Strange New WORDS - "What is Starfleet?" with Alan B. McElroy

Send us Fan MailWe welcome writer Alan B. McElroy as he unpacks Strange New Worlds’ heartfelt episode, “What is Starfleet.” We dive into his lifelong love of Star Trek, beginning with backing away from“The Doomsday Machine” to responding to William Shatner. Alan also lets us in on the challenges (and fun) of building Trek in a documentary format—plus, where to find cameras aboard the Enterprise.Along the way: Jesse’s heart gets broken, John reveals his Michael Myers connection, and Cameron can’t stop putting his foot in his mouth.It’s a behind-the-scenes deep dive into one of Strange New Worlds’ boldest episodes, packed with nostalgia, insight, and a celebration of what makes Starfleet—and Star Trek—so timeless.Send your voice hail to OPNEmail your call to [email protected] up for the OPN NewsletterVisit our website OpenPike.comPlease Check out our MerchSupport us on PatreonFollow @openpike on TwitterFollow @openpike.bsky.social on Blue SkyFollow OpenPike on InstagramFollow Openpike on Youtube