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Twin Cities Trekkies
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A Star Trek podcast talking about everything from The Original Series all the way to Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, and everything in between!
Join Wes and Kenzie as they voyage through the Final Frontier. New episodes are available most Fridays!
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121: To Be or Not To Be
1w ago01:52:29Tap to summarizeCelebrating the 35th anniversary of Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country.After the relative failure of The Final Frontier, Paramount likely did not want to do another Star Trek feature film. A prequel was bandied about, but the looming 25th anniversary in 1991 convinced the studio to make one more adventure with the Original Series cast. Produced in time for the 1991 25th anniversary, the film brought back Nick Meyer, the director of The Wrath of Khan. The Undiscovered Country is the first Star Trek feature film to be released following the collapse of the Soviet Union, and as such the film relies on that to tell their version of it. In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, which marks the halfway point of the podcast's Second Star Trek Film Extravaganza, Wes welcomes back Jeffrey (@renegadeshipyards) to discuss this milestone film. Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/TCTrekkiesPod), or by emailing them at tctrekkiespodcast@gmail.com. Twin Cities Trekkies is also available on Instagram (instagram.com/twincitiestrekkiespod). You can also leave us comments on the Spotify feed. Also, follow us on Blue Sky and TikTok (@twincitiestrekkie). Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast.Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
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120: May the Schwartz Be With You
2w ago01:09:26Tap to summarizeSpaceballs.In 1987, legendary filmmaker Mel Brooks wanted to create a Star Wars-like spoof film. He got permission from Star Wars creator George Lucas to create such a film. Spaceballs was a modest box office hit, but in the nearly four decades since its release, the film has become an instant cult classic. The cult classic status of the original film has led to a sequel, Spaceballs: The New One, coming out April 23, 2027, on the 40th anniversary year of the original.In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, which is the second part of six of the podcast's Second Star Trek Film Extravaganza, Wes sits down with Justin, a Star Trek fan, to talk about the film.Yes, we are aware this is not a Star Trek movie, but the film does have Star Trek elements such as a matter-energy transporter beam, the Vulcan Nerve Pinch, and the cameo of future Voyager star Tim Russ. Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/TCTrekkiesPod), or by emailing them at tctrekkiespodcast@gmail.com. Twin Cities Trekkies is also available on Instagram (instagram.com/twincitiestrekkiespod). Find us on TikTok (@TwinCitiesTrekkie), or Blue Sky (TC Trekkies). You can also leave us comments on Spotify. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast.Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
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119: My Friends, We've Come Home
3w ago01:23:18Tap to summarizeCelebrating 40 years of Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home.Shortly after Star Trek III: The Search for Spock came out, Paramount wanted to lock down Leonard Nimoy to direct its sequel. They wanted his vision this time unlike the last film, and after an original script that included Eddie Murphy and the Klingon bird-of-prey decloaking at the Super Bowl was scrapped, the film was finally ready to go to be released. Originally planned for a December 12, 1986, release, Paramount moved it to Thanksgiving due to great test screenings. The film made $109 million - the highest grossing film for nearly 25 years for the Star Trek franchise until the 2009 reboot (since surpassed by 2013's Into Darkness). In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, Wes kicks off the podcast's Second Star Trek Film Extravaganza with his guest Chris (aka MemeSpaceNine) to talk about The Voyage Home. Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/TCTrekkiesPod), or by emailing them at tctrekkiespodcast@gmail.com. Twin Cities Trekkies is also available on Instagram (instagram.com/twincitiestrekkiespod). You can also leave us comments on Spotify. Follow us on BlueSky and TikTok! Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast.Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
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118: Strange New Opinions
May 2900:39:12Tap to summarizeStar Trek: Strange New Worlds - a discussion about Season Three and predictions for Season Four and beyond.Star Trek: Strange New Worlds will premiere its fourth season on July 23rd on Paramount+, and as such we have another ten episodes to explore. In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, Wes talks about seasons three and four of the series.Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/TCTrekkiesPod), or by emailing them at tctrekkiespodcast@gmail.com. Twin Cities Trekkies is also available on Instagram (instagram.com/twincitiestrekkiespod). Find us on Blue Sky and TikTok (@twincitiestrekkie). You can also leave us comments on the Spotify feed. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast.Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!
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117: 60 Years of the Final Frontier, Part Two
Apr 2401:05:46Tap to summarizeJonathan Archer and James T. Kirk.Two legendary captains of the Starship Enterprise. Two legends who made names for themselves in the earliest parts of Humanity's trek through the stars with early Starfleet and Federation history.In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies - which is a partial rebroadcast of episodes 21 and 39 - Wes and Kenzie analyze both Jonathan Archer and James Kirk. PROGRAMMING NOTE: The analysis of the Prime Timeline Kirk was completed before the appearance of Paul Wesley playing the character in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. You can share your feedback with us on our Facebook page at facebook.com/TCTrekkiesPod or by emailing tctrekkiespodcast@gmail.com. Twin Cities Trekkies is also on Instagram at instagram.com/twincitiestrekkiespod, and yes—we’re on Bluesky and TikTok as well.You can leave comments directly on our Spotify feed, too. Just keep in mind that any feedback you send may be featured in a future episode.Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms.
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116: What the *&#@ is Happening?
Apr 300:48:06Tap to summarizeThe cancellation of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy and Wes' speculation about the future of Star Trek. On March 23, 2026, shortly after the season finale of the first season of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, news came that Paramount+ is cancelling the series after the recently-shot second season. To many who were against the series from the beginning, the news came as a relief. To many who enjoyed the series, they were devastated. In today's episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, Wes attempts to give his opinions about the cancellation, and what he thinks is going to happen to the franchise. STRICTLY OPINIONS HERE - what is said in this episode is purely Wes' opinions, and does not reflect the official opinions of Paramount, and the people making Star Trek. You can share your feedback with us on our Facebook page at facebook.com/TCTrekkiesPod or by emailing tctrekkiespodcast@gmail.com. Twin Cities Trekkies is also on Instagram at instagram.com/twincitiestrekkiespod, and yes—we’re on Bluesky (TC Trekkies) and TikTok (@twincitiestrekkie) as well.You can leave comments directly on our Spotify feed, too. Just keep in mind that any feedback you send may be featured in a future episode.Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms.
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Live #17: "Rubincon"
Mar 1700:46:47Tap to summarizeThe season finale of Starfleet Academy.In the season finale, we pick up right after the cliffhanger of “300th Night.” The Federation is trapped behind a massive barrier of Omega‑47 mines, a catastrophic technology capable of destroying subspace if detonated. The U.S.S. Athena, with the cadets aboard, is stranded on the wrong side of the minefield.Meanwhile, Nus Braka—the season’s main antagonist—launches his final plan. He captures Captain Nahla Ake and Anisha Mir, staging a dramatic mock trial to rally anti‑Federation factions and justify sealing the Federation off forever.In this livestream audio of Sunday's blizzard-y live broadcast, Wes talks about the episode. You can share your feedback with us on our Facebook page at facebook.com/TCTrekkiesPod or by emailing tctrekkiespodcast@gmail.com. Twin Cities Trekkies is also on Instagram at instagram.com/twincitiestrekkiespod, and yes—we’re on Bluesky and TikTok as well.You can leave comments directly on our Spotify feed, too. Just keep in mind that any feedback you send may be featured in a future episode.Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms.
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Live #16: "300th Night"
Mar 1100:33:19Tap to summarizeThe ninth episode of Starfleet Academy. In this episode, Caleb Mir, who finally uncovers the truth behind the mysterious messages he has been receiving. After decrypting a hidden trail of communications, he learns that his mother—long believed dead—is actually alive but stranded on Ukeck, a planet under invasion by the Venari Ral. This revelation propels the episode into a rescue narrative with high emotional stakes.Captain Nahla Ake and the USS Athena intervene, retrieving Caleb and his fellow cadets from the hostile world. The episode frames this rescue as both a personal turning point for Caleb and a major escalation in the season’s overarching conflict.In this audio version of the livestream from Sunday's broadcast, Wes talks about the episode. You can share your feedback with us on our Facebook page at facebook.com/TCTrekkiesPod or by emailing tctrekkiespodcast@gmail.com. Twin Cities Trekkies is also on Instagram at instagram.com/twincitiestrekkiespod, and yes—we’re on Bluesky and TikTok as well.You can leave comments directly on our Spotify feed, too. Just keep in mind that any feedback you send may be featured in a future episode.Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms.
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115: 60 Years of The Final Frontier, Part One
Mar 601:24:24Tap to summarizeWes' favorite episodes from both Star Trek: The Original Series and Star Trek: Enterprise.Across seven combined seasons of television—three from The Original Series and four from Enterprise—Wes has spent years revisiting, re‑evaluating, and rediscovering the episodes that shaped his love of Star Trek. With so many classics, deep cuts, and character-driven gems to choose from, narrowing down favorites from each season is no small task. But anniversaries call for bold choices.To celebrate two major franchise milestones—the 25th anniversary of Star Trek: Enterprise and the 60th anniversary of Star Trek itself on Twin Cities Trekkies, Wes dives into both series with a curated list that reflects not just critical acclaim, but personal connection. For each season of The Original Series and Enterprise, he selects three standout episodes that continue to resonate with him today. These picks span everything from groundbreaking sci‑fi concepts to emotional character arcs, from iconic moments in Trek history to episodes that deserve far more recognition than they get.And because no Trek list is complete without a few extra nods, Wes also highlights two honorable mentions from each series—episodes that didn’t quite make the top three but still hold a special place in his heart. Whether it’s a classic Kirk-Spock-McCoy adventure or a quietly powerful moment from Archer’s crew, these selections paint a vivid picture of what makes each show unique.You can share your feedback with us on our Facebook page at facebook.com/TCTrekkiesPod or by emailing tctrekkiespodcast@gmail.com. Twin Cities Trekkies is also on Instagram at instagram.com/twincitiestrekkiespod, and yes—we’re on Bluesky and TikTok as well.You can leave comments directly on our Spotify feed, too. Just keep in mind that any feedback you send may be featured in a future episode.Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms.
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Live #15: "The Life in the Stars"
Mar 400:44:20Tap to summarizeThe eighth episode of the first season of Starfleet Academy. In this episode of Starfleet Academy, we finally get trauma addressed. With the help of Lieutenant Sylvia Tilly, the cadets finally have a chance to deal with it. For S.A.M., it is a little different, and we find out a very old pain awaits The Doctor.You can share your feedback with us on our Facebook page at facebook.com/TCTrekkiesPod or by emailing tctrekkiespodcast@gmail.com. Twin Cities Trekkies is also on Instagram at instagram.com/twincitiestrekkiespod, and yes—we’re on Bluesky and TikTok as well.You can leave comments directly on our Spotify feed, too. Just keep in mind that any feedback you send may be featured in a future episode.Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms.
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