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Twin Cities Trekkies90: Patrick Starship EnterpriseA potential crossover scenario between Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and SpongeBob SquarePants.On April 24, 2025, Paramount+ released a brand-new advertisement for the streamer, combining two long-running franchises that have been in Paramount's portfolio - Star Trek and SpongeBob SquarePants. The ad had several actors from the Strange New Worlds cast interacting with several characters and voice actors from SpongeBob. The ad has been well-received by fans from both franchises, so what could a potential crossover scenario actually look like? In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, Wes uses his creative skills to come up...2025-05-0239 min
Twin Cities Trekkies89: 30 Years of Voyager, Part V - Book Review: The Autobiography of Kathryn Janeway (2020)Una McCormack's The Autobiography of Kathryn Janeway. During the seven seasons of Star Trek: Voyager, we got to know Kathryn Janeway very well. We knew who she was like, a little bit about her history before Voyager and how she was a strong and capable starship commander. But in all that time, have we heard about her background before Voyager, in her own words? In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, which marks the fifth part of the podcast's celebration of Star Trek: Voyager's thirtieth anniversary, Wes reviews Una McCormack's 2020 novel The Autobiography of...2025-04-1851 min
Twin Cities Trekkies88: 30 Years of Voyager, Part IV - Character Analysis IX: Seven of NineSeven of Nine.Introduced in the fourth season of Star Trek: Voyager to boost the series' tanking ratings, Seven of Nine became an integral part of that series. She became known not only for her sex appeal, but also for her smarts. So much so, she became a force to be reckoned with as her life took her beyond Voyager, but eventually with the Fenris Rangers, to eventually becoming the newest captain of the Enterprise in Star Trek: Picard. Of course, none of this would be possible without the actress who portrayed her for...2025-04-111h 07
Twin Cities Trekkies26: Character Analysis II: PicardREUPLOADED WITH NEW MUSIC!Jean-Luc Picard.Introduced in the first episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation, Jean-Luc Picard is the captain most Star Trek fans would tend to pick as their favorite. From his humble beginnings as the antithesis of James T. Kirk by being more of a diplomatic and authoritative captain, to actually resigning his commission as an Admiral over the Romulan supernova rescue pullout, Jean-Luc Picard has become one quintessential human being.Of course, Sir Patrick Stewart’s performance as the character cannot be ov...2025-04-0838 minTwin Cities Trekkies36: Picard Season Two Predictions, Take FourREUPLOADED WITH NEW MUSIC! The final set of Star Trek: Picard Season Two predictions.Star Trek: Picard Season Two premieres March 3, and as such a new trailer was released once the date was finally finalized. We have Q, Picard and the La Sirena crew, the Borg Queen... and for the first time, we see Whoopi Goldberg as Guinan! In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, hosts Wes and MacKenzie bring about the fourth and final set of predictions for the second season of Picard.Any feedback you have can be su...2025-04-0847 min
Twin Cities Trekkies84: Masterpiece Star Trek Theatre (Episode I)Three Star Trek: Phase II stories in review.In the 1970s, there were story concepts for 13 original episodes of Star Trek: Phase II. Twin Cities Trekkies did talk about Phase II in 2024, but it is time to talk about the specific episodes that they did. In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, Wes reads the outlines for three Star Trek: Phase II stories: "Tomorrow and the Stars," "Deadlock" and "Cassandra."Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/tctrekkiespod), or by emailing them at...2025-03-071h 12
Twin Cities TrekkiesBONUS #1: NerdHat Star Trek Face Off!Star Trek: Deep Space Nine vs. Star Trek: Voyager.Both debuting in the mid-1990s, both shows have redeeming qualities, and have substantial differences. So, which one would you watch? In this bonus episode of Twin Cities Trekkies - which originally aired Feb. 12, 2025, as a bonus episode of The NerdHat Podcast (rebroadcasted with permission from all involved parties) - Wes is pitted against a fellow Star Trek fan, Kacie, and two of them try and convince NerdHat's Laura to see if they can convince her to watch either Deep Space Nine or Voyager. 2025-02-171h 02
Twin Cities Trekkies81: State of the Podcast II - Four Years of SuccessCelebrating 4 years of Twin Cities Trekkies.Debuting on February 17, 2021, Twin Cities Trekkies has made over 100 episodes in total, announcement episodes and retro reviews. So, what is to come for 2025? In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, Wes talks about the past year, celebrates the four-year anniversary of the podcast and previews things to come for the rest of 2025. Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/tctrekkiespod), or by emailing them at tctrekkiespodcast@gmail.com. Twin Cities Trekkies is...2025-02-1434 min
Twin Cities Trekkies80: Perfect Humans With ConsequencesDeep Space Nine and the Roddenberry idealistic vision of the future.
Deep Space Nine is considered by many to be the "black sheep" of the Star Trek franchise. However, does it have the Roddenberry-esque idealism that many strive for in today's modern times? In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, Wes welcomes Josh of the Star Wars podcast Trash Compactor (and who is a BIG Star Trek fan) and the two of them discuss Deep Space Nine and the idealism of the Roddenberry vision of the future.
Any feedback...2025-02-071h 36
Twin Cities Trekkies79: Star Trek: Section 31 Review - This Is a Rachel Garrett Movie!Star Trek: Section 31.
Initially announced as a television series in 2019, it was later morphed into a Suicide Squad Meets Star Trek movie. The film still stars Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh, as the film and the TV series before it had been envisioned as a vehicle for her. However, in this "Lost Era" film, a future Enterprise captain steals the show.
In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, Wes reviews the film and finds out that Michelle Yeoh did not steal the show as Philippa Georgiou. Any feedback you have...2025-01-3130 min
Twin Cities Trekkies78: 30 Years of Voyager, Part II - Character Analysis IV: Janeway (REBROADCAST - Episode 35)Kathryn Janeway.
The lead character of Star Trek: Voyager did a lot for her crew in seven years. To trying to merge the Starfleet and Maquis crews after being stranded in the Delta Quadrant, to try and doing several alliances with the Kazon and the Borg, Kathryn Janeway has done it all. Her experiences as trying to hold the ideals of the Federation made her the perfect candidate for the Emergency Training Hologram version for the Starship Protostar in Star Trek: Prodigy.
In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, which continues the 30 Years of Star Trek: Voyager Cel...2025-01-2435 min
Twin Cities Trekkies77: 30 Years of Voyager, Part I - Favorite EpisodesFavorite episodes of Star Trek: Voyager.
Debuting January 16, 1995, Star Trek: Voyager broke new ground for having a female lead, the cornerstone of a new network and the franchise being on network television for the first time since 1969. There's gotta be favorite episodes, right? In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, which kicks off the podcast's 30 Years of Star Trek: Voyager celebration, Wes welcomes back his long-absent co-host, Kenzie, and the two of them share favorite episodes, memories and updates, and honorable mentions. Wes also shares the favorite Voyager episodes of a very special Star...2025-01-171h 13
Twin Cities Trekkies76: In Memoriam: 2024Remembering the people from the Star Trek family who died in 2024.
There have been many deaths in the Star Trek family who had died in 2024. Some are writers, some are producers, some are production staff, some are other media contributors and some are well-known actors. In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, Wes reads obituaries from the various Star Trek family members who died in 2024.
Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/tctrekkiespod), or by emailing them at tctrekkiespodcast@gmail.com. Twin Cities...2025-01-101h 31
Twin Cities Trekkies75: 30+ Years of DS9 (Part Twelve): Fortunate EpisodesFortunate Star Trek episodes from Deep Space Nine.
In the 58+ years of Star Trek, there have been episodes that can be transposed into any other Star Trek shows, films or other sci-fi shows and films. However, we as Star Trek fans, are fortunate to get them as Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episodes. In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, which constitutes the twelfth and final part of the podcast's 30+ Years of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine celebration, Wes is joined by James and Kim, the hosts of Talk Through Media's RebingeIt podcast, and...2024-12-201h 46
Twin Cities Trekkies74: 30+ Years of DS9 (Part Eleven): The Uniqueness of DS9DS9's uniqueness.
In the 58+ years of Star Trek, there have been over a dozen television series based upon the original concepts created by Gene Roddenberry, and some have been deemed to be too much of the same, and some have been classified as different. Star Trek: Deep Space Nine is considered to part of the "different" category. In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, which constitutes the eleventh part of the podcast's 30+ Years of DS9 celebration, Wes is joined by Brian, Matt, Tara and Ryan, four of the five cast members of the...2024-12-132h 13
Twin Cities Trekkies73: 30+ Years of DS9 (Part Ten): The Dominion WarThe Dominion War.
In Deep Space Nine, the characters are thrust into a war they tried to avoid. This arc is the main storyline of the series, and with it comes the triumphs, the defeats, the sacrifices and the horrors of war. In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, which marks the tenth part of the podcast's 30+ Years of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine celebration, Wes is joined by Tom and Gary of Temporal Directive - a new Star Trek podcast based in Australia - and the three sit down and talk about the...2024-12-061h 16
Twin Cities Trekkies72: Positively Odd NumberedPositive aspects of the odd-numbered Star Trek feature films.
In the 58+ years of Star Trek, there have been 13 theatrical films spanning across two generations and an alternate reality. There must be some positive aspects to them, right? In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, Wes is joined by Tyler and Mike of a new Star Trek podcast called Yesterday's Star Trek, and the three talk about the positive aspects of the odd-numbered Star Trek films, from Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) to Star Trek Beyond (2016).
Any feedback you have...2024-11-291h 36
Twin Cities Trekkies71: 30+ Years of DS9 (Part Nine): Jadzia's Romantic EncountersThe romantic relationships of Jadzia Dax.
In the six years that Terry Farrell portrayed the enigmatic Trill Jadzia Dax, she had a few romantic relationships, both on and off screen. Obviously, the big one is Worf, but there are other ones that may have fallen by the wayside in fans' rewatching. In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, which constitutes the ninth part of the podcast's 30+ Years of Deep Space Nine celebration, Wes is joined by fellow Minnesotan Star Trek podcasters Joe and Nicole, who host the podcast called Deep Space Love, and the...2024-11-221h 05
Twin Cities Trekkies70: Tricks Out of a Rabbit's HatLower Decks and shorter Star Trek seasons.
In April of 2024, Paramount+ announced renewals and endings of Star Trek series. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds was renewed for a fourth season, but sadly Lower Decks Season Five (as of the time of publishing, still airing on Paramount+) was announced to be its final season. In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, Lars of the Treknicity Podcast returns and talks with Wes about the shorter seasons of Star Trek, and Lower Decks.
SPOILER ALERT: Spoilers for the first three episodes of...2024-11-151h 16
Twin Cities Trekkies69: 30+ Years of DS9 (Part Eight): DS9 vs Babylon 5The supposed "controversy" and other things between Deep Space Nine and Babylon 5.
Both debuting in 1993, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Babylon 5 have drawn criticisms for plagiarizing one another, saying one is better than the other, etc. In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, the eighth part of the podcast's 30 + Years of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine celebration, Wes is joined by Jeffrey of Meta Trek Videos to talk about the similarities and differences between Deep Space Nine and Babylon 5.
Any feedback you have can be submitted to the...2024-11-081h 30
Twin Cities Trekkies68: State of the Podcast ITwin Cities Trekkies update for 2024 and some of 2025.
Every once and a while, it is nice to kick back and talk about the year so far. So, in this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, Wes recaps the year so far and details what is upcoming for the rest of 2024 and previews what is happening in 2025 for the podcast.
Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/tctrekkiespod), or by emailing them at tctrekkiespodcast@gmail.com. Twin Cities Trekkies is also available on Instagram (instagram...2024-11-0129 min
Twin Cities Trekkies67: 30+ Years of DS9 (Part Seven): Section 31 - The Federation's CIA?Section 31.
The clandestine group of operatives has done things behind the scenes to keep the Federation and her allies safe from existential threats both foreign and domestic. However, what is the political implications of it.
In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, which constitutes the seventh part of the podcast's celebration of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Wes is joined by Mr. Todd A. Davis, the host of the Computer Resume Podcast, to talk about Section 31. This group was introduced in Deep Space Nine and continued in Star Trek...2024-10-251h 12
Twin Cities Trekkies66: Star Trek: Out of PhaseStar Trek: Phase II.
After the perceived failure of The Original Series, and the ending of The Animated Series, Paramount decides to do a film, then a television series, then back to a film, which ultimately became Star Trek: The Motion Picture. However, there was a time when a fourth major network was a big deal with a Star Trek series as its cornerstone. No, it is not the formation of the United Paramount Network (UPN) and the creation of Star Trek: Voyager. It is actually a different network and series altogether.
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Twin Cities Trekkies65: 30+ Years of DS9 (Part Six): "How Many Cardassians Did You Kill?""Duet."
In the beginning of Deep Space Nine, often talked about as being "slow," there are classics, and there are AMAZING episodes. This first season episode is one of them, in which Kira Nerys is forced to confront her own personal prejudices.
In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, which constitutes the sixth part of the podcast's 30+ Years of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine celebration, Wes is joined by Chris and Zach of The Random Redshirts Podcast to discuss this powerful first season episode of the show, which is...2024-10-111h 32
Twin Cities Trekkies64: Bah, Kahless!I'll Be Home for Kahless - The Hallmark Parody of the Season.
Coming for the Holiday season, the Twin Cities theater scene will be having a Star Trek-themed Christmas musical at the Phoenix Theater in uptown Minneapolis from November 29-December 15, 2024.
In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, Wes is joined by Angela Fox, the writer and composer of the musical, and Dawn Krosnowski, the musical's producer, to talk about whatever they can about the musical, their Star Trek stories and the like.
Any feedback...2024-10-0436 min
Twin Cities Trekkies63: 30+ Years of DS9 (Part Five): Where Every Ferengi Knows Your NameQuark and his bar.
When one thinks of the station of Deep Space Nine, most would think the action and intrigue happens in Ops, or on the Defiant, but no most of the action and intrigue happens at the tavern where every Ferengi knows your name.
In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies that continues the podcast's 30+ Year Celebration of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Wes is joined by Jodi of the Clonestar Podcast to talk about Quark, the Ferengi, their Star Trek stories and much more.
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Twin Cities Trekkies62: Lightyears AheadProdigy Season Two Review, plus podcast updates.
Season Two of Star Trek: Prodigy is in the books, but how does it compare to the first season?
In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, Wes shares his thoughts about the second season of the animated series and updates on podcast news.
Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/tctrekkiespod), or by emailing them at tctrekkiespodcast@gmail.com. Twin Cities Trekkies is also available on Instagram (instagram.com/twincitiestrekkiespod). You...2024-09-2030 min
Twin Cities Trekkies61: 30+ Years of DS9 (Part Four) - Character Analysis VIII: GarakElim Garak.
He's a spy. He's a tailor. He's a jack of all trades, both legal and illegal. Yet, he becomes friends with a Starfleet officer and makes him believe everything, especially the lies.
In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies celebrating 30+ Years of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Wes is joined by Joe from Captains Quadrant to talk about plain, old, simple tailor Garak, and about the actor who played him, Andrew Robinson, and their stories about Star Trek in general.
Any feedback...2024-09-1358 min
Twin Cities Trekkies60: 30+ Years of DS9 (Part Three) - "The Name is Bell""Past Tense" and the Bell Riots.
The third season Deep Space Nine two-part episode "Past Tense", which were the last Star Trek episodes before the premiere of Star Trek: Voyager, tells a very powerful message about homelessness. This had been discussed about in local newspapers, but still has a powerful message about it that still resonates nearly three decades later.
In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, which continues the podcast's 30+ Years of DS9 celebration, Wes is joined by fellow Star Trek fan, Minnesotan and podcaster Justin Grays to...2024-08-3054 min
Twin Cities Trekkies59: 30+ Years of DS9 (Part Two) - Character Analysis VII: Kira NerysKira Nerys.
The first officer of Deep Space Nine is a fiery, fierce character when the audience first meets her in the pilot episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, but as the series progresses, she becomes an empathetic, serialized character that she becomes a productive and loyal friend, confidant, surrogate mother and capable officer.
In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, which continues the Deep Space Nine 30+ Year Celebration that began in February, Wes is joined by Jen of The Geek Girls Story Salon to talk about Kira...2024-08-2355 min
Twin Cities Trekkies58: I Dare You to Do BetterCelebrating 15 years of Star Trek (2009).
After the box office failure of Star Trek Nemesis and the cancellation of Star Trek: Enterprise, Paramount essentially put the franchise to bed, and was to lay dormant for a few years. Enter J.J. Abrams, and his production team to develop a film that would reboot the franchise, by setting the film in an alternate reality based upon time travel elements from the Prime Timeline.
In this episode, the final part of Twin Cities Trekkies' Star Trek Film Extravaganza, host Wes Huntington is...2024-08-161h 12
Twin Cities Trekkies57: Time is But the Fire In Which We BurnCelebrating 30 years of Star Trek Generations.
In 1993, Paramount approached Star Trek executive producer Rick Berman, known for being the executive producer of Star Trek: The Next Generation, and creator of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, to develop the seventh film of the Star Trek film franchise. Recruiting writers Ronald D. Moore and Brannon Braga, Star Trek Generations is generally regarded as a weaker but not one of the worst Star Trek films and is a mixed bag amongst fans.
In this episode, Part IV of Twin Cities Trekkies' Star...2024-08-091h 32
Twin Cities Trekkies56: Life Is But a DreamCelebrating 35 years of Star Trek V: The Final Frontier.
After the major box office success of Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, the next film was inevitable. Directed by William Shatner, Star Trek V: The Final Frontier came out in June of 1989, during the first major summer blockbuster season, and is generally regarded as one of the worst films in the overall Star Trek film series for a variety of reasons.
In this episode, Part III of Twin Cities Trekkies Star Trek Film Extravaganza, host Wes Huntington is joined...2024-08-021h 23
Twin Cities Trekkies55: The Needs of the OneCelebrating 40 years of Star Trek III: The Search for Spock.
Not long after Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan hit theatres, Paramount readies the next film in the franchise because Wrath of Khan does so well. Coming out nearly two years later, Star Trek III: The Search for Spock makes history by being the first Star Trek film to be directed by one of the cast members, in this case, Leonard Nimoy.
In this episode, Part II of Twin Cities Trekkies' Star Trek Film Extravaganza, host Wes Huntington...2024-07-261h 16
Twin Cities Trekkies54: The Human Adventure is Just BeginningCelebrating 45 years of Star Trek: The Motion Picture.
In December 1979, ten years after the original Star Trek was cancelled by NBC, Paramount brings the original cast back for the first of what would eventually be six motion pictures starring this cast. This film made a lot of money, but it took a LONG time to get there.
In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, which starts the five-part Star Trek Film Extravaganza, host Wes Huntington is joined by fellow Star Trek fan Mary Faulds (known as Flutemusik on social...2024-07-191h 30
Twin Cities Trekkies53: Twin Cities Trekkies Goes On the Road: CONvergence 2024CONvergence 2024.
For the first time ever, Twin Cities Trekkies took the podcast where Star Trek podcasts have gone before: a convention. Twin Cities Trekkies took the show on the road to CONvergence 2024: Everyone's Invited, a four-day event held at the Hyatt Regency hotel in downtown Minneapolis, and the goal of the weekend was to get more exposure for this podcast.
In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, host Wes Huntington provides his thoughts on the convention itself, and what the convention was like being a first timer at this...2024-07-1229 min
Twin Cities TrekkiesM-19: Goodbye, Farewell and Amen, Discovery"Lagrange Point" and "Life, Itself" in review.
In these final two episodes of Star Trek: Discovery, the drama and exciting conclusion that no one expects to happen, does. Do we know what the Progenitors tech is?
In this mini-episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, host Wes Huntington provides his thoughts and reviews the last two episodes of Star Trek: Discovery, "Lagrange Point" and "Life, Itself," including its coda, directed by stalwart Jonathan Frakes.
Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook...2024-05-3124 min
Twin Cities TrekkiesM-18: It Got Real and Real Really Quick"Erigah" and "Labyrinths" in review.
The seventh and eighth episodes of Season Five of Star Trek: Discovery start the long road to the finale, and stuff got real really quick.
In this mini-episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, host Wes Huntington provides his thoughts and reviews episodes 5x07 and 5x08 of Star Trek: Discovery, "Erigah" and "Labyrinths."
Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/TCTrekkiesPod), or by emailing them at tctrekkiespodcast@gmail.com. Twin Cities Trekkies is also available...2024-05-1723 min
Twin Cities TrekkiesM-17: Never Turn Your Back on a Breen"Mirrors" and "Whistlespeak" in review.
In these two episodes of Star Trek: Discovery, strange things happen, and a faceless enemy from Deep Space Nine finally gets to be seen for the very first time. Also, what the heck did we just watch?!
In this mini-episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, host Wes Huntington provides his thoughts and reviews episodes 5x05 and 5x06 of Star Trek: Discovery, "Mirrors" and "Whistlespeak."
Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/TCTrekkiesPod), or by...2024-05-0317 min
Twin Cities TrekkiesM-16: Trills and Thrills, Oh My!"Trills and Thrills, Oh My!"
"Jinaal" and "Face the Strange" in review.
The next two episodes of Star Trek: Discovery Season Five brings about Trills, and thrills with a time-warping adventure with segments set during the early years of the series
In this mini-episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, host Wes Huntington reviews episodes 5x03 and 5x04 of Star Trek: Discovery, "Jinaal" and "Face the Strange," plus has some news regarding Strange New Worlds, Lower Decks, and the podcast.
Any...2024-04-1920 min
Twin Cities TrekkiesM-15: Of Course, Star Trek MattersThe latest news, plus "Red Directive" and "Under the Twin Moons" in review.
Last week, the final week of March, Star Trek fans got a whole host of new news regarding what is to come in the Star Trek Universe, including some interesting tidbits about Section 31, Starfleet Academy and other such news tidbits from elsewhere.
In this mini-episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, host Wes Huntington provides his thoughts on all of that news by providing some theories, and also reviews episodes 5x01 and 5x02 of Star Trek: Discovery, "Red...2024-04-0542 minTwin Cities TrekkiesM-14: Indiana Jones Meets Star TrekA spoiler free review of Season Five of Star Trek: Discovery.
The fifth and final season of Star Trek: Discovery premieres April 4, and Twin Cities Trekkies, like many in the media, got preview screenings of the first four episodes of this final adventure for Captain Michael Burnham and the crew of the Starship Discovery as they seek an ancient power.
In this mini-episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, on this special day as episodes normally are aired Fridays, host Wes Huntington provides his thoughts on the first four episodes of...2024-03-1833 minTwin Cities TrekkiesM-13: Three Years OnCelebrating three years of Twin Cities Trekkies.
On February 17, 2021, Twin Cities Trekkies was launched and things have definitely changed for the better. What does this mean? The podcast has grown, and has experienced changes and has evolved.
In this mini-episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, Wes provides his thoughts on three years of this podcast and reflects on what has transpired and what is next for the podcast.
Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/TCTrekkiesPod), or by emailing...2024-02-2325 minTwin Cities Trekkies52: 30+ Years of DS9 (Part One): Wes' Favorite EpisodesWes' favorite episodes of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.
It is January 1993. A brand-new Star Trek show appears on our television screens called Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. While not as popular as The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine took the franchise to new limits as it was set aboard a station rather than a starship. It also introduced long running story lines and story arcs that spanned multiple seasons.
In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies that kicks off the long-delayed 30+ year anniversary of this acclaimed series which...2024-02-0958 minTwin Cities TrekkiesM-11: Where Do We Go From Here?PRODIGY CANCELLED! Plus the strike and the future of Star Trek.
Star Trek: Prodigy, nearing the end of post-production on its second season, was suddenly cancelled on June 23 by Paramount+. The show, which had been given a greenlight for a second season, was yanked from the service days later. What does this mean for Star Trek with two strikes gripping Hollywood?
In this mini-episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, host Wes Huntington provides his thoughts on the cancellation of Prodigy, and what this could mean for Star Trek with the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes now hanging...2023-07-1423 minTwin Cities TrekkiesM-10: I Would Like the Ship to Go... Now!Strange New Worlds Season Two Spoiler-Free review.
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season Two launches June 15 on Paramount+, and Twin Cities Trekkies has been graciously given the opportunity to see the first six episodes of this sophomore outing for Captain Pike and the Enterprise crew in new adventures, seeking out brand new life, and new civilizations.
In this mini-episode of Twin Cities Trekkies - the first episode to drop on Fridays - host Wes Huntington provides his thoughts on the sophomore season of the hit Star Trek series.
Any feedback you have can...2023-06-1225 minTwin Cities TrekkiesM-9: Are You Happy Now, Haters?Thoughts on the ending of Star Trek: Discovery.
On March 3, 2023, Paramount+ announced that after five seasons and 65 episodes, Captain Michael Burnham and the crew of the U.S.S. Discovery will be making their final voyage together. The series Star Trek: Discovery will also debut the fifth and final season in early 2024.
In this mini-episode of Twin Cities Trekkies - the first episode to drop on Fridays - host Wes Huntington provides his insights on the ending of Star Trek: Discovery. This is purely his opinion; take what you want and leave the rest.
2023-04-0723 minTwin Cities TrekkiesM-8: Their Final FrontierA spoiler-free review of the first six episodes of Star Trek: Picard Season Three.
Like many in the press, and other forms of Star Trek-related media, Paramount+ gave screeners to the first six episodes of the final voyage of Jean-Luc Picard.
In this mini-episode of Twin Cities Trekkies - the last episode to drop on Wednesdays - host Wes Huntington does a spoiler-free review of the first six episodes of the final season of Star Trek: Picard. Hear how he says he got ahold of them and his verdict.
Any feedback you have can...2023-02-1514 minTwin Cities TrekkiesM-7: Star Trek in 2023A preview of 2023 things for Star Trek.
Starting February 16, we will be getting a lot more Star Trek. In this mini-episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, host Wes Huntington previews the 2023 slate for new Star Trek episodes.
Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/TCTrekkiesPod), or by emailing them at tctrekkiespodcast@gmail.com. Twin Cities Trekkies is also available on Instagram (instagram.com/tctrekkiespod). You can also leave us voice messages by going to anchor.fm/twincitiestrekkies. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an up...2023-02-0821 minTwin Cities TrekkiesM-6: In Memoriam: 2022People who have died from the Star Trek family in 2022.
We lost quite a few members of the greater Star Trek family in 2022, some major and many minor. In this mini-episode of Twin Cities Trekkies that closes out 2022, host Wes Huntington does obituaries for the actors, background actors, artists and cast members who have died in 2022. Some of these obituaries can also be found at WarpFactorTrek.com.
Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/TCTrekkiesPod), or by emailing them at tctrekkiespodcast@gmail.com. Twin Cities Trekkies is also available on I...2022-12-281h 01Twin Cities Trekkies51: RememberCelebrating 40 years of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.
When people think of Star Trek - particularly the films - The Wrath of Khan is always mentioned. The film is the pinnacle of science fiction filmmaking, and every Star Trek film since has tried to emulate it. It also has been the subject of many parodies and mentions in other films and television series.
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of The Wrath of Khan, in this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, hosts Wes Huntington and MacKenzie Flickinger talk about the film and its significance.
2022-11-3034 minTwin Cities Trekkies50: Let's See What's Out ThereCelebrating 35 years of Star Trek: The Next Generation.
One of the most celebrated science-fiction series celebrated three-and-a-half decades since its first airing this year. In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, host Wes Huntington welcomes welcomes back his co-host MacKenzie Flickinger and talk about reminisicing about TNG.
Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/TCTrekkiesPod), or by emailing them at tctrekkiespodcast@gmail.com. Twin Cities Trekkies is also available on Instagram (instagram.com/tctrekkiespod). You can also leave us voice messages by going to anchor.fm/twincitiestrekkies. Just keep in mi...2022-11-231h 05Twin Cities TrekkiesM-5: Kemi SpeaksThe Adele Pomerenke interview.
One of the interesting characters we saw in Star Trek: Picard Season Two was the Haliian helm officer Kemi, of the U.S.S. Stargazer. She didn't get to say or do much, but she definitely made an indelible mark on the season. In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, host Wes Huntington welcomes the actress behind the character of Kemi, Adele Pomerenke, and interview her about how she got the role, what it was like working on set with the cast, and if she is in the final season of Picard (or no...2022-10-1221 minTwin Cities TrekkiesM-4: Star Trek Day 2022The Star Trek Day event plus related news.
In this mini-episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, host Wes Huntington does a news report for the Star Trek Day event and other related news - the news will also be heard on Episode 23 of The Star Trek: Lower Decks Talk-Through, airdate TBD. There is also exciting news for Twin Cities Trekkies as well!
Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/TCTrekkiesPod), or by emailing them at tctrekkiespodcast@gmail.com. Twin Cities Trekkies is also available o...2022-09-1420 minTwin Cities TrekkiesM-3: When Mini Becomes MegaNEWS OVERLOAD! Plus, obituaries.
Wes had a good reason to not record episodes of Twin Cities Trekkies in July. In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, host Wes Huntington explains that, plus has a lot of news to get to (segments can also be found on Talk Through Media's Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Talk Through), and plus some additional news and other obituaries.
Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/TCTrekkiesPod), or by emailing them at tctrekkiespodcast@gmail.com. Twin Cities Trekkies is also available on Instagram (instagram.com...2022-08-101h 13Twin Cities Trekkies49: Saving the Future"Mercy," "Hide and Seek" and "Farewell" in review. Plus, season three hopes and dreams.
Star Trek: Picard Season Two wraps up the storyline at a frenetic pace. How does Picard and his motley crew save the future they want back? In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, host Wes Huntington welcomes Adrienne and Sophia of Where's Beverly? to talk about the final three episodes of Picard Season Two, and talk about their hopes and dreams for the third season - in post production and expected sometime in 2023.
NOTE: the episode is rated Explicit due to...2022-06-221h 32Twin Cities Trekkies48: Diversity in Star TrekThe diversity of Star Trek.
The diversity of Star Trek cannot be overstated. From characters like Nyota Uhura and storylines, the franchise has explored this topic in depth since it was first created in 1966. In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, host Wes Huntington welcomes Lars and Brandon of the Treknicity Podcast to talk about diversity in general and how it relates to Star Trek.
Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/TCTrekkiesPod), or by emailing at tctrekkiespodcast@gmail.com. Twin Cities Trekkies is also available on Instagram (instagram...2022-06-151h 26Twin Cities Trekkies47: Special Guest Stars of Star TrekMany Star Trek episodes showcase famous actors, musicians doing bit roles or part of the story of the overall episode.
In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, host Wes Huntington is joined by Ashlyn and Rihanna of The Duras Sisters Podcast talking about a list of their favorite guest stars in Star Trek - as well as some other ones as well.
Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/TCTrekkiesPod), or by emailing them at tctrekkiespodcast@gmail.com. Twin Cities Trekkies is also available on Instagram (instagram.com/tctrekkiespod). You...2022-06-081h 38Twin Cities Trekkies46: A Change of PlansTwin Cities Trekkies' plans for Summer 2022.
There is a change of plans coming to Twin Cities Trekkies this summer. In this special episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, come and find out what that is.
Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/TCTrekkiesPod), the YouTube Channel or by emailing them at tctrekkiespodcast@gmail.com. Twin Cities Trekkies is also available on Instagram (instagram.com/tctrekkiespod). You can also leave us voice messages by going to anchor.fm/twincitiestrekkies. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in a...2022-05-1813 minTwin Cities Trekkies45: Ocean's Europa"Fly Me to the Moon," "Two of One," and "Monsters" in review.
Firmly establishing that the Europa mission must go through with Renee Picard - Jean-Luc's long distant ancestor - Picard and his crew must ensure her safe launch into space. But in order to accomplish it all, Jean-Luc must confront a painful memory from his past.
In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, hosts Wes Huntington and MacKenzie Flickinger review Star Trek: Picard Season Two, episode five, six and seven. There is some explicit language so listeners beware.
Any feedback you have c...2022-05-1131 minTwin Cities Trekkies44: Frontiers and LegaciesREVISED FOR CLARITY
The Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Official Trailer and Star Trek: Picard Season Three trailer.
The beginning of April 2022 saw the official trailer for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, the series that begins on May 5. On April 5, 2022 Star Trek fans were treated to a fantastic surprise as fans everywhere found out that the rest of the Star Trek: The Next Generation cast of Jonathan Frakes, LeVar Burton, Marina Sirtis, Brent Spiner, Michael Dorn and Gates McFadden would be joining the cast of the third and final season of Star Trek: Picard, set t...2022-05-0456 minTwin Cities Trekkies44: Frontiers and LegaciesThe Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Official Trailer and Star Trek: Picard Season Three trailer.The beginning of April 2022 saw the official trailer for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, the series that begins on May 5. On April 5, 2022 Star Trek fans were treated to a fantastic surprise as fans everywhere found out that the rest of the Star Trek: The Next Generation cast of Jonathan Frakes, LeVar Burton, Marina Sirtis, Brent Spiner, Michael Dorn and Gates McFadden would be joining the cast of the third and final season of Star Trek: Picard, set to premiere in 2023. In...2022-05-0457 minTwin Cities Trekkies43: Character Analysis VI: James T. Kirk (Kelvin Timeline)The Kelvin Timeline James T. Kirk.
Announced in 2007, actor Chris Pine was cast to play a different version of James T. Kirk for the then-upcoming first Kelvin Timeline film. He has played that role since then in two more films (with potentially a fourth for 2023) and a video game. In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, hosts Wes Huntington and MacKenzie Flickinger analyze the Kelvin Timeline Kirk, and make some comparisons to the Prime Timeline version, played by William Shatner.
Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/TCTrekkiesPod), the Yo...2022-04-1327 minTwin Cities Trekkies42: April 12, 2024"Assimilation" and "Watcher" in review.
What a hellish timeline Picard and his crew have gotten themselves in. How to fix it is the next question. In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, hosts Wes Huntington and MacKenzie Flickinger talk about the next two episodes of Season Two of Star Trek: Picard, "Assimilation" and "Watcher."
Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/TCTrekkiesPod), the YouTube Channel or by emailing them at tctrekkiespodcast@gmail.com. Twin Cities Trekkies is also available on Instagram (instagram.com/tctrekkiespod). You can also leave us voice...2022-04-061h 00Twin Cities Trekkies40: Oh God, What Has Q Done Now?"The Star Gazer" and "Penance" in review.
The first two episodes of Star Trek: Picard have dropped worldwide, and Twin Cities Trekkies was right there at the Virtual Premiere held March 2 for fans in the United States to watch these two episodes before anyone else. In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, hosts Wes Huntington and MacKenzie Flickinger talk about the first two episodes of Season Two of Star Trek: Picard.
Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/TCTrekkiesPod), the YouTube Channel or by emailing them at tctrekkiespodcast@gmail.co...2022-03-161h 21Twin Cities Trekkies39: Character Analysis V: ArcherJonathan Archer.
The first Captain of the Starship Enterprise made inroads to first contact with alien races and almost caused a conflict between Earth and the Klingon Empire on more than one occasion. Of course, the year long mission to the Delphic Expanse helped his character grow into a leader that eventually led him to found the Federation a decade after the first launch of the NX-01. In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, hosts Wes Huntington and MacKenzie Flickinger do the fifth main character analysis - analyzing Jonathan Archer.
Any feedback you have can be...2022-03-0232 minTwin Cities Trekkies38: The One Year Anniversary ShowCelebrating one year of Twin Cities Trekkies.
Twin Cities Trekkies turned one year old on Feb. 17 and as such in this very special episode of the podcast, hosts Wes Huntington and MacKenzie Flickinger reflect on the past year doing this podcast - what worked and what didn't and what they can improve upon in Year Two. Plus, they talk about all of the news since the last time they recorded... including some news about Picard Season Two... for them at least.
Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/TCTrekkiesPod), t...2022-02-2356 minTwin Cities Trekkies37: Book Review: Star Trek Cookbook (1999)The Star Trek Cookbook written by Ethan Phillips and William J. Birnes.
Fans have always wondered about the food that has been seen throughout the franchise, but how do you make the food? The Star Trek Cookbook, originally published in 1999 (during Voyager Season 5 and nearing the end of Deep Space Nine) is your answer. In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, hosts Wes Huntington and MacKenzie Flickinger review the book.
Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/TCTrekkiesPod), the YouTube Channel or by emailing them at tctrekkiespodcast@gmail.com. Tw...2022-02-0926 min
Twin Cities Trekkies2021 Wrap-UpThe final Twin Cities Trekkies episode of 2021.
2021 is nearing a close, and it is time to look back. In this special New Year's Eve episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, hosts Wes Huntington and MacKenzie Flickinger talk about the past year has gone for them, and for the podcast as well.
Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/TCTrekkiesPod), the YouTube Channel or by emailing them at tctrekkiespodcast@gmail.com. Twin Cities Trekkies is also available on Instagram (instagram.com/tctrekkiespod). You can also leave us voice messages by going to a...2021-12-2930 minTwin Cities Trekkies33: Holidays of Star TrekThe holidays of Star Trek.
When it comes to holidays in Star Trek, many different celebrations have occurred - such as Christmas, the Gratitude Festival and The Day of Honor. In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, hosts Wes Huntington and MacKenzie Flickinger talk about the holidays in the Star Trek franchise, and how they have decided to learn to be grateful with what they have during the COVID-19 pandemic.
*The episode is dedicated the victims' families of the December 10, 2021 tornado outbreak that has killed tens of people across the central part of the United Sta...2021-12-221h 01Twin Cities Trekkies32: Lower Decks Season Two Wrap-UpLower Decks Season Two in Review.
The second season of Star Trek: Lower Decks featured bigger and better than things than the first season. In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, hosts Wes Huntington and MacKenzie Flickinger talk about the highly explosive, highly hilarious and action-packed season of Lower Decks.
Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/TCTrekkiesPod), the YouTube Channel or by emailing them at tctrekkiespodcast@gmail.com. Twin Cities Trekkies is also available on Instagram (instagram.com/tctrekkiespod). You can also leave us voice messages by going to a...2021-12-0132 minTwin Cities Trekkies31: Predictions and ProdigiesPredictions for Picard Season Three, Discovery Season Four and Prodigy (so far).
There are a lot to go through with the news and other things. In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, hosts Wes Huntington and MacKenzie Flickinger talk about Discovery Season Four (including the controversial news regarding its distribution), Picard Season Two and how they feel about Star Trek: Prodigy so far.
Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/TCTrekkiesPod), the YouTube Channel or by emailing them at tctrekkiespodcast@gmail.com. Twin Cities Trekkies is also available on Ins...2021-11-2459 minTwin Cities TrekkiesM-2: Is Star Trek Heading Into Franchise Fatigue Again?Franchise Fatigue.
With so much Star Trek lately, are we in danger of another instance of franchise fatigue possible? In this mini-episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, host Wes Huntington gives his answer to this very question.
Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/TCTrekkiesPod), the YouTube Channel or by emailing them at tctrekkiespodcast@gmail.com. Twin Cities Trekkies is also available on Instagram (instagram.com/tctrekkiespod). You can also leave us voice messages by going to anchor.fm/twincitiestrekkies. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be fe...2021-11-1022 minTwin Cities TrekkiesM-1: Recollections and HistoryWes' recollections and a history lesson of where Star Trek aired in the Twin Cities.
Star Trek has been hopping from channel to channel in the Twin Cities since the original Star Trek in 1966. In this first mini-episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, host Wes Huntington informs listeners of the history of Star Trek on Twin Cities television. Any audio is purely used for educational purposes only.
Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/TCTrekkiesPod), the YouTube Channel or by emailing them at tctrekkiespodcast@gmail.com. Twin Cities Trekkies is also...2021-11-0332 minTwin Cities Trekkies30: Character Analysis III: SiskoBenjamin Sisko.
Introduced in the very first episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Benjamin Sisko is a broken man but by the end of the series he fulfills his destiny. In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, hosts Wes Huntington and MacKenzie Flickinger talk about Benjamin Sisko, talking about his choices he's made and everything in between.
Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/TCTrekkiesPod), the YouTube Channel or by emailing them at tctrekkiespodcast@gmail.com. Twin Cities Trekkies is also available on Instagram (instagram.com/tctrekkiespod). You can...2021-10-1334 minTwin Cities Trekkies29: Twin Cities Trekkies ReturnsThe Star Trek Day News, plus Lower Decks (so far).
Twin Cities Trekkies has returned from its month-long unintended hiatus, and it could not come at a better time. In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, hosts Wes Huntington and MacKenzie Flickinger talk about all of the Star Trek Day news, plus talking about the episodes from Star Trek: Lower Decks Season Two released so far.
Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/TCTrekkiesPod), the YouTube Channel or by emailing them at tctrekkiespodcast@gmail.com. Twin Cities Trekkies is als...2021-10-061h 21Twin Cities TrekkiesWhere Did Twin Cities Trekkies Go?You may notice that there is no Episode 29 in your podcast feeds this week. In this special announcement made by Twin Cities Trekkies' Wes Huntington, he explains why there is no episode 29 (yet). Hear this announcement, and stay tuned for brand new episodes of Twin Cities Trekkies, coming soon to a podcast feed near you.2021-09-0103 minTwin Cities Trekkies28: In All of Our Time Travels…Time Travel.
One of the tried-and-true story tropes of Star Trek is the use of time travel. Sometimes the various crews use it to go to the future, and other times they use it to travel to the past to correct a mistake made in the future. In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, hosts Wes Huntington and MacKenzie Flickinger talk about the time travel aspect of Star Trek, from talking about episodes that deal with the aspect of time travel to the films that use it as a plot device to tell the story further.
2021-08-251h 11Twin Cities Trekkies27: Star Trek: MetricsMetrics of Star Trek.
In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, hosts Wes Huntington and MacKenzie Flickinger welcome planetary geoscientist Dr. Birko-Katarina Ruzicka to the podcast to talk about her metric articles for Star Trek: Voyager (https://github.com/BirkoRuzicka/Star-Trek-Voyager-IMDb-ratings) and gender of Star Trek (https://github.com/BirkoRuzicka/Star-Trek-Dialogue-Analysis) and how she worked on these during the COVID-19 pandemic and how the Star Trek community has been supportive of the project. She also talks about what a planetary geoscientist does and how she got into her fandom.
If you want to reach out...2021-08-1855 minTwin Cities Trekkies25: Loyal Subjects of the Terran EmpireThe Mirror Universe.
First introduced in The Original Series, the Mirror Universe is a dark and crazy realm where the human race became ruthless and conquered alien species… until the human race became the conquered race themselves. In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies (temporarily calling it Twin Cities Terrans), the Emperor’s two right hand people Wes Huntington and MacKenzie Flickinger subject themselves to the agony booth dissecting this evil realm of the Star Trek universe.
Thank you to PodJerky for being today’s featured podcast! If you have a podcast of your own, send a...2021-08-0453 minTwin Cities Trekkies24: "What If" ScenariosSpeculation of what could have been.
Throughout the 55 years of Star Trek, there have been false starts, cast members leaving the series, original casting choices not going the way producers want to go in, etc. It’s fun to speculate what could have been. In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, hosts Wes Huntington and MacKenzie Flickinger talk about the things that might have occurred in the Star Trek franchise had things gone a certain way.
Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/TCTrekkiesPod), the YouTube Channel or by em...2021-07-2854 minTwin Cities Trekkies23: Eat, Drink and Be MerryThe foods and drinks of Star Trek.
Since the original Star Trek, food and drink has been had by many characters and very different species. Some have tickled fans’ fancy and made their versions of the foods and drinks. In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, hosts Wes Huntington and MacKenzie Flickinger talk about the food and drink of the Star Trek universe.
Thanks to Beyond the Pen, The Living Dreams with Curveball and PodJerky for being today’s featured podcasts!
Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com...2021-07-2159 minTwin Cities Trekkies22: Influencers of Star TrekThe people behind Star Trek’s success.
The success of Star Trek over the past 55 years can be attributed to a handful of people. These people have brought the franchise unparalleled success. In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, hosts Wes Huntington and MacKenzie Flickinger talk about a handful of people who they feel contributed the best of the best of the Star Trek franchise.
Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/TCTrekkiesPod), the YouTube Channel or by emailing them at tctrekkiespodcast@gmail.com. Twin Cities Trekkies is also av...2021-07-1447 minTwin Cities Trekkies21: Character Analysis I: KirkCaptain Kirk (Prime Timeline) analysis.
When people think of Star Trek, the main character of the Original Series, Captain James T. Kirk immediately comes to mind. The actor who portrayed him for over 25 years also comes to mind, William Shatner. Some say Kirk is a swashbuckler hero, others say he is a father figure to his crew. In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, hosts Wes Huntington and MacKenzie Flickinger begin the first of a series of episodes analyzing each central figure of all of the Star Trek series.
NOTE: This will be just about t...2021-07-0740 minTwin Cities Trekkies20: Picard Season Two Predictions, Take TwoMore Star Trek: Picard Season Two predictions.
Just in time for Captain Picard Day (June 16), Paramount+ decided to entice fans with a brand-new teaser trailer and a teaser poster to whet the fans’ appetite for the 2022 return of Star Trek: Picard. We finally got to see John de Lancie returning as Q in the flesh for the first time since 2001’s “Q2” on Voyager, and we got a sense of where the story will be heading. In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, hosts Wes Huntington and MacKenzie Flickinger bring up new predictions for Season 2 of Picard, currentl...2021-06-301h 00Twin Cities Trekkies19: What Happens in the Delta Quadrant Stays In the Delta QuadrantUnderrated episodes of Star Trek.
Whenever fans are rewatching episodes of Star Trek, there are episodes that fly underneath the rewatch radar screens that are generally regarded as decent but not a classic. In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, hosts Wes Huntington and MacKenzie Flickinger list off underrated episodes of Trek, and most are from a particular Star Trek series.
Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/TCTrekkiesPod), the YouTube Channel or by emailing them at tctrekkiespodcast@gmail.com. Twin Cities Trekkies is also available on Instagram (instagram...2021-06-2357 minTwin Cities Trekkies18: Thresholds of Spock’s BrainWeird episodes of Star Trek.
Ask any fan what’s your favorite episode, episodes from The Original Series and The Next Generation come to mind. However, there are those episodes that make you think “what in the world were they thinking?” and are classified as “weird episodes.” In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, hosts Wes Huntington and MacKenzie Flickinger talk about the weird episodes of Star Trek.
Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/TCTrekkiesPod), the YouTube Channel or by emailing them at tctrekkiespodcast@gmail.com. Twin Cities Trekkies i...2021-06-1659 minTwin Cities Trekkies17: If Worf was on The Maury Show…Fathers and father-like figures of Trek.
Compared to the mothers of Star Trek, the fathers have been written really badly on Trek, with the exception of Benjamin Sisko. In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies that celebrates Father’s Day, hosts Wes Huntington and MacKenzie Flickinger talk about the fathers of Trek, both the good and the bad.
Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/TCTrekkiesPod), the YouTube Channel or by emailing them at tctrekkiespodcast@gmail.com. Twin Cities Trekkies is also available on Instagram (instagram.com/tctrekkiespod). You ca...2021-06-0935 minTwin Cities Trekkies16: Representation MattersLGBT representation in Star Trek.
Since Star Trek: Discovery introduced the first same-sex couple in the characters of Lieutenant Commander Paul Stamets and Dr. Hugh Culber in 2017, LGBTQ fans of Star Trek finally got a couple they cared about and finally got accepted for who they were. But the discussions of LGBTQ-friendly storylines in Star Trek go far back as 1987, during the first season of Star Trek: The Next Generation. In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies that celebrates Pride Month, hosts Wes Huntington and MacKenzie Flickinger talk about same-sex relationships, chemistry and never-produced ideas revolving about...2021-06-0247 minTwin Cities Trekkies15: Picard Season Two Predictions, Take OnePredictions about Star Trek: Picard Season Two.
Picard Season Two has begun production, the third such production in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. The season isn’t expected to launch on Paramount+ until 2022, however some set photos have been leaked, and speculation about the next season of Picard has begun. In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, hosts Wes Huntington and MacKenzie Flickinger begin the first of a series of episodes speculating what could occur in the second season of Picard.
Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/TC...2021-05-2636 minTwin Cities Trekkies14: Who Should Have Stayed & Should Have GoCharacters who should have stayed and who overstayed their welcome.
There have been characters that should have been fleshed out in the history of Star Trek, and there have been characters that overstayed their welcome. In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, hosts Wes Huntington and MacKenzie Flickinger talk about the characters that they feel should have stuck around and those who should have gotten the boot.
Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/TCTrekkiesPod), the YouTube Channel or by emailing them at tctrekkiespodcast@gmail.com. Twin Cities Trekkies...2021-05-1945 minTwin Cities Trekkies13: You Don’t Mess With the Mama BearThe Mothers of Trek.
Star Trek has had mother or mother-like figures throughout its history. They can be caregivers to other characters or become surrogate ones themselves that they grow attached to. In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies that celebrates Mother’s Day, hosts Wes Huntington and MacKenzie Flickinger talk about the mothers and mother like figures of Trek.
Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/TCTrekkiesPod), the YouTube Channel or by emailing them at tctrekkiespodcast@gmail.com. Twin Cities Trekkies is also available on Instagram (instagram.com/tc...2021-05-1239 minTwin Cities Trekkies12: Best Two Parters in TrekThe Best two-parters in Star Trek.
Star Trek has a handful of two-parters throughout its 55-year history. But what are the best of the best? In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, hosts Wes Huntington and MacKenzie Flickinger talk about their favorite two-parters from The Original Series all the way to Star Trek: Enterprise.
Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/TCTrekkiesPod), the YouTube Channel or by emailing them at tctrekkiespodcast@gmail.com. Twin Cities Trekkies is also available on Instagram (instagram.com/tctrekkiespod). You can also leave us...2021-05-0554 minTwin Cities Trekkies11: How to Introduce People to TrekIntroducing people to Star Trek.
New fans of Star Trek are popping up all the time - but the question has never been asked - how does a fan of Trek introduce others to this wonderful franchise? In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, hosts Wes Huntington and MacKenzie Flickinger talk about how they would introduce newcomers to the Star Trek franchise.
Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/TCTrekkiesPod), the YouTube Channel or by emailing them at tctrekkiespodcast@gmail.com. Twin Cities Trekkies is also available on Instagram...2021-04-2851 minTwin Cities Trekkies10: Favorite Star Trek FilmsThe Hosts’ favorite Star Trek films.
There are thirteen films in the Star Trek film series. How do Wes and MacKenzie rank them? In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, hosts Wes Huntington and MacKenzie talk about all 13 films - and how they rank them.
AUDIO NOTE: Please excuse Wes’s excessive volume.
Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/TCTrekkiesPod), the YouTube Channel or by emailing them at tctrekkiespodcast@gmail.com. Twin Cities Trekkies is also available on Instagram (instagram.com/tctrekkiespod). You can also leave us v...2021-04-211h 07Twin Cities Trekkies9: First Contact Day News and More!The First Contact Day News. Plus More.
April 5, 2021 is a day most Star Trek fans will never forget. We got exciting news about Star Trek: Prodigy, Star Trek: Lower Decks, Star Trek: Picard and Star Trek: Discovery. Just a few days later we got even bigger news: A new movie slated for June 2023! In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, hosts Wes Huntington and MacKenzie Flickinger talk about the news, and give theories of what could happen in the following seasons to come in the Star Trek Universe on Paramount+.
AUDIO NOTE: Please excuse Wes’s...2021-04-1452 minTwin Cities Trekkies8: Tribbles, Tribbles, Tribbles!Tribbles.
They’re cute, furry and make pleasant sounds… and don’t talk too much. In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, hosts Wes Huntington and MacKenzie Flickinger welcome guest T’Shael Jones to the podcast and the three of them talk about the furry furballs.
Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/TCTrekkiesPod), the YouTube Channel or by emailing them at tctrekkiespodcast@gmail.com. Twin Cities Trekkies is also available on Instagram (instagram.com/tctrekkiespod). You can also leave us voice messages by going to anchor.fm/twincitiestrekkies. Just kee...2021-04-071h 03Twin Cities Trekkies7: Hopes and DreamsStar Trek: Strange New Worlds.
Announced in May of 2020 - and just recently announced it was in production on its first season - the series will bring back Anson Mount as Captain Christopher Pike of the U.S.S. Enterprise, Rebecca Romijn as Number One, and Ethan Peck as Mr. Spock. However, it is a blank canvas of where the series could go. In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, hosts Wes Huntington and MacKenzie Flickinger talk about their hopes and dreams for the series once it premieres.
Any feedback you have can be submitted...2021-03-3157 minTwin Cities Trekkies6: Star Trek Gaming MemoriesExperiences with Star Trek gaming.
Gaming and Star Trek have been around since the text based adventure games of the 1980s to the 21st century and the massive multiplayer option of Star Trek Online. In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies - which originally was supposed to be a deep dive into the 1994 video game based upon Star Trek: The Next Generation for the Sega Genesis and the Super Nintendo Entertainment System - hosts Wes Huntington and MacKenzie Flickinger talk about their experiences playing the Trek based games on the Super Nintendo, the PC and others.
2021-03-2436 minTwin Cities Trekkies5: Twin Cities Trekkies Celebrates Women’s History MonthThe Women of Star Trek.
Throughout the franchise history of Star Trek, there have been female characters that have influenced others to go into the fields the characters were in, and there are some who are downright evil that make your skin crawl. In this special episode of Twin Cities Trekkies celebrating Women’s History Month, hosts Wes Huntington and MacKenzie Flickinger discuss their favorite female characters of Star Trek from the good and bad sides of the coin.
Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/TCTrekkiesPod), the YouTube Ch...2021-03-1759 min