Roddenberry Podcasts

Star Trek 's William Shatner and Christopher Lloyd are behaving badly in a new clip from the upcoming film Senior Moment ; Discovery and Picard snag a total of 7 Saturn award nominations for sci-fi; and a bit of Star Trek history . Today's show is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% your first month of counseling at betterhelp.com/dstn . Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: https://patreon.com/da...

An earnest fan letter to Gene Roddenberry in 1971 kicks off today's discussion with Star Trek fan-turned-actor Noah Averbach-Katz. Get the story of Noah's immersion into the Trek world and how he sees the fandom reacting to today's stories. See the original document: Fan letter to Gene Roddenberry - 1971 The Trek Files  Season 6 on Memory Alpha All episodes and documents:  The Trek Files on Memory...

In case you missed it: a new Star Trek film has been ordered from Discovery writer Kalinda Vazquez; geek destination superstore Forbidden Planet announces a new line of official Galaxy Quest merchandise , and this week's Star Trek: The Motion Picture -themed Trek trivia. Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dailystartreknews Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts Fo...

Walter Koenig joined me to talk about his updated memoir, Beaming Up and Getting Off: Life Before and Beyond Star Trek . In part 2, we cover why his childhood in post-war New York affected his views on social justice; and "what's next" for Walter Koenig. Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dailystartreknews Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts For more great Star...

Walter Koenig joined me to talk about his updated memoir, Beaming Up and Getting Off: Life Before and Beyond Star Trek . In part 1, we cover Hollywood then and now (and why he broke into a studio to help kickstart his career); his "Trekkie run" notes for Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan ; and whether he considers himself a Star Trek fan. Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: https://patreon.com/...

In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "Sacrifice of Angels," Dukat prepares to take down the minefield and execute Rom while luring Starfleet into a deadly trap. Sisko pushes through with the Defiant, but he'll need the help of some mysterious friends to call off the Dominion threat. Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, where we ex...

32nd century ships arrive in Star Trek Online with the Janeway Class Command Science Vessel; Star Trek: Lower Decks is coming to Blu-ray and DVD in May; and the weekend's Star Trek events. Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dailystartreknews Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts For more great Star Trek podcasts: https://podcasts.roddenberry.com Website: https://...

IDW's Star Trek: Year Five comic series is coming to an end starting in May; San Diego Comic-Con is going virtual again for 2021; and this week in Star Trek history. Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dailystartreknews Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts For more great Star Trek podcasts: https://podcasts.roddenberry.com Website: https://www.dailystartreknews.c...

The crowdfunding campaign for the Star Trek: Voyager documentary takes off at warp speed ; Marina Sirtis has left America for the U.K. ; and this week's Trek Trivia. Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dailystartreknews Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts For more great Star Trek podcasts: https://podcasts.roddenberry.com Website: https://www.dailystartreknews.c...

The third season TOS episode "Plato's Stepchildren" may be remembered for its famous kiss between Kirk and Uhura, but there was a profound effect on a young viewer that led to a lifetime in fandom. Hear Dan Madsen's story and reflections on the impact Star Trek has on innumerable fans who are inspired by its stories. See the original document: Plato's Stepchildren production documents - 1968 The T...

Star Trek denounces violence against Asian Americans and asks fans to stand with the AAPI community; James Darren remembers "the good times" filming "Badda-Bing, Badda-Bang"; and Walter Koenig has a few words about Hollywood, social justice, and of course, Star Trek . Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dailystartreknews Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts For m...

The Section 31 show is on a back burner as Kurtzman et al have no plans to expand the Star Trek Universe - for now; Lionel Trains is expanding their Star Trek offering with Q, Deep Space Nine and Voyager ; and the answer to Tuesday's trivia question. Today's show is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month of counseling at betterhelp.com/dstn . Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon:...

Rounding up the news from yesterday's ViacomCBS investor call, including a first look at Star Trek: Prodigy , news on upcoming releases for 2021 , and that all important Paramount+ PRICING . Plus the weekend's virtual Star Trek events ...it's a big show kids, so stay tuned. Today's show is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month of counseling at betterhelp.com/dstn . Support Daily St...

In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "Favor the Bold," as the war with the Dominion rages on, Starfleet is taking a beating. They're going to need a victory, something bold, something decisive, and Sisko knows just what to do - take back Deep Space Nine. They're running out of time though as the minefield blocking the wormhole is soon to be destroyed. Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao Wel...

Star Trek: Picard director Hanelle Culpepper reflects on her barrier-breaking career in a column for Deadline; the Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild nominate Picard for an award; and a little Star Trek history. Today's show is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month of counseling at betterhelp.com/dstn . Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dailystartrek...

It's a space theme: a direct line from Star Trek to Mars Perseverance, through the voice of Swati Mohan ; a payload of The Orville 's Planetary Union flags have just landed on the I.S.S. ; and a little UFP-themed trivia. Today's show is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month of counseling at betterhelp.com/dstn . Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dailystar...

Three simple slips of paper reveal the quick ascendance of an important addition to the Star Trek: The Next Generation production team - Jeri Taylor. Joining The Trek Files this week to talk about her contributions to the franchise is Jeri's friend and former assistant Lolita Fatjo. Follow the Voyager Documentary on Twitter. Indiegogo campaign begins March 2021. See the original document: Star Tre...

Star Trek book news with the upcoming TOS adventure Living Memory and the trilogy Star Trek: Coda from David Mack, James Swallow and Dayton Ward; plus three Trek alumni get their second COVID-19 shots . Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dailystartreknews Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts For more great Star Trek podcasts: https://podcasts.roddenberry.com Web...

Details of Gates McFadden's new podcast Who Do You Think You Are? coming soon from The Nacelle Company; Brent Spiner offers Sir Patrick Stewart some character advice ahead of Star Trek: Picard season 2; and the answer to Tuesday's trivia question. Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dailystartreknews Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts For more great Star Trek p...

Evidence mounts that Star Trek: Picard season 2 is in production ; WonderCon has announced it'll be all virtual this year; and the weekend's virtual Star Trek events . Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dailystartreknews Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts For more great Star Trek podcasts: https://podcasts.roddenberry.com Website: https://www.dailystartreknews...

In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "Behind the Lines," With Sisko behind a desk at Starbase 375 and Dax commanding the Defiant, it's time to turn our attention to Terok Nor. The resistance cell plots a bold move to preserve the minefield, but their subterfuge is thwarted by the influence of a special visitor... the female changeling. Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao Welcome to Mission...

It's a book-a-palooza, with two new books you'll want to know about: Hero Collector's new Deep Space Nine Illustrated Handbook takes you inside Star Trek 's famous station; Una McCormack's newest, Star Trek: Discovery: Wonderlands, explores Michael Burnham's year alone in the 32nd century; plus a bit of Star Trek history. Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dailystartrekne...

Actor Billy Campbell reveals that his character, the Outrageous Okona, will make an appearance in Star Trek: Prodigy ; Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is due to start filming this week in Toronto; new fan initiative Women Make Trek debuts this week; and this week's Trek Trivia. Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dailystartreknews Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Google Podcas...

While aspiring writers hoped to get a foot in the door with Star Trek: The Next Generation, it was just as tough finding a job in Hollywood a generation or two prior. Gene Roddenberry sent back some discouraging notes to two of his colleagues in 1959, and today we have script supervisor Lolita Fatjo helping us connect the dots with TNG's open submission program. See the original document: Gene Rod...

The makers of Star Trek: Fleet Command release a new game pitting you against the Kobayashi Maru simulation; a Star Trek and Doctor Who fan builds sets in his basement and documents it all on YouTube; and the answer to this week's Trek trivia. Today's show is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month of counseling at betterhelp.com/dstn . Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: https:...