The Trek Files: A Roddenberry Star Trek Podcast
Roddenberry EntertainmentYour 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 haven't been viewed in decades—many being revealed publicly for the very first time!
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 352 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TV & FilmArtsPerforming Arts | |||
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What did Star Trek fans have to say in 1976?
John Champion returns to The Trek Files for a look through Gene Roddenberry's fan correspondence. This season's selection captures a moment in Star Trek history, ten years after the original series debut... more
Authors John and Maria Jose Tenuto return to The Trek Files to share a seemingly ordinary filming notice distributed to guests at the Monterey Bay Aquarium during production of Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home. But for John, it's much more than a produc... more
Following last week's look at the earliest concepts for Star Trek: The Next Generation, Larry Nemecek welcomes back author and historian Ben Robinson to examine Gene Roddenberry's handwritten response and the surprising conversation it sparked.
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Before Captain Picard. Before the Enterprise-D. Before Gene Roddenberry stepped back into the captain's chair of his own creation...
This week on The Trek Files, Larry Nemecek is joined by author and Star Trek historian Ben Robinson to examine one ... more
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- Good content but unlistenable
The extent to which the start of so many sentences is cut off by the recording method is torture.
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United States2 years ago - Fantastic Show
Fantastic Show
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United Kingdom3 years ago - Prestige Trek archeology/anthropology!!!!
One of the best podcasts out there. How lucky we are to have these discussions with these guests for forever now!!! Larry, you are AMAZING!!!!!
Apple Podcasts5annmarie222United States3 years ago - Love it
This is exactly what I had hoped they would do when rod would bring in documents to mission log. This is a great podcast archiving those small details that made this thing we love.
Apple Podcasts5Keeper2015United States3 years ago - Wonderful Show, But…
The host has the annoying tendency to want to insert himself into stories of his guests. We know you have a lot of behind-the-scenes Trek knowledge, but sometimes it’s best for you as host to just shut the heck up and listen to your guests tell THEIR stories. If you want to tell your stories then create a secondary podcast for that. A good interviewer lets his guests talk and coaxes stories out of them with the appropriate questions. And then gets out of the way. Let’s hear more of that and less... more
Apple Podcasts3a1000facesUnited States3 years ago
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This show centers on archival documents and behind-the-scenes stories from Star Trek history, often featuring veteran writers, designers, actors, and industry insiders. Episodes weave first-hand on-set recollections, production challenges, and the evolution of the franchise, with a strong emphasis on primary materials, legacy manuals, and the creative process behind iconic ships, tech, and storylines. A standout throughline is the collaborative nature of Star Trek's development—fans get access to historical context, unexpected anecdotes, and long-simmering lore revealed from Gene Roddenberry's files and related archives. The format tends to attract longtime Trekkies and professionals interested in film history and design, while also offerin... more
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