Strange New Worlds Fancast

Strange New Worlds Fancast: S2E2 - Ad Astra per Aspera

It was a courtroom drama this time on Strange New Worlds! Shannon was here for it because Una, Jake loved to see Erica be loyal and Spock "Outbursting" and Sean couldn't be bothered unless things were blowing up. 

Strange New Worlds Fancast: s2e1 - The Broken Circle

Welcome back to Strange New Worlds, we are so excited about season two and have just watched the first episode! It's a great day to be a Star Trek fan and away we go with drunk Vulcans, fighting doctors, and a stolen ship. Join us!

”The Last Generation” Star Trek Picard s3e10 - Strange New Worlds Fancast P3 Edition

Captain Bubbles (A.K.A. Shannon) takes the Laris loss but the PB&J gain while her crew of Starfleet Section 35 Chief Commander Klinger (Jake) and Guest Star Chief Miles O'Brien (A.K.A. SP or StarPi from Voices Of Defiance and Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D.) discuss and review the Picard season 3 finale episode "The Last Generation." The crew run down all the wonderful Trek fan service and nostalgia, their favorite finale moments, The Next Generation's cast characters forward movement, what's left on the table for a future series like Star Trek Legacy, the season's writing, remaining plot holes, missed character opportunities, and their last fond farewell to the cast that's been in their hearts since 1987. 
Thank you so much for listening to our coverage of Picard Season 3. Strange New Worlds Fancast will return in June 2023 to cover Strange New Worlds season 2. Sean will return to reclaim his seat on the crew from SP then.
SP thanks all of you for your kindness as he stepped in for Sean during Shannon's recovery.
Shannon's Medical Expenses GoFundMe (#HelpShannon after Brain Aneurysm): https://www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-help-family-with-medical-expenses
Email: stargatepioneer@gonnageek.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/trek_worlds
Best place to find SP: http://www.GonnaGeek.com/discord
Best place to find Jake: https://twitter.com/cynicaloldman48
Best place to find Shannon: https://twitter.com/syfygurl
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LINKS DISCUSSED IN THE PODCAST EPISODE:
https://www.cbr.com/michelle-yeoh-star-trek-section-31-movie/
https://www.reddit.com/r/television/comments/12u907s/im_terry_matalas_showrunner_and_executive/
 
 

”Vox” Star Trek Picard s3e9 - Strange New Worlds Fancast P3 Edition

Captain Bubbles (A.K.A. Shannon) is finally reunited with her collective and all but forgets about her fascination with Laris while the crew of Starfleet Section 35 Chief Commander Klinger (Jake) and Guest Star Mr. Mot (A.K.A. SP or StarPi from Voices Of Defiance and Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D.) discuss and review the Picard season 3 ninth and penultimate episode "Vox." The crew discuss the episode's writing, big Borg reveal, the counseling Jack Crusher will need, the carpet onboard the Enterprise, Shaw's sacrifice, and the painfully slow moving Starfleet attack on Spacedock. The trio have a lot of fun along the way and look forward to their opportunities to see the finale on IMAX (if it's available to them). Join the crew and let them know what you think.
Shannon's Medical Expenses GoFundMe (#HelpShannon after Brain Aneurysm): https://www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-help-family-with-medical-expenses
Email: stargatepioneer@gonnageek.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/trek_worlds
Best place to find SP: http://www.GonnaGeek.com/discord
Best place to find Jake: https://twitter.com/cynicaloldman48
Best place to find Shannon: https://twitter.com/syfygurl
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LINKS DISCUSSED IN THE PODCAST EPISODE:Mr. Mot: https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Mot
https://screenrant.com/star-trek-picard-worf-enterprise-captain-starfleet-how/
Last Best Hope
Worf's ascendance to commanding the Enterprise is detailed in the canonical prequel novel, Star Trek: Picard: The Last Best Hope by Una McCormack.
 When news of the Romulan supernova reached Starfleet, Picard was summoned to Starfleet Headquarters in San Francisco. In a meeting with Commander-in-Chief Victor Bordson and Captain Kirsten Clancy (Ann Magnuson), Picard accepted a long-overdue promotion to Admiral in order to lead the Romulan rescue mission. But this meant Picard had to immediately relinquish command of his beloved Enterprise so, naturally, he suggested Worf, his current First Officer to become the new Captain. But Clancy balked at Worf getting the big chair and for good reason: the Klingon has a permanent black mark on his record. In the DS9 season 6 episode "Change of Heart", Worf allowed a Starfleet Intelligence operative to during a secret mission, choosing, instead, to rescue his injured wife Dax on the planet Soukara. Afterward, Captain Sisko told Worf that "[Starfleet will] probably never give you a command of your own after this."
Captain Clancy was correct to raise this disciplinary issue with Worf taking command of the Enterprise, which is the flagship of the United Federation of Planets. Picard argued for his First Officer's spotless record since that incident, which occurred almost a decade before this meeting. As to the question of Worf's judgment, Picard noted that the memory of that mistake makes Worf even more careful about his decision-making. Picard was also offended at the idea that he would select Worf to be his First Officer if he didn't think the Klingon was capable of being a worthy Captain someday.
Picard won the argument when he pointed out that a century prior, during the events of Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country, the Klingons came to the Federation for help and they eventually became such staunch allies that a Klingon rose to the position of commanding the Federation flagship. Jean-Luc's point was that the Romulans could see the symbolism, which would help them understand what was possible in a long-term peace with the Federation. Clancy finally relented and she admitted that "The optics were good". With that, Admiral Picard officially relinquished command of the Enterprise to the newly-promoted Captain Worf.
via: https://screenrant.com/star-trek-picard-worf-enterprise-captain-starfleet-how/ 
Star Trek: Why Didn't Tasha Yar Return for Picard?https://movieweb.com/why-didnt-tasha-yar-return-for-picard/
 
 

”Surrender” Star Trek Picard s3e8 - Strange New Worlds Fancast P3 Edition

Captain Bubbles (A.K.A. Shannon) is conflicted that her dear Laris might have been destroyed with the Shrike and speculates with her crew of Starfleet Section 35 Chief Commander Klinger (Jake) and Guest Star Zefram Cochrane (A.K.A. SP or StarPi from Voices Of Defiance and Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D.) to discuss and review the Picard season 3 eighth episode Surrender." The crew discuss the touching moments, the mystery, the battles, and that incredible teasing ending. They have a lot of fun along the way and come up with some surprising theories that have proven MIGHT come true! Join the crew and let them know what you think.
Shannon's Medical Expenses GoFundMe (#HelpShannon after Brain Aneurysm): https://www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-help-family-with-medical-expenses
Email: stargatepioneer@gonnageek.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/trek_worlds
Best place to find SP: http://www.GonnaGeek.com/discord
Best place to find Jake: https://twitter.com/cynicaloldman48
Best place to find Shannon: https://twitter.com/syfygurl
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LINKS DISCUSSED IN THE PODCAST EPISODE:Tweet about Counselor on bridge in 1987: https://twitter.com/ericlaw/status/1442566024109248513
Space Shuttle Investigation: https://incompliancemag.com/article/nasa-space-shuttles-return-to-flight-the-untold-electromagnetic-backstory/

”Dominion” Star Trek Picard s3e7 - Strange New Worlds Fancast P3 Edition

Captain Bubbles (A.K.A. Shannon) have a Beverly Crusher moment and bring her crew of Starfleet Section 35 Chief Commander Klinger (Jake) and Guest Star Mr. Homn (A.K.A. SP or StarPi from Voices Of Defiance and Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D.) to discuss and review the Picard season 3 seventh episode "Dominion." The crew discuss the mystery, the plot, the scenes, and the Jack speculation. They have a lot of fun along the way and come up with some surprising theories that have proven MIGHT come true! Join the crew and let them know what you think.
Shannon's Medical Expenses GoFundMe (#HelpShannon after Brain Aneurysm): https://www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-help-family-with-medical-expenses
Email: stargatepioneer@gonnageek.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/trek_worlds
Best place to find SP: http://www.GonnaGeek.com/discord
Best place to find Jake: https://twitter.com/cynicaloldman48
Best place to find Shannon: https://twitter.com/syfygurl
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LINKS DISCUSSED IN THE PODCAST EPISODE:
Picard/Beverly as Xavier and Rogue: https://twitter.com/trek_worlds/status/1641878590236119040

”The Bounty” Star Trek Picard s3e6 - Strange New Worlds Fancast P3 Edition

Captain Bubbles (A.K.A. Shannon) hangs unto her Laris dream on Picard Season 3 with her crew of Section 35 Chief Commander Klinger (Jake) and Guest Star Regi (A.K.A. SP or StarPi from Voices Of Defiance and Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D.) to discuss and review the Picard season 3 sixth episode "The Bounty." The crew discuss the fun, the nostalgia, the ships, the emotions, and, of course Laris speculation. They have a lot of fun along the way and come up with some surprising theories that have proven MIGHT come true! Join the crew and let them know what you think.
Shannon's Medical Expenses GoFundMe (#HelpShannon after Brain Aneurysm): https://www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-help-family-with-medical-expenses
Email: stargatepioneer@gonnageek.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/trek_worlds
Best place to find SP: http://www.GonnaGeek.com/discord
Best place to find Jake: https://twitter.com/cynicaloldman48
Best place to find Shannon: https://twitter.com/syfygurl
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LINKS DISCUSSED IN THE PODCAST EPISODE:
Starfleet Museum list of ships: https://www.reddit.com/r/startrek/comments/120h5co/picard_306_spoilers_ship_identification_chart/
National Museum Of The United State Air Force Bird Of Prey (Yes, it's real): https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Visit/Museum-Exhibits/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/196041/boeing-bird-of-prey/
Other Ships In The Episode: https://twitter.com/DaveBlass/status/1639247400584847363
USS Bozeman "Cause And Effect" Timneloop: https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/USS_Bozeman
SP's Favorite To Least Favorite Picard Season 3 Episodes So Far:1 - (Favorite) S3E5 "Imposters"2 - S3E3 "Seventeen Seconds"3 - S3E6 "The Bounty"4 - S3E1 "The Next Generation"5 - S3E4 "No Win Scenario"6 - (Least Favorite) S3E2 "Disengage"
SP's Top Gun Maverick Live Tweet:
https://twitter.com/StargatePioneer/status/1568325358943961088The gratuitous opening carrier F-18 operations scene in Top Gun Maverick would have been a lot less action porn and a lot more story additive had the team for the mission been shown taking off and landing before cutting to Tom Cruise walking out of his hanger Airstream.
https://twitter.com/StargatePioneer/status/1568325891394277376 It’s too bad Tom Cruise never actually lost anything in Top Gun Maverick. He won in every single situation and came out smelling like the good guy. Wheee was the loss? The sacrifice?
https://twitter.com/StargatePioneer/status/1568329487648948225Tom Cruise’s recklessness in destroying the hypersonic Darkstar experimental plane in Top Gun Maverick was at least dereliction of duty and most likely Improper Hazarding of Aircraft. His ego and vanity did not match the reasoning. The personnel would have just been transferred
https://twitter.com/StargatePioneer/status/1568331101856301059The scene in Tom Gun Maverick between Tom Cruise and Ed Harris was brilliant calling back to Ed’s John Glenn role in The Right Stuff. Ed tells Tom he should be a 2 star Admiral or a Senator. Glenn became an Ohio Senator and Ed was wearing 2 stars in the scene.
https://twitter.com/StargatePioneer/status/1568331823372967937The lack of F-35’s at Top Gun in Top Gun Maverick is … worrisome. 
https://twitter.com/StargatePioneer/status/1568333013087571969I enjoyed Jon Hamm as Admiral “Cyclone” Simpson and Charles Parnell as Adm “Warlock” Bates in Top Gun Maverick but it would have been nice seeing Slider, Merlin or Wolfman from the 86 movie. Heck a nod to Ironside/Jester or Skerritt/Viper would have been nice too.
https://twitter.com/StargatePioneer/status/1568333895728259079The strike package selection for the mission in Top Gun was horrifying. The United States military possesses capabilities better suited for the job with less risk. Also the lack of consideration for human casualties at the facility is extremely unrealistic.
https://twitter.com/StargatePioneer/status/1568334446033502210The addition of Jennifer Connelly as Penny in Top Gun Maverick was a welcome sight and a fantastic tie to the 86 film. I loved the world building there. Although her car’s similarity to Charlie’s was not needed at all.
https://twitter.com/StargatePioneer/status/1568335007097167874The lack of a bar serenade in Top Gun Maverick was disappointing. Also the lack of flirting between Rooster and anyone was a missed opportunity for future chapters in the story. I believe this was a stupid decision by Tom Cruise to keep the attention on himself.
https://twitter.com/StargatePioneer/status/1568335674020880387Meg Ryan’s backstory in Top Gun Maverick was disappointing. Again, I believe this was done by Tom Cruise to keep the attention on himself.
https://twitter.com/StargatePioneer/status/1568336210577301508I’m struggling to understand how Hangman graduated top of his Top Gun class in Too Gun Maverick. His tactics and non team playing mindset would have gotten him low marks by the instructors.
https://twitter.com/StargatePioneer/status/1568337040160202753Why the enemy’s 5th Generation fighters couldn’t engage the F-18 strike package in Top Gun Maverick with Beyond Visual Range weapons is beyond me. That’s one of the keys for 5th Generation fighters.
https://twitter.com/StargatePioneer/status/1568338030217289729Technically Rooster’s helicopter shoot down in Top Gun Maverick is an air to air kill which puts him on par with Hangman.
https://twitter.com/StargatePioneer/status/1568338249260613639Let’s not even start about Tom Cruise flying the F-14 in Top Gun Maverick. Just. No.
But it was a deep good part of the film.
https://twitter.com/StargatePioneer/status/1568338906180976642Seeing Val Kilmer in Top Gun Maverick made up for a lot of what’s wrong in the film. It was well done with the exception of having the Pacific Fleet Commander not able to talk. He would be taken off of active duty. And we all know Iceman is the better pilot anyway. Sorry Tom.
https://twitter.com/StargatePioneer/status/1568339340677316608Having Penny not in the bar when Tom Cruise returned from the mission in Top Gun Maverick was unnecessary. I’m not really sure what the point to that was.
https://twitter.com/StargatePioneer/status/1568339774372720640For Top Gun III how about we see Rooster and Phoenix instruct Amelia at Top Gun?
Oh. And no Tom Cruise please.

”Imposters” Star Trek Picard s3e5 - Strange New Worlds Fancast P3 Edition

Captain Bubbles (A.K.A. Shannon) ramps up the love of Picard Season 3 with her crew of Section 35 Chief Commander Klinger (Jake) and Guest Star Boothby (A.K.A. SP or StarPi from Voices Of Defiance and Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D.) to discuss and review the Picard season 3 fifth episode "Imposters." The crew discuss all the episode's ins and outs theories, predictions, and have a lot of fun along the way - join us and let us know what you think!
Shannon's Medical Expenses GoFundMe (#HelpShannon after Brain Aneurysm): https://www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-help-family-with-medical-expenses
Email: stargatepioneer@gonnageek.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/trek_worlds
Best place to find SP: http://www.GonnaGeek.com/discord
Best place to find Jake: https://twitter.com/cynicaloldman48
Best place to find Shannon: https://twitter.com/syfygurl
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LINKS DISCUSSED IN THE PODCAST EPISODE:
USS Intrepid NCC-79520: https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/USS_Intrepid_(NCC-79520)
Todd Stashwick on "Reinstating" Seven:https://twitter.com/ToddStashwick/status/1636507366907871232https://twitter.com/ToddStashwick/status/1636387422379597829
Todd Stashwick On The Titan Spin-Off Show Petition: https://twitter.com/ToddStashwick/status/1636108910762553345
Todd Stashwick Fanboy Moment With Katie Sackoff:https://twitter.com/CosmeticsComics/status/1636497465783320578
PB&J: https://twitter.com/trek_worlds/status/1636394481963417601