We Need a Nick Locarno Type

We Need a Nick Locarno Type

Author: Clarence Brown November 3, 2023 Duration: 6:00
In light of the recent Lower Decks episodes, we dug up some audio we took from Pensacon 2018 featuring Robert Duncan McNeil talking about none other than Nick Locarno and his casting for Star Trek: Voyager. Enjoy!

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

Discussing Trek
Podcast Episodes
Star Trek: Lower Decks “Grounded” Review [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:05
In the season three premiere of Star Trek: Lower Decks, the search for the truth surrounding the arrest of Captain Freeman is in full swing, as Beckett Mariner and the rest of the lower-deckers get back together in an at…
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds “A Quality of Mercy” Review [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:30
In the season finale of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, A Quality of Mercy, we see the events of a classic TOS episode from a slightly different point of view. Join in as the Discussing Trek crew unpacks it all.
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds “All Those Who Wander” Review [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:02
While on a mission to recover the survivors of a crashed Federation vessel, the crew of the Enterprise encounter a familiar threat. Listen in as we review Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, All Those Who Wander.
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds “The Elysian Kingdom” Review [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:21
Things get a bit weird aboard the USS Enterprise, as Doctor M'Benga finds himself in an elaborate version of a kid's story with the ship's crew as the characters and Enterprise as the backdrop. Join in as we unpack it al…
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds “The Serene Squall” Review [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:34
Pirates, treachery, and deceit -- are you not entertained! The latest episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, The Serene Squall, delivers whimsey, delight, and much more. Argh! Join in as we unpack it all.
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds “Spock Amok” Review [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:46
In the latest episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Pike and April negotiate safe passage through an alien territory for the Federation, while Spock attempts to further his relationship with T'Pring via unconventiona…
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds “Memento Mori” Review [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:09
While celebrating Starfleet Remembrance Day, La'an Noonian-Singh once again faces her greatest foe in an increasingly strategic battle for survival. Mind-meld with us as we discuss Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Memento…
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds “Ghosts of Illyria” Review [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:51
In the latest episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, secrets are uncovered, both jeopardizing and aiding a standing mission to understand what happened to a colony of augments. Join in as we discuss Ghosts of Illyria.