Alex is joined by Homer Frizzell to discuss a recent update given by Alex Kurtzman on the state of the Star Trek productions in which he hints that writing for Star Trek Discovery season four is already underway. In addition, he indicates the Section 31 show is still on track, and discusses his hope for more Short Treks. We also discuss the news that Star Trek IV is on hold (again!), that Star Trek Prodigy has found its creative lead, and a new book of Star Trek cocktails. All that, and our theories! (Lower Decks spoiler discussion 1:33 - 5:06 and 28:11 - 29:49

Alex is joined by Thad Hait to discuss the Star Trek Lower Decks premiere, and many of the interviews conducted by series creator Mike McMahan discussing the series. In addition, we talk about the new Lower Decks t-shirt club, the postponement of the Star Trek Cruise to 2022, and hints of new Star Trek novels and comics. (For those listeners outside North America looking to remain totally spoiler free for Lower Decks, discussion of show takes place from 1:33 to 18:50 and again from 34:20 - 36:19.)

Shore Leave brings you a surprise special episode!

Marina and Jesse are joined by Derek Maki, the president of Coolwaters Productions, to talk about the excellent InHouse-Con event, bringing you new and unique virtual con experiences!

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Jesse and Marina chat with the returning guests Scott Hardy and Cam Smith about the upcoming 23 weeks of new Star Trek content, our expectations and thoughts on it in the world of virtual cons.

First contact. The first official encounter between representatives of two planets. It's one of the Federation's primary missions and it is under the TrekRanks microscope this week as we highlight our Top 5 First Contact Moments. There are lots of surprises this week (make sure to listen to the end), including a shoutout to the latest Trek series Lower Decks, whose primary mission just happens to be - second contact. Our panel includes host Jim Moorhouse and guests Adam Sanders and Melanie, who uncover many of the first contact gems seen throughout the years from TOS to Discovery. This is a can't miss, early release, bonus episode spectacular!

Matt McClendon joins Alex to discuss the news that Star Trek Discovery season three will premiere on October 15, setting us up for 23 weeks of new Star Trek to round out 2020. In addition, we discuss Emmy nominations for Star Trek Short Treks and Picard, the October 6 release of Picard season one on Blu Ray, and the Wand Company's announcement of a functional tricorder. All that, and our theories!

"Top 5 Movie Villians" - a classic TrekRanks topic to be sure. For the first time, we tackle a topic that only includes the 13 Star Trek films. Villains are a quintessential part of Star Trek and we dive deep into the films to analyze what makes a good one. And some of what we uncover might just surprise you! Our expert panel of host Jim Moorhouse and guests Carlos Miranda and Lee Hutchison make this a spirited episode of TrekRanks, and, as always, a fun one! This is an episode of TrekRanks that is definitely best served cold!

The hosts of Shore Leave are joined by the wonderful Chase Masterson. We chat about Unbelievable!!!!! and learn more what to expect during the upcoming premiere.

Marina and Jesse welcome a special guest Ian Spelling to talk about the upcoming premiere of Unbelievable!!!!! and its Live Virtual Convention event.

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Alex is joined by Carlos Miranda to discuss everything we learned from San Diego Comic Con at Home's Star Trek panel. Though disappointed not to learn more about Discovery and Picard, we did get the official name and logo for Star Trek Prodigy, the first clip from an episode of Star Trek Lower Decks, and an update on Star Trek Strange New Worlds. We also discuss the news that Paul Scheer will voice a recurring character in Lower Decks, and offer up our theories! This episode is dedicated to the memory of previous guest Nick Daly.