Turning Trekkie

By Richard and Christel

Richard has been a Trekkie since his youth, but Christel was always more of a Star Wars Junkie... So with piqued interest and primed curiosity, Christel will be transported into the 23rd Century to ex... more

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How many episodes does Turning Trekkie have?

The podcast currently has 45 episodes available.

Turning Trekkie episodes:

August 11, 2022 15. We Watch Star Trek Episode 56-58
In the much anticipated (and originally planned) OFFICIAL SEASON 3 OPENER we cover episodes 56-58 from Star Trek TOS. Starting in production order with Specter of the Gun, followed by Elaan of Troyius and our very favorite -- heavy sarcasm -- The Paradise Syndrome. We're sprinting out the gate with lots of opinions, lots of season 3 background courtesy of Marc Cushman's "These Are The Voyages: Volume 3", many laughs, and a lot of SURPRISE singing?! Richard and Christel are in rare form and we hope you enjoy as we enter this final foray into The Original Series of Trek. As always, drop a review and let us know what you think!
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2h 25min
August 01, 2022 14. We Remember Nichelle Nichols
In this very special season 3 opener, we remember and honor the incomparable Nichelle Nichols who played the iconic Lt. Uhura, communications officer, genius, and beautiful songbird to the stars. Alongside excerpts from Beyond Uhura: Star Trek and Other Memories by NiNi, and special synthesized musical renderings from Star Trek TOS, we honor her progress and remember how even in her off-screen life she reached for the stars which she so elegantly dazzled among aboard our beloved USS Enterprise.
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41min
October 02, 2021 13. We Watch Star Trek Episode 55
In our Season 2 finale, Richard and Christel mosey on through a discussion revolving solely around episode 55 from the production order of Star Trek — Assignment: Earth. Along with copious research from Marc Cushman’s “These Are the Voyages,” our Trekkies talk NBC, BBC, Doctor Who, and of course, Star Trek. Featuring special commentary about John Byrne’s IDW comic “STAR TREK — Assignment: Earth”, we wrap up our voyage through the second season of the original series.
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1h 9min
September 12, 2021 12. We Watch Star Trek Episodes 50-54
In our latest episode, take a journey with our resident “Star Trek Historian” Richard Templeman as he continues to dive deep into Marc Cushman’s “These Are the Voyages.” Get a special glimpse into our process with some pre-show audio, and enjoy our rundown of episodes 50-54 in production order from the second season of TOS: By Any Other Name, Return to Tomorrow, Patterns of Force, The Ultimate Computer and The Omega Glory. SPOILER ALERT: One of our LEAST favorite episodes so far is in this batch. Accompanied by our new friend, Evan, we share trivia, history and plenty of opinions! Drop a review and let us know what you think!
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2h 13min
August 30, 2021 11. We Watch Star Trek Episodes 45-49
It’s been a while but Richard Templeman and Christel Tucker are back with a new episode! This time we cover episodes 45-49 in production order from the second season of TOS: A Private Little War, Obsession, Gamesters of Triskelion, The Immunity Syndrome, and A Piece of the Action. It’s racy, it’s fraught with drama, and special season 2 mid-series insider info. As always, we sing, we laugh, and we love sci-fi.
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1h 48min
July 29, 2021 10. We Watch Star Trek Episodes 40-44
Richard and Christel are bringing you episode 10 today! Along with their special guest, Coty Colson, they discuss TOS production order episodes 40-44. With feature tracks from their very favorite Star Trek themed band Five Year Mission, talking about The Deadly Years, I, Mudd, The Trouble with Tribbles, Bread and Circuses, and The Journey to Babel has never been so fun! There’s old men & Russians, androids & tribbles, and as always plenty of love for Spock.
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2h 21min
July 20, 2021 9. We Watch Star Trek Episodes 35-39
In our newest episode, Richard Templeman and Christel Tucker discuss the 35th-39th episodes of TOS in "production" order. Covering The Doomsday Machine, Wolf in the Fold, The Changeling, The Apple and Mirror Mirror, there is no shortage of laughter and trivia. In true Turning Trekkie style, they feature tracks from their very favorite Star Trek themed band Five Year Mission inspired by each TOS episode - you can find out more about FYM at fiveyearmission.net.
As always let us know what you think!
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2h 29min
July 08, 2021 8. We Watch Star Trek Episodes 30-34
Richard Templeman and Christel Tucker are back to discuss the first five episodes of SEASON TWO of the original series in "production" order. Full of tidbits of Trek lore, several connections to Star Wars, and laughter galore, they talk about Catspaw, Metamorphosis, Friday's Child, Who Mourns for Adonais? and Amok Time. There's kitties, and babies, and greek gods, OH MY! And you know it wouldn't be Turning Trekkie without featuring tracks from our very favorite Star Trek themed band Five Year Mission... As always let us know what you think!
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2h 19min
June 21, 2021 7. We Talk to Five Year Mission's Andy Fark!
In this very special episode we wrap up season one of TOS and talk all things Trek with drummer Andy Fark from our vey favorite Star Trek band Five Year Mission! Everything from music, live shows, Trek lore, and where we'll be heading next in our voyage through the series. Where trivia and insider info abounds, laughter abounds even more! As always let us know what you think!
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1h 7min
June 17, 2021 6. We Watch Star Trek Episodes 26-29
Coming at you LIVE and IN PERSON for the very first time, Richard Templeman and Christel Tucker discuss the final four episodes of the original series in "production" order. They drink, they laugh, they talk about Devil in the Dark, Errand of Mercy, The City on the Edge of Forever, and Operation: Annihilate! We've got the Horta! We've got the Klingons! We've got timey-wimey, spacey-wacey things! Be sure to listen up for a special spoiler announcement regarding their favorite Star Trek themed band Five Year Mission.
As always let us know what you think!
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1h 50min

FAQs about Turning Trekkie:

How many episodes does Turning Trekkie have?

The podcast currently has 45 episodes available.