Sep 30, 2025

The introduction of Hugh in Star Trek: The Next Generation’s “I, Borg” added emotional depth to the franchise’s most terrifying villains and reshaped Trek’s approach to individuality and redemption.

This week on The Trek Files, returning guest Adam Kotsko joins us to examine the legacy of Hugh’s first...

Sep 23, 2025

How did Star Trek go from television soundstage to national treasure? This week, we continue our conversation with Glen Swanson, former NASA historian and author of Inspired Enterprise, to explore a deeper chapter in Trek’s relationship with the Smithsonian.

Through an exchange of letters between Gene Roddenberry and

Sep 16, 2025

Long before Star Trek props toured conventions and museums, one historic copy of the pilot episode found its way into the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum with help from Leonard Nimoy and Gene Roddenberry.

This week, The Trek Files welcomes Glen Swanson, former NASA historian and author of Inspired...

Sep 9, 2025

We’re kicking off Season 14 with a legend.

George Takei joins The Trek Files to reflect on landing the role of Sulu in Star Trek’s second pilot, “Where No Man Has Gone Before”—filmed 60 years ago in July 1965. With humor and honesty, George recalls the early days on set at Desilu’s Culver Studios, working...