Trek Mate: Ten Forward

Sina decided that she hadn’t tortured Matt and Chris enough recently, so at the suggestion of Evil Dan Levitt she has challenged them to do the impossible The task is simple yet incredibly hard, Ship Wreck 5 episodes from DS9 season 5. Will the boys survive the task? Will Sina survive the backlash? Does my bum look big in this? All these questions will be answered in this weeks exciting instalment of Ten Forward Let us know which episodes you would Wreck in all the usual places @tenforward1701 trekmatetenforward@gmail.com www.facebook.com/tenforwardpod @queenkatblue @mhansen0207 @chriscantfly

This week Sina and returning guest Dan Levitt discuss the e-novella Lust’s Latinum Lost (and Found) by Paula Block and Terry Erdmann in a mini book club.  Carnivore J, aka Chris Johnson, requested Sina read and comment regarding LLL&F.  See?  We listen to our fans.  So if you would like us to read something or watch a certain episode and comment on it, let us know! Apologies for the sound quality in Sina’s voice.  Technology decided to kick Sina in the a** for this episode. Dan can be reached on Twitter:  @dlevitt79 Complaints about the sound quality go to @firbob1 Otherwise, you can reach us at @queenkatblue, @tenforward1701, trekmatetenforward@gmail.com, forum.trekmatefamily.com or facebook.com/TenForwardPod

This week Sina and Jarman welcome returning guest Ryan Porter with the Positively Nerdy podcast to discuss some of the What If scenarios in Star Trek.  Hijinks ensue.  What is your What If…? You can reach Ryan and listen to his podcast here: @PositivelyNerdy   or www.PositivelyNerdy.com You can reach Ten Forward and its hosts here: @queenkatblue, @histrionic spock, @firbob1, @chriscantfly, @mhansen0207 trekmatetenforward@gmail.com, www.facebook.com/TenForwardPod Jarman also hosts another podcast, and you can find out more about it here: @APlayOnNerds or www.APlayOnNerds.com    

Mr Firbob and Mr President came together for another one of their laid back chats about Trek. This week we talk the Tech of Trek Wonder in the revelation that Chris likes Monster Munch, be amazed that Paul would use a holodeck for more than the obvious and sigh in blissful relief when the show is over and you can get on with your normal lives Hit us up with some feedback @tenforward1701 trekmatetenforward@gmail.com or by shouting at a tree very loudly until someone answers Share and enjoy

Sina plays a Female Texan Schrodinger in this weeks Ten Forward. Her experiment is this… Get Dan Levitt to appreciate the wonders of Voyager more and to assist her she brought along El Presidente himself. (Which seems like an experiment in itself) The gang discuss and dissect three of Voyagers best to uncover the ultimate answer to the ultimate question, What is in the box? (Answer = Mrs Mills pretty little head) Contact details would normally go here but I want you people to work a little harder this week

An Englishman, a Scot, a ‘Merican and a Firbob walk into a bar and discuss some of the many deaths we experience in Trek, there are laughs, tears, more laughs and eventually a sense of wonderful well being (laughs, tears and well being not guaranteed)   What did we miss? @tenforward1701 trekmatetenforward@gmail.com

This week, Paul and Scott welcome Chris Johnson, or Carnivore J, to the book club nook at the bar to discuss New York Times Best Selling Author Una McCormack’s DS9 book “The Missing.”  Una McCormack is a favorite of Sina’s (and the boys too, spoiler alert!).  By the way, if you listen to the entire podcast, there is also a mini Ship Wreck Trek. Also, there are too many men on this podcast. You can reach Chris here: @carnivorej Compliments:  @queenkatblue Complaints:  @firbob1 Scott’s info:  jfilmlove.wordpress.com http://everblueocean.web.fc2.com/englishindex.html  under the nome de plume of DC Graylocke    

This week Sina, Chris and Paul welcome Simon Foster, Trek Mate’s News Editor, to do discuss his Desert Island Trek choices.  Paul becomes Firbob, or AntiFirbob, or…something like that.  Boo hiss Firbob.  Every one listen and decide – Simon or Firbob? You can reach Simon here: @funkysi1701 Complaints to @firbob1 You can reach the rest of the gang here: @queenkatblue, @chriscantfly, trekmatetenforward@gmail.com or facebook.com/TenForwardPod  

This week, Scott joins Sina and Paul to finish talking about his last two Desert Island Trek choices.  Scott shares a very personal reason why one of the episodes is on his list; Sina shares her (dis)like of Bashir, and Paul wants to time travel.  Join us for an interesting discussion and let us know what you think.   Scott can be reached at: jfilmlove.wordpress.com or  http://everblueocean.web.fc2.com/englishindex.html  under the nome de plume of DC Graylocke Paul can be reached at:  @firbob1 Sina can be reached at:  @queenkatblue Or in the Usual Places: @tenforward1701, trekmatetenforward@gmail.com or facebook.com/TenForwardPod

This week we are flies on the wall in Senor Frogs, or TGI Fridays, or some such bar, when Chris and Jarman meet in Orlando whilst Chris is vacationing there with his family.  Chris’ impressions of the US, politics, Star Wars, Harry Potter, podcasting and other fascinating topics are discussed.  At least until Chris gets tired and stops talking. A special thanks to Jarman for taking his recording equipment in order to knock Chris about the head with it. @chriscantfly @histrionicspock @TenForward1701, trekmatetenforward@gmail.com, facebook.com/TenForwardPod  

We’re back after our holiday break!  Did you miss us?  Don’t tell us if you didn’t, we will pout. This week, Sina, Paul and Scott discuss Scott’s Desert Island Trek…well at least 3/5ths of it.  Time constraints (blame it on Sina) prevented us from discussing all 5 episodes, so Part 2 will come soon.  Promise. Tell us what you think.  Remember, all complaints to @firbob1.  Compliments to @queenkatblue.  General show feedback to @tenforward1701, trekmatetenforward@gmail.com, or on the forum at forum.trekmate.com. Scott can be reached with his abnormally long contact information here: jfilmlove.wordpress.com http://everblueocean.web.fc2.com/englishindex.html  under the nome de plume of DC Graylocke

This week at the bar, Sina and Presidente Galactico Chris Mitchell welcome a friend of Sina’s, Chris White.  Unlike the hosts, Chris W does not have a background with Trek, only through osmosis and association with Sina.  President Chris chose an episode of Trek, DS9 Season 2’s “Paradise,” for Chris W to watch and for us to discuss.  In essence, Chris W is our guinea pig. Let us know what you think about Paradise and our discussion of the finer points of cult leaders, seduction and lasso tricks.  What episodes do you want Chris W to watch (endure?) as our guinea pig in the future? Also, apologies for the late posting.  It’s the holidays y’all. Chris White can be reached on Twitter:  @chwwhi31 Usual Places: @queenkatblue @chriscantfly @tenforward1701 trekmatetenforward@gmail.com facebook.com/TenForwardPod

Today in Ten Forward, Paul, Jarman and El Presidente are joined by forum regular Keiran MacDuff AKA Krys Kujawa as we discuss his Desert Island Trek selection, there will be laughs, tears and insults along the way so join the ride and see where it takes us.   Complaints to @firbob1 El Presidente resides at @chriscantfly Jarman lives here @histrionicspock Krys can be found here @KeiranMacDuff Comments, ripostes and adulation can be left at the usual places Happy Holidays!

Book club episode this week y’all – discussing Section 31: Disavowed by David Mack. Sina had a little thing called her daughter’s birthday to attend instead of the podcast, but Paul, Scott and returning guest Dan Levitt discuss all things Section 31, Mirror Universe, the Breen, and Julian Bashir.  There are also discussions about DS9 characters and Kirstie Alley vs. Robin Curtis. Sina is still mad at all 3 boys for the cursing and for all the bleeping she had to do during the editing.  At least humor her and make it a drinking game.  Take a shot every time you hear a bleep! You can reach Dan at: @dlevitt79 Usual places: @firbob1 – for complaints or if you want to make him feel old @queenkatblue – if you agree with my opinions about this book Scott can be reached at some incredibly long URLs to type: jfilmlove.wordpress.com http://everblueocean.web.fc2.com/englishindex.html  under the nome de plume of DC Graylocke  

So Chris and Paul are left alone in the bar this week.  No, they don’t wreck it.  They actually have a very nice conversation about moments in Star Trek that they like or that changed the way they viewed characters or the shows.  Some of the moments they discuss are very personal too.  I think we should have a follow up show, don’t you? Chris is, as usual, tremendously funny and curmudgeonly, and Paul is sweet and Firboby. Usual places: @chriscantfly – for your awesome tweets @firbob1 – for your complaint tweets @queenkatblue – because you like me best @tenforward1701 trekmatetenforward@gmail.com