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Kirk as captain.

Among Starfleet captains, Kirk certainly had his own style. Were the long-term effects considered during the decision-making process, or were they off-the-cuff style decisions? How was the crew affected by the choices of one person in relation to the Prime Directive and other measures set in place by Starfleet? Would we make the same decisions as Kirk when faced with the same choices?

In this episode of Standard Orbit, host Hayley Stoddart is joined by Mike Richards to discuss the leadership of Captain Kirk and how his decisions led to the results—whether positive or negative—that affected the crew of the Enterprise and others.

Host Hayley Stoddart Guest Mike Richards Production Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer)

Star Trek V: The Final Frontier - The Audio Drama.   Star Trek V: The Final Frontier is a rather infamous film both in and out of Star Trek circles,  but we here at Standard Orbit happen to love it. In celebration of our 300th episode, hosts Ken Tripp, Zach Moore and Hayley Stoddart decided to do something special: an audio drama of The Final Frontier based on an earlier draft of the film's script (featuring the rock monster) and with the dream casting of the film, Sean Connery as Sybok. We can't thank our fellow hosts and listeners who participated in this massive undertaking enough: Tony Robinson, John Mills, Lee Sargent, Justin Oser, Richard Marquez, Amy Nelson, Duncan Barrett, Brandon-Shea Mutala, Zachary Fruhling, Norman C. Lao and A.J. Black. As the great man once said, "It was...fun" Chapters Intro (00:00:00)  Star Trek V: The Final Frontier - The Audio Drama (00:01:28)   Hosts Ken Tripp Zach Moore Hayley Stoddart   Guests Tony Robinson John Mills Lee Sargent Justin Oser Richard Marquez Amy Nelson Duncan Barrett Brandon-Shea Mutala Zachary Fruhling Norman C. Lao A.J. Black Production Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Standard Orbit 291: The Aliens of Beyond

Star Trek Beyond's Best Aliens

Star Trek Beyond was released during Star Trek's 50th Anniversary and did you know that there were 50 Aliens in Star Trek Beyond? Hosts Hayley Stoddard and Ken Tripp discuss the key alien characters of the last Star Trek movie. They explore their design, key parts they played, and their characteristics and how technology has allowed the Star Trek universe to evolve.

Join Ken and Hayley as they discuss the five key aliens in Star Trek Beyond. They dive into their plot lines they drove and the value they brought to the movie. With great technology and effects in today's films; Star Trek Beyond brought more exciting alien characters to the big screen. Boldly Listen

Chapters  Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:27) Alien Evolution (00:02:05) Krall (00:06:10) Kalara (00:15:25) Syl (00:20:46) Keenser (00:28:09) Jayla (00:34:41) Final Thoughts (00:42:00) POTFM (00:46:10) Closing (00:50:51)

Hosts Ken Tripp Hayley Stoddart

Production Zach Moore (Editor & Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Mike Richards (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Standard Orbit 201: TOS for a New Generation Mother Daughter Intro to TOS    Ken and Zach are joined by Hayley Stoddart to discuss her and her daughter's first time watching of the original series. The discussion focuses on the first time view from an adult Star Trek fan and how a child views this iconic franchise.

Many Trek fan families introduce this special franchise to their kids and it creates a special bond in having a common interest. With all the shows in the Star Trek family; it is nothing but joy for Zach and Ken to talk through the original cast with Hayley and get introduced to a new generation of fans. Sit back and enjoy this episode of Standard Orbit! Chapters Intro (00:01:22)  Welcome Hayley (00:02:03)  A 60's Show (00:14:50)  Spock, Data, and humor (00:16:32)  Diversity and Inclusion (00:30:48) Nobody knows what this is (00:49:19) POTFM (00:54:21) Closing (00:59:00)   Hosts Ken Tripp and Zach Moore   Guests Hayley Stoddart   Production  Zach Moore (Producer) Ken Tripp (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Standard Orbit 200: Talking About A Subject You Love With People You Like  Standard Orbit Celebrates Its Bicentennial. In this episode of Standard Orbit, it's a reunion of hosts pasts and present! Ken Tripp and Zach Moore are joined by Mike Schindler and Norman C. Lao to talk about Standard Orbit's origins and transitions, reminisce on their time with the show, and respond to listener questions and comments. We also share some of our Star Trek opinions that go against the grain of common fandom, and catch up with Jeffery "Mr. Atoz" Harlan via the Atavachron. Settle in for a feature length podcast celebrating our 200th episode!

Chapters  A Message From Starfleet Command (00:01:22)    Welcome To Standard Orbit (00:03:38)     Catching Up With Mike and Norm (00:06:04)    Standard Orbit Origins (00:14:57)    The Refit Crew (00:19:31)    The Reboot Crew (00:31:06)    Shows Past and Present (00:38:44)    Unpopular Star Trek Opinions (00:50:11)    Questions and Comments (01:09:08)    Finals Thoughts and What Is a Plank Owner?  (01:36:03)    Mr. Atoz Returns Via the Atavachron (01:44:16)    Closing (02:02:00)      Hosts Ken Tripp Zach Moore Guests Mike Schindler Norman C. Lao Jeffrey Harlan Production Zach Moore (Editor and Producer)  Ken Tripp (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)   

Standard Orbit 199: It is a Sci-Fi Little Mermaid  Metamorphosis The second season episode Metamorphosis introduced some key canon to Star Trek. In this week's Standard Orbit; Zach and Ken explore this very under-rated episode and dive into the information we learned about the Federation, the Universal Translator, and Father of the Warp Drive. Ken and Zach look at the key character moments and how this episode represents the best of Star Trek. The Standard Orbit crew look at how the show title "Metamorphosis" could apply to several aspects of this special TOS episode. Listener mail, Trek tech, Federation Data, Drama, and great character moments are all highlighted in this weeks exciting podcast. 

Chapters Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:22) Listener Email (00:01:43) Feedback on "Continues" (00:07:33) Metamorphosis (00:16:00) Re-watch Thoughts (00:17:01) Synopsis (00:20:00) "The Starfleet" (00:25:30) Kirk's own Metamorphosis (00:26:14) Strong Woman (00:29:40) We must have struggle (00:43:06) It is a Starfleet Little Mermaid! (00:48:03) Universal Translator (00:51:20) The Federation (00:54:40) TNG Zephrym v TOS Zephrym (00:58:58) POTFM (01:08:00) Closing (01:13:55)    Hosts Zach Moore and Ken Tripp Production Zach Moore (Editor and Producer)  Ken Tripp (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)   

Star Trek Continues. The Original Series quite infamously was never able to complete the five year mission that was promised in its opening credits. This sly attempt by Gene Roddenberry to will a five season run of his new series into existence by mere narration was unfortunately not to be. In recent years many Star Trek fan productions have taken it upon themselves to complete the mission, and this month Star Trek Continues has done exactly that. In this episode of Standard Orbit, Zach Moore is joined by host of Continuing Mission Tony Robinson to discuss this fan favorite fan series now that it's concluded, how it fits in with TOS, and also tease an exciting new collaboration coming soon to Trek.fm! Chapters Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:22)    Star Trek Continues (00:02:42) Finding Continues (00:06:39) Cast, Effects, Etc. (00:10:06) Fitting Into the Five Year Mission  (00:33:01)  Episodes (00:41:03) To Boldly Finale (00:58:02)  Closing (01:14:35)    Host Zach Moore Guest Tony Robinson Production Zach Moore (Editor and Producer)  Ken Tripp (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)   

The Making of Star Trek V: The Final Frontier. In this episode of Standard Orbit, hosts Ken Tripp and Zach Moore are joined by Tony Black to discuss the making of Star Trek V as told by William Shatner and his daughter Lisabeth in their respective books "Captain's Log: William Shatner's Personal Account of the Making of Star Trek V: The Final Frontier" and "Star Trek Movies Memories." We talk the cons and pros of what many consider to be the worst film of the franchise, the many obstacles that Shanter faced trying to translate his ambitious ideas to the screen, where we rank The Final Frontier in the Star Trek movie canon, and much more. Stay tuned till the very end for a great Sean Connery impression by Tony! Chapters Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:22)    Making Star Trek Movie Memories From The Shatners (00:03:34) Cons and Pros of The Final Frontier (00:08:48) Putting The Final Frontier In Context (00:21:22) Shatner's Compromised Vision (00:34:29)  Cons and Pros of The Final Frontier, Contd. (00:41:35) Best of the Worst? (00:45:22)  Final Thoughts (00:52:04) The Rock Men and Sean Connery (00:57:00)  Closing (01:05:30)    Hosts Ken Tripp Zach Moore Guest Tony Black Production Zach Moore (Editor and Producer)  Ken Tripp (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)   

Standard Orbit 196: Star Trek Origins: Season 3  Iconic Star Trek in Season 3. We've had an ongoing miniseries on Standard Orbit we've called "Star Trek Origins" where we explore certain touchstones both real and fictional that became defining focal points for the franchise for years to come. You can find these previous discussions in Standard Orbit 139, 145 and 161 and this week we're back at it again! In this episode of Standard Orbit, host Zach Moore is joined by author and critic Darren Mooney to examine how the often maligned third season is responsible for a lot of what we now deem iconic Star Trek. Honorable Klingons, Klingon/Romulan coexistence, ladykiller Kirk...the list goes on! Chapters  Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:22)    Darren Mooney: Star Trek Fan (00:02:17) TOS Season 3 (00:13:23) James Kirk: Ladies Man (00:17:38) Forget vs. Remember, Black and White, Space Hippies (00:24:50)   Full Shatner (00:26:58) Darren's Favorites (00:31:35)   Vulcans, Klingons, Romulans and More (00:34:16)  IDIC (00:43:14)   Kelvin Timeline (00:45:02)   James Kirk: Ladies Man, Contd. and Love Interests For Everyone (00:48:05) Closing (00:57:16)      Host Zach Moore Guest Darren Mooney Production  Zach Moore (Editor and Producer)  Ken Tripp (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)   

Standard Orbit 195: It's A Death Machine   The Transporter. The transporter is at the same time one of the most remarkable and terrifying pieces of technology featured in Star Trek. It dissembles its subjects at a molecular level, converts their matter into energy, then reassembles as matter at their new location. Would you be willing to go through the process? In this episode of Standard Orbit, hosts Ken Tripp and Zach Moore discuss if they themselves would be willing to use a transporter, whether or not it is a death machine, and its many uses that go beyond what was intended by Starfleet engineers.

Chapters Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:23)    To Transport Or Not To Transport? (00:02:25) One Goes In, Two Come Out (00:10:03) Transport Into Yesterday (00:17:22) Ion Storms Cause A Lot of Problems (00:22:48)  The Animated Transporter (00:29:16) What We Got Back Didn't Live Long (00:42:40)  Poor Franklin (00:52:24) The Kelvin Transporter (00:59:15)  Favorite Transporter Effect (01:13:13)  Closing (01:15:59)      Hosts Ken Tripp Zach Moore Production Zach Moore (Editor and Producer)  Ken Tripp (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)