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Literary Treks: A Star Trek Books and Comics Podcast

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Star Trek
Strange New Worlds
Star Trek Books
David Mack
Star Trek Novels
Ring Of Fire
Star Trek Voyager
Identity Theft
Simon & Schuster
Klingons
Voyager
Gateways
Deep Space Nine
Khan
Margaret Clark
Chekov
Multiverse
Starfleet
Will Riker
Star Trek: the Defiant

Literary Treks is a Trek.fm podcast dedicated entirely to Star Trek in written form. Each episode hosts Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettit explore Star Trek books and comics and chat with authors.

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Latest Episodes

Invasion! The Soldiers of Fear.

What is your greatest fear? What if your enemy could trigger that fear to use it against you? Well just think about gargoyles, touch a batleth, or whatever else you can think of to overcome your fears, because there's... more

Dayton Ward: To Defy Fate.

Wesley Crusher has always been a polarizing figure in Trek fandom — TNG's boy genius, adored by some and a source of groaning for others. But his arc from teenage prodigy to full-fledged Traveler is one of the franchise's ... more

Invasion!: First Strike.

Back in the heyday of Star Trek publishing, writers had four golden-era series to write in. Generally, the books stood apart from each other as stand-alones within their own series. But in 1996, Pocket Books published someth... more

Another Comics Catch-up.

IDW has been pumping out new comics faster than you can name any of the red shirts that died. And dang! Many red shirts were harmed in the making of these comics. And we have been remiss in showing our respects. Today, we're... more

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Recent Guests

Dayton Ward
Author of To Defy Fate and longtime Star Trek novelist
Pocket Books / Star Trek universe
Episode: Literary Treks 399: Unhinged
Scott Pearson
Current developmental editor of Star Trek novels at Gallery Books
Gallery Books
Episode: 395: I Get Paid for This?
David Mack
Best-selling author known for his Star Trek novels and contributions to science fiction
Independent author
Episode: Go with the Flow
Kirsten Beyer
Writer and co-author of the Star Trek Khan scripted podcast
CBS
Episode: Nick's Vision
James Swallow
Author known for his work in Star Trek literature, including the latest novel "Toward the Night".
Episode: Classic Trekkian Pew-Pew
Una McCormack
Author of Star Trek books and comics, including 'Asylum'
Star Trek Publishing
Episode: 382: Una By Una
Greg Cox
Author of the Star Trek novel Lost to Eternity
Pocket Books
Episode: 378: Lots of True Crime Podcasts
Jonathan Koan
YouTuber and book reviewer
Episode: 372: The Ties That Bind

Hosts

Casey Pettit
Co-host of Literary Treks; frequently discusses Trek books and comics, and helps steer interview topics with authors and editors.
Jonathan Koan
Host of Literary Treks; leads conversations on Trek literature, interviews guests, and coordinates show discussions.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 136 ratings
  • Excellent and entertaining

    I really enjoy listening to Casey and Jonathan discussing trek books and comics. They are always good fun and informative.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Peter Harr
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Fantastic Show!

    This show is great! The hosts are extremely knowledgeable on Start Trek and StarTrek literature. The accessibility to the writers is what really makes the show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MaidenIndy74
    United States2 years ago
  • Matthew Rushing is abysmal

    How can you be a Star Trek fan AND a right-winger? It's truly disappointing.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    “The Tank"
    United States5 years ago
  • Books and Comics Positivity

    This is a great show for discussion, interviews, news, and commentary about Star Trek books and comics. The hosts, while always giving their actual takes on the material, try to find the goodness in whatever they review and do not take pleasure in bashing anything. There is a good sense of humor present in the episodes, too.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BrandonH83
    United States6 years ago
  • Good TOS and TNG books reviews.

    This is a solid podcast with two guys the clearly like Trek and are enjoyable to listen too. My only main issue is they are heavily focused on ToS and TNG books/content. They hardly ever touch on other series like Voyager and DS9. Would be nice if they covered Trek books more broadly.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    CrabbyGnome
    United States7 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the diversity of guests and the balance between reviews and author discussions.
The focus on Trek books can feel heavy on certain eras, but remains passionate and informative.
Interviews with authors are accessible and insightful, making behind-the-scenes processes tangible.
The show is enthusiastic and respectful, with thoughtful analysis across books and comics.
The hosts are knowledgeable and entertaining, with deep dives into Trek lit.

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Talking Points

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Go with the Flow
Q: How do you go about crafting the story to fit the confines of what's going on the air, but also not mess up anything and also try to be original at the same time?
Mack explains that he was given final draft scripts from Season 3 of Strange New Worlds, which allowed him to identify a usable gap in the timeline for his story. This insight helped him build character arcs that would both align with the ongoing series and introduce fresh storylines.
395: I Get Paid for This?
Q: What excites you about the future of Star Trek novels?
Scott is particularly excited about developing new books with authors and the upcoming titles being worked on.
395: I Get Paid for This?
Q: How do you balance being both a writer and an editor?
Scott shares that he can usually switch between the two roles without much difficulty as they engage different parts of creativity.
395: I Get Paid for This?
Q: Can you describe your day-to-day work as an editor?
Scott explains that he collaborates with authors from the initial pitch through manuscript revision and approval processes.
394: The Chekov Book
Q: How does it feel to have redeemed that episode and made it better, I guess, in hindsight?
Greg reflects on how the body swap technology inspired him to explore themes of identity and redemption, distancing the new story from the criticisms of the original episode, Turnabout Intruder.

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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A deep-dan discussion-centric show that dwells on Star Trek books and comics, with frequent author interviews, editorial insights, and long-form conversations about storytelling craft, continuity, and the intersection of literature with TV lore. Episodes often explore how novels and comics expand canonical elements, balance fan expectations with new directions, and weave across timelines, series, and media formats. Notable strengths include high accessibility, thoughtful guest selection from prominent Trek lit creators, and a warm, enthusiastic host dynamic that keeps nerd-friendly analysis engaging for both longtime fans and new readers. The show's uniqueness lies in its sustained focus on literary expansion within the Trek universe, regul... more

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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Dayton Ward
2. Scott Pearson
3. David Mack
4. Kirsten Beyer
5. James Swallow
6. Una McCormack
7. Greg Cox
8. Jonathan Koan

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