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The Trek Profiles podcast is devoted to the idea that Star Trek changes lives for the better. Each episode, we sit down with a different Trek fan, examine how they discovered Star Trek and what it’s meant to them. In doing so, we hope to figure out why Trek means so much to us!

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The Trek Profiles podcast is devoted to the idea that Star Trek changes lives for the better. Each episode, we sit down with a different Trek fan, examine how they discovered Star Trek and what it’s meant to them. In doing so, we hope to figure out why Trek means so much to us!

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English


Episodes

Trek Profiles 77: Ross Webster

5/11/2023
In this episode we speak with the podcaster, Comic-Book Fan, and Trekkie Ross Webster about his Star Trek fandom. If you liked the show, please make sure that you've subscribed to the podcast via your preferred player. If you’d like to contribute to the show, I’m always looking for Lightning Round questions. If you’d like to send some in for possible inclusion on the show, you can send me a message via Twitter or email me. I give some suggestions on good questions here. This show is a labor of love. If you’d like to show your support for Trek Profiles, please consider a donation to the official charity of the podcast: The Children’s Fund for Glycogen Storage Disease (GSD). Click here to donate. Or click here to learn more about GSD. Connect with the Trek Profiles podcast via: feedback@trekprofiles.comhttps://www.facebook.com/TrekProfileshttps://twitter.com/trekprofileson our websitePodchaser This podcast brought to you by Stars and Sky Media Lab. It's Cosmic!

Duration:02:50:35

Trek Profiles 76: Cristian Fox

4/25/2023
In this episode we speak with Star Trek fan and TikTok personality Cristian Fox. If you liked the show, please make sure that you've subscribed to the podcast via your preferred player. If you’d like to contribute to the show, I’m always looking for Lightning Round questions. If you’d like to send some in for possible inclusion on the show, you can send me a message via Twitter or email me. I give some suggestions on good questions here. This show is a labor of love. If you’d like to show your support for Trek Profiles, please consider a donation to the official charity of the podcast: The Children’s Fund for Glycogen Storage Disease (GSD). Click here to donate. Or click here to learn more about GSD. Connect with the Trek Profiles podcast via: Email feedback@trekprofiles.com FB https://www.facebook.com/TrekProfiles Twitter https://twitter.com/trekprofiles Full show notes are posted on our website Follow John on Podchaser This podcast brought to you by Stars and Sky Media Lab. It's Cosmic!

Duration:01:26:53

Trek Profiles 75: Mark McGinnis

3/28/2023
It’s another in my occasional series with new Star Trek fans. In this one I speak with fitness fanatic Mark McGinnis about how he recently discovered Star Trek and is now working his way through the entire show. If you liked the show, please make sure that you've subscribed to the podcast via your preferred player. If you’d like to contribute to the show, I’m always looking for Lightning Round questions. If you’d like to send some in for possible inclusion on the show, you can send me a message via Twitter or email me. I give some suggestions on good questions here. Some questions in this show were written by listener Adam Sanders. This show is a labor of love. If you’d like to show your support for Trek Profiles, please consider a donation to the official charity of the podcast: The Children’s Fund for Glycogen Storage Disease (GSD). Click here to donate. Or click here to learn more about GSD. Connect with the Trek Profiles podcast via: feedback@trekprofiles.comhttps://www.facebook.com/TrekProfileshttps://twitter.com/trekprofileswebsitePodchaser This podcast brought to you by Stars and Sky Media Lab. It's Cosmic!

Duration:02:14:05

Trek Profiles 74: Brianne Leeson

2/17/2023
In this episode we speak with the podcast creator and comic book fan Brianne Leeson about her Star Trek fandom, her autism and ADHD and why those diagnoses led her to discover some things about why she loved the show. If you liked the show, please make sure that you've subscribed to the podcast via your preferred player. If you’d like to contribute to the show, I’m always looking for Lightning Round questions. If you’d like to send some in for possible inclusion on the show, you can send me a message via Twitter or email me. I give some suggestions on good questions here. This show is a labor of love. If you’d like to show your support for Trek Profiles, please consider a donation to the official charity of the podcast: The Children’s Fund for Glycogen Storage Disease (GSD). Click here to donate. Or click here to learn more about GSD. Connect with the Trek Profiles podcast via: Email feedback@trekprofiles.com FB https://www.facebook.com/TrekProfiles Twitter https://twitter.com/trekprofiles Full show notes are posted on our website Follow John on Podchaser This podcast brought to you by Stars and Sky Media Lab. It's Cosmic!

Duration:01:16:40

Trek Profiles 73: Rob Hedrick

1/20/2023
In this episode we speak with the TV Producer, Technical Manager, and former Storm Chaser Rob Hedrick. Rob’s been a Star Trek fan since childhood, and we discuss his history with the show and which episodes made an impact on him. If you liked the show, please make sure that you've subscribed to the podcast via your preferred player. If you’d like to contribute to the show, I’m always looking for Lightning Round questions. If you’d like to send some in for possible inclusion on the show, you can send me a message via Twitter or email me. I give some suggestions on good questions here. This show is a labor of love. If you’d like to show your support for Trek Profiles, please consider a donation to the official charity of the podcast: The Children’s Fund for Glycogen Storage Disease (GSD). Click here to donate. Or click here to learn more about GSD. Connect with the Trek Profiles podcast via: Email feedback@trekprofiles.comFB https://www.facebook.com/TrekProfilesTwitter https://twitter.com/trekprofilesFull show notes are posted on our websiteFollow John on Podchaser This podcast brought to you by Stars and Sky Media Lab. It's Cosmic!

Duration:01:48:48

Trek Profiles 72: Subrina Wood

12/19/2022
In this episode we speak with Subrina Wood, one of the SyfySistas! If you liked the show, please make sure that you've subscribed to the podcast via your preferred player. If you’d like to contribute to the show, I’m always looking for Lightning Round questions. If you’d like to send some in for possible inclusion on the show, you can send me a message via Twitter or email me. I give some suggestions on good questions here. This show is a labor of love. If you’d like to show your support for Trek Profiles, please consider a donation to the official charity of the podcast: The Children’s Fund for Glycogen Storage Disease (GSD). Click here to donate. Or click here to learn more about GSD. Connect with the Trek Profiles podcast via: feedback@trekprofiles.comhttps://www.facebook.com/TrekProfileshttps://twitter.com/trekprofileswebsitePodchaser This podcast brought to you by Stars and Sky Media Lab. It's Cosmic!

Duration:01:49:25

Trek Profiles 71: Matt Schorr

11/26/2022
In this episode we speak with the comics author, horror fan, reformed journalist, and Meme Lord Matt Schorr. If you liked the show, please make sure that you've subscribed to the podcast via your preferred player. If you’d like to contribute to the show, I’m always looking for Lightning Round questions. If you’d like to send some in for possible inclusion on the show, you can send me a message via Twitter or email me. I give some suggestions on good questions here. This show is a labor of love. If you’d like to show your support for Trek Profiles, please consider a donation to the official charity of the podcast: The Children’s Fund for Glycogen Storage Disease (GSD). Click here to donate. Or click here to learn more about GSD. Connect with the Trek Profiles podcast via: feedback@trekprofiles.comhttps://www.facebook.com/TrekProfileshttps://twitter.com/trekprofileswebsitePodchaser This podcast brought to you by Stars and Sky Media Lab. It's Cosmic!

Duration:01:36:17

Trek Profiles 70: Bonnie Gordon

10/27/2022
In this episode we speak with the entertainer and voice talent Bonnie Gordon. She’s probably best known to Trek fans as the voice of computer on the USS Protostar in Star Trek: Prodigy. If you liked the show, please make sure that you've subscribed to the podcast via your preferred player. If you’d like to contribute to the show, I’m always looking for Lightning Round questions. If you’d like to send some in for possible inclusion on the show, you can send me a message via Twitter or email me. I give some suggestions on good questions here. This show is a labor of love. If you’d like to show your support for Trek Profiles, please consider a donation to the official charity of the podcast: The Children’s Fund for Glycogen Storage Disease (GSD). Click here to donate. Or click here to learn more about GSD. Connect with the Trek Profiles podcast via: feedback@trekprofiles.comhttps://www.facebook.com/TrekProfileshttps://twitter.com/trekprofileswebsitePodchaser This podcast brought to you by Stars and Sky Media Lab. It's Cosmic!

Duration:01:03:16

Trek Profiles 69: Rahim Buford

9/26/2022
For episode 69, my guest is Rahim Buford. While he was in prison, he began to watch Star Trek in a whole new way and the show influenced him to think differently about his life and his goals. If you liked the show, please make sure that you've subscribed to the podcast via your preferred player. If you’d like to contribute to the show, I’m always looking for Lightning Round questions. If you’d like to send some in for possible inclusion on the show, you can send me a message via Twitter or email me. I give some suggestions on good questions here. This show is a labor of love. If you’d like to show your support for Trek Profiles, please consider a donation to the official charity of the podcast: The Children’s Fund for Glycogen Storage Disease (GSD). Click here to donate. Or click here to learn more about GSD. Connect with the Trek Profiles podcast via: feedback@trekprofiles.comhttps://www.facebook.com/TrekProfileshttps://twitter.com/trekprofileswebsitePodchaser This podcast brought to you by Stars and Sky Media Lab. It's Cosmic!

Duration:01:15:45

Trek Profiles 68: Chris Lackey

8/21/2022
In this episode we speak with the podcaster and super Star Trek fan Chris Lackey. He is one half of the amazing “Rachel Watches Star Trek” podcast. If you liked the show, please make sure that you've subscribed to the podcast via your preferred player. If you’d like to contribute to the show, I’m always looking for Lightning Round questions. If you’d like to send some in for possible inclusion on the show, you can send me a message via Twitter or email me. I give some suggestions on good questions here. This show is a labor of love. If you’d like to show your support for Trek Profiles, please consider a donation to the official charity of the podcast: The Children’s Fund for Glycogen Storage Disease (GSD). Click here to donate. Or click here to learn more about GSD. Connect with the Trek Profiles podcast via: feedback@trekprofiles.comhttps://www.facebook.com/TrekProfileshttps://twitter.com/trekprofileswebsitePodchaser This podcast brought to you by Stars and Sky Media Lab. It's Cosmic!

Duration:01:43:03

Trek Profiles 67: April Eden

7/27/2022
In this episode we speak with the actor and science educator April Eden. April was also the subject of a special feature on the Star Trek (2009) DVD/Blu-Ray as an extra in the film. You may have also seen her as Miss Pawnee in Parks & Recreation and as the Chair Model in The Office. For a great introduction to April, watch the bonus feature “Trekker Alert” on the Star Trek 2009 Blu-Ray or DVD. If you liked the show, please make sure that you've subscribed to the podcast via your preferred player. If you’d like to contribute to the show, I’m always looking for Lightning Round questions. If you’d like to send some in for possible inclusion on the show, you can send me a message via Twitter or email me. I give some suggestions on good questions here. This show is a labor of love. If you’d like to show your support for Trek Profiles, please consider a donation to the official charity of the podcast: The Children’s Fund for Glycogen Storage Disease (GSD). Click here to donate. Or click here to learn more about GSD. Connect with the Trek Profiles podcast via: Email feedback@trekprofiles.comFB https://www.facebook.com/TrekProfilesTwitter https://twitter.com/trekprofilesFull show notes are posted on our websiteFollow John on Podchaser This podcast brought to you by Stars and Sky Media Lab. It's Cosmic!

Duration:02:01:24

Trek Profiles 66: Steve Gibson

6/15/2022
In this episode we speak with the Software Engineer and Security Commentator Steve Gibson. He’s a Star Trek fan since the TOS original broadcast and he’s also the co-host of the Security Now podcast on the TWiT network. If you liked the show, please make sure that you've subscribed to the podcast via your preferred player. If you’d like to contribute to the show, I’m always looking for Lightning Round questions. If you’d like to send some in for possible inclusion on the show, you can send me a message via Twitter or email me. I give some suggestions on good questions here. This show is a labor of love. If you’d like to show your support for Trek Profiles, please consider a donation to the official charity of the podcast: The Children’s Fund for Glycogen Storage Disease (GSD). Click here to donate. Or click here to learn more about GSD. Connect with the Trek Profiles podcast via: feedback@trekprofiles.comhttps://www.facebook.com/TrekProfileshttps://twitter.com/trekprofileswebsitePodchaser This podcast brought to you by Stars and Sky Media Lab. It's Cosmic!

Duration:01:24:54

Trek Profiles 65: Amens

5/28/2022
In this episode we speak with Star Trek fan and online Role-player Amens. She’s a long-time fan who is changing her name to match her Star Trek persona and has been very active in the online Trek Twitter RP community. If you liked the show, please make sure that you've subscribed to the podcast via your preferred player. If you’d like to contribute to the show, I’m always looking for Lightning Round questions. If you’d like to send some in for possible inclusion on the show, you can send me a message via Twitter or email me. I give some suggestions on good questions here. This show is a labor of love. If you’d like to show your support for Trek Profiles, please consider a donation to the official charity of the podcast: The Children’s Fund for Glycogen Storage Disease (GSD). Click here to donate. Or click here to learn more about GSD. Connect with the Trek Profiles podcast via: feedback@trekprofiles.comhttps://www.facebook.com/TrekProfileshttps://twitter.com/trekprofileswebsitePodchaser This podcast brought to you by Stars and Sky Media Lab. It's Cosmic!

Duration:01:53:09

Trek Profiles 64: Daniel Fried

4/26/2022
A conversation with Star Trek fan Daniel Fried. Be advised that this episode contains content that may not be suitable for all ages or sensitivities. If you would like to know more, please visit the show notes page which gives a full run-down of all the topics discussed. If you would like to get free and confidential support for emotional distress or for suicidal thoughts, please visit: The Suicide Hotline Resources in the UK If you liked the show, please make sure that you've subscribed to the podcast via your preferred player. If you’d like to contribute to the show, I’m always looking for Lightning Round questions. If you’d like to send some in for possible inclusion on the show, you can send me a message via Twitter or email me. I give some suggestions on good questions here. This show is a labor of love. If you’d like to show your support for Trek Profiles, please consider a donation to the official charity of the podcast: The Children’s Fund for Glycogen Storage Disease (GSD). Click here to donate. Or click here to learn more about GSD. Connect with the Trek Profiles podcast via: feedback@trekprofiles.comhttps://www.facebook.com/TrekProfileshttps://twitter.com/trekprofileswebsitePodchaser This podcast brought to you by Stars and Sky Media Lab. It's Cosmic!

Duration:01:29:38

Trek Profiles 63: Ron Wrobel

3/24/2022
In this episode we speak with fan Ron Wrobel. He’s a long-time fan who enjoys the lighter side of Star Trek. I hope you enjoy this conversation! Ron also owns a coffee shop and you can buy some of his beans here. If you liked the show, please make sure that you've subscribed to the podcast via your preferred player. If you’d like to contribute to the show, I’m always looking for Lightning Round questions. If you’d like to send some in for possible inclusion on the show, you can send me a message via Twitter or email me. I give some suggestions on good questions here. This show is a labor of love. If you’d like to show your support for Trek Profiles, please consider a donation to the official charity of the podcast: The Children’s Fund for Glycogen Storage Disease (GSD). Click here to donate. Or click here to learn more about GSD. Connect with the Trek Profiles podcast via: feedback@trekprofiles.comhttps://www.facebook.com/TrekProfileshttps://twitter.com/trekprofileswebsitePodchaserto the official charity of our podcast here This podcast brought to you by Stars and Sky Media Lab. It's Cosmic!

Duration:01:50:42

Trek Profiles 62: Ashley Victoria Robinson

2/19/2022
In this episode we speak with actor, podcaster, and writer Ashley V Robinson about her Star Trek fandom, how she discovered Trek, and what she loves about the show. If you liked the show, please make sure that you've subscribed to the podcast via your preferred player. If you’d like to contribute to the show, I’m always looking for Lightning Round questions. If you’d like to send some in for possible inclusion on the show, you can send me a message via Twitter or email me. I give some suggestions on good questions here. This show is a labor of love. If you’d like to show your support for Trek Profiles, please consider a donation to the official charity of the podcast: The Children’s Fund for Glycogen Storage Disease (GSD). Click here to donate. Or click here to learn more about GSD. Connect with the Trek Profiles podcast via: feedback@trekprofiles.comhttps://www.facebook.com/TrekProfileshttps://twitter.com/trekprofiles websitePodchaser This podcast brought to you by Stars and Sky Media Lab. It's Cosmic!

Duration:01:11:43

Trek Profiles 61: Abby Sommer

1/24/2022
In this episode we speak with lifelong Star Trek fan, teacher, mom, and podcaster Abby Sommer. If you liked the show, please make sure that you've subscribed to the podcast via your preferred player. If you’d like to contribute to the show, I’m always looking for Lightning Round questions. If you’d like to send some in for possible inclusion on the show, you can send me a message via Twitter or email me. I give some suggestions on good questions here. This show is a labor of love. If you’d like to show your support for Trek Profiles, please consider a donation to the official charity of the podcast: The Children’s Fund for Glycogen Storage Disease (GSD). Click here to donate. Or click here to learn more about GSD. Connect with the Trek Profiles podcast via: feedback@trekprofiles.comFacebookTwitterwebsitePodchaser This podcast brought to you by Stars and Sky Media Lab. It's Cosmic!

Duration:02:23:40

Trek Profiles 60: Paul Mattingly

12/23/2021
A conversation with improv actor, podcaster, and former cast member at the Star Trek: The Experience Paul Mattingly. If you liked the show, please make sure that you've subscribed to the podcast via your preferred player. Some portions of the Kobayashi Maru lightning round questions in this episode were written by listener Adam Saunders. If you’d like to submit questions for possible inclusion on the show, you can send me a message via Twitter or email me. I give some suggestions on good questions here. This show is a labor of love. If you’d like to show your support for Trek Profiles, please consider a donation to the official charity of the podcast: The Children’s Fund for Glycogen Storage Disease (GSD). Click here to donate. Or click here to learn more about GSD. Connect with the Trek Profiles podcast via: feedback@trekprofiles.comhttps://www.facebook.com/TrekProfileshttps://twitter.com/trekprofileswebsitePodchaser This podcast brought to you by Stars and Sky Media Lab. It's Cosmic!

Duration:01:59:41

Trek Profiles 59: Tongtong Bu

11/29/2021
A conversation with Star Trek fan Tongtong Bu, also known as @Captain Pike-a-chu from Twitter! In this one, she tells us of being a child immigrant to the US and discovering Star Trek. We also learn how she learned English from the show and how it shaped her life. If you liked the show, please make sure that you've subscribed to the podcast via your preferred player. Connect with the Trek Profiles podcast via: feedback@trekprofiles.comhttps://www.facebook.com/TrekProfileshttps://twitter.com/trekprofileswebsitePodchaser This podcast brought to you by Stars and Sky Media Lab. It's Cosmic!

Duration:02:08:34

Trek Profiles 58: Brandon-Shea Mutala

10/27/2021
A conversation with Star Trek fan Brandon-Shea Mutala. We talk about how he discovered the show, what he loves about it, and what it means to him. If you liked the show, please make sure that you've subscribed to the podcast via your preferred player. Connect with the Trek Profiles podcast via: feedback@trekprofiles.comhttps://www.facebook.com/TrekProfileshttps://twitter.com/trekprofiles websitePodchaser This podcast brought to you by Stars and Sky Media Lab. It's Cosmic!

Duration:02:07:48