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Standard Orbit is a Trek.fm podcast dedicated entirely to Star Trek: The Original Series. Not an episode review show, Standard Orbit explores specific elements of TOS with host Haley Stoddart and her guests.

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    • 4.7 • 73 Ratings

Standard Orbit is a Trek.fm podcast dedicated entirely to Star Trek: The Original Series. Not an episode review show, Standard Orbit explores specific elements of TOS with host Haley Stoddart and her guests.

    Consequences of Leadership

    Consequences of Leadership

    Kirk as captain.
    Among Starfleet captains, Kirk certainly had his own style. Were the long-term effects considered during the decision-making process, or were they off-the-cuff style decisions? How was the crew affected by the choices of one person in relation to the Prime Directive and other measures set in place by Starfleet? Would we make the same decisions as Kirk when faced with the same choices?
    In this episode of Standard Orbit, host Hayley Stoddart is joined by Mike Richards to discuss the leadership of Captain Kirk and how his decisions led to the results—whether positive or negative—that affected the crew of the Enterprise and others.
    Host
    Hayley Stoddart

    Guest
    Mike Richards

    Production
    Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer)

    • 1 hr
    Standard Orbit 300: The Final Frontier

    Standard Orbit 300: The Final Frontier

    Star Trek V: The Final Frontier - The Audio Drama.
     
    Star Trek V: The Final Frontier is a rather infamous film both in and out of Star Trek circles,  but we here at Standard Orbit happen to love it. In celebration of our 300th episode, hosts Ken Tripp, Zach Moore and Hayley Stoddart decided to do something special: an audio drama of The Final Frontier based on an earlier draft of the film's script (featuring the rock monster) and with the dream casting of the film, Sean Connery as Sybok.


    We can't thank our fellow hosts and listeners who participated in this massive undertaking enough: Tony Robinson, John Mills, Lee Sargent, Justin Oser, Richard Marquez, Amy Nelson, Duncan Barrett, Brandon-Shea Mutala, Zachary Fruhling, Norman C. Lao and A.J. Black. As the great man once said, "It was...fun"

    Chapters
    Intro (00:00:00) 
    Star Trek V: The Final Frontier - The Audio Drama (00:01:28)
     
    Hosts
    Ken Tripp
    Zach Moore
    Hayley Stoddart
     
    Guests
    Tony Robinson
    John Mills
    Lee Sargent
    Justin Oser
    Richard Marquez
    Amy Nelson
    Duncan Barrett
    Brandon-Shea Mutala
    Zachary Fruhling
    Norman C. Lao
    A.J. Black

    Production
    Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

    • 2 hr 14 min
    This Is Goodbye

    This Is Goodbye

    Standard Orbit 299: This Is Goodbye
    Ken And Zach Disembark Standard Orbit.
    This week on Standard Orbit hosts Ken Tripp and Zach Moore disembark the podcast after a nearly four year journey together behind the microphone. They reminisce with Hayley Stoddart about their fondest hosting memories, favorite episodes of the podcast, friendships forged over the years and say their final goodbyes.
    Ken and Zach would like to thank TrekFM for giving them the opportunity to discuss The Original Series and everything surrounding it in such an incredible forum, and listeners and fellow hosts alike who've come with them on the journey - many of whom they now consider dear friends. Boldly listen, one last time!
    Chapters 
    Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:28)
    This Is Goodbye (00:02:35)
    Standard Orbit Memories (00:11:09)
    My Friends, My Family (00:21:39)
    Behind The Scenes (00:42:38)
    Patrons and Associate Producers (00:57:22)
    We Stand Relieved (01:07:56)
    POTFM (01:15:48)
    Closing (01:17:47)
    Hosts
    Ken Tripp
    Zach Moore
    Hayley Stoddart
    Production
    Zach Moore (Editor & Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Mike Richards (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

    • 1 hr 21 min
    The Rise Of Fan Service

    The Rise Of Fan Service

    Standard Orbit 298: The Rise Of Fan Service
    JJ Abrams, Star Trek, Star Wars And Fan Service.
    With the recent release of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, JJ Abrams has now directed two Star Trek and two Star Wars films. Each respective first film was embraced by the overwhelming majority of casual and die hard fans alike, while each respective second has been divisive to say the least. Is fan service (or attempted fan service) to blame?
    This week on Standard Orbit hosts Ken Tripp, Zach Moore and Hayley Stoddart discuss the concept of fan service and how perhaps too much creeped in to JJ's second films in each franchise. What is fan service, is it what the writers and directors of our favorite franchises think it is, does is do more harm than good, and do we as fans really even want it? All this and more on this week's Standard Orbit, boldly listen!
    Chapters 
    Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:28)
    Star Trek, Star Wars And Fan Service (00:03:41)
    Misguided Fan Service? (00:15:11)
    JJ Abrams (00:27:13)
    Misguided Fan Service?, Contd. (00:33:18)
    Final Thoughts (00:44:51)
    POTFM (00:46:55)
    Closing (00:48:46)
    Hosts
    Ken Tripp
    Zach Moore
    Hayley Stoddart
    Production
    Zach Moore (Editor & Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Mike Richards (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

    • 53 min
    Inverted Commas

    Inverted Commas

    Standard Orbit 297: Inverted Commas
    Season One With Darren Mooney.
    This week on Standard Orbit, host Zach Moore is joined by author and critic Darren Mooney to discuss the first season of The Original Series. This concludes our backwards trilogy that started in Standard Orbit 196 with the third season, and continued in Standard Orbits 246 with the second season.
    Where does the first season of TOS rank among all televisions season the Star Trek franchise? When did the series truly find itself and "become" the Star Trek we know and love? What were the hiccups in an otherwise fantastic season? All this and much more in this week's Standard Orbit, boldly listen!
    Chapters 
    Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:28)
    Beast Season Ever? (00:02:52)
    Structuring Seasons, Production Order And Broadcast Order (00:09:49)
    Star Trek Finding Itself, Reusing Pilots (00:15:27)
    Watching In Any Order (00:25:27)
    Universe Building (00:32:16)
    Performances, Malleability (00:42:11)
    A Taste Of Allegory (00:50:58)
    Roughs In The Diamond (00:58:23)
    Final Thoughts (01:06:06)
    POTFM (01:10:51)
    Closing (01:12:42)
    Host
    Zach Moore
    Host
    Darren Mooney
    Production
    Zach Moore (Editor & Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Mike Richards (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

    • 1 hr 16 min
    296: Generosity

    296: Generosity

    Standard Orbit 296: Generosity
    Jacqueline Kim Interview.
    Fans might know her best as Demora Sulu from Star Trek: Generations, but Jacqueline Kim has a career that extends far beyond Star Trek! This week on Standard Orbit hosts Ken Tripp, Zach Moore and Hayley Stoddart are proud to welcome Jacqueline to the show and discuss her accomplishments as an actress, writer, director, artist and humanitarian!
    Jacqueline's Website: www.jacquelinekim.net
    Mobile Studio (via Fractured Atlas): bit.ly/mobile_studio
    You Came From A Vagina online store: https://youcamefromavagina.bigcartel.com/
    Instagram: @mmmobilestudio, @YouCameFromAVagina
    Music: https://soundcloud.com/thisiheard
    Facebook: facebook.com/thisiheard

    Chapters 
    Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:28)
    Jacqueline Kim, A Biography (00:02:25)
    Star Trek: Generations (00:13:36)
    Acting Life (00:22:40)
    Advantageous (00:32:32)
    Mobile Studio, Helping The Homeless  (00:52:54)
    Final Thoughts (01:06:42)
    POTFM (01:17:32)
    Closing (01:19:23)
    Hosts
    Ken Tripp
    Zach Moore
    Hayley Stoddart
    Guest
    Jacqueline Kim
    Production
    Zach Moore (Editor & Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Mike Richards (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

    • 1 hr 23 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
73 Ratings

73 Ratings

Trekkie Jim ,

The original

Standard orbit still one of my favorite podcasts

71st in Command ,

Great podcast that brings me back to my younger days

Love this podcast! The insightful discussion by each of the hosts has really made me see the series and each of the episodes in entirely new ways. It’s almost like watching them for the first time! Thanks to Ken, Hayley and Zach for the tremendous time and efforts they put into this show. I can’t wait for the next episode to drop!

sjsharksfan39 ,

Good Show

On a previous review, I said the hosts needed to get back to talking about the 1960s series. Since then they have done so, so I'm giving another star. It's decent conversation and I am really glad they are going deeper into original episodes that don't get talked about much, like the last episode on Peice of the Action, my favorite comedy episode of the original.

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