In this episode we speak with Daniel Fried, better known as @MrEarlG on Twitter
Topics
- The fandom waxes and wanes in Dan’s life
- How the pandemic affected Dan’s interaction with Star Trek fans
- Opinions on Trek Twitter
- Moving from Political Twitter to Trek Twitter
- Setting your VCR for Star Trek
- Canadian Star Trek viewing
- Keeping the Trek out of the workplace
- The First Flight podcast
- Chekov’s Ear – Walking out of the movie
- A frank discussion about mental health and well-being
- Commentary on suicidal ideations and depression
- Some episodes have a relevance at the time of original broadcast that some viewers may not be able to appreciate
- When do the characters take the wrong ethical turn?
- The concept of Star Trek is aspirational
- Section 31 show concerns
- Seeing the show in a different order can change some interpretations
- The applicability of Star Trek to today
- Should we reconsider Admiral Satie?
- Art by accident on episode drop dates
- The original teleplay for City on the Edge of Forever was wildly different
- Honorary Star Trek title awarded: Starboard photon torpedo bay watch officer on the Enterprise C
Episodes Discussed
- Crisis Point LWD S1E09
- The Wrath of Khan (Movie)
- Mortal Coil VOY S4E12
- The Expanse ENT S2E24
- Dear Doctor ENT S1E13
- In the Pale Moonlight DS9 S6E19
- Best of Both Worlds TNG S3E26 & S4E01
- That Hope is You, Part 1 DSC S3E01
- City on the Edge of Forever TOS S1E28
Connect
- Talk with Dan on Twitter here
- Check out his podcast, Star’s End, here
Acknowledgements
- Background photo by Tiago Nakamura on Unsplash