Make It So: A Star Trek Legacy Podcast

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Make It So: A Star Trek Legacy Podcast

Welcome to MAKE IT SO: A STAR TREK LEGACY PODCAST, devoted to the Paramount+ series Star Trek: Picard, Star Trek: Lower Decks & Star Trek: Prodigy, the future of Star Trek in the 25th century, and The Next Generation era of the franchise. Hosted by Kurt North & team, join them as they dig into every episode of Picard, Lower Decks, Prodigy and The Next Generation-era alongside a range of Star Trek-loving guests... A proud part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: www.filmstories.co.uk

  1. Fully Dilated

    28 NOV

    Fully Dilated

    Star Trek Lower Decks Breakdown of 'Fully Dilated' In our latest episode of Make It So, A Star Trek Legacy Podcast on the Film Stories Podcast Network, Geoff Owen continues the coverage of Star Trek Lower Decks Season 5 with Brandi Jackola We dive into the details of Episode 7 titled 'Fully Dilated', discussing character developments, particularly Mariner and Tendi, and how they contrast with their past selves. We breakdown the comedic elements, particularly Rutherford and Boimler's mishaps, and the appearance of fan-favourite characters like Brent Spiner's Data. Join us as we explore the themes, character arcs, and where the series might be heading as it approaches its finale. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 01:15 Lower Decks Season 5 Overview 02:37 Character Development: Mariner's Journey 04:32 Beards and Facial Hair in Star Trek 06:24 Episode Breakdown: Fully Dilated 21:33 Guest Characters and Cameos 25:00 Alternate Universes and Timelines 28:35 Connecting the Dots: Alternate Timelines and Universes 29:08 Data's Role and Tendi's Obsession 32:13 T'lyn's Talents and Tendi's Struggles 38:34 The Transporter Room Disaster 42:59 Tendi and T'lyn: A Resolution 45:55 The Future of the Crew and Series Speculations 51:22 Final Thoughts and Farewell Host/Editor Geoff Owen Guest Brandi Jackola Make It So on socials: https://linktr.ee/makeitso Film Stories Twitter: @filmstories Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories Website: www.filmstories.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    58 min
  2. A Farewell To Farms

    7 NOV

    A Farewell To Farms

    Star Trek Lower Decks: A Farewell To Farms In this episode of Make It So: A Star Trek Legacy Podcast on the Film Stories Podcast Network, we explore episode 4 of Star Trek: Lower Decks with special guest Darren Mooney. We discuss the episode 'Farewell to Farms,' focusing on Klingon culture and the show's ongoing thematic elements. Darren shares his thoughts on the quality of various Star Trek series, and we also explore a subplot featuring Counselor Meglimo. This episode highlights the ongoing storytelling in Lower Decks and its approach to blending humor with classic Star Trek elements. 00:00 Welcome to Make It So: Star Trek Legacy Podcast 00:39 Discussing Lower Decks and Prodigy 00:52 Guest Introduction: Darren Mooney 01:16 Lower Decks Season 3: A Retrospective 01:49 Episode Focus: Farewell to Farms 02:29 Nostalgia in Modern Franchise Media 03:56 The Berman Era Influence 04:54 Lower Decks' Unique Approach 06:12 Final Season Themes and Speculations 08:26 Character Arcs and Development 15:37 Klingon Culture and Visual Storytelling 27:33 Animation and Artistic Choices 38:11 Boimler's Beard: A Running Gag 42:11 Jonathan Frakes 43:39 Klingon Culture and Star Trek Canon 48:34 Critics and the Overwhelming Content Era 01:04:23 Lower Decks' Ongoing Storylines and Season Themes 01:12:19 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Projects Host/Editor Kurt North Guest Darren Mooney Make It So on socials: https://linktr.ee/makeitso Film Stories Twitter: @filmstories Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories Website: www.filmstories.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 18m
  3. The Best Exotic Nanite Hotel

    31 OCT

    The Best Exotic Nanite Hotel

    Star Trek Lower Decks Season 5 Recap and Discussion with Special Guest Ashley Thomas In this episode of Make It So, host Geoff Owen continues the Star Trek Lower Decks Season 5 coverage with special guest Ashley Thomas from the sister podcast 'We Are Starfleet.' They discuss the return of characters like Tendi and Jennifer, the inclusion of Blue Orions from the animated series, and Boimler's ongoing development. The conversation includes analyses of comedic moments, character relationships, and potential plot directions, alongside some fun nostalgic references and personal anecdotes. Finally, they share some predictions and hopes for the rest of the season. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:55 Lower Decks Season 5 First Impressions 01:22 Animated Series Canon Discussion 02:30 Animation Anecdotes 05:38 Current Episode Breakdown 06:30 Boimler's Character Development 08:08 Tendi's Return and Character Highlights 10:04 Mariner and Jennifer's Relationship 16:31 Ransom's Dangerous Assignments for Boimler 19:29 Hilarious Alien Encounter 19:54 Talyn's Fangirl Moment 20:49 D&D References 21:26 Video Game Nostalgia 22:44 Mysterious Reveal 24:45 Rutherford and Tendi's Bond 25:30 Voyager Spoof and Sci-Fi Fun 27:17 Fangirling in Vulcan Style 30:05 Ransom's Suave or Creepy Dilemma 32:02 Predictions and Cameos 33:48 Outro and Where to Find Us Host/Editor Geoff Owen Guest Ashley Thomas Make It So on socials: https://linktr.ee/makeitso Film Stories Twitter: @filmstories Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories Website: www.filmstories.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    41 min
4.9
out of 5
22 Ratings

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Welcome to MAKE IT SO: A STAR TREK LEGACY PODCAST, devoted to the Paramount+ series Star Trek: Picard, Star Trek: Lower Decks & Star Trek: Prodigy, the future of Star Trek in the 25th century, and The Next Generation era of the franchise. Hosted by Kurt North & team, join them as they dig into every episode of Picard, Lower Decks, Prodigy and The Next Generation-era alongside a range of Star Trek-loving guests... A proud part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: www.filmstories.co.uk

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