Ep.2.18: "Yeah, It's Been A Weird Week" with Todd Stashwick

[@ortizmo]

I'm guessing that the powers-that-be had no idea that Capt. Shaw would be the most well-received Trek character since Garak.

[@DadziaJax]

Absolute legend. So dynamically written. So well acted…he nailed it, man.

[@jbowen867]

Facts. I loved his mixture of old time Captin mixed with modern day sarcastic flare

[@TCTurner]

Episode one: Who's this prick? Episode nine: If Shaw dies, we riot!

[@beautanner8409]

This comment hits the nail so squarely on the head - I love them both.

[@WarmasterJoshmaul]

It's funny that at the start of the season, everyone looked at Shaw and was like "God, I hate this guy, I hope they kill him", but towards the end, when they finally did, everyone was like "WHY DID THEY KILL HIM?" That was certainly MY reaction.

[@DadziaJax]

I never hated him, but I get how folks opposed his initial stance. The second he shut down Picard I realized that he saw a personal crusade that would jeopardize his crew, but I also saw his EB trauma. All he knew at that first dinner was that a retired officer and his first mate wanted to joyride his ship into mortal danger for a personal crusade. He chose his crews safety in a heartbeat with a resounding NOPE! All the new information unfolded as it did, and his heart shone through because of that. Everything wound up being a galactic threat, but did anyone really understand that from the first sit-down? Shaw redeemed himself and won our hearts. But his redemption was not about saying no, his redemption was letting go of his PTSD-borne bigotry towards Ex-B’s. Admitting that he was foolish. But his initial pragmatism to protect his ship and everyone on it was an immediate nod of respect. It is a story worthy of the novelized canon, and I want more.

[@Riley_Mundt]

I never hated him. I openly welcomed another taskmaster Jellico-esque captain.

[@MrJamiesilaban]

I actually liked him from the start. The stargazer crew in S2 treated Picard like this big shot but Shaw just didn't care about all that.

[@MoA-Reload...]

Absolutely loved Todd's performance in Picard. He absolutely nailed the "I don't like this guy. He's just being a douche" to "ahh, ok. NOW his behaviour and attitude makes so much more sense" to just straight up crying at his ending... and then again from the grave in the final episode. Very well written and amazingly performed 🤗

[@TYSniper]

What grave in the final episode?

[@MoA-Reload...]

@@TYSniper good point... we never saw a grave so doesn't exist. I stand corrected 🤗

[@TYSniper]

@@MoA-Reload... I understand what you meant now. His performance "from the grave". I was just making sure I didn't miss anything in the last part, haha.

[@edkwon]

​@@TYSniperbeyond the grave,his posthumous Holo recording

[@TYSniper]

@@edkwon I said that in my recent comment.

[@danieljameschan]

I love Todd. Terry not only gave us a great TNG reunion but introduced Trek fans to this great actor.

[@fawnebrown4619]

And Terry and Todd introduced many of us to 12 Monkeys.

[@CasioGreg]

Wow.. Dominic seems pulled back. He's listening. Great interview.

[@laurarules3642]

He's been told repeatedly probably hundreds of times and severely scolded in the comments section to stop interrupting the guests. Usually a question gets asked and they start saying something really interesting and then he cuts them off. It seems he's read them and is restraining himself now

[@BrendanHenry]

As someone who interrupts when they get excited, I really feel for Dom. Admirable restraint 🖖🏻

[@CasioGreg]

@@laurarules3642 I do like the guy... But I believe Conner gets the interview process. I know it is their job to ask questions, sometimes you gotta let the people talk... Dom did well. As did everyone else.

[@CasioGreg]

@@JSWmus I get it... And like I said... I like the guy.

[@Novasx2216]

@@laurarules3642 then props to him because that was probably a lifelong habit, and most people cant change that

[@MikeKat11]

34:22 “The first Gen X captain.” That is probably the best description of Shaw I’ve heard yet. Spot on. 🤣

[@jimruby1354]

I met Denise Crosby at South Carolina Comicon last weekend. Told her I loved her appearance on The Shuttlepod Show! She said it was a lot of fun doing it!

[@shadow_force]

She also does her own podcast with cirroc

[@ashman167]

Loved her appearance, fantastic

[@Chalor.]

@Jim Ruby I'm in Greenville, but haven't gone to SC Comicon in years...but I did see Denise was gonna be there this year. Pretty cool to come across someone on here that lives in the area.

[@rieyuki]

That’s so cool!

[@sw-gs]

Imagine Captain Shaw's return as Main Computer A.I. of USS Enterpise G. Jack Crusher: "Computer play some loud music." Computer: "No."

[@MrJamiesilaban]

If they can't find an excuse for resurrection or never died retcon then by all means this is the next thing that makes sense.

[@endlessrage4062]

Todd seems such a great, down to earth chap. Bravo on your performance, it was pretty epic. To become a loved Star Trek character in a short time is impressive.

[@veronicadredd22]

Captain Liam Shaw has inherited the "O'Brien must-suffer" trope, they put him through so much if they ever bring him back they need to make it a thing

[@fawnebrown4619]

Actually Terry Matalas did that with Todd's character on 12 Monkeys (Deacon) too. Except with a lot more blood.

[@DadziaJax]

Captain Shaw is beloved canon now, and I can tell that means a lot to him. Means a lot to us, bud. You gave us a different type of Captain, and it clicked with so many of us. Welcome aboard, chum!

[@SarahRenz59]

Thoroughly enjoyable conversation. As a fellow child of Chicagoland, when Todd was talking about mapping out his career and eliminating risks, he attributed it to his parents, but I was thinking, "That's because he's a Midwesterner. We're sensible people. Pragmatism in in our DNA."

[@Allen2saint]

Sisko, who also was in the Battle of Wolf 359 and also lost loved ones, stood up to Picard as well.

[@cydonianman]

Yeah them meeting Picard after expriencing Locutus' onslaught of the whole fleet at Wolf359 making their PTSD kick in. I've met veterans who've survived terrible battles and these portayals barely scratch the surface of what PTSD can put you through. Avery Brooks portayed that part of his character well when Sisco was dealing with his memories of Woff 359. Tod Stashwick's roll as Captain Shaw was played really well also. Made you dislike them at first thinking "how dare you talk to the great capt Picard like that." Then you realize what they went through when Locutus was the face of the Borg at the time. Well played, well played.

[@cydonianman]

*Wolf359* typo

[@DadziaJax]

Wow, I am a DS9’r myself…Sisko really gave it to Picard in that episode. Army veteran here…it is difficult juggling the past and present. There is a lot of that happening here, and it came out on the side of redemption. Anyone who calls this bad writing is reading all the wrong books…

[@DadziaJax]

Well done, mate.

[@ianh2950]

Shaw was a brilliantly written and acted character. What a perfect arc!

[@jimwampler]

Got to meet Todd in person at Gary Con a few weeks ago - he was running a game at a table right next to mine! He is as cool in-person as he is here. Maybe more so.

[@pascalbro7524]

"I'm getting a bunch of Trekers and we're going to play board games together" - YES! Todd's a phenomenal artist and matched Trek actors beat for beat, which I find are people with the highest level of collective intelligence on the planet. So glad he's part of the fam now and I really look forward to see what he's going to do next.

[@TibbiScott]

If Spock and Picard could come back, Shaw must come back.

[@mikebrant4615]

Exactly.

[@Jayden-fg8on]

Matalas has already said if there is a spin-off shaw will be apart of it

[@zenjett254]

😎👍

[@idontwannaidontwanna7307]

*cough... Trip Tucker too cough!*

[@rochamonica]

​@@idontwannaidontwanna7307technically, Trip's death wasn't even canon, it was a fiction within the fiction (that holonovel running for Riker at TNG's Enterprise)

[@edwardhoulton8725]

Todd was unpleasantly good in Picard. Just amazing. It was worth watching just for him.

[@gazorbo.]

How did I miss this channel?!! 3 weeks ago I've just finished re-watching the whole of Enterprise over several months, during lunch when at home or diner. And realised in the final season 4 episodes that Todd was in in it, and now here you all are together. Another Star Trek miracle.

[@ShuttlepodShow]

Glad you found us!

[@gazorbo.]

@@ShuttlepodShow 😊 What a very relaxed (zen like) and fun interview. You've let Todd tell his answers, you were curious and asked follow up questions. Just, plain good.👍 Can't wait to watch all the previous episodes.

[@Stonegeneral]

Todd was awesome when I only knew him as Captain Shaw, finding out he is a lifelong nerd was even better. Another outstanding interview folks!

[@JKirk-tq3gx]

When we interviewed, Todd was kind enough to take me on a short virtual tour of his Nerd Den! Love to do it again!

[@imzadi66642]

Such a cool episode. Tood did succeed to make us care for that "unlikeable" character. Awesome!

[@MattFenlon]

I was sceptical about his nerd creds until he went deep on D&D 😂. Ok. He's legit.

[@majorzipf8947]

I’ve been commenting for weeks that we need these folks to play some D&D. I had no idea Stashwick was a D&D nerd. CAN WE PLEASE GET SOME D&D please? Lol. You’re all such phenomenal performers and improvers. Y’all would be so good at this and it would be so entertaining to watch you play. 1:09:27 🤯🥳 omg yes please

[@jasonhare8540]

A career of faith huh . Would that be .... Faith of the heart.... I'll see myself out 🤣 *Okay last thing. I have to say his attitude towards the original Enterprise crew just delighted me in a way I can't describe. I've been waiting for years to someone to say to the captain and the ships command crew that maybe them going around and blundering around trying to achieve a mission we actually have specialists for might not be the brightest maneuver 🤣🤣🤣

[@kadosho02]

Love this chat with Todd. Legendary talent, creative, driven, and an awesome gent. Every role he brings to life, including Captain Shaw, are incredible characters. Hero or villain, whatever he portrays, he gives it his all. 🖖

[@Wonderboywonderings]

I started 12 Monkeys last week due to Picard ending. I'm already on season 2! 🤣 Great show. Super bingeable. Todd is great in that, too.

[@Theflowergeekcrafts]

When Shaw is humming “don’t you forget about me” 🥰🥺 so perfect. We won’t forget you Deacon 💚

[@Goodwill-NerdyUpNorth]

Todd is just the coolest. He is so genuine. I'll love to play D&D with him. I really so wish we get more Shaw in future.

[@ChipsAplentyBand]

It's nice to see Todd for who he is and to hear what his interests are. Connor, you're teaching me how to relax and be mellow (and being musically aware yourself, if you ever want to chat about classical music I have three music degrees and will share with you whatever you might like to know). Dominic, keep mending, buddy, and how GREAT it is that you studied with Michael Tolkien! Erica, you are so patient, lovely, and gracious. Mark, I always enjoy the comments you contribute. Another great interview, y'all!

[@vernicesyers5021]

Another good guest. The background of all your guests has been fascinating. Captain Shaw was my favorite character in Picard S3. I enjoyed that he wasn't a sycophant.

[@albertmuro5557]

His voice whether commanding on the bridge of a Starship or just having a discussion is irresistible and difficult to not listen to. Such presence. As now I have only just finished watching Picard episode 2 and since Capt Shaw first arrived on screen I would like to know what has made him him. One of the most, oddly it speaks, magnetic characters in too long a time in Star Trek history. Of the third season of the series I'm must say that I'm savoring each and every episode as it were a great 10 course feast; I'm in hog heaven right now. Still avoiding as much information about this season but damn near impossible to do.😂 Can't wait until the powers that be decide to go from here.🖖🏽

[@markwalton3706]

Hi Dom, Connor, Mark & Erica - another solid show with a great guest. It took me time to warm to his character in Picard but the Wolf-359 speech in the holodeck gave a lot of grounding to his traits, enjoyed his combative Seven dialogues ... loved his casual 'Frakes' throw offs in the chat.

[@thegalaxyhasclass]

Todd Stachwick is a gem. As are all of you! Great show everyone!

[@petekwando]

I wasn't aware of Todd's super nerd status until he was cast on Picard. We are the same age and I'm right there with him: 77 was the year that changed it all. Another terrific interview.

[@edwardpado6754]

"Cool" is the only word that I can use to describe Todd, absolutely fantastic. In Voyager they had the holographic doctor, so why not in Star Trek: Legacy a holographic engineer? He is so part of the Star Trek family. Another great, great show everyone totally loved ❤it, can't wait for the next one with young Mr. Frakes. 🍷🍷Ed from South Australia

[@ShuttlepodShow]

Thank you

[@Lego6980]

1:07:24 A D&D game on the shuttlepod show. What a great idea. I’d love to see that. - I could finally find out what it’s all about.

[@jasonwelch9346]

TOTALLY AWESOME! D&D... My entire 20s was completely D&D; and, it shaped so much of who I am still today at 45. A NEW Level Of Respect...

[@adamlevine6700]

Yes! More actors from today's Trek please! Would love to see you chat with Melissa Navia, Doug Jones, or Anthony Rapp.

[@BibleAlivePresentations]

What a beautiful corner or nook of Star Trekdom you gentlemen have crafted. LOVE the show! Thank you!!!

[@ShuttlepodShow]

Thank you!

[@Ytsejamer1]

Awesome get - what a fantastic guest and ONE OF US!!! ONE OF US!!! Lots of great info and a fun interview. Well done.

[@bdavidson8658]

Loved his character and his attitude

[@mary-kittybonkers2374]

I just wanted to say a big thanks to all of you for another great show. Todd was great, he was so generous in his comments and time and is clearly a genuine sci-fi fan. He has definitely joined the pantheon of Star Trek alumni. BTW, I got all the quiz questions right…that means I’m definitely a nerd😊.

[@videoawesome9316]

We need series with Shaw! RESURRECT SHAW!

[@zenjett254]

🤔. . .

[@scotts2515]

Another fantastic interview. Well done team!

[@MrIngy22]

That episode was actually better than I was expecting.... and the first one I haven't skipped through in a while

[@andyjolley9408]

Whoa, that's the Players Handbook temple statue cover art on his right arm?! NICE!

[@klblissdish]

Such a thorough, entertaining time! I'd love to see Todd and Connor perform The Argument Clinic

[@Jimhearne]

10/10 deserted island selections. I'm warm, full, reading fellowship, and listening to the beatles.

[@matthewche]

Nerd actor, scratch that, BIG nerd actor! Plus, he gave an outstanding performance as Shaw. Wow! Nice treat to hear the nerdisims and Todd's history and experiences in Trek. Great one!!

[@daveagreg]

This was a great chat with Todd Stashwick! He's a lot of fun and TOTALLY nerds out like the rest of us!! I want to know more about his D&D characters and what else he gets into. Very fun @ShuttlepodShow - thanks!! ❤💛💙🤓🖖🏾

[@BigDaddysBearCave]

Todd was so amazing!!! I love seeing a true fan and artist go at it!!! True geek hero!!!!

[@lindamuvic8110]

Glad to see Shuttlepods numbers rising, best real lifeTrek Podcast out there.

[@HarryMoorehouse]

Dominic! I remember watching you in an episode of 'Desmond's', been a fan ever since.

[@hansoloization]

Nice one, brilliant interview 😀👍👏👏👏

[@Lego6980]

1:10:15 Dudes! There’s a 3 parter Enterprise with the Aenar in it! What the hell!….

[@susanscott8653]

I know! I was like "guys, you were there!"🙄

[@stevenvanfossen3780]

Loved all the 12 Monkeys references in Picard this season. Was amazing

[@ktravers]

Ok seriously guys. Todd is a seriously authentic D&D player. Much respect. You guys really need to understand how many people that attend TREK conventions are also D&D fans. Notice his reference to Lake Geneva and Gencon (convention locations for D&D back in the day). These two worlds MUST collide! Please look into getting Dom, Connor, Erica and Mark into a D&D game for Patreon members only. Maybe get Todd back to DM it!

[@vedettemcguire3918]

Another great episode. Tom Baker was my favourite Doctor Who, then David Tennant. I didn’t get into Star Trek until later in life.

[@Kroface]

Well I'm sure i share this thought with many people, but i can safely say Star Trek: Picard S3 is the best Trek we've had in a long time. For me, the best since S3 of Enterprise! And this is in no small way thanks to Todd's performance as Shaw. Impeccable sci-fi drama!!!

[@scottiramage317]

What an incredible talented man - will defo check more of Todd’s work

[@NestorCaster]

The way Todd played Shaw, and acted towards Picard, Riker and Seven, it’s like the one player being on a party of rule breaking players-- hoping, but then eventually giving in to the fact that the DM(Vedic, the Borg) is tired of his party’s sheeit-- and targets the ship for the next series of turns… he like “y’all don’t get it, Vedic’s rolled for initiative non-stop and Picard still thinks we’re paying 3D chess!” 😂 from Shaw’s perspective, it’s like the entire 3rd season of Picard is like his character’s DnD adventure 😂

[@anthony0358]

This was so much fun to listen to. Thank you for always producing such great content

[@MKDumas1981]

37:57 - "It was a real death." It may have been real, but was it permanent? Spock's death was real, but he Genesised back to life. I've got some nanoprobes that say he's not most sincerely dead. Edit: Wait a minute. Why try to resurrect Captain Shaw, when you could just have Captain Todd? "You look exactly like Captain Liam Shaw." "You have no idea how often I hear that."

[@zenjett254]

Something about a very strong Modulated RF emision ? WHAT? 🤔

[@MKDumas1981]

@@zenjett254: It’s a distress call…from….Captain Liam Shaw?

[@zenjett254]

@@MKDumas1981 maybe its old analog tube tech ?

[@BobFJ]

Great shows. Unique insights since Conner and Malcom were there. Side Trek - main camera that is zoomed in on guest is jittery sometimes - is it the frame rate or something else. Best wishes for future shows and guest - hopefully more of Enterprise casts.

[@ShuttlepodShow]

The video issue is a cable problem- as we have tested out the camera itself and the switcher board. We are replacing all of our cable.

[@scifijunky1979]

This was the most fun I have had thus far! I was surprised how fast time flew right by.

[@a0402330]

Same here!

[@SheldonAdama17]

Todd Stashwick was on fire this season… just like the USS Constance! Too soon?

[@Sch2155]

I don't know if I made a comment about this but the interaction between Capt. Shaw and Picard in the holodeck is Oscar worthy. It was brilliant and ranks there with Capt. Picard emotionally containing Sarek or the episode "The Inner Light". Not to mention Capt. Sisko. Avery Brooks deserves that Emmy and so does Tony Todd, Commander Kurn and Sisko's son in the time travel episode where he is a successful author.

[@aljnistari]

Todd's Shaw was a standout character for an already excellent season - I think it's telling for his skills as an actor and love of the craft that so many are heartbroken that (at least as far as we can ascertain), it's all we'll see of Captain Shaw. LLAP Todd 🖖🖖

[@invest423]

Mr. Stashwick is a very complex and intelligent actor.

[@kl8077]

Great episode. I have to commend Dominic too for getting the mix right on this one.

[@strykrpinoy]

Every trekkie should be subbed to this channel, its THE podcast for trekkers! I love your content.

[@aldunlop4622]

How can you say Trekkies and Trekkers in the same sentence. We’re Trekkies! Not Trekkers…

[@sandymcnair5298]

loved Todd Stashwick for his performance in Picard and adore his knowledge of Doctor Who.

[@mickaka]

Great show guys, what a lovely bloke. One of my all time favourite Trek characters.

[@Christophsys]

Oh please do a D&D session next week!

[@shaunhall960]

Yes! Pretty please?

[@KorbinX]

That would be neat.

[@ic5319]

I'm glad they mentioned the music, I loved the musical cues from ALL the previous Star Trek series AND movies, just fantastic! 🏅

[@zelwojtek]

Todd is one of my new favourite Trek actors - great vibe. Yet another great episode all 🖖

[@DavidCDrake]

Thanks for providing all these wonderful conversations! 🖖

[@TekTrekgamer]

When I first saw Captain Shaw, I couldn’t stand him. The character slowly grew on me and I was disappointed (not surprised) when he died. I gotta tell you though, Todd is just awesome. What a great guest…with a shit ton of creative energy and passion for everything that we like. I’m starting to think that Captain Shaw needs to make a return. It’s a show I’d like to see made. Great show. Thanks for having him on!

[@THEDOCTOR-hv2pj]

Omg this was a great show. This has to be my favorite interview you guys have done. What a witty interesting and well read person Todd is! He is so engaging and down to earth with so much nerdom knowledge and stories. You absolutely have to have him on again and I can only hope Shaw has a resurrection. The fact that he was a con attendee and now is a guest is so cool. What a cool guest!!!!!!!!!

[@LeeHutchingsdrumsUK]

Interestingly, both Shaw and Sisko are survivors of Wolf 359. So it would have been cool to have both Captains interact on screen. What would/did Captain Shaw think of the Sisko?

[@Chase_The_Calm_Gaming]

Great show guys. Glad I found your channel

[@beautanner8409]

I had no idea this incredible entertainer existed until I made it (cut and bruised) to the epic third season of Picard. I've never experienced such a delta between hating a character to adoring him as I did with Shaw. So awesome.

[@friskyjesus]

I regret to say I didn’t know anything about Mr. Stashwick before Picard S3. But after such an outstanding performance, I’m looking forward to digging into his work! Kudos to you, good sir and welcome to the Star Trek family!

[@ArmedReject]

38:10 I'm glad to hear that there has already been thoughts from show runners on how Shaw could end up coming back should they ever be able to use these characters again, I really hope the next show gets to get made so we can see what happens with all the new characters and the new enterprise crew

[@johnmascola3403]

This has been a Awesome Show. Now, I have another Nerd Star to look up to. Literally.

[@tonyshane1]

At 45 mins into this I already know that an hour and 17 mins is not long enough for Todd!!!

[@federationmedia9117]

How 'on the pulse' this pod is? Well timed scheduling for this actor, and so proximate to my interest in him, after his character arc on Picard. Easily the most adopted character, as this new cast evolved, for me. May the prophets, or Section 31 return him to us🙏🏻.

[@zenjett254]

😉

[@jhmed9]

Calgary Expo is always a good time. Saw Connor at one of the Vul-Cons a few years back.

[@dbcanada]

A delightful show. Thanks!

[@TheByteknight]

Nice. He has the classic AD&D cover tattooed on his right arm...

[@mkang8782]

Todd, I loved your performance as Captain Shaw! Longtime DnD player here (since around 1980), and "Critical Role" was a huge influence on the upsurge of interest in the hobby, too. Maybe you can convince Matt Mercer or Brennan Lee Mulligan to run a game for Connor and Dominic, with a few other Trek alumni.

[@MrPlasticrobot]

I'm not going to get tired of saying another good episode fellas and lady. Todd was a great character; I'm looking forward to the next episode 🖖

[@josephandrade816]

Todd is such a great addition to the Trek family 🖖

[@jasonhenningson6413]

For Todd and most of us, Doctor Who started showing in the US on public television with early Tom Baker, followed by Peter Davison (aka David Tennant’s father-in-law). It wasn’t until the mid 80s that previous Doctors would be featured as well as Colin Baker’s time and Sylvester’s.

[@zenjett254]

I actually first started watching DH in the hospital 3 days after i was born. Naturally the theme and the sound of " flying with the brakes on " were encoded into the very architecture of my DNA 🧬 since 1976. . . Just saying 😎👍

[@DrJack55]

My wife and I binge watch Enterprise every year as part of our annual "sci-fi and more" cycle. We usually go: Stargate SG-1, Stargate Atlantis, Enterprise, Voyager, Psych, Burn Notice, Twin Peaks, and then back again to SG-1. It's our comfort food. N-E-Ways, you two were our favorite characters from the Enterprise cast and we're glad to see you two have your own show :) It's great to hear your perspectives.

[@greysapocalyptic]

Todd is going to summarecon in Washington state and I have my tickets already🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽 but one of his show T-shirts from his website and going to get a picture and an autograph and then just wish I could play D&D with that group😁

[@ZeitdiebX]

This was by far the best show I ever watched ( ok I listened to it as a podcast first ). What a great guy. The chemistry. I can’t say why. I felt ‚at home‘ if that makes any sense.

[@gestaltdude]

Just to clarify a few things regarding the Dr Who part of the conversation. Yes, Peter Davison is David Tennant's father in law, with his daughter, Georgia Moffet meeting Tennant while playing the Doctor's daughter in the episode, The Doctor's Daughter. They got married a while later, have had a few kids, and iterestingly, Moffet even went to school with one of the daughters of Colin Baker, the 6th Doctor. She admitted that, when she was younger, she just thought everyone's dad played the Doctor at some point. :D

[@ShuttlepodShow]

Boom!

[@jenniferfarrar418]

Loved him in Supernatural!