Remembering Walter Koenig

Positively Trek 361: Remembering Sir Patrick StewartAn Aspirational Figure Both On Screen and OffOctober 28, 2026 was a dark day for Star Trek fans and people all over the world as the loss of Sir Patrick Stewart was announced. For seven seasons on Star Trek: The Next Generation, four Star Trek feature films, and three seasons of Star Trek: Picard, Stewart delighted us with his portrayal of the stalwart and bold Captain Jean-Luc Picard. But it wasn’t just Trek fans that this master thespian touched; through his work with the Royal Shakespeare Company, his many film and television roles, as well as his activism and philanthropy, Sir Patrick Stewart made a mark on the world that few will ever achieve.In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Dan and Barry remember Sir Patrick Stewart, and celebrate his life and legacy both within the Star Trek universe and outside of it. Show page: http://www.positivelytrek.com/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/positively-trek/id1501468628BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/positivelytrek.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositivelyTrekHelp support the podcast! Go to https://www.patreon.com/positivelytrek to help out!Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. Positively Trek is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.  HostsDan GuntherBarry DeFordProductionDan Gunther (Editor and Producer)Barry DeFord (Producer)Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Positively Trek 360: Remembering Walter KoenigStar Trek’s Pavel Chekov and a Man of the PeopleOn October 25, 2026, the world lost one of its bright lights: Walter Koenig, familiar to Star Trek fans the world over as Pavel Chekov, passed away at his home in North Hollywood. In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Dan and Barry remember Walter and celebrate his life, and what he contributed to the Star Trek universe and beyond.Show page: http://www.positivelytrek.com/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/positively-trek/id1501468628BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/positivelytrek.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositivelyTrekHelp support the podcast! Go to https://www.patreon.com/positivelytrek to help out!Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. Positively Trek is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.  HostsDan GuntherBarry DeFordProductionDan Gunther (Editor and Producer)Barry DeFord (Producer)Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Positively Trek 359: I Don’t Know What Happened, But It Sure Seemed OminousStar Trek: Holo-Ween IIOver the course of four weeks in October, IDW released a four-issue miniseries celebrating the spooky season: Star Trek: Holo-Ween II features ghostly happenings and a murder mystery set aboard Deep Space Nine. Jadzia Dax is accused of murder, O’Brien is missing, and a mysterious entity is behind it all! Join Dan and Brandi as we discuss all four issues!Show page: http://www.positivelytrek.com/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/positively-trek/id1501468628BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/positivelytrek.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositivelyTrekHelp support the podcast! Go to https://www.patreon.com/positivelytrek to help out!Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. Positively Trek is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.ChaptersOpening (00:00:00)Star Trek: Holo-Ween II #1 (00:05:26)Star Trek: Holo-Ween II #2 (00:17:04)Patreon Shout Out (00:29:44)Star Trek: Holo-Ween II #3 (00:30:24)Star Trek: Holo-Ween II #4 (00:39:12)Final Thoughts (00:50:37)Closing (00:55:29)  HostsDan GuntherBrandi JackolaProductionDan Gunther (Editor and Producer)Barry DeFord (Producer)Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Positively Trek 358: Two Antennae Going “Boing”Star Trek Comics: October 2026 It’s time for our monthly Star Trek comics roundup! This month, we have Star Trek: Red Shirts - Ghost of the 21st Century #3, Star Trek: Zero Point #1, and Star Trek: The Last Starship #12, the final issue of that amazing series! Join hosts Dan and Brandi as we talk about all three issues and pick our favourite.Note that the four-part miniseries Star Trek: Holo-Ween II will be discussed in a separate, upcoming episode!Show page: http://www.positivelytrek.com/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/positively-trek/id1501468628BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/positivelytrek.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositivelyTrekHelp support the podcast! Go to https://www.patreon.com/positivelytrek to help out!Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. Positively Trek is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.ChaptersOpening (00:00:00)Star Trek: Red Shirts - Ghost of the 21st Century #3 (00:03:35)Star Trek: Zero Point #1 (00:17:29)Patreon Shout Out (00:36:35)Star Trek: The Last Starship #12 (00:37:15)Final Thoughts / Next Month in Star Trek Comics (00:51:44)Closing (00:57:46)  HostsDan GuntherBrandi JackolaProductionDan Gunther (Editor and Producer)Barry DeFord (Producer)Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Positively Trek 357: I Wanna See a Nausicaan Hair BandStar Trek’s Under-Used Alien SpeciesOver the 60 years of Star Trek’s history, we’ve become familiar with many non-human species: Klingons, Vulcans, Bajorans, Borg, Romulans, Talaxians, and many, many more. But what about those species who only show up once or twice?In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Barry and Dan discuss a few of the lesser-utilized species from Star Trek, and talk about what they can tell us about what Star Trek is ultimately about: the exploration of the Human Adventure.Show page: http://www.positivelytrek.com/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/positively-trek/id1501468628BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/positivelytrek.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositivelyTrekHelp support the podcast! Go to https://www.patreon.com/positivelytrek to help out!Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. Positively Trek is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.ChaptersOpening (00:00:00)Krisosians (00:07:55)Nomad & V’Ger (00:25:34)Patreon Shout Out (00:40:50)Nausicaans (00:41:30)Tamarians (00:53:47)Final Thoughts & Closing (01:02:34)  HostsDan GuntherBarry DeFordProductionDan Gunther (Editor and Producer)Barry DeFord (Producer)Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Positively Trek 356: Spock’s Cousin SplakMonthly Star Trek Comic Roundup: September 2026It’s a month full of Star Trek comics! In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Dan and Brandi discuss September’s slate of Trek comics. Explore the worlds of Edgar Allan Poe in Star Trek: Deviations - Evermore, enjoy some graphic redshirt violence in Red Shirts: Ghost of the 21st Century #2, save the remnants of Starfleet and the Federation in The Last Starship #11, and embark on a new adventure with Captain Seven of Nine and the Enterprise-G in Star Trek #1!Show page: http://www.positivelytrek.com/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/positively-trek/id1501468628BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/positivelytrek.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositivelyTrekHelp support the podcast! Go to https://www.patreon.com/positivelytrek to help out!Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. Positively Trek is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.ChaptersOpening (00:00:00)Star Trek: Deviations - Evermore (00:02:43)Star Trek: Red Shirts - Ghost of the 21st Century #2 (00:12:18)Patreon Shout Out (00:22:42)Star Trek: The Last Starship #11 (00:23:22)Star Trek #1 (00:34:44)Final Thoughts & Next Month’s Comics (00:53:42)Closing (01:01:32)  HostsDan GuntherBrandi JackolaProductionDan Gunther (Editor and Producer)Barry DeFord (Producer)Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Positively Trek 355: The Bill & Ted SolutionPositively Unready: “Tomorrow’s Enterprise” - Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4 Finale!Join hosts Dan, Brandi, and Barry as they discuss “Tomorrow’s Enterprise,” and we discover if this uneven season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds sticks the landing. Plus: Brandi shares her experiences meeting Ethan Peck, Christina Chong, and Runa Ewok at FanX Salt Lake 2026!Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/UYp1W-PPvXkShow page: http://www.positivelytrek.com/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/positively-trek/id1501468628BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/positivelytrek.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositivelyTrekHelp support the podcast! Go to https://www.patreon.com/positivelytrek to help out!Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. Positively Trek is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.ChaptersBrandi at FanX Salt Lake (00:00:00)“Tomorrow’s Enterprise” Discussion Part 1 (00:17:59)Patreon Shout Out (00:44:04)“Tomorrow’s Enterprise” Discussion Part 2 (00:44:44)  HostsDan GuntherBrandi JackolaBarry DeFordProductionDan Gunther (Editor and Producer)Barry DeFord (Producer)Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Positively Trek 354: Somebody Read Carl JungPositively Unready: “Once La’an a Time” - Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4, Episode 9The penultimate episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season four is here! In this edition of Positively Unready, hosts Dan, Barry, and Brandi discuss “Once La’an a Time,” complete with sorcerers, princesses, werewolves, and dragons! Remember to join us live on YouTube each Saturday when new Star Trek comes out to take part in the live discussion!Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/p6fWkFg6KN4Show page: http://www.positivelytrek.com/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/positively-trek/id1501468628BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/positivelytrek.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositivelyTrekHelp support the podcast! Go to https://www.patreon.com/positivelytrek to help out!Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. Positively Trek is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.Chapters“Once La’an a Time” Discussion Part 1 (00:00:00)Patreon Shout Out (00:33:34)“Once La’an a Time” Discussion Part 2 (00:34:14)  HostsDan GuntherBarry DeFordBrandi JackolaProductionDan Gunther (Editor and Producer)Barry DeFord (Producer)Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Positively Trek 353: Andorian Go SquishPositively Unready: “Orders of Magnitude” - Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4 Episode 8In this week’s Positively Unready livestream, Dan, Barry, and Brandi discuss “Orders of Magnitude,” season 4 episode 8 of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds! Remember to join us each week when new Star Trek comes out on the Kertrats Productions YouTube channel for a live discussion!Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/4bFQq2URMAwShow page: http://www.positivelytrek.com/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/positively-trek/id1501468628BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/positivelytrek.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositivelyTrekHelp support the podcast! Go to https://www.patreon.com/positivelytrek to help out!Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. Positively Trek is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.Chapters“Orders of Magnitude” Discussion Part 1 (00:00:00)Patreon Shout Out (00:34:45)“Orders of Magnitude” Discussion Part 2 (00:35:25)  HostsDan GuntherBarry DeFordBrandi JackolaProductionDan Gunther (Editor and Producer)Barry DeFord (Producer)Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Positively Trek 352: 10 Stories, 60 Years of Star TrekIDW’s Star Trek 60th Anniversary SpecialIn this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Dan and Brandi celebrate Star Trek’s 60th Anniversary by reviewing IDW’S Star Trek 60th Anniversary Special, a collection of ten comic stories by some big names, including Brian Michael Bendis, David Gerrold, Mike McMahan, Christopher Cantwell, and more!Show page: http://www.positivelytrek.com/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/positively-trek/id1501468628BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/positivelytrek.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositivelyTrekHelp support the podcast! Go to https://www.patreon.com/positivelytrek to help out!Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. Positively Trek is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.ChaptersOpening (00:00:00)“Escape from the Planet of Mudd” by David Gerrold & JP Buzio (00:05:20)“The Engineer’s Dilemma” by Dana Gould & Megan Levens (00:10:08)“Sulu” by Brian Michael Bendis & Michael Gaydos (00:16:55)“The Sesquipedalian Gambit” by Ryan North & Derek Charm (00:21:47)“A Bright New Future” by Dave Baker & Nicole Goux (00:26:46)Patreon Shout Out (00:32:28)“The Peaceful Klingon” by David Walker & Escorza Brothers (00:33:08)“The Search for Season Six” by Mike McMahan & Michael Allred (00:38:11)“Where the Map Runs Out” by Meghan Camarena & Mari Rolin (00:45:27)“The Search for Archer” by Chris Fenoglio (00:51:25)“Manifest Destiny” by Christopher Cantwell & Isaac Sánchez González (00:55:39)Issue Wrap-Up and Final Thoughts (01:02:14)Closing (01:06:11)  HostsDan GuntherBrandi JackolaProductionDan Gunther (Editor and Producer)Barry DeFord (Producer)Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy