Trek Geeks Podcast Network

Back in the Saddle Again   (See, this is a Western episode and "Back in the Saddle" is a song sung by a cowb...never mind.)   Some might say that it's been a long road gettin' from there to here . They might also say it's been a long time, but our time is finally near .   Well, that time is NOW! That's right Geeks, the Flagship has entered standard orbit and is beaming down a classic Star Trek epi...

Improvisational Discussion We improv and freestyle our way through this week's episode discussing all the things we are currently watching, reading, and listening to. Maybe you're being drawn to the same things and maybe we'll inspire you towards new shows, films, or books! This week's discussion is a lot of fun as we literally hit record and started talking. You will love the extr...

A review of the groundbreaking film We review The Matrix, a film that changed everything and set a new standard for filmmaking. It was original and unique in an era of sequels and remakes. The crew discusses this now classic sci-fi film and whether it still holds up to today's standards for excellence in story telling, cinematography, music, and more! Don't miss this week's exciting ep...

The one with broken bones, and babies Happy New Year listeners! Haley and Sara are back to tickle those ear drums with our nonsense. That's right, the holidays are over, let's get back to business and talk Trek! This episode is a literal disaster! No really it is, we're talking about the episode titled Disaster, you know the one... Worf delivers a baby, Data takes head off...again, and...

It's the finale of Season 2 of Star Trek the Next Generation - where, during a real life writer's strike (not the one that just happened but back in '89) - we're left with a somewhat anticlimactic finale that is nevertheless a semi-charming flashback of the first two seasons of this legendary series. We thought plants could get you high but wow, wait until you see the fever dream that Riker has as...

Trek writer on Voyager and Enterprise Phyllis Strong joins the crew this week to discuss her time writing for Star Trek: Voyager and Enterprise! She wrote some memorable episodes and has lots of insight into these two Trek shows and beyond. You'll love getting to know Phyllis just like we did. Grab your coffee and join us in our own ten-forward lounge for a wonderful conversation about one of...

Today's special episode of The Big Sci-Fi Podcast shines the spotlight on one of our own – the talented Adeena, author of the captivating 'The Robot Galaxy' series and the upcoming 'Lunar Logic.' Join Brian, Cris, and Steve, as they delve into Adeena's journey from "not-yet-a-writer" to self-publishing her own works. Discover how Adeena crafts her narratives, her...

Did Yoda get it wrong when he said "Do or Do Not, There is No Try?" Picard has an answer to that when this episode features one of his most quoted lines "It is possible to commit no mistakes and still lose. That is not a weakness. That is life." In this episode, Ruthie and Matthew talk about failure, the difficulty in being bad at something before getting good at something, and how we handle the b...

Revisiting the Last TNG Film Star Trek: Nemesis spelled the end of The Next Generation era of Trek. It was the best of times, it was the worst of times - depending on how you felt about this film! Heralded as a grand exit for the TNG crew, it left most fans feeling indifferent or disappointed. The BIG Sci-Fi crew decided to watch it again (some of us for the first time in years!) to see if we woul...

Somehow, we all made it to the end of 2023! That means other than catching up on Star Trek news, we're here to talk about all the things that stood out for us this year. Despite the ups and downs of the franchise, 2023 was a great year for Star Trek - we chat about some of our favorite episodes and moments. Of course, a year end recap wouldn't be complete without a look ahead; other than the upcom...

The Eagle Has Landed Documentary We had the privilege of sitting down with prolific filmmaker, Jeffrey Morris, who is directing a brand new documentary called "The Eagle Has Landed" about the iconic ship from Space: 1999. Jeffrey is a knowledgeable and passionate science fiction fan and he shares with us is love of Trek, his thoughts on the Wars, some of his past projects over the years...

We love Neelix, yes we do! We love Neelix, how 'bout you? Neelix was a one of a kind alien regular on Star Trek: Voyager. Played by the talented actor, Ethan Phillips, Neelix was a character most people loved as he brought a lot of the show's humor and sensitivity to the forefront of the episodes he was featured in. Love him or dislike him (because hate is way too strong of a word!), we wa...

The 1985 Sci-Fi Film Enemy Mine, the 1985 sci-fi film starring Dennis Quaid and Louis Gossett Jr., is a fascinating tale of two enemies trapped on an alien world together, forced to overcome their prejudices in order to survive. The movie was not a success in it's original run, but it has grown in favor through the years as an important science fiction film. The crew discusses this gem of a sc...

We've been away for a while but, this week, we're back and we'll be talking about our annual epic event!   Enterprise's John Billingsley joins us for a preview of the upcoming Trek Talks 3--the streaming telethon inspired by Star Trek to benefit Hollywood Food Coalition! We'll discuss stars, we'll discuss panels, we'll discuss how this event keeps growing and how Star Trek fans help make it the on...

The Ferengi, The Myth, The Legend! Armin Shimerman stopped by to talk about Fan Fair Signatures, the SAG-AFTRA Strike, Shakespeare, and of course, the role he made famous on DS9, Quark! We had a great time with Armin and even got a lesson on Shakespeare that was very fascinating. Don't miss this incredibly insightful and fun episode as Armin shares some of his stories and experiences as an act...

The Sistas end Season 3 talking about Isaac Asimov’s Foundation books and the remix of the books that is AppleTV+’s Foundation Season 1 & 2. Watch Foundation on AppleTV+:  https://www.apple.com/apple-tv-plus/ Isaac Asimov:  https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Isaac_Asimov?so=search Support the SyFy Sistas podcast on Patreon at:  https://www.patreon.com/syfysistas Thank you Dena Massenburg for our...

The Trek We Wish They Would Make We love Star Trek! We also love dreaming and thinking about what else could "be" in our favorite science fiction universe. What storylines could be fleshed out more and what characters would we like to see return, even if just for one episode or film? We probably take this way too seriously, but we're having fun in our ridiculousness! It's time fo...

The Sistas welcome their favorite Whovian Paul J. Salamoff back to the show. The talk about 60 glorious years of Doctor Who: PBS to Disney, Doctors and Companions, the upcoming the upcoming specials and the new Doctor.  Join Paul, Subrina and Tamia for the Who-nerd-out. Follow Paul J. Salamoff: https://www.instagram.com/paulsalamoff/?hl=en https://twitter.com/PaulJSalamoff https://www.youtube.com/...

An in-depth look We're excited to delve into the 1985 cult classic sci-fi film, Brazil. Join us as we explore the darkly humorous dystopian world of Brazil with its classic themes of bureaucracy and freedom. Don’t miss out on this fascinating conversation about what we like and don't like about what is considered one of the best science fiction films of all time! There just might be some c...

Lt. Saavik from Star Trek, and much more! Season 5 blasts off with a bang as we sit down with the incredible Robin Curtis. She's not just any guest; she's a Star Trek icon, renowned for her portrayal of the unflappable Saavik in 'Star Trek III: The Search for Spock' and too briefly in 'Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home.' We dive into her journey in the Star Trek universe, get h...

The one that's really repetetive Cause, cause, cause and effect. It's the Groundhog day of Star Trek TNG and Haley and Sara are here to talk about it. We not only list off all the things this episode has (space, stars etc.) but we provide you with a shockingly detailed synopsis and some fun facts, as we do. If that's not enough, Sara updates y'all on her Vegas trip, Haley talks Hal...

Our interview with Mike McMahan Another season of Star Trek: Lower Decks is part of the history books and Steve and Aaron along with guests Brandi Jackal and Jessie Gender, talk about the season overall. How did it stack up to other seasons? What's your favorite moment? How did you react to the shocking revelation that Starfleet uniform pants have pockets?! And we topped off the show with an i...

The Sistas welcome back our first second appearance guest. Our friend Roy M. Evins is back giving us all the details for the upcoming: The Urban Nerd Con. Below is the list of Early Bird ticket prices! These prices will be valid until 11:59pm Sunday February 4th 2024.    Name - TUNC-Young Nerd Badge-Donated $25 Description-This is the standard Donated weekend Young Nerd Badge. This badge is for st...

An Original Sci-Fi Flash Story by Adeena Mignogna Season 4 is a wrap! As we prepare for next season, we offer our traditional “Shorts” as in-between season content. This time around we have authored our own science fiction flash stories! Up next: Candy Crisis by Adeena Mignogna. Adeena gives a dramatic reading of her story that had to include four agreed upon elements (Vincent Van Gogh, Jolly Ranc...

Review of Lower Decks "Old Friends, New Planets" Excitingly and sadly we have reached the end of another season of Star Trek: Lower Decks. The show has really come into its own this season and this week friend of the show Brandi Jackola joins Aaron & Fatheree to do a deep dive. And If you're like us you may occasionally forget a certain member of Nova Squad so we're naming th...