About this episode

The episode features a discussion with Jonathan Frakes, Armin Shimerman, and Kitty Swink about pancreatic cancer awareness and the current state of the Star Trek franchise.

Jonathan Frakes, Kitty Swink, and Armin Shimerman join Anthony and Laurie to talk about PanCAN, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, and the Purple Stride walk to support it on April 25. They talk about the importance of identifying symptoms early and making sure you see a doctor who knows about pancreatic cancer, and the joy of doing the walk with friends and supporters. Everyone also talks some Trek, taking a look at where the franchise is now (in a post-Academy and Strange New Worlds world), the state of the fandom, and a bit of TNG and DS9 history. They also talk about changes in the industry, like mergers and using AI to replace actors. The wrap up with a reminder to walk, donate, or share all the info about PanCAN and Purple Stride.

People in this episode

Hosts: Anthony Pascale, Laurie Ulster

Guests: Jonathan Frakes, Armin Shimerman, Kitty Swink

Topics covered

• pancreatic cancer
• Purple Stride
• Star Trek franchise
• fandom
• industry changes
• AI in acting

Keywords

• pancreatic cancer
• Purple Stride
• Star Trek
• fandom
• AI
• TNG
• DS9

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: PanCAN, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network

Books & works: Star Trek, Strange New Worlds, TNG, DS9

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