Life After Trek Podcast

We’re pleased to announce episode 17 of our “Life After Trek” podcast, featuring Armin Shimerman. We've been looking forward to talking to Armin since we launched Life After Trek. He was a fantastic interview and a true class act. In this episode we talk in great detail about Armin's start in Hollywood, the stage, and dive deep into his past, present, and future work. For those of you who haven't heard, Armin is also an author. Penning not only a Deep Space Nine novel about his loveable Ferengi alter ego (The 34th Rule, available in ebook & paperback), but also a science fiction series called "The Merchant Prince" (available here). Armin is also working on a new film called the

Also look for Armin in Melbourne Australia, June 30th through July 1st, at the OZ Comic Con as well as Creation Entertainment's Star Trek Convention Las Vegas August 9th through the 12th. If you're an Aussie Trek fan, be sure to make the trip to Melbourne. Not only will Armin be a guest, but Patrick Stewart, Life After Trek alumni Jeffrey Combs, and Daniel Stewart will be in attendance. We would like to thank Armin for setting aside time to chat with us. Like I said before, he was an absolute pleasure and we know that you fans out there are really going to enjoy this episode.

We’re pleased to announce episode 16 of our “Life After Trek” podcast, this time featuring Eugene "Rod" Roddenberry. As you may know, Rod is the son Gene & Majel Roddenberry as well as the CEO of Roddenberry Productions. We got the chance to speak to Rod via phone interview to talk about his upcoming documentary Trek Nation (premiering Novmber 30th on Science) plus his work with Roddenberry Productions, The Roddenberry Foundation, & The Roddenberry Dive Team. Oh, and of course Star Trek. We had a blast recording this interview and Rod was a very gracious guest. To learn more about all things Roddenberry head over to their official website Roddenberry.com.

You can also check out the latest Trek Nation trailer below and a new web feature from the Director of Trek Nation; Scott Colthorp

We’re pleased to announce episode 16 of our “Life After Trek” podcast, this time featuring Eugene "Rod" Roddenberry. As you may know, Rod is the son Gene & Majel Roddenberry as well as the CEO of Roddenberry Productions. We got the chance to speak to Rod via phone interview to talk about his upcoming documentary Trek Nation (premiering Novmber 30th on Science) plus his work with Roddenberry Productions, The Roddenberry Foundation, & The Roddenberry Dive Team. Oh, and of course Star Trek. We had a blast recording this interview and Rod was a very gracious guest. To learn more about all things Roddenberry head over to their official website Roddenberry.com.

You can also check out the latest Trek Nation trailer below and a new web feature from the Director of Trek Nation; Scott Colthorp

We’re pleased to announce the fourteenth episode of our “Life After Trek” podcast. In this second and final part of our special round-table discussion, that we're calling "Our Lives After Trek", we had the fortune of talking Trek with Trek author Dayton Ward, Trek know-it-all Larry Nemecek, Trek blogger Jerad "Super Spock" Formby, and Geek Fighter Damon Shaw.

This time we discuss all of the TNG movies from Star Trek: Generations through Star Trek: Nemesis.  We also dive into Enterprise and discover that we all have a common feeling about the show.  After that, we even dive into the 2009 J.J. Abrams reboot of our beloved franchise.  You definitely won't want to miss that.

Be sure to visit our panelists at their homes on the interwebs. You'll find Dayton Ward at DaytonWard.com / twitter, Larry Nemecek at LarryNemecek.com / TrekLandBlog.com / twitter, Jerad Formby at Hey Star Trek! on Tumblr / twitter, and Damon Shaw at GeekFights.net / twitter.

Again, for those with kids out there, this episode has language that may not be appropriate for young ears.  Listener discretion is advised. 

We’re pleased to announce the thirteenth episode of our “Life After Trek” podcast. In part 1 of our special round-table discussion, that we're calling "Our Lives After Trek", we had the fortune of talking Trek with Trek author Dayton Ward, Trek know-it-all Larry Nemecek, Trek blogger Jerad "Super Spock" Formby, and Geek Fighter Damon Shaw.

In the first part of our discussion, each panelist tells their trek universe introduction story and we also go through each of the Trek series with insightful, funny, and sometimes "inside Trek" conversations about the shows. In true "Best of Both Worlds" fashion, we leave you with a cliffhanger. Next episode we'll be discussing "Enterprise" and all of the Trek movies. We had a blast recording this episode and hope that you will enjoy this unique conversation.

Be sure to visit our panelists at their home on the interwebs. You'll find Dayton Ward at DaytonWard.com / twitter, Larry Nemecek at LarryNemecek.com / TrekLandBlog.com / twitter, Jerad Formby at Hey Star Trek! on Tumblr / twitter, and Damon Shaw at GeekFights.net / twitter.

Keep on the lookout for part 2 which should be coming up in the next two weeks.

Also, for those with kids out there, this episode has language that may not be appropriate for young ears.  Listener discretion is advised. 

We’re pleased to announce the twelfth episode of our “Life After Trek” podcast "The Con of Wrath" special featuring Larry Nemecek. As many of you may now, Larry Announced a brand new and exciting documentary project called "The Con of Wrath".  The documentary croncials the doomed "Ultimate Fantasy '82" convention held in Houston, Texas shortly after the release of "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan".  And... to learn more, you'll simply have to listen to the episode.  Sorry, thems the breaks.  Seriously though, Larry does a much better jobs of explaining the premise than we can.  

Not only do we discuss "The Con of Wrath", but we talk with Larry about the current state of fandom history as well as my unfortunate incident with an LP version of the ST:TMP soundtrack.  

Be sure to download this episode below to get an awesome primer and insight into "The Con of Wrath" from the man himself, Larry Nemecek.

We’re pleased to announce the twelfth episode of our “Life After Trek” podcast "The Con of Wrath" special featuring Larry Nemecek. As many of you may now, Larry Announced a brand new and exciting documentary project called "The Con of Wrath".  The documentary croncials the doomed "Ultimate Fantasy '82" convention held in Houston, Texas shortly after the release of "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan".  And... to learn more, you'll simply have to listen to the episode.  Sorry, thems the breaks.  Seriously though, Larry does a much better jobs of explaining the premise than we can.  

Not only do we discuss "The Con of Wrath", but we talk with Larry about the current state of fandom history as well as my unfortunate incident with an LP version of the ST:TMP soundtrack.  

Be sure to download this episode below to get an awesome primer and insight into "The Con of Wrath" from the man himself, Larry Nemecek.

We’re pleased to announce the eleventh episode of our “Life After Trek” podcast, featuring Max Grodenchik. What's exciting about this episode is of course Max's interview, but this completes our House of Nog set with the show stopper Grand Nagus Nog! Be sure to check out the other House of Nog interview with Chase Masterson & Aron Eisenberg. We had the pleasure of hanging out with Max at BayouCon this year and he was kind enough to spend some quality time with us discussing not only his role on "Deep Space Nine", but also his time on TNG and his early years in acting.

Max has several appearances coming up including the Creation Entertainment Boston & Nashville Conventions where he will be joining Vaughn Armstrong, Ethan Phillips, Jeffrey Combs, & Casey biggs in the fabled "Rat Pack" comedy show. We've seen both Max & Vaughn live and can only imagine the fantastic insanity that will ensue with that cast of characters. Vaughn & the gang (including Armin Shimmerman) will also be performing at Vegas Khhaaan! 2011, you can get more info here.

We had a blast at BayouCon this year and as an added bonus, you can check out an excerpt from Max's BayouCon panel below. Here he describes working with his cosmetic Ferengi teeth on DS9.

Be sure to download this episode below to hear Max's fantastic look into his Life After Trek.

We’re pleased to announce the tenth episode of our “Life After Trek” podcast, featuring Vaughn Armstrong. Many of you will remember Vaughn as Admiral Maxwell Forest from Star Trek: Enterprise, but Vaughn has also played countless characters throughout the Trek universe. From TNG to Voyager, Vaughn has played a myriad of Klingons, plus a Borg, Romulans, Cardassians, Hirogen, etc., etc. We had the pleasure of spending time with Vaughn at BayouCon this year and he was kind enough to sit down and tell us about his life after trek.

Vaughn has several appearances coming up including the Creation Entertainment Boston Convention where he will be joining Max Grodenchik, Ethan Phillips, Jeffrey Combs, & Casey biggs in the fabled "Rat Pack" comedy show. We've seen both Max & Vaughn live and can only imagine the insanity that will ensue with that cast of characters. Vaughn & the gang (including Armin Shimmerman) will also be preforming at Vegas Khhaaann! 2011, you can get more info here.

We had a blast at BayouCon this year and as an added bonus, you can check out an excerpt from Vaughn's BayouCon panel below. Here he describes his first cooking lesson as a kid.

Be sure to download this episode below to hear more interesting tales from Vaughn about his impressive & colorful career in the Hollywood.