Married Trekkie couple, Nicole and Joe, are joined astrobiologist, planetary scientist, photographer, and Star Trek podcaster, Dr. Michael Wong, to gush about Star Trek: Lower Decks! Specifically, we dig into the will they/won't they situationship of D'Vana Tendi & Samanthan Rutherford!
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References:
Mike's Podcast: Strange New Worlds: A Science & Star Trek Podcast
Time's Second Arrow: Evolution, Order, and a New Law of Nature (Mike’s upcoming book)
Teaching A.I. to Detect Life: Carnegie Scientist Co-Leads NASA-Funded Effort - Carnegie Science
Simon Pegg Developed Star Trek Spin-off Movie About Jaylah; Wanted Archer’s Dog In ‘Beyond’ - TrekMovie
We Asked Star Trek’s Eugene Cordero And Noël Wells About Rutherford And Tendi’s Relationship In Lower Decks’ Final Season. Here's My Deep-Read Into Their Answers - Cinema Blend
Star Trek: Lower Decks Creator Mike McMahan Season 4 Changes and Rutherford-Tendi Romance - Comicbook.com
Married Trekkie couple, Nicole and Joe, step outside the Star Trek sandbox to hop into the world of Rebel Moon. Joining us to talk about Zack Snyder's two-part epic (the R-rated director's cuts, of course), is director, writer, critic and video essayist Scout Tafoya!
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References:
Scout Tafoya at rogerebert.com
But God Made Him a Poet (Scout's book on John Ford)
All Your Questions About Rebel Moon –– Part Two: The Scargiver Answered - Tudum by Netflix
A New Rebel Moon Podcast Reveals the Origin of the Jimmys - Tudum by Netflix
Married Trekkie couple, Nicole and Joe, are joined by Rob Kassees, lead singer of the Star Trek: The Next Generation tribute band, The Beverly Crushers! The crew talk a bit about the band's latest album, Enterprise, and then dig into the love story between Dr. Crusher and the first Trill we see in Star Trek, Odan, in the 4th season episode of The Next Generation, "The Host."
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References:
Captain Kirk To Be Resurrected For New ‘Star Trek: The Last Starship’ Comic Series Set In Far Future - Trekmovie.com
ow The Next Generation Came Close to Hitting One LGBTQ+ Milestone - Startrek.com
Why Star Trek's Trill Design Was Changed For Deep Space Nine - ScreenRant
Star Trek: The Next Generation Rewatch: “The Host” - Reactor Magazine
The Beverly Crushers bandcamp page
Married Trekkie couple, Nicole and Joe, sit down with actor J.G. Hertzler who portrayed Marok on Deep Space Nine. We chat about a range of topics including his time on Trek, his work with Shakespeare, and politics.
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Married Trekkie couple, Nicole and Joe, are joined by Oklahoma's British Star Trek queen, Busty Springfield, to chat about season 5 episode 3 off Deep Space Nince, "Looking for par'Mach in All the Wrong Places," and all the horniness that accompanies it!
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References:
How A Star Trek Drag Show Is Helping The Homeless In Oklahoma - TrekMovie.com
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Rewatch: “Looking for par’Mach in All the Wrong Places” - Reactor
Soonercon in Oklahoma City
Married Trekkie couple, Nicole and Joe, are joined by comedian, producer, rapper, writer, co-host of Frankenstein's Podcast, and longtime friend, Kalid Hussein (aka Nappy Gilmore), to dig into the 14th Star Trek feature film, Section 31! We dig into the movie, the characters, what we liked, what we didn't, and of course the romance at the core!
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References:
Interview: ‘Section 31’ Director Olatunde Osunsanmi On Crafting A Fun Spy Adventure In Star Trek’s Lost Era - TrekMovie
Married Trekkie couple, Nicole and Joe, sit down for a discussion with Johnny K! Johnny is the founder of Kaotica Studios and director of the recently released indie Trek fan-film, Farragut Forward. We chat about the filmmaking endeavors of Kaotica Studios, Johnny's approach to directing, and what goes into the making of a labor of love such as a Star Trek fan film!
You can now watch the full Farragut Forward film on Youtube here!
Also, be sure to check out Johnny's original horror short, The Killer of Grassy Ridge, and his Batman fan-film, The Oath.
And, be sure to check out the rest of the Starship Farragut films and episodes on their Youtube channel here.
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Married Trekkie couple, Nicole and Joe, are joined by author, photographer and fellow podcaster, Derek Tyler Attico, to dig into the rich tapestry of love that serves as the backbone to Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Specifically, we dig into the relationship between the station's commander, Ben Sisko, and Kasidy Yates.
Derek Tyler Attico is an award-winning author, essayist, photographer and host of the podcast, Soul of the Story. He is also the author of the bestselling Star Trek novel The Autobiography of Benjamin Sisko.
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Married Trekkie couple, Nicole and Joe, are joined by Doctor Phlox himself, Mr. John Billingsley, to chat about a range of topics from his charitable work to Denobulan sex drives.
Save the date and check out TREK TALKS on Saturday, January 18th benefiting the Hollywood Food Coalition!
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Married Trekkie couple, Nicole and Joe join Wes on the Twin Cities Trekkies podcast for their 30+ Years of Deep Space Nine celebration! We discuss the romantic encounters of Jadzia Dax. If you like what you hear, please check out and support the Twin Cities Trekkies podcast!
Note: This episode first appeared on the Twin Cities Trekkies feed & we are sharing here with permission from the hosts.
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Married Trekkie couple, Nicole and Joe, are joined by the awesome Diana Keng to chat about a couple TNG episodes (season 1 episode 15, "11001001" & season 4 episode 8, "Future Imperfect") that detail the intense feelings Commander Riker held for the hologram, Minuet.
Diana Keng is a writer and critic with Geek Girl Authority. Her Trek-related writing can be found in the archives at TV Fanatic and over at Women at Warp where she also appeared on their recent episode discussing Star Trek: Prodigy season 2.
Link: Mysterious new frog species found to croak like ‘Star Trek’ special effects
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Married trekkie couple, Nicole & Joe, get the honor to sit down with storied stage actor, producer, playwright, and Sybok himself, Laurence Luckinbill! In celebration of the 35th anniversary of Star Trek V: The Final Frontier and the release of Laurence's new autobiography, we discuss his time on Star Trek, his life as an actor, and the book itself, "Affective Memories: How Chance and the Theater Saved My Life," currently on sale now!
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Married Trekkie couple, Nicole and Joe, are joined by 2 phenomenal guests to relflect on what Star Trek: Discovery brought to us as Trek fans as well as to dig into the foundational love story of the show, Dr. Hugh Culber and Paul Stamets!
Matt Jennings, who previously appeared on the podcast in episode 22, is an award winning actor and creator of the webseries 1701: A Blerd Story (episode 3 is currently out on Youtube!), and star of the new sci fi film, Jamaal.
Claudia Alick is a cultural producer, performer and co-host of Trek Table and Trek Talk. She’s also a intersectional inclusion expert with the transmedia social justice practice CALLING UP JUSTICE which - among many other things - publishes and shares content and resources on justice through a multimedia approach.
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Married Trekkie couple, Nicole and Joe, are joined by writer, editor, and producer Laurie Ulster, to discuss "Rejoined" (s04e06 of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine) and the relationship between Jadzia Dax and Lenara Kahn!
Laurie is a senior editor at Trekmovie.com and a co-host of the All-Access Trek podcast. Look for her upcoming book, Gilmore Girls Life Lessons: The Official Guide to Love, Friendship, and Coffee, dropping this fall!
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Nicole and Joe, are joined by fellow geek and friend of the podcast, Luke Johnson - our very own, Star Wars consultant, to discuss Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace. We reflect on the film's impact and legacy 25 years after its release.
References: Of Myth and Men (Time) by Bill Moyers
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Married Trekkie couple, Nicole and Joe, are joined by journalist, content creator, and fellow Trekkie, Swapna Krishna, to chat about the multi-season love story arc between Tom Paris and B'Elanna Torres in Star Trek: Voyager!
Be sure to check out Swapna's Youtube channel, Ad Astra, her book, Contemplating the Cosmos, and her podcast, Desi Geek Girls. For more of Swapna's thoughts on the Tom/B'Elanna relationship, listen to her guest spot on the All the Asians in Star Trek podcast!
Reference: Say a Hail Mulder for Me (Tumblr)
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Married Trekkie couple, Nicole and Joe, are joined by multi-talented artist, actor and Trek-fan, Matt Jennings, to chat about the Deep Space Nine rom-com episode, "His Way," (season 6 episode 20) and the relationship between Major Kira and Constable Odo!
Be sure to check out Matt's fantastic web-series, 1701: A Blerd Story (currently streaming on Youtube), which takes a look at the life of a gay, black nerd who turns to his love of Star Trek to cope with life, and follow the show on Instagram for updates!
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Married Trekkie couple, Nicole & Joe, are joined by comedian, producer, rapper, writer, co-host of Frankenstein's Podcast, and longtime friend, Kalid Hussein (aka Nappy Gilmore), for a discussion on Star Trek's funny side!
While there are multiple honorable mentions along the way, we specifically discuss the TNG episode, "Qpid" (S4E20), the DS9 episode, "Take Me Out to the Holosuite" (S7E4), the VOY episode, "Bride of Chaotica!" (S5E12), the Short Treks episode, "The Trouble with Edward," and the recent 'Very Short Treks' that can be found on the Star Trek Youtube channel.
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Trekkie couple, Nicole & Joe, dig into the fleeting yet impactful relationship between Worf and K'Ehleyr over the course of two TNG episodes: "The Emissary" (season 2, episode 20), and "Reunion" (season 4, episode 7).
Plus, after our discussion, we get the opportunity to talk to K'Ehleyr herself & regular Trek guest star, Suzie Plakson! We chat about her time on Star Trek as well as her recent audiobook release, "The Poor, Dead K'Ehleyr Show." The interview begins at about 51 minutes into the episode.
Be sure to follow Suzie on Instagram, check out her website, and definitely buy the audiobook - you can find here!
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Taking a tangental step from Star Trek for this episode, Nicole and Joe welcome Justin Leach on the show for a discussion about science fiction animation! We chat about about the Star Wars universe and Justin's work The Clone Wars back in 2009 and his role as a co-executive producer for the animated anthology series, Star Wars: Visions.
His animation studio, Qubic Pictures, recently produced the Netflix animated series, Eden.
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