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160: Bones Looking at Bones
The Ready Room: A Star Trek Podcast
10/09/14 • 106 min
Catspaw.
Many TV series have Halloween specials, but Star Trek is NOT one of them. Of course, it isn’t like they didn’t try. The Original Series did its part; the later series just didn’t follow suit. On October 27, 1967, Kirk, Spock, and Bones got quite a fright with the airing of “Catspaw.” It was the first episode produced for Season Two, yet was held until the week of Halloween.
In this episode of The Ready Room we're joined by Charlynn Schmiedt, Drew Stewart, and Jennie Zell to discuss the concept of a Star Trek Halloween episode, haunted house aliens Korob and Sylvia, sympathetic magic, dungeons, cats, and, of course, Chekov's hair.
In our news segment we break down the results of StarTrek.com's Captains vs. Zombies poll, check out some spiffy new LCARS wallpaper for iPhone, and tour the country to find out which state has the most Star Trek fans.
Hosts
Christopher Jones and Charlynn Schmiedt
Guests
Drew Stewart and Jennie Zell
Editor and Producer
Christopher Jones
Associate Producer
Renee Roberts
News
Star Trek Captains vs. Zombies (3:53)
New LCARS wallpaper for your iPhone 6 and 6 Plus (10:59)
The States with the most Star Trek fans (18:13)
Sponsor: Audible (26:33)
Feature: Catspaw
Intro and Synopsis (29:20)
Halloween in Space (40:30)
Have You Met Chekov's Hair? (48:10)
Meet the Koroborator (54:41)
Sylvia [Actual Chapter Title Redacted] (1:07:15)
Sympathetic Magic and Other Oddities (1:16:12)
Final Thoughts (1:22:30)
Closing (1:31:49)
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162: The Man Who Killed Vreenak Valance
The Ready Room: A Star Trek Podcast
10/29/14 • 117 min
In the Pale Moonlight.
Star Trek fans often question Sisko’s methods. As Starfleet captains go—at least those we saw as leads—Sisko is perhaps the least likely to do things “by the book.” One act that is cited most often is Sisko’s decision to bring the Romulans into the Dominion War, the deceptions he concocted together with Garak, and the fact that, in the end, he was okay with it. “In the Pale Moonlight” is frequently praised as one of the best episodes of not only DS9 but of Star Trek, yet there are also those who see it as a betrayal of Gene Roddenberry’s vision of the future.
In this episode of The Ready Room we’re joined by Matthew Rushing, Jeremy Reed, and Jaime Sanchez to discuss “In the Pale Moonlight,” why it remains one of Star Trek’s most controversial yet satisfying moments, and why real life sometimes pushes people to compromise their own values for the greater good.
In our news segment, we discuss the future implications of CBS All Access for Star Trek, find out what’s waiting for you in Larry Nemecek’s Trekland Trunk, explain how you can help get Star Trek creatives on the panels for Destination Star Trek London 2016, and help you create a night of spooky Treks for Halloween.
Hosts Christopher Jones and Matthew Rushing
Guests Jeremy Reed and Jaime Sanchez
Editor and Producer Christopher Jones
Associate Producer Renee Roberts
News CBS brings Star Trek to its new streaming service (4:22) Help bring Star Trek creatives to Destination Star Trek London 2016 (18:43) The Trekland Trunk overflowing with treasures once again (22:40) Spook Treks: Star Trek episodes for Halloween (26:23) Sponsor: Audible (33:55)
Feature: In the Pale Moonlight Intro and Synopsis (35:58) Initial Thoughts (38:55) A Unique Framework (44:15) Earlier Drafts (54:01) Questionable Actions (58:35) The Importance of Romulans (1:10:38) A Sisko-Garak Joint (1:17:29) Erasing the Log (1:29:25) Final Thoughts (1:36:24) Closing (1:43:59)
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163: Strip Down and Get Physical
The Ready Room: A Star Trek Podcast
11/08/14 • 101 min
Macrocosm.
Have you ever felt that Star Trek episodes are a bit too talky? A bit too “high and mighty”? Ever wish you could have a dash of Rambo with your Star Trek? Well, Brannon Braga thought so and thus sent Janeway—ripped biceps, tank top, and all—to save the crew from a giant bug infestation in the third-season episode “Macrocosm.”
In this episode of The Ready Room we’re joined by Phillip Gilfus, Charlynn Schmiedt, and Suzanne Abbott to discuss the germ-filled episode, how well it succeeds in achieving Braga’s goals, its role as CGI testbed for later Voyager, the space podcasting of Neelix, and the origins of the Tak Tak language. If you listen long enough, you may even find out about the Tak Tak version of William Shatner.
In our news segment, we find out what Ensign Williams needs in order to record her second set of Red Shirt Diaries, debate which Enterprise would be the best to captain, and take a moment to reflect on the recent tragedy involving Virgin Galactic.
Hosts
Christopher Jones and Phillip Gilfus
Guests
Charlynn Schmiedt and Suzanne Abbott
Editor and Producer
Christopher Jones
Associate Producer
Renee Roberts
News
Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo crashes during test flight (3:39)
Help make The Red Shirt Diaries Season Two a reality (9:49)
Poll: Which Enterprise would you choose to captain? (17:41)
Feature: Macrocosm
Intro and Synopsis (26:38)
The Language of the Tak Tak (30:26)
Neelix: Space Podcaster (38:02)
Getting Gooed On (40:15)
Looking for Some Action (43:51)
Too Much Rambo? (52:48)
CGI Test Run (58:29)
Footloose and Fancy Free (1:04:29)
Ambassador Neelix (1:10:22)
Vibrating Chakotay (1:13:23)
The Doctor Needs Directions? (1:15:42)
Final Thoughts (1:20:24)
Closing (1:27:55)
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161: An Homage with a Capital H
The Ready Room: A Star Trek Podcast
10/17/14 • 125 min
Sarek.
First introduced in “Journey to Babel,” Sarek of Vulcan is one of the best known characters from The Original Series, perhaps due primarily to his role in The Search for Spock and subsequent TOS films. Following McCoy’s cameo in “Encounter at Farpoint,” it took a while for familiar faces from Star Trek's past to return to the screen. Finally, in the TNG's third season, the wall between past and present began to come down as Spock's father came aboard Picard's Enterprise. Seeing Sarek shed tears at a musical performance and lose control of his emotions was a major advancement in making Vulcans more than just "logical," but making this happen wasn't as straightforward as one would think.
In this episode of The Ready Room, we're joined by Matthew Rushing, Larry Nemecek, and John Champion to discuss the episode "Sarek," how the evolution of the story showed continuing reservations on the part of Gene Roddenberry about connecting TOS and TNG even near the end of TNG's third season, as well as Sarek's place within the Star Trek universe and the battle to speak Spock's name on screen.
In our news segment, we debate which series deserved an additional season, io9's list of the Top 100 episodes, and play with Larami's classic Star Trek: The Motion Picture tie-in toys from 1979.
Hosts
Christopher Jones and Matthew Rushing
Guests
Larry Nemecek and John Champion
Editor and Producer
Christopher Jones
Associate Producer
Renee Roberts
News
Looking back at Larami Star Trek: The Motion Picture Tie-ins (3:02)
Poll: Which Star Trek series deserved another season? (11:51)
io9's list of the Top 100 Star Trek episodes (28:56)
Sponsor: Audible (37:46)
Feature: Sarek
Intro and Synopsis (41:24)
Sarek's Place in Star Trek (44:20)
Bring Sarek to The Next Generation (52:39)
Evolving Vulcans, Shedding Light on Emotion (1:16:30)
Slapping John Champion Crusher (1:29:12)
Spock Is Voldemort (1:33:42)
Final Thoughts (1:42:34)
Closing (1:50:11)
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9: Wesley and the Amazing Technicolor Sweater
The Ready Room: A Star Trek Podcast
08/01/11 • 141 min
Generations.
The first film to feature the TNG cast also served as a vehicle for passing the franchise torch once and for all from Kirk to Picard. The result was a story that felt part movie, part TV show, and part barrel roll. Yes, Geordi's greatest escape from engineering comes in this film. But more importantly Brannon Braga and Ronald D. Moore shook up the Star Trek universe with the death of the Enterprise-D and the death of James T. Kirk. In this episode of The Ready Room hosts Christopher Jones and Greg Harbin discuss the seventh Star Trek film, how the death of Kirk was handled, and how some things could have been written differently to deliver a more satisfying transition for the greater fandom.
In our news segment we look at the $5,000 QMx 1701-A replica, the final three convention appearances for Leonard Nimoy, Marina Sirtis bid to land a spot on Dancing with the Stars, preview Star Trek Las Vegas, learn about George Takei's induction into the California Hall of Fame, explain just what The Delphies are (listen up Enterprise fans!), find out when Trek Nation is coming to the Science Channel, get some details about TNG on Blu-ray, watch a new Five Year Mission video, hear what Roberto Orci has to say about possible changes to the Enterprise, take a peek at the new canon Enterprise 1701-F, and find the Voyager theme song closing out the shuttle era.
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159: They Even Crash Land On Dagobah
The Ready Room: A Star Trek Podcast
10/01/14 • 107 min
Precious Cargo.
As one of the Starfleet's earliest explorers, James T. Kirk gained a reputation for finding an alien love interest on every world he visited. A century earlier, in Kirk-like fashion, Trip Tucker found himself in a situation that could have easily taken place on The Original Series as he rescued a princess. It's Sleeping Beauty with a twist—and a dash of Han and Leia—packaged with a strip of jerkey and a swamp swim. "Precious Cargo" is an episode that the creators considered so bad that Brannon Braga reportedly begged Rick Berman not to air it. Is it really that terrible?
In this episode of The Ready Room we're joined by Matthew Rushing, Charlynn Schmiedt, and John Mills to discuss this story that takes inspiration and connections from not only TOS but from TNG as well. With a princess telling Trip "you're my only hope" (seriously), Archer and T'Pol playing Good Cop/Bad Cop, and the ship from Pigs In Space, there's so much fun to explore that we're left scratching our heads in light of the creators' scorn.
In our news segment we find out about the Smithsonian's Enterprise move, Orci shunning the Power Rangers to focus on Star Trek, and a look at what's coming up at Destination Star Trek London.
Hosts
Christopher Jones and Matthew Rushing
Guests
Charlynn Schmiedt and John Mills
Editor and Producer
Christopher Jones
Associate Producer
Renee Roberts
News
The Smithsonian starts its Enterprise move (3:54)
Orci shuns the Power Rangers to focus on Star Trek (8:28)
Destination Star Trek London (14:00)
Support Trek.fm on Patreon (20:25)
Sponsor: Audible (21:57)
Feature: Precious Cargo
Intro and Synopsis (24:50)
Please Don't Air This Crap! Signed, the Creators (28:22)
Why Matthew Loves Precious Cargo: A Theory (34:14)
A TOS Feel (35:59)
The Evolution of Human Naivity (41:02)
I'm King of the Swamp! (48:43)
Acting Princess (54:28)
Trip's Influence on Kaitaama (1:03:23)
Good Cop, Bad Cop (1:12:53)
A Missed Opportunity to Revisit? (1:20:59)
Final Thoughts (1:24:56)
Closing (1:33:02)
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164: I’m Anxious to See Your Tactical Array
The Ready Room: A Star Trek Podcast
11/12/14 • 101 min
Cogenitor.
When we see injustices, it's natural for us to want to change them. But when those injustices involve an alien culture, is it really fair for us to impose our human views on others? This was one of the biggest challenges for early explorers and comes into play when Trip encounters a situation that seems very wrong to him, but is perfectly normal, accepted, and in fact critical to the Vissians. Despite good intentions, his actions to right a perceived wrong have devastating consequences.
In this episode of The Ready Room, we’re joined by Daniel Proulx and Matthew Rushing to discuss “Cogenitor,” the idea of a species that requires three genders to reproduce, the reasons why the Vissians may oppress the cogenitors, the repercussions of Trip’s actions, and, of course, the sensual cheese eating habits of Malcolm Reed.
In our news segment we find out how Wesley Crusher's amazing technicolor sweater can keep you warm this winter, which senior officer post fans most want to fill, and how you can design an actual Enterprise that will orbit the Earth.
Hosts
Christopher Jones and Daniel Proulx
Guest
Matthew Rushing
Editor and Producer
Christopher Jones
Associate Producer
Renee Roberts
News
Wesley Crusher technicolor sweater now available! (2:35)
Poll: The senior officer position most fans want to hold is... (13:46)
Help Enterprise In Space design the NSS Enterprise orbiter (21:58)
Feature: Cogenitor
Intro and Synopsis (27:04)
The Birds and the Bees... and the Ants? Tri-Gendered Reproduction (32:18)
Oppression for the Greater Good? (42:43)
Cultural Differences and Self Control (1:01:43)
The Sensual Cheese Eating Habits of One Malcolm Reed (1:13:48)
Don’t Think About the Language (1:16:17)
Repercussions and Lessons Learned (1:20:14)
Final Thoughts (1:24:35)
Closing (1:28:57)
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165: Like Nothing We’ve Ever Seen Before
The Ready Room: A Star Trek Podcast
11/21/14 • 102 min
The Naked Time.
The Next Generation went out of its way to avoid connections with The Original Series, but one thing they have in common is crew members getting drunk on water. TNG fans know it as the Psi-2000 virus, but in Kirk’s day it was just good ole polywater. Thanks to highly questionable environmental suit design and procedures that would make the CDC cringe, the crew of the Enterprise fell victim to some fancy water molecules that almost killed them. Potential cause of death? Strange behavior.
In this episode of The Ready Room we’re joined by John Mills, Drew Stewart, and Norm Lao to discuss newly introduced characters acting out of character, crying Vulcans, and why there’s always room for time travel. We also explain how to deal with shrinkage and space madness, and we do it all whilst singing a rousing rendition of “I’ll Take You Home Again, Kathleen.”
In our news segment we discuss Paramount's plans for a resort in London, Kate Mulgrew's upcoming memoir Born with Teeth, and look back at 20 years of Star Trek Generations.
Hosts
Christopher Jones and John W. Mills
Guests
Drew Stewart and Norman C. Lao
Editor and Producer
Christopher Jones
Associate Producer
Renee Roberts
News
Looking back at 20 years of Star Trek Generations (00:02:44)
Paramount plans to open London resort with Star Trek (00:22:33)
Kate Mulgrew to release memoir in 2015 (00:32:08)
Feature: The Naked Time
Intro and Synopsis (00:36:10)
Initial Thoughts (00:41:41)
Vulcan’s Don’t Cry (00:46:02)
Space Madness! (00:58:15)
Dealing with Shrinkage (01:04:40)
There’s Always Room for Time Travel (01:10:08)
Final Thoughts (01:25:10)
Closing (01:30:05)
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204: Galileo’s Lizard
The Ready Room: A Star Trek Podcast
07/06/16 • 112 min
Distant Origin.
Dinosaurs may have been smarter than we think. Some of them may still be. That’s because they live in space and fly around in ships based on technology 65 million years more advanced than that of Starfleet. When that asteroid headed for Earth all those years ago, these hadrosaurs said sayonara to the planet’s mammals.
In this episode of The Ready Room, we’re joined by Zachary Fruhling and Aaron Harvey to discuss one of Voyager’s most unusual stories, “Distant Origin.” Does the science work? Does it even matter? We follow Voth scientists Gegen and Veer as they put together a galaxy-spanning puzzle made of 47 pieces. We discuss how the story parallels Galileo, Star Trek’s evolutionary arrow, the holodeck as a scientific instrument, the mating rituals of mammals, and more.
Plus, in our news segment, we debate the new name for the JJ Abrams rendition of Star Trek and take a look at the newly refurbished USS Enterprise model, now back on display at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum.
News The Kelvin Timeline (00:03:30) The Enterprise Returns to the Smithsonian (00:13:05) Sponsor: The Eaglemoss Official Star Trek Starships Collection (00:21:26)
Feature: Distant Origin Synopsis and Initial Thoughts (00:26:40) The Science (00:38:06) Leaving Home (00:44:46) An Evolutionary Direction (00:49:29) Technological Advancement (00:51:59) Galileo’s Lizard (01:00:00) The Design and Creative Elements (01:13:10) The Holodeck as a Scientific Tool (01:20:30) Final Thoughts (01:24:51) Closing (01:32:13)
Hosts C Bryan Jones and Zachary Fruhling
Guest Aaron Harvey
Production C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Renee Roberts (Associate Producer) Zachary Fruhling (Associate Producer) Sam Piassick (Associate Producer) Kay Elizabeth Janeway (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager)
183: Breaking Out with a Bad Case of Hooves
The Ready Room: A Star Trek Podcast
07/29/15 • 118 min
Bounty.
Along with the Andorians, the Tellarites are one of the most memorable races from Star Trek that got almost no love after The Original Series went off the air. Even the TOS films merely gave them blink-of-an-eye-cameo attention (in The Voyage Home and The Undiscovered Country). But never fear! As with their fellow, antennae-donning Federation-founders, Enterprise came to the rescue. Sort of. The first Tellarite the 22nd-century gave us didn’t look—nor act—much like those we met in “Journey to Babel.”
In this episode of The Ready Room, we’re joined by Larry Nemecek, Norm Lao, and Will Nguyen, to discuss our hoofed friends and the episode “Bounty.” We explore the first draft of the script, in which the bounty hunter was not Tellarite, and also delve into what it takes to make a new Star Trek series that meets fan expectations for in-universe connections, yet feels fresh at the same time.
In our news segment, we catch up with Larry post-San Diego Comic-Con to talk about the state of Star Trek fandom at conventions, preview plans for Star Trek Las Vegas, and find out what secrets Larry has stashed away in a portal labeled 47.
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Larry Nemecek
Guests
Norman C. Lao and Will Nguyen
Editor and Producer
C Bryan Jones
Executive Producers
Matthew Rushing and Norman C. Lao
Associate Producers
Renee Roberts and Zachary Fruhling
Production Manager
Richard Marquez
Content Manager
Will Nguyen
News
Larry’s San Diego Comic-Con Recap (00:01:55)
Star Trek Las Vegas + Geek Nation Tours Update (00:10:10)
Introducing Portal 47 (00:17:43)
Feature: Bounty
Intro and Synopsis (00:32:36)
Tellarite Spotting (00:35:42)
Becoming Tellarite (00:52:14)
The D Plot (01:02:25)
Making a Better Show? (01:10:56)
Missing TOS Links (01:28:17)
Final Thoughts (01:33:12)
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The Ready Room: A Star Trek Podcast currently has 234 episodes available.
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The podcast is about Enterprise, Startrek, Podcasts, Arts, Tv & Film and Performing Arts.
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The average episode length on The Ready Room: A Star Trek Podcast is 118 minutes.
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