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The Prime Direction

The Prime Direction

By Infinite Potato Alliance

Every Star Trek fan has a story to tell. Admiral Marius sits down with people who have had a life-long love for Trek and talks to them about what it is about this franchise that has helped to make them who they are.
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Season 3: Special Episode - Palliative Trek

The Prime DirectionJul 27, 2020

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The Prime Direction Season 4: Nique Yager
Jun 25, 202157:57
Season 3: Finale - Noah Averbach-Katz

Season 3: Finale - Noah Averbach-Katz

In this final episode of the unpredictably scheduled third season of The Prime Direction, Scott sits down for a discussion of personal Star Trek history with none other than Noah Averbach-Katz who played Ryn in the third season of Star Trek: Discovery. Plus, there is a passing of the torch as The Prime Direction warps toward Season 4 under the command of a new host.

May 19, 202101:15:31
Season 3: Episode 3 - Toni Davis-Jones

Season 3: Episode 3 - Toni Davis-Jones

After a significant delay due to work, pandemics, and other factors, the new episode of Prime Direction has arrived. This conversation features a dear friend of over 20 years as we discuss good memories, embarrassing moments, and of course....Star Trek.

Special thanks to Rick Tetrault for editing this episode.

Nov 16, 202001:33:03
Season 3: Special Episode - Palliative Trek

Season 3: Special Episode - Palliative Trek

Fellow Cosmic Potato hosts Shawn Wray, Rick Tetrault, and Virginia Pickel join me for a discussion of Star Trek and how fans draw comfort from it during times of hardship and difficulty, such as the punishing year of 2020. This panel discussion was part of the June 2020 podcast event "@HomeCon" presented by the Cosmic Potato Network. Find the rest of the podcasts from this event on Facebook in the CosmicHomeFest group (the new name will be used when the event returns in June 2021.)

Jul 27, 202001:09:09
Season 3: Episode 01 - Tom Matteson

Season 3: Episode 01 - Tom Matteson

The Prime Direction returns for a new season in a new recording space, and welcomes a guest that host Scott Matteson has known longer than almost anyone on the planet. Listen as Scott discusses a 40-year shared Star Trek fandom with his own brother.

Tom Matteson comes aboard Rhamnus Station to explore his Prime Direction.

May 31, 202001:36:14
Episode 005: David Mack

Episode 005: David Mack

This week we present a crossover with The Landing Party. Scott Matteson and Shawn Wray sat down with David Mack.

David is a prolific Star Trek novelist, having written for the the Section 31 series and many of the post-Nemesis series. He is the author of the epic “Destiny” trilogy that has been popular among Trek fans for over a decade. He also co-wrote two episodes of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, including “Only a Paper Moon”.

He will also serve as a consultant on future content including “Lower Decks” and the yet unnamed animated series.
Oct 28, 201901:11:36
Episode 004:  Joseph "Poey" Gordon

Episode 004: Joseph "Poey" Gordon

Scott welcomes Joseph "Poey" Gordon into the Ward Room to talk about his Star Trek fandom.
Aug 10, 201901:37:43
Episode 003: Aly Martinez

Episode 003: Aly Martinez

The Prime Direction welcomes Aly Martinez (@TTrekkie on Twitter) to the Ward Room for our longest interview ever! Sit back and enjoy this conversation with one of the most positive fans we could hope to meet.
Jun 20, 201902:00:39
Episode 002: Seth Walker

Episode 002: Seth Walker

The next generation of The Prime Direction continues as host Scott Matteson invites Seth Walker (@VerseTrek on Twitter) into the Ward Room to discuss his history as a Star Trek fan, the role it has played in his life, and the positivity that can be found in the Philosophy of Star Trek.
Jun 13, 201901:36:34
Episode 001: Shawn Wray

Episode 001: Shawn Wray

The next generation of The Prime Direction begins as new host Scott Matteson invites previous host Shawn Wray into the Ward Room to discuss his history as a Star Trek fan, and the role it has played in his life.
Jun 13, 201901:18:17
Classic Episode 22: Tim Babb

Classic Episode 22: Tim Babb

Shawn Wray chats with Tim Babb from TANcast about his Star Trek fandom.
Jan 23, 201956:22
Classic Episode 21: Branden Ushio

Classic Episode 21: Branden Ushio

Shawn Wray chats with Branden Ushio from The Fandom Podcast about his Star Trek fandom.
Jan 22, 201901:14:16
Classic Episode 20: Virginia Pickel

Classic Episode 20: Virginia Pickel

Shawn Wray chats with Virginia Pickel about her Star Trek fandom.
Jan 21, 201901:06:10
Classic Episode 19: Gary Mitchel

Classic Episode 19: Gary Mitchel

Shawn Wray chats with Gary Mitchel about his Star Trek fandom.
Jan 20, 201901:20:05
Classic Episode 18: Joe Crowe

Classic Episode 18: Joe Crowe

Shawn Wray talks to DragonCon's Joe Crowe about his Star Trek fandom.
Jan 19, 201901:30:54
Classic Episode 17: Bruce Finklea

Classic Episode 17: Bruce Finklea

Shawn Wray chats with University of Montevallo professor Bruce Finklea about his Star Trek fandom
Jan 18, 201901:01:37
Classic Episode 16: John Irons

Classic Episode 16: John Irons

Shawn Wray chats with his Cosmic Potato co-host, John Irons, about his Star Trek fandom.
Jan 17, 201901:01:31
Classic Episode 15: Skipper Martin

Classic Episode 15: Skipper Martin

Shawn Wray chats with podcaster Skipper Martin about his Star Trek fandom.
Jan 16, 201901:31:54
Classic Episode 14: Michele Specht

Classic Episode 14: Michele Specht

Shawn Wray chats with actress Michele Specht on her Star Trek fandom and her role on Star Trek: Continues.
Jan 15, 201944:18
Classic Episode 13: Christopher DeFilippis

Classic Episode 13: Christopher DeFilippis

Shawn Wray chats with author Christopher DeFilippis about his Star Trek fandom.
Jan 14, 201901:23:23
Classic Episode 12: MarkAdam Miller

Classic Episode 12: MarkAdam Miller

Shawn Wray chats with MarkAdam Miller about his Star Trek fandom.
Jan 13, 201942:51
Classic Episode 11: Jim Arrowood

Classic Episode 11: Jim Arrowood

Shawn Wray chats with Jim Arrowood about his Star Trek fandom.
Jan 12, 201901:06:39
Classic Episode 10: Michael Jan Friedman

Classic Episode 10: Michael Jan Friedman

Shawn Wray chats with New York Times best selling author Michael Jan Friedman about his Star Trek fandom.
Jan 11, 201955:11
Classic Episode 9: Vic Mignogna

Classic Episode 9: Vic Mignogna

Shawn Wray chats with the creator of Star Trek: Continues about his Star Trek fandom.
Jan 10, 201939:07
Classic Episode 8: Anya Crittenton

Classic Episode 8: Anya Crittenton

Shawn Wray chats with journalist Anya Crittenton about her Star Trek fandom.
Jan 09, 201943:44
Classic Episode 7: Kris M. Smith

Classic Episode 7: Kris M. Smith

Shawn Wray chats with Kris M. Smith about his Star Trek fandom and his friendship with DeForest Kelley.
Jan 08, 201901:03:32
Classic Episode 6: Jeff Shackelford

Classic Episode 6: Jeff Shackelford

Shawn Wray chats with Jeff Shackelford about his Star Trek fandom.
Jan 07, 201901:03:40
Classic Episode 5: Kennedy Gordon

Classic Episode 5: Kennedy Gordon

Shawn Wray chats with Kennedy Gordon about his Star Trek fandom.
Jan 06, 201948:10
Classic Episode 4: David C. Roberson

Classic Episode 4: David C. Roberson

Shawn Wray chats with David C. Roberson from DC OnScreen about his Star Trek fandom.
Jan 04, 201901:52:58
Classic Episode 3: Scott Matteson

Classic Episode 3: Scott Matteson

Shawn Wray chats with Scott Matteson about his Star Trek fandom.
Jan 03, 201901:30:57
Classic Episode 2: Troy Wood

Classic Episode 2: Troy Wood

Shawn Wray chats with Troy Wood from the World War G Podcast about his Star Trek fandom.
Jan 02, 201943:08
Classic Episode 1: Rick Tetrault

Classic Episode 1: Rick Tetrault

Shawn Wray interviews Rick Tetrault about his Star Trek Fandom.
Jan 01, 201901:13:08