The Clonestar Podcast

In this episode of The Clonestar Podcast, Mike and Seo sit down with acclaimed writer, producer, and Star Trek historian Mark A. Altman. As the co-author of The Fifty-Year Mission—the definitive oral history of Star Trek—Mark shares incredible behind-the-scenes insights from over five decades of the franchise. From the original series to the modern streaming era, he reflects on the people, politic...

Join Jodi on this week’s episode of The Clonestar Podcast for an exclusive interview with bestselling author James Swallow, as he discusses his brand-new Star Trek: Strange New Worlds novel, Toward the Night. Set during Pike’s tenure on the Enterprise, the story follows a haunting mystery that begins with subspace echoes from a lifeless world near the Klingon border. When Spock and Una discover si...

Welcome to our brand new series, “Voyager – The Greatest Voyages,” where the Clonestar Podcast dives deep into the most impactful two-part episodes of Star Trek: Voyager. Hosted by Jodi Pickens, this premiere episode, “Voyaging into the Unknown – The Weird & the Wild,” features special guest Derek Attico, multi-award-winning author and Star Trek writer, for an in-depth discussion of two unforg...

As part of our special Star Trek: Voyager 30th anniversary series, the Clonestar Podcast proudly presents an exclusive interview with the legendary Tim Russ, known to fans around the world as Tuvok, Voyager’s steadfast Vulcan security officer. In this in-depth conversation, Tim takes us back to his time on Voyager, sharing stories from the set, insights into Vulcan character development, and what...

As part of our 30th anniversary celebration of Star Trek: Voyager, the Clonestar Podcast proudly presents an exclusive interview with Emmy Award–winning visual effects legend Dan Curry. From creating alien worlds and breathtaking battles to designing the iconic Klingon bat’leth, Dan’s artistic vision helped shape the very look and feel of Star Trek across four series—including his unforgettable wo...

As part of our exclusive Star Trek: Voyager 30th anniversary coverage, the Clonestar Podcast proudly presents “The Women of Voyager: Episode 2 – Seven of Nine”, a special virtual panel hosted by Jodi Pickens. Joining Jodi for this thought-provoking discussion are two brilliant guests: Dr Una McCormack, acclaimed author and Star Trek expert, and Dr Erin Macdonald, astrophysicist and science consult...

As part of our special 30 Years of Voyager series, the Clonestar Podcast welcomes legendary Star Trek director and producer David Livingston . With over 60 episodes across The Next Generation , Deep Space Nine , Voyager , and Enterprise under his belt, David offers a rare and insightful look into the visual and emotional heart of Star Trek . In this exclusive interview, we dive into his work on Vo...

As part of our exclusive Star Trek: Voyager 30th anniversary series, the Clonestar Podcast sits down with Kenneth Biller, one of the key creative minds behind Voyager. From writer to executive producer and eventually showrunner, Kenneth played a vital role in shaping the series, crafting unforgettable episodes, and guiding the crew of the USS Voyager through their journey home. In this in-depth in...

As part of our exclusive Star Trek: Voyager 30th anniversary series, the Clonestar Podcast sits down with Lisa Klink, one of the key writers behind the series. From shaping unforgettable episodes to navigating the challenges of writing for Star Trek, Lisa shares her firsthand experiences inside the Voyager writers’ room. In this insightful interview, we explore the creative process behind some of...

As part of our exclusive Star Trek: Voyager 30th anniversary coverage, the Clonestar Podcast proudly presents “The Women of Voyager”, a special virtual panel hosted by Jodi Pickens. Joined by an incredible lineup of guests—Ellie Littlechild, Amy Imhoff, and Spotted Giraffe—this discussion dives deep into the powerful women who shaped Voyager’s legacy. From the commanding presence of Captain Janewa...

The Clonestar Podcast brings you an exclusive interview with legendary actor, stuntman, and fight choreographer Anthony De Longis! Best known to Star Trek fans as First Maje Culluh in Star Trek: Voyager, De Longis shares behind-the-scenes stories from his time on set and what it was like bringing one of the series’ most formidable Kazon leaders to life. Beyond Star Trek, De Longis has trained Holl...

The Clonestar Podcast brings you an exclusive, in-depth interview with legendary Star Trek writer and producer Brannon Braga! From shaping The Next Generation, Voyager, and Enterprise to co-writing Generations & First Contact, Brannon has left an indelible mark on the Star Trek universe. As part of our exclusive Star Trek: Voyager 30th anniversary coverage, Brannon reflects on his time as one...

We sat down with Zahra Bentham for an exclusive chat about her role as Commander Lorna Jemison in Star Trek: Discovery Season 5. She shares what it was like stepping into the Star Trek universe, behind-the-scenes moments, and her thoughts on Discovery’s final season. But that’s not all – we also dive into her career journey, past roles, and the exciting projects she has coming up. From sci-fi to d...

In this exclusive interview, the Clonestar Podcast sits down with Rob Kazinsky to discuss his role as Zeph in Star Trek: Section 31. A lifelong Trek fan, Kazinsky shares insights into playing an enhanced warrior, the challenges of portraying a paraplegic character with a high-tech mech suit, and what it was like joining the Star Trek universe. We dive into behind-the-scenes details, his passion fo...

In this exclusive episode Jodi & Mike sit down with Sven Ruygrok to discuss his role as Fuzz in Star Trek: Section 31. But there’s one thing we just had to talk about—his Irish accent. Was it intentional? Was it a choice? We dive into how he approached the character’s voice, the challenges of nailing (or missing) an Irish accent, and what it was like stepping into the Star Trek universe. Join...

This week Mike & Jodi got to spend a short time with the incredable James Hiroyuki Liao who played San in Star Trek: Section 31! Thank you Paramount CBS for setting this up. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch the episode on youtube!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more awesome content⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Clonestar on Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fol...

This week Mike & Jodi got to spend a short time with the awesome Humberly González who played Melle in Star Trek: Section 31! Thank you Paramount CBS for setting this up. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch the episode on youtube!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more awesome content⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Clonestar on Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on In...

The highly anticipated Star Trek: Section 31 movie, starring Academy Award winner Michelle Yeoh as Emperor Philippa Georgiou, has arrived—but does it live up to the hype? This instalment of the Star Trek franchise has sparked a mix of reactions from fans and critics alike. In this episode, we take an honest and balanced look at the highs and lows of the film. From Michelle Yeoh’s standout performa...

For the first time on the Clonestar Podcast, we’re stepping beyond the Star Trek universe to bring you something truly special. We had the absolute honor of sitting down with the legendary David Alan Barclay—the brilliant puppeteer and animatronic artist behind some of the most iconic characters in cinematic history. From helping bring Yoda to life in The Empire Strikes Back to operating Jabba the...

An epic finale packed with action, laughs, and heartfelt moments! 🌌 The Lower Decks crew takes on their biggest challenge yet in a love letter to Star Trek fans everywhere. Dive into our breakdown of this unforgettable send-off, celebrating the Cerritos, our favourite misfit crew, and the legacy they leave behind. 🚀✨ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch the episode on yout...

In this explosive Lower Decks season and series finale, Mike Overton dives into the multiverse madness of Part 1! From surprise legacy guest stars like T’Pol, Curzon, and even Garak and Bashir, to an unexpected twist with Lily Sloane, this episode is packed with action, heart, and plenty of laughs. Join Mike as he breaks down the epic return of the fissure plot, the firehose of canon connections,...

Join Mike Overton as he breaks down Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 5, Join Mike Overton as he breaks down Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 5, Episode 6! Chaos erupts aboard the Cerritos as Mariner mentors a demigod troublemaker, Olly, amidst warring energy beings. Meanwhile, Boimler’s quest to impress Dr. T’Ana leads to hilariously painful results. A classic Lower Decks mix of heart, humour, and Trek...

This week we chat with author Una McCormack about her latest book, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds - Asylum. 🌌📖 Get exclusive insights into her writing process and what fans can expect from this exciting new story! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch the episode on youtube!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more awesome content⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Clonestar on Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠...

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We managed to grab 15 mins with the chancellor of the Klingon empire herself Mary Chieffo who has portrayed a new Klingon character in this weeks episode of Star Trek Lower Decks! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch the episode on youtube!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more awesome content⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Clonestar on Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram⁠