An Interview with Aaron Waltke

Live Long and Podcast proudly welcomes Aaron Waltke, an Emmy‑winning writer, producer, and showrunner behind Star Trek: Prodigy and numerous acclaimed animated series. In this episode of The Captain's Yacht, Dave Mader and Jessica Chan sit down with Aaron to explore the creative process behind Prodigy, the challenges of writing Star Trek for a new generation, and the craft of building character‑driven science fiction that resonates with fans of all ages.From the show's bold narrative choices to the legacy of Trek mentorship, from animation as a storytelling medium to the future of the franchise, this conversation dives deep into the heart of modern Star Trek.Live Long and PodcastThe Captain's Yacht, Episode 7An Interview with Aaron WaltkeDate of Podcast: February 12, 2026The Captain's Yacht Interview SeriesHOSTSDave Mader, Jessica ChanGUESTAaron WaltkeLIVE LONG AND PODCAST FOUNDED BYDave Mader and Jaemeel RobinsonA PROUD MEMBER OF THE UNITED FEDERATION OF PODCASTSCheck us out online at https://www.ufpodcasts.com/livelongandpodcastPRODUCERDave MaderSupport us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/LiveLongandPodcastStreaming live on Twitch, Youtube and Facebook:Twitch Channel: https://www.twitch.tv/livelongandpodcastYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/livelongandpodcastFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/pg/LiveLongAndPodcastAudio version available wherever you get your audio podcasts.Listen to Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0yIEMJhawSLGAozJAh4EdGListen via Anchor: https://anchor.fm/livelongandpodcast#startrek #startrekprodigy #livelongandpodcast #captainsyacht #ufp #unitedfederationofpodcasts