Episodes

  • Trek Book Club 10: Lost to Eternity

    Trek Book Club 10: Lost to Eternity
    11 Jan 2026
    In this episode, host Peter (@PeterTrek1.bsky.social) is joined by TBC member Neil (@cetialphaneil.bsky.social) to discuss the TOS/TOS-movie era novel “Lost to Eternity” by Greg Cox. This book focuses on the aftermath of Dr. Gillian Taylor's disappearance in “Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home” as well as encounters by the TOS and TOS movie era Enterprise crews with someone who is interested in the events that occurred in San Francisco during the mid-1980's.

    Features:
    Welcome (0:00)
    Neil’s Trek Origin Story (2:28)
    Introduction/Overview (7:03)
    Timeline 1: 2024 (13:43)
    Timeline 2: 2265 (18:45)
    Timeline 3: 2292 (27:29)
    How It All Fits Together (34:00)
    Final Thoughts and Wrap Up (43:30)
    Contact Information (48:50)

    Neil:
    Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/cetialphaneil.bsky.social
    X: https://x.com/NeilToss

    Peter:
    Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/petertrek1.bsky.social
    X: https://x.com/petertrek1
    LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/petertrek1

    Trek Book Club:
    Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/trekbookclub.bsky.social
    X: https://x.com/TrekBookClub
    Spreaker: www.spreaker.com/podcast/trek-book-club--6163321

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    MischiefCait
    G. Haukur Guðmundsson
    Joe Saporito
    Martin Marigomen
    Jax
    Daniel Evans
    Lars Di Scenza
    Samuel Johnson
    Jenediah
    Ryan Damon
    William J. Jackson
    Jonathan Snow
    Jerry Antimano
    Be Tellarite, Not TellaWrong
    Shalimar Luis
    Steven
    Susan L. DeClerck
    David
    Jason Anderson
    Matt Harker
    David Willett
    Carl Wonders
    Vera B
    Tim Cooper
    Peter Hong
    Tom Van Scotter
    Jim McMahon
    Justin Oser
    Thad Hait
    Christina De Clerck-Szilagyi
    Joe Mignone

    Join the Hive Mind Collective at https://www.Patreon.com/BQN and become an integral part of our podcast. Your unique perspective and support will help us continue to produce high-quality content that you love!

    Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. “BQN” is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.
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    57 min
  • Trek Book Club 09: We Have Engaged the Borg – The Oral History of the Battle of Wolf 359

    Trek Book Club 09: We Have Engaged the Borg – The Oral History of the Battle of Wolf 359
    7 May 2025
    In this episode, host Peter (@PeterTrek1.bsky.social) is joined by co-author Andy (@Andy3E.bsky.social) of the Wolf 359 Project to discuss his book “We Have Engaged the Borg: The Oral History of the Battle of Wolf 359”. This book focuses on the activities leading up to the battle, the actual battle in which a Starfleet armada of 40 ships engaged a Borg Cube, the aftermath of the battle and its consequences & implications for Starfleet and the Federation.Features:Welcome (0:00)Andy’s Trek Origin Story (3:04)Introduction/Overview (4:39)Forming the Idea for this Book (6:00)The Creative Team (9:57)Interludes – Framing the Story (17:43)Before the Battle (21:24)The Battle Itself (35:12)Aftermath & Consequences (51:27)Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up (1:06:33)Contact Information (1:13:44)Andy & Wolf 359 Project:Bluesky: @Wolf 359 Project @Tranquility Press @Andy3ELinktree: linktr.ee/Wolf359projectWebsite: wolf359project.comThe Great Derelict Sci-Fi podcast: greatderelict.libsyn.comPeter:Bluesky: @PeterTrek1X/Twitter: x.com/petertrek1Mastodon: @petertrek1@universeodon.comLinkTree: linktr.ee/petertrek1Trek Book Club:Bluesky: @TrekBookClubX/Twitter: x.com/TrekBookClubSpreaker: www.spreaker.com/podcast/trek-book-club--6163321BQN on Facebook: The BQN CollectiveBQN on Discord: https://discord.gg/ceYsCupm Support the network on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bqnBQN Podcasts are made possible by the generous contributions of listeners like you. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our Patreon patrons, whose support has been instrumental in producing the network!Samuel JohnsonJenediahRyan DamonWilliam J. JacksonJonathan SnowJerry AntimanoBe Tellarite, Not TellaWrongShalimar LuisStevenSusan L. DeClerckDavidJason AndersonMatt HarkerDavid WillettCarl WondersVera BTim CooperMahendran RadhakrishnanPeter HongTom Van ScotterJim McMahonJustin OserThad HaitChristina De Clerck-SzilagyiJoe Mignone Join the Hive Mind Collective at https://www.Patreon.com/BQN and become an integral part of our podcast. Your unique perspective and support will help us continue to produce high-quality content that you love! Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. “BQN” is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.
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    1 hr and 19 min
  • Trek Book Club 08: The Long Night

    Trek Book Club 08: The Long Night
    10 Jan 2025
    Host Peter (@PeterTrek1) is joined by book club member Adam (@OzTrekkie) to discuss the DS9 novel “The Long Night” by Dean Wesley Smith and Kristine Kathryn Rusch. This DS9 novel focuses on the discovery of the lost Jibetian treasure ship, the Nibix, which may also contain its long-lost leader, the Supreme Ruler. As Sisko, Dax, Bashir and O’Brien, with help from Kira who was left charge of DS9, try to learn about the secrets hidden on the Nibix, Jake and Nog discover a hidden area on DS9.

    Features:
    Welcome (0:00)
    Adam’s Trek and Trek Book Origin Story (2:24)
    General Reactions (8:38)
    First half of the book (Discovery of the Nibix) (11:18)
    Latter half of the book (26:15)
    Final Thoughts and Wrap Up (48:09)
    Contact Information (49:44)

    Adam
    X/Twitter: www.x.com/oztrekkie
    Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/oztrekkie.bsky.social
    Website: oztrekkie.wixsite.com/startreknovelverse

    Peter:
    Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/petertrek1.bsky.social
    X/Twitter: www.x.com/petertrek1
    Mastodon: @petertrek1@universeodon.com
    LinkTree: linktr.ee/petertrek1

    Trek Book Club:
    X/Twitter: www.x.com/trekbookclub
    Spreaker: www.spreaker.com/podcast/trek-book-club--6163321

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    BQN Podcasts are made possible by the generous contributions of listeners like you. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our Patreon patrons, whose support has been instrumental in producing the network!

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    Jason Anderson
    Anonymous
    Jerry Antimano
    Vera Bible
    Susan L. De Clerck
    Ryan Damon
    David
    Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi
    Lars Di Scenza
    Thad Hait
    Matt Harker
    Peter Hong
    William Jackson
    Jim McMahon
    Joe Mignone
    Mahendran Radhakrishnan
    Tom Van Scotter
    Jenediah Seastrum
    Jonathan Snow
    Davey Willett
    Carl Wonders

    Join the Hive Mind Collective at https://www.Patreon.com/BQN and become an integral part of our podcast. Your unique perspective and support will help us continue to produce high-quality content that you love!

    Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. “BQN” is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.
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    57 min
  • Trek Book Club 07: The Lost Years

    Trek Book Club 07: The Lost Years
    7 Aug 2024
    In this episode, host Peter (@PeterTrek1) is joined by book club member Michael Romero (@mralligatorcw) to discuss the novel “The Lost Years” by J.M. Dillard. This TOS novel focuses on the time period just after the completion of the Enterprise’s 5-year mission and before the start of “Star Trek: The Motion Picture”. The book provided more background on Kirk’s decision to accept an Admiralty position as well as backstories for Spock and McCoy which were hinted at during the beginning of TMP.

    Features:
    Welcome (0:00)
    Michael’s Trek and Trek Book Origin Story (2:39)
    General Reactions (5:36)
    The Enterprise completes her 5-year mission (1st half of book): (9:03)
    Two Missions for the crew (2nd half of the book) (29:18)
    Final Thoughts, Reactions and Wrap Up (40:23)
    Contact Information: (45:00)


    Michael:
    X/Twitter: www.twitter.com/mralligatorcw
    Website: apus.academia.edu/MichaelRomero

    Peter:
    X/Twitter: www.twitter.com/petertrek1
    Mastodon: @petertrek1@universeodon.com
    Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/petertrek1.bsky.social

    Trek Book Club:
    X/Twitter: www.twitter.com/trekbookclub
    Spreaker: www.spreaker.com/podcast/trek-book-club--6163321

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    Support the network on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bqn

    If you enjoyed reading “The Lost Years”, you may want to look into the subsequent 3 “Lost Years Saga” novels:
    1. A Flag Full of Stars (Book #2) by Brad Ferguson
    2. Traitor Winds (Book #3) by L.A. Graf
    3. Recovery (Book #4) by J.M. Dillard

    BQN Podcasts are made possible by the generous contributions of listeners like you. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our Patreon patrons, whose support has been instrumental in producing the network!

    Nay nar nay nar Aenar
    Jason Anderson
    Anonymous
    Jerry Antimano
    Vera Bible
    Susan L. De Clerck
    Ryan Damon
    David
    Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi
    Lars Di Scenza
    Thad Hait
    Matt Harker
    Peter Hong
    William Jackson
    Jim McMahon
    Joe Mignone
    Mahendran Radhakrishnan
    Tom Van Scotter
    Jenediah Seastrum
    Jonathan Snow
    Davey Willett
    Carl Wonders

    Join the Hive Mind Collective at https://www.Patreon.com/BQN and become an integral part of our podcast. Your unique perspective and support will help us continue to produce high-quality content that you love!

    Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. “BQN” is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.
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    52 min
  • Trek Book Club 06: A Conversation with Author Tom Salinsky

    Trek Book Club 06: A Conversation with Author Tom Salinsky
    13 Jun 2024
    Host Peter (@PeterTrek1) is joined by author Tom Salinsky (@tomsalinsky) who recently wrote the book “Star Trek: Discovering the TV Series: The Original Series, The Animated Series and The Next Generation” based on a full franchise watch/rewatch. While we focus on the first 3 series of the franchise, we also talk about the writing process and the subsequent Trek shows, including the current ones in production.

    Features:
    1. Welcome (0:38)
    2. Tom’s Star Trek Origin Story (2:13)
    3. Genesis of the Book Project (4:31)
    4. Start of the Trek Franchise & TOS (14:37)
    5. The Animated Series (20:14)
    6. TOS Movies (24:51)
    7. The Next Generation (35:41)
    8. Getting a Book Published (47:59)
    9. Quick Thoughts on DS9, VOY & ENT (52:37)
    10. Quick Thoughts on Current Trek Shows (58:58)
    11. Contact Information and Wrap-up (1:05:05)

    The Network: @BQNPodcasts (IG/X/Bluesky)
    Tom: @tomsalinsky (X), https://tomsalinsky.co.uk/
    Link to "Star Trek: Discovering the TV Series" on Amazon UK site
    Link to “Star Trek: Discovering the TV Series” on Amazon US site
    Peter: @PeterTrek1 (X/Bluesky), @petertrek1@universeodon.com (Mastodon)
    Trek Book Club: @TrekBookClub (X)
    Facebook: The BQN Collective
    Discord: discord.gg/ZnJzk4Vv3W

    BQN Podcasts are made possible by the generous contributions of listeners like you. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our Patreon patrons, whose support has been instrumental in producing the network!

    Nay nar nay nar Aenar
    Jason Anderson
    Anonymous
    Jerry Antimano
    Vera Bible
    Susan L. De Clerck
    Ryan Damon
    David
    Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi
    Lars Di Scenza
    Thad Hait
    Matt Harker
    Peter Hong
    William Jackson
    Jim McMahon
    Joe Mignone
    Mahendran Radhakrishnan
    Tom Van Scotter
    Jenediah Seastrum
    Jonathan Snow
    Davey Willett
    Carl Wonders

    Join the Hive Mind Collective at https://www.Patreon.com/BQN and become an integral part of our podcast. Your unique perspective and support will help us continue to produce high-quality content that you love! Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. “BQN” is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.
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    1 hr and 10 min
  • Trek Book Club 05: Michael Foy Interview

    Trek Book Club 05: Michael Foy Interview
    2 May 2024
    Host Peter (@PeterTrek1) is joined by science fiction author Michael Foy (@michaeljfoy) who has incorporated his Star Trek fandom into his Cord Devlin series of novels and short stories. We also talk about the writing process as well as how being an author has changed with the advent of self-publishing.
    Features:
    1. Welcome (0:00)
    2. Michael’s Star Trek Origin Story (1:31)
    3. Favorite Trek Shows, Characters & Episodes (4:42)
    4. Cord Devlin: From Trekkie to NSA Asset (10:05)
    5. Challenges in Writing (17:11)
    6. Michael’s Various Book Series (21:19)
    7. Digital Publishing and Being an Author Today (26:57)
    8. Advice for Budding Trek Authors (30:47)
    9. Discussing Current Trek Shows (33:46)
    10. Wrap-up (39:03)

    The Network: @BQNPodcasts (IG/X/Bluesky)
    Michael: @michaeljfoy (X), https://michaeljfoy.com
    Peter: @PeterTrek1 (X/Bluesky), @petertrek1@universeodon.com (Mastodon)
    Trek Book Club: @TrekBookClub (X)
    Facebook: The BQN Collective
    Discord: discord.gg/ZnJzk4Vv3W
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    42 min
  • Trek Book Club 04: Member Spotlight - Martyn

    Trek Book Club 04: Member Spotlight - Martyn
    2 May 2024
    Instead of discussing a specific Star Trek novel, the format of this episode will be a conversation with a fellow Trek Book Club member. Host @PeterTrek1 is joined by Martyn (@DS9Continuing) to discuss his DS9 fan fiction project which provides 7 additional seasons of DS9 after the conclusion of the TV show (i.e. Seasons 8 – 14). This is the first “Member Spotlight” episode on this pod so we would like to get your feedback on this type of episode.
    Chapters:
    1. Welcome (0:40)
    2. Martyn’s Trek and Trek Book Origin Story (1:50)
    3. Creating DS9 Continuing Screenplays (6:40)
    4. Developing New Stories and Characters (11:04)
    5. Retrospective, Reactions and Final Thoughts (45:57)
    6. Contact Information (53:14)

    The Network: @BQNPodcasts (IG/X/Bluesky)
    Martyn: @ds9continuing (X), www.ds9continuing.com
    Peter: @PeterTrek1 (X/Bluesky), @petertrek1@universeodon.com (Mastodon)
    Trek Book Club: @TrekBookClub (X)
    Facebook: The BQN Collective
    Discord: discord.gg/ZnJzk4Vv3W
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    57 min
  • Trek Book Club 03: Imzadi

    Trek Book Club 03: Imzadi
    2 May 2024
    In this episode, host Peter (@PeterTrek1) is joined by Mac Boyle (@partyapocalypse), Co-Host of the Star Trek podcast “The Holodeck is Broken” to discuss the novel “Imzadi” by Peter David. This TNG novel focuses on Will Riker and Deanna Troi - how they first met, the evolution of their relationship and the sacrifice one of them makes to save the other.
    Chapters:
    1. Welcome (0:00)
    2. Mac’s Trek and Trek Book Origin Story (1:05)
    3. General Reactions to “Imzadi” (5:17)
    4. The Story Starts in the Future (17:10)
    5. Flashback to Young Will and Deanna (21:50)
    6. Back to the Present (38:18)
    7. Final Thoughts, Reactions and Wrap Up (45:53)
    8. Contact Information (54:18)

    The Network: @BQNPodcasts (IG/X/Bluesky)
    Mac: @partyapocalypse (X), www.partyapocalypse.com
    Peter: @PeterTrek1 (X/Bluesky), @petertrek1@universeodon.com (Mastodon)
    Peter David’s GoFundMe page: https://gofund.me/f77e5f41
    Trek Book Club: @TrekBookClub (X)
    Facebook: The BQN Collective
    Discord: discord.gg/ZnJzk4Vv3W
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    58 min