Positively Trek

In this episode of Positively Trek, Dan and Bruce talk about the news for the week of June 8th, including the rescheduling and relocating of the annual Star Trek Las Vegas Convention and an interview on the Empire Film Podcast with Star Trek: Discovery’s Jason Isaacs on the possibility of his return to the Trek universe. We also discuss the return of Star Trek comics to the publication schedule!  ...

The inclusion of the gag reels on the Star Trek: TNG blu-ray releases was a welcome addition to those collections. For one Star Trek fan, watching those bloopers gave him a genius idea for a few clever re-edits of scenes from the episodes. In this episode, Bruce and Dan welcome Ryan of “Ryan’s Edits” to the show to discuss his “Star Trek INtakes” videos, which have recently been taking the interne...

In Star Trek: Enterprise ’s fourth season, the infamous green Orion women were re-introduced, most notably in the episode “Bound.” Crystal Allen, a familiar face on many network television shows, guest-starred as the dangerous and alluring D’Nesh, and we are honored to have her on Positively Trek as our first guest ever! In this episode, Dan and Bruce talk with Crystal about her role as D’Nesh, he...

It's not often that a new Star Trek series is announced, but it's happening more often these days! The long-anticipated Captain Pike series has been OFFICIALLY announced by CBS! In this episode of Positively Trek, Dan and Bruce discuss the announcement and speculate on what we might see in the new series. We also report on other news in the Trek world for the week of May 18th, including an...

This week, Bruce and Dan take a look at another unanswered question from Star Trek: What is the origin of the Borg? In the news segment, we talk about online virtual conventions and discuss the Star Trek INtakes videos! Star Trek INtakes: https://www.youtube.com/user/powellr711 Show page: http://www.positivelytrek.com/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/positively-trek/id1501468...

Star Trek is filled with unanswered questions. This week, Dan and Bruce take a look at one such mystery from Enterprise: just who the heck was Future Guy? Not much for news this week, so the entire episode is our discussion of this vexing topic! Show page: http://www.positivelytrek.com/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/positively-trek/id1501468628 Twitter: http://twitter.com/p...

Star Trek has traditionally been more successful on television than in film. However, Star Trek films will always be a part of the franchise. What is the formula for making a successful Trek film? If the Kelvin Timeline isn’t continued, what can take its place and be a box office powerhouse? In this episode of Positively Trek, Bruce and Dan discuss their ideas for where to take the Star Trek film...

Star Trek has featured many memorable guest stars over the years. On the heels of an interview with Rosario Dawson who wants a role in Trek, Dan and Bruce discuss a number of notable famous guest stars throughout Star Trek’s history. In the news this week, we talk about the release of a new novel, the cancellation of SDCC 2020, LeVar Burton’s hints at a role for Geordi in season two of Picard, Gar...

The world is a bit of a jumbled mess at the moment. Times are scary, and many of us are completely out of our element. In this episode of Positively Trek, Bruce and Dan talk about what this means for us as fans of Star Trek, and what we do to keep the anxiety at bay. In the news this week, we talk about the delays from IDW on the latest Star Trek comics, and talk about some cool Star Trek puzzles...

The season finale of Star Trek: Picard has ignited debate in some corners of Trek fandom. When is someone no longer a person? Is the “new” Picard the “same” Picard? Listen as two hosts with not a whit of experience in philosophical debate try to suss out these questions! In the news this week, we talk about revelations from Star Trek: Discovery composer Jeff Russo on the current state of the post-...

Star Trek: Picard is done! Bruce and Dan give their final thoughts on the series, and lament being stuck at home with no new Trek on television. In the news this week, we report on possible delays with Star Trek: Discovery and Lower Decks with regards to COVID-19, talk about an upcoming book, and the update of The Almighty Star Trek Lit-verse Reading Order Flow Chart on The Trek Collective.   Host...

Star Trek: Picard is hurtling toward its final episode! Dan and Bruce give their thoughts on the latest episode, and give you our predictions for the finale. Warning for spoilers up to and including the Picard episode “Et in Arcadia Ego, Part 1.” In the news this week, we report on the upcoming home video release of Short Treks and the special guest announcement for this summer’s Las Vegas convent...

As Star Trek fans, we’ve been closely watching Star Trek: Picard. In many ways, it is a departure from Star Trek’s usual way of telling stories, but in other ways, it feels very much like a continuation of the universe we know and love. What are our thoughts on this newest Trek series? Take a listen and find out!   Show page: http://www.positivelytrek.com/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.co...

Let’s take a look at Bruce Gibson’s fandom! In this episode of Positively Trek, Dan and Bruce explore what turned Bruce into a fan of Star Trek. From his early days watching that weird show where the aliens look like Romans or cowboys, to his current role as a Trek podcaster, Bruce has long been a fan of Trek. How did he get from there to here? Subscribe for more exciting discussion about Star Tre...

How did Dan Gunther become a Star Trek fan? In this episode of Positively Trek, Bruce and Dan take a deep dive into Dan’s fandom and discover why Star Trek is his greatest love. From the early days watching TOS on Saturday mornings to co-hosting Literary Treks and talking Trek on YouTube, Star Trek has played a huge role in Dan’s life. Subscribe for more Positively Trek, coming soon! Advertising I...

Here it is: the inaugural episode of Positively Trek! These days, internet discourse is becoming more and more polarized, with vitriol shouted from both sides of the fandom divide. With this podcast, we aim to take on this culture of negativity with fun and positive discourse about Star Trek! Join us as we talk about what we want to accomplish with Positively Trek! Don't forget to subscribe fo...