This Week in Trek: A Star Trek Podcast

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Episode 196, "Keenser is not a pet" Jul 14, 2015

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News
Bluetooth Communicator. By same people as the phaser. Also $150.
Star Trek Beyond is filming in-studio for the month of July. Filming in Dubai in Oct.
Keenser (Scotty’s pet) is back in ST3.
Contest $10 enters a chance to be in the movie (Vancouver). Benefits Cast’s charities.
You Can Win a Walk-On Role in STAR TREK BEYOND
Another Star Trek auction from Propworks coming Aug 9.

Ten Forward:
Chris on Twitter: Which starship destruction had the most impact on you: the original Enterprise or the Enterprise D?

Star Trek in pop culture:
Ex Machina (2015)
(Clip: 00:28)

Episode insight: ENT S1: Fortunate Son

Character insight - Admiral Hayes

Subspace communications
Sunshine is in Norway

Ken P.

Episode 195, "Ctrl-Alt-Doc" Jul 07, 2015

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News
The Red Shirt Diaries Meetup
Geekscape booth #3919.
Thursday, July 9th from 12:30 - 1:30 and Friday, July 10th from 3 - 4
Meet stars & creators Ashley Victoria Robinson and Jason Inman, see the first trailer for season 2, and pick up an exclusive Scott Johnson Red Shirt Diaries print.
http://www.tssbulletproof.com/optically-clear-aluminum-provides-bulletproof-protection/
The Perth Mint of Australia has released silver collector coins featuring Deep Space Nine and Captain Benjamin Sisko. $1 Legal tender in Tuvalu. Run of 5000.

Ten Forward:
Chris on Twitter: What do u think is the best race/species created on Trek? My vote is the Borg.

Star Trek in pop culture:
Under the Dome - Pilot (2013) - I dunno. Something about a force field.
(Clip: 00:06)

Episode insight: VOY S2: Projections (suggested by Joe on Twitter)

Character insight - Minuet

Subspace communications

Ekn P.

Episode 194, "This bumps it three points" Jun 30, 2015

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News
Chris Pine & Zachary Quinto contracted for 4th film. But they’re the only 2 so far. Probably a precautionary measure just in case.
For the Love of Spock kickstarter has reached its goal!
MIchael Dorn’s name for what we hope never happens: Star Trek: The Next Generation: The Worf Chronicles.

Ten Forward:
Chris on Twitter: Could the next Star Wars movie help Trek in that it could get people back into watching more Sci Fi films?

Star Trek in pop culture:
Parenthood
(Clip: 0:28)

Episode insight: TNG S4: In Theory

Character insight - characters that were in TOS and TAS

Ken P.

Episode 193, "Spockumentary" Jun 25, 2015

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News
James Horner passed away
Star Trek: The Ultimate Voyage - Boston/NYC
The codename for ST3 is “Washington”. Now filming in Vancouver under that name.
FAAAAAKE hopes for new TV series [clip!]
For the Love of Spock - last 5 days

Our interview with Adam Nimoy
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/adamnimoy/for-the-love-of-spock-a-documentary-film

Ten Forward:
Chris on Twitter: Good or Bad idea: CBS produce/finance the next Trek series and the Trek fans write the stories?

Star Trek in pop culture:
Hawaii 5-0 5th Season episode: Ke Koho Mamao Aku (2014). Someone gets a gift.
(Clip: 01:29)

Episode insight will return next week

Character insight - Abramsverse Spock

Subspace communication

Ken P.

Episode 192, "We want our fuzzy dice back" Jun 16, 2015

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News
Nichelle Nichols says she is as "wild and woolly as ever" after stroke, saying "I'm a fighter!"

Ten Forward:
Chris on Twitter: Is your love for Trek starting to diminish since there hasn't been anything released on TV for quite some time?

Star Trek in pop culture:
Mystery Science Theater 3000. The cast reenacts several William Shatner scenes while being strangled by a disembodied rubber hand.
(Clip: 01:05)

Episode insight: DS9: S5 The Ship

Character insight: Alynna Nechayev

Subspace communications

Ken P.

Episode 191, "Kirk pressed latinum" Jun 09, 2015

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News
Nichelle Nichols - Minor stroke last Wed. Awake, eating, in good spirits, full conversations.
Asteroid 4864 Nimoy has been named in honor of Leonard Nimoy. Orbits outside the orbit of Mars.
Trek 3 director Justin Lin was always a Trek fan. ‘Star Trek 3′ Will Introduce ‘New Worlds & Species’.
Star Trek V released today in 1989

Ten Forward:
Chris on Twitter: If a person is having a Star Trek themed birthday party, what would they have to do to entertain the guests?

Star Trek in pop culture:
Stargate SG1: Directly from Youtube: “Before Lt. Colonel Cameron Mitchell can celebrate his 200th trip through a Stargate, he and his team must work with Martin Lloyd on several ideas for the TV movie adaption of Wormhole X-Treme!.” From Season 10 Episode 6.
(Clip: 01:20)

Episode insight: TAS: The Jihad

Character insight - Jannar

Subspace communications

Billybob

Episode 190, "What would a spider ladder look like?" Jun 03, 2015

Show notes

News
The White Iris is out. Quick review & ratings?
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/adamnimoy/for-the-love-of-spock-a-documentary-film/comments (For the Love of Spock - Adam Nimoy)
Today is the date that “Turnabout Intruder” aired.

Ten Forward:
Chris on Twitter: Which style communicator do u like best: flip from TOS, wrist from TMP, or badge from TNG?

Star Trek in pop culture:
Stargate Atlantis: Season 3: Submersion
(Clip: 00:17)

Episode insight: ENT S1: Fight or Flight

Character insight - Degra

Subspace communications

Ken P.

Episode 189, "Holo game of thrones" May 28, 2015

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News
Chinese software company says, yes, its new headquarters is a copy of the starship Enterprise. Licensed? It’s not an exact copy any ship I know of - so why would it be?
Walter Koenig is Acting in, writing, & producing a 45 minute film regarding the adventures of Capt. Pike. He says: “My vision is to make it as edgy as "Mad Men" and "Game of Thrones".””Our Star Trek”
“The White Iris”

Ten Forward:
Chris on Twitter: What was your reaction when u learned that there was going to be a "counselor" as a crew member on TNG?

Star Trek in pop culture:
Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me - May 23. Bobcat Goldthwait.
(1:35)

Episode insight: VOY S1: Heroes & Demons

Character insight - Ensign Brooks

Subspace communications

Ken P.

Episode 188, "The grass is greener in the other sector" May 19, 2015

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News
Simon Pegg: "Trek 3" Script Still in Draft Phase; Filming Begins in 5 Weeks.
Kickstarter: A full album inspired by the Star Trek the Original Series episode, Spock's Brain. Smashed their goal of $1500 with 3 weeks to go.

Ten Forward:
Chris on Twitter: Would your podcast be any different if u had new Trek shows to discuss and review?

Star Trek in pop culture:
Severed Footage (2013): IMDB- Twelve severed feet in running shoes found on the shores of Western Canada have baffled Police. A videotape is leaked anonymously from the authorities. This paranormal thriller may solve the mystery of the severed feet.
(Clip: 00:40)

Episode insight: TNG S1: Heart of Glory

Character insight - Admiral Ross

Subspace communications

Episode 187, "Star Trek is expensive" May 12, 2015

Show notes

News
30 new concert dates announced for Star Trek: The Ultimate Voyage concert tour.
Propworx Star Trek Auction VI, May 30th 2015 12pm PST.

Ten Forward:
Chris on Twitter: Is there any improvement u can think of that would have made the TOS Enterprise better? One exception: no holodecks!

Star Trek in pop culture:
Will & Grace, S8, E18. Buy Buy Baby. 2006. George Takei has a cameo.
(Clip: 00:41)

Episode insight: TOS S1: Charlie X

Character insight - Mr. Homn

Subspace communications

Ken P.