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Sunday, July 30, 2023

StarPodLog #33


If you grew up in the '60s, '70s, or '80s, you will love StarPodLog!

On this epic episode of StarPodLog, we consider the greatest geek year ever by reviewing the contents of Starlog magazine from 1982 in issues 65 and 66.

Burt Bruce prepares us for the return of Mark Hamill in Star Wars: Revenge of the Jedi!

Lou, Rich, and Max discuss The Dark Crystal! Check out My Megolike: https:/mymegolike.com/

Anthony Rooney reminisces about The Time Tunnel!

Plus...the movies of 1982, Laserdiscs, and more on this episode of StarPodLog!

Once again, we will be presenting panels as professional guests at Dragon Con in Atlanta, Georgia on Labor Day weekend!
https://www.dragoncon.org

Monsterama! The incredible classic sci-fi and horror convention in Atlanta, Georgia returns on Halloween weekend.
https://monsteramacon.com/

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Music used with permission by Foot Pound Force. 

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Star Trek and the Final Frontier of Essays

 By  The Honorable Kavura

 


The book Star Trek: Essays Exploring the Final Frontier, edited by Amy H. Sturgis and Emily Strand and published in 2023 by Vernon Press, was a diverse collection of essays that mostly covered the Star Trek television shows up to 2005 and the Star Trek 2009 movie. The book started with an excellent forward by one of the most popular Star Trek novelists, Una McCormack. She confessed that she didn’t like Star Trek at first. Well, lucky

Sunday, June 25, 2023

StarPodTrek Episode 32


If you grew up in the '60s, '70s, or '80s,you will love StarPodTrek! 

On this spectacular episode of StarPodTrek, we consider the Star Trek contents of Starlog magazine in issues 63 and 64, from 1982.

Doctor Trek, Larry Nemecek, relates what it was like to attend The Ultimate Fantasy convention in Houston, Texas, also known as THE CON OF WRATH!
Join Portal 47 for more deep dives into Star Trek!
https://larrynemecek.com/portal47/

Bob Turner and Kelly Casto discuss James Horner's score for The Wrath of Khan!
Check them out on the '70s Trek podcast!
https://m.facebook.com/1742040886071290/

Burt Bruce considers David Gerrold's take on The Wrath of Khan.

Plus... Leonard Nimoy and more on this episode of StarPodTrek!

Once again, we will be presenting panels as professional guests at Dragon Con in Atlanta, Georgia on Labor Day weekend!
https://www.dragoncon.org/

Videogames, pinball, comic books, cosplay, and more at Music City Multicon October 27-29!
https://musiccitymulticon.com/

Join us at Monsterama Con in Atlanta, GA October 27-29! Nicholas Meyer and many other Star Trek guests will be there! 

Our Treksgiving tradition continues as we will attend Starbase Indy in Indianapolis, Indiana, November 24th-26th. Join us for this amazing Trek family reunion!

https://www.starbaseindy.org/

Theme music provided by Foot Pound Force. Find out more about the band here:
https://footpoundforce.bandcamp.com/music
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Check out the new Star Trek animated fan production by David Miller and featuring the voice tallent of Kavura.
Amazons is on YouTube!
https://youtu.be/R5IEurQC_Ws

Are you into the Star Trek roleplaying game by Modiphius? Then subscribe to The Final Frontiersmen on YouTube!
https://youtu.be/NiAu7AXY-Z8

Looking for a Star Trek fan club to join?
Check out Starfleet Command!
https://www.starfleet-command.com/

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

StarPodLog #32


If you grew up in the '60s, '70s, or '80s, you will love StarPodLog!

On this spectacular episode of StarPodLog, we consider the contents of Starlog magazine from 1982 in issues 63 and 64.

Mike Faber, Mary Ogle, & Mike Gordon consider season ninteen of Doctor Who! Listen to them on the Earth Station Who podcast and tune in to other awesome programs on the ESO Podcast Network! https://esonetwork.com/

Lou, Rich, and Max discuss The Beastmaster! Check out My Megolike: https:/mymegolike.com/

NYPete and the Tipsy Toaster talk about the science fiction and fantasy soundtracks of the era. Subscribe to Interfleet Broadcasting IFB on YouTube:
https://youtube.com/@InterfleetBroadcasting

Plus...ET, Poltergeist, the TV Shows of 1982, and more on this episode of StarPodLog!

We will be presenting at Con Kasterborous- the Doctor Who Convention on June 10th & 11th in Huntsville, Alabama!
https://conkasterborous.net/

Once again, we will be presenting panels as professional guests at Dragon Con in Atlanta, Georgia on Labor Day weekend!
https://www.dragoncon.org/

Videogames, pinball, comic books, cosplay, and more at Music City Multicon October 27-29!
https://musiccitymulticon.com/

Don't forget to join our StarPodLog Facebook group:
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Music used with permission by Foot Pound Force. 

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Reddit: u/StarPodTrek 

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Friday, May 5, 2023

StarPodTrek Episode 31


If you grew up in the '60s, '70s, or '80s,you will love StarPodTrek! 

On this special fan club episode of StarPodTrek, we consider the Star Trek contents of Starlog magazine in issues 61 and 62 from 1982.

Starfleet Command members Tony, Tim, and Andy discuss Walter Koenig's portrayal of Pavel Chekov. Join SFC at:
https://www.starfleet-command.com/

Since Revenge is a dish that is best served cold, members of the Klingon Assault Group consider the incredible work of Ricardo Montalban as he portrayed Khan Noonien Singh.
Find out more about KAG at:
https://www.kag.org

Ben Redding of STARFLEET International reflects on the life of James Doohan.
Enlist in SFI here: https://sfi.org/

Plus... Syskel and Ebert, The Wrath of Khan Director's Cut, David Nottage (Commander, STARFLEET of STARFLEET International), and more on this episode of StarPodTrek!

Free Comic Book Day is this Saturday, May 6th. Star Trek comics are available this year!
https://www.freecomicbookday.com/

Would you like to return to the '90s? Then look for us at Metrotham Con in Chattanooga, Tennessee May 12th-14th. Special guest: Jonathan Frakes, and others!
https://metrothamcon.com/

Join us at ICCC in Tennessee!  May 26th- 28th
https://iccollectorsconvention.com/

We will be presenting a Star Trek panel at Con Kasterborous- the Doctor Who Convention on June 10th & 11th in Huntsville, Alabama!
https://conkasterborous.net/

Once again, we will be presenting panels as professional guests at Dragon Con in Atlanta, Georgia on Labor Day weekend!
https://www.dragoncon.org/

Videogames, pinball, comic books, cosplay, and more at Music City Multicon October 27-29!
https://musiccitymulticon.com/

Theme music provided by Foot Pound Force. Find out more about the band here:
https://footpoundforce.bandcamp.com/music
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Friday, April 28, 2023

StarPodLog #31




If you grew up in the '60s, '70s, or '80s, you will love StarPodLog!

On this explosive episode of StarPodLog, we consider the contents of Starlog magazine from 1982 in issues 61 and 62.

Both Videogame Player of the Century Billy Martin and Metal Jesus Rocks consider the breakthrough movie Tron!
Follow Metal Jesus Rocks on his YouTube channel:
https://youtube.com/@MetalJesusRocks

Lou, Rich, and Max reminisce on the sequel to Mad Max- The Road Warrior! Check out My Megolike: https://mymegolike.com/

Keith Bradbury considers the latest star of Doctor Who- Peter Davison.
Check out Who North America!
https://www.whona.com/

Burt Bruce waxes on the beautiful Sandahl Bergman from Conan the Barbarian!

Tabletop Jay and Captain Link fill us in on the board games of 1982.
Visit Tabletops Hobbies and Games during your next visit to Nashville!
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Main Man Jamie discusses the awesome video games of 1982, and more on this episode of StarPodLog!

Free Comic Book Day is Saturday, May 6th. We will be set up at The Great Escape in Nashville, Tennessee.
https://thegreatescapeonline.com/CustomPage/8534

Would you like to return to the '90s? Then look for us at Metrotham Con in Chattanooga, Tennessee May 12th-14th
https://metrothamcon.com/

Join us at ICCC in Tennessee! The ULTIMATE Star Wars convention! May 26th- 28th
https://iccollectorsconvention.com/

As usual, we will be presenting some AMAZING panels at Dragon Con in Atlanta, Georgia on Labor Day weekend!
https://www.dragoncon.org/

Videogames, pinball, comic books, cosplay, and more at Music City Multicon October 27-29!
https://musiccitymulticon.com/

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Reddit: u/StarPodTrek 

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Monday, April 3, 2023

StarPodTrek Episode 30


If you grew up in the '60s, '70s, or '80s,you will love StarPodTrek! 

On this explosive episode of StarPodTrek, we consider the Star Trek contents of Starlog magazine i
n issues 59 and 60, from 1982.

Bob Turner and Kelly Casto consider Bjo Trimble's role in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan!
Check them out on the '70s Trek podcast!
https://m.facebook.com/1742040886071290/

Plus...Merrit Butrick, Kirstie Alley, computers in 1982, Harve Bennett's take on The Wrath of Khan, and more on this episode of StarPodTrek!

Rocket City is the place to be for a great con! Join us at Huntsville Comic and Pop Culture Expo, April 21-23 in Alabama, featuring William Shatner, Gates McFadden, Brent Spiner, John DeLancie, and more!
https://www.hsvexpo.com/

Would you like to return to the '90s? Then look for us at Metrotham Con in Chattanooga, Tennessee May 12th-14th. Special guest: Jonathan Frakes, and others!
https://metrothamcon.com/

As usual, we will be presenting some AMAZING panels on the Trek Track at Dragon Con in Atlanta, Georgia on Labor Day weekend!
https://www.dragoncon.org/

Theme music provided by Foot Pound Force. Find out more about the band here:
https://footpoundforce.bandcamp.com/music
https://m.facebook.com/100029411275345/

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