This week on The Clonestar Podcast, Jodi Pickens sits down with Marcus Bagala and Sam Bagala, the brilliant composing duo behind the powerful and immersive score for the new Star Trek: Khan audio series.

Together, they break down how they built the sonic identity of Khan Noonien Singh — balancing legacy, emotion, and menace — while weaving musical threads that honour Star Trek’s rich history. From creating bold new themes to capturing the psychological intensity of one of Trek’s most iconic figures, this conversation dives deep into the art and emotion behind the music.

🎧 Tune in for insights on:

• The creative process behind Star Trek: Khan’s score

• How sound design shapes storytelling in audio drama

• Honouring classic Trek motifs while exploring new sonic frontiers

• The unique collaboration between Marcus and Sam Bagala

Whether you’re a Trek fan, a musician, or just love hearing how sound brings stories to life, this is one you won’t want to miss.

This week on The Clonestar Podcast, Seo sits down with New York Times bestselling author David Mack to discuss his latest novel, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds – Ring of Fire.

In this gripping new adventure, Captain Christopher Pike and the crew of the USS Enterprise are dispatched to Kathara Station, a secret research facility orbiting a black hole — where sabotage, buried secrets, and unresolved guilt threaten to tear everything apart.

David reveals the inspirations behind the story’s emotional core, from Pike’s haunted past to Una’s moral dilemmas and the tangled relationships among Spock, Chapel, and La’an. Together, they unpack how Ring of Fire captures the spirit of Strange New Worlds — blending high-concept science fiction with intimate human storytelling.

Join us for an insightful conversation about redemption, character, and the timeless Trek themes of hope and forgiveness — straight from one of the architects of modern Star Trek storytelling.

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This week on The Clonestar Podcast, Mike and Seo sit down with veteran actor Spencer Garrett, whose unforgettable performance as Ensign Simon Tarses in Star Trek: The Next Generation’s “The Drumhead” remains one of the most powerful moments in Trek history.

Spencer shares the story behind that iconic episode — how a quiet med tech became the centre of one of Star Trek’s most timeless allegories about truth, fear, and prejudice — and reflects on how its message still resonates decades later.

But that’s only part of his incredible journey. From working with Quentin Tarantino in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood to his appearances in Mad Men, Winning Time, and Air Force One, Spencer’s career has spanned film, television, and theatre with versatility and grace.

Join us as we explore his Star Trek legacy, his remarkable Hollywood career, and the enduring impact of storytelling that challenges us to look inward.

In this episode of the CloneStar Podcast’s Women of Strange New Worlds series, host Jodi Pickens is joined by Rhianna and Ashlyn from The Duras Sisters Podcast to spotlight one of the most layered and compelling characters aboard the Enterprise: La’an Noonien-Singh.

As Chief of Security, survivor of the Gorn, and descendant of Khan Noonien Singh, La’an carries both the weight of history and the scars of trauma. Together, we unpack her defining moments—from “Memento Mori” to “Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow”—exploring how themes of survival, resilience, legacy, and chosen family shape her arc across Strange New Worlds.

We’ll also highlight Christina Chong’s powerful performance, La’an’s evolving relationships with her crewmates, and why she has become one of the most striking characters in modern Star Trek.

Featuring guest insights from Rhianna and Ashlyn of The Duras Sisters Podcast, known for their witty, passionate, and thoughtful Star Trek deep dives.

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We’re heading into Sickbay for the first medical mission of our Women of Strange New Worlds series—spotlighting Nurse Christine Chapel. Once a background presence in The Original Series, Chapel has become one of Strange New Worlds’most dynamic, witty, and emotionally rich characters thanks to Jess Bush’s layered portrayal.

Joining host Jodi Pickens is guest Amy Imhoff—writer, speaker, and Star Trek commentator—who brings her sharp insight and deep fandom knowledge to this conversation. Together, they explore Chapel’s defining episodes (Ghosts of Illyria, Charades, and more), her relationships, and the real-world resonance of her story.

From medicine to mischief, we examine how Christine Chapel went from Sickbay sidekick to scene-stealing star—and why her journey matters in modern Trek.

In Part 3, Jodi Pickens welcomes Kirsten Beyer, co-creator of the Star Trek: Khan audio series and long-time Trek writer and producer. Kirsten delves into the creative process behind reimagining Khan’s origin, weaving canon with new lore, and the challenges of balancing legacy with innovation.

Discover how the series came to life, what it reveals about Starfleet, and why this story needed to be told now.

🖖 From script to soundscape—go behind the scenes of Star Trek: Khan with the writer who made it possible.

In Part 2 of our Clonestar Podcast interview series, Wrenn Schmidt joins Jodi Pickens to discuss her portrayal of Lieutenant Marla McGivers in the Star Trek: Khan audio series.

Schmidt reflects on stepping into the shoes of a classic TOS character, the emotional complexity of McGivers’ relationship with Khan, and how this new series expands the character beyond her original 1967 appearance.

It’s a fascinating exploration of love, duty, and what it means to see Marla McGivers through a modern lens.

In Part 1 of our exclusive Star Trek: Khan interview series, Jodi Pickens sits down with Naveen Andrews, who takes on the formidable role of Khan Noonien Singh in the new audio series. From stepping into the shoes of one of sci-fi’s most legendary villains to exploring Khan’s origin through a fresh, character-driven lens, Naveen discusses the complexity, intensity, and legacy of Star Trek’s most enigmatic adversary.

Hear how he approached the performance, what drew him to the role, and why this version of Khan may be the most human yet.

🖖 Power, legacy, and reinvention—Khan has never sounded like this before.

We’re kicking off our brand-new series with Commander Una Chin-Riley—Starfleet’s Number One. Calm under fire, precise in command, fiercely loyal… and hiding a secret that could have ended her career before it began.From her origins in The Cage to Rebecca Romijn’s powerful modern portrayal, we explore Una’s defining episodes, her impact on Strange New Worlds, and the real-world parallels that make her one of Trek’s most inspiring officers.Joining us are Tilly & Susan Bridges—the writing duo behind the upcoming Star Trek Voyager – Homecoming comic, contributors to Star Trek Adventures, consultants on Star Trek Prodigy, and writers for Monster High.

This week on the Clonestar Podcast, Mike Overton & Mike Goodwill welcomes Thomas Marrone, Art Director of Star Trek Online, and Nate Simpson, concept and 3D artist from Starfleet Command II, for a deep dive into the design legacy behind the brand-new Timeless Legacy starship bundle.Created to celebrate the many visual eras of Star Trek, the Timeless Legacy bundle introduces three unique ships, each with variant skins inspired by The Original Series, The Motion Picture, and Star Trek: 25th Anniversary. One of the featured ships—the USS Okinawa—has a base version modeled from the classic Star Trek game, Star Trek: Starfleet Command II, bringing an iconic design from late-’90s Trek gaming into the modern era.In this exclusive interview, we explore the process of updating legacy assets for Star Trek Online, how the Okinawa bridges past and present design sensibilities, and what it takes to honour nostalgia while embracing gameplay innovation. We also take a detailed look at all three ships and their visual variations, unpacking the creative decisions, technical challenges, and collaborative vision behind each design.🖖 Whether you’re a die-hard Star Trek Online captain, a Starfleet Command veteran, or just love Trek ship aesthetics—this episode is warp core hot.