Hailing Frequencies Open Podcast

Mike Jones
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Trekking through the past and future of Star Trek

  1. 1d ago

    Prosthetic Artist Brandi Boulet

    Ever wonder how Star Trek’s aliens go from an actor in a chair to a fully realized character? Hailing Frequencies Open goes behind the scenes with Bradi Boulet, a talented prosthetic artist whose work has helped bring the worlds of Star Trek: Discovery and Star Trek: Starfleet Academy to life! 🖖 https://www.brandiboulet.com/ 🚀 Join the HFO Community! 🤩 Patreon (There’s a Free Option too): https://www.patreon.com/hailingfrequenciesopen 💬 Be part of the conversation on Discord: https://discord.com/invite/BqWVXXXdW6 ☕ Buy us a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/hailingfreqopen 📱 Follow HFO: https://linktr.ee/hailingfreqopen 🔮 Trek Deck Tarot by: https://deosildesigns.com/ ⭐ If you enjoyed this episode, please Like, Subscribe, and leave a comment—it helps more Trek fans discover the show! 🖖 Live Long and Prosper.

    Prosthetic Artist Brandi Boulet

  2. 1d ago ·  Bonus

    Introducing: On Purpose with Jay Shetty

    Introducing ⁠BENNY BLANCO: The Secret to Failing Your Way to Success from On Purpose with Jay Shetty. Follow the show: On Purpose with Jay Shetty Record producer, songwriter, and music executive Benny Blanco joins Jay for an unfiltered, hilarious, and deeply vulnerable conversation about redefining success, overcoming crippling phobias, and why embracing failure is the ultimate secret to unlocking your true creative potential. Benny pulls back the curtain on his chart-topping music career, sharing behind-the-scenes stories with artists like Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars, and Britney Spears, while diving into his candid new book on mastering life’s setbacks. Together they explore how to overcome the fear of embarrassment, build emotional resilience, protect your mental health while chasing big dreams, and maintain a grounded, loving relationship under the spotlight. With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty Mazda crafts cars for people who do more than simply move. Visit Mazdausa.com to learn more. Consumer reports does not endorse products or services. PURPOSE10 for 10% at altrarunning.com/onpurpose. Free Shipping and Free 30-Day Trial. JAY’S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX Join 900,000+ readers discovering how small daily shifts create big life change with my free newsletter. Subscribe here: https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro 01:58 Looking Back at the Songs That Started It All 03:07 Repeat “I Am a Failure” 04:18 Overcoming Embarrassment and Taking Big Swings 06:28 Early Lessons in Failure 08:20 Choosing Non-Traditional Creative Paths 09:51 Mom’s Dreams Vs Choosing Your Own Path 11:11 Turning Doubt Into Motivation 12:05 Ignoring The Haters and Finding Your Spark 13:39 Turning Small Steps Into Big Momentum 14:59 The Success Stool: Balancing Life’s 3 Pillars 15:37 The Power of Small Daily Habits 17:12 Relationships Need Watering Too 18:46 Facing Failure, Fear and a Phobia of Flying 21:45 Taking Micro-Steps to Conquer Deep Fears 23:04 One Task at a Time 24:04 Bruno Mars’ Journey 27:13 Authenticity vs. Imitation in Creative Expression 28:35 Late-Night Songwriting with Ed Sheeran 33:41 Trusting That It Will Work Out 34:19 Finding Your Unique Sound Beyond Influences 36:23 Unfiltered Vulnerability & Asking for Help 39:19 Celebrating Wins vs. Constant Over-Achieving 40:06 Standing Your Ground: Britney Spears to Julia Michaels 43:57 Grammy Perspective and Redefining Success 48:53 When a Failure Turns Into Your Biggest Win (“Diamonds”) 50:58 Mental Health Breakdown Amid Peak Success 53:06 Priority Management, Boundaries, and Emotional Check-ins 55:32 The Power of Saying “No” to Protect Your Peace 57:22 Why Benny Wrote His New Book 58:53 Benny Blanco on Final Five Episode Resources: Pre-order F*ck Failure | https://www.amazon.com/dp/1668205246?lv=shuf&bestFormat=true&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_13VQ1DN9JWKWJSK7YN2A&channelId=704&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_13VQ1DN9JWKWJSK7YN2A&plpRedirect=mhFallback Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/itsbennyblanco/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@itsbennyblanco YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqrBKQHQVEvD2Q9FP0DCP2g X | https://x.com/ItsBennyBlanco Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/itsbennyblanco/ Watch Friends Keep Secrets | https://linktr.ee/friendskeepsecrets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.

    Introducing: On Purpose with Jay Shetty

  3. Sep 8

    SNW Season 4 - 1st Half

    The crew of the Hailing Frequencies Open is back aboard the Enterprise, and this time we’re breaking down the first SIX episodes of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4! Mike, Damian, and Lanita are joined by Matt Jennings, Jodi Pickens, and Anna Rozay for a lively, hilarious, and occasionally VERY opinionated discussion of everything SNW has thrown at us so far. From the stories and character arcs to the big swings, questionable decisions, surprises, and those moments that had us yelling at the screen—we're getting into all of it. What’s working? What isn’t? Which characters are stealing the show? And where does Season 4 rank among the best of Strange New Worlds so far? Come aboard as we laugh, argue, overanalyze, and boldly go through Episodes 1–6 of Season 4! ⚠️ SPOILER WARNING: This episode discusses Strange New Worlds Season 4, Episodes 1–6 in detail. Watch the episodes before listening! Guest Info: Matt Jennings https://www.instagram.com/1701blerd/ Jodi Pickens https://www.instagram.com/jpickens01/ Anna Rozay https://www.instagram.com/observationlounge2/ 🚀 Join the HFO Community! 🤩 Patreon (There’s a Free Option too): https://www.patreon.com/hailingfrequenciesopen 💬 Be part of the conversation on Discord: https://discord.com/invite/BqWVXXXdW6 ☕ Buy us a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/hailingfreqopen 📱 Follow HFO: https://linktr.ee/hailingfrequenciesopen 🔮 Trek Deck Tarot by: https://deosildesigns.com/ ⭐ If you enjoyed this episode, please Like, Subscribe, and leave a comment—it helps more Trek fans discover the show! 🖖 Live Long and Prosper.

    SNW Season 4 - 1st Half

  4. Sep 1

    Khan!!! The Musical! Creator Brent Black

    Falling smack in the middle of the Star Trek / Comedy / Musical theatre ven diagram, Khan!!! The Musical! feels like it was written just for us! We sit down with creator Brent Black to talk about the wild, hilarious, and surprisingly heartfelt journey of turning Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan into a stage musical. We get into the inspiration behind the show, the challenges of adapting Trek for the stage, the music, the comedy, and what it’s like taking one of fandom’s most legendary characters and making him sing! 🎭 Khan!!! The Musical! https://khanthemusical.com/ 🖖 Hailing Frequencies Open — where queer, ridiculous, and thoughtful Trek conversations collide! 🚀 Join the HFO Community! 🤩 Patreon (There’s a Free Option too): https://www.patreon.com/hailingfrequenciesopen 💬 Be part of the conversation on Discord: https://discord.com/invite/BqWVXXXdW6 ☕ Buy us a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/hailingfreqopen 📱 Follow HFO: https://linktr.ee/hailingfrequenciesopen ⭐ If you enjoyed this episode, please Like, Subscribe, and leave a comment—it helps more Trek fans discover the show! Guest Info: Brent Black — https://brentalfloss.com 🖖 Live Long and Prosper.

    Khan!!! The Musical! Creator Brent Black

  5. Jul 14

    HRC's Jonathan Lovitz Talk Queer Nerd Community

    What happens when Star Trek, LGBTQ+ advocacy, and unapologetic nerd culture collide? We sit down with Jonathan Lovitz from the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) to talk about the power of finding your community, why queer representation matters, and how fandom can help change the world. From Trek to identity to building spaces where everyone belongs, this is a conversation full of heart, hope, and plenty of geeky fun. 🚀 Join the HFO Community! 🤩 Patreon (There’s a Free Option too): https://www.patreon.com/hailingfrequenciesopen 💬 Be part of the conversation on Discord: https://discord.com/invite/BqWVXXXdW6  ☕ Buy us a coffee:  https://ko-fi.com/hailingfreqopen  📱 Follow HFO:  https://linktr.ee/hailingfreqopen  🔮 Trek Deck Tarot by: https://deosildesigns.com/ ⭐ If you enjoyed this episode, please Like, Subscribe, and leave a comment—it helps more Trek fans discover the show! 🖖 Live Long and Prosper. "The Curtain Rises" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    HRC's Jonathan Lovitz Talk Queer Nerd Community

  6. Jul 7

    It's ZilaTreks, Y'all!!

    This week on Hailing Frequencies Open, Mike, Damian, and Lanita are joined by @Zilatreks, a Star Trek content creator whose videos have entertained and connected fans across social media. We talk about creating Trek content, navigating fandom online, favorite series and characters, the ever-growing Star Trek universe, and the community that keeps fans coming back for more. Along the way, we share plenty of laughs, geek out over all things Trek, and explore what makes this fandom so unique. Whether you've been following @Zilatreks for years or are discovering her for the first time, this episode is a fun conversation celebrating the creativity and passion that make the Star Trek community thrive. Be sure to follow @Zilatreks www.instagram.com/zilatreks 🚀 Join the HFO Community! 🤩 Patreon (There’s a Free Option too): https://www.patreon.com/hailingfrequenciesopen 💬 Be part of the conversation on Discord: https://discord.com/invite/BqWVXXXdW6  ☕ Buy us a coffee:  https://ko-fi.com/hailingfreqopen  📱 Follow HFO:  https://linktr.ee/hailingfreqopen  🔮 Trek Deck Tarot by: https://deosildesigns.com/ ⭐ If you enjoyed this episode, please Like, Subscribe, and leave a comment—it helps more Trek fans discover the show! 🖖 Live Long and Prosper. "The Curtain Rises" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    It's ZilaTreks, Y'all!!

  7. Jun 30

    Don't Hate Me, But... We're Throwing Flames

    Brace yourselves—this one's going to start arguments. Hosts Mike, Damian, and Lanita are joined by Nzinga, Leigh Ellen, and Sonyl to confess their biggest, boldest, and most controversial Star Trek opinions. From beloved captains and overrated series to unpopular character takes and fandom taboos, nothing is off-limits. Will you agree? Will you rage in the comments? Either way, we want to hear your hottest Star Trek take! 🚀 Join the HFO Community! 🤩 Patreon (There’s a Free Option too): https://www.patreon.com/hailingfrequenciesopen 💬 Be part of the conversation on Discord: https://discord.com/invite/BqWVXXXdW6  ☕ Buy us a coffee:  https://ko-fi.com/hailingfreqopen  📱 Follow HFO:  https://linktr.ee/hailingfreqopen  🔮 Trek Deck Tarot by: https://deosildesigns.com/ ⭐ If you enjoyed this episode, please Like, Subscribe, and leave a comment—it helps more Trek fans discover the show! 🖖 Live Long and Prosper. "The Curtain Rises" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    Don't Hate Me, But... We're Throwing Flames

  8. Jun 23

    Away Team Report: Trek Long Island 2026

    The Hailing Frequencies Open Away Team has returned from Trek Long Island and they're ready to report in! Mike, Damian, and Lanita are joined by Audrey, Derick, Greg, Leigh Ellen, and Sonyl to recap a weekend packed with Star Trek fandom, celebrity guests, cosplay, panels, memorable moments, and plenty of convention chaos. What were the highlights? What surprised us? And what made Trek Long Island a must-attend event? Grab your convention badge and join us for this special Away Team Report. 🚀 Join the HFO Community! 🤩 Patreon (There's a Free Option too): https://www.patreon.com/hailingfrequenciesopen 💬 Be part of the conversation on Discord: https://discord.com/invite/BqWVXXXdW6  ☕ Buy us a coffee:  https://ko-fi.com/hailingfreqopen  📱 Follow HFO:  https://linktr.ee/hailingfreqopen  🔮 Trek Deck Tarot by: https://deosildesigns.com/ ⭐ If you enjoyed this episode, please Like, Subscribe, and leave a comment—it helps more Trek fans discover the show! 🖖 Live Long and Prosper.

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