Visionary Trek

Exploring the Star Trek Universe through comics. Spanning four decades reviewing the newest stories & those from the comic archives. Welcome to issue 48 and the last Holodeck of 2014. On this show Bunny and Michael look back at the past twelve months of Star Trek in comics. They pick out their favourite stories, artists, covers, interviews and much more and look ahead to 2015. Bunny and Michael would like to thank Sarah Gaydos and IDW for all their support of The Holodeck and Visionary Trek. Contact details for Open Channels Email: letters@idwpublishing.com and include Star Trek in the subject line. Please also include OK TO PRINT in the body of the email Visit IDW Publishing for more info on the latest comics. www.idwpublishing.com/ Twitter: twitter.com/IDWPublishing Apes / Trek preview http://www.idwpublishing.com/star-trek-planet-of-the-apes-1-preview/ Rachael Stott Website: www.rachaelstott.co.uk Twitter: https://twitter.com/RachaelAtWork Blog: http://rachaelstott.tumblr.com/ Reviews by Lt

Welcome to the Captains’ Table where we explore the stories that have shaped Star Trek in words. In this Chapter Roz and Michael continue their look at the ongoing Voyager series written by Kirsten Beyer. We discuss the second novel, Unworthy, and the many twists and turns it brings to this excellent series. Star Trek Voyager: Unworthy Written by Kirsten Beyer Released by Pocket Books in September 2009 Let us know what you thought of the show, the book and our review. We look forward to hearing from you. Kirsten Beyer’s Authors Page: http://authors.simonandschuster.co.uk/Kirsten-Beyer/30231583 Contact us via: www.facebook.com/visionarytrek twitter.com/VisionaryTrek www.visionarytrek.com/contact-us/ Send us a voice message by clicking on the “Send Voicemail” button

Welcome to another Visionary Trek. For our last show of 2014 Bunny and Michael take a look back at Visionary Trek’s first year. Bunny and Michael talk about some of the amazing interviews that have taken place, the various conventions the team have attended, the news and so much more. Everyone at Visionary Trek want to thank you for all your support this year and look forward to seeing you for our second year. Website: http://www.visionarytrek.com/ News: http://www.visionarytrek.com/category/news/ Reviews: http://www.visionarytrek.com/category/reviews-3/ Contact us via: www.facebook.com/visionarytrek twitter.com/VisionaryTrek www.visionarytrek.com/contact-us/ Send us a voice message by clicking on the “Send Voicemail” button

Exploring the Star Trek Universe through comics. Spanning four decades reviewing the newest stories & those from the comic archives. Welcome to issue 47 of the Holodeck. Bunny and Michael take a look at the comic releases for December - February and discuss the comics they're looking forward to as well as the John Byrne photo novel series. Michael finally acknowledges Bunny's pain in finding comics. For the main show Bunny and Michael review the IDW Star Trek ongoing story "I, Enterprise" from issues 31 and 32 that has mysteriously eluded them until now. Reviews by Lt. Eric Cone – Star Trek: I, Enterprise http://www.visionarytrek.com/reviews-by-lt-eric-cone-star-trek-i-enterprise/ Reviews by Lt. Eric Cone – Star Trek: I, Enterprise (Part 2) http://www.visionarytrek.com/reviews-by-lt-eric-cone-star-trek-i-enterprise-part-2/ Contact details for Open Channels Email: letters@idwpublishing.com and include Star Trek in the subject line. Please also include OK TO PRINT in the body of the email Visit IDW Publ

Welcome to the Captains’ Table. Roz and Michael welcome back to the show Star Trek author Una McCormack. It’s been a busy year for Una with the birth of baby Verity and her upcoming DS9 novel “The Missing”. We also discuss “The Crimson Shadow” from “The Fall” series and of course all things Cardassia. Follow Una McCormack via: Twitter: https://twitter.com/unamccormack Website: http://www.unamccormack.com/ Una’s fan fiction including some great Garak & DS9 stories also at Obsidian Gothic. http://obsidiangothic.livejournal.com/ Simon and Schuster: http://authors.simonandschuster.co.uk/Una-McCormack/22382827 Contact us via: www.facebook.com/visionarytrek twitter.com/VisionaryTrek www.visionarytrek.com/contact-us/ Send us a voice message by clicking on the “Send Voicemail” button

Exploring the Star Trek Universe through comics. Spanning four decades reviewing the newest stories & those from the comic archives. Welcome to Issue 46 of the Holodeck. Michael welcomes Joseph F. Berenato to the Holodeck as they discuss New Life and New Civilizations: Exploring Star Trek Comics. Joe tells us about his relationship with Star Trek (which didn’t start off too well), how the book was developed, working with some of the most popular Star Trek novelists and comic writers / editors and the success of the book. We also have time to discuss Batman, Ghostbusters and Planet of the Apes. We would like to thank Joe for his kind words in his introduction to the book about Visionary Trek and Eric Cone’s book review. Website: http://sequart.org/ https://www.facebook.com/new.life.and.new.civilizations Joseph F. Berenato Twitter: https://twitter.com/JFBerenato Website: http://jfberenato.wordpress.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coffeejoe Gotham City 14 Miles: 14 Essays on Why the 1960s Batman

Welcome to the Captains’ Table where we have intimate chats with those that have shaped Star Trek in words. In this show Roz and Michael interview novelist Kirsten Beyer. Kirsten speaks about her relationship with Star Trek, her experiences as a writer and her first Voyager novel Full Circle. Website: http://authors.simonandschuster.co.uk/Kirsten-Beyer/30231583 Contact us via: www.facebook.com/visionarytrek twitter.com/VisionaryTrek www.visionarytrek.com/contact-us/ Send us a voice message by clicking on the “Send Voicemail” button

Welcome to another Visionary Trek. Michael is joined by Larry Nemecek, Lynn Zielinski and Shawn Case to discuss the Enterprise In Space project. The multi-pronged mission of Enterprise In Space (EIS) is to design and launch an approximately 8-foot orbiter containing a minimum of 100 student science experiments and later return it to Earth for display. Michael finds out all about the EIS project and how we can all support this incredible undertaking. Website: https://enterpriseinspace.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnterpriseInSpace Twitter: https://twitter.com/EnterpriseSat Enterprise In Space Article: http://www.visionarytrek.com/enterprise-in-space-project/ Enterprise in Space Design Contest Article: http://www.visionarytrek.com/enterprise-in-space-design-contest/ Larry Nemecek Website: http://www.larrynemecek.com/ Trekland blog: http://treklandblog.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Larry-Nemeceks-Trekland/121273617091?fref=ts Twitter: https://twitter.com/larrynemecek The

Welcome to Visionary Trek. On this show Michael is once again joined by Ashley Victoria Robinson and Jason Inman from the Red Shirt Diaries. Ashley and Jason announce their plans for an Indiegogo Crowdfunding campaign for the second season of the popular Red Shirt Diaries. We also find out what we can expect from a second season of the series and some of the amazing rewards available if you donate. We also have time to discuss the ongoing Star Trek novels, upcoming treats on the Geek History Lesson podcast and share some thoughts on Star Trek Voyager. The Red Shirt Diaries Launch IndieGoGo Campaign News Article: http://www.visionarytrek.com/the-red-shirt-diaries-launch-indiegogo-campaign/ Visit the official website: www.theredshirtdiaries.com Read the Companion Web Comic: The Red Shirt Diaries The Wiki link for the RSD: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Trek_fan_productions#The_Red_Shirt_Diaries# Follow Ashley on twitter: @AshleyVRobinson Follow Jason on twitter: @Jawiin Geek History Lesson Pod

Exploring the Star Trek Universe through comics. Spanning four decades reviewing the newest stories & those from the comic archives. Welcome to Issue 45 of the Holodeck. On this edition Bunny and Michael welcome to the show artist and illustrator Paul Shipper. Paul tells us about his love of art, how Star Trek catapulted his career and working on the Khan & City On The Edge of Forever covers for IDW. You can find Paul Shipper via: Website: http://paulshipperstudio.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/paulshipper Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paulshipperstudio Instagram: http://instagram.com/paulshipper Dribbble: https://dribbble.com/paulshipper Behance: https://www.behance.net/paulshipper tumblr: http://paulshipper.tumblr.com/ Visit IDW Publishing for more info on the latest comics. http://www.idwpublishing.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/IDWPublishing Contact us via: www.facebook.com/visionarytrek www.facebook.com/TheHolodeckPod twitter.com/holodeck1701 www.visionarytrek.com/contact-u

Welcome to the Captains’ Table. On this special edition Roz and Michael discuss their experiences at Destination Star Trek 3 which included meeting Star Trek authors James Swallow and Una McCormack. DSTL was held at the Excel Centre between the 3rd – 5th Oct 2014. Pocket Books – http://series.simonandschuster.co.uk/Star-Trek Twitter: https://twitter.com/jmswallow Website: http://jmswallow.livejournal.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/unamccormack Destination Star Trek – http://www.destinationstartrek.com/ Contact us via: www.facebook.com/visionarytrek twitter.com/VisionaryTrek www.visionarytrek.com/contact-us/ Send us a voice message by clicking on the “Send Voicemail” button

Welcome to another Visionary Trek. On this show Bunny, Jon and Michael discuss Destination Star Trek 3 which was held at the Excel Centre between the 3rd – October 2014. The three discuss their experiences at the event including what stood out for them, the guests they met, the parties and how much fun they had over the weekend. Roz couldn’t make the recording but look out for a DSTL special from the Captains’ Table very soon. Destination Star Trek 3 – 2014 - Gallery http://www.visionarytrek.com/destination-star-trek-3-2014/ DST3 Videos - https://www.youtube.com/user/ThePlayerTVshow/videos Destination Star Trek 3: 'The Minstrel Boy' sung by Colm Meaney - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yd-9-T2WQLQ Destination Star Trek - http://www.destinationstartrek.com/ Trekkie Girls - http://trekkiegirls.blogspot.co.uk/ The Engage Podcast - http://www.theengagepodcast.com/ Larry Nemecek - http://larrynemecek.com/ Contact us via: www.facebook.com/visionarytrek twitter.com/VisionaryTrek www.visionarytrek.com/c

Welcome to this special edition of Visionary Trek as Jon and Roz are joined by Scott Baker and Morgan Lariah, to talk about their new Indie sci-fi thriller film 5th Passenger. Scott and Morgan tell us more about their project and how Kickstarter is helping them to produce the film. Synopsis: Set in 2151, after the Yellowstone Calder a volcano erupts throwing the Earth into chaos, 5th Passenger tells the story of a secretly pregnant female officer and her four man crew adrift in deep space in an escape pod after their transport ship explodes before reaching the new home planet.They fight amongst themselves as they run low on air, but must work together to find a vicious alien hiding aboard their craft before it kills them all. News Article: 5th Passenger Launch Kickstarter http://www.visionarytrek.com/5th-passenger-launch-kickstarter/ To find out more and to back the project visit their Kickstarter project http://kck.st/1pVw3vk Follow them on Twitter: https://twitter.com/5thPassenger Website: www.5thpass

Welcome to the Captains’ Table where we have intimate chats with those that have shaped Star Trek in words.In this show Roz and Michael interview novelist, and long-time friend of the show, Jeff Lang. Jeff speaks about his novel The Light Fantastic, which is the first follow on from the Cold Equations Trilogy. Blog: http://jeffreyslang.wordpress.com/ Website: http://authors.simonandschuster.com/Jeffrey-Lang/1801683 Jeff Lang’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/jeff.lang.338?fref=ts Contact us via: www.facebook.com/visionarytrek twitter.com/VisionaryTrek www.visionarytrek.com/contact-us/ Send us a voice message by clicking on the “Send Voicemail” button

Welcome to Visionary Trek. On this show Michael is joined by Ashley Victoria Robinson and Jason Inman from the Red Shirt Diaries. After helping Michael cover the latest Star Trek news Ashley and Jason talk about creating The Red Shirt Diaries , their plans for the future of the show and of course their love of Star Trek. Expect tangents on Doctor Who and the New 52 from DC Comics. Visit the official website: www.theredshirtdiaries.com Read the Companion Web Comic: http://www.theredshirtdiaries.com/#!webcomic/c1agw Follow Ashley on twitter: https://twitter.com/AshleyVRobinson Follow Jason on twitter: https://twitter.com/Jawiin Geek History Lesson Podcast: http://www.jawiin.com/#!geek-history-lesson/c4zz Major Spoilers Podcast: http://majorspoilers.com/major-spoilers-podcast/ Contact us via: www.facebook.com/visionarytrek https://twitter.com/VisionaryTrek http://www.visionarytrek.com/contact-us/ Send us a voice message by clicking on the “Send Voicemail” button

Welcome to the Captains’ Table where we have intimate chats with those that have shaped Star Trek in words. Joining us at the Captains’ Table for the first time is Star Trek author and fellow podcaster Scott Pearson. Scott discusses with us his new novella, The More Things Change, and shares some wonderful stories about his encounters with Trek cast and crew and his love of tea. Twitter: https://twitter.com/SMichaelPearson http://www.yeahsure.net http://scottpearson.livejournal.com/ https://www.facebook.com/yeahsure/ http://www.generationsgeek.com/ Contact us via: www.facebook.com/visionarytrek https://twitter.com/VisionaryTrek http://www.visionarytrek.com/contact-us/ Send us a voice message by clicking on the “Send Voicemail” button

Welcome to the Captains’ Table where we have intimate chats with those that have shaped Star Trek in words. Returning to the Captains’ Table is friend of the show Michael Jan Friedman. Michael tells us about his time writing Star Trek books and what it was like working on collaborative efforts. Michael also shares his views on the current state of Star Trek and the JJ universe. Michael also gives us an update on his previous Kick Starter: “I Am A Salamander” and introduces his new project: “Lost Days”. Support ‘Lost Days’ by Star Trek Writer Michael Jan Friedman - News article http://www.visionarytrek.com/support-lost-days-by-star-trek-writer-michael-jan-friedman/ Visit Michael’s kickstarter page for more information and to help with the funding of the book. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1354092292/lost-days Follow Michael on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FriedmanMJ Visit Michael’s website michaeljanfriedman.net http://www.michaeljanfriedman.net/ Contact us via: www.facebook.com/visionarytrek

Welcome to Visionary Trek. On this show Bunny and Michael are joined by Dr. Trek himself; Larry Nemecek. With Destination Star Trek fast approaching, Larry tells us what we can expect from his panels and Larry gives us an update on his Trekland projects, The Con of Wrath and Star Trek Continues. Website: http://www.larrynemecek.com/ Trekland blog: http://treklandblog.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Larry-Nemeceks-Trekland/121273617091?fref=ts Twitter: https://twitter.com/larrynemecek The Con of Wrath: http://www.larrynemecek.com/conofwrath.htm The Con of Wrath Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Con-of-Wrath/118217438256052 Star Trek Continues: http://www.startrekcontinues.com/ Enterprise In Space Project - News article http://www.visionarytrek.com/enterprise-in-space-project/ Enterprise in Space Website: https://enterpriseinspace.org/ Enterprise in Space Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnterpriseInSpace Twitter: https://twitter.com/EnterpriseSat Destination Star Tre

Welcome to Visionary Trek. On the latest show, join Michael, Bunny and Roz as they talk about the latest Trek news and their recent away missions to Glasgow and Sheffield to meet Armin Shimmerman, Kitty Swink and Chase Masterson. We also have a couple of awesome interviews too! If you didn’t attend the event but want to watch the panel from the Saturday at Sheffield Film and Comic Con you can watch it here: http://youtu.be/5xrG5zJNJRk Follow Armin Shimmerman on twitter: https://twitter.com/ShimermanArmin Follow Kitty Swink on twitter: https://twitter.com/kittyswink Follow Chase Masterson on twitter: https://twitter.com/ChaseMasterson Follow Showmasters on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Showmasters Contact us via: www.facebook.com/visionarytrek twitter.com/VisionaryTrek www.visionarytrek.com/contact-us/ Send us a voice message by clicking on the “Send Voicemail” button

Exploring the Star Trek Universe through comics. Spanning four decades reviewing the newest stories & those from the comic archives. Welcome to Issue 44 of the Holodeck. You can find Joe: Twitter: twitter.com/Joe_Corroney You can find Joe on Facebook www.facebook.com/JoeCorroneyArt Website: JoeCorroney.com www.joecorroney.com/ Art Store: http://joecorroney.storenvy.com/ Instagram: joecorroney instagram.com/joecorroney Contact details for Open Channels Email: letters@idwpublishing.com and include Star Trek in the subject line. Please also include OK TO PRINT in the body of the email Visit IDW Publishing for more info on the latest comics. www.idwpublishing.com/ Twitter twitter.com/IDWPublishing Contact us via: www.facebook.com/visionarytrek www.facebook.com/TheHolodeckPod twitter.com/holodeck1701 www.visionarytrek.com/contact-us/ Send us a voice message by clicking on the “Send Voicemail” button