Away Team Report: Trek Long Island 2026

Ever wonder how Star Trek’s aliens go from an actor in a chair to a fully realized character? Hailing Frequencies Open goes behind the scenes with Bradi Boulet, a talented prosthetic artist whose work has helped bring the worlds of Star Trek: Discovery and Star Trek: Starfleet Academy to life! 🖖https://www.brandiboulet.com/🚀 Join the HFO Community!🤩 Patreon (There’s a Free Option too): https://www.patreon.com/hailingfrequenciesopen💬 Be part of the conversation on Discord: https://discord.com/invite/BqWVXXXdW6☕ Buy us a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/hailingfreqopen📱 Follow HFO: https://linktr.ee/hailingfreqopen🔮 Trek Deck Tarot by: https://deosildesigns.com/⭐ If you enjoyed this episode, please Like, Subscribe, and leave a comment—it helps more Trek fans discover the show!🖖 Live Long and Prosper.

The crew of the Hailing Frequencies Open is back aboard the Enterprise, and this time we’re breaking down the first SIX episodes of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4!Mike, Damian, and Lanita are joined by Matt Jennings, Jodi Pickens, and Anna Rozay for a lively, hilarious, and occasionally VERY opinionated discussion of everything SNW has thrown at us so far. From the stories and character arcs to the big swings, questionable decisions, surprises, and those moments that had us yelling at the screen—we're getting into all of it.What’s working? What isn’t? Which characters are stealing the show? And where does Season 4 rank among the best of Strange New Worlds so far?Come aboard as we laugh, argue, overanalyze, and boldly go through Episodes 1–6 of Season 4!⚠️ SPOILER WARNING: This episode discusses Strange New Worlds Season 4, Episodes 1–6 in detail. Watch the episodes before listening!Guest Info:Matt Jennings https://www.instagram.com/1701blerd/Jodi Pickens https://www.instagram.com/jpickens01/Anna Rozay https://www.instagram.com/observationlounge2/ 🚀 Join the HFO Community!🤩 Patreon (There’s a Free Option too): https://www.patreon.com/hailingfrequenciesopen💬 Be part of the conversation on Discord: https://discord.com/invite/BqWVXXXdW6☕ Buy us a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/hailingfreqopen📱 Follow HFO: https://linktr.ee/hailingfrequenciesopen🔮 Trek Deck Tarot by: https://deosildesigns.com/⭐ If you enjoyed this episode, please Like, Subscribe, and leave a comment—it helps more Trek fans discover the show!🖖 Live Long and Prosper.

Falling smack in the middle of the Star Trek / Comedy / Musical theatre ven diagram, Khan!!! The Musical! feels like it was written just for us! We sit down with creator Brent Black to talk about the wild, hilarious, and surprisingly heartfelt journey of turning Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan into a stage musical. We get into the inspiration behind the show, the challenges of adapting Trek for the stage, the music, the comedy, and what it’s like taking one of fandom’s most legendary characters and making him sing!🎭 Khan!!! The Musical! https://khanthemusical.com/ 🖖 Hailing Frequencies Open — where queer, ridiculous, and thoughtful Trek conversations collide!🚀 Join the HFO Community!🤩 Patreon (There’s a Free Option too): https://www.patreon.com/hailingfrequenciesopen💬 Be part of the conversation on Discord: https://discord.com/invite/BqWVXXXdW6☕ Buy us a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/hailingfreqopen📱 Follow HFO: https://linktr.ee/hailingfrequenciesopen⭐ If you enjoyed this episode, please Like, Subscribe, and leave a comment—it helps more Trek fans discover the show!Guest Info: Brent Black — https://brentalfloss.com🖖 Live Long and Prosper.

What happens when Star Trek, LGBTQ+ advocacy, and unapologetic nerd culture collide? We sit down with Jonathan Lovitz from the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) to talk about the power of finding your community, why queer representation matters, and how fandom can help change the world. From Trek to identity to building spaces where everyone belongs, this is a conversation full of heart, hope, and plenty of geeky fun.🚀 Join the HFO Community!🤩 Patreon (There’s a Free Option too): https://www.patreon.com/hailingfrequenciesopen💬 Be part of the conversation on Discord: https://discord.com/invite/BqWVXXXdW6 ☕ Buy us a coffee:  https://ko-fi.com/hailingfreqopen 📱 Follow HFO:  https://linktr.ee/hailingfreqopen 🔮 Trek Deck Tarot by: https://deosildesigns.com/⭐ If you enjoyed this episode, please Like, Subscribe, and leave a comment—it helps more Trek fans discover the show!🖖 Live Long and Prosper."The Curtain Rises" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

This week on Hailing Frequencies Open, Mike, Damian, and Lanita are joined by @Zilatreks, a Star Trek content creator whose videos have entertained and connected fans across social media.We talk about creating Trek content, navigating fandom online, favorite series and characters, the ever-growing Star Trek universe, and the community that keeps fans coming back for more. Along the way, we share plenty of laughs, geek out over all things Trek, and explore what makes this fandom so unique.Whether you've been following @Zilatreks for years or are discovering her for the first time, this episode is a fun conversation celebrating the creativity and passion that make the Star Trek community thrive.Be sure to follow @Zilatreks www.instagram.com/zilatreks🚀 Join the HFO Community!🤩 Patreon (There’s a Free Option too): https://www.patreon.com/hailingfrequenciesopen💬 Be part of the conversation on Discord: https://discord.com/invite/BqWVXXXdW6 ☕ Buy us a coffee:  https://ko-fi.com/hailingfreqopen 📱 Follow HFO:  https://linktr.ee/hailingfreqopen 🔮 Trek Deck Tarot by: https://deosildesigns.com/⭐ If you enjoyed this episode, please Like, Subscribe, and leave a comment—it helps more Trek fans discover the show!🖖 Live Long and Prosper."The Curtain Rises" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Brace yourselves—this one's going to start arguments.Hosts Mike, Damian, and Lanita are joined by Nzinga, Leigh Ellen, and Sonyl to confess their biggest, boldest, and most controversial Star Trek opinions. From beloved captains and overrated series to unpopular character takes and fandom taboos, nothing is off-limits.Will you agree? Will you rage in the comments? Either way, we want to hear your hottest Star Trek take!🚀 Join the HFO Community!🤩 Patreon (There’s a Free Option too): https://www.patreon.com/hailingfrequenciesopen💬 Be part of the conversation on Discord: https://discord.com/invite/BqWVXXXdW6 ☕ Buy us a coffee:  https://ko-fi.com/hailingfreqopen 📱 Follow HFO:  https://linktr.ee/hailingfreqopen 🔮 Trek Deck Tarot by: https://deosildesigns.com/⭐ If you enjoyed this episode, please Like, Subscribe, and leave a comment—it helps more Trek fans discover the show!🖖 Live Long and Prosper."The Curtain Rises" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The Hailing Frequencies Open Away Team has returned from Trek Long Island and they're ready to report in! Mike, Damian, and Lanita are joined by Audrey, Derick, Greg, Leigh Ellen, and Sonyl to recap a weekend packed with Star Trek fandom, celebrity guests, cosplay, panels, memorable moments, and plenty of convention chaos. What were the highlights? What surprised us? And what made Trek Long Island a must-attend event? Grab your convention badge and join us for this special Away Team Report. 🚀 Join the HFO Community! 🤩 Patreon (There's a Free Option too): https://www.patreon.com/hailingfrequenciesopen 💬 Be part of the conversation on Discord: https://discord.com/invite/BqWVXXXdW6  ☕ Buy us a coffee:  https://ko-fi.com/hailingfreqopen  📱 Follow HFO:  https://linktr.ee/hailingfreqopen  🔮 Trek Deck Tarot by: https://deosildesigns.com/ ⭐ If you enjoyed this episode, please Like, Subscribe, and leave a comment—it helps more Trek fans discover the show! 🖖 Live Long and Prosper.  

Episode Description:This week on Hailing Frequencies Open, we're stepping into the Holodeck with the incomparable Nzinga from Holodeck Heauxs Instagram for a conversation that's equal parts Star Trek fandom, queer joy, and unapologetic holodeck-level chaos.We talk Trek, identity, fandom spaces, and what it means to build community and creativity in the final frontier (and beyond it). Nzinga brings insight, humor, and that signature Holodeck Heauxs energy as we dig into storytelling, representation, and the wildest corners of fandom culture.Whether you're here for the Trek, the tea, or the transwarp-level vibes—this episode delivers.Today's Guest: https://www.youtube.com/@holodeckheauxs🚀 Join the HFO Community!🤩Join our Patreon (Free Option): https://www.patreon.com/hailingfrequenciesopen💬 Be part of the conversation on Discord: https://discord.com/invite/BqWVXXXdW6 ☕ Buy us a coffee:  https://ko-fi.com/hailingfreqopen 📱 Follow HFO:  https://linktr.ee/hailingfreqopen ⭐ If you enjoyed this episode, please Like, Subscribe, and leave a comment—it helps more Trek fans discover the show!🖖 Live Long and Prosper."The Curtain Rises" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 

This week on Hailing Frequencies Open, we're honored to welcome Mary Chieffo, best known to Star Trek fans as the fierce Klingon leader L'Rell from Star Trek: Discovery. We dive into her journey into the Star Trek universe, the challenges of bringing a Klingon to life under layers of prosthetics, her love of Shakespeare, fandom, creativity, and what it means to be part of the ever-growing Star Trek legacy. Qapla'!Learn more about Mary and her latest projects at Mary Chieffo's Official Website.🚀 Join the HFO Community!🤩Patreon (There's a Free Option too): https://www.patreon.com/hailingfrequenciesopen💬 Be part of the conversation on Discord: https://discord.com/invite/BqWVXXXdW6 ☕ Buy us a coffee:  https://ko-fi.com/hailingfreqopen 📱 Follow HFO:  https://linktr.ee/hailingfreqopen ⭐ If you enjoyed this episode, please Like, Subscribe, and leave a comment—it helps more Trek fans discover the show!🖖 Live Long and Prosper."The Curtain Rises" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 

Before AO3, before fanfic was mainstream, there was McSpirk.This week, Maxwell Warp beams aboard Hailing Frequencies Open to take us deep into the fascinating history of Kirk/Spock/McCoy fan fiction and fandom culture. From mimeographed zines to convention hall whispers, we explore how one of Star Trek's most enduring fan-created relationships helped shape modern fandom as we know it.It's nerdy, spicy, surprisingly academic, and 100% Star Trek.Engage.Support us: https://ko-fi.com/hailingfreqopen"The Curtain Rises" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/