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Commentary: Trek Stars 80: Larry Nemecek is My Spirit Animal /  by Mike Schindler

Nemecek, Part 2: The Next Generation Companion.

As we've said before, Larry Nemecek wrote the book on Star Trek: The Next Generation... literally. Star Trek: The Next Generation Companion is a comprehensive episode guide which offers a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the show.

This week, Max and Mike are joined by Phillip Gilfus of Earl Grey to talk about Nemecek's first Star Trek reference book. We discuss how we came to discover it, what makes it stand out from other books like it, and how it has impacted our lives on a personal level. We also discuss the hiring of Roberto Orci as the director of STAR TR3K.

Commentary: Trek Stars 80: Larry Nemecek is My Spirit Animal
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Running Time: 54 minutes 56 seconds

Hosts

Max Hegel and Mike Schindler

 

Guest

Phillip Gilfus

 

Topics

The Companion (4:32)
Discovery (11:31)
Thoughts on the book (19:21)
Influence (28:44)
Roberto Orci (36:43) 
Wrap-up (47:34)

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Commentary: Trek Stars 79: What's a D7? /  by Mike Schindler

Nemecek, Part 1: Trek.

One of the greatest documentarian's of Star Trek's history is Larry Nemecek. The Star Trek: The Next Generation Companion is one of best books of its kind. Each and every issue of The Star Trek Communicator was must-read for fans of the franchise. And his new book, Stellar Cartography, is work of art unto itself. But Nemecek is not just a fan and historian of Star Trek. He's also a creator. Along with his wife, Janet, Nemecek wrote the story which was the basis of the seventh season Voyager episode, "Prophecy." 

This week, Mike is joined by Charlynn of To the Journey! to take a look at Nemecek's episode. We discuss the fan-friendly nature of Klingons in the Delta Quadrant, how the plot device of the Klingon illness could have been handled more effectively, and how the storyline was continued in the novels. We also wonder what the difference is between a D7 and a K'Tinga.

Commentary: Trek Stars 79: What's a D7?
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Running Time: 37 minutes 36 seconds

Host

Mike Schindler

 

Guest

Charlynn Schmiedt

 

Topics

Larry Nemecek (2:00)
Thoughts on Prophecy (6:55)
Klingon Savior (15:48)
Final Thoughts (25:04)

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Commentary: Trek Stars 78: Trek Stars Will Make You Jump Jump /  by Trek fm

The Mount Rushmore of Trek.

Thousands of artists have helped to make Star Trek the thing it is today. But what if you had to pick just four of them to represent the franchise as a whole?

For our third season finale, the Trek.fm crew tries determine which four faces belong on the Mount Rushmore of Trek. Max and Mike are joined by five guests from around the network, including Drew Stewart of Standard Orbit, Jason Genser of Star Trek: Equinox, Daniel Proulx and Phillip Gilfus of Earl Grey, and Christopher Jones of everything else, to give their unique perspectives on who deserves to be immortalized in stone.

Commentary: Trek Stars 78: Trek Stars Will Make You Jump Jump
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Running Time: 52 minutes 30 seconds

Hosts

Mike Schindler and Max Hegel

 

Guests

Drew Stewart
Jason Genser
Daniel Proulx
Phillip Gilfus
Christopher Jones

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Commentary: Trek Stars 77: Who Let Adam Simon on the Lot? /  by Trek fm

Braga, Part 4: Salem.

Brannon Braga is one of only five individuals in history who can claim to have created a Star Trek series. In the past, we have discussed that creation, Enterprise, as well as his other television series, Flashforward. Last Sunday saw the debut of Braga's third series, Salem, which he co-created with Adam Simon.

In this episode of Commentary: Trek Stars, Mike and Max return to their Brannon Braga series to discuss his work on Salem. We look at the political message of the film, the similar style of Game of Thrones, and how it compares to the other show that Braga runs, Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey. We also look back fondly on Adam Simon's portrayal of himself in The Player.

Commentary: Trek Stars 77: Who Let Adam Simon on the Lot?
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Running Time: 30 minutes

Hosts

Mike Schindler and Max Hegel

 

Topics

Salem
The Style
Salem vs. Cosmos

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As a Trek.fm listener you can get a free audiobook of your choice along with a 30-day trial to see just how great Audible is. So give it a try today, catch up on all those classic Star Trek books you’ve yet to read or that latest novel from you favorite author and support the network and our programming at the same time!

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Commentary: Trek Stars 76: The Berman Cube /  by Trek fm

Rick Berman.

It could be argued that, with the exception of Gene Roddenberry, no one has played a bigger role in shaping the Star Trek franchise than Rick Berman.

In this episode of Commentary: Trek Stars, Max and Mike take a look at the choices Berman made on a conceptual level, and how they influenced the direction of the franchise. We discuss how he balanced Roddenberry's vision with Michael Piller's creativity on The Next Generation, the choice to set Deep Space Nine on a station, whether or not Voyager was designed to replicate TNG, and the reason why Enterprise was always destined to take place on a starship. We also look at how the fans' view of Berman's contribution has changed with distance.

Commentary: Trek Stars 76: The Berman Cube
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Running Time: 44 minutes 28 seconds

Hosts

Mike Schindler and Max Hegel

 

Topics

Rick Berman
The Next Generation
Deep Space Nine
The Movies
Voyager
Enterprise
Final Thoughts

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Commentary: Trek Stars 75: A Really Cool Stamp /  by Trek fm

Bole, Part 6: Recap.

The Next Generation era of Star Trek is not exactly known for its breakthrough directorial choices. Rick Berman operated a very well-oiled machine which was manned by expert craftsmen who knew exactly what was expected of them, and delivered high-quality product week after week. Such is the nature of episodic television. Very few shows allow the director to stretch their legs creatively in such a way as to demonstrate their own personal style. One such show was The X-Files.

Cliff Bole is one of a very few directors to have worked on both franchises, and he is credited with creating some of the very best episodes of each.

In this episode of Commentary: Trek Stars, Mike and Max recap our look at Bole's work on The X-Files. We discuss all four of his episodes, including "Small Potatoes," "Bad Blood," "Chimera," and "Jump the Shark." We also discuss the talents of Vince Gilligan, and ponder how the producers knew that Bole would be the perfect choice to handle such iconic episodes.

Commentary: Trek Stars 75: A Really Cool Stamp
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Running Time: 38 minutes 49 seconds

Hosts

Mike Schindler and Max Hegel

 

Topics

Cliff Bole
Small Potatoes
Bad Blood
Chimera
Jump the Shark
Final Thoughts

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As a Trek.fm listener you can get a free audiobook of your choice along with a 30-day trial to see just how great Audible is. So give it a try today, catch up on all those classic Star Trek books you’ve yet to read or that latest novel from you favorite author and support the network and our programming at the same time!

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