Gates McFadden Investigates: Who do you think you are?

Terry Matalas, executive producer and show runner of Picard Season is on the fast track to become one of the most prolific and creative writer-producers in Hollywood. Among his many credits, he co-created 12 Monkeys and just finished directing his pilot for Disney. We find out a bit of what makes him tick on this episode.

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Alexander Siddig has a long resume of film and television work. His performances are full of mystery, grace and surprises. So too is his conversation with Gates. He speaks about his wonderful, crazy life beginning with his Sudanese and British roots and how he ended up living in Massachusetts.

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Today’s guest is a well-known character actor you have seen a million times but did not always recognize due to his acting talent—John Billingsley. The beloved Doctor from Star Trek Enterprise is full of surprising stories about his family and upbringing.

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Rosalind Chao, the actress of Star Trek TNG and DS9 fame, talks theatre, television and film. She acted in one of my favorite films, The Joy Luck Club and has rarely been out of work since. Not only an actor with a wide range, she has recently become a “Matchmaker.” Take a listen and find out more.

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The talented Jack Quaid, a star in both Amazon Studios’ The Boys, and Paramount Plus’ The Lower Decks, is the episode guest. It is a fun conversation since this is Gates’ first encounter with Jack since their initial 10 minute meet and greet at the San Diego Comic Con.

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Kate Mulgrew covers a lot of ground in her conversation with Gates. Topics include Kate’s books, her ambition, Catholicism, mothers favorite writers, politics, mortality, children and even some questions about Crusher and Picard. Tune in the hear Mulgrew and McFadden share some stories.

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Tawny Newsome and Gates find they have many things in common: love of home, crafts, improv, clowning and much laughter. Topics bound from bake sales to being in a band, ending with a discussion about lamps……yes, that kind of lamp.

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William Shatner hangs with Gates and talks about childhood, parents, leaving home and how writing songs has been an incredibly fulfilling journey—-one that has given him not only a way to reflect on his lie, but also a path to one of his very treasured artistic endeavors at The Kennedy Center.

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Join Actress and Choreographer Gates McFadden, on this light-hearted and intimate sit-down conversational series that features close friends and former co-stars reminiscing on careers, personal life and so much more.

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Check out a special sneak peek of The Center Seat After Show podcast Episode 1: "Lucy Loves Star Trek"! This is the official after show podcast for the brand new History Channel series "The Center Seat: 55 Years of Star Trek," executive produced and voiced by Gates McFadden herself.

To listen to the first 4 episodes, just search "Center Seat" on your favorite podcast platform or visit the links below. New episodes dropping every Monday!

Apple Podcasts ---> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-center-seat-after-show/id1590928156

Spotify ---> https://open.spotify.com/show/4II9Q2WCm7HFtI02HIUALX?si=wfGaAEk2TVKYVtM9WnB3Ow

For more information, visit the link below...

https://www.nacellecompany.com/catalog/the-center-seat-55-years-of-trek-aftershow-raw-unfiltered/

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