Twin Cities Trekkies
A Star Trek podcast talking about everything from The Original Series all the way to Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, and everything in between! Join Wes and Kenzie as they voyage through the Final Frontier. New episodes are available most Fridays!
Fri, April 18, 2025
89: 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 Kathryn Janeway , which was published during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and was published to celebrate the silver anniversary of the television series. To bring the episode an extra flair, Wes interviews Una herself! She talks about the novel and her Star Trek literary journey. 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). Find us on Blue Sky when you search "TC Trekkies." You can also leave us comments via the Spotify version of the episode. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast. EPISODE NOTE: one explicit term in the episode. Listen at your own risk. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Fri, April 11, 2025
88: 30 Years of Voyager, Part IV - Character Analysis IX: Seven of Nine
Seven 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 at least seven full seasons - four on Voyager , three on Picard , and hopefully beyond - by none other than Jeri Ryan. In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, which celebrates 30 Years of Star Trek: Voyager, Wes is joined by Crusher Convo 's Jessi to talk about this rather unique character in Star Trek history. 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). Find us on Blue Sky when you search out "TC Trekkies." You can also leave us comments via the Spotify version of the episode. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Tue, April 08, 2025
26: Character Analysis II: Picard
REUPLOADED 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 overstated. In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, hosts Wes Huntington and MacKenzie Flickinger analyze Jean-Luc Picard - talking about the biggest events in his life, such as dealing with his assimilation into Locutus, him taking revenge on the Borg, helping the Synths gain protection by the Federation in 2399 and everything in between. Thank you to Living the Dream with Curveball for being today’s featured podcast! If you have a podcast of your own, send a 30-60 second promo for your podcast to tctrekkiespodcast@gmail.com - the genre of podcast is not required and we will gladly feature you. 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 an upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Tue, April 08, 2025
36: Picard Season Two Predictions, Take Four
REUPLOADED 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 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 an upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Fri, April 04, 2025
87: Masterpiece Star Trek Theatre (Episode II)
Four Star Trek: Phase II stories in review. Masterpiece Star Trek Theatre is back! In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, Wes reviews four episodes of Star Trek: Phase II that never got made - "Practice in Waking," "The Savage Syndrome," and both parts of "Kitumba," which was adapted into an episode of the web series Star Trek: New Voyages . 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). Find and follow us on BlueSky! You can also leave us comments via the Spotify version of the episode. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Fri, March 28, 2025
86: 30 Years of Voyager, Part III: "Eyes Open"
"Distant Origin." In the third season of Star Trek: Voyager , an episode is dedicated to answering the question - "Did the dinosaurs truly die?" In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, which marks the third part of the year-long celebration of Star Trek: Voyager , Wes welcomes Chris of the Meme Space Nine social media account (and a fan of the podcast), to talk about this episode and other things regarding this episode and Star Trek in general. 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). Find us on BlueSky! You can also leave us comments via the Spotify version of the episode. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Fri, March 21, 2025
85: A Wonderful Legacy Left Behind
Personal Stories of Leonard Nimoy. Fans regale stories of how they met their favorite stars. They talk about chance encounters, questions they may have asked their favorite actors, etc. However, it is very rare that a person meets an actor and then becomes a personal family friend. In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, which celebrates what would have been the late Leonard Nimoy's 94th birthday, Wes sits down with Bonnie Moss, a close personal friend of the Nimoy family and she tells stories of how she met Nimoy and became friends with him and his family. A special shout out goes out to Trek Untold podcast host Matthew Kaplowitz for this very special episode. 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). Follow us on BlueSky! You can also leave us comments via the Spotify version of the episode. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Fri, March 07, 2025
84: 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 tctrekkiespodcast@gmail.com. Twin Cities Trekkies is also available on Instagram (instagram.com/twincitiestrekkiespod). Find us on BlueSky! You can also leave us comments via the Spotify version of the episode. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Thu, February 27, 2025
83: Legends Never Die, They Thrive
Leonard Nimoy's death, ten years later, and the cultural impact of Spock, six decades later. On February 27, 2015, the Star Trek family suffered a big blow when the original Spock actor, Leonard Nimoy, passed away at the age of 83, from COPD. His career was nearly 65 years, from not only as his role as Spock, but to other aspects of acting and hosting as well as other media. In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, which marks the tenth anniversary of Nimoy's passing, Wes is joined by fellow Star Trek fan Rob and two of them discuss Nimoy, and Spock. Please excuse Rod's excessive volume. 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 can find us on BlueSky! You can also leave us comments via the Spotify version of the episode. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Fri, February 21, 2025
82: Characters Tell the Story
A discussion about Star Trek: The Next Generation. Set in the 24th century, The Next Generation is very plot driven the first two seasons, but eventually becomes character based from season three onwards. In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, Wes welcomes Rob from the musical group The Beverly Crushers and the two discuss the impact of several episodes of The Next Generation , nearly four decades since its debut. 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). Find us on BlueSky! You can also leave us comments via the Spotify version of the episode. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Mon, February 17, 2025
BONUS #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. 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). Find us on BlueSky! You can also leave us comments via the Spotify version of the episode. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Fri, February 14, 2025
81: State of the Podcast II - Four Years of Success
Celebrating 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 also available on Instagram (instagram.com/twincitiestrekkiespod). Twin Cities Trekkies is also available to be followed via BlueSky, so find us there! You can also leave us comments via the Spotify version of the episode. Just keep in mind the feedback, including reviews of the show in general, that you may provide may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Fri, February 07, 2025
80: Perfect Humans With Consequences
Deep 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 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). We are also available on BlueSky, so go find us there and follow us! You can also leave us comments via the Spotify version of the episode. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Fri, January 31, 2025
79: 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 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 can also find us on one of the newer social media platforms out there: BlueSky! Search us out there to follow us! You can also leave us comments via the Spotify version of the episode. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Fri, January 24, 2025
78: 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 Celebration, Wes has decided to rebroadcast Episode 35 (at least, the discussion part) to showcase the fourth main character analysis that he and Kenzie did back on January 26, 2022. 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). We are also working on getting on a new social media platform, BlueSky, so find us there! You can also leave us comments via the Spotify version of the episode. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Fri, January 17, 2025
77: 30 Years of Voyager, Part I - Favorite Episodes
Favorite 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 Trek social media friend. 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 can also leave us comments via the Spotify version of the episode. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Fri, January 10, 2025
76: In Memoriam: 2024
Remembering 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 Trekkies is also available on Instagram (instagram.com/twincitiestrekkiespod). You can also leave us comments via the Spotify version of the episode; the comment will appear in our email 24 hours after submission. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Fri, December 20, 2024
75: 30+ Years of DS9 (Part Twelve): Fortunate Episodes
Fortunate 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 the three of them sit down to talk about episodes of Deep Space Nine that we as fans were fortunate to receive as such. 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 can also leave us comments via the Spotify version of the episode. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Fri, December 13, 2024
74: 30+ Years of DS9 (Part Eleven): The Uniqueness of DS9
DS9 '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 Star Trek RPG podcast Starship Tempest , to talk about the uniqueness of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine . 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 can also leave us comments via the Spotify version of the episode. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Fri, December 06, 2024
73: 30+ Years of DS9 (Part Ten): The Dominion War
The 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 major storyline of the series: the Dominion War. 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 can also leave us comments via the Spotify version of the episode. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Fri, November 29, 2024
72: Positively Odd Numbered
Positive 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 Tre k, 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 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 can also leave us comments via the Spotify version of the episode. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Fri, November 22, 2024
71: 30+ Years of DS9 (Part Nine): Jadzia's Romantic Encounters
The 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 three of them share Jadzia's romantic encounters. 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 can also leave us comments via the Spotify version of the episode. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Fri, November 15, 2024
70: Tricks Out of a Rabbit's Hat
Lower 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 Lower Decks Season Five are discussed. 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 can also leave us comments via the Spotify version of the episode. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Fri, November 08, 2024
69: 30+ Years of DS9 (Part Eight): DS9 vs Babylon 5
The 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 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 can also leave us comments via the Spotify version of the episode. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Fri, November 01, 2024
68: State of the Podcast I
Twin 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.com/twincitiestrekkiespod). You can also leave us comments via the Spotify version of the episode. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Fri, October 25, 2024
67: 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: Enterprise and Star Trek: Discovery , and even the subject of two films: the 2013 film Star Trek Into Darkness and the upcoming Section 31 film featuring Michelle Yeoh, which debuts January 24th on Paramount+. 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 can also leave us comments via the Spotify version of the episode. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms! This episode is brought to you by I'll Be Home for Kahless , a Star Trek parody play running from November 29-December 15 at the Phoenix Theater in Minneapolis. Go to the following link below and use the promo code TREKKIES2024 at checkout! I'll Be Home for Kahless: The Hallmark Parody of the Season! * HURRY! Promotion ends October 31! *
Fri, October 18, 2024
66: Star Trek: Out of Phase
Star 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. In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, Wes is joined by Jeffrey of the Renegade Shipyards Instagram social media account, to talk about Star Trek: Phase II , which would have been the cornerstone of the Paramount Television Service and would have debuted in 1978. 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 can also leave us comments via the Spotify version of the episode. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms! This episode is brought to you by I'll Be Home for Kahless , a Star Trek parody play running from November 29-December 15 at the Phoenix Theater in Minneapolis. Go to the following link below and use the promo code TREKKIES2024 at checkout! I'll Be Home for Kahless: The Hallmark Parody of the Season!
Fri, October 11, 2024
65: 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 often on the lists of the top 10 Deep Space Nine 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/twincitiestrekkiespod). You can also leave us comments via the Spotify version of the episode. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms! This episode is brought to you by I'll Be Home for Kahless , a Star Trek parody play running from November 29-December 15 at the Phoenix Theater in Minneapolis. Go to the following link below and use the promo code TREKKIES2024 at checkout! I'll Be Home for Kahless: The Hallmark Parody of the Season! * Twin Cities Trekkies is absolutely devastated by the destruction caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton in Florida and the Southeastern United States. We encourage our listeners to pledge money to their local Red Cross chapter, or by blood donations. *
Fri, October 04, 2024
64: 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 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 can also leave us comments via the Spotify version of the episode. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms! This episode is brought to you by I'll Be Home for Kahless , a Star Trek parody play running from November 29-December 15 at the Phoenix Theater in Minneapolis. Go to the following link below and use the promo code TREKKIES2024 at checkout! I'll Be Home for Kahless: The Hallmark Parody of the Season!
Tue, October 01, 2024
Retro Review #1: "The Vulcan Hello"
"The Vulcan Hello" in review. The first episode of Star Trek: Discovery introduces us to some of the characters (but not all), and is a mixed bag at best. So, how does Wes view it? In this first Retro Review episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, Wes reviews of the very first episode of Star Trek: Discovery and gives his perspective on it, seven years since it first aired. Review: "The Vulcan Hello" Airdate: September 24, 2017 Written By: Alex Kurtzman and Bryan Fuller Directed By: David Semel Any comments can be left by on the comment section on the Spotify version of the episode, or by going to our Facebook page at facebook.com/tctrekkiespod, or Instagram at instagram.com/twincitiestrekkiespod. If you also want to give us an email, you can email us at tctrekkiespodcast@gmail.com.
Fri, September 27, 2024
63: 30+ Years of DS9 (Part Five): Where Every Ferengi Knows Your Name
Quark 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. 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 can also leave us comments when you listen to the show on Spotify, just find the comment section. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms! This episode is brought to you by I'll Be Home for Kahless , a Star Trek parody play running from November 29-December 15 at the Phoenix Theater in Minneapolis. Go to the following link below and use the promo code TREKKIES2024 at checkout! I'll Be Home for Kahless: The Hallmark Parody of the Season!
Fri, September 20, 2024
62: Lightyears Ahead
Prodigy 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 can also leave us comments when you listen to the show on Spotify, just find the comment section. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms! This episode is brought to you by I'll Be Home for Kahless , a Star Trek parody play running from November 29-December 15 at the Phoenix Theater in Minneapolis. Go to the following link below and use the promo code TREKKIES2024 at checkout! I'll Be Home for Kahless: The Hallmark Parody of the Season!
Fri, September 13, 2024
61: 30+ Years of DS9 (Part Four) - Character Analysis VIII: Garak
Elim 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 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 can also leave us voice messages by going to podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twincitiestrekkies/message. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms! This episode is brought to you by I'll Be Home for Kahless , a Star Trek parody play running from November 29-December 15 at the Phoenix Theater in Minneapolis. Go to the following link below and use the promo code TREKKIES2024 at checkout! I'll Be Home for Kahless: The Hallmark Parody of the Season!
Fri, August 30, 2024
60: 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 talk about "Past Tense" and its messages that still are present, nearly 30 years since they first aired. 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/twincitiesctrekkiespod). You can also leave us voice messages by going to podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twincitiestrekkies/message. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms! This episode is brought to you by I'll Be Home for Kahless , a Star Trek parody play running from November 29-December 15 at the Phoenix Theater in Minneapolis. Go to the following link below and use the promo code TREKKIES2024 at checkout! I'll Be Home for Kahless: The Hallmark Parody of the Season!
Fri, August 23, 2024
59: 30+ Years of DS9 (Part Two) - Character Analysis VII: Kira Nerys
Kira 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, and about the actress who played her, Nana Visitor, and their stories about Star Trek in general. 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 can also leave us voice messages by going to podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twincitiestrekkies/message. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms! This episode is brought to you by I'll Be Home for Kahless , a Star Trek parody play running from November 29-December 15 at the Phoenix Theater in Minneapolis. Go to the following link below and use the promo code TREKKIES2024 at checkout! I'll Be Home for Kahless: The Hallmark Parody of the Season!
Fri, August 16, 2024
58: I Dare You to Do Better
Celebrating 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 joined by Zach of the Casual Trekker Podcast to talk about Star Trek 2009 , their Star Trek stories, and memories of seeing the film. 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 can also leave us voice messages by going to the link at the bottom of this episode's page in your podcast platform. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms! *Music from the film is used for entertainment purposes and is credited to Michael Giacchino; intro music is credited to Leonard Rosenman.*
Fri, August 09, 2024
57: Time is But the Fire In Which We Burn
Celebrating 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 Trek Film Extravaganza, host Wes Huntington is joined by Richard of the Nerdhat Podcast to talk about Generations , their Star Trek stories, and memories of seeing the film. 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 can also leave us voice messages by going to the link at the bottom of this episode's page in your podcast platform. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms! *Music from the film is used for entertainment purposes, and is credited to Dennis McCarthy; intro music is credited to Leonard Rosenman.*
Fri, August 02, 2024
56: Life Is But a Dream
Celebrating 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 by fellow Star Trek fan Greg (known as Captain Kirk and Cocktails on Instagram) to discuss the film, certain aspects of it, and their Star Trek stories. 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 can also leave us voice messages by going to the link at the bottom of this episode's page in your podcast platform. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms! *Music from the film is used for entertainment purposes, and is credited to Jerry Goldsmith; intro music is credited to Leonard Rosenman.*
Fri, July 26, 2024
55: The Needs of the One
Celebrating 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 is joined by fellow Star Trek podcaster Alex Brisson, one half of Star Trek: The Original Siblings podcast to talk about the film, certain aspects of it, and their Star Trek stories. 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 can also leave us voice messages by going to the link at the bottom of this episode's page in your podcast platform. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms! *Music from the film is used for entertainment purposes, and is credited to James Horner; intro music is credited to Leonard Rosenman.*
Fri, July 19, 2024
54: The Human Adventure is Just Beginning
Celebrating 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 media) to talk about the film, Paramount+, and their Star Trek stories. PROGRAMMING NOTE: This episode was recorded in June of 2024, before news came out that the 10 Prime Timeline films would be returning to Paramount+; The Motion Picture and the subsequent films have returned to the service. 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 can also leave us voice messages by going to the link at the bottom of this episode's page in your podcast platform. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms! *Music from the film is used for entertainment purposes, and is credited to Jerry Goldsmith; intro music is credited to Leonard Rosenman.*
Fri, July 12, 2024
53: Twin Cities Trekkies Goes On the Road: CONvergence 2024
CONvergence 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 rather large event in Minneapolis. 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 can also leave us voice messages by going to the link at the bottom of this episode's page in your podcast platform. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Fri, May 31, 2024
M-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.com/TCTrekkiesPod), or by emailing them at tctrekkiespodcast@gmail.com. Twin Cities Trekkies is also available on Instagram (instagram.com/twincitiestrekkiespod). You can also leave us voice messages by going to the link at the bottom of this episode's page in your podcast platform. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Fri, May 17, 2024
M-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 on Instagram (instagram.com/twincitiestrekkiespod). You can also leave us voice messages by going to the link at the bottom of this episode's page in your podcast platform. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Fri, May 03, 2024
M-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 emailing them at tctrekkiespodcast@gmail.com. Twin Cities Trekkies is also available on Instagram (instagram.com/twincitiestrekkiespod). You can also leave us voice messages by going to the link at the bottom of this episode's page in your podcast platform. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Fri, April 19, 2024
M-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 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 can also leave us voice messages by going to the link at the bottom of this episode's page in your podcast platform. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Fri, April 05, 2024
M-15: Of Course, Star Trek Matters
The 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 Directive" and "Under the Twin Moons." 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 can also leave us voice messages by going to the link at the bottom of this episode's page in your podcast platform. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Mon, March 18, 2024
M-14: Indiana Jones Meets Star Trek
A 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 this season, and what he thinks about it. 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 can also leave us voice messages by going to the link located at the bottom of this page. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Fri, February 23, 2024
M-13: Three Years On
Celebrating 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 them at tctrekkiespodcast@gmail.com. Twin Cities Trekkies is also available on Instagram (instagram.com/twincitiestrekkiespod). You can also leave us voice messages by going to the link located at the bottom of this description. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Fri, February 09, 2024
52: 30+ Years of DS9 (Part One): Wes' Favorite Episodes
Wes' 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 will be celebrating all year long, co-host Wes Huntington provides his 21 favorite episodes of DS9 - three from each season. In addition, there will be 14 honorable mentions - two from each season. Will your favorite make Wes' list? 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 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 upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms! *Twin Cities Trekkies will be departing Google Podcasts on April 2, 2024 due to Google shutting down this service.* *Every episode airing from 1/5/24 onward is dedicated to the memories of Hannah Jansen (1993-2023) and David Ghirardi (died 2023).
Fri, January 05, 2024
M-12: In Memoriam - 2023
People who have died from the Star Trek family in 2023. We lost quite a few members of the greater Star Trek family in 2023, some major and many minor. In this mini-episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, host Wes Huntington does obituaries for the actors, background actors, artists and cast members who have died in 2023. Some of these obituaries can also be found at WarpFactorTrek.com and also summarized from their pages on Memory Alpha. Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/TCTrekkiesPod), or by emailing them at tctrekkiespodcast@gmail.com. You can also leave us voice messages by finding the link at the bottom of this post. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Fri, December 01, 2023
Hi Everyone! We're Still Here!
Happy Holidays Twin Cities Trekkies listeners, followers and fans. The SAG-AFTRA strike is now settled, and Twin Cities Trekkies is gearing up for new episodes! In this update, host Wes Huntington gives an update on the podcast, what we are planning to do (including the much-delayed Star Trek: Deep Space Nine celebration) and some Star Trek news. New episodes will begin as soon as SAG-AFTRA ratifies their new contract with the AMPTP.
Fri, July 14, 2023
M-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 a cloud over the franchise. 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 upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Mon, June 12, 2023
M-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 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 upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Fri, April 07, 2023
M-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. 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 upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Wed, February 15, 2023
M-8: Their Final Frontier
A 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 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 upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Wed, February 08, 2023
M-7: Star Trek in 2023
A 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 upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Wed, December 28, 2022
M-6: In Memoriam: 2022
People 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 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 upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Wed, November 30, 2022
51: Remember
Celebrating 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. 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 upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms! *Soundtrack audio purely meant for entertainment*
Wed, November 23, 2022
50: Let's See What's Out There
Celebrating 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 mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Wed, October 12, 2022
M-5: Kemi Speaks
The 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 not). 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 upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Wed, September 14, 2022
M-4: Star Trek Day 2022
The 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 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 upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Wed, August 10, 2022
M-3: When Mini Becomes Mega
NEWS 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/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 upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Wed, June 22, 2022
49: 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 some "colorful metaphors" (swearing). The whole episode is not like that but there is some. 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.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 upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Wed, June 15, 2022
48: Diversity in Star Trek
The 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.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 upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Wed, June 08, 2022
47: Special Guest Stars of Star Trek
Many 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 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 upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Wed, May 18, 2022
46: A Change of Plans
Twin 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 an upcoming episode of this podcast. A reminder: Twin Cities Trekkies is not posting episodes to YouTube. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Wed, May 11, 2022
45: 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 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 an upcoming episode of this podcast. A reminder: Twin Cities Trekkies is not posting episodes to YouTube. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Wed, May 04, 2022
44: Frontiers and Legacies
REVISED 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 to premiere in 2023. In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, hosts Wes Huntington and MacKenzie Flickinger talk about the trailers + all of the news lately. 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 an upcoming episode of this podcast. A reminder: Twin Cities Trekkies is not posting episodes to YouTube. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Wed, May 04, 2022
44: Frontiers and Legacies
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 to premiere in 2023. In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, hosts Wes Huntington and MacKenzie Flickinger talk about the trailers + all of the news lately. 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 an upcoming episode of this podcast. A reminder: Twin Cities Trekkies is not posting episodes to YouTube. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/twincitiestrekkies/message
Wed, April 13, 2022
43: 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 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 an upcoming episode of this podcast. As of April 6, 2022 Twin Cities Trekkies is taking a hiatus from posting episodes to YouTube. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Wed, April 06, 2022
42: 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 messages by going to anchor.fm/twincitiestrekkies. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast. As of April 6, 2022 Twin Cities Trekkies is taking a hiatus from posting episodes to YouTube. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Wed, March 23, 2022
41: The Frontier is Waiting
The Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Teaser Trailer. Finally released on March 9, Paramount+ decided to give the Star Trek fans a taste of what is to come for the upcoming Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, premiering May 5. We have new VFX shots, Pike bearded and on horseback, and new shots of the U.S.S. Enterprise. In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, hosts Wes Huntington and MacKenzie Flickinger talk about the trailer, and some of their new hopes and dreams for Strange New Worlds when it premieres. 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 an upcoming episode of this podcast.
Wed, March 16, 2022
40: 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.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 upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Wed, March 02, 2022
39: Character Analysis V: Archer
Jonathan 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 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 an upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Wed, February 23, 2022
38: The One Year Anniversary Show
Celebrating 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), 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 an upcoming episode of this podcast.
Wed, February 09, 2022
37: 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. 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 upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Wed, January 26, 2022
35: Character Analysis IV: Janeway
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, hosts Wes Huntington and MacKenzie Flickinger analyze Kathryn Janeway. 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 an upcoming episode of this podcast.
Wed, January 19, 2022
34: Don't I Know You from Star Trek?
Star Trek actors in other roles. Star Trek can be a jumping-off point for other roles for the actors in the franchise to take part in. Some got their start on Trek, others had roles prior to it, or roles came during their time with the franchise. In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, hosts Wes Huntington and MacKenzie Flickinger talk about actors who have played other Trek roles or in other Hollywood productions. 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 an upcoming episode of this podcast.
Wed, December 29, 2021
2021 Wrap-Up
The 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 anchor.fm/twincitiestrekkies. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Wed, December 22, 2021
33: Holidays of Star Trek
The 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 States. You can help them out by donating money and blood to the American Red Cross, here is the online submission form for donations: https://www.redcross.org/donate/donation.html/. The Star Trek fandom spans near and far, and if we help them out by donating money and blood to the Red Cross, it could potentially help the victims and those affected get back on their feet faster. 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 an upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms! *PLEASE NOTE THE ORDER OF THE PODCAST MAY BE DIFFERENT COMPARED TO YOUTUBE AND YOUR PODCAST FEEDS*
Wed, December 01, 2021
32: Lower Decks Season Two Wrap-Up
Lower 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 anchor.fm/twincitiestrekkies . Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Wed, November 24, 2021
31: Predictions and Prodigies
Predictions 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 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 upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Wed, November 10, 2021
M-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 featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Wed, November 03, 2021
M-1: Recollections and History
Wes' 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 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 upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Wed, October 13, 2021
30: Character Analysis III: Sisko
Benjamin 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 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 upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Wed, October 06, 2021
29: Twin Cities Trekkies Returns
The 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 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 upcoming episode of this podcast.
Wed, September 01, 2021
Where 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.
Wed, August 25, 2021
28: 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. Thank you to PodJerky for being today’s featured podcast! If you have a podcast of your own, send a 30-60 second promo for your podcast to tctrekkiespodcast@gmail.com - the genre of podcast is not required and we will gladly feature you. 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 an upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Wed, August 18, 2021
27: Star Trek: Metrics
Metrics 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 to her to work on these things more, you can reach out to her on Twitter or go to her website - which is how she got on the podcast - https://www.birko-ruzicka.de . Thank you to Beyond the Pen for being today’s featured podcast! If you have a podcast of your own, send a 30-60 second promo for your podcast to tctrekkiespodcast@gmail.com - the genre of podcast is not required and we will gladly feature you. 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 an upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Wed, August 04, 2021
25: Loyal Subjects of the Terran Empire
The 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 30-60 second promo for your podcast to tctrekkiespodcast@gmail.com - the genre of podcast is not required and we will gladly feature you. 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 an upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Wed, July 28, 2021
24: "What If" Scenarios
Speculation 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 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 upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Wed, July 21, 2021
23: Eat, Drink and Be Merry
The 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/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 an upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Wed, July 14, 2021
22: Influencers of Star Trek
The 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 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 upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Wed, July 07, 2021
21: Character Analysis I: Kirk
Captain 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 the Prime Timeline James T. Kirk. The Kelvin Timeline character of James T. Kirk will be analyzed in a future episode of Twin Cities Trekkies. 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 an upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Wed, June 30, 2021
20: Picard Season Two Predictions, Take Two
More 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, currently slated to air in 2022 on Paramount+ in the United States, Crave in Canada (Bell Media’s Sci-Fi Channel for its broadcast), and Amazon Prime Video everywhere else. 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 an upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Wed, June 23, 2021
19: What Happens in the Delta Quadrant Stays In the Delta Quadrant
Underrated 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.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 upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Wed, June 16, 2021
18: Thresholds of Spock’s Brain
Weird 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 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 upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Wed, June 09, 2021
17: 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 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 upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Wed, June 02, 2021
16: Representation Matters
LGBT 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 LGBTQIA representation in 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 ( 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 upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Wed, May 26, 2021
15: Picard Season Two Predictions, Take One
Predictions 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/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 an upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Wed, May 19, 2021
14: Who Should Have Stayed & Should Have Go
Characters 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 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 upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Wed, May 12, 2021
13: You Don’t Mess With the Mama Bear
The 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/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 upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Wed, May 05, 2021
12: Best Two Parters in Trek
The 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 voice messages by going to anchor.fm/twincitiestrekkies . Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Wed, April 28, 2021
11: How to Introduce People to Trek
Introducing 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 ( 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 upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Wed, April 21, 2021
10: Favorite Star Trek Films
The 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 voice messages by going to anchor.fm/twincitiestrekkies . Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Wed, April 14, 2021
9: 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 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 voice messages by going to anchor.fm/twincitiestrekkies . Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Wed, April 07, 2021
8: 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 keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Wed, March 31, 2021
7: Hopes and Dreams
Star 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 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 an upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Wed, March 24, 2021
6: Star Trek Gaming Memories
Experiences 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. 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/twin-cities-trekkies . Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Wed, March 17, 2021
5: Twin Cities Trekkies Celebrates Women’s History Month
The 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 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/twin-cities-trekkies . Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Wed, March 10, 2021
4: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Star Trek fandom. Throughout the franchise history of Star Trek, there has been the good, the bad and possibly ugly sides of the fandom - ranging from absolute praise to downright hatred. In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, hosts Wes Huntington and Mackenzie Flickinger analyze the fandom culture of Star Trek that has been built up over the past 55 years. 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. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Wed, March 03, 2021
3: This Would Survive a Minnesota Winter
Costume Designs of Star Trek. Throughout the franchise history of Star Trek, there have been plenty of Starfleet uniforms for many different time periods and alternate realities - as well as some unique alien designs. In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, hosts Wes Huntington and Mackenzie Flickinger talk about their favorite Starfleet and alien uniforms from all 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. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Wed, February 24, 2021
2: Favorite Star Trek Episodes
Fans of Star Trek tend to cling to episodes they enjoy. In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, hosts Wes Huntington and Mackenzie Flickinger talk about their favorite episodes from The Original Series to Star Trek: Discovery. Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page ( facebook.com/TCTrekkiesPod ), the YouTube Channel, or email us at tctrekkiespodcast@gmail.com. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
Wed, February 17, 2021
1: Two Friends Make a Star Trek Podcast
In this debut episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, hosts Wes Huntington and MacKenzie Flickinger discuss their Star Trek stories, what characters they cling to and go off on tangents about fandom and Paramount+. PLEASE NOTE: Audio issues are due to having to record Mackenzie's voice on Facebook Messenger as Zoom decided not to work.
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