deVolving with Jacob

Reboot Rave with Cristie Purple

In this episode of Engage with Trekkie and Trekker, we welcome lifelong Star Trek fan Cristie Purple for a fun, honest, and deeply Trekkie conversation about fandom, reboots, conventions, cruise life, and why the Kelvin timeline deserves more love. Cristie shares how she became a fan through The Original Series, what keeps bringing her back to Star Trek events, and why the 2009 reboot still holds a special place in her heart. The conversation also explores favorite characters, the joy of seeing actors as real people beyond their roles, the Star Trek technology we wish existed, and the franchise’s long-standing message of inclusion, curiosity, and “let people live.” From transporters to bigotry-free bridges, this episode celebrates the strange, funny, and human side of Star Trek fandom.

The Search for First Contact with Duncan

Duncan K. Fraser beams aboard ENGAGE with Trekkie and Trekker for a conversation that goes behind the scenes, across timelines, and straight into the heart of Star Trek fandom. Duncan shares what it was like working on Star Trek: Enterprise as NX-01 crewman Ensign Walsh, how being part of the production shaped his appreciation for Trek, and why he still approaches the franchise first and foremost as a fan. From his love of Data and First Contact to Klingons, The Search for Spock, medical tricorders, the Kelvin timeline, Doctor Who crossovers, and the dream of Star Trek United, this episode celebrates the joy of caring enough about Star Trek to keep talking, debating, imagining, and connecting. Plus, Duncan talks about Letter Decks, convention stories, Starfleet veteran cosplay, and the beauty of giving both stories and fandom a little grace. Live long, prosper, and don’t be afraid to boldly love the thing you love.

Exploring the Inner Light with Oren

In this episode of Engage with Trekkie and Trekker, we welcome Oren, also known as T’Pan, for a thoughtful and wide-ranging conversation about Star Trek, space, humanity, and the stories that stay with us. Oren shares how The Original Series first entered her life through watching with her father, and how Trek has continued to connect with her curiosity about science, society, diplomacy, music, and the future. The conversation explores her love of The Inner Light, the meaning of memory and legacy, the responsibilities that come with space exploration, and why a better future requires us to take care of Earth and each other first. From Star Trek cruises and Qowat Milat cosplay to medical technology, first contact, space ethics, and the emotional power of Picard’s lifetime as Kamin, this episode is a heartfelt look at fandom, wisdom, and what it means to carry the light forward.

Genesis of Disaster with Adam

Trekker’s brother Adam beams aboard Engage with Trekkie and Trekker for a conversation that starts with childhood Star Trek memories and a doomed Enterprise-D toy, then warps into the big questions that make Trek fandom so much fun. Adam shares why Dr. Crusher stands out as his favorite character, why The Next Generation episode “Disaster” is such a strong ensemble story, and why the Genesis device might be less about power and more about possibility. From terraforming ethics and frontier life to Strange New Worlds, Dr. M’Benga, Trill symbionts, Starfleet Medical, Lower Decks, and a round of Rapid Phaser Fire, this episode is full of family energy, thoughtful fandom, and plenty of “would you?” Trek debates. Live long, prosper, and maybe don’t detach the nacelles.

Guardian of Forever with Kerry

This week on ENGAGE with Trekkie and Trekker, we’re joined by Kerry, a lifelong Star Trek fan from Oklahoma City whose Trek journey began with The Original Series reruns and deepened when The Next Generation premiered. The conversation also travels through time with Kerry’s favoriate Star Trek invention: the Guardian of Forever. We ask ourselves - "if you had the power to change the past, would you?!" Kerry also shares with us some Star Trek: The Cruise memories and community connections to favorite characters, emotional movie moments, Starfleet ethics, and a pitch for a darker pre-First Contact Trek series. This episode is a heartfelt celebration of fandom, curiosity, hope, and the people who keep the Star Trek community thriving. Join us on our trek as we ENGAGE!