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WeeklyTrek: A TrekCore Star Trek News Podcast

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A weekly news show discussing all the latest news from the Star Trek franchise, brought to you by TrekCore.com. Each week, host Alex Perry is joined by a guest to discuss the latest Star Trek news - we discuss the latest news on the television shows, movies, and merchandise. WeeklyTrek only discusses credible Star Trek news without any of the Dominion propaganda that you'll find online. But we do ... more

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On this week's episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore's news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Nacelle Company CEO Brian Volk-Weiss for a supplemental interview special.

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Brian returns to WeeklyTrek to discuss The Center Seat season two,... more

On this week's episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore's news podcast, host Alex Perry brings you a special 60th anniversary episode reflecting on this important milestone for Star Trek in a moment of uncertainty. Alex looks back on his own 31.5 year journey... more

On this week's episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore's news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Peter Hong to discuss all the latest Star Trek news.

This week, Alex and his guest discuss the following stories from around the web:

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On this week's episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore's news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Jodi Pickens to discuss all the latest Star Trek news.

This week, Alex and his guest discuss the following stories from around the web:

• Deadline: 60th... more

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Brian Volk-Weiss
Star Trek documentary producer and founder of The Nacelle Company
Nacelle Company
Episode: WeeklyTrek #316: Interview Special: Brian Volk-Weiss Discusses The Center Seat Season 2
Jodi Pickens
Returning guest
TrekCore contributor
Episode: WeeklyTrek #313: Star Trek's 60th Anniversary Will Include 2 New Documentaries and Movie Re-Releases
Chris Fisher
Producing Director for Star Trek Strange New Worlds
Star Trek Strange New Worlds
Episode: WeeklyTrek #311: Interview Special: Star Trek Strange New Worlds Producing Director Chris Fisher on Season 4
Thad Haight
Guest, Trek writer/analyst
returning guest on Weekly Trek
Episode: WeeklyTrek #304: Star Trek Starfleet Academy Has Been Cancelled. Is the Kurtzman Era Finished?
Marina Kravchuk
Returning guest, Star Trek writer/critic
TrekMovie
Episode: WeeklyTrek #302: Alex Kurtzman Says He's Started Talking with Paramount about Star Trek's Future
Bill Barbato
Co-host of The Final Frontiersman and Star Trek Adventures enthusiast
The Final Frontiersman
Episode: WeeklyTrek #300: The Star Trek Set Tour Launches Kickstarter to Permanently House Original Galileo Shuttlecraft
Bill Mann
Episode: WeeklyTrek #299: Tawny Newsome Discusses the Big Sisko Episode of Star Trek Starfleet Academy
Kara Amens
Star Trek enthusiast and commentator
Episode: WeeklyTrek #298: Star Trek Starfleet Academy Streaming Ratings Trending Higher Than Comparable Trek Shows
Lee Hutchison
Returning guest
Episode: WeeklyTrek #297: Star Trek Section 31 Nominated For Five Razzie Awards

Host

Alex Perry
Host of Weekly Trek, TrekCore.com contributor, known for credible Star Trek news and discussion.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 76 ratings
  • Trek through a news lens

    I have really been enjoying Alex Perry’s look at the Star Trek franchise (in all its forms) in digest form. It’s a great roundup of the headlines that have the fandom talking along with clearly delineated analysis and opinion.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TVGuyGrayson
    United States4 months ago
  • Annoying smug voice

    Tried to listen to what was billed as an interview but was just two deeply annoying not entertainment affiliated people talking.

    Low quality production, zero content

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Keeper2015
    United States2 years ago
  • Great Trek podcast

    Excellent recap of a week in Trek

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    A Prized Beagle
    United States5 years ago
  • Must-Listen to

    Alex has such an enthusiastic and infectious way that he presents the weekly news. Weekly Trek has quickly become one of my favorite Trek podcasts. Keep up the awesome work!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MrRogersHood
    United States5 years ago
  • Weekly News Wonderful News

    This podcast is one of my favorite places for the latest Star Trek news. I love the host and the guests. The topics are always interesting and the speculation portion is one of my favorite parts. Always look forward to the latest episode. Thank you for all your hard work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BJP211
    United States5 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Bright, concise Trek news with sharp analysis and great guests.
A reliable weekly digest for Trek fans who want credible updates and insight.
The show blends news, speculation, and collecting culture in a friendly, approachable way.
Some episodes show strong opinions; production quality and guest variety are consistently good.
Strong host, well-edited and informative; the fan perspective is well integrated.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

WeeklyTrek #314: Paramount+ Executive Says It's "Imperative" To Figure Out What's Next for Star Trek
Q: What are the main concerns about the Star Trek franchise's next phase?
Uncertainty around merger outcomes, leadership, and whether current showrunners continue or are replaced, with expectations that progress will be gradual rather than immediate.
WeeklyTrek #314: Paramount+ Executive Says It's "Imperative" To Figure Out What's Next for Star Trek
Q: What does the article suggest about the next steps for Star Trek after Strange New Worlds and Starfleet Academy wrap production?
The guest and host interpret the timelines as cautious optimism with a multi-year horizon; development involves writers, studios, and leadership decisions, and it may be years before a new series lands on screen.
WeeklyTrek #312: Star Trek's Big San Diego Comic Con Reveal Was… Another SNW S4 Trailer and More Scouts
Q: Do you expect major Star Trek announcements at New York Comic Con?
Marina believes there will be some Academy-related announcements and predicts a trailer or clip for Starfleet Academy Season 2, with broader franchise news likely delayed until later in the year or next year.
WeeklyTrek #312: Star Trek's Big San Diego Comic Con Reveal Was… Another SNW S4 Trailer and More Scouts
Q: What has Marina most excited her about Star Trek right now?
She is most excited about the Las Vegas conventions, particularly photo ops with cadets and Academy figures, as well as the chance to see Bejo Trimble and other Enterprise-era guests in person.
BONUS: Warp Factor 5 #1: Star Trek Enterprise Season 1 (Broken Bow, Fight or Flight, Strange New World, Unexpected, Terra Nova)
Q: Even though it's the question that you ask everybody in the elevator at STLV, Jim Moorhouse, what is your favorite Star Trek series?
Jim Moorhouse cites Deep Space Nine as his favorite due to its complexity, long-form storytelling, and the depth of its character arcs.

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A weekly round-up of Star Trek news, analysis, and fan culture anchored by a knowledgeable host and a rotating slate of guests. Episodes blend credibility-focused reporting on shows, films, and merchandise with thoughtful speculation about franchise direction, often highlighting new trailers, publishing, toys, conventions, and community events. The show tends to feature industry insiders and knowledgeable fans who bring context on production, licensing, and collecting, with a generally upbeat, approachable tone and a penchant for balancing hard news with fandom-inspired storytelling.

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