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Season 1

  • S01E01 Alex Kurtzman & Heather Kadin

    • January 25, 2019
    • CBS All Access

    The Ready Room Host Naomi Kyle talks with Executive Producers Alex Kurtzman and Heather Kadin to discuss everything that happened in the first two episodes of Season 2.

  • S01E02 Mary Chieffo

    • February 1, 2019
    • CBS All Access

    The Ready Room Host Naomi Kyle talks with the Chancellor herself, Mary Chieffo, to talk about L'Relll's new Klingon Empire and Episode 3 of Season 2 at large.

  • S01E03 Anthony Rapp

    • February 8, 2019
    • CBS All Access

    The Ready Room Host Naomi Kyle talks with Anthony Rapp about all things Paul Stamets, getting to work with Tig Notaro, singing with his castmates, and more!

  • S01E04 Wilson Cruz

    • February 15, 2019
    • CBS All Access

    The Ready Room Host Naomi Kyle talks with Wilson Cruz about Dr. Hugh Culber's momentous return in Episode 5, "Saints of Imperfection."

  • S01E05 Doug Jones

    • February 22, 2019
    • CBS All Access

    The Ready Room Host Naomi Kyle talks with Doug Jones about all things Season 2, Episode 6 "The Sound of Thunder."

  • S01E06 James Frain

    • March 1, 2019
    • CBS All Access

    The Ready Room Host Naomi Kyle talks with James Frain, who plays Ambassador Sarek, about all things Season 2, Episode 7, "Light and Shadows."

  • S01E07 Ethan Peck

    • March 8, 2019
    • CBS All Access

    The Ready Room Host Naomi Kyle talks with Ethan Peck about all things Spock, Vulcan, Talos IV, and more in Season 2, Episode 8, "If Memory Serves."

  • S01E08 Hannah Cheesman

    • March 15, 2019
    • CBS All Access

    The Ready Room Host Naomi Kyle talks with Hannah Cheesman, who plays Lt. Cmdr. Airiam, about all things Season 2, Episode 9, "Project Daedalus."

  • S01E09 Sonequa Martin-Green

    • March 22, 2019
    • CBS All Access

    The Ready Room Host Naomi Kyle talks with Sonequa Martin-Green, who plays Michael Burnham, about all things Season 2, Episode 10, "The Red Angel."

  • S01E10 Shazad Latif

    • March 29, 2019
    • CBS All Access

    The Ready Room Host Naomi Kyle talks with Shazad Latif, who plays Ash Tyler, about all things Season 2, Episode 11, "Perpetual Infinity."

  • S01E11 Anson Mount

    • April 5, 2019
    • CBS All Access

    The Ready Room Host Naomi Kyle talks with Anson Mount, who plays Captain Christopher Pike, about all things Season 2, Episode 12, "Through the Valley of Shadows."

  • S01E12 Michelle Paradise

    • April 12, 2019
    • CBS All Access

    The Ready Room Host Naomi Kyle talks with Co-Executive Producer and Writer Michelle Paradise about all things Season 2, Episode 13, "Such Sweet Sorrow."

  • S01E13 Sonequa Martin-Green

    • April 19, 2019
    • CBS All Access

    The Ready Room Host Naomi Kyle and Star Trek: Discovery star Sonequa Martin-Green enter serious spoiler territory for the Season 2 finale, "Such Sweet Sorrow, Part 2."

Season 2

  • S02E01 Star Trek: Picard - Episode 1 “Remembrance” Recap

    • January 23, 2020
    • CBS All Access

    Host Wil Wheaton sits down with Executive Producer Michael Chabon and Director Hanelle Culpepper to take a closer look at some of the most poignant moments of "Remembrance," the premiere episode of Star Trek: Picard, and explain how the new series pays homage to Star Trek: The Next Generation.

  • S02E02 Star Trek: Picard - Episode 2 “Maps and Legends” Recap

    • January 30, 2020
    • CBS All Access

    Host Wil Wheaton sits down with Executive Producer Akiva Goldsman to discuss the second episode of Star Trek: Picard and how Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart)—and Starfleet— have changed in the 20 years since viewers last entered the Star Trek universe.

  • S02E03 Star Trek: Picard - Episode 3 “The End Is the Beginning” Recap

    • February 6, 2020
    • CBS All Access

    Host Wil Wheaton teams up with star Michelle Hurd to discuss the third episode of Star Trek: Picard and examine her character, Raffi Musiker, a former Starfleet colleague of Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart), who becomes a bigger player in the latest episode of Star Trek: Picard.

  • S02E04 Star Trek: Picard - Episode 4 “Absolute Candor” Recap

    • February 13, 2020
    • CBS All Access

    Host Wil Wheaton sits down with Santiago Cabrera, who plays the dashing yet mysterious pilot Cristóbal Rios—plus a host of emergency holograms on-board the ship La Sirena—and who comes into sharper focus in “Absolute Candor.” The pair delve into Rios' motivations and psychology, as well as give a few hints as to what viewers can expect to see from the captain in upcoming episodes.

  • S02E05 Star Trek: Picard - Episode 5, “Stardust City Rag” Recap

    • February 20, 2020
    • CBS All Access

    Host Wil Wheaton is joined by actor Evan Evagora who portrays Elnor, the highly-skilled, yet highly naive, young Romulan. Wheaton and Evagora discuss the fifth episode of Star Trek: Picard, Elnor's relationship with Picard, and what it's like portraying “Space Legolas.”

  • S02E06 Star Trek: Picard - Episode 6, “The Impossible Box” Recap

    • February 27, 2020
    • CBS All Access

    Jeri Ryan joins Wil Wheaton to discuss the return of Ryan's character, former Borg drone Seven of Nine; her new place in the universe as a Fenris Ranger; and what it's like coming back to the Trek universe. Then, Star Trek: Picard Executive Producer Rod Roddenberry—son of Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry—sits down with Wheaton to discuss the state of Star Trek as a whole, where it's been, and where it's going.

  • S02E07 Star Trek: Picard - Episode 7, “Nepenthe” Recap

    • March 5, 2020
    • CBS All Access

    Wil Wheaton is joined by his TNG co-stars Jonathan Frakes and Brent Spiner, who reprise their characters, William Riker and Lieutenant Commander Data, in Picard. The trio has a wide-ranging conversation covering everything from Frakes' directing duties on Picard to Isa Briones' ability to channel Data.

  • S02E08 Star Trek: Picard - Episode 8, “Broken Pieces” Recap

    • March 12, 2020
    • CBS All Access

    Wil Wheaton greets Jeri Ryan, in a return visit, and Jonathan Del Arco, both of whom play Borg, to examine Star Trek: Picard's eighth episode, “Broken Pieces.”

  • S02E09 Star Trek: Picard - Episode 9, “Et in Arcadia Ego, Part 1” Recap

    • March 19, 2020
    • CBS All Access

    Host Wil Wheaton examines Star Trek: Picard's ninth episode, "Et in Arcadia Ego, Part 1," with actress Isa Briones.

  • S02E10 Star Trek: Picard - Episode 10, “Et in Arcadia Ego, Part 2” Recap

    • March 26, 2020
    • CBS All Access

    Wil Wheaton examines the final episode of Star Trek: Picard's first season with Sir Patrick Stewart and Alison Pill.

  • S02E11 Star Trek: Picard - The Ready Room - Away Mission Special

    • July 2, 2020
    • CBS All Access

    Host Wil Wheaton sits down with Sir Patrick Stewart, costume designer Christine Clark, and mark-up department head James MacKinnon to discuss Season 1 of Star Trek: Picard.

  • SPECIAL 0x1 Star Trek: Lower Decks - Premiere Special

    • August 6, 2020

    For this installment of The Ready Room, host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) is joined by series Creator, Showrunner and Executive Producer Mike McMahan and Supervising Director Barry Kelly. The trio discusses the influence of Star Trek: The Next Generation on Star Trek: Lower Decks and crafting an animated series that retains a live-action feel.

  • SPECIAL 0x2 Star Trek: Lower Decks - Midseason Special

    • September 10, 2020

    For the latest installment of The Ready Room, Wil Wheaton (The Ready Room) sits down with Star Trek: Lower Decks voice cast members Tawny Newsome (Ensign Beckett Mariner), Jack Quaid (Ensign Brad Boimler), Eugene Cordero (Ensign Rutherford) and Noël Wells (Ensign Tendi). The group discusses why they love working on the new series, how they handle the technobabble, and what kind of secrecy comes with auditioning for a Star Trek series.

  • SPECIAL 0x3 Star Trek: Lower Decks - Finale Special

    • October 8, 2020

    For the finale of Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 1, host Wil Wheaton (The Ready Room) sits down with the entire voice cast of the series, including Tawny Newsome, Jack Quaid, Eugene Cordero, Noël Wells, Dawnn Lewis, Fred Tatasciore, Gillian Vigman and Jerry O'Connell. The group is also joined by series Creator, Executive Producer and Showrunner Mike McMahan. Plus, keep an eye out for a surprise guest who made an appearance in the season finale! Stream every episode of Star Trek: Lower Decks, exclusively in the U.S. on CBS All Access.

Season 3

  • S03E01 Star Trek: Discovery - “That Hope Is You, Part 1” Recap

    • October 15, 2020
    • CBS All Access

    Diving into the Season 3 premiere, Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation), host of “The Ready Room,” chats with series newcomer David Ajala (Cleveland "Book" Booker). Learn more about Book and Commander Burnham's first encounter, Ajala's special furry co-star, and the all-new props designed for Season 3.

  • S03E02 Star Trek: Discovery - “Far from Home, Part 2” Recap

    • October 22, 2020
    • CBS All Access

    This week, “The Ready Room” host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) sits down with stars Doug Jones (Commander Saru) and Mary Wiseman (Ensign Sylvia Tilly). Together they discuss Saru and Tilly's evolving dynamic, provide a look at the episode's Western cinema influences, and give insight into Season 3's stunt choreography.

  • S03E03 Star Trek: Discovery - “People of Earth” Recap

    • October 29, 2020
    • CBS All Access

    Host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) sits down with not one, but four special guests, including Director Jonathan Frakes and “People Of Earth” Writers Bo Yeon Kim and Erika Lippoldt. Together, they discuss how the planet Earth resonates with Star Trek fans and Frakes explains how he brought a virtual Starfleet Academy tree to life onscreen. Plus, show Composer Jeff Russo tells Wil what it takes to separate his fandom from his compositions.

  • S03E04 Star Trek: Discovery - “Forget Me Not” Recap

    • November 5, 2020
    • CBS All Access

    Stars Anthony Rapp (Lt. Commander Stamets) and Wilson Cruz (Dr. Culber) join host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) to discuss Episode 4, “Forget Me Not.” Together, watch them celebrate Stamets and Culber's reunion, reflect on the show's increasingly diverse cast, and reveal more about the special relationship their characters develop with newcomer Adira (Blu del Barrio).

  • S03E05 Star Trek: Discovery - “Die Trying” Recap

    • November 12, 2020
    • CBS All Access

    This week, host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) talks with star Rachael Ancheril (Commander Nhan) about how her character adds to the Star Trek canon, seeing as she portrays the second Barzan ever. Then, Wheaton speaks with Lead Visual Effects Supervisor Jason Zimmerman about the creation of Season 3's new ships, new tech, and new Federation headquarters.

  • S03E06 Star Trek: Discovery - “Scavengers” Recap

    • November 19, 2020
    • CBS All Access

    Host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) is joined by Lead Creature Designer Neville Page who details his creative process in designing this season's new creatures. Page expounds on adding to Star Trek canon, how modern technology impacts his designs, and so much more about all-things aliens.

  • S03E07 Star Trek: Discovery - “Unification III” Recap

    • November 26, 2020
    • CBS All Access

    Star Sonequa Martin-Green (Commander Michael Burnham) joins host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) to reflect on her character's evolution this season. They discuss how a year alone changed Michael, her new relationship with Book, and that unexpected reunion in Episode 7.

  • S03E08 Star Trek: Discovery - “The Sanctuary” Recap

    • December 3, 2020
    • CBS All Access

    This week, host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) is joined by new stars Blu del Barrio (Adira) and Ian Alexander (Gray). The two young actors describe what it's like to join the massive Star Trek family, the impact of playing trans and non-binary characters, and just how hard it is to fake playing the cello.

  • S03E09 Star Trek: Discovery - “Terra Firma, Part 1” Recap

    • December 10, 2020
    • CBS All Access

    Red alert! Host Wil Wheaton is joined by the stars of the U.S.S. Discovery bridge crew, Emily Coutts (Lt. Detmer), Oyin Oladejo (Lt. Owosekun), Patrick Kwok-Choon (Lt. Rhys), Ronnie Rowe Jr. (Lt. Bryce), and Sara Mitich (Lt. Nilsson). Watch them get animated over this week's unexpected plot twist and vigorous fight choreography, plus Wil entices each to admit which Starfleet job they'd secretly like to try.

  • S03E10 Star Trek: Discovery - “Terra Firma, Part 2” Recap

    • December 17, 2020
    • CBS All Access

    Star Michelle Yeoh (Emperor Georgiou) joins host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) this week to spill on how she's brought her shrewd and intimidating character to life. Commenting on the amazing stuntwork, commanding costumes, and her deep love for the Terran ruler, Yeoh shares her thoughts on Georgiou's past and future.

  • S03E11 Star Trek: Discovery - “Su’Kal” Recap

    • December 24, 2020
    • CBS All Access

    In this week's installment of “The Ready Room,” host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) is joined by star Doug Jones (Captain Saru), who explains the intricacies of working in prosthetics and his thoughts on Saru's journey this season. Then, Janet Kidder (Osyraa) speaks with Wil about joining the Star Trek Universe's esteemed villains and the thrill of hijacking a Starfleet ship.

  • S03E12 Star Trek: Discovery - “There Is A Tide...” Recap

    • December 31, 2020
    • CBS All Access

    This week, Director Jonathan Frakes joins host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) in The Ready Room to discuss Star Trek's complex new villain, the state of the distant future in the Star Trek Universe, and more!

  • S03E13 Star Trek: Discovery - “That Hope Is You, Part 2” Recap

    • January 7, 2021
    • CBS All Access

    “The Ready Room” host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) welcomes star Sonequa Martin-Green (Commander Michael Burnham), Executive Producer/Co-Showrunner Michelle Paradise, and Director Olatunde Osunsanmi to discuss the Season 3 finale. Together, they get emotional over the episodes final scene, reflect on Michael's progression through Starfleet, and tease whats next for the newly expanded Federation - not to mention Saru - in Season 4.

  • SPECIAL 0x4 Star Trek: Lower Decks - Season 2 Premiere Special

    • August 12, 2021

    Red alert! It's time for a new installment of The Ready Room hosted by Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation). Wheaton is joined by the Star Trek: Lower Decks crew, including Tawny Newsome (Beckett Mariner), Jack Quaid (Brad Boimler), Eugene Cordero (Sam Rutherford), and Noël Wells (D'Vana Tendi), to discuss the return of the U.S.S. Cerritos and what's in store for Boimler on the Titan. Plus, catch an exclusive sneak peek of the second episode of Season 2! Stream all-new episodes of Star Trek: Lower Decks on Thursdays, exclusively in the U.S. on Paramount+.

  • SPECIAL 0x5 Star Trek: Lower Decks - Season 2 Finale Special

    • October 14, 2021

    Wheaton is joined by Star Trek: Lower Decks creator Mike McMahan, along with the bridge crew: Dawnn Lewis (Captain Freeman), Jerry O'Connell (Commander Ransom), Gillian Vigman (Dr. T'Ana), and Fred Tatasciore (Lieutenant Shaxs). The group discusses the Season 2 finale, including Captain Freeman's big moment and whether there's romance in the air for Shaxs and Dr. T'Ana. Plus, watch a Lower Decks animator show us how to draw Ensign Tendi, and get a sneak peek at the upcoming Star Trek: Prodigy!

  • SPECIAL 0x6 Star Trek: Prodigy - Premiere Special

    • October 28, 2021

    The Ready Room host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) welcomes the all-new CG-animated series Star Trek: Prodigy to the Star Trek Universe! To celebrate the series premiere, he speaks with Creators and Executive Producers Kevin and Dan Hageman about creating a series intended for a younger audience, as well as chats with star Kate Mulgrew (Hologram Janeway) about reviving the iconic Starfleet Captain in this new format. Stream all-new episodes of Star Trek: Prodigy on Thursdays, exclusively in the U.S. on Paramount+.

Season 4

  • S04E01 Sonequa Martin Green & Kate Mulgrew

    • November 18, 2021
    • Paramount+

    The Ready Room is back with an all-new look and host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) is talking to the women in command! Star Trek: Discovery star Sonequa Martin-Green (Captain Michael Burnham) celebrates her journey to the captain's chair and gives us a taste of what's coming beyond the Season 4 premiere, "Kobayashi Maru." Then, Captain Janeway herself, Kate Mulgrew, patches in to chat with Wil about why Janeway makes for a perfect hologram mentor in Star Trek: Prodigy.

  • S04E02 David Ajala

    • November 29, 2021
    • Paramount+

    This week on The Ready Room, Star Trek: Discovery star David Ajala (Cleveland "Book" Booker) patches in to chat with host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) about “Anomaly” (Season 4, Episode 2). Together, they unravel the ramifications of the season premiere’s intense final moments, getting more screen time with Anthony Rapp, and what it took for Ajala to tap into Book's extreme anguish.

  • S04E03 Ian Alexander & Blu Del Barrio

    • December 2, 2021
    • Paramount+

    This week, Star Trek: Discovery stars Ian Alexander (Grey) and Blu del Barrio (Adira) join host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) in the Ready Room to discuss "Choose to Live" (Season 4, Episode 3). Together, they delve into what Grey's incorporation means for both characters, Adira's character development over the course of the series, and the significance of fans' appreciation for their on-screen representation.

  • S04E04 Mary Wiseman

    • December 9, 2021
    • Paramount+

    This week in The Ready Room, Star Trek: Discovery star Mary Wiseman (Sylvia Tilly) patches in to speak with host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) about "All Is Possible" (Season 4, Episode 4). In a very heartfelt conversation, Wil connects with Mary on the scene that most affected him, dips into what's next for Sylvia Tilly, and gets the behind-the-scenes details on filming in freezing weather.

  • S04E05 Anthony Rapp

    • December 16, 2021
    • Paramount+

    On The Ready Room this week, star Anthony Rapp (Lt. Commander Paul Stamets) and host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) chat about "The Examples" (Season 4, Episode 5). Rapp reveals what went into Stamet's journey to Ni'Var, his close relationship with Ian Alexander (Gray) and Blu del Barrio (Adira), and what it means to him to be a part of LGBTQ+ representation in the sci-fi genre.

  • S04E06 Jonathan Frakes

    • December 23, 2021
    • Paramount+

    All hands, brace yourselves for a delightfully heartwarming conversation between Wil Wheaton and Riker-turned-director Jonathan Frakes as they discuss the process of directing an episode of Star Trek: Discovery and mentoring the next generation of Trek actors.

  • S04E07 Doug Jones

    • December 30, 2021
    • Paramount+

    The man under the makeup of Mr. Saru, the incomparable Doug Jones visits The Ready Room to discuss that jaw-dropping Star Trek: Discovery mid-season finale with Wil Wheaton!

  • S04E08 Sonequa Martin-Green And David Ajala

    • February 10, 2022
    • Paramount+

    Star Trek: Discovery stars Sonequa Martin-Green (Captain Burnham) and David Ajala (Cleveland "Book" Booker) join host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) on The Ready Room this week to look closer at "All In" (Season 4, Episode 8). Together they lament Book's betrayal, consider the future of Book and Burnham's relationship, and explore this high energy casino episode.

  • S04E09 Wilson Cruz

    • February 17, 2022
    • Paramount+

    The doctor is in as Wilson Cruz (Dr. Hugh Culber) joins host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) on The Ready Room this week to talk through "Rubicon," (Season 4, Episode 9). They examine Dr. Culber's new role as the ship's counselor, the thrill of working with David Cronenberg, and which Star Trek character is Cruz's ideal therapist. Plus, The Ready Room celebrates Commander Nahn's surprise return to the U.S.S. Discovery.

  • S04E10 Glenn Hetrick

    • February 24, 2022
    • Paramount+

    This week, host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) is joined by Glenn Hetrick, Head of Makeup Effects, to offer an inside account of what it takes to add an all-new alien to Star Trek canon, including Oros in "The Galactic Barrier'' (Season 4, Episode 10). Plus, find out how aliens get updated for the 32nd century and get an exclusive look at the upcoming Season 2 premiere of Star Trek: Picard!

  • S04E11 Sonequa Martin-Green, Michelle Paradise & Olatunde Osunsanmi

    • March 17, 2022
    • Paramount+

    This week, host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) is joined by Star Trek: Discovery star Sonequa Martin-Green (Michael Burnham), Executive Producer Michelle Paradise, and Director/Executive Producer Olatunde Osunsanmi to discuss the Star Trek: Discovery Season 4 finale, "Coming Home''.

Season 5

  • S05E01 Sir Patrick Stewart

    • March 3, 2022
    • Paramount+

    This week, Sir Patrick Stewart (Jean-Luc Picard) joins The Ready Room host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) to talk about "The Star Gazer" (S2, E1), what fans can expect to learn about the admiral, and his relationship with Laris (Orla Brady). Plus, we find out exactly where Sir Patrick reads his new scripts! And stay tuned for a look at the design of Season 2's U.S.S. Stargazer along with an exclusive look at Episode 2.

  • S05E02 John de Lancie

    • March 10, 2022
    • Paramount+

    This week, John de Lancie (Q) joins The Ready Room host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) to talk about "Penance" (S2, E2), finding Q 34 years later, and what's different about Season 2's Q. Plus, we take a look at all the incredible props and costuming that went into crafting Season 2's alternate timeline. And don't forget about the exclusive sneak peek at Episode 3!

  • S05E03 Sonequa Martin-Green On Emotional Season 4 Finale

    • March 17, 2022
    • YouTube

    his week, host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) is joined by Star Trek: Discovery star Sonequa Martin-Green (Michael Burnham), Executive Producer Michelle Paradise, and Director/Executive Producer Olatunde Osunsanmi to discuss, "Coming Home'' (Season 4, Episode 13). Together they elaborate on the roller coaster of emotions Burnham experiences, filming the extensive meeting with the Ten-C, and how they pulled off that very special United Earth President cameo.

  • S05E04 Lea Thompson

    • March 24, 2022
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  • S05E05 Annie Wersching

    • March 31, 2022
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    Host Wil Wheaton is joined by special guest Annie Wersching to discuss episode 5 of Star Trek: Picard season 2. Annie discusses her role as The Borg Queen, and we're treated to a special sneak peek for next week's episode.

  • S05E06 Jonathan Frakes and Brent Spiner

    • April 7, 2022
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    Host Will Wheaton is joined by Jonathan Frakes and Brent Spiner to discuss the events of Picard Season 2 Episode 6.

  • S05E07 Ito Aghayere

    • April 14, 2022
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    Host Wil Wheaton is joined by Ito Aghayere (Guinan) to discuss the events of “Star Trek: Picard- Season 2, Episode 7”

  • S05E08 Santiago Cabrera & Jeri Ryan

    • April 21, 2022
    • Paramount+

    Wil Wheaton is joined by Santiago Cabrera & Jeri Ryan to discuss the events of Star Trek: Picard Season 2, Episode 8 - “Mercy”

  • S05E09 Michelle Hurd & Evan Evagora

    • April 28, 2022
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  • S05E10 Anson Mount & Akiva Goldsman

    • May 5, 2022
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    Host Wil Wheaton breaks down the season finale of Star Trek: Picard as well as the season premiere of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds

  • S05E11 Celia Rose Gooding & Henry Alonso Myers

    • May 12, 2022
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    Host Wil Wheaton is joined by Celia Rose Gooding (Uhura) and producer Henry Alonso Myers to discuss the events of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 1, episode 2 “Children of the Comet”

  • S05E12 Rebecca Romijn & Writer Akela Cooper

    • May 19, 2022
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    This week, actress Rebecca Romijn (Lt. Cmdr. Una Chin-Riley) and Co-Executive Producer and Writer Akela Cooper join host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) in The Ready Room, where the trio discusses Episode 3, "Ghosts of Ilyria." The group considers how the plight of the Ilyrian colonists and Una's dilemma illustrate an important message about prejudice. Then, Romijn recalls a prank Anson Mount (Captain Pike) played on her at the end of filming Season 1. Finally, get a refresher on La'An's ancestor Khan and a look back at many of the Enterprise crew's first appearances on The Original Series.

  • S05E13 Christina Chong Relates To La'An's Gorn Backstory

    • May 26, 2022
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    In The Ready Room this week, actress Christina Chong (Lt. La'An Noonien-Singh) and Co-Executive Producer and Writer Davy Perez tell host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) all about bringing the Gorn back into the Star Trek Universe. Plus, let's go behind the scenes on Strange New Worlds' visuals and the real science used in this week's episode, "Memento Mori."

  • S05E14 Ethan Peck & Gia Sandhu

    • June 2, 2022
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    This week, actors Gia Sandhu (T'Pring) and Ethan Peck (Spock) join host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) in The Ready Room to discuss the wonderfully hilarious events of Episode 5, "Spock Amok." Plus, actor Bruce Horak (Hemmer) and Executive Producers and Co-Showrunners Akiva Goldsman and Henry Alonso Myers dispense all the Aenar knowledge you could want. And don't miss the cast of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds playing Star Trek Bingo! Who would you bet on to win?

  • S05E15 Alex Kurtzman

    • June 9, 2022
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    In The Ready Room this week, Executive Producer Alex Kurtzman catches up with host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) on all things Star Trek, giving updates and insight on every series in production. Plus, find out more about Star Trek episodes to watch if you loved the twist ending in Episode 6, "Lift Us Where Suffering Cannot Reach," and get up close on the props of Strange New Worlds.

  • S05E16 Jess Bush

    • June 16, 2022
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    Join Wil Wheaton as he welcomes Jess Bush to The Ready Room. Don't forget to stick around for a preview of next week's episode and a criminally fun surprise guest!

  • S05E17 Babs Olusankmokun and Melissa Navia

    • June 23, 2022
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    Babs Olusankmokun (Dr. M'Benga) and Melissa Navia (Lt. Erica Ortegas) join host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) in The Ready Room this week to discuss Episode 8 of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, "The Elysian Kingdom." They talk about acting in a fantasy world aboard the Enterprise and M'Benga's emotional arc this season. Plus, go behind the scenes on creating the Elysian Kingdom and get an exclusive interview with Christina Chong's real life dog—and this week's breakout star—Runa.

  • S05E18 Bruce Horak

    • June 30, 2022
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    This week, Bruce Horak (Chief Hemmer) joins host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) in The Ready Room to talk about Episode 9 of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. The pair cover Horak's "stoic" portrayal of Chief Engineer Hemmer, as well as the close-knit dynamic between the Strange New Worlds cast. Plus, take a look behind-the-scenes at the puppet mastery that went into "All Those Who Wander." Finally, explore Star Trek's creepier corners with a look at some of its scariest episodes.

  • S05E19 Ethan Peck On Jumping Into The Future In The Strange New Worlds Finale

    • July 7, 2022
    • YouTube

    This week, host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) travels to the set of Season 2 of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds to talk with star Ethan Peck (Spock) and Co-Showrunner/Executive Producer Henry Alonso Myers about the Season 1 finale. Together they reflect on an amazing season, pulling off the many finale references to The Original Series' episode, "Balance of Terror," and tease what's to come! Plus, go behind the scenes on Episode 10, "A Quality Of Mercy," and get a sneak peek at a brand new Season 2 Enterprise set!

Season 6

  • S06E01 Mike McMahan And Dawnn Lewis Embrace The Nerdiness Of Star Trek

    • August 25, 2022
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    To celebrate the premiere of Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 3, Creator Mike McMahan and Dawnn Lewis (Captain Freeman) join host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) in The Ready Room. The trio discuss Captain Freeman's sticky situation in the Season 2 finale, James Cromwell's return as Zephram Cochrane, and how the writers approach the Star Trek Easter eggs they include in each episode. Plus, learn how to draw Dr. T'Ana from a Lower Decks animator. Stream all-new episodes of Star Trek: Lower Decks Thursdays, exclusively in the U.S. on Paramount+.

  • S06E02 Tawny Newsome Lives Lower Decks And Explores Strange New Worlds

    • September 22, 2022
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    To mark the midway point through Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 3, Tawny Newsome (Ensign Beckett Mariner) joins host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) in The Ready Room. They discuss Mariner's evolution in the first half of the season, reveal some behind-the-scenes secrets, and tease Lower Decks' upcoming crossover episode with Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. Plus, look back at some of Starfleet's devious doppelgängers and get a lesson in drawing Lt. Commander Shaxs.

  • S06E03 Jack Quaid, Noël Wells, Brett Grey and Ella Purnell Explore Animated New Worlds

    • October 27, 2022
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    To celebrate Star Trek: Lower Decks' Season 3 finale and Star Trek: Prodigy's midseason return, Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) hosts an in-depth look at the two animated Star Trek series. First, Jack Quaid (Ensign Boimler) and Noël Wells (Ensign Tendi) stop by The Ready Room to talk all things Lower Decks. Then, Brett Gray (Dal R'El) and Ella Purnell (Gwyndala) provide a sneak peek into what's coming in the second half of Star Trek: Prodigy Season 1. Plus, the cast and crew of Star Trek: Lower Decks reflect on Season 3 and get ready for new episodes with a Star Trek: Prodigy Primer.

  • S06E04 Kate Mulgrew's Ongoing Voyage

    • December 29, 2022
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    To celebrate Star Trek: Prodigy's first season, Kate Mulgrew (Kathryn Janeway) joins Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) in The Ready Room. They discuss the challenges of playing two versions of Kate's iconic Star Trek: Voyager character and the unique opportunities an animated Star Trek provides. Plus, don't miss a behind-the-scenes look at Prodigy's Season 1 finale, a game of Fact or Fiction with the cast, and much more.

  • SPECIAL 0x7 Coming Home

    • April 21, 2023

    Join Star Trek: The Next Generation alums Wil Wheaton (Wesley Crusher) and Mike Okuda (Graphic Designer) for a tour of the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D bridge set that was meticulously recreated for Star Trek: Picard.

Season 7

  • S07E01 Patrick Stewart And Gates McFadden Launch The Final Voyage

    • February 16, 2023
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    To kickoff Star Trek: Picard's final season, Patrick Stewart (Admiral Jean-Luc Picard) and Gates McFadden (Dr. Beverly Crusher) join Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) in The Ready Room. They discuss their characters' evolutions, returning to Star Trek, and wrapping up The Next Generation's story. Executive Producer and Showrunner Terry Matalas previews the adventure to come this season. Plus, don't miss a look at Beverly Crusher's history, the Picard/Riker relationship, and much more.

  • S07E02 Ed Speelers Talks Joining The Star Trek Family

    • February 23, 2023
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    Ed Speleers (Jack Crusher) joins Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) in The Ready Room for a mini Crusher family reunion. They discuss the explosive revelations from this week's episode of Star Trek: Picard, "Disengage." Plus, get an inside look at Vadic's (Amanda Plummer) terrifying starship the Shrike, discover how the seedy District Six came to be, and much more!

  • S07E03 Jonathan Frakes Takes Command

    • March 2, 2023
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    Jonathan Frakes (Will Riker) joins Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) in The Ready Room to discuss Frakes' return as Captain Riker for Star Trek: Picard's final season and directing this week's episode "Seventeen Seconds." Plus, get an inside look at this season's hero ship the U.S.S. Titan, celebrate a reunion with Klingon warrior Worf (Michael Dorn), and much more!

  • S07E04 Todd Stashwick's Lifelong Love Of Star Trek

    • March 9, 2023
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    Todd Stashwick (Captain Shaw) joins Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) in The Ready Room to talk about his lifetime of Star Trek fandom and returning to the franchise to play the U.S.S. Titan's commanding officer, Liam Shaw. Plus, delve into the history of the Changelings, learn the science facts behind the science fiction in this week's episode "No Win Scenario", and much more.

  • S07E05 Michael Dorn, Michelle Hurd Talk Friendship And Representation

    • March 16, 2023
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    Michael Dorn (Worf) and Michelle Hurd (Raffi Musiker) sit down with Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) to discuss the top-secret intel behind this week's episode, "Imposters." Plus, get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at what went into creating the incredible stunts in Star Trek: Picard's final season, discover what it means to be Jack Crusher (Ed Speleers), and much more.

  • S07E06 La Forge Family Gathering

    • March 23, 2023
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    It's a La Forge family get-together as LeVar Burton (Geordi La Forge), Mica Burton (Alandra La Forge), and Ashlei Sharpe Chestnut (Sidney La Forge) chat with Wil Wheaton and break down this week's episode, "The Bounty." Plus, celebrate Geordi's return to the Star Trek Universe, learn the behind-the-scenes secrets of Daystrom Station, and much more.

  • S07E07 Tim Russ' Logical Return To Star Trek

    • March 30, 2023
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    Tim Russ (Tuvok) joins Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) in The Ready Room to discuss his return to Star Trek and he reveals which Star Trek: Voyager episode he's asked about most often. Plus, get a behind-the-scenes look at the final season's new costumes, learn about Vadic's (Amanda Plummer) tortured past, and much more.

  • S07E08 Brent Spiner's Life As An Android

    • April 6, 2023
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    Brent Spiner sits down with Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) in The Ready Room to talk about the many roles he's played during his Star Trek career and the end of Star Trek: Picard. Plus, relive Will Riker (Jonathan Frakes) and Deanna Troi's (Marina Sirtis) 35-year romance, and much more!

  • S07E09 Celebrating Frontier Day

    • April 15, 2023
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    Jonathan Frakes (Will Riker) and a special surprise guest join Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) to break down Star Trek: Picard's penultimate episode. Plus, learn the history of Frontier Day and much more.

  • S07E10 Jeri Ryan And Terry Matalas On "The Last Generation"

    • April 22, 2023
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    Jeri Ryan (Seven Of Nine) and Executive Producer and Showrunner Terry Matalas join Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) to breakdown Star Trek: Picard's series finale, "The Last Generation." Plus, get a behind-the-scenes look at the historic episode with the cast and crew of Star Trek: Picard, discover how the season's majestic score came to be and much more.

Season 8

  • SPECIAL 0x8 Star Trek: Strange New Worlds - Exploring Season 2

    • June 9, 2023
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    Star Trek: Strange New Worlds stars Anson Mount (Christopher Pike), Rebecca Romijn (Una Chin-Riley) and Ethan Peck (Spock) join Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) for an exclusive sneak peek of the series' second season!

  • S08E01 Ethan Peck's Logical Journey

    • June 15, 2023
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    Ethan Peck (Spock) joins Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) in The Ready Room for conversation about his character's duality and more. Plus, discover the history of Klingon/Federation relations, meet the Enterprise's new Chief Engineer Pelia (Carol Kane), and much more.

  • S08E02 Rebecca Romijn Testifies

    • June 22, 2023
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    Rebecca Romijn (Una Chin-Riley) joins Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) in The Ready Room to discuss her character's emotional court martial. Plus, go behind the scenes on the making of this week's episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, discover the history of Augments in Star Trek, and much more.

  • S08E03 Time Travel With Paul Wesley

    • June 29, 2023
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    Paul Wesley (James T. Kirk) speaks with Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) about stepping into his iconic role and traveling across time and space. Plus, go behind the scenes as Star Trek: Strange New Worlds films on location in Toronto, relive some of Star Trek's time travel escapades, and much more.

  • S08E04 Anson Mount in Command

    • July 6, 2023
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    Anson Mount (Christopher Pike) joins Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) in The Ready Room to talk about this week's episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, "Among The Lotus Eaters." Plus, get a behind-the-scenes look at this season's incredible props, find out what went into recreating Rigel VII, and much more.

  • S08E05 Checking In With Jess Bush

    • July 13, 2023
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    Jess Bush (Christine Chapel) and Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) discuss being inspired by her character and what the future holds for Nurse Chapel. Plus, go in-depth on Vulcan wedding rituals, discover Spock's human side, and much more.

  • S08E06 Celia Rose Gooding And Carol Kane Celebrate Joy

    • July 20, 2023
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    Celia Rose Gooding (Nyota Uhura) and Carol Kane (Pelia) join Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) for a pair of interviews that celebrate the ups and downs of life. Plus, get an inside look at the relationship of the Kirk brothers, go on a trip exploring Star Trek's wildest visions, dreams, and hallucinations, and much more!

  • S08E07 Jack Quaid, Tawny Newsome and Jonathan Frakes Beam In

    • July 23, 2023
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    Star Trek: Lower Decks stars Jack Quaid (Brad Boimler) and Tawny Newsome (Beckett Mariner) as well as episode director Jonathan Frakes talk with Wil Wheation (Star Trek: The Next Generation) about bringing their animated characters to life in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 2, Episode 7, "Those Old Scientists." Plus, go behind the scenes and learn how this historic episode was made, revisit other classic Trek crossovers and much more.

  • S08E08 On A Healing Journey With Babs Olusanmokun And Melissa Navia

    • July 27, 2023
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    Babs Olusanmokun (Joseph M'Benga) and Melissa Navia (Erica Ortegas) open up to Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) about the hope that comes out of heaviness of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 2, Episode 8, "Under The Cloak Of War." Plus, explore the experiences Starfleet's finest had during the Klingon War, go behind the scenes on this season's epic stunts and get a preview of next week's episode.

  • S08E09 Christina Chong Takes Center Stage

    • August 3, 2023
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    Christina Chong (La'An Noonien-Singh) and Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) celebrate Star Trek's first musical episode. Plus, get a behind-the-scenes look at the making of "Subspace Rhapsody," explore Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 2's stunning costumes, and much more.

  • S08E10 Building A Hegemony

    • August 10, 2023
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    Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) explores Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' exciting Season 2 finale, "Hegemony" from every angle, including behind-the-scenes interviews with the cast and crew of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. Plus, the artists at Legacy Effects Studios reveal the secrets behind the Gorn, and much more.

  • SPECIAL 0x9 Dawnn Lewis and Jerry O'Connell Talk Promotions and Surprises

    • November 2, 2023

    The commanding officers of the U.S.S. Cerritos, Dawnn Lewis (Carol Freeman) and Jerry O'Connell (Jack Ransom), join Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) and celebrate the lower deckers' promotions and their love for Star Trek. Plus, go inside the making of Star Trek: Lower Decks epic fourth season, pay tribute to Captain Carol Freeman and much more.

Season 9

  • S09E01 Walking and Talking With Doug Jones

    • April 4, 2024
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    Doug Jones (Saru) talks about his character's journey over the years and teaches host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) how to walk like a Kelpien. Plus, get an in-depth look at Star Trek: Discovery's final season's connection to Star Trek: The Next Generation.

  • S09E02 Wilson Cruz On Culber's Transformations

    • April 11, 2024
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    Wilson Cruz (Hugh Culber) joins Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) in The Ready Room to discuss his character's evolution and the challenge of taking on a different persona in Star Trek: Discovery Season 5, Episode 3, "Jinaal." Plus, get a behind-the-scenes look at the show's incredible VR Wall.

  • S09E03 Surfing Mushrooms With Anthony Rapp

    • April 18, 2024
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    Anthony Rapp (Paul Stamets) talks about time travel, science, and five seasons of Star Trek: Discovery. Plus, host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) challenges Anthony to a round of mushroom trivia and we go behind the scenes on this season's incredible stunts.

  • S09E04 Callum Keith Rennie Beams Up

    • April 25, 2024
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    Spoiler warning. Callum Keith Rennie (Rayner) talks to Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) about joining the Star Trek family and the dynamics his character brings to Star Trek: Discovery's final season. Plus, learn everything you need to know about this season's antagonists, the Breen.

  • S09E05 Alex Kurtzman Gives A Star Trek Update

    • May 2, 2024
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    Spoiler warning. The captain of the Star Trek universe and Star Trek: Discovery Executive Producer and Co-showrunner Alex Kurtzman drops by The Ready Room to look back on five seasons of Discovery as well as look ahead to future Star Trek series. Plus, Costume Designer Anthony Tran shows off some of Season 5's distinctive looks.

  • S09E06 Elias Toufexis and Eve Harlow On The Run And Having Fun

    • May 9, 2024
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    Spoiler warning. Elias Toufexis (L'ak) and Eve Harlow (Moll) talk to Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) about chasing clues across space and facing off with Michael Burnham and the crew of the U.S.S. Discovery. Plus, get an up close look at this season's props, including the clues that inspired the chase.

  • S09E07 David Ajala Celebrates Discovery

    • May 16, 2024
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    Spoiler warning. David Ajala (Cleveland Booker) talks to Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) about his character's relationship with Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) as well as the adventures he's had playing Book on Star Trek: Discovery. Plus, tour the real-life location of the galaxy's best library, the Eternal Gallery and Archive.

  • S09E08 Battling The Breen With Blu del Barrio and Jonathan Frakes

    • May 23, 2024
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    Blu del Barrio (Adira Tal) and Director Jonathan Frakes sit down with Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) for a pair of interviews talking all about the penultimate episode of Star Trek: Discovery. Plus, the cast of Star Trek: Discovery see who can name the most characters who sat in Discovery's captain's chair.

  • S09E09 Flying To The Future With Sonequa Martin-Green

    • May 30, 2024
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    Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) celebrates Star Trek: Discovery's final episode by hosting series star Sonequa Martin-Green (Michael Burnham) and Executive Producer and Co-Showrunner Michelle Paradise in The Ready Room for a special interview. Plus, get an inside look at how the series finale's incredible Infinity Tunnel came to be.

  • SPECIAL 0x10 Celebrating 5 Seasons of Star Trek: Lower Decks

    • December 19, 2024

    Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) celebrates the series finale of Star Trek: Lower Decks with Tawny Newsome (Beckett Mariner), Jack Quaid (Brad Boimler), Noël Wells (D'Vana Tendi), and Eugene Cordero (Sam Rutherford).