Zach welcomes back filmmaker and podcaster Brad Haag (Reel Nerds Podcast) as the duo hitch a ride on a wagon train to the stars as they debut Television on the podcast with a deep dive into the 1966 series, STAR TREK.
After engaging in a dynamic back to back episode fest, settle in as the two recall the arduous journey Trek took to get to the small screen, revel in the rich character-driven stories, become enamored with the practical craftsmanship in make up and creature effects, have a good laugh or two over plot holes and odd happenings, and finally settle upon the many ways the Original Series has managed to impact the Pop Culture landscape to this very day.
Episodes Discussed:
“Space Seed”
Airdate: February 16, 1967
“The Trouble with Tribbles”
Airdate: December 29, 1967
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Be sure to listen to Brad each week on REEL NERDS PODCAST
and watch his plethora of amazing short films at his website:
https://www.nebulusvisions.com
and be sure to visit THE BUG THEATER, host of today’s recording and the site of fabulous shows all nestled in a cozy historic landmark of the arts community in Denver
go to https://www.bugtheatre.org/ to find shows and events to delight your days!