Sonequa Martin-Green | The D-Con Chamber - Ep. 8

[@davidtome]

Guys, get the writers for Prodigy in the D-Con.... They really knocked it out the park.

[@Malvito]

What a wonderful interview. Ms Martin-Green's description of the eating needs for the Klingons reminded me of stories I'd read about the performers in the Planet of the Apes movies and TV show. I understand that they became proficient at having liquid meals, as chewy foods messed with the appliances.

[@briantkiger]

26:55 - Scott Bakula being sleep deprived most of the time kinda worked for Archer's character, though!

[@--Animal--]

Learning that she lost both her parents within 1 day is absolutely devastating.

[@OldMiley]

What a fascinating and interesting woman. Great interview guys. I could have listened to Sonequa for another two hours

[@PranakashaProductions]

Glad to see you guys back in it with this new show---hey you have a lava lamp!!!!!

[@peggy011]

Thank you for another wonderful episode.

[@balkibartokomous]

I remember living with roommates and because Enterprise aired the same time as Friends they would outvote me to watch Friends on the main tv while I had watch Enterprise in another room with the small tv. My roommate broke the news to me that Enterprise was ending and I was so upset about it I never watched Friends ever again and till this day Friends just reminds me of Enterprise being cancelled. Fuck Friends

[@Nimariel]

DSC is never going to be my favorite Trek, but Sonequa (and her cast-mates) are absolute treasures. I love her confident authenticity in every interview I’ve seen.

[@toval76]

The cast are so lovely people and terrific actors, I had a hard time with design and character choises.

[@mayborello1461]

Thank you The D-Con Chamber for interviewing Sonequa!! She's the sweetest, love her so much!!

[@sammarshall8402]

It's so insightful hearing from the actors about those that endure the alien costumes and how painful they are. It's a tribute to the actors that they appear on screen to inhabit them so easily. Thanks for having Sonequa on the show and am so keen for Doug Jones sometime soon but am waiting most of all (with much patience) for the wonderful Scott Bakula! Thanks Connor and Dom!

[@maxshenkwrites]

There was a great interview (might have even been Domenic and Connor on the old channel) with Andrew Robinson where he talked about the prosthetics and how it demanded a different style of acting and projection than you'd expect. Those are the kind of insights I love hearing in these interviews.

[@sammarshall8402]

@@maxshenkwrites I saw it too and really enjoyed that episode, The way Sonequa described Doug's pain was even more eye-opening.

[@richardcoles9817]

Easy way to work together: Captain Burnham and Hologram Reed and Trip as instructors in Starfleet Academy

[@mafnoor]

WONDERFUL guest choice, and wonderful discussion -- thanks much, @The D-Con Chamber !

[@tbnone2501]

While I'm not a fan of the newest incarnations of Trek, I'm here to support the guys. I'm also glad to see the subscriber numbers going up👍

[@fozzyrinker313]

Curious which ones you have tried since there are 5 different Star Treks out there. There is a good amount of styles with Strange New Worlds possibly resonating the most with old school fans. Honestly I love all of them and check out Prodigy for sure, it's so awesome even though it's billed as a kid show.

[@dee_mcgee11]

I'm also glad to see the subscriber count going up. I was wondering where all the old subscribers were at.

[@BaldAndCurious]

​@@fozzyrinker313agree. Prodigy looks like the best written Star Trek so far.

[@fozzyrinker313]

@@BaldAndCurious Prodigy is so awesome I am halfway through the second season now. It makes a great continuation for some Voyager characters while also providing a great way to bring a younger audience to the franchise.

[@BaldAndCurious]

@@fozzyrinker313 OOOH.... you're gonna love the "other" characters they bring in that has a very important part on the plot. It also closes the character's arc very neatly across shows. Enjoy!

[@2345678902345671]

Excited for Ed! He was such an epic bad guy in Outlander that I didn't think I would like him but I did!

[@illustr80r]

Jack Quaid and Tawny Newsome should be guests soon. Tawny especially since she has a similar energy to Sonequa, she is brilliant, and she also hosted a Trek podcast.

[@NarrativeEscapes]

That was... fantastic.

[@yobbenami]

I have been a Star Trek fan for over fifty years. I love ALL of the incarnations! Today’s guest is an international treasure and one of the finest actors I have ever seen. Sonequa Martin - Green!! I have been and always shall be her fan! I really hope that we can meet someday. ♥️🖖🏻

[@daveagreg]

Fabulous time having Sonequa Martin-Green on - big thanks @D-ConChamberPod !!! She's a gem in any time period and gave some great insights on the production and her life. ❤💛💙🤓🖖🏾

[@nantelg]

To Sonequa: Thank you from the bottom of my heart for bringing us Michael Burnham but be forewarned, if we ever meet, I’ll ugly cry (of joy, obviously). Lots of love 🫶

[@dee_mcgee11]

You took the words right from my heart! ❤

[@besshubbard6303]

My feelings exactly! I created a FB group just for DISCO fans because I love Sonequa so much! Troll free lol. She has a big career ahead of her! Hope we get DISCO films too!! 💜🖖🪐🌌✨

[@VirtualCockpitChronicles]

Sonequa is great, she’s so lovely.. would be great if you guys could get Tawney Newsome from lower decks on. She’d be wild

[@LVRugger]

Sonequa and Tawney did a show together interviewing each other. It was amazing. I could watch the two of them all day.

[@bennettnez4711]

She is also a CBB great

[@gorgonaught]

This was such a great conversation! Thanks so much for getting her in and in general starting your delve into Discovery actors. Looking forward to future guests.

[@ZeitgeistRuminator]

Sonequa sounds quite religiously and traditionally minded and is not afraid to indicate so. Which is quite refreshing in the "modern age." I have mixed feeling about Discovery but nonetheless I have a new respect for Sonequa.

[@copy801]

Always an amazing show all!

[@Starman.2112]

First interview I have ever seen with Sonequa, man, she is a classy act!

[@andywellsglobaldomination]

Roll Tide, sister! Never took theatre classes but always caught their shows. Always top shelf performances.

[@PetrosofSparta]

Can confirm Ed is a Spurs fan, seen him at the stadium before at the Spurs v Arsenal game a few months ago.

[@futurelegs6996]

Awesome job 🖖

[@spankyham9607]

I loved Enterprise when it was new, and I really hate how the show ended. I think it has aged very well and I wish you guys would come back for a few more seasons.

[@mastersith3523]

Amazing interview! Incredible seeing three Trek legends have such a wonderful discussion. I know Dom really wasn’t a fan of the Daniels reveal in Discovery but as a fan of Enterprise it felt pretty cool. Overall Star Trek Discovery referenced and honored Connor and Dom’s show a lot.

[@robi7017]

This was an incredible interview. It felt like I was sitting and having a chat with friends. Sonnequa has a glowing personality and always brings that wonderful combination of intellect and heart. Great job here all around.

[@seansamuels7131]

Beautiful! Beautiful interview! You guys rock!! Thank you!

[@catherineperry2344]

Great interview with Sonequa! Love the new show.

[@carlosvergara4132]

Oh man, she's a blessing incarnate. Much love ❤️ 🥰

[@ocularpatdown]

Congratulations, Dominic and S.

[@sprroach44]

Loved the show, she's a Queen! Did have trouble with the audio. Dominick was very clear, but Sonequa and Conner were very low.

[@maxshenkwrites]

I thought Grudge was queen... ;)

[@sprroach44]

​@@maxshenkwrites😂

[@juffjaff]

Aww man, she's awesome! I hadn't realised what happened to her parents, so more credit to her for getting through that awful time.

[@lucien1813]

I love DSC, good storytelling and acting. Don’t understand the haters or their negativity.

[@hawkstringfellow]

Cant have you not understanding why people hate. STD one the show was not orginal it was stolen season one with the targa grave stuff stolen they even got sued over it two it did not follow cannon it was supposed tobe a prequel but the technology was way to advanced 3 no morality storytelling 4 the world and the ship is not a place I would want tobe 5 the main character is a mary sue never failed at anything and sooo much plot armour she never changed she should have never been captain of anything 5 the show pandered to LGBTQ community and just made them cardboard characters 6 the burn was stupid idea a child crying dumb now prodigy is a good show it kicks ass STD is just that its not gonna be talked about by fans like tng ds9 voyager and enterprise its a throwaway show if you like it like it but that is why fans hate it

[@johnsieverssr8288]

Love you guys 😊

[@edwardpado6754]

Sonequa, what a beautiful lady and so great to listen to. Discovery was so maligned by the so called Star Trek lovers and just like Enterprise people will turn around and say what a great show it was, any trek is good trek. Still playing catch up but Dom and Connor you guys are just brilliant please keep it going (I know episode 14 is showing). Ed from South Australia 🇦🇺🍷🍷PS I am enjoying a couple of good red’s watching this episode.

[@jsharp3165]

Roll Tide, SMG! So happy to listen to her story.

[@Trekfanwanda]

Fantastic interview with one of the smartest and kind actors in Trek🖖🏾

[@MaxFleye]

She is such a great person, and actor. Love her. Overall, Discovery really isn't very good, but I love her 😀🖖

[@TheNX7062]

Sorry I couldn't watch it live yesterday. But you guys just kept me company at work with this fantastic interview!

[@BasaiDai]

Trip was by far the best character, in no small part to Connor of course, it is strange that he went thru such a hard time to get cast This is a great interview. I never liked Discovery much and liked Burnham even less. It is a shame Sonequa couldn't have been more of herself in delivering Burnham

[@ravipeiris4388]

Great interview gentlemen ❤

[@michaeldes1658]

Love the star trek discovery behind the scenes knowledge!

[@dee_mcgee11]

Connor's introduction was quite fitting for this queen 👑

[@wormholewedding4627]

Yet another great episode. So great to see everyone so relaxed and enjoying the interview. Sonequa is a class act and she really riffed off the guys and vice versa.

[@edkwon]

Sonequa was fantastic on the show, so much fun, and she was also refreshingly honest when asked if she wants to direct, unlike so many who say they do, she was like 'F No, it's a scary job and difficult to do' 👏🏽

[@purefoldnz3070]

awful, awful show.

[@0Aberration]

Thanks for another great conversation, and for giving me something to look forward to every Sunday! Hope you're all staying cool!

[@maxshenkwrites]

Great show, you three! Thank you! I go way back with TREK (back to the original series and have watched every TREK in its first run) and came to DISCOVERY late (season 3) after hearing so much negative fan buzz about it. When I finally went back and watched the first two seasons, I could not for the life of me understand what all the whining and moaning was about. Yes, there were flaws, same as any TREK series, but as with those, the overall vision and energy and the solid acting and the visual beauty of the show FAR FAR FAR transcended any minor nits anyone could pick. Just love it and I hate so much that there won't be a season six (or seven). I still consider season two of Discovery one of the five best single seasons of ANY Trek series. Sonequa had one of the most beautifully-acted scenes I've EVER seen in TREK. It was one of the season two episodes (sorry, but for as much as I loved it when I saw it, I can't remember which specific episode or more than vague generalities about the scene): Burnham has just had an argument with Spock, and as she's in her quarters reeling from it, an announcement comes that she's to report to the bridge, and the way Sonequa played that moment was just amazing... just this flash on her face and through her body like a speechless "are you fcuking kidding me?" followed by her taking a breath, literally straightening her uniform and responding "I'm on my way." It was no more than two seconds, but in that moment it just felt like she'd distilled the essence of the character and the character's story and struggle and arc into ONE MOMENT. Jawdropping. It was when she became one of my favorite TREK characters and actors ever. Wow. Now I feel like I want to binge through the whole run of shows again ;) Thanks again!

[@daneyoshida]

Sonequa is such a treasure to the franchise, the fandom doesn't deserve her.

[@PlayNiceFolks]

... part of the fandom..the yucky icky part. Oh, I love them tho in my own special way.

[@g0nz0theGreat]

I've said this to a couple of the actors from Disco before (you know who you are guys :p) and I'll say it again. Discovery worked HARD to get me as a fan, being so different in the beginning. I genuinely felt like I was listened to as a fan every season. Sonequa is right up there with Avery for me as a captain, I have a lot of respect for everything she did and all of her work and persistence. LLAP SMG, you'll never be forgotten.

[@evyzb9093]

I liked Discovery the first time around but I'm rewatching it from the beginning and am appreciating even more. I'm on the 3rd season, however did see all the 5th. Enjoying it so much. Sonequa is an amazing actress and person.

[@luqasxXX]

Great interview

[@blissmaster71]

Sonequa has a great positive energy. Can't wait to see what she does next!❤

[@JordanElliottMcClure]

Awesome! Much Love! ❤ Subscribed!

[@Mark.G475]

Cool interview! She is smart and pretty.😊

[@jaystercutie2012]

Hi all from the uk 🖖🏼🇬🇧 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Brilliant show great & interesting, plus a fab guest….. loved it ❤

[@IamJustJ.]

I only started to like ENT towards the end - specifically season 4. This wasn't the fault of the actors though. The writers in seasons 1-3 were just not up to scratch. Bringing in actual Star Trek book authors to write the episodes helped *a lot* for the show. Unfortunately, it was too late. And then with Braga sticking his fingers in on the last episode and making it an entire holodeck series just was insulting for everyone at the time. Sonequa helped really solidify her character fairly early on. She is compelling as an actress. Her, Michelle, Jason, and the Marys (Chieffo and Wiseman) just had insanely good chemistry. I felt Discovery had technical and continuity issues in the first couple seasons, but the acting was more compelling. After the jump to the future, the technical and continuity issues were more or less gone. But, the acting was substantially subdued vs the earlier seasons. So, half of my concerns left and a new set of concerns took their place. That said, I don't see this as an actor or actress problem. I see this as a show runner and directorial set of issues. So, my hat's off to the entire DSC cast. Doug I recently saw in something I didn't expect to see him in at the time which just floored me: Pencil Head in the movie "Mystery Men" who also had "Son of Pencil Head" as his sidekick. I almost fell out of my chair from laughing and shock. TNG and DS9 didn't really get their footing until season 3. But, by then, they'd already had 78 episodes each. Discovery almost got to that by the end. I think if Enterprise had another season, it could have recovered (assuming Braga stayed out of the writing). Discovery could have also soared so much higher with another 2 seasons. Still, Dominic and Connor were the major ones I felt were believable in Enterprise. As much as I like Scott, I just kept expecting to see him leap into his next life because he just seemed to be temporarily inhabiting his character's body. Jolene I really wish they'd not hypersexualized her (this is also the same argument I have about Seven and Deanna). Women are intelligent and full of agency without all that nonsense that the show runners thought they needed to get the audience. I like that the series runners didn't make the mistake that TNG, DS9, VOY, and ENT made by treating their women as people and not sex objects. It allowed Georgiou, Burnham, Tilly, and L'Rell to really showcase their acting talents on merit. That was awesome.

[@scottfw1193]

👏👏👏 Great interview

[@jaynine]

A peacemaker. What a lovely person.

[@judyarmstrong1214]

I love this interview episode....so open, honest and willing to share...Like you guys took me with you on your journey....Thank you all.

[@andreadudas94]

I'm so glad I found the D con chamber. I've missed you guys so much. I absolutely loved Captain Burnham. Sonequa is/was so strong and real as the captain. I LOVED Discovery so much. So sad that it only had 5 seasons, but I loved every EP. Also love Enterprise!!❤

[@scotthalseth7755]

another great episode! never watched discovery, maybe i should!

[@kuunami]

She's such a beautiful woman. I really like her personality and aura.

[@LisetteSanabria-Velazque-ne9jb]

Great Interview / Love the Show Guys 💯

[@petermaerkel9140]

Great show! Sonequa was a wonderful guest. I loved the mutual love and respect you all had for each other.

[@trekon2023]

Sonequa's a class act. You can see why people say such wonderful things about her.

[@annarozay17]

This is such a great interview. Thank you guys for bringing Sonequa on ❤

[@USSVTV]

This was the episode I’ve been waiting for. Love the compare and contrast between your shows! Best episode ever such insightful convo

[@djkramit]

Great having Captain Burnham on the show. I was a little late to the premiere this morning. My internal chronometer is off. I rewatched it tonight. 🖖

[@susanscott8653]

Discovery had its flaws - what Trek show doesn't? It also had its detractors, so did TNG in its time. So did Enterprise, so our D-Con crew can relate. But Discovery relaunched the franchise for another generation, for which we can be grateful. "When do I live?" I am sure anyone who has worked long hours and run a household and raised children and tried to have a life too, can relate to that. Dom, my sincerest felicitations and best wishes 🥂 Catch you next week.

[@UncleSpellbinder]

Such a GREAT interview, as always. I followed and subscribed to the previous channel. Glad to be aboard for the D-Con Chamber. You guys do such a great job at interviewing. I Never miss an episode. Keep it up!

[@JuanSanson73]

Discovery wasn't perfect, but no Trek is if we are being honest, i appreciated them trying a different flavor of Trek then what has gone on before, enjoyed this interview!

[@maxshenkwrites]

We should have all learned from STAR TREK V that even when Trek falls short, it's still great because it aspires to so much more. And DISCOVERY hit a LOT of highs in the past five seasons. The fans will catch up.

[@Knightfall182]

DS9 is perfect

[@JuanSanson73]

@@maxshenkwrites probably one of the best acting scenes with Bones talking about his father..and the small moments with the big three...

[@JuanSanson73]

@@Knightfall182 I can't argue too much about that, it did have a rough 1st season, but quickly found its voice! So ahead of its time!

[@Knightfall182]

@@JuanSanson73 DS9's first season, a short one, had some hits and misses as the show was finding it's footing. But you can't do a better premiere than Emissary, it set up everything so well. and Avery Brppks sold himself as a credible actor and leading man in that premiere. The Circle arc of S2 is where DS9 came into it's own

[@colinleat8309]

Remarkable person. I have great respect for her on all levels! I was thoroughly satisfied with the finale of Disco. I wanted an extended ending like in DS9. 👍. P.s Dom, there is only one London, and that's Ontario! 🤣. ( Your comments during the live chat with Michelle Hurd 😉). 🖖😁🤘🇨🇦🍻

[@TideDog]

Sonequa, really enjoyed you and the Discovery team. ROLL TIDE!!

[@davidlavigne207]

I was so glad to see you having Sonequa on your show. It was simply brilliant and I want to show my appreciation by joining as a Patreon Member. Thanks.

[@spankyham9607]

First season of Discovery was the best, I don't care for the Klingorcs, but Lorca was a great character.

[@MrSpock002]

Enterprise was a GREAT Trek!!! UPN was a just a poorly run "business." In fact, if not for Star Trek, Paramount would be a mere memory like MGM, let's face it!! You guys helped save them!!!

[@bonniebartlow5631]

Would love to see most Star a trek favorites in a Star Tek tv show. Writers give us some scripts that lets us see our favorites in a new tv series please! Include Conner In it too.

[@simpare01]

I never knew that Russell Crowe and his British buddy were such great interviewers.

[@planetprobable]

Poor Connor! That is not a flattering comparison.

[@BirchPereira]

Love her thanks for having her

[@macjam100]

🖖

[@wilwyman451]

Enterprise and Discovery are the two best IMO!

[@faktiman381]

Lmfao

[@wilwyman451]

@@faktiman381 ?

[@bennettnez4711]

I want an Enterprise movie so bad

[@flyingfiddler90q]

Never liked Discovery, but she seems like a lovely person.

[@johnsieverssr8288]

Love Sonequa ❤️

[@SiSi-qy9dt]

about picking people up at LAX airport, no one seem to use the cellphone parking lot.

[@AlaBear]

Great interview! I saw all 3 of you on the cruise this year and loved every minute. I am crossing my fingers that you have a D-Con party on the ship next year!

[@mariusjacobs83]

I really love the actor Sonequa. I wish Discovery had better stories, maybe a bit more episodic and less controversial Klingons, more Klingon-accurate ships etc etc . Burnham was a really good Captain and I wish Discovery was just a bit more like DS9's look and feel and it should have started in 25th century period maybe even. Anyways, She is really cool!! Such a cool Human

[@suttysuddeth7990]

Lovely...

[@klblissdish]

How much do we love Sonequa?!? And Dom, you are so sweet to bring up The Cruise! I'm a lifer…

[@annalaskowska-colan]

Wonderful episode!

[@steveblissett654]

I'm not much of a fan of Discovery. I've still yet to watch the last season or so. Great interview with the highly talented Sonequa. I look forward to seeing her next project. Another great episode guys!

[@simabutton6225]

So good again! Thank you so much!

[@KevinGilmartin]

She's a class act, always seems really down to Earth and so appreciative of the fans and her castmates and crew.

[@besshubbard6303]

SONEQUA!!!! 💜🖖🪐💫✨

[@Zed1984US]

keep on trekin