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15/09/2019Literary Treks: A Star Trek Books and Comics Podcast

281: The Next Evolutionary Step of the Borg

Before Dishonor. The Enterprise has fought a costly battle with the Borg. Now, the massive cube they faced seems to be dormant, and Starfleet sends a team led by Admiral Kathryn Janeway to investigate. However, the Borg ship comes alive without warning and captures the admiral, using her to lead a direct attack on the heart of the Federation. Now, it's up to the crew of the Enterprise, along with Spock and Seven of Nine, to counter the renewed Borg threat. In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Bruce Gibson and Dan Gunther discuss Before Dishonor by Peter David. We talk about the newly-evolved Borg, Seven of Nine's role in the story, Ambassador Spock, unexpected actions taken by Picard's crew, the Doomsday Machine, Admiral Janeway's fate, and wrap up with our final thoughts and ratings. At the top of the show, we review Star Trek: Year Five #5 from IDW and respond to listener feedback from The Babel Conference for Literary Treks 279: The Young, Rash, Impetuous Russian. News Star Trek: Year Five #5 Review (00:03:26) Listener Feedback (00:18:05) Feature: Before Dishonor The Borg Again (00:24:16) Feels Like a Comic Book (00:33:01) Seven of Nine and Vargo (00:36:30) Picard is Doomed! (00:41:49) Spock Boards the Enterprise (00:46:49) Mutiny (00:53:27) The Doomsday Machine (01:01:11) The Battle (01:03:56) Death Becomes Her (01:08:54) Some Interesting Notes (01:14:15) Ratings (01:19:04) Final Thoughts (01:26:20) Hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson Production Bruce Gibson (Editor and Producer) Dan Gunther (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Jeffery Harlan (Associate Producer)

# Admiral JanewayA central figure whose capture by the Borg initiates the crisis the crew must face.

# Starfleet # Seven of Nine # Before Dishonor # Doomsday Machine # Borg Evolution # Ambassador Spock # Enterprise Crew

31/03/2019Literary Treks: A Star Trek Books and Comics Podcast

263: Traveling at the Speed of Plot

Enemy of My Enemy. A rogue Changeling on the loose, having replaced Captain Chakotay, threatens the crew of Voyager, while the Cardassian war criminal Crell Moset performs dangerous experiments on Chakotay and his sister, Sekaya. It's up to Dr. Kaz, Harry Kim, and some help from Admiral Janeway and Tom Paris to free Voyager from the grip of forces determined to tear the crew apart. In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson are once again joined by Brandi Jackola to discuss Enemy of My Enemy. We talk about the Changeling's plan, Jarem vs. Gradik Kaz, "Super Chakotay," Tom Paris's role in the story, B'Elanna's continuing search for answers on Boreth, the conclusion to the story, and wrap up with our final thoughts and ratings. In the news section, Bruce and Dan announce the release date for TNG: Collateral Damage by David Mack. We also review the special Star Trek: Discovery comic Captain Saru, and respond to listener feedback from the Babel Conference for Literary Treks 261: A Gem of a Novel. News TNG: Collateral Damage Comic Release (00:03:37) DSC: Captain Saru Comic Review (00:06:54) Listener Feedback (00:15:59) Feature: Enemy of My Enemy The Changeling's Plan (00:22:56) A Sense of Time (00:35:12) A Bumbling Idiot (00:39:13) Jarem and Gradek Kaz (00:47:03) Super Chakotay (00:53:31) Paris Steps In (01:08:11) B'Elanna's Search Continues (01:15:17) Secession from the Federation (01:19:22) Ratings (01:25:47) Final Thoughts (01:36:01) Hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson Guest Brandi Jackola Production Bruce Gibson (Editor and Producer) Dan Gunther (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Jeffery Harlan (Associate Producer)

# Admiral JanewayA key character in Star Trek: Voyager known for her command and leadership in challenging situations.

# Star Trek # Comic Reviews # Voyager # Enemy of My Enemy # Changeling # Brandi Jackola # Cardassian War Criminal

02/11/2014Literary Treks: A Star Trek Books and Comics Podcast

80: The Dog of Mystery

Q Are Cordially Uninvited. If you’ve been reading the post-Nemesis world of Star Trek, you know that Jean-Luc Picard and Beverly Crusher are married. And we mean for real—none of that “All Good Things…” alternate future stuff. But the wedding itself has gone missing as the story has unfolded. Just what happened on their wedding night? It seems Worf and Geordi really want to know, and in Rudy Josephs’s new eNovella Picard and Beverly fill them in on all the details. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Christopher Jones take you through Q Are Cordially Uninvited, the questionable framework, the intriguing adventure that spans time and space, why Admiral Janeway’s logs are apparently required reading in the Picards’ bed, and try to figure out just how the brown dachshund plays into the story. In our news segment we preview Star Trek Ongoing 41, which will drop in January 2015, and field some listener questions about the Doctor Who-TNG crossover and the Enterprise novels. Hosts Matthew Rushing and Christopher Jones Editor and Producer Christopher Jones Associate Producers Become one! Support Trek.fm and Literary Treks at the $25/month level or higher! Visit http://patreon.com/trekfm News Ongoing 41 to (Finally) start the Five Year Mission (2:18) Feedback: Doctor Who Crossover + Enterprise Novels (9:06) Sponsor: Audible (12:02) Support Trek.fm on Patreon (13:54) Feature: Q Are Cordially Uninvited Initial Thoughts (14:33) The Setup and Storyline (18:12) A Wedding Hijacked (24:03) Something In the Cake (30:16) Galactic Treasure Hunters (34:05) Closing (46:21) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm/ Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

# Admiral JanewayA character from Star Trek: Voyager, known for her leadership and tactical skills, mentioned in the context of the story's events.

# Star Trek # Jean-Luc Picard # Beverly Crusher # Star Trek Ongoing # Q Are Cordially Uninvited # Rudy Josephs

27/10/2014Literary Treks: A Star Trek Books and Comics Podcast

79: Something Wicked This Way Comes

Kirsten Beyer: Acts of Contrition. When we last left the Full Circle Fleet, Admiral Janeway had just assumed control. Her first order of business is to open diplomatic negotiations with The Confederacy of the Worlds of the First Quadrant, a potential ally for the Federation in the Delta Quadrant. At the same time, Seven is back on Earth to assist Starfleet Medical with the catomic plague while Tom Paris is engaged in the fight of his life as his mother questions his fitness to be a father. In this episode of Literary Treks, author Kirsten Beyer joins hosts Matthew Rushing and Christopher Jones to discuss her latest book, Acts of Contrition, including the social issues represented in The Confederacy of the Worlds of the First Quadrant, the liberation of Tom Paris as a character, and Seven's continued journey to adulthood. Plus, Kirsten teases what is to come in the final installment, Atonement. In our news segment, we learn that legendary author Harlan Ellison has suffered a stroke, find out a bit about Sacraments of Fire from David R. George III, and judge The Missing by its cover. Hosts Matthew Rushing and Christopher Jones Guest Kirsten Beyer Editor and Producer Christopher Jones Associate Producers Become one! Support Trek.fm and Literary Treks at the $25/month level or higher! Visit patreon.com/trekfm News Judge a Book By Its Cover: The Missing (4:03) David R. George III teases Sacraments of Fire (7:38) Harlan Ellison suffers stroke (9:43) Sponsor: Audible (10:51) Feature: Kirsten Beyer: Acts of Contrition Continuing the Voyager Story (14:19) Finding Social Commentary (22:38) A Fearful Federation (25:51) Rampant Consumerism (31:14) Powers of Belief (32:21) Building the Confederacy (37:49) Moving Kathy Forward (44:58) Tom’s Story (49:29) The Influence of Technology (1:01:11) Atonement Teasers (1:07:34) Writing Tamarian (1:20:43) Future Voyager Books (1:23:17) What’s Next for Kirsten (1:27:01) Closing (1:31:47) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm/ Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

# Admiral JanewayA prominent character from Star Trek: Voyager, who assumes command of the Full Circle Fleet in this episode, leading diplomatic efforts in the Delta Quadrant.

# Social Commentary # Star Trek # Kirsten Beyer # Seven of Nine # Acts of Contrition # Tom Paris # Delta Quadrant

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# Admiral JanewayA central figure whose capture by the Borg initiates the crisis the crew must face.

# Admiral JanewayA key character in Star Trek: Voyager known for her command and leadership in challenging situations.

# Admiral JanewayA character from Star Trek: Voyager, known for her leadership and tactical skills, mentioned in the context of the story's events.

# Admiral JanewayA prominent character from Star Trek: Voyager, who assumes command of the Full Circle Fleet in this episode, leading diplomatic efforts in the Delta Quadrant.