Episode 579 (Star Trek: The Motion Picture, V'Ger, and William Shatner)

Mark and Niall kick off their Star Trek series by talking about the 1979 film Star Trek: The Motion Picture. Directed by Robert Wise, and starring William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley and the infamous V’Ger, the movie focuses on what happens when the Enterprise crew has to deal with a gigantic ship that is headed towards earth. In this episode, they also talk about montages, rushed productions, and the popularity of the Star Trek franchise. Enjoy!