Ep9: NANA VISITOR part 2! Beyond Star Trek
Beyond the Final Frontier - A Star Trek Podcast
Release Date: 11/10/2025
Ep10: Star Trek MOVIES Ranking
Beyond the Final Frontier - A Star Trek Podcast
Will it be Spock, Khan, V'Ger, whales, Kelvin or Klingons?!? This episode, die-hard Trekkies Rich, Ian and Toby rank ALL the Star Trek theatrical movies from The Motion Picture to Beyond. Will you agree with our choices? Which will come out on top? Which do we think is the worse? Every week our intrepid trio continue on their ongoing mission to explore and celebrate the strange new worlds of the vast Star Trek universe. If you want to get in contact please email us at or find us on Instagram and Facebook As three entertainment journalists who have written about Star Trek for...
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Ep9: NANA VISITOR part 2! Beyond Star Trek
Beyond the Final Frontier - A Star Trek Podcast
This episode we return to our amazing interview with Major Kira Nerys from Deep Space Nine herself, Nana Visitor! CONTENT NOTICE This episode contains discussion of sexual assault and post-traumatic stress (PTS). Our guest shares her personal experience of sexual violence and the trauma that followed. We are featuring this conversation because survivor stories can help break the silence around sexual violence, validate others' experiences, and increase understanding of trauma's effects. We recognise this content may be challenging or triggering for some listeners. We encourage you to...
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Ep8: NANA VISITOR Part 1 - Women of Star Trek!
Beyond the Final Frontier - A Star Trek Podcast
This episode we're honoured to be joined by Star Trek royalty - none other than Major Kira Nerys from Deep Space Nine herself, Nana Visitor! Inspired by Nana's brilliant book Star Trek: Open a Channel: A Woman's Trek (get a copy here: this episode we rank our fave Top 5 Star Trek Women! Do you agree with us? What is your top 5? Please email us at beyondffpod@gmail.com, join our Patreon or find us on Instagram and Facebook As three entertainment journalists who have written about Star Trek for decades, Rich, Ian and Toby are bringing their extensive geek universe experience, longtime...
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Ep7: Top 7 Fave Star Trek Guest Stars ranked!
Beyond the Final Frontier - A Star Trek Podcast
This episode, die-hard Trekkies Rich, Ian and Toby rank their favourite Star Trek guest stars! Every week our intrepid trio continue on their ongoing mission to explore and celebrate the strange new worlds of the vast Star Trek universe. If you want to get in contact please email us at beyondffpod@gmail.com, join our Patreon or find us on Instagram and Facebook As three entertainment journalists who have written about Star Trek for decades, Rich, Ian and Toby are bringing their extensive geek universe experience, longtime camaraderie and in-depth behind-the-scenes knowledge to the podcast...
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Ep6: Top 7 Star Trek Ships Ranked! With John Eaves!
Beyond the Final Frontier - A Star Trek Podcast
What is the favourite Star Trek starship of someone who designs starships for a living possibly be?! This episode special guest Star Trek designer, illustrator and model builder, the genius behind the iconic USS Enterprise NCC-1701-E, John Eaves, joins die-hard Trekkies Rich, Ian and Toby to rank their top 7 fave starships! Every week our intrepid trio continue on their ongoing mission to explore and celebrate the strange new worlds of the vast Star Trek universe. If you want to get in contact please email us at beyondffpod@gmail.com, join our Patreon or find us on Instagram and Facebook As...
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Ep5: We Engage the Borg!
Beyond the Final Frontier - A Star Trek Podcast
Beyond the Final Frontier has engaged the Borg! Resistance is futile! This podcast will be assimilated! This episode, die-hard Trekkies Rich, Ian and Toby dig deep into that most infamous of Star Trek threats, the big, bad Borg! Every week our intrepid trio continue on their ongoing mission to explore and celebrate the strange new worlds of the vast Star Trek universe. If you want to get in contact please email us at beyondffpod@gmail.com, join our Patreon or find us on Instagram and Facebook As three entertainment journalists who have written about Star Trek for decades, Rich, Ian and Toby...
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Ep4: Ultimate Star Trek Bridge Crew
Beyond the Final Frontier - A Star Trek Podcast
****SORRY FOLKS! THERE WAS A GLITCH IN THE PREVIOUS UPLOAD. Here's a new version**** This episode, die-hard Trekkies Rich, Ian and Toby each list their ultimate fantasy bridge crew from across all incarnations of Star Trek! Every week our intrepid trio continue on their ongoing mission to explore and celebrate the strange new worlds of the vast Star Trek universe. If you want to get in contact please email us at beyondffpod@gmail.com, join our Patreon or find us on Instagram and Facebook As three entertainment journalists who have written about Star Trek for decades, Rich, Ian and Toby are...
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Ep3: Star Trek Series Finales Ranked
Beyond the Final Frontier - A Star Trek Podcast
This episode, die-hard Trekkies Rich, Ian and Toby rank every Star Trek series finale, from TOS to Discovery! Every week our intrepid trio continue on their ongoing mission to explore and celebrate the strange new worlds of the vast Star Trek universe. In you want to get in contact please email us at , join our or find us on and As three entertainment journalists who have written about Star Trek for decades, Rich, Ian and Toby are bringing their extensive geek universe experience, longtime camaraderie and in-depth behind-the-scenes...
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Ep2: Star Trek Pilots Ranked
Beyond the Final Frontier - A Star Trek Podcast
This episode, die-hard Trekkies Rich Matthews, Ian Spelling and Toby Weidmann ranked every Star Trek pilot! PLEASE NOTE: The second half of this episode has some crunchy audio for which we apologise; Rich's track in particular is a bit harsh so just watch the volume of your earbuds from about the 35-minute mark. Sorry folks! Every week our intrepid trio continue on their ongoing mission to explore and celebrate the strange new worlds of the vast Star Trek universe. In you want to get in contact please email us at , join our or find us on and As...
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Ep1: Meet the Crew & Top 7 Favourite Star Treks
Beyond the Final Frontier - A Star Trek Podcast
Join die-hard Star Trek veterans Rich Matthews, Ian Spelling and Toby Weidmann as they embark on an ongoing mission to explore and celebrate the strange new worlds of the vast Star Trek universe in an all-new podcast, BEYOND THE FINAL FRONTIER (BFF). Episode 1 introduces the BFF crew and sets out their Star Trek stalls by ranking their favourite Star Treks – episodes, movies, series. In you want to get in contact please email us at , join our or find us on and As three entertainment journalists who have written about Star Trek for decades, Rich, Ian and Toby are...
info_outlineThis episode we return to our amazing interview with Major Kira Nerys from Deep Space Nine herself, Nana Visitor!
CONTENT NOTICE
This episode contains discussion of sexual assault and post-traumatic stress (PTS). Our guest shares her personal experience of sexual violence and the trauma that followed. We are featuring this conversation because survivor stories can help break the silence around sexual violence, validate others' experiences, and increase understanding of trauma's effects.
We recognise this content may be challenging or triggering for some listeners. We encourage you to prioritise your wellbeing when deciding whether to listen. You may choose to listen with support, take breaks as needed, or skip this episode entirely.
If you or someone you know needs support:
UK:
- Rape Crisis England & Wales: 0808 500 2222 (available 24/7) or visit rapecrisis.org.uk
- Rape Crisis Scotland: 08088 01 03 02 (5pm-midnight daily)
- The Survivors Trust: 08088 010 818
- Samaritans: 116 123 (available 24/7)
US:
- RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 (available 24/7)
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988
Please check out Nana's brilliant book Star Trek: Open a Channel: A Woman's Trek (get a copy here: https://www.amazon.com/Star-Trek-Open-Channel-Womans/dp/B0C7P8NTH2)
If you want to get in contact please email us at beyondffpod@gmail.com, or find us on Instagram and Facebook.