Trek Talking

Uncle Jim and his Treksperts discuss the second episode of Strange New Worlds second season "AD ASTRA PER ASPERA" Una goes to trial for being different and is defended by her old "friend". We have Star Trek Birthdays, fan shout-outs and we compare our scores to those of the fans, as collected from our FB page. Star Trek News looks at, BREAKING NEWS: Star Trek Prodigy gets cancelled! Star Trek Disc...

Uncle Jim and his Treksperts are joined by a special guest. Vadia Potenza is one of four actors aside from Leonard Nimoy (Carl Stevens, Stephen Manley, and Joe W. Davis) who played the role of Spock in Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, was the actor who played Spock at age 13. He hails from New York, New York, and in more recent years, he has turned to behind-the-scenes work. Call (646)668-2433...

Strange New Worlds is back, join Uncle Jim and his Treksperts as we discuss the season two premiere "THE BROKEN CIRLCE" We have lots to unpack, everything from Klingons to Starships, Vulcans to emotions, it's all here, and more. That's not all, we have Fan Shout-Outs, Star Trek Birthdays. Star Trek News, SNW Representation, and Will we see Prime Lorca again? We compare our episode score to those o...

 Join Uncle Jim and the organizers of TREK LONG ISLAND 2023 held on May 20 and 21 at the Hyatt Regency in Hauppauge, NY. They share backstage stories from the weekend and plans for 2024. Trek Talking was there, and it was awesome. We will discuss what made TLI such a huge success, and why you shouldn't miss it in 2024. Call (646)668-2433 and share your stories about TLI and win a FREE Blu-ray copy...

BOOK NOOK IS BACK!!! Join Uncle Jim and his Treksperts as we review the first Star Trek Strange New Worlds book, The High Country, by John Jackson Miller. An all-new Star Trek adventure—the first novel based on the thrilling Paramount+ TV series Star Trek: Strange New Worlds! When an experimental shuttlecraft fails, Captain Christopher Pike suspects a mechanical malfunction—only to discover the ve...

Uncle Jim and his Treksperts are joined by Chris Naylor, Actor, Stuntman, Writer and Producer. Best known for his work on Star Trek Picard season three. He appeared, most notably as stunt double for Captain Riker and Captain Shaw. He has also worked on Luke Cage, The Defenders, 9-1-1 Lonestar, Jumanji: Next Level, Westworld, Cobra Kai, Doom Patrol, and Runaways. Call (646)668-2433 with your questi...

Uncle Jim and his Treksperts are joined by Laura Banks, to discuss her new book, The Wrath of Blonde: (The Making of Star Trek II, and Other Wild Hollywood Adventures as an Amazon in Outerspace) Laura Banks’ career as a stand-up comedian and actress in Los Angeles was just beginning when she was tapped by Nicholas Meyer as “Khan’s Navigator, ” What did Banks think of director Nicholas Meyer? How w...

Uncle Jim shares his thoughts on Trek Long Island, and his Treksperts discuss IDW new Star Trek series, issue #3-5. Tasked with a mission from the Prophets, Benjamin Sisko enlists the help of an old friend from Qo’noS to track the ship and persons responsible for slaying the gods. When strange malfunctions begin plaguing the U.S.S. Theseus mid-warp, Benjamin Sisko and his crew must band together t...

COMIC CORNER - Issue #3 finds Captain Pike and the crew of the Enterprise delve deeper into the mystery surrounding the Illyrians! With the fate of Number One at stake, a secret is revealed that will shake the Federation to its core! Don’t miss this all-new series set between seasons one and two of the hit Paramount+ series Strange New Worlds! The story concludes in issue #4 The crew of the Enterp...

Episode 530 - Uncle Jim and his Treksperts are joined by QUINN R EARLY, stuntman for Worf on Star Trek Picard season three. Just how fun are swords, what's it like to behead a Ferengi with a Kur'leth, stories from the set, and what it's like to work with these guys behind the camera. Other than Star Trek Picard, he has also performed stunts on Ant-Man and the Wasp Quantumania, Olympus Has Fallen,...

Uncle Jim is joined by Edwin and Rachel Thrower, from Trek Long Island. In less than a month the doors open for the first fan-run Star Trek Convention, Trek Long Island. What will you experience, what Star Trek actors will be attending, what events are planned, and what's on the schedule? We will discuss everything, as a special bonus, the first two fans that order a Q Pass, and mention Trek Talki...

Episode 528 - Uncle Jim and his Treksperts are joined by the one and only ANDY BRAY. We will play his new Trek Sketch "Worst Contact" and talk with him about it. Ensign Pavel Chekov also joins us and catches us up with what's been going on with him. We will share our thoughts on the final season of Picard, fan shout-outs, and Star Trek Birthday's. Call (646)668-2433 to join the conversation. Let's...

On this exciting episode Uncle Jim and his Treksperts discus Star Trek Picard series finale "THE LAST GENERATION".  We say goodbye to Picard, Riker, Data, Crusher, LaForge, Troi and Worf, but is this really the end, or just a new beginning? We are introduced to Captain 7, Numbe One Raffi, Special Consultant Jack Crusher, pilot LaForge, and Enterprise-G. But wait, there's more, Star Trek birthday's...

Episode 526 - Uncle Jim and his Treksperts discuss Star Trek: Picard Part 9 - "VOX". The Titan gets a new Captain, Jack moves towards his destiny, The Borg infect Starfleet, We meet an old friend, and 1701-D flies again. Wait there's more, we have fan shout-outs, Star Trek birthdays and fan scores. Call (646)668-2433 to join the discussion, Let's see what's out there...ENGAGE!

After teasing the project for years, Paramount+ has finally announced they will be producing Star Trek: Section 31, a TV movie starring Academy Award winner Michelle Yeoh, reprising her role as (Mirror) Emperor Philippa Georgiou from Star Trek: Discovery. Paramount+ is describing Star Trek: Section 31 as a “special original movie event.” Production is set to start later this year. Star Trek: Secti...

Join Uncle Jim and his Treksperts as we take a deep dive into into Star Trek: Picard Part 8- "Surrender". Tasha Yar, Spot and Lore all return, or do they? Troi and Riker reconcile the different ways that they dealt with the death of Thad, Lore and Data face off, Geordi has a reunion with a "new" friend, Worf needs his space, and Vadic visits space. We read fan scores from our FB page, and give our...

EPISODE 524 - Uncle Jim and his awesome Treksperts take a deep dive into STAR TREK: PICARD PART 7- DOMINION. Vadik shares her backstory, Tuvok is back, or is he, Geordi makes a deal with Data/Lore and Jack takes over. We also have Star Trek birthday's, fan shot-outs and Host vs Fan episode scores. Call (646)668-2433 to join the conversation. Let's see what's out there...ENGAGE!

Uncle Jim and his Treksperts take a look at Star Trek Picard, midway through the season. What are some of the things that we liked and didn't like. With only 5 episodes left, how do we think they will wrap things up. What's the deal with Jack, who is pulling Vadics strings, and what will happen with Captain Shaw? All of this and so much more, LIVE on Trek Talking. Call (646)668-2433 to share your...

Uncle Jim and his Treksperts dive into Star Trek Picard Part 6 "THE BOUNTY". The USS Titan is on the run, and makes a stop at Daystrom Station, where Starfleet keeps Top Secret "stuff". Among the things we see are, Genesis Device, Kirks Body, Archers Body, an attack tribble and a new version of Data. Riker, Worf and Raffi investigate, and run into Professor Morarity. The Titan then heads to the St...

 Uncle Jim and his Treksperts breakdown and discuss the fifth episode of the third season of Star Trek: Picard "IMPOSTERS". Michelle Forbes is back as Commander Ro Laren, last seen on Star Trek The Next Generation episode "Preemptive Strike". When she left under less than desirable circumstances, have her motives changed? Trust No One, Starfleet has been infiltrated at the highest levels. Will Cap...

EPISODE 520. Beverly delivers a new life fourm, Riker and Picard make up, Jack has a vision, and Captain Shaw confeses. Join Uncle Jim and his Treksperts as we discuss Star Trek Picard season 3 episode 4 "NO WIN SCENARIO. Wait, there's more, we have fan scores, fan shout-outs and Star Trek Birthdays. Call (646)668-2433 to join the duscussion, Let's see what's out there...ENGAGE!

Uncle Jim and his Treksperts review Star Trek Picard season three episode three, "Seventeen Seconds". WORF is back, and he has a new title "I am Worf, Son of Mogh, House of Martok, Son of Sergei, House of Rozhenko. Bane to the Duras Family. Slayer of Gowron. Have some Chamomile tea, beheadings are on Wednesday". Couldn't  have asked for a better entrance. Picard and Beverly have "the talk", and Ri...

Uncle Jim and his Treksperts discuss the decision to end StarTrek DISCOVERY after 5 season. Why was this decision made, and why are they making fans wait unto 2024 to see it? Is there more to this story than we are being told? We take a look back and discuss the high and low points of the series, and what we think the future holds. Call (646)668-2433 to share your thoughts about this breaking news...

Episode 517 Join Uncle Jim and his Treksperts, we review and discuss Star Trek Picard season three episode two, "DISENGAGE". Worf is back, and he's NOT a Merry Man! Beverly and Picard share an unspoken truth, and Captain Shaw makes a tough call. Who is Vadic, and what's the deal with her ship? We also have Star Trek Birthday's and Fan Shout-Outs, give us a call (646)668-2433 to join the fun, Let's...

THE WAIT IS OVER! Star Trek Picard is back. Join Uncle Jim and his Treksperts on this awesome episode as we break down and discuss Star Trek Picard The Final Season's first episode, "The Next Generation part 1". Beverly Crusher is in trouble and turns to Picard for help, she has a son, and is being hunted. We are introduced to the USS Titan-A, and her not so friendly Captain, a new helmsperson, a...