Weeklytrek: The Tricorder Transmissions News

Jamie McGregor returns to discuss with Alex recent interviews with Michelle Hurd (Raffi), Jeri Ryan (Seven), and Jonathan del Arco (Hugh) about their characters and appearances in Star Trek: Picard. In addition, a Picard soundtrack has been announced - and released! - since we recorded our last episode. And the next Discovery novel will feature Philippa Georgiou. All that, and our theories!

Alex is joined by Foz Rotten to discuss the news that Star Trek: Picard has set subscriber and streaming records for CBS All Access, an interview with Brent Spiner and Marina Sirtis about their respective appearances on the show, the 10th anniversary of Star Trek Online and several new Picard-related merchandise releases. All that, and our theories!

Jenn Tifft returns to WeeklyTrek to chat with Alex on the night after the Picard premiere! We discuss the news that Whoopi Goldberg has been invited to appear in the second season of Star Trek Picard, producer comments about Data's role in the show, Star Trek Discovery Funko Pops, and a new DS9 comic. All that, and our theories!

Shore Leave co-host Marina Kravchuk joins Alex to discuss all the news out of the press events and red carpet premieres in LA and London for Star Trek Picard. The show is getting a second season, a new show runner, and an after show. We also chat about Alex Kurtzman's comments on a possible Worf appearance, and more unannounced live action Star Trek in development! All that, and why we're feeling excited and hopeful moving into Picard season one.

Alex is joined by Mike Bovia to discuss Sir Patrick Stewart's cover story (and amazing photo shoot!) in Vanity Fair talking about Star Trek Picard, Noah Hawley commenting on his vision for the next Star Trek movie, Discovery's nomination for a GLAAD award, and the latest Star Trek Adventures source book. All that, and our theories!

Happy New Year! We jump into an exciting year for Star Trek with guest Heather Kirby to discuss the news that season two of Star Trek: Picard might be a done deal, we get our first clear look at Hugh Borg, we ask the question "what on EARTH is going on with Star Trek movies?" and talk about the making of the most recent Short Trek, "Ephraim and Dot." All that, and our theories!

Alex is joined by Thad Hait for a look back at the exciting year in Star Trek that was, and a look ahead to the even more exciting year in Star Trek that will be. Hear our best moments from 2019, our biggest disappointments, and our hopes for the future. I wish everyone a fabulous holiday season and a great new year - thank you for listening to my first full year of hosting Weekly Trek! See you in 2020.

Alex is joined by Scott Matteson to remember and celebrate the life of Rene Auberjonois (Odo), who passed away last week at the age of 79. We discuss Rene's best moments in Star Trek, and the tributes to him from his cast mates. In addition, we discuss an anticipated showrunner change for season two of Star Trek Picard, and plans to expand the Star Trek Tour to include the sets of The Next Generation.

Shannon Fauver (@fauverlaw) joins Alex to remember the life of Dorothy "D.C." Fontana, who passed away last week, and whose contributions to Star Trek are immeasurable. We also talk about the news that Star Trek IV might be back on, that CBS and Viacom have completed their merger into ViacomCBS, and a small update on the Section 31 show. All that, and our theories!

Dr. Mohamed Noor joins Alex to discuss an interview with Anson Mount about the most recent Short Trek, "Ask Not," a new CBS internship giving two lucky college students hands on experience making Star Trek, two new character busts of Picard and Pike from Chronicle Collectibles, and you can now buy Chateau Picard by the case. NOTE: The recent Star Trek IV movie news will be discussed in our next episode.

TrekLive co-host Bill Mann joins Alex to discuss our first glimpse of December's animated Short Treks, the news that Star Trek The Animated Series may be leaving Netflix at the end of this month, Star Trek Discovery's economic impact on the city of Toronto, and efforts by fans to build a monument to Captain Janeway at her future birthplace in Bloomington, Indiana. All that, and why we're more convinced than ever that a Pike show is on the way.

Alex is joined by Snap Trek co-host Ross Webster to discuss all of the news out of the Destination Star Trek convention in the United Kingdom. We got the surprise reveal of Admiral Picard's uniform from shortly after Star Trek: Nemesis, some nuggets of info about Picard and Lower Decks, new book announcements, and new announcements for Eaglemoss starships. All that and our theories!

Alex is joined by Carlos Miranda (@doublemacc) to discuss the news that the Star Trek Picard combadge design may have secretly been revealed weeks ago, an interview with Michael Chabon about the Short Trek "Q&A," Discovery coming to broadcast television in the UK, and Sir Patrick Stewart being announced as guest at Destination Star Trek this weekend. All that - and our theories!

Alex is joined by Homer Frizzell to discuss lots of reveals about new and existing Star Trek shows by franchise showrunners Alex Kurtzman and Heather Kadin - including the news that work on Picard season two is already underway. We also discuss an interview with H Jon Benjamin on this week's Short Trek, and the announcement of a new book celebrating the visual effects of The Motion Picture. All that and our theories!

Jenn Tifft (@eatatquarks) returns to discuss the 90 minute Enter the Star Trek Universe Panel at New York Comic Con. We got new trailers for Star Trek Discovery and Star Trek Picard, as well as a release date for Picard and the surprise release of the first Short Trek - while the panel was still happening! There's lots to dive into about both shows, as well as our theories!

Tyler Habiger returns to WeeklyTrek for a somber episode remembering the life of Aron Eisenberg, who passed away last weekend. We discuss the news, and the comfort that we take in the response of Star Trek fandom to support his family through a difficult time. In addition, we discuss the dismissal of the plagiarism lawsuit against Star Trek Discovery and the sale of the home of STLV, the Rio Hotel. All that, and what we'll be doing to honor Aron's memory.

Patrick Escudero joins Alex to discuss Star Trek Discovery's big awards week - winning one Emmy and three Saturn Awards in the space of one weekend. We also talk about comments by CBS's Chief Creative Officer about reaching a younger audience for the franchise, and the relocation of the Enterprise filming model from the Smithsonian to storage temporarily while the National Air and Space Museum is renovated. All that, and our theories!

Alex is joined by returning guest Ron Wrobel (@TrekkerRon) to discuss all the news of the week. Is Michael Dorn going to appear in Star Trek: Picard? The internet says yes, CBS says no. Will Robert Picardo appear in Star Trek: Picard? He says maybe. We say - why would he say that? Also news that there will be a steelbook release for Discovery season two on Blu Ray, and the new StarTrek.com. All that, and our theories!

WeeklyTrek returns after a quiet couple of weeks on the Star Trek news front with a bumper crop of news and announcements for the Star Trek franchise. Alex is joined by Star Trek novelist and editor Scott Pearson to discuss the news that Star Trek Picard has wrapped principal filming on season one, Jonathan Frakes discussing getting back in front of the camera to reprise his role as Riker, CBS's plans for Star Trek panels at New York Comic Con, and a Thanksgiving visit by William Shatner to the Star Trek Tour. All that, and our theories!

Nick Daly (@TrekCaptions) joins Alex to discuss all the Star Trek news of the week. CBS and Viacom have announced they are officially merging, bringing Star Trek TV and movies back under the same company. CBS have announced a new official Star Trek podcast, Hallmark unveil their 2020 ornament plans, and Anthony Rapp is joining Star Trek Online. All that, and our wishes!