Open Channel: Interview with Gates McFadden

Open Channel: Interview with Gates McFadden

Author: Clarence Brown May 12, 2021 Duration: 29:36
Join me in welcoming the amazing actor, director, teacher, and choreographer, Gates McFadden to the podcast. Clarence chats with Gates about her career as an actor and choreographer, before finally getting the details on her upcoming podcast ‘Gates McFadden InvestiGates: Who Do You Think You Are?’.

Clarence Brown guides Discussing Trek, a space where conversation about Star Trek feels less like a formal review and more like hanging out with the most knowledgeable friend in your dorm or at the local comic shop. The appeal here is in the deep dives, moving beyond simple plot summaries to really unpack what makes each series, from the original to the very latest, resonate so powerfully. You’ll hear thoughtful analysis of character motivations, the philosophical questions buried in those iconic episodes, and how the entire universe holds together across decades of storytelling. This isn’t a dry lecture; it’s built for the vibrant community of fans, whether you’ve been quoting Klingon proverbs for years or are just figuring out which way to set your phaser. The joy of this podcast comes from that shared exploration, treating every detail-from a starship’s design to a captain’s pivotal decision-as worthy of a thoughtful and passionate chat. It’s that specific focus and depth, episode after episode, that makes it a consistent listen for anyone who finds themselves pondering the final frontier long after the credits roll.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 294

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Star Trek: Discovery “All In” Review [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:17
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Star Trek: Prodigy “A Moral Star, Part 2” Review [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:07
We finally get the reveal of what happened to Gwyn's people, but surviving the Diviner's assault may have taken a larger toll than our crew anticipated. Join in as we unpack Star Trek: Prodigy, "A Moral Star, Part 2".
Star Trek: Prodigy “A Moral Star, Part 1” Review [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:30
Our heroes finally get on the same page as they risk it all in order to free the enslaved people on Tars Lamora. Let's hope they have a plan. Join in as we unpack it all in the latest episode of Star Trek: Prodigy, "A Mo…
Star Trek: Prodigy “Time Amok” Review [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:33
Time runs Amok as Hologram Janeway purposes a team-building exercise for the rag-tag crew of the USS Protostar, but it may take more than just a training exercise to get this group of misfits on the same page. Join in as…
Star Trek: Prodigy “First Con-tact” Review [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:57
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Star Trek: Prodigy “Kobayashi” Review [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:56
In the mid-season premiere of Star Trek: Prodigy, Dal gets help from some unlikely candidates as he takes a stab at the legendary Kobayashi Maru. Meanwhile, the plot thickens around the mystery of Gwyndala and the Divine…
Star Trek: Discovery “…But To Connect” Review [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:25
In the mid-season finale, Zora poses a problem for the crew of Discovery, while a meeting of the four quadrants member worlds determines what to do about the DMA. Join in on the fun as we review, But To Connect.
Star Trek: Discovery “Stormy Weather” Review [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:21
In this episode of Star Trek Discovery, Stormy Weather, we get a glimpse at Zora's evolution and wonder if we may have a problem on our hands. Also, we discuss the appearance of someone from Cleveland Booker's past, alon…
Star Trek: Discovery “The Examples” Review [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:23
Burnham and Book go on a mission to save "The Examples" on Radvek 5, while Stamets and Tarka team up to figure out the source of the DMA. Join in as we unpack it all in our review of Star Trek: Discovery, The Examples.
Star Trek: Discovery “All Is Possible” Review [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:52
In an episode that explores the intricacies of Federation politics, Discovery crew members also explore inward. This one is sure to be an emotional ride, as some paths come to an end. We unpack it all in our review of St…