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On this week’s episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore’s news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Carl Wonders to discuss all the latest Star Trek news. This week, Alex and his guest discuss the following stories from around the web: TrekMovie: Interview: Kirsten Beyer On Writing An Iconic Villain As A Tragic Hero In ‘Star Trek: Khan’ (11:13) TrekMovie: Exclusive: Scott Bakula-Led ‘Star Trek: United’ Pitch Explores Archer’s Family, Romulan War Aftermath (23:33) The Los Angeles Times: ‘Star Trek’ is headed to the Rose Parade. Here’s an exclusive first look at the float (32:37) TrekCore: Nacelle Reveals First Look at Renders and Accessories for T’Pol and Bem STAR TREK Action Figures (36:22) In addition, stick around to hear Carl’s wish for more Star Trek audio dramas in the style of Star Trek: Khan and Alex’s desire to hear or see more of Naveen Andrews playing Khan, potentially in a Eugenics War project that shows us more about the current canon’s take on that history. *** Do you have a wish or theory

On this week’s episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore’s news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by 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: New STAR TREK: SCOUTS Kids Webseries Debuts, Plus More STAR TREK DAY News! (10:38) TrekMovie: ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Showrunners Talk “More Serious” Season 4 (22:24) TrekCore: The STAR TREK UNIVERSE Beams Back to NYCC in October (30:00) TrekCore: LEGO Finally Makes STAR TREK Collaboration Official with New NEXT GENERATION Teaser Video (37:19) In addition, stick around to hear Peter talk about his wish that Star Trek: Khan inspires more Star Trek audio dramas, and Alex discuss the social media reaction to Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season three. *** 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 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: STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS Wins Two Hugo Awards, Celebrating Series Finale and ‘Warp Your Own Way’ Graphic Novel (05:05) EW: Star Trek: Year One series with Paul Wesley's Kirk is '100 percent' the dream post–Strange New Worlds plan (exclusive) (13:06) TrekMovie: Interview: ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Director Talks Challenges Of Shooting Kirk’s First Time In The Big Chair (19:51) TrekCore: New STAR TREK: VOYAGER — ACROSS THE UNKNOWN Strategy Game Coming from Daedalic Entertainment (26:56) In addition, stick around to hear Nathan wish for the Scott Bakula-led Star Trek: United pitch we covered last week to come to fruition, and Alex’s hope that Paramount+ has got fun things planned for us for the 60th anniversary – the first anniversary celebration of Star Trek

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: Deadline: Paramount’s Movie Priorities Under New Skydance Owners Include ‘Top Gun 3’, ‘Star Trek’ & More; Execs Expound On Vision (10:37) Variety: How ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Used a Murder Mystery to Pay Homage to Shatner, Roddenberry and the Original Series: ‘We Didn’t Have Any Adult Supervision’ (18:26) TrekMovie: Exclusive: Scott Bakula Eyeing Star Trek Return In President Archer Series Pitch From ‘Enterprise’ Producer (27:40) TrekCore: Master Replicas Debuts New STAR TREK Light-Up LCARS Displays (35:22) In addition, stick around to hear Marina and Alex discuss whether they think, now the Skydance merger has closed, some kind of Star Trek announcement might be coming before the end of this year…maybe at New York Comic Con in October? *** Do you have a wi

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: STAR TREK at SDCC — Watch the First Trailer for STARFLEET ACADEMY, and Learn About the New Characters and Setting! (13:02) TrekCore: STAR TREK at SDCC 2025 — Prepare Yourself for STRANGE NEW WORLDS’ Season 4 Puppet Episode with Surprise Teaser Clip (28:24) TrekCore: STAR TREK at SDCC — KHAN Podcast Drama Debuts September 8, George Takei and Tim Russ Join Audio Cast (38:38) TrekCore: Nacelle Unveils Waves 3 and 4 of Planned STAR TREK Action Figures, Including the Complete Original Series Crew and More! (49:35) In addition, stick around to hear Jim discuss his feelings that Star Trek merchandise is in a good place with vendors like Nacelle, EXO-6, Master Replicas, and Factory Entertainment, and Alex’s growing excitement for the 60th anniversary of

On this week’s episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore’s news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Benjamin Nielsen to discuss all the latest Star Trek news. This week, Alex and his guest discuss the following stories from around the web: TrekMovie: Exclusive: Akiva Goldsman On How ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Will End With Kirk In Command (10:35) TrekCore: INTERVIEW — Henry Alonso Myers and Akiva Goldsman on STRANGE NEW WORLDS’ New Set, That “Wedding Bell Blues” Character, and More! (20:20) TrekCore: The STAR TREK UNIVERSE Brings STRANGE NEW WORLDS and STARFLEET ACADEMY to San Diego Comic Con on Saturday, July 26 (27:53) TrekCore: Factory Entertainment Unveils 2025 SDCC Exclusive STAR TREK Replicas, Including Enterprise-D Plaque and Gary Seven Servo (35:01) In addition, stick around to hear Benjamin discuss how fan created Star Trek works of fiction keep the story alive between new official Star Trek productions, and Alex talk about how he’s starting to feel good about the Star Trek franchise again

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: TrekMovie: ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Showrunners Talk Fifth Season End, Suggest Continuing With New TOS Show (07:20) GamesRadar: Star Trek: Strange New Worlds showrunners reveal plans for a cancelled crossover with the '70s animated series (16:20) TrekMovie: Interview: Nana Visitor On Wanting To Play Janeway On ‘Voyager’ And The Future Of Kira Nerys In ‘Star Trek’ (21:18) TrekMovie: Captain Kirk To Be Resurrected For New ‘Star Trek: The Last Starship’ Comic Series Set In Far Future (26:40) In addition, stick around to hear Jodi’s wish for more stories set in the 25th century, and a listener submission from Geoff Owen with a wish about the end of Strange New Worlds. *** Do you have a wish or theory you’d like to share on the show? Tweet to A

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: STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS Renewed for Fifth and Final Six-Episode Season; Season 3 Hits SkyShowtime on August 4 (11:26) TrekCore: See New Posters, New Photos, and a New Trailer for STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS Season 3! (32:22) TrekCore: Here Are the Episode Titles for STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS Season 3! (40:06) TrekCore: EXO-6 Revisits “The Cage,” Master Replicas’ Next Action Figures (and a Talking Moopsy!), and Much More STAR TREK Merch News! (45:02) In addition, stick around to hear Caleb wish for more Star Trek novels from a wider variety of series and authors, and Alex challenge the Star Trek franchise to prove his pessimism misplaced in the wake of the announcement that Strange New Worlds would come to an end with a truncated fifth season. *** Do

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: At Last, STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS Returns on July 17 (12:47) TrekCore: STAR TREK: PRODIGY Creators Confirm Series is Leaving Netflix, Future Streaming Availability Uncertain (18:48) TrekMovie: Neville Page Says ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Season 1 Klingons Were “A Salty Broth” (32:52) TrekMovie: Interview: Tawny Newsome On Finding The Sweet Spot For Her Star Trek Workplace Comedy (39:43) In addition, stick around to hear Jamie talk about how Nacelle Company’s Star Trek action figure line might make him break his vow not to become a Star Trek collector, and Alex discuss how the Red Alert Experience at Universal Hollywood should remind us all to get off our screens and out into the real world – especially if that real world is the 24th century. *** Do you have a

On this week’s episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore’s news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Ben Robinson from Fanhome for a supplemental interview special. This week, Star Trek collectibles in the era of tariffs. Ben has been involved in producing Star Trek collectibles - books, ship models etc. - for decades, and has front row insights into how the business of making these incredible collectibles work. We discuss that in the context of global tariffs, the process for making starship collectibles, and the challenges. In addition, we discuss what’s coming next from the FanHome line of Star Trek Starships, hints about an extension of the line beyond issue 20, and highlights from the ships coming up…plus more products on the way? Despite the gloom of rising prices, there’s still a lot to look forward to and we dive in. *** 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 Tre

On this week’s episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore’s news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Thad Hait 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’ Season 3 To Premiere At Tribeca Film Festival in June (07:25) TrekCore: Special Preview — Inside the STAR TREK: RED ALERT Enterprise-D Experience at Universal Fan Fest Nights (17:37) TrekMovie: ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Was Denied 2-Hour Finale Movie, Says Sonequa Martin-Green (24:18) TrekCore: Citing Tariff Uncertainty, STAR TREK 1:6-Scale Figure Company EXO-6 Suspends Shipments to USA Collectors (30:52) In addition, stick around to hear Thad’s theory that the Universal Fan Fest Red Alert Experience might show up somewhere else one day (that’s a lot of work for a quick month long attraction!), and Alex’s wish that Strange New Worlds ends with a transition to the Original Series visual vibe as an homage to Star Trek’s roots. *** Do you

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: Watch the New Teaser Trailer for STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS Season 3! (11:08) TrekCore: PREVIEW — Universal Fan Fest Nights’ Special STAR TREK Menu (22:33) TrekCore: IDW Announces Three New STAR TREK Mini-Series Comics (29:45) TrekCore: Nacelle Announces Second Wave of STAR TREK Action Figures, Including GENERATIONS Kirk, T'Pol, Carol Marcus, and More (37:23) In addition, stick around to hear Jenn’s opinion that James T. Kirk is not being overused in Strange New Worlds (he’s only in two episodes as Prime Kirk), and Alex’s opinion that it’s crazy we have to wait two years between television seasons for a lot of series these days - including SNW! *** 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

On this week’s episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore’s news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Ross Webster to discuss all the latest Star Trek news. This week, Alex and his guest discuss the following stories from around the web: TrekCore: Season 4 STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS Production Begins! (10:13) StarTrek.com: Naveen Andrews and Wrenn Schmidt Cast in Star Trek: Khan (17:04) TrekMovie: Tatiana Maslany Says ‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’ Has “So Much Heart” (23:03) TrekMovie: New Line Of Palm-Sized Die-Cast Star Trek Ships With Reference Books Coming This Summer (26:20) In addition, stick around to hear Ross’s predictions for upcoming Star Trek action figures included in Nacelle Company’s second wave of releases, and Alex’s opinion that, despite a rumble that William Shatner may return to Star Trek from the man himself, we probably shouldn’t get our hopes up. *** 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 w

On this week’s episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore’s news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Brian Volk-Weiss from the Nacelle Company for a supplemental interview special. This week, we discuss the Wave One pre-order for Nacelle Company’s new line of Star Trek action figures - six inch action figures covering characters from across the Star Trek universe from The Original Series through Enterprise.  We discuss the figures available for pre-order right now at the Nacelle Store, the first reveal for wave two (Generations Kirk!), that full waves of bridge crew characters in regular duty uniforms are forthcoming beginning with wave three, and Brian’s hopes and dreams for the line. *** 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 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: TrekCore: STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY Season 1 Wraps Filming (10:47) Inverse: In Another Timeline, Star Trek Discovery Might’ve Starred Gillian Anderson (15:38) TrekCore: Master Replicas Announces New STAR TREK UNIVERSE Action Figure and Toy License (26:00) TrekCore: STAR TREK: SECTION 31 Soundtrack Releases February 14 (35:55) In addition, stick around to hear Abby’s wish for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season three to premiere this summer, and Alex’s thoughts on the recent spate of Star Trek action figure announcements. *** 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 Ben Robinson from Master Replicas for a supplemental interview special. This week, we discuss the recent announcement from Master Replicas about the release of a line of Star Trek action figures for the Paramount+ shows, made in the same scale as the 1990s Playmates line of figures. Ben discusses how the figures will release, their prices, their hopes for how deep the line can go, and additional plans for playsets, roleplaying toys, and why Master Replicas thinks that it has the ingredients to go the distance and deliver a full range of new figures to eager collectors.   *** 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: TrekCore: INTERVIEW: Alex Kurtzman on SECTION 31’s Transition From Series to Movie, and an Update on STAR TREK Production (07:59) Cinemablend: How Star Trek: Lower Decks Managed To Get Enterprise’s Jolene Blalock To Appear, And Why She’s Only Credited By Her First Name (18:41) TrekCore: New Details on STAR TREK’s Enterprise-D Bridge Experience at Universal Fan Fest Nights (24:23) TrekCore: STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS Season 5 Hits Blu-ray March 25, Plus Complete Series Steelbook Set Announced (31:20) In addition, stick around to hear Sam and Alex speculate on whether Section 31 will end up being the only streaming movie – they both agree that it probably will be, but not for the reason that you think. *** Do you have a wish or theory you’d like to share on the show? Tweet to Al

On this week’s episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore’s news podcast, host Alex Perry is flying solo to discuss his reflections on Star Trek: Section 31. Alex expands upon his no spoiler review published on TrekCore.com, and discusses more spoilers now the embargo has been lifted about why he struggled with Section 31 and considers the movie a failure. *** 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 Lee Hutcihson for our annual year in review episode. Look back over the highlights and lowlights in Star Trek news for 2024, as Alex and his guest discuss six of the biggest news stories and moments in the franchise this year. We talk about the strange year we had in Star Trek with 40 new episodes from seasons that seem like they’ve brought three shows to a close, and what it all might mean for 2025 and the Star Trek franchise going forward. In addition, we discuss some of our favorite moments of the year – including the exciting casting announcements for Starfleet Academy and Prodigy season two’s release. *** 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  Jenn Tifft to discuss all the latest Star Trek news. This week, Alex and his guest discuss the following stories from around the web: Comic Book Resources: 'Those Stories Are All Possibilities': Mike McMahan on Star Trek: Lower Decks' Future (09:41) Variety: ‘Star Trek: Lower Decks’ Star Tawny Newsome on Her New ‘Trek’ Comedy and Whether the Series Finale Is Really the End: ‘None of Us Are Done’ (24:13) TrekCore: THE READY ROOM WITH WIL WHEATON Aftershow Seemingly Concludes with STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS Finale Special (37:21) TrekCore: EXO-6 Launches Preorders for 1:6-Scale STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION Enterprise-D Captain’s Chair Replica (46:08) In addition, stick around to hear Jenn’s opinion that Star Trek: The Next Generation season two is underrated and how great “Fissure Quest” was, and Alex’s opinion that with the end of Lower Decks a new animated Star Trek show should take its place. *** Do you h