Season 10, Episode 11 (April 12, 2026): Its a sad day in Star Trek
About this episode
The hosts discuss various fandom news, art experiences, and the impact of recent events in the sci-fi genre, particularly focusing on Star Trek.
In this episode, KJ the Comic Guy and Security Dan dive into a wide‑ranging mix of fandom news, art experiences, sci‑fi updates, and real‑world spaceflight excitement. The hosts open with a brief acknowledgment of the passing of Game of Thrones background actor Michael Patrick, reflecting on motor neuron diseases and their impact. From there, Dan shares his visit to The Art of the Brick LEGO exhibition in Toronto—highlighting Nathan Sawaya’s sculptures, the stunning LEGO recreations of classic art, and the unexpected crossover with the nearby immersive Monet experience. They compare immersive art installations, discuss how these exhibits blend technology and storytelling, and reminisce about the D&D interactive experience from last year. In sci‑fi news, the duo covers the latest from the Star Wars universe, including the shutdown of post‑sequel trilogy plans, the firm “no” on Mara Jade, and the ongoing success of the Maul series. They also touch on Doctor Who April Fool’s chaos, Big Finish productions, and the evolving legacy of various Doctors. Convention chatter includes early Fan Expo Canada guest announcements—featuring the Hobbits, Alan Ritchson, and Colin O’Donoghue…
People in this episode
Hosts: KJ the Comic Guy, Security Dan
Topics covered
- fandom news
- art experiences
- sci-fi updates
- real-world spaceflight
- Star Wars
- Doctor Who
- Star Trek
Keywords
- Star Trek
- Doctor Who
- Star Wars
- fandom news
- art installations
- Michael Patrick
- LEGO exhibition
- Fan Expo Canada
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The Art of the Brick
Books & works: Game of Thrones, Star Wars, Doctor Who, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
Places: Toronto
More episodes of Warp My Tardis Podcast
- Season 10, Episode 13 (May 3, 2026): A slow week in SciFi
- Season 10, Episode 10 (April 5, 2026): Happy First Contact Day!!
- Season 10, Episode 9 (March 29, 2026): Warmachine, Star Trek futures, and more Celeb losses.
- Season 10, Episode 8 (Mar 22, 2026): Celeb Deaths, Starfleet Academy Season Wrap
- Season 10, Episode 7 (March 15, 2026): Browncoats rejoice! And ST: Starfleet Academy season 1 finale
- Season 10, Episode 6 (March 8, 2026): Star Trek 60th as well as ST Starfleet Academy ep 8 and 9
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