Trek Geeks: A Star Trek Podcast

Parents: This episode is tagged as explicit for adult language and situations. There is no "bleeping" in this episode. This week, we're excited to welcome John Billingsley to The Flagship! For four seasons, he portrayed the NX-01's Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Phlox and today he stops by to talk a little bit about the 20th Anniversary of Star Trek: Enterprise. In addition, we'll talk to him about an...

The Enterprise arrives at the planet Sarpeidon which is about to be destroyed by a supernova. Kirk, Spock, and McCoy beam down to investigate and are trapped in a planet's distant past--where Kirk is accused of being a witch and Spock finds love (or something) with an exiled woman. We'll discuss why we love this episode despite its obvious quirks and plot holes. Where does Spock think he's going t...

This week, The Flagship is back! Bill and Dan return after a somewhat unplanned absence to talk about the developments from Star Trek Day! There were lots of announcements, some trailers, and some premiere dates. We'll break it all down and explain why Star Trek Day is now one of our favorite days of the year!

Originally Published: April 10, 2015 This week, Bill is having his wisdom teeth out so, in lieu of a brand new episode, we're sharing one of our favorite early conversations on Trek Geeks! In 2015, we were insanely lucky to have Nana Visitor from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine on the podcast to discuss creating the Kira character, women and the Star Trek Universe, how DS9 has held up over time, how a...

To say we've been getting excited for Las Vegas and the 55 Year Mission Tour convention would be a vast understatement. As recently as a few days ago, we were preparing to make our trip to the desert. ...and then we changed our plans. This week, we pre-empt our planned episode on The Royale to discuss the decision to cancel FanGeeks Party 2021 and our trip to Las Vegas in the wake of the Delta Var...

With just two weeks to go until Vegas, we're chatting briefly with Star Trek: Discovery's Anthony Rapp about Season 3 now that you can get it from your favorite retailer on DVD, Blu-Ray, and Steelbook! We'll talk about the importance of Discovery jumping to the year 32nd century, some of the challenges, and more! Plus, Bill and Dan talk favorite Season 3 moments and another of our "How to Vegas" s...

This week, Bill and Dan cover the latest Star Trek movie news, new Star Trek action figures and playsets coming our way, and Emmy nominations! Plus, get a bonus segment on the recently announced tickets for Star Trek: Mission Chicago only available on the Trek Geeks mobile app ! iOS/Apple Appstore : https://apps.apple.com/us/app/trek-geeks/id1569873516 Google Play : https://play.google.com/store/a...

What happens when a Force of Nature tries to teach weather to two Natural Disasters? Well, wonder no more! This week, Bill and Dan are joined by Meteorologist Katie Nickolaou from CBS 14 in Sioux City, Iowa to talk about her fandom, the extreme weather we've been experiencing across the country, Star Trek, and...PLINKO?! Yep. That's right. Plinko! Plus, more on "How to Vegas," with Mr. Convention...

This week, Bill and Dan are joined by none other than Star Trek: Discovery/Picard/Lower Decks/Prodigy/Strange New Worlds executive producer, Rod Roddenberry to talk about the 100th birthday of his father, Gene Roddenberry! We'll discuss the legacy of Gene as his centennial approaches, as well as "Gene's Vision," and Rod's thoughts fandom, storytelling in Star Trek, what he's learned in the ten yea...

FINALLY It's been a long road...getting to this See It or Skip It, but here we are and, this week, we're taking a look at Season 1 of Star Trek: Enterprise! We're looking at all 26 episodes and, well, you know how it goes: some of them we'll see and some of them we won't even remember.  Joining us as special Guest Referee is Sara from Rewind and Discovering Trek: Enterprise! She'll try to keep us...

This week, we welcome Star Trek: Discovery's Ryn, Noah Averbach-Katz, to discuss an race in Star Trek he might know a little about. We'll discuss everybody's favorite ice-planet dwelling xenophobes, the Andorians! We'll get some special insight from Noah on bringing Ryn to life as well as some of the complexities of this alien's dealings. Plus, we bring you another in our series of "How to Vegas,"...

It's been a long time since we've been able with our Trek Family in Las Vegas, and this summer we're finally back in the desert to celebrate this franchise we all love. Joining us to talk about the 50th Anniversary of Creation Entertainment and to preview some of what you'll see during the show is Creation's Co-CEO, Adam Malin! You've seen him on stage asking questions of our Star Trek stars, and...

This week, Bill & Dan look at a lot of news from a lot of Star Trek shows in production, new Mirror Universe comics, and the cast announcement for Star Trek: Prodigy! Plus, get a bonus segment on the Star Trek: Picard teaser trailer only available on the Trek Geeks mobile app! iOS/Apple Appstore : https://apps.apple.com/us/app/trek-geeks/id1569873516 Google Play : https://play.google.com/store/app...

This week, Dan and Bill return to take their first-ever look at an episode from Star Trek: Picard--and what better episode to do that with than the fan-favorite, "Nepenthe!" The seventh episode of Picard's first season, Jean-Luc Picard and Soji seek shelter from Will Riker and Deanna Troi, while Hugh assists Elnor on the Artifact and Agnes Jurati looks for a way out. There's a lot that happens in...

This week, Bill & Dan spend a lot of time wishing and hoping! They've come up with their ultimate wish lists of actors they'd love to see in Star Trek someday as well as some characters they might play. We think some of the picks might surprise you! Of course, there are rules: 6-10 actors, none of whom can be Lance Reddick Actors must be living at time of recording Can't ever have been in Star Tre...

This week, we not only see the return of Dan Davidson, but we also have an incredibly special guest! We welcome none other than Star Trek icon Gates McFadden to the Trek Geeks Podcast! We'll talk about her brand new podcast where she talks to a lot of her Star Trek family, "Gates McFadden InvestiGates: Who Do You Think You Are?" and what it's like to go from zero to podcasting in the course of a p...

Voyager's Captain and First Officer have contracted a virus from an insect bite on an alien world and they've been marooned on the surface to live out the rest of their lives...but what will this do to their relationship and what will it mean for the future? ...I think we all know the answer to that one. ;) This week, Bill and Kasey take on the penultimate episode of Voyager's second season, "Reso...

IT'S TIME FOR THE NEWS FROM TREKNEWS.NET! This week, Bill & Dan discuss new high-end action figures, Star Trek army men, and a giant tease on social media from a TNG alum...that might have backfired?

IT'S TIME FOR THE NEWS FROM TREKNEWS.NET! This week, a new Star Trek mobile game, a new date for a new Star Trek film, and a huge award for Star Trek: Discovery! Join Bill & Dan for The News From TrekNews.net--the Oldest Brand-New Star Trek News Podcast from Trek Geeks!

He's supposed to be the role model from which all other Captains gain inspiration, but is he? This week, Bill is joined by Discovering Trek's Kasey Shafsky (sitting in for Dan) to discuss this prototype captain and the qualities that make him who he is, and why he was perfect for the job he had.

This past week, Star Trek fans celebrated First Contact Day and Star Trek did not disappoint. We were treated to great panels, surprise teaser trailers, and a big announcement and, this week, we'll talk about it all! Joining us to break down all the day's events is TrekNews.net contributor, Kyle Hadyniak. How did we feel about the new Discovery teaser, Hologram Janeway, and Chicago? Find out this...

IT'S TIME FOR THE NEWS FROM TREKNEWS.NET! This week, Bill and Dan discuss a memorial for Leonard Nimoy in his hometown, First Contact Day events, new Star Trek merch, and The Biggest Thing of the Week: the Voyager Documentary finishes its crowdfunding! tact Day events, new Star Trek merch, and The Biggest Thing of the Week: the Voyager Documentary finishes its crowdfunding!

After five years, we bring you the landmark 200th episode of Lido Deck: A Love Boat Podcast! Kicking off Season 6: Gopher is kidnapped by a lookalike, a young woman resists an arranged marriage, and divorce looms on a couple's 50th anniversary. Join us in Italy for Lido Deck: Episode 200! Special thanks to the Rumpus Room Podcast Network , the home of Lido Deck and other great classic television p...

As we continue our celebration of #Enterprise20, we return after our impromptu week off with an episode that Dan selected... ...so blame him .  No, really. Season 1's "Acquisition" is an episode that divides fandom: It's either great fan service or it's terrible fan service. This week, you'll get to decide! We'll tackle this MEHpisode and look at the things that worked, as well as a lot of things...

IT'S TIME FOR THE NEWS FROM TREKNEWS.NET! This week, Bill & Dan discuss a milestone birthday for The Captain, an award for Hanelle Culpepper, a special day for Leonard Nimoy in The Hub of the Universe, and an update on the Voyager Documentary--including a new name!