On this week's episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore's news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Peter Hong to discuss all the latest Star Trek news.

This week, Alex and his guest discuss the following stories from around the web:

• TrekMovie: Paramount Exec Touts "Next Iteration" Of Star Trek TV: "It's Imperative" (14:25)
• Variety: How 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' Pulled Off That Madcap Puppet Episode (22:33)
• TV Insider: 'Star Trek': Holly Hunter Teases 'Starfleet Academy' Season 2 After Cancellation (32:59)
• TrekMovie: Interview: 'Star Trek' Comic Writer On Carrying Legacy Of Captain Seven And Paying Off Big 'Picard' Thread (39:13)

In addition, stick around to hear Peter wonder whether the modern Star Trek shows will be looked on more favorably in 25 years like Enterprise is now, and Alex reflect on some of the criticism of this week's episode of Strange New Worlds, "Level Five Transporter Accident."

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On this week's episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore's news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Jodi Pickens to discuss all the latest Star Trek news.

This week, Alex and his guest discuss the following stories from around the web:

• Deadline: 60th Anniversary Star Trek Doc With William Shatner Beaming Down To Regal Cinemas In October (09:07)
• TrekMovie: 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' Director Explains The Mystery Of "The Griffin Incident" [EXCLUSIVE] (15:38)
• Collider: Hit Star Trek Series Officially Returns After 5 Years With New Trailer [Exclusive] (23:53)
• TrekMovie: Star Trek Movie Rereleases Beaming Into Theaters – With Souvenir Popcorn Bucket (31:33)

In addition, stick around to hear Jodi and Alex reflect on what this year's Creation Entertainment STLV convention for the 60th anniversary of Star Trek means for the franchise moving forward.

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On this week's episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore's news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Marina Kravchuk to discuss all the latest Star Trek news.

This week, Alex and his guest discuss the following stories from around the web:

• TrekCore: STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS Teases Returning Characters and Twisty Timelines in New Season 4 Trailer (09:13)
• TrekCore: STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY Adds New Cadet for Season 2, Plus: Watch SDCC's 60th Anniversary Tribute! (15:56)
• TrekCore: Kids' Webseries STAR TREK SCOUTS Renewed for Second Season (19:35)
• TrekCore: LEGO Announces Original STAR TREK Playset — USS Enterprise Bridge and Transporter Room, Coming September 1 (24:57)

In addition, stick around to hear Marina and Alex speculate on what and when we'll hear next about the future of the Star Trek franchise after very little new information came out of San Diego Comic Con this past weekend. Alex thinks we might be in for a bit of a wait.

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On this week's episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore's news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Star Trek Strange New Worlds' producing director Chris Fisher for a supplemental interview special.

Chris has been intimately involved in the entire production of Strange New Worlds. He has directed six episodes of the series, including "A Quality of Mercy," "Hegemony, Part II" and this week's "Valles Marineres," and was on set throughout the whole production run of the show. As a result, Chris has unique insights into the production of Strange New Worlds, and the show's forward leaning virtual production approach.

Alex talks to Chris about his Star Trek history prior to Strange New Worlds, the way the show was made, Chris's experiences directing some of the series' highest-rated episodes, and we dive deep into this week's season four premiere, "Valles Marineres." We also talk about Chris's book, The Producers' Guide to Virtual Production, which case studies his experiences on Strange New Worlds.

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On this week's episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore's news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Jamie McGregor to discuss all the latest Star Trek news.

This week, Alex and his guest discuss the following stories from around the web:

• TrekCore: Here Are the Episode Titles for STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS Season 4! (08:44)
• TrekMovie: 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' Showrunners Defend Continuity, Reveal Season 4 Episode Themes (19:22)
• TrekCore: STAR TREK Beams Down to SDCC 2026 with Panels, Activations, a STRANGE NEW WORLDS Screening, and More! (28:06)
• TrekCore: Factory Entertainment Unveils Four 2026 STAR TREK Convention Exclusives, Preorders Open Now (35:38)

In addition, stick around to hear Jamie's opinion that the cancellation of Starfleet Academy had more to do with the economic situation of Paramount Skydance – in the middle of a merger with Warner Bros – than anything about the show itself, and Alex's sense that the 60th anniversary is not really living up to the hype.

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On this week's episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore's news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Bill Mann to discuss all the latest Star Trek news.

This week, Alex and his guest discuss the following stories from around the web:

• TrekCore: Watch the New STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS Season 4 Trailer! (12:21)
• TrekMovie: Ro Laren Returns In 'Star Trek: Shadow Frontier' Horror Game Featuring Michelle Forbes (23:02)
• TrekCore: STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY Available for Digital Purchase Today (31:15)
• TrekCore: Vice Press Unveils Remastered STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION Enterprise-D Ready Room Artwork for Limited-Edition Posters (36:29)

In addition, stick around to hear Bill discuss his hopes for San Diego Comic Con this year, and Alex reflect on his recent (abbreviated) visit to the Trek Long Island convention and how busy it was.

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A special treat for WeeklyTrek subscribers: a special bonus episode with the complete Warp Factor Five premiere! Back this weekend with a regular episode of WeeklyTrek covering the latest Star Trek news.

Warp Factor 5 host Alex Perry is joined by TrekRanks host Jim Moorhouse to kick off Warp Factor Five! This week, Alex and his guest discuss the Star Trek: Enterprise season 1 episodes:

• Broken Bow
• Fight or Flight
• Strange New World
• Unexpected
• Terra Nova

Alex and his guest discuss and rate each episode (giving each episode a warp factor rating between 1 and 5), and pick from this block of episodes the best series regular performance, best guest star performance, best production design element, best quiet moment, and best loud moment. We'll also share our memories of the first time we watched these episodes, and discuss how this block of five episodes contributes to the larger Star Trek story.

Submit Your Ratings

I want to hear from you about these episodes! What ratings do you give them? Rate them between Warp Factor 1 and Warp Factor 5 (half warp factors are acceptable!)

Who gave the best series regular performance? Who was the best guest star? What was the best production design moment? Best quiet moment? Best loud moment?

Send your thoughts on these episodes to Alex at warpfactorfive@trekcore.com or @alexandertperry on X or @alextperry on BlueSky and Threads. At the end of each season we'll hold a season recap episode ranking the episodes of each season, include your ratings, and talk about your picks.

About Warp Factor 5

Warp Factor 5 is a Star Trek rewatch podcast covering the entire Star Trek franchise in chronological, in-universe order, five episodes at a time. Twice a month, host Alex Perry is joined by a guest to review and discuss the next five episodes of Star Trek, exploring over 60 years of rich, connected storytelling from the earliest days of the NX-01 to the far future of the 32nd century. From Star Trek: Enterprise and Discovery through Strange New Worlds, The Original Series, The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Voyager, Lower Decks, Prodigy, Picard, and Starfleet Academy, Warp Factor Five gives you a new way to rewatch and enjoy the Star Trek franchise. Happy 60th anniversary!

On this week's episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore's news podcast, host Alex Perry reflects on the recent news that Amazon Studios has canceled the Stargate revival show they announced late last year, before filming even started, out of concerns that it would only appeal to the built in fanbase and not expand the franchise's appeal. What does that have to do with Star Trek? Alex thinks there's a vibe shift underway for legacy franchises with bult in fanbases, and you'll either hear thoughtful commentary on the current state of Star Trek or the beginning of a midlife crisis playing out in real time. Let me know which!

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