Boldly going where no podcast has gone before! We sit down with Anson Mount, the actor behind Captain Christopher Pike, to discuss the highly anticipated new season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.

During our conversation, Anson shares which member of the Enterprise crew he connects with the most, teases the show’s unique puppet-themed episode, and discusses the challenges and fun of bringing that story to life through voice performance. We also reflect on his journey portraying Captain Pike over the years and how becoming a father has influenced the way he views the character, including the Pike trait he carries with him in everyday life.

Anson Mount is an American actor best known for portraying Captain Christopher Pike in Star Trek: Discovery and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. His portrayal of the legendary Starfleet captain has earned widespread praise for bringing warmth, compassion, and confidence to one of the franchise’s most iconic leaders.

Beyond Star Trek, Mount is well known for starring as Cullen Bohannon in the acclaimed western drama Hell on Wheels. His film and television credits also include Crossroads, Safe, Conviction, Marvel’s Inhumans, and numerous other projects spanning more than two decades.

With a career defined by memorable performances across film and television, Mount has become one of the most respected actors in modern science fiction while continuing to take on a diverse range of dramatic roles.