To The Journey: A Star Trek Voyager Podcast

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To The Journey 123: Something You Assimilated Jun 03, 2015

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What if Janeway Died, Part II.

WE LOVE JANEWAY! She is our captain! Please read on and listen.

Losing a main character on a Trek series is no small matter, but losing a captain would have been doubly problematic, had it happened. That's why Char and Tristan speculated what would have happened if Janeway had died in To The Journey 113, "Harry Gets Promoted." However, they only got through Season Three, which leaves four more years of "what ifs" to ponder. Have tissues at the ready, because in this episode of To The Journey, Char and Tristan pick up where they left off in TTJ 113 and discuss areas of seasons 5-7 where Janeway could have died and why.

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

Chapters

Sit Down(00:06:14)

One Day More (00:17:25)

Up There (00:24:19)

Hopeless (00:31:20)

Previously(00:36:20)

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To The Journey 122: Ohhhh My! May 28, 2015

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"Flashback" Commentary.

It's always sorrowful when we lose another member of the Trek family. When it happens, we pause to reflect and appreciate that person's contribution to the Star Trek universe. In this episode of To The Journey, Char and Tristan celebrate the life of Grace Lee Whitney, who died on May 1, 2015. She made her last appearance as Janice Rand on the Voyager Season Three episode "Flashback." Queue up the episode and watch along as Char and Tristan provide commentary.

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

Chapters

Hit Play (00:03:57)

Bye (00:07:14)

Hoopla (00:14:20)

Break (00:24:12)

More of it (00:36:52)

Who Knows? (00:39:49)

Ford (00:42:09)

Next Week (00:55:37)

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To The Journey 121: Be Informed May 13, 2015

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"Emanations" and "Half a Life" Comparison.

We often watch Star Trek because it makes us ponder heavy topics. Certain episodes drive us to consider how we feel about life after death and the treatment of our elders as they require more help from others. In this episode of To The Journey, Char and Tristan discuss these themes as they compare Voyager's "Emanations" with TNG's "Half a Life." Each episode deals with ritual suicide from a slightly different angle. Listen on and find out what Char and Tristan think of these episodes, the messages contained therein, and whether they prefer one episode over the other.

For more information:

- Coping with a terminal illness: http://www.nhs.uk/Planners/end-of-life-care/Pages/coping-with-a-terminal-illness.aspx

- Alzheimer's Disease: http://www.alz.org/

- Suicide prevention: http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

- Dealing with the death of a loved one: http://www.muchloved.com/gateway/death-of-a-loved-one.htm

- Coping with suicide loss: https://www.afsp.org/coping-with-suicide-loss

- Writing a will: http://money.usnews.com/money/retirement/articles/2007/11/12/how-to-write-a-will-online

- Notarizing a will: http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/executing-will.html

Hosts

Tristan Riddell and Charlynn Schmiedt

Editor

Tristan Riddell

Producer

Charlynn Schmiedt

Associate Producers

Kenneth Trip, Jamie Duce and Aaron Harvey

Production Manager

Richard Marquez

Content Coordinator

Will Nguyen

Chapters

Green (00:04:00)

Holding out (00:06:51)

Take it Back (00:20:30)

Prevent (00:24:33)

Fail (00:35:45)

Urban (00:40:18)

Next Week (00:46:45)

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To The Journey 120: After Dessert May 06, 2015

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Top Five Janeway/Chakotay Moments.

Behind a top-notch captain is always a top-notch first officer. Kirk and Spock shared a deep and intricate friendship that went far beyond duty. Picard and Riker always knew they could count on each other. Sisko and Kira used the differences in their points of view to see the bigger picture together and make well-rounded decisions. And Janeway had Chakotay, who was not just her first officer, but the person she eventually trusted most on the ship, developed a deep friendship with...and possibly more? The Voyager writers toyed with the idea of a Janeway/Chakotay romance when fans vocally took note of Mulgrew and Beltran's onscreen chemistry. Though the writers didn't fully go through with the idea, they gave the "J/Cers" moments that launched thousands of fanfics. In this episode of To The Journey, Char and Tristan list their top five Janeway/Chakotay relationshipper moments and try not to squee too much in the process.

Hosts

Tristan Riddell and Charlynn Schmiedt

Editor

Tristan Riddell

Producer

Charlynn Schmiedt

Associate Producers

Kenneth Trip, Jamie Duce, and Aaron Harvey

Production Manager

Richard Marquez

Content Coordinator

Will Nguyen

Chapters

Push it Real Good (00:03:41)

Out of It (00:20:54)

Not Working (00:33:20)

Previously (00:42:00)

Next Week (00:48:45)

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To The Journey 119: Servitude Apr 30, 2015

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Voyager's Mirror Universe, Part 2.

In episode 114 of To The Journey, Char and Tristan set the stage for what the Voyager crew would be like in the Mirror Universe. But Char and Tristan could not stop there, not when a door of new possible stories just opened before them. Listen in as they break out the white board and write a Mirror Universe episode on the spot in the TTJ writer's room. Find out just how they continue to develop the Mirror Universe characters, and how these counterparts deal with "The 37s."

Hosts

Tristan Riddell and Charlynn Schmiedt

Editor

Tristan Riddell

Producer

Charlynn Schmiedt

Associate Producers

Kenneth Trip and Jamie Duce

Production Manager

Richard Marquez

Content Coordinator

Will Nguyen

Chapters

Welcome (00:02:06)

Begin (00:04:43)

Babe (00:07:12)

Bring It (00:11:53)

Mode (00:20:45)

Party (00:25:52)

Straight (00:27:37)

Hit (00:39:29)

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To The Journey 118: Mr. 'I Can Leave My Ship' Apr 22, 2015

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Message in a Bottle Commentary.

With Char gone in the Delta Flyer, Tristan brings in his friend and Nerd Party Co-Host, Matt Hansen! This week they riff on Season 4's "Message in a Bottle" with a joyous commentary track.

Andy Dick made his mark in Star Trek by being the comedic counter to our beloved Doctor. The two seemed perfect for each other as they galavanted across the beautiful and new U.S.S. Prometheus. Romulans get in the way, of course, like they always do.

Check out the hijinks that ensue as well as our take on them.

Host

Tristan Riddell

Guest

Matt Hansen

Editor

Tristan Riddell

Producer

Charlynn Schmiedt

Associate Producers

Kenneth Trip and Jamie Duce

Production Manager

Richard Marquez

Content Coordinator

Will Nguyen

Chapters

Hit Play (00:04:14)

Hello (00:07:13)

Take It (00:15:30)

I Need It (00:23:16)

That's It (00:33:12)

Home (00:38:45)

Chevy (00:42:09)

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To The Journey 117: BridgeMates Rematch Apr 16, 2015

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BridgeMates Rematch.

In Earl Grey 82, "When in Doubt Choose Data," Char and Tristan emerged victorious in BridgeMates, the "how well do you know your cohost" game show. In this To The Journey/Earl Grey crossover, Phillip Gilfus reprises his role as game show host as once again Char and Tristan face off against Darren Moser and Daniel Proulx in a Voyager-style rematch. Listen on and find out if Team Lizard Babies remains the reigning BridgeMates champs or if Team Free Enterprise-A stole the title on Delta Quadrant turf.

Image for this week's art by Flat Eric and David Byrne, found at startrekdesktopwallpaper.com

Hosts

Tristan Riddell and Charlynn Schmiedt

Guests

Phillip Gilfus, Daniel Proulx, and Darren Moser

Editor

Tristan Riddell

Producer

Charlynn Schmiedt

Associate Producers

Kenneth Trip and Jamie Duce

Production Manager

Richard Marquez

Content Coordinator

Will Nguyen

Chapters

Turnover (00:02:20)

Round 2 (00:19:16)

Round 3 (00:32:52)

Bonus (00:51:52)

Next Week (00:57:08)

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To The Journey 116: This Man's My Friend Apr 08, 2015

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Top Five Season Three Moments.

Season Three of Voyager was filled to the brim with notable moments. A second appearance by Q, the solidification of Tom and Harry's bromance, The Doctor's holofamily, and eyebrow-raising dialogue between Kathy and Coco were just a few of the highlights of Voyager's third year. So, what's the cream of the crop? In this episode of To The Journey, Char and Tristan catalog their top five moments from Voyager's third season. Listen on and find out if one of your favorites made the cut.

Hosts

Tristan Riddell and Charlynn Schmiedt

Editor

Tristan Riddell

Producer

Charlynn Schmiedt

Associate Producers

Kenneth Trip and Jamie Duce

Production Manager

Richard Marquez

Content Coordinator

Will Nguyen

Chapters

Baby Come Back (00:05:16)

I Need You (00:10:12)

Hold Me Tight (00:14:26)

That's All (00:20:02)

Groove Thing (00:24:55)

Shake It (00:32:33)

Previously (00:35:43)

Next Week (00:39:51)

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To The Journey 115: See It On-Screen Apr 02, 2015

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A Voyager Prequel/Sequel.

When a franchise is successful, it's only natural that fans and producers alike want more of it. Sometimes a spinoff show is a raging success, like Better Call Saul, the prequel to Breaking Bad. Then there are those other times when the expansion of a popular fandom doesn't measure up to what came before. The Star Trek spinoffs that came after TOS aren't immune from such scrutiny. It is also a foregone conclusion that any future Trek show will also face the same fate. In this episode of To The Journey, Char and Tristan disclose their ideas for an installment of the Star Trek franchise that would serve as a prequel or sequel to Star Trek: Voyager.

NOTE: This podcast contains spoilers for the novels that take place after Voyager gets home.

Hosts

Tristan Riddell and Charlynn Schmiedt

Editor

Tristan Riddell

Producer

Charlynn Schmiedt

Associate Producers

Kenneth Trip and Jamie Duce

Production Manager

Richard Marquez

Content Coordinator

Will Nguyen

Chapters

Back is Back (00:05:14)

Turning a New Leaf (00:15:27)

Shedding a Tear (00:26:17)

Can't Believe it (00:30:10)

One Day (00:35:55)

Previously(00:40:12)

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To The Journey 114: I.S.S. Intrepid Mar 25, 2015

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Voyager in the Mirror Universe.

The closest Voyager ever got to a Mirror Universe episode was "Living Witness," which portrayed the crew as ruthless toward those it encountered, and with quicker tendencies toward violence. Despite these similarities, this depiction was actually a historically inaccurate portrayal of Voyager's actions in the Delta Quadrant. This episode whet the appetites of many Voyager fans and served as a sampler of what the Mirror Universe might have been like. In this episode of To The Journey, Char and Tristan take up the suggestion of several listeners and set the stage for what might have transpired in the Delta Quadrant Mirror Universe.

Fan-art interpretation of the Star Trek emblem in this week's show art courtesy of Dave Daring. See more of his work at http://dave-daring.deviantart.com/.

Hosts

Tristan Riddell and Charlynn Schmiedt

Editor

Tristan Riddell

Producer

Charlynn Schmiedt

Associate Producers

Jamie Duce, Lisa Stevens and Kenneth Trip

Production Manager

Richard Marquez

Content Coordinator

Will Nguyen

Chapters

Never Got MU (00:02:57)

New Hideouts (00:12:01)

Using the Array (00:21:07)

Baby (00:30:14)

Title (00:40:01)

Next Week (00:45:20)

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