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The Trek Files: A Roddenberry Star Trek PodcastAuthor: Roddenberry Entertainment
Your weekly deep-dive into the archives of Roddenberry Entertainment, from the personal files of Gene Roddenberry. Each week, Dr. Trek himself, Larry Nemecek, and his guest host will take a behind-the-scenes look at documents that havent been viewed in decadesmany being revealed publicly for the very first time! Language: en Genres: Arts, Performing Arts, TV & Film Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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“Fire.” – Jonathan Frakes on Best of Both Worlds
Episode 24
Tuesday, 8 July, 2025
We’re ending the season with a bang. Literally. In our finale, The Trek Files revisits a seemingly ordinary Next Generation call sheet from 1990… the day a single scene changed Star Trek history. That’s when Commander Riker gave the iconic order to fire on a Borg cube with Captain Picard aboard. Joining us is the man who gave that order himself, Jonathan Frakes, for a wide-ranging, no-holds-barred conversation. From TNG finally hitting its stride to squashing long-standing rumors, and yes, a truly bizarre story involving a stolen truckload of Star Trek costumes and a trade deal for none other than K.I.T.T. from Knight Rider, Frakes brings humor, honesty, and unforgettable behind-the-scenes insight to one of Trek’s most pivotal moments. Document and additional references: The Best of Both Worlds, Part I – Script excerpt and call sheet (1990) Adam's book: Late Star Trek: The Final Frontier in the Franchise Era The Trek Files Season 13 on Memory Alpha All episodes and documents: The Trek Files on Memory Alpha Visit the Trekland site for behind-the-scenes access and exclusive merchandise. The conversation continues on Discord with live chats and the Roddenberry Podcasts community! Join today!
