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Welcome to the Trek Book Club Podcast, the companion podcast to the Trek Book Club on X/Twitter. Host Peter Hong (@PeterTrek1) and his guests discuss and analyze various Star Trek...
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Welcome to the Trek Book Club Podcast, the companion podcast to the Trek Book Club on X/Twitter. 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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Trek Book Club
Trek Book Club
Trek Book Club 07: The Lost Years
7 AUG 2024 · 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: http://www.twitter.com/mralligatorcw
Website: http://apus.academia.edu/MichaelRomero
Peter:
X/Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/petertrek1
Mastodon: https://universeodon.com
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/petertrek1.bsky.social
Trek Book Club:
X/Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/trekbookclub
Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/trek-book-club--6163321
BQN on Facebook: The BQN Collective
BQN on Discord: http://www.discord.gg/ZnJzk4Vv3W
Support the network on Patreon: https://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 Ferguson
- Traitor 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!
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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.
Trek Book Club 06: A Conversation with Author Tom Salinsky
13 JUN 2024 · 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/
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Star-Trek-Discovering-Original-Generation/dp/1399035045/ref=sr_1_1?crid=FF12IFA3294H&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.zGah6qHzP4iRJYs7h7fiacgyGWDrQHsgFAFMmpV0Pf4_ipO8i8Cb47lFTprq_xCDBhNzsFkJ1Dy0HbHgc5AujNCtoB6oD_Bg6K-GRhzBWrI.S133bwHOEogvmokEvskWUZORBzqD9ZbccjLlgdjwTB0&dib_tag=se&keywords=star+trek+tom+salinsky&qid=1718242076&sprefix=star+trek+tom+salinsky%2Caps%2C168&sr=8-1
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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.
Trek Book Club 05: Michael Foy Interview
2 MAY 2024 · 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
Trek Book Club 04: Member Spotlight - Martyn
2 MAY 2024 · 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), http://www.ds9continuing.com
Peter: @PeterTrek1 (X/Bluesky), @petertrek1@universeodon.com (Mastodon)
Trek Book Club: @TrekBookClub (X)
Facebook: The BQN Collective
Discord: discord.gg/ZnJzk4Vv3W
Trek Book Club 03: Imzadi
2 MAY 2024 · 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), http://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
Trek Book Club 02: Coda #3 Oblivion's Gate
2 MAY 2024 · 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
Trek Book Club 01: A Pocket Full of Lies
2 MAY 2024 · 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
Trek Book Club: Episode 0 - Introduction
2 MAY 2024 · 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.
Welcome to the Trek Book Club Podcast, the companion podcast to the Trek Book Club on X/Twitter. Host Peter Hong (@PeterTrek1) and his guests discuss and analyze various Star Trek...
show more
Welcome to the Trek Book Club Podcast, the companion podcast to the Trek Book Club on X/Twitter. Host Peter Hong (@PeterTrek1) and his guests discuss and analyze various Star Trek books. Join us as we explore the Star Trek literary universe.
show less
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