60 - John Tenuto On 'Star Trek: Discovery'

Lee Hutchison is joined by John Tenuto to review and reflect on the first half of Star Trek: Discovery's first season. John is a Star Trek historian and Sociology Professor and who studies Star Trek fans and its cultural effects. He and his wife, fellow sociology professor Maria Jose, have written for Star Trek: The Official Magazine, StarTrek.com and they have contributed to the recent Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan Expanded Soundtrack. 

• John and Lee talk about their expectations going into Discovery. 
• John's experiences of working with Star Trek legend, Nick Meyer and their thoughts on his involvement in Discovery and a possible Khan spin-off series.
• Looking back at the first nine episodes from 'The Vulcan Hello' to the mid-season finale, 'Into The Forrest I Go' 
• Discussing the new cast and characters and our favourite moments so far. 
• The cast and crews use of social media and ideas for CBS All Action going forward.
• Debating where the second half of the season will go. 
• The connections with the wider Star Trek universe and use of some iconic The Original Series characters. 

Follow John Tenuto on Twitter - @TenutoFamily and read his work on StarTrek.com

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