Trek Geeks Podcast Network

This week on Trek Geeks - A Star Trek Podcast, we take a look at the second live-action Star Trek series, Star Trek: The Next Generation ! Premiering twenty-eight years ago, TNG was a risk in the eyes of a lot of fans. "If it doesn't have Kirk and Spock, it doesn't have me," was the attitude of many prior to the show's debut. Over the years, Next Gen has become the Gold Standard of modern era Trek...

We've spent a lot of time talking about some of the other Star Trek television series, and we decided it was finally time to give the most recent one some love! It's hard to believe that Star Trek: Enterprise went off the air just over ten years ago, isn't it? In this week's episode, we'll talk about a variety of topics regarding the last Trek show, including: Did we like the premise and character...

SPOILER ALERT!! As promised, this week we consider the latest episode from the amazing folks at Star Trek Continues ! "Divided We Stand" is the fifth episode of the series and it finds Captain Kirk and Doctor McCoy in the midst of the American Civil War!  We dive in on the episode and provide an extensive SPOILER-FILLED recap, examine what worked for us, how it compares to TOS, and we'll answer th...

Last week we examined the pilot episodes of the Star Trek universe, so this week it only made sense that we would take a look at the final episodes of the respective shows! Dan and Bill will discuss which pilots were... ...the best last episode of their series? ...the best finale for a Trek series in general? ...the worst last episode of their series? ...the worst finale for a Trek series in gener...

The Trek Geeks are back after a one-week hiatus, and we certainly have plenty to talk about! In this week's episode, we'll spend a lot of time considering a lot of first episodes of various Star Trek series. Which ones stand out? Which ones aren't we fans of? Which ones are the best first episodes of their respective shows? Plus, we'll catch up on some recent developments in the world of Star Trek...

It's amazing where the inspiration for podcast content can come from--and this episode, truth be told, is due in large part to STLV. With "Force Friday" having happened this past week and it being Labor Day Weekend here in the United States, what better time to break from our standard format and have a round table discussion? One morning over a sumptuous breakfast of some incredible corned beef ha...

Since principal photography completed nearly two years ago, Renegades has been highly anticipated by Trek fans all over the globe.  Well, the wait is finally over and Star Trek: Renegades has finally been released to the public! Bill and Dan have had the opportunity to watch the movie a few times by now and sit down to record their thoughts. GEEKS BEWARE–AHEAD BE SPOILERS! Seriously. We’re not kid...

It was one  amazing  time, that's for sure!  Bill and Dan have returned from the gigantic Official Star Trek Convention in (Fabulous) Las Vegas, Nevada! They met new friends... They got autographs... They took pictures... ...and they laughed a LOT. They also came back with the mysterious "Khan Krud" that seemed to affect a lot of people who attended. Now that they've finally recovered from that, t...

It's the third of our minicasts from this year's Official Star Trek Convention in Las Vegas! Once again, Dan and Bill report on their experiences from high atop the Flamingo, overlooking the Las Vegas Strip! We met many listeners and new friends yesterday--and we hope to meet even more of you today as the KHAAANN winds down. Today we recap all the great cosplay, Dan's fanboy moments meeting Vic Mi...

NOW we understand what the phrase means! Sure, it's a dry heat, but so is a kiln, honestly. It's a good thing we spent plenty of time basking in the air conditioning at the Official Star Trek Convention in Las Vegas! Dan and Bill recap their second full day of the KHAAANN--they extol the virtues of Hash House a Go Go and talk about their first hand experience playing Star Trek Timelines! To be hon...

It's finally here! Bill and Dan have beamed down to Las Vegas for the annual KHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANNNNNNN and have a report on their first day! In this mini-episode, we discuss Dan's first impressions of walking through the Convention space for the first time, his "Vic Moment" in which he squealed like a young pre-teen, the enormity of the Dealer's Room, the brand new Original Series Bridge that C...

It's the week Dan has been waiting for since Episode 1, Dan has been waiting for the right moment. Ever since the first installment of Stump the Geek, Bill has tasked him. He has tasked him and Dan shall have him. Dan has chased him around the Moons of Nibia and around the Antares Maelstrom and around Perdition's flames before he would give him up!  Now, revenge shall be his. He shall leave Bill m...

If you were at the convention in Las Vegas last year, you probably saw the introduction of  Star Trek Timelines , from Boston-based Disruptor Beam, Inc. Unlike other games in the Star Trek universe, this one will allow you to explore the galaxy and even resolve conflict instead of having to just shoot things. You'll be able to discover the Final Frontier from your computer, tablet, or mobile devic...

She's made only five appearances across various incarnations of  Star Trek , but the characters she has portrayed have left an indelible impact on fans. A Vulcan...a half Klingon...a Q...an Andorian...we're speaking, of course, about our guest on this week's episode of the Trek Geeks Podcast--the amazing Suzie Plakson! Suzie chats with Dan and Bill on her appearances in  Star Trek , her emceeing t...

We're absolutely thrilled this week to be able to chat with Mike Rittenhouse, Andy Fark, and Chris Spurgin from the band Five Year Mission to talk about their brand new album, "Spock's Brain," dropping July 3rd! We'll chat about the new album, what it was like to be the House Band at the Official Star Trek Convention in Las Vegas last year, their upcoming CD release party, and there might even be...

What better way to follow up our special coverage of "The White Iris," than to sit down with one of the principal cast members from Star Trek Continues? We're talking about the Chief Medical Officer of the Starship Enterprise--Dr. McCoy himself, the one and only Chuck Huber! Dan and Bill talk to Chuck about conventions and fans, keeping things light on the set, "The White Iris," and what he might...

The day has finally come! After what seemed like an eternity, the fourth episode from the amazing team at Star Trek Continues  has premiered! Dan and Bill have been doing nothing but geeking out since it debuted and now sit down to podcast their thoughts. In this week's Special Edition of the Trek Geeks Podcast, they delve into " The White Iris !" (For the record, Dan has seen the episode 10 times...

Bill and Dan sit down and talk with co-host of the hugely popular  Mission Log: A Roddenberry Star Trek Podcast , the truly delightful John Champion! (You know, the one that  isn't  looking to transplant his consciousness into a robot body. THAT guy.) John talks about the various pop culture influences he had growing up, how Mission Log was launched, Star Trek canon, and even his audition for the...

With the giant Official Star Trek Convention in Las Vegas just a couple of months away, Dan and Bill talk about how to plan for #STLV if you've never been before. They also discuss Simon Pegg's comments this week and play yet another round of Stump The Geek! Plus, Dan has a HUGE surprise that leaves Bill absolutely stunned and speechless. All in Episode 15 of the Trek Geeks Podcast---join us, won'...

This week, Bill and Dan are joined by Starfleet's finest Communications Officer on the Trek Geeks Podcast--the delightful Kim Stinger from Star Trek Continues! An actress who has appeared on television, in film, and in commercials, Kim chats about meeting the legendary Nichelle Nichols, taking on the iconic role of Uhura, and what it's like on the set of Star Trek Continues. Plus, Bill and Dan sta...

In this "geekful" episode, Dan and Bill take a look at the last couple of podcast episodes featuring DS9's Nana Visitor and Andrew Robinson. Bill talks about his finally having read David Mack's "Sorrows of the Empire" while on vacation. Dan and Bill reveal the 5 episodes they'd each show someone to get them into Deep Space Nine. Dan is subjected to yet another round of "Stump the Geek." Plus, the...

This week on the Trek Geeks Podcast, we're joined by the actor behind one of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine's most intriguing characters, Andrew J. Robinson! Given Garak's popularity among fans, it's hard to believe that he was only in 39 episodes of the series, isn't it? Andy chats with Bill and Dan about his time on DS9, his insight into creating his character Scorpio in "Dirty Harry," his  novel ba...

This week on the Trek Geeks Podcast, we're joined by the gracious and delightful Nana Visitor from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine! Nana played one of Star Trek's strongest and memorable characters--Colonel Kira Nerys of the Bajoran Militia, but is also known for her work on such television shows as Dark Angel, Wildfire, and even Seth MacFarlane's long-running Family Guy. She joins Bill and Dan for a g...

April 5th--First Contact Day! Although we're not in 2063 yet, Dan and Bill consider the film that introduced to this historic occasion--Star Trek: First Contact! Does the film hold up? What problems does it have? What alien species did Bill hate in TNG? Find out in today's episode! Plus--don't forget about the TREK GEEKS BLURAY GIVEAWAY!! Details available at http://trekgeeks.com/contest .

This week, we talk to sci-fi legend Richard Hatch!  We reminisce about Battlestar Galactica, Captain Apollo, and Tom Zarek as well as discussing the upcoming  Axanar , Kharn the Undying, Klingon teeth and lots of other interesting topics!   KEEP UP WITH RICHARD Website :  www.richardhatch.com Facebook :  https://www.facebook.com/Richard. Hatch. Actor Twitter :  https://twitter.com/thumbfighter   A...