38: Listener Mailbag and the Perils of Trek Fandom

Marc and Tod read emails from the listeners, then discuss the upcoming Star Trek movie, what it means to the fans, and most importantly: what happens to Star Trek fans if the franchise actually becomes popular?

Originally aired April 24, 2009|The Early Podcast: Marc & Tod|Download MP3

Chapters (10)

00:00IntroductionShow intro, website plug, and thanking a blogger from iHeartTalkRadio.
01:49Listener Mailbag: LanaResponding to a listener asking if they pay bloggers for good reviews.
04:57Listener Mailbag: BeccaA letter addressed to Mike Cioffi about gambling and betting a lawnmower on Wii Boxing.
08:12Listener Mailbag: ChrisDiscussion on recording the show in Koreatown versus other locations.
09:39Star Trek RecastingDebating the merits of the new Star Trek movie and the casting of Chris Pine.
15:00William Shatner's ArtistryAnalyzing William Shatner's music career and his transition to self-awareness.
18:59Future ProjectionsImagining their professional relationship 40 years in the future.
21:07Nerd IdentityThe fear of Star Trek becoming 'mainstream' and losing its nerd niche.
28:39The Perils of Origin StoriesTod rants about the 2011 Ninja Turtles movie and the 'darkening' of superheroes.
35:46OutroFinal plugs and closing audio drops.

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