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  • Trekcast 427: The Search for Spock

    Trekcast 427: The Search for Spock
    Apr 27 2025
    He’s Back from the Dead—Spock Returns!After The Wrath of Khan, Spock rises again thanks to the power of the Genesis device. This week on Trekcast, we’re diving into Star Trek III: The Search for Spock—a pivotal chapter in the original film saga. Plus, we’ve got big news: Paramount+ has finally announced the U.S. premiere date for Strange New Worlds Season 3. Also in this episode:Quark himself, Armin Shimerman, shares who he thinks was the best actor on Deep Space NineRumors are swirling about major changes to The Doctor in the upcoming Starfleet Academy seriesAnd much more Star Trek news, analysis, and fun!Don’t miss this jam-packed episode of Trekcast: The Galaxy’s Most Unpredictable Star Trek Podcast.Premiere date for Strange New Worlds Season 3https://trekmovie.com/2025/04/17/star-trek-strange-new-worlds-season-3-to-premiere-at-tribeca-festival-in-june/Quark says who's his favorite actorhttps://screenrant.com/star-trek-armin-shimerman-best-ds9-actor-cirroc-lofton-op-ed/Major changes for the Doctor in Starfleet Academyhttps://www.newsweek.com/entertainment/tv/robert-picardo-teases-major-change-character-star-trek-starfleet-academy-2059942Univeral Fan Fest Night Merchhttps://wdwnt.com/2025/04/full-list-with-prices-star-trek-merchandise-items-from-universal-fan-fest-nights-at-universal-studios-hollywood/Star Trek III: The Search for Spock is a 1984 American science fiction film, written and produced by Harve Bennett, directed by Leonard Nimoy, and based on the television series Star Trek. It is the third film in the Star Trek franchise and is the second part of a three-film story arc that begins with Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982) and concludes with Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986). After the death of Spock (Nimoy), the crew of the USS Enterprise return to Earth. When James T. Kirk (William Shatner) learns that Spock's spirit, or katra, is held in the mind of Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy (DeForest Kelley), Kirk and company steal the decommissioned USS Enterprise to return Spock's body to his homeworld. The crew must also contend with hostile Klingons, led by Kruge (Christopher Lloyd), who are bent on stealing the secrets of the powerful terraforming device, Genesis.Trekcast: The Galaxy’s Most Unpredictable Star Trek Podcast!Welcome to Trekcast, the galaxy’s most unpredictable Star Trek podcast! We’re a fan-made show that dives into everything Star Trek, plus all things sci-fi, nerdy, and geeky—covering Star Wars, Marvel, DC Comics, Stargate, and more.But Trekcast isn’t just about warp drives and superheroes. If you love dad jokes, rescuing dogs, and even saving bears, you’ll fit right in! Expect fun, laughs, and passionate discussions as we explore the ever-expanding universe of fandom.Join us for a wild ride through the stars—subscribe to Trekcast today! Connect with us: trekcasttng@gmail.comLeave us a voicemail - (570) 661-0001‬Check out our merch store at Trekcast.comHelp support the show - ko-fi.com/trekcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/star-trek-podcast-trekcast--5651491/support.
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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • 426: Mr. Khan Visits

    426: Mr. Khan Visits
    Apr 13 2025
    Khan Returns! We're Breaking Down Star Trek II: The Wrath of KhanThis week on Trekcast, we're diving into one of the most iconic Star Trek films of all time: Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. Captain Kirk's old "friend" Khan Noonien Singh is back—but let’s just say their relationship status is... complicated. We’re reviewing the 1982 sci-fi classic and sharing our favorite moments, biggest surprises, and why this film still hits hard decades later.Also on deck:Is Strange New Worlds teasing a major character death?Wil Wheaton is rallying fans to support Star Trek: ProdigyLower Decks is getting some serious award buzzAll that and more on Trekcast—the Star Trek podcast where no discussion goes as expected.News:Strange New Character Death?https://screenrant.com/star-trek-strange-new-worlds-season-3-batel-missing-dies-op-ed/Wil Wheaton is trying to flip the script on Prodigyhttps://gamerant.com/wil-wheaton-change-perception-animated-spinoff-star-trek-prodigy/And Lower Decks is up for some major awardshttps://www.cbr.com/paramounts-star-trek-lower-decks-nominated-for-2-hugo-awards/Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan is a 1982 American science fiction film directed by Nicholas Meyer and based on the television series Star Trek. It is the second film in the Star Trek film series following Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979), and is a sequel to the television episode "Space Seed" (1967). The plot features Admiral James T. Kirk (William Shatner) and the crew of the starship USS Enterprise facing off against the genetically engineered tyrant Khan Noonien Singh (Ricardo Montalbán). When Khan escapes from a 15-year exile to exact revenge on Kirk, the crew of the Enterprise must stop him from acquiring a powerful terraforming device named Genesis. The film is the beginning of a three-film story arc that continues with the film Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984) and concludes with the film Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986).Trekcast: The Galaxy’s Most Unpredictable Star Trek Podcast!Welcome to Trekcast, the galaxy’s most unpredictable Star Trek podcast! We’re a fan-made show that dives into everything Star Trek, plus all things sci-fi, nerdy, and geeky—covering Star Wars, Marvel, DC Comics, Stargate, and more.But Trekcast isn’t just about warp drives and superheroes. If you love dad jokes, rescuing dogs, and even saving bears, you’ll fit right in! Expect fun, laughs, and passionate discussions as we explore the ever-expanding universe of fandom.Join us for a wild ride through the stars—subscribe to Trekcast today! Connect with us: trekcasttng@gmail.comLeave us a voicemail - (570) 661-0001‬Check out our merch store at Trekcast.comHelp support the show - ko-fi.com/trekcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/star-trek-podcast-trekcast--5651491/support.
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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • 425: Enterprise vs Space Cloud

    425: Enterprise vs Space Cloud
    Apr 6 2025
    Buckle up for warp speed! This week on Trekcast: The Galaxy’s Most Unpredictable Star Trek Podcast, we're diving into the film that launched the franchise onto the big screen—Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979). We’re breaking down this iconic classic and spilling some of the behind-the-scenes drama that shaped it.In movie news, Paramount just revealed its upcoming film slate at CinemaCon—we’ll tell you what’s on the horizon and what curiously didn’t make the list.Plus, we’ve got a fresh new preview for Season 3 of Strange New Worlds, and for all you collectors out there—new Star Trek toys are boldly coming your way.All that and more, right here on Trekcast—where no Star Trek discussion goes as expected.News:Paramount at CinemaConhttps://discussingfilm.net/2025/04/03/cinemacon-2025-paramount-updates/Strange New Worlds returns this summerhttps://www.theverge.com/star-trek/642545/star-trek-strange-new-worlds-season-3-trailerMore Star Trek toys from Nacellehttps://gizmodo.com/more-of-nacelles-excellent-star-trek-toys-are-coming-and-we-need-them-all-2000578751Star Trek: The Motion Picture is a 1979 American science fiction film directed by Robert Wise. The Motion Picture is based on and stars the cast of the 1966–1969 television series Star Trek created by Gene Roddenberry, who serves as producer. In the film, set in the 2270s, a mysterious and powerful alien cloud known as V'Ger approaches Earth, destroying everything in its path. Admiral James T. Kirk (William Shatner) assumes command of the recently refitted Starship Enterprise to lead it on a mission to determine V'Ger's origins and save the planet.Trekcast: The Galaxy’s Most Unpredictable Star Trek Podcast!Welcome to Trekcast, the galaxy’s most unpredictable Star Trek podcast! We’re a fan-made show that dives into everything Star Trek, plus all things sci-fi, nerdy, and geeky—covering Star Wars, Marvel, DC Comics, Stargate, and more.But Trekcast isn’t just about warp drives and superheroes. If you love dad jokes, rescuing dogs, and even saving bears, you’ll fit right in! Expect fun, laughs, and passionate discussions as we explore the ever-expanding universe of fandom.Join us for a wild ride through the stars—subscribe to Trekcast today! Connect with us: trekcasttng@gmail.comLeave us a voicemail - (570) 661-0001‬Check out our merch store at Trekcast.comHelp support the show - ko-fi.com/trekcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/star-trek-podcast-trekcast--5651491/support.
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Trekcast 424: No Sleep Till Federation Space

    Trekcast 424: No Sleep Till Federation Space
    Mar 30 2025
    Rev up for warp speed and rock out to the Beastie Boys—it's time for Star Trek Beyond! We’re closing out our journey through the Kelvin timeline with a deep dive into the 2016 film. Does it deserve a sequel? Let’s discuss!Meanwhile, Marvel just dropped a huge Avengers announcement, and guess what? Some of Starfleet’s finest are joining the fray! Paul Giamatti teases his villainous turn in Star Trek, and the upcoming Starfleet Academy series gets an unexpected comparison. All this and more on Trekcast—your ultimate Star Trek podcast! News:It's Doomsday for some Star Trek actorshttps://trekmovie.com/2025/03/26/star-treks-patrick-stewart-and-rebecca-romijn-to-appear-in-avengers-doomsday/The Best Rhino is ready to be a Villainhttps://collider.com/star-trek-starfleet-academy-paul-giamatti-character-villain-details/Starfleet Academy is like Buffy?https://www.newsweek.com/entertainment/tv/star-trek-starfleet-academy-compared-buffy-vampire-slayer-2050088Star Trek Beyond is a 2016 American science fiction action film directed by Justin Lin, written by Simon Pegg and Doug Jung. It is the 13th film in the Star Trek franchise and the third installment in the reboot series, following Star Trek (2009) and Star Trek Into Darkness (2013). Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto reprise their respective roles as Captain James T. Kirk and Commander Spock, with Pegg, Karl Urban, Zoe Saldaña, John Cho, and Anton Yelchin reprising their roles from the previous films. Idris Elba, Sofia Boutella, Joe Taslim, and Lydia Wilson also appear.Principal photography began in Vancouver on June 25, 2015. Two weeks after its Sydney premiere, it was released in the United States on July 22, 2016, by Paramount Pictures.[3] The film is dedicated to the memory of Anton Yelchin, as well as to actor Leonard Nimoy, who died during pre-production.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/star-trek-podcast-trekcast--5651491/support.
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Trekcast 423: The Khan Strikes back

    Trekcast 423: The Khan Strikes back
    Mar 23 2025
    This is Trekcast of the USS Enterprise. A shuttle of highly trained officers is on its way to your location. If you do not surrender to them immediately, I will unleash the entire payload of advanced long-range torpedoes currently locked onto your location. You have two minutes to confirm your compliance. Refusal to do so will result in your obliteration. And If you test me, you will fail.Khan you believe it? We’re back with another Kelvin Timeline movie review! This time, we’re diving into 2013’s Star Trek Into Darkness—how does it hold up against modern Trek?Plus, Jonathan Frakes (a.k.a. Riker) says Starfleet Academy is for the hardcore fans—what does that mean for the future of Trek?March Madness isn’t just for basketball! Paramount+ has an incredible deal for students—don’t miss out.And in a real-world twist, a judge actually cited Star Trek’s Data in an artificial intelligence case—what does this mean for AI ethics?Tune in for all this and more on the latest episode of Trekcast!All that and more on Trekcast, your ultimate Star Trek podcast!News:Riker says Starfleet Academy is for the Hardcore Fanshttps://www.newsweek.com/entertainment/tv/jonathan-frakes-says-new-star-trek-series-hardcore-fans-2047185Judge Brings up Data in AI casehttps://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/03/judge-disses-star-trek-icon-datas-poetry-while-ruling-ai-cant-author-works/Students Get Paramount Plus half offhttps://www.polygon.com/good-deals/544720/paramount-plus-subscription-deal-studentsSTAR TREK INTO DARKNESSAfter the crew of the Enterprise find an unstoppable force of terror from within their own organization, Captain Kirk leads a manhunt to a war-zone world to capture a one-man weapon of mass destruction.Star Trek Into Darkness is a 2013 American science fiction action film directed by J. J. Abrams and written by Roberto Orci, Alex Kurtzman, and Damon Lindelof.[4] It is the 12th installment in the Star Trek franchise and the sequel to the 2009 film Star Trek, as the second in a rebooted film series. It features Chris Pine reprising his role as Captain James T. Kirk, with Zachary Quinto, Simon Pegg, Karl Urban, Zoe Saldaña, John Cho, Anton Yelchin, Bruce Greenwood, and Leonard Nimoy reprising their roles from the previous film. Benedict Cumberbatch, Alice Eve, and Peter Weller are also in the film's principal cast. It was Nimoy's last film appearance before his death in 2015. Set in the 23rd century, the film follows Kirk and the crew of Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/star-trek-podcast-trekcast--5651491/support.
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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • Trekcast 422: Star Trek Now with Daddy Issues

    Trekcast 422: Star Trek Now with Daddy Issues
    Mar 16 2025
    Your father was a Starship captain for 12 minutes. Can you do better? This week on Trekcast, we’re kicking off a brand-new review series! Over the next three episodes, we’ll dive into the Kelvin Timeline—J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek reboot.First up: the 2009 Star Trek film. Does it still hold up? How does it compare to modern Trek? We’ve got the breakdown.In the news: Skydance vs. Paramount – The studio battle is heating up, and Skydance might need a lawyer as good as Daredevil.Anson Mount made Kevin Feige cry – What happened behind the scenes? Get ready for six inches of Captain Archer – Trek collectibles just got interesting.All that and more on Trekcast, your ultimate Star Trek podcast!News:Skydance Going to Court over Paramount Dealhttps://news.bloomberglaw.com/esg/paramount-deal-case-off-fast-track-over-project-rise-allegationsAnson Mount made Kevin Feige Cryhttps://www.slashfilm.com/1809293/marvel-kevin-feige-crying-star-trek-gift/Nacelle Star Trek Figures are up for pre salehttps://www.startrek.com/news/nacelle-star-trek-action-figures-wave-oneStar Trek 2009Star Trek is a 2009 American science fiction action film directed by J. J. Abrams and written by Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman. It is the 11th film in the Star Trek franchise, and is also a reboot that features the main characters of the original Star Trek television series portrayed by a new cast, as the first in the rebooted film series. The film follows James T. Kirk (Chris Pine) and Spock (Zachary Quinto) aboard the USS Enterprise as they combat Nero (Eric Bana), a Romulan from their future who threatens the United Federation of Planets. The story takes place in an alternate reality that features both an alternate birth location for James T. Kirk and further alterations in history stemming from the time travel of both Nero and the original series Spock (Leonard Nimoy).[4][5] The alternate reality was created in an attempt to free the film and the franchise from established continuity constraints while simultaneously preserving original story elements.Trekcast: The Galaxy’s Most Unpredictable Star Trek Podcast! Welcome to Trekcast, the galaxy’s most unpredictable Star Trek podcast! We’re a fan-made show that dive into everything Star Trek, plus all things sci-fi, nerdy, and geeky—covering Star Wars, Marvel, DCBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/star-trek-podcast-trekcast--5651491/support.
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Trekcast 421: A Status Report on the Health of Star Trek

    Trekcast 421: A Status Report on the Health of Star Trek
    Mar 2 2025
    The Future of Star Trek: What's Next for the Franchise?Star Trek has had its fair share of highs and lows, but the past year has been especially turbulent. In 2023, we saw the cancellation of Prodigy, Discovery, and Lower Decks, leaving fans wondering about the future of the franchise. While Starfleet Academy is on the horizon, many Trekkies are still campaigning for Star Trek: Legacy.Meanwhile, a new Star Trek movie remains stuck in development limbo, and to top it all off, Paramount is exploring a potential merger with Skydance.So, what does all of this mean for the Star Trek universe? How are fans reacting to these major shake-ups?To dive into this topic, we’ve enlisted the help of some fantastic Star Trek podcasters—The Pod-Wraiths and It’s Got Star Trek Podcast.Together, we'll break down the state of the franchise, explore what the future might hold, and share insights from a fan survey on how the community is feeling.All that and more, right here on Trekcast!News:Roberto Orci passeshttps://deadline.com/2025/02/roberto-orci-dead-star-trek-transformers-writer-producer-1236301807/Khan you believe it, they cast a new Khanhttps://treknews.net/2025/02/28/star-trek-khan-coming-2025-naveen-andrews/Shatner talks about why the let them kill Kirkhttps://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/star-trek-william-shatner-age-paramount-b2707174.htmlAdditional info:CBS All Access numbers before Paramount Plus - 3 years after Discovery, nearly 30 million subscribers in 2021https://www.theverge.com/2021/2/24/22299240/cbs-all-access-subscriber-numbers-paramount-plus-showtimeOne year after Paramount Plus - 36 million subscribers, 2021https://www.thewrap.com/paramount-plus-subscribers-showtime-viacomcbs-36-million-q1-2021/Walmart and Paramount partner 2022https://www.cnbc.com/2022/08/15/walmart-strikes-streaming-deal-with-paramount.htmlParamount Plus numbers source:https://www.statista.com/statistics/1211543/paramount-plus-subscribers-worldwide/Guest Links:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pod-wraiths-a-star-trek-deep-space-nine-podcast/id1559635508https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-got-star-trek/id1489620055Trekcast: The Galaxy’s Most Unpredictable Star Trek Podcast!Welcome to Trekcast, the galaxy’s most unpredictable Star Trek podcast! We’re a fan-made show that dives into everything Star Trek, plus all things sci-fi, nerdy, and geeky—covering Star Wars, Marvel, DC Comics, Stargate, and more.But Trekcast isn’t just about warp drives and superheroes. If you love dad jokes, rescuing dogs, and even saving bears, you’ll fit right in! Expect fun, laughs, and passionate discussions as we explore the ever-expanding universe of fandom.Join us for a wild ride through the stars—subscribe to Trekcast today!Connect with us: trekcasttng@gmail.comLeave us a voicemail - (570) 661-0001‬Check out our merch store at Trekcast.comHelp support the show - ko-fi.com/trekcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/star-trek-podcast-trekcast--5651491/support.TV Drama Version 2 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Trekcast 420: The Forgotten Section 31 Movie

    Trekcast 420: The Forgotten Section 31 Movie
    Feb 23 2025
    This week we are looking at the forgotten Section 31 film, Star Trek Renegades. This 2015 fan film was directed by Tuvok himself, Tim Russ. But was it good? We'll give you our review.

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Trek:_Renegades

    Thousands of voices cry out on the internet as James Gunn and Zack Synder break the internet together.

    Can't get enough of Section 31, don't worry more is coming.

    And you won't believe who's showing up in the Toxic Avenger.

    All that and more on Trekcast.

    News:

    Zack Snyder and James Gunn break the internet
    https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/james-gunn-totally-met-zack-204157836.html

    Section 31 Comic Book
    https://aiptcomics.com/2025/02/21/idw-preview-star-trek-section-31-1/

    Toxic Avenger Crossover with Jesus
    https://www.ign.com/articles/the-toxic-avenger-ahoy-comics-crossover-jesus-christ?utm_source=fark&utm_medium=website&utm_content=link&ICID=ref_fark



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    TV Drama Version 2 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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