“The brotherhood of man is an ideal based on learning to delight in our essential differences, as well as learning to recognize our similarities.” – Gene Roddenberry For six decades, Star Trek has held up a mirror to humanity, challenging … Continue reading Star Trek 60th Anniversary Special: Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations
As we look forward to the premiere of the fourth season of Star Trek: Lower Decks, we’ve decided to produce a special episode. Part 1 represents a rundown of the latest Star Trek news. For Part 2, we’re taking a trip back through our archives to rebroadcast our popular tribute to Nichelle Nichols, the original Uhura on the original series. Continue reading An Age of Discovery Special Rebroadcast – A Tribute to Nichelle Nichols
Before we jump into the third and final season of Star Trek: Picard, Addell and I thought we would bring you a special episode looking back at the best episodes of Star Trek in 2022. With the help of a few listeners we came to a consensus and narrow it down to ten favorites with one honorable mention. We’re also going to include several of our listeners comments on their favorite episodes. Following that, we’ll share what we’re hoping from Picard this season. Finally, we’ll end things with a roundup of the latest in Star Trek news. Enjoy! Continue reading An Age of Discovery Special Episode – Top 10 Star Trek Episodes of 2022
A list of the Star Trek artists we lost in 2022. Continue reading In Memoriam: Star Trek Artists We Lost in 2022
“Grounded,” Star Trek: Lower Deck’s Season Three opener, picked up the cliffhanger from last season: Captain Freeman’s impending trial for the destruction of Pakled Planet. With the Cerritos impounded in dry dock, the crew stuck on Earth, scattered and confused. The senior officers refuse to talk to the press, and the lower deckers feel helpless, especially Freeman’s daughter.
But, instead of focusing on the progress of that trial, we follow the efforts of Beckett Mariner as she sets out on yet another rogue mission to prove her mother’s innocence. Continue reading Star Trek: Lower Decks S3, E1 – “Grounded”
Today, Addell and Gary wanted to take a moment to pay their respects and reflect on the passing of Nichelle Nichols.
Actress Nichelle Nichols, the original Lt. Nyota Uhura, passed away on the evening of July 30, 2022. Gary and Addell took a moment to examine the remarkable life of this amazing woman. This special tribute episode of Age of Discovery will include an overview of Nichols’ formative years; her early career as a dancer, singer, and actor; the state of television during the 1960s; the impact of her portrayal of Uhura; her life after Star Trek, and finally, her legacy. Continue reading A Tribute to Nichelle Nichols: 1932-2022
“Memento Mori” continues the Strange New Worlds storytelling approach of reexamining the types of stories told on TOS but with a new twist. The writers and director add an atmosphere of horror and suspense to heighten the tension. Continue reading Star Trek: Strange New Worlds S1, E4 – “Memento Mori”
The second episode, “Children of the Comet” was another entertaining adventure for this prequel series. It introduced us to a new alien species, provided new background information for a character we’ve known for 56 years, and showed us a Starfleet captain struggling with an ancient debate: Do we live our lives under the control of free will or divine will? Although the main conflict was wrapped up by the end, we did a glimpse of some story elements that might play out over the rest of the season. Continue reading Star Trek: Strange New Worlds S1, E2 – “Children of the Comet”
In honor of Kenneth Mitchell and how both he and his character Aurelio managed living with a genetic defect, I wanted to take a look at how Star Trek has addressed special needs throughout the various tv series. The depictions have changed depending upon the prevailing attitude at the times. You can chart the changes in how society has addressed the subject by how the subject has been addressed in Star Trek. Continue reading Depictions of Disabilities in Star Trek
Reports broke this past weekend that Nichelle Nichols, was suffering from dementia, prompting her son, Kyle Johnson, to seek legal protection for her. Continue reading Nichelle Nichols, ‘Star Trek’s’ Original Uhura, Reportedly Suffering From Dementia