In this episode of Make It So, Geoff sits down with Violet Hammond and her son Jack for a lively discussion about Star Trek: Prodigy, the animated series that’s bringing the world of Trek to a whole new generation.

Host / Editor

Geoff Owen

Co-Hosts

Violet Hammond and Jack Hammond

Executive Producer

Tony Black

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This month on Make It So, Geoff is joined by Carlos Miranda and Lee Hutchison. We chat about Lieutenant Commander Michael Eddington and the three episodes 'For the Cause', 'For the Uniform' and 'Blaze of Glory'. We chat about his Starfleet career and (SPOILER) his defect to the Maquis.

Host / Editor

Geoff Owen

Co-Hosts

Carlos Miranda & Lee Hutchison

Executive Producer

Tony Black

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Welcome back to Make It So: A Star Trek Legacy Podcast.

This month, hosts Geoff Owen and Ashley Thomas welcome a Star Trek: Voyager writer to the podcast as they chat to Lisa Klink about her work on Voyager, Deep Space Nine, Earth: Final Conflict, Star Trek: Borg Invasion 4D and ... Jeopardy?

Host / Editor

Geoff Owen

Co-Host

Ashley Thomas

Special Guest

Lisa Klink

Executive Producer

Tony Black

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Welcome back to Make It So: A Star Trek Legacy Podcast.

Make It So returns with Geoff Owen at the helm. He is joined on this episode by Laurie Ulster to chat about Star Trek: Voyager's fascinating hunter race the Hirogen, and the two-parter 'The Killing Game'. Laurie is a writer and editor at TrekMovie and cohost of the All Access Star Trek podcast.

Host / Editor

Geoff Owen

Co-Host

Laurie Ulster

Executive Producer

Tony Black

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Welcome back to Make It So: A Star Trek Legacy Podcast.

Baz Greenland sets sail from Make It So, with one last voyage on the USS Enterprise as he talks Romulans with co-host, Geoff Owen. They discuss why they are TNG's best adversary, explore the portrayal of Romulans across all Star Trek shows, and do a deep dive into four specially selected Romulan episodes from The Next Generation; The Neutral Zone (s1), The Defector (s3), Face of the Enemy (s6) and Timescape (s6).

Host / Editor

Baz Greenland

Co-Host

Geoff Owen

Executive Producer

Tony Black

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Welcome back to Make It So: A Star Trek Legacy Podcast.

2025 marks the 30th anniversary of the launch of Star Trek: Voyager and to mark the occasion, Geoff Owen and Baz Greenland go back to Voyager's beginning and explore the pilot episode 'Caretaker' and talk about the show's legacy 30 years on.

Host / Editor

Geoff Owen

Co-Host

Baz Greenland

Executive Producer

Tony Black

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Welcome back to Make It So: A Star Trek Legacy Podcast.

Ahead of the release of the new Section 31 movie, hosts Baz Greenland and Geoff Owen revisit the shadowy Starfleet organisation's debut in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. They talk Sloan, and Julian Bashir's uneasy involvement in Section 31, across a trilogy of episodes; season six's Inquisition, and season seven's Inter Arma Enim Silent Leges and Extreme Measures.

Host / Editor

Baz Greenland

Co-Host

Geoff Owen

Executive Producer

Tony Black

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Year of Hell: Delving into Voyager's Temporal Epic with Ashley Thomas

Welcome back to Make It So: A Star Trek Legacy Podcast. In this episode, hosts Baz Greenland and Geoff Owen are joined by Ashley Thomas from the podcast We Are Starfleet to discuss Star Trek Voyager's 'Year of Hell' two-part episode.

The discussion includes a retrospective on the Next Generation era and insights into Ashley's introduction to Star Trek.

The guests analyse the narrative's impact, the moral complexities, and character developments, they touch on the thematic elements and the controversial reset ending, while celebrating key moments and performances in this cinematic Voyager story.

The conversation wraps up with Ashley sharing about her work and upcoming Deep Space Nine discussions.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

02:25 Ashley's Star Trek Journey

05:06 Discussing Star Trek Series and Characters

09:46 Voyager's 'Year of Hell' Episode Discussion

10:44 Analysing 'Before and After' Episode

13:27 Time Travel and Character Development

18:53 Speculations and What-Ifs

31:54 Introduction to 'Year of Hell' Two-Parter

40:55 Analysing the Krenim's Threat

41:14 Temporal Incursions and Their Consequences

43:50 Voyager's Struggles and Sacrifices

46:53 The Crew's Resilience and Relationships

48:20 Janeway's Leadership and Tough Decisions

59:13 Moral Dilemmas

01:09:13 The Final Battle and Janeway's Last Stand

01:18:04 Reflections and Final Thoughts

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In this episode of Make It So, a Star Trek Legacy podcast on the Film Stories Podcast Network,

Hosts Geoff Owen and Baz Greenland are joined by Craig McKenzie from the We Are Starfleet Podcast.

They discuss the final season of Star Trek: Lower Decks, covering the series' progression, the character arcs, and the overall impact of the show.

They share their thoughts on key moments from the last season, including the evolution of the characters, the finale's execution, and the potential future for Star Trek in the modern era.

The episode concludes with reflections on Lower Decks' place within the Star Trek franchise.

00:00 Welcome and Introductions

01:30 Lower Decks Season 5 Overview

04:39 Final Episode Breakdown

07:36 Klingon Subplot Discussion

10:42 Enterprise Cameo and Crew Moments

23:46 Animation Highlights and Ship Designs

26:43 Rutherford's Cybernetic Implant Revelation

30:20 Mariner and Boimler's Future Roles

40:03 Reflections on Lower Decks' Journey

43:58 Final Thoughts and Future Speculations

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Exploring 'Star Trek: Lower Decks' and Multiverse Madness - Special Cameos and Series Reflections

In our latest episode of 'Make It So,' the Star Trek Legacy podcast on the Film Stories Podcast Network, we delve into 'Star Trek: Lower Decks' final season with a deep dive into the episode 'Fissure Quest.' Joined by Kurt North, who takes the captain's chair, and Geoff Owen,

We discuss the intriguing cameos, including Lily Sloane, and multiple Harry Kims.

We reflect on the season’s nostalgic elements, the handling of the multiverse concept, and the ship Anaximander. T

Tune in as we also mark a significant change in our journey, with Kurt North stepping down and Geoff Owen taking over the captaincy.

00:00 Welcome to Make It So: Star Trek Legacy Podcast

01:19 Episode Overview and Initial Thoughts

01:42 Cameos and Fan Service

02:51 Season Reflection and Critique

04:45 Nostalgia and Multiverse Discussion

20:33 Cameos Breakdown and Analysis

32:04 Final Thoughts and Farewell to Kurt

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