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Altered Trek
by GeekCast Radio Network, LLC
Warp into Altered Trek! Join Starfleet Captain Steve Megatron and civilian recruit TFG1Mike as they boldly explore the universe of Star Trek. Diving deep into the episodes, science, and the concepts that make Trek iconic. Engage with us every week!
Episodes
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Engaging with Star Trek: The Next Generation Season 1
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Engage! Altered Trek is back, with Captain Phillips and his defiantly optimistic co-host, TFG1 Mike, at the helm! This episode boldly goes into the inaugural season of Star Trek: The Next Generation. Prepare for a deep dive into the…
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Introduction to Our Coverage of The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, the Films, and Picard
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. In Episode 086 of Altered Trek join Admiral Phillips and TFG1Mike as they rebrand Future Imperfect to Altered Trek, and give you a brief breakdown of what this GCRN Star Trek podcast will be all about as they endeavor to engage the Star...
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Favorite Episodes of The Next Generation Season 2
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. In this episode of "Future Imperfect," Admiral Phillips returns with Birdman and Alex from ThisWeekinGeek and Aaron Pollyea dig deep and discover their favorite must-watch episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation - Season 2. Listen in…
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Favorite Episodes of The Next Generation Season 1
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. The team revisits Season 1 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, examining three standout episodes: "The Naked Now," "The Battle," and "The Big Goodbye." They discuss the character dynamics between Tasha Yar and Data, the Ferengi-focused...
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Star Trek Discovery Season 3 Review
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. The hosts break down the conclusion of the third season of Star Trek: Discovery, focusing on the unresolved plot points, questionable creative choices, and the general inconsistency of the narrative. They discuss the specific problems…
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Star Trek Discovery Season 3 Episodes 5-9 Review
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. The panel discusses their frustrations with the later half of Star Trek: Discovery Season 3, critiquing the show's lack of a unifying vision, inconsistent writing, and character development. They compare the show's emotional tone to…
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Star Trek: Discovery Season 3 Episodes 1-4 Review
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. We break down the initial four episodes of the third season of Discovery, discussing the show's jump to the future, the 'Burn' storyline, and the overall execution of the series compared to previous seasons and other sci-fi properties…
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Star Trek: Lower Decks Review
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. A group of fans discuss the first season of the animated series Star Trek: Lower Decks. They share mixed reactions to the characters, particularly Mariner and Tendi, while comparing the show's comedic tone and lack of strict adherence to...
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Favorite Sci-Fi Games
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. The hosts discuss their personal favorite science fiction video game franchises, sharing insights on lore, gameplay mechanics, and lasting impacts on the genre. The conversation covers the expansive history of the Halo series, the...
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The Orville Review
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. In this episode of "Future Imperfect," Admiral Phillips returns with Alex from ThisWeekinGeek and Aaron Pollyea to discuss The Orville! All this and more on Future Imperfect!
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Pitching Original Sci-Fi Series Ideas
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. The hosts share their creative backgrounds before pitching concepts for new or rebooted science fiction series. The discussion covers potential live-action and animated takes on franchises like Battletech, Halo, Mass Effect, and…
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Favorite Sci-Fi Books - Roundtable
In this episode of "Future Imperfect," Admiral Phillips is on shore leave with Captain Mike and Alex from ThisWeekinGeek and special guest, Aaron Pollyea taking the reigns. The trio discusses some interesting Sci-Fi book series and why they think you should check them out. All this and more on...
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Favorite Sci-Fi Shows Roundtable
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. The panel discusses their favorite science fiction television programs outside of the Star Trek universe. They reflect on the premise, casting, and memorable episodes of the 90s series Sliders, examining its parallel world mechanics and…
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Star Trek: Picard Season 1 Review
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. A deep dive into the first season of Star Trek: Picard, featuring a guest appearance by writer Aaron Paulier. The panel discusses the series' departure from established franchise tone and logic, the disappointing execution of the finale,...
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Star Trek: Picard Penultimate Episode Review
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. A deep dive into the penultimate episode of the first season of Star Trek: Picard, focusing on the frustrations regarding the show's writing, pacing, and reliance on tropes. The discussion covers the problematic introduction of Dr. Soong,...
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Star Trek: Picard Episodes 4-6 Review
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. In this episode of "Future Imperfect," Admiral Phillips returns with Mike and Alex from ThisWeekinGeek. Warning Spoiler Territory as we breakdown and discuss the latest three episodes of the Star Trek Picard. All this and more on Future...
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Star Trek: Picard Review
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. In this episode of "Future Imperfect," Admiral Phillips returns with Mike and Alex from ThisWeekinGeek. Warning Spoiler Territory as we breakdown and discuss the latest three episodes of the Star Trek Picard. All this and more on Future...
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Star Trek Short Treks: Q&A and The Trouble with Edward Review
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. On this episode of "Future Imperfect," Admiral Phillips returns with Alex from ThisWeekinGeek. We breakdown and discuss the latest two episodes of the Short Treks, "Q&A" and "The Trouble with Edward." All this and more on Future Imperfect!
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Star Trek: Picard Trailer Analysis
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. On this episode of "Future Imperfect," Admiral Phillips returns with Birdman Dodd and Alex from ThisWeekinGeek. We breakdown and discuss in this roundtable all that is Star Trek Picard so far before the release in January. All this and…
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Star Trek Discovery Season Two Midseason Report Card and Star Trek Online Discussion
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. An evaluation of the second season of Star Trek: Discovery so far, focusing on improved storytelling, character development, and the addition of Captain Pike. The discussion covers the integration of the Talosians, the chemistry between...
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Star Trek Discovery, Age of Discovery, and Star Trek Adventures RPG Discussion
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. The hosts discuss the recent cancellation of the fan-made Stage 9 virtual reality project and the release of the Age of Discovery expansion for Star Trek Online. They share predictions for the upcoming season of Star Trek Discovery,...
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Star Trek Trivia at the Michigan Science Center
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. This episode captures a live, on-location recording at the Michigan Science Center's "After Dark" event dedicated to Star Trek. The audio features the host participating in a trivia competition, including rounds matching captains to…
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Michigan Science Center Event Preview and Star Trek Online Updates
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. An overview of the upcoming Star Trek After Dark event at the Michigan Science Center, including details on trivia and community meetups. Additionally, a breakdown of new support cruisers and ship mechanics arriving in Star Trek Online,...
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The Future of the Star Trek Franchise and the Captain Picard Series
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. We discuss the upcoming CBS All Access series featuring Jean-Luc Picard, speculate on potential plot directions, and share thoughts on the status of the film franchise following the departure of Chris Pine and Chris Hemsworth. We also…
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Star Trek Discovery Season 2 Trailer, Online Updates, Adventures RPG, and Short Treks
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. We break down the latest San Diego Comic-Con trailer for Star Trek: Discovery Season 2, including the introduction of Captain Pike and the return of the original TOS uniform aesthetic. We also discuss recent developments in Star Trek...
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The State of the Star Trek Franchise and Future Theme Park Possibilities
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. On this episode of "Future Imperfect," Admiral Phillips and Captain Dodd jump into Star Trek Discovery Season 2 News, Star Trek and Universal Studios Theme Park, Star Trek Online's Expansion 'Victory is Life', Bridge Commander, Franchise...
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Star Trek: Discovery Season 2 News, CBS and Viacom Merger, and Star Trek Online Victory Is Life Expansion
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. On this episode of "Future Imperfect," Admiral Phillips and Captain Dodd jump into Star Trek Discovery Season 2 News and Our Thoughts as well as the CBS Viacom Merger and Star Trek Online's June 2018 Expansion, 'Victory is Life.'Be sure…
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Societal Progress and the Feasibility of a Star Trek Future
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Caution On this episode of "Future Imperfect," as Admiral Phillips and Captain Dodd jump into a possibly polarizing topic of politics, the future and coming together as one. In the era where mankind with differing beliefs can become as…
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The Evolution of the EMH and Photonic Beings in Star Trek
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. On this episode of "Future Imperfect," Admiral Phillips is joined by Captain Dodd to examine artificial lifeforms in that of The Doctor, Joe, or simply the EMH. We breakdown our love of these photonic beings and what makes them more human...
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Stakes and Character Mortality in Star Trek
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Mike and Steve discuss the lack of long-term dramatic tension and character mortality in various Star Trek series compared to modern television like The Walking Dead or Game of Thrones. They examine the reliance on the episodic format…
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Starship Design and Real-World Space Exploration
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. A dive into the history, design philosophy, and mission profiles of various Starfleet vessels, ranging from the Constitution class to the Defiant, Sovereign, and Galaxy classes. The discussion moves from the fictional evolution of ship…
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Star Trek Adventures Tabletop RPG and Star Trek Discovery Detailed Review
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. The hosts break down their experiences playing the Modiphius Entertainment Star Trek Adventures tabletop role-playing game, including the living campaign and fan-made ship content. The conversation then shifts to a detailed review of the...
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Star Trek Discovery Season 1 Review
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. A discussion on the first season of Star Trek: Discovery, focusing on the experience of binge-watching the series versus a weekly format. The conversation covers the aesthetics, the controversial design of the ship and the Klingons, the...
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Star Trek: Discovery Season 1 Finale Discussion
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. In a solo episode, Admiral Phillips breaks down the final two episodes of the first season of Star Trek: Discovery, "The War Without, The War Within" and "Will You Take My Hand." The discussion covers the show's integration into…
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Star Trek Discovery: What's Past Is Prologue Review
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. This episode explores various fan theories surrounding the potential Quentin Tarantino Star Trek film, including the possibility of time travel and bringing back classic cast members. There is a breakdown of recent gameplay updates in…
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Star Trek Online Anniversary, Starfleet International, and Star Trek: Discovery Thoughts
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. On this episode of "Future Imperfect," Admiral Phillips returns to discuss Star Trek Online's 8 Years of Giveaways, Star Trek Discovery Theories That Have Come To Pass, StarFleet International, Star Trek Discovery review of, "Vaulting...
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Star Trek: Discovery Predictions and The Wolf Inside Review
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. On this episode of "Future Imperfect," Admiral Phillips returns to discuss the possibilities of CBS and Viacom merging again, "The Wolf Inside", Twitter Wars on Discovery, Star Trek Discovery Predictions and more!I want to preface this…
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Star Trek News, Star Trek Online Updates, and Discovery Episode Discussion
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. On this episode of "Future Imperfect," Admiral Phillips returns for a short episode in the new year to uncover the latest Star Trek news, some theories and quotes on the placement of the show as well as a thoughts on, 'Despite…
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Quentin Tarantino's Star Trek, Star Trek Discovery and The Orville
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. On this episode of "Future Imperfect," Admiral Phillips is joined by Mike "Boothninja" Powers of Altered Geek to discuss the latest news of Tarantino stepping onboard to Trek, Star Trek Discovery and whether Trek should do a total (clean)...
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Star Trek Discovery Into the Forest We Go Review
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. On this episode of "Future Imperfect," Admiral Phillips discusses the latest theories and stories surrounding Star Trek Discovery, The Mid-Season Finale of the show, The Mirror Universe thoughts for Discovery, Where we could go from here…
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Star Trek: Discovery Season 1 and The Orville Season 1 Review
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. This episode covers current story arcs in Star Trek: Discovery, including the mid-season Klingon war plot, theories regarding Paul Stamets and the Traveler, and the ongoing debate over the show's placement in the Prime versus Kelvin...
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Star Trek: Discovery 'Magic to Make the Sanest Man Go Mad' Review
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. This review analyzes the time-loop episode featuring the return of Harry Mudd, highlighting how the plot forces Michael Burnham and Lieutenant Stamets to navigate a repetitive series of events. The discussion explores Stamets' expanded…
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Star Trek Discovery: Lethe Review
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. This episode explores the ongoing debates regarding Star Trek canon, specifically focusing on the aesthetic changes to Klingons, the advanced technology featured in the prequel setting, and the divisive nature of the Kelvin timeline…
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Star Trek: Discovery Choose Your Pain and The Orville Infiltration Review
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. This episode explores the moral dilemmas and tone of the Star Trek: Discovery episode 'Choose Your Pain', discussing the character development of Captain Lorca, the introduction of Harry Mudd, and the problematic continuity regarding...
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Star Trek: Discovery and The Orville Review
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. A review of the fourth episode of Star Trek: Discovery, "The Butcher's Knife Cares Not for the Lamb's Cry," and a look at the current state of The Orville. The discussion covers the portrayal of Captain Lorca, the introduction of...
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Review of Star Trek Discovery, Context Is For Kings and The Orville
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. On this episode of "Future Imperfect," Admiral Phillips beams back to the world of Star Trek Discovery to give his thoughts on the recent episodes and the continued barrage of it is "canon" speak being thrown about. He also explains...
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Initial Thoughts on Star Trek Discovery and the CBS All Access Launch
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Initial reactions to the premiere of Star Trek Discovery, covering the aesthetic changes to Klingons, the show's continuity, and its visual style. The episode also critiques the user experience of the CBS All Access platform, including…
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Star Trek Discovery, The Orville, and Star Trek Online Update
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Admiral Phillips warps back to the Beta Quadrant with The U.S.S. Future Imperfect. Command has issued a warning regarding ST Discovery with some hope yet, followed by a parody turned homage in The Orville, and what's to come in Star Trek...
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The Orville, Star Trek Discovery News, Netflix Rewatch Statistics, and Star Trek Film Rankings
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. This episode covers a variety of current science fiction topics, starting with a discussion on the premiere of The Orville and its connections to the Star Trek franchise. The host examines news regarding the upcoming Star Trek Discovery,...
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Star Trek Discovery Perspectives
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. The hosts discuss the announcement and pre-release expectations for the television series Star Trek: Discovery. They explore various narrative possibilities for the show, including an anthology format, a Section 31 series, or a setting in...
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Warp into Altered Trek! Join Starfleet Captain Steve Megatron and civilian recruit TFG1Mike as they boldly explore the universe of Star Trek. Diving deep into the episodes, science, and the concepts that make Trek iconic. Engage with us every week!
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Warp into Altered Trek! Join Starfleet Captain Steve Megatron and civilian recruit TFG1Mike as they boldly explore the universe of Star Trek. Diving deep into the episodes, science, and the concepts that make Trek iconic. Engage with us every week!
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