Star Trek: Lower Decks, S3E8 (2022) with writer/producer/actor Ben Rodgers
Summary
Patrick Conner and Brian Lynch discuss Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 3, Episode 8, "Crisis Point 2: Paradoxes," with guest Ben Rogers. Rogers, who wrote the episode and voices characters Steve Stevens and Nick Knack, shares behind-the-scenes stories about the production, including the impact of the pandemic on the writing process and the decision to include a cameo from George Takei. The conversation also covers the show's animation style, the challenges of balancing Star Trek canon with parody, and Rogers' personal history with the franchise. The hosts and guest reflect on the fun of worki…
Topics discussed
Intro: Star Trek Lower Decks Week and guest setup
Discussion on Moopsy and the show's popularity
Guest background and history with Star Trek
Writing process and initial viewing of the episode
Voice acting roles and character credits
Production changes during the pandemic
Cast dynamics and UCB connections
Parodying Star Trek II and animation details
Collaboration on visual style and film grain
Character design and action sequences
Comparisons to Star Trek: Nemesis and Galaxy Quest
Guest appearances and Seth Morris
Solving Star Trek mysteries and continuity
V'ger plot and Gene Roddenberry's legacy
George Takei's involvement and recording
Why William Shatner was not included
Character archetypes and production jokes
Boimler's fan frustrations and guest voices
Personal history with Star Trek and table reads
DC All Access and Swamp Thing comparisons
Star Trek: The Motion Picture and First Duty
Villain development and voice cast diversity
Comic Con experiences and fan interactions
Pitching the show and early audience reactions
Jellico character analysis and episodes
Watching episodes and cast trivia
Actor experiences and character popularity
Jellico spin-off idea and closing remarks
Outro: Riker discussion and episode wrap-up
Podcast credits and sign-off
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