Trek Profiles Podcast

It's another in my occasional series with new Star Trek fans. In this one I speak with fitness fanatic Mark McGinnis about how he recently discovered Star Trek and is now working his way through the entire show. If you liked the show, please make sure that you've subscribed to the podcast via your preferred player. If you'd like to contribute to the show, I'm always looking for Lightning Round que...

In this episode we speak with the podcast creator and comic book fan Brianne Leeson about her Star Trek fandom, her autism and ADHD and why those diagnoses led her to discover some things about why she loved the show. If you liked the show, please make sure that you've subscribed to the podcast via your preferred player. If you'd like to contribute to the show, I'm always looking for Lightning Rou...

In this episode we speak with the TV Producer, Technical Manager, and former Storm Chaser Rob Hedrick. Rob's been a Star Trek fan since childhood, and we discuss his history with the show and which episodes made an impact on him. If you liked the show, please make sure that you've subscribed to the podcast via your preferred player. If you'd like to contribute to the show, I'm always looking for L...

In this episode we speak with Subrina Wood, one of the SyfySistas! If you liked the show, please make sure that you've subscribed to the podcast via your preferred player. If you'd like to contribute to the show, I'm always looking for Lightning Round questions. If you'd like to send some in for possible inclusion on the show, you can send me a message via Twitter or email me. I give some suggesti...

In this episode we speak with the comics author, horror fan, reformed journalist, and Meme Lord Matt Schorr. If you liked the show, please make sure that you've subscribed to the podcast via your preferred player. If you'd like to contribute to the show, I'm always looking for Lightning Round questions. If you'd like to send some in for possible inclusion on the show, you can send me a message via...

In this episode we speak with the entertainer and voice talent Bonnie Gordon. She's probably best known to Trek fans as the voice of computer on the USS Protostar in Star Trek: Prodigy. If you liked the show, please make sure that you've subscribed to the podcast via your preferred player. If you'd like to contribute to the show, I'm always looking for Lightning Round questions. If you'd like to s...

For episode 69, my guest is Rahim Buford. While he was in prison, he began to watch Star Trek in a whole new way and the show influenced him to think differently about his life and his goals. If you liked the show, please make sure that you've subscribed to the podcast via your preferred player. If you'd like to contribute to the show, I'm always looking for Lightning Round questions. If you'd lik...

In this episode we speak with the podcaster and super Star Trek fan Chris Lackey. He is one half of the amazing "Rachel Watches Star Trek" podcast. If you liked the show, please make sure that you've subscribed to the podcast via your preferred player. If you'd like to contribute to the show, I'm always looking for Lightning Round questions. If you'd like to send some in for possible inclusion on...

In this episode we speak with the actor and science educator April Eden. April was also the subject of a special feature on the Star Trek (2009) DVD/Blu-Ray as an extra in the film. You may have also seen her as Miss Pawnee in Parks & Recreation and as the Chair Model in The Office. For a great introduction to April, watch the bonus feature "Trekker Alert" on the Star Trek 2009 Blu-Ray or DVD. If...

In this episode we speak with the Software Engineer and Security Commentator Steve Gibson. He's a Star Trek fan since the TOS original broadcast and he's also the co-host of the Security Now podcast on the TWiT network . If you liked the show, please make sure that you've subscribed to the podcast via your preferred player. If you'd like to contribute to the show, I'm always looking for Lightning...

In this episode we speak with Star Trek fan and online Role-player Kara Amens. She's a long-time fan who is changing her name to match her Star Trek persona and has been very active in the online Trek Twitter RP community. If you liked the show, please make sure that you've subscribed to the podcast via your preferred player. If you'd like to contribute to the show, I'm always looking for Lightnin...

A conversation with Star Trek fan Daniel Fried. Be advised that this episode contains content that may not be suitable for all ages or sensitivities. If you would like to know more, please visit the show notes page which gives a full run-down of all the topics discussed. If you would like to get free and confidential support for emotional distress or for suicidal thoughts, please visit: US The Sui...

In this episode we speak with fan Ron Wrobel . He's a long-time fan who enjoys the lighter side of Star Trek. I hope you enjoy this conversation! Ron also owns a coffee shop and you can buy some of his beans here. If you liked the show, please make sure that you've subscribed to the podcast via your preferred player. If you'd like to contribute to the show, I'm always looking for Lightning Round q...

In this episode we speak with actor, podcaster, and writer Ashley V Robinson about her Star Trek fandom, how she discovered Trek, and what she loves about the show. If you liked the show, please make sure that you've subscribed to the podcast via your preferred player. If you'd like to contribute to the show, I'm always looking for Lightning Round questions. If you'd like to send some in for possi...

In this episode we speak with lifelong Star Trek fan, teacher, mom, and podcaster Abby Sommer. If you liked the show, please make sure that you've subscribed to the podcast via your preferred player. If you'd like to contribute to the show, I'm always looking for Lightning Round questions. If you'd like to send some in for possible inclusion on the show, you can send me a message via Twitter or em...

A conversation with improv actor, podcaster, and former cast member at the Star Trek: The Experience Paul Mattingly. If you liked the show, please make sure that you've subscribed to the podcast via your preferred player.  Some portions of the Kobayashi Maru lightning round questions in this episode were written by listener Adam Saunders. If you'd like to submit questions for possible inclusion on...

A conversation with Star Trek fan Tongtong Bu, also known as @Captain Pike-a-chu from Twitter! In this one, she tells us of being a child immigrant to the US and discovering Star Trek. We also learn how she learned English from the show and how it shaped her life. If you liked the show, please make sure that you've subscribed to the podcast via your preferred player. This show is a labor of love....

A conversation with Star Trek fan Brandon-Shea Mutala. We talk about how he discovered the show, what he loves about it, and what it means to him. If you liked the show, please make sure that you've subscribed to the podcast via your preferred player. This show is a labor of love. If you'd like to show your support for Trek Profiles, please consider a donation to the official charity of the podcas...

A conversation with new Star Trek fan Abigail Glover. We talk about how she discovered the show, what she loves about it, and what it means to her. If you liked the show, please make sure that you've subscribed to the podcast via your preferred player. This show is a labor of love. If you'd like to show your support for Trek Profiles, please consider a donation to the official charity of the podca...

A conversation with Star Trek fan and author Glenn Dakin. We talk about his growing up as a fan, as well as a few of his Trek-related books. If you liked the show, please make sure that you've subscribed to the podcast via your preferred player. This show is a labor of love. If you'd like to show your support for Trek Profiles, please consider a donation to the official charity of the podcast: The...

A special episode. In this one, we leave Star Trek for a moment and talk about Babylon 5 with Lurker Norman Lao. If you liked the show, please make sure that you've subscribed to the podcast via your preferred player. This show is a labor of love. If you'd like to show your support for Trek Profiles, please consider a donation to the official charity of the podcast: The Children's Fund for Glycoge...

In this episode we speak with Norman Lao, co-host of the amazing MissionLog podcast, amateur swordsman, and wearer of kilts. Norm is a life-long fan of Star Trek and shares his most personally meaningful episodes in this discussion. If you liked the show, please make sure that you've subscribed to the podcast via your preferred player. This show is a labor of love. If you'd like to show your suppo...

My guest Alexandria has been in many fandoms but only recently discovered Star Trek in December 2020! Let's talk about how she got into Trek and where she is in her journey and why she decided she was a fan. If you liked the show, please make sure that you've subscribed to the podcast via your preferred player. This show is a labor of love. If you'd like to show your support for Trek Profiles, ple...

A monthly podcast where we deliver interviews with delightful Star Trek fans about their Trek fandom. This episode's guest is writer Marc Cushman. He's probably best known to Star Trek fans as the originator of the Star Trek TNG episode Sarek . He's also written an exhaustive history of the production of TOS called These are the Voyages . If you liked the show, please make sure that you've subscri...

Trek Profiles Podcast: A monthly podcast where we deliver interviews with delightful Star Trek fans about their Trek fandom. This episode's guest is the Professional Wrestling Commentator, former Pollical Candidate, and Star Trek podcaster Jeff Akin. He has an inspiring story about sharing Trek with his Mom, plus he talks about how the show influenced his pollical campaign.  Jeff also podcasts abo...