Standard Orbit: A Star Trek Original Series Podcast

“The Enemy Within” 60th-anniversary reflections.

As we’ve already learned, you have to be careful what you touch and bring back to the ship when on the landing party. This time, geological technician Fisher smears magnetic ore on his uniform and breaks the transporter on beam-back. The result? Two Kirks! When the captain returns from the planet, he is split into separate individuals. One embodies all his primal instinct, drive, and passion. The other all his compassion, empathy, and morality. With the crew initially unaware that there are two Jims roaming the Enterprise, the captain is accused of unbecoming behavior. Meanwhile, crew remain stranded on the planet with time running out..

In this episode of Standard Orbit, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 60th-anniversary retrospective that takes you through all of the original Star Trek, one episode at a time. In this installment, we continue Season 1 with the third aired episode, “The Enemy Within,” as we discuss the first transporter accident, it’s Maybelline, strengths and weaknesses, Vulcan insight, the b-story, our final thoughts and ratings.

Chapters

Transporter Accident! (00:02:31)

It’s Maybelline! (00:08:05)

Strengths and Weaknesses (00:14:15)

Vulcan Insight (00:21:26)

The B-Story (00:26:25)

Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:36:04)

Hosts

C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing

Production

C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer and Editor)

Social

Twitter: @Trekfm

Instagram: @Trekfm

“The Naked Time” 60th-anniversary reflections.

The Enterpris* arrives at the dying world of Psi 2000 to evacuate the Federation outpost and observe the planet’s disintegration. Spock and Lieutenant Tormolen return to the ship, beaming back after trying to ascertain the whereabouts of the outpost’s crew. The Lieutenant unknowingly brings back the same disease responsible for killing the outpost’s crew which threatens the crew of the Enterprise’s ability to stay alive while in such close orbit of the perishing world.

In this episode of Standard Orbit, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 60th-anniversary retrospective that takes you through all of the original Star Trek, one episode at a time. In this installment, we continue Season 1 with the fourth aired episode, “The Naked Time,” as we discuss setting the tone, comparison, Spock’s struggle, Chapel, the ending, if it holds up, with our final thoughts and ratings.

Chapters

Setting the Tone (00:02:34)

Comparison (00:08:14)

Spock’s Struggle (00:15:19)

Chapel (00:20:08)

The Ending (00:29:10)

Holding Up (00:34:30)

Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:36:51)

Hosts

C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing

Production

C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer and Editor)

Social

Twitter: @Trekfm

Instagram: @Trekfm

“Where No Man Has Gone Before” 60th-anniversary reflections

On a mission to the edge of the galaxy, the Enterprise recovers the disaster recorder of the SS Valiant, an Earth ship lost two centuries earlier. Its final entries point to a frantic search for information on ESP—extrasensory perception—and a captain ordering the destruction of his own ship. Captain Kirk takes the Enterprise into the galactic barrier and the ship encounters strange activity that may have been what did in the Valiant. As electric charges strike the bridge, Gary Mitchell and Elizabeth Dehner are struck. Mitchell's eyes glow silver, and he begins to exhibit unusual powers that grow by the hour. His contempt for the mere mortals around him grows as well, and Kirk must decide whether to maroon his old friend on a barren rock—or kill him while he still can.

In this episode of Standard Orbit, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 60th-anniversary retrospective that takes you through all of the original Star Trek, one episode at a time. In this installment, we continue Season 1 with the third aired episode, “Where No Man Has Gone Before,” as we discuss a second pilot, the handoff from “The Cage,” the need for compassion, human nature, fists over philosophy, and whether the story holds up six decades later.

Chapters

A Second Pilot (00:03:16)

The Handoff (00:07:38)

Compassion is Needed (00:12:34)

Human Nature (00:25:14)

Fists Over Philosophy (00:36:46)

Does it Hold Up? (00:43:24)

Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:45:55)

Hosts

C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing

Production

C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer and Editor)

Social

Twitter: @Trekfm

Instagram: @Trekfm

“Charlie X” 60th-anniversary reflections

While investigating the planet Thasus, the crew of the Antares takes in a young crash survivor who had been stranded alone for 14 years. The boy, Charlie Evans, is then transferred to the Enterprise where his teenage angst becomes amplified as he tries to fit in with other humans. Attempts by Kirk, Rand, and others to help him acclimate are made far more difficult thanks to Charlie’s psychokinetic powers. Acting out whenever something doesn’t go his way, Charlie eventually takes over the Enterprise and the non-corporeal Thasians, who protected him during years of isolation and are responsible for his powers, are forced to step in and bring Charlie back “home.”

In this episode of Standard Orbit, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 60th-anniversary retrospective that takes you through all of the original Star Trek, one episode at a time. In this installment, we continue Season 1 with the second aired episode, “Charlie X,” as we discuss its relevance in today’s world, the challenges of growing up, the importance of guidance, why you can’t always get what you want, and more.

Chapters

Intro (00:00:00)

Nature vs. Nurture (00:02:04)

The Drive of Adolescence (00:09:17)

Base Instincts (00:12:29)

Kirk as Father Figure (00:18:08)

Please Like Me! (00:21:17)

You Can’t Always Get What You Want (00:29:51)

Thasians Take Me Away (00:35:55)

United Earth Space Probe Agency (00:38:12)

Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:40:34)

Closing (00:45:35)

Hosts

C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing

Production

C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)

Star Trek and “The Man Trap” 60th-anniversary reflections

Six decades ago, Gene Roddenberry invited the world on a wagon trail to the stars with a salty start that would lead to one of the greatest storytelling adventures of all time.

As the Star Trek franchise marks its 60th anniversary, Standard Orbit returns with hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing as we reflect on the series that started it all. In this installment, we discuss the first aired episode, “The Man Trap,” and how it works as a pilot and immediately pulls viewers into the story and the world of Star Trek.

Chapters

Intro (00:00:00)

60 Years of Influence (00:02:25)

What Keeps You Watching? (00:10:39)

Can Star Trek Remain Relevant? (00:19:48)

It Just Throws You In (00:26:08)

The Mystery of Nancy Crater (00:36:02)

Does “The Man Trap” Still Hold Up? (00:40:22)

Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:46:36)

Closing (00:49:24)

Hosts

C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing

Production

C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)

Kirk as captain.

Among Starfleet captains, Kirk certainly had his own style. Were the long-term effects considered during the decision-making process, or were they off-the-cuff style decisions? How was the crew affected by the choices of one person in relation to the Prime Directive and other measures set in place by Starfleet? Would we make the same decisions as Kirk when faced with the same choices?

In this episode of Standard Orbit, host Hayley Stoddart is joined by Mike Richards to discuss the leadership of Captain Kirk and how his decisions led to the results—whether positive or negative—that affected the crew of the Enterprise and others.

Host Hayley Stoddart Guest Mike Richards Production Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer)

Star Trek V: The Final Frontier - The Audio Drama. Star Trek V: The Final Frontier is a rather infamous film both in and out of Star Trek circles, but we here at Standard Orbit happen to love it. In celebration of our 300th episode, hosts Ken Tripp, Zach Moore and Hayley Stoddart decided to do something special: an audio drama of The Final Frontier based on an earlier draft of the film's script (featuring the rock monster) and with the dream casting of the film, Sean Connery as Sybok. We can't thank our fellow hosts and listeners who participated in this massive undertaking enough: Tony Robinson, John Mills, Lee Sargent, Justin Oser, Richard Marquez, Amy Nelson, Duncan Barrett, Brandon-Shea Mutala, Zachary Fruhling, Norman C. Lao and A.J. Black. As the great man once said, "It was...fun" Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Star Trek V: The Final Frontier - The Audio Drama (00:01:28) Hosts Ken Tripp Zach Moore Hayley Stoddart Guests Tony Robinson John Mills Lee Sargent Justin Oser Richard Marquez Amy Nelson Duncan Barrett Brandon-Shea Mutala Zachary Fruhling Norman C. Lao A.J. Black Production Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Standard Orbit 299: This Is Goodbye

Ken And Zach Disembark Standard Orbit.

This week on Standard Orbit hosts Ken Tripp and Zach Moore disembark the podcast after a nearly four year journey together behind the microphone. They reminisce with Hayley Stoddart about their fondest hosting memories, favorite episodes of the podcast, friendships forged over the years and say their final goodbyes.

Ken and Zach would like to thank TrekFM for giving them the opportunity to discuss The Original Series and everything surrounding it in such an incredible forum, and listeners and fellow hosts alike who've come with them on the journey - many of whom they now consider dear friends. Boldly listen, one last time!

Chapters Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:28) This Is Goodbye (00:02:35) Standard Orbit Memories (00:11:09) My Friends, My Family (00:21:39) Behind The Scenes (00:42:38) Patrons and Associate Producers (00:57:22) We Stand Relieved (01:07:56) POTFM (01:15:48) Closing (01:17:47)

Hosts Ken Tripp Zach Moore Hayley Stoddart

Production Zach Moore (Editor & Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Mike Richards (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Standard Orbit 298: The Rise Of Fan Service

JJ Abrams, Star Trek, Star Wars And Fan Service.

With the recent release of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, JJ Abrams has now directed two Star Trek and two Star Wars films. Each respective first film was embraced by the overwhelming majority of casual and die hard fans alike, while each respective second has been divisive to say the least. Is fan service (or attempted fan service) to blame?

This week on Standard Orbit hosts Ken Tripp, Zach Moore and Hayley Stoddart discuss the concept of fan service and how perhaps too much creeped in to JJ's second films in each franchise. What is fan service, is it what the writers and directors of our favorite franchises think it is, does is do more harm than good, and do we as fans really even want it? All this and more on this week's Standard Orbit, boldly listen!

Chapters Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:28) Star Trek, Star Wars And Fan Service (00:03:41) Misguided Fan Service? (00:15:11) JJ Abrams (00:27:13) Misguided Fan Service?, Contd. (00:33:18) Final Thoughts (00:44:51) POTFM (00:46:55) Closing (00:48:46)

Hosts Ken Tripp Zach Moore Hayley Stoddart

Production Zach Moore (Editor & Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Mike Richards (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Standard Orbit 297: Inverted Commas

Season One With Darren Mooney.

This week on Standard Orbit, host Zach Moore is joined by author and critic Darren Mooney to discuss the first season of The Original Series. This concludes our backwards trilogy that started in Standard Orbit 196 with the third season, and continued in Standard Orbits 246 with the second season.

Where does the first season of TOS rank among all televisions season the Star Trek franchise? When did the series truly find itself and "become" the Star Trek we know and love? What were the hiccups in an otherwise fantastic season? All this and much more in this week's Standard Orbit, boldly listen!

Chapters Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:28) Beast Season Ever? (00:02:52) Structuring Seasons, Production Order And Broadcast Order (00:09:49) Star Trek Finding Itself, Reusing Pilots (00:15:27) Watching In Any Order (00:25:27) Universe Building (00:32:16) Performances, Malleability (00:42:11) A Taste Of Allegory (00:50:58) Roughs In The Diamond (00:58:23) Final Thoughts (01:06:06) POTFM (01:10:51) Closing (01:12:42)

Host Zach Moore

Host Darren Mooney

Production Zach Moore (Editor & Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Mike Richards (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Standard Orbit 296: Generosity

Jacqueline Kim Interview.

Fans might know her best as Demora Sulu from Star Trek: Generations, but Jacqueline Kim has a career that extends far beyond Star Trek! This week on Standard Orbit hosts Ken Tripp, Zach Moore and Hayley Stoddart are proud to welcome Jacqueline to the show and discuss her accomplishments as an actress, writer, director, artist and humanitarian!

Jacqueline's Website: www.jacquelinekim.net Mobile Studio (via Fractured Atlas): bit.ly/mobile_studio You Came From A Vagina online store: https://youcamefromavagina.bigcartel.com/ Instagram: @mmmobilestudio, @YouCameFromAVagina Music: https://soundcloud.com/thisiheard Facebook: facebook.com/thisiheard

Chapters Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:28) Jacqueline Kim, A Biography (00:02:25) Star Trek: Generations (00:13:36) Acting Life (00:22:40) Advantageous (00:32:32) Mobile Studio, Helping The Homeless (00:52:54) Final Thoughts (01:06:42) POTFM (01:17:32) Closing (01:19:23)

Hosts Ken Tripp Zach Moore Hayley Stoddart

Guest Jacqueline Kim

Production Zach Moore (Editor & Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Mike Richards (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Standard Orbit 295: D.C. Fontana

Remembering Dorothy Fontana (1939- 2019).

This week on Standard Orbit, hosts Ken Tripp and Zach Moore reflect on the life and work of Dorothy "D.C." Fontana. Passing away this past week at the age of eighty, Dorothy was one of the foundational creative forces behind the Star Trek universe and we celebrate her legacy by exploring her incredible Star Trek resume.

A writer and eventual story editor on The Original Series, Dorothy received a writing credit for 10 episodes but had a hand in countless more, directly responsible for such classics as This Side of Paradise, Journey to Babel, and The Enterprise Incident. We take a look at all these episodes, her work beyond TOS in The Animated Series, The Next Generation and Deep Space Nine, and examine what made her writing so memorable and able to stand the test of time.

Chapters Welcome to Standard Orbit, Remembering Dorothy Fontana (00:08:25) TOS Episodes (00:04:16) TNG Episodes (00:26:06) TAS, DS9 and Star Trek: New Voyages Episodes (00:30:05) The Secret Of Vulcan Fury (00:39:40) Final Thoughts (00:42:14) POTFM (00:44:53) Closing (00:46:44)

Hosts Ken Tripp Zach Moore

Production Zach Moore (Editor & Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Mike Richards (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Standard Orbit 294: Kelvin Trailers

Movie News and JJ's Trailers

This week on Standard Orbit hosts Ken Tripp and Hayley Stoddart discuss the news of a relaunching of a new Star Trek film from Paramount. They look at the new writer and director Noah Hawley and speculate on timing and direction. In addition; Ken and Hayley review the three trailers form the Kelvin timeline.

This week on Standard Orbit: Ken and Hayley discuss the news about a new Star Trek movie and then dive deep into the trailers that accompanied Kelvin Timeline films. You'll hear the trailers and the response and the noise that followed on social media. Boldly Listen!

Chapters Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:27) New Trek Movie (00:02:40) Trailer for Star Trek 2009 (00:17:58) Trailer for Into Darkness (00:25:21) Trailer for Star Trek Beyond (00:33:30) Your Opinion is your Opinion (00:41:57) Final Thoughts (00:46:00) POTFM (00:49:19) Closing (00:53:48)

Hosts Ken Tripp Hayley Stoddart

Production Zach Moore (Editor & Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Mike Richards (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Standard Orbit 293: Team Kang

Day Of The Dove.

This week on Standard Orbit hosts Ken Tripp, Zach Moore and Hayley Stoddart talk the third season episode Day of the Dove. An underrated and oft-overlooked episode, we discuss the glimpses it gives us into Klingon culture, how it puts the folly of prejudice on full display, the influences it may or may not have had on the movie era and much more!

Despite their reputation as the crew of Enterprise's ever-present adversaries, the Klingons actually appear in a mere seven episodes of The Original Series; Day of the Dove might be the definitive Klingon episode of TOS! Only a fool fights in a burning house, but a wise man boldly listens to Standard Orbit!

Chapters Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:27) Synopsis Of The Dove (00:02:40) General Thoughts Of The Dove (00:05:22) Characters Of The Dove (00:09:58) Forging The Future Klingons (00:18:36) Overcoming Anger And Prejudice (00:29:23) Final Thoughts (00:42:45) POTFM (00:46:55) Closing (00:48:46)

Hosts Ken Tripp Zach Moore Hayley Stoddart

Production Zach Moore (Editor & Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Mike Richards (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Standard Orbit 292: Visions From The Twilight Zone Arlen Schumer, The Twilight Zone and Star Trek. This week on Standard Orbit host Zach Moore is joined by author, speaker, artist and historian Arlen Schumer to discuss The Twilight Zone and The Original Series! We discuss the influence Twilight Zone had on TOS, quintessential episodes vs. fan favorites and if and why there's a difference between them, the aesthetics of 1960s television and much more! Did you know that Gene Roddenberry delivered the eulogy at Rod Serling's funeral? Is The City On The Edge Of Forever overrated? What Twilight Zone episode is the most Star Trek-esque? All this in this week's Standard Orbit, boldly listen! Chapters Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:27) Visions From The Twilight Zone (00:03:55) The Twilight Zone and Star Trek (00:15:29) "79 Episodes, About 30 Good Ones" (00:26:45) Overrated On The Edge Of Forever, Favorite Episodes (00:35:17) Aesthetics Are Everything, Black and White vs. Color (00:49:21) Final Thoughts (01:05:34) POTFM (01:17:07) Closing (01:19:07) Host Zach Moore Guest Arlen Schumer Production Zach Moore (Editor & Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Mike Richards (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Standard Orbit 291: The Aliens of Beyond

Star Trek Beyond's Best Aliens

Star Trek Beyond was released during Star Trek's 50th Anniversary and did you know that there were 50 Aliens in Star Trek Beyond? Hosts Hayley Stoddard and Ken Tripp discuss the key alien characters of the last Star Trek movie. They explore their design, key parts they played, and their characteristics and how technology has allowed the Star Trek universe to evolve.

Join Ken and Hayley as they discuss the five key aliens in Star Trek Beyond. They dive into their plot lines they drove and the value they brought to the movie. With great technology and effects in today's films; Star Trek Beyond brought more exciting alien characters to the big screen. Boldly Listen

Chapters Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:27) Alien Evolution (00:02:05) Krall (00:06:10) Kalara (00:15:25) Syl (00:20:46) Keenser (00:28:09) Jayla (00:34:41) Final Thoughts (00:42:00) POTFM (00:46:10) Closing (00:50:51)

Hosts Ken Tripp Hayley Stoddart

Production Zach Moore (Editor & Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Mike Richards (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Standard Orbit 290: A Friendship That Defined Them Both

Mind Meld.

In 2001, William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy sat down for a candid (as candid as can be expected in front of a film crew anyway) conversation about their lives, their friendship, and of course Star Trek. This was the documentary Mind Meld: Secrets Behind The Journey Of A Lifetime, and this week on Standard Orbit hosts Ken Tripp, Zach Moore and Hayley Stoddart discuss this peek into the minds of the two men most synonymous with Star Trek.

In what way did Nimoy's understanding of show business differ from Shatner in their early days? How did Shatner's casting as the then-new Captain Kirk influence Nimoy's performance as Spock? Why could Shatner stop smoking cold turkey while Nimoy battled addiction for decades? And what does all this say about both men? All this and more in this week's Standard Orbit, boldly listen!

Chapters Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:27) Hunter vs. Shatner (00:06:36) Shatner, Nimoy...And Everybody Else (00:14:04) Rivalry, The Genes, The Motion Picture (00:22:45) Therapy And Addiction (00:37:26) Best Friends (00:44:46) Final Thoughts (00:50:59) POTFM (00:51:53) Closing (00:53:46)

Hosts Ken Tripp Zach Moore Hayley Stoddart

Production Zach Moore (Editor & Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Mike Richards (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Standard Orbit 289: Battle At The Lithium Cracking Station

Where No Man Has Gone Before Commentary.

This week on Standard Orbit host Zach Moore is joined by Brandon-Shea Mutala from Warp 5 and Melodic Treks for another TOS commentary, this time on Where No Man Has Gone Before. Why the series' second pilot, you ask? Because it's both Brandon and Zach's favorite episode of The Original Series!

Is this a perfect "Episode 0" for The Original Series? Does absolute power corrupt absolutely? What's up with Kirk's middle initial? Where does this rank among the rest of the Star Trek pilots? All this and much more in this week's Standard Orbit, boldly listen!

Chapters Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:27) Where No Podcast Has Gone Before (00:01:54) Where No Podcast Has Gone Before Commentary (00:03:40) Final Thoughts (00:54:07) POTFM (00:59:00) Closing (01:00:52)

Host Zach Moore

Guest Brandon-Shea Mutala

Production Zach Moore (Editor & Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Mike Richards (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Standard Orbit 288: Lee Plays Old Games Poorly

Star Trek Video Games With Lee Sargent.

This week on Standard Orbit, host Zach Moore is joined by Lee Sargent from Lee Draws Stuff to discuss Star Trek video games. Not only is Lee an artist, he's also a video game aficionado and on his YouTube series Lee Plays Old Games...Poorly has been working through some classic (and not so classic) Star Trek games!

Did you know there was an unreleased NES game for The Final Frontier? What are the differences between it and its PC counterpart? What would we think about the classic 25th Anniversary and Judgment Rites games being transformed into animated episodes one day? All this and more in this week’s Standard Orbit, boldly listen!

Chapters Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:27) Lee Sargent: Gamer (00:02:00) Star Trek Video Game Memories (00:04:47) Star Trek V: The Final Frontier: The Game (00:12:59) More Star Trek Video Game Memories, Final Thoughts (00:32:13) POTFM (00:44:20) Closing (00:46:12)

Host Zach Moore

Guest Lee Sargent

Production Zach Moore (Editor & Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Mike Richards (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Standard Orbit 287: Bigger is Better

The Size of Starships

It is time to geek out with Hayley and Ken as we discuss the size and functionality of starships in the Star Trek universe and beyond. Why are the bad ships always bigger? Should size even matter? Did the Kelvin timeline universe get it right or were they too big?

Starships have always been a mainstay and as much of a character as the cast. Ken and Hayley discuss the potential reasons for the size of the ships between the series and in the Kelvin timeline. Get you Geek on and Boldly listen!

Chapters Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:27) Trekkie01D (00:02:09) Mission and Size (00:03:05) From the Engines on Up (00:14:24) JJ Enterprise (00:21:08) Small and Tough (00:32:46) Rotating Crews (00:40:25) POTFM (00:49:12) Closing (00:53:30)

Hosts Ken Tripp Hayley Stoddart

Production Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)