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Season 2, Episode 9 and 10
“The Devourer of All Things, parts 1 and 2”
Part 1 written by Jennifer Muro
and directed by Sung Shin

Part 2 written by Aaron J. Waltke
and directed by Sean Bishop

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CLASSIC TV SERIES (in order of premiere)

Star Trek: The Original Series (1966 – 1969)

Star Trek: The Animated Series (1973 – 1975)

Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987 – 1994)

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993 – 1999)

Star Trek: Voyager (1995 – 2001)

Star Trek: Enterprise (2001 – 2005)

STREAMING SERIES AND MOVIES (in order of premiere)

Star Trek: Discovery (2017 – 2024)

Star Trek: Picard (2020 – 2023)

Star Trek: Lower Decks (2020 – 2024)

Star trek: Prodigy (2021 – present)

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (2022 – present)

Star Trek: Section 31 “streaming event movie” (no official date announced)

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy (no official date announced)

(unannounced “Star Trek: Legacy” series)

(unannounced “Star Trek: Resort Planet” series – in development)

THEATRICAL MOTION PICTURES (in order of premiere)

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982)

Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984)

Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989)

Star Trek Beyond (2016)

Untitled Star Trek “origins” movie [currently on Paramount roster for 2025/2026]

OTHER MEDIA
Star Trek books, audio books and DVDs

Star Trek video games/board games

Star Trek toys/collectibles/other merchandise

Star Trek Comics/graphic novels/magazines

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Convention news/fandom

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Star Trek: Prodigy

Season 2, Episode 11
“Last Flight of the Protostar, Part 1”
Written by Diandra Pendleton-Thompson
Directed by Ruolin Li and Andrew L. Schmidt

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Star Trek: Prodigy
Season 2, Episode 7
“The Fast and the Curious”
Written by Erin McNamara
Directed by Sean Bishop and Sung Shin

The Battle for Paramount Mountain .. Continues

August 6

Paramount Sells ComicBook, PopCulture Sites to Nashville-Based Savage Ventures | Exclusive

August 7

Sony Won’t Bid for Paramount Global to Counter Skydance Deal

Sony rules out renewing offer for Paramount, says it wouldn’t fit strategy – NBC New York

August 8

Paramount Streaming Partnerships, Asset Sales Talks Heating Up, CEOs Say

Paramount Global Lands $1B In Digital Upfront Ad Commitments

Paramount Takes $6 Billion Cable Network Impairment Charge

Michael Engleman Exits As CMO Of Paramount+ & Showtime Amid Layoffs

Noggin Is Shutting Down After Paramount Global Laid Off Subscription Service’s Entire Staff

August 9

Paramount Global to lay off 15% of its US workforce | FOX 5 Atlanta

Paramount reports first quarter of streaming profits, plans 15% layoff and takes $6 billion charge on cable business

August 11

Paramount Global Announces Workforce Cuts And Streaming Success – The Pinnacle Gazette

FIlm Giant in financial trouble: Paramount Global Reports Massive $5.4 Billion Loss

The Race Is On to Build The Next Profitable Streaming Service – Bloomberg

August 12

Paramount Global Faces Layoffs Amid Economic Turbulence – The Pinnacle Gazette

Instead of Raising Prices, Paramount lays off 15% of its US Employees

Nickelodeon Marketing Exec Sabrina Caluori Exiting Ahead Of Broader Paramount Layoffs

Analysis: Cable television’s $15 billion reality check – NewscastStudio

Paramount Kids and Marketing Head Sabrina Caluori Exits

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Initiates Investigation into Paramount Global

August 13

Paramount Global Starts Layoffs, Sees $500 Million in Cuts

Paramount Layoffs Begin, Cutting 15% of Employees

Paramount Global to lay off 15% of U.S. workforce and close TV studio

Paramount Global Faces Major Shifts Amid Layoffs And Earnings Beat – The Pinnacle Gazette

Paramount Posts Strong Earnings, Stock Surges, Plans Job Cuts

Paramount Television Studios Shut Downs as Layoffs Begin at Paramount

Paramount TV Studios Shutting Down in Restructuring

Paramount Television Studios Shut Down by Paramount Global Cost Cuts

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Hundreds of Alberta farmers reporting damage following violent hail storm | CBC News

Alberta rugby coach proud of player on the world stage | CBC.ca

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CLASSIC TV SERIES (in order of premiere)

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993 – 1999)

STREAMING SERIES AND MOVIES (in order of premiere)

Star Trek: Discovery (2017 – 2024)

Star Trek: Lower Decks (2020 – 2024)

Star trek: Prodigy (2021 – present)

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (2022 – present)

Section 31 “streaming event movie” (no official date announced)

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy (no official date announced)

Star Trek: Section 31 (streaming movie event) 

Star Trek: Insurrection (1998)

Star Trek Comics/graphic novels/magazines

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Star Trek related science news

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Star Trek: Prodigy
Season 2, Episode 8
“Is There in Beauty No Truth?”
Written by Keith Sweet II
Directed by Ruolin Li and Andrew L. Schmidt

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Star Trek: Prodigy
Season 2, episode 5
“Observer’s Paradox”
Written by Jennifer Muro
Directed by Ruolin Li and Andrew L. Schmidt

In Vulcan, Alberta, Canada news…

Star Trek fans can bid on grave plot in Vulcan next weekend | Calgary Herald

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CLASSIC TV SERIES (in order of premiere)

Star Trek: The Original Series (1966 – 1969)

Star Trek: The Animated Series (1973 – 1975)

Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987 – 1994)

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993 – 1999)

Star Trek: Voyager (1995 – 2001)

Star Trek: Enterprise (2001 – 2005)

STREAMING SERIES AND MOVIES (in order of premiere)

Star Trek: Discovery (2017 – 2024)

Star Trek: Short Treks (2018 – 2020)

Star Trek: Picard (2020 – 2023)

Star Trek: Lower Decks (2020 – 2024)

Star trek: Prodigy (2021 – present)

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (2022 – present)

Star Trek: Very Short Treks (2023)

Section 31 “streaming event movie” (no official date announced)

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy (no official date announced)

(unnamed/unannounced Section 31 series)

(unannounced “Star Trek: Legacy” series)

THEATRICAL MOTION PICTURES (in order of premiere)

Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979)

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982)

Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984)

Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986)

Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989)

Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1989)

Star Trek: Generations (1994)

Star Trek: First Contact (1996)

Star Trek: Insurrection (1998)

Star Trek: Nemesis (2002)

Star Trek (2009)

Star Trek into Darkness (2013)

Star Trek Beyond (2016)

Untitled Star Trek Kelvin-verse movie [currently not on Paramount announced roster]

Untitled Star Trek “origins” movie [currently on Paramount roster for 2025/2026]

OTHER MEDIA
Star Trek books, audio books and DVDs

Star Trek video games/board games

Star Trek toys/collectibles/other merchandise

Star Trek Comics/graphic novels/magazines

MISCELLANEOUS

Paramount+ News

Franchise-wide/Miscellaneous

Convention news/fandom

Actor Watch

Star Trek: Prodigy
Season 2, episode 6
“Imposter Syndrome”
Written by Diandra Pendleton-Thompson
Directed by Sung Shin

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Star Trek: Prodigy

Season 2, Episode 3
“Who Saves the Saviors”
Written by Erin McNamara
Directed by Sung Shin

‘Star Trek: Prodigy’ Season 2 Hits Netflix Top 10 Internationally, ‘Discovery’ Season 5 On Nielsen Top 10 – TrekMovie.com

Star Trek and Doctor Who Come Together for Inaugural Intergalactic Friendship Day on July 30 | Star Trek

Star Trek Heading To Comic-Con 2024 With Big Hall H Panel, “Menagerie Booth,” And More – TrekMovie.com

Hallmark to Release Exclusive U.S.S. Enterprise-B (Nexus Damage) Keepsake Ornament | Star Trek

Comic-Con Update: ‘Prodigy’ Screening With Kate Mulgrew And IDW Star Trek Comics Panel Announced – TrekMovie.com

In Vulcan, Alberta, Canada news…

Residential speed limit to be lowered in Vulcan | Vulcan Advocate

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CLASSIC TV SERIES (in order of premiere)

Star Trek: The Original Series (1966 – 1969)

Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987 – 1994)

Star Trek: Voyager (1995 – 2001)

STREAMING SERIES AND MOVIES (in order of premiere)

Star Trek: Discovery (2017 – 2024)

Star Trek: Short Treks (2018 – 2020)

Star Trek: Picard (2020 – 2023)

Star Trek: Lower Decks (2020 – 2024)

Star trek: Prodigy (2021 – present)

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (2022 – present)

Star Trek: Very Short Treks (2023)

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy (no official date announced)

THEATRICAL MOTION PICTURES (in order of premiere)

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982)

Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1989)

Star Trek: Generations (1994)

Star Trek (2009)

Star Trek into Darkness (2013)

OTHER MEDIA
Star Trek books, audio books and DVDs

Star Trek video games/board games

Star Trek toys/collectibles/other merchandise

Star Trek Comics/graphic novels/magazines

MISCELLANEOUS

Paramount+ News

Star Trek related science news

Franchise-wide/Miscellaneous

Actor Watch

Star Trek: Prodigy
Season 2, Episode 4
“Temporal Mechanics 101”
Written by Keith Sweet II
Directed by Ben Hibon

It’s about time to refill the dilithium chamber and get on out of here. 

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Until next time, on behalf of Chuck, Kreg and myself, I’m Clinton, thanking you for listening. And, as we always say here on “The Topic Is Trek”

Don’t put on the red shirt!

Join us for a special episode of The Topic is Trek podcast as we chat with Sarah Rose, the director, and Kelsey McCarter, a cast member, of the upcoming shadow cast of “Subspace Rhapsody” at DragonCon 2024. They share insights into the production, their roles, and the challenges of bringing this unique musical episode to life. Don’t miss this behind-the-scenes look at what promises to be an unforgettable performance!

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All 10 TOS And TNG Star Trek Movies Returning To Paramount+ In July – TrekMovie.com

Rosario Dawson Had To Turn Down Playing A Changeling In ‘Star Trek’ Because Of ‘Ahsoka’ Role – TrekMovie.com

Mike McMahan Talks “Amazing Sendoff” For ‘Star Trek: Lower Decks’ In Season 5, Hints At Potential Spinoffs – TrekMovie.com

Star Trek Creator’s Foundation Offers $1M Prize for AI Promoting Good

Star Trek content now available in World of Tanks: Blitz | GoNintendo

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CLASSIC TV SERIES (in order of premiere)

Star Trek: The Animated Series (1973 – 1975)

Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987 – 1994)

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993 – 1999)

Star Trek: Voyager (1995 – 2001)

STREAMING SERIES AND MOVIES (in order of premiere)

Star Trek: Discovery (2017 – 2024)

Star Trek: Picard (2020 – 2023)

Star Trek: Lower Decks (2020 – 2024)

Star trek: Prodigy (2021 – present)

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (2022 – present)

Section 31 “streaming event movie” (no official date announced)

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy (no official date announced)

THEATRICAL MOTION PICTURES (in order of premiere)

Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986)

Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989)

Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1989)

Star Trek Beyond (2016)

Untitled Star Trek Kelvin-verse movie [currently not on Paramount announced roster]

OTHER MEDIA
Star Trek books, audio books and DVDs

Star Trek video games/board games

Star Trek Comics/graphic novels/magazines

MISCELLANEOUS

Paramount+ News

Franchise-wide/Miscellaneous

Convention news/fandom

Actor Watch

Star Trek: Prodigy
Season 2, Episode 1
“Into The Breach, Part 1”
Written by Kevin Hageman & Dan Hageman
Directed by Ben Hibon

Star Trek: Prodigy
Season 2, Episode 2
“Into The Breach, Part 2”
Written by Aaron J. Waltke
Directed by Patrick Krebs and Andrew L. Schmidt

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Star Trek Given Prestigious Honors at Peabody Awards

Paul Giamatti Joins ‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’ as Main Villain

Star Trek Emmy submissions 2024: Discovery, Strange New Worlds … – GoldDerby

‘Star Trek: Picard’ Showrunner Terry Matalas Tackling ‘Enemy Mine’

Fanhome to Return with New Starships This Fall with the Titan, Stargazer, and Farragut | Star Trek

As my Star Trek character commanded the weight of a starship, I was hours away from becoming a father | CBC News

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CLASSIC TV SERIES (in order of premiere)

Star Trek: The Original Series (1966 – 1969)

Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987 – 1994)

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993 – 1999)

Star Trek: Voyager (1995 – 2001)

Star Trek: Enterprise (2001 – 2005)

STREAMING SERIES AND MOVIES (in order of premiere)

Star Trek: Discovery (2017 – 2024)

Star Trek: Lower Decks (2020 – 2024)

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (2022 – present)

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy (no official date announced)

(unnamed/unannounced Section 31 series) 

THEATRICAL MOTION PICTURES (in order of premiere)

Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984)

Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986)

Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989)

Star Trek into Darkness (2013)

OTHER MEDIA
Star Trek books, audio books and DVDs

Star Trek toys/collectibles/other merchandise

Star Trek Comics/graphic novels/magazines

MISCELLANEOUS

Paramount+ News

Franchise-wide/Miscellaneous

Actor Watch

With Starfleet Academy on its way, we thought it would be fun to explore the possible courses cadets need to take while attending the Academy. Chuck, Kreg and I have come up with a wide-ranging curriculum. But we also put the call out to our listeners for their suggestions. We’re going to go through the curriculum year by year, but in some cases we may do the full 4 years of a particular course of studies, just so you can see the logical progression. 

It’s about time to refill the dilithium chamber and get on out of here. 

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