Turning Trekkie: Recent Episodes
Richard and Christel
Richard has been a Trekkie since his youth, but Christel was always more of a Star Wars Junkie... So with piqued interest and primed curiosity, Christel will be transported into the 23rd Century to experience adventures on the U.S.S. Enterprise and Beyond! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/richard-and-christel/support
Join Christel, Richard, and Roy as they delve into the captivating world of Star Trek: Continues. With each revelation and debate, their passion for the series shines through, turning a simple podcast recording into a dynamic exploration of sci-fi, morality, and friendship. Tune in as they discuss episodes 5-8, beginning with "Divided We Stand."
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Watch the episodes at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3G-ziTBAkbQ&list=PLhvh2eq-XLgqNxH6npvQxGxLCUHy90IpZ&pp=iAQB
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With the sage counsel of television connoisseur extraordinaire, Mike Bloom, Richard and Christel embark on a transformative journey for their podcast!!! Mike is a seasoned veteran of the podcasting and television realms. His encyclopedic knowledge and witty observations are a guide for Richard and Christel as they warp toward a bold new direction for their podcast. His infectious enthusiasm for all things entertainment has ignited a spark within the duo, inspiring them to explore uncharted territories and delve deeper into the nuances of the franchise they love. LLAP!!!
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We're celebrating our third anniversary of Turning Trekkie with a special episode where we cover Time Magazine's special "Star Trek: Inside the most Influential Science Fiction Series Ever" issue. We're talk 55+ years of the Final Frontier! We talk space race! We talk gadgets! We talk diversity and politics! There's laughter, there's theme music, there's three years of friendship under our belts now! And everyone wants to know who will win in the intergalactic showdown between Star Wars and Star Trek in Christel and Richard's hearts! Let us know what you think @turningtrekkiepodcast turningtrekkiepodcast@gmail.com
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We are excited to present to you our in-depth review of not one, but two thrilling episodes from the popular sci-fi fan series, Star Trek: New Voyages (Phase II). In this special edition, we take a closer look at 'Blood and Fire' and 'Enemy: Starfleet.' One will leave you on the edge of your seat and the other will provide you pure campy fun! Joining us for this instalment is returning guest, Itztli and first timer, Kaylee. Tune in as we delve into the action-packed and thought-provoking plotlines of these two fan films. We had a "Gay Ole Time," (as the saying goes) recording this and hope you will hear that joy as you listen back! A warning before you proceed: be wary of any Blood Worm Infestations or Mind Control Pheromones that try to thwart you from playing this Podcast! It'll be worth overcoming any adversity to fully listen to these reactions. You can watch these two amazing episodes for yourself and make your own conclusions, the links are below. Trust us, you won't want to miss the full enjoyment!!! Live Long and Prosper.'Blood and Fire:' https://youtu.be/PWWR9z71CFI 'Enemy: Starfleet:' https://youtu.be/uybWdnrcvps--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/richard-and-christel/support
After a long hiatus, Christel and Richard are back! Joined once again by fellow friend and pod-caster, Roy Fillmore! Continuing their watch through of Star Trek Continues, they see familiar actors as well as characters, making Star Trek from days of old, new again!!! You will also hear some "cute" technical difficulties when it comes to lagging audio. Stay tuned to the end of the episode, as the conversation continues after the proper episode has completed! So much fun, Happy Holidays, from Turning Trekkie the Podcast!
Here are links to the episodes covered in this podcast:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3G-ziTBAkbQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X55Ac6oD6Sk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irIthtlkNZY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PvgJI6cvh8
All of the descriptions and the "behind the scenes" trivia shared on this podcast, were found at: imdb.com, wikipedia.org, and youtube.com
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Christel and Richard are Trekking along watching a couple more fan films, this time with new friend of the pod, Alex! Star Trek: New Voyages makes a return appearance this week, they just sub out Sulu for Chekov for this go around! Starship Exeter is discussed as well, one of the earliest of the semi-professional fan film projects to hit the internet video scene. It created an entirely new series around an event of the established franchise. Which one is better!? Will there be more Fan Films to Come!? Is it all worth it!? You must listen to find out!
Link for Starship Exeter:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkuJG1_2MnU
Link for Star Trek: New Voyages:
https://youtu.be/BmdJrFQhrEQ
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Star Trek: New Voyages, is a fan-created science fiction webseries designed as a continuation of the original Star Trek, beginning in the fifth and final year of the starship Enterprise's "five-year mission." Star Trek: Continues is also a fan series that bridges the gap between The Original Series and The Motion Picture! Roy and Jon join Richard and Christel to sample an episode from each franchise! Which is better!? Which is worse? What are fan films!? Do we even like them!? All of these questions (and more) will be answered on, Turning Trekkie the Podcast!!!
World Enough and Time:
https://youtu.be/l4TC5wl0IzE
What are Ships for:
https://youtu.be/3VEZH8bqytA
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RED ALERT! In this special edition episode Richard shares the story of one very Turning Trekkie day at work. Listen up for some galley gossip about his experience meeting Picard show runner Terry Matalas, Captain Liam Shaw’s Todd Stashwick, Q's John De Lancie and the one and only Jonathan Frakes you all know and love as Riker.
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Star Trek, created by Gene Roddenberry, was canceled... but luckily for Christel and Richard that wasn't the end, it was only the beginning. We're now Turning our Trekkie focus to those early Saturday mornings from September 8, 1973, to October 12, 1974, on NBC. This continuation of Star Trek spanned 22 episodes over two seasons... but something was different... our beloved characters became CARTOONS! This is the second series in the Star Trek franchise and features mostly the same cast as The Original Series. Show writers David Gerrold and D. C. Fontana are back!!! They characterized The Animated Series as effectively a fourth season of Star Trek. So being the super zealous hosts as they are, Christel and Richard took a day to watch the entire series! Binge-tastic!!! Come join the fun as the Animated Series is discussed in depth and in full, going to places that neither host had gone before!
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How could Christel and Richard perfectly celebrate the end of an era!? After watching three seasons of the original series, it was time to make a Turning Trekkie "TV" episode of our own! We brought Seattle Improvisors, Jeanine, Ari and Tony, aboard the pod to teach us the skills necessary to create a unique installment of the continuing missions of The USS Enterprise. Join the crew, you will not want to miss this!!! And be sure to tune in after the show for a post credit scene- a message from Richard and Christel to the fans :-) Let's boldly go and pod where no one has podcasted before!
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In this episode resident starfleet expert Richard schools newbie trekkie ensign Christel on the abrupt end of TOS, covering episodes The Way to Eden, Requiem for Methuselah, The Savage Curtain, All Our Yesterdays, and Turnabout Intruder. With special returning guest Coty we get personal, we get musical, we get hysterical. We wrap up our first mission among the stars and hope you’ve enjoyed the trip. Drop a review and send us an email or DM on all the socials if you want to join in on the fun!
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Welcome to a new episode of Turning Trekkie with reTurning Trekkie guest Michael! We discuss episodes 71-74 of Star Trek TOS: Whom Gods Destroy, The Mark of Gideon, The Lights of Zetar, and The Cloud Minders. As usual, we bounce off of tidbits from Marc Cushman’s “These Are the Voyages” but in true TT pod fashion, the numbers don’t matter, time doesn’t exist and facts might not be facts. Enjoy and drop us a line at turningtrekkiepodcast@gmail.com or all the social channels!
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In this special episode, Evan returns in glory to discuss some classic Season 3 instalments of Star Trek! These 4 episodes: Plato's Stepchildren, Wink of an Eye, That Which Survives, and Let That Be Your Last Battlefield, gave us a lot to talk about! Resident “Star Trek Historian” Richard Templeman continues to research Marc Cushman’s “These Are the Voyages” to shed some light into the 1968 production process of the show. Stay tuned until the end for a special glimpse into our world with some post-show audio tidbits, and let us know if these stories are truly bangers or massive flops! It is sure to be an engaging podcast.
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Happy New Year, and Happy Federation Peace Day! Today we are covering two episodes: "For the World Is Hollow and I Have Touched the Sky" (longest episode title ever) and "Day of the Dove." Love is in the air, and war is on the horizon. We get into the details surrounding the original production of these episodes thanks to Marc Cushman's, "These Are The Voyages..." We talk about Love and Hate!? We talk about tangents that make us laugh out loud! In essence: we share our deepest thoughts on one of our favorite shows, hoping you'll join us in our efforts and Turn Trekkie!!!
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We hope your Trek into the Holiday season is going well so far! In this latest installment, we cover episodes 63-64 from Star Trek TOS in production order. We speak on The Empath, followed by The Tholian Web, and include behind the scenes notes courtesy of Marc Cushman's "These Are The Voyages: Volume 3." What is Turning Trekkie though, without tangents!? Join us for the ride and drop a review to let us know what you think! Happy Trekking!
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HAPPY STAR TREK DAY! In this new episode we cover episodes 59-62 from Star Trek TOS. Starting in production order with The Enterprise Incident, followed by And The Children Shall Lead, the very heavily anticipated masterpiece Spock’s Brain, and finally Is There in Truth No Beauty. We recorded this one live and in person! Courtesy of Marc Cushman's "These Are The Voyages: Volume 3" and once again featuring tracks from our favorite Star Trek themed band Five Year Mission we journey deeper into the third and final season of TOS. Drop a review and let us know what you think!
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In the much anticipated (and originally planned) OFFICIAL SEASON 3 OPENER we cover episodes 56-58 from Star Trek TOS. Starting in production order with Specter of the Gun, followed by Elaan of Troyius and our very favorite -- heavy sarcasm -- The Paradise Syndrome. We're sprinting out the gate with lots of opinions, lots of season 3 background courtesy of Marc Cushman's "These Are The Voyages: Volume 3", many laughs, and a lot of SURPRISE singing?! Richard and Christel are in rare form and we hope you enjoy as we enter this final foray into The Original Series of Trek. As always, drop a review and let us know what you think!
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In this very special season 3 opener, we remember and honor the incomparable Nichelle Nichols who played the iconic Lt. Uhura, communications officer, genius, and beautiful songbird to the stars. Alongside excerpts from Beyond Uhura: Star Trek and Other Memories by NiNi, and special synthesized musical renderings from Star Trek TOS, we honor her progress and remember how even in her off-screen life she reached for the stars which she so elegantly dazzled among aboard our beloved USS Enterprise.
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In our Season 2 finale, Richard and Christel mosey on through a discussion revolving solely around episode 55 from the production order of Star Trek — Assignment: Earth. Along with copious research from Marc Cushman’s “These Are the Voyages,” our Trekkies talk NBC, BBC, Doctor Who, and of course, Star Trek. Featuring special commentary about John Byrne’s IDW comic “STAR TREK — Assignment: Earth”, we wrap up our voyage through the second season of the original series.
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In our latest episode, take a journey with our resident “Star Trek Historian” Richard Templeman as he continues to dive deep into Marc Cushman’s “These Are the Voyages.” Get a special glimpse into our process with some pre-show audio, and enjoy our rundown of episodes 50-54 in production order from the second season of TOS: By Any Other Name, Return to Tomorrow, Patterns of Force, The Ultimate Computer and The Omega Glory. SPOILER ALERT: One of our LEAST favorite episodes so far is in this batch. Accompanied by our new friend, Evan, we share trivia, history and plenty of opinions! Drop a review and let us know what you think!
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It’s been a while but Richard Templeman and Christel Tucker are back with a new episode! This time we cover episodes 45-49 in production order from the second season of TOS: A Private Little War, Obsession, Gamesters of Triskelion, The Immunity Syndrome, and A Piece of the Action. It’s racy, it’s fraught with drama, and special season 2 mid-series insider info. As always, we sing, we laugh, and we love sci-fi.
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Richard and Christel are bringing you episode 10 today! Along with their special guest, Coty Colson, they discuss TOS production order episodes 40-44. With feature tracks from their very favorite Star Trek themed band Five Year Mission, talking about The Deadly Years, I, Mudd, The Trouble with Tribbles, Bread and Circuses, and The Journey to Babel has never been so fun! There’s old men & Russians, androids & tribbles, and as always plenty of love for Spock.
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In our newest episode, Richard Templeman and Christel Tucker discuss the 35th-39th episodes of TOS in "production" order. Covering The Doomsday Machine, Wolf in the Fold, The Changeling, The Apple and Mirror Mirror, there is no shortage of laughter and trivia. In true Turning Trekkie style, they feature tracks from their very favorite Star Trek themed band Five Year Mission inspired by each TOS episode - you can find out more about FYM at fiveyearmission.net.
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Richard Templeman and Christel Tucker are back to discuss the first five episodes of SEASON TWO of the original series in "production" order. Full of tidbits of Trek lore, several connections to Star Wars, and laughter galore, they talk about Catspaw, Metamorphosis, Friday's Child, Who Mourns for Adonais? and Amok Time. There's kitties, and babies, and greek gods, OH MY! And you know it wouldn't be Turning Trekkie without featuring tracks from our very favorite Star Trek themed band Five Year Mission... As always let us know what you think!
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In this very special episode we wrap up season one of TOS and talk all things Trek with drummer Andy Fark from our vey favorite Star Trek band Five Year Mission! Everything from music, live shows, Trek lore, and where we'll be heading next in our voyage through the series. Where trivia and insider info abounds, laughter abounds even more! As always let us know what you think!
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Coming at you LIVE and IN PERSON for the very first time, Richard Templeman and Christel Tucker discuss the final four episodes of the original series in "production" order. They drink, they laugh, they talk about Devil in the Dark, Errand of Mercy, The City on the Edge of Forever, and Operation: Annihilate! We've got the Horta! We've got the Klingons! We've got timey-wimey, spacey-wacey things! Be sure to listen up for a special spoiler announcement regarding their favorite Star Trek themed band Five Year Mission.
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Our resident Starfleet Academy Instructor Richard Templeman continues to school cadet Christel Tucker as they watch five more episode of the original series in "production" order. This time they cover Tomorrow is Yesterday, The Return of the Archons, A Taste of Armageddon, Space Seed, and This Side of Paradise. Alongside clips from their favorite Star Trek themed band Five Year Mission, Richard and Christel dive into big themes and fun KHAN-tent in this penultimate gathering of episodes from the first season of TOS.
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Join Richard and Christel as they welcome their first guest who happens to be a Trekkie since childhood, Michael Astrauskas! Forging ahead into episodes 16-20 in production order: The Menagerie (Parts 1 & 2) , Shore Leave, The Squire of Gothos, Arena, and The Alternative Factor. We sing a little, laugh a lot, and finally introduce some criteria for a Star Trek drinking game! As always let us know what you think!
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As Richard and Christel get into their groove, so does Star Trek! Moving right along to episodes 11-15 in Production order: Dagger of the Mind, Miri, The Conscience of the King, The Galileo Seven, and Court Martial. As always let us know what you think!
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This week on Turning Trekkie, Star Trek newbie Christel and Trekkie Richard dive deeper into the first original series of Star Trek! We cover episodes 6-10 in production order: The Man Trap, The Naked Time, Charlie X, Balance of Terror, and What Little Girls Are Made Of. Let us know what you think!
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Christel is new to Star Trek and Richard is already a Trekkie! So we begin our journey watching all of Star Trek at the very beginning! We cover both Pilots and the first 3 episodes in production order. Let us know what you think!
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