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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: TrekCore: New STAR TREK: SECTION 31 Trailer Showcases Action-Packed Movie (13:28) Variety: ‘Star Trek: Lower Decks’ Finally Makes ‘Deep Space Nine’ Fan Favorite Characters Garak and Bashir a Couple, 30 Years Later (31:13) TrekMovie: Interview: Jerry O’Connell Talks Parallel Universes And Jack Ransom’s Depth On ‘Star Trek: Lower Decks’ (38:37) TrekMovie: Kate Mulgrew Unsure Potential Live-Action Star Trek Janeway Show Has “All The Elements” She Needs (43:46) In addition, stick around to hear Bill’s wish for more Star Trek soundtrack releases from the newer shows, and Alex’s suggestion that Bill’s next big Star Trek rewatch (check out all his episode reviews and analyses on Bluesky!) should be in in-universe chronological order rather than production order. *** Do you have a

On this week’s episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore’s news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Roger Nygard for a supplemental interview special. This week, we discuss Roger’s work directing the Star Trek fan documentaries Trekkies and Trekkies 2, in connection with Roger’s new book, The Documentarian: The Way to a Successful and Creative Professional Life in the Documentary Business. We talk about the genesis of Trekkies, how it was filmed, what happened to the stars of the documentary in the intervening decades, and how the film comments on the Star Trek fandom.  *** 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 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: Watch: William Shatner’s Captain Kirk Returns In “Unification” Short Film From Roddenberry Archive (14:07) TrekCore: NYCC Interview — Setting the Stage for STAR TREK: SECTION 31 with Cast and Director Olatunde Osunsanmi (29:30) TrekMovie: Robert Picardo Talks Playing 900 Year-Old Holographic Doctor On ‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’ (36:48) TrekCore: STAR TREK: VOYAGER Co-Creator Jeri Taylor Dead at 86 (43:22) In addition, stick around to hear Abby’s wish for more Star Trek soundtrack releases from the newer shows, and Alex’s theory about a new Section 31 trailer and what to expect from the remaining episodes of this season’s Lower Decks. *** Do you have a wish or theory you’d like to share on the show? Tweet to Alex at @WeeklyTrek, o

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: TrekCore: STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY Renewed for Season 2, Plus: Tatiana Maslany Joins Season 1 Guest Cast (03:52) TrekCore: Watch an Action-Filled Clip from the STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS Season 3 Premiere, Plus: Rhys Darby to Guest Star (09:50) TrekCore: STAR TREK: SECTION 31 Movie Premieres January 24, Plus: See New Posters Revealing Each Character’s Name (17:41) TrekCore: STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS Debuts New Season 5 Clip and Homage Posters at NYCC (21:54) TrekCore: Nacelle Reveals First Eight STAR TREK Action Figures at NYCC… With Plenty of Character Surprises! (27:19) In addition, stick around to hear Marina’s wish for a season three for Star Trek: Prodigy and Alex’s reminder to take your time to enjoy the last 10 episodes of the fabulous Star Trek: Lower De

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: Watch the New STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS Season 5 Trailer (06:55) TrekCore: Fans Can Visit STAR TREK: PICARD’s Enterprise-D Bridge Set as Part of 2025’s “Universal Fan Fest Nights” (12:12) TrekMovie: ‘Star Trek Explorer’ Reveals Final Issue, Ending 30 Years Of Official Magazine (18:33) TrekCore: Weekend STAR TREK Merch Roundup: Picard’s Teacup Returns, Plus New Action Figures, Coffee, and More! (26:36) In addition, stick around to hear Thad and Alex discuss what news and announcements might be upcoming at New York Comic Con’s Star Trek Universe panel next Saturday, October 19. *** 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

On this week’s episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore’s news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Connor Trinneer (Trip Tucker on "Star Trek: Enterprise") and Dominic Keating (Malcolm Reed on "Star Trek: Enterprise") to discuss the pair's Star Trek podcast, The D-Con Chamber.  We discuss the pair's transition into the role of podcasters, the enduring appeal of Star Trek, how their show differs from the other Star Trek actor led podcasts, and some of the big interviews they've done in the show's previous iteration "The Shuttlepod Show," and the first season of "The D-Con Chamber." I recommend checking out the show - it's my favorite of the Star Trek actor podcasts. And support the show if you enjoy it!

On this week’s episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore’s news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Katie to discuss all the latest Star Trek news. This week, Alex and his guest discuss the following stories from around the web: TrekCore: Check out the New STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS Season 5 Key Art and Watch a First Preview Clip (08:28) TrekCore: STAR TREK Brings SECTION 31 and LOWER DECKS to New York Comic Con (15:49) TrekMovie: James McAvoy Reveals Why He Turned Down Role In J.J. Abrams Star Trek Movie (20:25) TrekCore: Rocklove Celebrates STAR TREK DAY With a Collection of New Pendant Necklaces (25:16) In addition, stick around to hear Katie’s wishes for the fan-demanded Star Trek: Legacy and Alex’s reflections that we’re squarely in the lull of new Star Trek caused by last year’s strikes, but that lull is close to ending.. *** 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 late

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: James Darren, STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE’s Vic Fontaine, Dead at 88 (08:08) TrekCore: 2024’s STAR TREK DAY Kicks Off a Global Charity Awareness Campaign (17:22) TrekMovie: Sam Richardson Drops Tidbit About His ‘Star Trek: Section 31’ Character (25:07) TrekCore: Fanhome Releases Preorder Info for New STAR TREK Model Program, Announces First Starships in Lineup (32:47) In addition, stick around to hear Jamie’s opinion about how fan perception of the quality of Star Trek shows, episodes, and concepts has always improved with the passage of time, and Alex’s excitement to play the second edition of Star Trek Adventures. *** 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, theor

On this week’s episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore’s news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Make It So co-host Geoff Owen 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 Begins Production in Toronto (10:00) TrekMovie: Exclusive: ‘Star Trek: Khan – Ceti Alpha V’ Audio Drama Podcast Is Currently Casting (16:37) TrekMovie: Star Trek Coming To Universal Studios Hollywood As Part Of New “Fan Fest Nights” (27:53) TrekCore: PREVIEW: Factory Entertainment’s STAR TREK Showcase — Part 1! (34:14) In addition, stick around to hear Geoff’s wish for more Star Trek content set between Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country and Star Trek: The Next Generation, and Alex’s belief that we should set our expectations low for what news might break on Star Trek Day 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

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: TrekCore: Justin Simien Shares NEXT GEN and DS9 Inspirations Behind the In-Development STAR TREK Comedy Series (08:46) TrekMovie: ‘Star Trek: Lower Decks’ To Wrap Up With “Gigantic” Finale Episode (16:52) TrekCore: STAR TREK Merchandise Roundup — PRODIGY Blu-ray Details, LOWER DECKS Comics and Game, and PICARD Funko POP! Toys (23:16) TrekCore: Second STAR TREK: PICARD Season 3 Soundtrack Arrives on Friday (27:42) In addition, stick around to hear Sam reflect on Star Trek’s impact following Congresswoman Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez’s comments this week on Late Night With Stephen Colbert about the influence of Kathryn Janeway growing up, and Alex’s reflections on why it’s appealing to own production made and screen used props from the Star Trek shows. *** Do you have a wish or th

On this week’s episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore’s news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Mr. Know It All to discuss all the latest Star Trek news. This week, Alex and his guest discuss the following stories from around the web: TrekCore: STARFLEET ACADEMY Showrunners Explain Inspiration for Bringing VOYAGER’s EMH Back to STAR TREK (06:35) TrekCore: INTERVIEW — Time, Space, Thought: Wil Wheaton Revives Wesley Crusher for STAR TREK: PRODIGY’s Newest Adventure (13:34) TrekMovie: SDCC: New Ongoing ‘Lower Decks’ Comic Series Coming This Fall; IDW Extends Star Trek License (21:03) TrekCore: EXO-6 Showcases STAR TREK Figure Prototypes, New Full-Size Costume Replicas at STLV (26:52) In addition, stick around to hear Mr. Know It All’s opinion that Star Trek Discovery deserves a second look from fans, and Alex’s thoughts on this year’s Star Trek Las Vegas convention. *** 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 wish

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: TrekCore: New STAR TREK Live-Action Comedy Series in Development from Justin Simien and LOWER DECKS’ Tawny Newsome (02:24) TrekCore: STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY Recruits VOYAGER’s Bob Picardo, DISCOVERY’s Mary Wiseman, Tig Notaro, and Oded Fehr (11:45) TrekCore: STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS’ Fifth and Final Season Arrives October 24, First Teaser Trailer Out Today (22:25) TrekCore: Watch Five Logical Minutes of STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS Season 3 — Plus, Roger Korby Casting News! (32:51) TrekCore: Watch the First Trailer for Michelle Yeoh’s STAR TREK: SECTION 31 (46:25) In addition, stick around to hear Lee’s opinion that Star Trek should always continue to push boundaries and explore new types of show, and Alex’s theory that a Star Trek show without Star Trek in the ti

On this week’s episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore’s news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Nathan Hanson to discuss all the latest Star Trek news. This week, Alex and his guest discuss the following stories from around the web: TrekCore: Three New Cadets Join STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY’s Cast (08:34) TrekCore: INTERVIEW — Robert Picardo Reactivates VOYAGER’S Holographic Doctor for STAR TREK: PRODIGY Season 2 (13:58) TrekCore: STAR TREK Returns to San Diego Comic Con’s Hall H on July 27 | Updated with PRODIGY Panel Details (20:41) TrekMovie: Paramount Global Officially Agrees To Skydance Merger, With Potential Big Impact On Star Trek’s Future (27:01) In addition, stick around to hear Nathan’s opinion that you should stop saying that the Prodigy characters “stole” the Protostar, and Alex’s predictions for what we’ll learn at San Diego Comic Con next week for Star Trek. *** 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

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: INTERVIEW — Exploring STAR TREK: PRODIGY Season 2 with Creators Kevin & Dan Hageman (Spoiler Alert!) (11:31) IGN: Star Trek: Prodigy Season 2’s Janeway Could’ve Captained the Enterprise (But Kate Mulgrew Said No) (27:58) TrekMovie: Mike McMahan Talks “Amazing Sendoff” For ‘Star Trek: Lower Decks’ In Season 5, Hints At Potential Spinoffs (39:18) TrekCore: Factory Entertainment Announces Two New Exclusive STAR TREK Collectibles, Including “Catspaw” Enterprise Prop Replica (43:50) In addition, stick around to hear Jenn’s opinion that more fans should just relax and enjoy their headcanons, and Alex’s opinion that Star Trek: Prodigy season two provides a superior adaptation to a story from a seminal Star Trek book series. *** 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 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: Watch STAR TREK: PRODIGY’s Season 2 Trailer Now! (09:05) TrekMovie: ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Season 4 Filming Set For 2025; Anson Mount Thanks Fans For Patience (19:02) Collider: Gates McFadden Beams Up 'Star Trek's Best & Brightest for 'InvestiGates' Season 3 [Exclusive] (23:02) TrekCore: Fanhome Announces First Three STAR TREK Releases in New Starship Model Program, Starting with PICARD’s USS Titan (27:12) In addition, stick around to hear Jodi’s belief that it’s still a good time to be a Star Trek fan, despite the recent cancellations of Star Trek shows, and Alex’s desire for more soundtracks from the recent shows. *** 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 wi

On this week’s episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore’s news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Ship Full of Jerks co-host Ryan Thomas Riddle to discuss all the latest Star Trek news. This week, Alex and his guest discuss the following stories from around the web: TrekCore: Paul Giamatti Joins STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY as Season 1’s Recurring Villain (10:53) TrekMovie: Alex Kurtzman Talks Avoiding Star Trek Fan Service And Explaining Floating Nacelles In ‘Starfleet Academy’ (20:18) TrekMovie: Anson Mount Says ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Season 3 Takes “Bigger Swings” Than Musical Episode (30:32) TrekCore: STAR TREK: DISCOVERY Season 5 Hits Blu-ray in August; Complete-Series Box Set to Contain Exclusive Bonus Disc (35:15) In addition, stick around to hear Ryan’s hopes that the rest of the cast of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy continues to forge the path of diversity and representation set by Star Trek: Discovery, particularly as it relates to queer representation, and Alex’s response to Star Tr

On this week’s episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore’s news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by TrekRanks host Jim Moorhouse to discuss all the latest Star Trek news. This week, Alex and his guest discuss the following stories from around the web: TrekCore: All STAR TREK: PRODIGY Season 2 Episodes Hit Netflix on July 1 (08:49) TrekCore: STAR TREK: DISCOVERY's Ending Moment Was Planned for Season 6 (Spoilers!) (20:05) TrekCore: Alex Kurtzman Explains Why STARFLEET ACADEMY is Set in STAR TREK: DISCOVERY's 32nd Century Future (33:16) TrekCore: The Wand Company's STAR TREK: THE ORIGINAL SERIES Tricorder Get a Closeup on Adam Savage's TESTED (40:04) In addition, stick around to hear Jim complaining about Star Trek fans’ nitpicking, and Alex’s wish that someone, somewhere, picks up the Temporal Cold War storyline again in light of the conclusion of Star Trek: Discovery. *** 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 wish

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: Holly Hunter Cast as STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY’s Chancellor (07:25) The Hollywood Reporter: Simon Kinberg in Talks to Produce ‘Star Trek’ Movie Franchise for Paramount (14:23) TrekMovie: Interview: ‘Discovery’ Writer Eric J. Robbins On Efrosians And More Star Trek Connections In “Labyrinths” (23:15) TrekMovie: IDW Celebrating 500th Star Trek Comic With Big Era-Spanning Anthology (38:18) In addition, stick around to hear Thad’s theory about how Yellowstone and Star Trek could crossover, and Alex’s thoughts on what the ratings success of Star Trek: Discovery means for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. *** 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,

On this week’s episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore’s news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Trek Book Club host Peter Hong to discuss all the latest Star Trek news. This week, Alex and his guest discuss the following stories from around the web: TrekCore: Lost-For-Decades Original STAR TREK USS Enterprise Model Returned to Roddenberry Family (08:13) TrekMovie: Interview: ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Writer Carlos Cisco On Unmasking The Breen And Revisiting The ISS Enterprise (15:49) TrekCore: INTERVIEW — Sonequa Martin-Green on Burnham’s “Face the Strange” Encounter (27:07) Comicbook.com: Star Trek Adventures Second Edition To Launch With Strange New Worlds-Themed Core Rulebook (34:57) In addition, stick around to hear Peter discuss his hopes that recent Star Trek novel announcements signal a more consistent publishing schedule moving forward, and Alex’s reflections on Alex Kurtzman’s comments several weeks ago about “filler” episodes. *** Do you have a wish or theory you’d like to share on the show?

On this week’s episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore’s news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Promenade Merchants Podcast co-host Heather Kirby 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: LOWER DECKS Cancelled; STRANGE NEW WORLDS Renewed for Season 4 (04:31) TrekMovie: ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Showrunner Explains Why They Reopened A TNG Mystery To Start Season 5 (20:07) TrekMovie: Alex Kurtzman Teases Star Trek “Surprises” Coming Up, But Greenlighting ‘Legacy’ Is Out Of His Hands (28:10) TrekCore: Hallmark’s 2024 STAR TREK Ornaments Include Dr. Crusher, Captain Pike, the Long-Awaited Enterprise-B, and More! (36:42) In addition, stick around to hear Alex and Heather discuss, after we’ve gotten three show cancellations in the last twelve months, how each of them is feeling about the state of the Star Trek franchise moving forward. *** Do you have a wish or theory you’d like to share on the show? Tweet t