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Altered Trek

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Warp into Altered Trek! Join Starfleet Captain Steve Megatron and civilian recruit TFG1Mike as they boldly explore the universe of Star Trek. Diving deep into the episodes, science, and the concepts that make Trek iconic. Engage with us every week!

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Episodes

Discovery Thoughts Round Table, How It Relates to The Orville & Other Sci-Fi

On this episode of "Future Imperfect," Admiral Phillips is re-joined by Mike "The Birdman" Dodd and Alex "The Producer" Ricci from the Mirror Universe to dive into Star Trek Discovery. We cover our likes, dislikes, thoughts on binging to the weekly grind and more as we tackle the latest sci-fi addition to streaming. Additionally we discuss becoming Chapter for SFI.org, a tabletop game and other sci-fi properties. Be sure to let us know your thoughts by sending us an email or connecting on twitte...

Feb 27, 20181 hr 29 min

Breaking Down Star Trek Discovery Season 1 & Thoughts on Trek

On this episode of "Future Imperfect," Admiral Phillips is joined by Mike "Boothninja" Powers from "Altered Geek" to discuss their thoughts collectively on this first part dive into Star Trek Discovery. We give our thoughts on how it evolves with the times, being skeptics to loving it and what may await Season 2. Additionally Steve talks about a coming Chapter for SFI.org Be sure to let us know your thoughts by sending us an email or connecting on twitter @AlteredGeek, @FutureWarped, we would lo...

Feb 19, 20181 hr 8 min

The Enterprise Arrives, Thoughts on the Finale Episodes, Season 2 & Twitter Hate

On this episode of "Future Imperfect," Admiral Phillips returns to discuss Star Trek Discovery's final two episodes, The Road to Season 2, Twitter Hate and Social Media Comments of the Enterprise's Arrival. Also touched on are the hosts coming in the next episode to join Steve and discussing the Series as a whole, the good, the bad and where we think it's headed. Additionally Steve talks about a coming Chapter for SFI.org Be sure to let us know your thoughts by sending us an email or connecting ...

Feb 12, 201833 min

'What's Past is Prologue,' Predictions, Discovery Season 2, & Shatner Returns?

On this episode of "Future Imperfect," Admiral Phillips returns to discuss Star Trek Tarantino thoughts if Shatner boards the Final Frontier one last time, Star Trek Online's 8 Year Anniversary and latest episode in game, and the theories for the rest of Season 1 to Season 2 of Star Trek Discovery followed by a review of, "What's Past is Prologue." What are your thoughts on Star Trek Discovery so far? Where do you think it will go? Sound off and listen to the theories for the end and Season 2. B...

Jan 30, 201828 min

Discovery Predictions Now True, SFI.org, Thoughts on 'Vaulting Ambition'

On this episode of "Future Imperfect," Admiral Phillips returns to discuss Star Trek Online's 8 Years of Giveaways, Star Trek Discovery Theories That Have Come To Pass, StarFleet International, Star Trek Discovery review of, "Vaulting Ambition". Be sure to let us know your thoughts by sending us an email or connecting on twitter @AlteredGeek, @FutureWarped, we would love to hear from you! So until next time Live Long and Prosper! This week's LCARS is #OFFLINE Make sure you Interact with the show...

Jan 22, 201829 min

Discovery Predictions, 'The Wolf Inside', Twitter Wars & Viacom + CBS = Trek

On this episode of "Future Imperfect," Admiral Phillips returns to discuss the possibilities of CBS and Viacom merging again, "The Wolf Inside", Twitter Wars on Discovery, Star Trek Discovery Predictions and more! I want to preface this with saying that the show will be taking a slightly different tone and direction with the dawn of 2018 and that is segmented. We'll be going a little longer and a little more diverse. Also eventually Captain Dodd who’s been at StarFleet medical will return along ...

Jan 15, 201830 min

DISCOVERY RETURNS! 'Despite Yourself', Quantum Frequencies & Theories

On this episode of "Future Imperfect," Admiral Phillips returns for a short episode in the new year to uncover the latest Star Trek news, some theories and quotes on the placement of the show as well as a thoughts on, 'Despite Yourself.' Be sure to let us know your thoughts by sending us an email or connecting on twitter @AlteredGeek, @FutureWarped, we would love to hear from you! So until next time Live Long and Prosper! This week's LCARS is #OFFLINE Make sure you Interact with the show via: Em...

Jan 11, 201829 min

Is Tarantino The Answer?, Why A Complete Reboot Is Good & The Orville

On this episode of "Future Imperfect," Admiral Phillips is joined by Mike "Boothninja" Powers of Altered Geek to discuss the latest news of Tarantino stepping onboard to Trek, Star Trek Discovery and whether Trek should do a total (clean) reboot as well as their thoughts on The Orville. Be sure to let us know your thoughts by sending us an email or connecting on twitter @AlteredGeek, @FutureWarped, we would love to hear from you! So until next time Live Long and Prosper! This week's LCARS is #OF...

Dec 14, 201726 min

Discovery's Mid-Season Finale, The Road So Far, And Thoughts For The Future

On this episode of "Future Imperfect," Admiral Phillips discusses the latest theories and stories surrounding Star Trek Discovery, The Mid-Season Finale of the show, The Mirror Universe thoughts for Discovery, Where we could go from here on out on the show and the road so far on the latest episode of Season 1 Episode 9. Be sure to let us know your thoughts by sending us an email or connecting on twitter @AlteredGeek, @FutureWarped, we would love to hear from you! So until next time Live Long and...

Nov 13, 201729 min

Is Discovery Becoming TOS-Like?, The Orville & 'Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum'

On this episode of "Future Imperfect," Admiral Phillips discusses the latest theories and stories surrounding Star Trek Discovery, how Discovery is treading with content from the Organians in TOS and The Traveler of TNG, some updates on The Orville, and reviews the latest episode of Season 1 Episode 8 with 'Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum.' Be sure to let us know your thoughts by sending us an email or connecting on twitter @AlteredGeek, @FutureWarped, we would love to hear from you! So until next tim...

Nov 06, 201730 min

Discovery's Harry Mudd, Theories, & 'Magic To Make The Sanest Man Go Mad'

On this episode of "Future Imperfect," Admiral Phillips discusses the episode of Discovery in, "Magic To Make The Sanest Man Go Mad." Also he brings to the table his thoughts on this time looped, fun and Mudd filled episode. Following that Steve brings some new theories to the table with the notice of Season 2, the rest of the Season, Star Trek Continues and more. Be sure to let us know your thoughts by sending us an email or connecting on twitter @AlteredGeek, we would love to hear from you! So...

Oct 30, 201737 min

Discovery Recovery?, Twitter Conversations & Reviewing 'Lethe'

On this episode of "Future Imperfect," Admiral Phillips discusses the latest gripes and things that could have been better explained in Discovery but also brining the fact that it could be recovering despite it all. Followed by a discussion on twitter conversations that took place this weekend on the canon of Trek and the technologies. Finally in the 2nd half of the episode, he breaks down the Discovery episode, "Lethe," and why this is more Trek than we've received so far in the canon and story...

Oct 23, 201735 min

Is Discovery Finally Trek, Nu-Trek or Something Else?, Review 'Choose Your Pain'

On this episode of "Future Imperfect," Admiral Phillips returns to the Dark Trek/Nu-Trek Universe for the U.S.S. Discovery. Upon arrival Captain Lorca is meeting with Starfleet Command, being captured on a Klingon ship and hanging out with Ash Tyler and Harry Mudd. Also Steve dives into whether this is Nu-Trek, Classic Trek or Kelvin Trek and the evidence in supporting it. Following that he breaks down the Discovery episode, "Choose Your Pain," and why this is more Trek than we've received so fa...

Oct 16, 201723 min

Is Star Trek Discovery Evolving?, & Reviewing "The Butcher's Knife Cares Not..."

On this episode of "Future Imperfect," Admiral Phillips transports back to the U.S.S. Discovery to uncover the schemes of Captain Lorca in the Klingon War. He also delves into why he believes this is a Rebooted timeline and not the Kelvin or Original Prime Timelines. Following that he breaks down the Discovery episode, "The Butcher's Knife Cares Not For The Lamb's Cry." Then making his way to what is making "The Orville" so great as it's progressed as well. Be sure to let us know your thoughts b...

Oct 09, 201725 min

Broken Timelines, Canon & Context is for Kings Review

On this episode of "Future Imperfect," Admiral Phillips beams back to the world of Star Trek Discovery to give his thoughts on the recent episodes and the continued barrage of it is "canon" speak being thrown about. He also explains "Context is for Kings" so beware with the spoilers. There's also speak on what the series could have been had it gone with the TOS aesthetics or just confirmed a different timeline. {C} Be sure to let us know your thoughts by sending us a voicemail or email, we would...

Oct 02, 201727 min

Star Trek Discovery Premieres but what's with the additional Bad Press?

Admiral Phillips returns with The U.S.S. Future Imperfect. Command has issued continuous warnings regarding ST Discovery with some hope yet despite the wreckage. Steve lets loose on the various news outlet's reviews, shady practices on CBS behalf and disappointments. {C} Be sure to let us know your thoughts by sending us a voicemail or email, we would love to hear from you! So until next time Live Long and Prosper! This week's LCARS is #OFFLINE Make sure you Interact with the show via: Email:fut...

Sep 25, 201734 min

CBS Discovery Woes, The Orville is the new Trek?, and ST Online Season 14

Admiral Phillips warps back to the Beta Quadrant with The U.S.S. Future Imperfect. Command has issued a warning regarding ST Discovery with some hope yet, followed by a parody turned homage in The Orville, and what's to come in Star Trek Online Season 14. {C} Be sure to let us know your thoughts by sending us a voicemail or email, we would love to hear from you! So until next time Live Long and Prosper! This week's LCARS is #OFFLINE Make sure you Interact with the show via: Email:futureimperfect...

Sep 21, 201731 min

Star Trek Discovery, Things To Come, and Other 'Star Trek' Programs

The U.S.S. Future Imperfect returns with a new aesthetic and with a new mission to explore strange new space shows and new civilizations. Admiral Steve Phillips discusses Star Trek Discovery, Things To Come, Reviewing Discovery, CBS All Access, The Orville, and what's in store for Star Wars.

Sep 12, 201737 min

Discovering Star Trek Discovery and What Could Have Made It Better

Warning this episode is Explicit in nature. Arriving from the Great Barrier is the USS Future Imperfect with Captain Phillips as Ambassador Dodd is MIA. Joining Steve is TFG1Mike and Alex Ricci to discuss the latest news and rounding out what is to become Star Trek Discovery. As we go through our journey we chronicle what we like, dislike and how it could be better and adventure into the Star Trek Online timeline and how it would fit if used as a series. Be sure to let us know your thoughts by s...

Aug 02, 20171 hr 33 min

Discovery and Star Trek Online

Returning from the Delta Quadrant, the USS Future Imperfect arrives once more in the Beta Quadrant with Steve Megatron and Birdman Dodd entering into the topics of Star Trek Discovery and the problems we have thus far. Following that the guys return to a conversation about Star Trek Online and whether or not it is …

Apr 20, 201744 min

Star Trek 50 Years

[display_podcast] Space. The final frontier. These are the continuing voyages of This Week In Geek. Join Mike and Ryan as they try and fail to sum up 50 years of Star Trek in one episode. Yes, like Best of Both Worlds, this is a two-parter. Our crew talks (at more length than intended) about Star …

Oct 03, 20161 hr 29 min

Leonard Nimoy

[display_podcast] We journey to the planet Genesis. Unfortunately the restorative powers are not on this world. We are joined in our voyage to remember the great Leonard Nimoy aka Captain Spock. Captain Dodd, his numeber One, Steve Megatron and Lt Double D sit down and say our final farewell to this Geek Legend. #LLAP. The …

Mar 16, 201544 min

ALIENS

[display_podcast] This week Mike and Steve jump into the shiny and fresh J.J. Abrams films of Star Trek. We converse on what made it good, bad and could be done better. We also touch on what elements or aliens we’d like to see explored in this version of Trek. The Replicator is offline and LCARS …

Jan 14, 201543 min

ABRAMS-VERSE

[display_podcast] This week Mike and Steve jump into the shiny and fresh J.J. Abrams films of Star Trek. We converse on what made it good, bad and could be done better. We also touch on what elements or aliens we’d like to see explored in this version of Trek. The Replicator is offline and LCARS …

Oct 02, 201450 min

SCI-FI TELEVISION

[display_podcast] The Starship TWIG sails again into the great beyond. This week we discover other Sci-Fi shows from the past and drawing from it the folly of Trek. From X-Files, Babylon 5 to Agents of SHIELD, we delve into it all. The Replicator is offline and LCARS is Offline. So set phasers to stunning, sit …

Sep 23, 201453 min

TOS vs TNG

[display_podcast] This is a crossover episode with the GeekCast Radio Network’s “WarZ” podcast. We discuss “The Original Series” VS “The Next Generation”. It is an epic battle between the two. Join Birdman, Steve, Kevin and Matt as they delve into what makes each series iconic. Who will win? The Replicator is offline and LCARS is Offline. So set phasers to stunning, sit …

Aug 08, 20142 hr 3 min

RETURN TO FANDOM

[display_podcast] Is the Fandom alive? What does Trek mean to you? We explain our thoughts while returning to the first episodes topic. The Replicator is offline and LCARS is Offline. So set phasers to stunning, sit back and enjoy the crew’s discussion. Be sure to let us know your thoughts by sending us a voicemail …

Jun 19, 201440 min

FUTURE OF SPACE

[display_podcast] We return to the Alpha Quadrant to talk Space Travel in modern times. We discuss NASA’s newest Enterprise Prototype and further explanation of planets. The Replicator is offline and LCARS is Offline. So set phasers to stunning, sit back and enjoy the crew’s discussion. Be sure to let us know your thoughts by sending …

Jun 13, 201445 min

Trek or Not to Trek

[display_podcast] To Trek or Not to Trek. That is the true question of the night. We jump into what may or may not contribute to the death of Trek and whether we think it should continue. The Replicator is offline and LCARS is Offline. So set phasers to stunning, sit back and enjoy the crew’s …

Apr 03, 201439 min

Janeway

[display_podcast] Our journey into 2014 begins warping into the Delta Quadrant. We begin here our spotlight of the Captains, starting with none other than Captain Janeway! The Replicator is offline and LCARS back Online. So set phasers to stunning, sit back and enjoy the crew’s discussion. Be sure to let us know your thoughts by …

Jan 16, 201444 min
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