Star Trek Podcast: Trekcast

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The Star Trek Podcast where our team of geeks discusses all things Star Trek and Sci-fi. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/star-trek-podcast-trekcast--5651491/support.

  1. 462: Summer Box Office Preview and Beyond! Shatner goes Metal! Paramount focuses on Star Trek

    44 MINS AGO

    462: Summer Box Office Preview and Beyond! Shatner goes Metal! Paramount focuses on Star Trek

    2026 could be one of the biggest years in box office history! From massive blockbuster sequels to long-awaited franchise returns, we’re breaking down the biggest movies coming in 2026 and the films we’re most excited for. Plus, Paramount appears to be doubling down on Star Trek. What does that mean for the future of the franchise? We’ll dive into the latest developments, the future of streaming and theatrical Trek, and why Karl Urban almost didn’t return for Star Trek Beyond. And behold your Nuclear Messiah — William Shatner is getting ready to rock! All that and more on Trekcast! News: https://trekmovie.com/2026/05/07/paramount-ceo-highlights-star-trek-as-a-beloved-franchise-when-talking-about-the-future/ https://www.slashfilm.com/2162161/why-karl-urban-almost-didnt-return-dr-mccoy-star-trek-beyond/ https://redshirtsalwaysdie.com/star-trek-william-shatner-heavy-metal-song-reaction-2026 Trekcast: The Galaxy’s Most Unpredictable Star Trek Podcast! Welcome to Trekcast, the galaxy’s most unpredictable Star Trek podcast! We’re a fan-made show that dives into everything Star Trek, plus all things sci-fi, nerdy, and geeky—covering Star Wars, Marvel, DC Comics, Stargate, and more. But Trekcast isn’t just about warp drives and superheroes. If you love dad jokes, rescuing dogs, and even saving bears, you’ll fit right in! Expect fun, laughs, and passionate discussions as we explore the ever-expanding universe of fandom. Join us for a wild ride through the stars—subscribe to Trekcast today!  Connect with us: trekcasttng@gmail.com Leave us a voicemail - (570) 661-0001‬ Check out our merch store at Trekcast.com Help support the show - ko-fi.com/trekcast Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/star-trek-podcast-trekcast--5651491/support.

    1hr 15min
  2. 461: The Last Starfighter, Strange New Worlds Release date, Starfleet Academy for Sale?

    26 APR

    461: The Last Starfighter, Strange New Worlds Release date, Starfleet Academy for Sale?

    Greetings, Starfighter! Trekcast is back with a deep-dive review of the 80s cult classic The Last Starfighter. We’re breaking down the film’s legacy, exploring the long-rumored sequel, and uncovering the surprising story behind its little-known musical adaptation. Plus, Captain Pike and the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise are gearing up for a new adventure—we’ve got the latest on the official release window for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4. We’re also digging into a major rumor surrounding Starfleet Academy—is the project really up for sale, and should fans take it seriously? And start saving your latinum—another massive Star Trek auction is underway, and we’ll tell you what collectors need to know. All that and more on Trekcast—your source for Star Trek news, reviews, and deep dives.  News: Strange New Worlds sets release date https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/star-trek-strange-new-worlds-season-4-trailer-premiere-date-1236577273/ Starfleet Academy for sale? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IYm1R9-kmI&t=421s Another Star Trek auction https://trekmovie.com/2026/04/23/second-canadian-star-trek-auction-now-live-with-set-pieces-from-starfleet-academy-and-discovery/ The Last Starfighter is a 1984 American space opera film directed by Nick Castle. The film tells the story of Alex Rogan (Lance Guest), a teenager who, after winning the high score in an arcade game that's secretly a simulation test, is recruited by an alien defense force to fight in an interstellar war. It also features Dan O'Herlihy, Catherine Mary Stewart, and Robert Preston in his final role in a theatrical film. The character of Centauri, a "lovable con-man", was written with him in mind and was a nod to his most famous role as Professor Harold Hill in The Music Man (1962).[3] The Last Starfighters concept reel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAvN9000o4A&t=161s Lance Guest reveals plans for The Last Starfighter sequel from AnyGoodFilms? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-6E5kRlbQ8 Trekcast: The Galaxy’s Most Unpredictable Star Trek Podcast! Welcome to Trekcast, the galaxy’s most unpredictable Star Trek podcast! We’re a fan-made show that dives into everything Star Trek, plus all things sci-fi, nerdy, and geeky—covering Star Wars, Marvel, DC Comics, Stargate, and more. But Trekcast isn’t just about warp drives and superheroes. If you love dad jokes, rescuing dogs, and even saving bears, you’ll fit right in! Expect fun, laughs, and passionate discussions as we explore the ever-expanding universe of fandom. Join us for a wild ride through the stars—subscribe to Trekcast today!  Connect with us: trekcasttng@gmail.com Leave us a voicemail - (570) 661-0001‬ Check out our merch store at Trekcast.com Help support the show - ko-fi.com/trekcast Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/star-trek-podcast-trekcast--5651491/support.

    59 min
  3. 460: Doug Jones Interview | Star Trek, Hellboy, The Shape of Water | Get Me Doug Jones Documentary

    19 APR

    460: Doug Jones Interview | Star Trek, Hellboy, The Shape of Water | Get Me Doug Jones Documentary

    Doug Jones Interview | Star Trek, Hellboy, The Shape of Water | Get Me Doug Jones Documentary. Talk about a major get—this week on Trekcast, we sit down with legendary actor Doug Jones! Known for his unforgettable performances in The Shape of Water, Hellboy, Star Trek: Discovery, and Hocus Pocus, Doug shares stories from his career, his approach to creature acting, and what it takes to bring iconic characters to life. We’re also joined by documentary producer Derek Maki, who gives us an inside look at their new film Get Me Doug Jones—a documentary exploring Doug’s incredible journey in Hollywood. Learn more & support the documentary: www.getmedougjones.com In this episode: Doug Jones on Star Trek and sci-fi rolesBehind the scenes of The Shape of Water & HellboyThe art of creature performanceInside the Get Me Doug Jones documentaryHow YOU can be part of the crowdfunding campaign Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more Star Trek news, interviews, and deep dives! #DougJones #StarTrek #Hellboy #TheShapeOfWater #HocusPocus #MovieInterview #Trekcast #FilmPodcast #SciFi This week on Trekcast, we land a huge interview with legendary actor Doug Jones, known for his roles in The Shape of Water, Hellboy, Star Trek: Discovery, and Hocus Pocus. Doug joins us to talk about his career in creature performance, working in sci-fi and fantasy, and his experiences in the Star Trek universe. We’re also joined by producer Derek Maki to discuss their upcoming documentary, Get Me Doug Jones, a deep dive into Doug’s life and legacy in Hollywood. Learn more and support the film: www.getmedougjones.com Trekcast: The Galaxy’s Most Unpredictable Star Trek Podcast! Welcome to Trekcast, the galaxy’s most unpredictable Star Trek podcast! We’re a fan-made show that dives into everything Star Trek, plus all things sci-fi, nerdy, and geeky—covering Star Wars, Marvel, DC Comics, Stargate, and more. But Trekcast isn’t just about warp drives and superheroes. If you love dad jokes, rescuing dogs, and even saving bears, you’ll fit right in! Expect fun, laughs, and passionate discussions as we explore the ever-expanding universe of fandom. Join us for a wild ride through the stars—subscribe to Trekcast today!  Connect with us: trekcasttng@gmail.com Leave us a voicemail - (570) 661-0001‬ Check out our merch store at Trekcast.com Help support the show - ko-fi.com/trekcast Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/star-trek-podcast-trekcast--5651491/support.

    29 min
  4. Trekcast Supplemental: Masters of the Universe 1987, Trek sets tear down, costume heist, Star Trek online auction

    12 APR

    Trekcast Supplemental: Masters of the Universe 1987, Trek sets tear down, costume heist, Star Trek online auction

    By the power of Grayskull, Trekcast is back! This week, we’re diving into the 1987 cult classic Masters of the Universe, starring Dolph Lundgren, Frank Langella, Courteney Cox, and Star Trek: Voyager’s own Robert Duncan McNeill. Does this He-Man adaptation hold up—or is it pure 80s nostalgia? Plus, it’s the end of an era: iconic Star Trek sets are being dismantled. What does this mean for the future of the franchise, and should fans be concerned? Ever wanted to own a piece of Star Trek history? We’ll break down how you can get your hands on authentic props. And Jonathan Frakes (Riker himself) shares the story of one of the most ridiculously 80s crimes you’ve ever heard. All that and more on Trekcast—your home for the latest Star Trek news, reviews, and deep dives. News: Star Trek sets taken down https://comicbookmovie.com/sci_fi/star-trek/star-trek-year-one-hopes-fade-as-paramount-begins-dismantling-enterprise-sets-a227288 The great Star Trek costume heist! https://www.slashfilm.com/2145211/star-trek-costume-heist-knight-rider-kitt-car-stolen-sci-fi-props/ https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ADQX-E_dvR8 Star Trek auction coming soon https://www.403auction.com/startrek Masters of the Universe (stylized as Masters of the Universe: The Motion Picture) is a 1987 American sword and sorcery film based on the Masters of the Universe franchise by Mattel. The film was directed by Gary Goddard, produced by Yoram Globus and Menahem Golan, and written by David Odell. It stars Dolph Lundgren, Frank Langella, Courteney Cox, James Tolkan, Christina Pickles, and Meg Foster with supporting roles by Billy Barty, Jon Cypher, Chelsea Field, and Robert Duncan McNeill.  Trekcast: The Galaxy’s Most Unpredictable Star Trek Podcast! Welcome to Trekcast, the galaxy’s most unpredictable Star Trek podcast! We’re a fan-made show that dives into everything Star Trek, plus all things sci-fi, nerdy, and geeky—covering Star Wars, Marvel, DC Comics, Stargate, and more.But Trekcast isn’t just about warp drives and superheroes. If you love dad jokes, rescuing dogs, and even saving bears, you’ll fit right in! Expect fun, laughs, and passionate discussions as we explore the ever-expanding universe of fandom. Join us for a wild ride through the stars—subscribe to Trekcast today!  Connect with us: trekcasttng@gmail.com Leave us a voicemail - (570) 661-0001‬ Check out our merch store at Trekcast.com Help support the show - ko-fi.com/trekcast Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/star-trek-podcast-trekcast--5651491/support.

    51 min
  5. 459: Starfleet Academy Cancelled! No new deal for Kurtzman, yet. What's next for Star Trek?

    29 MAR

    459: Starfleet Academy Cancelled! No new deal for Kurtzman, yet. What's next for Star Trek?

    Star Trek just hit turbulence. Starfleet Academy is canceled after two seasons, no new series are currently in production, and there’s still silence on Alex Kurtzman’s future with the franchise. Is this the beginning of a Star Trek freeze? We dive into the latest developments, what led to this moment, and what it could mean for the future of Star Trek. Trekcast: The Galaxy’s Most Unpredictable Star Trek Podcast! Welcome to Trekcast, the galaxy’s most unpredictable Star Trek podcast! We’re a fan-made show that dives into everything Star Trek, plus all things sci-fi, nerdy, and geeky—covering Star Wars, Marvel, DC Comics, Stargate, and more. But Trekcast isn’t just about warp drives and superheroes. If you love dad jokes, rescuing dogs, and even saving bears, you’ll fit right in! Expect fun, laughs, and passionate discussions as we explore the ever-expanding universe of fandom. Join us for a wild ride through the stars—subscribe to Trekcast today!  Connect with us: trekcasttng@gmail.com Leave us a voicemail - (570) 661-0001‬ Check out our merch store at Trekcast.com Help support the show - ko-fi.com/trekcast Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/star-trek-podcast-trekcast--5651491/support.

    1hr 15min
  6. 458: Academy season finale, Good or Bad? SNW season 4 Tease, Star Trek Year One?

    15 MAR

    458: Academy season finale, Good or Bad? SNW season 4 Tease, Star Trek Year One?

    Starfleet Academy Season 1 has officially wrapped, and we're looking back at the biggest moments of the season — plus revisiting our early predictions to see what we got right (and wrong). We’ll also break down new comments from the show’s executive producer, teasing what’s coming in Season 2. Meanwhile, we’re learning more about the future of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4, and there’s buzz building around the upcoming Star Trek: Year One project. All that and more on Trekcast — your source for Star Trek news, reviews, and deep-dive discussions. News: Starfleet Academy season 2 tease https://redshirtsalwaysdie.com/star-trek-starfleet-academy-new-characters-guest-stars-season-2 Learning more about Strange New Worlds season 4 https://trekmovie.com/2026/03/13/exclusive-strange-new-worlds-ep-talks-s4-release-date-s5-characters-and-a-return-to-classic-star-trek/ Star Trek Year One? https://m.imdb.com/news/ni65750150/?ref_=ttnw_art_perm Trekcast: The Galaxy’s Most Unpredictable Star Trek Podcast! Welcome to Trekcast, the galaxy’s most unpredictable Star Trek podcast! We’re a fan-made show that dives into everything Star Trek, plus all things sci-fi, nerdy, and geeky—covering Star Wars, Marvel, DC Comics, Stargate, and more. But Trekcast isn’t just about warp drives and superheroes. If you love dad jokes, rescuing dogs, and even saving bears, you’ll fit right in! Expect fun, laughs, and passionate discussions as we explore the ever-expanding universe of fandom. Join us for a wild ride through the stars—subscribe to Trekcast today!  Connect with us: trekcasttng@gmail.com Leave us a voicemail - (570) 661-0001‬ Check out our merch store at Trekcast.com Help support the show - ko-fi.com/trekcast Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/star-trek-podcast-trekcast--5651491/support.

    1hr 12min
  7. 457: Group therapy, mommy issues, and space mines! Riker takes on the haters. Trek hits Waze.

    8 MAR

    457: Group therapy, mommy issues, and space mines! Riker takes on the haters. Trek hits Waze.

    Get ready for group therapy, mommy issues, and plenty of Star Trek drama — Trekcast is back, breaking down Starfleet Academy Episodes 8 and 9. We’ll review the latest episodes, dive into the biggest moments, and share our predictions for next week’s Starfleet Academy season finale. Plus, Riker himself, Jonathan Frakes, is speaking out and defending Starfleet Academy from the online haters. Star Trek is also hitting the road with a new partnership with Waze, and William Shatner is teaming up with Elon Musk for a surprising collaboration. All that and more on Trekcast.  News: Jonathan Frakes Defends Starfleet Academy https://trekmovie.com/2026/03/05/interview-jonathan-frakes-on-finding-the-emotion-to-direct-starfleet-academy-and-his-star-trek-future/ Star Trek Hits Waze https://blog.google/waze/waze-star-trek-experience/ Shatner Says X Gonna Give it to You! https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/04/x-taps-william-shatner-to-give-out-invites-to-its-payments-service-x-money/ Trekcast: The Galaxy’s Most Unpredictable Star Trek Podcast! Welcome to Trekcast, the galaxy’s most unpredictable Star Trek podcast! We’re a fan-made show that dives into everything Star Trek, plus all things sci-fi, nerdy, and geeky—covering Star Wars, Marvel, DC Comics, Stargate, and more. But Trekcast isn’t just about warp drives and superheroes. If you love dad jokes, rescuing dogs, and even saving bears, you’ll fit right in! Expect fun, laughs, and passionate discussions as we explore the ever-expanding universe of fandom. Join us for a wild ride through the stars—subscribe to Trekcast today!  Connect with us: trekcasttng@gmail.com Leave us a voicemail - (570) 661-0001‬ Check out our merch store at Trekcast.com Help support the show - ko-fi.com/trekcast Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/star-trek-podcast-trekcast--5651491/support.

    1hr 20min
  8. 456: Welcome A-Bored! Shatner goes Metal! Jeffrey Combs returns! Mark Wahlberg almost in Trek? and more!

    22 FEB

    456: Welcome A-Bored! Shatner goes Metal! Jeffrey Combs returns! Mark Wahlberg almost in Trek? and more!

    After an intense episode of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, we take a lighter detour and ask the big question — did we actually enjoy our time away from class? Plus, the final frontier gets loud as William Shatner goes metal. Fan-favorite Jeffrey Combs is officially returning to Star Trek — but which one of his many iconic characters will he play this time? And in one of the strangest near-miss casting stories yet… Mark Wahlberg was almost part of Star Trek?! All that and more on Trekcast — your weekly Star Trek news, discussion, and fandom deep dive.  News: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/music/articles/boldly-headbang-star-treks-shatner-223117448.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAE5-sDZ2UbS9qLuKyfYRT8F0-LaW9MJV7uSEfJ3WPYhb5h08BnK8bLpHbj3vjhtS-cd7AgAd-avr4fikLkymt3bNB7FcoIkRaIfnTQfHSL62dzi_wuG3PeneOowibi6yziWDwv0P2Fhd0V_AyzL4bnGRq_V1rUPzF6RKiesAH2Ip https://trekmovie.com/2026/02/20/watch-jeffrey-combs-returns-as-weyoun-star-trek-fleet-command-animated-short/#google_vignette https://www.bgr.com/2103313/mark-wahlberg-captain-kirk-star-trek-confusing/ Trekcast: The Galaxy’s Most Unpredictable Star Trek Podcast! Welcome to Trekcast, the galaxy’s most unpredictable Star Trek podcast! We’re a fan-made show that dives into everything Star Trek, plus all things sci-fi, nerdy, and geeky—covering Star Wars, Marvel, DC Comics, Stargate, and more. But Trekcast isn’t just about warp drives and superheroes. If you love dad jokes, rescuing dogs, and even saving bears, you’ll fit right in! Expect fun, laughs, and passionate discussions as we explore the ever-expanding universe of fandom. Join us for a wild ride through the stars—subscribe to Trekcast today!  Connect with us: trekcasttng@gmail.com Leave us a voicemail - (570) 661-0001‬ Check out our merch store at Trekcast.com Help support the show - ko-fi.com/trekcast Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/star-trek-podcast-trekcast--5651491/support.

    1hr 23min
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  • Creator
    Trek Cast
  • Years Active
    2008 - 2026
  • Episodes
    594
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Trek Cast
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    Star Trek Podcast: Trekcast

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