Make Star Trek the Soundtrack to Your Life | With Vernon Smith

Make Star Trek the Soundtrack to Your Life | With Vernon Smith

Trekommendations | Make Trek the Soundtrack to Your Life Guest: Vernon Smith (@vernondraws) This week on Trekommendations, we're joined by comic book artist Vernon Smith, best known for his work on Star Trek: Lower Decks comics from IDW Publishing. But Vernon's Trekommendation isn't a comic... It's the incredible world of Star Trek soundtracks. From the soaring adventure of The Wrath of Khan to the emotional themes that have defined the franchise for nearly 60 years, Vernon explains why Star Trek music has become the soundtrack to his everyday life—and why every Trek fan should spend more time listening to it. We discuss: 🚀 How the soundtracks can inspire creativity, improve focus, and help you unwind 🎧 The scores Vernon keeps coming back to time and time again 🖖 Why The Wrath of Khan remains one of the greatest Star Trek soundtracks ever composed ✨ How Star Trek music can become part of your daily routine—even when you're nowhere near a screen 🎙️ And, as always, the conversation takes plenty of fun Star Trek tangents along the way—from comics and favourite episodes to the little details that only Trek fans can appreciate. Whether you're working, studying, drawing, driving, or simply looking for music to help you relax, this episode might just introduce you to a whole new way of experiencing Star Trek. 💬 Which Star Trek soundtrack do you return to the most? Is there a particular piece of Trek music that instantly transports you back to your favourite episode or film? 📺 Watch more Trekommendations episodes: Instagram / TikTok / X: @Trekommendations 🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts. #StarTrek #StarTrekMusic #WrathOfKhan #VernonSmith #StarTrekPodcast #Trekkie #SciFi #FilmMusic #Trekommendations

Star Trek LEGO: More Than Just A Collectible Guest: VHS Jase (@vhs_jase)

This week on Trekommendations, we're joined by VHS Jase to discuss a recommendation that's a little different from our usual books, films, and TV episodes: Star Trek LEGO. For Jase, building LEGO isn't just about creating an impressive display piece—it's about slowing down, switching off from the stresses of everyday life, and taking some much-needed time for yourself. Using the incredible LEGO USS Enterprise NCC-1701-D as an example, we discuss why building sets like these can be a relaxing, rewarding, and surprisingly therapeutic hobby. We discuss: 🧱 Why LEGO can be the perfect mental escape 🚀 The appeal of Star Trek LEGO for fans of the franchise 🖖 How building brick by brick helps you slow down and focus 😌 The benefits of having a hobby that's purely for enjoyment 🌟 Why the Enterprise-D set is one of the most exciting Star Trek collectibles ever released 🐱 And yes... they even included Spot the cat! Whether you're a lifelong LEGO builder, a dedicated Trek collector, or simply looking for a healthier way to unwind after a stressful day, this episode might inspire your next hobby. 💬 Have you built any Star Trek LEGO sets? And if LEGO made another Star Trek set tomorrow, what would you want it to be? 📱 Follow Trekommendations: Instagram / TikTok / X: @Trekommendations 🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts. #StarTrek #LEGO #StarTrekLEGO #USSEnterpriseD #Trekkie #SciFi #MentalHealth #Hobbies #Trekommendations

A Time-Spanning Mystery | Lost to Eternity by Greg Cox

Trekommendations ep 41 | A Time-Spanning Mystery – Lost to Eternity This week I'm flying solo on Trekommendations as I share one of my personal favourite Star Trek novels: Lost to Eternity by Greg Cox. Spanning multiple eras of Star Trek, this epic adventure brings some of the franchise's most iconic characters into a mystery that stretches across time itself. Blending classic Star Trek exploration, historical intrigue, and a compelling time-spanning narrative, Lost to Eternity feels like a story that could only exist within the Star Trek universe. In this episode I discuss: 🚀 Why Lost to Eternity stands out among Star Trek novels 🖖 How Greg Cox connects multiple generations of Star Trek⏳ The mystery at the heart of the story 📚 Why the novel works for both longtime readers and newer Trek fans ✨ What makes this one of my personal TrekommendationsIf you've ever wondered where to start with Star Trek novels—or you're looking for your next great Trek read—this may be exactly the book you're looking for. 💬 Have you read Lost to Eternity? What Star Trek novel would you recommend to a fellow fan?] 📱 Follow Trekommendations:Instagram / TikTok / X: @Trekommendations 🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts. #StarTrek #LostToEternity #GregCox #StarTrekBooks #Trekkie #SciFi #BookReview #Trekommendations

The Star Trek Content You Can't Stream (And Might Lose Forever) EP 40 Guest: Scotty K (@ScottyKTho)

In this episode of Trekommendations, we're joined by Scotty K to discuss a recommendation that's a little different from our usual picks—but one that every Star Trek fan should consider: owning Star Trek on physical media. In a world dominated by streaming services, Scotty makes the case for DVDs and Blu-rays as more than just collectibles. From exclusive behind-the-scenes documentaries and cast interviews to deleted scenes and special features unavailable anywhere else, physical media often contains a treasure trove of Star Trek content that many modern fans have never seen. We discuss: 📀 Why physical media still matters in the streaming age 🖖 The incredible bonus features hidden on Star Trek DVDs and Blu-rays 🎬 Behind-the-scenes content that isn't available on streaming services 🚀 The risks of relying entirely on digital libraries 🌌 Preserving Star Trek history for future generations ✨ Why owning your favourite Trek series might be more important than ever As films and TV shows continue to disappear from streaming platforms with little warning, this episode explores why physical media remains one of the best ways to ensure that the stories—and the history behind them—remain accessible. 💬 Do you still buy DVDs or Blu-rays? What's your favourite piece of Star Trek bonus content? 📱 Follow Trekommendations: Instagram / TikTok / X: @Trekommendations 🎧 Watch on YouTube or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more. #StarTrek #PhysicalMedia #BluRay #DVD #StarTrekPodcast #Trekkie #SciFi #StarTrekCollection

A Star Trek Story That Spanned Generations EP 39 with Guest: Ben Russell @imbenrussell

In Episode 39 of Trekommendations, we're joined by Ben Russell to discuss his Trekommendation: Star Trek: Federation — an ambitious story that brings together characters and ideas from across multiple eras of Star Trek. We discuss: 🚀 What makes Star Trek: Federation such a unique Trek story🖖 How it connects different generations of Star Trek characters 📚 The novel's place within Star Trek's expanded universe 🌌 Whether stories like this should still be considered part of Trek canon ✨ Why fans of classic Trek may want to revisit it today Whether you're a long-time reader of Star Trek novels or simply curious about some of Trek's most ambitious expanded universe stories, this is an episode you won't want to miss.💬 Have you read Federation? Do you think Star Trek novels should be considered canon?📱 Follow Trekommendations:Instagram / TikTok / X: @Trekommendations 🎧 Watch on YouTube or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more. #StarTrek #StarTrekFederation #StarTrekBooks #Trekkie #SciFi #StarTrekPodcast #CanonDebate