Ep.2.19: "The Riker Maneuver" with Jonathan Frakes

Season 2, episode 19 is here. Dominic, Connor, Erica, and Mark have an awesome conversation with living legend - Jonathan Frakes - Commander/Captain William Riker.
Thunderbirds. The Star Trek Enterprise Finale. Picard Season 3. Directing. Acting. PANCAN. Picard Season 1. Star Trek The Next Generation. Captain America. This one could have gone on all day and still be great. Wash is out of uniform today, but looking good. Erica gets some fan questions in, we play a round of Star Trek Trivia, and we subject Frakes to being "Stuck on a Deserted Island with Connor Trinneer.” Get ready to have a laugh.
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CONNOR TRINNEER
DOMINIC KEATING
ERICA LAROSE
MARK CARTIER
SPECIAL GUEST
JONATHAN FRAKES
PRODUCED BY
MARK CARTIER
PRODUCERS
CHRIS MOSCATIELLO
ERICA LAROSE
D.R. TIBBITS
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS
CONNOR TRINNEER
DOMINIC KEATING
MARK CARTIER
DIRECTED BY
MARK CARTIER
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY & EDITOR
SHRAN ARORA
PRODUCTION AUDIO
CHRIS MOSCATIELLO
POST AUDIO SERVICES
NORTHERN LIGHTS PRODUCTIONS
SET PHOTOGRAPHY
NICK & SARAH SIMILE - SIMILE PHOTOGRAPHY
WARDROBE FOR ERICA LAROSE
DRESS BY ANTISTAR
HANDBAG BY PAULA PARISOTTO
STYLIST
JOBER VELASCO
TRIVIA SEGMENT PROVIDED BY
ZACH EAGLE & CHRIS HODGIN of THE RANDOM REDSHIRT PODCAST
(c) 2023 Shuttlepod Show LLC

[@derrickhighley3762]

I can not wait for the day when you guys have Scott Bakula on your show. Please keep this up I watch this every week.

[@johnsmith-vm9kc]

It's the best part of the show lol. I subscribe for him. When I watch him be himself, after seeing him on enterprise. Ya, he keeps the energy cool and high.

[@chadbryson4252]

I second this!

[@blackieskinner3073]

i wanna see jeri ryan and kate mulgrew

[@WizardLivesMatter]

I second the Scott Bakula motion... and would like to add Patrick Stewart to the list.

[@blackieskinner3073]

hoping to see jeri ryan and kate mulgrew@@WizardLivesMatter

[@bigal3055]

RED ALERT! So grateful to all of TNG cast for coming back to do S3 of Picard, but my god, Frakes gave the performance of his life! It looked like he had the time of his life playing Riker again.

[@tashvadj4914]

Yep!

[@rochamonica]

While waiting for the Riker maneuver, I'm really happy with this channel increasing popularity - well deserved!!

[@skatedurr]

I just found this today, I need to catch up!

[@UnwarrenD]

Thank You for addressing the ending of Enterprise. This has really bothered me for years. To contain the finale within the nextgen holodeck was such a disservice to the series, the actors, and the fans. I love all you guys, and I'm so glad to have found this channel.

[@daveagreg]

Fantastic time with Jonathan Frakes! Lots of fun hearing his stories and I enjoy his directing! His work with PanCAN Fundraising (along with Armin Shimerman, Kitty Swink, and John Billingsley) is pretty incredible and the story about his brother is very moving. 💜💜💜 Big thanks @ShuttlepodShow !!!

[@ShuttlepodShow]

Thank you Dave!

[@chompchompnomnom4256]

Enterprise got cancelled just as it started to get good. What a shame. Dominic and Connor were my 2 favourite actors! Great duo in the TV show.

[@brussell328]

100% facts. Enterprise was getting really good when they hastily canned it.

[@ultramariox74]

Enterprise deserves a movie.

[@danielsummey4144]

@@CellPhonzRockEnterprises what really killed Enterprise was that UPN moved it to Fridays at like 8. UPN was a small network that no one got anyway, and that time slot was when everyone was out. This came after a decade of having multiple star trek’s on. We were spoiled. The show would have done great if they gave it a chance.

[@iyziejane]

I watched Enterprise for the first time last year, having watched TNG/DS9/VOY while they were airing, and I greatly enjoyed all 4 seasons, and felt it definitely hit its stride by season 3. The only thing I didn't like were the time traveling Nazi plots, which just felt like political propaganda, so I started skipping those. But overall I like Enterprise 2nd best after TNG.

[@krane15]

After 2 seasons I couldn't take it anymore. Had it not been for COVID, I would never have known any part of the series was worth watching. I've never liked the idea of prequels. Nevertheless, the one good thing can say about Enterprise was that it filled in a lot of continuity holes from the other series including the original vary nicely. Those shows were well written and enjoyable. The origin of the human type Klingons from the original series, for example.

[@StrandedLifeform]

Great show. So glad Johnathan Frakes shared his time with us today. 💖💖💖

[@kanton4108]

Always love the stories from Jonathan Frakes. Dom, please give your guests a chance to speak more, uninterrupted.

[@al_lahn4264]

Amen.

[@icsx]

Yeah Dominick please be quiet and let the guest talk!

[@AndeRabe]

Perhaps they could try doing the podcast with headphones on. With headphones you get a real-time response what talking over each other sounds like for the audience.

[@23skidoo78]

God forbid he gets excited? C'mon. Dominic does a great job.

[@rhoetusochten4211]

Dominic's style of speech is actually a form of politeness in some cultures. It shows that you are listening intently enough to follow where the speaker is going with what they're saying. I understand it can be off-putting to those not accustomed to it, but let's have some understanding, shall we?

[@stephanieamare]

10:34 - Someone should really tell Connor that his character lived on in novels, after faking his death, and being a member of Section 31. 12:00 - For All Mankind is just beyond amazing.

[@Tounushi]

Would be funnier if he'd be around as a ghost. A wraith, if you will.

[@logansloft9988]

personally i'd like them to do a set of TV movies and just retcon the last episode

[@paulpolpiboon9535]

Well things in novels and even comic books is hard to call canon because it doesn't have the quality of an ANNOUNCEMENT that a mainstream platform has. If they brought back Optimus Prime in a comic or a novel, nobody really would know or even care, but because he was brought back on National Television it's definitely official and directly canon. The whole concept of Trip btw on Section 31 is pretty interesting because it shows how old that dept. is.

[@MrPlasticrobot]

I can't get enough of this channel. keep up the great work.

[@ShuttlepodShow]

Thank you!

[@leif1075]

@@ShuttlepodShow Who is it that responds on here, if I may ask? Is this Erica, or Dom or Connor?

[@larrycanupp411]

@@leif1075 No disrespect, but I would think it is a marketing coordinator (outsourced), or a superfan that is helping. It's all good. I love the show.

[@Lego6980]

Totally agree. Love the show - unique

[@Notladjr59]

I didn't realize Jonathan Frakes brother had passed away due to pancreatic cancer. Hit home for me because I am dealing with pre cancerous lesions / cysts in my pancreas. Thankfully last week had a one year follow up MRI and they are still PRE. As a malginant papillary thyroid cancer surivor celebrating another year of cancer staying away! Loved the show and have subscribed so I can see more! I have been a Star Trek fan since my teens in the mid 70's when I discovered reruns of TOS.

[@jplonsdale7242]

Stay strong and all the best

[@ShuttlepodShow]

Stay strong.

[@axelanders1011]

Huge kudos to Jonathan for what he expressed how he felt about the last episode of Enterprise!

[@safiremorningstar]

So true

[@Leftyotism]

Always kudos to Jonathan Frakes! 🥰

[@beginnereasy]

The poker scene. 📸 Stayed up for it and anticipated all week.

[@fingersfinesilver]

These are my weekly acting notes - I can't thank you guys enough.

[@philyburkhill1]

Love Frakes. His enthusiasm for everything he has worked on is always great.

[@tashvadj4914]

"Belay that order. I can't leave him. I owe him a lifetime the least I can spare is a minute. I'll see you soon". Unarguably the most heroic line of all time in any Star Trek, ever. What a moment. Troy knew immediately, her look was devastating. This was really it. With Worf beside him RIker showed everything about why we adore these characters, this ship and this show. What a storied performance across decades to reach that moment. Fantastic history. Yes, I was in pieces and it was glorious! Well done Terry.

[@dee_mcgee11]

Bless you Johnathan for gracing us with your presence 🙏

[@t.a.p.4582]

Frakes is such a hoot! Could listen to his Trek stories and Hollywood mind all day.

[@TheCaptainSlappy]

That freakin' Frakes gets funnier every time I see him. Also, he just Riker Maneuver'd your entire Shuttlepod.

[@BigCowProductions]

Frakes is one of my favorite actors. From Star Trek to Beyond Belief

[@4tun8nanette]

Same here, Jonathan Frakes is one my favorites!

[@Chalor.]

And let's not forget that one Twilight Zone episode he was briefly in lol. I remember it being about a secretary, and she became a part of some fantasy where Frakes shows up at a bar like prince charming.

[@kundrew1990]

These people were the end of a era. Where writers actually gave a shit. .I still watch Star trek and Stargate every few years and it never gets old. There has been nothing comparable in the sci fi range...Very sad. Thank you all for all the years of entertainment.

[@doreeneclose6295]

Yes! Where are all of the great writers! It’s space, it has unlimited possibilities. Maybe the fans should start writing, we certainly understand what it takes to make a great story.

[@1701Starfish]

PLEASE get Amanda Plummer on the show. Her acting was genius.

[@timt5014]

Such a stupid thing though, bring in a weird character for a finale. It could have been almost anyone from the last 30 years.

[@TheCaptainAizen]

A - G R E E D!! That didn't work out how I envisioned it LOL but I so agree with you she is a treasure

[@hannibalb8276]

She's a quality actress but the writing for her character was just awful. Like everything about Picard.

[@TheCaptainAizen]

@@hannibalb8276 people say you can have any girl from Star Trek to be yours in the ribbon, everyone's like Bev einsign ro... I'm like, give me Robin lefler 🤩

[@bud4211]

Can I just say Thank You!! As a fan of Jonathan's Thunderbirds movie, I have always wanted a podcast or someone to ask him about it, and how he feels about it in 2023 so thank you guys!!

[@SmithCommaBenjamin]

What makes this episode so cool is Franks openness to talking about what derailed his career, and how brutal the movie industry can be.

[@rhoetusochten4211]

I came for the Star Trek talk, but I've stayed for the Industry insights. (I'm not in any acting or anything, I just enjoy learning behind the scenes talk)

[@GuyVanderAa]

Every beginning actor or director should see these interviews. Especially with Jonathan Frakes explaining the highs and lows of his wonderful career. 😎🖖

[@user-mt4zr5kp7h]

God, Frakes has so much charisma! He's one of those guys I would love to have a beer with and just listen to him tell stories. I could listen to that man talk all day!

[@Eduardo99922]

Jonathan Frakes was a very cool & awesome guest on The Shuttlepod Show .

[@The_Adm_Jachov]

There's SO many more stories that can told for the crew of the NX-01, I really want to see that ship get it's refit. Trip DIDN'T die, If Paramount are going to be rocking one of straight to P+ then please please please, we NEED the OG crew. I confess it took me a little time to get into Enterprise, but now.. it's become a much loved part of my Trek. Connor & Dominic, I can only say that you guys definitely deserve to have the treklight shone on you both. Thank you to all the cast & crew that brought S.T. Enterprise onto our screens.

[@lancebaylis3169]

I am such a fan of The Bill. Hearing Dominic Keating and Jonathan Frakes talking about The Bill is like having my two big fandoms collide. Thank you, this was a fun watch!

[@JamieJay-d8b]

Thanks Shuttle pod great yet again. Last scene of Picard you can see TNG cast literally are enjoying each others company it was great to see .

[@NediSafa]

The phrase "Soong Family Singers" is gonna give me a giggle for a long time, Frakes.

[@jackdubz4247]

I'm from the UK, I first saw Jonathan Frakes in a guest starring role on an episode of The Waltons on Channel 4 in the mid-Eighties. I thought he had an interesting look. When I saw him later in Encounter At Farpoint I remember thinking, "That's the guy from The Waltons!"

[@Madbandit77]

Frakes did a guest spot on "Quincy M.E." as a drug dealer who killed a woman and the only witness was a shut-in.

[@apriliaguy4life198]

I remember seeing him on an episode of The Dukes of Hazzard in the early eighties. He was playing JD Hogg’s nephew. I think it was Jamie Lee Hogg.

[@bencodykirk]

I'm so glad that you got Jonathan Frakes on Shuttlepod Show! He is great. So funny and such great stories. I can imagine this podcast could have gone on for 6 hours and you all wouldn't have run out of banter. I look forward to Levar Burton soon and hope that, one day, you get Sir Patrick.

[@jimbeenee]

It's kinda gutting that something like Thunderbirds can damage careers for people who are a part of them. As a kid who was obsessed with Thunderbirds I remember being so damn greatful that they decided to make a live action movie. I didn't care what critics said or what movie buffs thought. I got to watch thunderbird 2 in a cinema. Worth it!

[@marktodd6187]

Hearing Dominic say he still has his original Thunderbirds toys brings my absolute joy. Fantastic!

[@GerryAndersonTV]

We approve this message.

[@nakazonegamestreaming896]

You guys keep getting better and better all the time! Incredible. The best Trek talk show ever.

[@VanGarrett]

You guys are climbing up the ladder, here. When can we expect Scott Bakula and Patrick Stewart?

[@ShuttlepodShow]

We are working on both. Can’t wait to announce it when scheduled.

[@thethomasj1795]

You need Brooks too. We need a Captains panel! Make it so.

[@arthurdent9745]

I'll bring the tea, earl-grey, hot.

[@qamplays]

@@arthurdent9745 For Scott we need Ice tea....

[@FoxtrotOneZero]

@@qamplaysDwayne Pride!

[@mafnoor]

Yay another awesome guest -- thanks @The Shuttlepod Show !

[@prince_julius]

That was a nice shout-out of them! Have fun Mo!

[@LisaSimpson2]

Just wanted to say thank you so much for everyone of these wonderful gems! This podcast always makes my day! Such a privilege to hear from every one of these incredible guests! For a massive lifelong Star Trek fan like me and others around the globe you really are spoiling us! Thank you so much and keep up the incredible good work every one of you! Definitely one of my favourite podcasts ever! Thank you! Lisa, Scotland 😁👌🙏❤️

[@vernicesyers5021]

Did I just hear that Mr Burton is coming soon? I've had a rough week and this just interview and announcement just made it all better.😅😊

[@DAVIDTATLITUG]

I absolutely love hearing the truth about working in television and movies and not the scripted pablum we usually get. It's wonderful to hear the struggle and the success that people have and to be told truth about what why on with the cast. Frakes and Joe Franklin I think were the absolute best in honesty. Bravo guys on a great show. This is the only video podcast that I watch. When one is a true fan of a show it's a gift to hear the reality behind it all. Thank you. ❤

[@ShuttlepodShow]

Thank you!

[@mkang8782]

Dominic and Connor remind me a lot of Dominic Monaghan (Merry) and Billy Boyd (Pippin) and their continued antics/relationship after the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy. Like them, you two have continued, amazing chemistry together, and it's a joy to see.

[@jasonhare8540]

I've got Reed and Tucker talking with number one about the librarians. Y'all I am in my nerd heaven 🤣

[@TropicUniform27]

Another great interview and so glad to see the channel is starting to gain the props and recognition it deserves, with much more to come I hope. J. Frakes.... what a great actor, director, and person etc. One of the legends of Trek, no question.

[@reflexxuns767]

I loved this show! It was great to listen to Jonathan Frakes. Thanks to you all!

[@chadbryson4252]

love this interview, had to watch it again after seeing a recent one with Mr Frakes on the inside of you podcast. He's a lot of fun. Cool to see all you guys/gals together.

[@habowtat3576]

Man i love this show so much. Everything about it is so well done! Much love you all

[@DestryAlecto]

Connor and Dominic were so completely amazing in Enterprise... I loved that series.. and wish it could have continued.. such great characters. Glad to be able to watch Connor and Dom use their amazing talent here to interview Trek actors.

[@airnidzo]

What a great big smile on my face seeing these guys fight against the current.. Just stopped by to say hi to my favourite podcast on the whole of the internet! All my love and hope to the best franchise ever to hit the tv, and now, the internet. You guys are welcome at my house forever!

[@ShuttlepodShow]

Nik! Thank you!

[@iDX1701]

Omg Dominic let the guest finish a sentence or thought! “So Patrick took us to dinner and was..” (ohh I can’t wait to hear this story)…Dominic: “so how about the weather?”

[@scottchitwood3022]

Dominic is so rude and unprofessional. You can see the guest holding their frustration on his horrible practices.

[@iDX1701]

@@scottchitwood3022 he seems like a nice guy but yeah I had to turn it off it was driving me nuts. And neither host really know anything about Star Trek ironically.

[@abadstroller]

I feel the same way about Keating being so jacked up on hearing his own voice! Interrupting left and right...RUDE.

[@G0ldnFen1x]

I know he's excited to have the conversation and really wants to be involved, but yeah he needs to pull back just a bit and really learn to listen and let the guest drive a bit.

[@iDX1701]

@@G0ldnFen1x can we get Frakes back for a redo?

[@orztirr1417]

I just want to personally thank you, Johnathan, for saving my beloved Star Trek. You did what I thought was impossible with the apparent ease of a master in his craft.

[@odesseus]

LOVE IT! Jonny Frakes is so much fun! Such a great show! Love you guys!

[@Ma55ey]

Fantastic show guys.. I said a while back that it this show was the best Star Trek content online... It's now become one of the highlights of the week.. Look forward to every episode.. Congratulations on you success, long may it continue...

[@federicolopezmusic]

Enterprise had a perfect casting - the actors were spot on for the characters. Connor, Jolene and John were amazing in their role

[@23skidoo78]

Could not agree more. God, I wish they would have gone 7 seasons.

[@martinjrgensen8234]

Frakes is just a fabulous guy. He really shone in Picard, and he is a great director. But his larger than life energy is just infectious

[@BrandonJOlson]

All I can say is that the ""Shuttlepod Show"is one of favorites... You give your guests the ability to expand on things that are important to them, and have a damned good time doing it. Well done, all around, and it was a pleasure to see Jonathan Frakes at ease. Thank you for this.

[@ShuttlepodShow]

Thank you Brandon!

[@salukiconvert]

I'm glad Jonathan gave a shout out to Apple' TV's "For All Mankind". Everything about that show is absolutely fantastic and is a one of the few scifi shows streaming you can actually look forward to each week. Ron Moore at his best again

[@PC-vg8vn]

just a shame some good shows, which are far and few between, are all on different streaming channels. Many today just cant afford to be subscribing to 3 or 4 different ones.

[@TimeIsFire000]

The mandatory black gay person was very offputting. It has become a token which I do not appreciate. South Park's Token has become of an actual representation of black people then what modern day Hollywood is spewing out.

[@uuddlrlrbas9904]

Someone tell Frakes I loved thunderbirds, that movie was a banger, just couldn't compete with Shrek and spiderman. Also loved the librarian movies.

[@jacksawild]

Moby Dick was also in Wrath of Khan: "from hell's heart I stab at thee, for hate's sake I spit my last breath at thee"

[@ShuttlepodShow]

Yes. Kahn. Whilst the genesis device was overloading. Also the book is on the bookshelf in the housing structure at the beginning when Chekov and Captain Terrell are snooping around.

[@canyonblue737-8]

So open and honest. Great interview.

[@Kasrkin2205]

This show has become my regular Sunday morning coffee, toast and cigarette viewing, however busy day today so could not watch this morning or have a chance to go on KZbin, got home from work Sunday night/Monday morning at 3am, thought to put on a quick half hour of KZbin before bed. suffice to say I didn't go to bed its now 0440am and the sun is coming up. Thanks for a great episode, was stoked when you had Gates on a few weeks ago but seeing Jonathan who played my favourite character on TNG was something special to me as growing up he was a hero of mine. Thanks for a great show, always looking forward to the next :) Live Long and Prosper

[@palerider955]

Damn Frakes is here, basically the next gen Kirk.

[@leeforeman3656]

Great channel. The effort to the fans from the star trek crews is unbeatable.

[@CAMSVID]

Grew up with my father telling tales of the original Thunderbirds from Saturday mornings tv in Ontario, Canada. Went opening day to the 2004 movie. Great memories!

[@dalesimpson8083]

Just when I think you can't possibly top the last podcast you manage to do it again and again, Jonathon was awesome a real gentleman ! Great job guys keep up the good work! Thunderbirds are a Go!

[@GerryAndersonTV]

F.A.B!

[@Draw2quit]

In my mind canon, Trip never died at the end of ENT. His death is never shown in the proper timeline. It was just a holodeck program. He was actually recruited by section 31 and became a high level agent so they tampered with the history books in order to explain his leaving enterprise.

[@VAPilot22]

I love that they keep it cold in the studio. :)

[@neogrid9999]

When i grow up I wanna be just like Riker, this guy is just as cool in real life !!!

[@BlackieBloomberg]

Haha, I burst out laughing when he mentioned Savile, what a dark turn

[@tomawen5916]

I was 18 minutes late to listening this program when it aired live but during that time I was entertained, educated and informed from such a talented actor/director, Jonathan Frakes. This was a fantastic episode! The only other guest that would probably blow this out of the park would be enlisting Jeri Ryan, the new captain of the Enterprise-G to show and talk!!! Great show!

[@pookhahare]

Frakes is a great conversationalist and storyteller

[@eric-rounds]

Thank you Frakes for bringing up the end of Season Four and how you were not feeling good about it. It was heart breaking. Totally a sad way to end such a wonderful series! It would have saved it a bit for them to show Archer's speech… that would have been a better ending… but just to end it like that… ugh. I love this series and the crew. And yes, For All Mankind is brilliant!

[@valentinchiran2925]

the ❤ from all 4 quadrant for people involved in the Cultural Phenomenon called Star Trek

[@ChrisWatson-n8k]

I hope Mr Frakes well see this. It was a pleasure to watch this but not like when I saw and met him at his first Star Trek convention in Tampa Florida. Patrick Steward was supposed to be there but had to cancel so Mr Frakes took his place and it was GREAT! As a matter of fact, it was at this convention that he first sported the beard and it went so well that he kept it for the rest of the show....lol...he was a wonderful guess star and he signed a black & white photo of him. I cherish it but unfortunately something in the photo itself destabilized and was unfortunately ruined but I have my memory. Mr Frakes, if you read this you may remember me, I had a fully lighted by my own design that I showed you at the signing table and you signed the base for me. I really loved watching you all in action once again! It was like getting the 8th season of Next Gen we never got so thank you!

[@charlesyeo5528]

Thank YOU so much shuttlePod show thank u all the workers cast and crew of shuttlepod show thank u so much

[@will12bellgaming68]

Now y'all gotta get Scott Backula on.

[@PC-vg8vn]

yes 20 years should be enough to get over that disrespectful final episode...

[@imzadi66642]

You made this fan very happy!! Love him!

[@notthesamecc1927]

ya i remember the pitch was that there were not going to be stunt cameos and such and then... I skipped season 2 and i was told season 3 was excellent and i think it was the best of the bunch. Cool to see everyone. i did not realize Enterprise was that long ago!

[@jediknight73]

This is absolutely so entertaining. Listen twice already😊

[@BanazirGalpsi1968]

I'm from Rochester NY where the Luke and Laura wedding was filmed. Jonathan, ask your wife about Rochester! Love this episode.

[@originalghoul3738]

How great would this episode have been if Mr Frakes got up and went to Dominic and back handed him saying "STFU AND LET ME FINISH!!!"

[@ShuttlepodShow]

HA! Epic!

[@andrewbenn5261]

@@ShuttlepodShow No, seriously - tell him to reign it in. Like, he's got good energy and good engagement but he really needs to pull it back a little. ATM he's just stifling the guests and the whole flow of the conversation.

[@davidblank420]

The paintings are fantastic.

[@andrewparkin4036]

A fun entertaining watch, found by complete accident from my newsfeed which from now on will be subscribing to the channel. Thanks guys and great fun seeing you on screen together, bravo 👏👏👏👏

[@mmac7314]

Frakes is so much fun.. what a great guy

[@YezaOutcast]

i loved star trek enterprise and especially malcolm reed and trip. i wish we had more of this series to watch.

[@carolhenry7495]

That was hysterical. Jonathan Franks says "little known fact" that he shares a birthday with Gene Rodenberry. Then Conner says, " Not anymore," and looks directly at the camera out to the. Internet crowd watching. I started laughing out loud.

[@ShuttlepodShow]

hahaha

[@Technocrat.]

Love listening to all Trek actors/directors.

[@robertgarscadden]

Thanks for having Jonathan on.he always seems funny and humble as well as being a legend.

[@Goodsdogs]

Very cool to have number 1 on the show. Just gives us hopes for future endeavors it’s too bad who ever holds the trademarks won’t go further with the Star Trek universe. This is the time.

[@SixStringSamur4i]

I have to say that I love your shows (both Enterprise and this) and it's always a pleasure to listen to the amazing stories revolving around my favorite franchise while working . It makes me feel that I'm part of the family (which I'm not, obviously). Also … you should take the novels into account that were written after Enterprise ended. I know, they don‘t pay your rent, but they managed to "resurrect" Trip in a quite convincing way and gave all the characters a few more interesting adventures and a better farewell. But I would love to see you come back in a way in a new TV show, as I think all of us here would …

[@BlackwaterMedia]

Cigar lit. Whiskey highball in hand-- and loving the show. This was FANTASTIC!

[@akk709]

Live that dream friend

[@patrickstoute4085]

Thank you guys for this great episode,also great to see fellow star trek actors . Deep respect! Much love ❤️👊🏼🫶🏼!

[@GB00K44]

Very, very enjoyable show with Mr. Frakes. I'm such a huge fan of his work. I'm not sure how you can top this but I'm sure you will. As always - looking forward to the next episode! 🖖

[@MKGRFNAGEL]

ShuttlePod has got that special something🙌

[@moeskeetz5473]

I’ve never seen a Jonathan Frakes interview that I didn’t like. He just lays it all out there doesn’t sugarcoat anything. To use a cliche he’s just real. 😎

[@buddywilliams79]

I love this podcast but everyone is right, Dominic needs to let guests talk more without talking on top of them. It makes the podcast hard to watch with all the interruptions.

[@wildweasel3001]

I've worked with much worse 😂. I actually like it that it's peers chatting not a traditional interviewer

[@orckingi1208]

Just want to say I had a ball seeing Jonathan Frakes, Dominic Keating, and Connor Trinneer, three of my favorite Star Trek fans in the entire franchise. I do hope someday that maybe they can bring back a little bit of Star Trek Enterprise and give it a proper ending of the NX-01's crew, kind of like they did in the Star Trek: Picard Season 3 finale. And if it does happen, I would have no objections if Jonathan Frakes would direct it. But in any case thanks for the talks of old times and the laughs you gave me. LIVE LONG AND PROSPER!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@CasioGreg]

Do you even hear yourself? LOL. This is gonna be great!

[@Zuckerpuppekopf]

Nepenthe was basically the reason I started subscribing to Paramount Plus. I was on the fence prior, and the plot was engaging enough, but that sense of sanctuary and homecoming in that episode sealed it for me.

[@hairzilla]

Frakes is a class act

[@justjen139]

You guys are just knocking it out of ballpark!! Loved Jonathan Frakes! Great episode