Host Peter (@PeterTrek1) is joined by author Tom Salinsky (@tomsalinsky) who recently wrote the book “Star Trek: Discovering the TV Series: The Original Series, The Animated Series and The Next Generation” based on a full franchise watch/rewatch.  While we focus on the first 3 series of the franchise, we also talk about the writing process and the subsequent Trek shows, including the current ones in production.

Features: 

1. Welcome (0:38)
2. Tom’s Star Trek Origin Story (2:13)
3. Genesis of the Book Project (4:31) 
4. Start of the Trek Franchise & TOS (14:37) 
5. The Animated Series (20:14) 
6. TOS Movies (24:51)
7. The Next Generation (35:41) 
8. Getting a Book Published (47:59) 
9. Quick Thoughts on DS9, VOY & ENT (52:37) 
10. Quick Thoughts on Current Trek Shows (58:58)
11. Contact Information and Wrap-up (1:05:05)

The Network: @BQNPodcasts (IG/X/Bluesky) 
Tom: @tomsalinsky (X), https://tomsalinsky.co.uk/
Link to "Star Trek: Discovering the TV Series" on Amazon UK site
Link to “Star Trek: Discovering the TV Series” on Amazon US site
Peter: @PeterTrek1 (X/Bluesky), @petertrek1@universeodon.com (Mastodon)
Trek Book Club: @TrekBookClub (X)
Facebook: The BQN Collective
Discord: discord.gg/ZnJzk4Vv3W

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