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November 25, 2015 192: Even the Devil Believes
In the Hands of the Prophets.
At the end of its first season, Deep Space Nine really began to
take on the form that would define the series. The writers wanted
to follow up the powerful “Duet” with something even better, even
more layered. To do this, they brought together the Federation’s
scientific approach to the world and the Bajorans’ religious one.
The clash of philosophies tells us a lot about our own world as
well as Gene Roddenberry’s vision for Star Trek. And it introduced
us to one of Star Trek’s great villains.
In this episode of The Ready Room, we’re joined by Will Nguyen,
Mike Morrison, and Ken Tripp to discuss DS9’s first-season finale,
“In the Hands of the Prophets,” the introduction of Winn and
Bareil, handling religion on Star Trek, Keiko the grumpy, Sisko the
mediator, and much more.
In our news segment, we discuss the comments of Paramount’s
Motion Picture Group president Marc Evan about a possible grittier
future for Star Trek, and Dayton Ward’s upcoming travel guide that
will get you ready for your visit to Vulcan.
News
Star Trek: Thirty Dark Zero or SEAL Team Six? (00:03:37)
Hidden Universe Travel Guide to Vulcan (00:12:26)
Feature: In the Hands of the Prophets
Synopsis and Initial Thoughts (00:23:31)
Setting the Tone (00:33:45)
Representing Roddenberry’s Vision (00:48:04)
Handling a Sensitive Subject (00:53:47)
The Thesis of Secularism (01:00:23)
Winn and Kira: Religion vs. Spirituality (01:09:20)
Introducing Fletcher’s Winn and Anglim’s Bareil (01:17:55)
Final Thoughts (01:25:41)
Listener Feedback (01:36:01)
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Will Nguyen
Guests
Mike Morrison and Ken Tripp
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive
Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt
(Executive Producer) Renee Roberts (Associate Producer) Zachary
Fruhling (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)
Will Nguyen (Content Manager)
1 hr 52 min
November 20, 2015 Commentary: Trek Stars 159: Scraping at the Door
Pegg, Part 3: Hot Fuzz.

Running Time: 39 minutes 56 seconds

In 2007, Simon Pegg re-teamed with Edgar Wright to create the second film in the Cornetto Trilogy, Hot Fuzz. Much like its predecessor, Shaun of the Dead, is to Zombie movies, Hot Fuzz is an homage to Cop movies, in all their forms.

In this episode of Commentary: Trek Stars, Mike and John look at Pegg's second screenplay, which he co-wrote with Wright. We discuss how the film compares to Shaun of the Dead, how it utilizes sub genres, and how it was promoted with Hot Fuzztivals. We also debate the merits of Nicolas Cage movies.

Chapters
Hot Fuzz (00:00:45)
Sub Genres (00:19:03)
Wrap-up (00:30:44)

Hosts
Mike Schindler and John Mills

Production
Mike Schindler (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager)
40 min
November 19, 2015 191: Robotic Loverboy
In Theory.
The last person you’d expect to be looking for love on the
Enterprise is Data. But that’s just what happens in “In Theory.”
Well, Data wasn’t actually looking for love, but once it presented
itself the prospect got its own subroutine … and the 1701-D became
The Love Boat, filled with advice from corners both expected and
not.
In this episode of The Ready Room, we’re joined by Charlynn
Schmiedt, Andi VanderKolk, and Zachary Fruhling to discuss our
robotic loverboy, the Riker book of moves, the future of
human-android relations, and, unexpectedly, what cats do on
starships. It’s all part of the fun when we share our theory of “In
Theory.”
In our news segment, we discuss William Shatner's idea for a
Star Trek musical, The Oatmeal's retelling of a famous Gene
Roddenberry story, and some exciting news about our network.
News
Shatner interested in a Star Trek musical? (00:03:45)
The Oatmeal tells Gene Roddenberry’s story (00:13:45)
Trek.fm merchandise now available! (00:21:52)
Feature: In Theory
Synopsis and Initial Thoughts (00:30:20)
Robotic Loverboy (00:36:20)
Geordi La Forge: Love Counselor (00:57:20)
Random Observations (01:18:30)
B-Plot Unnecessary? (01:25:33)
Final Thoughts (01:33:00)
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Charlynn Schmiedt
Guests
Andi VanderKolk and Zachary Fruhling
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive
Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt
(Executive Producer) Renee Roberts (Associate Producer) Zachary
Fruhling (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)
Will Nguyen (Content Manager)
In Theory. The last person you’d expect to be looking for love
on the Enterprise is Data. But that’s just what happens in “In
Theory.” We discuss our robotic loverboy, the Riker book of moves,
and much more.
1 hr 57 min
November 13, 2015 Commentary: Trek Stars 158: Hey, Siri!
Pegg, Part 2: Shaun of the Dead.
Running Time: 52 minutes 25 seconds
In 2004, the movie world was formally introduced to Simon Pegg. Not only did star as the title character in Edgar Wright's beloved film, Shaun of the Dead, he also co-wrote the screenplay.
In this episode of Commentary: Trek Stars, John and Mike examine the first picture in the Cornetto Trilogy, and Pegg's career. We remember our first impressions of Pegg, discuss what we think about the film today, and try to determine why Pegg has become a geek icon.
ChaptersShaun of the Dead (00:00:48)Impressions Today (00:23:06)Wrap-up (00:38:31)
HostsJohn Mills and Mike Schindler
ProductionMike Schindler (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager)
53 min
November 06, 2015 Commentary: Trek Stars 157: Mola Ram's Flaming Heart
Pegg, Part 1: Trek.

Over the past few days, many of us here at Trek.fm have been discussing the news of a new Star Trek TV series, coming in January of 2017. But who is it that's making this show?

In the final season premiere of Commentary: Trek Stars, Mike and John discuss the series, specifically looking at executive producer Alex Kurtzman and his career in television and film. We discuss his previous work, what his role on the show may be, and speculate on who may write the series.

In this episode, we also begin a new series on Simon Pegg in which we look at his work as a writer. In Part 1, we discuss his portrayal of Scotty in the JJverse films.

We also remember TOS visual effects artist, Howard A. Anderson, Jr.

Running Time: 1 hour 3 minutes 38 seconds

Hosts
Mike Schindler and John Mills

Editor and Producer
Mike Schindler

Executive Producers
Charlynn Schmiedt, Norman C. Lao, Matthew Rushing, and C Bryan Jones

Associate Producer
Become one! Support Trek.fm and Commentary: Trek Stars at the $25/month level or plus! Visit http://patreon.com/trekfm http://patreon.com/trekfm

Production Manager
Richard Marquez

Content Manager
Will Nguyen

Chapters
Howard A. Anderson, Jr. (00:01:04)
New Trek Series (00:08:04)
Our Thoughts (00:25:47)
Simon Pegg (00:43:42)
Wrap-up (00:56:49)

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1 hr 4 min
November 03, 2015 190: The New Star Trek Series, with Larry Nemecek
A Closer Look at CBS’s Plans.
It’s been more than a decade since Star Trek left the air, and
at long last CBS has answered the cries of fans. In January 2017,
Star Trek will return to TV with an all-new series. But what form
will it take?
In this special episode of The Ready Room, we’re joined by Larry
Nemecek to take a closer look at the nuts and bolts of the CBS
announcement, debate the setting—Prime Universe or
Abramsverse—consider the format this Trek might take as a
made-for-streaming show, explore Alex Kurtzman’s Star Trek fandom,
consider how CBS will handle the creation of a series in the age of
social media, and, of course, touch on the controversial
distribution method.
Chapters
Waking Up to the News (00:02:18)
The Nuts and Bolts (00:07:00)
Prime of J.J. Abrams (00:13:34)
Movie vs. TV as an Origin Point (00:25:32)
The Format (00:30:38)
More About Kurtzman (00:45:53)
The Development Process: What to Expect (00:51:26)
Launching in the Age of Social Media (00:58:19)
The Great Distribution Controversy (01:14:47)
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Larry Nemecek
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive
Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt
(Executive Producer) Renee Roberts (Associate Producer) Zachary
Fruhling (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)
Will Nguyen (Content Manager)
1 hr 38 min
October 30, 2015 Commentary: Trek Stars 156: Riker's Brain
Eric A. Stillwell.
Every fan has dreamed of working on Star Trek. Few have made that a reality. Eric A. Stillwell is one of those few.
In the sixth season finale of Commentary: Trek Stars, John and Mike are joined by Eric to look at his career working in Star Trek. We discuss how he got a job as a production assistant on The Next Generation, the work he did as a script coordinator on the series, and how that led him co-writing one the best episodes of the franchise, Yesterday's Enterprise.
In this episode, We are also joined by Voyager writer/producer James Kahn, who gives us glimpse at his new movie, Wrongside Bob.
Running Time: 1 hour 38 minutes 23 seconds
HostsJohn Mills and Mike Schindler
GuestsEric A. StillwellJames Kahn
Editor and ProducerMike Schindler
Executive ProducersCharlynn Schmiedt, Norman C. Lao, Matthew Rushing, and C Bryan Jones
Associate ProducerBecome one! Support Trek.fm and Commentary: Trek Stars at the $25/month level or plus! Visit http://patreon.com/trekfm http://patreon.com/trekfm
Production ManagerRichard Marquez
Content ManagerWill Nguyen
ChaptersEric Stillwell (00:01:36)The Writing Process (00:17:07)Yesterday's Enterprise (00:42:57)Prime Factors (00:59:03)James Kahn & Wrongside Bob (01:13:32)Wrap-up (01:25:51)
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1 hr 39 min
October 26, 2015 189: I Can’t Believe It’s Not Topaline!
Friday’s Child.
When fans think of Klingon episodes on TOS, they think of
“Errand of Mercy,” “Day of the Dove,” and “The Trouble with
Tribbles.” The second appearance of the classic villains was made
in what is really a Bones story—they just happen to be there.
“Friday's Child” gets overlooked by fans, yet it builds upon the
Organian Peace Treaty and allows Dr. McCoy to step into the
spotlight all at the same time.
In this episode of The Ready Room, we’re joined by Larry
Nemecek, Charlynn Schmiedt, and Zachary Fruhling to discuss the
other Vasquez Rocks show, those dastardly Klingons, wearing carpet
in the desert, how Dorothy Fontana handles the symmetry between
Kirk, Spock, and McCoy, and whether or not “Friday’s Child” is the
most undervalued TOS episode.
In our news segment, we discuss the recent Beverly Crusher Day
and upcoming Deanna Troi Day, more from the Star Trek Beyond Dubai
set and its alien faces, and we discuss the StarTrek.com poll that
asked which series has the saddest episodes.
News
#BeverlyCrusherDay + #DeannaTroiDay (00:02:59)
Poll: The series with the saddest episodes is… ? (00:07:58)
More Star Trek Beyond Dubai and Aliens (00:18:05)
Feature: Friday’s Child
Synopsis and Initial Thoughts (00:23:06)
The Most Undervalued TOS Episode? (00:34:38)
Symmetry in Character (00:41:10)
1960s Campiness (00:48:24)
Scotty In Command (01:02:23)
The Other Vasquez Rocks Show (01:05:29)
The Forgotten Klingon Story (01:08:55)
Cultural Relativism + the Prime Directive (01:13:43)
Final Thoughts (01:23:52)
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Larry Nemecek
Guests
Charlynn Schmiedt and Zachary Fruhling
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive
Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt
(Executive Producer) Renee Roberts (Associate Producer) Zachary
Fruhling (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)
Will Nguyen (Content Manager)
1 hr 56 min
October 23, 2015 Commentary: Trek Stars 155: Second-Run D-Box
Bloch & Stefano, Part 4: Psycho Comparison.
You never know what might happen while recording a podcast. Your cat might run by and rip setup and rip your external hard drive out of your laptop. You might crack a tooth on a Nutri-Grain Bar. Or you might have to drive across town to purchase Star Wars tickets. If you're lucky, you will capture the unexpected on mic.
Such is the case on this episode of Commentary: Trek Stars. Mike and John try to recap their look at Psycho by comparing Robert Bloch's novel to Joseph Stefano's screenplay. But in the process, tickets for Star Wars: Episode VII--The Force Awakens went on sale. This podcast is the result.
Running Time: 59 minutes 19 seconds
HostsMike Schindler and John Mills
Editor and ProducerMike Schindler
Executive ProducersCharlynn Schmiedt, Norman C. Lao, Matthew Rushing, and C Bryan Jones
Associate ProducerBecome one! Support Trek.fm and Commentary: Trek Stars at the $25/month level or plus! Visit http://patreon.com/trekfm http://patreon.com/trekfm
Production ManagerRichard Marquez
Content ManagerWill Nguyen
ChaptersPsycho (00:01:15)Star Wars (00:07:02)The Trailer (00:34:45)Psycho Again (00:43:22)Wrap-up (00:50:29)
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1 hr
October 16, 2015 Commentary: Trek Stars 154: Gearshifting
Bloch & Stefano, Part 2: Psycho (Film).
One year after the release of Robert Bloch's novel, Alfred Hitchcock adapted Psycho for the big screen. To complete this task, he enlisted the help of Joseph Stefano to write the screenplay. The result is one of the best movies ever made.
In this episode Commentaty: Trek Stars, John and Mike take a look at Stefano's movie. we discuss the impact the film had on the culture, the similarities between the movie and Stefano's Star Trek work, and the validity of Gus van Sant's remake.
Running Time: 1 hour 7 minutes 19 seconds
HostsJohn Mills and Mike Schindler
Editor and ProducerMike Schindler
Executive ProducersCharlynn Schmiedt, Norman C. Lao, Matthew Rushing, and C Bryan Jones
Associate ProducerBecome one! Support Trek.fm and Commentary: Trek Stars at the $25/month level or plus! Visit http://patreon.com/trekfm http://patreon.com/trekfm
Production ManagerRichard Marquez
Content ManagerWill Nguyen
ChaptersThe Movie (00:02:07)Gearshifting (00:18:42)Star Trek Comparison (00:38:30)The Gus Van Sant Film (00:45:10)Wrap-up (00:57:49)
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1 hr 8 min

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TFM is the podcast network for a universe of fandom. Founded in 2010 as Trek.fm with shows focused on Star Trek, the lineup has expanded over the years to include Star Wars, Marvel, DC, and more from…