On this week’s episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore’s news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Justin Avery Smith to discuss all the latest Star Trek news.

This week, Alex and his guest discuss the following stories from around the web:

• TrekCore: Alex Kurtzman Shares Updates on STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY Series, Cautions a Long Production Timeline (07:47)

• TrekMovie: ‘Picard’ Season 2 Was Rewritten After Paramount Deemed It “Too Star Trek,” Says EP (16:12)

• TrekCore: Authentic STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION Captain’s Chair Heads to Propstore Auction in March [UPDATED] (23:33)

• TrekMovie: Star Trek Merch: ‘Lower Decks’ Moopsy Plush And ‘Search For Spock’ Anniversary Steelbook Available For Pre-Order (29:10)

In addition, stick around to hear Justin’s opinion about why Beverly Crusher is the best Star Trek character and Alex’s theory about what Paramount has up their sleeve for us this upcoming First Contact Day.

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