Twin Cities Trekkies

08/31/2024

We here at Twin Cities Trekkies have exciting news to share - our co-host MacKenzie is engaged!

Join us in wishing her congratulations on her engagement! We are so happy for her!

08/30/2024

AVAILABLE NOW - Twin Cities Trekkies continues to celebrate 30+ Years of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine as Wes welcomes fellow Star Trek fan, Minnesotan and podcaster, Justin, to dive deep into "Past Tense" and the Bell Riots.

Both parts of "Past Tense" aired the two weeks before Star Trek: Voyager premiered in 1995, and they are often cited as two of the best episodes of Deep Space Nine, and one of the best two-parters in Trek history.

The podcast episode is unique in that it drops on the same day as Commander Sisko, Doctor Bashir and Lieutenant Dax land in San Francisco due to a transporter mishap in the 24th century.

08/20/2024

In the holiday spirit? Want something planned for the Holidays?

Take advantage of our special offer this August!

Get 25% off tickets to the upcoming Phoenix Theater production of "I'll Be Home for Kahless" using promo code TREKKIES2024 at checkout from now until October 31.

The show runs from November 29th to December 15th at the Phoenix Theater, located at 2605 Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis.

There will be an episode talking about this with the writer, Angela, and the producer Dawn (who gave us this promotion) on the October 4th episode of Twin Cities Trekkies.

Don't miss out!

08/18/2024

The Star Trek Film Extravaganza is now over. The last one, talking with Zach from Casual Trekker about Star Trek 2009 dropped on Friday. Check it out wherever you get podcasts.

The podcast's attention now focuses on the rest of 2024. The 30+ Year Celebration of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine continues. Twin Cities Trekkies has reached out to numerous other podcasters and they have graciously accepted invitations to join this podcast and talk about Deep Space Nine.

This celebration, which began in February, will continue throughout the rest of 2024. With the exception of only two of the episodes, the episodes will be released bi-weekly. In addition, there are numerous non-DS9 episodes being planned and prepared.

However, we do have a schedule for at least until the end of September. Please remember: the Mini-Episode with Piotr Michael from Star Trek Resurgence is currently on hold until SAG-AFTRA settles their Video Game Strike. The episode IS ready to air, but the strike MUST be settled before it will air.

This upcoming Friday, Wes will sit down with Jen of The Geek Girls Story Salon to talk about Major Kira Nerys.

The following Friday, August 30, Justin Grays of the Grays Matter Podcast will join Twin Cities Trekkies on the day of The Bell Riots, to talk about this historic aspect of Star Trek with talking about that and the two-parter "Past Tense," which is often cited as one of the best episodes of DS9.

On September 6, Wes will do a Prodigy Season Two review and do some odds and ends.

On September 13, the Captains Quadrant podcast will join Wes in a discussion of Garak.

On September 20, in what is hoped to be a multi-episode series, Wes will be sitting down with Renegade Shipyards for a discussion of the Lost Voyages of The Enterprise with a discussion of Phase II's 13 episodes.

On September 27, Wes will sit down with Jodi of the Clonestar Podcast to talk about the relationship between Quark and his bar.

That is all for now!

08/12/2024

Twin Cities Trekkies remembers comedic icon Robin Williams on this, the tenth anniversary of his passing. The news of his death sent shockwaves throughout the entertainment industry, and while this is not a Star Trek related post, he was almost a part of the franchise.

In 1991, on the recommendation of his good friend Whoopi Goldberg, the part of Professor Berlinghoff Rasmussen in the early fifth season Star Trek: The Next Generation episode "A Matter of Time," was written with him in mind, but due to his filming commitment to the film Hook, he was unable to be a part of the franchise. If he had been available, this episode of The Next Generation likely would have been a classic.

We mourn his untimely death from su***de, and we encourage you to check up on your loved ones who may be struggling mentally. Remember in the United States, you can call 988 and it will direct you to the Su***de Prevention Center. 😊

08/11/2024

ICYMI: the latest episode of Twin Cities Trekkies is out. In this episode, Richard from Nerdhat joins Wes on the penultimate part of the Star Trek Film Extravaganza as the two discuss Star Trek Generations on its thirtieth anniversary year.

08/02/2024

In the latest installment of Twin Cities Trekkies, Wes talks with Captain Kirk and Cocktails (Greg) about Star Trek V: The Final Frontier, as the movie marks its 35th anniversary. Don't miss out on their insights and tune in to the podcast on your preferred platform.

07/25/2024

Due to this strike, which begins Friday, July 26 at 12:01 am PST, the Mini-Episode of Twin Cities Trekkies with Piotr Michael (recorded July 12), will not air after the Star Trek Film Extravaganza.

Instead, an episode celebrating Star Trek: Deep Space Nine will take its place, with Jen from the Geek Girls Story Salon, talking about Kira Nerys.

07/20/2024

Embark on a positive quest with Twin Cities Trekkies in their latest episode, launching today! For the next five weeks, they'll boldly go through a Star Trek Film Extravaganza, starting with Star Trek: The Motion Picture, which celebrates its 45th anniversary in 2024.

Tune in for an empowering discussion with Wes and Mary, a devoted Star Trek fan, as they explore the film, their stories and their feelings about Paramount+ in general.

Tune in now, wherever you get podcasts.

07/13/2024

The recording with Piotr Michael has been completed, with a tentative release date of Friday, August 23 or Friday, August 30. The mini-episode will follow the Star Trek Film Extravaganza, which begins next week with Star Trek: The Motion Picture.

07/07/2024

UPDATES:

The Twin Cities Trekkies episode recording with Piotr Michael has been rescheduled for July 12th at 7pm CST.

NOTE NEW DEADLINE FOR QUESTIONS: July 10 at Midnight CST.

07/07/2024

Keep it going! A Top 10 rating for Netflix means NOTHING, unless people keep on watching!

The latest Star Trek TV shows are making waves.

07/05/2024

BREAKING NEWS: Sadly, the Mini-Episode of Twin Cities Trekkies with Piotr Michael has been postponed. New day to record it is TBD!

You still have time to post questions. The deadline will be adjusted once the new date is set.

07/03/2024

Get ready to boldly go where no one has gone before with Season Two of Star Trek: Prodigy! Without revealing any spoilers, this season is light years ahead of its predecessor, offering a fun, serialized storyline that will leave you yearning for more, featuring some easter eggs that harken back to past Star Trek shows.

Twin Cities Trekkies highly recommend binge-watching all 20 episodes for an unparalleled adventure!

06/27/2024

Definitely on board with Rosario Dawson being on Star Trek - still plenty of time though.

Star Wars got in the way of this Trekkie actress crossing franchises.

06/27/2024

Twin Cities Trekkies is expressing with great sadness the passing of Bill Cobbs, who portrayed Emory Erickson, the "father" (inventor) of the transporter, in the fourth season Star Trek: Enterprise episode "Daedalus."

A veteran actor, Cobbs will be remembered for this role in Star Trek, among others.

He was 90 years old. May his soul LLAP 🖖.

Join Twin Cities Trekkies in sending our condolences to his family, friends and longtime fans.

06/25/2024

You heard the Admiral, in one week, WATCH THE LIVING HELL OUT OF PRODIGY!

In one week, Star Trek: Prodigy's second season drops on Netflix. I urge all our fans to watch, stream, and post on social media to support the show on this fabulous and exciting journey! The characters surprise us, new friendships are formed, and the crew must learn how to navigate through challenges both unexpected and daunting. I love voicing Admiral Janeway and with your continued support, it is my hope that we will have more seasons to tell these stories. Thank you for all you've done already to show your passion for the series!

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06/21/2024

PODCAST GUEST ALERT!

In just a couple of weeks, Wes will sit down with voice actor Piotr Michael, who voiced Ambassador Spock for the 2023 video game Star Trek: Resurgence.

In addition, they will discuss his voice over career and current and future projects.

If you have any questions for Michael, submit them to this post. Wes may use them.

The episode will be recorded on July 8; submit questions by midnight CST on Friday, July 5.

This will be a Mini-Episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, with an air date to be determined.

06/15/2024

Twin Cities Trekkies will be at all four days of CONvergence 2024: Everyone's Invited - happening from July 4 - 7 at the Hyatt Regency hotel in downtown Minneapolis.

However, if you find Wes' wife Hollie in this shirt or a green one on the day she visits you may find yourself with a sticker or business card.

We look forward to seeing you at CONVergence!

06/12/2024

"The Hall is set, the orchestra engaged... It's now time to see if you can dance."

Starting in mid-July, Twin Cities Trekkies will embark on a five-week, five-episode extravaganza talking with various guests about the five Star Trek films celebrating anniversaries this year.

Episode 53 will be a special Twin Cities Trekkies episode from CONvergence 2024: Everyone's Invited.

Of course, the episode numbers may be subject to change.

#54 - Star Trek: The Motion Picture with Mary
#55 - Star Trek III: The Search for Spock with Alex Brisson of Star Trek: The Original Siblings Podcast
#56 - Star Trek V: The Final Frontier with "Captain Kirk and Cocktails"
#57 - Star Trek Generations with Nerdhat Podcast
#58 - Star Trek 2009 with The Casual Trekker Podcast

06/08/2024

Check out this article about Star Trek V: The Final Frontier as Sunday marks 35 years since it was first released.

Twin Cities Trekkies will be celebrating this movie's anniversary, as well as four others celebrating anniversaries, during the Star Trek Film Extravaganza, starting soon.

In honor of the film's 35th anniversary, let's reflect on this underrated gem and relive these highlights!

06/07/2024

There are five Star Trek films celebrating anniversaries this year, ranging from 15-45 years.

In celebration, Twin Cities Trekkies will do a five-episode, five-week celebration celebrating all five films with various guests.

Going in chronological order from Star Trek: The Motion Picture to the 2009 film, Wes with the guests will talk about these five films in depth.

This celebration will start in mid-June.

06/06/2024

Hard to believe that two years ago, on episode 47 of Twin Cities Trekkies , Ashlyn and Rihanna of The Duras Sisters Podcast came aboard and talked about the Special Guest Stars of Star Trek!

A good time was had by all.

In return, Wes appeared in the first half of their "Death Fake Outs" Star Trek: Voyager episode.

06/04/2024

UPDATE ON PRODIGY: All 20 episodes will be released at once.

🚨 NEW - Star Trek: Prodigy Season 2 Update!!

Netflix has confirmed that ALL 20 EPISODES will be live on July 1st!!

It will not be available in Canada, the Nordics, CEE, the Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, Poland, Russia, Belarus, or Mainland China.

🔷 HOWEVER!

Some of the countries listed above have the rights to through other broadcasters, such as SkyShowtime! - Check your local listings!

06/03/2024

Mark your calendars, everyone! The next season of Star Trek is just around the corner, as the highly-anticipated second season of Star Trek: Prodigy will be available worldwide on Netflix by the end of the month. The release strategy, whether it be all 20 episodes at once or divided into parts or weekly, is yet to be determined.

06/03/2024

Happy Pride Month to all our beloved Twin Cities Trekkies fans and followers! We celebrate your uniqueness and diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming community for all. May this month be filled with love, acceptance, and pride!

05/30/2024

Tomorrow, the series finale of Star Trek: Discovery, "Life, Itself" streams. It is definitely bittersweet to say goodbye to this crew that has been the flagship series for the Star Trek on Paramount+ series for the past seven years, especially with a global pandemic, but I am hopeful that we haven't seen the last of them. I am hopeful that we will see them in the upcoming Starfleet Academy series in guest roles.

Space, the final frontier... These are the voyages of the starship Discovery. Her ongoing mission: to seek out new lifeforms and new civilizations. To boldly go, where no crew has ever gone before.

To the wonderful cast of Star Trek: Discovery, THANK YOU FOR FIVE WONDERFUL SEASONS AND SEVEN INCREDIBLE YEARS!

(Graphic from IMDB from the MASH finale)