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: Enterprise “Demons” Review [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:50
In episode three of our Discussing Section 31 series, we review Star Trek Enterprise “Demons”. Join in as we cover the first episode of this two part-er, as the fringe group Terra Prime goes to great lengths to propagate…
The Aftershows: Volume 02 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:43
In this week's episode, we are back with the aftershows! Again, we get a bit goofy, but valuable discussion is always around the corner. In these vignettes of post show banter, we discuss everything from the promise of S…
Star Trek: Short Treks “Runaway” Review [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:08
In our latest episode, we cover news coming out of New York Comic Convention and the second action packed season two trailer for Star Trek Discovery. We also take a deep dive into the first “Short Trek” featuring Ensign…
Star Trek: Enterprise “Divergence” Review [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:42
In episode two of our Discussing Section 31 series, we review Star Trek Enterprise "Divergence". Join in as we cover the climatic end to the two-parter that explains the origins of the TOS-era Klingons, with Section 31 t…
Star Trek: Enterprise “Affliction” Review [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:33
This episode kicks off our Discussing Section 31 series, where we will review each of the Section 31 related episodes, starting with Star Trek Enterprise “Affliction”. While initially coming to this episode for the Secti…
Star Trek: Enterprise “Broken Bow” Review [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:52
We talk about some major Star Trek news coming out of Star Trek Las Vegas 2018, most notably Patrick Stewart's return to Star Trek! After wrapping up recent Star Trek news, we dive into our review of the first Star Trek…
Star Trek: Voyager “Caretaker” Review [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:46
In this weeks episode, we talk about the first story of Star Trek Voyager, “Caretaker”. We chat about our first impressions of our beloved Voyager crew, and also give our thoughts on the events that led to the long journ…
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine “Emissary” Review [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:24
In this weeks episode, we talk about the first episode of Star Trek Deep Space Nine, "Emissary". We debate the vast change in tone of this iteration of the series, as well as giving our thoughts on this new adventure abo…
Star Trek: The Next Generation “Encounter at Farpoint” Review [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:06
We continue our look into Star Trek pilots and series openers, as we move into the TNG-era! Join us as we discuss a bit of news before diving into the show that picked up the mantle of “The Original Series” — Star Trek T…