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The Worldstage Theatre PodcastDirty DancingWe have the time of our lives as Heather Rae Barker (Co-Host of the TREKtivism Podcast) joins the podcast for the 80's classic, 1987's Dirty Dancing
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2025-11-211h 53
TrekTivismSocialism, Star Trek, and Space with Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein During the TREKtivism panel at STLV (Trek to Las Vegas), Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein raised the point that "Capitalism doesn't exist in the Federation. And we can't volunteer and fundraise ourself out of capitalism . We need to start thinking about system reform." In this episode, we continue that conversation with Dr. Prescod-Weinstein ( our first ever repeat guest!) to talk about reforming our economic system, Star Trek's depiction of an anti-capitalist future, and how the current for-profit space race is not the boldly going we asked for. Books and Resources: The Edge of Spacetime: Particles, Poetry, and the Cosmic...
2025-11-131h 47TrekTivismTrekTalks 4 Trektivism PanelLike many other fans, your Trektivism hosts are headed to STLV this week! This seemed like a good time to drop our discussion from TrekTalks 4, moderated by John Champion of Roddenberry Podcasts, giving you a primer into Trektivism and what helped your hosts turn the corner from fandom to activism. Join us in person at STLV, 9 A.M. Sunday morning (August 10th) in The Lounge at Vic's Bar, to share stories of volunteerism, activism, and acts of kindness that lead us towards the future depicted in Star Trek.
2025-08-0646 minTrekTivismAdvocating for the HomelessWe are excited to be joined by Jarrah Hodge of the legendary Women at Warp podcast which recently just wrapped with its final ever episode. In addition to co-hosting and producing Women at Warp, Jarrah is also a communications, advocacy and engagement specialist with extensive experience in the non-profit sector and labour movement. She is now serving as the communication lead at the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness. In light of Canada's recent Federal Election and ongoing housing crisis, we were eager to hear about Jarrah's ongoing work. We also talk about visiting another podcast – The Treksperts Br...
2025-05-091h 00
TREKSPERTS BRIEFING ROOM: AN INGLORIOUS TREKSPERTS PODCAST"Past Tense" Part 1 (DS9 S3, Ep 11) w/ Trektivism's Matthew Cimone & Heather BarkerTHIS VOYAGE Lisa Klink (screenwriter, Star Trek Voyager, Deep Space Nine) is joined by Trektivision’s Matthew Cimone and Heather Barker to discuss the classic Deep Space Nine episode, Past Tense. THIS VOYAGE, PETER HOLMSTROM (author, The Center Seat: 55 Years of Trek) and LISA KLINK (writer, Star Trek Voyager) are joined by Strange New Worlds screenwriter, ONITRA JOHNSON, to discuss the season two episode, "Lost in Translation." Why is Hemmer a zombie? What is behind Uhura's strange visions? Will Spock ever find true happiness? Find out all these things on this week's episode of the...
2025-03-181h 01TrekTivismTrektivism at ThunderCon '24In late September, we were invited to host a TREKtivism panel at Thunder Bay's ThunderCon! Thunder Bay is Matthew's hometown and he was honoured to be invited back for Canada's first TREKtivism panel and our first TREKtivism booth at a convention! We were joined by Patrick Kwok-Choon of Star Trek Discovery, the Ontario Klingon Cosplaying group of Peter and Caelan Hutchison, and ThunderCon representative Elise Frizado to talk about fundraising as Klingons, how conventions can support local initiatives, and being neurodivergent on a starship! You can also support a current ALS research fundraiser spearheaded by...
2024-10-0245 min
Mission Log: A Roddenberry Star Trek PodcastStar Trek: Voyager, Season 5, Episode 20 - "Think Tank" In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, "Think Tank," Voyager encounters the most insufferable type of interstellar consulting firm. Sure, they'll help you out of a bind, but the price for their service is far above industry standard. Special guest host John Billingsley sizes up the Thank Tank on Mission Log. Hosted by John Champion & John Billingsley *Learn more about the Hollywood Food Coalition and Trektivism* Welcome to Mission Log, a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, where we we explore the Star Trek universe one episode at a time. Each week, Mission Log examines a single e...
2024-09-191h 11TrekTivismTrektivism Panel - STLV 2024John Billingsley hosts a spirited conversation with a live audience about the values of Star Trek and how to nurture community spirit. Guests include Jonathan Frakes, Chase Masterson, Kitty Swink, Trektivism team members Matthew Cimone, Heather Rae Barker, Laurie Ulster, and Yvette Blackmon Tom and guests Chanda Prescod-Weinstein, Efaon Cobb, and Randy Frank! For more information: Hollywood Food Coalition, Roddenberry Foundation
2024-08-0757 minTrekTivismEfaon CobbHeather Rae and Matthew interview Efaon Cobb, previous Trektivism panelist and Deputy Director for the ACLU. Efaon discusses his life story, what led him to practicing law, and how he became involved with the ACLU. CW: This episode contains discussion of sexual assault and police brutality. ACLU of San Diego and Imperial Counties For more information: Hollywood Food Coalition, Roddenberry Foundation
2024-05-081h 03TrekTivismTrekTivism on TrekTalks 3!Heather Rae Barker and Matthew Cimone recap TrekTalks 3 followed by their TrekTalks panel "Trektivism as Community Building" featuring Yez from LA Away Team; Mel from Sid City Social Club; Mark from Star Trek Family; and Ethan from Trek The Vote. For more information: Hollywood Food Coalition, Roddenberry Foundation
2024-02-0746 min
Beyond Trek PodcastBeyond Trek Podcast Presents: Trektivism w/ Heather Rae Barker
Do you want to be a catalyst for change? Heather Rae Barker with Trektivism will tell you how.
2024-02-021h 02
We Are Starfleet: A Star Trek Podcast81. Interview with John Billingsley aka Dr. Phlox!In this very special bonus episode of We Are Starfleet, Ashley and Ian sit down to chat with the one and only John Billingsley aka Dr. Phlox! We chat acting, Star Trek: Enterprise, and Trek Talks 3, a Star Trek telethon happening on January 13, 2024, live on YouTube. Trek Talks 3 benefits The Hollywood Food Coaltion, and features a wide range of Star Trek and Star Trek-affiliated cast, crew, showrunners, writers, scientists and representives of the Star Trek community. Please join us for Trek Talks 3 and support the work of The Hollywood Food Coalition! More information on Trek Talks 3 and the...
2024-01-071h 21
TrekTivismWhat is TrekTivism?Matthew Cimone and Heather Rae Barker introduce the concept of Trektivism, its history, and evolution of the podcast, as well as a bit about their own backgrounds and efforts in activism. For more information: Hollywood Food Coalition, Roddenberry Foundation
2024-01-0435 min
With The First Link: A Star Trek TNG Podcast2.14 - The Icarus Factor When a special envoy to the Enterprise turns out to be Commander Riker's father, some hard hitting blind martial arts fighting ensues as both men need to have it out in the ring. Riker has a hard decision about taking a promotion to leave the Enterprise. A grumpy Worf needs some acupuncture - Klingon Style - and Ruthie and Matthew talk about decision making, ambition, and how we know staying in a place or leaving is right for us. And remember that TREKtalks 2 is Saturday January 14th - an all-day telethon with your favourite Star...
2023-01-191h 16
Trek Geeks Podcast NetworkWith The First Link: A Star Trek TNG Podcast 2.14 - The Icarus Factor When a special envoy to the Enterprise turns out to be Commander Riker's father, some hard hitting blind martial arts fighting ensues as both men need to have it out in the ring. Riker has a hard decision about taking a promotion to leave the Enterprise. A grumpy Worf needs some acupuncture - Klingon Style - and Ruthie and Matthew talk about decision making, ambition, and how we know staying in a place or leaving is right for us. And remember that TREKtalks 2 is Saturday January 14th - an all-day telethon with your favourite Star...
2023-01-191h 16
Hungry Trilobyte PodcastHTP #154 - John Billingsley Returns!John Billingsley (who was on Hungry Trilobyte in episode 68) returns to talk about “Trektivism” or the way Trek fandom can be used to boost charity efforts. The best example we can give is Trek*talk, an online telethon to help the Hollywood Food Coalition. This event is scheduled for January 14, 2023.
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2023-01-0840 min
Trek Geeks Podcast NetworkWith The First Link: A Star Trek TNG Podcast 2.03 - Elementary, Dear Data How do we define intelligence? Is an android incapable of original thought just because they have every Sherlock Holmes mystery memorized? In this episode, Matthew and Ruthie try not to be too angry with Pulaski for asking unfair questions, or with the ship's computer for creating a self-aware holographic villain. Matthew also reflects on moderating the "Trektivism" panel during the Trek Geeks "TrekTalks" telethon fundraiser for the Hollywood Food Coalition Main cover art by Nathan Nun, www.nathannun.ca Theme Music is An Amazing Adventure by Flame Lion Studios Trektivism Panel: https...
2022-02-181h 00
With The First Link: A Star Trek TNG Podcast2.03 - Elementary, Dear Data How do we define intelligence? Is an android incapable of original thought just because they have every Sherlock Holmes mystery memorized? In this episode, Matthew and Ruthie try not to be too angry with Pulaski for asking unfair questions, or with the ship's computer for creating a self-aware holographic villain. Matthew also reflects on moderating the "Trektivism" panel during the Trek Geeks "TrekTalks" telethon fundraiser for the Hollywood Food Coalition Main cover art by Nathan Nun, www.nathannun.ca Theme Music is An Amazing Adventure by Flame Lion Studios Trektivism Panel: https...
2022-02-181h 00