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Trek Untold: The Star Trek Podcast That Goes Beyond The Stars!

Matthew Kaplowitz
Star Trek
Star Trek: Discovery
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Klingon Culture
Kay Bess
Music
Voice Acting
Pop Music
Star Trek Prodigy
Star Trek: the Next Generation
Vadia Potenza
Voiceover Coaching
Leonard Nimoy
Mental Health
Hollywood
Theater
Gender Identity
Seinfeld
Star Trek: Picard
Cyberpunk 2077

"Trek Untold" is the Star Trek podcast that goes beyond the stars! This show features guests including character actors, stunt performers, directors, writers, VFX artists, and the behind-the-scenes people who make the Star Trek universe boldly go where no sci-fi franchise has gone before. The Trek Untold podcast is not endorsed by, sponsored by, nor affiliated with CBS, Paramount Pictures, or any ... more

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Carey Foster appeared in the original TOS pilot, "The Cage," with Jeffrey Hunter as a character who ended up not making the final cut. However, she returned as a Starfleet officer clad in blue in the background of many episodes during the first seaso... more

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Trek Untold has the scoop on some hot new Star Trek merchandise coming in 2025 and beyond, courtesy of our chat with Ben Robinson.

It's been four years since Mr. Robinson joined this podcast to promote his work with Eaglemoss, a company that shut it... more

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By the time the Delaney sisters finally appeared on-screen in "Star Trek: Voyager," their reputation already cemented them as legends. Heidi & Alissa Kramer brought these Starfleet twins to life, playing them in VOY's fifth season, "Thirty Days." The... more

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Content Warning: This episode discusses some traumatic incidents that may trigger some audience members. Discretion is advised.

If Kira Nerys was a tough customer on "DS9," it's because Nana Visitor was even tougher in real life.

Nana returns to ... more

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Recent Guests

Ben Robinson
Creative consultant for Fanhome and creative director for Master Replicas.
Fanhome, Master Replicas
Episode: Master Replicas' New Star Trek Figures & Fanhome's Starships Revealed with Ben Robinson
Nana Visitor
Major Kira from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and author of 'Open a Channel: A Woman's Trek'
Star Trek
Episode: Women of the Final Frontier: Nana Visitor's Journey Through Star Trek History
Joe Sikoryak
Illustrator, comic book artist, and graphic designer
Episode: 70's Star Trek Convention History through Comic Books with Joe Sikoyrak
Sawandi Wilson
Actor known for his role as Captain Leto in Star Trek: Discovery
Star Trek: Discovery
Episode: Sawandi Wilson: Discovery's Last Surprise
John Broughton
Executive producer of Farragut Forward and actor portraying Captain Carter.
Starship Farragut
Episode: "Farragut Forward:" The Making of A Star Trek Fan Film
Johnny K
Director of Farragut Forward and filmmaker known for his work in fan films.
Kaotica Studios
Episode: "Farragut Forward:" The Making of A Star Trek Fan Film
Kate Mulgrew
Actress best known for her role as Admiral Janeway
Star Trek
Episode: Kevin & Dan Hageman on "Star Trek: Prodigy" Season 2, Time Travel for Kids & The Future of Season 3
Michaela Dietz
Voice actress known for her role as Amethyst in Steven Universe
Star Trek Prodigy
Episode: Kevin & Dan Hageman on "Star Trek: Prodigy" Season 2, Time Travel for Kids & The Future of Season 3
Christine Harnos
Actress known for her role in Star Trek: Voyager and other films.
Episode: Christine Harnos: From "Dazed and Confused" to "Timeless"

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Matthew Caplowitz
Host of Trek Untold, known for engaging interviews with industry professionals and facilitating insightful conversations about Star Trek's impact and characters.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 66 ratings
  • Slow down Matthew!

    I loved the episode w Nana Visitor and look forward to hearing more. I would love to hear the host hone in his craft a little more, slow down, be more intentional w what you say, breathe, or pause. I felt like he was wired on caffeine. Listen to cadence of how your guests speak. Learn. Apply.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Hawthorne the Pitbull
    United States2 months ago
  • Fantastic look at the culture behind Trek

    At first glance, you wouldn’t think that an interview show with the talented actors bringing mostly secondary and tertiary characters to life would be so compelling and life-affirming. Matthew does his research, and knows both what and how to ask his guests about what brought them to Trek, and what keeps bringing them back to our corner of pop culture fandom. And if you need to cry, you couldn’t do better than “The Life & Legacy of Leonard Nimoy” episode from March 2024. The mini biographies of ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JeffWB_NYC
    United States4 months ago
  • Trek Stars both Major and Minor

    Matthew finds and interviews actors from every corner of the Trek universe! Hes a wonderful host, gracious and charming and someone who has a passion for toys as well. Highly recommended

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MK Ultraman
    Australia4 months ago
  • Love it

    A great show, I really enjoy it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WES JD
    United Statesa year ago
  • credit where credit is due

    whoever does the social media for this podcast doesn’t seem concerned w actually crediting artists whose work they use and that makes me wonder about their ethical standards

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    tertiary.adjunct
    Germany2 years ago

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Carey Foster Dances From Earth to Orion
Q: Can you tell us three things here? Where you were born, who your parents were and what they did, and what little Carey wanted to be when she grew up?
Carey Foster was born in Detroit, Michigan, and grew up in Riverside, California. Her father was in floor covering and her mother was a homemaker. As a child, she wanted to be a dancer.
Women of the Final Frontier: Nana Visitor's Journey Through Star Trek History
Q: What can you say to my audience, kind of help them through what could be a very long, rough period?
The key is love, but seeing it as one of the most powerful tools of resistance, going into hate, going into tribalism.
Women of the Final Frontier: Nana Visitor's Journey Through Star Trek History
Q: How has the reception been so far for the book?
It's been really very positive. And there have been so many men who have said, it shifted me to read it.
70's Star Trek Convention History through Comic Books with Joe Sikoyrak
Q: What did you learn from getting involved with conventions?
It was a lesson about managing celebrities and how conventions worked.
70's Star Trek Convention History through Comic Books with Joe Sikoyrak
Q: What's your earliest memory of Star Trek?
It was very important to me growing up in the 60s. I remember seeing the promotional artwork that eventually became the painting on the cover of the first Star Trek novelization.

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Focused on rich storytelling and insights, this show explores the depths of the Star Trek universe by featuring guests who contribute to the franchise behind the scenes. Listeners can expect to hear from character actors, directors, writers, and various other professionals who have shaped the iconic series and its extensive lore. The podcast offers a unique perspective that often showcases the personal stories and experiences of those who typically work behind the spotlight, enhancing the understanding of Star Trek as a cultural phenomenon. This exploration not only celebrates the franchise but delves into the broader implications and creations that spring from its rich narrative, making it a compelling listen for both dedicated fans and ne... more

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