Star Trek Turns 60 | SIDEBAR FOREVER

Back in 1966, a little science fiction show boldly went where no television series had gone before. To celebrate the 60th anniversary of Star Trek: The Original Series, we assembled a pod dedicated to the show that changed TV with its swashbuckling adventure, big ideas, and thoughtful morality tales.

We discuss the initial vision for the series and the unforgettable cast who brought it to life — including William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, Nichelle Nichols, and the rest of that legendary bridge crew. Along the way, we revisit our favorite episodes like “Amok Time” and “The Enemy Within,” and explore why these stories still hold up. 

We also shout-out parodies and homages to Trek like Galaxy Quest, Free Enterprise, and the chilling Black Mirror episode “USS Callister.”

So grab your communicator, set phasers to fun, and join us as we celebrate sixty years of Star Trek: The Original Series!

Special guest host: Warren Drummond (Los Angeles-based storyboard artist and author of "A Hard Day's Work.")
Special featured guests: RobinTreks, Harley M, and Thomas N. Perkins.