The Clonestar Podcast

Director David Carson is known for Star Trek: Generations (1994) IMDb, the historic film that brought together the Original and Next Generation casts. Mike and Seo talk with David about helming this iconic film and the creative decisions that shaped it.
During production, Carson fought to change Kirk's death from the original script, and after poor test screenings, the ending was re-written and re-filmed Wikipedia. Along with Jonathan Frakes, Carson is one of only two people to direct Star Trek for both television and film IMDb.
Welcome aboard the Clonestar Podcast, where we explore the Star Trek universe through interviews, deep dives, and thoughtful conversation with the people behind the stories.

Actor Doug Jones has often been referred to as the Boris Karloff of our time, and this in-depth feature-length documentary seeks to find how this actor and mime went on to become one of Hollywood's most sought-after actors IMDb. Mike sits down with Doug and Derek Maki to talk about "Get Me Doug Jones"—the documentary that tells his complete story.
From his early struggles in Hollywood to becoming the most sought-after creature actor in the industry, the film covers his iconic roles in Pan's Labyrinth, Hellboy, The Shape of Water, and Star Trek: Discovery as Captain Saru. We talk about what inspired the documentary, the filmmaking process, and why Doug's story needed to be told. We also discuss the crowdfunding campaign now live on Indiegogo—how fans can support the project and be part of bringing this documentary to life.
If you've ever wondered how someone becomes a Hollywood legend without ever showing their face, this episode has the answers.
Welcome aboard the Clonestar Podcast, where we explore the Star Trek universe through interviews, deep dives, and thoughtful conversation with the people behind the stories.

Tara Rosling played T'Rina, the President of Ni'Var, in Star Trek: Discovery's third through fifth seasons Memory Alpha. But her journey to the final frontier started decades earlier on the stages of Canada—and that's where our conversation really begins.
Mike and Jodi sit down with Tara to talk about her path from Vancouver to York University to the Stratford Festival, where she became an established theatre powerhouse. We dig into what drew her to live performance, how she balanced those demanding theatre seasons with television work, and the unique challenge of moving between two completely different artistic worlds.
Then we get into Discovery. What was it like stepping into a Vulcan president? How did she build T'Rina across multiple seasons? And what's the experience of joining one of Trek's most beloved shows as an established Canadian theatre legend?
We also talk about Impulse, The Handmaid's Tale, The Expanse, and a career built on doing exceptional work and getting called back—because once casting directors see what Tara brings to a role, they want more. This is a conversation about craft, commitment, and a performer who refuses to choose between the stage and the screen.
Welcome aboard the Clonestar Podcast, where we explore the Star Trek universe through interviews, deep dives, and thoughtful conversation with the people behind the stories.
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Robert Petkoff has narrated over 350 audiobooks, won 25+ Audiofile Earphones Awards, and is currently on stage in Moulin Rouge! The Musical. But ask him what he's most proud of, and he'll tell you about narrating Star Trek audiobooks—because he's a total Trek geek, and it shows.We sat down with Robert to talk about his journey from theatre to television to the recording booth, and how he became the voice of the Star Trek: Legacies trilogy and beyond. We dig into his legendary prep process—yes, the highlighters are real—and how he captures the essence of Kirk, Spock, and Pike without slipping into caricature. We also ask him the question every narrator dreads: What Treknobabble has actually defeated you?Robert talks about the difference between live Broadway energy and the focused intensity of the recording booth, working with Judi Dench in the West End, and why audiobooks deserve the same respect as stage and screen. And of course, we ask if he's ever been tempted to change a line because "Kirk wouldn't say that."If you want to know what it takes to become one of Trek's most trusted voices, this is the episode.Welcome aboard the Clonestar Podcast, where we explore the Star Trek universe through interviews, deep dives, and thoughtful conversation with the people behind the stories.

Jodi sits down with Lanita from Hailing Frequencies Open to talk about the women who are defining Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. From commanding mentors to rising cadets to intriguing wild cards, these characters bring authority, heart, humor, mystery, and spark to the series in ways that feel essential to Trek's future.
We break down what makes each of them stand out—Nahla Ake, Sylvia Tilly, Jett Reno, Lura Thok, Genesis Lythe, Tarima Sadal, SAM, Anisha Mir, and Professor Illa Dax—and dig into the performances and complexity behind them. What does each character bring to the story? Where are their journeys heading? And what are the creative choices that make them feel true to Star Trek's ideals?
This is a conversation about character-driven storytelling, thoughtful fandom, and the voices reshaping the franchise. If you care about who these women are and where they're going, this episode is for you.
Welcome aboard the Clonestar Podcast, where we explore the Star Trek universe through interviews, deep dives, and thoughtful conversation with the people behind the stories.