Podcast # 402 – “11001001” – 1209.16

The new podcast is now up covering the TNG episode, “11001001” from season one of the series.  This is a fun and cool episode and I cover it with clips and plenty of background information.  First up for this week, I am running the annual donation drive for the podcast to pay for the hosting fees for the website and podcast hosting.  If you can make any type of donation, click HERE and it will be greatly appreciated.  I also talk about some recent news stories.  Tim Russ, Walter Koenig and others are working on a new Trek film called “Star Trek Renegades.”  Learn more about this cool production HERE and see a short trailer too.  Also, Walter Koenig (Chekov) got his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame this past week.  See some cool pictures and video of the special event right HERE.  I also discuss a little and speculate on the official title for the next Trek film, called “Star Trek Into Darkness.”  I chat a little about what I think this might mean – at least a few theories.  Then it’s on to the Trek episode for the week.

The episode “11001001” is a really special one for season one.  We get to meet the Bynar aliens and learn a bit more about Riker and the rest of the crew during a stop at a Starbase for some repairs and upgrades.  I really like this episode a lot and was surprised I hadn’t covered it yet.  It’s a standout for season one and has some great, classic moments in it too.  I just watched the new Blu-Ray copy of this and it’s wonderful.  Never looked so good and this episode has some great effects work in it and cool stuff to see again in greater detail.  Also, we have some comments and a new parody song by Rick Moyer.  Thanks very much Rick for all you do for the podcast.

Make sure to tune in next week when Meds & Chris will be here with another cool “Doctor Who” podcast for all of us to enjoy.  I’ll be back in two weeks with a look at “Hercules & Xena” on the podcast.  Take care and enjoy your week ahead.