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The Hunt for Red October with Lukas Kendall.
 
For eighty episodes and three supplementals, Melodic Treks has explored the world of Star Trek composers and their works outside of the Star Trek franchise. Basil Poledouris is a talented composer, and while he never composed for the franchise, he did appear in roles as an extra for three episode of the original Star Trek.
In this episode of Melodic Treks, host Brandon-Shea Mutala is joined by film music historian Lukas Kendall to discuss the score for the film The Hunt for Red October. We also talk about Poledouris' career, why soundtracks used to be so short, the meaning of a "cult film," and how the budget for the scoring of the film was truncated during production and how that affected the score.

Chapters
Intro (00:00:00) 
Welcome, Lukas! (00:01:28) 
Basil Poledouris (00:02:50) 
The Hunt for Red October (00:13:38) 
"Main Titles" (00:16:31) 
"Course Two Five Zero" (00:20:30) 
"Opening Title" (from The Abyss composed by A. Silvestri) (00:20:50) 
"Two Wives" (00:24:44) 
"The Payoff" (from the film No Man's Land) (00:25:50) 
"Nuclear Scam" (00:28:45) 
Finding Lukas (00:33:33) 
Closing (00:37:37)
*all music composed by B. Poledouris, except where noted
**all music from The Hunt for Red October, except where noted

Hosts
Brandon-Shea Mutala
 
Guest
Lukas Kendall

Production
Brandon-Shea Mutala (Editor) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer)  Stephen Boyd  (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

The Mummy. While Alex Kurtzman has co-created Star Trek: Discovery with Bryan Fuller, his primary focus has been directing the first film in Universal's Dark Universe, The Mummy. In this episode of Stage Nine, Mike is joined by Lee of Earl Grey to look at Kurtzman's new movie. We discuss our thoughts on the film, what its performance means for the rest of the Dark Universe, and how we feel Kurtzman performed as a director. ChaptersIntro (00:00:00)  The Mummy (00:01:43)  The Dark Universe (00:12:00)  Alex Kurtzman (00:19:50)  Closing (00:32:36)   HostMike Schindler Guest Lee Hutchison ProductionMike Schindler (Producer/Editor) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Chris Stenftenagel (Associate Producer) Jeff Sutter (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

The Spy Who Loved Me.

Bond movies always seem to have a troubled production and after The Man With the Golden Gun, the production of the next film saw it's fair share as the team of Saltzman and Broccoli dissolved in the wake of Saltzman's financial troubles, the movie had a title without a plot and finding a director was not as easy as they thought it would be.

In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by 00 agents Christy Morris and John Champion to talk about The Spy Who Loved Me. We pay tribute to Sir Roger Moore, discuss continuing Bond, the story, the climax, villain and henchman, a new Bond Woman, free for all and our ratings.

Chapters
Remembering Sir Roger Moore (00:03:25)
Continuing Bond (00:15:57)
The Story (00:28:18)
Climax, Villain and Henchman (00:38:04)
A New Bond Woman (00:47:50)
Free for All (01:02:37)
Ratings (01:09:43)

Host
Matthew Rushing

Guests
Christy Morris
John Champion

Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer)

The Mummy.

While Alex Kurtzman has co-created Star Trek: Discovery with Bryan Fuller, his primary focus has been directing the first film in Universal's Dark Universe, The Mummy.

In this episode of Stage Nine, Mike is joined by Lee of Earl Grey to look at Kurtzman's new movie. We discuss our thoughts on the film, what its performance means for the rest of the Dark Universe, and how we feel Kurtzman performed as a director.

Chapters
Intro (00:00:00) 
The Mummy (00:01:43) 
The Dark Universe (00:12:00) 
Alex Kurtzman (00:19:50) 
Closing (00:32:36)
 
Host
Mike Schindler

Guest
Lee Hutchison

Production
Mike Schindler (Producer/Editor) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Chris Stenftenagel (Associate Producer) Jeff Sutter (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

He's been gone for 15 centuries, but Kahless, the spiritual leader of the Klingons is back! He's ready to lead his people back to peace and glory, and he wants Worf's help to do it. Only he might not be Kahless, and Worf might be seriously questioning his own faith along the way. Rightful Heir is up next in the Mission Log.

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Patrons’ Roundtable 28
Women in Trek

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In this twenty-eighth roundtable, Kay Shaw is joined by Patrick Carlin, Justin Oser, Davis Grayson, Amy Nelson, Aaron Harvey, and Lee Hutchison to discuss their favorite female characters in Star Trek.
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Hobbies on Voyager.  

Facing a 70-year journey from the Delta Quadrant back home to Federation space, the crew of Voyager, out of necessity, finds plenty of ways to pass the time, from holo-photography and opera to Kadis-kot and Kal-toh. But which hobbies from the 20th and 21st centuries have survived into the 24th century, and which hobbies have faded into historical obscurity (perhaps to be revived by Tom Paris)? In this episode of To The Journey, hosts Suzanne Williamson, Kay Shaw, and Zachary Fruhling discuss the many hobbies and pastimes seen throughout Star Trek: Voyager.  
Chapters 
Intro (00:00:00) 
Tuvok the Train Driver - Mr. Tuvok's Neighborhood (00:01:50) 
Holo-Photography and Knitting (00:05:59) 
Seska's Space Ham Radio (00:08:02) 
Harry and the Kimtones (00:10:20) 
Where's the Atari? (00:15:02) 
An Ocampan's Garden in the Shade (00:17:32) 
Tuvok's Georgia O'Keeffe Fetish (00:19:22) 
Deck 9 Section 12 - Seven's Collection (00:22:54) 
Kadis-Kot and Kal-Toh (00:27:30) 
Space Racquetball and Tricobalt Tennis (00:32:22) 
Les Misérables and Space Opera (00:39:36) 
Interests vs. Hobbies (00:44:10) 
Klingon Romance Novels - Space Netflix & Chill with Tom (00:46:36) 
Closing (00:50:12)  

Hosts 
Suzanne Williamson, Kay Shaw, and Zachary Fruhling  

Production 
Kay Shaw (Editor) Suzanne Williamson (Producer) Zachary Fruhling (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Bruce Lish (Associate Producer) Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Music and DS9.

When you think of Deep Space Nine, of course the Dominion War, the Bajoran religious and political tug-o-war, and the complex character relationships come to mind. But another thing that is really hard to shake is the music. The most prominent style of music on DS9 is jazz, and it’s a part of the show that adds a layer of depth that is key to making DS9 seem more real than any of the other Star Trek series.

In this episode of The Orb, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing take both a serious and fun look at the music of Deep Space Nine, including why Star Trek rarely uses current pop music, why jazz fits the series so well, and what it might be like if today’s artists provided the sounds of the show.

Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Pulling Away from Pop (00:05:13) Alien Composers (00:11:52) Jazz on Deep Space Nine (00:17:57) Why Jazz? (00:26:55) Pop Music Matchmaking (00:37:56) Musical Obstacles (00:46:42) Closing (00:51:41)

Hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing

Production C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) William Murray (Associate Producer) Kay Elizabeth Shaw (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Music and DS9.

When you think of Deep Space Nine, of course the Dominion War, the Bajoran religious and political tug-o-war, and the complex character relationships come to mind. But another thing that is really hard to shake is the music. The most prominent style of music on DS9 is jazz, and it’s a part of the show that adds a layer of depth that is key to making DS9 seem more real than any of the other Star Trek series.

In this episode of The Orb, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing take both a serious and fun look at the music of Deep Space Nine, including why Star Trek rarely uses current pop music, why jazz fits the series so well, and what it might be like if today’s artists provided the sounds of the show.

Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Pulling Away from Pop (00:05:13)
Alien Composers (00:11:52)
Jazz on Deep Space Nine (00:17:57)
Why Jazz? (00:26:55)
Pop Music Matchmaking (00:37:56)
Musical Obstacles (00:46:42)
Closing (00:51:41)

Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing

Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) William Murray (Associate Producer) Kay Elizabeth Shaw (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

The Drumhead. 
  
In any organization, it is good to fix what is broken. But what if nothing is broken and you are still looking for a problem? Captain Picard must find the saboteur after an explosion in engineering and information leaks to the Romulans. Starfleet sends in Admiral Satie to assist Picard. Her determination is relentless. She continues her search even after the resolution of the problems have been found and ends up calling Captain Picard a traitor to the Federation. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Richard Marquez and Amy Nelson with special guest Patrick Devlin discuss "The Drumhead." This profound episode reveals the true nature of witch hunts. We explore the background of drumhead trials which adds to the meaning of this story. We can see their effects portrayed in Worf as he gets caught up in the frenzy of suspicion. We recognize the need to be ever diligent against extreme suspicion as Picard warns throughout the entire episode.
Chapters
Intro (00:01:18)
The Drumhead (00:02:56)
Witch Hunt (00:04:31)
Emotional Admiral (00:06:45)
Worf (00:10:15)
Enterprise Connection (00:15:20)
Betazoid Investigator (00:18:35)
Guilty Until Proven Innocent (00:25:15)
Pigeon Hole (00:29:18)
Drumhead Meaning (00:33:22)
Fancy Dresses (00:36:17)
Power Play (00:40:45)
POTFM (00:47:45)
Patron (00:49:04)
Closing (00:51:24)

Runtime 53 minute 53 seconds
 
Hosts
Richard Marquez
Amy Nelson
 
Guests
Patrick Devlin
 
Production
Richard Marquez (Editor and Producer) Amy Nelson (Producer) Lee Hutchison (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E. Hueter (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)