274 episodes

Your weekly deep-dive into the archives of Roddenberry Entertainment, from the personal files of Gene Roddenberry. Each week, “Dr. Trek” himself, Larry Nemecek, and his guest host will take a behind-the-scenes look at documents that haven’t been viewed in decades—many being revealed publicly for the very first time!

The Trek Files: A Roddenberry Star Trek Podcast Roddenberry Entertainment

    • TV & Film
    • 4.3 • 6 Ratings

Your weekly deep-dive into the archives of Roddenberry Entertainment, from the personal files of Gene Roddenberry. Each week, “Dr. Trek” himself, Larry Nemecek, and his guest host will take a behind-the-scenes look at documents that haven’t been viewed in decades—many being revealed publicly for the very first time!

    Trials and Tribble-ations call sheet - 1996

    Trials and Tribble-ations call sheet - 1996

    David Gerrold joins The Trek Files again for a fun look behind the scenes of Deep Space Nine's 30th anniversary Star Trek episode, "Trials and Tribble-ations." Hear about the painstaking details to recreate 1960s television in the '90s and how returning to tribbles 30 years later was a career highlight.
    Document and additional references: Trials and Tribble-ations call sheet - August 22, 1996
    The Trek Files Season 12 on Memory Alpha
    All episodes and documents: The Trek Files on Memory Alpha
    Visit the Trekland site for behind-the-scenes access and exclusive merchandise.

    • 21 min
    Star Trek III call sheet - August 31, 1987

    Star Trek III call sheet - August 31, 1987

    Phil Weyland returns to The Trek Files with more stories from the set of Star Trek III. As stand-in for DeForest Kelly and, later, William Shatner, Phil had a front-row seat for the extremes from excitement to boredom of making Trek's epic big-screen stories.
    Document and additional references: Star Trek III call sheet - August 31, 1983
    The Trek Files Season 12 on Memory Alpha
    All episodes and documents: The Trek Files on Memory Alpha
    Visit the Trekland site for behind-the-scenes access and exclusive merchandise.

    • 21 min
    Gerrold's Last Memo - May 22, 1987

    Gerrold's Last Memo - May 22, 1987

    The title says it all. David Gerrold shared his parting words with Gene Roddenberry upon leaving production of Star Trek: The Next Generation. It was a bittersweet moment preceded by conflict. David joins The Trek Files to talk about the state of TNG's production at the time, his frustrations with backstage politics, and the desire to leave on a high note. Don't miss our deep look into the tumult of Star Trek's return to TV with one of the insiders who was there from the start.
    Document and additional references: Gerrold's Last Memo - May 22, 1987
    Affective Memories: How Chance and Theater Saved My Life by Laurence Luckinbill
    The Trek Files Season 12 on Memory Alpha
    All episodes and documents: The Trek Files on Memory Alpha
    Visit the Trekland site for behind-the-scenes access and exclusive merchandise.

    • 22 min
    Breakthrough TV Format - 1981

    Breakthrough TV Format - 1981

    Between Star Trek the Motion Picture and The Next Generation, Gene Roddenberry was still at work crafting new TV show concepts. In 1981, he turned his attention to a melding of real world science and speculative futurism with "Breakthrough." We welcome producer/documentarian Jeff Stepp (The UnXplained: Mysteries of the Universe with William Shatner) to the Trek Files to help determine where Gene was on the right path and if his idea could breakthrough the TV landscape today.
    Document and additional references: Breakthrough TV Format - October 7, 1981
    Affective Memories: How Chance and Theater Saved My Life by Laurence Luckinbill
    The Trek Files Season 12 on Memory Alpha
    All episodes and documents: The Trek Files on Memory Alpha
    Visit the Trekland site for behind-the-scenes access and exclusive merchandise.

    • 20 min
    Star Trek V call sheets - 1988 part 2

    Star Trek V call sheets - 1988 part 2

    Laurence Luckinbill continues his conversation with The Trek Files, reminiscing about Star Trek V and sharing a passage from his new book, "Affective Memories." Hear about his friendship with William Shatner and DeForest Kelley, the trouble with alien horses, and why "The Final Frontier" is one of the great Star Trek movies.
    Document and additional references: Star Trek V call sheets - 1988 part 2
    Affective Memories: How Chance and Theater Saved My Life by Laurence Luckinbill
    The Trek Files Season 12 on Memory Alpha
    All episodes and documents: The Trek Files on Memory Alpha
    Visit the Trekland site for behind-the-scenes access and exclusive merchandise.

    • 28 min
    Star Trek V call sheets - 1988 part 1

    Star Trek V call sheets - 1988 part 1

    The Trek Files gets a look inside the production of Star Trek V: The Final Frontier with none other than the man who brought Sybok to life, Laurence Luckinbill. The multi-award winning actor shares his insights into his spiritual connection with Sybok, competing angles on the character, and the difference between Star Trek and Star Wars.
    Document and additional references: Star Trek V call sheets - 1988 part 1
    Affective Memories: How Chance and Theater Saved My Life by Laurence Luckinbill
    The Trek Files Season 12 on Memory Alpha
    All episodes and documents: The Trek Files on Memory Alpha
    Visit the Trekland site for behind-the-scenes access and exclusive merchandise.

    • 24 min

Customer Reviews

4.3 out of 5
6 Ratings

6 Ratings

judasbooth ,

Fantastic

Fantastic show for diehards and casual fans alike! The show does a wonderful job uncovering Star Trek history.

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Expects listeners to use Facebook

You’d think a podcast about Star Trek would know better than to put up its required reading material on a toxic platform like Facebook, but apparently not.

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