Ship-Talking Podcast

[Ship-Talking Presents] Shuttle Scuttle #32 (Andorian Ships)

Welcome to the latest episode of our pod-within-a-pod series: 'Shuttle Scuttle'! In this episode, everyone's favourite (or at least second favourite!) Andorian Noah Averbach-Katz (who plays Ryn in Discovery) returns for one final shuttle journey in this set to talk about Andorian Ships with James and Brandon. All patrons of Ship-Talking's Patreon gain access to new episodes of 'Shuttle Scuttle' one week before their wide release here! Hailing frequencies are always open at www.shiptalkingpod.com or email hello@shiptalkingpod.com.

[Ship-Talking Presents] Shuttle Scuttle #31 (Assimilate This)

Welcome to the latest episode of our pod-within-a-pod series: 'Shuttle Scuttle'! In this episode, Noah Averbach-Katz (who plays Ryn in Discovery) returns alongside George and James to discuss Borg ships. Listen in as they all get geometric! All patrons of Ship-Talking's Patreon gain access to new episodes of 'Shuttle Scuttle' one week before their wide release here! Hailing frequencies are always open at www.shiptalkingpod.com or email hello@shiptalkingpod.com.

[Ship-Talking Presents] Shuttle Scuttle #30 (Shields Up!)

Welcome to the latest episode of our pod-within-a-pod series: 'Shuttle Scuttle'! In this episode, Brandon and James are joined once again by the awesome and very-blue-but-only-in-colour Noah Averbach-Katz (who plays Ryn in Discovery). Between practice sorties in their shuttle, the lads discuss the various shield effects seen throughout the franchise's history, and which they think are some of the more iconic iterations. All patrons of Ship-Talking's Patreon gain access to new episodes of 'Shuttle Scuttle' one week before their wide release here! Hailing frequencies are always open at www.shiptalkingpod.com or email hello@shiptalkingpod.com.

[Ship-Talking Presents] Shuttle Scuttle #29 (Talking Type 1)

Welcome to the latest episode of our pod-within-a-pod series: 'Shuttle Scuttle'! In this episode, friend-of-the-pod Noah Averbach-Katz (who plays Ryn in Discovery) returns to show to chat with James and George about the Type 1 shuttlecraft... but as they quickly discover, this class of shuttle doesn't actually exist so they discuss something much more important: 'Type 1,' a short film Noah is working on about a Type 1 Diabetic and his wife on a search for insulin. Learn more about it and get involved here. All patrons of Ship-Talking's Patreon gain access to new episodes of 'Shuttle Scuttle' one week before their wide release here! Hailing frequencies are always open at www.shiptalkingpod.com or email hello@shiptalkingpod.com.

[Ship-Talking Presents] Shuttle Scuttle #28 (The Big D)

Welcome to the latest episode of our pod-within-a-pod series: 'Shuttle Scuttle'! In this episode, James, Alex, and George are on an away mission and during it have a discussion about the great boat of the sky: the Galaxy-class (otherwise known as The Big D... the big Enterprise-D, of course...). All patrons of Ship-Talking's Patreon gain access to new episodes of 'Shuttle Scuttle' one week before their wide release here! Hailing frequencies are always open at www.shiptalkingpod.com or email hello@shiptalkingpod.com.

[Ship-Talking Presents] Shuttle Scuttle #27 (Trek’s Next 5-Year Mission)

Welcome to the latest episode of our pod-within-a-pod series: 'Shuttle Scuttle'! In this episode, James pilots the shuttle on a short journey alongside Alex and George. During their trip, they discuss what they each hope to see come from Trek over the next five years and what some recent events could be hinting at... All patrons of Ship-Talking's Patreon gain access to new episodes of 'Shuttle Scuttle' one week before their wide release here! Hailing frequencies are always open at www.shiptalkingpod.com or email hello@shiptalkingpod.com.

[Ship-Talking Presents] Shuttle Scuttle #26 (Relation-Ships III)

Welcome to the latest episode of our pod-within-a-pod series: 'Shuttle Scuttle'! In this episode, we return to everyone's favourite ships-inspired game show: RELATION-SHIPSsssss... George once again takes the shuttle's helm to run the game and James and Brandon are the contestants as they guess which ship belongs to each dating profile. Listen along and see how many you can guess before the answers are revealed! All patrons of Ship-Talking's Patreon gain access to new episodes of 'Shuttle Scuttle' one week before their wide release here! Hailing frequencies are always open at www.shiptalkingpod.com or email hello@shiptalkingpod.com.

[Ship-Talking Presents] Shuttle Scuttle #25 (Reporting Damage Reports)

Welcome to the latest episode of our pod-within-a-pod series: 'Shuttle Scuttle'! In this episode, James, Alex, and George chat about how Trek has portrayed ship damage throughout the franchise and some behind-the-scenes tidbits around a couple of the more famous damage sequences. All patrons of Ship-Talking's Patreon gain access to new episodes of 'Shuttle Scuttle' one week before their wide release here! Hailing frequencies are always open at www.shiptalkingpod.com or email hello@shiptalkingpod.com.

[Ship-Talking Presents] Shuttle Scuttle #24 (Warping Out of 2021)

Welcome to the latest episode of our pod-within-a-pod series: 'Shuttle Scuttle'! In this episode, James pilots the shuttle and takes George and Brandon on an away mission down memory lane. The gents look back at all the great sh*p content from the franchise that was seen throughout 2021, and give some initial hopes for the coming year. All patrons of Ship-Talking's Patreon gain access to new episodes of 'Shuttle Scuttle' one week before their wide release here! Hailing frequencies are always open at www.shiptalkingpod.com or email hello@shiptalkingpod.com. Happy new year, and we're glad to have you aboard for another trip around Sol! <3

[Ship-Talking Presents] Shuttle Scuttle #23 (Ships in Animation)

Welcome to the latest episode of our pod-within-a-pod series: 'Shuttle Scuttle'! In this episode, Brandon and Robbie are still live in-person on Starbase 33 (aka Dublin, Ireland) to continue their chat during their visit together - this time talking about ships that appear in animated shows, including Lower Decks and Prodigy. All patrons of Ship-Talking's Patreon gain access to new episodes of 'Shuttle Scuttle' one week before their wide release here! Hailing frequencies are always open at www.shiptalkingpod.com or email hello@shiptalkingpod.com.

[Ship-Talking x Hero Collector] Ships of the Trek Universe #10 (2399 Romulan Warbird)

Welcome to the latest episode of the collaboration podcast between Ship-Talking and Hero Collector! For this episode, which was recorded live at Destination Star Trek 2021 in London last month, Brandon is joined once again by Hero Collector's Ben Robinson and John Ainsworth. While on stage, the gents discussed the 2399 Romulan Warbird, including design insights and more. Ship models discussed in this Pod series can be purchased here. Ship-Talking Pod is also on Patreon. In return for your support, which makes everything we do possible, we provide special benefits including expanded episodes of our main Pod, the ability to chat in Discord with some of the guests that join us, special patron-only giveaways, and much more. Head to patreon.com/shiptalkingpod for details. Hailing frequencies are always open at www.shiptalkingpod.com or email hello@shiptalkingpod.com.

[Ship-Talking Presents] Shuttle Scuttle #22 (Discussing Disco)

Welcome to the latest episode of our pod-within-a-pod series: 'Shuttle Scuttle'! In this episode, Robbie takes the ship's shuttle to visit Brandon live in-person on Starbase 33 (aka Dublin, Ireland) where the two recorded a chat about their experience watching Discovery's season 4 premiere together... oh, and of course all the new ship p*rn that came along with it. All patrons of Ship-Talking's Patreon gain access to new episodes of 'Shuttle Scuttle' one week before their wide release here! Hailing frequencies are always open at www.shiptalkingpod.com or email hello@shiptalkingpod.com.

[Ship-Talking Podcast] Episode 29: Hero Collector LIVE

Recorded in front of a live audience from the Voyager stage at Destination Star Trek London 2021, Brandon hosted this episode and was joined by Hero Collector's Ben Robinson and John Ainsworth. They chat all about the process of bringing ships seen on screen (or not...) into our hands, behind-the-scenes secrets, and much more! Very soon, our patrons at or above the Constitution-class tier on Patreon will also gain access to a couple other recordings that the Pod hosted live at the con which include some of your favourite Trek actors from ENT, DS9, and DSC. Hailing frequencies are always open at www.shiptalkingpod.com or email hello@shiptalkingpod.com.

[Ship-Talking x Hero Collector] Ships of the Trek Universe #9 (Section 31 Deimos-class Ship)

Welcome to the latest episode of the collaboration podcast between Ship-Talking and Hero Collector! For this episode, special guest Ryan Dening from North Front Studio joins Brandon and Hero Collector's Ben Robinson. Ryan is a production/concept illustrator who worked on the ships from the first two seasons of Star Trek: Discovery and stopped by to discuss the Section 31 Deimos-class ship and insights behind how her design came to life. Ship models discussed in this Pod series can be purchased here. Ship-Talking Pod is also on Patreon. In return for your support, which makes everything we do possible, we provide special benefits including expanded episodes of our main Pod, the ability to chat in Discord with some of the guests that join us, special patron-only giveaways, and much more. Head to patreon.com/shiptalkingpod for details. Hailing frequencies are always open at www.shiptalkingpod.com or email hello@shiptalkingpod.com.

[Ship-Talking Presents] Shuttle Scuttle #21 (LIVE from Destination Star Trek London)

Welcome to the latest episode of our pod-within-a-pod series: 'Shuttle Scuttle'! In this very special episode, [almost (we missed you, Alex!)] the entire Pod team reports back on their away mission to Destination Star Trek London - LIVE from the convention floor. Before they board the shuttle back to the ship, each crew member shares highlights of their experience and their favourite ship memory from the con. All patrons of Ship-Talking's Patreon gain access to new episodes of 'Shuttle Scuttle' one week before their wide release here! Hailing frequencies are always open at www.shiptalkingpod.com or email hello@shiptalkingpod.com.

[Ship-Talking x Hero Collector] Ships of the Trek Universe - Holiday Bonus Episode (Borg Cube Advent Calendar)

Welcome to a special holiday bonus episode of the collaboration podcast between Ship-Talking and Hero Collector! The Pod's Community Manager James gets in the holiday spirit alongside Hero Collector's Ben Robinson as they sit by a fire in the holodeck to chat about this year's Borg Cube Advent Calendar. Not only do they discuss insights behind the development of this unique offering, but they also dive into a taste of what lucky recipients of it will experience over the 24-days of Trekmas. Join in on the fun by picking up your very own Cube here. Ship-Talking Pod is also on Patreon. In return for your support, which makes everything we do possible, we provide special benefits including expanded episodes of our main Pod, the ability to chat in Discord with some of the guests that join us, special patron-only giveaways, and much more. Head to patreon.com/shiptalkingpod for details. Hailing frequencies are always open at www.shiptalkingpod.com or email hello@shiptalkingpod.com.

[Ship-Talking Presents] Shuttle Scuttle #20 (Like Father, Like Son)

Welcome to the latest episode of our pod-within-a-pod series: 'Shuttle Scuttle'! In this episode, a very special visitor is shuttled from the ship back to his home planet, and during the journey with him, Brandon discusses the inspiration and impact that Trek and the original Constitution-class have played in both of their lives... have tissues to hand! All patrons of Ship-Talking's Patreon gain access to new episodes of 'Shuttle Scuttle' one week before their wide release here! Hailing frequencies are always open at www.shiptalkingpod.com or email hello@shiptalkingpod.com.

[Ship-Talking Presents] Shuttle Scuttle #19 (That Burning, Romulan Sensation)

Welcome to the latest episode of our pod-within-a-pod series: 'Shuttle Scuttle'! In this episode, Alex takes the shuttle's helm and asks James and Brandon for their thoughts and theories around how 'The Burn' may or may not have affected Romulan ships when the incident occurred during the late 3060s. All patrons of Ship-Talking's Patreon gain access to new episodes of 'Shuttle Scuttle' one week before their wide release here! Hailing frequencies are always open at www.shiptalkingpod.com or email hello@shiptalkingpod.com.

[Ship-Talking Presents] Shuttle Scuttle #18 (Registering Registries)

Welcome to the latest episode of our pod-within-a-pod series: 'Shuttle Scuttle'! In this episode, one of the Pod's very own 'lower deckers' Ryan aka "TheTrekspert" is escorted by Brandon and Robbie in the ship's shuttle on its way to drop off Ryan at Quark's on DS9 for a pub quiz - during the journey, ship registries (e.g. NCC-1701, NCC-74656, etc.) and the theories on their numbering conventions are discussed. All patrons of Ship-Talking's Patreon gain access to new episodes of 'Shuttle Scuttle' one week before their wide release here! Hailing frequencies are always open at www.shiptalkingpod.com or email hello@shiptalkingpod.com.

[Ship-Talking x Hero Collector] Ships of the Trek Universe #8 (Romulan Flagship)

Welcome to the latest episode of the collaboration podcast between Ship-Talking and Hero Collector! Brandon is joined in this episode once again by both Ben Robinson and John Ainsworth from Hero Collector to talk about the Romulan Flagship that was seen on-screen during the season one finale of Star Trek: Picard. They discuss her insights and design, along with a few special tidbits you'll just have to listen out for. Ship models discussed in this Pod series can be purchased here. Ship-Talking Pod is also on Patreon. In return for your support, which makes everything we do possible, we provide special benefits including expanded episodes of our main Pod, the ability to chat in Discord with some of the guests that join us, special patron-only giveaways, and much more. Head to patreon.com/shiptalkingpod for details. Hailing frequencies are always open at www.shiptalkingpod.com or email hello@shiptalkingpod.com.

[Ship-Talking Podcast] Episode 28: Thomas Marrone

Thomas Marrone finally gets his solo episode! It is a crime it took us this long; but, we're finally glad to have one of our best-friends of the Pod and Lead Ship Designer on Star Trek Online all to ourselves to talk about ship design, bringing ships to life in STO, and a whole lot of other sh*p. An expanded chat with Thomas is exclusively available to our patrons at or above the Constitution-class tier on Patreon. Your answers to the latest Community Q were also discussed before a new question was shared, and the All Hands on Deck Drill saw the community receive an Intelligence Dossier that asked them to send ships from the Prime Timeline to the Kelvin Timeline. Hailing frequencies are always open at www.shiptalkingpod.com or email hello@shiptalkingpod.com.

[Ship-Talking Presents] Shuttle Scuttle #17 (The Excelsior Class: The Crown of the Great Experiment)

Welcome to the latest episode of our pod-within-a-pod series: 'Shuttle Scuttle'! In this episode, George leads an away mission and is joined aboard the ship's shuttle by James and Robbie - during the journey, they discuss the crown jewel herself: The Excelsior Class. All patrons of Ship-Talking's Patreon gain access to new episodes of 'Shuttle Scuttle' one week before their wide release here! Hailing frequencies are always open at www.shiptalkingpod.com or email hello@shiptalkingpod.com.

[Ship-Talking Presents] Shuttle Scuttle #16 (Stations of the Line)

Welcome to the latest episode of our pod-within-a-pod series: 'Shuttle Scuttle'! In this episode, Robbie guides the shuttle on a cargo run to Empok Nor with George and Brandon in tow. While enroute, the lads talk about the various stations seen throughout the Trek universe, including those within Federation and beyond. All patrons of Ship-Talking's Patreon gain access to new episodes of 'Shuttle Scuttle' one week before their wide release here! Hailing frequencies are always open at www.shiptalkingpod.com or email hello@shiptalkingpod.com.

[Ship-Talking Podcast] Episode 27: Rob Bonchune (Part 2)

The rest of Rob Bonchune's chat takes place in this episode, alongside the return of Ship-Talking Pod founder Robbie! As a reminder: Rob is an Emmy-award winning Trek VFX legend who is most known for his CGI/VFX ship work on DS9, Voyager & Enterprise. During this half of the chat, we talk about this work as well as the amazing ship art renders he's still making today. Part 2 of the expanded chat with Rob is exclusively available to our patrons at or above the Constitution-class tier on Patreon. We also discuss your answers that were submitted for the latest Community Q, give you a new one, and this episode's All Hands on Deck Drill sees the community take command of Section 31 for a day. Lastly, this episode's post-credits easter egg is not one to be missed... an instant Trek classic has been born. Hailing frequencies are always open at www.shiptalkingpod.com or email hello@shiptalkingpod.com.

[Ship-Talking Presents] Shuttle Scuttle #15 (ShipCon2021 with Mark Rademaker)

Welcome to the latest episode of our pod-within-a-pod series: 'Shuttle Scuttle', which was recorded in front of a live audience during last month's 'Ship-Talking Pod LIVE' show that Patrons can attend. Alex and Brandon took the ship's shuttle out for a spin to ShipCon2021 where they had a chance to talk sh*p with two friends of the Pod: Designer of the U.S.S. Aventine / Vesta-class Mark Rademaker and Vesta-Super-Fan Oliver Kühle. Oliver gets to meet his idol, we get to hear from Mark more about the ship, and you all get to listen in - it's a win-win for everyone! All patrons of Ship-Talking's Patreon gain access to new episodes of 'Shuttle Scuttle' one week before their wide release here! Hailing frequencies are always open at www.shiptalkingpod.com or email hello@shiptalkingpod.com.

[Ship-Talking x Hero Collector] Ships of the Trek Universe #7 ft. John Eaves (Wallenberg-class Tug)

Welcome to the latest episode of the collaboration podcast between Ship-Talking and Hero Collector! Special guest & legendary Ship Designer John Eaves joins this episode alongside Brandon and Ben to talk about Starfleet's Wallenberg-class Tug from season one of Star Trek: Picard. In addition to insights for this ship, the gents also talk about the process that ship designs go through to get from concept to what we see on-screen. Ship models discussed in this Pod series can be purchased here. Ship-Talking Pod is also on Patreon. In return for your support, which makes everything we do possible, we provide special benefits including expanded episodes of our main Pod, the ability to chat in Discord with some of the guests that join us, special patron-only giveaways, and much more. Head to patreon.com/shiptalkingpod for details. Hailing frequencies are always open at www.shiptalkingpod.com or email hello@shiptalkingpod.com. 

[Ship-Talking Presents] Shuttle Scuttle #14 (What Breed of Starship is That?)

Welcome to the latest episode of our pod-within-a-pod series: 'Shuttle Scuttle'! In this episode, you learn about what we were about to discover at the end of the last episode (spoilers: Robbie squealed when we sent him our report), as well as our thoughts on which dog breeds best represent select ship classes. Do you agree with Alex, Brandon, and James's thoughts? Let us know! All patrons of Ship-Talking's Patreon gain access to new episodes of 'Shuttle Scuttle' one week before their wide release here! Hailing frequencies are always open at www.shiptalkingpod.com or email hello@shiptalkingpod.com.

[Ship-Talking Podcast] Episode 26: Rob Bonchune (Part 1)

Emmy-award winning Trek VFX legend Rob Bonchune makes his Ship-Talking Pod debut in an epic chat with Brandon and James that was so long, we're splitting it over this and the next episode. While Rob is most known for his CGI/VFX ship work on DS9, Voyager & Enterprise, he is still creating amazing ship renders today that are curated worldwide. Part 1 of the expanded chat with Rob is exclusively available to our patrons at or above the Constitution-class tier on Patreon. Your answers to this week's Community Q are also discussed before a new one is announced, and this week's All Hands on Deck Drill has two Trek ships go head-to-head. Hailing frequencies are always open at www.shiptalkingpod.com or email hello@shiptalkingpod.com.

[Ship-Talking Presents] Shuttle Scuttle #13 (LCARS Beyond)

Welcome to the latest episode of our pod-within-a-pod series: 'Shuttle Scuttle'! In this episode, while traversing the Argolis Cluster in the ship's shuttle - James, George, and Brandon chat about ships' LCARS interfaces, advancements in tactile input devices, and programmable matter, including where the future might be headed with such tech. All patrons of Ship-Talking's Patreon gain access to new episodes of 'Shuttle Scuttle' one week before their wide release here! Hailing frequencies are always open at www.shiptalkingpod.com or email hello@shiptalkingpod.com.

[Ship-Talking Presents] Shuttle Scuttle #12 (Relation-Ships II)

Content warning: This episode includes adult situations and language, including sci-fictional diseases and several (Enterprise-)F-bombs. Listener discretion is advised.

Welcome to the latest episode of our pod-within-a-pod series: 'Shuttle Scuttle'! In this episode, your favorite Scuttle returns... this time, George put together dating profile headlines for different ships from Trek which he reads to Alex and James during their short shuttle journey. While they each try to guess which ship is being described, make sure to play along and see if you can figure them out first! All patrons of Ship-Talking's Patreon gain access to new episodes of 'Shuttle Scuttle' one week before their wide release here! Hailing frequencies are always open at www.shiptalkingpod.com or email hello@shiptalkingpod.com.

[Ship-Talking x Hero Collector] Ships of the Trek Universe #5/6 (Romulan Vessel & Narek’s Snakehead)

Welcome to the latest episode of the collaboration podcast between Ship-Talking and Hero Collector! Ben Robinson and John Ainsworth from Hero Collector return to join Brandon for a double-header episode to discuss two ships: the Romulan Vessel and Narek’s Snakehead -- both of which appeared in the first season of Star Trek: Picard. Along with some behind-the-scenes insights, the ships' designs and original concepts are also examined. Ship models discussed in this Pod series can be purchased here. Ship-Talking Pod is also on Patreon. In return for your support, which makes everything we do possible, we provide special benefits including expanded episodes of our main Pod, the ability to chat in Discord with some of the guests that join us, special patron-only giveaways, and much more. Head to patreon.com/shiptalkingpod for details. Hailing frequencies are always open at www.shiptalkingpod.com or email hello@shiptalkingpod.com.

[Ship-Talking Presents] Shuttle Scuttle #11 (The Miranda Class: An Oldie But Goodie?)

Welcome to the latest episode of our pod-within-a-pod series: 'Shuttle Scuttle'! In this episode, James leads an away mission and is joined aboard the ship's shuttle by Alex and George - during the journey, they discuss the future-antique that is The Miranda Class. All patrons of Ship-Talking's Patreon gain access to new episodes of 'Shuttle Scuttle' one week before their wide release here! Hailing frequencies are always open at www.shiptalkingpod.com or email hello@shiptalkingpod.com.

[Ship-Talking Podcast] Episode 25: ‘Ship Model Makers’ Roundtable

Ten Forward has been booked by us once again for another Trek-ships roundtable discussion, this time surrounding what goes into making physical models of ships. Pod Veterans & Expert Model Makers Bill Krause and James Jacob welcome Rising Newcomer Jeff Folck as they all chat together about their craft, experience making models, and much more sh*p. An expanded roundtable chat is exclusively available to our patrons at or above the Constitution-class tier on Patreon. Also, answers to this week's Community Q are shared, a new question is posed, and this week's All Hands on Deck Drill brings back our Trek-spin on the 'Shag, Marry, or Kill' game. Hailing frequencies are always open at www.shiptalkingpod.com or email hello@shiptalkingpod.com.