The Pandora Principle.     Star Trek books are some of the longest running tie-in fiction series out there which means that you never know when an entry will be a diamond in the rough or just rough. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Casey Pettitt and Jonathan Koan talk about the TOS novel, The Pandora Principle. We discuss, development hell, get him out of the way, the first chapter, Saavik, a positive or negative, mystery boxes, what?, disjointed, our ratings and final thoughts.  In the news we look at the upcoming new releases for books as well as review some comics with Star Trek issues 19-24 and Defiant issues 12-16.   News New Books Coming (00:03:21) Star Trek 19-24 (00:11:30) Star Trek Defiant 12-16 (00:17:21)                  Feature: The Pandora Principle   Development Hell (00:27:28) Get Him Out of the Way (00:32:30) The First Chapter (00:37:08) Saavik (00:39:12) A Positive or Negative (00:44:05) Mystery Boxes (00:50:11) Wait, What? (00:52:41) Disjointed (00:55:49) Ratings (01:00:26) Final Thoughts (01:02:18)         Hosts Casey Pettitt and Jonathan Koan  Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)

After 27 years, the return of the Hell In The Cell at Bad Blood, and Roman Reigns teams with Cody Rhodes for the first time ever! WWE Bad Blood 2024 full show review, and results with @JDfromNY on Off The Script. In the Main Event, Cody Rhodes & Roman Reigns to join forces against Solo Sikoa & Jacob Fatu. CM Punk will look to settle things with Drew McIntyre inside Hell in a Cell. Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan vs. Rhea Ripley (with "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio suspended above the ring in a Shark Cage). Finn Balor battles Damian Priest, and Nia Jax goes one on one with Bayley for the WWE Women's Championship. WWE Bad Blood 2024 for October 5th, 2024:🎙️Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes (c) vs Jacob Fatu, and Solo Sikoa🎙️WWE Women's World Championship: Liv Morgan (c) vs Rhea Ripley with Dominik Mysterio inside a Shark Cage🎙️WWE Women's Championship: Nia Jax (c) vs Bayley🎙️Finn Balor vs Damian Priest🎙️Hell In The Cell: CM Punk vs Drew McIntyreSocials 🐤 Twitter: https://twitter.com/jdfromny206🍺 Second YT Channel: http://www.youtube.com/@JDfromNYShorts📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdfromny206🐍 Twitch: http://www.twitch.com/jdfromnewyork🥃 Kick: https://kick.com/jdfromny⏰ TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@jdfromny💬 Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/jdfromny206📹 Cameo: http://www.cameo.com/jdfromny★Off The Script on ALL Major Audio Platforms!Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/3r53nycvSpotify Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/yt8k63t2★Sponsors♦ Blue Chew (Use Code "JD"): https://go.bluechew.com♦ Manscaped (Code "SCRIPT20") http://manscaped.com♦ Magic Mind (Code "JDFROMNY20") http://magicmind.com/jdfromny♦ The Ridge (Code "SCRIPT") http://www.ridge.com/script♦ Draft Kings (Code "JDFROMNY") https://dkng.co/jdfromny★Off The Script Merchandise♦ Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/off-the-script/#WWEBadBlood #WWE #RomanReignsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/off-the-script-w-jdfromny/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Go Home Show before WWE Bad Blood this Saturday in Atlanta. WWE Raw 9/30/24 full show review, and results with @JDfromNY on Off The Script. Bronson Reed & Braun Strowman collide in a Last Monster Standing Match. CM Punk, and Drew McIntyre have one final face to face before they Meet at Bad Blood inside Hell In A Cell. And, Jey Uso's first night as the NEW WWE Intercontinental Champion. 🥃 Become a Channel Member & Join the Off The Script VIP Club: https://www.youtube.com/c/JDfromNY206/joinSocials 🐤 Twitter: https://twitter.com/jdfromny206🍺 Second YT Channel: http://www.youtube.com/@JDfromNYShorts📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdfromny206🐍 Twitch: http://www.twitch.com/jdfromnewyork🥃 Kick: https://kick.com/jdfromny⏰ TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@jdfromny💬 Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/jdfromny206📹 Cameo: http://www.cameo.com/jdfromny★Off The Script on ALL Major Audio Platforms!Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/3r53nycvSpotify Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/yt8k63t2★Sponsors♦ Blue Chew (Use Code "JD"): https://go.bluechew.com♦ Manscaped (Code "SCRIPT20") http://manscaped.com♦ Magic Mind (Code "JDFROMNY20") http://magicmind.com/jdfromny♦ The Ridge (Code "SCRIPT") http://www.ridge.com/script♦ Draft Kings (Code "JDFROMNY") https://dkng.co/jdfromny★Off The Script Merchandise♦ Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/off-the-script/Welcome to the official YouTube channel of JDfromNY and Off The Script! JDfromNY covers the sport of professional wrestling - including WWE TV shows (both WWE Raw & WWE SmackDown LIVE), with LIVE Post Shows EVERY WEEK, PPVs (such as Royal Rumble, WrestleMania & SummerSlam), AEW All Elite Wrestling, AEW Dynamite and all the latest breaking news in professional wrestling. Subscribe and enable ALL notifications for the latest wrestling WWE reviews and wrestling news.#WWEBadBlood #WWERaw #WWESupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/off-the-script-w-jdfromny/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

CM Punk returns after the savage attack by Drew McIntyre, breaking his bracelet as Hell In A Cell is on the horizon. WWE Raw 9/16/24 full show review, and results with @JDfromNY on Off The Script. Sponsored by Draft Kings! Sign-up using https://dkng.co/jdfromny or through my promo code JDFROMNYAlso, Bronson Reed once again clashes with Braun Strowman. Damian Priest looks to "dfestroy" Dominik Mysterio. Sami Zayn continues to chase Gunther down for a World Heavyweight Championship match at WWE Bad Blood, Jey Uso freshly off his #1 contendership, looks to prepare for Bron Breakker and the WWE Intercontinental Championship. 🥃 Become a Channel Member & Join the Off The Script VIP Club: https://www.youtube.com/c/JDfromNY206/joinSocials 🐤 Twitter: https://twitter.com/jdfromny206🍺 Second YT Channel: http://www.youtube.com/MoreJDfromNY🥃 Kick: https://kick.com/jdfromny🥃 Twitch: http://www.twitch.com/jdfromnewyork📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdfromny206⏰ TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@jdfromny💬 Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/jdfromny206📹 Cameo: http://www.cameo.com/jdfromny★Off The Script on ALL Major Audio Platforms!Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/3r53nycvSpotify Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/yt8k63t2★Sponsors♦ Advanced GG: (Use Code "SCRIPT") https://advanced.gg♦ Blue Chew (Use Code "JD"): https://go.bluechew.com♦ Manscaped (Code "SCRIPT20") http://manscaped.com♦ Magic Mind (Code "JDFROMNY20") http://magicmind.com/jdfromny♦ The Ridge (Code "SCRIPT") http://www.ridge.com/script★Off The Script Merchandise♦ Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/off-the-script/Welcome to the official YouTube channel of JDfromNY and Off The Script! JDfromNY covers the sport of professional wrestling - including WWE TV shows (both WWE Raw & WWE SmackDown LIVE), with LIVE Post Shows EVERY WEEK, PPVs (such as Royal Rumble, WrestleMania & SummerSlam), AEW All Elite Wrestling, AEW Dynamite and all the latest breaking news in professional wrestling. Subscribe and enable ALL notifications for the latest wrestling WWE reviews and wrestling news.#WWERaw #WWE #WrestlingNews  GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (AZ/CO/DC/IA/IL/IN/KS/KY/LA/MD/ME/MI/NC/NH/NJ/OH/OR/PA/TN/VA/VT/WV/WY), (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY).Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT)21+ (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/DC/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/KY/LA(select parishes)/MA/MD/ME/MI/NC/NJ/NY/OH/PA/TN/VA/VT/WV/WY only. Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min. $5 bet. Get 1 promo code to redeem 1-month of access to NFL+ Premium and max. $250 issued as non-withdrawable Bonus Bets that expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Ends 9/19/24 11:59 PM ET. Terms: dkng.co/dk-offer-terms. NFL+ Premium Terms: Offer only for eligible subscribers & must be redeemed by 11:59PM 9/30/24; After 1-month promo period, subscription automatically renews each month at then-current price (currently $14.99/mth) until cancelled; Addt’l terms: nfl.com/terms. Sponsored by DK.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/off-the-script-w-jdfromny/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Bret Hart returns to WWE Raw in Calgary, CM Punk vs Drew McIntyre Hell In A Cell announced, and WWE Raw FINALLY MOVES BACK to 2 hours! WWE Raw 9/9/24 full show review, and results with @JDfromNY on Off The Script! Tonight, powered by MAGIC MIND! 20% off one time purchases, and up to 48% off subscriptions! http://magicmind.com/jdfromny with promo code JDFROMNY20🥃 Become a Channel Member & Join the Off The Script VIP Club: https://www.youtube.com/c/JDfromNY206/joinSocials 🐤 Twitter: https://twitter.com/jdfromny206🍺 Second YT Channel: http://www.youtube.com/@UCsomXo9x86UcmSK1dBF0Keg 🥃 Kick: https://kick.com/jdfromny🥃 Twitch: http://www.twitch.com/jdfromnewyork📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdfromny206⏰ TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@jdfromny💬 Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/jdfromny206📹 Cameo: http://www.cameo.com/jdfromny★Off The Script on ALL Major Audio Platforms!Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/3r53nycvSpotify Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/yt8k63t2★Sponsors♦ Advanced GG: (Use Code "SCRIPT") https://advanced.gg♦ Blue Chew (Use Code "JD"): https://go.bluechew.com♦ Manscaped (Code "SCRIPT20") http://manscaped.com♦ Magic Mind (Code "JDFROMNY20") http://magicmind.com/jdfromny♦ The Ridge (Code "SCRIPT") http://www.ridge.com/script★Off The Script Merchandise♦ Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/off-the-script/Welcome to the official YouTube channel of JDfromNY and Off The Script! JDfromNY covers the sport of professional wrestling - including WWE TV shows (both WWE Raw & WWE SmackDown LIVE), with LIVE Post Shows EVERY WEEK, PPVs (such as Royal Rumble, WrestleMania & SummerSlam), AEW All Elite Wrestling, AEW Dynamite and all the latest breaking news in professional wrestling. Subscribe and enable ALL notifications for the latest wrestling WWE reviews and wrestling news.#WWERaw #WWE #WrestlingSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/off-the-script-w-jdfromny/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Randy Orton looks to win his first ever King of the Ring against Gunther, and Nia Jax takes on Lyra Valkryia for Queen of the Ring... WWE King & Queen of the Ring 2024 review, and results with @JDfromNY on Off The Script. Also, Logan Paul challenges Cody Rhodes for the WWE Championship. And Liv Morgan looks to capture the WWE Women's World Championship against Becky Lynch.Today's sponsor is MAGIC MIND! Get up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code JDFROMNY20 at checkout! You can claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/jdfromny🥃 Become a Channel Member & Join the Off The Script VIP Club: https://www.youtube.com/c/JDfromNY206/joinSocials 🐤 Twitter: https://twitter.com/jdfromny206🍺 Second YT Channel: http://www.youtube.com/MoreJDfromNY🥃 Kick: https://kick.com/jdfromny🥃 Twitch: http://www.twitch.com/jdfromnewyork📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdfromny206⏰ TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@jdfromny💬 Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/jdfromny206📹 Cameo: http://www.cameo.com/jdfromny★Off The Script on ALL Major Audio Platforms!Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/3r53nycvSpotify Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/yt8k63t2★Sponsors♦ Advanced GG: (Use Code "SCRIPT") https://advanced.gg♦ Blue Chew (Use Code "JD"): https://go.bluechew.com♦ Manscaped (Code "SCRIPT20") http://manscaped.com♦ Magic Mind (Code "JDNY") http://magicmind.com/jdfromny♦ The Ridge (Code "SCRIPT") http://www.ridge.com/script★Off The Script Merchandise♦ Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/off-the-script/Welcome to the official YouTube channel of JDfromNY and Off The Script! JDfromNY covers the sport of professional wrestling - including WWE TV shows (both WWE Raw & WWE SmackDown LIVE), with LIVE Post Shows EVERY WEEK, PPVs (such as Royal Rumble, WrestleMania & SummerSlam), AEW All Elite Wrestling, AEW Dynamite and all the latest breaking news in professional wrestling. Subscribe and enable ALL notifications for the latest wrestling WWE reviews and wrestling news.#WWE #Wrestling #WrestlingNewsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/off-the-script-w-jdfromny/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Comics Catch Up.     Comics have been an important medium for Star Trek ever since the release of the first Gold Key comic in 1967 and they have continued over various publishers since that time. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Casey Pettitt and Jonathan Koan catch up on all the issues they’ve missed recently. They discuss being new to Star Trek comics, Picard’s Academy, The Scorpius Run, Sons of Star Trek, Star Trek, Star Trek: Defiant, wrapping up and their final thoughts.  In the news they discuss a new release that is imminent and the delay of an upcoming book as well.    News New Releases Coming  (00:02:55)               Feature: Comics Catch Up New to Comics (00:04:27) Picard’s Academy (00:06:10) Strange New Worlds: The Scorpius Run (00:11:20) Sons of Star Trek (00:21:42) Star Trek (00:31:44) Star Trek: Defiant (00:44:48) Wrapping Up (00:51:45) Final Thoughts (00:53:55)         Hosts Casey Pettitt and Jonathan Koan  Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)

CM Punk absolutely set the internet, the wrestling community, and the AEW fanbase into a frenzy on Monday when he appeared on the MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani. He buried AEW, Tony Khan, saying they are an Indie Promotion with an Indie mindset, and they aren't in it to make money, and finally opened up completely about what happened at AEW All In with Jack Perry that led him to get fired from AEW. He also opens up about what were his plans for WrestleMania, his injury, and the Vince McMahon scandal that is rocking WWE this year. Are we to believe CM Punk? Is he correct about AEW? Also, AEW saw several talents cut last night during the late hours of WWE Raw as the company finally makes budget cuts. Coincidence after the CM Punk interview? Is WWE set to bring Bo Dallas back to WWE TV to keep Bray Wyatt's legacy alive? Thoughts on Matt Cardona landing in AEW to challenge Adam Copeland for the AEW TNT Championship, and a major NXT call up (not Carmelo Hayes) could be on the main roster following WrestleMania. All this, and the BEST wrestling debate in the wrestling community with @JDfromNY , and Andrew Baydala on Episode 42 of Tuesday Night Titans. 🥃 Become a Channel Member & Join the Off The Script VIP Club: https://www.youtube.com/c/JDfromNY206/joinSocials 🐤 Twitter: https://twitter.com/jdfromny206🍺 Second YT Channel: http://www.youtube.com/MoreJDfromNY🥃 Kick: https://kick.com/jdfromny🥃 Twitch: http://www.twitch.com/jdfromnewyork📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdfromny206⏰ TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@jdfromny💬 Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/jdfromny206📹 Cameo: http://www.cameo.com/jdfromny★Off The Script on ALL Major Audio Platforms!Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/3r53nycvSpotify Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/yt8k63t2★Sponsors♦ Advanced GG: (Use Code "SCRIPT") https://advanced.gg♦ Blue Chew (Use Code "JD"): https://go.bluechew.com♦ Manscaped (Code "SCRIPT20") http://manscaped.com♦ Magic Mind (Code "JDNY") http://magicmind.com/jdfromny♦ The Ridge (Code "SCRIPT") http://www.ridge.com/script★Off The Script Merchandise♦ Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/off-the-script/Welcome to the official YouTube channel of JDfromNY and Off The Script! JDfromNY covers the sport of professional wrestling - including WWE TV shows (both WWE Raw & WWE SmackDown LIVE), with LIVE Post Shows EVERY WEEK, PPVs (such as Royal Rumble, WrestleMania & SummerSlam), AEW All Elite Wrestling, AEW Dynamite and all the latest breaking news in professional wrestling. Subscribe and enable ALL notifications for the latest wrestling WWE reviews and wrestling news.#CMPunk #TheRock #WrestleMania40Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/off-the-script-w-jdfromny/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In a major shakeup, WWE has struck a deal with Netflix that will see its flagship weekly live pro wrestling show begin airing exclusively on the streaming giant beginning in January 2025 but we are left with a lot more questions than answers. Tonight, @JDfromNY , and Andrew Baydala dissect this deal from a fans perspective, and a business perspective, and shed some light on what possibly is to come with Raw moving to Netflix in January 2025. Also, the Rock takes a seat at the TKO Head of the Table, as he joins their Board Of Directors. What role with Rock serve, and why was this move made now? Kazuchika Okada is deciding between WWE, and AEW but if rumors are correct he has already chosen his new home, and will have a new boss very soon. Did the Rock give away the WrestleMania 40 Main Event on ESPN this morning? Kevin Patrick is out as play by play commentator for Friday Night SmackDown, Finn Balor is set to become a free agent after WrestleMania 40, and Tony Khan makes a major change that will impact AEW television going forward. 🥃 Become a Channel Member & Join the Off The Script VIP Club: https://www.youtube.com/c/JDfromNY206/joinSocials 🐤 Twitter: https://twitter.com/jdfromny206🍺 Second YT Channel: http://www.youtube.com/MoreJDfromNY🥃 Kick: https://kick.com/jdfromny🥃 Twitch: http://www.twitch.com/jdfromnewyork📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdfromny206⏰ TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@jdfromny💬 Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/jdfromny206📹 Cameo: http://www.cameo.com/jdfromny★Off The Script on ALL Major Audio Platforms!Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/3r53nycvSpotify Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/yt8k63t2★Sponsors♦ Advanced GG: (Use Code "SCRIPT") https://advanced.gg♦ Blue Chew (Use Code "JD"): https://go.bluechew.com♦ Manscaped (Code "SCRIPT20") http://manscaped.com♦ Magic Mind (Code "JDNY") http://magicmind.com/jdfromny♦ The Ridge (Code "SCRIPT") http://www.ridge.com/script★Off The Script Merchandise♦ Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/off-the-script/Welcome to the official YouTube channel of JDfromNY and Off The Script! JDfromNY covers the sport of professional wrestling - including WWE TV shows (both WWE Raw & WWE SmackDown LIVE), with LIVE Post Shows EVERY WEEK, PPVs (such as Royal Rumble, WrestleMania & SummerSlam), AEW All Elite Wrestling, AEW Dynamite and all the latest breaking news in professional wrestling. Subscribe and enable ALL notifications for the latest wrestling WWE reviews and wrestling news.#WWERaw #Netflix #WWESupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/off-the-script-w-jdfromny/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Seth Rollins could be out with a major injury suffered in the main event of Monday Night Raw. If so, what does this mean for WrestleMania 40? Does WWE have a plan B in case Rollins needs to vacate the World Heavyweight Championship? Also, more Roman Reigns rumors on what shows he is, and is not working in 20224. Brock Lesnar is set to return in the Royal Rumble. Why Sting chose the Young Bucks for his final wrestling match, and how Sting could potentially plan his own finish for his retirement match. And the drama surround Hulk Hogan and JD is addressed after social media backlash where the community "thinks" JD supports Hulk Hogan's terrible comments. @JDfromNY , and Andrew Baydala discuss the HOTTEST, and most controversial topics in the wrestling space on Episode #30 of Tuesday Night Titans. 🥃 Become a Channel Member & Join the Off The Script VIP Club: https://www.youtube.com/c/JDfromNY206/joinSocials 🐤 Twitter: https://twitter.com/jdfromny206🍺 Second YT Channel: http://www.youtube.com/MoreJDfromNY🥃 Kick: https://kick.com/jdfromny🥃 Twitch: http://www.twitch.com/jdfromnewyork📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdfromny206⏰ TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@jdfromny💬 Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/jdfromny206📹 Cameo: http://www.cameo.com/jdfromny★Off The Script on ALL Major Audio Platforms!Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/3r53nycvSpotify Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/yt8k63t2★Sponsors♦ Advanced GG: (Use Code "SCRIPT") https://advanced.gg♦ Blue Chew (Use Code "JD"): https://go.bluechew.com♦ Manscaped (Code "SCRIPT20") http://manscaped.com♦ Magic Mind (Code "JDNY") http://magicmind.com/jdfromny♦ The Ridge (Code "SCRIPT") http://www.ridge.com/script★Off The Script Merchandise♦ Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/off-the-script/Welcome to the official YouTube channel of JDfromNY and Off The Script! JDfromNY covers the sport of professional wrestling - including WWE TV shows (both WWE Raw & WWE SmackDown LIVE), with LIVE Post Shows EVERY WEEK, PPVs (such as Royal Rumble, WrestleMania & SummerSlam), AEW All Elite Wrestling, AEW Dynamite and all the latest breaking news in professional wrestling. Subscribe and enable ALL notifications for the latest wrestling WWE reviews and wrestling news.#HulkHogan #WWE #WrestlingNewsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/off-the-script-w-jdfromny/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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)

Cast No Shadow.     The fallout of the conspiracy that Kirk and his crew uncover in The Undiscovered Country is not something that we get to see on screen, thankfully the books exist. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt talk about Cast No Shadow. We discuss unpacking Valeris, Spock's small role, unpacking the conspiracy, fueling hate, Elias Vaughn's first mission, one last question, our ratings and final thoughts.  In the news section we review Star Trek #11, Defiant #7 and a new Strange New Worlds comic, The Scorpius Run.   News Star Trek #11 and Defiant #7 (00:02:53)  Strange New Worlds: The Scorpius Run #1 (00:06:25)                Feature: Cast No Shadow Unpacking Valeris (00:12:41) Spock's Small Role (00:26:08) Unpacking the Conspiracy (00:31:49) Fueling Hate (00:39:23) Elias Vaughn's First Mission (00:45:12) One Last Question (00:49:28) Ratings (00:52:35) Final Thoughts (00:55:00)         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)

The Buried Age.     Jean-Luc Picard's life is so much more than his time on the Enterprise, in fact he had a whole lifetime of events that helped forge the man we saw on screen in The Next Generation. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt talk about Lost Era novel, The Buried Age. We discuss Picard's buried age, failure, the Manroloth, the science, setting up TNG, our ratings and final thoughts.  The news is jam-packed with goodies as we talk about licensing news, a cover reveal and then review Dog of War #4, The Motion Picture Echos #3, Star Trek #10, Star Trek Defiant #5 and Day of Blood #1.   News Licensing News (00:03:35) Cover Reveal (00:07:45) Dog of War #4 (00:10:20) The Motion Picture Echos #3 (00:15:20) Star Trek #10 (00:21:57) Star Trek Defiant #5 (00:27:11) Day of Blood #1 (00:31:50)                  Feature: The Buried Age Picard's Buried Age (00:37:56) Failure (00:49:59) The Manroloth (00:57:32) The Science (01:10:29) Setting Up TNG (01:15:32) Ratings (01:25:14) Final Thoughts (01:27:31)           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)

Rebels: The Liberated.     The revelations finally come in the final book in this trilogy, how the Tiffnaki came to be on the planet and just who the Liberated are that have taken over Emissary's Sanctuary. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt talk about end of the Deep Space Nine trilogy Rebels with The Liberated. We discuss the natives, the Liberated, the past, how bad was it, our ratings and final thoughts.  There is a lot of news as we discuss an audiobook and new book announcement, discuss comics and canon, then review Star Trek #9 and The Motion Picture: Echoes #2.   News New Audiobook (00:03:04) New Book Announcement (00:04:50) Comics and Canon (00:08:30) Star Trek #9 (00:11:21) The Motion Picture: Echoes #2 (00:15:20)                  Feature: The Liberated The Natives (00:18:40) The Liberated (00:27:31) The Past (00:32:38) How Bad Was It (00:35:40) Ratings (00:38:30) Final Thoughts (00:40:12)          Hosts Matthew Rushing and C Casey Pettitt  Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)

Rebels: The Courageous.     Deep Space Nine is no longer under Starfleet's care as the Bajorans take running the station for a test drive, while Sisko and the crew of the Defiant find themselves in a no-win Prime Directive scenario on one of the strangest worlds you'll ever read about for Star Trek. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt talk about the second book in the Deep Space Nine trilogy Rebels, The Courageous. We discuss Sisko and his group's story, the Defiant, Jadzia and Julian, an Orb experience, our ratings and final thoughts.  In the news we talk about post Picard literature, then we review Star Trek #6, Defiant #2, The Illyrian Enigma #4 and The Dog of War #1.       News Post Picard Literature (00:02:56) Star Trek #6 (00:13:03) Defiant #2 (00:18:02) The Illyrian Enigma #4 (00:22:01) The Dog of War #1 (00:28:31)             Feature: The Courageous Sisko and Crew (00:34:05) Jadzia, Julian and the Defiant (00:37:59) An Orb Experience (00:45:01) Ratings (00:45:01) Final Thoughts (00:54:09)       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)

Dark Matters: Ghost Dance.     The crew of the U.S.S. Voyager finds itself tasked with one of the most interesting missions they've had as they try to find a way of ridding the universe of the mutated dark matter. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt talk about Dark Matters: Ghost Dance. We discuss Paris and Chakotay, the Entity, the Romulan story, meanwhile on Voyager, Harry is in love again, our ratings and final thoughts.  In the news we have a new comic announcement plus our reviews of Resurgence #5, Star Trek #5 and Star Trek: Defiant #1.      News Comic Announcement (00:03:51) Resurgence #5 (00:06:01) Star Trek #5 (00:10:22) Star Trek: Defiant #1 (00:14:06)                  Feature: Dark Matters: Ghost Dance Paris and Chakotay (00:18:17) The Entity (00:28:46) The Romulan Story (00:32:35) Meanwhile on Voyager (00:37:49) Harry is in Love Again (00:43:43) Ratings (00:45:24) Final Thoughts (00:47:49)         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)

Dark Matters: Cloak and Dagger. By the time that Star Trek: Voyager was released, there were not as many numbered books coming out for the series, so compared with The Next Generation or The Original Series, the amount of literature for Voyager seems miniscule. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt talk about the nineteenth Voyager novel, Dark Matters: Cloak and Dagger. We discuss the needle's eye, the Shepherds, a mysterious character, disappearing act, it's short, bedfellows, our ratings and final thoughts. In the news we have a lot of comics to review starting with Star Trek #3, Resurgence #3 and Trill, plus a book announcement. News Book Announcement (00:03:38) Star Trek #3 (00:06:52) Star Trek: Resurgence #3 (00:13:02) Trill (00:16:06) Feature: Cloak and Dagger The Needle's Eye (00:19:31) The Shepherds (00:23:02) A Mysterious Character (00:34:26) Disappearing Act (00:36:44) It's Short (00:41:28) Bedfellows (00:44:14) Ratings (00:46:56) Final Thoughts (00:50:17) Hosts Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt Guest David Mack Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)

The Left Hand of Destiny: Book One. As Deep Space Nine drew to a close, Worf challenged Gowron, defeated him in honorable combat and bestowed on Martok the chancellorship of the Klingon Empire which is where actor J.G. Hertzler and author Jeffrey Lang pick up the story. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing, Bruce Gibson and Casey Pettitt talk about The Left Hand of Destiny: Book One. We discuss our first time, too much war, the problems with politics, an unexpected enemy, a symbol, things we didn't like, our ratings and final thoughts. In the news section we review the Star Trek: Discovery comic, Adventures in the 32 Century, issue 1. News Adventures in the 32nd Century #1 (00:03:09) Feature: The Left Hand of Destiny: Book One First Time (00:09:43) Too Much War (00:14:07) The Problem of Politics (00:20:23) An Unexpected Enemy (00:27:21) A Symbol (00:37:43) Things We Didn't Like (00:50:50) Ratings (00:54:09) Final Thoughts (00:57:24) Hosts Matthew Rushing, Bruce Gibson and Casey Pettitt Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)

New Earth: Wagon Train to the Stars. What would make Admiral Kirk give up the desk after The Motion Picture, Diane Carey answers the question in the first book of the New Earth series, the promise of leading a colony expedition and the promise of new uniforms. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt talk about New Earth: Wagon Train to the Stars. We discuss new worlds, more freedom, greed, working together, Kirk, another war, the writing style, our ratings and final thoughts. In the news we review at two new comics, Mirror War: La Forge and Star Trek: Klingons. News Mirror War: La Forge (00:02:55) Star Trek: Klingons (00:08:24) Feature: Wagon Train to the Stars New Worlds (00:13:32) More Freedom? (00:22:09) Greed (00:27:24) Working Together (00:31:39) Kirk (00:36:29) Another War (00:41:53) The Writing Story (00:44:06) Ratings (00:49:50) Final Thoughts (00:52:20) 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)

Cassandra Rose Clarke: Shadows Have Offended. For the longest time, Star Trek books were written inside the years of each series and with the litverse coming to an end, the books are going to be returning to that format. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Christopher Jones are joined by Cassandra Rose Clarke to talk about her debut Star Trek novel, Shadows Have Offended. We discuss her Star Trek story, writing a Star Trek book, the genesis, Troi and Worf, Crusher, Picard, the unexpected, the Betazoids, links with DS9, dreamweavers, feeling like an episode, the experience, Cassandra online and our final thoughts. In the news section Bruce Gibson joins Matthew to talk about issues 22 and 23 of the Year Five comic as well as judge the first two covers of the Coda trilogy. News Issue 22 (00:03:00) Issue 23 (00:13:19) Coda Covers (00:23:30) Feature: Cassandra Rose Clarke Cassandra's Star Trek Story (00:31:53) Writing a Star Trek Book (00:40:25) The Genesis of the Story (00:42:46) Troi and Worf (00:45:46) Crusher Focus (00:50:28) Picard Focus (00:52:07) The Unexpected (00:54:20) The Betazoids (00:55:54) Links With DS9 (01:02:35) Dreamweavers (01:05:24) Feels Like an Episode (01:14:41) The Experience (01:19:21) Cassandra Online (01:21:51) Final Thoughts (01:25:44) Hosts Matthew Rushing, C Bryan Jones and Bruce Gibson Guest Cassandra Rose Clarke Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)

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Debt of Honor. James T. Kirk has lost a lot following the events of The Voyage Home and the one that weighs on him is the debt of honor he feels he owes the Enterprise herself, to reclaim her name in the eyes of the Starfleet. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Chris Jones talk about the comic Debt of Honor. We discuss the art, the framing device, the flashbacks, the present story, the Klingon power shift, losing a son but gaining a daughter, the wrap up, our ratings and final thoughts. Feature: Debt of Honor The Art (00:02:07) The Framing Device (00:05:58) On the Farragut (00:12:31) After the Doomsday Incident (00:25:54) After the Motion Picture (00:33:59) The Present Takes Over (00:41:10) Klingon Power Shift (00:45:00) Lost a Son but Gained a Daughter (00:49:10) The Wrap Up (00:52:05) Ratings (00:58:52) Final Thoughts (01:00:33) Hosts Matthew Rushing and C Bryan Jones Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)

Una McCormack: The Autobiography of Kathryn Janeway Kathryn Janeway is known for her strength, drive, dedication, and nurturing nature. But how did her childhood and early career shape the woman who led her crew back from the Delta Quadrant, against all odds? In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Matthew Rushing and C Bryan Jones are joined by Kathryn’s ghostwriter—also know as Una McCormack—to find out how parents, grandparents, and even that pesky little sister, helped a young girl from Indiana become one of Starfleet’s most decorated admirals. We also discuss the important role that mentors play in our lives and how the Federation–Cardassian Wars influenced Janeway and those growing up in Starfleet families during the 24th century. In our news segment, we review the first two issues of the Star Trek: Voyager IDW comic miniseries Seven’s Reckoning. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Star Trek Voyager: Seven’s Reckoning, Issues 1–2 (00:03:14) Feature: The Autobiography of Kathryn Janeway (00:16:41) Origin of the Project (00:17:51) Creating Kathryn’s Childhood (00:19:45) Father–Daughter Relationship (00:25:51) Choosing the Stories that Inspire (00:35:28) The Role of Mentors (00:42:15) Cardassian Backdrop (00:48:08) Workforce and Janeway’s Desires (00:56:30) A Nurturing Nature (01:01:59) Mars! Mars! Mars! (01:07:00) Closing (01:13:34) Hosts Matthew Rushing and C Bryan Jones Guest Una McCormack Production C Bryan Jones (Editor and Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)

Discovery: Aftermath. At the culmination of season two of Star Trek: Discovery, the titular starship has traveled through a wormhole into an uncertain future. However, the century they left behind is uncertain as well. A tenuous state of peace exists between the Federation and the Klingon Empire, a situation that both Captain Pike and Chancellor L'Rell are eager to capitalize on. But will they manage to maintain that peace with the forces of chaos doing all they can to disrupt it? In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson are joined by The Edge's Brandi Jackola to discuss the Discovery comic trilogy Aftermath. We talk about the surprise return of Kor, Spock's coming to terms with the aftermath of season two of Discovery, L'Rell's ability to play politics, The Shadows of Kahless, and wrap up with our final thoughts and ratings for the trilogy as a whole. In the news segment, we talk about the release of Star Trek: Picard: Countdown #1 from IDW and Body by Starfleet by Robb Pearlman. We also respond to feedback from The Babel Conference for Literary Treks 288: The Golden Girls in Space. News Star Trek: Picard - Countdown #1 Releases (00:02:14) Body by Starfleet Releases (00:04:29) Listener Feedback (00:07:08) Feature: Discovery: Aftermath Aftermath Issue #1 (00:17:11) Aftermath Issue #2 (00:46:09) Aftermath Issue #3 (01:08:51) Ratings (01:32:10) Final Thoughts (01:38:06) 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) Casey Pettitt (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)

Enemy Territory. The voyages of the I.K.S. Gorkon continue! Following the events at San-Tarah, the Gorkon must now investigate the disappearance of her brother ship, the I.K.S. Kravokh. The Kravokh had encountered a ship from a newly-discovered warp-capable species, a strange alien race that believes themselves to be the only sentient life in the universe. Now, Klag must take the Gorkon to their homeworld to confront this new threat, all while dealing with a possible uprising among his own ranks! In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson are joined by Earl Grey's Justin Oser to talk about I.K.S. Gorkon, Book Three: Enemy Territory by Keith R.A. DeCandido. We discuss the Elabrej Hegemony, Kurak's crippling alcoholism, a mutiny forming aboard the Gorkon, Leader Wol, Rodek's identity crisis, and wrap up with our final thoughts and ratings. In the news segment, we talk about a new upcoming Star Trek: Waypoint special comic and another Little Golden Book: Too Many Tribbles! News Waypoint Special #2 in March (00:02:52) Too Many Tribbles! in July (00:05:16) Listener Feedback (00:08:49) Feature: Enemy Territory The Elabrej Hegemony (00:12:10) Their Society (00:21:11) The Separatists (00:23:03) Kurak (00:25:35) Mutiny on the Gorkon (00:31:39) Wol (00:43:48) Rodek (00:50:09) Leskit on the Cover? (00:54:51) Ratings (00:59:28) Final Thoughts (01:09:51) Hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson Guest Justin Oser 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)

Inferno. The unthinkable has happened: the red and blue wormholes have come together to signal the annihilation of the universe as we know it. However, in a pocket reality, the crew of Deep Space Nine must work to return to their station at one of two points in history. The first: The Day of Withdrawal, when the Cardassians left DS9 at the end of the occupation, and the second: the moment when the red wormhole destroyed the station. Can Sisko and his crew change history and possibly prevent Armageddon? In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson discuss the conclusion to the Deep Space Nine: Millennium trilogy: Inferno by Judith & Garfield Reeves-Stevens. We talk about the crew's individual personal hells, a paradox-filled time-twisting storyline, some lingering mysteries in the story, Arla Ries's surprising arc, Sisko's role as the Emissary, and wrap up with our final thoughts and ratings. In the news segment, we talk about an upcoming Discovery comic from IDW: Captain Saru, set for release in February 2019. News Star Trek: Discovery - Captain Saru (00:03:09)) Feature: Inferno Personal Hells (00:05:42) Being Prepared (00:17:40) Timey-Wimey (00:20:24) Vic Fontaine Walks the Promenade (00:34:33) Arla Rees Finds Religion (00:47:34) Sisko is the Emissary (00:58:24) Ratings (01:06:03) Final Thoughts (01:10:51) 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 Good Day to Die. For honor... for glory... for the Empire! The brave officers and crew of the I.K.S. Gorkon embark on a new mission to seek out new life and new civilizations... and to boldly conquer them for the greater glory of the Klingon Empire! But what lines must be crossed when Klingon lust for expansion comes face-to-face with Klingon honor? In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson are joined by Earl Grey's Justin Oser to discuss I.K.S. Gorkon: Book One: A Good Day to Die by Keith R.A. DeCandido. We talk about what makes this book different from other Star Trek novels, cultures in transition, lower decks crewmembers, strong female Klingon characters, an enemy worthy of respect, the dilemma faced by Captain Klag at the end of the novel, and wrap up with our final thoughts and ratings. In the news segment, we talk about next year's upcoming Star Trek: The Q Conflict crossover comic from IDW. News Star Trek: The Q Conflict (00:02:53) Feature: A Good Day to Die A Different Trek Novel (00:09:32) Klingon Attitudes in Transition (00:15:56) The Plot & Challenges (00:24:01) Klingon Lower Decks (00:29:14) Klingon Female Characters (00:36:57) Enemies Worthy of Respect (00:44:15) The Dilemma (00:54:59) Ratings (01:06:17) Final Thoughts (01:13:48) Hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson Guest Justin Oser 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)

Phil Farrand: The Nitpicker's Guides. Many people think of nitpicking as a disrespectful act. If you enjoy a show, why pick it apart? I, however, would contend that if you love someone, it is actually a compassionate act to tell them about the dab of mustard on their upper lip! Such is the idea behind the Nitpicker's Guides, books that attempted to catalog and describe each and every error in a number of Star Trek series, be they continuity errors, equipment oddities, changed premises, or just general goofs. In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson sit down with Phil Farrand, author of The Nitpicker's Guide for Next Generation Trekkers volumes one and two, The Nitpicker's Guide for Classic Trekkers, and The Nitpicker's Guide for Deep Space Nine Trekkers. We discuss the origin of the guides, the process of writing them, the community of nitpickers called The Nitpicker's Guild, positive nitpicking versus negativity and toxic fandom, and what Phil is currently working on and where you can find him online. In the news segment, we talk about Big Finish and their Prometheus audiobooks, and review two new comics: what looks to be the final issue of New Visions, and Star Trek: Discovery: Succession #3. News Prometheus Audiobooks (00:03:31) New Visions #22 (00:06:21) Succession #3 (00:23:27) Feature: Phil Farrand Origin of the Guides (00:28:39) Fan Reaction (00:37:13) Nitpicking In Good Cheer (00:38:32) Fostering the Nitpickers Guild (00:41:10) Fine Line Between Fun and Complaining (00:47:26) Hollywood Double Standards (00:52:35) Publishing More Guides (00:59:18) Becoming A Writer (01:20:09) Final Thoughts (01:33:03) Hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson Guest Phil Farrand 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)

The Final Reflection. The Klingons: No other species in Star Trek has gone through so many changes over the years as this race of warriors. In 1984, author John M. Ford set out to write the definitive book about Klingon society, and while Trek canon has gone in a completely different direction since, The Final Reflection still strikes a chord with many Trek fans with its close examination of an alien culture that is the antithesis of the Federation. In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson discuss The Final Reflection. We talk about a truly alien culture, the differences between the Klingons in The Final Reflection and Trek canon since, the Perpetual Game, the Federation's duplicity, the novel within the novel, the inspiration that The Final Reflection provided to the creators of Star Trek: Discovery, and wrap up with our final thoughts and ratings. In the news segment, we review two new comics: Boldly Go #15 and New Visions #19. We also discuss the apparent lack of new releases from Simon and Schuster in 2018. News Boldly Go #15 (00:01:18) New Visions #19 (00:15:51) Upcoming Schedule (00:24:43) Feature: The Final Reflection Going Way Back (00:30:40) So Much Packed In (00:33:23) Truly Alien (00:37:04) Time and Timeframe (00:47:56) Admiral Whitetree (00:59:10) The "Perpetual Game" (01:00:38) Society is Society; War is War (01:08:21) Who Killed Who (01:14:28) A Novel Within a Novel (01:21:36) Influences (01:22:23) Ratings (01:35:08) Final Ratings (01:39:04) 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)

Paula M. Block and Terry J. Erdmann: I, The Constable. Quark is the kind of Ferengi that can smell profit on the wind, and when his tavern-magnate uncle passes away, he detects just such an opportunity! However, in the pursuit of his newfound potential profit, Quark gets caught up in a web of crime and intrigue, and it's up to Odo to don his constable's uniform and save the day. Along the way, he will deal with double-crosses, nasty armed thugs, and gallons of glebbening rain on the mean streets of Ferenginar. In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson welcome authors Paula M. Block and Terry J. Erdmann to the show to discuss their recent Deep Space Nine e-novella, I, The Constable. We talk about the inspiration for the story, the research they did to capture the noir feel, changes in the society of Ferenginar, the voices of the characters both old and new, Quark's seemingly newfound generosity, some fun references, and wrap up with where you can find Paula and Terry online. In the news segment, we judge the cover of the upcoming Discovery novel Drastic Measures by Dayton Ward and review two new comics: Boldly Go #14 and the first issue of a new series: Discovery: The Light of Kahless. News Book Cover Judging (00:02:57) Boldly Go #14 (00:10:10) Discovery #1 (00:18:54) Feature: Paula M. Block and Terry J. Erdmann New eBook (00:30:05) The Story (00:31:27) Odo Does Noir (00:36:55) The Plot (00:40:34) Female Investment (00:47:38) Quark's Newfound Philanthropy (00:55:24) Fun References (01:07:17) What's Next (01:16:00) Fine Thoughts (01:23:52) Hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson Guests Paula M. Block and Terry J. Erdmann 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)

Q-Strike. A powerful force has been unleashed on an unsuspecting galaxy: a dangerous being who once tested the might of the entire Q Continuum. Now, it's up to Picard and his crew, along with Q and his family, to thwart this enemy and keep the galaxy as we know it from complete and utter destruction. In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Bruce Gibson and Dan Gunther are again joined by The Edge and Earl Grey host Amy Nelson to talk about the final novel in the Q Continuum trilogy, Q-Strike by Greg Cox. We discuss the plot of the novel, a sad end to a family crisis, the Q family dynamic, the ending of the novel, and wrap up with our final thoughts and ratings for both this novel and the Q Continuum trilogy as a whole. In the news segment, we review two comics: the final issue of the Waypoint series, and issue #3 of the Mirror Broken miniseries. News Waypoint #6 (00:03:26) Mirror Broken #3 (0017:06:) Feature: Q-Strike Book Three (00:30:45) The Plot (00:34:46) Lem Faal and His Kids (00:46:47) The Q Family Dynamic (00:56:03) End of the Book (01:02:43) Ratings (01:08:05) Final Thoughts (01:15:15) Hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson Guest Amy Nelson 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)

Preserver. What if our actions are not our own? What if all of us are merely pawns in a universe-spanning game, controlled by vastly older races with agendas and motivations that remain obscured? How would we know? And, most importantly, how would the mighty Captain Kirk deal with them? In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson talk about the Shatnerverse novel Preserver. We discuss the nature of the Preservers, fate versus free will, duplicate Earths, secret groups within the Federation, the two Kirks, Teilani, and wrap up with our final thoughts and ratings. In the news segment, we talk about Star Trek comic news from SDCC and review issue #10 of Boldly Go. News IDW Publishing Update From SDCC (00:05:02) Boldly Go #10 (00:10:36) Feature: Preserver The William Shatnerverse (00:20:16) The Preservers (00:23:53) Fate/Predestination (00:31:50) Duplicate Earths (00:47:36) Section 31? (00:51:55) Two Kirks (01:04:08) No Happy Ending (01:07:13) Ratings (01:14:13) Final Thoughts (01:18:17) 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)

The Entropy Effect. When Captain Kirk is killed in a vicious attack, Spock must navigate his way through an impossible time-bending paradox to get to the bottom of the mystery of what happened. However, it is not only Captain Kirk's life that hangs in the balance, but the fate of the entire universe! In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson are joined once again by Brandon Shea-Mutala to discuss the first Pocket Books original Star Trek novel, The Entropy Effect by Vonda N. McIntyre. We talk about our first experiences with the novel, Sulu's role in the story, Captain Hunter and her fighter squadron, links between this story and Star Trek Into Darkness, a convoluted time-twisting plot, and wrap up with our final thoughts and ratings. In the news segment, we talk about the Star Trek authors who have been nominated for this year's Scribe awards, judge the cover of the upcoming Rise of the Federation: Patterns of Interference, and review two comics: Star Trek/Green Lantern: Stranger Worlds #6 and TNG: Mirror Broken #1. News Scribe Award Nominees (00:02:51) Patterns of Interference Cover (00:05:13) Stranger Worlds #6 (00:08:07) Broken Mirror #1 (00:15:31) Feature: The Entropy Effect Star Trek #2 (00:21:52) First Time (00:23:09) The Setting (00:26:28) Sulu Bond (00:31:19) Hunter and Her Squadron (00:37:16) Spider Links (00:48:31) Time, Time, and More Time (00:55:54) Ratings (01:02:17) Final Thoughts (01:06:39) 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)

Enemy Unseen, Part 2. 100 years earlier, a malevolent entity that feeds on fear threatened the crew of the Enterprise under Captain Kirk and framed Scotty for murder. At the time, Redjac, also known as Jack the Ripper, was thought to have been banished for all eternity. However, he has returned to terrorize the crew of another Enterprise! In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson present part two of our discussion about the Star Trek comics collection, Enemy Unseen, which includes the story Embrace the Wolf. We talk about a sequel to "Wolf in the Fold," Redjac, the unorthodox method used to defeat him, overcoming our fears, and wrap up with our final thoughts and ratings. In the news segment, we discuss a pair of interviews with the creators of the TNG mirror universe comic story Mirror Broken, announce that the UK Comics collection #3 is available for pre-order, judge the cover of the new DTI novella Shield of the Gods, and talk about David Mack's upcoming original novel The Midnight Front. News Interview with J.K. Woodward (00:05:19) Interview with the Tipton Brothers (00:08:45) Classic UK Comics Vol. 3 (00:11:12) DTI: Sheild of the Gods Cover (00:13:41) The Midnight Front (00:16:03) Feature: Enemy Unseen, Part 2 Embrace the Wolf (00:22:13) The Art (00:24:19) The Story (00:25:54) Worf on the Holodeck (00:33:52) Defeating Red Jack (00:35:37) The Killing Shadows (00:39:36) Ratings (00:45:04) Final Thoughts (00:47:30) 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)

Star Trek IDW Comics: Sarah Gaydos & Mike Johnson. As fans, we get our Star Trek fix in many different forms: television, film, novels, and comics. And no comic publisher has been quite so prolific as IDW when it comes to publishing Star Trek stories! Waypoint, Ongoing, Boldly Go, New Visions, and Stranger Worlds are just a few of the titles that IDW publishes on a regular basis. In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson welcome Sarah Gaydos and Mike Johnson from IDW to the show! We ask them about their personal Star Trek stories, the Boldly Go series, Crossovers, Waypoint, new series coming up, and then ask some questions submitted by our listeners on the Babel Conference. In the news segment we discuss how the delay of Star Trek: Discovery will affect the book and comic release schedule and share our thoughts on the newest issue of the Star Trek/Green Lantern crossover comic. News Delayed Discovery Book (00:02:10) Stranger Worlds #2 (00:06:54) Feature: Sarah Gaydos & Mike Johnson Comic Creators (00:12:31) Coming to Star Trek (00:13:37) Working Together (00:18:23) Boldly Go (00:24:10) Crossovers (00:28:43) Waypoint (00:32:24) New Comics Coming Up (00:36:02) Listener Questions (00:37:50) Final Thoughts (00:52:31) Hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson Guests Sarah Gaydos Mike Johnson 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)

Prime Directive. There are a few books in the history of Star Trek literature that could be considered "essential reading." Books that capture the essence of Star Trek, and showcase the very best of what makes Star Trek great. The subject of this weeks episode is one such book, and it highlights one of the longest-running philosophical debates in the Star Trek universe. In this last episode of Literary Treks for host Matthew Rushing, he's joined by Dan Gunter and Bruce Gibson to talk about Prime Directive. We discuss the book's impact, the Enterprise disgrace, the many storylines, McCoy in the middle, catastrophe, the prime directive and our ratings. In a packed news segment we talk about the latest issues of New Visions and Boldly Go, the covers of The Long Mirage and Mirror Broken as well as some of 2016's best books. News One Last Time (00:02:39) New Visions #13 (00:05:27) Boldly Go #3 (00:10:26) The Long Mirage Cover (00:16:07) Mirror Broken Comic Cover (00:21:34) Best of 2016 (00:24:06) Feature: Prime Directive The Book's Impact (00:31:55) The Enterprise Disgrace (00:35:28) The Tropes of Star Trek (00:41:30) Many Storylines (00:43:16) McCoy in the Middle (00:49:31) Catastrophe (00:56:06) The Prime Directive (01:03:34) Ratings (01:10:49) Final Thoughts (01:13:25) 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)

Star Trek/Legion of Super-Heroes Vol. 1. Superheroes in Star Trek? Star Trek has attempted a number of ambitious crossovers in the comic world in recent years. The universes of Doctor Who, Planet of the Apes, and Green Lantern have all been visited by our intrepid Starfleet heroes. These are always a fun diversion from the main storylines of the comics, giving a whole new meaning to exploring “strange new worlds.” In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther are joined by Legion hero Bruce Gibson to talk about Star Trek/Legion of Super-Heroes Vol. 1. We discuss our familiarity with the Legion of Superheroes, bridging the universes, immortal issues, trapped in a purple orb, characterization, art and our ratings. In the news segment we look inside the new travel guide to Vulcan and discuss the latest issues of New Visions and Manifest Destiny. News Inside Look and the Vulcan Travel Guide (00:02:22) Eaglemoss Comics Collection (00:07:45) New Visions #11 (00:13:29) Manifest Destiny #2 (00:17:23) Feature: Star Trek/Legion of Super-Heroes Vol. 1 Familiarity with the Legion of Superheroes (00:24:08) Bridging the Universes (00:28:37) Immortal Issues (00:39:33) Trapped in a Purple Orb (00:45:39) Characterization (00:48:43) Art (00:54:18) Ratings (00:58:51) Final Thoughts (01:01:43) 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)

Burden of Knowledge. The Original Series is an era of Star Trek that lends itself to being depicted in the pages of a comic book: bright colors and outlandish plots all make for entertaining comic stories! However, what makes these stories quintessential Star Trek is the fact that on top of being entertaining, they give us the opportunity to think about issues in a way that other forms of entertainment don’t. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther are joined by Bruce Gibson to talk about the Star Trek comics Burden of Knowledge. We discuss the artwork, Uncertain Perceptions, A Failure to Communicate, A Matter of Perspective, The Burden of Knowledge and our ratings. In the news segment we talk about the last issue of Starfleet Academy and the first issue of Manifest Destiny. News Starfleet Acadamy #5 (00:02:18) Manifest Destiny #1 (00:07:35) Feature: Burden of Knowledge TOS Comics (00:12:02) The Artwork (00:14:05) Uncertain Perceptions (00:17:08) A Failure to Communicate (00:29:16) A Matter of Perspective (00:38:16) The Burden of Knowledge (00:44:33) Ratings (00:54:29) Final Thoughts (01:00:19) 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)

Live By the Code. In his Rise of the Federation series, Christopher L. Bennett has attempted an ambitious project: telling the story of the early days of the Federation, and showing how we got from there to here (to coin a phrase). Brain-sucking computers, smooth-headed Klingons, and interplanetary bigotry and conflict are just a few of the challenges that the young United Federation of Planets faces during this turbulent time. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther are joined by Bruce Gibson to talk about Live By the Code. We discuss the interesting series, the greater good, Trip’s soul and Section 31, Klingon connections, interference, fanatical racism, a full plate, the problem of dependency and our ratings. In our news segment we discuss the latest comic in the Legacy of Spock series, Ongoing #56. News Ongoing #56 (00:01:48) Feature: Live By the Code Continuing Enterprise (00:08:19) Interesting Stories (00:10:11) The Greater Good (00:11:19) Trip’s Soul and Section 31 (00:17:31) Klingon Connection (00:21:45) Interference (00:27:13) Fanatical Racism (00:41:15) A Full Plate (00:48:21) The Problem of Dependency (00:53:02) Ratings (00:58:55) Final Thoughts (01:03:38) 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)

Who Killed Captain Kirk? Comics have been an integral part of Star Trek, from the first Gold Key Comics in 1967 to Marvel Comics which picked up the license in 1979 and ran until 1982, after which DC Comics continued the adventures of the Enterprise with writers like Diane Duane and Peter David. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther talk about Peter David’s Who Killed Captain Kirk?. We discuss old comic series, Aspiring to Angels, taking a turn, confusion, a Kirk question, what does Bearclaw do?, an interesting conversation, a wedding, Dante’s Inferno, You’re Dead, Jim, another shift, it’s Finnegan, ratings and final thoughts. 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 Weather Report (00:01:35) Feature: Who Killed Captain Kirk? Old Comic Series (00:05:09) Aspiring to Angels (00:07:12) Takes a Turn (00:16:16) Confusion (00:20:54) Kirk Question (00:26:12) What Does Bearclaw Do? (00:29:16) Interesting Conversation (00:31:00) A Wedding (00:35:26) Dante’s Inferno (00:36:42) You’re Dead, Jim (00:43:43) Another Shift (00:48:12) It’s Finnegan (00:51:59) Ratings (00:58:04) Final Thoughts (01:00:21) 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

Kirsten Beyer: Atonement  The relaunch of Voyager under the direction of Kirsten Beyer has seen the return of the crew and the Full Circle fleet to the Delta Quadrant as well Kathryn Janeway back from the “dead” with the trilogy that began in Protectors coming to a rapid conclusion.   In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther are joined by Kirsten Beyer to talk about Atonement. We discuss the puzzle pieces coming together, creation, neat cameos, character arcs, B’Elanna, Chakotay and Janeway, downtime, the truth, At-Onement, some of her favorite things and what’s coming next. In the news segment we talk about the latest issue of the Star Trek/Green Lantern crossover #3.   Hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther   Guest Kirsten Beyer   Editor and Producer Matthew Rushing   Executive Producers C Bryan Jones and Norman C. Lao   Associate Producers Ken Tripp Will Nguyen Brandon-Shea Mutala    Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Manager Will Nguyen   News Star Trek/Green Lantern #3 (00:02:19)   Feature: Kirsten Beyer Thinking Back (00:12:18) Puzzle Pieces (00:13:56) Some Creation (00:19:28) Neat Cameo Appearances (00:28:21) Talking About Characters (00:31:48) Back to B’Elanna (00:38:01) Chakotay and Janeway (00:44:23) Downtime (00:49:45) The Truth Will Set You Free (00:51:34) At-Onement (00:59:58) Some of Her Favorite Things (01:03:55) Coming Up Next and Kirsten Online (01:07:11) Final Thoughts (01:19:11)   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

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

Harlan Ellison's City on the Edge of Forever. Since 1967 fans have loved The City on the Edge of Forever yet from the beginning there was controversy with writer Harlan Ellison over rewrites and was not resolved till 2009 when Ellison's lawsuit was finalized to his satisfaction.  In this episode of Literary Treks Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther are joined by TOS expert Drew Stewart from Trek.fm's Standard Orbit. We discuss all five issues, diving into what we like and what we don't with this version of the story, then wrap up by evaluating the ending of the comic, it's impact as well as the artwork.  In the new segment we walk through StarTrek.com's list of 2015 novels and nonfiction books, do some book cover judging and remind everyone that the Star Trek/Planet of the Apes crossover is out.    Hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther   Guest Drew Stewart   Editor and Producer  Matthew Rushing  Richard Marquez   Associate Producers Will Nguyen, Lisa Stevens and Kenneth Trip   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Coordinator Will Nguyen   News StarTrek.com's 2015 Book Schedule (00:01:57) Judging Book Covers (00:12:37) One Last Thing (00:18:13)   Feature: Harlan Ellison's City on the Edge of Forever Ellison's Version (00:19:29) Something Kinda Newish (00:21:04) Issue 1 (00:21:40) An Actual City (00:33:44) Issue 2 (00:35:40) Issue 3 (00:48:06) Issue 4 (01:06:02) Issue 5 (01:12:09) Wrapping Up (01:17:56) The Differences (01:21:42) Artwork (01:24:21) Our Ratings (01:24:21) Closing (01:31:51)   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   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

Kevin Dilmore and Dayton Ward: Seekers 2: Point of Divergence. The writing trio of David Mack, Kevin Dilmore, and Dayton Ward brought us some of the most memorable 23rd-century adventures with their Vanguard series. While the story of Starbase 47 has concluded, the exploratory missions of the Endeavour and the Sagittarius continue on in the new series Star Trek: Seekers. Capturing the fun and wonder of The Original Series with a modern sensibility, Seekers returns readers to the strange new worlds that made Star Trek so popular from the start. In this episode of Literary Treks we're joined by Kevin and Dayton, the duo behind the second book, to learn more about the Endeavour and how its crew and role differ from what we saw in Vanguard. We also learn how the two writers met and began working together, why Kang is their choice of Klingon, the future role of the Shedai metagenome and other Vanguard elements in Seekers, and much more. In our news segment we find out how John Byrne may be bringing back Gary Seven, judge volume three of the Gold Key Archives by its cover, and review part three of The Q Gambit.   Hosts Matthew Rushing and Christopher Jones   Guests Kevin Dilmore and Dayton Ward   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 Is John Byrne bringing Gary Seven back? (2:06) Judge a Book By Its Cover: Gold Key Archives Volume 3 (5:07) City On the Edge of Forever, Part 4 now available (6:56) Comic Review: The Q Gambit, Part 3 (8:06) Sponsor: Audible (22:14) Support Trek.fm on Patreon (25:37)   Feature: Seekers 2: Point of Divergence Initial Thoughts (26:35) Kevin Meets Star Trek (30:36) Becoming a Writing Duo (39:42) Divying the Seekers Story (45:39) Endeavour Changes from Vanguard (53:10) Morals, Meanings, and Messages (1:06:24) Khatami and Kang (1:09:34) The Shedai Metagenome (1:16:40) What's Next for Kevin and Dayton? (1:26:07) Closing (1:34:42)   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   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

Lust's Latinum Lost (and Found). Ladies and gentlemen, Vulcan Love Slave as we know it has now been in existence for three versions, and a fourth will be added just as soon as Quark can figured out to get his hands on it. Yes, when business at Quark's Bar, Grill, Gaming House and Holosuite Arcade began to dry up, a big move was needed to get things back on track. Something bold, something exciting, something… exclusive. The holosuite program Vulcan Love Slave has become a bit of a legend within Star Trek, but we've never learned much about it. It's just been mentioned in episodes like "The Ascent," "Doctor Bashir, I Presume," and "The Emperor's New Cloak." So what better topic for a fun adventure set aboard DS9—with a quick trip to Wrigley's Pleasure Planet? In this episode of Literary Treks we're joined by the mastermind behind The Trek Collective, James Edwards, to discuss Terry J. Erdmann and Paula M. Block's new eNovella Lust's Latinum Lost (and Found). Few people know more about Deep Space Nine than Terry and Paula, and they deliver a delightful romp that slips in some meaningful messages about empowerment and equality. James also joins us for our news segment as we take a look at IDW's Star Trek: New Adventures collection of the first twelve issues of Star Trek Ongoing, judge some apes by their covers, and find out how John Byrne plan to bring back Harry Mudd.   Hosts Matthew Rushing and Christopher Jones   Guest James Edwards   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 Getting to Know James (2:06) IDW's Star Trek: New Adventures collects Ongoing comics (9:39) Planet of the Apes and Star Trek set to meet (14:31) John Byrne brings back Harry Mudd in "Made of Mudd" (19:32) Sponsor: Audible (23:24)   Feature: Lust's Latinum Lost (and Found) Initial Thoughts (24:43) Of Expos and Empowerment (and Swag) (31:26) A Sense of Adventure (43:00) The Future of DS9 Books (48:27) Final Thoughts (56:10) Closing (1:01:16)   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   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

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)

The More Things Change. Spock's encounter with V'ger in Star Trek: The Motion Picture had a profound impact on the Vulcan and his interactions with those around him. We didn't get to see this effect on screen, but Scott Pearson's new eNovella The More Things Change gives us a glimpse of Spock's life six months after TMP. With an ailing Audrid Dax in need of medical treatment from Trill doctors, Spock and Doctor Christine Chapel must transport the mysterious alien commissioner to a rendezvous with a Trill medical ship. The journey is not an easy one, however, and an alien attack puts the relationship between Spock and Chapel to the test, while at the same time forcing Christine to violate another culture's rules and uncover a shocking truth about the Trill—they are a joined species. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Christopher Jones are joined by Dan Gunther of Trek Lit Reviews to discuss The More Things Change, whether the eNovella format gives Pearson enough room to explore his concept, why Dax is in the story, and whether the real purpose is to explore Spock and Chapel or merely Chapel herself. In our news segment we take a look at the Star Trek Pop-ups book and review the first issue of The Q Gambit, IDW's crossover of Q and the Abramsverse.