Trek Talking

In this episode of Trek Talking, Uncle Jim and the cohosts celebrate the return of baseball while introducing the show and its segments. They engage with fans through shoutouts and poll questions, discussing ethical dilemmas in Star Trek Voyager's 'Message in a Bottle.' The conversation highlights character interactions, the importance of risk-taking in leadership, and the unique elements of the e...

On this episode of Trek Talking, the hosts engage in lively discussions about the Star Trek universe, touching on themes such as, current events, and the importance of community engagement. They delve into the ethical implications of forcing peace, referencing the Organians from the original series, and explore the balance between humor and serious topics in their conversations. In this conversati...

On this episode of Trek Talking, the hosts engage in lively discussions about various Star Trek topics, including fan interactions, comic book reviews, and moral dilemmas presented in the series. They celebrate the return of Comic Corner, delve into Star Trek polls regarding character decisions, and discuss the ethical implications of cloning. In this conversation, the hosts review the latest Star...

In this engaging conversation, Uncle Jim and his Treksperts interviews Ben Robinson, a prominent figure in the Star Trek franchise and toy manufacturing. They discuss Ben's extensive background, including his work on the Star Trek graphic novel collection, the transition of Eagle Moss, and the creation of the Haynes manuals. Ben shares insights into the future of Star Trek merchandise, the challen...

In this episode of Trek Talking, host Uncle Jim and his panel of Trek experts engage in lively discussions about various aspects of Star Trek, including the often-overlooked animated series, fan interactions, and ethical dilemmas presented in specific episodes. They also analyze character dynamics, particularly between Guinan and Pellea, while addressing audience poll responses and opinions on key...

On this episode of Trek Talking, host Uncle Jim and his team of Trek experts welcome David Orange, known for his role as the "Sleepy Klingon" in Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country. The conversation covers David's journey into acting, his experiences on set, and the inspiration he drew from Leonard Nimoy. They also discuss David's new book, Below Level 7, which delves into conspiracy theories a...

Uncle Jim and his team of Trek experts engage in a lively conversation with Jonathan Simpson, who played young Sarek in Star Trek V: The Final Frontier. The discussion covers Jonathan's journey as a Star Trek fan, his experiences on set with William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy, and his transition from acting to photography. The episode also delves into Jonathan's teaching career, insights for aspiri...

In this episode of Trek Talking, the hosts celebrate their 622nd episode, introduce their crew, and  share upcoming guests and highlights, engage in fan shoutouts from around the world, and dive into Star Trek polls, particularly focusing on favorite soundtracks. The conversation shifts to a more serious note as they explore the ethical dilemmas presented in Star Trek Insurrection, leading to a di...

In this engaging conversation, Nicholas Meyer, the director of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, shares insights into the film's development, including its original title, the musical score, and the artistic choices made during production. He discusses the challenges of working with iconic actors like Ricardo Montalban and Christopher Plummer, and reflects on the themes of the film, including its n...

In this episode of Trek Talking, host Uncle Jim and his co-hosts discuss various themes related to Star Trek, including the concept of Section 31, the importance of disagreement in society. They engage with their fan community through shout outs and interactive polls that explore ethical dilemmas presented in Star Trek episodes, particularly focusing on the implications of memory alteration and id...

n this episode of Trek Talking, Uncle Jim and his team of Trek experts discuss various topics related to Star Trek, including upcoming events, fan interactions, and the anticipation surrounding the new Section 31 project. They also engage with their global audience through fan shout outs and polls, exploring themes of asylum and character actions within the Star Trek universe. The conversation cul...

Tim Russ talks about such things as: Tim Russ shares his excitement for the 30th anniversary of Star Trek Voyager. The importance of character backstory in developing Tuvok's character. Tim's experience working with Mel Brooks on Spaceballs was brief but memorable. Tim discusses the differences between working on feature films and TV series. The Vulcan character serves as a commentary on the human...

EPISODE 617 - Uncle Jim and his Treksperts review Lower Deck series finale and discuss:  The final episode of Lower Decks was a significant moment for fans. Community engagement is vital for the success of the podcast. Ethical dilemmas in Star Trek provoke deep discussions among fans.. Fan shout outs create a sense of belonging and connection. Star Trek continues to be a global phenomenon that uni...

On this episode of Trek Talking, Uncle Jim and his cohosts discuss various aspects of Star Trek, particularly focusing on the Lower Decks series and the Enterprise episode 'Cogenitor'. In this episode, the hosts delve into the ethical dilemmas faced by characters in Star Trek, focusing on choices made by Marla McGivers and their implications. They share fan reactions and ratings for the fithh seas...

In this episode of Trek Talking, Uncle Jim and his co-hosts discuss various aspects of the Star Trek universe, including fan interactions, community engagement, and delve into polls regarding  and discuss various aspects of the latest Star Trek Lower Decks episode "UPPER DECKS", discussing character dynamics, humor, and engineering challenges. They also review the episode ratings, share insights o...

In this episode of Trek Talk, Uncle Jim and his Treksperts discuss the latest installment of Star Trek: Lower Decks, focusing on character development, humor, and the quality of writing. They explore how the episode pays homage to previous Star Trek themes while engaging fans through clever references. The conversation highlights the dynamics between characters and their growth, culminating in a c...

In this episode of Trek Talkin', Uncle Jim and his crew discuss various topics including updates on their Facebook page, fan shout outs, and ethical dilemmas presented in Star Trek episodes. They engage with their audience through poll questions that explore complex moral issues, such as the sacrifice of a child for the greater good and the autonomy of individuals in life-and-death situations. The...

Uncle Jm and his Trekperts take a deep dive into Star Trek Lower Decks season five episodes " The Best Exotic Nanite Hotel" - The Lower Deckers hunt nanites on a resort in space. "A Farewell to Farms"-Dr. Migleemo cooks up some hot dishes. Mariner prefers hers served cold. Fan shout-outs, Star Trek Birthdays and a Star Trek family member enter Sto-vo-kor. 

On this exciting episode, Uncle Jim and his Treksperts discuss Lower Decks episodes "Dos Cerrito" and "Shades of Green". That's not all, we have Star Trek Birthdays, and fan shout-outs. Star Trek News:  NetFlix made a mistake with Prodigy, LeVar Burton honored at the White House and Fan petition for another popular character hometown statue. Let's see what's out there...ENGAGE!

TRICK-OR-TREAT, Happy Halloween, join Uncle Jim and his Trekspert as we share all the Star Trek news that came out of NYCC'24. Strange New Worlds dropped a clip, as did Lower Decks, we will give them both a listen and discuss them. Starfleet Academy got an update as did Section 31, we will discuss them both as well. Sit back and spend Halloween with us. Call (646)668-2433 and share your thoughts w...

Uncle Jim and his Treksperts are joind by Aaron Waltke. He's  is an American screenwriter and, Annie-nominated executive producer and showrunner. He is best known for his work on Guillermo del Toro's Trollhunters (2016–2018), Wizards: Tales of Arcadia (2020), Unikitty! (2018–2020), and Star Trek: Prodigy (2021–present). In 2020, he was named by The College Magazine as one of its "20 under 40" List...

Uncle Jim and his Treksperts wrap up our season two review Star Trek: Prodigy with episodes:  S2.E17 ∙ Brink As war looms between the Federation and Solum, Gwyn proposes to lead the cadets on an undercover mission to gather intelligence and rescue Ilthuran. S2.E18 ∙ Touch of GreyAdmiral Janeway devises a clever plan to liberate her crew from Asencia's prison, where they're trapped with an angry ca...

Uncle Jim and his Treksperts are joined by MICHAEL DANTE, best know to Trekkies as Maab from TOS episode "Friday's Child". Micheal is a  Award Winning Actor, Award Winning Author, Celebrity Radio Talk Show Host he has starred/co-starred in 30 films, 150 television shows and was under contract to 3 major studios; MGM, Warner Bros. and 20th Century Fox. An ex-professional baseball player and winner...

Uncle Jim and his Treksperts are joined by David Benjamin Tomlinson. Tomlinson is an actor and writer who played Linus in the second through fifth seasons of Star Trek: Discovery. He also played several other roles (usually aliens in heavy prosthetic makeup) in Star Trek: Discovery, Star Trek: Short Treks, and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds). He played Or'Eq in DIS: "The Vulcan Hello" and "Into the...

Join Uncle Jim and his Treksperts, we discuss Star Trek Prodigy second season episodes, S2.E15 ∙ Ascension: Part 1 Just as the Protostar and Voyager crews bring their mission to a close, a former enemy suddenly resurfaces with surprising new powers. S2.E16 ∙ Ascension: Part 2 Overwhelmed by Asencia's mysteriously advanced weaponry, the Protostar and Voyager crews take a series of calculated risks...