Audio from Thursday Night Geeks

We're thrilled to welcome actor, artist, and all-around creative force Bruce Horak to the livestream! Best known to Star Trek: Strange New Worlds fans as Hemmer, the gruff but endearing Aenar engineer of the U.S.S. Enterprise, Bruce brings a unique perspective as the first legally blind actor to play a recurring character in the *Star Trek* franchise. Join us as we talk about his time on the show, his experience stepping into the Trek universe, and how he helped redefine what representation in science fiction can look like.

But Bruce's journey doesn't stop with Strange New Worlds. He's embarking on a deeply personal new mission: a documentary titled "Boldly Going", which chronicles his life as a visually impaired artist, performer, and now cultural trailblazer. We'll explore the inspiration behind this project, how fans can support it through his current Indiegogo campaign (https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/boldly-going-documentary#/), and why this story of resilience, creativity, and vision is so important in today's media landscape.

Expect laughs, insights, and maybe even a few tears as Bruce shares how his love of storytelling—and Star Trek itself—has shaped his path. We'll also dig into his stage work, his incredible portrait paintings, and what it means to truly "go boldly" as an artist who defies expectations at every turn.

And of course, it wouldn't be Thursday Night Geeks without some behind-the-scenes tidbits. Set phasers to "inspired" and don't miss this heartwarming, eye-opening episode with one of the most fascinating voices in modern Trek.

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Until next time... Live Long and COCONUT!

Legendary Prop Maker

Russell Bobbitt has been involved in prop making with some of the biggest franchises in film including Marvel and Star Trek! We had the chance to sit down with Russell recently to discuss his creative process, what makes him so passionate about creating things, and we learned a lot about behind the scenes of some of our favorite movies. You'll feel like a major insider as you listen to our conversation this week!

Follow Russel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marvelprops/

This podcast is a proud part of the Trek Geeks Podcast Network and works hard to bring you great content from all over the science fiction universe. We would love to hear your feedback, suggestions, and ideas. Take a moment to send us an email at thebigscifipodcast@gmail.com

Music heard on this podcast opening is from Mikhail Smusev of SignmaMusicArt and provided by Pixabay. Listen to more of his music at: https://pixabay.com/users/sigmamusicart-36860929/

Music heard at the end of this podcast is from Ivan Ohanezov of PumpUpTheMind and provided by Pixabay. Listen to more of his music at: https://pixabay.com/users/pumpupthemind-19969411/

Check our podcast out and learn more about the other great podcasts on the network by visiting trekgeeks.com.

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https://www.amazon.com/stores/Brian-Donahue/author/B0C3BQ93VD

Subscribe for free to Brian's Substack page where he writes original science fiction and fantasy: https://bdonahue.substack.com/

Listen to Brian's music including his new brand new compilation album "My Story" at: https://www.reverbnation.com/765591/album/330256

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Episodes 1-6

The team discusses the epic and dramatic first half of season 2 of the Disney+ series, Andor. This show continues to grow in intensity and intrigue as Andor and the leaders of the Rebellion move more and more towards an organized and official movement against the Empire. Our crew excitedly talks about what we love and what we don't love about the first half of the season, but don't worry, part two is coming soon!

This podcast is a proud part of the Trek Geeks Podcast Network and works hard to bring you great content from all over the science fiction universe. We would love to hear your feedback, suggestions, and ideas. Take a moment to send us an email at thebigscifipodcast@gmail.com

Music heard on this podcast opening is from Mikhail Smusev of SignmaMusicArt and provided by Pixabay. Listen to more of his music at: https://pixabay.com/users/sigmamusicart-36860929/

Music heard at the end of this podcast is from Ivan Ohanezov of PumpUpTheMind and provided by Pixabay. Listen to more of his music at: https://pixabay.com/users/pumpupthemind-19969411/

Check our podcast out and learn more about the other great podcasts on the network by visiting trekgeeks.com.

We've got the merch! If you want BIG Sci-Fi swag, check out this link and support us by wearing us everywhere you go! www.teepublic.com/thebigscifipodcast

Check out all of our social links in one place:
https://linktr.ee/thebigscifipodcast

Check out Cris' amazing YouTube channel for Trek content galore:
https://www.youtube.com/@yellingaboutstartrek1532

Check out Brian's new book available at Amazon for Kindle and in paperback:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Brian-Donahue/author/B0C3BQ93VD

Subscribe for free to Brian's Substack page where he writes original science fiction and fantasy: https://bdonahue.substack.com/

Listen to Brian's music including his new brand new compilation album "My Story" at: https://www.reverbnation.com/765591/album/330256

Find Adeena's books here: https://crazyrobot.myshopify.com/

Follow her on Substack here: https://beyondthedroid.substack.com