brain! We know you’ll become just as big a 5YM fan as we are, so what are you waiting for?

Please show them some support and download all their music!

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This week, we are excited and proud to welcome Barry DeFord and Shashank Avvaru to Trek Geeks to officially announce the Trek Geeks Podcast Network as the new home of PoliTreks: A Star Trek Podcast!

PoliTreks! Barry DeFord and Shashank Avvaru talk politics, religion, and society around the replicator. Along with special guests, we choose to Boldly Go straight into the social, political, and sometimes spiritual underpinnings at the core of Star Trek. In this podcast, we aim to seek out new perspectives, and discover the ways Trek - past and present - can help us better understand the world as it is, and us as we are. We travel at warp speed through worlds, timelines, and dimensions with one mission: make sense of our reality!

PoliTreks can be found where ever you download podcasts and also at PoliTreksPodcast.com!

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We are truly grateful to our friends FIVE YEAR MISSION for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. They’re creating one song for every episode of TOS and their brand new album is amazing!

Get your copy of YEAR 4 right now over at FiveYearMission.net and, while you’re at it, grab a copy of all their other fantastic albums: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock’s Brain! We know you’ll become just as big a 5YM fan as we are, so what are you waiting for?

Please show them some support and download all their music!

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Star Trek has had a lot of holodeck stories where a malfunction has posed danger to the crew, but the concept rarely gets executed better than Voyager's third season episode, "Worst Case Scenario."

A tactical training program written by Tuvok becomes entertainment for the crew, and trying to write an ending executes potentially deadly subroutines left behind by Seska.

We'll discuss this great take on the holodeck and what makes this episode fun to watch, as well as some of the questions it poses.

Plus, find out how YOU can win tickets to Trekonderoga this August and get your exclusive FanSets discount code!

FIVE YEAR MISSION

We are truly grateful to our friends FIVE YEAR MISSION for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. They’re creating one song for every episode of TOS and their brand new album is amazing!

Get your copy of YEAR 4 right now over at FiveYearMission.net and, while you’re at it, grab a copy of all their other fantastic albums: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock’s Brain! We know you’ll become just as big a 5YM fan as we are, so what are you waiting for?

Please show them some support and download all their music!

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This week, we offer another in our series on the "Women of Star Trek!"

One of the newest members of that group is the central figure in Star Trek: Discovery--the character of Michael Burnham. We'll take a look at this character and why she's so important, not just in Trek but in this day and age.

Plus, we're joined by Andy Fark of Five Year Mission for a special announcement!

There's also news and your exclusive FanSets discount code all in this week's episode!

FIVE YEAR MISSION

We are truly grateful to our friends FIVE YEAR MISSION for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. They’re creating one song for every episode of TOS and their brand new album is amazing!

Get your copy of YEAR 4 right now over at FiveYearMission.net and, while you’re at it, grab a copy of all their other fantastic albums: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock’s Brain! We know you’ll become just as big a 5YM fan as we are, so what are you waiting for?

Please show them some support and download all their music!

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No one does it alone.

Not even "The Great Bird of the Galaxy."

The idea was Gene Roddenberry's, but it took an amazing group of people to help make it a reality. This week, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Turnabout Intruder--the last episode of The Original Series--we look at The People Who Made TOS Work to shed some light on some names you may or may not know, and why their contributions to Star Trek were essential.

Joining us this week to look at some of the amazing contributors to Star Trek is our good friend Ken Tripp from Trek.FM's Standard Orbit podcast!

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We are truly grateful to our friends FIVE YEAR MISSION for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. They’re creating one song for every episode of TOS and their brand new album is amazing!

Get your copy of YEAR 4 right now over at FiveYearMission.net and, while you’re at it, grab a copy of all their other fantastic albums: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock’s Brain! We know you’ll become just as big a 5YM fan as we are, so what are you waiting for?

Please show them some support and download all their music!

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It's one of the greatest Star Trek movies of all time, and it was one that non-fans loved as much as some of Trek's most ardent supporters.

Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home debuted in 1986 and found a huge mainstream audience with its wit, humor, and awareness. Sadly, today this film seems more relevant than ever.

We'll look at some of the best moments of this film and discuss why it's so important in the pantheon of Star Trek films.

Plus, we'll have your weekly discount code from our friends at FanSets, as well as details on Trekonderoga this coming August at the Star Trek Original Series Set Tour.

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We are truly grateful to our friends FIVE YEAR MISSION for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. They’re creating one song for every episode of TOS and their brand new album is amazing!

Get your copy of YEAR 4 right now over at FiveYearMission.net and, while you’re at it, grab a copy of all their other fantastic albums: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock’s Brain! We know you’ll become just as big a 5YM fan as we are, so what are you waiting for?

Please show them some support and download all their music!

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It's the first Star Trek: The Next Generation novel in nearly two years and it picks right up with the fallout from the exposure of Section 31!

"Section 31, the covert organization which has operated without accountability in the shadows for more than two centuries, has been exposed. Throughout the Federation, the rogue group’s agents and leaders are being taken into custody as the sheer scope of its misdeeds comes to light. Now Starfleet Command must decide the consequences for numerous officers caught up in the scandal—including Admirals William Ross, Edward Jellico, Alynna Nechayev, and Captain Jean-Luc Picard who, along with many others, are implicated in the forced removal of a Federation president."

Plus, the Enterprise-E, still in the Odyssean Pass, has encountered a derelict ship---or is it?

There's a lot going on in this novel, and we'll be joined by author Dayton Ward to discuss all the details!

Plus news and a BIG announcement on the FanSets party in this week's episode of The Biggest Little Show This Side of the Alpha Quadrant!

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We are truly grateful to our friends FIVE YEAR MISSION for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. They’re creating one song for every episode of TOS and their brand new album is amazing!

Get your copy of YEAR 4 right now over at FiveYearMission.net and, while you’re at it, grab a copy of all their other fantastic albums: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock’s Brain! We know you’ll become just as big a 5YM fan as we are, so what are you waiting for?

Please show them some support and download all their music!

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It's widely regarded as one of the best hours of Star Trek: The Next Generation, and possibly of the entire franchise.

"The Inner Light" changed Jean-Luc Picard and viewers forever with it's poignant story about a civilization wiped out by its own star going nova a thousand years before.

Picard lives a lifetime in the course of twenty five minutes in an episode that tugs at your heartstrings. We'll discuss what makes this episode so great and why we love it.

Plus, your weekly FanSets discount code and news from the Star Trek universe on the Flagship of the Trek Geeks Podcast Network!

FIVE YEAR MISSION

We are truly grateful to our friends FIVE YEAR MISSION for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. They’re creating one song for every episode of TOS and their brand new album is amazing!

Get your copy of YEAR 4 right now over at FiveYearMission.net and, while you’re at it, grab a copy of all their other fantastic albums: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock’s Brain! We know you’ll become just as big a 5YM fan as we are, so what are you waiting for?

Please show them some support and download all their music!

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We are proud to introduce Trek Geeks Game Night--the Star Trek Adventures game play podcast!

Meet the crew of the USS Hathaway, the ship exploring the galaxy and boldly going in search of strange new worlds, new lifeforms, and new civilizations.

They'll introduce themselves in this special audio introduction and Game Master, Dan Garcia, will introduce their mission!

See all the latest Trek Geeks Game Night episodes on our YouTube channel YouTube.com/TrekGeeks and subscribe today!

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This week, Dan is on vacation in Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, and it seemed like a good time to discuss this particular topic!

Last month on our Patreon Subscribers Feed, we talked about this topic in one of our Carpool KHAAANN-versations: one topic discussed in the time that it takes us to get to work commuting down Route 3 between Southern New Hampshire and Northern Massachusetts.

We'll discuss what attractions we might like to see, as well as what components we think a Star Trek themed park should have!

Plus, don't forget that we have news and this week's exclusive FanSets discount code on The Flagship!

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We are truly grateful to our friends FIVE YEAR MISSION for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. They’re creating one song for every episode of TOS and their brand new album is amazing!

Get your copy of YEAR 4 right now over at FiveYearMission.net and, while you’re at it, grab a copy of all their other fantastic albums: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock’s Brain! We know you’ll become just as big a 5YM fan as we are, so what are you waiting for?

Please show them some support and download all their music!

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This week, we bring you a special bonus episode of Discovering Trek!

CHANCELLOR OF THE KLINGON EMPIRE!

In this very special bonus episode, Dan & Bill are joined by "The Mother of all Klingons," "The Chancellor of the Klingon Empire," the honorable L'Rell of House Mokai!! That's right, the one and only Mary Chieffo stops by to talk about her incredible experience playing this amazing character on Star Trek: Discovery!

The Trek Geeks were honored and humbled to have Mary join them to discuss what it was like to prepare for this role as well as how much she loves to engage with fans. It is a wonderful discussion that you do not want to miss!

QAPLA'!!

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Music for Discovering Trek is provided by Five Year Mission. They’re writing one song for each episode of The Original Series and their brand new album, Year 4, is AVAILABLE NOW!

Find out more and download all their albums at FiveYearMission.net

It is the Star Trek film to which all others are invariably compared at some point or another.

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan breathed new life into the Star Trek franchise in the summer of 1982, and began a string of successful films which eventually resulted in Trek returning to television.

We'll discuss why we love this movie and what makes it the greatest of all time. Everything from favorite scenes to the captivating performance of the late Ricardo Montalban.

Plus, news and this week's exclusive FanSets discount offer code on the Flagship of the Trek Geeks Podcast Network!

FIVE YEAR MISSION

We are truly grateful to our friends FIVE YEAR MISSION for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. They’re creating one song for every episode of TOS and their brand new album is amazing!

Get your copy of YEAR 4 right now over at FiveYearMission.net and, while you’re at it, grab a copy of all their other fantastic albums: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock’s Brain! We know you’ll become just as big a 5YM fan as we are, so what are you waiting for?

Please show them some support and download all their music!

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It's the end of an amazing Trek.

Deep Space Nine wrapped shooting 20 years ago this week and it's final episode, "What You Leave Behind," wraps up a nine part finale and a multi-season arc that changed Star Trek forever!

Bill and Dan will look at this last episode of DS9 and examine what makes this episode so special--from where the characters end up at the end to the end of Benjamin Sisko's journey.

Plus, this news and this week's exclusive FanSets discount code on The Flagship of the Trek Geeks Podcast Network!

FIVE YEAR MISSION

We are truly grateful to our friends FIVE YEAR MISSION for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. They’re creating one song for every episode of TOS and their brand new album is amazing!

Get your copy of YEAR 4 right now over at FiveYearMission.net and, while you’re at it, grab a copy of all their other fantastic albums: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock’s Brain! We know you’ll become just as big a 5YM fan as we are, so what are you waiting for?

Please show them some support and download all their music!

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Essential Star Trek.

Almost everyone has their own definition, but almost every Trek fan believes that this episode should be on that list--and we agree completely.

"The Devil in the Dark" tells a story that speaks to the very heart of Star Trek and was some of the best science fiction produced for television then or now.

We'll discuss why this episode is so truly amazing and why it still is one of Trek's best outings and why it has stood the test of time.

Plus, we've got news and your exclusive FanSets discount code this week on The Biggest Little Show This Side of the Alpha Quadrant!

FIVE YEAR MISSION

We are truly grateful to our friends FIVE YEAR MISSION for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. They’re creating one song for every episode of TOS and their brand new album is amazing!

Get your copy of YEAR 4 right now over at FiveYearMission.net and, while you’re at it, grab a copy of all their other fantastic albums: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock’s Brain! We know you’ll become just as big a 5YM fan as we are, so what are you waiting for?

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Social Media.

It brings out the best and worst in people. This can be especially true of Star Trek fandom. The loudest voices are a small minority trying to impact the fandom of others.

That's why we're here!

We'll tell you about why Star Trek fandom is so great and how to enjoy this thing we all love even more. We aren't doing this alone, though.

We put out the call to our Official Facebook Group, Camp Khitomer, for help! You'll get to hear from some of the Campers on what Star Trek means to them, and why fandom is so important.

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One of the reasons we love Star Trek is because of its incredible and amazingly strong women that have been a part of the franchise since the very beginning.

Characters. Actors. Writers. Producers. Directors. Artists.

They've all contributed to a rich tapestry for more than half a century and Star Trek wouldn't be what it is today without every single one of them.

This week, we'll look at the characters that have helped shape this franchise at every turn. From Lieutenant Uhura to Michael Burnham, we'll discuss the characters that we feel are among the most ground breaking and those that have come to mean a lot to us.

Obviously, there's no way we could discuss them all in a single Trek Geeks episode, so we'll spend the next year celebrating the contributions of women in Star Trek in every capacity.

Plus, we'll have a special bonus segment with our dear friend, Lew Halboth, from FanSets to announce their brand new Women of Star Trek master set which will debut this summer at STLV---and how you could help determine future pins in this series!

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April 5, 2063.

Bozeman, Montana.

First Contact between Humans and the visitors from Vulcan.

...or...was it?

Turns out in 1957, the initial contact we never knew about occurred in Pennsylvania when a Vulcan ship crash landed in the woods outside a small town in the eastern United States.

This week, we'll take a look at Carbon Creek from Star Trek: Enterprise's second season. T'Pol's second foremother was part of a group of Vulcans stranded in a Pennsylvania mining town in 1957. We'll see how they assimilated into life in a small town filled with lots of humans.

We'll discuss what makes this episode so great and why we love it.

Plus, don't forget this week's exclusive FanSets discount code in this week's installment of The Biggest Little Show This Side of the Alpha Quadrant!

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Get your copy of YEAR 4 right now over at FiveYearMission.net and, while you’re at it, grab a copy of all their other fantastic albums: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock’s Brain! We know you’ll become just as big a 5YM fan as we are, so what are you waiting for?

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Collectibles.

It might be a fancy word for "stuff you buy," but these things mean something to us as Star Trek fans. It gives us a way to connect to this universe that we all love so much.

This week, we'll look at some of our favorite products from over the years. From things we had as kids, to things we WISH we had, to things we've collected as adults, and even those items we STILL want to this day!

It's a trip down memory lane this week on the Flagship of the Trek Geeks Network!

Plus news and your exclusive FanSets discount code in episode 170!

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Get your copy of YEAR 4 right now over at FiveYearMission.net and, while you’re at it, grab a copy of all their other fantastic albums: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock’s Brain! We know you’ll become just as big a 5YM fan as we are, so what are you waiting for?

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Back in October of 2018, we met our new friend Emilie at Northeast TrekCon in Albany, NY. We asked her to tell us her favorite Voyager episode and she didn't wait very long to tell us it was the two-part epic, "The Killing Game," from Star Trek: Voyager's fourth season.

We told her that we'd cover that episode just for her and that's what we're doing this week!

Then, we gave her homework. We asked Emilie to leave us a voicemail telling us WHY The Killing Game was her favorite Voyager episode.

So, this week, hear in her own words why this episode is so great, and then you'll hear us break it down--and, is there ever a lot to talk about! Holograms, Hirogen, and...Klingons?! Yep---KLINGONS!

Plus, news and your exclusive FanSets discount checkout code in this week's Flagship of the Trek Geeks Podcast Network!

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FIVE YEAR MISSION We are truly grateful to our friends FIVE YEAR MISSION for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. They’re creating one song for every episode of TOS and their brand new album is amazing!

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This week, we revisit some not-so-great episodes of Star Trek with a dear friend!

Every episode of Star Trek is someone's favorite and also someone's least favorite. We're going to take some episodes that we don't like as much and try to find something nice to say about them.

Joining us to mine something wonderful out of the mediocrity will be our friend, Michele Specht, from Star Trek Continues!

Plus, we'll have an announcement about a brand new podcast coming to the Trek Geeks Network later this year AND your exclusive FanSets discount code!

It's all in Episode 168 of The Biggest Little Show This Side of the Alpha Quadrant!

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FIVE YEAR MISSION We are truly grateful to our friends FIVE YEAR MISSION for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. They’re creating one song for every episode of TOS and their brand new album is amazing!

Get your copy of YEAR 4 right now over at FiveYearMission.net and, while you’re at it, grab a copy of all their other fantastic albums: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock’s Brain! We know you’ll become just as big a 5YM fan as we are, so what are you waiting for?

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This week, we're excited to welcome our friends from Trek.FM's Standard Orbit podcast to the Flagship of the Trek Geeks Podcast Network!

Join us and our friends Hayley Stoddart, Ken Tripp, and Zach Moore for an in-depth discussion on religion in the second Star Trek spin off series, Deep Space Nine. We'll discuss the introduction of a spiritual and religious people and the obvious conflict it created in the minds of some viewers.

Plus, we'll examine facets of of the Bajoran religion like the Kai, the Orbs, and the Emissary to the Prophets!

If you missed Part 1 of this conversation on God-like beings in TOS, be sure to head on over to Trek.FM and catch the first installment of this podcast crossover event! Click here to get that episode: Standard Orbit #255

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This week, we return from our extended holiday break to find that a LOT of news happened in the Star Trek universe while we were away!

Another new Star Trek series...

A possible shelving of Star Trek 4...

Lots of interviews and comments from Alex Kurtzman...

...plus, we'll tell you about our BRAND NEW podcast network!

Oh, and did we mention that we have an gorgeous exclusive pin from FanSets that we have for sale on the Trek Geeks website RIGHT NOW?!

News and more, in this week's installment of your Flagship Podcast on the Trek Geeks Network!

FIVE YEAR MISSION We are truly grateful to our friends FIVE YEAR MISSION for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. They’re creating one song for every episode of TOS and their brand new album is amazing!

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The New Year is only a couple of weeks old and we thought we’d put together some special bonus content in the form of outtakes before we return with an all-new episode next week!

Many of you know that following the end theme of every podcast episode, there is an outtake–something that we talked about either immediately before or after recording that week’s show.

Some of you have heard them, and some of you haven’t, so we assembled a collection of all our clips from 2018 in not one, but TWO Supplemental Episodes of Trek Geeks! We had such great response to last year’s Outtakes Special, that we doubled up on it this year, and we hope you enjoy it.

We hope that you all have the happiest of holidays and a safe and Happy New Year!

CLICK THE PLAY BUTTON ABOVE OR DOWNLOAD THE EPISODE HERE: http://traffic.libsyn.com/trekgeeks/TGP_Episode165.mp3

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The New Year is only a couple of weeks old and we thought we’d put together some special bonus content in the form of outtakes before we return with an all-new episode in a couple of weeks!

Many of you know that following the end theme of every podcast episode, there is an outtake–something that we talked about either immediately before or after recording that week’s show.

Some of you have heard them, and some of you haven’t, so we assembled a collection of all our clips from 2018 in not one, but TWO Supplemental Episodes of Trek Geeks! We had such great response to last year’s Outtakes Special, that we doubled up on it this year, and we hope you enjoy it.

We hope that you all have the happiest of holidays and a safe and Happy New Year!

FIVE YEAR MISSION

We are truly grateful to our friends FIVE YEAR MISSION for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. They’re creating one song for every episode of TOS and their brand new album is amazing!

Get your copy of YEAR 4 right now over at FiveYearMission.net and, while you’re at it, grab a copy of all their other fantastic albums: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock’s Brain! We know you’ll become just as big a 5YM fan as we are, so what are you waiting for?

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All good things must come to an end, and so it is with Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. You all made the Nice List this year, so Santa has brought you a special present!

It's our final installment in the See It or Skip It for DS9 and our last new episode of 2018! Joining us for this next installment is our dear friend, Norman Lao from ZocaloCast: A Babylon 5 VidCast!

You last heard Norman on the 100th Episode of Trek Geeks where we gave him the reins of the show, and he's back again to guide us through the chaos of our picks!

Plus, there is an important update from our friends at FanSets--if you bought one of the Captain Pike pins from Star Trek: Discovery, you'll definitely want to listen to this one! Plus, find out about their mammoth year-end sale!

FIVE YEAR MISSION

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Get your copy of YEAR 4 right now over at FiveYearMission.net and, while you’re at it, grab a copy of all their other fantastic albums: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock’s Brain! We know you’ll become just as big a 5YM fan as we are, so what are you waiting for?

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This week, we return with the highly requested See It or Skip It series, this time focusing on the penultimate season of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine!

We'll go through the entire season telling you which episodes you are definite must-sees, and which ones you could skip if you wanted to. Maybe.

Joining us in the fun is our good friend (and Camp Khitomer admin) Dan Garcia! He'll guide us through the entire season and even chime in with rankings of his own.

Plus, don't forget that there's another exclusive FanSets discount code just for Trek Geeks listeners!

Our Deep Space Nine 25th Anniversary is quickly drawing to a close on Your Independent Star Trek Podcast, so join us, won't you?

FIVE YEAR MISSION We truly grateful to our friends FIVE YEAR MISSION for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. They’re creating one song for every episode of TOS and their brand new album is amazing!

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This week, we're excited and proud to welcome our good friend, Vic Mignogna back to the podcast to talk Star Trek!

One might have thought that with the conclusion of Star Trek Continues, there might not be as much to talk about, but guess again! Vic is producing the audio book version of the acclaimed "These Are The Voyages, Volume 1" by Marc Cushman with Susan Osborn.

If you haven't seen these mammoth books, it's a comprehensive oral history of TOS along with in-depth behind the scenes stories and ratings information.

Vic will tell us about producing this huge project and the stories of recording with some Star Trek legends--as well as two low-end podcasters who lend their voices to the story telling.

Plus, don't forget about your FanSets special discount code on Your Independent Star Trek Podcast!

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Get your copy of YEAR 4 right now over at FiveYearMission.net and, while you’re at it, grab a copy of all their other fantastic albums: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock’s Brain! We know you’ll become just as big a 5YM fan as we are, so what are you waiting for?

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You've seen him in the films Die Hard 2, Iron Man 3, Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey, and in television shows like Roswell, The Pacific, and Power.

But you've also seen him as the enigmatic Luther Sloan--Director of Section 31 in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine!

He's the incomparable William Sadler and, this week, he joins us on Your Independent Star Trek Podcast to chat about his career and playing the mysterious Sloan! It's a conversation you won't want to miss!

Plus, we've got some big news from FanSets--including a pin which will only be available on TrekGeeks.com in early 2019!

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Get your copy of YEAR 4 right now over at FiveYearMission.net and, while you’re at it, grab a copy of all their other fantastic albums: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock’s Brain! We know you’ll become just as big a 5YM fan as we are, so what are you waiting for?

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It is a hour of Star Trek that is filled with compromise after disastrous compromise, and hanging in the balance is Benjamin Sisko's morality and self respect.

Starfleet is losing the war against the Dominion and they need the Romulans in the fight, and Sisko does what he never expected he'd have to.

We'll look at this incredible Deep Space Nine episode and discuss how Sisko has the weight of the Alpha Quadrant on his shoulders and humanity hangs in the balance.

This episode of Trek Geeks is no FAAAAAAAAAAKE and we hope you'll join us!

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Get your copy of YEAR 4 right now over at FiveYearMission.net and, while you’re at it, grab a copy of all their other fantastic albums: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock’s Brain! We know you’ll become just as big a 5YM fan as we are, so what are you waiting for?

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Dan was a bit under the weather last week, so we had to reschedule the episode we had planned for this week. We promise to bring it to you soon! As a result, we bring you the audio from our panel at Northeast Trek Con about podcasting and getting into this medium!

Joining us on this panel are Sue Kisenwether from Women at Warp, Brandon-Shea Mutala from Trek.FM's Warp Five and Melodic Treks podcasts, and moderating is Ken Tripp from Trek.FM's Standard Orbit!

Special thanks to Brandon-Shea Mutala for providing this audio!

FIVE YEAR MISSION

We truly grateful to our friends FIVE YEAR MISSION for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. They’re creating one song for every episode of TOS and their brand new album is amazing!

Get your copy of YEAR 4 right now over at FiveYearMission.net and, while you’re at it, grab a copy of all their other fantastic albums: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock’s Brain! We know you’ll become just as big a 5YM fan as we are, so what are you waiting for?

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It's the Great American Pastime in Space!

One of Deep Space Nine's most memorable outings has to be the seventh season episode, "Take Me Out to the Holosuite." Sisko accepts the challenge of a Vulcan nemesis in his favorite sport, putting the honor of the DS9 senior staff on the line!

It's an episode filled with humor and heart and perfect to discuss during this time of year when the baseball season comes to a close with the World Series.

We'll talk about what makes this episode so classic and about the one, true obsession of Benjamin Sisko.

This episode is recorded live at Northeast Trek Con in Albany, New York.

Buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jack--it's Your Independent Star Trek Podcast and it's time to PLAY BALL!

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Get your copy of YEAR 4 right now over at FiveYearMission.net and, while you're at it, grab a copy of all their other fantastic albums: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock’s Brain! We know you'll become just as big a 5YM fan as we are, so what are you waiting for?

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Star Trek has always had some wonderfully fun episodes to break up the drama in a season, and Star Trek: Voyager is no exception!

Season 5's "Bride of Chaotica!" is a great homage to the sci-fi movie serials of the 30's and 40's like Buck Rogers and Flash Gordon, but this one has a decidedly Star Trek twist on it.

We'll talk about what makes this episode so great and why it's one you should watch again. It even gets Bill's thumbs up--and he'd never seen it before!

Plus, don't forget to listen for your special discount code from FanSets in this week's episode!

We're headed to Planet X in this week's edition of Your Independent Star Trek Podcast, so please join us!

BEGINNING THE TREK

Hear Bill and Dan guest along with Mission Log's John Champion on "Beginning the Trek" with Jessica Ray and Andy Goldberg!

http://beginningthetrek.com/podcast/bonus-wrap-up/

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He was the Prefect of Bajor and later the Leader of the Cardassian Union. On Stardate 51408.6, though, Gul Dukat held another notable title:

Prisoner.

...to the United Federation of Planets, and to the voices in his own head.

We'll take a look at this amazing sixth season episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine with a particular focus on the remarkable performances by Marc Alaimo and Avery Brooks.

Plus, we'll talk to two Star Trek legends: JG Hertzler and Robert O'Reilly about their upcoming appearance at the Northeast Trek Con at the Albany Capital Center in Albany, NY, October 28-28, 2018! Listen as we try to get a word in edgewise with these two hilarious gentlemen!

FIVE YEAR MISSION

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Get your copy of YEAR 4 right now over at FiveYearMission.net and, while you’re at it, grab a copy of all their other fantastic albums: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock’s Brain! We know you’ll become just as big a 5YM fan as we are, so what are you waiting for?

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We continue our celebration of Deep Space Nine's 25th Anniversary with yet another installment of See It or Skip It!

This time, we'll examine Season 5 of DS9 and joining us to referee is our dear friend (and one of our original fans) Hayley Stoddart from Trek.FM's Standard Orbit!

She'll have the unenviable task of reigning in the chaos of this episode and keeping us on task--not an easy job by any means!

Plus, we'll review the results of voting from Camp Khitomer--our Official Facebook Group--and see how their ratings measure up.

Don't forget to listen to hear about the NYCC exclusives now available and for your exclusive FanSets discount code for 15% off your entire order at FanSets.com!

Buckle up! This is going to be a fun two hours!

FIVE YEAR MISSION

We truly grateful to our friends FIVE YEAR MISSION for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. They're creating one song for every episode of TOS and their brand new album is amazing!

Get your copy of YEAR 4 right now over at FiveYearMission.net and, while you're at it, grab a copy of all their other fantastic albums: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock’s Brain! We know you'll become just as big a 5YM fan as we are, so what are you waiting for?

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Throughout the decades, Star Trek fans have always tested each other at trivia. They challenge one another with seemingly impossible questions to celebrate the most obscure and celebrated aspects of Star Trek.

Yeah, that's not what's going to happen today.

This week, Bill will have to answer questions along the level of Teen Jeopardy in "Geek the Stump!" (Dan's turnabout response to our fan-favorite "Stump the Geek" episodes.)

Will Bill be able to answer the questions that a fifth grader who has only ever seen Trek ONCE could solve? We'll see! (It's a good thing he's on vacation because he may not want to come back after this performance!)

Enjoy the fun and the good times of Geek the Stump on this week's installment of Your Independent Star Trek Podcast!

FIVE YEAR MISSION

We truly grateful to our friends FIVE YEAR MISSION for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. They're creating one song for every episode of TOS and their brand new album is amazing!

Get your copy of YEAR 4 right now over at FiveYearMission.net and, while you're at it, grab a copy of all their other fantastic albums: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock’s Brain! We know you'll become just as big a 5YM fan as we are, so what are you waiting for?

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It is, perhaps, the best episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine's first season and it's among the best of the entire series.

"Duet" featured the story of a Cardassian war criminal to be put on trial by the Bajorans...or...does it?

We'll look at the Emmy worthy performances of Nana Visitor as well as guest star Harris Yulin in this compelling drama about hatred, forgiveness, and change.

Plus, we make a big announcement about Northeast Trek Con in Albany, NY on October 26-28! Plus, find out how YOU can win one of two weekend passes to this fantastic convention!

And don't think we forgot this week's discount code from FanSets! Oh, it's all in Episode 152 of Your Independent Star Trek Podcast and we hope you'll give it a listen!

FIVE YEAR MISSION

We truly grateful to our friends FIVE YEAR MISSION for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. They're creating one song for every episode of TOS and their brand new album is amazing!

Get your copy of YEAR 4 right now over at FiveYearMission.net and, while you're at it, grab a copy of all their other fantastic albums: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock’s Brain! We know you'll become just as big a 5YM fan as we are, so what are you waiting for?

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This past weekend, we hosted a Star Trek: Discovery panel at Granite State Comicon in Manchester, New Hampshire!

In this live recording of Trek Geeks, we'll talk about some of the key plot points of Season 1, and talk about what we might expect from Discovery's second season coming in early 2019!

Plus: AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION! It's our first-ever panel and live podcast--and we give away a TON of pins from our friends at FanSets, too!

FIVE YEAR MISSION!

We can’t possibly thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out–they’re writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960’s.

YEAR 4 IS HERE! Get the brand-new album from Five Year Mission RIGHT NOW at FiveYearMission.net

While you’re at it, you should also pick up Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock’s Brain!

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It is, perhaps, the greatest love story in Star Trek, and the finest hour of the franchise.

"The Visitor" tells the story of Benjamin Sisko's death and how it impacts his son Jake through the rest of his life. It is a powerful and emotional hour and we discuss it this week as a part of our 25th Anniversary salute to Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.

We'll look at why this episode means so much to so many, as well as the amazing performances from Avery Brooks and Tony Todd.

Plus, news and this week's FanSets special offer exclusively for Trek Geeks listeners in the 150th episode of Your Independent Star Trek Podcast!

FIVE YEAR MISSION

We can’t possibly thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out–they’re writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960’s.

YEAR 4 IS HERE! Get the brand-new album from Five Year Mission RIGHT NOW at FiveYearMission.net

PLEASE contact Creation Entertainment and tell the you want 5YM back as the house band for STLV 2019! They need to hear from all of us in order for it to happen, so let's make it so!

While you’re at it, you should also pick up Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock’s Brain!

Please show them some support and download all their music!

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This week, we return with yet another installment in our popular "See It or Skip It" series focusing on the fourth season of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine!

It's a season that begins with the introduction of Worf and ends with a revelation about Gowron with a lot of amazing episodes in between! Joining us to rate the season is our friend (and New York Times Best Selling Author) Dayton Ward! He'll guide us through the season and chime in with his own picks for this episode.

Plus, we have a special announcement regarding an incredible new project that we get to play a small part in and DON'T FORGET to listen for this week's special FanSets discount code just for listeners of the podcast!

It's all in Episode 149 of Your Independent Star Trek Podcast, so beam on in!

FIVE YEAR MISSION
We can’t possibly thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out–they’re writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960’s.

YEAR 4 IS HERE! Get the brand-new album from Five Year Mission RIGHT NOW at FiveYearMission.net

PLEASE contact Creation Entertainment and tell the you want 5YM back as the house band for STLV 2019! They need to hear from all of us in order for it to happen, so let's make it so!

While you’re at it, you should also pick up Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock’s Brain!

Please show them some support and download all their music!

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He is perhaps the greatest villain Star Trek has ever seen. Gul Dukat may only appear in 35 episodes of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, but his impact is felt through the entire series.

We'll discuss the layers and complexities of Dukat and the remarkable performance by Marc Alaimo, plus we'll look at the various twists this character's development took over seven seasons.

Plus, we welcome FanSets as a sponsor to Trek Geeks--and they have a special discount just for Trek Geeks listeners for this week only!

FIVE YEAR MISSION
We can’t possibly thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out–they’re writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960’s.

YEAR 4 IS HERE! Get the brand-new album from Five Year Mission RIGHT NOW at FiveYearMission.net

PLEASE contact Creation Entertainment and tell the you want 5YM back as the house band for STLV 2019! They need to hear from all of us in order for it to happen, so let's make it so!

While you’re at it, you should also pick up Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock’s Brain!

Please show them some support and download all their music!

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...at Star Trek Las Vegas, DEFINITELY gets talked about on Trek Geeks!

There were a lot of developments at the biggest Trek Convention of the year, and we're going to talk about all the big news--including the gigantic surprise announcement: the return of Sir Patrick Stewart to Star Trek! We were there, and we'll tell you how it went down!

Joining us this week to talk about all the news (on all da StarTrekz) is the founder and editor of TrekNews.net himself, Brian Wilkins.

It was the weekend of a lifetime and we hope you'll join us in Episode 147 of Your Independent Star Trek Podcast.

FIVE YEAR MISSION
We can’t possibly thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out–they’re writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960’s.

YEAR 4 IS HERE! Get the brand-new album from Five Year Mission RIGHT NOW at FiveYearMission.net

PLEASE contact Creation Entertainment and tell the you want 5YM back as the house band for STLV 2019! They need to hear from all of us in order for it to happen, so let's make it so!

While you’re at it, you should also pick up Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock’s Brain!

Please show them some support and download all their music!

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It's one of the all-time great comedic episodes of Star Trek and the perfect send off in to Convention Week!

Tomorrow, we're on our way to Star Trek Las Vegas but today we're detouring at Sigma Iotia II to collect "A Piece of the Action."

One of the things that Star Trek has always done well is injecting levity after a few serious episodes and this is perhaps the best of them. We'll look at what makes this episode so much fun, as well as some of our favorite moments.

Plus, we'll give you all the latest breaking news on STLV. There's ONE DAY left before the convention kicks off, and new guests are still being added!

And don't forget about the amazing FanGeeks Party 2018 hosted by us on the one and only Las Vegas Strip! Our good friend, Lew Halboth from FanSets is going to stop by to tell you about all of the amazing pins that people will win at this year's party!

It's Episode 146 of Your Independent Star Trek Podcast, and it's a kick in the head, pally.

FIVE YEAR MISSION

We can’t possibly thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out–they’re writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960’s.

YEAR 4 IS HERE! Get the brand-new album from Five Year Mission RIGHT NOW at FiveYearMission.net

While you’re at it, you should also pick up Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock’s Brain!

Please show them some support and download all their music!

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This past weekend at San Diego Comic-Con, the brand-new trailer for Season 2 of Star Trek: Discovery was released--and was it ever amazing!

We'll examine this preview of what's to come and tell you what we hope it all means as we kick off Discovering Trek's second season with our Trailer Reaction episode!

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Music for Discovering Trek is provided by Five Year Mission.

They’re writing one song for each episode of The Original Series and their brand new album, Year 4, is AVAILABLE RIGHT NOW!

Find out more and download all their albums at FiveYearMission.net

Section 31.

The clandestine shadow organization appears from time to time to protect the affairs of the United Federation of Planets. It has existed since Starfleet's earliest beginnings, and now Luther Sloan has shown up to Deep Space Nine to recruit a new agent for a mission to Romulus...

Dr. Julian Bashir.

We'll look at this episode from DS9's final season and break it down for you! Plus, we'll have all the Discovery news from this past weekend's San Diego Comic Con.

It's all in episode 145 of Your Independent Star Trek Podcast, so beam on down!

FIVE YEAR MISSION

We can’t possibly thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out–they’re writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960’s.

YEAR 4 IS HERE! Get the brand-new album from Five Year Mission RIGHT NOW at FiveYearMission.net

While you’re at it, you should also pick up Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock’s Brain!

Please show them some support and download all their music!

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It is a contest as old as Star Trek itself. OK, well maybe it's not THAT old.

Once again, Dan Davidson will attempt to tame the behemoth that is Stump the Geek!

Dan will have to answer five questions of varying point values and he can't use any reference material. No websites. No books. No notes. He has to rely on the information in his walnut sized brain to answer these questions--and they are tougher than EVER!

After that, Dan will face the un-patented Double or Nothing Bonus Round! He'll wager everything in an attempt to be victorious!

Will he succeed? Check out this week's episode of Your Independent Star Trek Podcast to find out!

FIVE YEAR MISSION

We can’t possibly thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out–they’re writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960’s.

YEAR 4 IS HERE! Get the brand-new album from Five Year Mission RIGHT NOW at FiveYearMission.net

While you’re at it, you should also pick up Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock’s Brain!

Please show them some support and download all their music!

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In this bonus Summer Spectacular episode of Discovering Trek, Dan & Bill take a look at some of the news and developments ahead of Star Trek: Discovery's second season. Plus, we'll review what we know about Discovery's sophomore season and what we think it might lead to!

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Music for Discovering Trek is provided by Five Year Mission. They’re writing one song for each episode of The Original Series and their brand new album, Year 4, is available RIGHT NOW!

Find out more and download all their albums at FiveYearMission.net

It plays a central role in four television series and numerous films. We speak, of course, of the beloved Starship Enterprise and all her various incarnations!

Boldly going where none have gone before, the Enterprise helped us to discover the farthest reaches of the galaxy, and in this week's episode we'll take a look at this most storied ship in the Star Trek universe.

We'll look at the various incarnations and examine why this ship means so much to a lot of us.

Plus, lots of news and even some listener voice mails!

Beam aboard for this episode of Your Independent Star Trek Podcast!

FIVE YEAR MISSION

We can’t possibly thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out–they’re writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960’s.

YEAR 4 IS HERE! Get the brand-new album from Five Year Mission RIGHT NOW at FiveYearMission.net

While you’re at it, you should also pick up Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock’s Brain!

Please show them some support and download all their music!

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The fan favorite is back!

We return this week after an impromptu break (more about that in the outtake) with another installment of See It or Skip It!

Joining us to break down the third season of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine is our friend John Krikorian from the Trek Profiles podcast on The Tricorder Transmissions network of podcasts!

Plus, news on a shake up at Star Trek: Discovery and big time announcements about two incredible parties happening during STLV in August!

Join us on Your Independent Star Trek Podcast!

FIVE YEAR MISSION

We can’t possibly thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out–they’re writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960’s.

YEAR 4 IS HERE! Get the brand-new album from Five Year Mission RIGHT NOW at FiveYearMission.net

While you’re at it, you should also pick up Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock’s Brain!

Please show them some support and download all their music!

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Of all the relationships in Star Trek, perhaps none is as layered and complex as the one between Odo and Quark.

On one side, you have the lawful Odo who is responsible for ensuring the safety of one of the Alpha Quadrant's most strategic locations. On the other, you have Ferengi bar owner Quark (he's not a barkeep) who seems to turn every situation into gray area with his dealings.

It's an unlikely friendship and we'll dive in on it this week!

Plus news, and an announcement from Dan and Bill on their new venture in this week's episode of Your Independent Star Trek Podcast!

FIVE YEAR MISSION
We can’t possibly thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out–they’re writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960’s.

YEAR 4 IS HERE! Get the brand-new album from Five Year Mission RIGHT NOW at FiveYearMission.net

While you're at it, you should also pick up Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock’s Brain!

Please show them some support and download all their music!

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Few decisions in the Star Trek universe were more controversial than the announcement that there would be a new cast for movies featuring Captain Kirk, Mr. Spock, and the cast of Star Trek. This week, we'll look at that first film in what has become known as The Kelvin Timeline!

Directed by JJ Abrams, this movie went on to become a global success, bringing a new generation of fans into the Star Trek universe.

We'll discuss our reactions to the various announcements for this film--including the casting of the legendary Leonard Nimoy himself. We'll also look at the story and which elements we liked, as well as what things we might have liked to have seen changed.

FIVE YEAR MISSION
We can’t possibly thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out–they’re writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960’s.

YEAR 4 IS HERE! Get the brand-new album from Five Year Mission RIGHT NOW at FiveYearMission.net

While you're at it, you should also pick up Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock’s Brain!

Please show them some support and download all their music!

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There's always something to love in every episode of Trek and this week, we'll take a look at the episodes we like the least in a completely different light!

Introducing, "Say Something Nice!"

The rules are simple: take an episode you don't necessarily like and pick something you really enjoy about it. It could be a scene, or a production element, or a line, or even a performance. Anything that you think is a silver lining in an otherwise unlikable episode.

Joining us to find the best in these episodes is the most positive Star Trek fan we know: the Enterprise Extra! Jim Moorhouse from the Trek Ranks Podcast on The Tricorder Transmissions Network stops by to share his picks and talk about ours.

Which episodes make our list? Find out now!

Plus, we'll announce the four winners of the USS Enterprise NCC-1701-D from Eaglemoss Collections. Find out if you won and listen now!

FIVE YEAR MISSION We can’t possibly thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out–they’re writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960’s.

YEAR 4 IS HERE! Get the brand-new album from Five Year Mission RIGHT NOW at FiveYearMission.net While you're at it, you should also pick up Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock’s Brain!

Please show them some support and download all their music!

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This week, we take a look at one of the best episodes of Star Trek. Seriously, this is one you show someone who has never seen Star Trek before--it's that good. It's one we've wanted to talk about for a while and the time has finally come!

That episode is "Balance of Terror," from season one of The Original Series. We'll examine why this episode is so memorable--and how it made an impression on us at a young age.

Plus, lots of news including brand new Star Trek swag, news of a brand new Discovery comic from IDW, a special milestone for the Trek Geeks Podcast, and we'll announce the winners of two copies of Drastic Measures, signed by author Dayton Ward himself!

It's all in Episode 138 of Your Independent Star Trek Podcast, so beam aboard, Podfleet!

FIVE YEAR MISSION

We can’t possibly thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out–they’re writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960’s.

YEAR 4 IS HERE! Get the brand-new album from Five Year Mission RIGHT NOW at FiveYearMission.net While you're at it, you should also pick up Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock’s Brain!

Please show them some support and download all their music!

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The first two rounds of this epic struggle have been amazing and, this week on Your Independent Star Trek Podcast, we consider the final round of Sisko vs. Eddington with "Blaze of Glory" from Season 5 of Deep Space Nine!

It's been a contest of wills with each move being incredibly calculated by each man. Now. Benjamin Sisko must rely on the help of Maquis operative (and Starfleet prisoner) Michael Eddington to prevent an attack on Cardassia.

Can the attack be stopped in time before it starts a full scale war? Find out on this week's episode of Your Independent Star Trek Podcast!

Plus, Star Trek news and find out how you can win the USS Enterprise D from The Official Star Trek Starships Collection from Eaglemoss in this week's episode!

FIVE YEAR MISSION
We can’t possibly thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out–they’re writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960’s.

YEAR 4 IS HERE! Get the brand-new album from Five Year Mission RIGHT NOW at FiveYearMission.net and, while you're at it, you should also pick up Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock’s Brain!

Please show them some support and download all their music!

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Last week, we began our look at what we refer to as "The Eddington Arc" in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine--the final three episodes with Starfleet officer turned Maquis terrorist, Michael Eddington. In part 1, we looked at his betrayal of Starfleet and Benjamin Sisko in "For the Cause," and, this week, we look at the second act of this trilogy in the fifth season episode, "For the Uniform."

We'll examine the pursuit of Michael Eddington and the obsession of Benjamin Sisko and the lengths both men are willing to go.

It's the middle act of a great Deep Space Nine mini-arc this week on Your Independent Star Trek Podcast!

FIVE YEAR MISSION We can’t possibly thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out–they’re writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960’s.

Get ready, because their brand-new album YEAR 4 debuts THIS WEEK--on April 27, 2018! To prepare, get yourselves over to FiveYearMission.net and get your mitts on their entire catalog! You can get them all: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock’s Brain!

Please show them some support and download all their music!

This week on Trek Geeks, we begin a three-part arc examining "The Eddington Arc," and the conflict between Captain Benjamin Sisko and Maquis operative Michael Eddington!

We thought we knew who he was, and then Michael Eddington reveals his true colors in this pivotal episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. We'll examine this "Round 1" in the Sisko vs. Eddington struggle and discuss the two different betrayals Sisko experiences in this episode.

Plus, Star Trek Discovery news, the cancellation of Engage: The Official Star Trek Podcast, and a brand new sponsor all in this week's episode of Your Independent Star Trek Podcast!

FIVE YEAR MISSION

We can’t thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out–they’re writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960’s.

Get ready, because their brand-new album YEAR 4 debuts on April 27, 2018! To prepare, get yourselves over to FiveYearMission.net and get your mitts on their entire catalog! You can get them all: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock’s Brain!

Please show them some support and download all their music!

In this bonus episode of Discovering Trek, Dan & Bill are joined by New York Times Best Selling Author Dayton Ward to discuss his brand new Star Trek: Discovery tie-in novel, Drastic Measures!

Plus, we'll talk about some breaking Discovery casting news and tell you how you can win a signed copy of Dayton Ward's new book!

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Music for Discovering Trek is provided by Five Year Mission. They’re writing one song for each episode of The Original Series and their brand new album, Year 4, is coming soon!

Find out more and download all their albums at FiveYearMission.net

This week, the fan favorite "Stump the Geek" returns--and this time, it's bigger than ever!

Dan must answer TEN trivia questions using no reference other than his brain! No books, no internet, no notes, no lifeline of any kind! Plus, this time the stakes are even higher!

Instead of the patented "Double or Nothing Bonus," Dan will have to answer the brand-new "QUADRUPLE OR NOTHING BONUS!"

Will he be victorious?!

FIVE YEAR MISSION
We can’t thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out–they’re writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960’s.

Get ready, because their brand-new album YEAR 4 debuts on April 27, 2018! To prepare, get yourselves over to FiveYearMission.net and get your mitts on their entire catalog! You can get them all: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock’s Brain!

Please show them some support and download all their music!

Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country debuted in 1991 and it marked the end of the adventures from the cast of the original Star Trek.

A whodunit with political overtones, this movie was a great success, leaving many wondering why it was the last movie with Kirk, Spock, McCoy and the rest of the Enterprise crew. It was a film that performed well during a disappointing year at the box office and was also the only Trek movie to win a Saturn Award for Best Science Fiction Film.

This week, we'll take a look at The Undiscovered Country and talk about one of our favorite Star Trek adventures. Plus, we'll look at the Klingons and whether Chang may be among the best of them. We'll also examine the central questions this film brings up for us--like whether it stands the test of time.

Plus news on a Star Trek: Discovery panel at Wondercon, Saturn Award nominations for Discovery, and Star Trek Online players can now "send their ships" to get printed---it's all in this week's episode of Your Independent Star Trek Podcast!

FIVE YEAR MISSION

We can’t thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out–they’re writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960’s.

Get ready, because their brand-new album YEAR 4 debuts on April 27, 2018! To prepare, get yourselves over to FiveYearMission.net and get your mitts on their entire catalog! You can get them all: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock’s Brain!

Please show them some support and download all their music!

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This week, we take a look at the Star Trek: Voyager episode, "Jetrel," which is an amazing first season installment of the third live-action spinoff series.

Dr. Ma'bor Jetrel created a weapon fifteen years ago that was used against the Talaxians. 300,000 of Neelix's people--including his own family. Now, Jetrel has come looking for Neelix who cold be terminally ill with Metremia, and Jetrel has been working on a cure.

We'll talk about this standout episode from Voyager's freshman season and the incredible performances from both James Sloyan and Ethan Phillips and whether or not either character achieves any sense of redemption.

Plus, news on the Star Trek Cruise, the Star Trek Mission Crate, and William Shatner's tour screening Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan all in this installment of Your Independent Star Trek Podcast!

FIVE YEAR MISSION

We can’t thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out–they’re writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960’s.

Get ready, because their brand-new album YEAR 4 debuts on April 27, 2018! To prepare, get yourselves over to FiveYearMission.net and get your mitts on their entire catalog! You can get them all: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock’s Brain!

Please show them some support and download all their music!

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One of our most popular episodes is the "See It or Skip It" series where we rate an entire season of Star Trek and tell you which episodes you can check out or avoid entirely! We'll be making our way through Star Trek: Deep Space Nine in this 25th Anniversary Year and this week, we consider the sophomore season of the second live action spin-off series.

Joining us as Special Guest Geek "for the full hour," is none other than Andy Fark--the percussive force of our favorite band, Five Year Mission! He'll guide us through the entire season and even tell us how he rates each and every episode along with us!

How will this season rate? Check out Your Independent Star Trek Podcast now to find out! (Spoiler Alert: It's pretty FARKTASTIC!)

SPEAKING OF FIVE YEAR MISSION... We truly can’t thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are so grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out–they’re writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960’s.

Get ready, because their brand-new album YEAR 4 debuts on April 27, 2018! To prepare, get yourselves over to FiveYearMission.net and get your mitts on their entire catalog! You can get them all: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock’s Brain!

Please show them some support and download all their music!

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In the Discovering Trek Season 1 Wrap-Up Extravaganza, Dan & Bill are joined by special guest Ken Ray from Mission Log: A Roddenberry Star Trek Podcast to talk about the Star Trek: Discovery’s entire first season. We’ll look at some favorite moments from the season, discuss what we think the show might have done differently, and even give predictions for what we’d like to see in season two!

SPECIAL THANKS

Music for Discovering Trek is provided by Five Year Mission. They’re writing one song for each episode of The Original Series and their brand new album, Year 4, is coming soon!

Find out more and download all their albums at FiveYearMission.net

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Father.

Starfleet Captain.

The Emissary of the Prophets.

Benjamin Sisko is perhaps the most complex of the Starship Captains, and this week, we'll take a long look at why he's one of our favorite characters in all of Star Trek!

Plus, product news, an update on Five Year Mission's YEAR 4 album, and an incredible giveaway from our friends at FanSets.

This is one episode of Your Independent Star Trek Podcast that you won't want to miss!

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FIVE YEAR MISSION We can’t thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out–they’re writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960’s.

Get ready, because their brand-new album YEAR 4 debuts on April 27, 2018! To prepare, get yourselves over to FiveYearMission.net and get your mitts on their entire catalog! You can get them all: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock’s Brain!

Please show them some support and download all their music!

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4,000 people.

That's how many were executed at the directive of Governor Kodos of the failed Tarsus IV after a fungus destroyed most of the colony's food supply leaving 8,000 colonists to starve to death. Kodos ordered the deaths of the 4,000 so the other 4,000 colonists might live.

Among those survivors was James T. Kirk and, now, he's left with the task of figuring out if actor Anton Karidian is really Kodos the Executioner.

This week, we'll discuss this classic TOS episode and why it was one of Bill's favorites, even as a child. We'll talk about our favorite moments from this episode and examine the central question, "What, if anything, could Captain Kirk have done differently?

Plus, news on a brand new Star Trek merchandise portal on the world's biggest retailer, how William Shatner thinks he could be incorporated into Star Trek again, and listener voice mails in this episode of Your Independent Star Trek Podcast!

FIVE YEAR MISSION

We can’t thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out–they’re writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960’s.

Warp on over to their website at FiveYearMission.net and check out all of their fantastic albums! You can hear them all: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, the amazing Spock’s Brain! Plus, they’re wrapping up Year 4 right now!

Please show them some support and download all their music!

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This week, we examine an episode that foreshadows Starfleet's Prime Directive!

"Dear Doctor" was the thirteenth episode of Enterprise (later to be renamed Star Trek: Enterprise) and it presented an interesting dilemma for the Chief Medical Officer and Captain of the NX-01.

It's an episode that presents our characters with changing the evolution of an entire race and the potential ramifications. This is a fantastic episode of Enterprise and we'll tell you why we love it--and why it took us almost 17 years to rewatch it.

Plus, news about a brand new Star Trek game, STLV guest updates, and rumors on when Star Trek: Discovery might go before the cameras to start shooting their second season on Your Independent Star Trek Podcast!

FIVE YEAR MISSION

We can’t thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out–they’re writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960’s.

Warp on over to their website at FiveYearMission.net and check out all of their fantastic albums! You can hear them all: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, the amazing Spock’s Brain! Plus, they’re wrapping up Year 4 right now!

Please show them some support and download all their music!

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Man, has this guy been through a lot.

Ensign Harry Kim of the Starship Voyager. Operations Officer of the only Starfleet vessel in the Delta Quadrant. In seven years, he has seen a lot of things happen.

The problem is, they've happened to him. Harry could be the most abused character in the history of Star Trek and, this week, Dan and Bill will take a look at the oft-tortured and long-suffering ensign. They'll discuss some of the more creative ways he was tortured and consider why he wasn't promoted once by Captain Janeway.

Plus, there's news on a new book on TOS, award nominations for Star Trek: Discovery, a brand-new podcast from Dr. Trek, and we'll fondly remember DeForest Kelley who would have been 98 years old this week.

It's all in Episode 127 of Your Independent Star Trek Podcast!

FIVE YEAR MISSION

We can’t thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out–they’re writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960’s.

Warp on over to their website at FiveYearMission.net and check out all of their fantastic albums! You can hear them all: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, the amazing Spock’s Brain! Plus, they’re wrapping up Year 4 right now!

Please show them some support and download all their music!

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December, 1979.

Dan and Bill were both ten years old and went to see the first big screen adventure of the Starship Enterprise and her crew. It was a movie that made a lasting impression on them and, this week, they'll talk about it on Trek Geeks!

Star Trek: The Motion Picture ushered in a brand new era and second life for Star Trek. It's a movie that has generated a lot of discussion, and they'll talk about their perceptions of this film then and now.

Plus, STLV news, Discovery novel and ship news, and find out why Bill now calls Dan "Maestro" this week on Your Independent Star Trek Podcast!

FIVE YEAR MISSION

We can’t thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out–they’re writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960’s.

Warp on over to their website at FiveYearMission.net and check out all of their fantastic albums! You can hear them all: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, the amazing Spock’s Brain! Plus, they’re wrapping up Year 4 right now!

Please show them some support and download all their music!

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On January 3, 1993, Star Trek's second live-action spin-off series hit the airwaves and featured a completely different setting and mission!

Over the years, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine has grown in popularity and is finally getting the love and respect it so richly deserves.

This week, Bill and Dan consider the 25th anniversary of what has become their favorite Star Trek series by examining the pilot episode, "Emissary," and talking about the characters and relationships in this most different of Star Treks.

Plus, lots of Star Trek news, 2017 by the numbers, and Dan and Bill talk about not winning the Parsec Awards.

Journey with us to the Bajor Sector in Episode 125 of Your Independent Star Trek Podcast!

FIVE YEAR MISSION

We can’t thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out–they’re writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960’s.

Warp on over to their website at FiveYearMission.net and check out all of their fantastic albums! You can hear them all: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, the amazing Spock’s Brain! Plus, they’re wrapping up Year 4 right now!

Please show them some support and download all their music!

Last year, we resurrected a holiday we created: Shatnermas!

Back in 2009, Bill declared the first-ever Shatnermas on his Facebook page and it returns this year with a special focus!

We've each picked our five favorite clips with William Shatner's portrayal of Captain James T. Kirk to celebrate. There are so many great moments to celebrate the long career of The Shat–which Captain Kirk scenes are your favorites??

Happy Holidays from Trek Geeks and Merry Shatnermas, one and all!

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FIVE YEAR MISSION

We can’t thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out–they’re writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960’s.

Warp on over to their website at FiveYearMission.net and check out all of their fantastic albums! You can hear them all: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, the amazing Spock’s Brain! Plus, they’re wrapping up Year 4 right now!

Please show them some support and download all their music!

This week, we wrap up our year-long retrospective of Star Trek: The Next Generation with a look at the series finale, "All Good Things..."

Airing in 1994, it was the first true finale for a Star Trek series getting a chance to do something that TOS never did. Some have called it the best finale of all the Treks, and others the best finale of all time!

Bill and Dan will look at the episode and what makes it so great and see if it still holds up when compared to the other series finales.

FIVE YEAR MISSION

We can’t thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out–they’re writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960’s.

Warp on over to their website at FiveYearMission.net and check out all of their fantastic albums! You can hear them all: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, the amazing Spock’s Brain! Plus, they’re wrapping up Year 4 right now!

Please show them some support and download all their music!

This week, we continue to wind down our coverage of Star Trek: The Next Generation's 30th Anniversary with our final "See It or Skip It" episode of 2017!

Joining us for this fan-favorite episode is our great friend, Jason Inman of Geek History Lesson, DC All Access, and now also of the brand-new Jupiter Jet comic (available at comic stores nationwide and on Comixology)!

We'll run down the 26 episodes in Season 7 and tell you which ones you should absolutely see, and which ones you could probably do without if you had to. Plus, find out how YOU can be a Guest Geek on Your Independent Star Trek Podcast for a future See It or Skip It and support FIVE YEAR MISSION at the same time!

FIVE YEAR MISSION

We can’t thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out–they’re writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960’s.

Warp on over to their website at FiveYearMission.net and check out all of their fantastic albums! You can hear them all: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, the amazing Spock’s Brain! Plus, they’re wrapping up Year 4 right now!

Please show them some support and download all their music!

This week, we welcome our dear friend Vic Mignogna back for his record eighth appearance on Trek Geeks to discuss the series finale of his acclaimed fan film series.

"To Boldly Go, Part II" is the eleventh and final episode of Star Trek Continues and it is truly epic in every way!

Hear all the behind-the-scenes stories from the production of this episode--and some that will definitely stun and surprise you!

It's an episode that ranks right up there with the finest hours of Star Trek and we hope you'll join us for this amazing conversation!

FIVE YEAR MISSION

We can’t thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out–they’re writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960’s.

Warp on over to their website at FiveYearMission.net and check out all of their fantastic albums! You can hear them all: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, the amazing Spock’s Brain! Plus, they’re wrapping up Year 4 right now!

Please show them some support and download all their music!

This week, we travel back to 1987 and the episode that ushered in a brand new era for Star Trek fans!

"Encounter at Farpoint" was the first brand new Star Trek on television in almost twenty years and, we didn't know it at the time, but it was the beginning of 25 straight seasons of television across four different shows.

We'll look at this first episode of TNG as part of our TNG30 celebration. We'll tell you what we enjoy about this episode, as well as what we might have done differently.

Let's see what's out there in this 120th episode of Your Independent Star Trek Podcast!

FIVE YEAR MISSION

We can’t thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out–they’re writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960’s.

Warp on over to their website at FiveYearMission.net and check out all of their fantastic albums! You can hear them all: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, the amazing Spock’s Brain! Plus, they’re wrapping up Year 4 right now!

Please show them some support and download all their music!

This week on Your Independent Star Trek Podcast, we examine some of the most common complaints on Social Media regarding Star Trek: Discovery.

DSC is the first new Star Trek series in the age of Facebook, Twitter, and other social sites and it's been the subject of a lot of posts.

We'll look at the most commonly repeated complaints and break down why they're absurd. It's like Buzzword Bingo for whining and we're going to sort through the noise.

It's a discussion you won't want to miss!

FIVE YEAR MISSION

We can’t thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out–they’re writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960’s.

Warp on over to their website at FiveYearMission.net and check out all of their fantastic albums! You can hear them all: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, the amazing Spock’s Brain! Plus, they’re wrapping up Year 4 right now!

Please show them some support and download all their music!

This week on Your Independent Star Trek Podcast, we look at the newly released tenth episode of Star Trek Continues!

"To Boldly Go, Part I" is the first half of the two-part finale for the critically acclaimed fan film series. We'll break down our favorite elements of this episode and we'll talk about what it might mean for the final episode.

Then, we'll be joined by Star Trek Continues' creator and executive producer--our dear friend, Vic Mignogna. He'll bring his insight and some behind the scenes stories to the podcast.

It's a discussion you won't want to miss!

FIVE YEAR MISSION

We can’t thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out–they’re writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960’s.

Warp on over to their website at FiveYearMission.net and check out all of their fantastic albums! You can hear them all: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, the amazing Spock’s Brain! Plus, they’re wrapping up Year 4 right now!

Please show them some support and download all their music!

One of or most-requested episodes are our "See-It or Skip-It" installments where we rank each episode, and this week we continue the year-long celebration of TNG30 with Season 6 of Star Trek: The Next Generation!

Joining us to referee the chaos is our friend, Ashley Victoria Robinson, from The Red Shirt Diaries and the Geek History Lesson Podcast! Plus, we'll have the rankings and comments from our Official Facebook Group, Camp Khitomer, for every episode of TNG's penultimate season!

FIVE YEAR MISSION

We can’t thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out–they’re writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960’s.

Warp on over to their website at FiveYearMission.net and check out all of their fantastic albums! You can hear them all: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, the amazing Spock’s Brain! Plus, they’re wrapping up Year 4 right now!

Please show them some support and download all their music!

This week, Your Independent Star Trek Podcast returns with a look at one of the best "Reset Button" episodes ever.

You know, it's one of those episodes where things occur and then everything is taken back to an earlier time and none of the characters remembers anything that actually happened in the episode?

It's been used at various times throughout Trek, and this time, it's one of the best uses of the style.

We'll consider the episode "Twilight" from the third season of Star Trek: Enterprise and tell you why we love it. In fact, we'll just tell you right up front why you need to watch this episode and what makes it so memorable, no pun intended.

Plus, Discovery news, Star Trek Online news, and the 30th Anniversary of Star Trek: The Next Generation in this week's episode of Trek Geeks!

FIVE YEAR MISSION

We can't thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out--they're writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960's.

Warp on over to their website at FiveYearMission.net and check out all of their fantastic albums! You can hear them all: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, the amazing Spock's Brain! Plus, they're wrapping up Year 4 right now!

Please show them some support and download all their music!

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SPOILER ALERT

In the second episode of Discovering Trek, we’ll consider “Battle at the Binary Stars” with our guest Norman Lao from the Fandom Podcast Network!

We’ll look at the fallout from the first episode and tell you what we think the second installment might mean, as well as give you some predictions as to what we think could happen down the road.

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Music for Discovering Trek is provided by Five Year Mission. They’re writing one song for each episode of The Original Series. Find out more and download all their albums at FiveYearMission.net**

SPOILER ALERT

It's the premiere of Star Trek: Discovery!

In this debut episode of Discovering Trek, we'll examine "The Vulcan Hello" with our special guests Jim Moorhouse from Trek Ranks and Jeff Hulit from The Tricorder Transmissions.

We'll break down the events of Episode 1 and tell you what we think it means, as well as give you some predictions as to what we think might happen.

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Music for Discovering Trek is provided by Five Year Mission. They're writing one song for each episode of The Original Series. Find out more and download all their albums at FiveYearMission.net

Bill was watching BBC America recently and came across two Voyager episodes he'd never seen.

It was the season 7 two-parter, "Workforce," in which the crew finds themselves kidnapped by an alien race and put to work in their industrial plants. Their memories have been altered and they have no memory of the life they know.

We'll examine this episode in true Trek Geeks style and tell you the things we liked, as well as some of the things we didn't. Plus, we'll take a look at some central questions this episode raises for us.

Believe it or not, there's one aspect of this story on which Bill and Dan disagree! Find out what it is in this week's episode.

Plus, there's lots of news regarding Star Trek: Discovery, brand new pins from our friends at FanSets, and the very first installment of Discovering Trek: A Star Trek Discovery Companion has been released and you can subscribe right now!

All that and more in Episode 115 of Your Independent Star Trek Podcast!

FIVE YEAR MISSION!

We love FIVE YEAR MISSION and we can’t thank them enough for allowing us to use their music on Trek Geeks each and every episode. We’re huge fans and we hope you’ll become one, too–they’re writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960’s.

Warp on over to their website at FiveYearMission.net and check out each andevery one of their incredible albums! You can hear them all: Year One, Year Two, Year Three, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, the amazing Spock’s Brain! Plus, don’t forget that they are working on Year Four right now!

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This week, Dan puts Bill's Star Trek knowledge is to the test in a truly epic round of Geek the Stump!

Five tough trivia questions. (Well, more like tough for "Teen Jeopardy.")

One multi-part bonus. (Weeeellll...we'll see about that.)

Bill can’t use any reference materials of any kind–he has to rely on the knowledge in his tiny pea brain to answer the questions posed to him!

Will he be victorious?! I think we all know the answer to that but, still...find out on this week’s episode of Your Independent Star Trek Podcast!

5YM!

We love FIVE YEAR MISSION and we can’t thank them enough for allowing us to use their music on Trek Geeks each and every episode. We’re huge fans and we hope you’ll become one, too–they’re writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960’s.

Warp on over to their website at FiveYearMission.net and check out each andevery one of their incredible albums! You can hear them all: Year One, Year Two, Year Three, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, the amazing Spock’s Brain! Plus, don’t forget that they are working on Year Four right now!

PARENTS: The following episode of the podcast contains mature content and themes including an open and frank discussion on the topics of *suicide and self-harm which may be unsuitable for younger listeners.***

*Parental discretion is strongly advised.***

This week, we look at the sixth episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.

Captive Pursuit introduces us to the first visitor to the station from the Gamma Quadrant. He is Tosk and there's a lot he's not telling our crew.

This was an episode that demonstrated that DS9 could be every bit as much Trek as TOS and TNG before it, and there's a lot to discover in this story.

Additionally, this was the episode that literally saved Dan's life and we'll talk about the episode in that context as well.

We hope you will join us for this very special episode of Your Independent Star Trek Podcast.

DISCOVERING TREK

This episode also features a preview of the full-length Episode 0 of our brand new podcast, "Discovering Trek: A Star Trek Discovery Companion!"

Stay tuned after the end theme for our introduction to the new show and when you're done, head on over to DiscoveringTrek.com to find out more!

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Our See-It or Skip-It episodes are always fun, and this one is no exception!

This time, we'll take a good, long look at the 5th season of Star Trek: The Next Generation. With episodes like "Darmok," "Unification I & II," and "The Inner Light," there is plenty to talk about in TNG's fifth season!

Joining us for the fun will be "The Godfather of the Trek Geeks Podcast," Bill's long time friend, Dan Kregor of the Inside Podcast Network! (You have Dan to blame for introducing Bill to podcasting in the first place.)

He'll attempt to referee the chaos that is See-It or Skip-It, but that's always a monumental task when Bill and Dan are involved.

We'll have that, plus lots of news in this week's installment of Your Independent Star Trek Podcast!

This week we take a look at the ninth installment of the acclaimed web series Star Trek Continues, "What Ships Are For."

We'll be joined by STC's Creator/Executive Producer/Captain Kirk himself, our wonderful friend Vic Mignogna, to talk about this unique episode and some of the challenges presented by its production!

Then, we'll dive in on Episode 9 and we'll tell you why it stands up with the best of Star Trek!

Plus news, news, and more news on Your Independent Star Trek Podcast, so beam on down!

SPECIAL THANKS

Music for the Trek Geeks Podcast is provided by FIVE YEAR MISSION and we are can't thank them enough for allowing us to use their music each and every week.

They're working on their brand-new Year 4 album right now! In the meantime, head on over to FiveYearMission.net and get yourself their complete discography: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble With Tribbles, and Spock's Brain! We're huge fans of theirs and we know you will be, too!

STLV is the biggest Trek Family Reunion on the planet, and this week we're joined by family member Adam Drosin to talk about the big events of Creation Entertainment's Official 2017 Star Trek Convention in Fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada!

Plus--our Cosplay For Good campaign was a HUGE SUCCESS and we'll update the fund raising for the Nevada SPCA!

Finally, we're joined by our great friend Lew Halboth from Fan Sets to talk about their new line of pins for Star Trek: Discovery and we'll make a special announcement regarding Discovering Trek! You won't want to miss this, we guarantee it!

SPECIAL THANKS We can't thank Five Year Mission enough for all the amazing music they let us use on Trek Geeks!

They're writing one original song for each episode of Star Trek. The guys are hard at work on Year 4 right now and we know it's going to be amazing! Please head on over to their website at FiveYearMission.net and download all their albums--we know you'll become a huge fan, just like we are!

STLV has arrived and we're on our way to Fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada!

To celebrate this annual pilgrimage, we're taking a look at the 7th season episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, "Badda Bing Badda Bang!"

It's a fun episode that channels the old-time Vegas feel with a great heist!

Speaking of heists: we'll also take a look at the film that served as the inspiration for this fun holosuite caper, the 1960 classic, "Ocean's 11" starring Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr., and the rest of the Rat Pack.

Plus, we'll update you on the latest from Star Trek: Discovery including the programming for the upcoming series on the STLV schedule!

We'll also have a final look at the Cosplay for Good tote board--and the news is amazing! Our great friends Heather and Jeff from Shore Leave have come up with a really creative way to help us raise money for the Nevada SPCA during STLV and we can't wait to tell you about it!

It's all in Episode 110 of Your Independent Star Trek Podcast, pally! Join us!

We're joined this week by our great friend Enterprise Extra--Jim Moorhouse from the Trek Ranks Podcast and TrekRanks.com to consider the ten worst episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation!

Even bad Star Trek is worth watching, but these ones are at the bottom of our respective lists! We're following the Trek Ranks mantra of #NoWrongAnswers!

Which episodes will be on our lists? Listen to Your Independent Star Trek Podcast now and find out!

Plus, we've HIT OUR GOAL in the Trek Geeks Cosplay for Good campaign to raise money for the Nevada SPCA!! Skants WILL be worn! Bill will also tell us about an additional surprise now that we've raised $1,000! (We're not stopping there, though---find out what we have in store for STLV, you're going to love it!)

Plus, the folks at FanSets have announced a Launch Party in Las Vegas---and we'll be part of it! Get all the details now!

FIVE YEAR MISSION

We can't thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out--they're writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960's.

Warp on over to their website at FiveYearMission.net and check out all of their fantastic albums! You can hear them all: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, the amazing Spock's Brain! Plus, here is a little secret...they are working on Year 4 right now!

This week, Dan's Trek knowledge is put to the test in a truly epic round of Stump the Geek!

Five tough trivia questions.

One multi-part bonus.

Dan can't use any reference materials of any kind--he has to rely on the knowledge in his brain to answer the questions posed to him!

Will he be victorious?! Will he retain his crown as the reigning Stump the Geek Champion?!

Find out on this week's episode of Your Independent Star Trek Podcast!

5YM

We love FIVE YEAR MISSION and we can't thank them enough for allowing us to use their music on Trek Geeks each and every episode. We're huge fans and we hope you'll become one, too--they're writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960's.

Warp on over to their website at FiveYearMission.net and check out each andevery one of their incredible albums! You can hear them all: Year One, Year Two, Year Three, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, the amazing Spock's Brain! Plus, don't forget that they are working on Year Four right now!

SPECIAL THANKS

The Trek Geeks Delta was designed by Aaron Harvey. You can find him on Twitter @GeekFilter and please check out his podcast, "Saturday Morning Trek," on Trek.FM!

It is time for another fun filled See-It or Skip-It episode from your two favorite Trek Geeks! This week we will tackle Season 4 of The Next Generation and we are joined by fellow podcaster and good friend David Duncan from The Synthaholics Podcast! He will referee the discussion and make sure Bill and Dan stay on point! Last SIoSI we had pretty high marks for Season 3. Will Season 4 be just as recommended or will the percentages start to level out a bit?

In addition, the "Cosplay for Good" fundraising campaign is in full swing! The Geeks are raising money to help the Nevada SPCA, the largest no kill animal shelter in the Las Vegas and have the latest update on their progress. On the busiest day of STLV, they will be wearing skants from TNG Season 1 for a really great cause! They are getting close to their goal of 1,000.00 but still need your help!

It's all in Episode 108 of Your Independent Star Trek Podcast! This DEFINITELY is a "HEAR IT"!

FIVE YEAR MISSION
We can't thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out--they're writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960's.

Warp on over to their website at FiveYearMission.net and check out all of their fantastic albums! You can hear them all: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, the amazing Spock's Brain! Plus, here is a little secret...they are working on Year 4 right now!

Here’s a rundown of the Five Year Mission songs you'll hear in this episode!

Themes
The Cage – [Track 1] – Year One
The Trouble With Tribbles 6 – [Track 6] – The Trouble With Tribbles

Bumper Music
Court Martial – [Track 5] – Year Two
Hey, Kara! – [Track 1] – Spock's Brain

SPECIAL THANKS

The Trek Geeks Delta was designed by Aaron Harvey. You can find him on Twitter @GeekFilter and please check out his podcast, "Saturday Morning Trek," on Trek.FM!

"Let's make sure history never forgets the name...Enterprise!" - Jean-Luc Picard

Military Log - Podcast Date 7/4/17. It is considered to be one of the finest hours in Star Trek history. Almost every list of favorite episodes includes this one. It brings back a familiar face with the return of Tasha Yar and offers up an interesting moral dilemma! It is Yesterday's Enterprise and the Trek Geeks finally have the discussion they have hinted at for quite a while!

It is no secret that Bill is not a huge fan of this episode and today you will finally get all the details of why. While Dan admits he thinks it is a spectacular stand alone hour of Star Trek, he too has reservations about the ramifications of this episode in future seasons. It is an interesting discussion that may have you re-thinking how you feel about good ole NCC-1701-C!

Plus, there are tons of new details about Star Trek Discovery including a "set in stone" premier date, an old friend will be directing an upcoming episode and we finally get a Discovery panel at an upcoming convention!

Finally, the Cosplay for Good fundraiser to help the Nevada SPCA is in full swing! The Trek Geeks are raising money to help the largest no kill animal shelter in the Las Vegas area by wearing TNG Season 1 skants at STLV! With a little over a month to go before the convention, the guys have an update on how things are going so far.

It's all in Episode 107 of Your Independent Star Trek Podcast! Whatever you do, don't alter the timeline by not listening!

FIVE YEAR MISSION

We can't thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out--they're writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960's.

Warp on over to their website at FiveYearMission.net and check out all of their fantastic albums! You can hear them all: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, the amazing Spock's Brain! Plus, here is a little secret...they are working on Year 4 right now!

Here’s a rundown of the Five Year Mission songs you'll hear in this episode!

Themes
The Cage – [Track 1] – Year One
The Trouble With Tribbles 6 – [Track 6] – The Trouble With Tribbles

Bumper Music
The Galileo Seven – [Track 1] – Year Two
The Return of the Archons – [Track 6] – Year Two
The Naked Time – [Track 5] – Year One

SPECIAL THANKS

The Trek Geeks Delta was designed by Aaron Harvey. You can find him on Twitter @GeekFilter and please check out his podcast, "Saturday Morning Trek," on Trek.FM!

"Can you learn to see in the dark, Captain?" - Shinzon

It was a dark movie. Literally and figuratively. It ended up being the last of the Star Trek movies with the TNG cast. But was it a worthy finale??

This week, the Trek Geeks will give their take on Star Trek: Nemesis. Their memories of the 2002 film are not as positive as other feature films, and they will jump right into the reasons why this was a less than stellar big screen exit for Picard and his crew.

Prime Directive violations, dark sets, "tired" acting. This list goes on and on. But fear not, there are plenty of things that the Geeks liked, and they will get into those too!

Plus, perhaps the biggest announcement ever from our good friends at Star Trek Continues dropped this week! Also, a familiar face recently got to test out the new Star Trek Bridge Crew virtual reality game. What did she have to say?

In addition, if you are attending San Diego ComicCon or STLV, you may want to make some room for a new con exclusive Holiday Keepsake ornament! Finally, QMx is releasing a replica of a classic TOS piece of furniture and we have all the details for you!

It's all in Episode 106 of Your Independent Star Trek Podcast! We hope you'll join us as we raise a glass of Chateau Picard!

FIVE YEAR MISSION

We can't thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out--they're writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960's.

Warp on over to their website at FiveYearMission.net and check out all of their fantastic albums! You can hear them all: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, the amazing Spock's Brain! Plus, here is a little secret...they are working on Year 4 right now!

Here’s a rundown of the Five Year Mission songs you'll hear in this episode!

Themes
The Cage – [Track 1] – Year One
The Trouble With Tribbles 6 – [Track 6] – The Trouble With Tribbles

Bumper Music
Errand of Mercy - [Track 11] - Year Two
Awful Lot of Trouble - [Track 4] - Spock's Brain
The Return of the Archons - [Track 6] - Year Two

SPECIAL THANKS The Trek Geeks Delta was designed by Aaron Harvey. You can find him on Twitter @GeekFilter and please check out his podcast, "Saturday Morning Trek," on Trek.FM!

We listen to a lot of podcasts.

One of the ones we found last year was a fast-paced and energetic show called, "Two Guys One Trek." It's the journey of two friends through TOS: one who has seen it before, and the other who had seen every Trek series BUT the original. They think that Trek is best watched with a friend and we love going on this journey with them.

It's a fresh and unique perspective on the series that started it all--and it's so much fun! They've just released their entire second season where ever you download podcasts, but this week they're making a special appearance on Trek Geeks.

Join us as Ira Heinichen and Josh McClenney talk about why they started this podcast and we'll find out what episodes of The Original Series surprised them. Plus, we may iron out whether Josh was trapped in a cave throughout his childhood--the only possible reason he could have gone through all his time on this planet without seeing Kirk, Spock, and company. Good times.

Plus, there's some news on the Rio All-Suites Hotel for all you STLV attendees and there's finally a nationwide premiere date for the "Remembering Leonard Nimoy" documentary!

It's all in Episode 105 of Your Independent Star Trek Podcast! We hope you'll join us for some laughs!

FIVE YEAR MISSION
We can't thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out--they're writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960's.

Warp on over to their website at FiveYearMission.net and check out all of their fantastic albums! You can hear them all: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, the amazing Spock's Brain! Plus, here is a little secret...they are working on Year 4 right now!

Here’s a rundown of the Five Year Mission songs you'll hear in this episode!

Themes
The Cage – [Track 1] – Year One
The Trouble With Tribbles 6 – [Track 6] – The Trouble With Tribbles

Bumper Music
Within the Mainframe – [Track 5] – Spock's Brain
Arena – [Track 3] – Year Two
Colder in Russia – [Track 6] – Spock's Brain
The Trouble with Tribbles 4 - [Track 4] - The Trouble With Tribbles

SPECIAL THANKS

The Trek Geeks Delta was designed by Aaron Harvey. You can find him on Twitter @GeekFilter and please check out his podcast, "Saturday Morning Trek," on Trek.FM!

This is the 2017 Parsec Awards Submission for Trek Geeks: A Star Trek Podcast.

Today we submit for your consideration a portion of our 100th episode, “A Journey to Future’s Past, Part I: Beaming Aboard Star Trek Continues.”

It’s an NPR-style audio documentary detailing our visit to the set of the critically-acclaimed fan film in 2015. In this segment, we see the Bridge set for the first time and we also discover some complex emotions as we actually get to sit in the Captain's Chair.

We hope you enjoy this ten minute clip and we thank you for your consideration.

It's the most far-reaching concept in all of Star Trek--Starfleet's Prime Directive of non-interference in other cultures!

Every crew has had to contend with it in some form and, at times, even defy this guiding principle. In this week's episode, Dan and Bill will discuss some of the finer points of the Prime Directive and how it has impacted the Star Trek Universe!

Plus, they'll discuss some of their favorite Prime Directive episodes--and some of their answers may surprise you!

But wait--there's more! There's an update on the Cosplay for Good campaign to raise money for the Nevada SPCA--and find out how YOU can help the adoptable dogs, cats, and other animals at Las Vegas' largest no-kill animal shelter.

Then, there's news about Discovery toys and we'll observe the 35th Anniversary of the best Star Trek movie ever!

Episode 104 of Your Independent Star Trek Podcast is here and we hope you enjoy it!

FIVE YEAR MISSION

We can't thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out--they're writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960's.

Warp on over to their website at FiveYearMission.net and check out all of their fantastic albums! You can hear them all: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, the amazing Spock's Brain! Plus, here is a little secret...they are working on Year 4 right now!

Here’s a rundown of the Five Year Mission songs you'll hear in this episode!

Themes
The Cage – [Track 1] – Year One
The Trouble With Tribbles 6 – [Track 6] – The Trouble With Tribbles

Bumper Music
Amok Time – [Track 15] – Year Two
Obsession – [Track 11] – Year Three
My Directive Is Prime – [Track 10] – Spock's Brain

When we started the Trek Geeks Podcast two years ago, we compiled a list of names--those people we'd love to talk to on the show someday.

At the top of Dan's list was J.G. Hertzler--the actor who played General/Chancellor Martok in 25 episodes Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and appeared as two other characters on that series.

We are honored and humbled to welcome J.G. to the podcast this week!

We'll talk to J.G. about his time on the show and ask why he thinks that DS9 is enjoying such a resurgence now. We'll also talk about what it's like to work with Avery Brooks and also about his "The Left Hand of Destiny" series of novels featuring Martok!

We'll also find out who the better rapper is: J.G. or actor Robert O'Reilly who played Gowron!

Plus--we'll have an update on our Cosplay for Good campaign to raise money for the Nevada SPCA and we'll announce the winners of our Star Trek Cats giveaway!

It's all in Episode 103 of Your Independent Star Trek Podcast---Q'APLA!!

FIVE YEAR MISSION

Five Year MissionWe can't thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out--they're writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960's.

Warp on over to their website at FiveYearMission.net and check out all of their fantastic albums! You can hear them all: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, the amazing Spock's Brain! Plus, here is a little secret...they are working on Year 4 right now!

Here’s a rundown of the Five Year Mission songs you'll hear in this episode!

Themes
The Cage – [Track 1] – Year One
The Trouble With Tribbles 6 – [Track 6] – The Trouble With Tribbles

Bumper Music
Friday's Child – [Track 9] – Year Three
Hey, Kara! – [Track 1] – Spock's Brain
Catspaw – [Track 5] – Year Three

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In this special Supplemental Edition of Trek Geeks, Bill and Dan will react to the brand new trailer for Star Trek: Discovery which premiered at CBS' Upfront presentation on May 17, 2017.

Plus, hear about their newly-renamed Discovery podcast premiering this fall!

FIVE YEAR MISSION

Music for the Trek Geeks Podcast is provided by Five Year Mission! They're writing an original song for every episode of The Original Series and they're all amazing! Check them out today at FiveYearMission.net!

Back in 2003, Enterprise aired an episode featuring the Borg!

It was a controversial move among fans. The Borg weren't introduced until season 2 of Star Trek: The Next Generation--and event which wouldn't happen in the timeline for another 175 years or more. Still, the episode was based on the events of First Contact, creating both a sequel and a prequel.

This week, Dan and Bill dig in on this episode! We'll discuss some of Regeneration's finer points and discuss some key questions:

Was this episode was a mistake?
Did the crew of the NX-01 defeat the Borg a bit too easily?
Does this episode work as either a sequel or a prequel?

Plus, we'll announce a giveaway winner for our Brainstorm Gear and we'll tell you how you can still get in on the "Star Trek Cats" giveaway still going on in our official Facebook Group, Camp Khitomer!

That, and we'll announce our affiliate partnership with CBS All Access! If you plan on subscribing to that service to see Star Trek: Discovery later this year, you can now help us out directly!

There's lots to talk about in Episode 102 of Your Independent Star Trek Podcast and we hope you'll join us!

FIVE YEAR MISSION

We can't thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out--they're writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960's.

Warp on over to their website at FiveYearMission.net and check out all of their fantastic albums! You can hear them all: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, the amazing Spock's Brain! Plus, here is a little secret...they are working on Year 4 right now!

Here’s a rundown of the Five Year Mission songs you'll hear in this episode!

Themes
The Cage – [Track 1] – Year One
The Trouble With Tribbles 6 – [Track 6] – The Trouble With Tribbles

Bumper Music
Colder in Russia – [Track 6] – Spock's Brain
Amok Time – [Track 15] – Year Two
Errand of Mercy – [Track 11] – Year Two

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This week, we kick off our post Episode 100 journey with a fun discussion about the one and only William T. Riker, first officer of the Enterprise D and E. As the reigning champion of our First Officer Thunderdome Episode last year, we felt it was time to give the Commander the attention he deserves!

Not only will we dive into his past, his present and his future, we will do so with a very special guest! This week, Terilynn Shull from The G & T Show is with us to talk about her favorite First Officer. We are thrilled to welcome her to the show and we think you will agree - she has some very special love for 'ole Will Riker!

Additionally, we will give our thoughts to the response we have been getting from Episode 100 "A Journey to Future's Past, Part I" and maybe even give a little sneak peek into what Part II will bring later this year. Also, we discuss some great new details about casting for Star Trek: Discovery, will there be a Star Trek 4 in the Kelvin Timeline and William Shatner is ready to play Captain Kirk again at the ripe young age of 86!

It's all in Episode 101 of "Your Independent Star Trek Podcast" and we hope you'll join us!

SPECIAL THANKS

Music for the Trek Geeks Podcast is graciously provided by our friends, the band FIVE YEAR MISSION!

We can't begin to thank Noah, Fark, Patrick, Mike, and Chris enough for allowing us to use all of their amazing music for the podcast every week. Please, do yourself a favor and check all of their albums: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock's Brain! Plus, they are working on Year 4 RIGHT NOW! We cannot wait to hear what the guys have in store in this new collection of Trek Music Awesomeness!

Get yourself on over to FiveYearMission.net and get ALL of their music. We promise, you'll love it.

Here's a rundown of which 5YM tracks we used in this episode!

Themes
The Cage – [Track 1] – Year One
The Trouble With Tribbles 6 – [Track 6] – The Trouble With Tribbles

Bumper Music
Amok Time – [Track 15] – Year Two
Errand of Mercy – [Track 11] – Year Two

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A message from Dan Davidson, co-host of Trek Geeks: YOUR Independent Star Trek Podcast

"Not too long ago, oh about the time the Patriots were hoisting their 5th Lombardi Trophy, my illustrious Executive Producer decided to subject me to a "Superbowl Sized" Stump the Geek episode. I wasn't at the top of my game, however I fared OK. I told him that he would pay...and well, the time has come.

Ahhh Bill, my old friend. Do you know the Klingon proverb that tells us revenge is trivia that is best served cold? It is very cold....is spaaaaaacccccceeee."

On this Supplemental Episode, Dan rolls out another special edition of "Geek the Stump," where the tables are turned and Bill has to answer Trek related questions with a completely made up point system! Can Bill hold his own? Will Dan throw in a couple softball questions to make things easier on his best friend, or will he show no mercy to retain his title as ultimate Trek Geek Trivia Champion?

Find out in this special Supplemental Episode of Trek Geeks!

SPECIAL THANKS

We love FIVE YEAR MISSION and we can't thank them enough for allowing us to use their music on Trek Geeks each and every episode. We're huge fans and we hope you'll become one, too--they're writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960's.

Warp on over to their website at FiveYearMission.net and check out each andevery one of their incredible albums! You can hear them all: Year One, Year Two, Year Three, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, the amazing Spock's Brain! Plus, don't forget that they are working on Year Four right now!

Well, here we are. Who would have thought two and a half years ago when we started this incredible journey that we would be bringing you Episode 100 of the Trek Geeks Podcast. We could not be more thankful to each and every one of our listeners for making this happen. We are so grateful to all of you. For this wonderful occasion we felt we wanted to do something special and unique. It isn't everyday you celebrate Episode 100, so we wanted it to be something that is very near and dear to our hearts.

In November of 2015, we had the trip of a lifetime. Vic Mignogna, creator, executive producer and star of Star Trek Continues, invited us to Stage 9 while the cast and crew were filming Episodes 6 and 7. We were able to witness first hand what it was like to see an episode of Star Trek being made and we were able to walk the corridors of the U.S.S. Enterprise. We met so many wonderful people, we became friends with all of them, and most importantly we became family. It was an experience like none other so we wanted to share that experience with you.

We hope you enjoy our audio documentary of our experience on the set of Star Trek Continues in our super-sized Episode 100: A Journey to Future's Past, Part 1.

SPECIAL THANKS

Music for the Trek Geeks Podcast is graciously provided by our friends, the band FIVE YEAR MISSION!

We can't begin to thank Noah, Fark, Patrick, Mike, and Chris enough for allowing us to use all of their amazing music for the podcast every week. Please, do yourself a favor and check all of their albums: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock's Brain! Plus, they are working on Year 4 RIGHT NOW! We cannot wait to hear what the guys have in store in this new collection of Trek Music Awesomeness!

Get yourself on over to FiveYearMission.net and get ALL of their music. We promise, you'll love it.

It has been too long since the cast and crew of Star Trek Continues released Episode 7, so we have been waiting as patiently as possible for the latest adventure from our friends at STC.

As Nero would say, "The wait is over!" and we are thrilled that Episode 8 of this highly acclaimed fan production is now available. Released to fans over the weekend of April 1st, "Still Treads the Shadow" continues the story first told in the TOS episode "The Tholian Web."

While investigating an event horizon in an uninhabited system, the crew of the Enterprise are shocked to come across the U.S.S Defiant, thought to be lost in interspace over a year ago! The surprises don't stop there when it is revealed that the Defiant has a single passenger on board, and the condition and identity of that someone is what the crew least expected! We think you will agree that STC has once again given us an amazing episode filled with drama and awesome guest stars!

Plus, as a special bonus we are joined by The Captain himself, Vic Mignogna (in a record 4th appearance on Trek Geeks), to discuss this amazing story and the INCREDIBLE performance he gives in this episode.

It's all in Episode 99 of "Your Independent Star Trek Podcast" and we hope you'll join us!

SPECIAL THANKS

Music for the Trek Geeks Podcast is graciously provided by our friends, the band FIVE YEAR MISSION!

We can't begin to thank Noah, Fark, Patrick, Mike, and Chris enough for allowing us to use all of their amazing music for the podcast every week. Please, do yourself a favor and check all of their albums: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock's Brain! Plus, they are working on Year 4 RIGHT NOW! We cannot wait to hear what the guys have in store in this new collection of Trek Music Awesomeness!

Get yourself on over to FiveYearMission.net and get ALL of their music. We promise, you'll love it.

Here's a rundown of which 5YM tracks we used in this episode!

Themes
The Cage - [Track 1] - Year One
The Trouble With Tribbles 6 - [Track 6] - The Trouble With Tribbles

Bumper Music
Errand of Mercy - [Track 11] - Year 2
Awful Lot of Trouble - [Track 4] - Spock's Brain
Gotta Save Spock's Brain - [Track 7] - Spock's Brain

We get such great reaction to our See-It or Skip-It episodes, that we're back with a brand new one!

This week, we'll take on the third season of Star Trek: The Next Generation and joining us in the discussion is Amy Nelson from Earl Grey--Trek.FM's podcast dedicated to TNG! She's a die-hard TNG fan, and she's got plenty to say about our ratings for Seasons 1 and 2!

Will Season 3 fare better? Find out this week in Your Independent Star Trek Podcast!

Plus, we'll talk about some Discovery news, an update on the guest list at Creation Entertainment's official Star Trek Convention in Las Vegas, and the premiere of Star Trek Continues eighth episode!

All of this and more in Episode 98--RESTISTANCE IS FUTILE!

FIVE YEAR MISSION

We love FIVE YEAR MISSION and we can't thank them enough for allowing us to use their music on Trek Geeks each and every episode. We're huge fans and we hope you'll become one, too--they're writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960's.

Warp on over to their website at FiveYearMission.net and check out each and every one of their incredible albums! You can hear them all: Year One, Year Two, Year Three, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, the amazing Spock's Brain! Plus, don't forget that they are working on Year Four right now!

These are the Five Year Mission songs you'll hear in this episode of Trek Geeks!

Themes
The Cage – [Track 1] – Year One
The Trouble With Tribbles 6 – [Track 6] – The Trouble With Tribbles

Bumper Music
Colder in Russia – [Track 6] – Spock's Brain
Friday's Child – [Track 9] – Year Three

Well, as the 30th anniversary of Star Trek the Next Generation continues to ramp up, we thought it would be fun to have another great "which is the best of the best" discussion. With 178 episodes of TNG to choose from, we figured there will be a great mix of expected episodes, and possibly a few surprises!

But that's not all! Since we are doing another "ranking episode," it only makes sense to bring back is Mr. TrekRanks himself - yeah, yeah, the man who actually fired the phasers on the good ole NX-01, Mr EnterpriseExtra, Jim Moorhouse and we are thrilled he is joining us again for our TNG discussion.

As with our previous TOS rankings, we have followed Jim's lead from his website and listed our episode, followed by a short 5 word description, and then an ultimate hashtag comment for each choice. Below are the choices of Dan and Bill for their Ultimate Top 10, and you can see Jim's TNG rankings at www.trekranks.com/tng-ranks!

FIVE YEAR MISSION We love FIVE YEAR MISSION and we can't thank them enough for allowing us to use their music on Trek Geeks each and every episode. We're huge fans and we hope you'll become one, too--they're writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960's.

Warp on over to their website at FiveYearMission.net and check out each and every one of their incredible albums! You can hear them all: Year One, Year Two, Year Three, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, the amazing Spock's Brain! Plus, don't forget that they are working on Year Four right now!

These are the Five Year Mission songs you'll hear in this episode of Trek Geeks!

Themes
The Cage – [Track 1] – Year One
The Trouble With Tribbles 6 – [Track 6] – The Trouble With Tribbles

Bumper Music
Amok Time – [Track 15] – Year Two
Metamorphosis – [Track 7] – Year Three

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In our ninth Supplemental Episode, we provide an episode commentary for the "Miri" from The Original Series! Cue up this classic episode on your DVD, Blu-Ray, or even Netflix, and we'll tell you when to hit play. Then, sit back and enjoy our comments on one of our least favorite episodes!

Plus, we have special guests this week! Our wives, Sue Davidson and Kelly Smith, provide their opinions on this episode--and we guarantee you won't want to miss that!

It's our first installment of Trek Geeks Theatre, so get yourself a tall glass of something and endure this episode by listening to Your Independent Star Trek Podcast!

FIVE YEAR MISSION

Music for the Trek Geeks Podcast is graciously provided by FIVE YEAR MISSION! They're creating one original song for every episode of the original Star Trek series and we love them and their music. Please head over to their website to get all of their albums--we know you'll become as big a fan as we both are!

The passing of the baton.

In 1994, Paramount debuted the first of the movies to feature the cast of Star Trek: The Next Generation. It would serve as a bridge for the two generations of the franchise and do so in epic fashion!

...but did it?

Joining us to talk about this seventh Star Trek film is our friend Brandon-Shea Mutala from Trek.FM! He's the host of Melodic Treks and the co-host of Warp 5--and Generations is his favorite TNG movie!

Sadly, Brandon is outnumbered: Bill and Dan don't count this film among their favorites. We'll discuss the plot elements and the areas that we thought the film could have improved on, and we'll debate the personal Nexuses (Nexii??) for Kirk and Picard and whether they fit the characters.

Plus, lots of Star Trek news on the DS9 Documentary and a new release of the ST:TMP soundtrack on vinyl! Enter the Nexus with us and Episode 96 of Your Independent Star Trek Podcast! MAKE IT SO!

FIVE YEAR MISSION

We can't thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out--they're writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960's.

Warp on over to their website at FiveYearMission.net and check out all of their fantastic albums! You can hear them all: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, the amazing Spock's Brain! Plus, here is a little secret...they are working on Year 4 right now!

Here’s a rundown of the Five Year Mission songs you'll hear in this episode!

Themes
The Cage – [Track 1] – Year One
The Trouble With Tribbles 6 – [Track 6] – The Trouble With Tribbles

Bumper Music
Colder in Russia – [Track 6] – Spock's Brain
The Galileo Seven – [Track 1] – Year Two

Many of our listeners have made it clear that they LOVE our See-It or Skip-It episodes. We love doing them, so this week we decided to do something that may ruffle a few Tarkelian Bat feathers! We are going to give our take on Season 1 of the show that started it all: The Original Series!

How could ANYONE say that an episode of TOS is a Skip-It? Well you may be surprised to see what we think. Season 1 has a huge amount of episodes, 29 in all, and we will get the breakdown of each story-line, and give you our thoughts on why it is worth watching, or one that you can vaporize with your hand phaser!

To make things even more interesting, we are welcoming our good friend and Star Trek Continues Co-Producer, Kasey Shafsky to moderate the discussion! With three crazy TOS die hard fans involved in the discussion, things might get even more crazy than the Beta III Red Hour!

Plus, we have some amazing updates on the Deep Space 9 documentary "What We Left Behind," a new Klingon beverage may soon be joining us on the podcast when we record, and a touching tribute to our beloved Scotty, Jimmy Doohan, who would have turned 97 this past week.

So, sit back, grab your glass of Tranya and enjoy Episode 95 of Trek Geeks--Your Independent Star Trek Podcast.

FIVE YEAR MISSION

We love FIVE YEAR MISSION and we can't thank them enough for allowing us to use their music on Trek Geeks each and every episode. We're huge fans and we hope you'll become one, too--they're writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960's.

Warp on over to their website at FiveYearMission.net and check out each and every one of their incredible albums! You can hear them all: Year One, Year Two, Year Three, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, the amazing Spock's Brain! Plus, don't forget that they are working on Year Four right now!

These are the Five Year Mission songs you'll hear in this episode of Trek Geeks!

Themes
The Cage – [Track 1] – Year One
The Trouble With Tribbles 6 – [Track 6] – The Trouble With Tribbles

Bumper Music
Amok Time – [Track 1] – Year 2
Dagger of the Mind – [Track 10] – Year 1

This week we take a look at the two-part Star Trek: The Next Generation episode, "Chain of Command!"

Picard is captured and tortured by the Cardassians?
Riker is relieved of his duties?
Troi has to wear a standard uniform?
Data wears Command red?

This is perhaps one of TNG's darkest episodes, and we'll dive in and discuss all the aspects. Could this be a look inside the Obsidian Order?

We'll examine the central questions of this episode, too: We'll discuss whether Edward Jellico was a bad Captain, whether Riker conducted himself like a Starfleet Officer, and whether or not this is Patrick Stewart's best turn as Captain Jean-Luc Picard.

Plus--news on the DS9 Documentary, news on Star Trek Continues' 8th episodes (and the road to their series finale, new pins from our friends at FanSets, and a new premiere date for Discovery?? (Maybe the third time will be the charm!) "It's all in Episode 94 of Your Independent Star Trek Podcast" and we hope you'll join us!

FIVE YEAR MISSION We love FIVE YEAR MISSION and we can't thank them enough for allowing us to use their music on Trek Geeks each and every episode. We're huge fans and we hope you'll become one, too--they're writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960's.

Warp on over to their website at FiveYearMission.net and check out each and every one of their incredible albums! You can hear them all: Year One, Year Two, Year Three, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, the amazing Spock's Brain! Plus, don't forget that they are working on Year Four right now!

These are the Five Year Mission songs you'll hear in this episode of Trek Geeks!

Themes
The Cage – [Track 1] – Year One
The Trouble With Tribbles 6 – [Track 6] – The Trouble With Tribbles

Bumper Music
Return of the Archons – [Track 6] – Year 2
A Taste of Armageddon – [Track 8] – Year 2

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This week, we return with a favorite topic among listeners of Trek Geeks: SEE-IT OR SKIP-IT!

This time we'll focus on the much-maligned second season of Star Trek: The Next Generation and decide whether that season deserves the reputation it has. Starting with "The Child" and progressing all the way through the infamous "Shades of Gray," we'll tell you which episodes you should definitely see, and which ones you might be OK to just avoid entirely.

We'll be joined by fellow podcaster and Camp Khitomer member Rick Tetrault from the Simply Syndicated network of podcasts! He'll be tasked with keeping us on track and keeping the peace as Bill and Dan go head-to-head on their episode picks. (Poor guy!)

Plus, news on the DS9 Documentary and we'll discuss the new DS9 DVD box set in Episode 93 of Your Independent Star Trek Podcast!

GREAT JOY AND GRATITUDE!

We love FIVE YEAR MISSION and we can't thank them enough for allowing us to use their music on Trek Geeks each and every episode. We're huge fans and we hope you'll become one, too--they're writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960's.

Warp on over to their website at FiveYearMission.net and check out each and every one of their incredible albums! You can hear them all: Year One, Year Two, Year Three, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, the amazing Spock's Brain! Plus, don't forget that they are working on Year Four right now!

These are the Five Year Mission songs you'll hear in this episode of Trek Geeks!

Themes
The Cage – [Track 1] – Year One
The Trouble With Tribbles 6 – [Track 6] – The Trouble With Tribbles

Bumper Music
Colder in Russia – [Track 3] – Spock's Brain
Errand of Mercy – [Track 11] – Year 2

This week, we'll take a look at the fifth season cliffhanger/sixth season premiere of Star Trek: Voyager!

"Equinox" premiered in May of 1999 and told the story of a second Starfleet ship stranded in the Delta Quadrant, the U.S.S. Equinox, and its crew has been doing some very dark things to get home.

We'll discuss the events of this episode and some of the fantastic character moments and Captain Janeway's obsession with going after Captain Ransom and whether or not that was in character for her.

We'll also talk about the genocide committed by the crew of the Equinox and whether there was any possible justification for their actions. Plus, we'll look at whether Chakotay should have relieved Captain Janeway of her command in this episode.

Plus, we've got LOTS of news on Star Trek: Discovery including leaked photos and brand new casting information!

It's all in episode 92 of Your Independent Star Trek Podcast!

FIVE YEAR MISSION!

We love FIVE YEAR MISSION and we can't thank them enough for allowing us to use their music on Trek Geeks each and every episode. We're huge fans and we hope you'll become one, too--they're writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960's.

Warp on over to their website at FiveYearMission.net and check out each and every one of their incredible albums! You can hear them all: Year One, Year Two, Year Three, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, the amazing Spock's Brain! Plus, don't forget that they are working on Year Four right now!

These are the Five Year Mission songs you'll hear in this episode of Trek Geeks!

Themes
The Cage – [Track 1] – Year One
The Trouble With Tribbles 6 – [Track 6] – The Trouble With Tribbles

Bumper Music
Arena – [Track 3] – Year Two
A Piece of the Action – [Track 15] – Year Three

It's the biggest stage.

It's the ultimate competition.

It's a national past time.

Football? Heck, no! We're talking, of course, about the return of Stump The Geek and this time, it's Superbowl Sized! Dan will have to answer double the amount of questions in addition to one mega bonus.

It won't be easy, especially since some of the questions came from our Camp Khitomer Facebook Group!

Will Dan be victorious and bring home the STG trophy? Find out in this special supplemental episode!

FIVE YEAR MISSION! The Official Theme of Stump The Geek is "Miri," by our great friends in FIVE YEAR MISSION! Go and get their Year One album RIGHT NOW and hear the rest of the amazing tracks! They're writing an original song for each episode of The Original Series and every one of them is bound to become a favorite of yours.

Check out their website at FiveYearMission.net and show them some love! They may even be playing at an event in your neck of the woods!

With just 11 days before the start of a copyright infringement trial, Axanar Productions and Alec Peters announced they had settled the lawsuit brought against them by CBS and Paramount Pictures.

It was a case that had taken many twists and turns, ultimately revealing in court filings that the "Independent Star Trek Film" was out of money, having spent $1,400,000.00 with nothing to show for it.

Joining us to talk about the settlement is screenwriter and producer Carlos Pedraza--the principal behind AxaMonitor.com--the fact-checking and reporting that was created in the wake of the lawsuit against Axanar Productions and Alec Peters. He is also a former educator, Associated Press writer, and Fan Film Producer---three past lives which have all added a unique and wonderful perspective to his coverage of this whole mess.

We'll discuss what this agreement means for the beleaguered production and what will happen to the film itself. Plus, we'll discuss the potential ramifications for Star Trek fans who donated to the crowdfunding and what recourse they might have. We'll also pose questions to Carlos from our Official Facebook Group, Camp Khitomer!

SPECIAL THANKS

We can't thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out--they're writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960's.

Warp on over to their website at FiveYearMission.net and check out all of their fantastic albums! You can hear them all: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, the amazing Spock's Brain! Plus, here is a little secret...they are working on Year 4 right now!

Here’s a rundown of the Five Year Mission songs you'll hear in this episode!

Themes
The Cage – [Track 1] – Year 1
The Trouble With Tribbles 6 – [Track 6] – The Trouble with Tribbles

Bumper Music
Mudd's Women – [Track 7] – Year 1
The Trouble With Tribbles 4 – [Track 4] – The Trouble with Tribbles
Shore Leave – [Track 16] – Year 1

This week, Trek Geeks is back and we're celebrating our second birthday! We figured what better way to celebrate than to take a closer look at one of the best pilots of all the Trek shows!

"Enterprise" (without the "Star Trek") premiered in 2001 and it's first episode, "Broken Bow," took us back to a time before Kirk and Spock.

We'll take a look at this episode and discuss it's central themes, as well as some of the things that we think make it outstanding. We'll also examine some of the things that this episode might not have done as well as perhaps it could have.

In addition, we'll reveal the results of our Camp Khitomer poll on this episode and you'll see what kind of ranking our Campers give this series pilot!

Plus, lots of Star Trek: Discovery news and some unexpected developments in the Axanar case---it's all in Episode 90 0f Your Independent Star Trek Podcast!

SPECIAL THANKS!

We are incredibly grateful to FIVE YEAR MISSION for allowing us to use their music in our podcast each and every week. You really should check them out--they're writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960's.

Warp on over to their website at FiveYearMission.net and check out all of their fantastic albums! You can hear them all: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, the amazing Spock's Brain! Plus, here is a little secret...they are working on Year 4 right now!

Plus, we absolutely want to see them back as the House Band for this year's Star Trek convention in Las Vegas! Don't forget to let Creation Entertainment know you'd like to see them, too! Tweet them, Facebook them, email them...and be sure to use the hashtag #5YMSTLV2017!

Here’s a rundown of the Five Year Mission songs you'll hear in this episode!
Themes
The Cage – [Track 1] – Year One
The Trouble With Tribbles 6 – [Track 6] – The Trouble With Tribbles

Bumper Music
Colder in Russia – [Track 3] – Spock's Brain
Errand of Mercy – [Track 11] – Year 2

This year mark's the 30th Anniversary of Star Trek: The Next Generation and kicking off our celebration early!

We'll talk about the launch of the second Trek series--our initial thoughts when it was announced, our concerns, and we'll even confess to thinking the show would be a huge failure...

We've never been so glad to be wrong in our lives--especially considering that NextGen ran for 178 episodes!

Plus, we'll talk about our favorite and least favorite episodes as well as when we think TNG achieved legendary, must-see status!

Don't forget, there's news to talk about, too! There's a new interview with Star Trek: Discovery's Doug Jones!

We'll have a lot of TNG related content this year to honor this milestone anniversary and this look back is just the beginning.

FIVE YEAR MISSION We can never thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough for allowing us to use their music in our podcast each and every week. Please do check them out--they're writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960's.

Set a course for their website at FiveYearMission.net and check out all of their amazing albums! You can hear them all: Year One, Year Two, Year Three, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, the amazing Spock's Brain! Plus, don't forget that they are working on Year Four right now! Even more 5YM!

We definitely want to see them back as the House Band for this year's Star Trek convention in Las Vegas because it's not STLV without 5YM!! Don't forget to let Creation Entertainment know you'd like to see them, too! Tweet them, Facebook them, email them...and be sure to use the hashtag #5YMSTLV2017!

Here’s a rundown of the Five Year Mission songs you'll hear in this episode!
Themes
The Cage – [Track 1] – Year One
The Trouble With Tribbles 6 – [Track 6] – The Trouble With Tribbles

Bumper Music
Awful Lot of Trouble – [Track 4] – Spock's Brain
Court Martial – [Track 2] – Year Two

This week, we give 2016 one last look and talk about the biggest Star Trek stories of 2016!

Several weeks ago, we asked the members of our official Facebook group, Camp Khitomer, to vote on what they thought the biggest news items were over the last year. They've spoken, and we run down their list in this week's show!

Plus, we'll catch up on some of the things that happened during our Holiday Break, including huge casting news for Star Trek: Discovery and, if you stay through the end theme, you just might hear what happened when Dan and Bill exchanged Christmas presents this past weekend!

It's all in Episode 88 of the Trek Geeks Podcast--start your New Year of Trek off with us, won't you?

SPECIAL THANKS

We are incredibly grateful to FIVE YEAR MISSION for allowing us to use their music in our podcast each and every week. You really should check them out--they're writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960's.

Warp on over to their website at FiveYearMission.net and check out all of their fantastic albums! You can hear them all: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, the amazing Spock's Brain! Plus, here is a little secret...they are working on Year 4 right now!

Plus, we absolutely want to see them back as the House Band for this year's Star Trek convention in Las Vegas! Don't forget to let Creation Entertainment know you'd like to see them, too! Tweet them, Facebook them, email them...and be sure to use the hashtag #5YMSTLV2017!

As 2016 winds down, we thought we'd put together some special bonus content in the form of outtakes before we return with an all-new episode on January 3, 2017!

Many of you know that following the end theme of every podcast episode, there is an outtake--something that we talked about either immediately before or after recording that week's show.

Some of you have heard them, and some of you haven't, so we assembled a collection of all our clips from 2016 in not one, but TWO Supplemental Episodes of Trek Geeks! We had such great response to last year's Outtakes Special, that we doubled up on it this year, and we hope you enjoy it--and this second part is SUPER SIZED!

We hope that you all have the happiest of holidays and a safe and Happy New Year! We'll be back next week with our 2016 Year in Review episode!

SPECIAL THANKS

Music for the Trek Geeks Podcast is provided by Five Year Mission and we truly cannot thank them enough for allowing us to use their amazing music each and every episode!

Please head on over to FiveYearMission.net and check out their music. Seriously, if you listen to them, your Awesomocity Factor will increase like ten times what it is right now. We're big fans of theirs, and we want you to be fans, too. All your friends are doing it...you'll be cool...everyone will like you.

Plus, we really want them back as the House Band at Creation Entertainment's Official Star Trek Convention in Las Vegas in 2017. Please send a message to Creation and to CBS to let them know you would, too! #5YMSTLV2017

As 2016 winds down, we thought we'd put together some special bonus content in the form of outtakes before we return with an all-new episode on January 3, 2017!

Many of you know that following the end theme of every podcast episode, there is an outtake--something that we talked about either immediately before or after recording that week's show.

Some of you have heard them, and some of you haven't, so we assembled a collection of all our clips from 2016 in not one, but TWO Supplemental Episodes of Trek Geeks! We had such great response to last year's Outtakes Special, that we doubled up on it this year, and we hope you enjoy it.

We hope that you all have the happiest of holidays and a safe and Happy New Year!

SPECIAL THANKS!

Music for the Trek Geeks Podcast is provided by Five Year Mission and we truly cannot thank them enough for allowing us to use their amazing music each and every episode!

Please head on over to FiveYearMission.net and check out their music. Seriously, if you listen to them, your Awesomocity Factor will increase like ten times what it is right now. We're big fans of theirs, and we want you to be fans, too. All your friends are doing it...you'll be cool...everyone will like you.

Plus, we really want them back as the House Band at Creation Entertainment's Official Star Trek Convention in Las Vegas in 2017. Please send a message to Creation and to CBS to let them know you would, too! #5YMSTLV2017

With Star Trek's 50th Anniversary Year coming to an end, what better way to close it out than to look at the career of one of Trek's central figures?

It's undeniable that William Shatner has had an amazing career and done so many amazing things that we think he deserves his own holiday!

Back in 2009, Bill declared the first-ever Shatnermas on his Facebook page and now, he and Dan have turned this celebration into an eight day affair and reintroducing it on the podcast!

They've each selected one clip for each day of Shatnermas. Which ones did they pick? Listen in to find out!

There are so many great clips to celebrate the long career of The Shat--which ones are your favorites??

Plus, we'll talk some news and we'll have a special message for Terry Farrell all in Episode 87 of the Trek Geeks Podcast!

SPECIAL THANKS

We are incredibly grateful to FIVE YEAR MISSION for allowing us to use their music in our podcast each and every week. You really should check them out--they're writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960's.

Warp on over to their website at FiveYearMission.net and check out all of their fantastic albums! You can hear them all: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, the amazing Spock's Brain! Plus, here is a little secret...they are working on Year 4 right now!

Plus, we absolutely want to see them back as the House Band for this year's Star Trek convention in Las Vegas! Don't forget to let Creation Entertainment know you'd like to see them, too! Tweet them, Facebook them, email them...and be sure to use the hashtag #5YMSTLV2017!

Here’s a rundown of the Five Year Mission songs you'll hear in this episode!
Themes
The Cage – [Track 1] – Year One
The Trouble With Tribbles 6 – [Track 6] – The Trouble With Tribbles

Bumper Music
Arena – [Track 3] – Year 2
The Man Trap – [Track 2] – Year 1

"Dear Terry Farrell" Segment Silent Night
John Vallis
(johnvallis.co.uk)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

This week, we continue with our wind down of the celebration Star Treks 50th anniversary with one of the very best episodes of them all - "The Doomsday Machine!" As you may recall from our last episode, this one ranks #4 in Bill's all time favorite TOS episodes, while Dan had it ranked as his 3rd favorite. Any way you slice it, it is a PHENOMENAL episode and we will discuss all aspects of this classic as well as discuss the amazing remastering of the episode by Mike and Denise Okuda. We will also talk about the incredible performance by William Windom as Commodore Matt Decker, and what makes this episode so special for both of us.

But that's not all! In addition to the discussion about the giant, planet killing cornucopia, we have a lot of news to cover, including some awesome casting announcements for Star Trek Discovery! Three incredible actors have been announced as we are so excited with who they are! Plus, we are feeling pretty old with the two Star Trek Anniversaries that occurred recently, and did you know that Star Trek Timelines is making it even harder for Dan to be productive at work? How, you ask? Well you will just have to tune in to find out!

SPECIAL THANKS

We are incredibly grateful to FIVE YEAR MISSION for allowing us to use their music in our podcast each and every week. You really should check them out--they're writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960's.

Warp on over to their website at FiveYearMission.net and check out all of their fantastic albums! You can hear them all: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, the amazing Spock's Brain! Plus, here is a little secret...they are working on Year 4 right now!

Plus, we absolutely want to see them back as the House Band for this year's Star Trek convention in Las Vegas! Don't forget to let Creation Entertainment know you'd like to see them, too! Tweet them, Facebook them, email them...and be sure to use the hashtag #5YMSTLV2017!

Here’s a rundown of the Five Year Mission songs you'll hear in this episode!

Themes
The Cage – [Track 1] – Year One
The Trouble With Tribbles 6 – [Track 6] – The Trouble With Tribbles

Bumper Music
The Trouble With Tribbles 4 – [Track 4] – The Trouble With Tribbles
The Doomsday Machine – [Track 4] – Year Three

Well, as the 50th anniversary of the phenomenon known as Star Trek starts to wind down, we thought it would be a great idea to jump onto the "which is the best of the best" bandwagon. So, as our special tribute to the series that started it all, this week we rank our top 10 Original Series episodes!

But that's not all. Here to help us with this special episode, is Mr. TrekRanks himself - the man who actually fired the torpedoes on the good ole NX-01, Mr EnterpriseExtra, Jim Moorhouse! You can see his awesome rankings of all the Star Trek series at www.trekranks.com, and we are thrilled he is joining us for this TOS spectacular.

For this special discussion, we have followed Jim's lead from his website and listed our episode, followed by a short 5 word description, and then an ultimate hashtag comment for each choice. You can see our individual lists on the Trek Geeks website!

5YM!

We can't thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out--they're writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960's.

Warp on over to their website at FiveYearMission.net and check out all of their fantastic albums! You can hear them all: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, the amazing Spock's Brain! Plus, here is a little secret...they are working on Year 4 right now!

Here’s a rundown of the Five Year Mission songs you'll hear in this episode!

Themes
The Cage – [Track 1] – Year One
The Trouble With Tribbles 6 – [Track 6] – The Trouble With Tribbles

Bumper Music
Errand of Mercy – [Track 11] – Year Two
Catspaw – [Track 5] – Year Three

This week, we decided to tackle our all time favorite Star Trek series, Deep Space 9 with our signature "See-It or Skip-It" extravaganza! You would think that we love every aspect of every episode, but we think you will be surprised on what we say about the first season of this completely "not Gene's vision" series. From the Battle of Wolf 359 all the way through the season ending tension with the Bajorans, we hit every episode and give you our take on whether you should "See-It or Skip-It".

WIN STAR TREK BEYOND!

We're giving away a copy of the Star Trek Beyond Ultimate Blu-Ray Gift Set which is available only at Walmart!

To be eligible, all you have to do is share the episode pinned to our Facebook and Twitter with your friends, telling them why you like Trek Geeks!

For more details and official rules, go to http://trekgeeks.com/beyond RIGHT NOW!

We'll announce the winner in the episode of the Trek Geeks Podcast dropping on November 29th, 2016!

SPECIAL THANKS

We can't thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out--they're writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960's.

Warp on over to their website at FiveYearMission.net and check out all of their fantastic albums! You can hear them all: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, the amazing Spock's Brain! Plus, here is a little secret...they are working on Year 4 right now!

Here’s a rundown of the Five Year Mission songs you'll hear in this episode!

Themes
The Cage – [Track 1] – Year One
The Trouble With Tribbles 6 – [Track 6] – The Trouble With Tribbles

Bumper Music
Catspaw – [Track 5] – Year Three
Colder in Russia – [Track 6] – Spock's Brain
Return of the Archons – [Track 6] – Year Two

This week we focus on the greatest adversary Captain James T. Kirk and the crew of the Starship Enterprise ever faced! We speak, of course, of Khan Noonien Singh!

We'll examine the backstory of this genetically-engineered super human, look at his appearances in Star Trek and talk about the character's evolution from Space Seed all the way to Into Darkness! Plus, we'll also discuss some of Khan's other appearances in books and comics.

Plus, we'll give our picks for the actors we would have cast as Khan in Star Trek Into Darkness--and some of our picks just might surprise you!

All that and news--and did we mention we're giving away a thing--all in Episode 83 of the Trek Geeks Podcast! You'll want to chase us around the moons of Nibia and around the Antares Malestrom and around Perdition's Flame before you give this one up!

WIN STAR TREK BEYOND! We're giving away a copy of the Star Trek Beyond Ultimate Blu-Ray Gift Set which is available only at Walmart!

To be eligible, all you have to do is share the episode pinned to our Facebook and Twitter with your friends, telling them why you like Trek Geeks!

For more details and official rules, go to http://trekgeeks.com/beyond RIGHT NOW!

We'll announce the winner in the episode of the Trek Geeks Podcast dropping on November 29th, 2016!

SPECIAL THANKS Music for the Trek Geeks Podcast is graciously provided by FIVE YEAR MISSION and we can't thank them enough!You really should check them out--they're writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960's.

Warp on over to their website at FiveYearMission.net and check out all of their fantastic albums!

Here’s a rundown of the Five Year Mission songs you'll hear in this episode!

Themes
The Cage – [Track 1] – Year One
The Trouble With Tribbles 6 – [Track 6] – The Trouble With Tribbles

Bumper Music
Amok Time – [Track 15] – Year Two
Catspaw – [Track 5] – Year Three
Return of the Archons – [Track 6] – Year Two

They're the second in command on their respective ships, carrying out the orders of the Captain---they're the First Officers and they play a critical role in Star Trek.

In this week's episode, we'll take a look at the five First Officers to date and talk about several key areas where these individuals excel and, in the end, only one will be left standing!

Plus, we'll talk about the latest news in the Star Trek universe from our good friends at TrekNews.net, and we'll also tell you how "The Trial of the Century" went during the 24 hour fundraiser by the amazing folks at The G&T Show!

Five officers enter--ONE OFFICER LEAVES! Who will be left standing in Episode 82 of the Trek Geeks Podcast? Find out and LISTEN NOW!

SPECIAL THANKS

We can't thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out--they're writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960's.

Warp on over to their website at FiveYearMission.net and check out all of their fantastic albums! You can hear them all: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, the amazing Spock's Brain! Plus, here is a little secret...they are working on Year 4 right now!

Here’s a rundown of the Five Year Mission songs you'll hear in this episode!

Themes
The Cage – [Track 1] – Year One
The Trouble With Tribbles 6 – [Track 6] – The Trouble With Tribbles

Bumper Music
Mudd's Women – [Track 7] – Year One
The Trouble With Tribbles 4 – [Track 4] – The Trouble With Tribbles

This week, Dan and Bill deep dive into arguably one of the very best episodes of TNG, "The Pegasus!" Riker's past comes back to haunt him in the form of his former Captain, Admiral Eric Pressman. What is the secret they are both hiding from Captain Picard? Terry O'Quinn shows us why he is one of our favorite actors with his portrayal of the admiral with questionable intentions. Was he simply a "badmiral" or was he just "Lost" with his twisted sense of devotion to the Federation? Either way, you can see the beginnings of John Locke himself start to form with this unique character.

Also, this is a very Riker-centric episode and they discuss why it may be one of the best for the development of this character. Many relationships for Riker are put to the test due to the secret he is hiding and as a result he seems very unsure about the choices he is making! Plus we will discuss if using this episode as the reference point for the series finale of Enterprise was a smart move by the studio, or just an attempt to pull in some hard core fans for what would be the last episode of Trek for more than a decade!

In addition, it was a quiet week for Star Trek news, but there are always little tidbits floating around in the quadrant, such as the first guest confirmation for STLV51!

So sit back, grab a glass of Romulan Ale and get comfortable next to your little phasing cloaking device because it's all here in Episode 81 of the Trek Geeks Podcast!

SPECIAL THANKS!

We can't thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out--they're writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960's.

Warp on over to their website at FiveYearMission.net and check out all of their fantastic albums! You can hear them all: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, the amazing Spock's Brain! Plus, here is a little secret...they are working on Year 4 right now!

Here's a rundown of the 5YM tracks we used in this episode!

Themes
The Cage – [Track 1] – Year One
The Trouble With Tribbles 6 – [Track 6] – The Trouble With Tribbles

Bumper Music
Errand of Mercy – [Track 11] – Year Two
Colder Than Russia – [Track 5] – Spock’s Brain

One of the coolest ideas in Star Trek Timelines is the ability to have any single member of the Star Trek Universe as part of your crew. We are talking ANY character from any series, ship, timeline, universe, etc. That got us thinking. Who would WE pick for our ULTIMATE Crew? We break down all the main crew assignments in this "infinite possibilities episode". Heck, even waste extraction is discussed because Bill thinks that would be perfect for Dan!

In Star Trek news, perhaps one of the most EPIC and awkward pics in history was taken recently at Star Trek Destination Europe as almost two dozen Star Trek alums got together on the bridge of the Enterprise!

Also, time to fork over some quatloos or gold pressed latinum because the revised and expanded Star Trek Encyclopedia is now available and the reviews are overwhelmingly positive!

Finally, both Bill and Dan received some swag in the mail over the weekend. What did they get and who is more excited?

It's Episode 80 of Trek Geeks--beam aboard, won't you?

STAR TREK TIMELINES

Special thanks to our friends at Disruptor Beam--the creators of the Star Trek Timelines game--for letting us use their artwork in our album cover this week!

SPECIAL THANKS

We can't thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out--they're writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960's.

Warp on over to their website at FiveYearMission.net and check out all of their fantastic albums! You can hear them all: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, the amazing Spock's Brain! Plus, here is a little secret...they are working on Year 4 right now!

Here's a rundown of the 5YM tracks we used in this episode!

Themes
The Cage - [Track 1] - Year One
The Trouble With Tribbles 6 - [Track 6] - The Trouble With Tribbles

Bumper Music
Dagger of the Mind - [Track 10] - Year One
Metamorphosis - [Track 7] - Year Three

The Star Trek Encyclopedia, Revised and Expanded Edition: A Reference Guide to the Future

The year was 1998. Dan and Bill were working in telephone support jobs supporting stock trading software and 56k dial-up modems ruled the day.

One day at work, they got the bright idea to download the brand-new trailer for the third movie featuring the cast of The Next Generation--Star Trek: Insurrection! It took hours for the trailer to download and these two future Geeks looked forward to December.

Then they saw the movie.

The follow-up to First Contact didn't exactly overwhelm. It's been a long time since they've watched Insurrection, but the Trek Geeks will take a long look at this often maligned movie--and maybe even explain why it's really not as bad as people make it out to be.

In addition to elements of the movie that they liked (and didn't), they'll answer the central question that this movie raises: would it have been better served as an episode of NextGen?

It's a skin-stretchingly good time in Episode 79 of Trek Geeks--beam aboard, won't you?

SPECIAL THANKS

We can't thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out--they're writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960's.

Beam on over to their website at FiveYearMission.net and check out all of their fantastic albums! You can hear them all: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, the amazing Spock's Brain!

Here's a rundown of the 5YM tracks we used in this episode!

Themes
The Cage - [Track 1] - Year One
The Trouble With Tribbles 6 - [Track 6] - The Trouble With Tribbles

Bumper Music
Mudd's Women - [Track 7] - Year One
A Taste of Amageddon - [Track 8] - Year Two
Within the Mainframe - [Track 5] - Spock's Brain

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This past Spring, we asked the members of our Camp Khitomer group on Facebook to send us their questions for an "Ask Us Anything" episode!

Their questions were fantastic, but there was one we thought could truly be its own episode--we were asked to pick a series and recast the characters with different actors.

Challenge accepted!

This week we'll recast our favorite series, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, with an all new set of actors--and some of the selections may just surprise you!

Plus, we'll update you on the latest Blu-Ray release in the Star Trek universe and discuss a wonderful essay that highlighted our Trek50 episode!

We hope you'll join us for an entertaining discussion this week on the Trek Geeks Podcast!

TREKKING THROUGH PODCASTS

Read Brian Donlon's LinkedIn essay here:
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/trekking-through-podcasts-brian-donlon

SPECIAL THANKS

We can't thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out--they're writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960's.

Beam on over to their website at FiveYearMission.net and check out all of their fantastic albums! You can hear them all: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, the amazing Spock's Brain!

Here's a rundown of the 5YM tracks we used in this episode!

Themes
The Cage - [Track 1] - Year One
The Trouble With Tribbles 6 - [Track 6] - The Trouble With Tribbles

Bumper Music
The Galileo Seven - [Track 1] - Year Two
The Doomsday Machine - [Track 3] - Year Three

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This Episode of Trek Geeks is Dedicated to the Memory of Eric Cone

It quite possibly was the television event that forever changed history! On September 8, 1966 the very first episode of Star Trek was shown on NBC. It was "The Man Trap" and this week the Trek Geeks are ready to discuss the great Salt Vampire of M-113!

Bill and Dan will discuss all the interesting and quirky things about this episode. After watching it countless times over the last 40+ years, they certainly have a lot to say about this unique premier episode! Was that REALLY red blood on Spock's forehead? Why does McCoy have a virtual pharmacy in his bedroom? And how does Ole Salty know to speak Swahili to Uhura? And what's with that hand-plant in the Botany Lab?

In addition, they ask and discuss if hunting down the creature made this debut episode of Star Trek seem like every other space-themed tv show in the 1960’s where we kill what we don’t understand?

Also, in the news, get your microwave popcorn ready because Star Trek Beyond is coming to digital download and DVD soon, past guest Manu Intiraymi's project "The Circuit" has started their Kickstarter fund raising, and Adam Nimoy's "For The Love of Spock" is now available!

All this and more on what certainly is NOT the last of it's kind - it's Episode 77 of the Trek Geeks Podcast!

THANKS AND GRATITUDE! We can't thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out--they're writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960's.

Beam on over to their website at FiveYearMission.net and check out all of their fantastic albums! You can hear them all: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, the amazing Spock's Brain!

Here's a rundown of the 5YM tracks we used in this episode!

Themes
The Cage - [Track 1] - Year One
The Trouble With Tribbles 6 - [Track 6] - The Trouble With Tribbles

Bumper Music
(Gotta Save) Spock's Brain - [Track 7] - Spock's Brain
Within the Mainframe - [Track 5] - Spock's Brain

After a one week hiatus, the Trek Geeks are back in their podcast chairs and ready to discuss the latest amazing episode from Star Trek Continues.

Episode 7 of this highly acclaimed fan production tackles a very interesting and controversial topic that began almost 50 years ago with the final episode of TOS, "Turnabout Intruder." In "Embracing the Winds," we finally find out why female officers have never been in command of a constitution class starship! Additionally, we see yet another ship--the U.S.S. Hood--fall prey to a mysterious anomaly. We think you will agree that STC has once again given us an amazing episode filled with drama and awesome guest stars!

In addition to a spoiler-filled rundown of the plot, Dan and Bill discuss the myriad of Star Trek themed easter eggs in this episode and as always discuss whether or not it IS Star Trek!

Plus, there are lots of interesting news topics to discuss including the pushed back premier date of Star Trek Discovery to May 2017, the debut of Star Trek Online to Xbox One and PS4 consoles and we may even get to hear our beloved Majel Barrett as the computer voice in DSC and maybe even your mobile phone someday!

All this and more as Dan returns from Walt Disney World! "Happiest Place on Earth?" No way! That's right here, rejoining Bill in Episode 76 of the Trek Geeks Podcast!

SPECIAL THANKS

Music for the Trek Geeks Podcast is graciously provided by our friends, the band FIVE YEAR MISSION!

We can't begin to thank Noah, Fark, Patrick, Mike, and Chris enough for allowing us to use all of their amazing music for the podcast every week. Please, do yourself a favor and check all of their albums: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock's Brain!

Get yourself on over to FiveYearMission.net and get ALL of their music. We promise, you'll love it.

Here's a rundown of which 5YM tracks we used in this episode!

Themes
The Cage - [Track 1] - Year One
The Trouble With Tribbles 6 - [Track 6] - The Trouble With Tribbles

Bumper Music
Errand of Mercy - [Track 11] - Year 2
Awful Lot of Trouble - [Track 3] - Spock's Brain
Colder Than Russia - [Track 5] - Spock's Brain

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, STAR TREK!
A year in the making...

Last year, we began to ask listeners for their stories of the first time they ever watched Star Trek. Since then, we've been compiling stories from voice mails, SpeakPipe messages, emails, and live recordings at STLV50.

Today, we present them to you as our love letter and tribute to the adventures we all love so much.

We hope you'll all enjoy this tribute to Star Trek's 50th Anniversary. We truly can't thank those who participated enough. Your recollections have helped to make this episode a true love letter to Trek and certainly one to remember.

Happy 50th Anniversary to all of us!

SPECIAL THANKS!

Music for the Trek Geeks Podcast is graciously provided by our friends, the band FIVE YEAR MISSION!

We can't begin to thank Noah, Fark, Patrick, Mike, and Chris enough for allowing us to use all of their amazing music for the podcast every week. Please, do yourself a favor and check all of their albums: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock's Brain!

Get yourself on over to FiveYearMission.net and get ALL of their music. We promise, you'll love it.

Here's a rundown of which 5YM tracks we used in this episode!

Themes
The Cage - [Track 1] - Year One
The Trouble With Tribbles 6 - [Track 6] - The Trouble With Tribbles
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MAKE IT SO...OR DON'T!

It's been a long time since we delved into a season of Star Trek and gave our thoughts as to whether you should See It or Skip It, so we are back with the next round of SIoSI and TNG Season 1! Will we appreciate failed Holodeck programs? Will we ridicule giant jellyfish space creatures? Tune in and find out!

We are joined by our good friend and third or fourth best admin (out of 3) from our Official Facebook Group Camp Khitomer, Mr. Daniel Garcia. Dan is going to do his best to keep us in check and stay on target with our thoughts on all 26 episodes of Season 1! You may actually be surprised at the results as we tally up the scores of which episodes to watch, and which episodes to send out of an airlock!

Plus we will let you know about our good friends over at FanSets and their special pin which will only be available at Mission:NY this coming weekend!!

SPECIAL THANKS

We can't thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out--they're writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960's.

Beam on over to their website at FiveYearMission.net and check out all of their fantastic albums! You can hear them all: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, the amazing Spock's Brain!

Here's a rundown of the 5YM tracks we used in this episode!

Themes
The Cage - [Track 1] - Year One
The Trouble With Tribbles 6 - [Track 6] - The Trouble With Tribbles

Bumper Music
Amok Time - [Track 15] - Year Two
I, Mudd - [Track 6] - Year Three

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It seems like forever since we've sat down and recorded a standard Trek Geeks episode, and we're back with our wrap-up of the amazing 2016 Las Vegas Star Trek Convention!

We met so many amazing people during the convention, one of whom was one of our favorite podcasters: Norman Lao from Trek.FM and also the Fandom Podcast Network, where he hosts Blood of Kings: A Highlander Podcast!

Norm sits down to talk to us about his first-ever STLV and some of his cosplay! We'll talk about some of our favorite experiences, convention going, dressing the part, and even throw in a healthy dose of pop-culture references for good measure!

Plus, we'll play catch up on some of the things that have happened since our last pre-Vegas episode, we'll run through the latest Star Trek news from TrekNews.net, and we'll make a special announcement regarding a new podcast for you to enjoy in January 2017!!

We had a lot of fun recording this episode and we hope you'll enjoy it!

SPECIAL THANKS

We can't thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out--they're writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960's.

Beam on over to their website at FiveYearMission.net and check out all of their fantastic albums! You can hear them all: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, the amazing Spock's Brain!

Here's a rundown of the 5YM tracks we used in this episode!

Themes
The Cage - [Track 1] - Year One
The Trouble With Tribbles 6 - [Track 6] - The Trouble With Tribbles

Bumper Music
Awful Lot of Trouble - [Track 4] - Spock's Brain
Errand of Mercy - [Track 11] - Year Two
Return of the Archons - [Track 6] - Year Two

This will be an episode of Trek Geeks unlike any other!

Why is that you ask? Well, that's because it's largely hosted by two amazing podcasters! (Well, OK...ONE amazing podcaster and also John Champion.)

Return with us now to the Sunday of STLV50! Dan was off getting his DS9-themed tattoo and Bill was one of the invited panelists on the Roddenberry Stage for the Podcasting Summit, hosted by Mission Log!

Eight Star Trek podcasts were represented to talk about the focus of their respective shows, the challenges and rewards of podcasting, and how they determine success among other topics.

We can't thank the folks at Roddenberry Entertainment enough for allowing us to share the stage with so many amazing people and for making this audio available. It was a true honor to be included with such amazing talent.

We definitely encourage you to check out the podcasts of the assembled panel at their links below:

HOSTS

John Champion & Ken Ray
Mission Log: A Roddenberry Star Trek Podcast
http://missionlogpodcast.com

PANELISTS

Andi
Women at Warp
http://womenatwarp.com

Aaron Harvey
Saturday Morning Trek
http://trek.fm/saturday-morning-trek-home

Elijah
Priority One Podcast
http://priorityonepodcast.com

Terry Lynn Shull
The G & T Show
http://gandtshow.com

Bill Smith
Trek Geeks
http://trekgeeks.com

Lisa Guetzkow
TrekRadio.net
http://trekradio.net

Kayla Iacovino
Trek Movie Shuttlepod
http://trekmovie.com

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It's been a long time coming, but this day was inevitable.

We're on our way back to New England from Las Vegas, and we figured what better time to feature the return of listener favorite, "Stump the Geek!"

The rules are simple: Bill has created five trivia questions for Dan to answer and each one is worth a random point value. Dan is not allowed to use any reference material at all--no internet, no books, no notes--nothing! He can only rely on his memory and the information trapped in his wee brain!

If Dan makes it through all five questions, he proceeds to the "Double or Nothing Bonus Round!" Plus, in this special post-Vegas edition, there may be an added level of complexity.

Will Bill stump Dan? Find out in our fourth Supplemental Episode!

The second of our mini-episodes from the Official 2016 Las Vegas Star Trek Convention at the Rio All-Suites Hotel and Casino! We'll catch you up on what's been going on during our trip and talk a little bit about today's events!

It's the first of our Vegas Mini-Episodes! In today's update, we talk about our disappointment in the Leonard Nimoy panel, Dan's first ever cosplay as Guy Fieri, and the chaos of the Whoopi Goldberg appearance!

Plus, don't forget to check out our Facebook page tomorrow morning for another STLV Briefing!

Our countdown has finally ticked down to zero and we're on our way to Fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada for Creation Entertainment's 2016 Official Star Trek Convention to celebrate the 5oth Anniversary of the franchise we all love so dearly.

We're joined in this episode by our great friend, Adam Drosin, who we met at last year's STLV! We'll talk to Adam about his fandom, what made him decide to start going to conventions, and his plans for this year. Then, we'll all take a look at this year's STLV schedule and highlight the things we're really excited about--and the things you shouldn't miss!

In addition, we'll discuss our plans for social media on the days of the convention! You may not be albe to make it to Las Vegas this year, but we'll do our best to keep you all informed!

Our plane touches down in Las Vegas shortly, but you can listen to our STLV Preview in Episode 70 RIGHT NOW!

FIVE YEAR MISSION!

We're here in Vegas and so is 5YM to play for five straight days as the house band for Creation's 2016 Las Vegas Official Star Trek Convention!

We're excited to see them again and we are truly grateful to them for letting us use their amazing music for the podcast. Please support them and buy their albums! Plot a course over to FiveYearMission.net and check out all their tunes--and get yourself some cool Five Year Mission gear!

Here's a rundown of the 5YM tracks we used in this episode!

Themes
The Cage - [Track 1] - Year One
The Trouble With Tribbles 6 - [Track 6] - The Trouble With Tribbles

Bumper Music
Beam Down
Take a Ride

The long wait is finally over!

Star Trek Beyond debuted in theaters this past weekend and both Dan and Bill attended Thursday night IMAX 3D showings in their towns.

This week's episode contains nothing but spoilers, so if you haven't seen Star Trek Beyond yet, you should skip this episode for now.

After a discussion on the plot, we'll take a look at the aspects of Beyond that we really enjoyed, and those we didn't. We'll also examine whether this film reflects The Original Series, as well as where it falls in an impromptu stack ranking of all the Star Trek movies.

Plus, there's news out of San Diego Comic Con about the new Star Trek series coming to CBS All Access in January!

There's LOTS of new Star Trek in Episode 69, and we hope you'll join us!

FIVE STRAIGHT DAYS OF FIVE YEAR MISSION!

We can't thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out--they're writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960's.

Beam on over to their website at FiveYearMission.net and check out all of their fantastic albums! You can hear them all: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, the amazing Spock's Brain!

If you're headed to Creation Entertainment's 15th Annual Las Vegas Official STAR TREK Convention 2016, don't forget to check out their space in the Vendor's Room where they'll have some special STLV merch! Please show them some love and support them!

Here's a rundown of the 5YM tracks we used in this episode!

Themes
The Cage - [Track 1] - Year One
The Trouble With Tribbles 6 - [Track 6] - The Trouble With Tribbles

Bumper Music
Awful Lot of Trouble - [Track 4] - Spock's Brain

SPECIAL THANKS
Additional music for this episode was performed by Giancarlo C. Please check out his YouTube channel and see his full performance of the Star Trek movie theme below!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Gxhmdw1GOA

Last week, Paramount held a screening of Star Trek Beyond for the media and hosted a press event the following day.

TrekNews.net was there, and thanks to Laura Sirikul, we have the audio!

You'll hear Scott Mantz from Access Hollywood moderate two panels: one with the cast of Star Trek Beyond featuring Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Karl Urban and others, and one with the production team including producer J.J. Abrams, director Justin Lin, as well as writers Simon Pegg and Doug Jung.

It goes without saying that this audio contains spoilers of some nature, so if you haven't seen Star Trek Beyond yet, GO NOW! It opens today!

SPECIAL THANKS

Music for this Supplemental Episode was performed by Giancarlo C. Check out his YouTube channel and see his full performance of the Star Trek movie theme below!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Gxhmdw1GOA

It is certainly no secret how much we love the folks over at Tricorder Transmissions, and specifically Shore Leave! Heather, Jeff and the whole team are amazing and bring listeners awesome information about conventions each and every week!

As STLV gets closer and closer and the excitement continues to build, we felt this would be the perfect time to welcome Heather Barker and Jeff Hulit to the podcast to talk about Vegas and what we can expect in just TWO SHORT WEEKS!

We will discuss all kind of interesting details, from pre-registration to the "Cosplay Is Not Consent" movement!

Additionally, there has been some amazing Star Trek news this week including Star Trek 4 already in the works, the new Trek Series to be on Netflix (for some people), and Dan will be geeking out very soon as he starts to build his Mega Bloks Enterprise!

YOUR HOUSE BAND FOR STLV!

We can't thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out--they're writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960's.

Beam on over to their website at FiveYearMission.net and check out all of their fantastic albums! You can hear them all: Year One, Year Two, Year Three, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, the amazing Spock's Brain!

If you're headed to Creation Entertainment's 15th Annual Las Vegas Official STAR TREK Convention 2016, don't forget to check out their space in the Vendor's Room where they'll have some special STLV merch! Please show them some love and support them!

Here's a rundown of the 5YM tracks we used in this episode!

Themes
The Cage - [Track 1] - Year One
The Trouble With Tribbles 6 - [Track 6] - The Trouble With Tribbles

Bumper Music
Metamorphosis - [Track 7] - Year Three
The Galileo Seven - [Track 1] - Year Two
Within the Mainframe - [Track 5] - Spock's Brain

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One mistake can change everything.

That's the lesson learned by Ensign Harry Kim in the 100th episode of Star Trek: Voyager.

This week, Dan and Bill dive in on the episode, "Timeless," and discuss some of it's finer points. Make no mistake: this is some of the best material the writers ever gave Garrett Wang, and we'll talk about why.

Plus, we'll find out why this episode means so much to Dan, and why he almost selected it for his "one episode" in the Ask Us Anything we did in Episode 62.

We'll also talk about the latest news from our friends at TrekNews.net, including a brand new roller coaster, the Star Trek takeover of SDCC, and an update on the Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan BluRay Replacement program.

We promise not to crash land on a barren ice planet, so join us for Episode 67, won't you?

YOUR HOUSE BAND FOR STLV!

We can't thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out--they're writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960's.

Beam on over to their website at FiveYearMission.net and check out all of their fantastic albums! You can hear them all: Year One, Year Two, Year Three, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, the amazing Spock's Brain!

If you're headed to Creation Entertainment's 15th Annual Las Vegas Official STAR TREK Convention 2016, don't forget to check out their space in the Vendor's Room where they'll have some special STLV merch! Please show them some love and support them!

Here's a rundown of the 5YM tracks we used in this episode!

Themes
The Cage - [Track 1] - Year One
The Trouble With Tribbles 6 - [Track 6] - The Trouble With Tribbles

Bumper Music
Amok Time - [Track 15] - Year Two
Colder in Russia - [Track 6] - Spock's Brain
The Naked Time - [Track 5] - Year One

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As we in the United States celebrate Independence Day on July 4th, we thought this would be PERFECT time to discuss The Original Series episode "The Omega Glory."

Bill and Dan will give a run down of the episode, discuss what works and what doesn't work, as well as what they like and don't like.

Also, no discussion about TOS can go without Dan attempting to portray Captain Kirk, and this episode may have the most "Shatneriffic" speech in Trek history! Will Dan be up for the challenge?

Plus, in Star Trek news, an old friend returns to the Smithsonian Museum in Washington D.C for permanent display - and she looks BEAUTIFUL, Bryan Fuller has some interesting tidbits on the new Star Trek series, the Bluetooth device of the ages is now available, Mega Bloks releases the HUGE Starship Enterprise model on July 22nd, and Van Citters speaks (and we love what he says)!

We may even sneak in a couple of surprises! It is all here in Episode 66: The Omega Glory!

SPECIAL THANKS

Vegas and STLV50 are fast approaching and, before you know it, we'll be treated to five straight days of Your House Band for the Creation Entertainment's Official Star Trek Convention--FIVE YEAR MISSION!

We can't begin to thank Noah, Fark, Patrick, Mike, and Chris enough for allowing us to use all of their amazing music for the podcast every week. Please, do yourself a favor and check all of their albums: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock's Brain!

Get yourself on over to FiveYearMission.net and get ALL of their music. We promise, you'll love it.

Here's a rundown of which 5YM tracks we used in this episode!

Themes
The Cage - [Track 1] - Year One
The Trouble With Tribbles 6 - [Track 6] - The Trouble With Tribbles

Bumper Music
Obsession - [Track 11] - Year 3
Return of the Archons - [Track 6] - Year 2

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In this week's episode, we'll take an in-depth look at the new Fan Film Guidelines released by CBS last week!

These guidelines seem to change fan films as we know them--and they're all the result of one production's actions. For months, Axanar Productions has complained that there were no guidelines. Their constant complaining has prompted CBS to give them exactly what they wanted--and now all fan films will have to pay the price. Be careful what you wish for, right?

There are still a lot of unknowns in this process, but we'll examine the new rules as fans and what we believe they translate to.

Plus, there is a LOT of huge news in this episode: Blu-Ray returns, a new Star Trek Beyond trailer, RIHANNA...it's all in Episode 65: The Axanar Rules!

SPECIAL THANKS
There just aren't enough words to convey our gratitude to FIVE YEAR MISSION for allowing us to use their music in every episode of our podcast! They are a fantastic group of guys and we're excited to see them on stage at Creation Entertainment's 50th Anniversary Celebration at the Official Star Trek Convention in Las Vegas this August! Five straight days of Five Year Mission--we feel spoiled!

Prepare yourself, though--head on over to FiveYearMission.net and get ALL of their music. We promise, you'll love it.

Here's a rundown of which 5YM tracks we used in this episode!

Themes
The Cage - [Track 1] - Year One
The Trouble With Tribbles 6 - [Track 6] - The Trouble With Tribbles

Bumper Music
Colder in Russia - [Track 6] - Spock's Brain
Errand of Mercy - [Track 11] - Year 2

Dan and Bill pay tribute to Star Trek actor Anton Yelchin who was killed in a freak accident at his home on Sunday, June 19, 2016.

TRICORDER TRANSMISSIONS CROSS-OVER!

We're back with another episode of See-It or Skip-It this week, but this time we're taking on an entire series--but this time, it's something very different!

Star Trek: The Animated Series ran for 22 episodes between 1973 and 1974 on Saturday mornings, and it's one of the most debated and contested entries in the Star Trek universe. Jeff Hulit from The Tricorder Transmissions moderates the discussion as Dan and Bill give their vote on each episode from Star Trek: The Animated Series. Plus, they'll each answer the question on whether or not TAS is part of Star Trek canon!

It's an...wait for it...ANIMATED discussion this week on Trek Geeks and we hope you'll join us!

Many thanks to Kail Tescar from StarTrekAnimated.com for his cover art for the podcast this week!

SPECIAL THANKS

There just aren't enough words to convey our gratitude to FIVE YEAR MISSION for allowing us to use their music in every episode of our podcast! They are a fantastic group of guys and we're excited to see them on stage at Creation Entertainment's 50th Anniversary Celebration at the Official Star Trek Convention in Las Vegas this August! Five straight days of Five Year Mission--we feel spoiled!

Prepare yourself, though--head on over to FiveYearMission.net and get ALL of their music. We promise, you'll love it.

Here's a rundown of which 5YM tracks we used in this episode!

Themes
The Cage - [Track 1] - Year One
The Trouble With Tribbles 6 - [Track 6] - The Trouble With Tribbles

Bumper Music
Colder in Russia - [Track 6] - Spock's Brain
An Awful Lot of Trouble - [Track 4] - Spock's Brain
Errand of Mercy - [Track 11] - Year 2

Dan and I have just submitted our sample episode for the Parsec Awards! We decided to feature two clips: one with Vic Mignogna from Star Trek Continues discussing how Star Trek has actually saved lives--including Dan's--and one where Dan surprised me last year and announced he was going to STLV. Finalists will be announced in late July or early August!

This is the clip we submitted. It could contain one thirty second intro and two clips totaling no more than ten minutes with no edits to the content other than fade-ins and fade-outs.

You heard us right! It's time that you all learned a little bit about your gracious co-hosts, Bill Smith and Dan Davidson! Last week we asked our followers in Camp Khitomer (our fun-filled Facebook group) to ask us anything they wanted to know about us. All questions were allowed as long as they were PG rated.

Well, we had a bunch of questions come our way and we are going to share our answers with you on this weeks podcast!

Plus as an added bonus, Bill and Dan each have a question for one another that NEITHER has any idea about! Talk about being put on the spot!

Plus all the latest Star Trek news from our good friends over at Treknews.net including a really great giveaway of 2 copies of the new Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan Director's Cut Blu-Ray!

SPECIAL THANKS

There just aren't enough words to convey our gratitude to FIVE YEAR MISSION for allowing us to use their music in every episode of our podcast! They are a fantastic group of guys and we're excited to see them on stage at Creation Entertainment's 50th Anniversary Celebration at the Official Star Trek Convention in Las Vegas this August! Five straight days of Five Year Mission--we feel spoiled!

Prepare yourself, though--head on over to FiveYearMission.net and get ALL of their music. We promise, you'll love it.

Here's a rundown of which 5YM tracks we used in this episode!

Themes
The Cage - [Track 1] - Year One
The Trouble With Tribbles 6 - [Track 6] - The Trouble With Tribbles

Bumper Music
Colder in Russia - [Track 6] - Spock's Brain
Amok Time - [Track 15] - Year 2

In our second Supplemental Episode in as many weeks, we're joined by our great friend Vic Mignogna to talk about the latest episode from Star Trek Continues, "Come Not Between the Dragons!"

We'll talk about Captain Kirk's evolution as a leader, the creation of the Usdi character, and some of the challenges in shooting an eight foot tall creature. Plus, Vic will tell us about some of the reactions he's received in email regarding this amazing episode.

If you haven't seen Episode 6, please know there are spoilers in this episode and we do talk about specific plot details in this podcast. We hope you'll watch "Come Not Between the Dragons" and then come back for our conversation with the amazing Vic Mignogna!

SPOILER ALERT!

This week we take a super-sized look at the highly anticipated sixth episode from Star Trek Continues--Come Not Between the Dragons!

BE WARNED, THOUGH: This episode of our podcast is FILLED with spoilers! If you don't want to know what happens in "Come Not Between the Dragons," then stop now! We absolutely recommend watching this Star Trek Continues episode first before you listen to our analysis!

Then, come on back and listen to our analysis of the show and we'll even give you the ultimate verdict: "Is this Star Trek?"

Then, we'll be joined by our great friend and our first-ever guest on Trek Geeks, Michele Specht! We'll chat about this episode, talk some behind-the-scenes, and even discuss how everything that happens in the world is pretty much Dan's fault. (It's true.)

SPECIAL THANKS

There just aren't enough words to convey our gratitude to FIVE YEAR MISSION for allowing us to use their music in every episode of our podcast! They are a fantastic group of guys and we're excited to see them on stage at Creation Entertainment's 50th Anniversary Celebration at the Official Star Trek Convention in Las Vegas this August! Five straight days of Five Year Mission--we feel spoiled!

Prepare yourself, though--head on over to FiveYearMission.net and get ALL of their music. We promise, you'll love it.

Here's a rundown of which 5YM tracks we used in this episode!

Themes
The Cage - [Track 1] - Year One
The Trouble With Tribbles 6 - [Track 6] - The Trouble With Tribbles

Bumper Music
Catspaw - [Track 5] - Year Three
Errand of Mercy - [Track 11] - Year 2
Journey to Babel - [Track 8] - Year 3
Shore Leave - [Track 16] - Year 1

It's our first-ever Supplemental Episode and we examine the first full-length trailer for Star Trek Beyond!

We'll share our thoughts on the trailer and analyze some of the scenes, discuss our hopes for the film, and decide whether or not we think Beyond is starting to look like a Star Trek movie--especially after the first trailer didn't receive a warm reception from some fans.

They were the first adversary introduced in Star Trek and probably the alien race that's changed the most! We mean the Klingons, of course!

From their beginnings in TOS' "Errand of Mercy," they have changed so much--not only in appearance, but also in their society and lore. We'll break down some of the early history, talk about the changes, and even some of our favorite Klingons of all time! Plus, Bill finally relents on one Klingon. It's all in Episode 60!

[0:00] Show Open/Intro: Prelude to Axanar's Richard Hatch
[1:30] Bill Intros Dan
[7:09] THE KLINGONS!
[51:11] iTunes Subscribe & Review Info
[52:16] Five Year Mission Thanks
[53:27] Preview of Episode 61!
[55:41] COCONUT!

SPECIAL THANKS
There just aren't enough words to convey our gratitude to FIVE YEAR MISSION for allowing us to use their music in every episode of our podcast! They are a fantastic group of guys and we're excited to see them on stage at Creation Entertainment's 50th Anniversary Celebration at the Official Star Trek Convention in Las Vegas this August! Five straight days of Five Year Mission--we feel spoiled!

Prepare yourself, though--head on over to FiveYearMission.net and get ALL of their music. We promise, you'll love it! Here's a rundown of which 5YM tracks we used in this episode!

Themes
The Cage - [Track 1] - Year One
The Trouble With Tribbles 6 - [Track 6] - The Trouble With Tribbles

Bumper Music
The Trouble With Tribbles 5 - [Track 5] - The Trouble With Tribbles

Ever since the reboot of Star Trek took place in 2009, there have been polarizing opinions on the so called "JJ-verse" This week, Dan and Bill tackle this controversial topic and give their insights into what they like and what they don't like about this alternate timeline.

It seems that the majority of people that don't like this timeline are extremely vocal in how JJ Abrams "destroyed Star Trek". The Trek Geeks discuss those topics and bring up several facts about how these stories actually honor the original series on a variety of different levels! Is everything in this universe perfect? Heck no, and they discuss the things that rub them the wrong way, too.

[0:00] Show Open/Intro: Star Trek Continues' Cat Roberts
[1:30] Bill Intros Dan
[4:17] Listener eMail: Trey Womack disagrees with Bill on Trek III
[8:34] Listener eMail: HubcapDave asks us to clarify our comments on Axanar
[14:56] The News from TrekNews.net!
[25:58] iTunes Subscribe & Review Info
[27:22] The JJ-verse
[60:04] Trek50 Information
[62:05] Five Year Mission Thanks
[63:34] Preview of Episode 60!
[65:01] COCONUT!

This week, we take a look at the first season of Star Trek: Voyager!

It's no secret that Bill hasn't been the biggest fan of Voyager, and he's even attempted his own "Voyager Challenge" to finally get through the series. We thought it might be easier to discuss each season and decide which episodes that you should watch and which ones you can safely avoid in a new feature called, "See-It or Skip-It" and we'll take on the freshman season of Voyager first!

Debuting January 16, 1995, Voyager held great promise as the first Star Trek series to launch a television network. Its first season had sixteen episodes and we'll take a look at each one telling you if you should See-It (because it truly matters in the overall arc, there is important character development, or it’s just a phenomenal episode) or whether you should Skip-It (because it doesn't impact the overall story, it's a weak stand-alone episode, or it's just flat out bad).

Which Season 1 episodes will we love? Which ones will we agree on, and WHY? Eventually, we'll do this for every season of every series, but we start today in the Delta Quadrant where we'll be keeping a strict accounting of the photon torpedoes and paying close attention to the level of suffering endured by Ensign Harry Kim. (We're willing to bet it's more than Miles O'Brien, but time will tell!)

Plus, we'll talk about the latest news in the Star Trek universe from our friends at TrekNews.net, and don't forget about our iTunes Review Giveaway where you could win a $25 gift card to Amazon.com just for writing a review!

It's Episode 58 and you most definitely should NOT "Skip-It!"

This week on Trek Geeks, we take a look at what could possibly be the greatest adversary the Federation has ever faced--The Dominion!

More menacing than the Borg.

More dangerous than the Klingon or Romulan Empires.

More evil than the dreaded Aquatic or Arboreal Xindi.

From the introduction of the Jem'Hadar in Season 2 of Deep Space Nine, they would play a major role in the series through the finale, we'll discuss the far-reaching hand of the Founders and the Dominion!

We'll talk about the aspects of the Founders, the Vorta, and the Jem'Hadar we appreciated the most--as well as some pretty big inconsistencies that we've always wondered about.

In addition, we'll take a look at some of our favorite moments through out the Dominion story arc--plus, you'll learn what Dan thought the name of "The Great Link" was when he first heard it!

Plus, we'll discuss The News from TrekNews.net, and we'll announce some great news for Android phone users regarding Google Play!

We can vouch for the loyalty of these Geeks--receive this reward from them, may it keep you entertained!

Note: On Saturday, 4/23/16, this week's episode was made available at 11:00AM EDT. Shortly after the release, we pulled the episode due to additional information we received that not ALL fan film productions had received calls from CBS. We felt that as a result of this information we did not want the post to be misleading, and so a rewrite of the podcast post information was needed. There is no change to the actual interview with Tommy Kraft. The problem isn't with what Tommy said, it's in what we wrote and we didn't consider possible negative effects. We sincerely apologize to all of the other productions.

To reiterate: As of now, all of the other fan film productions have NOT received calls from CBS strongly suggesting they shut down and we didn't want to cause a problem for any production out there with what we said.

Last week we setup an interview with today’s guest to discuss what would have been the launch of the crowdfunding campaign for the sequel to the immensely popular online film, "Star Trek - Horizon". At just shy of 1 million views since late February, Horizon took the world by storm and as a result got the creative juices flowing for a sequel. Federation Rising was going to be the title for the project and Tommy Kraft was going to once again take Star Trek Fan Productions to a new level with an amazing story and amazing guest stars, while respecting the rules of the beloved franchise.

We say that all in the past tense because Tommy received a call from CBS, strongly advising him to halt those plans. Bill Burke, Senior Vice President of Marketing at CBS Consumer Products even went so far as to specifically state that this "request" was a direct result of the legal issues going on with Axanar – that once "professional film production" that now is curiously being touted only as a "fan film" once the heat was turned up.

Even with the whirlwind of disappointing events, Tommy was gracious enough to join us and discuss what happened and what this could possibly mean for fan made Star Trek productions.

But even with all the bad news, Tommy is already moving forward with an ambitious new project that he is very excited to discuss. And we think you will love it! Additionally, we cannot thank Tommy enough for his professionalism and his demeanor while dealing with a situation such as this. He is a true class act and other productions could learn alot from how to handle situations like this!

After the conversation with Tommy, Dan and Bill will discuss the fallout and their reactions – and its safe to say that Dan is mad as hell and he isn’t going to take it anymore!

#ThanksAxanar

"IT WAS THE WORST OF TIMES...

...it was the worst of times. Message, Spock?"

"None that I am conscious of, except of course, these movies sucked. Surely, the worst of times."

This week on Trek Geeks, Dan and Bill tackle what they think are the worst of the Star Trek movies!

It isn't always rainbows and unicorns and eternal happiness when it comes to good Trek stories and today's discussion focuses on the the ones that they would both like to flush down the Trek toilet!

Once their lists have been revealed and discussed, it is THUNDERDOME time as they go head to head for the ultimate Star Trek Toilet Trophy for Worst Trek Film EVER!

Plus, from our friends at TrekNews.net, we can look forward to a new BluRay of ST:TWOK, a new ST:BEYOND trailer, and some rumors about the new CBS ALL ACCESS Star Trek series, set for launch in January 2017. Also, we have a special favor to ask of the listeners of our podcast--and you could win $25 as a result!

And what's this? A special message from Balok? Well then, sit! Be comfortable!

The conversation may be about the worst, but you will have the BEST time tuning into this week's episode!

Introducing Lido Deck: A Love Boat Podcast! The definitive podcast for the classic television series!

With every episode, we'll look at every guest star, every port of call, and every delicious cocktail that Isaac can serve! Join your hosts John Champion, Bill Smith, and Dan Davidson for an examination of the messages, morals, and meanings of the voyages of the Pacific Princess!

Welcome aboard, it's LOVE!

Episode 1: "The Captain & the Lady/One if by Land/Centerfold"
Original Airdate: September 24, 1977
Podcast Release Date: April 1, 2016

SPECIAL THANKS
Thank you to Heather Bishop for being our Cruise Director for Lido Deck! You can hear her middays on WZID.com and Coast931.com!

MUSIC CREDITS
"Stringed Disco," "Aurea Carmina," and "Who Likes to Party" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

As Bill was gallivanting on an awe inspiring Tattoo Trek to Las Vegas, Dan decided that this week would be a great time to discuss one of the best episodes in Star Trek History: Deep Space Nine's "Far Beyond the Stars", and when Bill returned, he wholeheartedly agreed!

Star Trek has always been about facing "issues of the day" head on, and this episode is the PERFECT example of just that. From the incredible acting, to Avery Brooks' amazing directing, to the ugly truth about racism and bigotry, this episode is considered by fans and cast alike as one of the greatest.

We discuss all the things that we loved about the episode as well as a couple of things that we actually didn't like. This kind of episode can really cause some intense discussion because of the subject matter, and our discussion is no exception!

In addition, we announce the winners of our Star Trek Timelines Poster contest, discuss or trip to Boston to see Star Trek: The Ultimate Voyage and what we think of the announcement that Star Trek The Animated Series is coming to Blu-Ray. Wait...what?

So sit back, relax and enjoy Episode 53 of Trek Geeks - A Star Trek Podcast! It isn't a dream! It is REAAAAAAAAAALLLLLL! It's REAAAALLLLLLLLL! It is REALLLLLLLLLLLLLL!

It is amazing that Star Trek: Horizon has been viewed on YouTube over 500,000 times since its debut less than four weeks ago! What is even more amazing is that Captain Harrison Hawke himself, Paul Lang and Horizon mastermind, Tommy Kraft both join us on this week's podcast for another great Horizon discussion.

It is truly amazing to Bill and Dan that this film has such amazing "Hollywood" quality knowing that 95% of the film was "green-screened." Paul discusses what is was like to have the Captain's Chair be the ONLY physical piece of the bridge, what it was like to do walking scenes--literally using a treadmill--as well as many other interesting filming tidbits for this online phenomenon.

Later in the show, when Tommy joins us, we get an idea of why he chose the Enterprise time frame for this epic story, and what it was like trying to pull together all the cast to get filming during a cold Michigan winter. Hearing from the man himself on his vision and idea for this story is something you do not want to miss.

This week, Bill and Dan are joined by their good friend, Vic Mignogna from Star Trek Continues!

Vic comes by to talk about the latest crowdfunding campaign for his award-winning series, "To Boldly Indiegogo!" Over the next two months, STC hopes to raise $350,000 which will help them finish their seventh episode, as well as provide funding for three more installments!

In addition, we'll talk about the state of fan films in the wake of litigation taken by CBS and how that may affect the crowdfunding landscape. We'll also chat about "The White Iris," the perks for the current crowdfunding campaign, and we'll have a couple of questions from our Camp Khitomer group on Facebook! He'll even have an exclusive tidbit for our Trek Geeks listeners regarding their upcoming sixth episode, "Come Not Between the Dragons!"

Plus, we'll cover some Star Trek news including:

Two blockbuster guests announced for STLV in August
Dan's guest appearance on The Tricorder Transmissions' Shore Leave Podcast

PARENTAL ADVISORY: This week's episode has some serious conversation around how Star Trek has actually helped prevent suicide. Some of the discussion may be intense for younger listeners.

...it's a Dyson Sphere!

This week, the Trek Geeks take on an episode considered beloved by Star Trek fans all over the globe--"Relics," from Star Trek: The Next Generation.

The Starship Enterprise discovers a Federation ship that crashed on a Dyson sphere more than seventy-five years ago. On board, there's a single survivor suspended in the transporter buffer--none other than Captain Montgomery Scott.

Scotty became the third series regular from The Original Series to cross paths with the Next Generation crew and it was a welcome sight when this episode debuted in 1992.

Since that time, the Trek Geeks have taken a more critical view of this story. They'll talk about the things they liked, but they'll also examine the areas where they feel this episode did a disservice to the character of Montgomery Scott.

It's a potentially unpopular view on an incredibly popular story in this, the 50th episode of Trek Geeks!

PLUS--Mike Rittenhouse and Andy F ark from FIVE YEAR MISSION beam down with a very special announcement!

SPOILER ALERT!

The wait is finally over--the long-awaited fan film, Star Trek - Horizon, has been released to the Internet a full two days earlier than announced!

Created by a single filmmaker as a personal passion project and love letter to Star Trek: Enterprise, Horizon had a budget of only $50,000. Pre-production on the movie began in December of 2012 and this three-year-long odyssey concluded this past week.

It's been a long road, getting from there to here, and the response has been amazing.

Dan and Bill will examine this potentially game-changing fan film and give their review Then, they'll answer the ultimate question: "Is it Star Trek?"

BE WARNED: This episode is filled with spoilers! If you haven't watched Star Trek - Horizon yet, you risk having plot points revealed!

Plus, they'll talk about the Star Trek news of the day, including some casting news for Jonathan Frakes, the new Consulting Producer on the forthcoming Star Trek series for CBS All Access, and they'll observe the first anniversary of the death of Leonard Nimoy-something which still is emotional for a great many of us.

SCHEDULING NOTE: Originally, we were supposed to have Horizon's writer/producer/director, Tommy Kraft, as part of this podcast episode. Unfortunately, he was forced to reschedule due to a last-minute conflict and we definitely look forward to chatting with him soon!

It isn't everyday that a guest responds to an invitation to come on our show in Klingon! How could we not be excited?

In this weeks episode of Trek Geeks - A Star Trek Podcast, Dan and Bill welcome the very funny and very talented Kipleigh Brown to the show! As Lt. Barbara Smith, she has helped navigate Kirk and crew to new worlds and new civilizations in several episodes of Star Trek Continues, and we are thrilled to have her discuss her experiences on set!

Additionally we talk about other projects Kipleigh has been seen in, such as "R.U.R.: Genesis" and "Yesterday was a Lie", both directed by our good friend James Kerwin, as well as Season 3's "The Forgotten" on Star Trek: Enterprise. Whether it is stand up comedy, drama, science fiction or sounding like a robot, Kipleigh is always full of energy and ready to share some great stories!

In addition, the guys discuss Bills recent guest appearance on the Tricorder Transmissions Podcast as we finally "cross the podcast streams" with our good friends Jeff and Heather.

Also, Tony Todd in the new Star Trek Series on CBS All Access? Your face in Star Trek: Wrath of Gems? The Trek Geeks Trek50 Project? All this and more on Episode 48 of Trek Geeks!

In this week's episode of Trek Geeks - A Star Trek Podcast, Dan and Bill embark on an Away Team mission to the offices of Disruptor Beam--the game company producing the brand new Star Trek Timelines game!

We sit down with Disruptor Beam CEO Jon Radoff and Marketing Director Elicia Basoli to talk about the reaction to the game's release and the feedback from Star Trek fans. We'll also discuss game play, changes made on the game from beta feedback, and what the future may hold!

Plus, we'll talk a little Star Trek news: The new Star Trek series has a showrunner and the fan film, "Star Trek: Horizon" will leave Spacedock at the end of February! We'll have our reactions to both items.

Dan also found a way to take over the show again, which means that Bill is subjected to yet another round of "Geek the Stump!" That's right, Dan is bringing trivia to the table, and what's left of Bill's honor is on the line. Will he be victorious??

It's all in Episode 47 of Trek Geeks!

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This week, the Trek Geeks sit down to review the new episode from the folks over at Star Trek: New Voyages!

"The Holiest Thing" was originally supposed to be released nearly two years ago, but it was plagued by audio and lighting problems. There was a giant post-production effort to correct many of those issues, and the result has finally been released for Trek fans everywhere to view!

Bill and Dan will recap the episode and give their thoughts on everything from the story, to the visual effects, and what it means in the Star Trek universe overall.

Also in today's episode, we'll chat about a huge announcement regarding products tied to Star Trek's 50th anniversary, a huge update from our good friends at Star Trek Continues regarding the release of their next episode, "Come Not Between the Dragons," and a troublesome revelation from William Shatner as reported by the Washington Post.

Plus--birthday songs! Dan put out the call for birthday songs last week, and we were so lucky to receive two from a couple of our amazing listeners!

So, settle in for this deep dive but, be forewarned: THIS PODCAST EPISODE IS FILLED WITH SPOILERS. If you haven't seen "The Holiest Thing" yet, stop now and watch the video first!

After an impromptu week off because of ailing parents, Dan and Bill are back--and it's time to celebrate Trek Geeks' First Birthday!

Last year at this time, we had no idea what to expect and it's been nothing short of amazing. We'll take a look back at the last year and some of our favorite moments, as well as what we've learned in the process of launching this show. In addition, we'll also reveal our favorite episodes of the podcast so far as we look to the future!

Then, it's time for some role playing: imagine you're the only person stationed at an outpost in the furthest reaches of the galaxy. What Star Trek episodes would you select to bring with you to watch until the end of time? Some of the answers may surprise you!

We'll start the show with some current news developments including news about Star Trek Timelines, the latest developments in the lawsuit between CBS/Paramount and Axanar Productions, and an update on tickets for this year's Official Star Trek Convention in Las Vegas!

It's all in Episode 45 and, well, it's our birthday...so check it out!

If you're caught up on Star Trek Continues, then you're definitely familiar with the work of this week's guest, director James Kerwin.

In addition to his work writing, directing, and story editing on that series, he's also the writer and director of the amazing sci-fi noir film, "Yesterday Was a Lie," as well as the short film "R.U.R.: Genesis," based on the landmark 1919 science fiction story by Czech playwright, Karel Capek.

James comes by to chat with Dan and Bill about Back to the Future II, his love of Doctor Who, why Bill hates "Yesterday's Enterprise," directing Star Trek Continues...and how he went from being an astrophysics student to making films!

Grab your phaser, your sonic screwdriver, and your hoverboard and enjoy Episode 44 of the Trek Geeks Podcast!

While we were away on our holiday break, there were a few...uh...developments...in the world of Star Trek, too. The first trailer for Star Trek Beyond was released along with Star Wars: The Force Awakens! We'll break down what we thought of it--AND why we're not freaking out yet. We're also going to take some time to talk about the lawsuit brought against Axanar Productions by CBS and Paramount Pictures for copyright infringement.

In full disclosure, we've both donated to Axanar on two different occasions. We are not attorneys and do not claim to know the intricacies of intellectual property law. There are things we’ve observed and questions/concerns was have AS DONORS that will be the focus of our discussion in today's episode.

Allow us to say up front that we have absolutely no beef or problem with Alec Peters, Rob Burnett, or anyone associated with Axanar. We’ve had Alec on our podcast twice--once at our invite and once at Axanar's request. We've asked our listeners to consider donating to this project in the past, and we feel justified in asking some of these questions in the wake of the lawsuit.

Let us also say that we do NOT believe that anyone associated with Axanar has done anything illegal or malfeasant in any way. That's not what this episode is about.

Most importantly, we want to see the Axanar feature completed. We LOVE the concept. We LOVE the story. Truthfully, that's why we donated our money in the first place. We hope for a resolution in this dispute so the movie can be made and fans around the world can enjoy the movie.

We'll also kick off our Trek50 Project for Star Trek's 50th Anniversary and YOU play a direct part in it! All you have to do is tell us about the very first time you ever watched Star Trek! Find out more in today's episode or on our Trek50 page!

Axanar Reference Links * TrekBBS Post on CBS' "Rules of Engagement" for fan films: http://www.trekbbs.com/threads/cbss-rules-of-engagement-for-star-trek-fan-films.187825/page-2 * Official Axanar Podcast, Episode 20: http://www.trek.fm/axp/20 * Official Axanar Podcast, Episode 31: http://www.trek.fm/axp/31 * Trek Geeks Podcast, Episode 19: http://trekgeeks.com/archives/2462 * Trek Geeks Podcast, Episode 23: http://trekgeeks.com/archives/2525 * TheWrap article on Axanar/CBS Meeting in August: http://www.thewrap.com/how-1-1-million-star-trek-fan-movie-has-escaped-studio-shutdown-so-far/ * Alec Peters' rebuttal to article on TheWrap: http://www.axanarproductions.com/axanar-and-cbs/ * Official document of the suit filed against Axanar Productions: https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/2660454-Startreklawsuit.html * Alec Peters' statement on the lawsuit: http://www.axanarproductions.com/cbs-and-axanar/

As 2015 draws to a close, we thought we'd put together some special bonus content before we return with an all-new episode on January 12, 2016!

Many of you know that following the end theme of every podcast episode, there is an outtake--something that we talked about either immediately before or after recording that week's show.

The Match Game theme...Coconut!...Dan's impersonations...Downton Abbey...they all got their start in the outtakes of the Trek Geeks Podcast and have taken on a life of their own. Some of you have heard them, and some of you haven't, so we assembled a collection of all our clips from 2015 in one super-sized, outtakes-only episode!

We have had such a fun and amazing time with every episode and we can't thank all of you enough for being part of our first year! We wish you all the happiest of New Years and an amazing 2016!

After all the fun and frivolity that we had with Larry Nemecek last week, we just HAD to continue our special Wreath of Khan extravaganza, and this week we have upped the stakes!!

Today, we continue our discussion about what may possibly be the best holiday movie ever with the one and only Ken Ray from Mission Log - A Roddenberry Star Trek Podcast! Ken has a tradition of watching Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan every Christmas Eve, so it just made sense that we wrap up our 2015 Podcasts talking to the legend himself! Enough of this A Christmas Story 24 hour Marathon on TBS nonsense...it's time for a change to things around and have a full day of KHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!

Ken will give us some great insight into his thoughts on ST:TWOK as well as why it is his holiday tradition. Additionally, we discuss some other tidbits of information that he has in the brain that he hopes one day is living in a robot body!

Also, we have some special holiday thoughts and wishes for family friends, and you our wonderful listeners!

It's all in Episode 42 of Trek Geeks - A Star Trek Podcast, "The Wreath of Khan - Part 2!"

It's the Holiday Season! At this time of year, many of us engage in traditions that make our holidays even more meaningful like watching some of our favorite films!

Today, we're going to talk about the best holiday film in the history of cinema!

Die Hard? Nope.

It's a Wonderful Life? Puh-leeze.

White Christmas? BOOOOORRRRINNNNGGGGGGG!

Today, we we bring you the first part in our discussion on Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan! What's that, you say? It's not a holiday movie?! Hey, you can't spell "wreath" without "wrath," and that was all we needed.

We'll be joined in our discussion today by none other than Dr. Trek, himself: Larry Nemecek!

Join us as we talk about some of the history behind Star Trek II, how it became more naval and militaristic, and some of our favorite and least favorite moments in the movie! We'll also talk a little about the documentary Larry has been working on, "The Con of Wrath!"

Plus, find out about Larry Nemecek's Portal 47--his insider access to all of the Trek-formation he's been compiling over the years!

It's all in Episode 41 of Trek Geeks - A Star Trek Podcast, "The Wreath of Khan!"

It’s really no surprise that we are still riding high from our visit to the Star Trek Continues set recently. As a result of being immersed in the TOS Universe for several days, we felt it was only fitting to dedicate Episode 40 of the Trek Geeks Podcast to The Original Series.

We will mix it up a bit by talking about things that we love as well as things that we hate about Kirk's crew. First we will discuss the characters from the Original Series that we truly despised for one reason or another. Which characters, whether special guests or series regulars that just got under our skin, and why? Then, as if were hit by the spores of Omicron Ceti III we delve into our most loved episodes of TOS! You may be surprised. As we like to say, the "Champion Rule" dictates that someone’s most loved episode is someone else’s most hated!

Also, our friends at Star Trek Continues had a lot of news this past week. We will discuss the ribbon cutting ceremony they had for the new Engine Room, the announced title of Episode 6, the surprise visit of the one and only Rod Roddenberry to the set (yes we did get to meet him) and what it felt like for us when STC posted a pic of us with the Captain himself on their official Facebook page!

In addition we will talk about the latest levels of the Star Trek Renegades fundraiser and whether or not we think they will meet there goal. With just days to go at the time of recording, they are close, but are they close enough?

Plus, a short, fan made teaser for Star Trek Deep Space 9 on Blue Ray recently started getting some traction on the web. We will discuss why one of us is very excited about the possibility, while the other thinks is completely meaningless!

All this, plus the triumphant return of a special all TOS version of Stump The Geek in this week’s all-new episode of Trek Geeks – A Star Trek Podcast.

Here in the United States, it's the week of both Thanksgiving (or "Treksgiving" as we like to call it) and Black Friday--the single biggest holiday shopping day of the year.

In this week's episode of Trek Geeks, we'll take a look at some of the gifts our fellow Trek Geeks might be interested in receiving this holiday season. Plus, we'll take a few moments to share the things that we're thankful for this year on a personal level.

Then...well...we'll need to level with everyone and be honest about something.

As you might have noticed, we weren't able to publish an episode of the podcast last week because we were both travelling. What we haven't been able to tell you--until now--is where we were and why it postponed last week's regularly scheduled episode.

The Trek Geeks were the invited guests of the Star Trek Continues cast and crew as they filmed an episode last week! Now that their shoot is over, we'll tell you a little bit about our trip and we'll recount stepping foot on the iconic Bridge of the Starship Enterprise for the very first time.

We cannot thank the cast and crew of Star Trek Continues enough for their hospitality and their kindness. They are a truly amazing group of people and we were incredibly fortunate and grateful to spend a couple of days with them.

All that, plus we'll talk about some of the latest Star Trek news in this week's all-new episode of Trek Geeks - A Star Trek Podcast.

We hope that those of you traveling this week for the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States have a safe and Happy Treksgiving!

Ten long years. That's how long it's been since we've been able to watch new episodes of Star Trek. This week, CBS made an announcement that shook fandom to its very core:

We're getting a brand new Star Trek series in January of 2017!

Bill and Dan will take a look at the announcement made by CBS on November 2, 2015 which gave details on how the new series would be broadcast: a national premiere on the CBS Television Network with all episodes after that available on their streaming platform, CBS All Access. They'll discuss what we know from the announcement, what we don't know, and what we might be able to expect from a brand new Star Trek!

In addition, they'll talk about the reaction among fans on social media, and how there have been some very loud, negative voices.

Plus, voice mails and a listener question, all in this week's brand new episode of Trek Geeks - A Star Trek Podcast, "Star Trek - The Next Chapter!"

...and, by the way...did we mention WE'RE GETTING A NEW STAR TREK SERIES??!?!??!?!?!?!?

(CORRECTION: In the podcast episode, Bill mentions that the first month is free on All Access when, in fact, the first week is free when you subscribe to the service.)

Halloween! The time of year when we love to be scared!

Today, we're going to look at the episodes of Trek that would be perfect for your Halloween binge watching! We'll look at a list from the blog, Geeks of Doom, and then review their selections and re-write their list with suggestions of our own.

Plus, we'll take a look at recent news in the world of Star Trek:

Adam Nimoy guest starring on "The Big Bang Theory" with Wil Wheaton
William Shatner's memoir on his friendship with Leonard Nimoy
Star Trek: Renegades brand new Kickstarter campaign

We'll even tell you our theory on what the next Star Trek: Renegades episode is about based on their casting news!

So, grab a handful of candy from your kids' giant stash and join us for Episode 37 of Trek Geeks - A Star Trek Podcast!

TRICK OR TREAT!

This week on Trek Geeks - A Star Trek Podcast, we take a look at the second live-action Star Trek series, Star Trek: The Next Generation!

Premiering twenty-eight years ago, TNG was a risk in the eyes of a lot of fans. "If it doesn't have Kirk and Spock, it doesn't have me," was the attitude of many prior to the show's debut.

Over the years, Next Gen has become the Gold Standard of modern era Trek with characters and stories we adore and cherish. It's hard to imagine trapping lightning in a bottle twice, but Gene certainly did it!

Bill and Dan will examine the first two seasons and how challenging it was to get this series on the air, how season three changed the franchise, and whether or not TNG's success was a hindrance to the other live-action Trek shows that followed.

Plus, we'll talk about episodes that fans typically love or hate and why we have the opposite view of them! (SPOILER ALERT: Both Bill's and Dan's most hated episodes list contains one of the most loved episodes of all time!)

In addition, we'll take a look at some recent news in the world of Star Trek with an update on Star Trek Beyond, as well as updates on two independent productions: Star Trek Renegades and Star Trek Continues.

REMEMBERING GENE This weekend also marks the 24th anniversary of the death of Star Trek creator, Gene Roddenberry. Bill has talked about his meeting Gene in the past, and today we'll recall where we were when we heard the news as well whether or not The Great Bird of the Galaxy would be pleased with the current state of Star Trek.

Lastly, we'll respond to some feedback that was left on our Facebook page regarding our episode on Star Trek: Enterprise! It's a Super Sized Episode of Trek Geeks and we hope you'll join us!

We've spent a lot of time talking about some of the other Star Trek television series, and we decided it was finally time to give the most recent one some love!

It's hard to believe that Star Trek: Enterprise went off the air just over ten years ago, isn't it? In this week's episode, we'll talk about a variety of topics regarding the last Trek show, including:

Did we like the premise and characters?
Was the Temporal Cold War a good idea?
Did the Xindi arc kill the series?

In addition, we'll also talk about Dan's favorite episodes--the Mirror Universe two-parter, of course! There's a lot that happened in "In a Mirror, Darkly," and we'll talk about what worked for us in that story and what didn't.

Then, Dan seizes control of the show once again and subjects Bill to the second-ever edition of GEEK THE STUMP! Can Bill improve upon his disastrous showing in the last outing? Will he utterly embarrass himself like he did last time?

It's a fun and engaging episode of the Trek Geeks Podcast and we hope you'll join us!

SPOILER ALERT!!

As promised, this week we consider the latest episode from the amazing folks at Star Trek Continues!

"Divided We Stand" is the fifth episode of the series and it finds Captain Kirk and Doctor McCoy in the midst of the American Civil War! We dive in on the episode and provide an extensive SPOILER-FILLED recap, examine what worked for us, how it compares to TOS, and we'll answer the ultimate question we raise with every Independent Production:

Is it Star Trek?

Plus, we'll review some of the latest news in the world of Star Trek, including:

Star Trek Beyond begins filming in Dubai.
Skype's new "Universal Translator."
Hallmark's new Christmas Ornament featuring the death of Spock in Star Trek II.

We'll also clarify something from last week--the Temporal Prime Directive!

There's a lot to cover, but we can't stress this enough: THIS PODCAST EPISODE IS FILLED WITH SPOILERS. If you haven't seen "Divided We Stand" yet, stop now and watch the episode first!

Last week we examined the pilot episodes of the Star Trek universe, so this week it only made sense that we would take a look at the final episodes of the respective shows!

Dan and Bill will discuss which pilots were...

...the best last episode of their series?
...the best finale for a Trek series in general?
...the worst last episode of their series?
...the worst finale for a Trek series in general?

Plus, which finale would we have made changes to entirely and told a slightly different story? And, find out which of the last episodes Bill thinks is a lot better than most Trek fans think!

In addition, we'll also discuss some more developments in the world of Trek:

"The Autobiography of James T. Kirk" by David A. Goodman.
Star Trek: Wrath of Gems.
The premiere of Star Trek Continues' fifth episode, "Divided We Stand."
Jonathan Frakes' comments on the Star Trek: Enterprise finale, "These Are the Voyages."

All that, and find out about our future Disney, X-Files, and Back to the Future podcasts in Episode 32 of the Trek Geeks Podcast!

The Autobiography of James T. Kirk

The Trek Geeks are back after a one-week hiatus, and we certainly have plenty to talk about!

In this week's episode, we'll spend a lot of time considering a lot of first episodes of various Star Trek series. Which ones stand out? Which ones aren't we fans of? Which ones are the best first episodes of their respective shows?

Plus, we'll catch up on some recent developments in the world of Star Trek news:

Season 2 Premiere of The Red Shirt Diaries
The 49th Anniversary of Star Trek's premiere
Star Trek Night at Fenway Park--presented by the Boston Red Sox and our friends at TrekNews.net
The recent arrest of Star Trek: Voyager's Jennifer Lien

Then, after some voice mail feedback regarding our recent Star Trek: Renegades review episode, Bill abuses Dan in an all-new version of Stump the Geek!

It's our longest episode title ever and we hope you'll join us!

It's amazing where the inspiration for podcast content can come from--and this episode, truth be told, is due in large part to STLV. With "Force Friday" having happened this past week and it being Labor Day Weekend here in the United States, what better time to break from our standard format and have a round table discussion?

One morning over a sumptuous breakfast of some incredible corned beef hash at the Hash House a Go Go in Las Vegas, Dan and Bill were joined by their good friends Craig Ewing and Chris Mumfrey in a discussion on Star Trek versus Star Wars...but from a completely different angle...

Could Darth Vader be assimilated by the Borg??

Plus, we'll talk about the recent WatchMojo.com video where they pitted the two franchises against one another--and then we'll tell you why their video is thoroughly wrong. Bill might even confess to owning the entire Buck Rogers in the 25th Century series in this episode, too. Allegedly.

We hope you'll enjoy this roundtable discussion on Episode 30 of the Trek Geeks Podcast!

May the Force Be With You!

Since principal photography completed nearly two years ago, Renegades has been highly anticipated by Trek fans all over the globe. Well, the wait is finally over and Star Trek: Renegades has finally been released to the public!

Bill and Dan have had the opportunity to watch the movie a few times by now and sit down to record their thoughts.

GEEKS BEWARE–AHEAD BE SPOILERS! Seriously. We’re not kidding. We’re warning you now–in this podcast episode, there will be a thorough and comprehensive discussion of the movie from start to finish that will reveal nearly every single detail of the movie. If you haven’t seen Star Trek: Renegades yet, then PLEASE–do yourself a favor and do NOT listen to this episode of the podcast yet. It WILL be spoiled for you, otherwise.

It was one amazing time, that's for sure!

Bill and Dan have returned from the gigantic Official Star Trek Convention in (Fabulous) Las Vegas, Nevada!

They met new friends...

They got autographs...

They took pictures...

...and they laughed a LOT.

They also came back with the mysterious "Khan Krud" that seemed to affect a lot of people who attended. Now that they've finally recovered from that, they wrap up their experiences at STLV and talk about some of their lasting memories from this year's trip!

Plus, we're also joined by one of the new friends we made during the trip--none other than Ensign Williams from the web series, "The Red Shirt Diaries!" Ashley Victoria Robinson will talk about her favorite moments of the convention and tell us about the upcoming second season of RSD which debuts new, weekly episodes on YouTube starting Monday, September 14th!

Plus, find out all about Dan's inability to set an alarm clock--all in this episode of the Trek Geeks Podcast!

It's the third of our minicasts from this year's Official Star Trek Convention in Las Vegas!

Once again, Dan and Bill report on their experiences from high atop the Flamingo, overlooking the Las Vegas Strip! We met many listeners and new friends yesterday--and we hope to meet even more of you today as the KHAAANN winds down.

Today we recap all the great cosplay, Dan's fanboy moments meeting Vic Mignogna, and our plans for today. Plus, hear about how Dan and Bill will randomly be screaming in the Dealer's Room with Michele Specht at various, unpredictable times.

It's the last day of our global family reunion where they also happen to hold a Star Trek Convention! We hope you all enjoy it!

NOW we understand what the phrase means! Sure, it's a dry heat, but so is a kiln, honestly. It's a good thing we spent plenty of time basking in the air conditioning at the Official Star Trek Convention in Las Vegas!

Dan and Bill recap their second full day of the KHAAANN--they extol the virtues of Hash House a Go Go and talk about their first hand experience playing Star Trek Timelines! To be honest, the awesome folks at Disruptor Beam practically had to pry the iPads out of our hands after we were done test driving the game---but you can find out more about that in today's episode!

Plus, hear about the screening of "The White Iris" which was presented by our friends at TrekMovie.com! (Did you know how hard it is to get a cab in Vegas anywhere other than a hotel? Yep. We found out! LOL)

Join us for Episode 25 of the Trek Geeks Podcast!

It's finally here! Bill and Dan have beamed down to Las Vegas for the annual KHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANNNNNNN and have a report on their first day!

In this mini-episode, we discuss Dan's first impressions of walking through the Convention space for the first time, his "Vic Moment" in which he squealed like a young pre-teen, the enormity of the Dealer's Room, the brand new Original Series Bridge that Creation is making available for photo opps, and their plans for today.

It's the first time we've ever recorded in the same room together and now we know why.

If you're here in Vegas, please say "hi" if you see us and if you're not, we hope you this mini-cast gives you a sense of how amazing it is here so you join us for the 50th next August!!

It's the week Dan has been waiting for since Episode 1, Dan has been waiting for the right moment.

Ever since the first installment of Stump the Geek, Bill has tasked him. He has tasked him and Dan shall have him.

Dan has chased him around the Moons of Nibia and around the Antares Maelstrom and around Perdition's flames before he would give him up! Now, revenge shall be his.

He shall leave Bill marooned for all eternity in the center of a dead planet...buried alive.

Well, in truth, he's only going to torture Bill with his own trivia contest that is the Mirror Universe version of STG called, "Geek The Stump!"

Plus, the guys have a discussion on the Borg, on their final preparations for the big Star Trek Convention in Las Vegas coming up in less than a week. It's a backwards episode of Trek Geeks and we hope you enjoy it!

If you were at the convention in Las Vegas last year, you probably saw the introduction of Star Trek Timelines, from Boston-based Disruptor Beam, Inc. Unlike other games in the Star Trek universe, this one will allow you to explore the galaxy and even resolve conflict instead of having to just shoot things. You'll be able to discover the Final Frontier from your computer, tablet, or mobile device!

Today, we'll learn more from Timelines Lead Designer Tim Crosby and Principal Game Designer David Heron who chat about everything from concept, game play, and even their own personal love of Star Trek as fans.

Then, Bill and Dan discuss their favorite (and their not-so-favorite) Star Trek games over the years across a variety of platforms. It's an All-Gaming Edition of the Trek Geeks Podcast, so line up your Code Red, your Doritios, and get ready to hit Start...it's GAME ON, and we've got next!

She's made only five appearances across various incarnations of Star Trek, but the characters she has portrayed have left an indelible impact on fans. A Vulcan...a half Klingon...a Q...an Andorian...we're speaking, of course, about our guest on this week's episode of the Trek Geeks Podcast--the amazing Suzie Plakson!

Suzie chats with Dan and Bill on her appearances in Star Trek, her emceeing the closing ceremonies of Star Trek: The Experience in Las Vegas, her recurring role on the CBS sitcom How I Met Your Mother, and her book "The Return of King Lillian!"

Plus, find out how you can get a free download of Suzie's audiobook of "The Return of King Lillian," in which she performs all of the characters!

Suzie has also shared a couple of special photos from her personal collection. They are behind the scenes of her first appearance in Trek, in costume for TNG's "The Schizoid Man" in November of 1988! See them at TrekGeeks.com!

We're absolutely thrilled this week to be able to chat with Mike Rittenhouse, Andy Fark, and Chris Spurgin from the band Five Year Mission to talk about their brand new album, "Spock's Brain," dropping July 3rd!

We'll chat about the new album, what it was like to be the House Band at the Official Star Trek Convention in Las Vegas last year, their upcoming CD release party, and there might even be a passing mention of the classic movie, "KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park."

Plus, 5YM has a special treat for all the listeners of the Trek Geeks Podcast--they're debuting one of the songs off the new album exclusively in this episode! You'll get to hear the brand new track, "RC Spock" in this episode and only here prior to July 3rd.

It's all in Episode 20 of the Trek Geeks Podcast!

What better way to follow up our special coverage of "The White Iris," than to sit down with one of the principal cast members from Star Trek Continues? We're talking about the Chief Medical Officer of the Starship Enterprise--Dr. McCoy himself, the one and only Chuck Huber!

Dan and Bill talk to Chuck about conventions and fans, keeping things light on the set, "The White Iris," and what he might like to see for McCoy in future episodes of Star Trek Continues!

We had a lot of fun talking with Chuck, and we hope you enjoy the episode.

SPECIAL THANKS:

Congratulations to Five Year Mission on the completion of their recent Kickstarter campaign! Thanks to you, we'll soon have their Spock's Brain album in our hot little hands soon!

If you didn't get a chance to participate in the Kickstarter, head on over to http://fiveyearmission.net and check out their all-original songs for every episode of TOS! #MakeItSo!

The day has finally come!

After what seemed like an eternity, the fourth episode from the amazing team at Star Trek Continues has premiered!

Dan and Bill have been doing nothing but geeking out since it debuted and now sit down to podcast their thoughts. In this week's Special Edition of the Trek Geeks Podcast, they delve into "The White Iris!" (For the record, Dan has seen the episode 10 times and Bill has only seen it 9. Dan's always been a bit of an over-achiever and Dan thinks Bill doesn't try nearly hard enough.)

However, BE WARNED:

GEEKS BEWARE--AHEAD BE SPOILERS!

Seriously. We're not kidding.

We're warning you now--in this episode, there will be a thorough and comprehensive synopsis of the episode from start to finish that will reveal every single detail of the episode. If you haven't seen this episode yet, then PLEASE--do yourself a favor and do NOT listen to this episode of the podcast yet. It WILL** be spoiled for you, otherwise.

Instead go here first and watch Episode 4: http://www.startrekcontinues.com/episodes.html

Bill and Dan sit down and talk with co-host of the hugely popular Mission Log: A Roddenberry Star Trek Podcast, the truly delightful John Champion! (You know, the one that isn't looking to transplant his consciousness into a robot body. THAT guy.)

John talks about the various pop culture influences he had growing up, how Mission Log was launched, Star Trek canon, and even his audition for the part of Wesley Crusher on Star Trek: The Next Generation! It's a conversation that brought us back to our geek roots growing up in the 70's--and we even sketch out a potential "Love Boat LIVE Podcast." We might even work in a discussion on the great Hal Needham! Join us for a great conversation with John!

KEEP UP WITH MISSION LOG Website: http://missionlogpodcast.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionLogPod

Twitter: https://twitter.com/missionlogpod

With the giant Official Star Trek Convention in Las Vegas just a couple of months away, Dan and Bill talk about how to plan for #STLV if you've never been before. They also discuss Simon Pegg's comments this week and play yet another round of Stump The Geek! Plus, Dan has a HUGE surprise that leaves Bill absolutely stunned and speechless.

All in Episode 15 of the Trek Geeks Podcast---join us, won't you?

"Story, story, story, story...it's all about the story." - Vic Mignogna

This week on the Trek Geeks Podcast, Dan and Bill are joined by a truly special guest--Captain James T. Kirk, himself--the one and only Vic Mignogna from Star Trek Continues!

Vic talks with us about his passion for Star Trek, how he got Star Trek Continues off the ground, the responsibility he feels with this production, and meeting the legendary and iconic William Shatner for the first time! Plus, we talk about the upcoming fourth episode of Star Trek Continues, "The White Iris," premiering at Phoenix Comicon at the end of May!

This week, Bill and Dan are joined by Starfleet's finest Communications Officer on the Trek Geeks Podcast--the delightful Kim Stinger from Star Trek Continues!

An actress who has appeared on television, in film, and in commercials, Kim chats about meeting the legendary Nichelle Nichols, taking on the iconic role of Uhura, and what it's like on the set of Star Trek Continues. Plus, Bill and Dan start the hashtag #GiveUhuraCommand while discussing the possibility of Kim taking the Center Seat on the Bridge of the Enterprise!

We hope you enjoy our conversation with Kim Stinger!

PRODUCTION NOTE: There are some audio quality issues due to internet lag during our Skype call with Kim. There are a couple of instances where it sounds like her audio goes in slow motion for a few seconds. We apologize in advance for the quality issues and hope you'll enjoy the episode.

In this "geekful" episode, Dan and Bill take a look at the last couple of podcast episodes featuring DS9's Nana Visitor and Andrew Robinson. Bill talks about his finally having read David Mack's "Sorrows of the Empire" while on vacation. Dan and Bill reveal the 5 episodes they'd each show someone to get them into Deep Space Nine. Dan is subjected to yet another round of "Stump the Geek."

Plus, the winners of the Trek Geeks Blu-Ray Giveaway are announced! One lucky listener will win the Library of the first TEN Star Trek movies on Blu-Ray! Two other listeners will win a $35 e-gift card to Amazon.com and a t-shirt from the Trek Geeks Shop, respectively!

Who will win?? Listen now and find out!

This week on the Trek Geeks Podcast, we're joined by the actor behind one of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine's most intriguing characters, Andrew J. Robinson!

Given Garak's popularity among fans, it's hard to believe that he was only in 39 episodes of the series, isn't it?

Andy chats with Bill and Dan about his time on DS9, his insight into creating his character Scorpio in "Dirty Harry," his novel based on Garak, and how the Mirror Universe episodes weren't exactly his favorite (Sorry, Dan.), and his role now as a Professor at the University of Southern California School of Dramatic Arts! He might also talk a little "Hellraiser" with us. Allegedly. ;)

We hope you enjoy this week's episode as much as we did!

This week on the Trek Geeks Podcast, we're joined by the gracious and delightful Nana Visitor from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine!

Nana played one of Star Trek's strongest and memorable characters--Colonel Kira Nerys of the Bajoran Militia, but is also known for her work on such television shows as Dark Angel, Wildfire, and even Seth MacFarlane's long-running Family Guy.

She joins Bill and Dan for a great discussion on creating the Kira character, women and the Star Trek Universse, how DS9 has held up over time, how a new generation of fans is discovering the series, and even a little Friday the 13th talk!

PROGRAM NOTE: The Trek Geeks Podcast will return in two weeks with episode 11. Bill thinks he deserves a vacation. For what, we're not exactly sure, but he's taking one, anyway. Must be nice, huh?

KEEP UP WITH NANA Twitter: http://twitter.com/nanavisitor

Website: http://www.nanavision.com

April 5th--First Contact Day! Although we're not in 2063 yet, Dan and Bill consider the film that introduced to this historic occasion--Star Trek: First Contact!

Does the film hold up? What problems does it have? What alien species did Bill hate in TNG? Find out in today's episode!

Plus--don't forget about the TREK GEEKS BLURAY GIVEAWAY!! Details available at http://trekgeeks.com/contest.

This week, we talk to sci-fi legend Richard Hatch! We reminisce about Battlestar Galactica, Captain Apollo, and Tom Zarek as well as discussing the upcoming Axanar, Kharn the Undying, Klingon teeth and lots of other interesting topics!

KEEP UP WITH RICHARD Website: www.richardhatch.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Richard.Hatch.Actor
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thumbfighter

AXANAR See Richard as Kharn the Undying in the groundbreaking docu-style short film, "Prelude to Axanar" at: https://youtu.be/1W1_8IV8uhA

Axanar on Twitter: https://twitter.com/startrekaxanar
Axanar on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTrekAxanar

BLU-RAY GIVEAWAY

Learn more about the Trek Geeks Podcast Blu-Ray Giveaway at http://trekgeeks.com/contest

Dan and Bill sit down to talk with Todd Haberkorn from Star Trek Continues about his portrayal of Mr. Spock. Plus, Bill quizzes Dan in an "All-Vulcan" episode of Stump The Geek!

Star Trek Continues: http://startrekcontinues.com

Todd's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ToddHaberkorn

This week we get a chance to catch up with Cat Roberts who plays Lt. Elizabeth Palmer on Star Trek Continues. Cat is a practicing Radiologist by day, and the rest of the time she's a huge Trek fan who has been fortunate enough to be involved with STC!

Cat makes her first appearance in the episode, "Fairest of Them All."

If you want to find out more about Star Trek Continues, you can go to their website: http://www.startrekcontinues.com

If you would like to follow Cat on social media, you can find her on Twitter. We discuss her unique Twitter handle in this week's episode: http://twitter.com/idatedfabio

Dan and Bill chat with "Dr. Trek" Larry Nemecek and Fred Becker about Enterprise in Space--a historic and educational space project that will design, build, and launch an orbiter named "Enterprise" into space with 100 student science projects!

Find out more and become a Virtual Crew Member at http://enterpriseinspace.org

Facebook: http://facebook.com/enterpriseinspace

Twitter: http://twitter.com/enterprisesat

Also, you can catch up to Larry online using the following outlets:

On the web: http://larrynemecek.com and http://treklandblog.com

Twitter: http://twitter.com/larrynemecek

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Larry-Nemeceks-Trekland/121273617091

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

Michele Specht (Dr. Elise McKennah from Star Trek Continues) joins us on the Trek Geeks Podcast as our first-ever guest!

Please help support Star Trek Continues new KIRKstarter 2.0 effort to help secure funding for more episodes and Scotty's Engine Room! They're REALLY close and your support could help push them past that goal!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/trekcontinues/star-trek-continues-2015-kirkstarter-20

Episode 2 - There’s Coffee In That Nebula
In today’s episode, Bill and Dan discuss feedback from Episode 1, whether Trek 3 might “break bad,” Star Trek Continues’ fundraising effort, the Mirror Universe, Voyager’s 20th anniversary and, as always, Stump the Geek.

Segment 1: Welcome & Episode 1 Feedback
Segment 2: Trek 3 Casting Rumors
Segment 3: Star Trek Continues KirkStarter 2.0 / Mirror Universe
Segment 4: Voyager @ 20 / Bill’s Voyager Challenge
Segment 5: Stump the Geek

Links for Episode 2:
The Trek Geeks Podcast is now available on iTunes for your iOS device!
https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=961451375

Malcolm Butler Interception to win Super Bowl XLIX:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7rPIg7ZNQ8

Star Trek Continues:
www.startrekcontinues.com

KirkStarter 2.0:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/trekcontinues/star-trek-continues-2015-kirkstarter-20

Mirror Universe Great Reads:

Sorrows of Empire by David Mack:
Sorrows of Empire via Amazon
Sorrows of Empire via Barnes & Noble

Section 31: Disavowed by David Mack:
Section 31: Disavowed via Amazon
Section 31; Disavowed via Barnes & Noble

Spectre by William Shatner
Spectre via Amazon
Spectre via Barnes & Noble

Dark Victory by William Shatner:
Dark Victory via Amazon
Dark Victory via Barnes & Noble

Bill’s Trek Geek shirt:
http://www.cafepress.com/trekgeeks.867663169

Trek 3 Casting Rumors:
http://www.denofgeek.us/movies/star-trek/243314/star-trek-3-casting-latest

SyFy Blaster’s Top 10 Voyager Episodes:
http://www.blastr.com/2015-1-16/20-years-later-our-top-10-episodes-star-trek-voyager

Rundown:

Segment 1: Intros & Backgrounds

Segment 2: The State of Star Trek

Segment 3: Star Trek 3 Update

Segment 4: "Stump the Geek"

Music for the Trek Geeks Podcast provided by Five Year Mission! Listen to all-original songs based on episodes of Star Trek: The Original Series now at http://fiveyearmission.net

Show Notes:

Tenacious D performs the Star Trek theme on the Nerdist Podcast:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ojj9iGc6IE

Star Trek Continues latest KiRkStarter to raise funds for Episode 4 and beyond:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/trekcontinues/star-trek-continues-2015-kirkstarter-20

Dan's original post on Bill dropping his Franklin Mint collectible Starship Enterprise

http://trekgeeks.com/archives/1663

Garrett Wang from Voyager joins the cast of Axanar:

https://www.facebook.com/StarTrekAxanar/posts/629011300546730

The scene that terrified Dan as a young child:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SK0cUNMnMM

Star Trek Renegades:

http://startrekrenegades.com/home/

After 80 or so episodes, we decided it was time for an introduction of sorts!

Recorded in October of 2016, Bill and Dan introduce new listeners to the Trek Geeks Podcast, talk about their 20 year friendship, their Star Trek fandom, and what you can expect listening to "The Biggest Little Show This Side of the Alpha Quadrant!"

Plus, they'll tell you about outtakes, highlight their favorite episodes so far, and discuss the show's unique sound courtesy of the band Five Year Mission!

The journey is just beginning in Episode 0 of the Trek Geeks Podcast--thanks for downloading and listening!

Here’s a rundown of the Five Year Mission songs you'll hear in this episode!

Themes
The Cage – [Track 1] – Year One
The Trouble With Tribbles 6 – [Track 6] – The Trouble With Tribbles

Bumper Music
Errand of Mercy – [Track 11] – Year Two
Colder Than Russia – [Track 5] – Spock’s Brain
Metamorphosis – [Track 7] – Year Three