WeeklyTrek: A TrekCore Star Trek News Podcast

On this week's episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore's news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Thad Hait to discuss all the latest Star Trek news.

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

• Inverse: "Tomorrow's Enterprise" Was Almost The Strange New Worlds Series Finale (10:12)
• Variety: 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' Star Celia Rose Gooding Breaks Down That Time-Jumping Season 4 Finale (16:37)
• Variety: 'Star Trek' New York Comic-Con Panel to Feature William Shatner, 'Starfleet Academy' Season 2 Stars (23:49)
• TrekCore: Factory Entertainment Announces New STRANGE NEW WORLDS, VOYAGER, and STAR TREK IV Prop Replicas (32:34)

In addition, stick around to Thad's opinion that Star Trek taking a creative break may be no bad thing, and Alex reflecting on the latest news about the newly merged Skydance Corporation's streaming leadership shakeup that might mean even more changes to the executives overseeing the future of the Star Trek franchise on television.

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On this week's episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore's news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Star Trek Strange New Worlds producing director Chris Fisher, who directed this week's episode "Tomorrow's Enterprise," for a supplemental interview special.

In a follow up to our June interview discussing Chris's career and work on Strange New Worlds, we go deep into this week's Strange New Worlds season four finale "Tomorrow's Enterprise," which Chris directed. We discuss the episode's story, production challenges, easter eggs, and how the director steers the ship of their episode towards your TV screen. It's a great discussion, but make sure you've watched "Tomorrow's Enterprise" before you listen!

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On this week's episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore's news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Abby Sommer to discuss all the latest Star Trek news.

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

• Radio Times: Star Trek writer Akiva Goldsman shares disappointing update on proposed spin-off (10:03)
• TV Line: Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Star Paul Wesley Breaks Down Kirk's Power Struggle, Teases A 'Much More Serious' Final Season (18:55)
• TrekMovie: Interview: 'Strange New Worlds' Showrunner On Rest Of Season 4, 'Year One,' And 'Doctor Who' Crossover (26:29)
• TrekCore: Le Creuset Cookware Announces New LE CREUSET x STAR TREK Collaboration for 60th Anniversary (33:49)

In addition, stick around to Abby's theory about how this week's episode of Strange New Worlds ties into Lower Decks, and Alex reflecting on the vibe shift for Strange New Worlds between seasons 2 and 3, and whether a quest for bigger ratings had anything to do with it.

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On this week's episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore's news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Nacelle Company CEO Brian Volk-Weiss for a supplemental interview special.

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Brian returns to WeeklyTrek to discuss The Center Seat season two, which is streaming now. Hosted by Gates McFadden, The Center Seat's second season traces Star Trek's transitions between movies — first, the handoff from the original Star Trek crew to The Next Generation and their four movie run, followed by the three JJ Abrams Kelvin Timeline movies.

Alex and Brian discuss what Brian learned about the TNG and Kelvin Timeline movies from making this documentary, the challenges of presenting an honest accounting of projects that are still relatively recent, and some of the tips and tricks for making a compelling documentary.

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On this week's episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore's news podcast, host Alex Perry brings you a special 60th anniversary episode reflecting on this important milestone for Star Trek in a moment of uncertainty. Alex looks back on his own 31.5 year journey as a Star Trek fan to think about whether new episodes and movies were the driving force of his Star Trek fandom, or all the experiences of being a fan.

I hope as you listen to my Star Trek fan journey you'll be inspired to put together a list of highlights of your own Star Trek fan journey and share the moments were most meaningful to you.

Happy 60th Anniversary, Star Trek! Here's to many more anniversaries to come.

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On this week's episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore's news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Peter Hong to discuss all the latest Star Trek news.

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

• TrekMovie: Paramount Exec Touts "Next Iteration" Of Star Trek TV: "It's Imperative" (14:25)
• Variety: How 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' Pulled Off That Madcap Puppet Episode (22:33)
• TV Insider: 'Star Trek': Holly Hunter Teases 'Starfleet Academy' Season 2 After Cancellation (32:59)
• TrekMovie: Interview: 'Star Trek' Comic Writer On Carrying Legacy Of Captain Seven And Paying Off Big 'Picard' Thread (39:13)

In addition, stick around to hear Peter wonder whether the modern Star Trek shows will be looked on more favorably in 25 years like Enterprise is now, and Alex reflect on some of the criticism of this week's episode of Strange New Worlds, "Level Five Transporter Accident."

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On this week's episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore's news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Jodi Pickens to discuss all the latest Star Trek news.

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

• Deadline: 60th Anniversary Star Trek Doc With William Shatner Beaming Down To Regal Cinemas In October (09:07)
• TrekMovie: 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' Director Explains The Mystery Of "The Griffin Incident" [EXCLUSIVE] (15:38)
• Collider: Hit Star Trek Series Officially Returns After 5 Years With New Trailer [Exclusive] (23:53)
• TrekMovie: Star Trek Movie Rereleases Beaming Into Theaters – With Souvenir Popcorn Bucket (31:33)

In addition, stick around to hear Jodi and Alex reflect on what this year's Creation Entertainment STLV convention for the 60th anniversary of Star Trek means for the franchise moving forward.

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On this week's episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore's news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Marina Kravchuk to discuss all the latest Star Trek news.

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

• TrekCore: STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS Teases Returning Characters and Twisty Timelines in New Season 4 Trailer (09:13)
• TrekCore: STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY Adds New Cadet for Season 2, Plus: Watch SDCC's 60th Anniversary Tribute! (15:56)
• TrekCore: Kids' Webseries STAR TREK SCOUTS Renewed for Second Season (19:35)
• TrekCore: LEGO Announces Original STAR TREK Playset — USS Enterprise Bridge and Transporter Room, Coming September 1 (24:57)

In addition, stick around to hear Marina and Alex speculate on what and when we'll hear next about the future of the Star Trek franchise after very little new information came out of San Diego Comic Con this past weekend. Alex thinks we might be in for a bit of a wait.

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Do you have a wish or theory you'd like to share on the show? Tweet to Alex at @WeeklyTrek, or email us with your thoughts about wishes, theories, or anything else about the latest in Star Trek news!

On this week's episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore's news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Star Trek Strange New Worlds' producing director Chris Fisher for a supplemental interview special.

Chris has been intimately involved in the entire production of Strange New Worlds. He has directed six episodes of the series, including "A Quality of Mercy," "Hegemony, Part II" and this week's "Valles Marineres," and was on set throughout the whole production run of the show. As a result, Chris has unique insights into the production of Strange New Worlds, and the show's forward leaning virtual production approach.

Alex talks to Chris about his Star Trek history prior to Strange New Worlds, the way the show was made, Chris's experiences directing some of the series' highest-rated episodes, and we dive deep into this week's season four premiere, "Valles Marineres." We also talk about Chris's book, The Producers' Guide to Virtual Production, which case studies his experiences on Strange New Worlds.

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Do you have a wish or theory you'd like to share on the show? Tweet to Alex at @WeeklyTrek, or email us with your thoughts about wishes, theories, or anything else about the latest in Star Trek news!

On this week's episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore's news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Jamie McGregor to discuss all the latest Star Trek news.

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

• TrekCore: Here Are the Episode Titles for STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS Season 4! (08:44)
• TrekMovie: 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' Showrunners Defend Continuity, Reveal Season 4 Episode Themes (19:22)
• TrekCore: STAR TREK Beams Down to SDCC 2026 with Panels, Activations, a STRANGE NEW WORLDS Screening, and More! (28:06)
• TrekCore: Factory Entertainment Unveils Four 2026 STAR TREK Convention Exclusives, Preorders Open Now (35:38)

In addition, stick around to hear Jamie's opinion that the cancellation of Starfleet Academy had more to do with the economic situation of Paramount Skydance – in the middle of a merger with Warner Bros – than anything about the show itself, and Alex's sense that the 60th anniversary is not really living up to the hype.

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Do you have a wish or theory you'd like to share on the show? Tweet to Alex at @WeeklyTrek, or email us with your thoughts about wishes, theories, or anything else about the latest in Star Trek news!