Trek Untold

“Trek Untold” is the Star Trek podcast that goes beyond the stars! This show features guests including character actors, stunt performers, directors, writers, VFX artists, and the behind-the-scenes people who make the Star Trek universe boldly go where no sci-fi franchise has gone before.

The Trek Untold podcast is not endorsed by, sponsored by, nor affiliated with CBS, Paramount Pictures, or any other Star Trek franchise

Trek Untold-Episode 84: Fred Raimondi, VFX Artist on Star Trek TNG

The first season of Star Trek TNG showcased some breakthroughs in visual FX for television and was truly groundbreaking with what that post-production team accomplished. Fred Raimondi was one member of that group of pioneers, but his time in Star Trek was just a footnote in his prolific career. We discuss Fred’s beginnings as a…

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Trek Untold-Episode 83: Rachel Ancheril, Cmdr. Nhan on Star Trek: Discovery

With the second half of season four of “Star Trek: Discovery” approaching, we catch up with everyone’s favorite Barzan, Rachael Ancheril, who played Commander Nhan on seasons two, three, and now four on the show. We discuss Rachael’s interest in becoming a law enforcement professional and the twisty-turny road that led her to acting, the…

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Trek Untold Episode 82: Jeremy Roberts, Cmdr. Valtaine from Star Trek VI and Voyager

Very few actors in Star Trek can reprise a role they did from one series to another, let alone a role that debuted in a film. Jeremy Roberts is one of those rare people who first played Commander Valtaine in the sixth Star Trek film serving on Captain Sulu’s Excelsior. Roberts reprised the role for…

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Trek Untold Episode 81: Steve Varner, Star Trek Toy Sculptor From The 90s To Now

This week, we’re talking toys as we are joined by sculptor Steve Varner. This artist worked on toylines like Barbie, C.O.P.S., Army Ants, Inhumanoids, LJN WWF, Big Jim, and he sculpted the very first TMNT figure by playmates, alongside former Trek Untold guest Scott Hensey. Steve discusses how he got into sculpting toys and some…

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Trek Untold Episode 80: Melanie Smith, Tora Ziyal #3 on Star Trek DS9

There aren’t many characters in Star Trek history that had the same character in one show have multiple performers. Melanie Smith is one actress who can add that honor to her resume, as she played the third (and final) Tora Ziyal on “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.” In this episode, we learn about Melanie’s unusual…

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Trek Untold Episode 79: Michael Bell – Trek, Toons & Teachings from a master

You’ve heard the sound of his voice since you were a kid, today learn all about the man behind it! This week on Trek Untold, we speak with veteran performer and voiceover artist Michael Bell. You may recognize his voice as Duke from “G.I. Joe,” Lance from “Voltron,” Prowl and Sideswipe from “Transformers,” Chaz Finster…

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Trek Untold Episode 78: Best of Trek Untold in 2021, Part Two

Continuing our look back at some of the most memorable moments from Trek Untold in 2021, here are clips from our interviews with Gates McFadden, Walter Koenig, Kitty Swink, Richard Riehle, David Benjamin Tomlinson, John Fleck, Jason Marsden, Patricia Tallman, and Max Cervantes. If you liked what you heard, make sure to check out the…

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Trek Untold Episode 77: Best of Trek Untold in 2021, Part One

As 2021 comes to a close, Trek Untold looks back on some highlights from this past year. In part one of two, let’s revisit our interviews with Jonathan Frakes, Duncan Regehr, Dey Young, Raven Dauda, Dennis Madalone, Ron Canada, Harvey Jason, John Putch, Noah Averbach-Katz. Check out “A Strange New Pod” here – www.strangenewpod.com Listen…

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Trek Untold Episode 76: Amanda Turnage, “Star Trek: Lower Decks” Background Artist

I have a passion for animation that might rival my love of Star Trek, so it’s exciting when I get a chance to have these two worlds collide! In today’s episode, we chat with Amanda Turnage, a background artist from “Star Trek: Lower Decks,” who has done some very interesting pieces of work for the…

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Trek Untold Episode 75: Star Trek Podcasters Roundtable w/”A Strange New Pod,” “Tex Trek,” & “The Duras Sisters.”

Thanksgiving is a time for gathering with friends and family, so I decided to spend this year’s holiday doing the same by connecting with some of my fellow podcasters! This week, we are joined by four guests from three different podcasts – Julian from “A Strange New Pod,” Fatheree from “Tex-Trek,” and Ashlyn and Rhianna…

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