Best Gates McFadden Podcasts (2025)

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Ep: 059 WWBD: Star Trek: Enterprise's "The Breach" 48:59

6d ago48:59

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Communications Open In this "What would Beverly Do?" episode, I sit down with Jay to discuss ENT's "The Breach" where Phlox's moral compass is put to the ultimate test! NOTE: These episodes are off a LIVE broadcast that you can see at my YT channel @CrusherConvo. You can also find me on Instagram, Threads, BlueSky and TikTok! I am not affiliated wi…

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Ep: 058 "These are the Voyages" - Conversation with The Beverly Crushers Band 48:15

12d ago48:15

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Communications Open I had a deep conversation with Rob, from the Beverly Crushers Band. We talk about the philosophy of Star Trek, his music and what Trek means to him! So tune those instruments and jam with us! NOTE: These episodes are off a LIVE broadcast that you can see at my YT channel @CrusherConvo. You can also find me on Instagram, Threads,…

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Ep: 057 "Take me out to the Holosuite" [Jackie Robinson Tribute] 1:14:38

19d ago1:14:38

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Communications Open Grab some Cracker Jack during that 7th inning stretch, as Joe Dove from Captains Quadrant joins me in discussing DS9's Take me out to the Holosuite, and also pay tribute to my favorite baseball player, Jackie Robinson! Will we bat a 1000 or hit a Grand Slam? Join us and find out! NOTE: These episodes are off a LIVE broadcast tha…

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BONUS: Trek against Pancreatic Cancer with Kitty Swink and Armin Shimerman 49:55

1M ago49:55

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Communications Open It's that time of year again! I sat down with Kitty Swink and Armin Shimerman to discuss this year's PurpleStride and why this year is oh so important! NOTE: These episodes are off a LIVE broadcast that you can see at my YT channel @CrusherConvo. You can also find me on Instagram, Threads, BlueSky and TikTok! I am not affiliated…

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Carey Foster Dances From Earth to Orion 1:12:33

1M ago1:12:33

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Carey Foster appeared in the original TOS pilot, "The Cage," with Jeffrey Hunter as a character who ended up not making the final cut. However, she returned as a Starfleet officer clad in blue in the background of many episodes during the first season of the show. Foster's time in Star Trek was the next step in her relationship with Gene Roddenberr…

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Ep: 056 "Where no one has gone before" - Conversation with Brian Volk-Weiss 39:03

1M ago39:03

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Communications Open I sat down with Brian Volk-Weiss from Nacelle Company to discuss his upcoming toy line and what Star Trek means to him! NOTE: These episodes are off a LIVE broadcast that you can see at my YT channel @CrusherConvo. You can also find me on Instagram, Threads, BlueSky and TikTok! I am not affiliated with Gates McFadden or her team…

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Ep: 055 The Greenshirt Journey with Cameron Harrison 48:52

2M ago48:52

48:52

Communications Open I have the amazing Cameron Harrison as we discuss his trek through the next generation over the last 7 years and what his thoughts on this journey now that he has finished! Check out his podcast Greenshirt: A Newbie's Trek through the Next Generation, on where you find your podcasts! Quick Note: John Billingsley could not make F…

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BONUS: Trek Talks 4 with John Billingsley 52:56

2M ago52:56

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Communications Open It is that time of year again! Trek Talks 4 premieres on April 5th, 2025 to help benefit the Hollywood Food Coalition. I sat down with John to discuss this year's event and what it means to him. This conversation was recorded on January 6th, just days before the wildfires in California and before the postponement of Trek Talks b…

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Ep: 054 The City on the Edge of Forever: Time Travel Favorites 52:19

2M ago52:19

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Communications Open Tim from FSF Popcast is BACK and to discuss The City on the Edge of Forever and Time Travel favorites! What time period would you want to go back and visit? NOTE: These episodes are off a LIVE broadcast that you can see at my YT channel @CrusherConvo. You can also find me on Instagram, Threads, BlueSky and TikTok! I am not affil…

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Ep: 053 David Jones: From J'Gal to the Terran Empire 56:14

2M ago56:14

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Communications Open I sit down with Star Trek actor, David Jones, as we discuss his love for Star Trek, his time on set and other amazing projects! And he turned the tables on me with his own questions! NOTE: These episodes are off a LIVE broadcast that you can see at my YT channel @CrusherConvo. You can also find me on Instagram, Threads, BlueSky …

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Ep: 052 The Borg vs The Crushers 1:12:49

2M ago1:12:49

1:12:49

Communications Open The moment has finally come as I welcome Kenny, from Trek Wars Podcast, to discuss The Borg and the Crushers, and why Beverly's Hippocratic Oath turned against her 30 years later. NOTE: These episodes are off a LIVE broadcast that you can see at my YT channel @CrusherConvo. You can also find me on Instagram, Threads, BlueSky and…

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Ep: 051 Happy Birthday, Gates! 37:43

3M ago37:43

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Communications Open Today I celebrate Gates' 76th Birthday! Join me as I chime in on my favorite Trek and Non-Trek of her amazing career! NOTE: These episodes are off a LIVE broadcast that you can see at my YT channel @CrusherConvo. You can also find me on Instagram, Threads, BlueSky and TikTok! I am not affiliated with Gates McFadden or her team. …

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Ep: 050 Holodeck Fun: The Bride of Chaotica! (S3 Premiere) 1:13:15

3M ago1:13:15

1:13:15

Communications Open Welcome to the Season 3 Premiere of Crusher Convo! Laurie from TrekMovie.com sits down with me as we discuss a fan favorite of Star Trek: VOY "Bride of Chaotica!" and how the holodeck had some good and not so good moments! NOTE: These episodes are off a LIVE broadcast that you can see at my YT channel @CrusherConvo. You can also…

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Master Replicas' New Star Trek Figures & Fanhome's Starships Revealed with Ben Robinson 1:03:10

3M ago1:03:10

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Trek Untold has the scoop on some hot new Star Trek merchandise coming in 2025 and beyond, courtesy of our chat with Ben Robinson. It's been four years since Mr. Robinson joined this podcast to promote his work with Eaglemoss, a company that shut its doors in 2022. Now, Ben has moved on to become Creative Consultant on Fanhome for Star Trek product…

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Seeing Double with Heidi & Alissa Kramer 1:14:36

4M ago1:14:36

1:14:36

By the time the Delaney sisters finally appeared on-screen in "Star Trek: Voyager," their reputation already cemented them as legends. Heidi & Alissa Kramer brought these Starfleet twins to life, playing them in VOY's fifth season, "Thirty Days." These sisters have worked together for the course of their careers, being remembered for their appearan…

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Women of the Final Frontier: Nana Visitor's Journey Through Star Trek History 1:05:40

4M ago1:05:40

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Content Warning: This episode discusses some traumatic incidents that may trigger some audience members. Discretion is advised. If Kira Nerys was a tough customer on "DS9," it's because Nana Visitor was even tougher in real life. Nana returns to Trek Untold to discuss her amazing new book, "Open a Channel: A Woman's Trek," which explores how Star T…

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Trailer 0:53

5M ago0:53

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Communications Open Do you love Star Trek and Dr. Beverly Crusher? Then this podcast is for you! Please like and subscribe on my YouTube channel OR follow me on your favorite podcast app for more Crusher Convo Content! NOTE: I am not affiliated with Gates McFadden or her team. This is a fanbase podcast that just admires and enjoys her work! CONNECT…

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Ep: 049 React & Review of Lower Decks "The New Next Generation" 1:19:48

5M ago1:19:48

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Communications Open Marcy from Idle Ride Podcast, joins me as we wrap up the final episode of Star Trek Lower Decks, and close off Season 2 of Crusher Convo. Will the episode bring us tears of joy? or will it feel unfinished? Listen and find out! NOTE: These episodes are off a LIVE broadcast that you can see at my YT channel @CrusherConvo. You can …

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Ep: 048 React & Review of Lower Decks "Fissure Quest" 47:01

5M ago47:01

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Communications Open Our favorites from Star Trek past show up for one last adventure, as we hit the Penultimate episode of the final season of Lower Decks, with special guest and new listener, Eric! NOTE: These episodes are off a LIVE broadcast that you can see at my YT channel @CrusherConvo. You can also find me on Instagram, Threads, BlueSky and …

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Mike McMahan's Farewell to "Star Trek: Lower Decks" 10:47

5M ago10:47

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As "Star Trek: Lower Decks" concludes after five seasons, Trek Untold sat down with executive producer and showrunner Mike McMahan to talk about his feelings on how it went down. We learn when he found out the sad news and how he and his team changed plans to adapt to this sudden final season, whether this finale was close or not to his original vi…

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Ep: 047 "The Dancing Doctor Is In" Interview with Gates McFadden 20:20

5M ago20:20

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Communications Open My podcast has come full circle as I got the opportunity to sit down with Gates McFadden and discuss her career and what means the most to her! And don't forget to listen to her podcast, InvestiGates, wherever you listen to your podcasts! NOTE: These episodes are off a LIVE broadcast that you can see at my YT channel @CrusherCon…

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70's Star Trek Convention History through Comic Books with Joe Sikoyrak 1:10:20

5M ago1:10:20

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Joe Sikoryak has been a fan of Star Trek from the early days, and that includes being a part of some of the very first fan conventions in the franchise's history. Today, Joe is an illustrator who has written books and comics on his experiences from these times, and on this Trek Untold, he schools us with a history lesson on what these events were l…

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Ep: 046 React & Review of Lower Decks "Upper Decks" 38:27

6M ago38:27

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Communications Open It is the Upper Deckers turn to have fun as we see their day to day life on the Cerritos! This episode causes some good and yet not so good mayhem! NOTE: These episodes are off a LIVE broadcast that you can see at my YT channel @CrusherConvo. You can also find me on Instagram, Threads, BlueSky and TikTok! I am not affiliated wit…

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Gates McFadden on Directing Star Trek TNG + How Vulnerability Helps Her Podcast 35:53

6M ago35:53

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Gates McFadden stopped by once again to chat with Trek Untold to discuss the third season of her podcast, "Gates McFadden Investigates: Who Do You Think You Are?" and more. We chatted about how she has grown as a podcaster, how she strives to have her guests truly open up to her, a moment from her show that greatly affected her with Nana Visitor, a…

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Episode 308: Ethan Peck 1:04:09

6M ago1:04:09

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Actor Ethan Peck (Spock in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds) is a thoughtful, sincere, and strong man with many talents. His kindness and wisdom shines through in this episode where we discuss his journey of self discovery, his legendary grandfather, Gregory Peck, and his determination to know himself better as an artist and man. Learn more about your…

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Episode 307: Connor Trinneer 1:10:49

6M ago1:10:49

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Connor Trinneer played Cmdr. Charles 'Trip' Tucker III in Star Trek: Enterprise. In this episode we discuss the random moment that changed Connor’s career trajectory, how his family inspired his growth as an actor, and our thoughts on Jacques Lecoq's world-renowned acting techniques. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi…

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Episode 306: Doug Jones 1:05:05

6M ago1:05:05

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Actor Doug Jones, who plays Saru in Star Trek: Discovery, sits down with me to talk about his life growing up in the midwest United States, how his illustrious acting career came to be, and the acting techniques that helped him become not only a versatile actor, but one of Guillermo Del Toro’s favorites. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc…

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Episode 305: David Ajala 53:36

6M ago53:36

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David Ajala plays Cleveland Booker in Star Trek: Discovery. In this episode, we explore David’s cultural heritage, his family’s journey to the United States and how they’ve inspired him along the way. David’s charm, curiosity and confidence shine through in this one-on-one conversation a half a world apart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p…

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Ep: 045 React & Review of Lower Decks "Fully Dilated" 41:07

6M ago41:07

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Communications Open It's Carbon Creek meets Inner Light in this next episode of Lower Decks and we get to enjoy one of our favorite characters in TNG! (if not all of Star Trek). Let's drink our Micheladas and talk about "Fully Dilated". NOTE: These episodes are off a LIVE broadcast that you can see at my YT channel @CrusherConvo. You can also find …

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Ep: 044 React & Review of Lower Decks "Of Gods and Angles" 41:20

6M ago41:20

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Communications Open Demi-Gods, Geometric Shapes and Cursing? OH MY! This episode had a lot to unpack so let's jump right in like T'Ana body slamming Boimler and talk about this start of the second half of the finale season of Star Trek Lower Decks! NOTE: These episodes are off a LIVE broadcast that you can see at my YT channel @CrusherConvo. You ca…

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Sawandi Wilson: Discovery's Last Surprise 45:45

6M ago45:45

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Sawandi Wilson was the final new character introduced in "Star Trek: Discovery," arriving in the last act of the series finale "Life, Itself." Playing Michael Burnham's son, Sawandi was the first to don a completely new Starfleet uniform, and piloted his Admiral mom to the NCC-1031 for her final mission. We chat with Sawandi about his time on the s…

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Gillian Vigman: The Purr-fect Doctor on "Star Trek: Lower Decks" 11:23

6M ago11:23

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Gillian Vigman stopped by Trek Untold to chat with us about her time as Dr. T'Ana on all five seasons of "Star Trek: Lower Decks." We learned the origins behind how she earned the role of this Caitian CMO aboard the Cerritos, how she found the voice for her gruff feline alter-ego, thoughts on her character's growth across the series, how playing th…

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Ep: 043 React & Review of Lower Decks "Starbase 80?!" 57:47

6M ago57:47

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Communications Open We are stuck at Starbase 80 with anaphasic lifeforms and zombie crew, but do not worry, I have my friend Alexa with me to give us her insight as a new watcher to the franchise! Let's kick some El-Aurian butt and crush the conversation! NOTE: These episodes are off a LIVE broadcast that you can see at my YT channel @CrusherConvo.…

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Episode 303: Todd Stashwick 1:10:39

6M ago1:10:39

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Todd Stashwick, Captain Liam Shaw in Star Trek: Picard joins me to discuss our individual journeys to Los Angeles, how his Midwestern upbringing shaped his adulthood, and how his love of Dungeons and Dragons has enhanced his life as a father and human. With the energy of a two year old, and the wisdom of a 100 year old, Todd shocks and surprises in…

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Episode 302: Jess Bush 1:03:43

6M ago1:03:43

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Actor, Visual Artist and Model Jess Bush is a delightful young woman with a fantastic sense of humor. She radiates talent and beauty everywhere she goes, with an uncanny ability to be approachable, honest and grounded. Her role as Christine Chapel in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is just the beginning of her incredibly bright future and career. Amo…

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Episode 304: Sonequa Martin-Green 1:13:41

6M ago1:13:41

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Sonequa Martin-Green’s talent, humor and leadership abilities shine through in this episode that touches on her strength of character and the impactful moments in her life that led her to a successful career in acting. From her role as Cmdr. Michael Burnham in “Star Trek: Discovery” to her portrayal of Sasha Williams in “The Walking Dead", Sonequa …

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Episode 301: Michelle Hurd 1:00:33

6M ago1:00:33

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Actor, Activist, and Artist Michelle Hurd plays Raffaela Musiker in Star Trek: Picard. Her range of roles is enormous, from her portrayal of Detective Monique Jeffries in "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit", to Colleen Manus in "The Glades”. Michelle joins me to discuss today’s political climate in America, the historic SAG-AFTRA strike, and her fa…

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Mary Chieffo's Klingon Adventure in "Lower Decks" & Farewell to Discovery 12:22

6M ago12:22

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The last time Trekkies saw Mary Chieffo was back in the second season of "Star Trek: Discovery," as she played Chancellor L'Rell. Fast forward a few years later, and May has returned as a different Klingon - K'Elarra in the fifth season episode of "Lower Decks" titled "A Farewell to Farms. We chatted with Mary about her time on the popular animated…

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Ep: 042 React & Review of Lower Decks "A Farewell to Farms" 57:57

6M ago57:57

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Communications Open We got Dr. Migleemo, Klingons and Farming? We shall see what this episode cooks up as I review Episode 4 of the final season of Star Trek Lower Decks. With Special Guest: Larry Nemecek! NOTE: These episodes are off a LIVE broadcast that you can see at my YT channel @CrusherConvo. You can also find me on Instagram, Threads, BlueS…

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Nacelle's New Star Trek Toys Revealed with Brian Volk-Weiss 44:22

7M ago44:22

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Trek Untold sat down with Brian Volk-Weiss during NYCC 2024 to discuss the newly announced Star Trek figures from his company, Nacelle Toys. Brian, a lifelong Trek fan and collector, is choosing an unusual route to make his highly articulated collectibles, with the intent to please the hardcore fans more than putting these out in big box stores whe…

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