Standard Orbit: A Star Trek Original Series Podcast
In this episode of Standard Orbit, Zach Moore is joined by Brandon-Shea Mutala to continue our series of commentaries on the Robert Bloch episode of TOS. This time we're covering the second season's Wolf in the Fold! One of the few Scotty-centric episodes of the series, it features some...interesting story points including one of fiction's favorite go-to villains, Jack The Ripper!

Our conversation hits on this episode's awkward gender politics, the movies that scare us most, potential fifth season Enterprise plots, and if this might episode that Quentin Tarantino picks to remake as the new Star Trek 4.

Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:23)
Wolf in the Fold Commentary (00:05:21)
Final Thoughts (00:55:48) 
POTFM (01:00:16) 
Closing (01:02:08)
 
Hosts
Zach Moore

Guests
Brandon-Shea Mutala
 
Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Direct download: so-206.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:00am MDT

NBC cancelled Star Trek during its third season two episodes shy of 26. Zach and Ken review the scripts that were written for episodes 25 and 26 as well as other written scenarios for the series prior to cancellation.

In this episode of Standard Orbit hosts Zach Moore and Ken Tripp provide the synopsis of each of these scripts and provide their thoughts on how they would have been received. Some very interesting plots, a returning villain, and the directorial debut from one of the key cast members were part of the plan that was not to be. Join us for another fascinating episode of Standard Orbit.

Chapters
Intro (00:01:02) 
Deep Mudd (00:03:27)
The Joy Machine (00:11:45) 
The God Head (00:21:21) 
POTFM (00:34:22) 
Closing (00:36:00)
 
Hosts 
Zach Moore
Ken Tripp
 
Zach Moore (Producer) Ken Tripp (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
 
Direct download: SO_205.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:00am MDT

Standard Orbit 204: Where is Alameda?

Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home
 
In this episode of Standard Orbit: Hayley Stoddart joins Ken to discuss the most critically acclaimed original cast movie: Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home. ST:IV was made to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Star Trek and it's phenomenal success and universal appeal resulted in the launch of the Next Generation of Star Trek.

Hayley and Ken review the fun facts about the film and where it fits in the financial rankings of the all the Star Trek movies. They then go into the great elements of it's heartfelt message, comedy, and the special scenes that incorporated the entire cast. This wonderful fish out of water story was the perfect Star Trek film at the perfect time. Enjoy!

Chapters
Intro (00:01:24) 
Green Berets ll (00:02:01) 
STIV Fun Facts (00:03:00) 
The Score (00:06:10) 
Movie Discussion (00:09:52) 
Being Creative (00:31:00)
POTFM and Closing (00:42:09)

Hosts
Ken Tripp
Haley Stoddart
 
Zach Moore (Producer) Ken Tripp (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Direct download: SO_204.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:00am MDT

Happy New Year 2018

Our second show of the holiday season and we wish everyone a very Happy New Year! Zach and Ken review each of their top three Standard Orbit Podcasts from 2017. They add in a few honorable mentions to round-off this past year's slate of shows. We owe a lot of thanks to many of the guest hosts this past year in order to ensure we hit as many Monday launch dates as possible.

Looking ahead to Quentin Tarantino: we discuss some of his films and the possible approach he'll bring to Star Trek. We are hopeful that he will keep the Kelvin timeline crew intact so we can continue to enjoy the journey of Captain Kirk and the crew of the Enterprise! We thank all of you for listening and hope you enjoy this week's and first of the New Year Episode!

Chapters
Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:23)   
Our six favorites of 2017 (00:04:30)
Honorable Mentions (00:27:50)
Thank you to our guest hosts! (00:33:20)
Crossovers are coming (00:35:20) 
Quentin Tarantino (00:36:10)
POTFM and Closing  (00:39:04) 

Hosts
Zach Moore
Ken Tripp

Production
Zach Moore (Producer)  Ken Tripp (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)   
Direct download: SO_203.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:00am MDT

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