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On this week's episode of WeeklyTrek - brought to you in partnership between The Tricorder Transmissions Podcast Network and TrekCore, host Alex Perry is joined by TrekLive co-host Bill Mann to discuss all the latest Star Trek news. We discuss interviews with Star Trek Discovery showrunner Michelle Paradise and series lead Sonequa Martin-Green about seasons 3 and 4, news about Tig Notaro's involvement in Discovery season 4, and an expected kickoff for crowdfunding for the Voyager documentary. For links to our stories, see the full show notes published at www.trekcore.com!

On this week's episode of WeeklyTrek - brought to you in partnership between The Tricorder Transmissions Podcast Network and TrekCore, host Alex Perry is joined by Abby Sommer to discuss all the latest Star Trek news. We discuss Star Trek Discovery cast interviews with Doug Jones (Saru), Mary Wiseman (Tilly), and Noah Averbach-Katz (Ryn,) as well as get an update on production for Star Trek Picard season two. For links to our stories, see the full show notes published at www.trekcore.com!

On this week's episode of WeeklyTrek - brought to you in partnership between The Tricorder Transmissions Podcast Network and TrekCore, host Alex Perry is joined by Jenn Tifft for our annual year in review episode. We look back on 2020, but also look ahead to discuss what might be in store for Star Trek in 2021. Happy New Year to all our listeners! For links to our stories, see the full show notes published at www.trekcore.com!

On this week's episode of WeeklyTrek - brought to you in partnership between The Tricorder Transmissions Podcast Network and TrekCore, host Alex Perry is joined by Konrad to discuss all the latest Star Trek news. Alex and Konrad discuss the news that Star Trek: Lower Decks will be beaming onto Amazon in multiple countries outside North America on January 22, the backstory to the reveal of Carl in last week's episode of Discovery, an interview with David Cronenberg about his Discovery appearances, and an interview with Discovery costume designer Gersha Phillips about the show's return to the Mirror Universe. For links to our stories, see the full show notes published at www.trekcore.com!

On this week's episode of WeeklyTrek - brought to you in partnership between The Tricorder Transmissions Podcast Network and TrekCore, host Alex Perry is joined by Matt McClendon to discuss all the latest Star Trek news. This week, they discuss the news that Star Trek Picard may begin filming in January, new conventions by Creation Entertainment, HeroCollector's new Build the Enterprise D subscription, and the death of original Star Trek producer Herb Solow. For links to our stories, see the full show notes published at www.trekcore.com!

On this week's episode of WeeklyTrek - brought to you in partnership between The Tricorder Transmissions Podcast Network and TrekCore, host Alex Perry is joined by Caleb Dorsh to discuss all the latest Star Trek news. This week, Alex and his guest discuss the following stories from around the web: TrekCore - Mike McMahan Shares New Updates on STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS Season 2 - (Listen at 06:34) Inverse - Picard Co-Creator Reveals Why Discovery Had to Change the Vulcans - (Listen at 13:33) TrekMovie - Star Trek: Voyager' Documentary Production Has Resumed, Will Be Different From DS9 Doc - (Listen at 20:48) TrekCore - Drink and Dine in the 24th Century With Ukonic's LCARS-Themed STAR TREK: TNG Dinnerware and Whiskey Set - (Listen at 25:46) In addition, stick around to listen to Caleb's theory about the role that the Temporal Cold War might play in Star Trek Discovery (and maybe Star Trek Picard!), and Alex's wish for an Enterprise version of the recent Star Trek Voyager: A Celebration book. Do you have a wish or

On this week's episode of WeeklyTrek, brought to you in partnership between The Tricorder Transmissions Podcast Network and TrekCore, host Alex Perry is joined by William Overton (@williamoverton) to discuss all the latest Star Trek news.

Shore Leave co-host Marina Kravchuk returns to WeeklyTrek to discuss a touching tribute to Aron Eisenberg and the character of Nog in this week's episode of Star Trek Discovery. In addition, we talk about interviews with Blu del Barrio and Ian Alexander about Adira and Gray, the Nimoy family's support for a new memorial to Leonard Nimoy, and a new Blu Ray release of William Shatner's Star Trek documentaries. All that, and our theories!

Alex is joined by Lee Hutchison (@LeeHutchison_ and @StarTrekVHS) to discuss an interview with Doug Jones about becoming captain of the USS Discovery, and interview with Blu del Barrio about Adira's role on Discovery season three, the news that Discovery season four started shooting on schedule this past week, and new Discovery and TNG figure announcements from MEGO. All that, and our theories!

Sam Nelson (@slnelson77) joins Alex to discuss an interview with Alex Kurtzman discussing some of the challenges of finishing post-production on Star Trek Discovery's third season during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, we discuss a comment by Kurtzman about wanting Star Trek TV and movies to sync up, the January release of a new Star Trek Picard novel starring the USS Titan, and new Eaglemoss ships. All that, and our theories!

Thad Hait returns to join Alex in discussing the news that Star Trek Discovery may continue for "years and years" and that Alex Kurtzman has plans for the franchise extending through 2027. In addition, we talk about the appearances by legacy characters on Lower Decks, the announcement that Nami Melumad (Q&A) will score Star Trek Prodigy, and the Royal Mail's new line of Star Trek stamps. All that, and our theories! (Lower Decks spoiler discussion is 12:03 - 17:22)

Alex is joined by Jenn Tifft (@eatatquarks) to discuss the news that Star Trek Discovery has officially been renewed for a fourth season! In addition, we discuss the Star Trek: Lower Decks season finale and what to expect in season two, Discovery's biggest new star (Grudge the cat) and the news that the Star Trek Las Vegas convention is canceled this year and will return - without CBS as a partner - in 2021. All that, and our theories! Lower Decks spoiler discussion is 14:18 - 21:19.

Ryan T. Husk joins Alex to discuss all the news out of the virtual New York Comic Con Star Trek Universe panel. First - Kate Mulgrew is returning to Star Trek! She will reprise her role as Janeway in the upcoming animated show Star Trek Prodigy. In addition, we chat about the first clip and teasers for Star Trek Discovery season three, the Lower Decks season finale, and hints about season two. We also discuss the return of Virtual Trek Con, and offer our wishes and theories! Lower Decks discussion is 1:33 - 7:40, 25:05 - 30:55, and 40:27 - 42:22.

Alex is joined by Abby Sommer to discuss the a recent interview with Jonathan Frakes, who talks about both Star Trek Picard and Discovery season three. We also discuss an interview with Kenneth Mitchell about his recent role on Lower Decks and upcoming role on Discovery, two new Star Trek novels (TNG and DS9!) and the postponement of Destination Star Trek London to 2021. All that, and our theories! Lower Decks spoiler discussion is 4:56 - 7:27 and 28:51 - 33:56.

Alex is joined by Kerry Purvis (@KerrBearLib) to discuss the news that Star Trek Picard won the Emmy award for best makeup. We also discuss the news that CBS All Access will rebrand as Paramount Plus, Star Trek's plans at the virtual New York Comic Con, and FanSets' new Lower Decks pins. (Lower Decks spoiler discussion is 8:42 - 9:59)

Alex is joined by Jamie McGregor to discuss all the news out of Star Trek Day! We get a new trailer, a new logo, and a new cat in Star Trek Discovery season three. Star Trek Lower Decks teases the remainder of the first season and we learn who our first legacy character returning to the franchise will be (it's a letter of the alphabet as far as I know), and the new official Star Trek podcast finally launches. In addition, Factory Entertainment are releasing a beautiful replica of the Ressikan Flute. All that, and our theories! (Lower Decks spoiler discussion is 15:23 - 23:15)

Alex is joined by Rob Chapman (@TrekkieRob) to discuss the news that Star Trek Discovery season three has added the franchise's first non-binary and transgender actors in roles on the series. In addition, we talk about the expected return in Discovery of a fan favorite actor, CBS's big plans for Star Trek Day, and new Star Trek Wines. All that, and Alex's most outlandish theories for what kind of announcements we might get for Star Trek Day! (There is no spoiler discussion of Lower Decks in this week's episode.)

Alex is joined by Caleb Dorsch (@RogueMogh) to discuss the news that Star Trek Discovery season one is coming to CBS beginning in September. In addition, we discuss Alex Kurtzman's latest update on the Section 31 show, a preview by TrekMovie of this week's new Star Trek The Motion Picture art book, and comments by David Tennant expressing a desire to appear on Star Trek. All that, and our theories! There is no spoiler discussion about Lower Decks this week.

Tyler Habiger returns to WeeklyTrek to discuss all the latest Star Trek news with host Alex Perry. Our top story this week is comments by Alex Kurtzman about Star Trek: Strange New Worlds - get ready for more planet of the week stories from Pike and crew! In addition, we discuss Short Treks being available on YouTube for free for a limited time, a new Star Trek Voyager comic, and the postponement of Destination Star Trek Germany to 2021. All that, and more! (Lower Decks discussion is 1:40 - 5:35 and 25:44 - 27:43)

Alex is joined by Homer Frizzell to discuss a recent update given by Alex Kurtzman on the state of the Star Trek productions in which he hints that writing for Star Trek Discovery season four is already underway. In addition, he indicates the Section 31 show is still on track, and discusses his hope for more Short Treks. We also discuss the news that Star Trek IV is on hold (again!), that Star Trek Prodigy has found its creative lead, and a new book of Star Trek cocktails. All that, and our theories! (Lower Decks spoiler discussion 1:33 - 5:06 and 28:11 - 29:49