Trek Geeks: A Star Trek Podcast Star Trek (2009)

Published: May 22, 2018, 7 a.m.

Few decisions in the Star Trek universe were more controversial than the announcement that there would be a new cast for movies featuring Captain Kirk, Mr. Spock, and the cast of Star Trek.\xa0This week, we'll look at that first film in what has become known as The Kelvin Timeline!

Directed by JJ Abrams, this movie went on to become a global success, bringing a new generation of fans into the Star Trek universe.

We'll discuss our reactions to the various announcements for this film--including the casting of the legendary Leonard Nimoy himself. We'll also look at the story and which elements we liked, as well as what things we might have liked to have seen changed.\xa0

FIVE YEAR MISSION
We can\u2019t possibly thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out\u2013they\u2019re writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960\u2019s.

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While you're at it,\xa0you should also pick up Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock\u2019s Brain!

Please show them some support and download all their music!

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