ENGAGE with Trekkie and Trekker

Spay and Neuter Your Tribbles with Lori What do rescued cats, rapidly reproducing Tribbles, and a lifelong love of Spock have in common? Our guest Lori Joan Morgan, of course! In this episode of ENGAGE with Trekkie & Trekker, we welcome Lori aboard for a fun, nostalgic, and surprisingly thoughtful journey through the original Star Trek series. From racing to the television at the sound of the opening theme (and missing the first few minutes of every episode!) to discovering the deeper lessons behind classics like The Devil in the Dark, The Trouble with Tribbles, and The City on the Edge of Forever, Lori reminds us why these stories continue to resonate across generations. Along the way, we explore her passion for caring for community cats, her appreciation for Spock's logic, her dream of a Starfleet-style documentary exploring alien worlds and wildlife, and why the flip phone really was humanity's first communicator. There are plenty of laughs, some unexpected philosophical detours, a little feline interference, and even a treasured Star Trek technical manual! But beneath the humor is something that makes Star Trek truly special: the belief that understanding, compassion, and allowing others to be themselves can make the universe a better place. So grab your communicator, keep an eye on those Tribbles, and join us as we continue exploring the strange fans behind Star Trek! Live long and prosper! 🖖 #StarTrek #EngageWithTrekkieAndTrekker #Trekkie #Trekker #StarTrekPodcast #TheOriginalSeries #Tribble #StarTrekFandom #LLAP

Join Trekkie and Trekker as they welcome Will Polk -- a lifelong Star Trek fan, podcaster, and host of Scene N’ Nerd -- for a conversation about the stories, characters, and experiences that shaped his journey through the final frontier. Will shares memories of growing up with a locally produced “Star Trek Hour,” seeing The Motion Picture and The Wrath of Khan in theaters, and discovering the power of representation through Benjamin Sisko and Deep Space Nine. Together, we explore James T. Kirk’s evolution, DS9’s rich characters and storytelling, the complicated appeal of Dukat and Garak, and why Star Trek must keep boldly reinventing itself for new generations. Along the way, Will imagines his dream Trek series, chooses his must-have Trek technology, faces some rapid-fire dilemmas, and introduces us to another name for the fandom: #TrekHead. It’s an episode about nostalgia, representation, reinvention, and the many ways Star Trek travels with us throughout our lives. Explore Will’s shows and more from Scene N’ Nerd: https://www.scenennerdpodcast.com/

Join Trekkie and Trekker as they chat with Shannon Fauver. Shannon is a lifelong Star Trek fan, lawyer, Peace Corps alum, convention regular, and First Officer of a fanship! Together, we explore how Trek intersects with law, justice, ethics, service, neurodiversity, and the very human hope that we can keep growing toward something better. Along the way, Shannon weighs in on some of Trek's most memorable courtroom and ethical dilemmas, explains why Galaxy Quest absolutely belongs in the conversation, and tells the unforgettable story of how pitching an idea for a Star Trek legal series earned her a cease-and-desist letter! #NewTrekkerLifeGoals We also reminisce about the unexpected friendships and wonderfully strange moments that happen when Star Trek fans come together and those little signals that let another fan know: "You're one of us." It's an episode about fandom, friendship, justice, laughter, and continuing to believe that a better future is still worth boldly going toward. Live long and prosper. 🖖

What happens when a love of crafting, poetry, gothic romance, and Star Trek all converge? You get Carrie Schwent… associate producer of Cirroc Lofton’s The Seventh Rule podcast, affectionately known as the “Crafty Bear.” Carrie joins Trekkie and Trekker to share how her fandom grew from watching Voyager during its original run to becoming a familiar face within the Star Trek cruise community. She takes us behind the scenes of her weekly episode-inspired limericks, her adventures in stained glass and crafting, and the surprising series of dominoes that led her deeper into the Trek family. Carrie also proudly declares her love for the wonderfully mockable gothic romance of “Sub Rosa,” explains why characters like Q, Lwaxana Troi, Tilly, and Sam resonate with her, and reflects on the power of genuine representation on screen. The conversation also includes treasured cruise memories, healing “Doug hugs,” karaoke courage, creative tributes, and the welcoming community that helped Carrie feel safe enough to boldly step outside her comfort zone. Plus, Carrie faces our rapid-fire questions involving Moopsies, temporal loops, mirror universes, broken replicators, purple nebula cocktails, and the most important debate in the quadrant: Trekkie or Trekker? Join us for a heartfelt and delightfully crafty exploration of the fan behind the fandom.

What does it take to become a true friend of Garak? In this episode of ENGAGE with Trekkie and Trekker, Seán Ferrick—host and head writer/presenter for TrekCulture—joins us for a lively journey through his life as a Star Trek fan, including his appreciation for Deep Space Nine’s mysterious, complicated, and endlessly fascinating Elim Garak. We explore Seán’s first contact with Star Trek, the characters and stories that captured his imagination, and the ways the franchise has influenced his life beyond the screen. Along the way, we discuss friendship, identity, neurodiversity, belonging, and why Star Trek fandom continues to create meaningful connections across the galaxy. Whether you are a devoted Niner, a loyal Garak enthusiast, a TrekCulture viewer, or simply curious about the passionate people behind the Star Trek fandom, this conversation has something for you. Join Trekkie, Trekker, and Seán Ferrick for “A True Friend of Garak.” Subscribe to ENGAGE with Trekkie and Trekker, share the episode with a fellow fan, and join us as we explore the fans behind the fandom. Star Trek. Neurodiversity. Belonging. Find Seán Ferrick online: TrekCulture: https://whatculture.com/topic/trekculture Watch the full video on https://youtu.be/PYgTWYeNegQ