Starbase Phoenix

Captain’s Log Episode 63

starbasephoenix — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:53:04 +0000

Rich LeValley joins Dave for a discussion on the evolution of the Seiklon Axel, the role of Klingons there and on Borderlands, and what they both think about blowing up planets. As well as Posts of the Week… you like posts, don’t you?

Captain’s Log Episode 62

starbasephoenix — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 07:59:19 +0000

Saturday night’s alright for hangin’ with Dave and Dennis Church, as they have a meandering discussion about Star Trek: Online, their experiences and thoughts on the open beta, and what it all means for the future of simming and gaming.

Captain’s Log Episode 61

starbasephoenix — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 22:57:12 +0000

Cathy and Heidi Trammell talk about old memories and characters on Phoenix, new ones on Discovery, recent developments in Star Trek and football, and training and developing new writers and characters. Dave occasionally gets a word in, talks about plans for the new year, and once again gets thrown off his rhythm in tying it off.

Also, since we managed to not mention it once on the podcast: If we don’t do anything else before then, Merry Christmas to you and yours, and a very happy holiday season.

Captain’s Log Episode 60

starbasephoenix — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 22:28:23 +0000

Dave, Cathy and Melissa break the record by holding the first meeting of the Mutual Admiration Society, talking about Phoenix plots both past and present, writers they know and love (and some they tolerate). Also, Dave stumbles across the finish line in less than impressive fashion as the Captain’s Log cues up for the holiday season.

Captain’s Log Episode 59

starbasephoenix — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:55:08 +0000

Dave and Cathy are joined by Will Benedetti for a discussion of the recent happenings on Starbase Phoenix, and breaking streaks in their Posts of the Week. They also discuss different approaches to collaborative writing, different games they play, and try to recall a certain ‘geeky’ person they used to write with…

Captain’s Log Episode 58

starbasephoenix — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 22:16:41 +0000

Dave and Cathy are joined by Frank Kim, discussing all manner of things related to Discovery, different writing and plotting styles, a surprising rash of birthdays in October, as well as recent changes on Starbase Phoenix.

Captain’s Log Episode 57

starbasephoenix — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 18:28:52 +0000

Dave and Cathy talk about all the fun things happening on Phoenix and Discovery, the different affiliations on Borderlands and how we make them work, listen to the first audio submission for a Post of the Week, and say a sad goodbye to Kevin Oyer, sending well wishes to his family and friends.

Captain’s Log Episode 56

starbasephoenix — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 19:06:38 +0000

Pointy ears are all the rage! Dave is joined by Michelle Fowler to talk about recent changes on the S’Task, how Romulans are portrayed in the various series’ and movies, as well as finding out that tribbles make anything funny in the Posts of the Week!

Captain’s Log Episode 55

starbasephoenix — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 22:10:10 +0000

The Church brothers tag team the varied history of Star Trek in gaming, talking about what types of games fit the series best, which they’ve played and enjoyed, what they expect from Star Trek: Online, as well as debating the possible effect a Trek MMO will have on simming.

Captain’s Log Episode 54

starbasephoenix — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 18:34:29 +0000

Terry Lemaire joins Dave and Ben to talk about the impact of the new Star Trek, posts on Phoenix and Discovery, and the REAL reason Ben left the council.

Captain’s Log Episode 53

starbasephoenix — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 22:54:57 +0000

Dave and Melissa are joined by Mark Vorenkamp to discuss his time on Borderlands, what’s going on with the Seiklon Axel, and the increasing role of Klingons there and on Borderlands. They also talk about how (and how not) to grow dutystations, Post of the Week principles, and whether or not Dave is really witty, or has a writer for all his good material.

Captain’s Log Episode 52

starbasephoenix — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 18:17:37 +0000

Abby joins Dave and Melissa to talk about geek tests, music in Trek, booze in biking and politics, and oh yeah, a little bit about herself, Phoenix and Borderlands!

Also, Melissa throws down the first salvo against Ben in a battle of (half) wits for the ages!

Captain’s Log Episode 51

starbasephoenix — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 19:13:33 +0000

Recovering from the celebration that was Episode 50, this episode sees Dave and Ben drifting from topic to topic with Cathy Christian, talking about the response to Episode 50, various projects on Phoenix, the rich history of Borderlands, as well as ideas for future podcasts.

Captain’s Log Episode 50 - Part 2

starbasephoenix — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 03:50:47 +0000

Even more Borderlands than you wanted! Melissa Schomers, Cathy Christian, Dave Church, and Ken Denmead continue the barrage of memories and tributes to Borderlands. Is there talk of conspiracies involving poultry, pasta, and broth? Perhaps…

Captain’s Log Episode 50 - Part 1

starbasephoenix — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 21:29:39 +0000

You want your Borderlands? We got your Borderlands right here! Terry Lemaire, Dave Morgan, Ken Warner, Michelle Fowler and Dennis Faulkner join the Captain’s Log to talk about what they love about BL, in part one of the massive 50th episode special.

Captain’s Log Episode 49

starbasephoenix — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 02:29:21 +0000

It’s all Phoenix, all the time! Dave welcomes back Melissa Schomers, and they’re later joined by Engie Wessel to talk about the challenges of making Starbase Phoenix a joint Federation/DFA station.

Captain’s Log Episode 48

starbasephoenix — Sun, 24 May 2009 14:23:27 +0000

It’s the Dave and Dave show! Dave Church and Dave Morgan talk about the history of Borderlands, their shared love for DS9, what makes great collaborative fiction, and ponder the changes that the new Star Trek and the upcoming Star Trek: Online will bring to creative writing in the Trek universe.

Captain’s Log Episode 47

starbasephoenix — Sun, 17 May 2009 21:38:29 +0000

Ken Warner takes Dave on a trip down memory lane, remembering old times on Cromwell, the progression of the rebels to the DFA, sharing the DFA’s answer to the Gettysburg Address, and discussing the upcoming change of Starbase Phoenix to a joint Federation/DFA station.

Captain’s Log Episode 46

starbasephoenix — Sun, 10 May 2009 16:59:33 +0000

Ken Denmead makes a triumphant return appearance on the Captain’s Log! He and Dave rekindle their bro-mance as they talk about everything and anything related to Star Trek.

Note: I make a reference in here to something specific in the movie (you’ll know it when you hear it) also being in the upcoming Star Trek: Online game because my brother mentioned it to me, but have found no other verification on this yet. So my apologies, even if I don’t make much of a pretense at this being professional journalism.

Captain’s Log Episode 45

starbasephoenix — Sun, 03 May 2009 07:08:51 +0000

Dave joins forces with Dennis Church of Frontier Fleet to preview Star Trek, discuss which Trek series’ and movies they grew up on, and debate the merits of “kool-aid torpedoes”.