Halloween special! Mike, Lanita, and Damian beam into the history of Star Trek Halloween costumes—from the classic Ben Cooper era to the screen-accurate cosplay of today. Along the way, they take a fun trip down memory lane to share their own favorite (and sometimes embarrassing) Halloween memories. Images & Show Notes: https://hailingfrequenciesopen.wordpress.com/?p=2556 Support us at: https://ko-fi.com/hailingfreqopen
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Larry Nemecek & TNG Roads Not Taken
This week, we're joined by Dr. Trek himself — Larry Nemecek, the ultimate Star Trek insider, historian, and fan ambassador. Together, we explore the roads not taken on Star Trek: The Next Generation. Larry shares stories from decades of exploring the Final Frontier, from his early Trek research to behind-the-scenes tales of fandom, production, and the evolving legacy of Gene Roddenberry's universe. Whether you know him from Portal 47, The Trek Files, or the Star Trek: Stellar Cartography map collection, Larry brings a wealth of knowledge and heart to every conversation. Engage with us as we talk Trek past, present, and future with one of fandom's most beloved voices. https://larrynemecek.com/ Support us at ko-fi.com/hailingfreqopen
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Trek to Orlando and Season 4 Highlights
Mike beams down with an Away Team report from the Trek to Orlando convention — sharing the best panels, cosplays, and Star Trek fan moments from the weekend. Then the crew looks back at the standout episodes, surprises, and unforgettable moments from Season 4 of Hailing Frequencies Open. ☕ Support us at ko-fi.com/hailingfreqopen
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Star Trek and the Theme Park Frontier
From the Star Trek Adventure at Universal Studios to The Star Trek Experience in Las Vegas, the franchise has a long and fascinating history with theme parks. This week, Mike, Damian, and Lanita explore that legacy and chat with Matthew Jennings from Star Trek: Red Alert at Universal Studios Hollywood's Fan Fest Nights. Matthew shares what it's like to bring Trek to life for fans in person—and how Starfleet found its place among the thrill rides. Mike Jone's Pitch for the theme park: https://hailingfrequenciesopen.wordpress.com/2025/10/07/pitch-mike-jones-star-trek-theme-park/ 🎬 Check out Matthew's webseries https://www.youtube.com/@1701Blerd ☕ Support the podcast at https://ko-fi.com/hailingfreqopen
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Star Trek VI with D'Amanda Martini
Hosts Mike Jones and Damian team up with guest host D'Manda Martini (drag queen and die-hard Trekkie) for a retro warp back to Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country. Special guest Lanita is seeing this legendary Trek film for the very first time—will she love it, laugh at it, or both? D'Manda's links: https://linktr.ee/DMandaMartini More HFO at http://hailingfrequenciesopen.com Support Us at https://ko-fi.com/hailingfreqopen
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