To The Journey: A Star Trek Voyager Podcast

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To The Journey 133: Go Set a Voyager Aug 27, 2015

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"Worst Case Scenario" Commentary.

If you could go back to the start of Voyager's mission and join the crew, would you sign on as a Starfleet officer or a member of the Maquis? Would you lead in a mutiny or fight back? The crew played around with this idea when they uncovered a holonovel Tuvok created at the start of Voyager's journey home as a way of preparing for such a scenario. Now, three years later, the holonovel is less of a preparation for a real situation and more of an entertaining story for the crew. Naturally, in the midst of all the fun, the crew hits some bumps along the way thanks to Seska, the Bajoran-turned-Cardassian spy who defected to the Kazon. In this episode of To The Journey, Tristan Riddell and guest host Phillip Gilfus from Earl Grey dress into their Maquis garb and deliver a commentary on "Worst Case Scenario." Queue up the episode and follow along with the action or listen to the commentary on its own -- it's entertaining either way!

Host

Tristan Riddell

Guest Host

Phillip Gilfus

Editor

Tristan Riddell

Producer

Charlynn Schmiedt

Executive Producers

Norman C. Lao, Matthew Rushing, and C. Bryan Jones

Associate Producers

Kenneth Trip , Jamie Duce and Aaron Harvey

Production Manager

Richard Marquez

Content Manager

Will Nguyen

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To The Journey 132: Bear Hug Aug 13, 2015

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Star Trek Las Vegas 2015.

When it comes to Star Trek conventions, none is bigger and better than Star Trek Las Vegas. With Voyager's 20th anniversary as the main focus of the 2015 event, this was a party Char could not miss. In this episode of To The Journey, Char helps Tristan experience STLV 2015 vicariously by telling him all about what she did at the convention and what happened when the entire Voyager cast (sans Jennifer Lien) reunited for the first time since the show finished filming. Was it as amazing as Char hoped? Listen on and find out.

Hosts

Tristan Riddell and Charlynn Schmiedt

Editor

Tristan Riddell

Producer

Charlynn Schmiedt

Executive Producers

Norman C. Lao, Matthew Rushing, and C. Bryan Jones

Associate Producers

Kenneth Trip , Jamie Duce and Aaron Harvey

Production Manager

Richard Marquez

Content Manager

Will Nguyen

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To The Journey 131: Army of Evil Aug 06, 2015

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Top Five Season Five Moments.

Like Voyager's fourth season, the fifth season was solid throughout. Standouts such as "Bride of Chaotica!," "Night," "Counterpoint," "Timeless," and several others really made this year of Voyager's journey home shine. In this episode of To The Journey, Char and Tristan slip into their Captain Proton cosplay and take on the painstaking task of choosing their top five moments from Season Five. With so many excellent moments to choose from, some were inevitably left out. Listen on and find out if your favorites made their lists.

Hosts

Tristan Riddell and Charlynn Schmiedt

Editor

Tristan Riddell

Producer

Charlynn Schmiedt

Executive Producers

Norman C. Lao, Matthew Rushing, and C. Bryan Jones

Associate Producers

Kenneth Trip , Jamie Duce and Aaron Harvey

Production Manager

Richard Marquez

Content Manager

Will Nguyen

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To The Journey 130: Dust to Dust Jul 29, 2015

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"Ashes to Ashes" Rewrite.

Hey, do you remember that ensign who died three years ago? No? It's okay, neither do we. But guess what, she's back! And she looks nothing like her former self! What the heck is going on?

The above is the essential premise for "Ashes to Ashes," a Voyager Season Six story that had several interesting ideas behind it, but fell short of its potential. In this episode of To The Journey, Char and Tristan rewrite "Ashes to Ashes" and reveal how they would take this kernel of an idea and make it pop into something with more drama, emotion, and overall intrigue.

Hosts

Tristan Riddell and Charlynn Schmiedt

Editor

Tristan Riddell

Producer

Charlynn Schmiedt

Executive Producers

Norman C. Lao, Matthew Rushing, and C. Bryan Jones

Associate Producers

Kenneth Trip , Jamie Duce and Aaron Harvey

Production Manager

Richard Marquez

Content Manager

Will Nguyen

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To The Journey 129: Alien Love Jul 23, 2015

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Top Five Tom/B'Elanna Moments.

Some couples were simply meant to be. That was the case for Tom and B'Elanna on Voyager, where a series of innocent flirtations eventually blossomed into a beautiful marriage that eventually included a child. It was one of the few couplings in Star Trek that was built to last and portrayed with realism. From hot 'n steamy romance to standing by their commitment to one another, Tom and B'Elanna had several relationship moments that fans enjoy. In this episode of To The Journey, Char and Tristan pare their favorite Paris/Torres moments down to just five and discuss them.

Hosts

Tristan Riddell and Charlynn Schmiedt

Editor

Tristan Riddell

Producer

Charlynn Schmiedt

Executive Producers

Norman C. Lao, Matthew Rushing, and C. Bryan Jones

Associate Producers

Kenneth Trip , Jamie Duce and Aaron Harvey

Production Manager

Richard Marquez

Content Manager

Will Nguyen

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To The Journey 128: That or Nothing Jul 16, 2015

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"Rise" Commentary.

In this episode of To The Journey, Tristan and Char deliver a commentary on the often forgotten Season Three episode "Rise." From the moment Tuvok and Neelix met in "Caretaker," it was painfully obvious how different the two characters were. Tuvok was driven by logic and discipline, as is the Vulcan way. Neelix, however, often worked on gut instinct and had no problem improvising when necessary. Naturally, these differences caused friction when they worked together, such as in this episode. Who gets the last word? Listen on and find out.

Hosts

Tristan Riddell and Charlynn Schmiedt

Editor

Tristan Riddell

Producer

Charlynn Schmiedt

Executive Producers

Norman C. Lao, Matthew Rushing, and C. Bryan Jones

Associate Producers

Kenneth Trip , Jamie Duce and Aaron Harvey

Production Manager

Richard Marquez

Content Manager

Will Nguyen

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To The Journey 127: Somebody's Nephew Jul 02, 2015

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Essential Voyager.

The episodic television format has its strengths and weaknesses. The advantage is that the viewer can tune into just about any episode, any time and enjoy it without having to know what happened in previous installments. The downside being that it's harder to build momentum with self-contained episodes. That means that some episodes will shine, while others downright stink. In this episode of To The Journey, Char and Tristan rip a page out of Standard Orbit's book and determine which episodes of Voyager Season One are required viewing. One by one, they review each episode and determine if it's vital Voyager or a waste of time. Listen on and find out how many episodes Char and Tristan kept or tossed out the airlock.

Hosts

Tristan Riddell and Charlynn Schmiedt

Editor

Tristan Riddell

Producer

Charlynn Schmiedt

Executive Producers

Norman C. Lao, Matthew Rushing, and C. Bryan Jones

Associate Producers

Kenneth Trip , Jamie Duce and Aaron Harvey

Production Manager

Richard Marquez

Content Manager

Will Nguyen

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To The Journey 126: State the Nature Jun 25, 2015

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Writer's Room.

It's time again to break out the white board, erase it clean, and write another story on the fly! Join Tristan and Char in the writer's room as they break an episode featuring Kes, as voted on by TTJ listeners on Facebook and Twitter. With no preparation prior to recording, Char and Tristan develop a full five-act episode on the spot. Listen on, see how they did in the heat of the moment, and find out what sort of adventure they concocted for Voyager's resident Ocampan.

Hosts

Tristan Riddell and Charlynn Schmiedt

Editor

Tristan Riddell

Producer

Charlynn Schmiedt

Executive Producers

Norman C. Lao, Matthew Rushing, and C. Bryan Jones

Associate Producers

Kenneth Trip , Jamie Duce and Aaron Harvey

Production Manager

Richard Marquez

Content Manager

Will Nguyen

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To The Journey 125: Cheater, Cheater Jun 17, 2015

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Top Five Season Four Moments.

Countless fans consider Voyager's fourth season the series' finest. With impressive installments such as "Message in a Bottle" and "Hope and Fear" and amazing two-parters like "Year of Hell" and "The Killing Game," it's no shock that Char and Tristan agonized over their lists of top Season Four moments from Voyager and miraculously narrowed their picks down to five* in this episode of To The Journey. Listen on and find out if your favorites made it to their final cut.

* Some cheating was allowed.

Hosts

Tristan Riddell and Charlynn Schmiedt

Editor

Tristan Riddell

Producer

Charlynn Schmiedt

Executive Producers

Norman C. Lao, Matthew Rushing, and C. Bryan Jones

Associate Producers

Kenneth Trip , Jamie Duce and Aaron Harvey

Production Manager

Richard Marquez

Content Manager

Will Nguyen

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To The Journey 124: Coffee Ice Cream Jun 11, 2015

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"Extreme Risk" Rewrite.

When Char and Tristan choose an episode that deserves a rewrite, it's usually an episode with untapped potential. This time, things are different. In this episode of To The Journey, Char and Tristan rewrite "Extreme Risk" with one major change: Janeway takes B'Elanna's place as the character who's numbed from depression. Since Janeway was dealing with depression in "Night," Voyager's Season Five opener, it seemed natural fit to continue the storyline. "Extreme Risk" was an excellent episode as produced, so how much really changes when a different character has to deal with the same set of circumstances? Listen on and find out.

Hosts

Tristan Riddell and Charlynn Schmiedt

Editor

Tristan Riddell

Producer

Charlynn Schmiedt

Executive Producers

Norman C. Lao, Matthew Rushing, and C. Bryan Jones

Associate Producers

Kenneth Trip , Jamie Duce and Aaron Harvey

Production Manager

Richard Marquez

Content Manager

Will Nguyen

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