Best Gates McFadden Podcasts (2025)

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744. TREKSPERTS LIVE! w/ BRENT SPINER & GATES MCFADDEN 49:00

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THIS VOYAGE, the Treksperts, DAREN DOCHTERMAN (associate producer, Star Trek: The Motion Picture) is joined by Trek legends BRENT SPINER & GATES MCFADDEN for a live episode from Galaxycon Raleigh as they take the stage to talk all things Trek... and beyond. DON'T MISS THE TREKSPERTS STAGE at #STLV25 THIS AUGUST 6 - 10th at the RIO HOTEL & SUITES. F…

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BONUS: Shuttle to Kenfori Review - Don't say the "Z" word! 11:56

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Communications Open What mission is our captain and doctor on? and how does Batel and Ortegas fit into it all? Let's find out! NOTE: These episodes are off a LIVE broadcast that you can see at my YT channel @CrusherConvo. You can also find me on Instagram, Threads, BlueSky and TikTok! I am not affiliated with Gates McFadden or her team. This is a f…

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BONUS: Wedding Bell Blues Review - He's baaaaack!!! 10:10

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Communications Open Is there a wedding in sight for our two favorite captains? Or does Nurse Chapel have some bad news to tell Spock? And who is this mystery man? And what amazing surprise came at the end?! NOTE: These episodes are off a LIVE broadcast that you can see at my YT channel @CrusherConvo. You can also find me on Instagram, Threads, Blue…

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BONUS: Hegemony Part II Review - Gorn vs The Enterprise! 7:55

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Communications Open After almost two years of waiting, we finally learn the fate of our Enterprise Crew, as they try to escape their most dangerous enemy! Will Batel survive? Is Pelia being too hard on Scotty? Where is the Away Team?! NOTE: These episodes are off a LIVE broadcast that you can see at my YT channel @CrusherConvo. You can also find me…

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743. (STRANGE NEW) WORLDS APART w/ GABRIELLE STANTON, KAY REINDL & ZAZIE SALES 1:03:27

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THIS VOYAGE, the Treksperts, MARK A. ALTMAN (author, The Fifty Year Mission, writer/producer, Pandora, Agent X, The Librarians, writer/producer Free Enterprise), DAREN DOCHTERMAN (associate producer, Star Trek: The Motion Picture) and ASHLEY E. MILLER (showrunner; DOTA: Dragon's Blood, writer, X-Men: First Class, Thor) are joined by showrunners GAB…

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313D78. Munster Mash w/ BUTCH PATRICK (A DECK 78 PODCAST) 48:26

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THIS VOYAGE, the Decksperts MARK A. ALTMAN (author, The Fifty Year Mission, writer/producer, Pandora, Agent X, The Librarians, writer/producer Free Enterprise), DAREN DOCHTERMAN (associate producer, Star Trek: The Motion Picture), ASHLEY E. MILLER (showrunner; DOTA: Dragon's Blood, writer, X-Men: First Class, Thor) are joined by BUTCH PATRICK to ta…

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742. TREKSPERTS LIVE! w/ ARMIN SHIMERMAN, NANA VISITOR & TERRY FARRELL 47:38

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THIS VOYAGE, join us for TREKSPERTS LIVE as the Treksperts, MARK A. ALTMAN (author, The Fifty Year Mission, writer/producer, Pandora, Agent X, The Librarians, writer/producer Free Enterprise), DAREN DOCHTERMAN (associate producer, Star Trek: The Motion Picture) and ASHLEY E. MILLER (showrunner; DOTA: Dragon's Blood, writer, X-Men: First Class, Thor…

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Ep: 065 The Deadliest Games of Star Trek 47:34

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Communications Open Join me as I dive into the most deadly game episodes of Star Trek and see who survived and who didn't! NOTE: These episodes are off a LIVE broadcast that you can see at my YT channel @CrusherConvo. You can also find me on Instagram, Threads, BlueSky and TikTok! I am not affiliated with Gates McFadden or her team. This is a fanba…

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312D78. Barry Bostwick (A DECK 78 PODCAST) 54:48

20d ago54:48

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THIS VOYAGE, the Decksperts MARK A. ALTMAN (author, The Fifty Year Mission, writer/producer, Pandora, Agent X, The Librarians, writer/producer Free Enterprise), DAREN DOCHTERMAN (associate producer, Star Trek: The Motion Picture), ASHLEY E. MILLER (showrunner; DOTA: Dragon's Blood, writer, X-Men: First Class, Thor) are joined by the legendary BARRY…

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I HAVEN'T HAD ENOUGH OF YOU: DEFENDING TREK 3 w/ KEVIN FEIGE, STEVE ASBELL & TERRY MATALAS 1:58:55

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THIS VOYAGE, the Treksperts, MARK A. ALTMAN (author, The Fifty Year Mission, writer/producer, Pandora, Agent X, The Librarians, writer/producer Free Enterprise), DAREN DOCHTERMAN (associate producer, Star Trek: The Motion Picture) and ASHLEY E. MILLER (showrunner; DOTA: Dragon's Blood, writer, X-Men: First Class, Thor) bring you a SPECIAL ENCORE PR…

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Ep: 064 "Behind the Chakram" - Conversation with Steven L. Sears 43:31

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Communications Open I crossed the steams between fantasy and sci-fi, as I got the amazing opportunity to sit down with Writer/Producer/Actor, Steven L. Sears. From his work on Xena to his love of Star Trek, there is so much to unpack that you will not be disappointed! NOTE: These episodes are off a LIVE broadcast that you can see at my YT channel @…

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741. BY ANY OTHER NAMES: TREK TITLES REFRAMED 1:09:21

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THIS VOYAGE, the Treksperts, MARK A. ALTMAN (author, The Fifty Year Mission, writer/producer, Pandora, Agent X, The Librarians, writer/producer Free Enterprise), DAREN DOCHTERMAN (associate producer, Star Trek: The Motion Picture) and ASHLEY E. MILLER (showrunner; DOTA: Dragon's Blood, writer, X-Men: First Class, Thor) speculate on what Star Trek: …

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Ep: 063 The Sons of Picard: TNG's Bloodlines VS Season 3 of Picard 47:22

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Communications Open Did you know that 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' introduced us to the idea of Picard having a son way back in Season 7, but it wasn't until 'Picard' Season 3 that we finally explored that storyline in depth? My guest, Wes from Twin Cities Trekkies, and I take a deep look into the similarities of Jason and Jack. NOTE: These epi…

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740. BACK IN THE NEXUS w/ DAVID CARSON, RONALD D. MOORE & BRANNON BRAGA 1:23:02

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THIS VOYAGE, the Treksperts, MARK A. ALTMAN (author, The Fifty Year Mission, writer/producer, Pandora, Agent X, The Librarians, writer/producer Free Enterprise), DAREN DOCHTERMAN (associate producer, Star Trek: The Motion Picture) and ASHLEY E. MILLER (showrunner; DOTA: Dragon's Blood, writer, X-Men: First Class, Thor) are joined by SCOTT MANTZ as …

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"Star Trek Toys: Articulating The Final Frontier" Panel from Trek Long Island 2025 55:21

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If you like Star Trek toys and merchandise, this is the panel for you! Matthew Kaplowitz from Trek Untold was joined by Andrea Levine (from Nerd News Today and Insert Geek Here) and Jonathan Alexandratos to talk Trek toy history during Trek Long Island 2025. We brought in some rare items, including the first ever McDonald's Happy Meal tie-in (which…

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739. BEST TREK VIDEO GAMES EVER! (LIVE FROM STLV24) w/ MAT BRADLEY-TSCHIRGI & DAN MARTIN 58:33

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THIS VOYAGE, the Treksperts, MARK A. ALTMAN (author, The Fifty Year Mission, writer/producer, Pandora, Agent X, The Librarians, writer/producer Free Enterprise), DAREN DOCHTERMAN (associate producer, Star Trek: The Motion Picture) and ASHLEY E. MILLER (showrunner; DOTA: Dragon's Blood, writer, X-Men: First Class, Thor) are joined LIVE AT TREK TO VE…

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333. WE SHALL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU, ANGELIQUE PETTYJOHN w/ JOHN L. FLYNN 1:31:20

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THIS VOYAGE, the Treksperts, MARK A. ALTMAN (writer/producer, Pandora, The Librarians, Castle) and DAREN DOCHERMAN (visual effects supervisor, Star Trek: The Motion Picture - Director's Edition) are joined by author JOHN L. FLYNN to discuss the life and tragic death of the legendary Angelique Pettyjohn (Shauna from "Gamesters of Triskelion"). John …

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Phil & Iona Morris: Star Trek's Most Inspiring Siblings Spread the Love 1:00:04

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During Trek Long Island 2025, Matthew spent time on stage with two of his favorite performers (and former guests of this podcast), Phil and Iona Morris. This brother and sister duo hit the stage for one of the most inspiring panels to ever happen at a Star Trek convention. By the time you finish this life-affirming episode, you'll be ready to do an…

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311D78. Greg Nicotero (A DECK 78 PODCAST) 1:03:00

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THIS VOYAGE, the Decksperts MARK A. ALTMAN (author, The Fifty Year Mission, writer/producer, Pandora, Agent X, The Librarians, writer/producer Free Enterprise), DAREN DOCHTERMAN (associate producer, Star Trek: The Motion Picture), ASHLEY E. MILLER (showrunner; DOTA: Dragon's Blood, writer, X-Men: First Class, Thor) and STEVEN MELCHING (The Clone Wa…

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Ep: 062 Star Trek Prodigy's "Kobayashi" 55:11

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Communications Open There is no winning in this scenario as I discuss the episode that brought back Beverly Crusher, with special guest and comic book artist, Vernon Smith! NOTE: These episodes are off a LIVE broadcast that you can see at my YT channel @CrusherConvo. You can also find me on Instagram, Threads, BlueSky and TikTok! I am not affiliate…

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738. IT ISN'T EASY BEING GREEN w/ LOU FERRIGNO 1:17:31

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THIS VOYAGE, the Treksperts, MARK A. ALTMAN (author, The Fifty Year Mission, writer/producer, Pandora, Agent X, The Librarians, writer/producer Free Enterprise), DAREN DOCHTERMAN (associate producer, Star Trek: The Motion Picture) and ASHLEY E. MILLER (showrunner; DOTA: Dragon's Blood, writer, X-Men: First Class, Thor) are joined by The Incredible …

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Terry Farrell & Andrew Robinson Return to DS9 54:07

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In the first of several episodes from Trek Long Island 2025, Matthew moderates a panel with DS9 royalty. Terry Farrell (Jadzia Dax) and Andrew Robinson (Garak) hit the stage to chat with this lucky podcast host about their DS9 action figures, Andrew's famous book "A Stitch in Time," Terry's appearance in "Transgender Tapestry" magazine in 1997, and…

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Ep: 061 The Life and Death of Jack Crusher 51:45

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Communications Open We honor the patriarch of the Crusher Family, as Bryan from Trek Marry Kill Podcast, and I deep dive into the best and worst of Jack Crusher's story. NOTE: These episodes are off a LIVE broadcast that you can see at my YT channel @CrusherConvo. You can also find me on Instagram, Threads, BlueSky and TikTok! I am not affiliated w…

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737. WHERE IS STAR TREK'S ANDOR? (LIVE AT GALAXYCON) 1:02:36

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THIS VOYAGE, the Treksperts, MARK A. ALTMAN (author, The Fifty Year Mission, writer/producer, Pandora, Agent X, The Librarians, writer/producer Free Enterprise), DAREN DOCHTERMAN (associate producer, Star Trek: The Motion Picture) and ASHLEY E. MILLER (showrunner; DOTA: Dragon's Blood, writer, X-Men: First Class, Thor) bring you a live convention p…

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241. VOYAGER 25th ANNIVERSARY PARTY w/ BRYAN FULLER 1:02:02

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THIS VOYAGE, the Treksperts are joined by the brilliant and outspoken BRYAN FULLER as he discusses his time on STAR TREK: VOYAGER as we look back at the 25th anniversary of this polarizing STAR TREK series. Hear what it was like from the legendary showrunner and creator who was there as he shares never-before-heard stories about making the show. Th…

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129. A STAR BEYOND TIME - THE MUSIC OF STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE w/ JEFF BOND 1:06:35

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Our year-long STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE 40th anniversary celebration continues with a look at one of the greatest film scores of all-time. The Treksperts are joined by film music scholars JEFF BOND (author, The Music of Star Trek) and LUKAS KENDALL (founder, Film Music Monthly) as they talk about Jerry Goldsmith's legendary, Academy Award losin…

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Ep: 060 "Breaking the High Ground" - Conversation with Melinda Snodgrass 58:49

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Communications Open One of my favorite TNG writers, the incomparable Melinda Snodgrass, sat down with me to discuss her career and her love of Sci-Fi. NOTE: These episodes are off a LIVE broadcast that you can see at my YT channel @CrusherConvo. You can also find me on Instagram, Threads, BlueSky and TikTok! I am not affiliated with Gates McFadden …

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737. PETER DAVID REMEMBERED w/ MIKE BRODER & ROBERT MEYER BURNETT 1:10:04

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THIS VOYAGE, the Treksperts, MARK A. ALTMAN (author, The Fifty Year Mission, writer/producer, Pandora, Agent X, The Librarians, writer/producer Free Enterprise), DAREN DOCHTERMAN (associate producer, Star Trek: The Motion Picture) and ASHLEY E. MILLER (showrunner; DOTA: Dragon's Blood, writer, X-Men: First Class, Thor) pay tribute to the late PETER…

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311D78. Land of the Lost w/ SID KROFFT (A DECK 78 PODCAST) 1:08:41

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THIS VOYAGE, the Decksperts MARK A. ALTMAN (author, The Fifty Year Mission, writer/producer, Pandora, Agent X, The Librarians, writer/producer Free Enterprise), DAREN DOCHTERMAN (associate producer, Star Trek: The Motion Picture), ASHLEY E. MILLER (showrunner; DOTA: Dragon's Blood, writer, X-Men: First Class, Thor) and STEVEN MELCHING (The Clone Wa…

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736. TUNE UP: MUSIC OF TREK w/ JEFF BOND, JAY CHATTAWAY, JEFF RUSSO & NAMI MELUMAD 59:23

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THIS VOYAGE, the Treksperts, MARK A. ALTMAN (author, The Fifty Year Mission, writer/producer, Pandora, Agent X, The Librarians, writer/producer Free Enterprise), DAREN DOCHTERMAN (associate producer, Star Trek: The Motion Picture) and ASHLEY E. MILLER (showrunner; DOTA: Dragon's Blood, writer, X-Men: First Class, Thor) turn the baton over to "The M…

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Ep: 059 WWBD: Star Trek: Enterprise's "The Breach" 48:59

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Communications Open In this "What would Beverly Do?" episode, I sit down with Jay to discuss ENT's "The Breach" where Phlox's moral compass is put to the ultimate test! NOTE: These episodes are off a LIVE broadcast that you can see at my YT channel @CrusherConvo. You can also find me on Instagram, Threads, BlueSky and TikTok! I am not affiliated wi…

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736. PASS THE TRANYA w/ CLINT HOWARD 1:02:19

3M ago1:02:19

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THIS VOYAGE, the Treksperts, MARK A. ALTMAN (author, The Fifty Year Mission, writer/producer, Pandora, Agent X, The Librarians, writer/producer Free Enterprise), DAREN DOCHTERMAN (associate producer, Star Trek: The Motion Picture) and ASHLEY E. MILLER (showrunner; DOTA: Dragon's Blood, writer, X-Men: First Class, Thor) beam down to Nightmare Weeken…

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310D78. The Running Dead w/ DENISE CROSBY (A DECK 78 PODCAST) 50:13

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THIS VOYAGE, the Decksperts MARK A. ALTMAN (author, The Fifty Year Mission, writer/producer, Pandora, Agent X, The Librarians, writer/producer Free Enterprise), DAREN DOCHTERMAN (associate producer, Star Trek: The Motion Picture), ASHLEY E. MILLER (showrunner; DOTA: Dragon's Blood, writer, X-Men: First Class, Thor) and STEVEN MELCHING (The Clone Wa…

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Ep: 058 "These are the Voyages" - Conversation with The Beverly Crushers Band 48:15

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Communications Open I had a deep conversation with Rob, from the Beverly Crushers Band. We talk about the philosophy of Star Trek, his music and what Trek means to him! So tune those instruments and jam with us! NOTE: These episodes are off a LIVE broadcast that you can see at my YT channel @CrusherConvo. You can also find me on Instagram, Threads,…

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735. FIGHTING FOR THE USERS w/ BRUCE BOXLEITNER (LIVE FROM GALAXYCON) 1:06:03

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THIS VOYAGE, the Treksperts, MARK A. ALTMAN (author, The Fifty Year Mission, writer/producer, Pandora, Agent X, The Librarians, writer/producer Free Enterprise), DAREN DOCHTERMAN (associate producer, Star Trek: The Motion Picture) and ASHLEY E. MILLER (showrunner; DOTA: Dragon's Blood, writer, X-Men: First Class, Thor) return to Galaxycon Richmond …

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Ep: 057 "Take me out to the Holosuite" [Jackie Robinson Tribute] 1:14:38

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Communications Open Grab some Cracker Jack during that 7th inning stretch, as Joe Dove from Captains Quadrant joins me in discussing DS9's Take me out to the Holosuite, and also pay tribute to my favorite baseball player, Jackie Robinson! Will we bat a 1000 or hit a Grand Slam? Join us and find out! NOTE: These episodes are off a LIVE broadcast tha…

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734. CAMERON FRYE FEST w/ ALAN RUCK 1:22:27

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THIS VOYAGE, the Treksperts, MARK A. ALTMAN (author, The Fifty Year Mission, writer/producer, Pandora, Agent X, The Librarians, writer/producer Free Enterprise), DAREN DOCHTERMAN (associate producer, Star Trek: The Motion Picture) and ASHLEY E. MILLER (showrunner; DOTA: Dragon's Blood, writer, X-Men: First Class, Thor) return to Galaxycon Richmond …

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309D78. Make A Wish w/ ROBERT KURTZMAN & ANDREW DIVOFF (A DECK 78 PODCAST) 54:25

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THIS VOYAGE, the Decksperts MARK A. ALTMAN (author, The Fifty Year Mission, writer/producer, Pandora, Agent X, The Librarians, writer/producer Free Enterprise), DAREN DOCHTERMAN (associate producer, Star Trek: The Motion Picture), ASHLEY E. MILLER (showrunner; DOTA: Dragon's Blood, writer, X-Men: First Class, Thor) and STEVEN MELCHING (The Clone Wa…

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733. SHIELDS UP w/ JONATHAN FRAKES (LIVE FROM GALAXYCON) 1:29:45

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THIS VOYAGE, the Treksperts, MARK A. ALTMAN (author, The Fifty Year Mission, writer/producer, Pandora, Agent X, The Librarians, writer/producer Free Enterprise), DAREN DOCHTERMAN (associate producer, Star Trek: The Motion Picture) and ASHLEY E. MILLER (showrunner; DOTA: Dragon's Blood, writer, X-Men: First Class, Thor) return to Galaxycon Richmond …

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BONUS: Trek against Pancreatic Cancer with Kitty Swink and Armin Shimerman 49:55

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Communications Open It's that time of year again! I sat down with Kitty Swink and Armin Shimerman to discuss this year's PurpleStride and why this year is oh so important! NOTE: These episodes are off a LIVE broadcast that you can see at my YT channel @CrusherConvo. You can also find me on Instagram, Threads, BlueSky and TikTok! I am not affiliated…

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732. KHAN: WE'RE LAUGHING AT THE SUPERIOR INTELLECT w/ MICHAEL SUSSMAN 1:16:41

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THIS VOYAGE, the Treksperts, MARK A. ALTMAN (author, The Fifty Year Mission, writer/producer, Pandora, Agent X, The Librarians, writer/producer Free Enterprise), DAREN DOCHTERMAN (associate producer, Star Trek: The Motion Picture) and ASHLEY E. MILLER (showrunner; DOTA: Dragon's Blood, writer, X-Men: First Class, Thor) return to STLV 2024 to talk a…

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308D78. Believe It Or Not w/ WILLIAM KATT (A DECK 78 PODCAST) 46:26

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THIS VOYAGE, the Decksperts MARK A. ALTMAN (author, The Fifty Year Mission, writer/producer, Pandora, Agent X, The Librarians, writer/producer Free Enterprise), DAREN DOCHTERMAN (associate producer, Star Trek: The Motion Picture), ASHLEY E. MILLER (showrunner; DOTA: Dragon's Blood, writer, X-Men: First Class, Thor) and STEVEN MELCHING (The Clone Wa…

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Carey Foster Dances From Earth to Orion 1:12:33

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Carey Foster appeared in the original TOS pilot, "The Cage," with Jeffrey Hunter as a character who ended up not making the final cut. However, she returned as a Starfleet officer clad in blue in the background of many episodes during the first season of the show. Foster's time in Star Trek was the next step in her relationship with Gene Roddenberr…

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Ep: 056 "Where no one has gone before" - Conversation with Brian Volk-Weiss 39:03

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Communications Open I sat down with Brian Volk-Weiss from Nacelle Company to discuss his upcoming toy line and what Star Trek means to him! NOTE: These episodes are off a LIVE broadcast that you can see at my YT channel @CrusherConvo. You can also find me on Instagram, Threads, BlueSky and TikTok! I am not affiliated with Gates McFadden or her team…

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731. GENE RODDENBERRY'S OTHER GALACTIC FUNK w/ JAY FIRESTONE, ROBERT HEWITT WOLFE, GABRIELLE STANTON, DERIC HUGHES & LISA KLINK 1:09:34

4M ago1:09:34

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THIS VOYAGE, the Treksperts, MARK A. ALTMAN (author, The Fifty Year Mission, writer/producer, Pandora, Agent X, The Librarians, writer/producer Free Enterprise), DAREN DOCHTERMAN (associate producer, Star Trek: The Motion Picture) and ASHLEY E. MILLER (showrunner; DOTA: Dragon's Blood, writer, X-Men: First Class, Thor) return to STLV 2024 to talk a…

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Ep: 055 The Greenshirt Journey with Cameron Harrison 48:52

4M ago48:52

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Communications Open I have the amazing Cameron Harrison as we discuss his trek through the next generation over the last 7 years and what his thoughts on this journey now that he has finished! Check out his podcast Greenshirt: A Newbie's Trek through the Next Generation, on where you find your podcasts! Quick Note: John Billingsley could not make F…