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Trek Geeks: A Star Trek Podcast

OUR 11TH YEAR!

Trek Geeks: A Star Trek Podcast is a place to celebrate Star Trek in all its eras, driven by a deep passion for the franchise and what it represents. Hosted by lifelong fans Bill Smith and Dan Davidson, the show takes a weekly dive into the stories, characters, and ideas that have shaped Star Trek for nearly six decades. From the groundbreaking days of The Original Series to the latest episodes of Strange New Worlds and Starfleet Academy, Trek Geeks explores why Star Trek continues to resonate, blending thoughtful conversation with humor and heart.

At its core, Trek Geeks is about passion, community, and a shared love of sci-fi storytelling. The podcast welcomes longtime Trekkies and newcomers alike, offering meaningful discussion without ever losing sight of the fun. Over the years, the show has featured conversations with Star Trek favorites like Jonathan Frakes, Nana Visitor, Scott Bakula, John Billingsley, and Michelle Hurd, along with writers, creators, and experts from across the Trek universe. Whether you’re here for the action, the ideas, or the friendships forged among the stars, Trek Geeks is where Star Trek fans come together. Engage!

Copyright: © 2020 Coconut MediaWorx LLC. Trek Geeks and the Trek Geeks Podcast are not endorsed, sponsored or affiliated with CBS Studios Inc. or the Star Trek franchise. All STAR TREK trademarks and logos are owned by CBS Studios Inc.

Latest Episodes:

Michael Burnham Jun 25, 2019

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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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The People Who Made TOS Work Jun 11, 2019

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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!

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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The Voyage Home Jun 05, 2019

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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.

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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Available Light May 28, 2019

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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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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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The Inner Light May 23, 2019

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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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Introducing Trek Geeks Game Night May 19, 2019

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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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Do You Wanna Build a Theme Park? May 07, 2019

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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!

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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Bonus Episode: Mary Chieffo Apr 30, 2019

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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

The Wrath of Khan Apr 25, 2019

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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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What You Leave Behind Apr 19, 2019

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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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