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No Win Scenario

No Win Scenario

De : Trevor Chamberlain and Don Schechter
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Star Trek, Dune, Babylon 5, The Expanse, Star Wars, Neon Genesis Evangelion and more — we are your gateway to science fiction entertainment. As we spar over diverse perspectives and dissect popular narratives, you'll be passionately divided, loving and loathing us in equal measure. Tune in as yours hosts, Don and Trevor, engage with industry experts to explore the day-to-day realities of production and the increasing prominence of mental health concerns in the film and television industry.

Our initial guests include:

Dave Blass (Production Designer, Star Trek Picard)
Liz Kloczkowski (Art Director, Star Trek Picard)
Todd A. Marks (Computer/Video Playback Supervisor, Star Trek Picard)
Jeremy Benning (Cinematographer, The Expanse)
Kent Sanderson (President, Acquisitions and Ancillary Distribution at Bleecker Street)
David Mack (NY Times Best Selling Author, Star Trek: Picard: Firewall)
Jenny R Johnson (Artist)
Derek Tyler Attico (Award winning Author, The Autobiography of Benjamin Sisko)
Brian Tamm (Executive Director, Boston Independent Film Festival)
Todd E. Slayton, Cathy Debono, Robin Morselli, Mark Lentry, (Star Trek Deep Space Nine)

Created by Trevor Chamberlain and Don Schechter
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  • 309 - Disclosure Day and the Politics of First Contact (A NWS Quick Hit)

    309 - Disclosure Day and the Politics of First Contact (A NWS Quick Hit)
    Jun 28 2026
    In this no frills, no commercials, and no production design whatsoever episode of No Win Scenario, Don and Trevor dig into Disclosure Day, Steven Spielberg’s new science fiction story about alien contact, political fear, and the fragile state of human empathy.

    On the surface, Disclosure Day is about what happens when humanity learns we are not alone. But the bigger question may be what happens when people are asked to care about someone, or something, they do not understand. Spielberg uses the familiar language of first contact to explore a very current anxiety: have we become too divided to respond to the unknown with curiosity instead of suspicion?

    We talk about the film’s political undertones, its treatment of empathy, and why science fiction remains one of the best genres for examining the present without simply lecturing the audience. Disclosure Day may be about aliens, but like the best Spielberg stories, it is really about people.

    No Win Scenario is a sci-fi podcast where two friends who hate each other talk movies, television, storytelling, worldbuilding, and the future we probably deserve.
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    48 min
  • 308 - SPECIAL EPISODE: Star Trek Las Vegas Convention and Lost Without Trevor

    308 - SPECIAL EPISODE: Star Trek Las Vegas Convention and Lost Without Trevor
    Jun 13 2026


    Don went to Creation Entertainment’s STLV: Trek to Vegas 2025 Convention in Las Vegas. Trevor did not.

    In this special episode of No Win Scenario, Trevor finally gets to experience the convention secondhand as he reacts to Don's adventures at the largest Star Trek convention in the world. From celebrity encounters and fan interviews to convention floor discoveries and questionable decisions, Don shares stories from Las Vegas while Trevor attempts to determine whether any of it was worth leaving him behind.

    The episode features highlights and reactions from Don's convention coverage, including interviews with fans, creators, and fellow Trek enthusiasts, along with plenty of commentary, good-natured jealousy, and the kind of friendship that only survives through public ridicule.If you've ever attended a convention, dreamed of attending one, or wondered what happens when one co-host disappears into a Star Trek convention without the other, this episode is for you

    .No Win Scenario is your portal into the universe of science fiction entertainment. Join Don and Trevor as they debate varied viewpoints and dissect beloved narratives. Engaging with industry insiders, they delve into the everyday realities of production and highlight the growing importance of mental health awareness in the film and television industry.

    Podcast: No Win Scenario
    Episode Number: S03E08
    Release Date: June 2026
    Duration: 24:20
    Hosts: Don Schechter and Trevor ChamberlainWebsite: https://www.nowinscenariopodcast.com
    Email: NoWinScenarioPodcast@gmail.com
    Follow No Win Scenario on X (Formerly Twitter): @nowinscenario
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    In the US: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)Or text HELPLINE to 62640
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    ©2026 Charles River Media
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    24 min
  • 307 - The Arborist Writer and Director Andrew Mudge and Don's Shameless Self-Promotion

    307 - The Arborist Writer and Director Andrew Mudge and Don's Shameless Self-Promotion
    Jun 1 2026
    Writer/director Andrew Mudge joins No Win Scenario to discuss his acclaimed thriller The Arborist, a tense and atmospheric mystery that explores obsession, secrets, and the darkness hidden beneath seemingly ordinary lives. Don Schechter and Trevor Chamberlain dive into the film's origins, its striking visual style, the challenges of independent filmmaking, and how Mudge crafted a story that keeps audiences guessing until the very end.

    In a completely shameless act of self-promotion, the conversation also turns to Don's science fiction novel Ascendants. From publishing and marketing to building a multi-platform universe, Don shares the journey of bringing his debut novel into the world, while Trevor does his best to keep the discussion from becoming a full-length infomercial.

    Whether you're a fan of indie thrillers, filmmaking, science fiction, or just enjoy watching Trevor suffer through Don's latest obsession, this episode has something for you.No Win Scenario is your portal into the universe of science fiction entertainment. Join Don and Trevor as they debate varied viewpoints and dissect beloved narratives. Engaging with industry insiders, they delve into the everyday realities of production and highlight the growing importance of mental health awareness in the film and television industry.

    Podcast: No Win Scenario
    Episode Number: 307
    Release Date: June 1, 2026
    Duration: 01:09:51
    Hosts: Don Schechter and Trevor Chamberlain
    Guest: Andrew Mudge
    Website: https://www.nowinscenariopodcast.com
    Email: NoWinScenarioPodcast@gmail.com
    Follow No Win Scenario on X (Formerly Twitter): @nowinscenario
    Follow No Win Scenario on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551025621867
    TikTok: @NoWinScenarioPodcastSubscribe on your favorite platform
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    1 h et 10 min
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