Monday, January 26, 2015

EPISODE 30 - "LIFE AFTER TREK"


Being a science-fiction icon is awesome and all, but what is an actor to do when their beloved show goes off the air? This week hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton take a whirlwind trip through the collective filmographies of each series' main cast and nail down exactly who among them have had the most interesting and varied post-Trek careers. Whether in front of the camera or behind, big screen or small, these actors have produced an abundance of creative endeavors, and this episode is all about evaluating the work, and maybe even pointing you in the direction of some cool lesser known efforts along the way.

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Monday, January 19, 2015

EPISODE 29 - "INCOMING TRANSMISSIONS MAILBAG #3"


Once again we've donned our ensign shirts and turned to you, the audience, for guidance. Re-opening the trusty old mailbag, hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton strive to answer your thoughtful burning questions, tackling topics pertaining to the lack of character development in the Next Generation films, whether non-canon Trek matters, how crew members receive haircuts and which episode inspired the most anger. And, as an added bonus, they also offer up their own personal best-to-worst series rankings! Enjoy and keep the fantastic submissions coming for future installments!

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Tuesday, January 13, 2015

BONUS EPISODE 7 - "STAR TREK: GENERATIONS"


Kirk and Picard together on the big screen! Could anything be more mind-blowingly incredible?! This week, in our latest Film Flashback episode, hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton, and returning guest Jarrah Hodge of Trekkie Feminist, beam into the cinematic Nexus known as Star Trek: Generations in search of entertainment, excitement and philosophical meaning. Do they find it? And how successfully do they feel the crew of the Enterprise-D transition into their roles as movie stars, carrying on the (mostly) dignified legacy of Shatner, Nimoy, Kelley and company? Insert your emotion chips and hop up on your metaphorical trusty steeds because this is one landing party you don't want to miss out on!

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Tuesday, January 6, 2015

EPISODE 28 - "WHAT CAN WE EXPECT FROM STAR TREK 3?"

Beaming into 2015, is there a mystery more compelling than the maddening question mark that is Star Trek 3? This week hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton put on their Hollywood insider top hats and analyze what the hiring of director Justin Lin potentially means for the current crew's third and final (?) journey. Over the course of their candid discussion, the duo also touch upon the #bringinriker movement, the current status of Roberto Orci, the likelihood of replicating Guardians of the Galaxy in the Trek-verse and, most importantly, whether this means the untimely death of lens flares.

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Tuesday, December 30, 2014

EPISODE 27 - "THE BEST, WORST, WEIRDEST & WILDEST MOMENTS OF 2014!"


Ah, 2014... So many sweet, sweet memories... Heck, even we here at Subspace Transmissions aren't entirely immune to waxing poetic about the treasured tales of experiences had, and laughs shared. Thus, in this extra special year ending episode, hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton nostalgically count down the key moments that helped shape what this podcast has become. Throughout an assortment of amusing clips, featuring co-host Benjamin Yong, and stellar guests David Borys, Carmin Carotenuto, James Chesser, Tony Geluch, Scott Hardy & Jarrah Hodge, we flashback to hilarious conversations about classic show-favorite characters and episodes (fear not, Bareil fans, we gotcha covered!), and gaze optimistically into the bright, shining light of 2015. If ever there was a right way to ring in the New Year, this is it folks! Goofy hat and champagne optional.  

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Monday, December 15, 2014

BONUS EPISODE - "SEATTLE STAR TREK CON 2014 MEMORIES"


In this very special away team report, hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton, with added input from a surprise voice from the past, break down all three days of Creation's 2014 Seattle Star Trek Convention. Which panels were the best? How were the merch bargains? What was Marina Sirtis' most outrageous moment? All these fundamental questions are answered, as well as an explanation for the tremendously awkward Jonathan Frakes photo above, a still unconfirmed brush with natural disaster and a noticeable drop in sophistication and clarity by con's end. Consider yourselves forewarned.

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Monday, December 8, 2014

EPISODE 26 - "COOLEST STARSHIPS"


If there's one thing Star Trek knows, it's how to travel in style! This week, to celebrate the franchise's rich history of sweet rides, hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton, along with returning guest David Borys, champion their favorite ships that have soared majestically across the quadrants. However, before regaling in the awesomeness of Romulan and Klingon tech and design, the trio answer a crucial burning question: which version of our beloved U.S.S. Enterprise rules supreme, and which ones just don't work. If you're a big fan of the vehicles travelling through Gene Roddenberry's universe this is one podcast trip you don't want to miss booking passage on!

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