JONATHAN FRAKES: Star Trek Reunion, New Season of Picard, Phish Credits & Director Pain Points

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Jonathan Frakes (Star Trek: The Next Generation, Picard) joins us this week to take us where no guest has gone before… sharing his experience over three decades in the Star Trek franchise and teasing a special reunion during this new season of Picard.
Jonathan talks about his experience playing Riker, working with the one and only Patrick Stewart, and the cast’s reaction to learning about Wil Wheaton’s situation off set.
We also talk about handling loss, his credit with Phish, and some hilarious stories from his late great father.
Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
4:55 - Jonathan Frakes
7:20 - Father stories
9:30 - Hallmark
12:00 - Acting bug
19:30 - Lie to her
22:00 - School
24:20 - Phish credit
31:10 - Cons
35:12 - Wil Wheaton
38:50 - Star Trek reunion
40:09 - Patrick Stewart
46:00 - Directing
54:50 - Losing brother
1:02:00 - Security guard guilt
1:04:30 - S***Talkin
1:10:00 - Patrick Swayze
1:12:28 - Outro
1:13:44 - Love these folks
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JONATHAN FRAKES: Star Trek Reunion, New Season of Picard, Recording with Phish & Director Pain Points #insideofyou #jonathanfrakes #startrek #picard

[@kobe42085]

This man has been in my life as Riker for 36 of my 42 years. TNG was my childhood. Great episode and man.

[@MaverickChristian]

Kinda the same here (I turn 42 in a few weeks as of this post).

[@aninternetuser4306]

Likewise.

[@scotch3554]

Same.

[@leons.kennedy6710]

I'm 47. Star Trek TNG taught me how to act like an adult. So many life lessons.

[@Mephiestopholes]

Ditto. 39yrs old

[@louiscostanzo8772]

Love the fact he has no filter, just an ordinary person speaking his mind. Damn good interview.

[@thisisnotme33]

The casual F-bombs are a great departure from his most notable character.

[@abulka]

Yeah I prefer people not swear casually like that. It's an imposition on the listener.

[@Darkstarrdp]

Lol, I've heard the man cuss more in this hour then the 1,000s of hours watching him on TV from TNG and Beyond Belief. It caught me off guard but it's also refreshing to see these people just be themselves and talking honestly.

[@mooniejohnson]

@@abulka To be fair, though, the audio version of this podcast is marked "Explicit."

[@709mash]

​@@abulka that's how people talk though. Seems a little "pearl clutching" to expect otherwise.

[@markbanin]

Way to go Jonathan Frakes, looks amazing at 70....so youthful!

[@mikeschill1432]

Love how Frakes turns the tables and starts to interview Rosenbaum

[@txdmsk]

What a Ryker thing to do :)

[@nickhoward8315]

The charm is irresistible

[@DCMarvelMultiverse]

That voice is still crisp. That is still David Xanatos.

[@Madbandit77]

Funny thing: someone here on YT mistaken him for voicing Deathstroke on a Batman animated movie. It was actually Thomas Gibson (Dharma & Greg, Criminal Minds).

[@NestorCaster]

Gash damnit! You’re damn skippy it’s XANATOS!❤❤😂

[@SamuelVain]

Do y'all remember who played Demona?😁 I do🎶

[@JWoogie66]

Oh man loved Gargoyles!

[@Hakaanu]

@@SamuelVain don’t forget Michael Dorn played Coldstone in Gargoyles too! And Brent Spiner was Puck!

[@davidhooie4692]

Frakes is amazing! I had my TARDIS at a local con here in Knoxville years ago and he walked up on a Sunday when it was quiet and asked if he could get his picture in it. LOL I posted that photo and about blew up the internet! Last Summer my wife and I were flying home from Scotland, we were in JFK airport trying to get a plane home to TN and Frakes walked by, saw me staring at him and he walked over with a smile and we fist bumped. I reminded him of the TARDIS story and he pretended to remember me. What a classy guy!

[@ChrisConnolly-Mr.C-Dives-In]

Great story.

[@kerbangol.8386]

And now you are posting about him on a podcast that he can access. He's going to think that you are stalking him. Hi Jonathan if you can see this.

[@carn9507]

Aw, love that he knew the TARDIS and wanted a pic in it. There was a comic series of Next Generation meeting the 11th Doctor (which had flashback parts to TOS meeting the Fourth Doctor) some years ago with a Borg and Cybermen alliance. Was fun. :)

[@bigguy130]

How do you know he was pretending? Maybe he really did remember you?

[@davidhooie4692]

@@bigguy130 You're right, I don't know for sure. I assume he meets hundreds or even thousands of people at events so I don't assume he would remember one random encounter. Either way, the exchange was kind and I hope he comes back to Knoxville one day so I can remind him of our airport encounter as well! LOL

[@TheGeekAuthority]

Okay my favorite episode so far. Jonathan Frakes is so personable, down-to-earth and informative. In person, he's kind, smart and above all loves his fans and always makes everyone around him laugh. His sense of humor and charm are infectious. Oh, and he's an amazing director and very versatile actor too! Bravo Michael and thank you Jonathan!

[@teneeley]

I met him at a Con and he was one of the most gracious people I've met. Took him time with everyone who wanted an autograph. I was tongue tied so I only took up about a minute.

[@TheGeekAuthority]

@@teneeley That is cool. He's always great with fans and an amazing audience pleaser. Loves to go into audiences and 1 on 1 with them. Don't be shy, he loves to hear what you have to say!

[@brokenheadCDN]

It seems like that cast was just full of genuinely good people right?

[@teneeley]

@@brokenheadCDN everyone except Patrick Stewart, I hear he's a real diva.😆

[@StephenRGreenwoodElblond23]

You really sound like an authority on the matter, even if it's in English.. 😉😂 It actually resonates deeply with what I thought of the man as well.

[@lekoman]

God Jonathan is a good interview. I suppose years and years of cons and answering every conceivable question has made him good at it… but it strikes me that he’s just about the most personable guy on the planet. It’s any wonder the TNG cast have stayed friends for so long… they really did manage to find some of the greatest people in the industry and slap em together for that show.

[@blueowlwill8754]

I think that why TNG was so good was the obvious love and friendship between everyone!

[@heyitsmikegaming]

His voice also sounds great. He should do a podcast

[@mattlinkous4356]

One thing I gotta say is that I love Frake’s voice. There’s something about the sound and the timber of it. I wish somebody had asked a question about his time voice acting on Gargoyles as David Xanatos with other Star Trek folks also voicing on that show.

[@brandonlordbaltimore5182]

Excellent question. Have to save that one for when he comes back 😉. As a lifelong fan of TNG and a huge fan of Gargoyles as a kid too.

[@gordonmccracken1209]

he would be perfect for Coast to Coast AM; I miss listening to Art Bell overnight during my college days.

[@krymz1]

Or the times he was a mystery show. Love the compilation of him being like "it wasn't true. It never hapenned." and so on

[@krymz1]

Was on a mistery*** can't edit comments on phone browser...

[@amy_grace]

I've talked to Marina Sirtis about Gargoyles and apparently she had a great time: "I got to work in my sweatpants, which was good, because they had the BEST craft services." 😂

[@zelest]

Frakes has the best smile of anyone in the world. Every time he smiles it melts my heart.

[@Trains-With-Shane]

Jonathan Frakes is just so engaged and at the same time just so low key, hanging out, easy talking like he's known you forever. I imagine he's probably just one of the greatest people to know in real life.

[@GregScottBailey]

In all my years of watching and loving Frakes.... I've never heard him drop F bombs.... I LOVE IT! Great conversation!

[@SandraNelson063]

I was SHOCKED! SHOCKED, I tell you! 😄

[@graham2493]

Came here to say this! 😂 like... This guy is a human being actor?

[@himwhoisnottobenamed5427]

It’s kinda like hearing your Dad swear. 😄

[@gwenhunter8454]

I grew up with TNG, am 38 and I still love it. I rewatch the whole thing star to finish every few years. This final season of Picard is gonna leave me in bits when it finishes…. Jonathan Frakes is a legend, the No. 1 line between Riker & Picard was 👌🏻

[@73dmonty]

It left me in pieces too!

[@Jordan808Hawaii]

I LOVED Jonathan Frakes in Gargoyles as Xanatos! I grew up with that show and have seen every episode! What a great voice and an amazing actor!

[@215Leanne]

Me too! I also watched that show when I was young. It was inspirational. I really like his voice - and only discovered who the actor was when I started watching Star Treck (recently, I wasn't a big TV watcher at all, for much of my life) and I noticed the voice - and learned it was Jonathan Frakes!

[@warptek]

This is a bromance made in heaven. I swear I came to catch like 5 minutes of this but I ended up staying an hour. This was so good and fascinating.

[@Axetwin]

I've heard Brent's impression of Patrick is so good that every time Data had to imitate Picard on TNG, that was just Brent doing the voice.

[@thegalaxyhasclass]

Only time I'm aware of that being the case was in the first next gen movie.

[@Helen_Magnus_]

@@thegalaxyhasclass 03x04 Brothers when Noonien Soong "calls" Data to the planet to give him an emotional chip. Data locks down the bridge controls

[@r0bw00d]

@@Helen_Magnus_ That sounded like ADR, so it had to be Patrick.

[@Helen_Magnus_]

@r0bw00d Oh no don't spoil it for me!!! It's a wayyy better story if it's Brent 😅

[@poogie_]

Oh yeah, there are plenty of videos on KZbin of Brent imitating Patrick or showing up to his convention panels and pranking him. They’re fantastic.

[@moviesquad73]

First Wesley and now Riker? Awesome! I hope you eventually can interview each and every Next Gen castmember!

[@skidawg22]

I highly recommend Gates McFadden's InvestiGates podcast. She got the whole TNG cast (except for Sir Patrick) and a few actors from other Trek shows.

[@davebielke6319]

Wesley was a nut job

[@dannybramlet]

@@skidawg22 good ol' Blazin Beverly

[@ChestRockwell24]

shut up Wesley!

[@taylemgames2652]

Love Frakes. Hate Wheaton heh

[@seereadnhear]

I lost my brother ten years ago and my father never recovered...he died six months later. I know feel these gentlemen's experiences of losses.

[@hyperfocused7029]

As a Star Trek:TNG and General Hospital fan, I’m loving this interview, for both Jonathan Frakes’ stories about his own work and his wife, Genie Francis

[@icemanyeo4191]

He has a soothing voice Johnathan Frakes

[@aliali-ce3yf]

Mr Frakes most underrated work was as executive producer and director on Roswell - easily the most underrated WB show from the late 90s/early 00s. He even appeared on one episode.

[@Grungefan2018]

Loved Roswell.

[@Reevnar]

Jonathan Frakes has such an amazing voice. I could listen to him for hours. David Xanatos is one of the best villains in fiction.

[@iAmEFFeX]

Jonathan Frakes, what a legend!

[@StarFleet_Tech1701]

I first saw Frakes in the 1980's THE TWILIGHT ZONE episode "Can She Type?". This episode aired a few months before TNG was premiered. He is a legend in his own right!

[@robbieward7026]

I was raised on Next Gen. I particularly remember being sad down next to my dad and marveling at their make believe world. When my father passed of a heart attack, I rewatched from episode one. Man, I have to say this show really holds up where a lot of other from the same time just don't have the staying power. Frakes is a class act, can't wait to see you two speak again.

[@skeech1979]

I did the same thing when my dad passed from a heart attack 3 months ago. Stng is an amazing show and will always be near and dear to me.

[@MrKVS-dp6nm]

I'm making my way through the series now, cause I grew up watching it but I never saw it from beginning to end, only episodes here and there. I thought I wouldn't enjoy the first couple of seasons cause of how old it was and how it looked compared to the later seasons but, man, there were some REALLY good episodes in those earlier seasons.

[@johnv6806]

Babylon 5 isn't bad either. Lower budget than star trek though

[@prymek8191]

I CAN NOT GET OVER HOW F*CKING HONEST THESE TWO ARE WITH ONE ANOTHER - IT"S GREAT!. Just two experienced people who worked hard talking shop. Frake and Rosenbaum are both examples of a "worker's actor". In it for the grind and the love of doing it and knowing their worth and weaknesses. Awesome.

[@mooniejohnson]

@@guyincognito8440 How does it feel to be so cynical and have zero faith in the fact that actors are real people?

[@stevenschwartzentruber7056]

Frakes was the first guest I ever met at a comic con. Absolutely amazing man. Thanks so much for the interview.

[@kadosho02]

Just like this interview, he is so chill. To actually have a chat, you cannot help but smile

[@flyjets]

Always loved how his natural humor comes through as Riker. You can tell he wants to simply burst out laughing but can't. I think most actors are full of themselves but Mr. Frakes seems to down to earth and genuine.

[@courtjezter4]

Love Jonathan Frakes, this was fantastic and could have easily listened to you two for 2-3 hours. I hope he does come back again, within a year or so! Also look forward to other possible Star Trek actors on your podcast!

[@Ghoulstille]

Frakes is the GOAT. He and Brent Spiner were the main reason I watched TNG when I was a kid.

[@478cookies]

I love that he's like: Well, if this is a home, imma take off my shoes and put my feet on the table. Very much like how he'd swing his leg over a chair as Riker. I'm here, so I'll be comfortable. 💗

[@MoramothHauntz]

It was a nice treat hearing the Riker's Mailbox story. Now I got Reba stuck in my head. I liked the episodes of Leverage Frakes did

[@amy_grace]

Frakes was absolutely a big part of why Leverage was so special-he mentored a bunch of the other directors too

[@traceyelliott2902]

I've adored this man since I was in 8th grade, when my history teacher played North and South! He's such a genuine person and I love that he and Genie Francis are still going strong!

[@jeremiahsherrill]

This was a truly amazing interview. It's really great that you got Jonathan Frakes on the show!

[@name-vi6fs]

I grew up loving Riker on TNG. It's great to see how genuine of a person he appears to be.

[@theresemarkham9387]

I just finished listening to this episode and it was delightful. Jonathan definitely opened up and I definitely learned so much about him. It was sad to hear how his brother died. The stories that he told about his dad were very touching. I definitely learned something new about Sir Patrick Stewart. Who knew there was wrestling that happened on set. Definitely have him on again. Have a great day.

[@FlyingMonkies325]

Yes! we MUST hear more T about the cast and the things they got up to on set lol.

[@c.a.durbin8713]

I so loved Jonathan Frakes' stories of meeting his wife and Patrick Swayze. That was a miniseries that was quite spectacular in the day. Thank you for this fun and engaging podcast!☺

[@Goldglitter_girl]

Makes me want to go back and rewatch North and South. Such a great mini series. It was a great memory of my childhood.

[@CarpeDiemBaby7891]

First class TV series! Loved it too. Even third season in 1994 with Jonathan and Genie comeback was good either.

[@spookmineer]

I'm only half way through this episode, but I'd just like to say that First Contact was huge for me, what a movie. I hope he knows how much that movie still means to some of us. TNG was only on the BBC back then, English is not my native language, switched on the subtitles and that's basically how I learned English.

[@michelleking8302]

Excited for some TNG talk and hopefully a little bit of North and South mixed in! Loved watching him and others on TNG with my dad growing up 💙

[@SoniaRossIntuitiveMessenger]

Michael your podcast is one of the only ones I listen to regularly. And now you've won me over again by having Will Wheaton and now Jonathan Frakes on. Thank you!!!

[@Riddlers_Rascals]

What a guy!! Ok, so Nathan Fillion is still my favorite guest, but Jonathan is a very, very close second. Class act, top shelf!! These are the guys you want to sit on a boat with for 12 hours and then do it all over again the next day. I love that he drops the F bomb like a normal freaking person. I cannot tell you how much I would love to meet this guy and share ALL my ideas for books, shows and shorts. I have soooo many ideas and Number One seems like the guy who would listen, help out and mostly, shoot straight. Damn, what a guy!! Thx Michael. You are a rock star, so keep it up.

[@paulastiles5507]

Jensen Ackles' was really good, too. Rosenbaum does a great job at these.

[@LM-qi4ng]

I've watched dozens of Frakes interviews. This is easily the best.

[@eunhyuekpark6159]

Rosie always bringing legends like Mr Frakes. Thanks for another great pod guys. Loved the intro.

[@stacyfleenor]

WOW, that was such a great interview. Jonathan was so forthcoming and easy to listen to. He was the kind of guy you could listen to his stories for days. Can't wait to watch Picard. 💕

[@jack0cat]

Still to this day the episodes “masks” and “fistful of Data’s” are my favorite Brent Spiner episodes definitely worth an Emmy award.

[@YoudontknowMimi]

My first TV crush…🤤 I could listen to him speak forever ❤

[@thepalgals4144]

That was a fantastic episode. Thanks for having Frakes on and thanks to him for being on!

[@JeffSmith-oc1fr]

WRATH OF KHAN will always be the best STAR TREK movie, but I think #2 is FIRST CONTACT, so I've always had a high regard for Mr. Frakes as a director. Great interview, definitely sounds like someone you could just hang out with and chat.

[@txdmsk]

My favourite Star Trek movie is the Phanton Menace.

[@katrineroberts4084]

First contact - the best ever trek movie.

[@katrineroberts4084]

​@@txdmsk haha ha ha ha ha😂

[@txdmsk]

@@katrineroberts4084 First Contact with Jodie Foster was great, yeah!

[@MegaBriarpatch]

Johnathan, as a Trek fan, this IS just like the opening of First Contact. Watched the first three episodes, and they're amazing. I've got THAT feeling again. Thanks to all of you!!!

[@jbearclowater]

Jonathan Frakes has one of the best voices. Don't know what it is about it, but it's just so smooth.

[@sizzlereel3523]

I remember having a bedtime after MacGyver ended at 9pm on Mondays. After which my mother would put me to bed and go to bed herself. A few minutes later my father, unbeknownst to my mother, would open my bedroom door to let me know the coast was clear. For the entire seven seasons my father and I would watch The Next Generation, past my bedtime, where I fell in love for an optimistic view of the future. Years later, I told this story at a family reunion and my mother turned and slapped my father in the arm saying, "that's why he was so hard to wake up on Tuesday mornings!" Thank you Jonathan et al for the fond memories. And quite the calibration for a glass half full view of reality. That we, as humans, indeed play the most important role of what our future holds. I love you all so much. Cheers.

[@theresemarkham9387]

This has been such an enjoyable episode so far. I am learning so much about Jonathan. I watched him on Star Trek The Next Generation and enjoyed his character. Happy Valentine’s Day y’all.

[@markholmes2665]

This was one of your BEST, Michael!!!!!!!! I was MAD when it ended!!!!!! GREAT JOB!!!!!! And yeah, you need to get Data on the show!!!!!!!!

[@moms2398]

TNG was MY Star Trek. I was a teenager when it premiered. I will always have a soft spot for the show. Thank you for having Jonathan on! And Michael, I would listen to your wonderful voice read the phone book, definitely!

[@supersupersomething]

Sweet smooth jazz of Jonathan Frakesss.

[@chrispeters3466]

Frakes is such a good dude. I really appreciate him for calling himself out at Biltmore. He really seems to enjoy his life, marriage, and work.

[@Helen_Magnus_]

Hands down the best interview I've ever seen with Jonathan. AMAZING.

[@mrgrumpy888]

I've never clicked on a video faster after receiving the notification. Jonathan Frakes is absolutely fantastic!

[@isharsingh8048]

Two of my favourite childhood heroes. Loved listening to this 😊

[@klipser66]

Jonathan Frakes is such a big part of my childhood and life so he feels so familiar that I have a feeling like I'm listening to my uncle being on podcast 😂 He is such an easy going person and a genuine good guy! Great podcast!

[@AK-ms5cm]

I love it when the guests just it all go. What a great episode and guest.

[@Blowinshiddup]

The thing I liked most about Frakes was the look of pure enjoyment on his face when the other characters got a truly comedic moment. That and the "Riker sits down" compilation...

[@zspuds]

One of best episodes. I hope you have him again.

[@issiewizzie]

Great seeing the inner workings of the industry and some heart felt discussion

[@philiphowell8061]

Love these shows I haven't listened watched these much but I'm now getting hooked loved Micheal on Smallville thought his interpretation of Lex was great could listen to Michael all day. Massive fan of Jonathan Frakes learned a lot about him that you would never guess

[@koreancardboard]

Grew up on TNG and could listen to Frakes talk until I'm dead.

[@thetomster7625]

a friend recently told me "yeah, I was watching Picard first season the other week and that Jonathan/Riker parts in there: that is how you will be when you're old" xD obviously thats a pretty cool compliment, but seeing the guy here and him almost being that guy in real person - cool, chill, honest, funny, driven but humble and just lovely - makes this an even better goal for the future.

[@john_Castle_Spiliotopoulos]

this is my favorite episode. Frakes was so easy to listen to. Great job!!!

[@alexischristou3266]

What a wonderful treat this was, always great seeing Jonothan Frakes and a great conversation Michael keep up the good work guys!

[@TobiasSteiner]

One of my favs! Frakes is such a significant part of my youth. Love seeing him here.

[@str8ballinonyou]

I did not expect him to be so chill 🤣,but I've never seen him interviews. Seems like a very solid just chill guy,this one of those ones that flew by and still want more. Also thank you for putting a spotlight on that prenuvo thing. Hopefully it will expand quickly because I think it will definitely be a game changer in medicine I hope and be affordable.

[@lindamawdsley6130]

This was a very enjoyable episode and very easy on the ear, you both seemed at ease in each other’s company😀

[@dominique9187]

I saw the first and last Star Trek, i love them! What a podcast still full of humanity, so moving but with very funny anecdotes too,as you know so well to lead it, Michael 💙💔🥰 Thank you as well as Ryan !!

[@shawnranger5101]

I met Mr Frakes at a convention and he was the most down to earth, nicest guy ever. He jumped down into the crowd after the panel and just smooshed. I got to talk to him for about half an hour and he never once made me feel he was being put upon. He genuinely likes talking to the fans.

[@dalehirlehey4754]

That was an absolutely lovely interview to listen to/watch. Thank you.

[@barone8889]

Holy Shait...even after all these years his voice is still awesome. Like he could voice David Xanatos again easily. Respect!

[@jasonjlloyd]

Respect on the Xanatos throwback.

[@barone8889]

@@jasonjlloyd kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6vYZHyKap5jnpY

[@kadosho02]

No doubt he would love to play that character again. There were some rumors of a Gargoyles revival

[@barone8889]

@@kadosho02 Sadly in these weak modern times....there is no way we would get a well written Gargoyles show.

[@kadosho02]

@@barone8889 I would not give up so easily. I'm sure they would find writers, producers, and directors who were passionate about the series

[@jasonmcconomy4911]

Wish you would have talked about his voice over work. Like Gargoyles. but that being said great interview as always Michael.

[@adamlevine6700]

I could listen to Frakes talk for hours. Dude needs to do his own podcast.

[@chadtopia]

What a lovely episode this was. Loved to listen to Jonathan talk.

[@richsilvestri7704]

This was amazing, loved every minute of it. Crazy how down to earth, cool and personable Jonathan is. Season 3 of Picard has been nothing short of fantastic, enjoyed every episode so far, such a great send off of the TNG Crew.

[@ToeTag1968]

You have the most interesting guests and really dive into things. Thanks to you and Jonathan for putting this together!

[@briantomczak21]

wow frakes is so cool so real, directed and acted in some of the coolest movies thunder birds was so cool to see great job on that movie. loved the next gen stuff.

[@nyghtwyng]

Thank you so much for this. This was the best interview I think I've ever seen in my life. Frakes was awesome, and so were you. So many feels. Thank you!

[@LiLisa24]

So excited to listen/watch this!! Your podcast is the best Michael ❤ Thank you for all you do ❤️ Happy Valentine’s Day ❤️ Happy Tuesday 💙

[@HarlanGreenborough]

Amazing!! What a guest!! So looking forward to this. Next mission Michael and Ryan - Poolhall Junkies reunion with Captain Chris Pike (Anson Mount)! Make it so!!!

[@johnlarro6872]

I've only ever watched your shorts, and thought that's what I was getting, and here I am an hour and a quarter later, riveted to my seat! Have honestly never watched a single KZbin video for this long, ever. Michael, Jonathan - thank-you for both being so open and regaling us with your amazing and personal stories.

[@ColeMayes]

Totally awesome interview! 🙏💖 I've loved Jonathan for decades, and this is one of the best interviews. Thank you. 🥰

[@mscandylevar2444]

Wow Jonathan another awesome guest love these older guest and the stuff you guys talked about what a treat. I been so sick for almost a week, even with the Covid shot. I still got it really bad I feel like I am dying haven’t been sleep. Your podcast has been a big comfort just listening your voice. I have never missed an episode since you started your podcast Michael. Keep bringing them Micheal you Rock!!!

[@kendil22]

Jonathan Frakes might be my new favorite interview. It's a tough call between him, John Schneider, and John Glover. They're all great. Star Trek TNG and the various movies was something my stepfather and I bonded over when I was kid back in the 80s.

[@Kazeshini11]

Well here's a suggestion, say your favorite interview was with John.

[@natashanyxx9486]

I was a fan of Jonathan Frakes before, but after seeing him here being relaxed and conversational, I think that he’s a cool guy. He seems very humble.

[@JamesTallman-if4ul]

Frakes seems so down to earth. I'd love to meet him and thank him for making my youth so much better.

[@leannepritchett6323]

OMG. Loving every moment of this with THE Frakes himself. Between the TNG and North and South stories, I am in Heaven. You and this podcast are simply the best. No one else compares. Thank you Rosey ❤❤🙏🏻.

[@pablodocimo5593]

That's a great interview, thanks to share it! Mr. Frakes is so polite, humble, kind, professional... real. I love him. And it's thanks to him if star trek still alives its original and pure Roddenderry's inspiration and yes, I agreed, Data is the best character. Ever. Of any ST. Wow, that's a great show! (Greetings from Rome, Italy)

[@sarahm4809]

This was my favorite episode! Absolutely loved the conversation!

[@TallCecil77]

I really love the fact that Jonathan Frakes drops F-bombs so casually. Its refreshing really....

[@joshpinchuk7061]

Off hand Frakes said there's room for both talking about Star wars and Star Trek. That's so true, there's no reason anybody would ever have to argue about which is better or this and that they're both enjoyable and they both have their merits.

[@Paulafan5]

I always thought the imaginary rivalry was something the media created. I've never ever seen anything that remotely came close to a rivalry. A lot of people liked both. One was fantasy, one was sci-fi, but both were good.

[@angelaholmes8888]

I absolutely enjoyed Johnathan in star trek the next generation and Picard I watched him in the miniseries north and south he was good in that and as the host of beyond belief

[@jamescard299]

Also Johnathan is such a chill guy! This podcast rules. These are two of my favorite actors!

[@JeremyWamhoff]

WOW! Hands down one of the best episodes! Definetly need to do more together!

[@BuriedValues]

Michael, another great interview. I've been sharing these with my friends. Jonathan Frakes was a great guest! You have a natural talent for this format.