50. Star Trek Fans
Summary
In this 50th episode of Make It So, hosts Richard and Mike celebrate their milestone by reflecting on their journey and thanking listeners through extensive shout-outs. They discuss various aspects of Star Trek fandom, including cosplay, fan clubs that adopt ship hierarchies, and extreme fan projects like themed houses and weddings. The episode features humorous banter about postal strikes, potential convention appearances, and the hosts' shared love for the franchise.
Topics discussed
Intro: Age of show, content warning, and website info
Episode 50 celebration and Time magazine's Person of the Year
Fan shout-outs: Emails, donations, and postal strike complaints
Dune references and debating the quality of Star Trek: Voyager
Crazy fans: Cosplay, phaser fights, and Ferengi at the stock exchange
Star Trek 'Crews': Roleplaying groups and hierarchy debates
Extreme fandom: Voyager bridge house and Star Trek weddings
JJ Abrams' Star Trek movie: Cast concerns and technical advice
Fan fiction, Star Trek Talk, and cravings for McDonald's
Fan films, Top Gun, and demands for a new TV series
Outro: Website links, Leonard Nimoy, and DVD availability
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