Star Trek Legacy: The Hirogen and The Killing Game

Welcome back to Make It So: A Star Trek Legacy Podcast. This month, hosts Geoff Owen and Ashley Thomas welcome a Star Trek: Voyager writer to the podcast as they chat to Lisa Klink about her work on Voyager, Deep Space Nine, Earth: Final Conflict, Star Trek: Borg Invasion 4D and ... Jeopardy? Host / Editor Geoff Owen Co-Host Ashley Thomas Special Guest Lisa Klink Executive Producer Tony Black Find Make It So at www.Linktr.ee/Makeitso Film Stories: Bluesky: @filmstoriespodnet.bsky.social Instagram: @Filstoriesmagazineuk Website: www.Filmstories.co.uk Join our Film Stories Discord: https://discord.gg/U4bDzXNyvG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to Make It So: A Star Trek Legacy Podcast. Make It So returns with Geoff Owen at the helm. He is joined on this episode by Laurie Ulster to chat about Star Trek: Voyager's fascinating hunter race the Hirogen, and the two-parter 'The Killing Game'. Laurie is a writer and editor at TrekMovie and cohost of the All Access Star Trek podcast. Host / Editor Geoff Owen Co-Host Laurie Ulster Executive Producer Tony Black Find Make It So at www.Linktr.ee/Makeitso Film Stories: Bluesky: @filmstoriespodnet.bsky.social Instagram: @Filstoriesmagazineuk Website: www.Filmstories.co.uk Join our Film Stories Discord: https://discord.gg/U4bDzXNyvG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to Make It So: A Star Trek Legacy Podcast. Baz Greenland sets sail from Make It So, with one last voyage on the USS Enterprise as he talks Romulans with co-host, Geoff Owen. They discuss why they are TNG's best adversary, explore the portrayal of Romulans across all Star Trek shows, and do a deep dive into four specially selected Romulan episodes from The Next Generation; The Neutral Zone (s1), The Defector (s3), Face of the Enemy (s6) and Timescape (s6). Host / Editor Baz Greenland Co-Host Geoff Owen Executive Producer Tony Black Find Make It So at www.Linktr.ee/Makeitso Film Stories: Bluesky: @filmstoriespodnet.bsky.social Instagram: @Filstoriesmagazineuk Website: www.Filmstories.co.uk Join our Film Stories Discord: https://discord.gg/U4bDzXNyvG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to Make It So: A Star Trek Legacy Podcast. 2025 marks the 30th anniversary of the launch of Star Trek: Voyager and to mark the occasion, Geoff Owen and Baz Greenland go back to Voyager's beginning and explore the pilot episode 'Caretaker' and talk about the show's legacy 30 years on. Host / Editor Geoff Owen Co-Host Baz Greenland Executive Producer Tony Black Find Make It So at www.Linktr.ee/Makeitso Film Stories: Bluesky: @filmstoriespodnet.bsky.social Instagram: @Filstoriesmagazineuk Website: www.Filmstories.co.uk Join our Film Stories Discord: https://discord.gg/U4bDzXNyvG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to Make It So: A Star Trek Legacy Podcast. Ahead of the release of the new Section 31 movie, hosts Baz Greenland and Geoff Owen revisit the shadowy Starfleet organisation's debut in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. They talk Sloan, and Julian Bashir's uneasy involvement in Section 31, across a trilogy of episodes; season six's Inquisition, and season seven's Inter Arma Enim Silent Leges and Extreme Measures. Host / Editor Baz Greenland Co-Host Geoff Owen Executive Producer Tony Black Find Make It So at www.Linktr.ee/Makeitso Film Stories: Bluesky: @filmstoriespodnet.bsky.social Instagram: @Filstoriesmagazineuk Website: www.Filmstories.co.uk Join our Film Stories Discord: https://discord.gg/U4bDzXNyvG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Year of Hell: Delving into Voyager's Temporal Epic with Ashley Thomas Welcome back to Make It So: A Star Trek Legacy Podcast. In this episode, hosts Baz Greenland and Geoff Owen are joined by Ashley Thomas from the podcast We Are Starfleet to discuss Star Trek Voyager's 'Year of Hell' two-part episode. The discussion includes a retrospective on the Next Generation era and insights into Ashley's introduction to Star Trek. The guests analyse the narrative's impact, the moral complexities, and character developments, they touch on the thematic elements and the controversial reset ending, while celebrating key moments and performances in this cinematic Voyager story. The conversation wraps up with Ashley sharing about her work and upcoming Deep Space Nine discussions. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 02:25 Ashley's Star Trek Journey 05:06 Discussing Star Trek Series and Characters 09:46 Voyager's 'Year of Hell' Episode Discussion 10:44 Analysing 'Before and After' Episode 13:27 Time Travel and Character Development 18:53 Speculations and What-Ifs 31:54 Introduction to 'Year of Hell' Two-Parter 40:55 Analysing the Krenim's Threat 41:14 Temporal Incursions and Their Consequences 43:50 Voyager's Struggles and Sacrifices 46:53 The Crew's Resilience and Relationships 48:20 Janeway's Leadership and Tough Decisions 59:13 Moral Dilemmas 01:09:13 The Final Battle and Janeway's Last Stand 01:18:04 Reflections and Final Thoughts Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/fspn It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reflecting on the Finale of Star Trek: Lower Decks - A Journey Through the Last Season In this episode of Make It So, a Star Trek Legacy podcast on the Film Stories Podcast Network, Hosts Geoff Owen and Baz Greenland are joined by Craig McKenzie from the We Are Starfleet Podcast. They discuss the final season of Star Trek: Lower Decks, covering the series' progression, the character arcs, and the overall impact of the show. They share their thoughts on key moments from the last season, including the evolution of the characters, the finale's execution, and the potential future for Star Trek in the modern era. The episode concludes with reflections on Lower Decks' place within the Star Trek franchise. 00:00 Welcome and Introductions 01:30 Lower Decks Season 5 Overview 04:39 Final Episode Breakdown 07:36 Klingon Subplot Discussion 10:42 Enterprise Cameo and Crew Moments 23:46 Animation Highlights and Ship Designs 26:43 Rutherford's Cybernetic Implant Revelation 30:20 Mariner and Boimler's Future Roles 40:03 Reflections on Lower Decks' Journey 43:58 Final Thoughts and Future Speculations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Exploring 'Star Trek: Lower Decks' and Multiverse Madness - Special Cameos and Series Reflections In our latest episode of 'Make It So,' the Star Trek Legacy podcast on the Film Stories Podcast Network, we delve into 'Star Trek: Lower Decks' final season with a deep dive into the episode 'Fissure Quest.' Joined by Kurt North, who takes the captain's chair, and Geoff Owen, We discuss the intriguing cameos, including Lily Sloane, and multiple Harry Kims. We reflect on the season’s nostalgic elements, the handling of the multiverse concept, and the ship Anaximander. T Tune in as we also mark a significant change in our journey, with Kurt North stepping down and Geoff Owen taking over the captaincy. 00:00 Welcome to Make It So: Star Trek Legacy Podcast 01:19 Episode Overview and Initial Thoughts 01:42 Cameos and Fan Service 02:51 Season Reflection and Critique 04:45 Nostalgia and Multiverse Discussion 20:33 Cameos Breakdown and Analysis 32:04 Final Thoughts and Farewell to Kurt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome To Make It So: A Star Trek Legacy Podcast This week Geoff Owen And Rob Turnbull discuss the Star Trek Lower Decks episode Upper Decks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Star Trek Lower Decks Breakdown of 'Fully Dilated' In our latest episode of Make It So, A Star Trek Legacy Podcast on the Film Stories Podcast Network, Geoff Owen continues the coverage of Star Trek Lower Decks Season 5 with Brandi Jackola We dive into the details of Episode 7 titled 'Fully Dilated', discussing character developments, particularly Mariner and Tendi, and how they contrast with their past selves. We breakdown the comedic elements, particularly Rutherford and Boimler's mishaps, and the appearance of fan-favourite characters like Brent Spiner's Data. Join us as we explore the themes, character arcs, and where the series might be heading as it approaches its finale. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 01:15 Lower Decks Season 5 Overview 02:37 Character Development: Mariner's Journey 04:32 Beards and Facial Hair in Star Trek 06:24 Episode Breakdown: Fully Dilated 21:33 Guest Characters and Cameos 25:00 Alternate Universes and Timelines 28:35 Connecting the Dots: Alternate Timelines and Universes 29:08 Data's Role and Tendi's Obsession 32:13 T'lyn's Talents and Tendi's Struggles 38:34 The Transporter Room Disaster 42:59 Tendi and T'lyn: A Resolution 45:55 The Future of the Crew and Series Speculations 51:22 Final Thoughts and Farewell Host/Editor Geoff Owen Guest Brandi Jackola Make It So on socials: https://linktr.ee/makeitso Film Stories Twitter: @filmstories Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories Website: www.filmstories.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices