Open Pike Night becomes Open Riker Nigh as we beam up a quick but unforgettable chat with Jonathan Frakes, director of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3, Episode 4: “A Space Adventure Hour.” In just 10 minutes, we warp through Frakes’ thoughts on the holodeck, Shatner impressions, outtakes, and balancing the tones behind this delightfully retro episode.

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What’s in your head? Time in to find out! Our amazing callers came out in force this week to help John, Cam, and Jesse talk all things Zombie and …questionable hairdos

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🧟Writer Bill Wolkoff returns (but not from the dead) to Open Pike Night to discuss Strange New Worlds Season 3, Episode 3: “Shuttle to Kenfori.” Find out what zombie flicks inspired this unique sci-fi tale, what blew Bill Wolkoff's young mind as a child, and how that knife fight was originally supposed to go down.

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Alice Wetterlund joins OPN one again to talk Star Trek Strange New Worlds🎉 Wedding bells are ringing! Or are wedding fingers snapping…?  Not our best joke, the episode has GREAT jokes!  

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THE WAIT IS OVER!!  Welcome back to Open Pike Night’s coverage of Strange New Worlds! 

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The esteemed and hilarious Rhys Darby joins the Open Pike Night crew to discuss Strange New Worlds S3E2 "Wedding Bell Blues!"  Check him out and be sure to send in your calls for our coverage of Strange New Worlds season 3!

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🖖 Strange New WORDS has no objections we Kirsten Beyer & David Reed breaking down the writing process of SNW Season 3, Episode 2 "Wedding Bell Blues."

We dive into the changes the script underwent, their favorite Rhys Darby ad-libs, and the true identity of the wedding planner. From deep cuts to big emotions, Beyer and Reed pull back the curtain on what it takes to write a rom-com in the Trek universe.

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🖖 Strange New WORDS kicks off with Strange New Worlds writer Davy Perez, breaking down the epic Season 3 premiere: "Hegemony pt 2"

He discusses the influences on the episode, reveals why his favorite line from the episode is so important to him, and teases episode 5 while also teasing Cameron.

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Melissa Navia takes questions directly from the audience to get us hyped up for Season 3! We cover her driving theme music, how to fly the Enterprise, and what performances from herself surprised her the most. Hit it!

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The premiere is HERE!  And the Open Pike Night Crew have seen Strange New Worlds Season 3.  Here's our spoiler-free first review, begin the end of the REALLY LONG COUNTDOWN!

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