Twin Cities Trekkies

Jonathan Archer and James T. Kirk.Two legendary captains of the Starship Enterprise. Two legends who made names for themselves in the earliest parts of Humanity's trek through the stars with early Starfleet and Federation history.In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies - which is a partial rebroadcast of episodes 21 and 39 - Wes and Kenzie analyze both Jonathan Archer and James Kirk. PROGRAMMING NOTE: The analysis of the Prime Timeline Kirk was completed before the appearance of Paul Wesley playing the character in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. You can share your feedback with us on our Facebook page at facebook.com/TCTrekkiesPod or by emailing [email protected]. Twin Cities Trekkies is also on Instagram at instagram.com/twincitiestrekkiespod, and yes—we’re on Bluesky and TikTok as well.You can leave comments directly on our Spotify feed, too. Just keep in mind that any feedback you send may be featured in a future episode.Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms.

The cancellation of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy and Wes' speculation about the future of Star Trek. On March 23, 2026, shortly after the season finale of the first season of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, news came that Paramount+ is cancelling the series after the recently-shot second season. To many who were against the series from the beginning, the news came as a relief. To many who enjoyed the series, they were devastated. In today's episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, Wes attempts to give his opinions about the cancellation, and what he thinks is going to happen to the franchise. STRICTLY OPINIONS HERE - what is said in this episode is purely Wes' opinions, and does not reflect the official opinions of Paramount, and the people making Star Trek. You can share your feedback with us on our Facebook page at facebook.com/TCTrekkiesPod or by emailing [email protected]. Twin Cities Trekkies is also on Instagram at instagram.com/twincitiestrekkiespod, and yes—we’re on Bluesky (TC Trekkies) and TikTok (@twincitiestrekkie) as well.You can leave comments directly on our Spotify feed, too. Just keep in mind that any feedback you send may be featured in a future episode.Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms.

The season finale of Starfleet Academy.In the season finale, we pick up right after the cliffhanger of “300th Night.” The Federation is trapped behind a massive barrier of Omega‑47 mines, a catastrophic technology capable of destroying subspace if detonated. The U.S.S. Athena, with the cadets aboard, is stranded on the wrong side of the minefield.Meanwhile, Nus Braka—the season’s main antagonist—launches his final plan. He captures Captain Nahla Ake and Anisha Mir, staging a dramatic mock trial to rally anti‑Federation factions and justify sealing the Federation off forever.In this livestream audio of Sunday's blizzard-y live broadcast, Wes talks about the episode. You can share your feedback with us on our Facebook page at facebook.com/TCTrekkiesPod or by emailing [email protected]. Twin Cities Trekkies is also on Instagram at instagram.com/twincitiestrekkiespod, and yes—we’re on Bluesky and TikTok as well.You can leave comments directly on our Spotify feed, too. Just keep in mind that any feedback you send may be featured in a future episode.Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms.

The ninth episode of Starfleet Academy. In this episode, Caleb Mir, who finally uncovers the truth behind the mysterious messages he has been receiving. After decrypting a hidden trail of communications, he learns that his mother—long believed dead—is actually alive but stranded on Ukeck, a planet under invasion by the Venari Ral. This revelation propels the episode into a rescue narrative with high emotional stakes.Captain Nahla Ake and the USS Athena intervene, retrieving Caleb and his fellow cadets from the hostile world. The episode frames this rescue as both a personal turning point for Caleb and a major escalation in the season’s overarching conflict.In this audio version of the livestream from Sunday's broadcast, Wes talks about the episode. You can share your feedback with us on our Facebook page at facebook.com/TCTrekkiesPod or by emailing [email protected]. Twin Cities Trekkies is also on Instagram at instagram.com/twincitiestrekkiespod, and yes—we’re on Bluesky and TikTok as well.You can leave comments directly on our Spotify feed, too. Just keep in mind that any feedback you send may be featured in a future episode.Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms.

Wes' favorite episodes from both Star Trek: The Original Series and Star Trek: Enterprise.Across seven combined seasons of television—three from The Original Series and four from Enterprise—Wes has spent years revisiting, re‑evaluating, and rediscovering the episodes that shaped his love of Star Trek. With so many classics, deep cuts, and character-driven gems to choose from, narrowing down favorites from each season is no small task. But anniversaries call for bold choices.To celebrate two major franchise milestones—the 25th anniversary of Star Trek: Enterprise and the 60th anniversary of Star Trek itself on Twin Cities Trekkies, Wes dives into both series with a curated list that reflects not just critical acclaim, but personal connection. For each season of The Original Series and Enterprise, he selects three standout episodes that continue to resonate with him today. These picks span everything from groundbreaking sci‑fi concepts to emotional character arcs, from iconic moments in Trek history to episodes that deserve far more recognition than they get.And because no Trek list is complete without a few extra nods, Wes also highlights two honorable mentions from each series—episodes that didn’t quite make the top three but still hold a special place in his heart. Whether it’s a classic Kirk-Spock-McCoy adventure or a quietly powerful moment from Archer’s crew, these selections paint a vivid picture of what makes each show unique.You can share your feedback with us on our Facebook page at facebook.com/TCTrekkiesPod or by emailing [email protected]. Twin Cities Trekkies is also on Instagram at instagram.com/twincitiestrekkiespod, and yes—we’re on Bluesky and TikTok as well.You can leave comments directly on our Spotify feed, too. Just keep in mind that any feedback you send may be featured in a future episode.Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms.

The eighth episode of the first season of Starfleet Academy. In this episode of Starfleet Academy, we finally get trauma addressed. With the help of Lieutenant Sylvia Tilly, the cadets finally have a chance to deal with it. For S.A.M., it is a little different, and we find out a very old pain awaits The Doctor.You can share your feedback with us on our Facebook page at facebook.com/TCTrekkiesPod or by emailing [email protected]. Twin Cities Trekkies is also on Instagram at instagram.com/twincitiestrekkiespod, and yes—we’re on Bluesky and TikTok as well.You can leave comments directly on our Spotify feed, too. Just keep in mind that any feedback you send may be featured in a future episode.Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms.

The seventh episode of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy.In the seventh episode of Starfleet Academy, we get a reflective, character‑driven episode that slows the pace after the traumatic events aboard the U.S.S. Miyazaki. With the Academy closing for its first holiday break, the cadets return home—and the story shifts to themes of identity, duty, family expectations, and the weight of destiny.In this livestream audio edition of the Sunday broadcast, Wes digs into the episode with his trademark mix of insight and enthusiasm, walking listeners through its standout moments, character beats, and the choices that make it resonate. He breaks down how the story fits into the season’s larger arc, what it reveals about the cadets at this stage of their journey, and why this installment is sparking conversation across the fandom.You can share your feedback with us on our Facebook page at facebook.com/TCTrekkiesPod or by emailing [email protected]. Twin Cities Trekkies is also on Instagram at instagram.com/twincitiestrekkiespod, and yes—we’re on Bluesky and TikTok as well.You can leave comments directly on our Spotify feed, too. Just keep in mind that any feedback you send may be featured in a future episode.Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms.

Episode six of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. The sixth episode of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy is a training exercise... one which has been done over a hundred years and using an ancient starship. However, there are twists and turns that makes you cringe.In today's livestream audio of Sunday's live broadcast, Wes talks about the episode and other things on his mind.You can share your feedback with us on our Facebook page at facebook.com/tctrekkiespod or by emailing [email protected]. Twin Cities Trekkies is also on Instagram at instagram.com/twincitiestrekkiespod, and yes—we’re on Bluesky and TikTok as well.You can leave comments directly on our Spotify feed, too. Just keep in mind that any feedback you send may be featured in a future episode.Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms.

Celebrating five years of Twin Cities Trekkies, as well as reviewing the fifth episode of season one of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy.In the fifth episode of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, we attempt to solve the ending of Benjamin Sisko. Do S.A.M. solve it? Also, February 17 marks the fifth anniversary of the podcast, so how does Wes celebrate it?In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, Wes reviews "S.A.M." and celebrates the fifth anniversary of the podcast. Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/TCTrekkiesPod), or by emailing them at [email protected]. Twin Cities Trekkies is also available on Instagram (instagram.com/twincitiestrekkiespod). Find us on Blue Sky and TikTok! You can also leave us comments on the Spotify feed. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast.Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!

The fourth episode of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. In the fourth episode of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, we learn the Klingon Empire's fate since the Burn, and we learn very much about Jay-Den Kraag (Karim Diane). In the livestream audio of Sunday's livestream episode, Wes talks about the episode, podcast news, etc. Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/TCTrekkiesPod), or by emailing them at [email protected]. Twin Cities Trekkies is also available on Instagram (instagram.com/twincitiestrekkiespod). Find us on Blue Sky and TikTok! You can also leave us comments on the Spotify feed. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast.Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!

"Let He Who is Without Sin" and the weather in Star Trek.In six decades of Star Trek, there have been instances where weather plays a factor in an episode. Be it from hostile alien environments with storms, or an ion storm that sends people to an alternate, evil dimension, it has seen everything imaginable and more. In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, Wes welcomes Star Trek superfan - and WLNS-TV morning meteorologist - Katie Nickolaou to talk about Midwest weather, Star Trek and everything in between!Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/TCTrekkiesPod), or by emailing them at [email protected]. Twin Cities Trekkies is also available on Instagram (instagram.com/twincitiestrekkiespod). Find us on Blue Sky and TikTok! You can also leave us comments on the Spotify feed. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast.Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!

In the third episode of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, we learn of a new laser-tag game called Calica, but there was a missed opportunity to showcase a game mentioned numerous times in Star Trek: The Next Generation but for now, it is still hidden. In this livestream audio of Sunday (1/25)'s broadcast of Twin Cities Trekkies LIVE, Wes reviews the episode, gives podcast updates, shouts out a podcast and weighs in on the news events of Minneapolis - particularly the death of Alex Pretti, who was murdered the previous day near the Glam Doll Donuts shop.Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/TCTrekkiesPod), or by emailing them at [email protected]. Twin Cities Trekkies is also available on Instagram (instagram.com/twincitiestrekkiespod). Find us on Blue Sky and TikTok! You can also leave us comments on the Spotify feed. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast.Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!

Star Trek: Khan.Released from September to November 2025, Star Trek delved into the realm of a podcast audio drama with Star Trek: Khan. Originally developed as a miniseries by Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan director Nicholas Meyer, the audio drama spans the gap between the Original Series episode "Space Seed" and Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, Wes reviews the audio drama and decides for himself whether or not Star Trek fans near and far should listen. Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/TCTrekkiesPod), or by emailing them at [email protected]. Twin Cities Trekkies is also available on Instagram (instagram.com/twincitiestrekkiespod). Find us on Blue Sky and TikTok! You can also leave us comments on the Spotify feed. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast.Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!

The first two episodes of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. Starfleet Academy premiered Jan. 15th on Paramount+, so what does Wes think about the episodes? In this livestream audio version of the tenth YouTube livestream of Twin Cities Trekkies, Wes gives his reaction to the episodes, and other things on his mind.Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/TCTrekkiesPod), or by emailing them at [email protected]. Twin Cities Trekkies is also available on Instagram (instagram.com/twincitiestrekkiespod). Find us on Blue Sky and TikTok! You can also leave us comments on the Spotify feed. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast.Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!

Random Star Trek discussions.In 60 years of Star Trek, people have been having discussions about random Star Trek topics. Has that ever been put into podcast form? We're not sure, but on today's episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, Wes welcomes the first guest of the new year, Linda Paiges, the co-host of both Treknopod and The Transporter Room and the two of them have random Star Trek discussions about Star Trek, so much so we call it a smorgasbord!Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/TCTrekkiesPod), or by emailing them at [email protected]. Twin Cities Trekkies is also available on Instagram (instagram.com/twincitiestrekkiespod). Find us on Blue Sky! You can also find us on TikTok! You can also leave us comments on the Spotify feed. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast.Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!

Remembering those in the Star Trek family who passed away in 2025. In 2025, the Star Trek family lost several actors, behind-the-scenes artists, and prominent authors. In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, Wes reads obituaries for 49 people in the greater Star Trek family who have passed away in 2025. Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/TCTrekkiesPod), or by emailing them at [email protected]. Twin Cities Trekkies is also available on Instagram (instagram.com/twincitiestrekkiespod). Find us on Blue Sky! You can also leave us comments on the Spotify feed. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast.Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!

The Borg.Retroactively foreshadowed in the first season finale of Star Trek: The Next Generation, fully realized one season later, The Borg is easily identified as the biggest nemesis associated with the franchise, and is considered among the top three non-Human alien races along with the Romulans and the Klingons. In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, the penultimate - and thirteenth - part of the podcast's celebration of Star Trek: Voyager's thirtieth anniversary, Wes welcomes Holly of the Five-ish Fangirls Podcast to talk about this cybernetic race of beings, who makes the most appearances in Star Trek: Voyager. Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/TCTrekkiesPod), or by emailing them at [email protected]. Twin Cities Trekkies is also available on Instagram (instagram.com/twincitiestrekkiespod). Find us on Blue Sky! You can also leave us comments on the Spotify feed. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast.Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!

"Parturition."This early second-season episode of Star Trek: Voyager, the second of three episodes directed by Jonathan Frakes, the episode was designed to end the simmering feud between Tom Paris (Robert Duncan McNeill) and Neelix (Ethan Phillips) which appeared to not be popular and not working for the viewing audience. Plus, the burgeoning love triangle between them and Kes (Jennifer Lien) wasn't working nor it was popular, either. In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, the twelfth part of the podcast's celebrating the 30th anniversary of Star Trek: Voyager, Wes welcomes back Joe Praska, one half of the other active Twin Cities-based Star Trek podcast, Deep Space Love, to talk about the episode, the love triangle and other aspects of the series and franchise. Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/TCTrekkiesPod), or by emailing them at [email protected]. Twin Cities Trekkies is also available on Instagram (instagram.com/twincitiestrekkiespod). Find us on Blue Sky! You can also leave us comments on the Spotify feed. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast.Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!

Harry Kim.Everyone's favorite Ensign. Introduced in the first episode of Star Trek: Voyager, Harry Kim is a bright, shy and nervous Operations officer, but then throughout the course of the series, he "dies" twice, transformed into an alien and even defies Starfleet rules and regulations regarding sexual contact with an alien species. In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, which this episode is the eleventh part of the podcast's celebration of Star Trek: Voyager's thirtieth annivesary, Wes welcomes TJ of Jupiter Station, to discuss Harry Kim. Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/TCTrekkiesPod), or by emailing them at [email protected]. Twin Cities Trekkies is also available on Instagram (instagram.com/twincitiestrekkiespod). Find us on Blue Sky! You can also leave us comments on the Spotify feed. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast.Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!

Tuvok.Introduced in the first episode of Star Trek: Voyager, and played by Tim Russ, the character becomes an integral part of the Voyager crew, the "wise old Vulcan" who other characters seek for logic. In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, which is the podcast's tenth part celebrating the thirtieth anniversary of Star Trek: Voyager, Wes sits down with Greg Vorob, formerly the moderator and one part of the creators of Star Trek: The Undiscovered Podcast, to talk about Tuvok, the series and other things.Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/TCTrekkiesPod), or by emailing them at [email protected]. Twin Cities Trekkies is also available on Instagram (instagram.com/twincitiestrekkiespod). Find us on Blue Sky! You can also leave us comments on the Spotify feed. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast.Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!This episode is sponsored by It's an Honorable Life, playing at the Historic Mounds Theater December 5 to December 21. ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ci.ovationtix.com/35708/production/1256831⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ENTER PROMO CODE "tctrekkies" to get $5 off your general admission ticket!

Star Trek: Voyager and Star Trek: Prodigy.Two different series. Two very similar series. The two shows share DNA between them with stories and character arcs. Too bad one was shorter. In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, which is the ninth part of the podcast's celebration of the 30th anniversary of Star Trek: Voyager, Wes welcomes back Jodi of the Clonestar Podcast, to talk about both series.Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/TCTrekkiesPod), or by emailing them at [email protected]. Twin Cities Trekkies is also available on Instagram (instagram.com/twincitiestrekkiespod). Find us on BlueSky! You can also leave us comments on the Spotify feed. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast.Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!This episode is sponsored by It's an Honorable Life, playing at the Historic Mounds Theater December 5 to December 21. ⁠⁠⁠https://ci.ovationtix.com/35708/production/1256831⁠⁠⁠ - ENTER PROMO CODE "tctrekkies" to get $5 off your general admission ticket!

The Adventures of Captain Proton.Taking inspiration from the 1930's Flash Gordon and Buck Rogers film serials, Star Trek: Voyager showcased their version of the classic serials by doing a holographic simulation as a sociology experiment by Tom Paris. In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, which constitutes the eighth part of the podcast's celebration of the 30th anniversary of Star Trek: Voyager, Wes welcomes back Mr. Todd A. Davis of Computer Resume to talk about Proton, the episodes in which the character was used, and The Twilight Zone?Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/TCTrekkiesPod), or by emailing them at [email protected]. Twin Cities Trekkies is also available on Instagram (instagram.com/twincitiestrekkiespod). Find us on BlueSky! You can also leave comments on this episode in the Spotify feed. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast.Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!This episode is sponsored by It's an Honorable Life, playing at the Historic Mounds Theater December 5 to December 21. ⁠⁠https://ci.ovationtix.com/35708/production/1256831⁠⁠ - ENTER PROMO CODE "tctrekkies" to get $5 off your general admission ticket!

The Doctor.Introduced in the first episode of Star Trek: Voyager, the character is a computer program, but eventually he becomes so much more that he becomes part of two additional series. In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, which marks the seventh part of the podcast's celebration of Voyager's thirtieth anniversary, Wes sits down with Keith Bliss (friends with Star Trek: The Undiscovered Podcast's Greg Vorob) to talk about The Doctor, Robert Picardo, and their Star Trek stories.Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/TCTrekkiesPod), or by emailing them at [email protected]. Twin Cities Trekkies is also available on Instagram (instagram.com/tctrekkiespod). You can also leave us voice messages by going to anchor.fm/twincitiestrekkies. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast.Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!This episode is sponsored by It's an Honorable Life, playing at the Historic Mounds Theater December 5 to December 21. ⁠https://ci.ovationtix.com/35708/production/1256831⁠ - ENTER PROMO CODE "tctrekkies" to get $5 off your general admission ticket!

A tribute to Jim "Gully" Gullickson and Karen Wright.In 2014, Jim Gullickson and Karen Wright, the general and operations managers of KMSU-FM in Mankato, Minnesota, took a chance on a young adult hoping to make it for himself as a broadcaster. Throughout 2015 and early 2016, these two people would become Wes' mentors. Jim Gullickson retired in 2019, and Karen Wright will be retiring at the end of 2025. In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, Wes pays tribute to the two people who became a very influential part of his life, and thanks them for everything. The title of the episode is misleading, but that is intentional as it is addressed to both Gullickson and Wright and NOT a podcast series finale.Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/TCTrekkiesPod), or by emailing them at [email protected]. Twin Cities Trekkies is also available on Instagram (instagram.com/twincitiestrekkiespod). Find us on Blue Sky! You can also leave us comments on the Spotify feed. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast.Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!This episode is sponsored by It's an Honorable Life, playing at the Historic Mounds Theater in St. Paul, MN from December 5-21. Tickets can be bought here: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35708/production/1256831 - use promo code "tctrekkies" to get $5 off your general admission ticket!

It's an Honorable Life.Returning for its sixth season at the Historic Mounds Theater in St. Paul, the popular Star Trek themed holiday production of It's an Honorable Life brings the classic 1946 film It's a Wonderful Life in the only tradition that Star Trek (and Klingon) fans can! In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, Wes brings together Kelvin Hatle (Wainwright), and the director Dave Rand-McKay and its assistant Hedy Rand-McKay to talk about their Star Trek stories, the play, and their experiences doing this sort of production for Star Trek fans in Minnesota and across the world. NOTE: the Zoom interview made Wes' voice duplicate. Bear with us please.Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/TCTrekkiesPod), or by emailing them at [email protected]. Twin Cities Trekkies is also available on Instagram (instagram.com/twincitiestrekkiespod). Find us on Blue Sky! You can also leave comments on the Spotify feed as well! Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast.Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!This episode is sponsored by It's an Honorable Life, playing at the Historic Mounds Theater December 5 to December 21. https://ci.ovationtix.com/35708/production/1256831 - ENTER PROMO CODE "tctrekkies" to get $5 off your general admission ticket!

The 100th episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, live from Room 205 A & B at the Minneapolis Convention Center.Celebrating 30 Years of Star Trek: Voyager. Star Trek: Voyager debuted on January 16, 1995, and with it came a new frontier of characters to examine, new life and new civilizations to explore and to get home. However, three decades on, is it still worth celebrating? In this landmark 100th episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, recorded LIVE at Twin Cities Con 2025 from the Minneapolis Convention Center, Wes and Kenzie celebrate the series, talk about certain aspects of it, and take several questions from the audience of around 35 people.NOTE: bear with the audio as it may be hard to hear at points. Wes did try his best!Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/TCTrekkiesPod), or by emailing them at [email protected]. Twin Cities Trekkies is also available on Instagram (instagram.com/twincitiestrekkiespod). Find us on BlueSky!You can also leave comment on this episode on the Spotify feed.Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast.Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!A special thank you to the kind people at Twin Cities Con for letting us do this, and to the people in the audience who attended. We are hoping to come back in 2026!

Celebrating the 35th anniversary of "The Best of Both Worlds."In 1990, Star Trek: The Next Generation hit its stride with its popular third season cliffhanger finale, "The Best of Both Worlds," an episode that became one of the best cliffhanger finales in television history, alongside "Who Shot J.R." from Dallas and "Who Shot Mr. Burns?" from The Simpsons. The three-month gap in new episodes, wondering what would happen to the crew of the Enterprise would be one of the longest and agonizing ordeals for Star Trek fans, only surpassed with the unintentional two-year gap between seasons two and three of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, Wes welcomes Terri and Audrey of The Voy Cast to talk TNG, the cliffhanger and other Star Trek related topics. Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/TCTrekkiesPod), or by emailing them at [email protected]. Twin Cities Trekkies is also available on Instagram (instagram.com/twincitiestrekkiespod). Find us on BlueSky! You can also leave comments on the Spotify feed! Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast.Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!

"New Life and New Civilizations" in review. In the season finale of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, the Vezda return, and this time a certain character meets her fate that forces Captain Pike to make one of the most difficult decisions of his life.In this live stream audio of the latest YouTube live episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, Wes reviews the episode. Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/TCTrekkiesPod), or by emailing them at [email protected]. Twin Cities Trekkies is also available on Instagram (instagram.com/twincitiestrekkiespod). Find us on BlueSky! You can also leave us comments on Spotify! Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast.Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!

"Terrarium" in review.In the penultimate episode of the third season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Erica Ortegas (Melissa Navia) faces her inner demons when she is stranded on a collapsing moon against a Gorn female. Will she and the Gorn make friends, or will they kill each other? In this livestream version of Twin Cities Trekkies, Wes reviews "Terrarium" and talks about other things prior to and after. Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/TCTrekkiesPod), or by emailing them at [email protected]. Twin Cities Trekkies is also available on Instagram (instagram.com/twincitiestrekkiespod). Find us on BlueSky! You can also leave comments on the Spotify version. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast.Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!

An episode review of SNW 3x07: "What is Starfleet?" and the future of Star Trek past Strange New Worlds.In the seventh episode of the third season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, "What is Starfleet?" a documentary by Beto Ortegas has been made available for viewing regarding a recent mission of the Enterprise. Also, what are we to get for Star Trek after Strange New Worlds? In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, Wes reviews the episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and critiques the new ideas for new Star Trek series.Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/tctrekkiespod), or by emailing them at [email protected]. Twin Cities Trekkies is also available on Instagram (instagram.com/twincitiestrekkiespod). Find us on BlueSky! You can also leave us comments via the Spotify version of the episode. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast.Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!*The episode is dedicated to the victims, families and others affected by the Annunciation School Shooting that took place August 27, 2025 in Minneapolis.*

"Four-and-a-Half Vulcans" in review.In the eighth episode of the third season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, "Four-and-a-Half Vulcans," Captain Pike, Ensign Uhura, Lieutenant La'an Noonien Singh, and Nurse Christine Chapel turn into Vulcans to repair equipment on a primitive planet, however, once returning to the ship they start to exhibit behavior that is... illogical. In this livestream audio version of Twin Cities Trekkies, Wes discusses the episode, its controversial nature, and gives a final rating of the episode. Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/tctrekkiespod), or by emailing them at [email protected]. Twin Cities Trekkies is also available on Instagram (instagram.com/twincitiestrekkiespod). You can also leave us comments via the Spotify version of the episode. Find us on BlueSky! Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast.Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!

"The Sehlat Who Ate Its Tail" in review.In the sixth episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season Three, we finally get a taste of what James T. Kirk is like with his command when he is thrust into commanding his ship, the Farragut to rescue the Enterprise when it is swallowed up by a giant space creature. He is hesitant and not as confident. In this fifth live episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, Wes talks about the episode, which he considers to be his second favorite of the season. Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/tctrekkiespod), or by emailing them at [email protected]. Twin Cities Trekkies is also available on Instagram (instagram.com/twincitiestrekkiespod). Find us on BlueSky!You can also leave us comments via the Spotify version of the episode. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast.Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!

"Through the Lens of Time"In the fifth episode of Season Three of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, a discovery on a planet finds ancient beings capable of so much destruction. When Ensign Dana Gamble (Chris Myers) encounters one, he becomes a part of this alien species that appear to be ancient enemies of the Gorn as evidenced by a triggering of an instinct inside Captain Marie Batel (Melanie Scorfano).In this audio version of the fourth livestream of Twin Cities Trekkies, Wes talks about the episode, some concerns he has with Paramount now that the Skydance merger is complete and the convention circuit. Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/tctrekkiespod), or by emailing them at [email protected]. Twin Cities Trekkies is also available on Instagram (instagram.com/twincitiestrekkiespod). Find us on BlueSky!You can also leave us comments via the Spotify version of the episode. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast.Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!

"A Space Adventure Hour."In the fourth episode of the third season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, we get to know a version of a technology that later shows take for granted: the Holodeck. In this holodeck-gone-haywire episode, La'An Noonien-Singh (Christina Chong) gets more than what she bargains for as she tries to solve a murder mystery story involving production staff and cast members of The Last Frontier. In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, which was to be the livestream of its third live episode but got corrupted, Wes reviews the episode and talks about the future of the podcast as well. Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/tctrekkiespod), or by emailing them at [email protected]. Twin Cities Trekkies is also available on Instagram (instagram.com/twincitiestrekkiespod). Search out "TC Trekkies" on BlueSky.You can also leave us comments via the Spotify version of the episode. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast.Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!

"Shuttle to Kenfori" + the San Diego Comic Con news.In the third episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' third season, Captain Christopher Pike and Doctor M'Benga travel to Kenfori for a Chimera plant to hopefully help Captain Marie Batel from a recurrence of the Gorn eggs. However, on the planet, Pike and M'Benga discover that there is a plot for revenge. In this second live episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, Wes talks about the episode, as well as the news from Strange New Worlds, Star Trek: Khan, and Star Trek: Starfleet Academy that was revealed this year at San Diego Comic Con. Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/tctrekkiespod), or by emailing them at [email protected]. Twin Cities Trekkies is also available on Instagram (instagram.com/twincitiestrekkiespod). Find us on BlueSky!You can also leave us comments via the Spotify version of the episode. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast.Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!

The best and worst video game adaptations and writing science fiction. Video game adaptations for films have been a hit and miss since the 1993 Super Mario Bros. film; others have been enormous successes while others fail. Writing sci-fi can be tricky, but do you want some advice? In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, which is the last of the three episodes dedicated to CONVergence 2025: That's How We Roll, Wes joined two panels about writing sci-fi and the best and worst video game adaptations. Included in the panels were: Henry Kaldhusdal, Jackson Vanguard, Jaymie Wagner, Kate Dane, Danith McPherson, and T. Aaron Cisco.Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/tctrekkiespod), or by emailing them at [email protected]. Twin Cities Trekkies is also available on Instagram (instagram.com/twincitiestrekkiespod). Find us on BlueSky! You can also leave us comments via the Spotify version of the episode. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast.Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!

A Live Episode about "Hegemony, Part II" and "Wedding Bell Blues."After almost two years, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds came back to our screens with the dramatic conclusion of last season's "Hegemony" and offered up a light hearted affair as well with a known villain from The Original Series. In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, which was the second attempt of a Live streamed episode on YouTube on Sunday, July 20, 2025, Wes discusses with a few Star Trek fans on a live stream about "Hegemony, Part II" and "Wedding Bell Blues."Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/tctrekkiespod), or by emailing them at [email protected]. Twin Cities Trekkies is also available on Instagram (instagram.com/twincitiestrekkiespod). Find us on BlueSky!You can also leave us comments via the Spotify version of the episode. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast.Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!

The Brady Bunch and comfort media.During the first couple of panels that Wes attended at CONvergence 2025: That's How We Roll, there were interesting discussions about the 1969-1974 television series The Brady Bunch and its spinoff projects, and comfort media and appeals of long-lived franchises. In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, Wes shares two panel recordings from the early part of CONvergence 2025 from July 3, 2025 and July 4, 2025, talking about those two ideas. Included with Wes in the panel are Melissa Arkbuckle, the moderator for The Brady Bunch panel, as well as Nathan Anderson, author Randee Dawn, Janelle Kloth and Assad Khaishgi who moderated the comfort media panel.BEAR WITH THE POOR AUDIO AT POINTSAny feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/tctrekkiespod), or by emailing them at [email protected]. Twin Cities Trekkies is also available on Instagram (instagram.com/twincitiestrekkiespod). Find the podcast's BlueSky account. You can also leave us comments via the Spotify version of the episode. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast.Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!

This year's Year in New Trek panel at CONvergence 2025: That's How We Roll.From July 3, 2025, to July 6, 2025, Twin Cities Trekkies returned to CONvergence, a sci-fi and fantasy convention at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Minneapolis. Unlike last year, we now have recordings of panels that Wes was on! In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, which was the fourth of five panels Wes was on this year, Wes, Justin Grays, Jim McMahon, Kristen Roepke-Larsen and Brittany Kerschner discuss Lower Decks, Strange New Worlds, Prodigy, and Section 31. PLEASE NOTE: the audio is a little hard to hear at points, but this was due to how the panel was recorded.Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/tctrekkiespod), or by emailing them at [email protected]. Twin Cities Trekkies is also available on Instagram (instagram.com/twincitiestrekkiespod). Find us on BlueSky! You can also leave us comments via the Spotify version of the episode. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast.Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!

Jack Crusher and Jason Vigo.How are they the same? How are they different? Do they look at their hairline the same way again? In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, which is a rebroadcast of Crusher Convo (with permission given by its host, Jessi), Wes and Jessi dissect the two sons of Picard, one of which is and one which is not. Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/tctrekkiespod), or by emailing them at [email protected]. Twin Cities Trekkies is also available on Instagram (instagram.com/twincitiestrekkiespod). Find us on BlueSky! You can also leave us comments via the Spotify version of the episode. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast.Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!

Piotr Michael Interview.PLEASE NOTE: this episode was put together in July 2024 - before the strike. In 2023, a new video game sprang on to the scene, Star Trek: Resurgence. It was a third-person adventure game, with its plot a follow-up to the first season Star Trek: The Next Generation episode "The Last Outpost." It included the voice of Jonathan Frakes as William Riker, however, one of the other voice actors stood out - Piotr Michael, who channeled the late Leonard Nimoy as Ambassador Spock. Resurgence takes place before the 24th century events of the 2009 Star Trek feature film so naturally a new voice actor was needed to play Spock. In this mini-episode of Twin Cities Trekkies - long delayed due to the Video Game Strike of 2024 (which has now ended as of June 11, 2025) - Wes interviews Piotr Michael, who voiced Spock and asks about his career, how he was able to channel Nimoy, and teases about other projects he is currently doing.Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/tctrekkiespod), or by emailing them at [email protected]. Twin Cities Trekkies is also available on Instagram (instagram.com/twincitiestrekkiespod). Find us on BlueSky!You can also leave us comments via the Spotify version of the episode - PLEASE NOTE: the episode was recorded before Wes realized that voice messages cannot be done any more. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast. Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!

Unpopular opinions/theories about Star Trek.The future of Star Trek - at least in the United States - is, what Wes believes is in jeopardy thanks to the man in charge of the country. In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, Wes tells everyone why he believes this, and brings up a couple of other unpopular (or popular opinions). NOTE: These are strictly Wes' opinions, and no one else's. Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/tctrekkiespod), or by emailing them at [email protected]. Twin Cities Trekkies is also available on Instagram (instagram.com/twincitiestrekkiespod). Find us on BlueSky!You can also leave us comments via the Spotify version of the episode. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast.Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!

"These Are the Voyages..." two decades later and the expanded literary universe of Star Trek: Enterprise. On May 13, 2005, Star Trek: Enterprise aired its controversial series finale "These Are the Voyages..." and with its airing ended a then-18-year run of new Star Trek on television and film. However, in the two decades since its airing, fans have enjoyed the adventures of Captain Archer and the crew of the Enterprise NX-01 in a dozen or so novels that take place after the fourth season's events. In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, Wes sits down with Adam of StarTrekBookClub.com, and they talk about the episode, the novels and various Star Trek topics as well.Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/tctrekkiespod), or by emailing them at [email protected]. Twin Cities Trekkies is also available on Instagram (instagram.com/twincitiestrekkiespod). Find us on BlueSky! You can also leave us comments via the Spotify version of the episode. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast.Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!*The episode is dedicated to Wes' classmate Bobby Shotliff, who passed away unexpectedly on May 1, 2025. *

A potential crossover scenario between Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and SpongeBob SquarePants.On April 24, 2025, Paramount+ released a brand-new advertisement for the streamer, combining two long-running franchises that have been in Paramount's portfolio - Star Trek and SpongeBob SquarePants. The ad had several actors from the Strange New Worlds cast interacting with several characters and voice actors from SpongeBob. The ad has been well-received by fans from both franchises, so what could a potential crossover scenario actually look like? In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, Wes uses his creative skills to come up with a Strange New Worlds - SpongeBob crossover scenario, inspired by the ad.Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/tctrekkiespod), or by emailing them at [email protected]. Twin Cities Trekkies is also available on Instagram (instagram.com/twincitiestrekkiespod). Follow us on BlueSky when you search "TC Trekkies."You can also leave us comments via the Spotify version of the episode. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast.Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!

Una McCormack's The Autobiography of Kathryn Janeway. During the seven seasons of Star Trek: Voyager, we got to know Kathryn Janeway very well. We knew who she was like, a little bit about her history before Voyager and how she was a strong and capable starship commander. But in all that time, have we heard about her background before Voyager, in her own words? In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, which marks the fifth part of the podcast's celebration of Star Trek: Voyager's thirtieth anniversary, Wes reviews Una McCormack's 2020 novel The Autobiography of Kathryn Janeway, which was published during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and was published to celebrate the silver anniversary of the television series. To bring the episode an extra flair, Wes interviews Una herself! She talks about the novel and her Star Trek literary journey. Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/tctrekkiespod), or by emailing them at [email protected]. Twin Cities Trekkies is also available on Instagram (instagram.com/twincitiestrekkiespod). Find us on Blue Sky when you search "TC Trekkies."You can also leave us comments via the Spotify version of the episode. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast.EPISODE NOTE: one explicit term in the episode. Listen at your own risk.Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!

Seven of Nine.Introduced in the fourth season of Star Trek: Voyager to boost the series' tanking ratings, Seven of Nine became an integral part of that series. She became known not only for her sex appeal, but also for her smarts. So much so, she became a force to be reckoned with as her life took her beyond Voyager, but eventually with the Fenris Rangers, to eventually becoming the newest captain of the Enterprise in Star Trek: Picard. Of course, none of this would be possible without the actress who portrayed her for at least seven full seasons - four on Voyager, three on Picard, and hopefully beyond - by none other than Jeri Ryan. In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, which celebrates 30 Years of Star Trek: Voyager, Wes is joined by Crusher Convo's Jessi to talk about this rather unique character in Star Trek history. Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/tctrekkiespod), or by emailing them at [email protected]. Twin Cities Trekkies is also available on Instagram (instagram.com/twincitiestrekkiespod). Find us on Blue Sky when you search out "TC Trekkies."You can also leave us comments via the Spotify version of the episode. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast.Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!

REUPLOADED WITH NEW MUSIC!Jean-Luc Picard.Introduced in the first episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation, Jean-Luc Picard is the captain most Star Trek fans would tend to pick as their favorite. From his humble beginnings as the antithesis of James T. Kirk by being more of a diplomatic and authoritative captain, to actually resigning his commission as an Admiral over the Romulan supernova rescue pullout, Jean-Luc Picard has become one quintessential human being.Of course, Sir Patrick Stewart’s performance as the character cannot be overstated. In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, hosts Wes Huntington and MacKenzie Flickinger analyze Jean-Luc Picard - talking about the biggest events in his life, such as dealing with his assimilation into Locutus, him taking revenge on the Borg, helping the Synths gain protection by the Federation in 2399 and everything in between.Thank you to Living the Dream with Curveball for being today’s featured podcast! If you have a podcast of your own, send a 30-60 second promo for your podcast to [email protected] - the genre of podcast is not required and we will gladly feature you.Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/TCTrekkiesPod), the YouTube Channel or by emailing them at [email protected]. Twin Cities Trekkies is also available on Instagram (instagram.com/tctrekkiespod). You can also leave us voice messages by going to anchor.fm/twincitiestrekkies. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast.Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!

REUPLOADED WITH NEW MUSIC! The final set of Star Trek: Picard Season Two predictions.Star Trek: Picard Season Two premieres March 3, and as such a new trailer was released once the date was finally finalized.  We have Q, Picard and the La Sirena crew, the Borg Queen... and for the first time, we see Whoopi Goldberg as Guinan!  In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, hosts Wes and MacKenzie bring about the fourth and final set of predictions for the second season of Picard.Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/TCTrekkiesPod), the YouTube Channel or by emailing them at [email protected].  Twin Cities Trekkies is also available on Instagram (instagram.com/tctrekkiespod).  You can also leave us voice messages by going to anchor.fm/twincitiestrekkies.  Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast.Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!

Four Star Trek: Phase II stories in review.Masterpiece Star Trek Theatre is back! In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, Wes reviews four episodes of Star Trek: Phase II that never got made - "Practice in Waking," "The Savage Syndrome," and both parts of "Kitumba," which was adapted into an episode of the web series Star Trek: New Voyages. Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/tctrekkiespod), or by emailing them at [email protected]. Twin Cities Trekkies is also available on Instagram (instagram.com/twincitiestrekkiespod). Find and follow us on BlueSky!You can also leave us comments via the Spotify version of the episode. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast.Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!

"Distant Origin."In the third season of Star Trek: Voyager, an episode is dedicated to answering the question - "Did the dinosaurs truly die?" In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, which marks the third part of the year-long celebration of Star Trek: Voyager, Wes welcomes Chris of the Meme Space Nine social media account (and a fan of the podcast), to talk about this episode and other things regarding this episode and Star Trek in general.Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/tctrekkiespod), or by emailing them at [email protected]. Twin Cities Trekkies is also available on Instagram (instagram.com/twincitiestrekkiespod). Find us on BlueSky!You can also leave us comments via the Spotify version of the episode. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast.Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!