5 Trek Headlines to Watch: Warp Speed Ahead into Star Trek's Surprise Revelations

Get ready for a warp-speed run through the latest hidden gems from the final frontier! I'm Eleanor Brittany, and this week on the Trek Convention Podcast, we're unveiling a potential crossover episode of Strange New Worlds that's setting phasers to stunning. Plus, hang onto your hats for the side-splitting teases of surprise cameos in the upcoming season of Star Trek: Lower Decks—your funny bone won't see it coming.

Discover the secrets of your tricorder with an essential resource I'll share, and for those of you who flinch at the sight of the Enterprise in jeopardy, I've got a cozy list of Trek movies that keep our beloved ship intact. Trek down memory lane with a quirky quiz about classic Star Trek cast endorsements, then finish off with a speculative look at the future of Picard's charismatic Captain Shaw. Beam up your enthusiasm, Trekkies—this podcast is your nexus to everything Star Trek, so let's explore the stars together.

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I'm Eleanor Brittany and welcome to the February 23, 2024 episode of the Trek Convention Podcast's 5 Trek Headlines to watch, where I highlight 5 Trek headlines you may have missed. So let's get to it. Number 1. The crossover episode of Strange New Worlds was terrific and it sounds like it won't be the last. Mike McMahon and Torney Newsom tease unexpected cameos in Crazy Star Trek Lower Decks, season 5, according to Trek Movie, and I can hardly wait.

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Number 2. I've had my tricorder for years and I'm always finding new functions. If you'd like to learn more about your tricorder, check out Trek Cultures video 10 things you didn't know about tricorders and rediscover what you love about them. Number 3. If you're like me, you hate seeing the Enterprise blow up, and if you're in the mood to watch a Trek movie where the Enterprise doesn't blow up, screen Rant has you covered with their feature. Only 5 Star Trek movies didn't destroy the Starship Enterprise, so relax and enjoy.

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Number 4. Quiz time. If you remember the days when the classic Star Trek cast would often appear in random TV ads, heroes and icons quiz can you tell what the cast of Star Trek is selling in these vintage ads will be right up your alley. And finally, number 5. Todd Stashwick's Captain Shaw was a breakout character in Star Trek Picard and a fan favorite. His character's fate was a real blow to Picard fans, but Screen Rant reports Star Trek Picard's Shaw is quote spark dead and would return if a legacy spin-off happens, which is music to my ears. And that's all for this episode of the Trek Convention Podcast's 5 Trek Headlines to Watch. You can find all these articles and the latest updates at TrekConventioncom and, of course, at TrekHeadlinescom. I'm Eleanor Brittany. Be sure to check back next week for 5 more to watch. Until next time, go boldly.