Priority One: A Roddenberry Star Trek Podcast

This week, we’re Trekking Out Alex Kurtzman’s future plans for Star Trek, including Discovery, Picard, and animation. Then we’re off to Los Angeles for awards, Mars for stamps, and the 24th century to celebrate our Captain. In Star Trek Online and gaming news, the Weekend Event store is getting a closeout sale, and an old Star Trek card game is still going strong. Of course, as always, before we wrap up the show, we’ll open hailing frequencies for your incoming messages   This Weeks COMMUNITY QUESTION is: How did YOU celebrate Captain Picard Day? Let us know on social media like Facebook, Twitter, or by visiting our website!

This week, we’re Trekking Out Wilson Cruz’s Entertainment Weekly cover. Then we hear from Zachary Quinto about theft and Leonard Nimoy, Quentin Tarantino wants an R-rated Star Trek, and the late Anton Yelchin is remembered. In Star Trek Online and gaming news, the Weekend Event store is getting a closeout sale, and an old Star Trek card game is still going strong. Of course, as always, before we wrap up the show, we’ll open hailing frequencies for your incoming messages   This Weeks COMMUNITY QUESTIONS are: If you could take ANYTHING from a Star Trek set, what would you take? AND Did you ever play the Star Trek Customizable Card game? Are there any old Star Trek tabletop or video games that you do still play? Let us know on social media like Facebook, Twitter, or by visiting our website!  

This week, we’re Trekking Out the creative process of “Star Trek: Discovery”’s behind-the-scenes stars. Then, we hear from plain, simple Andrew Robinson, and William Shatner has some thoughts about returning to the Captain’s chair In our Star Trek Online and gaming news, there’s some major changes coming to special events in the game, and Star Trek Timelines is launching a new mega event. Of course, as always, before we wrap up the show, we’ll open hailing frequencies for your incoming messages!   This Weeks COMMUNITY QUESTIONS are: Do you think Star Trek: Deep Space Nine went further than other Star Trek series in dealing with “Hot Button” issues?  What do you think about the changes to special events and future Featured TFO? Let us know on social media like Facebook, Twitter, or by visiting our website!

This week, we’re Trekking Out “Star Trek: Picard”’s First Official Teaser Trailer! Then we’re trekulating about Picard’s filming schedule, what Marina Sirtis knows about her former Captain’s series, and the Orville gets a VR tour. In our Star Trek Online and gaming news, we speculate on what changes might be coming to Star Trek Online. Of course, as always, before we wrap up the show, we’ll open hailing frequencies for your incoming messages!   This Weeks COMMUNITY QUESTIONS are: What do you think is the big change coming to Star Trek Online that Al talked about? Let us know on social media like Facebook, Twitter, or by visiting our website!

This week, we’re Trekking Out some new information about the Jean-Luc Picard series - and it IS the title - but we also get a look at Picards “Upfront” clip and on-set photos. Then Discovery sings Sir Patrick Stewart’s praise and a giant Enterprise sells in Canada. In our Star Trek gaming segment, Star Trek Online lead designer, Al “Captain Gecko” Rivera, stops by to talk about the newest Discovery missions featuring Rekha Sharma and Jason Isaacs and what he took away from the CBS Global Partners Summit.    This Weeks COMMUNITY QUESTIONS are: What do you think of the “Star Trek: Picard” News, including the title and uniforms? Let us know on social media like Facebook, Twitter, or by visiting our website!

This week, we’re Trekking Out some new information about the Jean-Luc Picard series. Then we look at doing the right thing in the wrong way, head to the Paley center “For Your Consideration”, and trek out the numbers for Star Trek: Discovery. In Star Trek Online and gaming news, you can now harness the technology of Section 31 in Star Trek Online, and could loot boxes in video games be disappearing soon? Then, we’re thrilled to have the opportunity to chat with the incomparable Mother Klingon on Star Trek Discovery… Mary Chieffo!   This Weeks COMMUNITY QUESTION is: What items from the Section 31 lock box are you most excited about? Let us know on social media like Facebook, Twitter, or by visiting our website!

This week, we’re Trekking Out advice from a golden wizard, and CBS’ response. Then we chat about what Picard’s old friends think about a reunion, #StarTrekantino’s progress, and the farewell tour for an Icon. In Star Trek Online and gaming news, we’re getting a new reputation track with Rise of Discovery, our weekly top tip returns, and you can now virtually battle Klingons while enjoying nachos and your favorite pale ale. Then, we’re joined by two members of the star trek tribute band - The Roddenberries - and they invite you all to join them for their second album release party coming up in June in Philadelphia.   This Weeks COMMUNITY QUESTIONS are: What Merchandising Venue do YOU hope CBS most improves? Video Games, Toys, Interactive media, Podcasts, Conventions, events...Anything! - And - Are you excited about this new Discovery reputation in Star Trek Online? Do you think there are too many Reputations already in the game? Let us know on social media like Facebook, Twitter, or by visiting our website!

This week, we’re Trekking Out Star Trek’s newest offering, and it’s coming to Cable Television! Then, we talk about CBS and Viacom reintegrating - again, what the cast of Discovery thinks about trekking nearly 1000 years into the future, and Ira Steven Behr’s thoughts on “What We’ve Left Behind” In Star Trek Online and gaming news, we discuss the newest details for the upcoming Rise of Discovery update.

This week, we’re Trekking Out Picards newest cast members, and Michael Chabon’s Instagram reveal. Then we hear from Michelle Yeoh about Georgiou and her upcoming series, and Co-showrunners Michelle Paradise and Alex Kurtzman dish about Star Trek: Discovery’s sophomore finale. In Star Trek Online and gaming news, there’s a new Command Dreadnought Cruiser available and it’s modeled after Captain Lorca’s USS Buran. In our On Screen segment, we’re discussing the Star Trek: Discovery Season 2 Finale, Episode 14 “Such Sweet Sorrow: Part 2”. Of course, as always, before we wrap up the show, we’ll open hailing frequencies for your incoming messages!

This week, we’re Trekking Out the Return of the USS Enterprise Bridge sets with Production designer Tamara Deverell, Rebecca Romijn and Anthony Rapp. Later we’re heading back to the Ready Room - this time with Michelle Paradise - and then maybe we’ll take a stroll down “Crosby Street”? In Star Trek Online and gaming news, we now have details on the next Featured TFO, Operation Riposte and how you can earn a free Tier 6 starship from the Zen store. Our science adviser Dr Robert Hurt is here talking about the newly-discovered black hole in his Astrometrics report, and in our On Screen segment, we’re discussing the Star Trek: Discovery Season 2, Episode 13 “Such Sweet Sorrow”. Of course, as always, before we wrap up the show, we’ll open hailing frequencies for your incoming messages!

This week, we’re Trekking Out Bo Yeon Kim and Erika Lippoldt’s thoughts on Boreth’s Time Crystals. Then Anson Mount is in the Ready Room, "What We Left Behind" gets a premiere date, and Discovery’s newest episode trailer may feature some old friends. In Star Trek Online and gaming news, the Infinity Lock Box promotion has returned and is adding two new Tholian Tier 6 level scaling starships...and in our On Screen segment, we’re discussing Star Trek: Discovery Season 2, Episode 12 "Through the Valley of Shadows". Of course, as always, before we wrap up the show, we’ll open hailing frequencies for your incoming messages!

This week, we’re Trekking Out Tig Notaro’s appearance on The Late Show. Then we head to Twitter for a few interview shorts, and Alex Kurtzman gives TV Insider a look into the future of Discovery. In Star Trek Online and gaming news, we’re catching up on the latest that the gaming world has to offer...and in our On Screen segment, we’re discussing the Star Trek: Discovery Season 2, Episode 11 "Perpetual Infinity". Of course, as always, before we wrap up the show, we’ll open hailing frequencies for your incoming messages!

Elijah is out this week but we’ve got a very special guest coming on the show to help us out: our science adviser Dr. Robert Hurt will be here with another Astrometrics report, and then he’s joining Kenna and Anthony to discuss “The Red Angel” in our On Screen segment. But first, we’re Trekking Out Star Trek’s 2019 PaleyFest appearance in Los Angeles. The cast and crew talk Discovery season 2, season 3, Pike, and even drop more details about the untitled Picard Series! And In Star Trek Online and gaming news, we’re discussing the new Upcoming Content Roadmap for Star Trek Online. Of course, as always, before we wrap up the show, we’ll open hailing frequencies for your incoming messages!

This week, we’re Trekking Out another cast addition to Star Trek’s Picard series. Then, two Star Trek: Discovery stars won’t make it to Season 3, one guest won’t be around until after this season, and a familiar uniform is set to return! In Star Trek Online and Gaming News, we have a new Mirror Universe ship in the latest R&D promotion, and console players can claim some free items. Kenna is chatting to Chase Masterson, with Scott Palm, about the latest endeavors by the Pop Culture Hero Coalition, and in our On Screen segment, we’re discussing Star Trek: Discovery Season 2 Episode 9: “Project Daedalus”. Of course, as always, before we wrap up the show, we’ll open hailing frequencies for your incoming messages!

This week, we’re Trekking Out a possible release window for the Michelle Yeoh-led Section 31 series. Then, Star Trek: Discovery saw two new actors taking on two old roles, and Dr. Trek put a name to a face, solving a half-century old mystery! In Star Trek Online and gaming news, console players get an extended Anniversary event and WizKids is releasing yet another Star Trek tabletop game. In our On Screen segment, we’re discussing Star Trek: Discovery Season 2 Episode 8: “If Memory Serves”... And as always, before we wrap up the show, we’ll open hailing frequencies for your incoming messages!  

This week, we’re Trekking Out the newly-named director of the Picard Series, and the announcement makes Trek history. Picard also reunites with an old friend, two new cast mates, and some serious speculation, and Star Trek: Discovery gets a 3rd season - and a new Co-Showrunner.In Star Trek Online and gaming news, we’re catching up on the last few weeks and we’ll discuss the fate of Star Trek Online’s Foundry. In our On Screen segment, we’re discussing Star Trek: Discovery Season 2 Episode 7: “Light and Shadows”... And as always, before we wrap up the show, we’ll open hailing frequencies for your incoming messages!

We are finally wrapping up our 400th celebrations with the last (but not least) of our interviews from Cryptic Studios. Anthony, Elijah and Kenna are taking a much-needed break from our regular content this week, so grab a raktajino, sit back and enjoy. This week, it’s Star Trek Online’s environment artists, then the QA team, and finally the producers.

This episode is filled with another set of interviews from our trip to Cryptic Studios! We're talking to artists, animators, and system designers…But, before we jump in to that, we Trek Out news that Nickelodeon is getting a Star Trek animated series for kids, CBS shares some numbers about All Access, and - thanks to you - we hit our fundraising goals! Later, in On Screen, we cross the mycelial network in Season 2 Episode 5 of Star Trek: Discovery, "Saints of Imperfection".

This is a very special 400th episode of Priority One, so things are going to be a little different today. We’re skipping Trek It Out this week to make way for all the other AWESOME content that we have to share. To celebrate our 400th, we spent the day at Cryptic Studios in Los Gatos, California, talking to the development team behind Star Trek Online. We’ve got some great interviews with content designers, artists and producers, including an EXCLUSIVE announcement about new content you’ll be seeing in game soon. We also sat down with GamePrint, the company that lets you 3D print your own ship from Star Trek Online. So stay tuned for that. But first, we’re tackling the latest episode of Star Trek: Discovery in our On Screen segment. We’ll be exploring life and death in “An Obol for Charon”. 5:15 - On Screen featuring Al "CaptainGeko" Rivera 38:00 - Ship Design with: Thomas Marrone, Ship and UI Lead Ian Richards, Ship Artist Donny Versiga, Ship Artist Hector Ortiz, Concept Artist 1:14:50 - Game Print with CT

This week, we’re Trekking Out Sir Patrick Stewart’s spoilers and the Discovery crew singing in cars. In our On Screen segment, we’re discussing the Star Trek: Discovery Season 2 Episode 3: “Point of Light”, and as always, before we wrap up the show, we’ll open hailing frequencies for your incoming messages!