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24/10/2023Literary Treks: A Star Trek Books and Comics Podcast

Making it So. When people think of Star Trek, there are actors names that immediately come to mind and one of the first is Patrick Stewart for his portrayal of Captain Jean-Luc Picard. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt talk about Patrick Stewart's memoir, Making it So. We discuss his early life, theater life, leading to Picard, left out, Star Trek work, other movies, Star Trek Picard, further stories our ratings and final thoughts. In a monster news section we have a contest announcement, some sad news, two book announcements, a comic announcement, then review Star Trek #12, Shax's Best Day, Defiant #8, Motion Picture Echos #5, The Scorpious Run #2 and Picard's Academy #1. News Contest (00:02:17) Sad News (00:04:24) Pliable Truths (00:05:12) Lost To Eternity (00:10:16) Sons of Star Trek (00:13:58) Star Trek #12 (00:18:32) Shax's Best Day (00:22:35) Defiant #8 (00:24:52) Motion Picture Echos #5 (00:29:03) The Scorpious Run #2 (00:32:22) Picard's Academy #1 (00:35:43) Feature: Making it So Something Interesting (00:42:58) Early Life (00:47:21) Theater Life (00:52:55) Leading to Picard (01:00:51) Left Out (01:04:37) Star Trek Work (01:07:29) Other Movies (01:12:05) Star Trek Picard (01:15:28) Further Stories (01:26:07) Ratings (01:29:22) Final Thoughts (01:31:56) Hosts Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)

# Star Trek: PicardA continuation of the Star Trek saga that features Patrick Stewart reprising his role as Jean-Luc Picard, which is discussed in relation to his career.

# Literary Treks # Star Trek Comics # Patrick Stewart # Making it So # Theater Life

24/02/2022Literary Treks: A Star Trek Books and Comics Podcast

340: A Struggle for Survival

Kirsten Beyer and Mike Johnson: No Man's Land. At the end of Star Trek: Picard's first season, fans were greeted with the surprise that Raffi and Seven seemed to be taking their relationship to the next level, so now fans are being treated to the continuation of that story in a whole new format, an audio drama! In this episode of Literary Treks host Matthew Rushing is joined by authors Kirsten Beyer and Mike Johnson to talk about Star Trek's first audio drama, No Man's Land. We discuss the format, the partnership, the relationship, what is love, the Fenris Rangers, new characters, the professor, the villain, working with Jeri and Michelle, where to find Mike and Kirsten, then wrap up with final thoughts. Feature: Kirsten Beyer and Mike Johnson The Format (00:02:57) The Partnership (00:04:04) The Relationship (00:07:06) What is Love (00:11:54) The Fenris Rangers (00:18:15) New Characters (00:21:05) The Professor (00:26:45) The Villain (00:31:35) Working With Jeri and Michelle (00:34:35) Where to Find Mike and Kirsten (00:35:05) Final Thoughts (00:36:52) Hosts Matthew Rushing Guests Kirsten Beyer Mike Johnson Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)

# Star Trek: PicardThe television series that features the characters Raffi and Seven, whose relationship is explored in detail in the audio drama.

# No Man's Land # Kirsten Beyer # Mike Johnson # Fenris Rangers # Audio Drama Format

27/08/2021Literary Treks: A Star Trek Books and Comics Podcast

327: An Odyssey

John Jackson Miller: Rogue Elements. Star Trek: Picard has give fans a lot of new characters whose backstories have not fully been revealed which has given the books many stories to tell! In this episode of Literary Treks host Matthew Rushing is joined by author John Jackson Miller to talk about his latest book, Rogue Elements. We discuss the inspiration, the Iotians, Ledger, the final frontier, writing Rios, the holographic doppelgängers, undiscovered connections, Parch, physical media, what is important, further connections, where to find John online and our final thoughts. In the news section of the show, Bruce Gibson helps Matthew break down the final cover for the Coda series! News Oblivion's Gate Cover (00:02:20) Feature: John Jackson Miller Inspiration (00:07:19) The Iotians (00:20:22) Ledger (00:26:29) On the Final Frontier (00:33:48) Writing Rios (00:36:16) The Holographic Doppelgängers (00:45:09) Undiscovered Connections (00:50:57) Parch (00:58:12) Physical Media (01:08:16) What is Important (01:15:41) Further Connections (01:18:34) Find John Online (01:28:28) Final Thoughts (01:32:51) Hosts Matthew Rushing and Bruce Gibson Guest John Jackson Miller Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer)

# Star Trek: PicardA television series that introduces new characters and stories within the Star Trek universe, providing a backdrop for Miller's book.

# John Jackson Miller # Rogue Elements # Holographic Doppelgängers # The Final Frontier # The Iotians

15/03/2020Literary Treks: A Star Trek Books and Comics Podcast

298: Utopia is a Series of Choices

Una McCormack: The Last Best Hope. Since the debut of Star Trek: Picard earlier this year, fans have been enjoying the continued adventures of Jean-Luc Picard as he delves into the mystery of Dahj and Soji, the android daughters of his former shipmate, Lt. Commander Data. However, many things have changed since Star Trek Nemesis and the year in which Picard is set. How did we get from there to here? In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson welcome Una McCormack, author of Picard: The Last Best Hope to the show. We discuss the process of writing the novel, the social issues it deals with, the threat of the breakup of the Federation, the research led by Dr. Amal Safadi, the crew of Picard's new ship, the Verity, the revenge of the synths, a melancholy ending, and wrap up with what Una is currently working on and where she can be found online. In the news segment, we judge the upcoming Star Trek: Discovery: Die Standing by its cover and back-cover blurb, and report on the pending sale of Simon & Schuster. We also respond to feedback from The Babel Conference for Literary Treks 297: A Palm Punch with No Follow Through. News DIS: Die Standing Cover (00:02:57) ViacomCBS Selling Simon & Schuster (00:06:39) Listener Feedback (00:10:09) Feature: Una McCormack The Process (00:12:21) Social Issues (00:21:30) Federation Secession (00:26:21) Critical Findings Remain Secret (00:32:10) Admiral Picard (00:41:37) A Melancholy Ending (00:46:27) U.S.S. Verity Crew (00:52:40) Revenge of the Synths (00:57:03) Close to Canon (01:02:51) Hollow Men and More (01:04:57) Final Thoughts (01:08:17) Hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson Guest Una McCormack Production Bruce Gibson (Editor and Producer) Dan Gunther (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) 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) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)

# Star Trek: PicardA television series that follows Jean-Luc Picard's later life, exploring themes of legacy, mystery, and personal loss.

# Una McCormack # U.S.S. Verity # Federation Secession # Synths # Social Issues in Star Trek # Melancholy Ending

06/10/2019Literary Treks: A Star Trek Books and Comics Podcast

284: Smoothing Over the Rough Edges of Canon

Greater Than the Sum. In recent months, the Borg have returned again and again to threaten the peace of the Federation. Now, Picard and his crew must team up with unexpected allies to prevent the Borg from acquiring quantum slipstream technology, an advancement that would give the Borg unprecedented power to assimilate the Federation. Along with a new and untested crewmember, the men and women under Captain Picard's command face incredible odds in their latest round with the Borg. In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson discuss the TNG novel Greater Than the Sum by Christopher L. Bennett. We talk about Lieutenant T'Ryssa Chen, Christopher Bennett's amazing ability to "fix" glitches in Star Trek continuity, a star cluster filled with strange new worlds, an old friend named Hugh, a plan to destroy the Borg once and for all, the ending that leads into David Mack's Destiny trilogy, how this story jives with what we know about Star Trek: Picard, and wrap up with our final thoughts and ratings. At the top of the show, we respond to listener feedback from The Babel Conference for Literary Treks 282: And Then Wonder Woman Shows Up! News Listener Feedback (00:03:43) Feature: Greater Than the Sum More of the Borg (00:11:41) Introducing T'Ryssa Chen (00:14:52) The Mystery of This Novel (00:21:12) Bringing It All Together (00:25:49) Star Cluster NGC 6281 (00:32:18) Picard and Crusher (00:38:03) Jasminder Choudhury (00:44:30) Hugh and the Liberated (00:47:53) The Plan (00:56:32) The Epilogue (01:05:22) Compatibility with Star Trek: Picard (01:09:13) Ratings (01:12:56) Final Thoughts (01:16:29) 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)

# Star Trek: PicardThe latest series in the Star Trek franchise, whose storylines are discussed in relation to the events of the novel.