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On this week's episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore's news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by  Sam Nelson to discuss all the latest Star Trek news. This week, Alex and his guest discuss the following stories from around the web: Deadline: Andy Weir Apologizes To Alex Kurtzman Over 'Star Trek' Remarks (08:36) io9: 'Starfleet Academy' Season 3 Could Have Done the 'Voyager' Sequel Episode of Robert Picardo's Dreams (17:45) TrekMovie: Romulan War, Col. Green, Borg Queen's Origin: Writers Reveal Untold 'Star Trek: Enterprise' Season 5 Stories (23:31) TrekCore: Nacelle Unveils Newest STAR TREK Action Figure Preview: Dr. McCoy, To-Scale Biobed Accessory, and Bridge Turbolift Alcove (30:47) In addition, stick around to hear Sam discuss how he is embracing the unknown over the future of the Star Trek franchise in the wake of the cancelation of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, and Alex discusses enjoying watching a lot of Star Trek as he gears up to launch a brand new podcast (but don't worry, WeeklyTrek isn't

On this week's episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore's news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Thad Hait and Caleb Dorsch to discuss all the latest Star Trek news. This week, Alex and his guest discuss the big news of the week in an episode-long panel discussion: TrekCore: Breaking — STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY Ends with Season 2, Wrapping Known Kurtzman-Era Productions Alex, Thad, and Caleb discuss their feelings about the end of Starfleet Academy, what this means for the future of Alex Kurtzman and Secret Hideout's role in charge of the Star Trek franchise, whether the franchise will pivot from television shows back to movies, and what shows we would greenlight if Paramount Skydance handed us the keys to Star Trek following Alex Kurtzman.  *** Do you have a wish or theory you'd like to share on the show? Tweet to Alex at @WeeklyTrek, or email us with your thoughts about wishes, theories, or anything else about the latest in Star Trek news!

On this week's episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore's news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Nacelle Company CEO Brian Volk-Weiss for a supplemental interview special. With Wave One of Nacelle's new line of 1:10 scale Star Trek action figures shipping to customers (Alex has his and is very impressed!), Brian returns to WeeklyTrek to talk about the journey to wave one shipping – including the three month delay in fulfillment caused by issues with the factory in China – and what the company has learned for wave two and beyond.  In addition, we discuss future waves, the recently announced Original Series Enterprise bridge replica Nacelle will be selling, Nacelle's approach to exclusives like the recent Romulan Kirk exclusive for the Star Trek Cruise, and Brian gives us lots of hints and teases about unannounced figures and products coming up from Nacelle.  *** Do you have a wish or theory you'd like to share on the show? Tweet to Alex at @WeeklyTrek, or email us with your thoughts about wishes, theories, or anyth

On this week's episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore's news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by  Marina Kravchuk to discuss all the latest Star Trek news. This week, Alex and his guest discuss the following stories from around the web: TrekMovie: Exclusive: Alex Kurtzman On Starting Discussions With Paramount Skydance Over The Future Of Star Trek TV (05:39) TrekMovie: Interview: 'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy' Showrunners Talk Season Finale Messages, Tease Season 2 Villain (11:28) TrekMovie: Exclusive Update On The 'Star Trek: Year One' Series Pitch And Status Of The 'Strange New Worlds' Sets (20:11) TrekMovie: The Doctor Is Your Acerbic Waze Navigator In New 'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy' Update (27:30) In addition, stick around to hear Marina's hope that we'll have more direction on the future of the Star Trek franchise by the end of 2026, and Alex offer his thoughts about the first wave of Nacelle's Star Trek action figures now that he has them in hand – spoiler alert: he's very impressed. *** Do

On this week's episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore's news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by  Jenn Tifft to discuss all the latest Star Trek news. This week, Alex and his guest discuss the following stories from around the web: TrekCore: STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY Wraps Filming on Season 2 (10:35) TrekCore: Interview — STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY's George Hawkins on His "Fishboy" Alter Ego, Cadet Darem Reymi (19:23) TrekMovie: Interview: Bella Shepard On Genesis' Secret And The Impact On 'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy' Season 2 (32:17) TrekCore: Fanhome Announces Expansion to STAR TREK STARSHIPS Collection, with Additions from STARFLEET ACADEMY, STRANGE NEW WORLDS, and More (40:33) In addition, stick around to hear Jenn discuss her position on the question of where in Scotland Montgomery Scott was born, and Alex discuss the unique challenges that face Star Trek writers in dropping color into their scripts that builds out the Star Trek world.  *** Do you have a wish or theory you'd like to share

On this week's episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore's news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by The Final Frontiersman host Bill Barbato to discuss all the latest Star Trek news. This week, Alex and his guest discuss the following stories from around the web: TrekCore: STAR TREK: THE ORIGINAL SERIES SET TOUR Volunteers Launch 'Land the Galileo' Kickstarter Campaign (11:46) TrekMovie: Interview: 'Star Trek Voyager: Across The Unknown' Developer On Giving Players "The Weight Of Command" (17:26) TrekCore: IDW Launching Two New STAR TREK Comic Series in September, Additional CELEBRATIONS One-Shots, and More! (27:37) TrekCore: Titan Books Announces 40th Anniversary Look Back at STAR TREK IV: THE VOYAGE HOME (33:16) In addition, stick around to hear Bill discuss the current (woeful) state of international distribution for Star Trek in countries like Japan, and Alex continue his reflection on the current state of the Star Trek discourse on social media, this time kicked off by allegations of the use of arti

On this week's episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore's news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Bill Mann to discuss all the latest Star Trek news. This week, Alex and his guest discuss the following stories from around the web: TrekMovie: Interview: Tawny Newsome On "Gargantuan Task" To Give DS9 "Resolution" On 'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy' (10:42) ScreenRant: 27 Years Later, Cirroc Lofton Thought His Star Trek Comeback Would "Never Happen" (28:10) TrekMovie: Interview: Oded Fehr On Vance Being "Tough" (But Not A Star Trek "Badmiral") On 'Starfleet Academy' (35:13) TrekCore: Nacelle Toys Announces STAR TREK Original Series Bridge Playset, Plus: Corrected Wave 1 Figures On the Way (42:22) In addition, stick around to hear Bill theorize about when the next three seasons of Star Trek that have been filmed – Strange New Worlds seasons four and five and Starfleet Academy season two – will air, and Alex comment on the current state of the discourse around Starfleet Academy.  *** Do you have a wish or th

On this week's episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore's news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Kara Amens to discuss all the latest Star Trek news. This week, Alex and his guest discuss the following stories from around the web: TrekMovie: Initial Data Shows 'Starfleet Academy' Performing "Well Ahead" Of Other Paramount+ Star Trek Series (05:44) SlashFilm: Star Trek: Starfleet Academy's Shocking New Status Quo For Klingons, Explained By The Showrunners [Exclusive] (12:51) TrekCore: Interview — STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY's Raoul Bhaneja on the War College's Commander Kelrec (20:58) TrekMovie: 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' Nominated For 4 Saturn Awards, Including Best Sci-Fi Series (26:11) In addition, stick around to hear Kara's opinion about the use of zippers in the 32nd century, and Alex discuss how much he's enjoying the story structure of the episodes of Starfleet Academy we've seen to date. *** Do you have a wish or theory you'd like to share on the show? Tweet to Alex at @WeeklyTrek, or e

On this week's episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore's news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Lee Hutchison to discuss all the latest Star Trek news. This week, Alex and his guest discuss the following stories from around the web: TrekMovie: 'Star Trek: Section 31' Nominated For 5 Razzie Awards (09:08) TrekCore: INTERVIEW — Robert Picardo Reactivates Voyager's EMH for STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY (16:53) TrekMovie: 'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy' Coming To SkyShowtime In Europe In February (25:29) TrekCore: New STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY Tie-In Comic Series Announced for April (34:04) In addition, stick around to hear Lee discuss how he thinks Starfleet Academy could continue to evolve and Alex make fun of people who are deeply offended by Holly Hunter's performance as Nahla Ake and how she decides to sit on chairs.  *** Do you have a wish or theory you'd like to share on the show? Tweet to Alex at @WeeklyTrek, or email us with your thoughts about wishes, theories, or anything else about the latest

On this week's episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore's news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Clonestar Podcast co-host Jodi Pickens to discuss all the latest Star Trek news. This week, Alex and his guest discuss the following stories from around the web: TrekCore: INTERVIEW — We Chat with Paul Giamatti and Holly Hunter About Their New STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY Characters (10:07) TrekCore: INTERVIEW — Sandro Rosta and Gina Yashere Beam Aboard STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY (20:55) TrekMovie: Exclusive: Tawny Newsome Gives Update On Live-Action Star Trek Comedy – "We're Ready!" (28:00) TrekMovie: STLV 2026 Convention Celebrating Star Trek's 60th Anniversary Is Close To Selling Out Early (37:10) In addition, stick around to hear Jodi make a plug for the Star Trek: Voyager "Homecoming" comic series and Alex reflect on how Starfleet Academy's optimism is hitting at exactly the right time for…well, everything around us. *** Do you have a wish or theory you'd like to share on the show? Tweet to Alex at

On this week's episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore's news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by First Flight Podcast co-host Abby Sommer to discuss all the latest Star Trek news. This week, Alex and his guest discuss the following stories from around the web: TrekMovie: Alex Kurtzman On His Star Trek Future: "I'm Hopeful" (07:24) TrekCore: STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS Series Finale Casts Thomas Jane as McCoy, Kai Murakami as Sulu (17:01) TrekMovie: Robert Picardo Reveals Why He Had Second Thoughts About Joining 'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy' (24:45) TrekCore: [UPDATED] Nacelle Announces Delay on Wave 1 STAR TREK Action Figures After Unexpected Manufacturing, Transit Quality Problems (31:34) In addition, stick around to hear Abby discuss her hopes that Star Trek fans will give Starfleet Academy a chance when it premieres next week, and Alex discuss how two of the most negatively discussed moments from the Starfleet Academy promotional campaign don't actually appear in the show, and how the promotion

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy premieres in just one week on Thursday January 15, and WeeklyTrek host Alex Perry hops on for a rare solo episode in which he offers his NO SPOILERS thoughts about the show having seen the first six episodes. Make sure to check out TrekCore's official no spoiler review on the website by Jenn Tifft, but if you're interested in hearing even more reactions to Starfleet Academy, Alex has got you covered! Do you have a wish or theory you'd like to share on the show? Tweet to Alex at @WeeklyTrek, or email us with your thoughts about wishes, theories, or anything else about the latest in Star Trek news!

On this week's episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore's news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Ross Webster for our annual year in review episode. Look back over the highlights and lowlights in Star Trek news for 2025, as Alex and his guest discuss six of the biggest news stories and moments in the franchise this year. We talk about Star Trek at this moment in time as Skydance begins to expand its control following its merger with Paramount, some of the on screen hits (and one big miss!), and a lot of the great Star Trek merchandise that has arrived this year. *** Do you have a wish or theory you'd like to share on the show? Tweet to Alex at @WeeklyTrek, or email us with your thoughts about wishes, theories, or anything else about the latest in Star Trek news!

On this week's episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore's news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Sam Nelson to discuss all the latest Star Trek news. This week, Alex and his guest discuss the following stories from around the web: TrekMovie: 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' Cast Starts Saying Goodbye As Series Finale Nears Finish [UPDATED] (10:39) TrekMovie: Paul Giamatti Reveals Backstory For His "Over The Top" Villain On 'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy' (19:06) The Hollywood Reporter: 'Beam Me Up, Sulu' 'Star Trek' Doc Featuring George Takei Gets February Release (Exclusive) (24:26) TrekCore: Nacelle Toys Teases STAR TREK CRUISE Exclusive Release, Confirms Wave 1 Action Figures Begin Shipping in December (30:44) In addition, stick around to hear Sam discuss what he's most looking forward to for Star Trek in 2026 and Alex reflect on recent announcement by licensees that they are dropping their Star Trek licenses because of increased costs imposed by Paramount Skydance. *** Do you have a wish or theory

On this week's episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore's news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Jamie McGregor to discuss all the latest Star Trek news. This week, Alex and his guest discuss the following stories from around the web: TrekCore: Watch Four Minutes from STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY's Premiere — and the Arrival of Paul Giamatti's Villain Character! (08:51) TrekMovie: Watch: Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson Talks 'Star Trek: Voyager' Role And Why Jeri Ryan Is "F***ing Cool" (26:28) TrekCore: LEGO's New Enterprise-D Set Sells Out Quickly on Black Friday; STAR TREK-Themed Custom Minifig Options Now Available (32:59) TrekCore: STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS Season 3 Lands on 4K & Blu-ray in March, Digital Streaming Today (40:47) In addition, stick around to hear Jamie ask the question; is it time for someone else to have a shot at running the Star Trek franchise? And also Alex ask the question; Are you wanting someone else to run the Star Trek franchise or are you just exhausted by the social m

On this week's episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore's news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Master Replicas Creative Director Ben Robinson for a supplemental interview special. Ben re-visits WeeklyTrek approximately every six months to give us the latest updates on Master Replicas' new Star Trek products, and there's lots to discuss this month. We begin by talking about the shipping delays Master Replicas have been experiencing in getting pre-orders out to fans and then pivot to discussing Master Replicas' line of Star Trek action figures, miniature starships, homewares, a new Star Trek: The Next Generation board game, and more. We also touch on Master Replicas' other licenses (there was one I was particularly interested in asking about!) so check out this interview for all the latest Master Replicas news.  *** Do you have a wish or theory you'd like to share on the show? Tweet to Alex at @WeeklyTrek, or email us with your thoughts about wishes, theories, or anything else about the latest in Star Trek news!  

On this week's episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore's news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Infinite Diversity co-host Thad Hait to discuss all the latest Star Trek news. This week, Alex and his guest discuss the following stories from around the web: TrekCore: 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' Writers Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley Developing New STAR TREK Film Project (07:43) TrekMovie: Exclusive: Writer Confirms 'Star Trek: Khan' Is Being Treated As Canon, Talks Potential Future Audio Series (14:13) TrekCore: STAR TREK: VOYAGER Documentary Team Issues Statement on Delays as Project Moves into Fifth Year (19:57) TrekCore: STAR TREK: PRODIGY, Kate Mulgrew Nominated for Emmy Awards (26:13) In addition, stick around to hear Thad signal he's open for more stunt casting to be used on the Kurtzman-era Star Trek shows, and Alex offers some thoughts on the Voyager Documentary's delays.. *** Do you have a wish or theory you'd like to share on the show? Tweet to Alex at @WeeklyTrek, or email us with y

On this week's episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore's news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by legendary Star Trek designer Doug Drexler for a supplemental interview special. Doug Drexler is one of Star Trek's true renaissance figures — an Oscar, Emmy, and BAFTA-winning artist whose career has spanned makeup, design, illustration, and visual effects across nearly every corner of the Star Trek universe. A lifelong fan who once co-owned New York's famed Federation Trading Post before crossing over to work on Star Trek: The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Voyager, Enterprise, and multiple feature films, Drexler has left his creative fingerprints on everything from the NX-01 to the 26th-century Enterprise-J.  In this interview, he joins WeeklyTrek to discuss the Kickstarter for Trek Star: The Doug Drexler Documentary that aims to tell the story of his life and career. In the interview, we reflect on Doug's journey from fan to creator, the realities of working inside the thing you love, and what fans rarely see ab

On this week's episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore's news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Caleb Dorsch to discuss all the latest Star Trek news. This week, Alex and his guest discuss the following stories from around the web: TrekCore: Paramount Has "Moved On" from a STAR TREK Kelvin Timeline Sequel Film, Says New Variety Report (08:34) EntertainmentWeekly: Star Trek: Starfleet Academy showrunners explain why it was so hard to crack the series (exclusive) (19:39) TrekCore: LEGO Unveils New 3600-Piece STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION Enterprise-D Brick Set, Plus Limited-Edition Shuttlepod Gift Set (30:09) TrekCore: Lakeshore Records Announces STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS Season 3 Soundtrack, Beaming Down on Friday (39:22) In addition, stick around to hear Caleb's wish to hear more from the new Paramount management about their vision for Star Trek moving forward, and Alex's thoughts on where the Star Trek: Khan audio drama landed by the end of its run. *** Do you have a wish or theory you'd like

On this week’s episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore’s news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Jenn Tifft to discuss all the latest Star Trek news. This week, Alex and his guest discuss the following stories from around the web: TrekCore: NYCC 2025 — Watch the New Trailer for STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY, Beaming Down to Earth on January 15 (08:30) TrekCore: NYCC 2025 — Everything New for STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS! (24:43) TrekCore: Nacelle Launches Wave 2 STAR TREK Action Figure Preorders, Including GENERATIONS Kirk, Nog, Carol Marcus, T’Pol, and More (32:52) StarTrek.com: Fluevog x Star Trek Expands Collection with Two Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Styles (40:21) In addition, stick around to hear Jenn’s fear that the Starfleet Academy mascot was soft-launched at NYCC - and it’s a deep cut from Star Trek canon that doesn’t feel like it’s a good school mascot, and Alex is hearing rumors that the 60th anniversary is going to have some exciting licensee reveals. *** Do you have a wish or theory yo