Trek Talking

Uncle Jim and his Treksperts are joined by Chris Naylor, Actor, Stuntman, Writer and Producer. Best known for his work on Star Trek Picard season three. He appeared, most notably as stunt double for Captain Riker and Captain Shaw. He has also worked on Luke Cage, The Defenders, 9-1-1 Lonestar, Jumanji: Next Level, Westworld, Cobra Kai, Doom Patrol, and Runaways. Call (646)668-2433 with your questions, Let's see what's Out There...ENGAGE!

Uncle Jim and his Treksperts are joined by Laura Banks, to discuss her new book, The Wrath of Blonde: (The Making of Star Trek II, and Other Wild Hollywood Adventures as an Amazon in Outerspace) Laura Banks’ career as a stand-up comedian and actress in Los Angeles was just beginning when she was tapped by Nicholas Meyer as “Khan’s Navigator, ” What did Banks think of director Nicholas Meyer? How was it working with Montalban? How do you imbue a background character with an inner life? Banks digs into these questions with vigor. She even dishes on her subsequent months-long relationship with its leading man, William Shatner. She starred in three B-movies in the 1980s—Wheels of Fire, Demon of Paradise, and Retreads— signing at a number of fan conventions including various GalaxyCons, Creation’s 57-Year Mission Las Vegas, Trekonderoga, and Monsterama. She will also be doing stand-up comedy in some of the same towns along the way.

Uncle Jim shares his thoughts on Trek Long Island, and his Treksperts discuss IDW new Star Trek series, issue #3-5. Tasked with a mission from the Prophets, Benjamin Sisko enlists the help of an old friend from Qo’noS to track the ship and persons responsible for slaying the gods. When strange malfunctions begin plaguing the U.S.S. Theseus mid-warp, Benjamin Sisko and his crew must band together to unveil the source behind the mysterious phenomena aboard the ship. Fueled by an unsettling discovery that makes their mission all the more urgent, the Defiant crew come face to face with the god killer. Call (646)668-2433, and tell us about Trek Long Island, the first caller wins a Blu-ray of Strange New Worlds season one. HIT IT!!!

COMIC CORNER - Issue #3 finds Captain Pike and the crew of the Enterprise delve deeper into the mystery surrounding the Illyrians! With the fate of Number One at stake, a secret is revealed that will shake the Federation to its core! Don’t miss this all-new series set between seasons one and two of the hit Paramount+ series Strange New Worlds! The story concludes in issue #4 The crew of the Enterprise sets course for Vulcan to procure evidence that will exonerate their commander of Starfleet’s charges. But what they learn about Number One’s species, the Illyrians, calls everything into question. Don’t miss the exhilarating finale of the tie-in to the hit Paramount+ series Strange New Worlds! HIT IT!!

Episode 530 - Uncle Jim and his Treksperts are joined by QUINN R EARLY, stuntman for Worf on Star Trek Picard season three. Just how fun are swords, what's it like to behead a Ferengi with a Kur'leth, stories from the set, and what it's like to work with these guys behind the camera. Other than Star Trek Picard, he has also performed stunts on Ant-Man and the Wasp Quantumania, Olympus Has Fallen, and TV series - S.W.A.T., The Last Ship, 9-1-1, Westworld, Lethal Weapon, Bright, and Grimm to name a few. Call (646)68-2433 with your questions, Let's see What's Out There... ENGAGE!

Uncle Jim is joined by Edwin and Rachel Thrower, from Trek Long Island. In less than a month the doors open for the first fan-run Star Trek Convention, Trek Long Island. What will you experience, what Star Trek actors will be attending, what events are planned, and what's on the schedule? We will discuss everything, as a special bonus, the first two fans that order a Q Pass, and mention Trek Talking, will receive a Blu-ray copy of Star Trek Strange New Worlds season one! Call (646)668-2433 with your questions. Let's see what's out there...ENGAGE! See you at TREK LONG ISLAND

Episode 528 - Uncle Jim and his Treksperts are joined by the one and only ANDY BRAY. We will play his new Trek Sketch "Worst Contact" and talk with him about it. Ensign Pavel Chekov also joins us and catches us up with what's been going on with him. We will share our thoughts on the final season of Picard, fan shout-outs, and Star Trek Birthday's. Call (646)668-2433 to join the conversation. Let's see what out there...ENAGAGE!!

On this exciting episode Uncle Jim and his Treksperts discus Star Trek Picard series finale "THE LAST GENERATION".  We say goodbye to Picard, Riker, Data, Crusher, LaForge, Troi and Worf, but is this really the end, or just a new beginning? We are introduced to Captain 7, Numbe One Raffi, Special Consultant Jack Crusher, pilot LaForge, and Enterprise-G. But wait, there's more, Star Trek birthday's, fan shout-outs and fan episode scores! Call (646)668-2433 to share your thoughts. Let's see what's out there...ENGAGE!

Episode 526 - Uncle Jim and his Treksperts discuss Star Trek: Picard Part 9 - "VOX". The Titan gets a new Captain, Jack moves towards his destiny, The Borg infect Starfleet, We meet an old friend, and 1701-D flies again. Wait there's more, we have fan shout-outs, Star Trek birthdays and fan scores. Call (646)668-2433 to join the discussion, Let's see what's out there...ENGAGE!

After teasing the project for years, Paramount+ has finally announced they will be producing Star Trek: Section 31, a TV movie starring Academy Award winner Michelle Yeoh, reprising her role as (Mirror) Emperor Philippa Georgiou from Star Trek: Discovery. Paramount+ is describing Star Trek: Section 31 as a “special original movie event.” Production is set to start later this year. Star Trek: Section 31 is written by Craig Sweeny who was a writer and consulting producer for the first season of Discovery, and The film will be directed by Discovery producer/director Olatunde Osunsanmi.Michelle Yeoh said in a statement: I’m beyond thrilled to return to my ‘Star Trek’ family and to the role I’ve loved for so long. Section 31 has been near and dear to my heart since I began the journey of playing Philippa all the way back when this new golden age of ‘Star Trek’ launched. To see her finally get her moment is a dream come true in a year that’s shown me the incredible power of never giving up on your dreams. Call (646)668-2466 to share your thoughts and opinions. LET'S FLY!