In this episode we speak with the entertainer and voice talent Bonnie Gordon. She’s probably best known to Trek fans as the voice of computer on the USS Protostar in Star Trek: Prodigy. If you liked the show, please make sure that you've subscribed to the podcast via your preferred player. If you’d like to contribute to the show, I’m always looking for Lightning Round questions. If you’d like to send some in for possible inclusion on the show, you can send me a message via Twitter or email me. I...
Oct 28, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 70
For episode 69, my guest is Rahim Buford. While he was in prison, he began to watch Star Trek in a whole new way and the show influenced him to think differently about his life and his goals. If you liked the show, please make sure that you've subscribed to the podcast via your preferred player. If you’d like to contribute to the show, I’m always looking for Lightning Round questions. If you’d like to send some in for possible inclusion on the show, you can send me a message via Twitter or email...
Sep 26, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 69
In this episode we speak with the podcaster and super Star Trek fan Chris Lackey. He is one half of the amazing “Rachel Watches Star Trek” podcast. If you liked the show, please make sure that you've subscribed to the podcast via your preferred player. If you’d like to contribute to the show, I’m always looking for Lightning Round questions. If you’d like to send some in for possible inclusion on the show, you can send me a message via Twitter or email me. I give some suggestions on good questio...
Aug 21, 2022•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 68
In this episode we speak with the actor and science educator April Eden. April was also the subject of a special feature on the Star Trek (2009) DVD/Blu-Ray as an extra in the film. You may have also seen her as Miss Pawnee in Parks & Recreation and as the Chair Model in The Office. For a great introduction to April, watch the bonus feature “Trekker Alert” on the Star Trek 2009 Blu-Ray or DVD. If you liked the show, please make sure that you've subscribed to the podcast via your preferred pl...
Jul 27, 2022•2 hr 1 min•Ep. 67
In this episode we speak with the Software Engineer and Security Commentator Steve Gibson. He’s a Star Trek fan since the TOS original broadcast and he’s also the co-host of the Security Now podcast on the TWiT network . If you liked the show, please make sure that you've subscribed to the podcast via your preferred player. If you’d like to contribute to the show, I’m always looking for Lightning Round questions. If you’d like to send some in for possible inclusion on the show, you can send me a...
Jun 16, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 66
In this episode we speak with Star Trek fan and online Role-player Kara Amens. She’s a long-time fan who is changing her name to match her Star Trek persona and has been very active in the online Trek Twitter RP community. If you liked the show, please make sure that you've subscribed to the podcast via your preferred player. If you’d like to contribute to the show, I’m always looking for Lightning Round questions. If you’d like to send some in for possible inclusion on the show, you can send me...
May 28, 2022•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 65
A conversation with Star Trek fan Daniel Fried. Be advised that this episode contains content that may not be suitable for all ages or sensitivities. If you would like to know more, please visit the show notes page which gives a full run-down of all the topics discussed. If you would like to get free and confidential support for emotional distress or for suicidal thoughts, please visit: US The Suicide Hotline UK Resources in the UK If you liked the show, please make sure that you've subscribed t...
Apr 27, 2022•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 64
In this episode we speak with fan Ron Wrobel . He’s a long-time fan who enjoys the lighter side of Star Trek. I hope you enjoy this conversation! Ron also owns a coffee shop and you can buy some of his beans here. If you liked the show, please make sure that you've subscribed to the podcast via your preferred player. If you’d like to contribute to the show, I’m always looking for Lightning Round questions. If you’d like to send some in for possible inclusion on the show, you can send me a messag...
Mar 24, 2022•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 63
In this episode we speak with actor, podcaster, and writer Ashley V Robinson about her Star Trek fandom, how she discovered Trek, and what she loves about the show. If you liked the show, please make sure that you've subscribed to the podcast via your preferred player. If you’d like to contribute to the show, I’m always looking for Lightning Round questions. If you’d like to send some in for possible inclusion on the show, you can send me a message via Twitter or email me. I give some suggestion...
Feb 19, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 62
In this episode we speak with lifelong Star Trek fan, teacher, mom, and podcaster Abby Sommer. If you liked the show, please make sure that you've subscribed to the podcast via your preferred player. If you’d like to contribute to the show, I’m always looking for Lightning Round questions. If you’d like to send some in for possible inclusion on the show, you can send me a message via Twitter or email me. I give some suggestions on good questions here . This show is a labor of love. If you’d like...
Jan 24, 2022•2 hr 24 min•Ep. 61
A conversation with improv actor, podcaster, and former cast member at the Star Trek: The Experience Paul Mattingly. If you liked the show, please make sure that you've subscribed to the podcast via your preferred player. Some portions of the Kobayashi Maru lightning round questions in this episode were written by listener Adam Saunders. If you’d like to submit questions for possible inclusion on the show, you can send me a message via Twitter or email me. I give some suggestions on good questio...
Dec 23, 2021•2 hr•Ep. 60
A conversation with Star Trek fan Tongtong Bu, also known as @Captain Pike-a-chu from Twitter! In this one, she tells us of being a child immigrant to the US and discovering Star Trek. We also learn how she learned English from the show and how it shaped her life. If you liked the show, please make sure that you've subscribed to the podcast via your preferred player. This show is a labor of love. If you’d like to show your support for Trek Profiles, please consider a donation to the official cha...
Nov 30, 2021•2 hr 8 min•Ep. 59
A conversation with Star Trek fan Brandon-Shea Mutala. We talk about how he discovered the show, what he loves about it, and what it means to him. If you liked the show, please make sure that you've subscribed to the podcast via your preferred player. This show is a labor of love. If you’d like to show your support for Trek Profiles, please consider a donation to the official charity of the podcast: The Children’s Fund for Glycogen Storage Disease (GSD). Click here to donate. Or click here to le...
Oct 27, 2021•2 hr 8 min•Ep. 58
A conversation with new Star Trek fan Abigail Glover. We talk about how she discovered the show, what she loves about it, and what it means to her. If you liked the show, please make sure that you've subscribed to the podcast via your preferred player. This show is a labor of love. If you’d like to show your support for Trek Profiles, please consider a donation to the official charity of the podcast: The Children’s Fund for Glycogen Storage Disease (GSD). Click here to donate. Or click here to l...
Sep 15, 2021•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 57
A conversation with Star Trek fan and author Glenn Dakin. We talk about his growing up as a fan, as well as a few of his Trek-related books. If you liked the show, please make sure that you've subscribed to the podcast via your preferred player. This show is a labor of love. If you’d like to show your support for Trek Profiles, please consider a donation to the official charity of the podcast: The Children’s Fund for Glycogen Storage Disease (GSD). Click here to donate. Or click here to learn mo...
Aug 26, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 56
A special episode. In this one, we leave Star Trek for a moment and talk about Babylon 5 with Lurker Norman Lao. If you liked the show, please make sure that you've subscribed to the podcast via your preferred player. This show is a labor of love. If you’d like to show your support for Trek Profiles, please consider a donation to the official charity of the podcast: The Children’s Fund for Glycogen Storage Disease (GSD). Click here to donate. Or click here to learn more about GSD. Connect with t...
Aug 23, 2021•2 hr 5 min•Ep. 55
In this episode we speak with Norman Lao, co-host of the amazing MissionLog podcast, amateur swordsman, and wearer of kilts. Norm is a life-long fan of Star Trek and shares his most personally meaningful episodes in this discussion. If you liked the show, please make sure that you've subscribed to the podcast via your preferred player. This show is a labor of love. If you’d like to show your support for Trek Profiles, please consider a donation to the official charity of the podcast: The Childre...
Jul 14, 2021•2 hr 9 min•Ep. 54
My guest Alexandria has been in many fandoms but only recently discovered Star Trek in December 2020! Let's talk about how she got into Trek and where she is in her journey and why she decided she was a fan. If you liked the show, please make sure that you've subscribed to the podcast via your preferred player. This show is a labor of love. If you’d like to show your support for Trek Profiles, please consider a donation to the official charity of the podcast: The Children’s Fund for Glycogen Sto...
Jun 28, 2021•51 min•Ep. 53
A monthly podcast where we deliver interviews with delightful Star Trek fans about their Trek fandom. This episode's guest is writer Marc Cushman. He’s probably best known to Star Trek fans as the originator of the Star Trek TNG episode Sarek . He’s also written an exhaustive history of the production of TOS called These are the Voyages . If you liked the show, please make sure that you've subscribed to the podcast via your preferred player. This show is a labor of love. If you’d like to show yo...
May 29, 2021•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 52
Trek Profiles Podcast: A monthly podcast where we deliver interviews with delightful Star Trek fans about their Trek fandom. This episode's guest is the Professional Wrestling Commentator, former Pollical Candidate, and Star Trek podcaster Jeff Akin. He has an inspiring story about sharing Trek with his Mom, plus he talks about how the show influenced his pollical campaign. Jeff also podcasts about leadership lessons in the show on the Starfleet Leadership Academy show. Also, during the month of...
Apr 09, 2021•2 hr 2 min•Ep. 51
This episode's guest is the artist and STO-player Alex Shomaker. We had a fun conversation about her history with Star Trek and why she became a fan. We also, as is typical, have a few diversions along the way. If you liked the show, please make sure that you've subscribed to the podcast via your preferred player. This show is a labor of love. If you’d like to show your support for Trek Profiles, please consider a donation to the official charity of the podcast: The Children’s Fund for Glycogen ...
Mar 25, 2021•2 hr 38 min•Ep. 50
This episode's guest is Ben Robinson. Ben is not only a long-time fan, but he also works in Star Trek for EagleMoss. We have a lengthy discussion on Ben’s history with Trek and the episodes that make it special to him. If you liked the show, please make sure that you've subscribed to the podcast via your preferred player. This show is a labor of love. If you’d like to show your support for Trek Profiles, please consider a donation to the official charity of the podcast: The Children’s Fund for G...
Feb 19, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 49
This episode's guest is Jimmy McShane. He’s a new Star Trek fan, only having discovered it about a year ago. We take a look at what drew him in and the episodes that made an impression. If you liked the show, please make sure that you've subscribed to the podcast via your preferred player. This show is a labor of love. If you’d like to show your support for Trek Profiles, please consider a donation to the official charity of the podcast: The Children’s Fund for Glycogen Storage Disease (GSD). Cl...
Feb 18, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 48
This episode's guest is Diane Carey. She’s best known to Trek fans for writing the novels Dreadnought and Battlestations , plus many others. If you liked the show, please make sure that you've subscribed to the podcast via your preferred player. This show is a labor of love. If you’d like to show your support for Trek Profiles, please consider a donation to the official charity of the podcast: The Children’s Fund for Glycogen Storage Disease (GSD). Click here to donate. Or click here to learn mo...
Jan 20, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 47
This episode's guest is Thad Hait. He’s a long time Star Trek fan and also a podcaster as well. Thad often tweets about Trek and politics too. If you liked the show, please make sure that you've subscribed to the podcast via your preferred player. This show is a labor of love. If you’d like to show your support for Trek Profiles, please consider a donation to the official charity of the podcast: The Children’s Fund for Glycogen Storage Disease (GSD). Click here to donate. Or click here to learn ...
Dec 27, 2020•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 46
In this one, we meet Olivia Anko, a newer Trek fan who has become quite a presence on Trek Twitter. Follow her at @oliviaj_8 . If you liked the show, please make sure that you've subscribed to the podcast via your preferred player. This show is a labor of love. If you’d like to show your support for Trek Profiles, please consider a donation to the official charity of the podcast: The Children’s Fund for Glycogen Storage Disease (GSD). Click here to donate. Or click here to learn more about GSD. ...
Dec 17, 2020•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 45
We are crossing the streams on this episode of Trek Profiles. Our guest is Noah Averbach-Katz who is not only a life-long fan, but also an actor who appeared in the show. Noah and I discuss his personal Star Trek journey, as well as his feelings about being cast and what it’s like to see the fandom from both sides. As always, our guest talks about which episodes were most personally meaningful to him and why they are special. If you liked the show, please make sure that you've subscribed to the ...
Dec 02, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 44
This episode's guest is Katie Nickolaou, a meteorologist from Sioux City, Iowa. In this one, we talk about her love of science and how an interest in Star Trek helped her overcome a challenging time in her childhood. If you liked the show, please make sure that you've subscribed to the podcast via your preferred player. This show is a labor of love. If you’d like to show your support for Trek Profiles, please consider a donation to the official charity of the podcast: The Children’s Fund for Gly...
Nov 21, 2020•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 43
This episode's guest is David Majors. He is the Co-Host of the Promenade Merchants Podcast. If you liked the show, please make sure that you've subscribed to the podcast via your preferred player. This show is a labor of love. If you’d like to show your support for Trek Profiles, please consider a donation to the official charity of the podcast: The Children’s Fund for Glycogen Storage Disease (GSD). Click here to donate. Or click here to learn more about GSD. Connect with the Trek Profiles podc...
Nov 04, 2020•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 42
This episode's guest is Salwa Mohammed Noor. She’s a brand-new Star Trek fan from Malaysia who only started watching Trek 2 months ago. She has an interesting take on the show and it was a fun interview. If you liked the show, please make sure that you've subscribed to the podcast via your preferred player. This show is a labor of love. If you’d like to show your support for Trek Profiles, please consider a donation to the official charity of the podcast: The Children’s Fund for Glycogen Storage...
Oct 17, 2020•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 41
