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This is part two of our fun and informative interview with Doug Drexler who has been a major part of Trek and other sci-fi through the years.  In this episode, Doug gives us an inside look into Trek, the Orville, and even the upcoming and final season of Picard! 

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Doug Drexler is a life-long Star Trek fan and has been a part of all the Berman era Star Trek shows, the TNG movies, and Picard. He won an Academy Award for his make-up work on the film Dick Tracy and two Emmy's for his special effect work on Battlestar Galactica. Our crew was honored to have Mr. Drexler, who is a true Star Trek expert and passionate fan as a part of our podcast.  His knowledge is vast and his hands on experience with the shows and films is extraordinary.  He truly cares about this franchise and you will hear it in his voice as he describes his life and experience with Trek.  Our conversation with Doug was so great we needed to break it into two parts.  

Explore Doug's work over the years!

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Jackey Neyman Jones joins us for this week's conversation as we talk about one of the most popular episodes of Mystery Science Theater: 3K which covered the 1966 film, Manos the Hands of Fate. Jackey plays the little girl in the film, Debbie. Her father, Tom Neyman, played the master in the film and was an accomplished stage actor.  Besides being one of the most popular and hilarious episodes of MST3K, this film is also considered to be one of the worst films of all time. We had the privilege to sit down with Jackey to talk about the story of Manos, her father, MST3K, her experience while filming Manos, as well as what she has been up to in recent years. Jackey is a talented artist and is producing amazing artwork and is a part of a new independent production that is seeking to make a series based on Manos (see link below). This is a fascinating look into a strange and fun part of film history. We were delighted to talk with Jackey and you will be delighted to hear her stories and how you can actually connect with her and her artwork.

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Brian leads our symphony of voices this week as we discuss the wonderful music that is often found in the science fiction films we love and, perhaps, don't love so much.  We laugh a lot in this episode and our tangents are epic this week!  You'll also learn about the eclectic tastes in music represented in our crew, as well as which franchise we would write a music score for, if we suddenly had the ability to do so!  This episode crescendos on high note so you don't want to miss a single beat!  Sit back with your favorite beverage and turn the volume up as this week's episode is a headbanger for sure!

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Listen to Cris Fox's podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/01BPcZVq2CqKYUCzMx7Nbj

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Listen to Brian's original music here: www.reverbnation.com/briantdonahue

Music used for this podcast was written, performed, recorded, and produced by Brian Donahue

Star Trek Films/Television discussed:

Star Trek: Enterprise, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: Voyager, Star Trek Discovery, Star Trek: Picard, Star Trek: The Motion Picture, Star Trek 4: The Voyage Home, Star Trek: Generations

Other Films/Television Discussed:

The Matrix

Moon Knight

Star Wars: A New Hope

Mission Impossible 3

The Lord of the Rings Trilogy

Star Wars: The Phantom Menace

Halo

Game of Thrones

Westworld

Yellowstone

Magnum PI

The Mandalorian

Due South

Grey's Anatomy (to Brian's dismay!)

Buffy the Vampire Slayer

T.J. Hooker

Chicago Blue

2001: A Space Odyssey

Hoosiers

The Lego Movie

The Jetsons

Patton

Man From Uncle

Karate Kid

The Incredibles

In Like Flint

Bands, Musicians, and Singers mentioned:

"Weird Al" Yankovic, Iron Maiden, Night Wish, Michael McDonald, Dan Brubeck, James Darin, John Baptiste, Carol King, AC/DC, Guns and Roses, Boston, Poison, Frank Sinatra, Phil Collins

Cris Fox introduces us to the Men In Black and we do our best to remember the sequel films (even though they aimed that pencil looking brain washing thingy at us)! This episode has a lot of laughs in it as we talk about the hilarious and unique Men In Black films. Cris wants to know why the original film was so great and the following three were hit or miss, depending on your perspective. Make sure you're suited up and ready for anything as we invade your entertainment space this week! You won't want to forget about this episode so make sure not to look at the pencil looking brain washing thingy!

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Listen to Cris Fox's podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/01BPcZVq2CqKYUCzMx7Nbj

And here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yelling-about-star-trek/id1550774800

Listen to Brian's original music here: https://www.reverbnation.com/briantdonahue/

All music used for this podcast was written, performed, recorded, and produced by Brian Donahue

Things Mentioned in this episode for reference:

Star Trek: Horizon - 2016 indie film 

Star Trek: The Motion Picture 4K - 1979 film

Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan - 1982 film

Star Trek: Insurrection - 1998 film

Star Trek: Nemesis - 2002 film

Amadeus - 1984 film

Star Trek: Enterprise - 2001 television series

X-Files - 1993 television series

CODA - Star Trek Novels (series of three books)

Robert Petkoff - narrator

Will Wheaton - TNG actor, The Ready Room host, narrator

John Scalzi - Author

Men In Black - 1997 film

Men In Black 2 - 2002 film

Men In Black 3 - 2012 film

Men In Black: International - 2019 film

The Mitchells vs. The Machines - 2021 film

Our crew had the pleasure of welcoming aboard the podcast filmmaker, Tommy Kraft, who masterfully helmed the fan film project, Star Trek: Horizon.  He is an exciting young talent in the film industry and he was just in college when he wrote, directed, produced, composed the music score, made the costumes, and the list goes on!  We had a wonderful conversation about the making of this incredibly impressive fan film.  We learned a lot about the process of making a film and it is fascinating, as Mr. Spock would say!  Join us for our interesting and entertaining interview of Mr. Tommy Kraft.

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Watch the film, Star Trek: Horizon here:  https://youtu.be/l94v4YOqxOc

 Experience more of Tommy's work here: http://www.tommykraft.com/

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Learn more about Adeena here: https://adeenamignogna.com/

Read Steve's article on Star Trek Horizon here: https://warpfactortrek.com/star-trek-horizon/

Listen to Cris Fox's podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/01BPcZVq2CqKYUCzMx7Nbj

And here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yelling-about-star-trek/id1550774800

Listen to Brian's original music here: https://www.reverbnation.com/briantdonahue/

Listen to Brian's other podcast "The Pursuit Friends Network Podcast" here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2AzoQ2ugYhWH5khTTiq3Pj

And here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pursuit-friends-network-podcast/id1587392027

All music used for this podcast was written, performed, recorded, and produced by Brian Donahue

For help understanding, to raise awareness of, or to receive help if you suffer from OCD, check out this helpful and informational website: 

https://centerforanxietydisorders.com/what-is-harm-ocd/

The crew of The BIG Sci-Fi Podcast are grateful to Tommy for being so transparent and open about his struggles while making this film.  OCD is a real disorder and effects many people everyday.  We are proud to raise awareness of this disorder as we are inspired by Tommy's courage to push through it while making this film and beyond.  We hope to offer hope and help to others who might hear Tommy's story of perseverance and reach out for the help they need as well. 

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Adeena takes us into the brave new world of VR as we discuss the sci-fi we love most with this concept and "reality" as part of the story telling.  We get deep and, at times, not so deep on this topic as it relates to our discussion.  Whether we're thinking deeply or just having fun as we talk about VR, you will definitely have fun listening to this interesting and engaging discussion.  Grab your favorite beverage and snack, pull up a chair, and join us as we enjoy the company of friends once again on The BIG Sci-Fi Podcast!

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Learn more about Adeena here: https://adeenamignogna.com/

Read Steve's article on Star Trek Horizon here: https://warpfactortrek.com/star-trek-horizon/

Watch the film here (for homework for next week's episode): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l94v4YOqxOc&t=926s

Listen to Cris Fox's podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/01BPcZVq2CqKYUCzMx7Nbj

And here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yelling-about-star-trek/id1550774800

Listen to Brian's original music here: https://www.reverbnation.com/briantdonahue/

Listen to Brian's other podcast "The Pursuit Friends Network Podcast" here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2AzoQ2ugYhWH5khTTiq3Pj

And here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pursuit-friends-network-podcast/id1587392027

All music used for this podcast was written, performed, recorded, and produced by Brian Donahue

Things mentioned in this podcast FYI:

Watch Star Trek Continues: https://www.youtube.com/c/StarTrekContinues

Ready Player One

The Matrix

Upload - available on Amazon Prime

TNG Episodes:

Encounter At Far Point - Season 1, Episode 1 & 2

The Big Goodbye - Season 1, Episode 11

We'll Always Have Paris - Season 1, Episode 23

Elementary, Dear Data - Season 2, Episode 3

Booby Trap - Season 3, Episode 6

Hollow Pursuits - Season 3, Episode 21

Family - Season 4, Episode 2

Galaxy's Child - Season 4, Episode 16

Pegasus - Season 7, Episode 12

Enterprise Episodes:

These Are The Voyages - Season 4, Episode 22

Brian leads us where we have never gone before...the Forbidden Planet!  We discuss what's so "forbidden" about it and genuinely have fun picking apart this classic sci-fi film.  We have plenty of laughs along the way, but this episode is so interesting and fascinating that even a Vulcan mind-meld would reveal that the BIG Sci-Fi Podcast crew is definitely worth listening to!  

Music featured at the opening of this episode was written by Louis and Bebe Barron and is featured on the Forbidden Planet soundtrack.

Email us your thoughts and comments - we may even mention you on a future episode: [email protected].

Join our Facebook group (The BIG Sci-Fi Podcast) and be a part of a growing community of sci-fi fans who love to talk about sci-fi and this podcast!  We interact a lot, so check it out!

Buy Adeena's book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0951DLMPF

Read her blog here: https://adeenamignogna.com

Listen to Cris Fox's podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/01BPcZVq2CqKYUCzMx7Nbj

And here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yelling-about-star-trek/id1550774800

Listen to Brian's original music here: https://www.reverbnation.com/briantdonahue/

Listen to Brian's other podcast "The Pursuit Friends Network Podcast" here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2AzoQ2ugYhWH5khTTiq3Pj

And here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pursuit-friends-network-podcast/id1587392027

Opening title and ending music for this podcast was written, performed, recorded, and produced by Brian Donahue

Episodes mentioned in this episode:

Picard, Season 2 - Episodes 1 and 2 (no spoilers, though...we promise!)

TOS - Spock's Brain

TOS - Requiem For Methuselah

Films mentioned in this episode:

Destination Moon

Robot Monster

The Birds

The African Queen

The Day The Earth Stood Still

Extra and Honorable mentions:

I Love Lucy

The Honeymooners

Cris Fox leads us this week into a deep and relevant topic on adversity and inclusion in both Star Wars and Star Trek.  Which of these franchises handles these issues the best, and what can we learn from their examples.  We keep it real, but we also have fun and poke fun at these two fantastically entertaining sci-fi franchises.  Revealing and entertaining conversation is ahead for those brave enough to face the final frontier of the human experience!

Email us your thoughts and comments - we may even mention you on a future episode: [email protected].

Join our Facebook group (The BIG Sci-Fi Podcast) and be a part of a growing community of sci-fi fans who love to talk about sci-fi and this podcast!  We interact a lot, so check it out!

Buy Adeena's book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0951DLMPF

Read her blog here: https://adeenamignogna.com/klingon-interview-lawrence-m-schoen-part-1/

Listen to Cris Fox's podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/01BPcZVq2CqKYUCzMx7Nbj

And here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yelling-about-star-trek/id1550774800

Listen to Brian's original music here: https://www.reverbnation.com/briantdonahue/

Listen to Brian's other podcast "The Pursuit Friends Network Podcast" here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2AzoQ2ugYhWH5khTTiq3Pj

And here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pursuit-friends-network-podcast/id1587392027

All music used for this podcast was written, performed, recorded, and produced by Brian Donahue

Episodes mention in this episode:

TNG Season 2, Episode 8 - "A Matter of Honor"

VOY Season 3, Episodes 8 & 9 - "Future's End"

TOS Season 3, Episode 15 - "Let That Be Your Last Battlefield"

TOS Season 3, Episode 12 - "Plato's Stepchildren"

Star Trek 6: The Undiscovered Country

Steve Mirkin takes us on a mysterious journey through time and space in The BIG Sci-Fi Zone! This week, we are talking about time travel. Do we love it or hate it? What are our favorite time travel films and stories? This week's podcast episode is a lot of fun and, quite possibly, the most interesting yet! Join us, if you dare, on a fantastic voyage into the future...or the past...you know what we mean! 

Email us your thoughts and comments - we may even mention you on a future episode: [email protected].

Join our Facebook group (The BIG Sci-Fi Podcast) and be a part of a growing community of sci-fi fans who love to talk about sci-fi and this podcast!  We interact a lot, so check it out!

Buy Adeena's book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0951DLMPF

Read her blog here: https://adeenamignogna.com/klingon-interview-lawrence-m-schoen-part-1/

Listen to Cris Fox's podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/01BPcZVq2CqKYUCzMx7Nbj

And here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yelling-about-star-trek/id1550774800

Listen to Brian's original music here: https://www.reverbnation.com/briantdonahue/

Listen to Brian's other podcast "The Pursuit Friends Network Podcast" here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2AzoQ2ugYhWH5khTTiq3Pj

And here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pursuit-friends-network-podcast/id1587392027

All music used for this podcast was written, performed, recorded, and produced by Brian Donahue