Trek Book Club

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Welcome to the Trek Book Club Podcast, the companion podcast to the Trek Book Club on Bluesky.  Host Peter Hong (@PeterTrek1) and his guests discuss and analyze various Star Trek books.  Join us as we explore the Star Trek literary universe.

Episodes

  1. Jan 11

    Trek Book Club 10: Lost to Eternity

    In this episode, host Peter (@PeterTrek1.bsky.social) is joined by TBC member Neil (@cetialphaneil.bsky.social) to discuss the TOS/TOS-movie era novel “Lost to Eternity” by Greg Cox.  This book focuses on the aftermath of Dr. Gillian Taylor's disappearance in “Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home” as well as encounters by the TOS and TOS movie era Enterprise crews with someone who is interested in the events that occurred in San Francisco during the mid-1980's.   Features: Welcome (0:00) Neil’s Trek Origin Story (2:28) Introduction/Overview (7:03) Timeline 1: 2024 (13:43) Timeline 2: 2265 (18:45) Timeline 3: 2292 (27:29) How It All Fits Together (34:00) Final Thoughts and Wrap Up (43:30) Contact Information (48:50)     Neil: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/cetialphaneil.bsky.social X: https://x.com/NeilToss   Peter: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/petertrek1.bsky.social X: https://x.com/petertrek1 LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/petertrek1 Trek Book Club: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/trekbookclub.bsky.social X: https://x.com/TrekBookClub Spreaker: www.spreaker.com/podcast/trek-book-club--6163321 BQN on Facebook: The BQN Collective BQN on Discord: https://discord.gg/4WCdkbZs Support the network on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bqn BQN Podcasts are made possible by the generous contributions of listeners like you. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our Patreon patrons, whose support has been instrumental in producing the network!   Chad Riding (TBC Podcast Associate Producer) Mei M MischiefCait G. Haukur Guðmundsson Joe Saporito Martin Marigomen Jax Daniel Evans Lars Di Scenza Samuel Johnson Jenediah Ryan Damon William J. Jackson Jonathan Snow Jerry Antimano Be Tellarite, Not TellaWrong Shalimar Luis Steven Susan L. DeClerck David Jason Anderson Matt Harker David Willett Carl Wonders Vera B Tim Cooper Peter Hong Tom Van Scotter Jim McMahon Justin Oser Thad Hait Christina De Clerck-Szilagyi Joe Mignone   Join the Hive Mind Collective at https://www.Patreon.com/BQN and become an integral part of our podcast. Your unique perspective and support will help us continue to produce high-quality content that you love!   Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. “BQN” is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.

    57 min

  2. 05/07/2025

    Trek Book Club 09: We Have Engaged the Borg – The Oral History of the Battle of Wolf 359

    In this episode, host Peter (@PeterTrek1.bsky.social) is joined by co-author Andy (@Andy3E.bsky.social) of the Wolf 359 Project to discuss his book “We Have Engaged the Borg: The Oral History of the Battle of Wolf 359”.  This book focuses on the activities leading up to the battle, the actual battle in which a Starfleet armada of 40 ships engaged a Borg Cube, the aftermath of the battle and its consequences & implications for Starfleet and the Federation. Features: Welcome (0:00) Andy’s Trek Origin Story (3:04) Introduction/Overview (4:39) Forming the Idea for this Book (6:00) The Creative Team (9:57) Interludes – Framing the Story (17:43) Before the Battle (21:24) The Battle Itself (35:12) Aftermath & Consequences (51:27) Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up (1:06:33) Contact Information (1:13:44) Andy & Wolf 359 Project: Bluesky: @Wolf 359 Project @Tranquility Press @Andy3E Linktree: linktr.ee/Wolf359project Website: wolf359project.com The Great Derelict Sci-Fi podcast: greatderelict.libsyn.com Peter: Bluesky: @PeterTrek1 X/Twitter: x.com/petertrek1 Mastodon: @petertrek1@universeodon.com LinkTree: linktr.ee/petertrek1 Trek Book Club: Bluesky: @TrekBookClub X/Twitter: x.com/TrekBookClub Spreaker: www.spreaker.com/podcast/trek-book-club--6163321 BQN on Facebook: The BQN Collective BQN on Discord: https://discord.gg/ceYsCupm Support the network on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bqn BQN Podcasts are made possible by the generous contributions of listeners like you. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our Patreon patrons, whose support has been instrumental in producing the network! Samuel Johnson Jenediah Ryan Damon William J. Jackson Jonathan Snow Jerry Antimano Be Tellarite, Not TellaWrong Shalimar Luis Steven Susan L. DeClerck David Jason Anderson Matt Harker David Willett Carl Wonders Vera B Tim Cooper Mahendran Radhakrishnan Peter Hong Tom Van Scotter Jim McMahon Justin Oser Thad Hait Christina De Clerck-Szilagyi Joe Mignone   Join the Hive Mind Collective at https://www.Patreon.com/BQN and become an integral part of our podcast. Your unique perspective and support will help us continue to produce high-quality content that you love!   Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. “BQN” is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.

    1h 19m

  3. 01/10/2025

    Trek Book Club 08: The Long Night

    Host Peter (@PeterTrek1) is joined by book club member Adam (@OzTrekkie) to discuss the DS9 novel “The Long Night” by Dean Wesley Smith and Kristine Kathryn Rusch.  This DS9 novel focuses on the discovery of the lost Jibetian treasure ship, the Nibix, which may also contain its long-lost leader, the Supreme Ruler.  As Sisko, Dax, Bashir and O’Brien, with help from Kira who was left charge of DS9, try to learn about the secrets hidden on the Nibix, Jake and Nog discover a hidden area on DS9. Features: Welcome (0:00) Adam’s Trek and Trek Book Origin Story (2:24) General Reactions (8:38) First half of the book (Discovery of the Nibix) (11:18) Latter half of the book (26:15) Final Thoughts and Wrap Up (48:09) Contact Information (49:44) Adam X/Twitter: www.x.com/oztrekkie Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/oztrekkie.bsky.social Website:  oztrekkie.wixsite.com/startreknovelverse Peter: Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/petertrek1.bsky.social X/Twitter: www.x.com/petertrek1 Mastodon: @petertrek1@universeodon.com LinkTree: linktr.ee/petertrek1 Trek Book Club: X/Twitter: www.x.com/trekbookclub Spreaker: www.spreaker.com/podcast/trek-book-club--6163321 BQN on Facebook: The BQN Collective BQN on Discord: www.discord.gg/ZnJzk4Vv3W Support the network on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bqn BQN Podcasts are made possible by the generous contributions of listeners like you. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our Patreon patrons, whose support has been instrumental in producing the network! Nay nar nay nar Aenar Jason Anderson Anonymous Jerry Antimano Vera Bible Susan L. De Clerck Ryan Damon David Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi Lars Di Scenza Thad Hait Matt Harker Peter Hong William Jackson Jim McMahon Joe Mignone Mahendran Radhakrishnan Tom Van Scotter Jenediah Seastrum Jonathan Snow Davey Willett Carl Wonders Join the Hive Mind Collective at https://www.Patreon.com/BQN and become an integral part of our podcast. Your unique perspective and support will help us continue to produce high-quality content that you love! Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. “BQN” is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.

    57 min

  4. 08/07/2024

    Trek Book Club 07: The Lost Years

    In this episode, host Peter (@PeterTrek1) is joined by book club member Michael Romero (@mralligatorcw) to discuss the novel “The Lost Years” by J.M. Dillard.  This TOS novel focuses on the time period just after the completion of the Enterprise’s 5-year mission and before the start of “Star Trek: The Motion Picture”.  The book provided more background on Kirk’s decision to accept an Admiralty position as well as backstories for Spock and McCoy which were hinted at during the beginning of TMP. Features: Welcome (0:00) Michael’s Trek and Trek Book Origin Story (2:39) General Reactions (5:36) The Enterprise completes her 5-year mission (1st half of book): (9:03) Two Missions for the crew (2nd half of the book) (29:18) Final Thoughts, Reactions and Wrap Up (40:23) Contact Information: (45:00) Michael: X/Twitter: www.twitter.com/mralligatorcw Website: apus.academia.edu/MichaelRomero Peter: X/Twitter: www.twitter.com/petertrek1 Mastodon: @petertrek1@universeodon.com Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/petertrek1.bsky.social Trek Book Club:  X/Twitter: www.twitter.com/trekbookclub Spreaker: www.spreaker.com/podcast/trek-book-club--6163321 BQN on Facebook: The BQN Collective BQN on Discord: discord.gg/ZnJzk4Vv3W Support the network on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bqn If you enjoyed reading “The Lost Years”, you may want to look into the subsequent 3 “Lost Years Saga” novels: A Flag Full of Stars (Book #2) by Brad FergusonTraitor Winds (Book #3) by L.A. Graf Recovery (Book #4) by J.M. Dillard BQN Podcasts are made possible by the generous contributions of listeners like you. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our Patreon patrons, whose support has been instrumental in producing the network!   Nay nar nay nar Aenar Jason Anderson Anonymous Jerry Antimano Vera Bible Susan L. De Clerck Ryan Damon David Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi Lars Di Scenza Thad Hait Matt Harker Peter Hong William Jackson Jim McMahon Joe Mignone Mahendran Radhakrishnan Tom Van Scotter Jenediah Seastrum Jonathan Snow Davey Willett Carl Wonders Join the Hive Mind Collective at https://www.Patreon.com/BQN and become an integral part of our podcast. Your unique perspective and support will help us continue to produce high-quality content that you love! Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. “BQN” is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.

    52 min

  5. 06/13/2024

    Trek Book Club 06: A Conversation with Author Tom Salinsky

    Host Peter (@PeterTrek1) is joined by author Tom Salinsky (@tomsalinsky) who recently wrote the book “Star Trek: Discovering the TV Series: The Original Series, The Animated Series and The Next Generation” based on a full franchise watch/rewatch.  While we focus on the first 3 series of the franchise, we also talk about the writing process and the subsequent Trek shows, including the current ones in production. Features:  Welcome (0:38)Tom’s Star Trek Origin Story (2:13)Genesis of the Book Project (4:31) Start of the Trek Franchise & TOS (14:37) The Animated Series (20:14) TOS Movies (24:51)The Next Generation (35:41) Getting a Book Published (47:59) Quick Thoughts on DS9, VOY & ENT (52:37) Quick Thoughts on Current Trek Shows (58:58)Contact Information and Wrap-up (1:05:05) The Network: @BQNPodcasts (IG/X/Bluesky)  Tom: @tomsalinsky (X), https://tomsalinsky.co.uk/ Link to "Star Trek: Discovering the TV Series" on Amazon UK site Link to “Star Trek: Discovering the TV Series” on Amazon US site Peter: @PeterTrek1 (X/Bluesky), @petertrek1@universeodon.com (Mastodon) Trek Book Club: @TrekBookClub (X) Facebook: The BQN Collective Discord: discord.gg/ZnJzk4Vv3W BQN Podcasts are made possible by the generous contributions of listeners like you. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our Patreon patrons, whose support has been instrumental in producing the network!   Nay nar nay nar Aenar Jason Anderson Anonymous Jerry Antimano Vera Bible Susan L. De Clerck Ryan Damon David Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi Lars Di Scenza Thad Hait Matt Harker Peter Hong William Jackson Jim McMahon Joe Mignone Mahendran Radhakrishnan Tom Van Scotter Jenediah Seastrum Jonathan Snow Davey Willett Carl Wonders   Join the Hive Mind Collective at https://www.Patreon.com/BQN and become an integral part of our podcast. Your unique perspective and support will help us continue to produce high-quality content that you love!   Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. “BQN” is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.

    1h 10m

  6. 05/02/2024

    Trek Book Club 05: Michael Foy Interview

    Host Peter (@PeterTrek1) is joined by science fiction author Michael Foy (@michaeljfoy) who has incorporated his Star Trek fandom into his Cord Devlin series of novels and short stories.  We also talk about the writing process as well as how being an author has changed with the advent of self-publishing. Features: Welcome (0:00)Michael’s Star Trek Origin Story (1:31)Favorite Trek Shows, Characters & Episodes (4:42)Cord Devlin: From Trekkie to NSA Asset (10:05)Challenges in Writing (17:11)Michael’s Various Book Series (21:19)Digital Publishing and Being an Author Today (26:57)Advice for Budding Trek Authors (30:47)Discussing Current Trek Shows (33:46)Wrap-up (39:03) The Network: @BQNPodcasts (IG/X/Bluesky) Michael: @michaeljfoy (X), https://michaeljfoy.com Peter: @PeterTrek1 (X/Bluesky), @petertrek1@universeodon.com (Mastodon) Trek Book Club: @TrekBookClub (X) Facebook: The BQN Collective Discord: discord.gg/ZnJzk4Vv3W

    42 min

  7. 05/02/2024

    Trek Book Club 04: Member Spotlight - Martyn

    Instead of discussing a specific Star Trek novel, the format of this episode will be a conversation with a fellow Trek Book Club member.  Host @PeterTrek1 is joined by Martyn (@DS9Continuing) to discuss his DS9 fan fiction project which provides 7 additional seasons of DS9 after the conclusion of the TV show (i.e. Seasons 8 – 14).  This is the first “Member Spotlight” episode on this pod so we would like to get your feedback on this type of episode. Chapters:Welcome (0:40)Martyn’s Trek and Trek Book Origin Story (1:50)Creating DS9 Continuing Screenplays (6:40)Developing New Stories and Characters (11:04)Retrospective, Reactions and Final Thoughts (45:57)Contact Information (53:14) The Network: @BQNPodcasts (IG/X/Bluesky) Martyn: @ds9continuing (X), www.ds9continuing.com Peter: @PeterTrek1 (X/Bluesky), @petertrek1@universeodon.com (Mastodon) Trek Book Club: @TrekBookClub (X) Facebook: The BQN Collective Discord: discord.gg/ZnJzk4Vv3W

    57 min

  8. 05/02/2024

    Trek Book Club 03: Imzadi

    In this episode, host Peter (@PeterTrek1) is joined by Mac Boyle (@partyapocalypse), Co-Host of the Star Trek podcast “The Holodeck is Broken” to discuss the novel “Imzadi” by Peter David.  This TNG novel focuses on Will Riker and Deanna Troi - how they first met, the evolution of their relationship and the sacrifice one of them makes to save the other.   Chapters:Welcome (0:00)Mac’s Trek and Trek Book Origin Story (1:05)General Reactions to “Imzadi” (5:17)The Story Starts in the Future (17:10)Flashback to Young Will and Deanna (21:50)Back to the Present (38:18)Final Thoughts, Reactions and Wrap Up (45:53)Contact Information (54:18) The Network: @BQNPodcasts (IG/X/Bluesky) Mac: @partyapocalypse (X), www.partyapocalypse.com Peter: @PeterTrek1 (X/Bluesky), @petertrek1@universeodon.com (Mastodon) Peter David’s GoFundMe page: https://gofund.me/f77e5f41 Trek Book Club: @TrekBookClub (X) Facebook: The BQN Collective Discord: discord.gg/ZnJzk4Vv3W

    58 min

  9. 05/02/2024

    Trek Book Club 02: Coda #3 Oblivion's Gate

    In this episode, host Peter (@PeterTrek1) is joined by Michelle (@OntheRock81), Co-Host of Crusher Convo podcast to discuss the novel “Oblivion’s Gate” by David Mack.  This novel concludes both the Coda trilogy, as well as Star Trek’s post-Nemesis Lit-Verse.  How will the story end?  What will happen to the characters we’ve read about? Chapters: Welcome (0:00)Michelle’s Trek and Trek Book Origin Story (1:37)The “Coda” story so far … (5:58)General Reactions to “Oblivion’s Gate” (10:12)Teaser and Early Scenes (19:18)Pairing Scenes (32:43)The Finale and its Aftermath (57:40)Final Thoughts and Reactions (1:11:44)Contact Information and Wrap Up (1:21:28) The Network: @BQNPodcasts (IG/X/Bluesky) Michelle: @OntheRock81 (X) Peter: @PeterTrek1 (X/Bluesky), @petertrek1@universeodon.com (Mastodon) Trek Book Club: @TrekBookClub (X) David Mack’s Reading Coda Playlist (Spotify)https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0zDtc2oTls0xCKm2KGG8Yt?si=eb9cd19cf1804580 Facebook: The BQN Collective Discord: discord.gg/ZnJzk4Vv3W

    1h 27m

  10. 05/02/2024

    Trek Book Club 01: A Pocket Full of Lies

    In this first episode of the Trek Book Club Podcast, host Peter (@PeterTrek1) is joined by guests Bree (@BreeElizabeth) and Kimberly (@kalliend3) to discuss the Voyager novel “A Pocket Full of Lies” by Kirsten Beyer.  The Full Circle crew meet someone who looks exactly like Admiral Janeway.  Who is she and what is her connection to Admiral Janeway? Chapters:  Welcome (00:00) Bree & Kimberly’s Trek Origin Stories (1:27) General Reactions of the Novel (5:26) Deeper Dive into the Book’s Themes (17:48) Additional Story Arcs (45:40) Final Thoughts (57:02) The Network: @BQNPodcasts (IG/X/Bluesky) Bree: @BreeElizabeth (X) Kimberly: @kalliend3 (X) Peter: @PeterTrek1 (X/Bluesky), @petertrek1@universeodon.com (Mastodon) Trek Book Club: @TrekBookClub (X) Facebook: The BQN Collective Discord: discord.gg/ZnJzk4Vv3W

    1h 4m

  11. 05/02/2024

    Trek Book Club: Episode 0 - Introduction

    Welcome to the Trek Book Club Podcast, the companion podcast to the Trek Book Club on X/Twitter (@TrekBookClub).  In this introductory episode, Host Peter will summarize the format of the podcast as well as give his Trek and Trek book origin story.

    5 min
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Welcome to the Trek Book Club Podcast, the companion podcast to the Trek Book Club on Bluesky.  Host Peter Hong (@PeterTrek1) and his guests discuss and analyze various Star Trek books.  Join us as we explore the Star Trek literary universe.

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  • Creator
    BQN
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright BQN
  • Show Website
    Trek Book Club