Q & A. The supposedly-omnipotent Q has long been a thorn in the side of Jean-Luc Picard and the crew of the Enterprise. From the very beginning of the Enterprise-D's mission to Farpoint, Picard has been put through his paces dealing with the seemingly-childish entity. However, is there more to Q's visitations than meets the eye? Picard and his crew will soon find the answer to that question, with the fate of the entire universe at stake! In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Bruce Gibson and Dan Gunther discuss the TNG novel Q & A by Keith R.A. DeCandido. We talk about the new crewmembers of the Enterprise, the strange planet at the heart of the novel, the ultimate Q story, the link to "Parallels," Worf's new outlook on life, a particular cover quandary, and wrap up with our final thoughts and ratings. In the news segment, we congratulate David Mack on his new role behind the scenes in a couple of upcoming Star Trek television shows, and respond to feedback from The Babel Conference for Literary Treks 273: Unintended Consequences. News David Mack and Lower Decks (00:02:24) Listener Feedback (00:05:03) Feature: Q & A The New Crew (00:14:06) Gorsach IX (00:23:44) Them with a capital T (00:26:10) The Ultimate Q Story (00:30:53) Parallels (00:42:20) Speaking of Worf... (00:47:37) Who is that on the cover? (00:52:07) Ratings (00:54:16) Final Thoughts (00:59:45) 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)

The Gold Key Archives, Vol. 5: Part 2. Weird volcano-dwelling shapeshifters! Sentient stars! The return of Lt. Uhuru! A room that makes you crazy! And Starfleet Admiral... Kahn?!? All this and more in the latest installment of our look at the wackiest corner of the Star Trek universe! In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson finish their look back at Star Trek: The Gold Key Archives, Volume 5 with the final three stories in the collection: issue 28, "The Mimicking Menace"; issue 30, "Death of a Star"; and issue 31, "The Final Truth." At the top of the show, we review issue #4 of The Q Conflict from IDW, and respond to listener feedback from the Babel Conference for Literary Treks 268: Andy Does the Consonants, I Do the Vowels. News The Q Conflict #4 Comic Review (00:03:19) Listener Feedback (00:11:01) Feature: Gold Key Archives, Vol. 5, Part 2 The Mimicking Menace (00:15:13) Death of a Star (00:34:08) The Final Truth (00:57:49) Ratings (01:14:02) Final Thoughts (01:21:32) 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)

A Time to Kill. An explosive situation is brewing on the planet Tezwa. An unhinged leader in control of devastating weapons which were covertly provided by the Federation wants to seize a nearby Klingon planet, throwing the sector into chaos. The origin of the weapons on Tezwa, if revealed, may spark war between the Federation and the Klingon Empire. It falls to Picard and the crew of the Enterprise to destroy these weapons before they ignite an interstellar conflict that would rival even the height of the Dominion War! In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Bruce Gibson and Dan Gunther discuss A Time to Kill, the seventh novel in the A Time To series and the first full-length Trek novel by author David Mack. We talk about the fast-paced nature of the novel, conspiracies in the Tezwan and Federation governments, the special ops mission to destroy the weapons, Ambassador Worf's role in the story, a cliffhanger ending, a tragic tale of an android and his emotions, and wrap up with our final thoughts and ratings. In the news segment, we report on a new addition to the 2019 release schedule: The Original Series: The Captain's Oath by Christopher L. Bennett, as well as review issue number four in the TNG: Terra Incognita series from IDW. News The Captain's Oath Release (00:02:48) TNG: Terra Incognita #4 (00:05:40) Feature: A Time to Kill Fast-Paced Political Thriller (00:23:28) L'Haan (00:28:44) Secret Plans (00:31:07) Cannonball Run (00:34:49) Strike Teams (00:39:57) Ambassador Worf Attacks (00:43:32) To Be Continued (00:51:34) The Tragedy of Data (00:55:30) Ratings (01:01:57) Final Thoughts (01:05:24) 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)

How Much for Just the Planet? Star Trek is no stranger to absurdity. "The Trouble with Tribbles," "I, Mudd," and "A Piece of the Action" are probably the most notable instances, however, it's fair to say that Star Trek has never been quite this off-the-wall! With characters bursting into song at the drop of a hat and over-the-top physical gags including an epic pie fight and a Klingon captain getting his foot stuck in a toilet, the subject of this week's episode isn't your typical Trek! In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson talk about the highly polarizing classic novel How Much for Just the Planet? We discuss the plot of the novel, the instances of very broad comedy, the characters who populate this colorful tale, artistic flourishes by the author including some surprise cameo appearances, and wrap up with our final thoughts and ratings. In the news segment, we talk about the TNG: Through the Mirror comic series, which is currently being released. We will do a complete review of the entire miniseries in an upcoming episode of Literary Treks! News Through the Mirror (00:02:33) Feature: How Much for Just the Planet? A Polarizing Novel (00:06:21) The Cover (00:10:53) The Plot (00:14:21) Broad Comedy (00:19:22) The Klingons (00:31:05) Artistic Flourishes (00:36:10) The Very, Very Beginning (00:48:23) The Jefferson Randolph Smith (00:55:11) Ratings (01:05:12) Final Thoughts (01:09:13) Hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and 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) Bruce Gibson (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Jeffery Harlan (Associate Producer)

Captain's Glory. Since his resurrection thanks to the Borg in the novel The Return, James T. Kirk has embarked on many adventures in the 24th century, often alongside Captain Jean-Luc Picard and the crew of the Enterprise. However, all good things must come to an end. Kirk faces his most dangerous enemy yet and fights for all he holds dear: his family. In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Bruce Gibson and Dan Gunther talk about the Shatnerverse novel Captain's Glory. We discuss Kirk's tendency to go it alone, the plot against Starfleet, Kirk vs. Picard, the nature of the Totality, the connection to the galactic barrier, and wrap up with our final thoughts and ratings. In our news segment, we talk about the book Star Trek: The Next Generation Cats and review the comic Boldly Go #17, issue 5 of the I.D.I.C. miniseries. News Star Trek: The Next Generation Cats (00:03:34) Boldly Go #17 (00:09:24) Feature: Captain's Glory Another Shatnerverse Novel (00:15:32) The Search For Spock, Again (00:16:49) Lost and Found (00:20:18) Crew Relationships (00:29:21) Dark Matter (00:35:29) What Does God Needs With a Starship (00:47:05) There's Something About Kirk (00:51:54) Close to Destruction (00:55:44) Delta Vega (01:00:38) Ratings (01:03:31) Final Thoughts (01:07:21) Hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and 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) Bruce Gibson (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Jeffery Harlan (Associate Producer)

By the Book. Season one of Enterprise was a unique time in Star Trek history: for the first time, humans were setting out to explore the galaxy and make first contact with new alien species. Would they jump in with both feet, introducing themselves and their technology with little regard for the consequences, or would they take the slow, measured approach favored by the Vulcans? In this week's episode of Literary Treks hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson are joined by special guest Brandon-Shea Mutala to discuss the first original Enterprise novel, By the Book. We talk about the crew's RPG game, Archer's first contact style, how well the novel portrays the series in its early days, the two alien races, Vulcan logic vs. Human impulsiveness, and wrap up with our ratings. In the news, we have a new Hearts and Minds cover to judge and a new Waypoint comic to discuss. News Hearts and Minds Cover (00:04:34) Waypoint #4 (00:10:31) Feature: By the Book Enterprise's First Novel (00:32:34) Star Trek Adventure RPG (00:36:27) I Told You So (00:42:42) Early Novel (00:49:16) The Aliens (00:51:42) Vulcan Logic vs. Human Impulsiveness (00:56:59) "A" Story vs "B" Story (01:00:15) Ratings (01:02:47) Final Thoughts (01:05:32) Hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson Guest Brandon-Shea Mutala Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and 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) Bruce Gibson (Associate Producer)

The Mirror Universe Saga. The mirror universe: an alternate reality where humans value treachery, personal gain, and avarice over friendship, community, and shared triumph. A place where history has crafted a very different Starfleet made up of vicious, brutal barbarians bent on galactic conquest. Can our heroes overcome an all-out war with their evil counterparts from this horrific universe? In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson talk about Star Trek Archives Volume 6: The Mirror Universe Saga. We discuss the story, continuity errors, lower decks characters, mirror Spock, pity, deviations, wrapping up and our ratings. In the news segment we talk about the upcoming Star Trek Deviations comic, comic covers in March, the Classic UK Comics Vol, 2 release and the Star Trek Graphic Novel Collection from Eaglemoss. News Star Trek Deviations (00:02:12) March Comic Covers (00:05:08) Star Trek: The Classic UK Comics, Vol. 2 (00:10:02) Star Trek Graphic Novel Collection (00:12:10) Feature: The Mirror Universe Saga Experiences With the Comic (00:17:53) The Story (00:21:13) Continuity Errors (00:29:42) Lower Decks Characters (00:31:47) Mirror Spock (00:41:36) Mirror History (00:44:01) Pity for the Mirror Universe (00:51:32) Deviations (00:54:15) Back in the Prime Universe (00:59:11) Ratings (01:02:01) Final Thoughts (01:03:46) Hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Bruce Gibson (Associate Producer)

Gold Key VOL.3, Part 2. Shoot first and ask questions later! Blatant disregard for the prime directive! Spock waving to the crew and pretending to be a god! It can only mean one thing: once again we dive deep into the strange alternate reality of the Star Trek Gold Key comics! In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing, Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson talk about the second part of Gold Key comics Vol. 3. We discuss the issues Day of the Inquisitors, The Cosmic Cavemen and The Highjacked Planet. In the news section Matthew asks Bruce and Dan a pop question. News Pop Question (00:02:08) Feature: Gold Key VOL.3, Part 2 Day of the Inquisitors (00:10:10) The Cosmic Cavemen (00:28:12) The Highjacked Planet (00:39:54) Final Thoughts (00:53:56) Hosts Matthew Rushing, Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Bruce Gibson (Associate Producer)

The Jackal’s Trick. A Klingon usurper, bent on seizing control of the Klingon Empire. A dangerous con artist who uses trickery to control an army of disgraced Klingons. And enough plot twists and turns to make your head spin! All this and more in the second book of John Jackson Miller's epic Star Trek: Prey trilogy! In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing, Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson talk The Jackal’s Trick. We discuss how jam-packed it is, Cross, expanding Star Trek, the Discommendated, pulling the strings, because it feels good, things not seen before and our ratings. In news this week we talk about the upcoming TNG/Aliens comic crossover, Boldly Go #2 and the latest ebook sales. News TNG/Aliens Crossover (00:03:28) Boldly Go #2 (00:06:09) Book Sales (00:10:50) Feature: The Jackal’s Trick Jam-Packed (00:15:33) Cross Dresser (00:22:02) Expanding Star Trek (00:26:13) The Discommendated (00:29:41) Pulling the Strings (00:34:51) Because it Feels Good (00:39:19) Things Never Though of in Star Trek (00:48:59) One Last Question (00:54:11) Ratings (00:56:00) Final Thoughts (00:58:22) Hosts Matthew Rushing, Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson   Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Bruce Gibson (Associate Producer)

Time Lock. Defending the fabric of time itself from criminal elements, protecting the Federation from all manner of temporal distortions and time-related technologies, and ensuring that overzealous Starfleet officers don't muck about in time: it's just another day at the office for the agents of the Federation's Department of Temporal Investigations. But when soldiers of a foreign government attempt to steal dangerous temporal artifacts, it's up to the DTI to stop them at any cost! In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing, Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson talk about the new Department of Temporal Investigations ebook, Time Lock. We discuss the confusing nature of time in the story, technobabble, the character, dangerous power, wanting more and our ratings. In the news we take a look at the premiere issue of the Waypoint comic and remind everyone that Prey: Hell’s Heart is out now! News WayPoint #1 (00:03:06) Daylily (00:08:21) Prey: Hell’s Heart (00:15:28) Feature: Time Lock Another DTI Adventure (00:18:38) Very Confusing (00:19:33) Technobabble Run Amuck (00:22:40) The Characters (00:24:17) Dangerous Power (00:31:11) Left Hanging (00:35:03) Ratings (00:37:52) Final Thoughts (00:40:27) Hosts Matthew Rushing, Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Bruce Gibson (Associate Producer)

Rules of Accusation: Paula M. Block and Terry J. Erdmann. Deep Space Nine: for the past few years, the hallmark of this series has been change. Characters have moved on, the setting has changed, and DS9 doesn't quite feel like it used to. However, every once in awhile, it's good to return to familiar territory. In this week's e-book, we do just that as the old gang of Quark, Rom, Leeta, Zek, and even Odo return to some very familiar roles. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts, Matthew Rushing, Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson talk about the new ebook, Rules of Accusation. We have a surprise interview with Paula Block and Terry Erdmann from the Shore Leave convention and then we discuss this latest foray into the Ferengi world with some of the best loved characters from DS9. In the news segment we talk about the upcoming Boldly Go comic, Ongoing’s penultimate issue, New Visions’ take on The Cage and all the latest news from Shore Leave. News Boldly Go Comic (00:03:36) Ongoing #59 (00:06:26) New Visions: The Cage (00:12:01) Shore Leave Convention (00:15:03) Big News (00:17:20) Shore Leave Interview (00:22:26) Feature: Rules of Accusation The Perfect eBook (00:35:36) Time With Characters (00:37:48) Feels Like an Episode (00:42:36) Fun References (00:44:14) We Need Blueprints (00:46:43) 1000 PADDs (00:49:43) Morn (00:51:19) Ratings (00:55:40) Final Thoughts (00:58:20) Hosts Matthew Rushing, Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson Guests Paula M. Block and Terry J. Erdmann Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Will Nguyen (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Bruce Gibson (Associate Producer)

Star Trek Classics: Beginnings. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have Star Trek: The Next Generation comics done in the style of the old Gold Key comics? Well, wonder no more! Crazy, incoherent plots, characters that only sort-of resemble the ones we know and love, and Starfleet officers acting in morally dubious ways abound in the subject of this week’s episode of Literary Treks! In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther are joined by Bruce Gibson to talk about Star Trek Classics: Beginnings. We discuss our long tradition, Where No One Has Gone Before, The Spirit in the Sky, mixing up issues, the Q Trilogy, Here Today, ratings and our final thoughts. In the news segment we judge Purgatory’s Key and Hell’s Heart by their covers, discuss their blurbs and give our reactions to the news about Waypoint, the new anthology comic coming from IDW. News Book Covers to Judge (00:02:54) Purgatory’s Key Cover and Blurb (00:03:36) Hell’s Heart Cover and Blurb (00:07:45) Waypoint Comic (00:15:04) Feature: Star Trek Classics: Beginnings A Long Tradition (00:23:33) Where No One Has Gone Before (00:25:45) The Spirit in the Sky (00:32:42) Mixing Up Issues (00:3600:) The Q Trilogy (00:40:44) Here Today (01:01:34) Ratings (01:11:21) Final Thoughts (01:17:17) Hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther Guest Bruce Gibson Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Will Nguyen (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Bruce Gibson (Associate Producer)

The Last Will Be First: Tristan Riddell. On November 17th, 2012 a new show was added to the Trek.fm network that was dedicated to the books and comics of Star Trek and that would also allow the authors a place to come and talk about their work, giving fans behind-the-scenes access to the stories. With Strange New Worlds winner and Star Trek author Dayton Ward as the first show guest, Literary Treks boldly went. In this very special episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther are joined by Bruce Gibson and Strange New Worlds contestant Tristan Riddell to talk about his DS9 story The Last Will Be First. Then as a special treat and for the first time ever, we present the audiobook version of his story to the world. Interview: Tristan Riddell Thank You (00:01:25) A Trek.fm Author (00:03:48) Tristan’s Star Trek Story (00:06:57) Kept Him Going (00:08:38) Entering the Contest (00:11:48) Two Weeks to Write Something (00:14:30) The Process of Strange New Worlds (00:23:23) Tristan’s Book Picks (00:28:43) Creating the Audio Book Version (00:31:54) Feature: The Last Will Be First Read by Tristan Riddell and The Girl (00:34:14) Final Thoughts (01:26:09) Hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther Guests Bruce Gibson Tristan Riddell Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Will Nguyen (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Bruce Gibson (Associate Producer)

Star Trek: Mirror Images. The Mirror Universe: there are many familiar faces there, but the reality is very different from our own. Rather than the kind, benevolent Federation we know and love, Earth is at the center of a vast empire, ruled by dark passions and the desire for conquest. There have been many stories set in this dark reality in the 50 years Star Trek has existed, each featuring familiar characters, but with a barbaric twist. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther talk about the comic series Mirror Images. We discuss the fun, characterizations, a focused story, something’s missing, more points, how it wraps up, an interesting interlude and our ratings. In the news segment we discuss the news of DRM free Star Trek books being available. News DRM Free Star Trek Books (00:01:59) Feature: Mirror Images Something Fun (00:10:05) Characterization (00:14:22) Very Focused (00:16:13) Something’s Missing (00:20:54) More Story Points (00:25:08) How it Wraps Up (00:30:37) Interesting Interlude (00:32:47) Ratings (00:36:29) Final Ratings (00:39:34) Hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Will Nguyen (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Bruce Gibson (Associate Producer)

Gold Key: Vol. 2: Part 2. The Gold Key comics: The Star Trek that might have been. Though the stories may be somewhat ridiculous and the artwork might not quite look like the Star Trek we know and love, there is still a lot to enjoy about these stories from Star Trek’s early days. Giant space genies, disembodied Vulcan boogeymen, and swashbuckling pirates are the subject of this week’s episode! In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther talk about the second half of Gold Key Comics Vol. 2. We discuss Spectre of the Sun, The Brain Shockers, The Flight of the Buccaneer and give our rankings. In the news segment we talk about the latest book news from Margaret Clark. News Book News from Margaret Clark (00:02:01) Feature: Gold Key Vol.2: Part 2 Love These Nights (00:07:21) Spectre of the Sun (00:07:53) The Brain Shockers (00:21:53) The Flight of the Buccaneer (00:32:38) Rankings (00:39:49) Final Thoughts (00:42:54) Hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Will Nguyen (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Bruce Gibson (Associate Producer)

Gold Key Comics Vol. 2, Part 1. If the writers and artist in Far Beyond the Stars who worked with Benny wrote and illustrated a comic that imagined the universe of Star Trek, what they would have produced would have surely looked and felt like the Gold Key Comics. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther talk about Gold Key Comics Volume 2. We discuss the evolution of the comics, Voodoo Planet, The Youth Trap, The Legacy of Lazarus and our final thoughts. In the news section we look at the newest comics, Starfleet Academy #2, Ongoing #53 and New Visions #10. Hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Will Nguyen (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Bruce Gibson (Associate Producer) News Starfleet Academy #2 (00:03:43) New Visions #10 (00:09:19) Ongoing #53 (00:12:22) Feature: Gold Key Vol. 2 Evolution of the Comics (00:19:35) Voodoo Planet (00:21:19) The Youth Trap (00:29:24) The Legacy of Lazarus (00:36:22) Final Thoughts (00:46:23) 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

Child of Two Worlds. 2015 has been a banner year for Star Trek literature. With just one more book to talk about, we go back to where it all began: The Space Ship Enterprise under the command of Captain Christopher Pike. An incident involving a young woman torn between two worlds may lead to open conflict with the Klingon Empire! In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther talk about the last new book of the year, Child of Two Worlds. We discuss exploring Spock, another child of two worlds, The Cage era, media, mobs and violence and our ratings. In the news section we announce some news about the upcoming year and look back at our favorite books of 2015. Hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Will Nguyen (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Bruce Gibson (Associate Producer) News Show News (00:02:35) Our Favorite Books of the Year (00:07:13) Feature: Child of Two Worlds End of the Year (00:14:43) Exploring Spock (00:16:03) Another Child of Two Worlds (00:27:42) The Cage Era (00:33:42) Media, Mobs and Violence (00:37:31) Ratings (00:44:27) Final Thoughts of the Year (00:45:55) 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

When the Deep Space Nine relaunch began in 2001, readers were treated to a great series of stories that laid the groundwork for the shared continuity of the 24th century novels. Unfortunately, the ongoing story of DS9 under Captain Kira came to an unexpected halt with The Soul Key, the final novel before the narrative was jumped forward to catch up with the rest of the shared universe. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther talk about The Soul Key. We discuss the end, a convoluted plot, Ghemor and her plot, characters we know and love, forgotten characters, comparisons, the cover and our ratings. In the news segment we talk about Ongoing #52 and Star Trek/Green Lantern #6. Hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Will Nguyen (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Bruce Gibson (Associate Producer) News Wrap-Up Podcast (00:03:00) Ongoing #52 (00:04:08) Star Trek/Green Lantern #6 (00:07:11) Feature: The Soul Key The End (00:14:04) Convoluted Plot (00:18:41) Ghemor and Her Plot (00:21:56) Characters We Know and Love (00:24:35) Forgotten Characters (00:28:55) Comparisons (00:33:07) The Cover (00:36:41) Ratings (00:38:34) Final Thoughts (00:41:13) 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

Seekers 4: All That’s Left. Seeking out strange new worlds and new civilizations was not just the mission of the Enterprise, there were many other ships in Starlet who boldly went forth to do just that and the crew of the Endeavor was no exception. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther welcome authors Dayton Ward and Kevin Dilmore to talk about their latest book in the Seekers series, All That’s Left. We discuss continuing Seekers, a new spin on an old idea, character work, the title, technology, progress and information, artwork, the future of Seekers and what’s next for these gentlemen. In the news segment we discuss Ongoing #52 and the penultimate Star Trek/Green Lantern issue. Hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther Guests Dayton Ward Kevin Dilmore Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Will Nguyen (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Bruce Gibson (Associate Producer) News We’ll Let Dayton Tell You (00:02:35) Ongoing #51 (00:03:00) Star Trek/Green Lantern #5 (00:07:14) Feature: All That’s Left Introduction (00:12:13) Continuing Seekers (00:12:56) New Spin on an Old Idea (00:17:56) Character Work (00:23:40) The Title (00:33:38) Technology, Progress and Information (00:36:21) Artwork (00:50:45) The Future of Seekers (00:56:43) What’s Next? (01:00:02) Final Thoughts (01:14:46) 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

Assimilation²: Volume 2. Doctor Who and Star Trek both continue to delight fans and create new converts even though they have both been around for 50 years and as each new generation finds them, the inevitable question becomes, “What would happen if the two shows crossed over?”. Luckily there are comics to answer that question! In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther talk about the Star Trek/Doctor Who crossover comic Assimilation²: Volume 2. We discuss Dan’s progression through Doctor Who, a shift in the comic series, fun things, negotiating with the Borg, the ending and some things we liked and didn’t. In the news segment we mention a few interesting celebrations. Hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Will Nguyen (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Bruce Gibson (Associate Producer) News Celebrations (00:01:33) Feature: Assimilation²: Volume 2 Where Dan is in Doctor Who (00:05:23) Shift in the Series (00:09:45) Fun Things (00:24:54) Negotiating With the Borg (00:31:50) The Ending (00:34:46) Liked or Didn’t (00:36:32) Final Thoughts (00:39:35) 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

Warpath. Deep Space Nine was the one Star Trek series that was not afraid to show the darker side of the universe, so it should come as no surprise to readers of the relaunch novels that the books continued that tradition as the story continued to unfold. In this episode of Literary Treks Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther talk about David Mack’s book Warpath. We discuss going from bad to worse, lack of direction, main characters that aren’t main, Prynn and Vaughn, setup syndrome, a trip to Bajoran Minis Tirith, person and our ratings. In the news segment we judge the cover to James Swallow’s upcoming book The Latter Fire, talk about the latest issue of Star Trek/Green Lantern and Ongoing’s 50th issue. Hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Will Nguyen (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Bruce Gibson (Associate Producer) News The Latter Fire Cover (00:01:55) Star Trek/Green Lantern #4 (00:07:58) Star Trek Ongoing #50 (00:10:16) Feature: Warpath Mirror Universe Series (00:17:03) From Bad to Worse (00:18:32) Lack of Direction (00:22:08) Main Characters That Aren’t Main (00:29:25) Prynn and Vaughn (00:31:25) Setup Syndrome (00:35:16) Trip to Bajoran Minis Tirith (00:38:34) Personhood (00:43:26) Ratings (00:46:59) Final Thoughts (00:49:32) 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

Ferenginar: Satisfaction is Not Guaranteed. The world of Ferenginar was first seen on Star Trek in the Deep Space Nine episode, Family Business and would only be seen one other time in the series yet the planet was home to some of the show’s most beloved characters so it was an obvious choice to visit again in the Worlds of DS9 books. In this episode of Literary Treks Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther brave the weather on Ferenginar to talk about Satisfaction is Not Guaranteed. We discuss this being a “Ferengi Episode”, how it fits with the rest of the book series, an outsider’s look, rounding out Quark, cleaning up the Ferengi, ratings and our final thoughts. In the news we take a look at the latest issue of Star Trek Ongoing, #49. Hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Will Nguyen (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) News Star Trek Ongoing #49 (00:02:41) Feature: Satisfaction is Not Guaranteed Ferenginar (00:11:35) The “Ferengi Episode” (00:12:03) Does it Fit? (00:22:05) Outside Looking In (00:26:39) Rounding Out Quark (00:31:53) Cleaning Up the Ferengi (00:36:26) Ratings (00:45:50) Final Thoughts (00:47:10) 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

Trill: Unjoined. The Deep Space Nine book Unity left the Trill people shaken to their very core with the revelation that the parasites were actually somehow related the symbionts. With the planet in turmoil, Julian Bashir and Ezri Dax travel to Trill in hopes of unraveling the mystery of the parasites and bringing peace to a planet on the brink of civil war.  In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther navigate the deep philosophical waters of Trill: Unjoined. We discuss the world building, a society of secrets, Star Trek genetics gone wrong, the universe being grey, class warfare, history, Julian and Ezri and wrap up with our ratings.  In the news we remind everyone that David Mack's Seekers 3: Long Shot is now available.    Hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther   Editor and Producer  Matthew Rushing  Richard Marquez   Executive Producers Norman C. Lao and C Bryan Jones   Associate Producers Will Nguyen Ken Tripp   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Manager Will Nguyen   News Seekers 3 is Out! (00:02:50)   Feature: Trill: Unjoined Worlds of DS9 (00:04:33) The World Building (00:06:11) A Society of Secrets (00:12:13) Star Trek Genetics Gone Wrong (00:20:22) The Universe is Grey (00:24:05) Class Warfare (00:28:16) History (00:37:55) Julian and Ezri (00:43:15) Ratings (00:49:58) Wrapping Up (00:52:16)   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 Goodreads: Goodreads Group    Support the Network!   Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep our shows coming to you every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

New Frontier: The Returned, Part 1. When the New Frontier series began in 1997 it was a bold experiment for Pocket Books, a series without lead characters from on of the Star Trek series. Over the years it's popularity has grown and has a loyal following which has lead to a new three part ebook series.  In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther discuss The Returned, Part 1. We talk about New Frontiers return, working for a resolution, jumping in late, popcorn Trek, the legacy of New Frontier, a demigod, 3 instead of 1, if this is the end and why people should read the series. For the news segment we look at New Visions issue 7 as well as the beginning of The Spectrum War, Star Trek's crossover with Green Lantern.   Hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther   Editor and Producer  Matthew Rushing  Richard Marquez   Executive Producers Norman C. Lao and C Bryan Jones   Associate Producers Will Nguyen Ken Tripp   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Manager Will Nguyen   News New Visions 7 (00:02:21) Star Trek/Green Lantern: The Spectrum War (00:08:39)   Feature New Frontier is Back (00:12:38) working for the Resolution (00:14:09) Jumping in Late (00:15:43) Popcorn Trek (00:18:11) New Frontier's Legacy (00:24:54) A Demigod as Deus Ex Machina (00:29:05) 3 Instead of 1 (00:30:19) If This is the End (00:33:01) Why People Should Read New Frontier (00:35:31) Closing (00:38:09)   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 Goodreads: Goodreads Group    Support the Network!   Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep our shows coming 

Ex Machina. The Motion Picture left Star Trek fans with as many questions as it answered and when the story picked up in The Wrath of Khan, a lot of them did not truly get adressed leaving the audience to wonder, what happened to the crew after Kirk said, "Out there..... thataway." In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther discuss Christopher L. Bennett's, Ex Machina. Well talk about what happens after The Motion Picture, the profound changes, the questions the book raises, the McCoy problem, fallout from TMP, true freedom, bad sales and our ratings. In the news segment we have new blubs for upcoming, Voyager, Original Series and Enterprise books to discuss.    Hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther   Editor and Producer  Matthew Rushing  Richard Marquez   Executive Producers Norman C. Lao and C Bryan Jones   Associate Producers Will Nguyen Ken Tripp   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Manager Will Nguyen   News New Blubs for VOY, TOS and ENT books (00:03:23)   Feature: Ex Machina After the Motion Picture (00:13:05) Profoundly Changed (00:16:27) The Questions (00:27:20) The McCoy Problem (00:29:55) Fallout from The Motion Picture (00:39:02) True Freedom (00:41:20) Bad Sales (00:50:02) Ratings (00:52:41) Closing (00:55:43)   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 Goodreads: Goodreads Group    Support the Network!   Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep our shows coming to you every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Assimilation². In 1963 a BBC production by the name of Doctor Who premiered and just four years later Star Trek would premiere on NBC. Little did anyone know that these two shows would continue for so long or become such a part of the cultural zeitgeist. Yet the two franchises would not be brought together till 2012 in the form of a comic crossover.  In this episode of Literary Trek hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther talk about the Star Trek: The Next Generation and Doctor Who crossover comic, Assimilation². We discuss the post Wolf 359 Federation, the timeline of the story, being a Doctor Who fan verses a novice, whether Guinan is part Time Lord, the art, crossovers and give our ratings.  For our news segment we judge the covers for Atonement, Star Trek Costumes and Child of Two Worlds, then review Ongoing #45 and New Visions Resistance.    Hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther   Editor and Producer  Matthew Rushing  Richard Marquez   Associate Producers Will Nguyen Ken Tripp   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Coordinator Will Nguyen   News Atonement Cover (00:02:07) Star Trek Costumes Cover (00:05:34) Child of Two Worlds Cover (00:10:01) Ongoing #45 (00:15:00) New Visions Resistance (00:19:25)   Feature Challenge Accepted (00:24:44) Post Wolf 359 Federation (00:26:42) Timeline (00:31:03) Fan vs Novice (00:37:54) Guinan, Time Lord? (00:42:02) Wrapping it Up (00:44:38) The Art (00:47:43) Crossovers (00:50:00) Ratings (00:52:34) Closing (00:53:56)   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 Goodreads: Goodreads Group    Support the Network!   Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep our shows coming to you every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Unity. In 2001 S.D. Perry kicked off the Deep Space Nine Relaunch and set Star Trek books on a bold new path, continuing the adventures of the crew like more season of the show. As she started the "season" so she would end it, with two books acting as an epic finale, Rising Son and Unity. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther discuss Unity. We talk how it wraps up season 8, how DS9 made another TNG idea better, the path of the Emissary, the impact of the story on The Prophets, time, love and our ratings. In our news segment we look at some of the books and comics we are excited about that are coming out soon.   Hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther   Editor and Producer  Matthew Rushing  Richard Marquez   Associate Producers Will Nguyen Ken Tripp   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Coordinator Will Nguyen   News Things We're Excited About (00:03:41)   Feature: Unity I Own the Hardback (00:07:08) Setting the Stage (00:08:45) Season 8 Finale (00:11:47) Making TNG Better (00:21:22) The Path of the Emissary (00:27:19) Who are The Prophets? (00:43:59) Time and Love (00:50:14) Ratings (00:55:31) Closing (00:57:51)   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 Goodreads: Goodreads Group    Support the Network!   Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep our shows coming to you every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Gold Key Comics Vol.1 Part 2. Starting with issue one, Gold Key created a unique look at what Star Trek might have been without the philosophy Gene Roddenberry and basis in scientific extrapolation. The pulp wackiness of the series has delighted readers for close to 50 years. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther finish their look at the first volume of IDW's reprints. We talk about some of the ways things from the show begin to creep in to the comic, issues 4-6, where we laugh a lot and give our ratings.  In our news segment we review Ongoing #44.    Hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther   Editor and Producer  Matthew Rushing  Richard Marquez   Associate Producers Will Nguyen Lisa Stevens Kenneth Trip   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Coordinator Will Nguyen   News Ongoing #44 (00:03:47)   Feature Gold Key Comics (00:11:50) Back in the Saddle (00:12:02) The Peril of Planet Quick Change (00:16:19) The Ghost Planet (00:29:31) When Planets Collide (00:45:43) Ratings (00:58:41) Closing (01:02:53)   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 Goodreads: Goodreads Group    Support the Network!   Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep our shows coming to you every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Gold Key Comics Vol. 1. The first company to produce Star Trek comics was Gold Key. Armed in the beginning with only production art and never having seen the show, these comics give fans a picture of what Star Trek might have been without the philosophy and hope for the future Roddenberry instilled in the franchise.  In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther go back to issues 1 though 3 of the Gold Key comics, collected in IDW's stunning Volume 1. We discuss the impact of creators who had never seen Star Trek beyond publicity stills and how this impacts the look, feel and interpretation of Star Trek, asking the question; "If this was what Star Trek had been, would it have lasted 50 years?". We walk through each issue and conclude with our ratings for the first 3 issues.  In our news segment we talk about the upcoming Star Trek/Green Lantern crossover as well as take a look at the last issue of the Trek/Apes series.    Hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther   Editor and Producer  Matthew Rushing  Richard Marquez   Associate Producers Will Nguyen Ken Tripp   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Coordinator Will Nguyen   News Star Trek/ Green Lantern Coming Soon (00:02:22) Trek/Apes Conclusion (00:06:43)   Feature: Gold Key Vol. 1 Issues 1-3 Reaching All the Way Back (00:16:01) Not Much to Go On (00:17:13) K-G, Planet of Death! (00:25:08) The Devil's Isle of Space (00:37:07) Automated Destroyer! (00:44:56) Ratings (00:52:31) Closing (00:58:46)   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 Goodreads: Goodreads Group    Support the Network!   Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep our shows coming to you every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

The Gorn Crisis. The Original Series of Star Trek gave us many aliens that became iconic, even though they may have only been seen once or twice. Andoians, Tellarites, Tholians and of course, the Gorn. Seen only two times in Star Trek, the Gorn have become fan favorites. In this episode of Literary Treks Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther talk about the comic series, The Gorn Crisis. We discuss the story, if the comic captures the TNG characters, the art work, the impact this comic has on the novels and our ratings.  In the news segment we talk about the latest issue of Star Trek Ongoing: Behemoth and the upcoming May comics.    Hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther   Editor and Producer  Matthew Rushing  Richard Marquez   Associate Producers Will Nguyen Lisa Stevens Kenneth Trip   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Coordinator Will Nguyen   News Star Trek Ongoing Behemoth (00:02:27) May Comics (00:09:33)   Feature: The Gorn Crisis The Gorn Crisis (00:15:12) The Story (00:16:33) Characterization (00:41:11) The Art (00:45:13) The Impact (00:49:03) Ratings (00:50:42) Closing (00:52:57)   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 our shows coming to you every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Department of Temporal Investigations: The Collectors. The first time we met agents Lucsly and Dulmer in Trials and Tribble-ations no one expected them to star in their own novel series, yet that's exactly what Christopher L. Bennett did. He took these dull, funny men and created some of Treklit's most memorable adventures in Watching The Clock and Forgotten History. In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther discuss the latest book in the DTI series, The Collectors. We discuss Dan's thoughts on the first two books, how DTI could work as ebooks moving forward, the themes of change and letting go as well as timelines we'd love to see explored. In the news section, we remind everyone about the Q Gambit's penultimate issue release, Una McCormack's upcoming DS9 book The Missing and lastly wish everyone a Happy Holiday's.   Hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther   Editor and Producer  Matthew Rushing  Richard Marquez   Associate Producers Will Nguyen and Lisa Stevens   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Coordinator Will Nguyen   News The Penultimate Q Gambit is out (00:03:17) The Missing (00:04:11) Happy Holidays and the New Year (00:08:30)   Feature: The Collectors The Collectors (00:11:02)   The First Two DTI Books (00:11:24)   DTI as an Ebook Series? (00:13:14)   Always a Bigger Fish (00:19:22)   The Future Ain't What it Use to Be (00:24:05)   Time to Change or to Let Go (00:30:44)   And Now For Something Completely Different (00:37:21)   Different Timelines (00:40:03)   Closing (00:44:25)     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 our shows coming to you every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

Star Trek Lit Wish List. From James Blish's first novelizations in 1967 all the way through to Seekers in 2014, the Star Trek content brought to us in written form dwarfs the adventures seen on television and the big screen. No matter what story you're looking for, its out there somewhere. Learn the back history of your favorite character, explore an unknown corner of the Beta Quadrant, travel with new crews you've never met, and learn how the Federation was born. You can do it all in the expanded literary universe. And best of all, after more than 2,000 books, there are still countless stories to be told. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Christopher Jones are joined by Dan Gunther of Trek Lit Reviews to brainstorm on the future of Star Trek literature. We share with you a list of sixteen things we want to see in the years to come. Is your wish on our list? In our news segment we find out what's next for the Titan series after the events of The Fall, share the new blurb for Lust's Latinum Lost and Found, and review the first issue of IDW's new doctor-centric Tricorder X-Prize spectacular, Flesh and Stone.   News The Titan Story Continues (2:10) Want Some Lust and Latinum? (4:43) Review: Flesh and Stone, Part 1 (7:06) Sponsor: Audible (19:19)   Feature: Star Trek Lit Wish List Overview (22:12) Mirror Universe Stories (24:45) More Movie-Era Books (30:21) The Second Federation (32:07) Focus on Pike (36:01) More Lost Era Stories (39:43) Rise of the Federation Continues (44:06) Star Trek: Travis (48:00) Proper Conclusion to New Frontier (49:20) More DS9 Focus (52:40) Star Trek B-Sides (57:30) More S.C.E. eBooks (1:00:28) More Big Series (1:03:35) Bring Back the Audiobooks! (1:07:04) More Myriad Universes Stories (1:10:48) Consistant Diversity (1:12:58) Historical Specials (1:15:54) Final Thoughts (1:19:28) Closing (1:22:13)