The Women of TNG part 3: Deanna Troi
So, here I am again, writing the third installment of my four part series on the women of TNG. I think this one, by far, has been the hardest one for me to write because out of the four women I selected, Deanna Troi is actually the one I like the least. In my opinion, her character serves no real purpose except to be “Little Miss Obviouspants” and eye candy” for the geeky guys who end up ogling her. And writing horribly...
Errors on the edge of forever – Part two by Louiseb
First published December 2012 on fanfiction.net. With thanks to Djinn for her ongoing support, suggestions and encouragement. Errors on the edge of forever “Edith!” The shout is loud enough to pierce the wall and reach inside your dreams. You are awake within an instant, and aware and on your feet an instant later. And, before those instants join to make a space for rational thought, you are using your over-ride and...
Ten Forward Episode 31:LL Cool J or the Ladies Love Cool Janeway
This week Sina, Michael and Matt are joined by Lorrie with the To The Journey podcast on the Trek FM network and Laura, a features writer for the Trek Mate Family, to discuss Kate Mulgrew’s performance of Captain Janeway in various episodes: “Deadlock,” “The Gift,” “Counterpoint,” “Bride of Chaotica,” “Equinox,” “Workforce,” and “Night.” Along the way we discuss two of Kate’s quotes, give you an update on how Peter David is doing,...
Errors on the edge of forever – Part one by Louiseb
First published December 2012 on fanfiction.net. With thanks to Djinn for her ongoing support, suggestions and encouragement. Errors on the edge of forever Sickbay is quiet when you enter. The lights are low, the beds empty and there is no sign of the man you seek. You have made an error. You had assumed the doctor would follow his usual pattern of seeking solace in a solo imbibing of alcohol after his shift had ended. You had relied...
Ten Forward:Episode 30:Matt’s Desert Island Trek
On this week’s show, Matt Rushing of Trek FM’s Literary Trek’s podcast joins Sina and Michael for his Desert Island Trek. We hope you enjoy his surprising choices and the quiet moments he enjoys with his episodes. We also discuss Peter David and how he is doing as a result of his stroke. You will hear JK Woodward discuss how you can help Peter David pay for the medical expenses that will not be covered by his insurance. Finally, we...
Ten Forward Episode 29: Emma Trek
This week, Sina, Jacqueline and Matt are joined by Emma Whittaker, the Lady of PITAQ, who turns Ten Forward into EmmaTrek. She shares her Desert Island Trek choices with us, surprising us at times with which episodes she is taking with her. Emma tells us how she started watching Star Trek (we can thank Paul Finch for that) and gives us her unique point of view on this whole Star Trek thing. Emma’s Choices were: Data’s Day...
Ten Forward Episode 28: Star Trek New Frontier by Peter David
This week Sina & Michael look at the series Star Trek: New Frontier by Peter David. New Frontier centers on the adventures of Captain Mackenzie Calhoun and his crew aboard the USS Excalibur. Created by John Ordover and Peter David the series comprises eighteen novels, various tie-ins to major story lines including “Gateways”, “Double Helix” and “Captains Table”. In the show Sina and Michael...
Ten Forward Episode 27: A Christmas Carol
This week Ten Forward does something special. To celebrate the holidays, Sina, Michael and Marc discuss the wonderful Patrick Stewart version of A Christmas Carol (with a little help from Matt). Spoiler Alert: We loved this version of Charles Dickens’ classic tale of redemption. We rate this movie an 11 out of 10!!!! If you have never seen this version of the story, you can buy one here: US Amazon UK Amazon If you like the Christmas...
Ten Forward Episode 26: The Return of the Alpha Boys
This week we let Adam and Paul back in Ten Forward, just when we had finished the repairs from their previous visit! We almost make Matt cry with our discussion about the minute long trailer for Star Trek Into Darkness. We also TRY to discuss Scott Bakula and Jonathan Archer, as well as read your emails, tweets and forum posts. We have lots and lots of digressions and lots and lots of bloopers. Strap yourselves in….you are in...
Interviewing Bob Greenberger – a Holo Deck Exclusive
For those who already listen to the Holo Deck podcast you will know that the show looks at Star Trek through comics. There are over four decades of Star Trek comics spanning over 600 issues including some amazing stories written and drawn by some of the greatest talents in the comic industry. As well as helping the listener discover these amazing stories Michael has started a series of interviews with those writers, artists, editors...