Star Trek: Discovery
The Ready Room 222: Dig Your Own Time Crystals State Park
Looking Back at Discovery Season 2. We reflect on the story that never happened, the crew that never existed, and how the show’s sophomore mission did—or did not—change the Star Trek universe.
Literary Treks 257: Lots of Bits of Me
Una McCormack: The Way to the Stars. We discuss the process of writing this novel, Tilly's relationship with her mother, her experiences in school, Tilly as a runaway, her impressions of Starfleet, poor communication, and where you can find Una online and what she is working on now.
The Ready Room 221: Close Canon Quarters
Future Trek. Along with Larry Nemecek, we ride a subspace shockwave through a list of Star Treks to come, from Discovery to Picard to Ceti Alpha V … and much more.
The Ready Room 220: Holding Out for Tan
Patrick Stewart’s Return, Kelvin Trouble, and Discovery Changes. We discuss some of the biggest news to come out of Star Trek Las Vegas 2018 along with what we see as the maturation of CBS’s approach to Star Trek.
The Ready Room 219: Kurtzman’s Five-Year Mission
The Expansion of Star Trek. Larry Nemecek joins us to discuss Alex Kurtzman’s new deal with CBS, the studio’s plans for new Star Trek content, and the possible return of Patrick Stewart. Plus, we remember Harlan Ellison.
Literary Treks 234: The Seed That Never Gets Any Water
James Swallow: Fear Itself. We discuss the process of writing, getting inside Saru's head, the various specie, Saru and Burnham's relationship, Captain Georgiou's leadership style, overcoming fear, what other projects James has on the horizon. We also briefly talk about the future of Pocket books.
Literary Treks 222: The Ward Rule
Dayton Ward: Drastic Measures. We discuss the Tarsus IV massacre, mirror Lorca vs. prime Lorca, the fate of Governor Kodos, other characters at Tarsus IV, the book within the book, a surprise "after the credits" chapter you might have missed, what Dayton is working on now & where to find him online.
The Ready Room 218: I Have This Piece of Paper
Proto-TNG and the Pike Memo. Larry Nemecek joins us for an in-depth look at the 1986 memo that presents a version of Star Trek: The Next Generation that is very different from the one we know.
The Ready Room 216: I Only Saw Seven of Them Guys!
Discovery Post-Premiere. Larry Nemecek joins us to revisit some of the topics from our last discussion, including Klingons, Vulcans, and the business side of Discovery.
Literary Treks 206: Almost Too Much Latitude
Desperate Hours. We discuss collaborating with Discovery's writers, Captain Pike's devotion, Enterprise vs. Shenzhou, the Shenzhou's bridge crew, comparisons to the Vanguard series, Spock and Burnham, the look and feel of the universe, the book's non-canon status, and what is next for David Mack.
The Ready Room 215: The Edge of Discovery
Star Trek: Discovery Latest Details and Summer Con Preview. Two months out from the launch of Discovery, Larry Nemecek joins us to discuss the latest news and fill us in on what to expect in San Diego and Las Vegas.
The Ready Room 212: Erin Gray’s Blue Jumpsuit
Workforce + Discovery Trailer. We discuss Voyager’s seventh-season amnesia story plus new Klingons and the CBS upfronts trailer for the newest chapter in Star Trek.