Fri, 4 November 2016
"Author, Author" Commentary. Just about any episode centered around The Doctor is likely to be entertaining. What's better than that? Well, what about an episode that's as entertaining as it is thought-provoking? Cue Voyager's "Author, Author," which aired in the last third of the seventh season. Motivated by the knowledge that EMH Mark I holograms like himself have been relegated to menial jobs, The Doctor has written "Photons Be Free," a holonovel that is loosely based on his experience aboard Voyager. But when the crew sees thinly-veiled exaggerations of themselves being portrayed in the program, they're not exactly happy. Join Tristan and Char in this episode of To The Journey as they break out the quills, the smoking jackets and the Netflix as they comment on the shenanigans that ensue as The Doctor fights for his intellectual property rights. Hosts Editor Producer Executive Producers Associate Producers Production Manager Send us your feedback! Support the Network! |
Fri, 30 September 2016
"Resolutions" Commentary. Sometimes when things in life get tough, you've got to indulge in a little bit of comfort. For Char and Tristan, that comfort is a heaping serving of Janeway and Chakotay goodness. In this episode of To The Journey, Char and Tristan indulge in "Resolutions," the episode that drove the J/C shippers wild 20 years ago...and still does. It's got the implausible romance setup of a man and a woman alone together on a planet, a bathtub, headboards, ancient legends, and of course, a primate. All the makings of a perfect love story for two people coming from vastly different backgrounds, but slowly coming together...until Tuvok and the Voyager crew come racing back to New Earth and rip them away from all that could have been. Le sigh. Hosts Editor Producer Executive Producers Associate Producers Production Manager Send us your feedback! Support the Network! |
Fri, 19 August 2016
"Bride of Chaotica! Commentary. One of the most incredible parts of the convention experience is the cosplay, whether putting a costume together yourself or simply admiring the craftiness of others. With Star Trek Las Vegas still on their brains, Char and Tristan thought it was finally time they tackled a commentary of "Bride of Chaotica!" That way, they could talk about some of the incredible cosplay they saw at STLV that was inspired by this episode, and discuss which character(s) from Captain Proton they'd choose if they were dressing up. And, in the midst of Captain Janeway burying herself in the part of Queen Arachnia, Char and Tristan could justify talking incessantly about Kate Mulgrew's prowess — not that they need a reason for that, but a convenient segue doesn't hurt. So queue up this Voyager fan favorite and listen as Char and Tristan talk about why they appreciate this episode so much. Hosts Editor Producer Executive Producers Associate Producers Production Manager Send us your feedback! Support the Network! |
Thu, 9 June 2016
"Endgame" Commentary. After 172 episodes over the course of seven years, Voyager finished its journey and made it home. For To The Journey, it's been three and a half years and also 172 episodes. To commemorate this milestone, Char and Tristan deemed an "Endgame" commentary as an appropriate celebration. They start out drinking tea, but promptly switch to coffee when they realize how wrong it was that they were drinking tea in the first place (that's Earl Grey's territory). Char and Tristan consider many topics during this commentary, such as the awesome prospect of how certain Voyager characters could make it on the new series set to debut in 2017. Just who do they believe really should have died in "Endgame?" Also, they discuss how the cast and crew felt as the show they worked on for seven years came to a close. And what exactly was that type of shuttlecraft, anyway? Catch this and much more in this episode of To The Journey. Hosts Editor Producer Executive Producers Associate Producers Production Manager Content Manager Send us your feedback! Support the Network! |
Thu, 17 March 2016
"Tsunkatse" Commentary. Get ready for the ultimate fight, ALL THE SMACKDOWN, and a finish...to the death! This special commentary event is brought to you by your To The Journey hosts, Char and Tristan, and broadcast exclusively by Trek.fm. If we get anything less than three billion viewers in the live Neilsen ratings, Space Pay-Per-View might pull our distribution, so please tune in for ALL the Season Six action. Tsunkat! Tsunkat! Tsunkat! Hosts Editor Producer Executive Producers Associate Producers Production Manager Content Manager Send us your feedback! Support the Network! |
Thu, 28 January 2016
"Twisted" Commentary. Bottle shows aren't often highly regarded among the fans as standouts since the lack of budget is often apparent in the final cut. However, the Season Two episode "Twisted" sits among Tristan's favorites. It's a bottle show, yes, but it still has enjoyable character moments. Watch along and listen as Char and Tristan lose themselves in their commentary for "Twisted," where Char pays extra attention to Robert Beltran's behavior and Tristan...wait, where did Tristan go?! Hosts Editor Producer Executive Producers Associate Producers Production Manager Content Manager Send us your feedback! |
Thu, 3 December 2015
"11:59" Commentary. For many the holiday season is a time filled with food, festivities, and family. It is also a time for reflection — to remember those before us, what has happened in the past year, and look to the future as we approach a new year. In this episode of To The Journey, Char and Tristan wax sentimental as they deliver a commentary on the Voyager Season Five episode "11:59." They reflect on their own ancestors, as well as the Janeway lineage; how Q could have made this episode better; how sometimes you can't help but live the rest of your life in the place where your car breaks down; and much more. Happy Ancestor's Eve, everyone! Hosts Editor Producer Executive Producers Associate Producers Production Manager Content Manager Send us your feedback! |
Thu, 15 October 2015
"The Q and the Grey" Commentary. It's time to break out the Civil War costumes and take sides, because the Q Continuum is at war! Wait, what? That's right, war, conducted by an omnipotent species that has claimed it is above such barbaric acts in the past. It is issues like that (and more) that Char and Tristan point out in this episode of To The Journey, where they deliver a commentary on the Season Three episode "The Q and the Grey." But never fear, it is not all negative. Q episodes are fan favorites for a reason. The endless stream of one-liners in this episode alone makes it worth the watch. Hosts Editor Producer Executive Producers Associate Producers Production Manager Content Manager Send us your feedback! |
Thu, 27 August 2015
"Worst Case Scenario" Commentary. If you could go back to the start of Voyager's mission and join the crew, would you sign on as a Starfleet officer or a member of the Maquis? Would you lead in a mutiny or fight back? The crew played around with this idea when they uncovered a holonovel Tuvok created at the start of Voyager's journey home as a way of preparing for such a scenario. Now, three years later, the holonovel is less of a preparation for a real situation and more of an entertaining story for the crew. Naturally, in the midst of all the fun, the crew hits some bumps along the way thanks to Seska, the Bajoran-turned-Cardassian spy who defected to the Kazon. In this episode of To The Journey, Tristan Riddell and guest host Phillip Gilfus from Earl Grey dress into their Maquis garb and deliver a commentary on "Worst Case Scenario." Queue up the episode and follow along with the action or listen to the commentary on its own -- it's entertaining either way!
Host Tristan Riddell
Guest Host Phillip Gilfus
Editor Tristan Riddell
Producer Charlynn Schmiedt
Executive Producers Norman C. Lao, Matthew Rushing, and C. Bryan Jones
Associate Producers Kenneth Trip , Jamie Duce and Aaron Harvey
Production Manager Richard Marquez
Content Manager Will Nguyen
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Wed, 15 July 2015
"Rise" Commentary. In this episode of To The Journey, Tristan and Char deliver a commentary on the often forgotten Season Three episode "Rise." From the moment Tuvok and Neelix met in "Caretaker," it was painfully obvious how different the two characters were. Tuvok was driven by logic and discipline, as is the Vulcan way. Neelix, however, often worked on gut instinct and had no problem improvising when necessary. Naturally, these differences caused friction when they worked together, such as in this episode. Who gets the last word? Listen on and find out.
Hosts Tristan Riddell and Charlynn Schmiedt
Editor Tristan Riddell
Producer Charlynn Schmiedt
Executive Producers Norman C. Lao, Matthew Rushing, and C. Bryan Jones
Associate Producers Kenneth Trip , Jamie Duce and Aaron Harvey
Production Manager Richard Marquez
Content Manager Will Nguyen
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